Minimum Age Exception Request to Join Camp

Minimum Age Exception Request

Although our camps start at age 5.75 (5 years, 9 months by the start of camp program), we are open to requests for children as young as 5.25 (5 years, 3 months by the start of camp program). Please answer the questions below.

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* 1. Your name

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* 2. Your email address

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* 3. Please enter a cell number where we can text you in the case of an opening. Depending on the timing, we sometimes e-mail AND text, especially when last minute.

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* 4. Child’s name

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* 5. Child's date of birth

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* 6. Is your family new to our camp?

Feel free to add more info here

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* 7. Desired camps
If you do not see a camp listed here, it is either full or we have reached the maximum number of exceptions for younger campers. You can add a note if you would like to be added to the waitlist for a particular camp in the notes area.
For the Tilden Saturday Camps, unless enrollment permits splitting into two groups, kids must be able to hike up to 4 miles over course of the day, as we will be doing more exploring of the park than in our usual camp.

Spring Camp: April 3-8 (5 days)

Tilden Saturday Camp: April 29 (kids need to be able to hike up to 4 miles over course of day)

Summer Camp: June 5-9 (one week)

Summer Camp: July 3-21 (three weeks)

Summer Camp: July 24-Aug 11 (three weeks)

Summer Camp: Aug 7-11 (one week)- This will be in a mixed-age 5.75-10 year old group, sharing a site with another group for ages 7-10 year olds. So, especially for those who are younger, ages 5 or early 6, add this only they are comfortable and can manage all day being with mostly older kids.

Add any notes, especially if you would like to be added to a waitlist for a particular session that is not listed.

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* 8. Will they be attending with a sibling?

Yes (and please enter sibling's name and date of birth)

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* 9. Will they be attending with a friend?

Yes (and please enter their name)

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* 10. What school or program does your child currently attend, if any?

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* 11. How many kids are in their class or program?

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* 12. How many hours/day are they in a group currently or recently? Every weekday or a few? If not in a group in person currently, let us know about any other gatherings with kids they are involved with.

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* 13. Does your child commonly interact with older children?

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* 14. Please explain why you think camp would be a good fit for your child.

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* 15. Toileting: We have certain mandated regulations and need to ask about toileting due to our staff:camper ratio at camp. Does your child have any issues with toileting in new situations or in their current situation?

Yes - please explain in comment box below

Other (please specify)

IMPORTANT FINAL STEP: Please email us at office@monkeybusinesscamp.com to let us know you have filled out a survey, so that we can review your request ASAP - we can usually have an answer in 1-2 business days.