FAQ

Yes, Bayside UMC VBS Summer Camp is permitted by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Child Care. We are inspected by the Health Department every year and we are required to comply with the summer camp health codes.

All of our rooms and gathering spaces are brightly lit and fully air-conditioned. We have a large gym for sports and indoor play, as well as a spacious sanctuary that provides a welcoming place for daily praise and worship. Our fellowship hall and cafeteria comfortably accommodate all students and staff, offering ample space for meals, snacks, and recreation.

Water purifier and dispenser stations are available in select classrooms and throughout the facility. Restrooms are conveniently located on both the first and second floors, and all rooms and common areas are stocked with first aid kits. Our outdoor spaces include a small playground and a shaded lawn area, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment throughout the summer.

All registration forms and a NYC child medical form (CH-205) must be submitted prior to the start of camp.

We welcome children ages 2–3 (or those entering 3K in September). Please note that a designated 3K class is not guaranteed during the summer. If a 3K class is not available, children will be placed in a mixed-age classroom with our PreK students. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this, please feel free to reach out to us.

• Cash 

• Check (payable to Bayside Korean United Methodist Church) 

• NEW Zelle (baysideumcvbs@gmail.com / account name: Bayside Korean United Methodist Church)

• Credit Card (in person or by filling out a Credit Card Authorization Form and emailing it to us. A processing fee will be added to the total) 

• Payment plans offered. Please contact us at admin@bumcsummercamp.com

Our VBS Summer Camp is committed to providing quality, affordable care for the community. To maintain this standard, we must make essential upgrades to both our program and facilities. We are grateful for your understanding during this time of increasing costs and for the continued support of families who have been with us over the years.

Yes, all our classes are separated by the grade your child will be entering in September.

Our drop-off time is between 8:30am and 9am, and our pick-up time is between 5pm and 6pm.

We offer breakfast, lunch, and snacks in our facility for all children. If you would like to pack your child’s lunch, you are more than welcome to do so. Please keep in mind that we are a nut-free facility for those with food allergies.

Children should bring in their water bottle daily. All other supplies will be provided by Bayside UMC. Please note that anything that your child brings to camp may get lost, misplaced or broken. For this reason, if your child brings a toy or a personal item, the staff will ask them to keep it in their book bag until free time.

Our staff to child ratio for campers ages 5 and younger is 1:6. 

For campers ages 6 to 7, the ratio is 1:9. 

For campers ages 8 and above, the ratio is 1:12. 

Yes, we perform background checks on all staff and volunteers. They are screened through the New York State Sex Offender Registry and the National Sex Offender Registries.

Our directors and some of our staff are certified in Advanced First Aid/CPR/AED. Directors hold Fire Safety and Fire Drill certifications. There will be a Health Director as well as an Onsite Designee at all times of operation.

Our staff consists of certified teachers, NYC DOE substitute teachers, those who are in the process of earning certification, and young adults with prior classroom experience. 

All of our staff share a genuine love and passion for caring for and working with children.