The 2025 Ultimate Camp Guide by Birmingham Parent

K O

Highlands School Summer Camp

WHAT IS THE CAMP’S MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY? Highlands offers unique opportunities to engage with friends. We strive to offer camps and activities that will enable your child to continue to learn while having a great time! WHAT SAFETY MEASURES ARE IN PLACE? Highlands places more than one counselor in each group for added supervision. We also have designated places for active play. WHAT IS THE CAMPER-TO- COUNSELOR RATIO? One counselor to twelve campers. HOW ARE STAFF MEMBERS SCREENED AND TRAINED? Staff members are required to submit a background check. Staff must also undergo CPR and First Aid training along with a campus training. IS THERE A DAILY SCHEDULE, AND CAN YOU PROVIDE AN EXAMPLE? 9:00am-10:00am = Campers welcome/ meet and greet 10:00am-10:30am = STEM Lab 10:30am-11:00am = Snack/Outside Play 11:00am-11:30am = Art Class 11:30am-12:00pm = Gym activities 12:00pm-12:15pm = Car Pool/Transition to afternoon 12:15pm-12:45pm = Lunch 12:45pm 1:30pm = Quiet Reading 1:30pm-2:00pm = Afternoon

ARE THERE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FREE PLAY OR DOWNTIME? Yes, we have several opportunities for quiet reading time, board games with buddies, outside free play, or gym free play. HOW DOES THE CAMP HANDLE HEALTH ISSUES AND ALLERGIES? We are a nut free camp. We keep a record of anyone who has allergies or needs medication or has an epi pen. We contact families if anyone becomes ill. ARE THERE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS TO VISIT OR PARTICIPATE IN CAMP ACTIVITIES? Yes, parents and guests are always welcome to come to camp! We ask that they check in with the front office before coming onto campus.

Established: 1958 (205) 956-9731 highlandsschool.org/student-life/summer-camp

E ( k

M

E ( m

THE 2025 ULTIMATE CAMP GUIDE 26

Made with FlippingBook Online newsletter maker