Our number one priority is the safety of students and staff at CBK. We believe that visual arts are an important form of communication and expression, and that having a creative outlet can be deeply therapeutic, especially in difficult times. We hope the structured schedule and extra safety measures we’ll be implementing for in-person classes will augment your child’s school year experience in a positive way; we enforce and model these safety precautions as an act of kindness and mutual respect, so that your child never feels the learning environment is less than warm and welcoming.
Staff will be serving your children both directly and behind the scenes and will initiate a process of constant evaluation of our policies, procedures, and interactions to reduce potential risk while fostering experiences that inspire creativity and celebrate community in new ways.
Please carefully read the details below regarding specific safety procedures so that you can help us to achieve these goals - we’re all in this together!
We no longer require proof of Vaccination for students to attend our classes, though it is strongly advised. If your child is vaccinated we ask to have their card on file. All staff are required to be fully vaccinated and are fully vaccinated.
Each class will be staffed according to DOH guidelines keeping our student/teacher ratios small. All our teachers are committed to maintaining their own social distancing and personal health practices. These include: wearing a mask at all times outside the home and informing the studio of any known contact with potential carriers.
Teachers will never come to work if any symptoms are present. They will also clearly communicate safety expectations to all students and support and promote social distancing measures in the studio. Teachers will be following our strict sanitizing schedule, to maintain a clean classroom environment for the students to safely create in.
**OUR STAFF IS FULLY VACCINATED**
CBK will be offering our free pick up services this year. We know how important our pick up service has been for our families and are happy to see it return. For a school to be considered for a pick up we must know the location and time to ensure it can work in our schedule. All pick up will be walk over this year, as we will not be able to use public transportation. We ask that the parents coordinate the group of eight or more kids. Once a group is formed we will help to add onto the group by reaching out to any families we know from the school.
Additional safety guidelines:
-Masks are optional (unless there was a recent exposure, or postive test, more below)
-Each week parents are required to fill out a student health questionnaire in order for us to pick up their child.
-Temperatures will be taken at the studio door upon arrival
There may be an additional fee charged depending on the schools dismissal time. We will let you know if that is necessary for your school. If you are interested in our pick up service please reach out to Rene@createdbykidsnyc.com.
Due to safety guidelines recommended by the CDC and the NY State Department of Health we will be instituting staggered drop off and pick up procedure for all in-person classes at CBK.
This will take place outside the building unless a parent/guardian requests to accompany their child/children upstairs for drop off on the first day. Please read more about this below.
Participants will be given a time slot prior to the first day of the session and will be asked to arrive at that assigned time throughout the rest of the program; it is imperative that we stick to the set schedule as much as possible to avoid potential contact between families due to bottlenecks during check in, which will include mandatory temperature checks and symptom screening. To keep this process running smoothly please do not arrive early for your scheduled drop off or pick up window; likewise, if you are running late we ask that you communicate directly via phone calls or texts with management and staff to get a new time slot.
We ask that families do not congregate inside or outside the studio. We ask that families provide an alternative contact who can facilitate pickups in the case of a parent/guardian developing symptoms and will not be available for their pick up time. If your child is attending multiple days of class, we’ll do our best to give you the same arrival time each day you attend.
Do not send your child to class with any soft toys, or personal items aside from these necessities like lunch, medications, learning devices, and additional clothing (in a sealable plastic bag).
A CBK staff member will meet students and their guardians outside, log student temperatures, screen for symptoms, sanitize hands. Students will then be sent upstairs to a second CBK staff member who will assist students in securing their belongings in assigned, clearly labeled cubbies.
Because we must limit the number of people in the studio and allow enough time between drop offs, we strongly prefer that parents do not accompany their children upstairs unless absolutely necessary. We realize that some children struggle with separation or nervousness, particularly on the first day of classes, so please communicate with us if this will be an issue so we can schedule accordingly.
If extra time is needed on the first day of class it will be permitted for one parent/guardian to accompany their child upstairs. The parent/guardian will have their temperature scanned, and hands sanitized before entering the studio.
