Frequently Asked Questions

Visit our registration page or contact us for registration and payment questions. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so don't dilly-dally!

Note: If you made the registration over the phone with us, you will also need to complete the consent form before the camp starts. You can record your consent online by logging into your account using the link in the confirmation email or you can also download the consent form from our website at https://kidspirit.oregonstate.edu/consent and email the completed form to us at [email protected].

You can pay with a debit or credit card on our online registration site or over the phone immediately after registering, or you may pay by exact cash, by check or by card in-person in our office, Langton Hall room 125. We cannot accept American Express and are sorry for any inconvenience

Payments for swim lessons and gymnastics programs are due at registration.
Summer Day Camp Payments: The first session must be paid in full at registration.

• Additional sessions require a $50 deposit per session. (Summer Day Camp only)
• Full payment for all sessions is due three weeks before the start date.

KidSpirit offers need-based scholarships, thanks to the Geoff Tomlinson KidSpirit Scholarship Endowment Fund. Our base scholarship amount is 25%. Read more about our scholarships on our scholarship web page. You may apply for a scholarship in the payment section of your registration.

You may also set up a payment plan with KidSpirit, and make scheduled partial payments over a longer period of time to delay the upfront cost. To discuss negotiating a payment plan, please call, email us or visit our office.

If camp is inaccessible to you for any reason, please speak with us. We strive to make camp accessible for all our community members and families.

For privacy reasons, we cannot share information about other participants' registrations. You may certainly speak with the other child's guardian to coordinate your registrations. If you would like to register for a specific group you may select it in Ideal-Logic. If you want to change groups, you may call or email our office, or visit us in person.

• Yes, you can switch classes. However, if the switch occurs within three weeks before the class begins, there is a $25 administrative fee for swim lessons and gymnastics classes to cover the administrative costs associated with the chnage. There is no charge for leveling up!
• If you need to cancel a Summer Camp session within three weeks before it starts, there is $50 administrative fee. This fee covers the costs associated with processing the cancellation and the potential loss of the spot that could that could have been filled by another camper.

Call our office or email us to change your registration, or with any questions.

*Note - Anyone picking up a child must be in their authorized pick-up lists, and must present a physical photo ID at check-out.*

The check-in and check-out location varies by program, but our home-base is Langton Hall, and our office is in room 125. If you are ever unsure, visit us there!

• Gymnastics check-in and -out will take place in the Langton main hallway.
• Swimming check-in and -out will take place in the basement of the Women's Building, on the pool deck or in front of the locker rooms.
• Night Out check-in and -out will take place in Langton, or in the PRAx lobby for PRAxKIDS.

Your program-specific location will be sent to you by email!

Any person who is picking up from KidSpirit must have their name on the child’s list of guardians, emergency contacts or approved pick-ups. This can be done via our Ideal-Logic registrations page, or by visiting our office. Only guardian/s listed are authorized to add or alter their approved pick-up list.

To set up an early pick-up for your child, give us a call! (541-737-KIDS (5437)) Please call at least 20 minutes in advance, so we can have your child in the office ready for you! All standard KidSpirit check-out procedures apply during early pick-up, including a valid photo identification.

During summer day camp, you may also submit the google form sent through link in your welcome email or available at check-in as a QR code.

No worries! Just check in with us, and we will get your child to class no problem.

We understand that parking on the OSU campus can be difficult! Please see our parking page for lots of information!

If you're running late to pick a child up from KidSpirit, call our office and let us know as soon as possible. Your child will come to the KidSpirit office, Langton Hall room 125, and wait for you until you arrive.

All participants requiring medication during a class must fill out an additional form, and bring the medication in the original container to the KidSpirit office. All medications will be kept in the KidSpirit office and dispensed as prescribed by a doctor.

Health and wellness is a shared responsibility, and at KidSpirit we commit to protect each other by protecting ourselves and practicing responsible wellness routines and expectations. If your child is sick we ask that they stay home. This includes the following:

• Fever of 100.4°F or higher (taken by ear)

• Severe cough (ex. deep, persistent or “wet”)

• Vomiting (must stay home for 24 hours after last incident of vomiting)

• Diarrhea (must stay home for 24 hours after stool is solid)

• Head lice (may return after being treated with a product that kills lice)

• Pink eye (may return after 24 hours on antibiotics)

• Sore throat

• Stiff neck with headache

• Unexplained rash or sores

• Yellowish skin or eyes

• Difficulty breathing, or wheezing

• Severe pain

• Communicable conditions like chicken pox.

