Counselors in Training
For youth entering 9th grade
Summer 2023 Registration is NOW OPEN!
Per the Santa Clara County Office of Education and the California Department of Public Health, all participants of the Walden West Summer Programs are recommended to be fully vaccinated for for COVID-19. This includes a booster for those aged 12 and older, if eligible. Details from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention:
For children 5 years through 17 years of age, a primary series consists of 2 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
For persons 18 and older, a primary series consists of:
A 2-dose series of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or
A single-dose COVID-19 vaccine (Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine)
Stay Up to Date -
For some immunocompromised children aged 5–11 years old, CDC now recommends an additional dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to complete the primary series – a total of three doses.
CDC now recommends booster shots at 5 months after the completion of the primary series of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for those aged 12 and older.
Walden West staff and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and boosted if eligible.
Counselors in Training (CITs) is an immersive and engaging experience for incoming 9th graders that prepares them for leadership roles as camp counselors.
CITs learn how to administer games and activities, and ensure the well being and safety of all participants through focused play, discussion, and reflection.
As they play, CITs practice applying the skills each game teaches to positive interactions with Walden West campers and each other.
Since CITs participate and interact with the Summer Day Camp, they are invited to the Thursday night BBQ and campfire. CITs may also opt to stay for the night hike and spend the night under the stars. The CITs Thursday BBQ dinner and Friday breakfast and lunch are included in the registration fee.
Counselor in Training Weeks (click links to go to registration):
Each session is the same. Registration will be limited to one week per participant.
Frequently Asked Questions (updated 2/8/23)
REGISTRATION QUESTIONS
Do I need to make a new account if my kids attended last summer?
Nope! Your account should still be active.
I am a new user to Ultra Camp. How do I create an account and profile for my child?
Parents/guardians will be setting up the account, and should Watch this video
Link to Ultra Camp
Click on “New User” and then follow the prompts to create an account.
On the My Account page, click on “Add Person” to make a profile for your child. Follow the prompts. Our programs are based on grade level, so be sure you have “Child” selected, and you have them in the grade they are going into. Repeat this step for all children attending including children who will be HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS.
How do I register my child for a session? (after creating an account and your child's profile)
Login in to Ultra Camp.
Along the top menu bar, click on “Reservations”
Scroll down to the Summer Programs section
Select your session and follow the instructions to fill out the online registration
What if I forgot my username and password?
Click on the “Forgot your login information?” link and enter your email address. Your login information will be sent to you. If that still does not work, please email us at wwsummercamp@sccoe.org and we will send you the information you need.
What paperwork do I need to complete?
You can complete the online paperwork before you register or during registration. If you complete the forms before, you’ll just be asked to sign to confirm them during the registration process.
Login in to Ultra Camp.
From the side menu , select “Document Center”.
Complete the following forms for each participant:
Health Form (all programs)
Participant Waiver (all programs)
SUMMER Rules for Safety & Behavior
SUMMER Programs Additional Information
Transportation Authorization (day programs)
SCCOE demographic information
What happens when it says the person is too old for the session?
Check to make sure you’re making a reservation for your child and not the parent/guardian or high school volunteer.
If the child’s profile was set to an adult, you’ll have to edit this to “Child” and then make sure to have the correct grade level you’re being asked for.
Why can’t I see the right session to Register for?
Sometimes when registering an individual for a specific session, you may not see that session in the eligible sessions list. Because UltraCamp filters out ineligible sessions, there are a number of reasons why this particular session may not show.
Why is a session ineligible?
Registration for this session is closed/over.
This individual is too old/young for this session.
This session is full / has no spaces left for this gender.
Why is the reason not displaying?
Occasionally, UltraCamp will not display a reason why a session is ineligible. The most common causes for this are:
A preexisting, concurrent reservation.
Check their list of existing reservations to make sure they don't already have a session that conflicts with the desired one.
Session is actually in the shopping cart.
If you can see the session in the list but your client is not seeing it, have them look for a shopping cart icon and review the items in their cart to verify that it isn't already there.
Is there a deposit or payment plan?
Not at this time. The full amount will be required at check-out.
What if I didn’t receive my confirmation email after check-out?
The confirmation email will go to the email associated with the Primary Contact person on Ultra Camp. If you have not received it after your completed registration and payment, please email wwsummercamp@sccoe.org
Is there a cancellation policy?
There is a $150 cancellation fee. Cancellations can be made through Ultra Camp up until 11:59pm on the Wednesday before your session. After that time, any cancellation requests can be sent to wwsummercamp@sccoe.org for the $150 cancellation fee or $75 to switch to available weeks.(see information packet, page 8)
Are there scholarships available? - Updated 2/7/23
At this time, there are no scholarships available for our summer programs.
Can I register my child for more than one week?
Yes, but only for Day Camp. Counselors in Training and Leaders in Training will be limited to one session per child per summer.
Last year we had to pay for ice cream and I don't see that option. What happened to ice cream?
Ice cream is now included with registration for all programs! We will offer a variety of ice cream bars and popsicles each day after lunch.
PROGRAM RELATED QUESTIONS:
Who needs to be vaccinated for COVID-19 at Walden West?
All Walden West employees and volunteers are REQUIRED to be fully vaccinated (and boosted if eligible) for COVID-19. Participants are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated.
Is there a face mask policy?
Face masks are only required indoors (Thursday and Friday when going inside to get meals), and for anyone riding the bus.
Is there anything for kindergarteners or 1st graders?
Not this year.
Is there anything for teenagers?
We have the Leaders in Training for incoming 8th graders and the Counselors in Training for incoming 9th graders. Please see the information packet for the details.
For incoming sophomores and older, we have our volunteer counselors. Please visit our summer volunteer website.
Is there anything for families?
Not this year.
Will my kids be in the same day camp group with their friends?
Yes. We will be dividing up the campers by grade level on the first day, so similar grade levels will be together and we’ll ask friends to stay together when we make the groups.
How do you divide the campers into groups?
By grade level, we'll have up to 8 groups.
Example: group 1 will have mostly 2nd graders, group 8 will have mostly 7th graders.
Can both of my kids be in the same group even though they are in different grade levels?
Yes. The older sibling will be asked to go down to the younger sibling’s group level.
Who uses the ropes course and climbing wall?
All groups will use the climbing wall. Our ropes course is designed for participants in 5th grade and up.
Is there a bus?
Yes. Please see the bus information on page 12 and map on page 25 of the information packet.
Is there an early drop-off or late pick-up?
Yes. If your child is not taking the bus, you can drop off your child at Walden West starting at 8:00am. Pick up at Walden West is anytime before 4:30pm. There is a late pick up fee of $100 if your child is picked up after 4:30pm. Please see the bus information on page 12 and map on page 25 of the information packet.
Will there be a Thursday evening BBQ, campfire, and overnight?
Yes. All participants in all programs are welcome to stay on Thursday evening for a BBQ dinner, campfire program, night hike, and a sleepover under the stars! Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast and lunch are all included in registration. Families wishing to attend Thursday dinner and campfire can purchase dinner tickets on Thursday at Walden West beginning at 6:00pm. More details can be found on page 17 of the Information Packet. ***THERE IS NO OVERNIGHT, BBQ, OR CAMPFIRE ON THE WEEK OF JULY 5-7***