Summer Program | BASIS Independent McLean

Welcome to BASIS Independent McLean Summer program

Where kids can get messy, play hard, and make friends all summer long. BASIS Independent Summer offers an extensive selection of options for campers PreK-grade 12. We believe summer is a time for exploration and hands-on fun, so our camps and classes are designed to get campers involved in making both mental and social connections.

Our 2020 camps have been canceled. We look forward to seeing you again in summer 2021. Check back in early 2021 for details about summer 2021.

The below details are from our 2020 camps and details may change for 2021. Questions? Please email mclean-summer@basisindependent.com

Our Summer Programs By Grade

Rising PreK and Kindergarten

Our active and engaging PreK and Kindergarten (ages 3 through 5) camp program is structured around a weekly theme and includes crafts, songs, books, science projects, and other activities related to the theme. The full-day program runs from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Full day campers will have a 30-minute lunch and a one-and-a-half-hour nap time. (See lunch section.) For Rising Kindergarten campers who are no longer napping, please see our Grade K-5 camps.

Rising Grades K-5

In grades K-5, campers choose from half day morning or afternoon sessions in many popular themes. Morning and afternoon sessions are priced separately. Supervised lunch is available at no additional cost for campers who will be attending both a morning and afternoon session. (Lunch is not provided.)

Rising Grades 6-12

Grades 6-12 students have options for academic enrichment and sport camps during the summer. Our academic enrichment courses are designed to prepare students to begin the school year ready for academic excellence and are offered throughout the summer. Class grade levels vary and span multiple weeks, see the descriptions for specific dates. BASIS Independent McLean students only: For current and incoming BIM students, we are offering non-credit math and English enrichment classes in addition to our Jumpstart class. Please see our class descriptions for specific details about each class.

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Summer Program Basics

Open to both BASIS Independent and non-BASIS Independent students age 3 through grade 12. Students will experience a variety of summer activities that are both enriching and academic. Create your own BASIS Independent Summer experience – choose any individual week for each program, or try them all!

Dates

August 3 – 7
August 10-14

Times

Full day (PreK and K program only): 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Morning half day: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Afternoon half day: 12:30 – 3:30 PM

Fees

Registration fee, one-time, per child, non-refundable: $25
Half Day enrichment programs: $250 per week for the first camp, and $240 for any subsequent half day camp.
Half Day sports programs: $325 per week for sports camps, and $315 for any subsequent week half day sports camp.
PreK Program: $500 per week for the first camp, and $480 for all subsequent full day camps.

Lunch

Students in a full day program must bring their own lunch. No lunch is provided.

Before and After Care (Early Bird & Late Bird)

Students in morning or full day programs may be dropped off starting at 8:30 AM. For PreK-grade 7 students, Late Bird after care will be offered from 3:30 – 6:00 PM for full day and afternoon camps for an additional fee of $100 for the week. Late Bird cannot be purchased daily. Grades 8-12 students are permitted to remain on campus until 6:00 PM in our high school spaces.

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Important Dates

Important DatesRegistration InformationMandatory Forms

Important Dates

2021 dates TBD

Registration Information

We have three registration windows:

Priority Registration for BASIS Independent McLean (BIM) families only: January 10-17, 2020
Early Registration for BIM and non-BIM families: January 18-February 14, 2020
Rolling Registration: February 15, 2020 until two weeks before any specific camp

We strongly encourage you to complete enrollment before March 1 as some classes fill quickly. During Early Registration, a 25% deposit is due, which includes a $25 per child non-refundable registration fee. Early Registration is also an open transfer period (see below). Full payment must be received by March 15.

Rolling registration begins February 15. At this time, families may still register for summer programs, however, they may experience a higher chance of getting wait-listed for their desired activities. Rolling Registration will continue until two weeks prior to the start of a given class. During Rolling Registration, payment must be received in full at the time of registration, and a $25 per child non-refundable registration fee is included.