If a child has any of the visible symptoms of an illness, described above or otherwise, they may be turned away from class for the day for the health of the other children and staff.

KidSpirit will call the listed guardian if any illness arises during programming. Any child with a fever of > 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, or who starts to experience notable symptoms of illness, will wait in the KidSpirit office until they can be picked up.

KidSpirit follows Corvallis School District policies on lice (louse) and nit (eggs).

In the case of suspected head lice, KidSpirit follows the following protocol:

• We screen a child for head lice if they appear to have symptoms
• If lice are found, we notify the family and suggest prompt and effective treatment
• Campers may remain at camp and our staff will limit close, head-to-head contact with other campers
• We notify all parents if we discover multiple cases of head lice at once, and we encourage parents to check their child for lice
• KidSpirit never discloses the name(s) of the affected camper(s).

If you have questions about head lice, here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions about head lice from the Center of Disease Control:

What are head lice and how do you get them?

• “A parasitic insect that can be found on the head, eyebrows, and eyelashes of people.”
• Found in three forms: the nit (egg), nymph (immature louse), and adult louse (lice)
  • Nits are eggs that live near the base of the hair shaft and are white or yellow in color.
  • Nymphs are immature lice that have hatched and look like an adult louse with a tan to greyish-white color.
  • Adult louse are about the size of a sesame seed, and are tan to greyish-white in color. They feed on blood and can live up to 30 days on a person’s head, but will die one or two days after falling off a host.
• Lice are commonly found on the scalp, near the neckline at the back of the head and behind the ears.
• Lice spread most commonly through head-to-head contact, shared clothing or personal belongings (such as grooming items and hats).
• “Head lice should not be considered a medical or public health hazard, and do not spread disease”
• “Personal hygiene or cleanliness in the home or school has nothing to do with getting head lice”

Symptoms of Head Lice:

• “Tickling feeling of something moving in the hair.”
• “Itching, caused by an allergic reaction to the bites of the head louse.”
• “Irritability and difficulty sleeping; head lice are most active in the dark.”
• “Sores on the head caused by scratching. These sores can sometimes become infected with bacteria found on the person’s skin.”

How to Prevent Head Lice:

• Discuss with your child how lice spreads and encourage them to avoid touching the hair of other children. Discourage your child(ren) from sharing grooming items, hairbands, clips, hats or clothing.
• If your child has long hair, encourage them to tie their hair up during physical activities and when playing with others.
• Check your child for lice if they complain and/or if you notice any of the symptoms listed above. Notify any of your child's programs or friends' families as appropriate.

For more information and resources regarding head lice, please visit:

• Center for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/gen_info/faqs.html
• Corvallis School District: https://www.csd509j.net/departments/health-and-wellness/dealing-head-lice/
• Suggestions for Head Lice Treatment: https://www.csd509j.net/wp-content/uploads/Corvallis-School-District-Health-and-Wellness-227.pdf

YES! KidSpirit offers private and semi-private gymnastics and swimming lessons in sets of four, providing personalized instruction to support skill growth. Semi-private lessons are for two participants at similar skill levels. While we do our best to accommodate instructor requests, availability isn't guaranteed. Pricing varies, so contact us at [email protected] or 541-737-5437 for details and registration!

If your child hurts someone else physically or with disrespect, they will be taken out of class to take a break. You may be called, or we will have a conversation with you at check-out.

If you know of an incident that occurred at KidSpirit of harm or disrespect, please let us know. Whether it was another child, a community member or a staff member please reach out and get in touch with our administration. We want to know what goes on at KidSpirit and ensure that we are always directing our operations by our core values of safety and inclusion.

Absolutely! Our staff is experienced with and composed of many types of people with many different experiences. We utilize frameworks of growth mindset and youth thriving, which are based in child development research as well as trauma-informed care. We have supervisory staff who are trained and talented in working with youth who may struggle with behavioral issues, and we are equipped to help redirect, regulate, and reflect.

If you know that your child has higher support needs, such as needing extended one-on-one attention or specific care, KidSpirit's staffing may not be equipped to support your child independently. Please feel free to call, email, or visit us in person to discuss the specifics of your situation.

If you have a Personal Support Worker who you would like to attend KidSpirit with a participant, we would be more than happy to work with you, and register them to be in class with us!