WELCOME TO Pono Summer Camp

Thank you for joining Pono Summe Camp! We look forward to having your child explore New York City and the beautiful nature at Mount Kisco with us!

We hope that you find the following information helpful in preparing your child for our camp:

What Your Child Needs at Pono Summer camp

Dress for the Weather: Please ensure that your child dresses appropriately for the weather (we always recommend long pants and closed-toe shoes/boots on Tuesdays and Thursdays when we go to our partner sanctuary).
Mask and Hand Sanitizer: Children are required to bring their face mask and one additional mask (in case one gets lost). We also ask that they carry their own hand sanitizer with them.
Backpack: Please send a backpack that your child can carry comfortably and that can hold your child's snack, lunch, and water bottle.
Food: Please pack a snack and lunch for your child. We ask that you not send candy/sugary treats with your child or any of the food items listed in the food allergies section below.

COVID-19: All children and adults at Pono’s Summer Camp are vaccinated. Please note that you will be asked to submit the results of a PCR for your child the weekend before camp begins.
Questionnaire: Every morning, we will text you a link for a COVID-19 questionnaire. In order for your child to attend our camp, we will need to receive your completed questionnaire confirming that your child has not tested positive for COVID-19 or experienced any symptoms of COVID-19 in the past 5 days. Please submit your questionnaire by 8:00 am that morning.
Masks: When we are in transit or indoors, everyone is required to wear face masks. Students may remove their face masks when outside.

Allergy Information: We ask that children NOT bring the following foods to Pono because of allergy concerns: Cashews and pistachios. Please note that Pono keeps an allergy/dietary restrictions document. Please contact us if you have any updated information for us to add.
Wellness Policy: If a child is not feeling well, we ask that she/he stays home. Please note that if your child displays any symptoms of illness while at Pono, we will call for you or a designee to pick up your child.
Ticks: Pono has tick repellant spray that we use on the children when at the sanctuary. We ask that you check your child for ticks after each trip to the sanctuary.

Campers explore a variety of destinations in and around NYC on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and learn about and connect with nature at our partner sanctuary in Mount Kisco, NY on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, drop-off time is 10 am and pick-up time is 3 pm. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, drop-off time is 9:30 am and pick-up time is 3 pm.
Drop-off/Pick-up location is:
- Grand Central Terminal (89 E 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10017).
Pono offers no make-up days should your child miss the group.

For general questions about the camp, contact Maysaa at Maysaa@pono.nyc.
For questions about your child’s group, arrival/departure, or any time-sensitive inquiries, contact Maysaa and/or Kate:
- Maysaa can be reached at maysaa@pono.nyc or by text at (917) 912-4323.
- Kate can be reached at Kate@Pono.nyc or by text at (773) 370-7238

Homeroom: This is the link to join the Homeroom Pono Summer Camp 2022, which allows you to see photos and videos from our trips: https://gethomeroom.com/i/P6Y6VJN6. Only enrolled families have access to this group. You will need to click on the link and download the Homeroom app in order to access the photos and videos.
Social Media: Please like Pono on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pononyc/) and follow us on Instagram (@pono.nyc) and Twitter (@pononyc).