Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I choose Sandlot over other camps?
How do you ensure my kid(s) will be safe while swimming?
How do you transport the kids for field trips?
There is a HUGE difference in physical ability level with kids from 1st-8th grade, won't the big kids just dominate everything?
What is the tuition/registration cost for each week of camp?
Do you offer a discount for families with multiple siblings attending?
Do we have to sign-up for every week offered?
Do the activities change from week to week?
What sports/games will be involved?
I got the copy of my registration responses from Google, but never received a confirmation email from SandlotWesterville@gmail.com -- what's up?
- Our coaches are licensed teachers, with extensive experience both teaching and coaching youth sports!!!
- Every staff member is hand selected and they will put THEIR WHOLE HEART into YOUR kids!
- We LOVE what we do and want EVERYONE to have an enjoyable, positive, life-changing experience!!!
- There is no better joy in sports than just playing! We want to hear laughter and excitement! We want kids to know it is okay to make a mistake, even when giving full effort, just learn from it and keep going! We will have those conversations daily. No one at camp is going pro tomorrow, but today we are meant to enjoy, and be thankful for, the abilities and opportunities placed in front of us!
How do you ensure my kid(s) will be safe while swimming?
- All campers who wish to swim in the deep areas must take a swim test (25 meter swim without touching the bottom, walls or lane lines) the very first time in the pool, supervised by lifeguards and our staff.
- Next, campers who do not pass (or attempt) the swim test are given a specific bracelet -- allowing lifeguards, staff and campers to look out for each other, and quickly identify who is allowed in each swimming area. (NOTE: there are two shallow pools with water only 1'-3’ deep and two more pools that are 3'-5' deep).
- Students are paired and they must always have their partner with them, at a minimum -- buddy system.
- We have chosen WJC Pool because of the ratio of swimmers to lifeguards and a great pool layout (visibility).
- In addition to the lifeguards, we assign a camp coach to each swimming/rest area.
- I (Eric Indiciani, Director) will also have a list of campers who I know are not strong swimmers (based on the test and parent/guardian concerns) and I will walk around and check on them non-stop.
- Campers are taken out of the water every 50 minutes and rest for 10 minutes -- normal rest period for the pool.
- FYI, all Sandlot Camps rotate days to use WJC Pool on their afternoon field trips because we have tried many different pools and, in our collective opinion, it is the SAFEST for our campers!
- If you have ANY QUESTIONS regarding the safety of the pool you are encouraged to ASK and/or COME SEE FOR YOURSELF -- honestly, it is more than okay!
- Plus, if your camper doesn’t feel like swimming, there are other options available: playground, tetherball, concession stand, etc.
How do you transport the kids for field trips?
- We hire Westerville City Schools transportation buses/drivers for trips to and from off-site locations.
- Campers ride the bus with their week's teammates and coaches.
There is a HUGE difference in physical ability level with kids from 1st-8th grade, won't the big kids just dominate everything?
- Typically, each team will be split into two divisions (1st-3rd and 4th-8th) for developmentally appropriate competitions!
- Kids will compete in challenges and games within their own division, but everyone on the team can earn points.
- Think little league style -- the divisions/teams will rotate on and off the field for play/rest every few minutes.
- At the end of the challenge/game, both divisions’ points are added together for the team total.
- We do this so the older kids can learn to be leaders and take the younger kids under their wing.
- It also helps teach that everyone should be valued and because everyone can help the team in some way.
- The younger kids are given the the opportunity to look up to the older kids and learn from them -- it also means the world to a younger kid when the older kids are cheering them on and supporting them.
- Individuals can earn points for exemplary character/sportsmanship -- added to the team’s total at the end of the day (worth WAY MORE than the points for winning a game) and points system is cumulative for the week!
- On Monday, we let the kids pick their groups of friends/siblings, this way they are guaranteed to be with at least those kids, which should help ease any shy feelings.
What is the tuition/registration cost for each week of camp?
- $170 per camper, per week -- any student entering 1st-8th grade is welcome to participate!!!
- Early Bird Drop-off is an extra $25 per camper, per week -- begins at 8:00am (regular drop-off begins at 9:00am).
- SandlotScuba is an extra $45 (for the 90+ minute experience) -- scuba participants must be at least 8-years-old.
- Cash to purchase items at the pool's concession stand and/or the Kona Ice Truck (Fridays) is at each family's discretion.
Do you offer a discount for families with multiple siblings attending?
- Sorry, no, many of our expenses (field trips, t-shirts, awards, insurance, etc.) are charged per camper so, rather than over-pricing our camp and offering discounts / specials, we have priced our camp as low as possible, in an effort to be as affordable as possible, for families.
Do we have to sign-up for every week offered?
- No, but some parents prefer to sign-up for as many weeks as possible because Sandlot Camps are comparable in price, but WAY MORE FUN and EDUCATIONAL than other childcare options!
Do the activities change from week to week?
- Simple answer: The basic format is the same each week -- some activities repeat, others change, weekly.
- Detailed answer: We have a wide variety of games in our repertoire, so there are many variations from week to week, which are adjusted to meet the needs of the participants -- that is a benefit of being a camp that is NOT focused on one sport/activity! Plus, since the participants and teams change each week, playing the same game will have a new feel, new outcome, and new teachable moments each time!
What sports/games will be involved?
- We design games/activities which help level the playing field and prove every camper's value (brains and/or brawn) to their team, such as:
- Galaxy Ball, Capture the Critter, Four Corners, Dodgeball, Mission Impossible, Cardio Kickball, Talent Show, Rock/Paper/Scissor Football, Space Invaders, Mouse Trap, Silent Seat Ball, Tip, Highlighter Football, Head or Tails Tag, Battle Royale, various team-building activities/challenges and many more.
- These activities are selected because they are engaging to all ages and ability levels, not near as polarizing as traditional sports, and produce opportunities to challenge/grow new skills while showing their strengths!
I got the copy of my registration responses from Google, but never received a confirmation email from SandlotWesterville@gmail.com -- what's up?
- PLEASE CHECK the spam/junk mail folder on the email address(es) provided during registration.
- Some people are having an issue with our emails going to their spam/junk folders; however, we typically send the confirmation email within 48 hours of receiving the registration, regardless of whether or not payment has been received yet.
