FAQs

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If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact summer@us.edu or 216.371.6809.

Extended Care

Additional child care is available before and after the camp day at our Shaker Campus only. Pre-camp drop-off and care begins at 7:30 am and ends at 9:00 am when the camp day begins. The cost is $55 per week ($44/week of June 19 and July 4). After-camp care is available from 3:00 pm until 5:45 pm and includes supervised activities such as swimming and open gym. The cost is $80 per week ($64/week of June 19 and July 4). Please note: No pre-camp or after-camp care is available the week of July 21 and after.

Bus Transportation

To assist campers and parents, bus transportation between the two University School campuses is available. The buses leave the Hunting Valley and US Shaker campuses at convenient times for all camps. This schedule is subject to change based on rider enrollment. The cost of the inter-campus shuttle is $25/week for one-way transportation and $50/week for two-way transportation.

SHUTTLE TIMES

INTER-CAMPUS SHUTTLE

Leaves Shaker to Hunting Valley:

8:45 am, 12:30 pm, and 4:10 pm

Leaves Hunting Valley to Shaker:

8:25 am, 12:10 pm, 1:30 pm, and 3:10pm

This shuttle departs and arrives at the Hunting Valley campus student entrance and the main tower door at the Shaker Heights campus.

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NEW AID PROGRAM

The Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Educational Savings Account program provides up to $1,000 to eligible families to use on various enrichment and educational activities like summer camps and courses. The program is being offered through a contract between Merit International, Inc. and the Ohio Department of Education. Learn more here.

Frequently Asked Questions

List of 9 frequently asked questions.

US Summer Programs & COVID-19

The majority of our camps and programs will be held in-person and on-campus this summer. In addition, we offer some virtual options. We will continue to follow health safety protocols recommended by the CDC and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health. Families can register with confidence, as registrations will be fully refunded should any program be canceled.
What is your refund policy?

If notification is received 30 days prior to the start of camp, a full refund will be issued. The only exception is our Boys Day Camp where the refund policy date is May 1, 2023.
How do I register my child for extended care program and/or shuttle bus service?

Our online registration includes an option to register for extended care and shuttle services.
What happens if there is inclement weather?

All US camps have the option of using our ample indoor facilities during inclement weather. We will not participate outdoors in lightning and severe weather, including extremely high heat indexes.
Can I register my son by the week for the Boys' Day Camp?

It is our belief that boys foster friendships and develop skills through group interaction on a daily basis over a period of time. Therefore, this is a full six-week camp; we do not segment the day camp into week-long periods.

We do offer many other one-week and two-week camps throughout the summer if that works better for your family.
What forms of payment are accepted?

Payment is required in full by Visa, Mastercard, or American Express (with the exception of day camp which requires a $500 deposit with the remainder due in April).
Is there a registration deadline? Do camps sell out? Are there waiting lists?

We accept registrations right up to the start of camps where openings exist. Most camps do sell out, so early registration is encouraged. We establish wait lists for all camps, if necessary. The website is updated frequently to indicate those camps that are full. In the event a camp is filled, you can email summer@us.edu to be placed on a wait list.
My child is only attending academic classes. Do I still need to complete the Medical/Media Authorization Form?

Yes, all registrants, including University School students, are required to have a completed Medical/Media Authorization on file.
I've already registered my child for a camp and now want to add another camp. Do I have to complete another registration form?

No, for your convenience you can simply login to your account and add to your registration.