Camp Tiger - FAQs and Camp Guide

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When can I drop off my camper? And when can I pick them up.
Drop-Off is between 8:30am to 9am. The program ends at 4pm. Campers need to be picked up between 4pm to 5pm. Location To Be Determined.

Do I need to walk my camper into the building every day?
After the first day of their program, it is not necessary to walk your camper into the building. We will have staff outside to make sure all campers get to where they need to go.

Can someone else besides me pick up my camper?
Yes. A legal guardian will need to fill out a form to give someone else permission to pick up your camper. All adults picking up children from the camp must show either a driver's license, RIT Id, or legal photo document each day. This is for the protection of minors to ensure their safety.

My camper doesn't like the program they signed up for. Can they switch?
It depends on the circumstances and what program they would want to switch to. Spaces fill up in the programs, and we have limited capacity. Please contact camp administration to discuss options.

My camper is younger than 14, but I want them to self-sign-out. Is this possible?
No. This guideline has been put in place as part of RIT's effort to protect minors on campus.

Is there extended day care for children?
There is no longer an extended day care option for early or late drop-off or pick-up. For the 2026 summer camp season, the schedule has been lengthened to include extended instruction time and flexible pick-up between 4pm to 5pm each day. 

I work on campus. Can my camper walk to my office?
For youth 14 and over, they may walk to their family member's office as long as the legal guardian has completed a self-checkout form. For youth 13 years old and under, the legal guardian may complete a campus drop-off form, and camp staff member will escort the child(ren) to their family member on campus.  

Can my camper bring their own lunch?
Yes, but it must be nut-free. We are also unable to provide refrigeration. A buffet-style meal is offered as part of the summer camp registration, and a menu will be provided to families prior to the start of their camp program. 

I need to pick up my camper early or drop them off late. What is the procedure for this?
Campers are always picked up and dropped off at camp headquarters (to be determined.) When possible, please let camp administration know about early departures in advance, so we can arrange for your child to be ready. Unless the camper has been authorized for self-sign out, you will need to come into the building to sign them out for the day.

What is the refund policy?
Full refunds, minus a $25 administrative processing fee, will be issued through June 20th. After this date, 50% refunds will be issued until 10 days before the start of each program session. In the case of illness, a 50% refund will be issued for the days remaining in the program. Please understand camp undertakes expenses prior to youth arriving that cannot be recouped.

Please contact the helpline for assistance with refunds or switching workshops.

Does Camp Tiger dispense medication or first aid?
Unfortunately, we are unable to administer any prescription or over-the-counter medication brought to Camp Tiger. If parents/guardian approve of the camper to self-administer medication, Camp Tiger administration must be notified in the medical portion of the camp registration. For any medical attention needed while at camp, the camper’s emergency contact will be notified.

Need help with the online camp registration system?  Please contact camptiger@rit.edu

Need assistance with the online camp scholarship application? Please contact camptiger@rit.edu