FAQS
How do I register?
Registration is available online at summeratblake.campbrainregistration.com. Some of our programs fill up quickly, so register early and check out these helpful tips.
When can I register?
Registration for Summer at Blake will open on January 16, 2025 at 10am. Registration for Spring Break at Blake will open on January 7, 2025. View the Spring Break at Blake catalog here.
My child does not attend The Blake School. Can they still attend Summer at Blake programs?
Yes! Spring and Summer at Blake camps and courses are open to all students throughout the greater Twin Cities area. Every summer we welcome children from all Minnesota and beyond to our programs.
How old does my child need to be to attend Summer at Blake?
Summer at Blake holds programs for children entering Pre-K-12th grade. For spring break camps, register using your child’s current grade level. For summer camps, register based on the grade your child will be entering in the fall of the upcoming school year. Pre-K students must be age 4 and bathroom independent before the start date of the program.
What is your refund and cancellation policy?
Please register for courses and camps carefully. Any request for a change or refund must be emailed to the director of Summer Programs. A $75 non-refundable deposit applies to each Summer at Blake camp or course registration.
Refund requests must be made before the deadlines listed below. After these deadlines, no refunds will be issued in order to ensure staffing and program commitments to all families. This includes cancellations due to vacations, schedule conflicts, or changes in plans.
- Spring Break: Cancellations made before Sunday, Feb. 15 will be refunded minus the $75 deposit per camp or course.
- Summer: Cancellations made before Friday, May 1 will be refunded minus the $75 deposit per camp or course.
Program Changes or Cancellations
Summer at Blake reserves the right to change or cancel any course if enrollment does not meet minimum participation numbers. Families will be notified immediately and may either transfer the registration fee to another course or receive a full refund.
Will my child go on field trips or participate in special events?
Yes! Each week, our Cubs, Bears, Adventurers and Leaders in Training will either take exciting off-campus field trips that align with our weekly themes or enjoy special on-campus celebrations featuring guest visitors and fun activities. Some examples include our all camp Olympic Day, visits from the Raptor Center, field trips to the Minnesota Science Museum and more. On Fridays our Bears, Adventurers and Leaders in Training all celebrate the summer with a trip to the beach for canoeing, slacklining, fishing and swimming, while our Cubs have a water play campus backyard extravaganza! If your child is enrolled in an enrichment camp or program, they may take a field trip or have a final showcase. Field trip schedules, showcase information and chaperone opportunities will be sent home prior to the first day of each program.
What time and where is drop-off? Click here for a map!
Spring and Summer at Blake camps take place at the Blake campus in Hopkins. Drop-off for our camps will take place at the Main Entrance. If you choose to enter the carpool loop, please help us ensure your child’s safety. Pull all the way forward, remain in your vehicle and have your camper exit on the sidewalk side. Our staff will greet and escort them to their camp. Alternatively, you are welcome to park in the main parking lot and walk your child to the main entrance using the sidewalk. Day camp arrival takes place between 8:15-8:30am. Camps do not begin before 8:30am. Morning extended care is available beginning at 7:30am. A number of additional programs that serve the interests of our older students are held at different times and locations indicated in their program description.
What time and where is pick-up? Click here for a map!
Dismissal for all programs held on the Blake campus will take place at the Main Entrance. Campers attending a morning session only will be dismissed at 12:30pm. Campers staying for a full day will be dismissed at 3:30pm, unless they are enrolled in afternoon extended care. Offsite programs that serve the interests of our older students are held at different times and locations indicated in their program description.
When using the carpool loop for pick-up, please pull all the way forward, remain in your vehicle and we will escort your child to your car. Alternatively, you may park in the main parking lot and use the sidewalk to pick up your camper from a staff member.
The Blake campus is located at 110 Blake Road South, Hopkins, MN 55343 and the Northrop campus is located at 511 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55403.
Who do I contact about attendance or pick-up changes?
Please email us at summer@blakeschool.org or call 952-988-3463. For more information view our policy.
Questions? Visit our website: www.blakeschool.org/summer or call us at 952-988-3463 for more information.