DATES, RATES, & TIMES
2026 CAMP WEEKS
WEEK 1
June 22nd - June 26th
WEEK 5
July 20th - July 24th
WEEK 2
* June 29th - July 2nd
WEEK 6
July 27th - July 31st
WEEK 3
July 6th - July 10th
WEEK 7
August 3rd - August 7th
WEEK 4
July 13th - July 17th
WEEK 8
August 8th - August 14th
*CAMP WHATAKID WILL BE CLOSED JULY 3RD IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY
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Note: Fairfax County Public Schools' (FCPS) last day is Wednesday, June 17th, 2026. Should inclement weather dictate that school days are extended past this date into the first week of Camp Whatakid, camp will still begin as scheduled on Monday, June 22nd, 2026. NO refunds will be given for days missed from the first week of Camp Whatakid.
2026 CAMP TIMES & RATES
STANDARD DAY
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
$355
BEFORE
CARE
Monday - Friday
6:30 am - 8:00 am
$57
AFTER
CARE
Monday - Friday
3:30 pm - 6:15 pm
$99
BEFORE & AFTER CARE $135
The rate for Week 2, of June 30th – July 3rd, is $285, as the camp is closed on July 3rd.
For Week 2, Before Care is $46, After Care is $79, Before & After Care is $108.
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MULTIPLE CHILD DISCOUNTS
For children of the same household, weekly camp rates are reduced by 10% for the second child and 20% for the third and fourth child.
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ENROLLMENT AND REGISTRATION FEES
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A non-refundable registration fee of $50.00 is required for each camper at time of registration.
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A refundable deposit of $355 is required for each camper at time of registration. The deposit will be held for the entire summer. If account payments are paid in full at the end of camp, the deposit will be refunded by the end of August. CWAK reserves the right to use the $355 deposit as payment for camp tuition and fees if an account becomes past due.
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DROP-IN EXTENDED CARE
Drop-in Before Care and/or After Care is permitted for emergencies and after Camp Whatakid has been notified of the need via phone, text, or email before drop off/pick up time.
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The rate for drop-in Before Care is $18 per camper.
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The rate for drop-in After Care is $23 per camper.
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LATE FEES
Campers picked up after 3:30 pm (if not enrolled in After Care), or after 6:15 pm, will be charged a late fee of $1 per minute, per child.
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
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FREE and EASIEST way to pay is via https://my.smartcare.com/ or via the Smartcare for Parents application.
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ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT) – You must complete and sign the authorization form which will allow for weekly payments to be made from your checking account, savings account, credit card, or debit card.
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PERSONAL CHECKS should be made payable to Silo Center.
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CASH should be handed directly to a program employee.
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CLOSURES
Camp Whatakid follows the decisions of the Fairfax County Government system regarding closings, delayed openings, and early dismissals due to inclement weather.
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