Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! Summer at Old Trail is open to all students, not just those attending Old Trail School.

Our Summer at Old Trail programs are designed to accommodate a variety of schedules, running daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. throughout the summer months. We offer flexible drop-off and pick-up times for both morning and afternoon sessions, making it easy for families to plan their days.

Camp Arrival

• 7:45 a.m. — Before Camp Care begins, running until 8:55 a.m.
• 8:45 a.m. — Arrival begins for Full-Day and Morning Camps
• 12:05 p.m. — Arrival begins for Afternoon Camps

Camp Pickup

• 11:45 a.m. — Pickup begins for Morning Camps
• 3:00 p.m. — Pickup begins for Full-Day and Afternoon Camps
• 3:00 p.m. — After Camp Care begins
• 5:45 p.m. — After Camp Care ends

We welcome campers ages 3–14. Campers must be 3 years old by the start of their registered camp and be fully potty-trained. 

Yes, Summer at Old Trail will be closed in observance of the following holidays:

• Juneteenth: June 19, 2025
• Independence Day: July 4, 2025

All camps are prorated for those weeks.

We understand that plans can change, and we aim to be as accommodating as possible. If you need to cancel your child’s camp enrollment, a full refund—minus a $50 cancellation fee per class—will be provided as long as we receive notice more than two weeks before the camp's start date. After this deadline, refunds are not available due to the financial commitments we've made to our staff and for supplies. However, exceptions may be made for medical reasons with a letter from a licensed physician.

Please also note that Old Trail School reserves the right to change or cancel a camp. In such cases, we’ll do our best to place your camper in another available program. If that’s not possible, we’ll offer a full refund or credit for a future camp. If you need to make any schedule changes, there is a $10 fee per class. We appreciate your understanding and are happy to work with you on any questions or concerns.

Your child should wear comfortable, play-ready clothing that is appropriate for both indoor and outdoor activities, as camp involves a lot of movement and fun! Athletic shoes or shoes with secure backs (no sandals or slip-ons) are essential for safety and ease of play. Sunscreen and bug spray are also recommended for outdoor camps. If your child is participating in water-related activities, be sure to pack a swimsuit, towel, and water shoes in their bag. Most importantly, make sure they’re dressed in something they can get messy in because camp is all about having fun!

When weather is severe, including lightning, thunder, high winds and drenching rain, all activities are moved indoors and adapted to the best of our ability. During periods of light or intermittent rain, activities continue outdoors at the discretion of the director.

In the event of an emergency camp closure, parents and guardians will be notified as quickly as possible through multiple channels to ensure timely communication. Notifications will be sent via email and, for those who have opted in, through text alerts from Summer at Old Trail. Our goal is to keep you informed and updated with the latest information to ensure the safety of all campers. If you are unsure whether you are enrolled to receive text alerts, we encourage you to reach out to us at summer@oldtrail.org to confirm or update your contact preferences. We understand how important it is for you to stay informed, and we are committed to keeping communication clear and accessible during any unexpected changes.

If your child is going to be absent from camp, please notify us as soon as possible by either sending an email to summer@oldtrail.org or calling the Main Office at (330) 666-1118. In your message, be sure to include your child’s full name, the camp they are attending, and the reason for their absence. If you know in advance that your child will be absent for multiple days, please provide that information as well. This helps our staff plan accordingly and ensures your child’s absence is properly accounted for. We prioritize safety and appreciate your timely communication so that we can keep accurate records of all campers. If you have any questions or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out!

We’re excited to share that lunch is included for all full-day camps! If your camper is attending both morning and afternoon camps, they can either bring their own lunch or enjoy one from us for just $6 per day. You can easily pre-purchase lunch online for the week, or pay with cash on a daily basis—whatever is most convenient for you.

Yes! As a convenience to our families, we offer bus transportation to and from the Hudson and Brecksville communities for a fee of $100 per week. Buses depart at 8:25 a.m. and return at approximately 3:25 p.m., with pick-up locations listed below. Please note, all riders must be pre-registered, and we require a minimum of four riders per route. 

• Hudson - Redeemer Church, 190 W. Streetsboro Road
• Brecksville - St. Basil the Great-Catholic Church, 8700 Brecksville Road

Please note, there is no mid-day transportation or service to/from before and after care.

Children as young as 3 years old are eligible to ride the bus. However, all bus riders must be able to follow the rules and regulations for safe travel. This includes listening to and following directions from the driver, staying seated during the ride, and being able to independently get on and off the bus. For our youngest campers, preschool-age children will be met by a member of the camp staff and escorted into the building and to their camp upon arrival. 

Yes, we do require that all campers be potty trained to participate in our summer programs at Old Trail School. This ensures that all campers can fully enjoy the camp experience in a comfortable and supportive environment.

We’re here to help! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Summer Camp Director, Jessica Cvelbar. You can contact her by email at summer@oldtrail.org or give her a call at 330.666.1118 ext. 330.

All campers should be dropped off at the main entrance of Firestone Hall (pictured above), easily recognized by the tall white pillars at the door, before the start of their camp. Parents or guardians are welcome to park anywhere in the main parking lot and walk in with their young campers for drop-off. 

Full-day and Morning campers may be dropped off between 8:45 a.m. and 9:10 a.m. Campers attending an Afternoon Camp should arrive at 12:05 p.m. 

Yes! Before Camp Care is available as an add-on option for children in grades K-8 at a rate of $15 per day. Before Camp Care may be purchased during the registration process. Campers who are registered for Before Camp Care may be dropped off between 7:45-8:55 a.m. at Firestone Hall, where a camp representative will greet them and guide them to the Harrington McLaughlin Athletic Center (HMAC) for supervised free play until their camp begins. 

At the end of each camp day, you can pick up your camper from their designated outdoor station along the front sidewalk, which will be marked by numbers. We’ll send you an email before the start of each camp week with the specific location for your child’s pick-up.

When you arrive, please park your car and walk to your camper’s designated station to sign them out. In the event of bad weather, pick-up will take place inside Firestone Hall, where the same sign-out process will be followed.

Dismissal for Morning Camps is 11:45 a.m. Pickup for Full-Day and Afternoon campers is 3:00 p.m. 

Yes! After Camp Care may be purchased for $25 per day during registration. Children who are registered for After Camp Care may be picked up between 3:00 and 5:45 p.m. During that time they will engage in supervised free play in the Harrington McLaughlin Athletic Center (HMAC) until pick-up..

When it’s time to pick up your camper, use the Service Entrance (identified above) near the athletic fields and pull up to the back of the HMAC. Once you arrive, call the reception desk at 330.666.1118, and a member of our staff will bring your child to your vehicle.

If there is going to be a change to your child’s regular dismissal arrangements, please call our main office line (330.666.1118) as soon as possible. This includes changes to bus transportation or dismissal instructions. We will send all campers to their regularly scheduled dismissal locations unless a phone call is received in a timely manner. Changes may not be accommodated if a phone call is not received prior to dismissal.

If your child has allergies or requires medication, please download the necessary medical forms below and submit them to the School Nurse before the start of summer camp. 

• Allergy Action Plan
• Asthma Action Plan
• Prescription Medication Form
• Non-Prescription Medication Form

If you have any specific concerns, feel free to reach out to the School Nurse directly for assistance.

Yes, we have a registered nurse on staff that oversees the Summer at Old Trail health program and supervises all health procedures. You can reach them directly at 330-666-1118 ext. 436 or by emailing nurse@oldtrail.org.