Information for Parents & FAQ
A typical day at camp:
| Grades K-5 | Studio Intensives for Grades 6-12 | |
| 8:00-9:00 AM | Early Drop-Off | |
| 8:45-9:00 AM | Arrive at Moravian University | |
| 9:00 AM | Morning welcome and head to the classroom! | |
| 9:05-10:15 AM | Landscape Painting Class with Ms. Emily | Digital iPad Animation with Mrs. Beck |
| 10:15-10:45 AM | Outdoor recess for snack break and play. | |
| 10:45 AM-12:00 PM | Bookmaking with Ms. Emma | |
| 12:00-12:30 PM | Lunchtime! | |
| 12:30-1:45 PM | Architecture sculptures with Ms. Lexi | Cartooning and Anime with Ms. Cotty |
| 1:45-2:15 PM | Outdoor recess for snack break and play. | |
| 2:15-3:30 PM | Fiber Arts with Ms. Jackie | |
| 3:30 PM | End of the camp day! | |
| 3:30-6:00 PM | Extended Hours | |
(Note: the projects listed above are examples. Actual projects vary from week to week!)
Lunch and Recess Breaks
Full-day campers will have a 30-minute break for lunch from 12:00-12:30. Campers enrolled in a full day of camp should bring a bagged lunch—please note that we cannot provide refrigeration or microwaves for lunches. High School students will no longer be permitted to leave campus for lunch, with or without parent permission.
Campers in the K-2 and 3-5 groups will take a 30-minute break that includes time for a snack. Pre-teens and teens generally take breaks at the discretion of their instructors. Students should pack a snack for each session they attend. We also recommend that campers bring their own refillable water bottles to stay hydrated throughout the day!
ATTENTION: We are a tree nut and peanut-free camp. Please do not bring peanut butter, nuts or food made with these products to the Banana Factory Arts Center as a precaution for those with allergies. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Early Drop-Off and Extended Hours
Busy parents can extend the camp day from 8:00am to 6:00pm to better accommodate their work schedules. Early Drop-Off and Extended Hours is unstructured time supervised by camp staff—campers can play with our selection of toys and games or bring in activities from home to keep entertained. (These personal items should stay in backpacks during the rest of the camp day, including lunchtime.)
Before registering for Extended Hours, please be aware that campers entering grades 9-12 may sign themselves in and out of camp with parent permission.
Attire
Our camps are fun and artsy, and while aprons are available, we encourage campers to come to camp dressed to make a mess. All campers receive a camp t-shirt on their first day of camp, though they are not required to wear it! The building is air conditioned, but temperatures may vary between classrooms, and campers may go outside during breaks (weather permitting.) As such, we recommend wearing or bringing layers to ensure your child stays comfortable! For safety reasons, sneakers or supportive footwear is required—no flip flops please.
Personal Items
ArtsQuest is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items. Students are not permitted to use personal items during camp class time. This includes toys, phones, tablets, and other electronic devices. If your teen or pre-teen is enrolled in a Studio Intensive that makes use of iPads, they may bring their personal iPad from home with parent/guardian approval. All materials are provided unless otherwise specified in a class description.
We encourage you to label your child’s water bottle, lunch box, backpack, and any other personal items they bring with them to camp. Forgotten items will be kept in a lost and found bin in Banko Gallery throughout the summer—please see a camp staff member for access throughout the week. Forgotten art and items left in the lost and found after the end of the final camp week will be held for 30 days, after which they will be discarded.