Masks are optional at this time, unless you had a recent positive test or exposure to COVID-19. You will need to mask up to 5 days after an exposure, and for 5 days after the 5 days of quarantine is up, for a positive test. Read below for more detailed information
Before entering the building, all staff and students will be scanned with a contactless thermometer, by a staff member, to check for any signs of fever, and refused entry if signs are present. We will also ask additional COVID screening questions each day if the parent did not fill out the health form before allowing students entry. All temperatures are documented
All staff and students will wash hands for twenty seconds on entering and leaving the space and at regular intervals throughout the day, before and after projects, before snacks, lunch, bathroom use etc. Communal areas like bathrooms and sink, area will be limited to one student at a time, with students waiting in their designated seats if there is a need for more than one student to use facilities. Areas where lines might form (such as the sink or bathroom) will be clearly marked with floor stickers indicating six feet of spacing. After each student uses the bathroom or sink these areas will be sanitized by staff wearing gloves.
As always, students will keep their backpack and snack in a separate, clearly labeled cubby, spaced out from others’ cubbies as much as possible. While in the studio each student will be allocated their own individual zone as a work space. We will have posters and other visual cues hanging throughout the studio to remind students how to keep safe in the studio. Staff will outline the studio rules and new culture at the beginning of each session.
We always strive to keep our studio super clean. Extra measures include: The studio will be sanitized following CDC guidelines. Any items or materials that are reusable will be placed in a designated area where these items can be sanitized before reuse. All common areas and surfaces will be cleaned and sanitized multiple times a day.
Each night we will deep clean the studio, followed by sanitation each morning before student arrival, after snack, before and before our final projects & pick up.
High vector items will be decontaminated after each use (stair rails, door handles, taps, bathrooms etc.) We use a laundry service for drop clothes and smocks.
Created By Kids follows all up to date guidelines outlined by the CDC and DOH. In order to keep everyone safe, we ask that families inform CBK of any potential infection or illness within their communities. We ask you not to send your child to class if you are unable to answer NO to all the questions on the health form sent to you the morning of class and reach out to rene@createdbykidsnyc.com to go over the next steps.
Positive Cases: Closure and Quarantine
We know how important it is to keep our studio open for learning, and we have done everything we can to make sure our classrooms are equipped to be safe learning environments, including all staff are up to date with vaccinations and keeping studnets vaccination cards on file. We will also continue to increased ventilation in the studio. These measures will mean fewer disruptions in your child’s education.
How Long Does a Positive Case Have to Quarantine?
- If your child tests postive please let us know the time frame.
- Students identified as COVID positive will need to quarantine 5 days after symptoms began or from the first positive test if there were no symptoms present.
- After 5 days of quarantine and with student symptom free and testing negative, can return to their class wearing a mask for 5 more days.
How Long Does a Close Contact Have to Quarantine?
- Students identified as close contacts do not have to quarantine provided they remain symptom-free, and test daily up to 5 days after their exposure.
- We ask that any student who was exposed to COVID-19 please wear a mask for 5 days after exposure
All registration sales are final; no refunds will be issued. In the event of temporary studio closure at any point during the 2021-2022 school year due to government recommendations/public health and safety, all classes may move online depending on the length of the closure. We regret that we will not be able to offer refunds in this event, as we incur much of our costs up front as a small family-owned business and make preparations well ahead of time for your child to have the best experience with CBK. If we are unable to provide online classes, we will be in contact with families on how we will make up the missed time. It has been and will continue to be our priority to provide the students with the full content of any classes missed due to a shutdown.
By registering for in-person classes, you agree to accept online classes (when available) in lieu of a refund in the event of temporary closure beyond our control. If a child misses any classes whether it is due to any illnesses, or is recommended by the DOH to quarantine no refunds or make up classes will be given. We will do all we can to make sure they are caught up when they are able to return to class. Given the current guidelines due to COVID there could be a chance your child might miss class, so please be mindful of this before you register.
Transfers/Credits:
We try not to transfer students to any other class especially once the session has started due to the limited class sizes; however, if there is a change to the student’s regular school schedule we will try to accommodate as best we can to get them settled into another one of our classes. Transfers of this nature would only be granted at the discretion of CBK's owner depending on the circumstances, are not guaranteed. There may be times where your child might miss class due to illness or quarantine, unfortunately we are not able to offer credits for future classes at this time. If you have a credit issues from a previous after school class PLEASE REACH OUT before you register. We do not except camp credits for after school classes.
**Our registration form will outline our refund policy, it will need to be signed before registering for classes**
Any questions or concerns can be directed to CBK owner Rene Czika, rene@createdbykidsnyc.com
Our number one priority is the safety of our students and staff at CBK. We believe that visual arts are an important form of communication and expression and that having a creative outlet can be deeply therapeutic, especially in difficult times. We hope the structured schedule and extra safety measures we’ll be implementing for in-person camps will create a positive environment that will keep students engaged; we enforce and model these safety precautions as an act of kindness and mutual respect so that your child never feels the learning environment is less than warm and welcoming despite social distancing.
