Frequently Asked Questions

Creating an account on our Parent Dashboard is the first step. You can add information for multiple campers on a single account. After creating your account, choose your program and complete the registration. For future registrations, simply log back into your account.

Summer camp registration opens on Feb. 1st, and our year-round programs are released on a rolling basis. If you don’t see an option, it may not be open yet.

Also, our dashboard displays only program options for your camper’s age group. If you are still experiencing difficulties, please double-check your camper’s age in the Parent Dashboard or contact us at camps@sf.edu.

If a program is at capacity, you will be given the option to be placed on a waitlist. If an opening occurs, your child’s registration will be automatically approved based on the order in which applications were received. If your child is on the waitlist but you wish to withdraw their registration, please email camps@sf.edu. 

We are not currently able to offer payment plans. Full tuition is due upon registration to reserve your camper’s spot in the program. You will not be charged until your enrollment request has been approved.

Would you like to apply for financial assistance? Scholarship applications are on the Parent Dashboard under “Forms” on the left sidebar menu.

Yes, depending on the level of interest, we schedule several “Parent Nights” over the summer. This is an opportunity for you to learn more about Saint Francis, the college application process, local scholarships, and more. You will be asked if you are interested in participating when you register your child for one of our programs. These programs are only offered at our Fort Wayne campus. If you are located closer to our Crown Point site, we are happy to set you up with an administrator or admissions counselor. 

Our camps use our whole campus. Sometimes, we may even have activities in a parking lot. If you are ever worried, please reach out to us, and we will respond as soon as we can. 

We are dedicated to offering scholarships whenever we can. We do not have any minimum requirements to receive a scholarship. Instead, scholarship totals are based on current funding and number of applications received. Based on the information submitted on the Scholarship form, you may be offered a full or partial scholarship. It is important to wait for a notification of your scholarship award before registering your child. Any registration using the “scholarship payment” method that is not officially approved will be rejected.

For safety reasons, adults not officially onboarded by the USF Discovery Academy can’t stay on campus during programming. Exceptions will be handled on a case-by-case basis. 

The small deposit covers administrative fees linked to processing transactions associated with collecting your tuition and then returning it. Every time we process a transaction, we incur a fee. Please register only if you’re serious about attending.

Safety is our top priority. Vetted, trained staff maintains a 1:15 adult-to-child ratio, with Senior Camp Counselors and Teachers aged 18 or over. Junior Camp Counselors (16-17) are never substitutes for Senior Camp Counselors. CPR and First Aid-trained staff are always present.

USF is ranked #2 Safest College in Indiana by Niche and is among the top 10% of safe college campuses nationally.

Yes, all staff undergo a thorough process, including reference checks, background checks, and interviews. Our training covers camp mission, safety procedures, activity leadership, behavior management, and child abuse prevention.

We collaborate annually with an accessibility coordinator, making our camps suitable for those needing additional support. For specific concerns, contact us at camps@sf.edu.

During registration, note all camper allergies. Our kitchen adapts menus for provided meals. If campers bring lunch, those with allergies are separated to prevent contamination.