Frequently Asked Questions

Our goal in scheduling our camp programs is to match the summer schedule of the Cotati-Rohnert Park school system, specific dates will be announced in early spring and in our summer Rec Guide. 

For more general information, please see our Parent Handbooks:

Camp Burton Handbook

Teen Camp Handbook

You can register your camper online (HERE), in-person at the Rohnert Park Community Center (5401 Snyder Lane), or over the phone (707)588-3456. Registration opens in spring, dates to be announced.

• Camp Burton- is located at Burton Recreation center at 7421 Burton Ave
• Leaders-in-Training (LIT): this program happens in conjunction with Camp Burton. 
• Teen Camp- this program is excursion based, specific trip locations will be announced in early spring, but all camper drop-off and pick-up times happen at the Rohnert Park Community Center at 5401 Snyder Lane.

• Camp Burton: 5-10 years old
• LIT Program: 12-14 years old
• Teen Camp: 11-14 years old

• Camp Burton: approximately 7 campers to every 1 staff, maximum capacity is 50 campers.
• Teen Camp: 7 campers to every 1 staff, maximum capacity is 14 campers.

• Camp Burton: includes activity rotations focused on art, STEM, and outdoor sports, with pool days on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
• LIT: Our LIT program focuses on helping campers develop leadership skills in the camp setting, they will help lead games, crafts, and other camp activities.
• Teen Camp: this excursion-based program focusses on exciting trips to locations around Sonoma County and the Bay Area, while teaching campers independence and responsibility as campers are allowed to explore specific filed trip locations using a buddy system and checking in with staff during set times. 

• Camp Burton has a $10 per week deposit, with full payment due the Wednesday prior to camp, if full payment is not received, camper may be dropped from our roster and spot be given to next camper on the waiting list.
• Currently our other camp programs do not have deposit/payment plans available and must be paid in full at time of registration.

• Withdrawals made before 5pm on the Wednesday prior to camp will be charged a $10 withdrawal fee (per session, per child)
• Withdrawals made after the Wednesday before but prior to camp starting will be charged a 50% cancellation fee
• If a withdrawal is made during the week the program begins, no refund will be issued due to staffing and supply costs.

• Our staff are trained in CPR and First Aid. We have First-Aid kits at our two sites as well as in our vans with our Teen Camp program. 
• For minor scrapes and injuries, our staff will administer first aid and notify parents at pick-up. 
• For major injuries, our staff will follow emergency procedures and contact parents as soon as possible. 
• Allergies: we ask that parents notify staff of camper allergies and include information on the camper questionnaire filled out during registration.
• If camper becomes ill at camp, we will contact parents and request camper is picked-up, depending on the severity and issue. We ask that if your camper is ill before camp, that they stay home out of courtesy to our staff and other campers. 

• We do not provide snacks, occasionally our activities will involve snacks, such as cooking activities at Camp Burton or Preschool Camp. But we ask that parents pack lunches and plenty of snacks for their campers. 
• Teen Camp excursions often have time allotted to stop for lunch. It is up to parents if they would like to send their child with a packed lunch or if they would like to send their child with money to buy lunch. Please refer to the weekly itineraries for this program for details.