Frequently Asked Questions

Highlander Summer does not provide transportation to and from camp each day. We do provide a shuttle bus between our two campuses for those students participating in our Extended Day, as needed.

The shuttle bus between the Bradshaw Campus (main campus) and the Charles Clayton Middle School Campus, will be available for those attending summer programs and Extended Day.

Absolutely! All tours must be scheduled in advance Monday through Thursday between 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Although camps may not be in session, you will be able to walk our campus, learn about the variety of camps, and learn how to register.

All Highlander Summer camps are based on grade levels. Campers registered for a program for a specific grade level will be in the same group. Campers registered for a program with multiple grade levels may be divided into smaller sub-groups based on grade level, if necessary. We do not guarantee campers from different grade levels being in the same sub-group, as sub-groups are often determined by enrollment.

Campers enrolled in Highlander Day Camp will be placed into a “cabin” group, with a “home-base” in a specified classroom. We have four cabin groups based on grade levels: Pre-K Camp, Lower Camp, Middle Camp, and Upper Camp. Our Pre-K Camp is designed for our youngest Pre-K campers and is led by an experienced professional. Our Lower, Middle and Upper Camps are led by college-aged Senior Counselors who move campers through their weekly schedule of activities. Highlander Day Camp provides over 25 exciting and fun activities each week, such as Arts and Crafts, Basketball, Beads, Capture-the-Flag, Cartooning, Food Crafts, Football, Gym Games, Karaoke, Lanyards, Scavenger Hunts, Shrinky Dinks, Soccer, Swimming, Water Games, and more. There is truly something for everyone!

Attire must be tasteful and appropriate for the classroom and campus. We recommend campers/students wear breathable shorts and t-shirts as they will be outside at some point during the day. All campers/students are required to wear closed-toe or athletic shoes every day. Campers are allowed to bring sandals or flip-flops to change into while walking to and from the pool.

Parents will receive a welcome letter prior to the beginning of each camp that will list the items needed for that specific camp. In general, campers may want to bring a snack (or two) and water bottle along with a swimsuit and towel. We recommend leaving any valuable items at home. Additional optional items may include goggles and sunscreen.

Cell phone privileges come with expectations and guidelines appropriate for the age of the student and the expected use of such devices. We recommend campers leave their phones at home. Students may not use their phones during regular camp hours or while attending Extended Day. If you need to contact your child during the camp day, you can call our office, and we will make sure to relay any important information to your child. Lake Highland Middle and Upper School students taking summer courses may bring their phones on campus but are not permitted to use their phones during course periods.

Highlander Summer does not offer swim lessons as part of the camp day. If you are interested in signing your child up for swim lessons, please call our Aquatics Office at 407-206-1900 x 1182.

If your child attends a camp program that utilizes the pool (grades K-6) and is a non-swimmer, they may bring a book to read while sitting in the shade on the bleachers.

Typically, our cafeteria will offer an assortment of daily food choices such as chicken, pizza, macaroni and cheese, burgers, quesadillas, pasta, veggies, rice, beans, baked potatoes, and more! In addition to our hot lunch options, we offer freshly made and packaged salads and sandwiches, fresh fruit, snacks, and a variety of drinks.

Although some individual camps may purchase snacks for a special occasion, all campers are encouraged to bring a healthy snack or two from home and a water bottle each day. Contactless water fountains are stationed around campus and available to refill water bottles throughout the day.

Highlander Summer offers an extended morning and afternoon program that is designed to keep your child safe and active outside the regular scheduled program hours. Morning Extended Day runs from 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m., and our Afternoon Extended Day runs from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

If there is a need to switch programs, parents must email summer@lhps.org or call the Auxiliary Office at 407-206-1900 x1176. All monies will be transferred to the new program selection, and your account will be adjusted accordingly.

Highlander Summer has a NO-REFUND policy regarding all deposits made after the initial 24-hour registration review time period. Prior to May 1st, we will issue a full refund minus the deposit. After May 1st, we will issue a 50% refund, minus the deposit, UNLESS it is within 14 days of the camp start date, in which case, a refund will not be issued.

If your child is on a waitlist and a spot becomes available at any point prior to the start of the program, the Auxiliary Office will contact parents in waitlist order. Parents will have the opportunity to accept or decline the available opening.

Parents may drop off items to the Auxiliary office but may not stay on campus for extended periods or visit classrooms/camps without prior approval through the Auxiliary Office.

For safety, students may not leave a building on campus when lightning is detected in the area. If we are under a lightning alert at dismissal time, students will not be allowed to exit buildings until the threat passes. For your safety, please wait patiently in your car, and we will send out a push notification (text) or email alerting parents when the carline will resume.

Highlander Summer is run through Lake Highland’s Auxiliary Office located in our Lower School Bradshaw Building. You may contact us by calling 407-206-1900 x1176 or by emailing summer@lhps.org.