Staff will be serving your children both directly and behind the scenes and will initiate a process of constant evaluation of our policies, procedures, and interactions to reduce potential risk while fostering experiences that inspire creativity and celebrate community in new ways.
Please carefully read the details below regarding specific safety procedures so that you can help us to achieve these goals - we’re all in this together!
As of January 29th 2022, per the updated guidelines from the DOH, we are requiring proof of vaccinations for all students ages 5 and older. We do make exceptions for students who are unvaccinated due to health or religious reasons. If your child has only just turned 5 and you are looking to enter our program, we ask that they have their first dose at least 2 weeks before they begin, and will get their second dose shortly after. If you have any questions please reach out to rene@createdbykidsnyc.com.
All staff and adults are required to be fully vaccinated to enter our studio.
At this time, we can only open our School Year Camps to a limited number of students to observe social distancing measures inside the studio and to fall within the recommendations of the DOH. The projects and activities will be focused on individual work, while collaborative projects and play will be adapted to meet this requirement. In-studio staff will be limited as well, to two staff members per camp day, to help reduce the risk of exposure.
As of January 29th 2022, per the updated guidelines from the DOH, we are requiring proof of vaccinations for all students ages 5 and older. We do make exceptions for students who are unvaccinated due to health or religious reasons. If your child has only just turned 5 and you are looking to enter our program, we ask that they have their first dose at least 2 weeks before they begin, and will get their second dose shortly after. If you have any questions please reach out to rene@createdbykidsnyc.com.
All staff and adults are required to be fully vaccinated to enter our studio.
We will be holding park time, weather permitting. We will be traveling to Dean Street Park, which is located around the corner form the studio. We will continue to take as many safety procedures as possible for the walk over, limiting the campers to the turf side only, and any activities that involve close contact.
We will provide fun and safe outdoor activities for the campers to do, that will be geared towards individual and small group activities.
Each class will be staffed according to DOH guidelines keeping our student/teacher ratios small. All our teachers are committed to maintaining their own social distancing and personal health practices. These include: wearing a mask at all times outside the home and informing the studio of any known contact with potential carriers.
Teachers will never come to work if any symptoms are present. They will also clearly communicate safety expectations to all students and support and promote social distancing measures in the studio. Teachers will be following our strict sanitizing schedule, to maintain a clean classroom environment for the students to safely create in.
**OUR STAFF IS FULLY VACCINATED**
Due to safety guidelines recommended by the CDC and the NY State Department of Health, we will be instituting staggered drop-off and pick-up procedures for all in-person camps & classes at CBK, this will take place outside the building. Only one parent/guardian is allowed to accompany their child/children as we need to limit the number of people at the studio during any given time. We will try to work with everyone’s schedules as much as we can.
Participants will be given a time slot before the first day of the camp day/week; we must stick to the set schedule as much as possible to avoid potential contact between families due to bottlenecks during check-in, which will include mandatory temperature checks. To keep this process running smoothly please do not arrive early for your scheduled drop-off or pick-up window; likewise, if you are running late we ask that you communicate directly via phone calls or texts with management and staff to get a new time slot. We ask that families do not congregate inside or outside the studio. We ask that families provide an alternative contact who can facilitate pickups in the case of a parent/guardian developing symptoms and will not be available for their pickup time.
Please do not send your child to camp with any soft toys, or personal items aside from their lunch, medications, and additional clothing (labeled and in a sealable plastic bag). A CBK staff member will meet students and their guardians outside, log student temperatures, ask screening questions, sanitize hands, and ensure masks are on before entering the studio. Students will then be sent upstairs to a second CBK staff member who will assist students in securing their belongings in assigned, clearly labeled cubbies, then setting them up in their designated “zone” for the day, sanitize railings and doorknobs, and await the next student.
If parents prefer to accompany their children upstairs, we can only allow this option free of charge on the first day of camp. If you prefer to accompany your child daily you will need to enroll in Early Care, as this is the only time we have to accommodate that request safely. Parents will be required to have their temperature scanned and hands sanitized before entering the studio. Parents must wear a mask at all times while indoors, we will have disposable masks available. Early Care requires a $20 daily fee to accommodate for staffing needs, you can add this option before the start of camp when you register or Venmo (@createdbykids) the day of, as the studio cannot accept cash or check at this time due to DOH recommendations.
