Wild Things

Walden West Summer 2026 - Updated FAQs

NEW REGISTRATION SYSTEM = CampSite - Review the Information Packet for details

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS

Do I need to make a new account if my kids attended last summer?

• Yes you do! We have switched over to a completely new registration program called CampSite. 

I am a new user to CampSite. How do I create an account and profile for my child?

Parents/guardians will be setting up the account, and should Watch this video

1. Link to CampSite

2. Click on “CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT” and then follow the prompts to create an account.

IMPORTANT - When adding Participant Information for your child/children, be sure you put the correct grade for GRADE ENTERING, FALL 2026.

•  If this grade is incorrect, CampSite will otherwise say there are no eligible sessions you’re trying to register for. Our sessions are based on grade level.

• If this grade is incorrect, you cannot change it on your end. You will need to email wwsummercamp@sccoe.org to have a staff member manually correct it.

3. Additional Information - Answer “How did you hear about us?”

4. Click on ‘CONTINUE TO ENROLLMENT OPTIONS’

How do I register my child for a session? (after creating an account and your child's profile)

1. Click on “Enrollment” from the left side menu

2. Find the child you are enrolling for, and Click ENROLL “NAME” FOR 2026-2027

3. Select ‘Summer Programs’ from the dropdown menu, then ‘SAVE & CONTINUE’

4. You will then see a list of eligible program sessions, find the one you want and click on ‘+ ADD OPTION’ then ‘SAVE & CONTINUE’ at the bottom

5. Select any addition items for your session, then click ‘SAVE & CONTINUE’

6. Click on each required form to fill out, sign and ‘SUBMIT’. Once all required forms have a then click ‘SAVE & CONTINUE’

7. Select your form of payment and the amount. NEW: There will be a 3% CampSite processing fee at checkout.

8. Type your final signature and click ‘SUBMIT ENROLLMENT REQUEST’

What if I forgot my username and password?

• Click on the “What's my password?” 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 CampSite.

• From the left side menu , select “Forms”.

• 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

Why is a session not displayed as an option for enrollment?

• Registration for this session is closed/over.

• The individual is too old/young for this session.

• The session is full.

• When answering the pre-enrollment question, you have selected the incorrect option for the session type you are registering for. (example: selecting “outdoor school” when you are trying to register for a summer camp session)

Is there a deposit or payment plan?

• There is a payment plan option at checkout. You can pay a 50% deposit or the full amount at checkout. If you decide to pay the deposit, you will need to select the monthly payment schedule option.

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 CampSite. If you have not received it after your completed registration and payment, and it is not in your “spam” or “junk” inboxes, then please email wwsummercamp@sccoe.org 

Is there a cancellation policy?

• Cancellations cannot be made through CampSite directly. Cancellations for a full refund (minus the 3% non-refundable processing fee) can be made by emailing wwsummercamp@sccoe.org or calling our program office at (408) 573-3060 until 11:59pm on the Wednesday before the session begins. 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 7)

Are there scholarships available?

• 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 children eligible for Wild Things and Summer Day Camp. Leaders in Training (LITs), and Counselors in Training (CITs) should be limited to one session per child per summer as the curriculum is going to be the same each session.

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 optional at Walden West, both indoors and outdoors.

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 their respective information packets 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.

What if my DAY CAMPER forgets their item for tie dye?

• Life moves pretty fast and we understand that these items could get left at home. Here are some options you have:

1. Call the Hub (408) 573-3060 as soon as you can. Let us know if you’d like to purchase a white Walden West shirt for your child. We will charge $25 to the credit card linked to your CampSite account.

2. Call the Hub (408) 573-3060 as soon as you can. Let us know if you’d like us to try and find something in our lost and found or “loaner” items that would fit your child. They can have that item for free!

3. Send the item with your camper on the next day and our staff will help them out!

Will my kids be in the same group with their friends?

• DAY CAMP - 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.

• WILD THINGS - Yes, whatever makes them happy!

• LEADERS IN TRAINING & COUNSELORS IN TRAINING - Yes, but not all the time. We will encourage the teenagers to expand their comfort zones, and they will have the opportunities to make new friends through their leadership activities. There will be times throughout their week where they have opportunities to be with their current friends though.

How do you divide the DAY CAMP kids 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 day camp group even though they are in different grade levels?

• Yes. The older sibling will need to go down to the younger sibling’s group level.

Who uses the ropes course and climbing wall?

• Summer Day Camp groups 1-4 (entering grades 2 thru 4)

  • participate on the low ropes course and climbing wall

• Summer Day Camp groups 4-8 (entering grades 5 thru 7)

  • participate in the low ropes course, climbing wall, and high ropes course

Is there a bus?

• Yes. Please see the bus information on pages 10-12 and map on page 26 of the information packet.

How early can I drop my kid off at Walden West, and how late can I pick them up?

• 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. Anyone not picked up by 4:30pm will be charged a $100 late fee. For children taking the bus, pick up at West Valley College is between 4:30-5:00pm; campers not picked up by 5:00pm will be shuttled back to Walden West for pick up and a $100 late fee will be charged.

I have kids in multiple programs during one week. How does that work with Thursday overnight?

• We're glad you asked! Here are some examples of what can happen on those weeks where you have kids in more than one program:

  • Day Camper/LIT/CIT: all are scheduled for the Thursday evening dinner, campfire, and overnight. If either does not wish to participate, you will have to pick them up at Walden West before 8:00pm on Thursday, and return them to Walden West Friday morning by 9:00am.

  • Wild Things: There will be a bus for Wild Things on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Only Wild Thing siblings are allowed to stay Thursday afternoon until sign-outs begin at 6:00pm. All Wild Things siblings must be signed out at 6:00pm. Wild Things do not stay overnight and get to go home after the campfire.

Where do I pick up the pre-ordered dinner tickets on Thursday?

• Anyone who ordered their dinner tickets online prior to Thursday can get their tickets at the Dining Hall entrance starting at 6:00pm, and AFTER they have signed out their camper from the front lawn. See page 24 of the information packet for Thursday details and pricing.