Frequently Asked Questions for Parents

Dear Parents,

We are looking forward to hosting you at our upcoming virtual camp fair on Saturday, March 20. Register here to reserve your spot. Meanwhile, any questions you may have are likely addressed below. If you have additional questions, please feel free to reach out. We are easy to reach and quick to respond. If you are a summer camp owner, director, or representative, the following questions might be helpful to you, but we also have a page on our site of FAQ's just for camps.

What is a Camp Fair?

Perhaps you're familiar with traditional Camp Fairs, where dozens of camps and programs gather in one place to showcase their programs for the upcoming summer,  and where parents, children and families use this opportunity to meet the camp exhibitors, interact with camp representatives, ask questions, collect free brochures, and learn about the different program opportunities for the upcoming summer. Camp Fairs typically take place in gymnasiums, banquet halls, or auditoriums where camp exhibitors are stationed side-by-side in booth-like settings similar to a wedding expo or boat show you might be familiar with. With literally dozens of camps and programs on display under one roof, attending a Camp Fair is the easiest and most convenient way for parents to find a great camp for their kids in 2021. When you go to a camp fair, its literally a "one stop shop" for finding the ideal camp with so many programs being featured in one place.

What is vCampFair.com?

vCampFair.com is your online alternative to in-person camp fairs. In light of COVID-19, attending live events isn't an option right now. But your kids still need to go to camp this summer, and you still need to find a suitable program that meet their needs and interests. vCampFair.com is your solution! We're hosting a HUGE online camp fair on Saturday, March 20 from noon to 4:00pm. This amazing live event won't just replicate the traditional in-person camp fair experience, but improve it! You'll meet and interact with all the different camp representatives in an online environment from their virtual booths without missing out on the critical mutual contact experience between you and camp representatives we know you rely on at in-person events.

We Prefer In-Person Camps. Is the Virtual Camp Fair Only to Find Virtual Ones?

Not at all! While many camps and programs may offer virtual program options, the vast majority of camp exhibitors on vCampFair.com are running traditional, in-person summer programs for your kids this year. We're just featuring them all here in one place to make find finding in-person camps easier and more convenient for you. With vCampFair.com, your ideal camp is literally at your fingertips!

When Does the Camp Fair Take Place?

vCampFair.com is hosting a live online camp fair from noon to 4pm on Saturday, March 20. Get your free tickets now!

How Does the Virtual Camp Fairs Work?

You'll be amazed at the unique and immersive camp fair experience you'll enjoy within each exhibitor's booth, just like at an in-person camp fair event. Here's how the whole thing works.

Each camp exhibitor currently has a full-page profile listing on vCampFair.com. But when the Camp Fairs start, their profile pages will magically transform into fully interactive virtual camp fair booths. That's when the real fun begins!

When you "arrive" at the camp fair (in other words, revisit our website on March 20), you will:

• Enter the Camp Fair through our virtual lobby
• Visit the exhibit halls with a click of your mouse
• Browse all the virtual camp fair booths
• Meet and interact face-to-face with camp counselors and directors via live chat and video directly within their virtual camp fair booths
• Speak with camp directors and counselors to ask questions and learn about their programs
• Get free brochures and promotional items
• Play games
• Get free swag!
• Socialize with other camp fair attendees via live chat and video
• Much more!

How Many Camps are Exhibiting at the Virtual Camp Fair?

Over 100 camps and programs are exhibiting at each virtual camp fair event, so you will have a wide variety of choices to find the right camp for your child. Each camp exhibitor has a comprehensive, full-page profile listing on vCampFair.com. Browse our comprehensive directory of participating camps to become familiar with the camps and sponsors showcasing their programs at the Camp Fairs.

Find a Participating Camp Act One Theatre Camp Aloha Beach Camp Adirondack Woodcraft Camps Boys and Girls Club of Greater Conejo Valley Summer Camp Brain and Body Lab at UCLA Camp Awesome Camps Camp Ed Camp New Roads Camp Ocean Pines Camp Starcrest Camp Wildcraft Catalina Island Camps Chaminade Center for Excellence Christina’s Music Mash Up Camp Crazzy’s Wasewagan Camp & Retreat Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences Fitness by the Sea Beach Camp Futures Academy Summer Camp Got Game Camp Kennolyn Camps Braemar Country Club Monarchs Gym MWS Camps Summer at Windward School Swordplay L.A. Summer Fencing Camp

Will the Camp Fair Event Take the Entire 4 Hours?

You can join us for one, two or all three hours of the virtual camp fair event. It's completely up to you. Activities are ongoing, so you can join us any time. However, if you've got the time, you might consider attending the entire three hours since we're featuring so many different camps and have lots going on in the way of games, prizes and free giveaways. You won't want to miss those, and you certainly don't want to miss visiting all the booths so you don't overlook any camp opportunities for your kids. Reserve your space here.

How Much Does the Camp Fair Cost?

Attending the virtual camp fair event is completely free for parents, kids and families. But we only have room for a limited number of guests, so please get your free tickets now!

I'm Not too Tech Savvy. Is Navigating the Virtual Camp Fair Difficult?

Not at all! Our online camp fair website is super user-friendly. In fact, it's even easier to use than Facebook!  At the same time, we want you to feel as comfortable as possible, so we will have online concierges staffing the Camp Fairs to step you through the entire process in case you need help :)

Do We Need Any Special Apps or Software to Join the Camp Fair?

Nope! All you need is a stable internet connection to visit the various camp fair booths, gather free promotional items, send messages to participating camps, engage in live chat, and interact face-to-face video with the various camp representatives and other camp fair family attendees so you can make informed summer camp decisions for 2021. No apps, software or downloads required!

Who are the Camp Fair Organizers?

Eric Naftulin and Megan Cassidy organize and produce the virtual camp fair events. Eric and Megan also produce the L.A. Camp Fair family of in-person camp fair events which take place annually at UCLA, in Los Feliz, Calabasas, Thousand Oaks, San Diego, and Santa Barbara. Eric and Megan founded vCampFair.com when in-person events had to be cancelled due to COVID-19.

We Want to Attend the Camp Fair! How Do We Reserve a Spot?

Even though the event is free, you will need to register beforehand to get in because we only have limited space. Reserve your free tickets now to enjoy all the fun camp fair activities later!