Adults are asked to wear masks during pick-up and drop-off. We are happy to make masks in the studio for students and families. CBK students will be given their own washable cotton mask that they can customize and leave at the studio for use throughout the session. We will ask that all students wear their masks throughout the day. We understand that this can be a challenge for younger children, and so we will have a mask-free rest time area away from others to allow children to take a short breather.
Before entering the building, all staff and students will be scanned with a contactless thermometer, by a staff member, to check for any signs of fever, and refused entry if signs are present. We will also ask additional COVID screening questions to those parents who did not fill out our heath form sent the morning of camp, before allowing students entry. We will take an additional temperature scan midday before lunchtime. All temperature scans will be documented.
All staff and students will wash hands for twenty seconds on entering and leaving the space and at regular intervals throughout the day, before and after projects, before snacks, lunch, bathroom use, etc. Communal areas like bathrooms and sinks will be limited to one student at a time, with students waiting in their designated seats if there is a need for more than one student to use facilities. Areas, where lines might form (such as the sink or bathroom), will be clearly marked with floor stickers indicating six feet of spacing. After each student uses the bathroom or sinks these areas will be sanitized by staff wearing gloves.
As always, students will keep their backpack and lunch in a separate, clearly labeled cubby, spaced out from others’ cubbies as much as possible. While in the studio each student will be allocated their own individual zone as a work space. We will have posters and other visual cues hanging throughout the studio to remind students how to keep safe in the studio. Staff will outline the studio rules and new culture at the beginning of each session.
All the materials will be provided to students in their zones so students will not share supplies or move around the studio unnecessarily. Students will have access to their own equipment, such as pottery wheels and sewing machines - these items will be thoroughly sanitized before being reused. All reusable items will be sanitized after each use.
We always strive to keep our studio super clean. Extra measures include: The studio will be sanitized following CDC guidelines. Any items or materials that are reusable will be placed in a designated area where these items can be sanitized before reuse. All common areas and surfaces will be cleaned and sanitized multiple times a day.
Each night we will deep clean the studio, followed by sanitation each morning before student arrival, after morning snack, before and after free time, before and after lunch, after our indoor active time, before our final projects & pick up.
High vector items will be decontaminated after each use (stair rails, door handles, taps, bathrooms etc.) We use a laundry service for drop clothes and smocks. We wash this communal laundry weekly, keeping all items clean for the next camps use.
Created By Kids follows all up to date guidelines outlined by the CDC and DOH. In order to keep everyone safe, we ask that families inform CBK of any potential infection or illness within their communities. We ask you do not send your child to camp if you are unable to answer NO to all the questions on the health form sent to you each morning of camp and reach out to rene@createdbykidsnyc.com to go over the next steps.
7:30 am | Staff arrives: Sets up the studio and sanitized all surfaces.
8am | Early Care Drop-off: Available for a $20 fee; must be scheduled in advance and can be paid the day of.
8:45am | Staggered drop-off begins: Parents & Students arrive at prescheduled time slots and communicate with a CBK staff member if you are running late for any reason. Drop-off includes temperature checks, hand washing and sanitizing, mask securing, as well as follow-up sanitizing of handrails, doorknobs, and other high traffic areas within the studio between each student’s arrival.
9am | Free Draw: As students arrive - each student will be allotted their own materials in a designated “zone”.
9:30 | Class Begins: Discussion of expectations and rules, including social distancing reminders, as well as our project for the day. We begin the day’s project.
10:30 | Break for Snack: Hand washing and Zone sanitizing.
10:45-11:30 | Resume Project: Hand washing and Zone sanitizing before we begin.
11:30-12:15 | Free Time: Students will choose their free time zones. Followed by clean up, hand washing and zone sanitation before lunch. All reusable items will be sanitized after each use. We will also be implementing our second temperature check.
12:15pm | Lunch: Students will be allowed to watch a short artistic movie, often CBK student produced stop motion animation movies or other education films that accompany the weekly theme. Following lunch we wash hands, & sanitize each zone.
1pm | Active Time: Though we will not be visiting parks or playgrounds (unless advised that it is safe to do so by authorities), we will be staying active while staying inside. We will encourage movement and communication with group activities including bingo, yoga and stretching, and group games that can be played at a distance, such as twenty questions and freeze dance.
