Frequently Asked Questions​ for Harley Summer Experience and Summer Academy

Do you offer before and after care?
We do not offer before care, but drop off begins at 8:00 am for all campers. After care is available for an additional fee from 3–5:30 pm.

What are the meal and snack options?
Breakfast, lunch, and a snack is included each day to all full day campers.

Are you closed for any holidays this summer?
We are closed on Friday, July 4.

Can families sign their children up for just one week of camp at a time?
Yes! Families can register their children for one week at a time, allowing for flexibility based on their schedules.

What is Harley’s policy on food allergens?
We are not a nut-free school, although we offer nut free options for all meals. If you have specific dietary restrictions, please contact clabrosa@harleyschool.org via email.

Are camps open to participants that don’t attend The Harley School?
Yes! You do not need to be a Harley School student to attend our summer camps.

Where are you located, and where are drop offs and pickups?
The Harley School is at 1981 Clover Street, just north of Monroe Avenue in Brighton. Pickup and dropoff are curbside, in front of the bird statue and flagpole. Aftercare pickup is at the field house on the north side of the building.

When is payment due?
Payment is due within seven days of registration and no later than seven days before the start of camp; please pay online for easiest processing. If you are paying by check, please mail the check, payable to The Harley School, within 7 days of your registration, to The Harley School, Attn: Summer Programs, 1981 Clover Street, Rochester, NY 14618.

Can I switch my registered camper to a different Harley camp?
Programs with limited enrollment can only accommodate a transfer if a replacement camper/student is found. A $25 processing fee will be applied to all program transfers.

What is your refund policy?
Refunds will be given if withdrawal from the program is made at least two weeks prior to the starting date. Requests for refunds will not be honored if withdrawal is made within two weeks of the starting date, unless medical reasons are submitted in writing from the child’s physician. A $25 processing fee will be retained for all withdrawal refunds.

What happens if a camp is cancelled?
Insufficient enrollment may result in the cancellation of certain programs. You will be notified at least one week prior to the starting date if a program has been cancelled. Full program fees will be refunded.

What do I do if my child is sick or unavailable to attend on any particular day?
If a camper is sick or unable to make their registered summer program, please let their camp director know ASAP by email: Claire Labrosa at clabrosa@harleyschool.org. You can also reach the welcome desk at Harley between the hours of 8 am–3pm in the summer

What is The Harley School’s policy on photographing campers?
By enrolling your child in the Harley Summer Experience, you agree to allow us to use photos of your child taken during the program, as well as their quotes, artwork, project work, writings, and photographs they take. These may be used in media, publications, social media, and fundraising materials to share the amazing work and experiences happening at Harley.

By enrolling your child in Horizons, you agree to allow us to use photos of your child taken during the program, as well as their quotes, artwork, project work, writings, and photographs they take. These may be used in media, publications, social media, and fundraising materials to share the amazing work and experiences happening at Horizons.