Class Cancellation/Low Enrollment
After March 1, programs with low enrollment are subject to cancellation. An updated list of programs will be available on the website after March 15. Programs have minimum registration requirements which must be met for the class to be held. Programs that have not met that minimum during Early Registration are subject to cancellation. Parents will be notified in March of cancellations and program fees will be applied to another class or refunded as preferred by the parent. The $25 registration fee is non-refundable.

Note: We reserve the right to change instructors and expand or contract grade requirements for any class at our discretion.

Transfer Requests
An open transfer period will be in effect through February 15. Transfer requests will be honored at no charge when possible through February 15 based on space availability in both classes. After February 15, transfer requests must be received two weeks prior to the beginning of both classes and will incur a fee of $25. Transfers will not be approved if it will cause a class to be cancelled or if the requested class is full.

Refunds
There are no program fee refunds after May 1. Deposits and program fees are non-refundable under any and all circumstances including, but not limited to, absence(s), withdrawal before the end of the program, and disruptive behavior or other misconduct requiring a child’s dismissal from the program. In the event that a course is cancelled due to low enrollment, the full amount will be refunded (minus $25 registration fee) or transferred to an alternate class of the parent’s choice.

Lunch
Supervised lunch is available at no additional cost for campers who will be attending both a morning and afternoon sessions. BASIS Independent Summer does not offer any lunch service. Students must bring lunch from home. No lunch is provided.

Before or After Care (Early & Late Bird)
Students in morning or full day programs may be dropped off starting at 8:30 AM. For PreK-grade 7 students, Late Bird after care will be offered from 3:30 – 6:00 PM for full day and afternoon camps for an additional fee of $100 for the week. Late Bird cannot be purchased daily. Grades 8-12 students are permitted to remain on campus until 6:00 PM in our high school spaces.

Mandatory Forms

BASIS Independent McLean Students

Currently enrolled BIM families are required to submit the “Child Registration Form” in order to register for summer programs.

Newly enrolled families for the 2020-2021 school year are required to submit the following forms listed below. These forms are required by the state and by submitting them now, families will not need to submit them again in August before school starts.

Child Registration Form
Proof of immunization – copy of immunization records
Proof of Identity – birth certificate or passport. Must be shown to Auxiliary Programs Manager in person, prior to camp start date. To ensure the program manager is available when you stop by, please arrange a time by emailing her at mclean-summer@basisindependent.com.

Non-BASIS Independent McLean Students

All families of students not presently enrolled or newly enrolled to BASIS Independent McLean are required to submit the following:

Child Registration Form
Proof of immunization – copy of immunization records
Proof of Identity – birth certificate or passport. Must be shown to Auxiliary Programs Manager in person, prior to camp start date. To ensure the program manager is available when you stop by, please a prearranged time by emailing her at mclean-summer@basisindependent.com.

Important Dates

2021 dates TBD

Registration Information

We have three registration windows:

Priority Registration for BASIS Independent McLean (BIM) families only: January 10-17, 2020
Early Registration for BIM and non-BIM families: January 18-February 14, 2020
Rolling Registration: February 15, 2020 until two weeks before any specific camp

Note: We reserve the right to change instructors and expand or contract grade requirements for any class at our discretion.

Mandatory Forms

BASIS Independent McLean Students

Currently enrolled BIM families are required to submit the “Child Registration Form” in order to register for summer programs.

Child Registration Form
Proof of immunization – copy of immunization records
Proof of Identity – birth certificate or passport. Must be shown to Auxiliary Programs Manager in person, prior to camp start date. To ensure the program manager is available when you stop by, please arrange a time by emailing her at mclean-summer@basisindependent.com.

Non-BASIS Independent McLean Students

All families of students not presently enrolled or newly enrolled to BASIS Independent McLean are required to submit the following:

Child Registration Form
Proof of immunization – copy of immunization records
Proof of Identity – birth certificate or passport. Must be shown to Auxiliary Programs Manager in person, prior to camp start date. To ensure the program manager is available when you stop by, please a prearranged time by emailing her at mclean-summer@basisindependent.com.