2:30pm | Afternoon Snack: Hand washing and sanitizing before and after snack time.
2:30pm | Resume Project: Students will finish any work on the day’s project. Before departure, all students will wash hands and pack their belongings for pick up. We will discuss plans for tomorrow’s class until the parents arrive.
3:45pm | Staggered Pick up Begins: Please adhere to your scheduled time slot and communicate with a CBK staff member if you will be late for any reason. When you arrive please text or call the studio and someone will meet you downstairs with your child/children.
4:15pm | Extended Day Begins: This available upon request; until 5pm for an additional fee of $20 per day per hour or $80 for the week. Students who attend will be relocated into one room for the remainder of their time, each assigned their individual "zones", which will be sanitized beforehand. Students will have the option to choose between a few free time activities or projects before their pick up time.
End of Day | DEEP CLEAN: The studio will receive a deep clean at the end of each day. We will have a strict detailed checklist that must be completed before the staff leaves for the day. If you would like a copy of this cleaning list we can have it available upon
As always, students will keep their backpack and lunch in a separate, clearly labeled cubby, spaced out from others’ cubbies as much as possible. While in the studio each student will be allocated their own individual zone as a work space. We will have posters and other visual cues hanging throughout the studio to remind students how to keep safe in the studio. Staff will outline the studio rules and new culture at the beginning of each session.
All the materials will be provided to students in their zones so students will not share supplies or move around the studio unnecessarily. Students will have access to their own equipment, such as pottery wheels and sewing machines - these items will be thoroughly sanitized before being reused. All reusable items will be sanitized after each use.
We understand living in NYC there may be times when you are late picking up your child, due to traffic, and other delays. As always, we will try our best to accommodate city life, but given the new staggered pick times we need parents or guardians to be on time to allow for a safe and smooth pickup. If you are unable to arrive for drop off OR pick up during your scheduled time, you need to call our studio ASAP so we can give you a new drop off/pick up window.
During pick up at the end of the day, if you are unable to make your second window of time, you will be subject to the extended day rate ($20/up to the first hour), to be paid via Venmo (@createdbykids) - the studio would like to avoid accepting cash or check at this time.
All registration sales are final; no refunds will be issued. In the event of temporary studio closure at any point during our 2021 Summer Camp due to government recommendations/public health and safety, all classes may move online depending on the length of the closure.
By registering for in-person camps, you agree to accept online camps (when available) at a discounted rate in lieu of a refund in the event of temporary closure beyond our control. If a child attends camp presenting symptoms of illness such as a fever or is recommended by the DOH to quarantine, they will have to miss camp, but no refunds will be given for any missed camps. Given the current guidelines due to COVID there could be a chance your child might miss camp, so please be mindful of this before you register, as no refunds will be given for any missed camps out of our control.
Transfers/Credits:
Transfers/Credits: Unfortunately we will not be able to transfer students to any other camps once camp has started due to the limited camp sizes; however, if we are able to fill your spot before camp begins and there is space in other camp weeks, we may grant a transfer. If there is not another camp week available a credit will be issued to be used at a later date. If your child is to miss camp due to illness or quarantine they will only be granted a credit if their spot is filled. Transfers or credits of this nature would only be granted at the discretion of CBK's owner depending on the circumstances, are not guaranteed, and may be subject to a non-negotiable, non-refundable fee.
If at any time a student tests positive for Coronavirus, the studio will report the case to The Department of Health and immediately contact all the families at the studio in the past 2 days. We will follow the recommendations the DOH provides us, which may include a shut-down period. Depending on the length of the shut-down, we may move classes online. We will be in communication with our families, updating them as we figure things out. We regret that we will not be able to offer refunds in this event, as we incur much of our costs up front as a small family-owned business and make preparations well ahead of time for your child to have the best experience with CBK.
**To register for camp you must sign and agreed to our refund policy**
Our number one priority is the safety of our students and staff at CBK. We believe that visual arts are an important form of communication and expression, and that having a creative outlet can be deeply therapeutic, especially in difficult times. We hope the structured schedule and extra safety measures we’ll be implementing for camps will create a positive environment that will keep students engaged; we enforce and model these safety precautions as an act of kindness and mutual respect, so that your child never feels the learning environment is less than warm and welcoming.
Staff will be serving your children both directly and behind the scenes and will initiate a process of constant evaluation of our policies, procedures, and interactions to reduce potential risk while fostering experiences that inspire creativity and celebrate community in new ways.
