Welcome to Auburn Parks Summer Camp! This FAQ page pertains to ALL Camps offered by the city.
For specific camp info (Youth, Teens/Tweens, Preschool), please see the corresponding age range page for your camper.
ePACT - All camper information forms must be completed PRIOR to the first day of camp
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation uses ePACT to collect camper health and emergency information. All information is stored securely online and will replace paper forms. Before the first day of camp, you will receive an invitation by email from ePACT. If you have not seen the invite, check your spam or contact us at 253-931-3043.
Campers must have completed health information to attend camp. Filling out the profile takes 15-25 minutes. Children who arrive without health information will NOT be checked in for camp until their ePACT information is complete online.
New to ePACT? Setting up your account
1. Follow the link in your email to create an account on ePACT.
2. Fill out the health information completely for each camper. Please include information about allergies, authorized pick-ups, and emergency contacts.
3. As a final step, click the Share button to complete the process.
Returning members (if you have done camp with us before): Reconfirming your record
Need to edit your campers authorized pick-up list? Add a new emergency or pick-up contact
How to download the ePACT Family APP:
Full list of solutions for families and ePACT’s FAQs.
How Do I Register For Camp?
For the easiest and quickest possible registration, please register online at auburnwa.gov/play. If a session is full, you can add your child to the wait list through the registration system. Registration can also be done in person at the Auburn Community & Event Center front desk or on the phone 253-931-3043.
Camp Waitlists
If a camper withdraws from camp, the next camper on the waitlist will receive a phone call from Staff (families are responsible for ensuring the phone number on file is correct). That family will have 4-48 hours (depending on camp start date) to complete registration for the open spot. If the spot is not claimed within that time, it will move to the next family on the waitlist.
Where is Pick Up and Drop Off?
Please refer to the camp page assigned to your campers age range.
What Is The Staff To Camper Ratio?
1 staff per 10 campers. Additional staff are on-site.
Are Camp Staff Trained?
- All camp staff are trained on parks procedures, policies, and safety plans.
- All camp staff are certified in CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogen safety.
Can Day Camp Staff Administer Medicine?
Staff are unable to administer medication of any kind to participants at any recreation program. For questions about medication support or reminders, please call Parks Staff at 253-931-3043.
What Is The Camp Sunscreen Policy?
Please send your child with sunscreen pre-applied, prior to dropping them off at camp. Send your child with extra, labeled, spray-on sunscreen. Additional spray sunscreen will be applied to all campers as needed. If your child requires an accommodation, prefers not to use certain brands, or has an allergy, please send them with their own approved sunscreen, have them inform staff they do NOT need sunscreen, and denote the allergy on your completed ePACT forms.
*Tween and Teen campers should bring sunscreen each day and apply at their discretion.
Do I Need To Send Food For My Camper?
Yes. Campers need to bring snacks and a nut free sack lunch each day or they may collect a lunch through the Auburn School Districts Free Lunch Program)
The Auburn School District will be on-site from June 24-August 28 at 11:45 AM, offering free lunches to any non theater/teen/tween campers who would like to participate.
*The Auburn School District Free Lunch Program is NOT available to tween and teen campers as they are offsite on field trips at the time that lunch is available. Tween and teen campers must bring lunch each day.
What Grades Does Camp Serve?
What Is The Camp Attendance Policy?
Camp staff do not need to be made aware of absences for campers. However, as a courtesy, informing staff at check in and/or check out the day prior is always appreciated. *Please see theater camps on youth page for specific theater attendance expectations.
Inclement Weather Policy
At camp, we’re prepared for all types of weather to ensure a fun, safe, and engaging experience for campers, rain or shine!
- Outdoor Activities: On dry days, we will utilize the grassy areas around the Community Center for outdoor play. *For teen/tween camps that are scheduled for field trips, alternative plans may be made to accommodate poor weather conditions. Check with staff for schedule updates.
- Power Outages: In the event of a power outage, the Auburn Community Center’s generator will keep camp running as usual.
- Severe Weather (Snow, Ice, Storms, Smoke, etc.):
We closely monitor the forecast and road conditions in collaboration with Public Works.
If school break camps need to be delayed or canceled due to inclement weather, families will be notified via email by 7:45 AM. If no email is received, camp will proceed as scheduled.
We follow AQI guidelines for smoke and air quality. If conditions become unhealthy, all camps will be moved indoors. *For teen/tween camps that are scheduled for field trips, indoor alternative plans will be made in the event of unhealthy air quality.
Do You Offer Partial Week Registrations?
No, only full week camp registration options are available.
Are Multiple Children Discounts Available?
No, we do not offer multi-children discounts.
Are Scholarships Available?
Yes, we do have scholarships available for those who qualify. Call 253-931-3043 for more information on how to apply.
Do You Accept DSHD/DSHS/DDA Monies?
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation is an approved DDA (Developmental Disabilities Administration) respite provider. Camps are not licensed childcare therefore DSHS payments are not allowed.
Refund Policies
You may make a $25 deposit per half day camp, $50 for a full day camp. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable to other camps or classes. All deposits are applied to the total session fee. Full fees are due by the end of day ten days prior to each session. Balances will automatically be scheduled to be paid by credit/debit card or electronic transfer provided by you at time of registration. If your full payment is not received ten days prior to the start of camp, your spot will no longer be reserved, and your deposit is forfeited. Refunds or credits are not issued for single full days or partial days missed. Please visit auburnwa.gov/parkspolicy for the full refund policy.
What Is The Late Pick-Up Procedure?
In the event you are going to be late to pick up your camper, please call the Parks Department Admin at 253-931-3043 to inform camp staff. This courtesy call will not waive the late fee. There will be a late charge of $1.00 per minute per child not picked up by 5:00 PM. Payments for late-fees are due upon pick-up and before the participant can attend camp the following day.