Frequently Asked Questions

• What makes CAA Different?

CAA eliminates the stress of sleep-away while giving a full camp experience. With our extensive, experienced staff, we are able to offer campers class choices well beyond what anyone else has to offer. In addition, our program mentors campers. They not only have fun, they learn and grow. CAA feels like home away from home where campers feel free to experiment and discover.

​• WHEn and where CAN I REGISTER?

Registration will open for returning families on January 9th.  Enrollment is guaranteed for returning campers if the registration is received by January 15th. Registration opens for new families on January 16th.
You can register here

• CAN I PAY VIA CREDIT CARD?

Yes. Our online registration only accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

• how can i get on your mailing list?

You can join our mailing list by filling out your information on our mailing page here

• how will i know if my child is registered?

You will receive a confirmation email from [email protected].

• how do i apply for financial aid?

When you are registering your child online you will fill out a Camper Information Form. In that form you will be asked if you are applying for Financial Aid. Click yes and you will be asked to answer a series of questions. You will need to finish filling out this form and click submit. Then send us your most recent IRS 1040 and W-2 forms by March 1, 2018.

​You can either:
​email – [email protected], 
fax – 212.722.7226, or 
mail – Creative Arts & Athletics, Convent of the Sacred Heart, 1 East 91st, NY, NY 10128.Funds are limited. Aid is based solely on financial need. Recipients are informed about their awards in March.

​• what happens next?

You can log into our online registration website at any time and check your account to see the balance due by April 13th. On April 13th, the credit card on file will be charged the balance of tuition. After May 10th, we will mail our packets, which include schedules, class choices and required forms.

• is there a ever a waiting list?

Yes, we often have a waiting list. If you log into our registration website to register and your CAA program is full, please email us at [email protected] to inquire about getting on the waitlist.

• how many classes do campers take?

​The 8-14 year-old choose 6 classes prior to camp that they take throughout the duration of the session. The 5-7 year olds take a set series of 5 classes that show them all CAA has to offer. 

• may i hand-deliver or fax the class selections for 8-15 year old campers?

Yes. Our fax number is 212.722.7226.

• will my child receive most of their first class choices?

Classes are filled on a first-come first-served basis and many families return their choices immediately upon receipt. We try our best to give each camper a few of their first choices.

• can my child attend caa for less than 4 weeks?

We encourage campers to attend the entire session, however partial enrollment is available – call or email us for details.

​• do you have swimming?

Yes we do have swimming in our new athletics facility at 406 East 91st Street.

• since everyone brings their own lunch, is there refrigeration?

No – the campers keep their lunch bags in their back packs all day so please insert a cold pack in your child’s lunch box.

• can my child bring a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch?

No. We are strictly a NUT-FREE camp. No food or snacks with nuts can be brought to or served at camp.

• do you hold an open house or offer tours?

No, we are not able to offer tours or an open house during the school year. Go to the Videos Page to see our camp in action!

• IS TRANSPORATION PROVIDED?

We do not provide transportation to CAA. We do provide MetroCards that we hand out on the first day of camp.

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