Please carefully read the details below regarding specific safety procedures so that you can help us to achieve these goals - we’re all in this together!
While we encourage the COVID-19 vaccination for all age-eligible students, it is currently NOT a requirement for camp attendance. If your child is vaccinated, please attach an image of your child’s vaccination card along with their health form so that we may keep an up-to-date record. (Our current staff is fully vaccinated in addition to approximately 95% of registered campers!)
All staff and adults are required to be fully vaccinated to enter our studio.
At this time, we can only open our Summer Camps to a limited number of students in order to observe social distancing measures inside the studio and to fall within the recommendations of the DOH. Please be aware that this means the number of children in a given camp week may change if you feel hesitant regarding your child being in a camp larger than 18 students; we recommend that you do not register until we know more. We have a NO REFUND policy that applies to all circumstances. If you have any questions regarding the size of the camp, DO NOT hesitate to reach out to us by emailing rene@createdbykidsnyc.com
During our mid-day break, we walkover to Dean Street Park. We highly recommend that children wear closed-toe shoes and ask that paren day. We are not suppose to apply sunscreen to the children, however, we know by the time we head out to the park the kiddos likely need to reapply. With that said we ask that you send your child with a sunscreen stick like this. It’s easy for the kids to reapply and small enough to fit in their pocket! This is just a recommendation and feel like it’s the easiest solution.
Each class will be staffed by three - four teachers, limiting the number of outside contacts. All our teachers are committed to maintaining their own personal health practices. Teachers will never come to work if any symptoms are present. They will also clearly communicate safety expectations to all students and support and promote social distancing measures in the studio. Teachers will be following our sanitizing schedule, to maintain a clean classroom environment for the students to safely create in.
We will be staggering again this summer. You will receive an email a couple days before camp begins with your pick-up/drop-off times. If you would like to come in on the first day with your child, you will be able to schedule this when you receive your times prior to the start of camp. We offer Early Care (8 am drop off) and Extended Day (5 pm pick up) for $20 per kid per option per day. For weekly camps we offer Early Care and Extended Day for $80 per option. You can add these at any time, although for scheduling purposes we would prefer to know about early care at the latest the day before. Extended day can be added on anytime during the camp day.
As per the updated NYC DOH guidelines, posted on March 7th, masking indoors at this time is optional. Anyone who chooses to wear a mask may continue to do so. If you would like your child to remain masked for the duration of camp, please let us know. Masks are strongly recommended for any staff member or camper who knows they have been exposed to COVID-19 within the previous 10 days.
Before entering the building, all staff and students will be scanned with a contactless thermometer, by a staff member wearing gloves, to check for any signs of fever, and refused entry if signs are present. We will also ask additional COVID screening questions each morning, families must answer NO to all questions (see these below our communication section) before allowing students entry. We will take an additional temperature scan midday before lunch time. All temperatures scans will be documented.
All staff and students will wash hands for twenty seconds on entering and leaving the space and at regular intervals throughout the day, before and after projects, before snacks, lunch, bathroom use etc. Communal areas like bathrooms, sink, supply areas, and the cubby area will be limited to one student at a time, with students waiting in their designated seats if there is a need for more than one student to use facilities. Areas where lines might form (such as the sink or bathroom) will be clearly marked with floor stickers indicating six feet of spacing. After each student uses the bathroom or sink these areas will be sanitized by staff wearing gloves.
We always strive to keep our studio super clean. Extra measures include: The studio will be sanitized following DOH guidelines. Any items or materials that are reusable will be placed in a designated area where these items can be sanitized before reuse. All common areas and surfaces will be cleaned and sanitized multiple times a day.
Each night we will deep clean the studio, followed by sanitation each morning before student arrival, after morning snack, before and after free time, before and after lunch, after our indoor active time, before our final projects & pick up. High vector items will be decontaminated after each use (stair rails, door handles, faucet taps, bathrooms etc.). We wash all our communal laundry weekly, keeping all items clean for the next camps use.
Each morning before camp you will receive via email our Student Health Questionnaire, you will need to answer NO to all the questions in order for your child to attend camp that day. If you are not able to answer no you will need to reach out to rene@createdbykidsnyc.com before the camp day to inform us of the situation.
