Hollinsummer FAQ

• Residential participants check in between 2:00-4:00 PM on Sunday, July 14. Participants will receive more detailed information including drop-off locations, a packing list, and a tentative agenda closer to the start of Hollinsummer.  
• Residential participants check out between 10:00 AM-12:00 PM on Saturday, July 20.  
• Day participants will check in Monday-Friday at 8:50 AM and depart each day at 5:00 PM. 

All program participants eat in the campus dining hall. Campers in all programs choose from a variety of vegetarian and meat entrees, vegetables, breads, sandwiches, salad bar, drinks, and desserts.

Scholarships are not currently available for the Hollinsummer programs.

Cancellation requests should be submitted by email to hollinsummer@hollins.edu. If the participant cancels for any reason before June 15, we will refund the full amount, minus the deposit. If you cancel after June 15, we will not grant a refund.

A nurse is on campus every day. We will call parents for advice and recommendations if the problem does not require immediate medical attention. If the problem is serious, a staff member will arrange for medical treatment at one of the Roanoke-area hospitals. When possible, staff members will contact parent(s)/guardian(s) before seeking treatment.

Parents Must Complete All Parts of the Medical Form

• You will receive an email with information about the form.
• Return it (it must be complete and legible) before the beginning of camp.
• Staff will refer to this form for contact information in case of a medical emergency.
• Medical personnel will refer to this form if medical treatment is necessary.
• This form is the only guide a health care provider will have in case of an emergency.

There isn’t much of a need for spending money during your stay on campus. The Hollins Store will only be open limited hours during the day, and all meals will be provided for each participant.

Though it is not a requirement for any of the Hollinsummer programs, you may bring a laptop. However, the camp will not be responsible for loss or damage to the computer and equipment.

Parents may contact campers by:

Regular mail: Hollinsummer, Camper’s Name, Box 9707, Roanoke, VA 24020

Mail delivery can be delayed, so we suggest students account for additional mail service time as you prepare your mailings.

Fax: 540-362-6218 Attention: Hollinsummer, Camper’s Name

Phone: Office of Admission/ Hollinsummer Office: 1-800-456-9595

During the day, parents may call and leave messages for campers with the Office of Admission, who supervises Hollinsummer. Messages will be checked regularly throughout the day. In the case of an emergency, please contact Campus Security at 540-362-6419.

You must arrange any leave of absence in advance with the residential coordinator. Given the short length of the camp and intensity of activities and classes, we strongly discourage visitors and absences from camp.

Hollinsummer participants who require routine medications will keep their medications in their dorm rooms and self-administer their medications. The Health and Counseling Center at Hollins University cannot hold student medications.