Dates, Tuition and Policies

"I believe that this past summer at Pine Island was, quite simply,
one of the most important experiences in our son's life and
one of the best investments we could have made in his future."
—Pine Island Parent

2010 Season Dates and Tuition

Pine Island accepts only 85 boys each season.  2009 campers have until October 21 to register for next summer.  We have had a great deal of interest already from new families, and we expect to have more applications than we will have spots available.  You may download a Registration Form here, or on the Required forms page.

DATES

Pine Island Camp runs a single six-week session from the fourth week of June to the second week of August. Our 2010 season will open on Friday, June 25, 2010 and close on Sunday,
August 8, 2010.

TUITION

Tuition for the 2010 season is $6850, with an $150 incidental account (any unused portion is refunded at the end of the September). We offer a sibling discount of $500 per additional child. Our payment schedule is as follows:

• To reserve your child's place at camp, a nonrefundable deposit of $500 is due with your son's completed registration form.
• On February 15, $3175 (half of remaining tuition) is due                                          
• On May 15, $3325 (tuition balance and incidental account deposit) is due                

Need to arrange a different payment schedule? Contact Ben Swan as soon as possible.  No allowance or reduction will be made for late arrival or early departure without the director's prior consent.  

Pine Island Camp also offers partial and full scholarships to families who are not able to pay the full tuition. Scholarship funds are limited, so if you are interested in this option we encourage you to contact Ben Swan as soon as possible.

POLICIES FOR ENROLLED CAMPERS

Expectations and standards.  The camper and parents agree to abide by all of the rules and policies established by Pine Island Camp, including without limitation those relating to enrollment and withdrawal, and understand that trust, communication, honesty and integrity are keys to a successful camp community.

Withdrawal.  Parents are responsible for the entire tuition if a camper withdraws after June 1.  If a camper withdraws before that date, tuition and fees, excluding the $500 non-refundable deposit, will be refunded.  If the camp is able to fill the spot vacated by a withdrawing camper, the director may in his sole discretion decide to refund tuition and/or deposit.  Any deposit retained after a registered camper withdraws will be added to the camp's scholarship fund.

Dismissal of camper.  The camp reserves the right to send home, without tuition reduction or refund, any camper whose behavior is deemed unacceptable or detrimental to the best interests of the camp or camp community.

Medical care.  Medical care provided by the camp medic is included in the tuition.  Parents grant Pine Island Camp permission to use medical care (including dental, orthodontic, and optical care) outside of camp should the director deem such treatment necessary.  All expenses for outside medical care will be paid by parents.

Permission to participate.  Parents hereby grant their son permission to participate in camp activities, excursions, and wilderness trips.  Parents acknowledge that this program will take place in outdoor and wilderness settings and that there is a risk of serious physical injury inherent in participation in programs in such settings.

Images.  Parents give Pine Island Camp permission to copyright or publish photographs, movies, videos, letters or tape recordings of their son and to use those images in camp publications, promotional materials, camp website, and any other camp-related promotional materials or projects.  Children will not be identified by name on the website or in the brochure.

Belongings.  Pine Island Camp is not responsible for campers' belongings or equipment while in transit or at camp.

GENERAL POLICIES

Pine Island Camp accepts no more than 85 campers, ranging in age from nine to fifteen. Special effort is made to select boys from a variety of communities and schools. At least a third of our campers every summer are sons, brothers, nephews, or grandsons of alumni. It is the camp's policy to admit campers without regard to race, religion, national origin, or ethnic origin.

Apart from our farewell celebration at the end of the camp season, to which all are invited, Pine Island does not have a scheduled visiting day. However, parents are welcome to arrange a visit to camp at any time during the season, provided you call before visiting (we cannot provide housing). For directions or suggestions on places to stay in Belgrade Lakes, click here.

Pine Island is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.