The isolation period for K-12 students with a positive COVID-19 test result has been shortened to five days. This means if your child tests positive for COVID-19 and is in kindergarten or higher, your child can return to camp on Day 6. Children can return from isolation on Day 6 if they have no symptoms or their symptoms are improving, and they have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.Students returning from isolation on Day 6 must wear a well-fitting mask such as a KN95, KF94, or a cloth mask over a disposable surgical mask on Days 6–10.
- We do NOT offer refunds/credits or transfers for camps missed out of our control including camps missed due to a positive COVID test. If your child tested positive for COVID and you know in advance they will miss camp, reach out to us asap. If there is time for us to find a replacement for your child's spot in camp we will offer a transfer to another open week of camp and you will only be charged a $25 administrative fee. If all camp weeks are full, a credit will be issued for the following camp year minus the same $25 administration fee.
What if my child is exposed to Covid-19?:
- If your child is NOT fully vaccinated and was exposed to COVID 19 outside of a school setting, your child must quarantine for at least 5 days. If your child is fully vaccinated and exposed, your child can continue to attend so long as they do not have any symptoms and can provide a negative test. Again, masking is recommended after exposure. We follow the same refund guidelines as above.
All registration sales are final; no refunds will be issued. In the event of temporary studio closure at any point during our 2022 Summer Camp due to government recommendations/public health and safety, all classes may move online depending on the length of the closure. By registering for in-person camps, you agree to accept online camps (when available) in lieu of a refund in the event of temporary closure beyond our control. If a child attends camp presenting symptoms of illness such as a fever or is recommended by the DOH to quarantine, they will have to miss camp, but no refunds will be given for any missed camps beyond our control.
Transfers/Credits: We will not be able to transfer students to any other camps once camp has started due to the limited camp sizes; however, if we are able to fill your spot before camp begins and there is space in other camp weeks, we may grant a transfer. If granted and there is not another camp week available a credit will be issued to be used at a later date. If your child is to miss camp for any reason they will only be granted a credit if their spot is filled. Transfers or credits of this nature would only be granted at the discretion of CBK's owner depending on the circumstances, are not guaranteed, and will be subject to a non-negotiable, non-refundable fee $25 fee per camp.
**To register for camp you must sign and agreed to our refund policy**
When COVID-19 hit last year, we had already begun our summer camp 2020 registration. If you have a remaining camp credit from last summer, you will be able to redeem it for our in-person camps 2021. If we decide to run our virtual camp you can redeem them for that as well.
How to use your Credits:
Please make sure to read all the information provided, as we do have some stipulations on how to redeem your credits. We are limited to the number of credits used in a single week while our class sizes are still restricted. We hope you understand as we must put these limits in place for us to remain operational. If you want to register for a camp week DO NOT TRY TO REGISTER ONLINE, you must first reach out to Rene@createdbykidsnyc.com for confirmation there are credit spots available in your chosen camp week. You will then receive instructions for registration. We will do all we can to make sure each person who wishes to use their credit gets into a camp week of their choosing.
Early Bird Discount & Credits:
At this time we are not able to allow for credits to be discounted during our Early Bird Discount. If you would like to sign up during our EBD to secure your spot, we recommend not using your credit at this time and registering per usual. If you are worried a camp week might fill up please reach out and we will help figure something out.
Sibling Discount & Credit:
At this time we are not able to allow for credits to be combined with our sibling discount.
Credits & Refunds:
If you register for a camp week using your credits, we will be sticking to our NO REFUND policy. If you choose to cancel your camp week and we are not able to fill your spot in the camp, your credit will be forfeited. In the circumstances our in-person camps are suspended/canceled due to reasons out of our control (including COVID) you will be offered either online camps in lieu of another credit issued.
Please submit the medical form (available when you register or email us to get a new copy) on your first day of camp or through email prior to attending. The form can be scanned or faxed to your Doctor and filled out and returned to us, a new visit is not necessary if your child has visited your doctor within the past 12 months before the start date of the camp week. The form is required in order for your child to attend camp with us.
We will be staggering again this summer. You will receive an email a couple days before camp begins with your pick-up/drop-off times. If you would like to come in on the first day with your child, you will be able to schedule this when you receive your times prior to the start of camp. Each morning before camp you will receive via email our Student Health Questionnaire, you will need to answer NO to all the questions in order for your child to attend camp that day. If you are not able to answer no you will need to reach out to rene@createdbykidsnyc.com before the camp day to inform us of the situation.
