Join Us for Lowell Safari: Expedition Unknown!

Sessions

• Field Trip Camp: 6/15-18
• Session One: 6/22-7/10
• Session Two: 7/13-31
• Last Call: 8/3-7

Hours

• 8 – 8:45 am, Before Care
• 9 am – 3 pm, Camp Day
• 3 – 6 pm, After Care

Camp Closed

• Friday, June 19
• Friday, July 3

Drop-off

Drop-off starts at 8:50 am. Adults dropping off should remain in their vehicles. Campers must exit the vehicle from the curb side; exiting on the driver’s side is prohibited. If you have siblings attending camp, the older sibling should be dropped off with the younger sibling.

Pick-up

Pick-up starts at 3 pm. Adults picking up should remain in their vehicles. Campers must load into the vehicle from the curb side; loading on the driver’s side is prohibited. If you have siblings attending camp, the older sibling will always be with the younger sibling during pick-up.

Only previously designated parents/caregivers can sign a child out. If you plan to have someone other than yourself pick up your camper, you must notify the camp office before the scheduled pick-up time.

Late Drop Off

If you anticipate a late arrival, please notify the camp office as soon as possible by calling 202-577-2091 or emailing programs@lowellschool.org. 

Campers arriving after 9:15 am must enter through the Camp Office (by the flagpole) with an adult to be signed in; only then will they be escorted to their group by our staff. Although Fab Friends campers are old enough to walk themselves to their building, they must be signed in at the Camp Office before entering the parkside building.

Early Pick Up

Early pick-ups must happen no later than 2:30 pm. If a camper needs to leave early, please notify the camp office on the day of departure by calling 202-577-2091 or emailing programs@lowellschool.org by 1:30 pm. For last-minute early pick-ups, please call ahead so we can attempt to have the campers ready when you arrive. 

Families picking up older campers early should go directly to the Camp Office through the After Care entrance (between the Main Building and Pre-Primary entrances). Families picking up Pre-Primary/Pre-K campers should go directly to the Pre-Primary entrance.

To help alleviate on-campus congestion and facilitate faster dismissal in the afternoons, Lowell offers bus service to the parking lot behind Parkway Deli on Grubb Road. The bus departs Lowell’s campus at 3 pm. This program is open to rising Kindergartners and older. Seats on the bus are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Email programs@lowellschool.org for more information.

Required

Health and oral certificates from DC are required by law and must be on file for Pre-K campers by May 1, 2026. Forms dated after August 6, 2025, are acceptable and must be signed by a medical provider.

Medical forms for Kindergarten and up campers must be submitted via Campbrain by May 1, 2026.

Children with asthma or food allergies must also have action plans on file.

• For Pre-K
  • DC Universal Health Form
  • DC Oral Health Assessment
  • Receiving Care Away From Home

• For All Others
  • DC Universal Health Form
  • DC Oral Health Assessment

Only If Applicable

• For Pre-K
  • Asthma Action Plan 
  • Food Allergy Action Plan 
  • DC Medication and Medical Procedure Treatment Plan
  • Over-the-Counter Topical Medicine Consent Form

• For All Others
  • Receiving Care Away From Home
  • DC Medication and Medical Procedure Form 
  • Asthma Action Plan 
  • Food Allergy Action Plan
  • Over-the-Counter Topical Medicine Consent Form

Medication Administration

The camp has a registered nurse or personnel with equivalent training/authorization who can administer family-provided over-the-counter or prescribed medication, provided a physician’s order is on file. Telephone authorization is not permitted. All medications will be returned on the last day of each session, during carpool, on the last day of camp. 

Never send medication to camp in a child’s possession. Parents are responsible for walking all medication and authorized forms from home to the health room on the first day of their session. Campers are not permitted to self-administer medication of any kind unless documentation is on file for self-administration of epinephrine in case of an emergency. 

Sunscreen

Counselors will remind campers to apply and reapply sunscreen at set intervals. Counselors will not apply sunscreen for campers in 1st grade or older. Younger campers will receive assistance with applying sunscreen. Parents must send sunscreen from home labeled with their child’s name.

Lowell Summer reserves the right to dismiss, without refund, any camper for any conduct that the camp leadership deems inappropriate or unsafe. Our behavior/discipline policy is outlined HERE.

The Lowell Summer staff supervises field trips. By completing the field trip section on the application, you grant permission for your child to participate in the field trip. Children are transported on a school bus. Field trips are generally not planned for campers younger than rising 3rd grade.

Please put your child’s name clearly on all clothing, equipment, and other belongings. It is important to send children in clothing and shoes appropriate for the activities.

All campers should pack a swimsuit and a towel in case swimming is scheduled during the day. They should also have sunscreen and a hat (if desired for sun protection).

No toys or electronic devices are permitted.

Refrigeration and microwave capability are not available.

Full-day campers are expected to bring their own lunches and snacks in sturdy lunchboxes labeled with their names. Snack is provided for all Pre-K campers.

Lunches and snacks should be packed separately and clearly labeled to limit confusion. 

Campers are required to bring a refillable water bottle each day. Labeling the water bottle helps get it back to your camper.

LOWELL IS A NUT-FREE CAMPUS.

Candy, gum, and sodas are forbidden and, if sent, will be confiscated.

Lowell reserves the right to use photographs and videos taken during summer programs in its brochures, advertisements, websites, and social media. If you have questions about this policy or would like to request an exemption, please email communications@lowellschool.org.

How to Apply

Campers are enrolled in sessions on a first-come, first-served basis. One application must be completed per camper. There are reserved dates for current Lowell families and the wider community to register.

Lowell reserves the right to cancel under-enrolled programs at any time. Every effort will be made to make appropriate substitutions.

Deposits

A 25% non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration.

Payments

Billing statements will be sent by April 1, 2026. If payment is not received by May 1, 2026, the space may be given to a child on the waiting list. Full payment is required at the time of application for campers applying after May 1, 2026.

Refunds

As a Parent or Guardian of your enrolled camper(s), you can expect to acknowledge and sign that you understand and agree to the following in the registration process:

• Once the camper(s) is/are enrolled, there will be absolutely no refunds of tuition deposits. 

• Withdrawals must be made before April 1, 2026, to receive a refund of the total tuition (less the deposit). If deciding to cancel, our procedures are below:

  • Primary caregivers must submit a letter/email of cancellation to be RECEIVED by the Camp Director before April 1, 2026.

  • In the event of timely cancellation, families will receive a full refund of all amounts paid in excess of the Non-Refundable, Non-Transferable Session Deposit, which is 25% of the total cost per session per camper. Families understand that this deposit is not refundable or transferable under any circumstances.

  • After April 1, 2026, there will be NO Refunds of any amounts for any circumstances, including, but not limited to, absence, extended illness, family emergency, change of residence, severe weather, expulsion, or withdrawal.

In addition, if camp is closed due to severe weather, it may remain closed for the duration of the watch/warning and may not issue make-up days.

Friend Requests

The overwhelming majority of campers do not know anyone at camp, so our counselors are trained to strategically create environments that offer opportunities to connect, foster friendships, and make memories. Many factors go into carefully balancing camp groups. While we cannot guarantee friend groupings, we strive to honor one friend request. The request must be received from both families for the application to be considered, and must be made at the time of registration.

This process creates an environment where campers feel welcomed and can make new friends. Requests for multiple friends in the same group, or requests not made by both families, will not be honored. Siblings who wish to be grouped must also request the application.

Lowell is not responsible for misspelled names or those identified incorrectly.