Frequently asked questions 

You can reach our Admissions Office with any questions about applying, required documents, or next steps by emailing hchestnut@kf-ns.com.

Students applying for Grades K through 7 are required to take an assessment test. Test dates are scheduled as needed by the Admissions Office.

No. Preschool applicants are not required to take assessment tests and are admitted based on space availability and completion of all required documents.

The Admissions Office will request all of the necessary school records, transcripts and teacher recommendations directly from the applicant’s current or previous school, with signed consent from the parents.

Parents receive written notification of acceptance, refusal or wait list status as soon as the application process is complete and all required documents and assessments have been reviewed.

• 8 weeks–11 months old group: Born before September 30 and at least 8 weeks old
• 1-year-old group: 1 year old before September 30
• 2-year-old group: 2 years old before September 30
• 3-year-old group: 3 years old before September 30
• Pre-Kindergarten (PK4): 4 years old before September 30
• Kindergarten: 5 years old before September 30
• 1st Grade: 6 years old before September 30

Students are admitted based on space availability and the school receiving all necessary documents, including:

• Completed and signed enrollment application
• Applicable fees
• Prior school records and assessment, if applicable
• KFN Experience Day, for applicable grades
• Copy of birth certificate

The Admissions Committee considers past academic performance, admission testing and teacher assessment. Required documents include:

• Completed and signed enrollment application
• School records, transcripts and teacher recommendation (requested from previous school by Kehoe-France)
• Applicable fees
• KFN Experience Day
• Copy of birth certificate

For Grades K–7, admissions decisions are based on a review of school records, academic performance, admissions testing, teacher recommendations and classroom observation, alongside space availability.

Registration is handled through ActivCamp. Families will complete enrollment, required forms, and payment through the ActivCamp platform.

Yes, please contact the office to be added to the waitlist.

Yes, before and after care are available for an additional fee. Families must sign up before camp starts. There is no drop-in extended care option due to staffing ratio requirements.

All Kehoe-France Summer Camp employees complete a required onboarding process before working with campers, including federal background checks and training in safeguarding, CPR, and mandated reporter responsibilities.

Families receive updates through the Seesaw app, a secure, family-friendly platform for announcements, photos, and activity highlights.

Yes! Summer 2027 information will be shared with camp families as it becomes available.