DAY CAMP
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS A CAMPER'S TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE?
Day Camp Daily Schedule: Day campers share the CSM facilities with our overnight campers and participate in similar activities, such as arts, swimming, gaga and ballfield games. Activities are supervised by our enthusiastic, highly trained staff members.
7:30-8:45 am | Early Drop-off |
8:45-9:15 am | Regular Drop-off |
9:15 am-12:30 pm | Area Programming |
12:20 pm | Lunch |
1:00 pm | Area Programming (Including Open Waterfront) |
4:00 pm | Pack-up/Camp Store |
4:45-5:15 pm | Pick-up |
WHAT IF MY CAMPER HAS DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?
A menu will be emailed the week prior to your camper’s arrival.
We do provide multiple food options each meal including gluten free, vegan and vegetarian.
If your camper has special dietary concerns, please contact Melissa 585-346-2243 ext 104 or by email melissa.haynes@campstellamaris.org
WHAT ARE THE PICK UP & DROP OFF TIMES?
Early drop off is available from 7:30-8:45 am and is $25/per camper per week.
Normal drop off is between 8:45-9:15 am and pick up is from 4:45-5:15 pm
If you need to pick up your camper early, please let the day camp director know at drop off or call the camp office at 585-346-2243
WHAT SHOULD MY CAMPER PACK FOR CAMP?
Campers will have personal cubbies in the Day Camp Center for daily use.
Please pack your camper’s belongings in a backpack or a bag that they can easily open and close.
Please be sure to label EVERYTHING your camper brings to camp.
Items to Bring
Full change of clothing, including socks and undergarments
Bathing Suit*
Towel
A plastic bag to put wet/dirty stuff in
Sneakers
Water Shoes
Water bottle
Sunscreen/bug spray
White t-shirt to tie-dye
What NOT to pack
Any items of high personal or monetary value
Cell phones
Money
Toys
Any device with Wi-Fi, 5G, or other internet capabilities (tablets, iPads, Kindles, etc.)
Valuables (watches, jewelry, etc.)
*Bathing suits must cover and contain all private areas and be appropriate for the activity. Sports bra style is very popular and preferred (no string ties), please do not pack white bathing suits as they tend to be see-through. Two bathing suits are recommended-putting on a wet suit is the worst!
WHAT IS THE REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY?
Cancellations before June 1: Full refund, less the non-refundable deposit.
Cancellations on or after June 1: No refunds will be issued.
*The June 1 refund deadline is tied to the summer your camper is enrolled in. (Example: For Summer 2026 sessions, the deadline is June 1, 2026).
For more detailed information, visit the Cancellation & Refund Policy on our website.
DO YOU OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?
Need-based assistance is available through CSM’s Campership Fund.
Campership is available for all CSM programs. One campership is allowed per camper per calendar year.
Before applying for financial assistance (Campership), families must register their camper for a program (i.e. Summer Camp) and submit the $75 deposit. The campership application is available on November 1st for the following year.
Please call (585) 346-2243, ext. 105 for more information.
WHAT IS THE SUMMER CAMP PAYMENT POLICY?
Each camper’s registration must be accompanied by a $75 non-refundable deposit/session.
All registrations made before June must be paid in full by June 1. Registrations with unpaid balances will not be guaranteed. Final payments made by check must be postmarked no later than May 24 or received before June 1.
All registrations made after June 1 must be paid in full at the time of registration.
*The June 1 refund deadline is tied to the summer your camper is enrolled in. (Example: For Summer 2026 sessions, the deadline is June 1, 2026).
For more information, visit the Payment Policies on our website.
IS MY CAMPER A GOOD FIT FOR CSM?
We stand strong in our belief that all campers have the right to attend camp and we welcome all campers that meet our eligibility criteria into our programs. Just as the benefits of a positive camp experience are vast and indisputable, the effects of a negative camp experience can be detrimental. We have found the two leading causes of a negative camp experience are campers not being ready and CSM not being the best fit for a particular camper. The eligibility criteria is a tool for families to help decide if their camper is ready to attend, including determining if CSM is a good fit. Our staff is committed to working with camper families and welcome conversations about their particular camper’s circumstances.
For our full explanation on camper eligibility criteria click here.
WHAT VACCINATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND CAMP?
CSM requires the same vaccinations that are required to attend public school.
We do not require the COVID-19 vaccine. (if the health dept. changes their requirements, we will as well)
ARE CAMPERS REQUIRED TO SWIM DAILY?
Campers must swim check, however during waterfront time there are various activities other than swimming.
IS THERE A SWIM CHECK REQUIREMENT?
Yes! The Department of Health requires all campers to swim check yearly.
This ensures that campers have demonstrated the skills needed to swim in a section safely.
Once registered, more specific information regarding sections and skills required can be found in the parent portal.
CAN YOU ATTEND CSM IF YOU ARE NOT CATHOLIC?
Yes, Camp Stella Maris is non-conversional and campers are not required to be Catholic. CSM is a self-governing and self-supporting entity that follows the Catholic faith. Campers attend a kid-friendly Catholic Mass 2 times each week. Our spiritual program teaches values and lessons that can be applied throughout our lives regardless of where each person is in their faith journey.
CAN I PICK UP MY CAMPER EARLY?
Yes. You MUST contact the office to pick up your camper at a different time then their scheduled pick up time. 585-346-2243
VISIT US!
Discover all that Camp Stella Maris has to offer. Sign up for our Open House on June 6, 2027, schedule a private tour, or register for summer camp (beginning Nov 1st).
585-346-2243
Fax- 585-346-6921
info@campstellamaris.org
4395 East Lake Road
Livonia, NY 14487
Camp Stella Maris of Livonia, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3). EIN: 16-0743941