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. We believe summer is a time for exploration and hands-on fun, so our camps and classes are designed to get children involved in making both mental and social connections.

PreK (Age 3) – Grade 12

June 24 – August 16, 2019

Half and Full Day Programs

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Questions? Please email mclean-summer@basisindependent.com

Registration Information

We have three registration periods:

Priority Registration for BASIS Independent McLean (BIM) families only: January 25-31
Early Registration for BIM and non-BIM families: February 1-March 15
Rolling Registration: March 16 until two weeks before any specific camp

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. Our youngest campers may register for a full day, morning only, or afternoon only program. Full day and morning only programs begin at 9 AM. Morning only programs run from 9 AM – 12 PM. Afternoon programs run from 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Full day campers will have a 30-minute lunch and a one-and-a-half hour nap time. (See lunch section.)

View program offerings here.

Rising Grades 1-5

In grades 1-5, 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).

View program offerings here.

Rising Grades 6-8

Grades 6-8 students have options that get them outside, as well as engage them in fun enrichment opportunities! Some weeks these classes will be held on campus, but many of these offerings are designed to take campers away from campus for a variety of fun activities. These courses may require an additional fee due to the amount supplies required and the travel and admission fees associated with the field trips.

View program offerings here.

Rising Grades 9-12

We also offer a limited number of classes for high school students. These classes are designed to prepare students to begin the school year ready for academic excellence and are offered in the last three weeks of our program. Classes that go past 12:00 PM include a lunch break, but lunch is not provided.

BASIS Independent McLean students only: For current and incoming BIM students, we are offering for-credit classes in Economics and World History, as well as non-credit math enrichment programs. Please see our class descriptions for specific details about each class.

View program offerings here.

Rising PreK and KindergartenRising Grades 1-5Rising Grades 6-8Rising Grades 9-12

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

June 24-28
July 1-5 (Class will not be held on July 4)
July 8-12
July 15-19
July 22-26
July 26-August 2
August 5-9
August 12-16

Times

Full day: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Morning half day: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Afternoon half day: 12:30 – 3:30 PM
For Credit Courses: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Fees

Registration fee, one-time, non-refundable: $25
Half Day programs:$250 per week for the first camp, and $240 for any subsequent half day camp.
- $50 discount for the week of July 1-5 ($200/$190)

Full Day programs: $500 per week for the first camp, and $480 for all subsequent full day camps.
- $100 discount for the week of July 1-5 ($400/$380)
For Credit Classes: $3,500
Please note some camps may require an additional fee due to the amount supplies required or travel. Additional fees will be noted in the camp descriptions.

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 8 students, Late Bird after care will be offered from 3:30 – 5:00 PM for full day and afternoon camps for an additional fee of $75 for the week ($60 for July 1-5). Late Bird cannot be purchased on a daily basis. Grades 9-12 students are permitted to remain on campus until 5:00 PM in our high school spaces

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Important Dates

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Important Dates

January 25-31: Priority Registration for BASIS Independent McLean families
February 1: Early Registration (including open transfer) opens to the public
March 15: Early Registration ends; free open transfer to different summer program period ends
March 16 throughout summer: Rolling Registration – payment due at registration, transfer available for $25 fee
April 1: Families notified of cancelled classes
April 10: Full tuition payment due for early registrants
Registration for each program will close two weeks prior to start date of program

Registration Information

We have three registration windows:

Priority Registration for BASIS Independent McLean (BIM) families only: opens January 25-31.
Early Registration for BIM and non-BIM families: February 1-March 15.
Rolling Registration: March 16 until two weeks before any specific camp.

Registration is now open to all. Register now through Active!

We strongly encourage you to complete enrollment by March 15 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 April 10.

Rolling registration begins March 16. 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 15, 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 by April 1 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 March 15. Transfer requests will be honored at no charge when possible through March 15 based on space availability in both classes. After March 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 April 10. 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 Before or After Care
BASIS Independent Summer does not offer before or after care.

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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 2019-2020 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

January 25-31: Priority Registration for BASIS Independent McLean families
February 1: Early Registration (including open transfer) opens to the public
March 15: Early Registration ends; free open transfer to different summer program period ends
March 16 throughout summer: Rolling Registration – payment due at registration, transfer available for $25 fee
April 1: Families notified of cancelled classes
April 10: Full tuition payment due for early registrants
Registration for each program will close two weeks prior to start date of program

Registration Information

We have three registration windows:

Priority Registration for BASIS Independent McLean (BIM) families only: opens January 25-31.
Early Registration for BIM and non-BIM families: February 1-March 15.
Rolling Registration: March 16 until two weeks before any specific camp.

Registration is now open to all. Register now through Active!

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

No Before or After Care
BASIS Independent Summer does not offer before or after care.

Click here to join our Summer Programs interest list!

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.