What is a typical day like?

• Opti typical day 

• Pico typical day

Will my child be wearing a life jacket?
Yes, all children in any small boat sailing program are required to wear a life jacket at all times. SoundWaters will provide a life jacket for all sailing campers.

Does my child have to know how to sail?
No, children do not need any prior experience on boats to participate in the SoundWaters Opti sailing program. The Opti program is designed to teach beginners and intermediates sailors the joys of sailing while on Holly pond. They will learn basic sailing skills, safety, environmental themes and sail theory.

The SoundWaters Pico program is for advanced sailors that have already mastered smaller boats. The campers in the Pico program will spend their day sailing on Long Island Sound improving their skills and enjoying the fun of a two sail, 13’9” boat.

What happens if it rains?
Our sailing program happens rain or shine. During the inclement weather, sailors further develop their navigation and charting skills, perform experiments in the lab and work with animals in our aquarium.

Can I watch my child sail?
Yes. You will receive an invitation to come to camp and observe your Opti sailor from the Holly Pond beach. If your child is sailing with Picos they will spend the entire day out on Long Island Sound and cannot be easily seen from shore.

Who are the counselors?
Camp SoundWaters staff are college graduates or are in pursuit of a degree in the fields of science or education. Some staff members are upper level high school students who have attended SoundWaters programs over the years. All summer staff attends training before the beginning of Camp. Training includes CPR, First Aid, SoundWaters education programs, swimming safety and canoe training, mandated reporter certification, behavior modification and teaching techniques. A US Sailing certified instructor is on the water at all times. Along with an American Red Cross certified lifeguard. Meet the Camp Staff.

Do I need to pack my child a lunch?
Yes. SoundWaters does not provide meals. Please provide a healthy lunch and afternoon snack for your child. Children must also come with their own water bottle with their name written on it.

What if my child has food allergies?
We will make every effort to accommodate children with food allergies, but due to the public nature of our site we cannot guarantee that any area is peanut/nut free. If necessary, medication will be administered by SoundWaters Director of First Aid, who is Certified under the ARC or AHA in standard first aid, CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, responding to emergencies, and emergency medical response, medical administration and Epi-pen administration training and certification by an RN.

Is SoundWaters easy to get to?
Yes. SoundWaters is conveniently located less than 5 minutes from exit 9 off I-95.
Directions to the SoundWaters Center.

If I am not a Stamford resident how do I get into the park?
You will be mailed a parking pass for your session(s). If you lose your pass or need additional passes, you can pick them up on the first day of camp.

What does my registration include?

• SoundWaters parking pass for Cove Island Park

• SoundWaters camp t-shirt. If your child is registered for different camp groups (i.e. Opti, Pico), they will receive a separate t-shirt for each group on the first day of the respective camp session.

What forms do I need to submit after the registration?
The State of Connecticut requires us to have a Health Form on file for every camper. You may either use the SoundWaters Health Form found here or the State of Connecticut Department of Education Health Assessment Record. The form must be signed and stamped by the Doctor’s office and have taken place within the last three years.

If the doctor finds it necessary to send medication with your child to the camp, you need to provide us with an Authorization for Administrations of Medication form found here stamped and signed by the doctor’s office for each medication prescribed.

Please read the form instructions carefully. The medications must be received by the SoundWaters staff at the same time your child is admitted to camp. We will not be able to admit your child to our camp without the medication and properly filled out Authorization for Administration of Medication Form.

All Medical forms are due back to SoundWaters by June 9, 2014. If you register after this date, medical forms are due within three days of registration. Forms may be submitted by mail:Camp SoundWaters,1281 Cove Road,Stamford CT 06902, by fax:(203)967-8306,  by e-mail:registrar@soundwaters.org.

When is payment for camp due?
A non-refundable deposit of $150 per session per camper is due at the time of registration. The tuition balance will be automatically charged to your credit card, or bank account on May 1, 2014. If registration is made after May 1, 2014, full payment for tuition is due at the time of registration.

What discounts does SoundWaters offer?

• Early registration discount.  All campers who register on or before April 30, 2014 automatically received $25 discount off the regular tuition price per camper per session.

• Multiple sessions discount. If you register one camper for four or more sessions, you will receive an additional $100 discount off the total tuition cost.

Do you offer early drop-off or late pick up?
Yes. Extended hours run from 8:30 am – 9:00 am and from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm and cost an additional $50 per session.

Cancellation Policy
SoundWaters reserves the right to cancel a session due to insufficient enrollment. In this event, you will be notified and a full refund of amounts paid will be made. No refunds will be made and there will be no credit given for absences, family vacations, withdrawals or camp closings.

Are scholarships available?
Yes. SoundWaters offers scholarships to those that are eligible for free or reduced lunch according to the State of CT. You can find the Scholarship Application Form here.

What if I have more questions?
For more information please contact our Camp Registrar, Olena Czebiniak at (203) 406-3319 or e-mail registrar@soundwaters.org.