Camp Woodland Hills

Preschool to Camp Transition Guide

What You Need to Know Before June 8

Dear Preschool Families,

We’re excited your child will be joining Camp Woodland Hills this summer. Beginning June 8, your child is no longer part of the WHPS Preschool program.

Even if your child is in a familiar classroom space, camp is different from preschool. The routines, expectations, staffing, communication, supervision, and level of independence can feel like a big shift if families are not prepared.

All families are encouraged to attend or listen in to the Zoom call to help avoid surprises this summer.
Zoom Info Session
Wednesday, June 3 at 2:00 PM
Meeting ID: 769 143 8269   |   Password: whps

🔑 Key Differences from Preschool

📬 Communication

Roxana & Christine (Oxnard Campus) and Robin & Ailin (Collins Campus) are not involved with summer camp. All communication goes through the Camp Office and Camp Directors Jennifer Foster and Jessica Gillis.

Email: camp@whpschool.com
Call: (818) 348-6563

Camp counselors and summer teachers do not use email. There is no direct email communication with camp counselors.

🚗 Drop-Off

  • Drop-off is 7:00–8:30 AM at the Basketball Court.
  • Rolling drop-off is available until 8:30 AM sharp. Booster seats must be on the passenger side, and children must be able to unbuckle themselves independently.
  • After 8:30 AM, campers must check in at the Camp Office and a director will escort them to class.
  • Parents do not escort campers to classrooms.

🎒 Camper Independence

  • Change for swim/water play independently.
  • Use the restroom independently, including bathrooms that may be outside the classroom and not directly staffed by an adult.
  • Walk to class and activities independently.
  • Move between rooms, the pool, Barnyard, and activity spaces.
  • Work with a variety of different counselors as they rotate through changing funshops and activities each day.
  • Manage personal belongings each day.
Label everything. If a water bottle is misplaced, we’ll provide a cup and direct campers to the drinking fountains.

🚌 Field Trips

  • Campers travel on buses equipped with seat belts.
  • All trips are supervised by camp staff, with a Camp Director present on every trip.
  • Parents do not attend field trips.