Camp ANV FAQs
We have calculated the “true cost” of camp at ~$750/child/week – we understand that many families are unable to pay that much, so we maintain our policy of “no child is ever turned away for lack of funds!” We have a ROBUST campership program to ensure that all children are able to attend our camps, regardless of socioeconomic status. That being said, in order to maintain our incredible camp (and pay for transportation, field trips, beach days, chef-made meals, and most importantly, fair & equitable pay for our wonderful camp counselors and enrichment instructors), we increased our camp pricing to more accurately reflect our costs, particularly for those families who are able to afford the true costs. Just as a note, the fee does not take into account the administrative costs of this award-winning program.
Nope! Camp ANV accepts kids from any and all income levels! If cost is an issue, please email us about a Campership.
Yes! But your child must attend 4 weeks (in total) of camp in order to qualify for our Educational Savings Accounts.
We have at least 1 staff person for every 8 campers.
All of our camps are available for kindergarten through fifth-grade campers. Our youngest participants must be currently enrolled in a kindergarten class or transitional kindergarten program.
Yes! However, because the age of our campers changes dramatically each season, we divide the youth into even groups to be able to move them easily through the camp activities.
Typically, we go camping the last two weeks of each session of summer camp!
Yes! Everyone from our Counselors and Specialists to our Leaders-In-Training (LITs) and any consistent volunteers!
You can sign up for Camp ANV online, using our registration links. Registration is easy, and now you can register your child for multiple programs conveniently. Payment by credit/debit card is required. Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are accepted.
ANV’s After School Program (ASP) and Camp ANV programs are designed for children to participate independently; however, parents are allowed to stay with their children. If your child has been diagnosed with special needs and is unable to participate without an aide, please contact us to discuss accommodations. You can reach us at (510) 838-CAMP(2267) or email our Camp Director at campanv@anvfarm.org.
ABSOLUTELY! We welcome family visits, helpers, and chaperones at any time, on any day. Due to security concerns, please give us a heads up!
Please call us at (510) 838-CAMP(2267) or email our Camp Director.
Each camper may request friends to attend camp with them during the registration process. Special friends must register for the same session dates and the same program, and both children must request each other. We will do our best to place special friends in the same group, but please know we will encourage participants to make new friends and to ensure campers who come without a special friend feel included.
If you contact us more than 10 business days before your child’s camp session begins—and space is available in the desired session—there is no fee or penalty for transferring from one session to another. We are unable to make transfers within ten days of a camp session. Call (510) 838-CAMP(2267) or email our Camp Director to request a transfer.
Note: If you register for a new session online before you cancel your original registration, the standard cancellation fees apply.
You can sign up and pay for extended care when you register for Camp ANV. Each service is $25/week/child. If you wish to enroll in both, it will cost $50/week/child
Our Fall, Winter Holiday, and Spring Break Camps can accommodate a maximum of 50 campers before, during, and after camp. Regrettably, if all spaces are booked, we cannot accommodate additions. During our Summer Camps, we can accommodate a maximum of 150+ campers.
Since ANV uses multiple sites, please attend each MANDATORY Orientation for each program.
If you need to withdraw your child from our programs, you must do so 10 business days or more before the first day of your child’s camp session to receive a refund equal to 90% of the total balance. If you cancel 7 to 10 business days before the first day of your child’s camp session, you will receive a refund equal to 50% of the total balance. A cancellation made less than 7 business days before the first day of your child’s camp session is not eligible for a refund. The percentages above apply to your total camp fees, not the deposit paid. Deposits are not refundable.
No refunds are issued due to camper absences, including absences due to illness.
Registrations are non-transferable.
No, Camps and ASP are conducted rain or shine unless notified otherwise.
All of this information is present within this manual.
We’ve carefully selected the most qualified and well-respected staff, instructors, and counselors! Every staff member is personable, patient and fun! For added peace of mind, all of our staff are required to pass a thorough background check.
Camp ANV’s Showcases are a fun, casual way to meet and play with other campers and families. All Showcases are free for our campers and families.
Camp ANV divides our campers into groups depending on their age. Depending on how many youth participants we have, they may be assigned to one of two or three groups based on how many campers we have of similar ages.
Yes! Read our policy here.
