Spring Explorers
Day Session (Ages 5-13) $225
Our Day Session runs Tuesday through Friday, with the day beginning at 8:45 a.m. and ending with pickup at 4 p.m. East Campus provides optional early and late care services at no additional cost. Early care begins at 8:30 a.m., and late care extends to 4:30 p.m. Participants are required to bring their own snacks and lunches.
During the day, participants will experience a variety of activities that include participation in the challenge course, archery, boating, and an open block.
Registration Information
Please follow the steps outlined below to register your child:
- If you already have an account, please login to your household account. If you are a first-time user, please create a household account. Be sure to then add all members of your household into the account.
- Select the appropriate age group and complete the checkout process.
- Download the Spring Explorer Information Guide, as well as the required forms (located below) to complete the registration process.
- Fill out the required forms and mail them to the office by April 1.
Additional Registration Information
Payment Information
- All payments will occur online at the time of registration.
- The full balance will be due at the time of registration.
- Further billing and refund information will be available in the Spring Explorer Information Guide.
Age Requirements
In order to be enrolled, your child must be that age on the first day of the program. There are no exceptions. If your child does not meet the age eligibility requirement, East Campus staff reserves the right to withdraw your child.
Prorated Sessions
If you choose to enroll your child in Spring Explorers, but only send them for some of the days, that is allowed, but it will not be prorated.
Withdrawing from Spring Explorers
If you need to withdraw your child, please email aveatch@springfield.edu. There is a $50 non-refundable fee for withdrawing. Additionally, if you request to withdraw fewer than two weeks from the start of the program, there is no refund. If applicable, you should receive a refund check within two to three weeks of submitting your drop request. See our “refund policy” in the Spring Explorers Information Packet.
Waitlist Information
If the program is full, you can select the option to place your child on a waitlist. If a slot becomes available, we will contact you via email. Once you have been notified, you will have 24 hours to accept the slot via email. Please note that no waitlist acceptance can be made verbally. If you do not accept it within the 24-hour timeframe, the slot may no longer be available to your child.
Forms
Once you have registered your child, please print the Spring Explorer Information Packet, which provides additional information on East Campus, as well as information regarding all forms, refund policies, late fees, participant pick-up policies, and billing information.
Below are the remaining forms that are required to complete the registration process. Please fill out the forms and send them to the following address.
Springfield College
Attn: East Campus
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109
Also, please make sure to include a copy of your child's most current immunization records, as well as their most recent physical exam when submitting your paperwork. All forms must be on file prior to your child starting their Spring Explorers session.
- Emergency Contact & Health Record Form - MUST BE COMPLETED
- Medication Authorization - This form only needs to be filled out if your child needs to take medication during his or her time at camp.
- Spring Explorers Parent Information Guide - Informational
