BIPOC Affinity Camp

List of 5 items.

• What are the steps to apply?

  Complete the application form below. Your application will then be reviewed and we will notify you of your acceptance.

  • Complete this application form by Friday, April 12.
    • Provide student information and upload student grades from your school

  • Upon acceptance into BIPOC camp (you'll be notified within 2 weeks of the application deadline)
    • Sign and complete required camper info, medical and liability forms through Active and Magnus (more information to come about these two platforms)
    • Pay your chosen amount for camp tuition (either $0 or pay-what-you-can)
    • Read Camp Guidebook and Attend Mandatory Virtual Orientation

• Is this camp right for my child?

  In addition to all of the fun-filled adventures, camp will introduce rising 7th and 8th graders to the independent school ecosystem and encourage them to take agency to and through their high school experience. Below are some of the characteristics of a likely match for this program:

  
  

  Your child...

  • identifies as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Color
  • are a rising 7th and 8th graders
  • has a report card with mostly As, Bs and limited Cs(or equivalency of those grades)
  • is able to commit to attending for two consecutive summers
  • is interested in pursuing an academic and social challenge

• How much will it cost?

  In short, camp is free or "pay-what-you-can". The true cost per camper is $3,200, and we encourage you to pay the full amount if your circumstances permit. This includes all camp activities, room, board, and food!
  
  

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• How are meals handled on the school's campus?

  Meals are provided by our school’s kitchen staff, and food allergies and restrictions are carefully planned for. We will provide more information regarding dormitory living to accepted families.

• Where do campers sleep and what does this look like for attendees?

  As a day and boarding school, Athenian is equipped with dormitories and dining facilities to host campers overnight for a fully-immersive camp experience! Camp staff will oversee dorm life separated by camper gender identity. If your child identifies as non-binary, we will work with you to ensure they feel comfortable, safe and affirmed in our dormitory setting. Dormitories have single rooms with one camper per room, as well as some rooms for two campers to share together. Campers will also have access to private bathrooms. Meals are provided by our school’s kitchen staff, and food allergies and restrictions are carefully planned for. We will provide more information regarding dormitory living to accepted families.