Camp Dexter Information | After Care Information Camp Dexter is Dexter Community Education's state-licensed summer day camp for children entering Young 5s through Grade 6. Camp provides a structured, engaging summer experience in a familiar school setting, with a focus on active play, enrichment, and dependable care for working families. Outdoor play is included daily, weather permitting. Activities move indoors during extreme weather conditions. Camp Dates & Schedule Camp Dates: June 16 – August 21, 2026 Camp runs Monday through Friday No camp on Friday, July 3 Camp is planned for 10 weeks Important Note About the Final Week The 10th week of camp is contingent on the Dexter Community Schools calendar. If the school year begins before Labor Day, the final week of camp will be canceled so staff can prepare for the school year. Families will be notified once the school calendar is finalized. Registration Dates Returning Families: Registration opens Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8:00 am. New Families: Registration opens Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 8:00 am. Registration is completed online. Space is limited and contracts are approved on a first-come, first-served basis. Who Is Considered a Returning Family? A returning family is one that has had an approved Camp Dexter or After Care contract during the current season (2025-26 After Care) or one season prior (2025 Camp Dexter), provided the contract was not deleted from the system. Siblings of returning campers may register at the same time as the returning child, even if the sibling is new to our program. Registration & Approval Process Each child must have their own Camp Dexter contract.All contract requests are submitted as pending. Your spot is not secured until you receive an email confirmation stating that your contract has been approved.A $75/child non-refundable registration fee is charged when your contract is approved. Weekly Commitment & Schedule Rules Only full-week schedule requests are acceptedFamilies may choose to send their child on select days during the week, but tuition is charged for the full week regardless of attendanceFamilies select their camp weeks at the time of registrationFamilies are required to register for a minimum of four weeksCamp schedules are locked as of May 1After May 1, schedule changes are only permitted if we are able to fill your original weeks from our waitlist. This policy allows us to staff appropriately and meet state-required ratios. Program Details Location: Bates ElementarySchedule: Monday–FridayDrop-off Begins: 7:30 a.m.Pick-up Ends: 6:00 p.m.Drop-Off & Pick-Up FlexibilityCamp Dexter offers flexible drop-off and pick-up throughout the day. Campers may arrive or be picked up at any time during program hours. Children may also be picked up for appointments and returned later the same day.On field trip days, all campers participating in the trip must be checked in at Bates Elementary at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Departure times will be communicated in advance.Fees & Billing Cost: $250 per week, per childSibling Discount: After the first child is enrolled at the full weekly rate, additional siblings receive a 20% discountBilling: Invoices are run the week before your scheduled camp week and posted to your account. Payment is due by Friday prior to the camp week.Refund Policy Camp Dexter fees are non-refundable. This includes absences, schedule changes, and early withdrawals. Licensing & Supervision Camp Dexter is a state-licensed program and follows all Michigan LARA requirements, including staff-to-child ratios, background checks, and required training. Campers are supervised by trained Camp Directors, Leads, and Assistants. Many staff members return year after year and have experience working in school-age child care and summer camp programs. Families Provide A nut-free packed lunch Nut-free snacks Water bottle Closed-toe shoes Communication Important updates and camp-specific information are shared by email, website announcements, and direct communication from the Community Education office. Families are responsible for keeping their contact information up to date. Questions? For questions about registration, schedules, or billing, families may contact the Dexter Community Education office for assistance.email communityed@dexterschools.org or call 734-424-4180.
