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Several questions have been popping up and we’d like to clarify these details for everyone: 

  • Inclement Weather Procedures: We monitor the weather on a constant basis as it is the most critical factor in our schedule for the day and the activities planned. Safety is, and will always be, our #1 priority. 

    • Rain/Thunderstorms with lightning

      • In the case of predicted rain: We monitor closely and continue to operate as normal with outdoor activities. 

      • If lightning occurs: We immediately move the campers indoors where they are safe, whether or not a watch or warning is issued. 

      • If there is a severe thunderstorm watch: We monitor closely and adapt activities to be close to shelter. 

      • If there is a severe thunderstorm warning: Activities will be moved indoors until the warning is lifted or downgraded to a watch. 

      • Remember to send proper rain gear with your camper! 

    • Tornado/High Winds/Derecho

      • If a watch is issued: We monitor closely and adapt activities to be close to shelter in the event a warning be issued. Remember- a watch means conditions are favorable for a weather event to occur, not that one necessarily will occur. 

      • If a warning is issued: We take cover in interior rooms with no windows and remain sheltering in place until the warning is lifted or downgraded to a watch. Remember, warnings issued by NWS mean that the weather event is happening, is imminent, or is very likely to occur. 

  • Refunds for the abbreviated week of camp 

    • Dunes Discovery Camp session 1 families will be refunded a prorated amount of what they paid for camp, less the $45 non-refundable administrative deposit. 

      • Example: if you paid $689: $689-$45 is $644. $644 divided by four (nights at camp) comes to $161 per night. The refund will be $161.

      • If your camper received a scholarship, you will receive a prorated refund as well: the amount you paid, minus $45, divided by four.

      • Refunds will be processed this week. 

    • DLC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a robust scholarship program to ensure that all kids who would like to attend summer camp can do so. If you are in the position to donate your refund to help other local kids attend camp, please let us know. We are grateful for your support! 

  • Emergency Communications:

    • In the event DLC needs to contact parents throughout the week, we will send emails and text messages to listed contacts. If a timely response is needed, we may also follow up with phone calls.

    • In the event of severe weather, we will share updates after storms have passed. You can also check the Dunes Learning Center website: https://duneslearningcenter.org/updates.