TERMS OF SERVICE & REFUNDS

Welcome to Art Camp 504! We're thrilled to have you join our community of young artists. Before you begin, please read these Terms of Service carefully. By participating in classes, you agree to abide by these terms.

COMMUNITY NORMS:

  • We treat our classmates and instructors with kindness and respect. We respect personal boundaries and the individuality of each person’s creative expression

  • We are calm and focused while working inside our art studio

  • We are creators in charge of our own work time and use time management to complete our goals

  • We keep our art studio organized and tidy, and we all help each other clean up

  • We use conflict resolution strategies to solve our problems with words

  • We raise our hands to talk during whole group lessons and listen attentively when the teacher is giving instructions

  • We are mindful about sharing and not wasting art supplies. We use art materials and tools appropriately to prevent injuries

BEHAVIOR CONSEQUENCES:

What behaviors are not allowed in our community?

  • Curse Words and Hateful Language: Anything said to intentionally make another person feel bad. If it makes you feel sad in your heart, don’t say it.

  • Bullying, Discrimination, any form of Harassment: Intentionally making someone feel bad over and over through mean words, threats or violence

  • Physical Violence: Hitting, punching, kicking, pinching, throwing objects, yelling, stomping

Consequences for Inappropriate Behavior:

  • Verbal Reminder and Time Out: Reminder of Community Norms, apologize for you actions and Time Out

  • Parent Phone Call and Time Out: If the behavior continues, you will speak to your parents on the phone. You will apologize and sit in Time Out for 15 minutes.

  • Removal from Camp for the Day: If the behavior still continues, your parents will take you home early from camp.

  • Removal from Camp for the Week: If you return to camp the next day and are still acting inappropriately, you will be sent home from camp for the rest of the week. Students will be allowed to return to camp in the future on a case by case basic. We do not issue refunds for behavior infractions.

PHOTO RELEASE:

Art Camp 504 may photograph or record camp activities for promotional purposes including but not limited to brochures, websites, social media platforms, and advertisements. By participating, parents or guardians grant us permission to use images or recordings of their child for these purposes.

Parents may opt-out of the photo release by emailing community@artcamp504.org.

FIELD TRIPS:

Our campers at the Tigermen Den take daily walking trips to Markey Park and Clouet Gardens. Students that don’t want to play outside are welcome to stay at the Tigermen Den with a teacher for free play / independent art projects.

❖ Clouet Gardens - 710 Clouet St, across the street from camp

❖ Markey Park - 3301 Royal St, two block walk from camp

We are still planning Summer Camp field trips and will send notification closer to your start date of locations and dates. We are waiting on notification from NORD for swimming dates and times.

Parents may opt-out of field trips by emailing community@artcamp504.org.

LIABILITY WAIVER:

While we take every precaution to ensure the safety of our campers, participation in our summer camp involves inherent risks.

Parents or guardians agree to waive any claims against our organization, its staff, volunteers, or affiliates for injury, loss, or damage arising from participation in the summer camp. These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Louisiana. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms shall be resolved through arbitration in accordance with the rules of Louisiana.

REFUND POLICY

SUMMER CAMPS:

Registration includes a $50 non refundable deposit per week. If you cancel before March 1st, we will issue you a full refund minus deposit. If you cancel before May 1st, we will issue you 50% refund minus deposit. Camp is non refundable after May 1st. Non refunded tuition goes towards our scholarship program, providing income based financial aid.

HOLIDAY CAMPS:

Registration includes a $50 non refundable deposit per camp. If you cancel 15 or more days before camp is scheduled to start, we will issue you a full refund minus the deposit. If you cancel 15 - 8 days before, you will receive a 50% refund minus the deposit. Camp is non refundable 7 days prior to the start date.

AFTER SCHOOL / VIRTUAL:

After school and virtual classes follow the same refund schedule as Holiday Camps. If an after school or virtual class is cancelled because we do not meet minimum enrollment, we will issue you either a full refund or credit towards a different class. You will receive notification one week in advance of the scheduled start date. Before cancelling the class, we will postpone the start date up to three weeks, providing time for more students to enroll. Holiday and Summer Camps always make enrollment.

If a class is pushed past it's original start date due to teacher cancellation or weather, parents have the option for a refund. If we have less than 3 students that can attend the makeup class, we will cancel the makeup session entirely.

SUBSTITUTES:

If an after school teacher calls out sick 48 hours in advance, we will have another Art Camp 504 come in and teach the class. If a teacher calls out sick less than 48 hours before class is scheduled to start, or if we cannot find a suitable substitute, we will cancel the class and add an extra day at the end of the semester. If you are not able to attend the last class we will issue you a refund for that day ($30). We need a minimum of three students to hold the make up class - if only one or two students can attend the make up session, we will cancel the last class and issue refunds. We do not call in substitutes for Dungeons & Dragons, if your Dungeon Master is sick we will postpone one week.

We provide refund exceptions on a case by case basis, contact community@artcamp504.org with questions.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

At Art Camp 504, we believe that art thrives in an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusivity. We are committed to fostering a creative community that values and respects the unique perspectives, experiences, and identities of all individuals.

We strive to create an environment where people from all backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and socioeconomic statuses feel welcome, heard, and valued. We recognize that diversity enriches our artistic endeavors, fuels innovation, and enhances the vibrancy of our programs and initiatives.

Through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we aim to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and promote equity within the arts. We actively seek to amplify underrepresented voices, provide opportunities for marginalized groups, and create platforms for dialogue and collaboration across diverse communities.

We are dedicated to ensuring that our organization reflects the diversity of the world we live in and that our programs are accessible and inclusive to all. By embracing diversity and inclusion, we not only strengthen our artistic community but also contribute to a more equitable and compassionate society.