The suggested family contribution for 5th grade camp is $475 per student. Families who are able are encouraged to contribute the full $475 for their student. This aims to cover the bus ride, cabins, meals, and all the cool activities. This amount is treated as a donation rather than a fee. That means every child who wants to attend camp will be able to go, regardless of their family’s financial situation. The total donations and fundraising efforts go into one pool. For camp to happen, we must collectively raise enough to cover the cost for all students who want to attend.

If you are unable to contribute the full amount, you can donate what you can. We also have a monthly option to donate over time. If you are unable to contribute any amount, we encourage you to participate in fundraising opportunities. Regardless, please be sure to contact Mrs. LaRoche at larochen@fvsd.us or Mr. Tilka at tilkaj@fvsd.us as soon as possible to explore available financial options and so we can plan our fundraising efforts accordingly.

Absolutely! Extra donations help cover costs for other students and makes sure things like buses and supplies are fully funded. Think of it as sponsoring extra smiles.

It is Fountain Valley School District's policy that there are NO REFUNDS. All contributions go directly toward the overall cost of camp. Because funds are pooled to make camp possible for every student, refunds cannot be issued if circumstance change (e.g., your child becomes ill or no longer wants to attend). We encourage families to explore travel insurance. This is entirely optional and at each family's discretion, but we want to promote awareness so that parents make the choice that feels right for them. While the 5th Grade Camp Committee has not vetted or endorsed any particular carrier or policy or determined whether coverage would apply under these circumstances, some parents have looked into Travel Guard travel insurance and share that coverage costs around $28.

It is Fountain Valley School District's policy that there are NO REFUNDS. We encourage families to explore travel insurance. This is entirely optional and at each family's discretion, but we want to promote awareness so that parents make the choice that feels right for them. While the 5th Grade Camp Committee has not vetted or endorsed any particular carrier or policy or determined whether coverage would apply under these circumstances, some parents have looked into Travel Guard travel insurance and share that coverage costs around $28.

It is Fountain Valley School District's policy that there are NO REFUNDS. We encourage families to explore travel insurance. This is entirely optional and at each family's discretion, but we want to promote awareness so that parents make the choice that feels right for them. While the 5th Grade Camp Committee has not vetted or endorsed any particular carrier or policy or determined whether coverage would apply under these circumstances, some parents have looked into Travel Guard travel insurance and share that coverage costs around $28.

While we prefer donations be made using the payment link on our website, we are happy to accept checks. Please make checks payable to: Newland PTA. In the memo line, write: 5th Grade Camp and include the student's name if the donation is being made on behalf of a specific student. Checks may be given to your 5th Grade teacher or dropped off at the school front office. Please let the staff know that your check is for 5th Grade Camp and ask them to place it in Ms. Kitahara's mailbox. Once a check has been processed, you can request a receipt by emailing Newlandcamp2026@gmail.com. Please include the student's name and check number in your request.