Member registration will open on in February, 2026, and will remain open until camp is full. We will then establish a waiting list.

Camp paperwork will be sent out no later than March 1st, and will be due no later than May 15th.

If paperwork is not received by the deadline, we will assume that your camper is not attending Youth Camp at GFS&T and their spot will be offered to the next person on the waiting list.

We love having younger campers as part of GFS&T camp. We can accommodate children as young as 5, but it is important that they are able to change in and out of swimsuits with little assistance and will be comfortable participating in group activities. We do not have staffing to allow for 1:1 supervision.

Camp check-in runs from 8:45am to 9:00am, and pick-up runs from 2:00pm to 2:15pm.

Aftercare pick-up runs from 3:00pm to 3:15pm.

Each day, campers should bring the below items. Please label all camper belongings with their full name.

• Labeled snack and a labeled lunch* (the club will not be providing snacks, the snack bar will be open in the afternoon.)

• Water bottle

• Spray sunscreen (please apply your child’s sunscreen before arrival. We will help your camper reapply sunscreen throughout the day)

• Tennis racquet**

• Tennis shoes

• Bathing suit & towel

*Please note the club and summer camp is NOT able to provide a nut-free environment

* *If your child does not have a tennis racquet, purchase one through our Clubhouse Pro-Shop, and have it ready for them on the first day of camp.

8:45am - 9:00am Camp Check-In - All campers must be checked in regardless of Rapids schedule

9:00am - 10:30am Tennis run by PASS Academy

10:30am - 11:00am Snack

11:00am - 12:00pm Special Guest/Activity

12:00pm - 12:45pm - Swim

12:45pm - 1:15pm Lunch

1:15pm -1:45pm - Free Choice Activity (options: swim, foosball, ping pong, art projects, games, etc.)

1:45pm - 2:00pm - Prepare for Pick-Up and/or Transition to Aftercare

2:00pm - 2:15pm Regular Day Pick-Up

3:00pm - 3:15pm Aftercare Pick-Up

Our Summer Youth Capm is supervised by GFS&T staff, and the daily activities are supervised by high-school and college-aged counselors. The daily tennis component will be under the direction of our club tennis pros.

Children 5-10 years of age may attend camp. Campers must be 5 by June 1, 2026.

Campers must be able to change clothing (in and out of swimsuits) without assistance. While it is not required that campers be able to swim, we are not able to provide 1:1 supervision in the pool. Campers who cannot swim should come to camp with approved flotation devices.

Our camp can accommodate up to 30 campers in each session. We strive to maintain a camper-to-counselor ratio of 5:1.

Yes!

Camp staff is able to pick up your child from their Rapids swim or dive practice at the 9:30am and the 10:15-10:30am practice end times and have them join summer camp.

We cannot drop your camper off for a later swim/dive practice, or pick them up at a time other than the timeframe listed above. In order to maintain camper/counselor ratios and to allow for a positive camp experience for all, we are only able to pick up campers during the 9am - 10:45am timeframe.

Please note: we partner with Pass Academy for the tennis portion of camp. If your child’s swim/dive practice takes place during the window of time that Pass is facilitating tennis, your child may not be able to participate in tennis.

Reach out to swim and/or dive coaches if you have questions about practice times.

Non-members can attend Youth Camp. However, priority is given to members. Only if space is available when non-member registration begins. If all spots are filled, you will be placed on our waitlist. Please note if you are a non-member, you must be sponsored by a member to participate in Youth Camp.

From 11:00am-12:00pm each day, camp will have a special guest or activity planned to engage, entertain, and/or educate our campers! Some examples of camp guests may be scientists, animal experts, coaches, musicians, dance teachers, and/or artists. Prior to each camp week a schedule of expected guests and /or activities will be emailed out for you to review and talk to your campers about after their camp experience.

All campers exit the swimming portion of camp at the 1:45pm whistle and collect their belongings to transition to either getting ready for pick up or going into aftercare. Those campers enrolled in aftercare are given choices for the remaining time. They can play on the outdoor basketball court, join some of the counselors for quiet art projects or board games, or simply chill after a long day of activities and watch a G-rated movie or TV program.

Members will be billed for Youth Summer Camp prior to May 1st. Non-members can be billed via QuickBooks or can pay by check. Please mail your check to Amy Sandridge, 761 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066. Please write your child’s name and “youth camp” on the check.

Youth Camp Cancellation and Refund Policy: Refunds for camp registration fees will only be issued when written notice of cancellation and a request for a refund is received before May 15th. Between May 15th and May 31st, 50% of the full cost of registration will be refunded. No refunds will be issued after May 31st. Refund requests for Aftercare services must be submitted in writing at least one week prior to the start of each camp session. Please send all cancellation and refund requests to club@gfsandt.com.