Money Matters
Tuition Information
A Message From Eli, 18, Camp Foley Counselor
Money Matters
Tuition Payment Due Dates
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Payment Schedule |
Deposit* |
3/1 Payment |
5/1 Payment |
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$500 |
½ of remaining balance |
Remaining balance |
All account balances should be paid in full on May 1st. The full balance or any amount over the minimum may be paid at any time prior to May 1st. You can choose your payment plan, and means of payment (credit card or check) on the Application for camp, or by calling/emailing Mary at the camp office.
Any unpaid installment or unpaid end of season balance is subject to a finance charge of 1.5% per month.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fees and timeline will follow the below chart. They are different depending on if you chose TAP or not. A refund is not provided if the camper is asked to leave during a session.
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Sept 15 – February 28 |
March 1 – April 30 |
May 1 – 30 Days prior to start of Session |
Within 30 Days of session start |
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Cancellation Fees |
$500 |
$1000 |
$1500 |
Full Amt Paid |
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Cancellation Fees with TAP |
$300 |
$300 + 25% of tuition paid would be held for future credit |
$300 + 50% of tuition paid would be held for future credit |
$300 + 50% of tuition paid would be held for future credit |
You can log into your “CampInTouch” account and check your balance at any time!
Additional Expenses:
Tuition Assurance Program (TAP): This optional program helps you to protect your investment with an additional $300 fee, that is charged at time of registration. Learn more by clicking the “Tuition Assurance Program” tab above.
Canteen (Camp Store) Account: Campers have the option of purchasing clothing, forgotten items, and other camp items while at camp. The afternoon snack of a candy bar, ice cream or healthy snack is part of the tuition and not charged to this account. We recommend $150 per session. To fund your camper’s account: log into CampInTouch, under “View Canteen (CampStore)” , click “Fund” and go from there. You will also be able to view what your camper has purchased under the “View” tab . Additional funds can be added to this account while your camper is at camp. Campers can minimally overdraw from their accounts as we would not want to deny them purchasing a replacement for their lost water bottle or bandana.
*Any unspent funds are refunded with the final camp invoice in September; any overages will be billed at that time. Please fund this account 2 weeks prior to the start of camp.
Bus Travel: The cost of the bus each way is $75.00 including lunch or a snack. Bus fees will be charged to your credit card on file upon completion of the Travel Form. See Travel for more details.
Rental: Campers have the option to rent linens, towels, blankets, pillows, sleeping bags and life jackets for minimal fees. The fee for everything is $60.00 – sleeping bags and lifejackets are $15 each. Rental fees will be charged to your account, after the camp session.
Please Note: There may be additional expenses that occur such as a charge for prescription medications, or baggage and UM fees, paid on behalf of your camper. You will be notified, and the fee will be charged to your credit card on file.
Tuition Assurance Program
TAP is an OPTIONAL, complete protection for your camp tuition. Camp Foley is pleased to offer a program that protects your camp investment if you find it necessary to cancel for ANY reason prior to the start of camp. The Tuition Assurance Program (TAP) is optional and must be selected and paid for at the time you enroll your child for camp. The TAP Fee is non-refundable and costs $300/2 or 3 week session or $600/5 weeks (you will also need to pay the $500 registration deposit at the time of registration).
What if… Your child is sick or injured or is unable to attend camp for ANY reason?
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Or if… Your child receives a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity for next summer, or simply decides to try something different?
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Or if… A family emergency or personal financial situation makes it imprudent or impossible for your child to go to camp?
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Or if… Your child decides he or she is not ready to attend overnight camp this summer?
Is TAP the same thing as Trip Cancellation Insurance? No. Insurance programs only protect you in the event of specific insured situations (medical emergency, death in the family, loss of job, etc.) and typically have a deductible. With the TAP you can cancel for any reason and 100% of your payments are protected. TAP is more accurately described as a Cancellation Fee Waiver Program, whereby you receive different cancellation options if you sign up for the program. It’s more like buying an unrestricted airline ticket as opposed to a non-refundable ticket or one that has penalties attached to changes.
Are my payments really protected if my child cancels without a good reason? Yes. You do not need to give a reason to cancel under the TAP. The only requirement is that you send us a written cancellation before camp starts. Depending on when you cancel, a portion of your payments will be retained as a credit for a future camp session for your child or a sibling, and the remainder will be refunded.
Why would I choose TAP? With TAP, you can cancel prior to the start of camp for any reason and 100% of your tuition payments are protected.
Can I sign up for TAP at any time? No. You MUST sign up and pay for TAP at the same time you enroll your child. If you do not sign up for the TAP and find it necessary to cancel, you will be subject to the standard cancellation policy outlined during registration.
Will I get 100% of my money back if I enroll in TAP and need to cancel? The TAP Fee ($300/session) is non-refundable. Depending on when you cancel, a portion of your payments will be retained as credit for a future camp session for your child or sibling. Payments are not protected if a camper is asked to leave for disciplinary reasons.
| September 15 – February 28 | March 1 – April 30 | May 1 – 30 Days prior to start of Session | Within 30 Days of session start | |
| Cancellation Fees w/o TAP | $500 | $1000 | $1500 | Full Amt Paid |
| Cancellation Fees with TAP | $300 | $300 + 25% of tuition paid would be held for future credit | $300 + 50% of tuition paid would be held for future credit | $300 + 50% of tuition paid would be held for future credit |
You can log into your “CampInTouch” account and check your balance at any time!