All-Arts, Sciences & Technology Camp

Camp: FAQ

In the nineteen years the camp has been in business, we think we’ve answered about every question that anyone could possibly ask about camp. We have compiled the most frequently asked questions here. If the answer to your question isn’t here, please call or email (maybe your question will be on next year’s FAQ)

1. Where do the campers stay at night?: In air-conditioned dorms. There are several staff members on each floor at all times when the campers are in their rooms. Wherever possible we designate separate dorms for boys and girls. When we have only one high-rise dorm, we put boys and girls on different floors.
2. How do you handle security?: We do a background check on all staff members. The campers are never left unattended. A staff member escorts them to classes and daily activities. The dorms are controlled-access.
3. What are the requirements for staff?: The counselors must be 18 or older and are usually college students with experience working with youth. The instructors are usually teachers or graduate students. CIT's are former campers. Many of the administrative staff members have been with the program for several years or have extensive camp experience. The nurses are registered nurses (RNs) or LPNs
4. How many counselors per hall in the dorm?: There is at least one counselor per colony (12 or fewer campers). We also house other staff members on floors with the colonies.
5. Which dorms will they be staying in?: This varies per site. While we know in advance which dorms we will be assigned, we may not be able to tell you in advance which dorm your child will occupy. This information is available at check-in.
6. How many campers per colony?: 12 or fewer
7. How many counselors per colony?: 1-2
8. How many campers per room?: Most dorm rooms are double occupancy.
9. How many campers per class?: 18 or fewer, except for special classes
10. How many instructors/staff members per class?: 1 instructor and 1-2 helpers
11. Can I call my camper?: We discourage phone calls, but if you wish to check on your camper you may call the camp phone (336-337-6654) and leave a message. A staff member will return your call.
12. Can my camper call me?: In an emergency or if we think it will help homesickness, he/she may call.
13. How many classes will my camper take during the week?: Two - one in the morning and one in the afternoon
14. How long has the camp been in business?: The All-Arts & Sciences Camp started on the UNCG campus in 1991. The camp was created by UNCG's Division of Continual Learning which is responsible for administering all locations.
15. How much does it cost?: NCSU, UNCG - $729 (res.) $349 (Day); VT, GMU - $799 (res.) $399 (Day)
16. What are the bathroom facilities?: Some of the dorms have community bathrooms, and some dorms have them in the suites. We suggest shower shoes and maybe a robe.
17. Will the campers get to use the swimming pool?: We try to get use of the swimming pool at every location, but each school determines if we can use the pool. We request access to a swimming pool at all our locations and usually get swim time. However, schedule conflicts do occur which may prevent our using the pool.
18. What time do I bring my camper on Sunday?: Residential check-in: 2 pm - 3:45 pm; Day camper check-in: 3:30 pm - 4 pm
19. Do you travel off campus?: No, but in the past we have visited different programs, such as the Solar House at NC State or the Robotics Lab at Virginia Tech.
20. How are roommates assigned?: Roommates are automatically assigned by computer according to age and gender. Your child may request a specific roommate as long as the roommate also requests your child and is (approximately) the same age. (You may want to contact your desired roommates' parents in advance to be sure they agree with the assignment.)
21. Several friends want to attend together. Can they all room together?: Most dorm rooms will only accommodate 2 campers comfortably. With enough advance notice, we can put the additional friends in the same colony group (but not in the same room).
22. Do you have Day campers?: Yes
23. What time do I drop-off my Day camper? Pick-up?: Drop-off: 8:30 a.m. Mon-Fri; Pick up: 7:30 p.m. Mon-Thurs / 8:30-11:00 a.m. Friday / 7:30 p.m. Sunday
24. When is bedtime?: 2nd - 5th grades at 10:00 pm; 6th grade and up at 11:00 pm
25. How can I print a copy of my child's registration forms?: Click here to download the forms.