DC Carpool & Transportation
GDS has strict agreements with the neighborhood regarding where kids and vehicles can drive and drop-off. Drop-off should ONLY HAPPEN ON CAMPUS and NOT nearby streets. In the morning between 8am and 8:30am and in the afternoon between 3pm and 3:15pm, cars will enter and exit from River Road into the underground parking garage to drop off and pick up campers. Staff will be there to direct you and will escort your camper. If you arrive outside of the morning drop-off (8-8:30am) and afternoon pick up (3-3:15pm), please drive around to the front door circle or call the DC Camp Office, 703-447-8934 for assistance.
For late arrivals, early pick ups, and extended day campers, please see below for more information.
CARPOOL CARDS
Our special TIC-branded Carpool Cards are emailed out prior to the start of camp and are also available on the first day of camp at Drop-off. DISPLAY THE CARPOOL CARD(S) FOR EACH CAMPER YOU ARE PICKING UP ON YOUR DASHBOARD for ease. They are required for ALL pick-ups, even Extended Day. Carpool cards are what we use to identify people that are authorized to pick up your camper. If you want to authorize someone else to pick up your child, simply send/give them the carpool card. If someone tries to pick up your camper without a carpool card, we will need to check their ID and consult the "approved pick-up list" (available in your TIC account), and call you to confirm before we release your camper to them. Please note that this takes extra time so please be patient. Pro Tip: arriving at the very beginning or very end of the pick-up window may result in longer wait times. We ask for your patience the first few days of camp while families and campers learn our system.
DAILY CAMPER DROP OFF (8:00-8:30AM)
Staff will be waiting to greet you and sign your camper in for the day from 8-8:30am. If you arrive after 8:30am, please use the loop off of 42nd and Davenport St to drop your camper at the main entrance. Please call the TIC-DC Camp Office at 703-447-8934 and wait for a staff member to come out and greet them.
EARLY PICK UP
To pick up a camper early, please call or email the TIC-DC Camp Office at 703-447-8934 (preferably the day before) in order for us to have your camper ready at the designated time. Please call the office when you arrive in the loop at the main entrance on Davenport street and we will escort them out to your car. We will make every effort to have your camper ready for you in the office but please note that it can take 5-10 minutes, so please plan appropriately. If you arrive after 2:40, please wait in the carpool line in the garage.
CAMPER SELF-CHECK OUT
For campers who walk, ride bikes, or take public transportation, please complete and submit the “Permission to Walk Home” form through your online account. They will be able to check themselves out with a designated Director prior to the beginning of carpool each afternoon. In the case of severe weather, TIC may ask for additional parental permission for campers to leave the site. If you prefer that your camper stay until the weather passes or we are unable to reach you, we will keep your campers onsite until we hear otherwise from a guardian or it becomes safe for them to leave.
EXTENDED DAY PICK UP
Any camper who is not picked up during carpool goes to Extended Day, you do not need to sign up or let us know in advance. Adding on extended day and payments for drop-ins can be added to your online account at any time, or we will process your payment method on file at the end of each camp session. If you need to update your payment method for any reason, please contact us at 703-876-2868.
Campers can be picked up any time before 5:30pm. Call 703-447-8934 when you arrive, and we will bring your child out to you. You must have your carpool card to ensure safety. Caregivers who are late (after 5:30pm) will be charged $10 for the first 15 minutes and $1 per minute after that. Please call if you will be delayed so we know you are on the way.