Non-refundable tuition deposits are due no later than 10 days after we receive your enrollment. The remaining tuition is due no later than 30 days before your camp begins.

If full tuition is not collected by the due date, campers may forfeit their spot, or late fees may apply.

For all camp sessions, if you must cancel or leave for any reason, VF will retain the following percentage of tuition;

• More than 30 days prior to camp start date, VF will retain your deposit only.
• Between 20 and 29 days prior to camp start date, VF will retain 50% of your tuition.
• Between 10 and 19 days prior to camp start date, VF will retain 75% of your tuition.
• Less than 10 days prior to camp start date, there will be no refunds.

A full refund (less the deposit) will be granted if all spots are filled or with Doctors note.

Our goal is FUN! In order for everyone to have fun, we take safety very seriously. Every location and activity will start with a discussion about the risks involved, what they are, how to respond to situations if something happens, and how to prevent unnecessary risks.

We want our campers to be prepared and to learn to use their judgment. This is specific to the activities we do, as well as the locations we visit. For example; if we go rock climbing with our campers, we will review information about the area (plants and animals, what to watch for, how to react) as well as specific Rock Climbing safety and guidelines.

We want kids to have the opportunity to learn their own boundaries, limits, and capabilities by being informed and having the tools to manage their risks while learning their limits.

We understand and truly believe in the importance of risky play, as many parents do, though it is normal to still worry about the possibility of injury. We value risk as a necessity that allows us to teach our campers to proactively assess and manage the risks around them. This builds judgment and boosts self confidence, often the confidence in their fellow campers as well. Being trusted to navigate your own risks encourages personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment.

Part of managing these risks is teaching campers to trust their instincts while encouraging them to try new things. This is why we choose to encourage, not require, participation in specific activities.

A big part of Venture Free is to experience “life unplugged.”

We work to create an environment where our campers must learn to interact with each other. Talk to each other and make new friends. This is one of the reasons we value our “van time” so much. During van time, we make playlists, listen to music, play car games, or simply talk amongst the people next to us. It is a time to interact with others. And interacting with each other in a group is hindered by technology.

Read more about our specific policies about phones, cameras, and other technology here: Technology and Venture Free