We offer Early Care (8 am drop off) and Extended Day (5 pm pick up) for $20 per kid per option per day. For weekly camps we offer Early Care and Extended Day for $80 per option. You can add these at any time, although for scheduling purposes we would prefer to know about early care at the latest the day before. Extended day can be added on anytime during the camp day.
If you suspect that you may be running late to pick up your child, please call or email the studio ASAP. One late pick-up a week is permitted in the case of an emergency, however, if you exceed this by 15 minutes more than once per week, your child will be considered an extended day camper which comes with a $20 daily fee. If your child is in exteneded day and you are late by more than 10 mins we will charge $1 per min per child after 5 pm.
8am | Early Care Drop-off: Available for a $20 fee; must be scheduled in advance and can be paid the day of.
8:45am | Staggered drop-off begins: Parents & Students arrive at prescheduled time slots and communicate with a CBK staff member if you are running late for any reason. Drop-off includes temperature checks, signing in, hand washing and sanitizing.
9am | Free Draw: As students arrive - each student will be have materials for free draw or in some cases we may have them prep for their upcoming project!
9:30 | Class Begins: Introduction and discussion of expectations and classroom rules. We then begin the days project with some background information and a live demonstration.
10:30 | Break for Snack: Hand washing and table sanitizing.
10:45 - 11:30 | Resume Project: Another live demo and continuation of the daily project.
11:30 - 12:15 | Free Time: Students will choose their free time zones. Followed by clean up, hand washing and zone sanitation before lunch. If we are going through a COVID spike we may implement a midday contactless temperature check.
12:15/12:30 pm | Lunch: Students will be allowed to watch a short artistic movie, often CBK student produced stop motion animation movies or other education films that accompany the weekly theme. Following lunch we wash hands, and use the potty before outdoor time.
1pm | Outdoor Time: CBK will be headed back to Dean Street Park this summer! We understand how important it is to get outside during the camp day to get some fresh air and our energy out! As always we will be sticking to the turf side of the park, bringing along some fun creative activities for our studnets, such as kite making, rocket launching, obstacle courses and much more! We utilize the buddy system when we walk to the park for safety purposes.
2:15 pm | Return from the park: Students will wash hands, grab a drink of water to cool down.
2:30pm | Resume Project: Students will finish any work on the day’s project. Before departure, all students will wash hands and pack their belongings for pick up. We will discuss plans for tomorrow’s class until the parents arrive.
3:30 pm | Afternoon Snack: Students will wash hands and table are cleaned before their afternoon snack.
3:50 pm | Staggered Pick up Begins: Please adhere to your scheduled time slot and communicate with a CBK staff member if you will be late for any reason. When you arrive please ring both doorbells, sometimes they can be wonky.
4:00 pm | Extended Day Begins: This available upon request; until 5pm for an additional fee. Students who attend will be relocated into one room for the remainder of their time. Students will have the option to choose between a few free time activities or projects before their pick up time.
-We are a NUT FREE & PEANUT FREE studio. We do not provide any food at the studio. Please pack a lunch, two snacks, and a water bottle. We do not have a refrigerator for the campers to store their food in, so please keep that in mind.
-Please pack a change of clothes (in a ziplock with the camper's name on it) and an extra mask (if choosing to mask) just in case they get soiled while in camp.
-We ask that no electronics (ipads, smart phones/watches) are NOT to be used during the camp day. They are extremely distracting to kids and teachers in the classroom. I completely understand a lot of children have phones these days for safety purposes. If you want your child to come to camp with their phone, that is ok, however, it needs to stay in their backpack until the end of the day. We ask that any smart watches are not used during the camp day either, again please leave them in the backpack or with notifications disabled until the end of the day. We ask that if you send a phone/watch to camp with your child you speak to them about these rules beforehand, so they understand they are not suppose to be sitting at their backpacks using their phone during the class day. If you would like an update about your child during camp let us know and we will set aside a time to update you on their day (likely during freetime). If your child needs notification for a medical reason, please reach out to us so we know what is going on to avoid any confusion as to why your child might need a devise.
-During our mid-day break, we walkover to Dean Street Park. We highly recommend that children wear closed-toe shoes at the park.
-Please apply sunscreen prior to dropping your child off for the day. We are not suppose to apply sunscreen to the children, however, we know by the time we head out to the park the kiddos likely need to reapply. With that said we ask that you send your child with a sunscreen stick like this. It’s easy for the kids to reapply and small enough to fit in their pocket! This is just a recommendation and feel like it’s the easiest solution.
