Camps and Youth Programs

FAQ Category: Mason-Affiliated Programs

How do I access fiscal services?

Handling finances and reconciliations per university policies can be one of the most daunting tasks associated with a PEC. Fiscal Services has provided the Mason community easy-to-use resources like Mason Marketplace. This virtual storefront can handle PEC registrations, merchandise sales, and other functions.

How do I initiate a scheduling request through University Events?

University Events schedules space for programs, events, and camps seeking to use university programmable space and, for a fee, can provide other support services. Visit the University Events website for information on how to initiate a scheduling request.

What food services are available?

Programs, Events, and Camps that intend to use Dining Services for walk-in meal options in the Johnson Center, Merten Hall, and elsewhere around Mason need to coordinate their plans with Dining Services. This ensures that multiple PECs do not show up at the same venue at the same time. This can greatly increase wait times. To check catering services, click here. Please contact Resident Dining General Manager Jennifer Curtis at Jennifer.curtis@sodexo.com or 703-993-3407 or Operations Manager Roshonda Alexander at roshonda.alexander@sodexo.com to coordinate meal needs.

Where can I find information about housing?

Programs, Events, and Camps seeking overnight accommodations at Mason should contact Housing and Residence Life.

How do camps access guest Wi-Fi?

Programs, Events, and Camps hosting visitors often seek wireless access to Mason networks for their guests. Visit the ITS website for Guest Network Access information.

Are parking services available?

Programs, Events, and Camps hosting off-campus visitors need to arrange for the visitors’ parking needs. Moreover, if a PEC will be using buses or drop off and pickup points for PEC attendees at Mason, they must coordinate these efforts through Parking Services. A Special Event Validation Request is available here.

How do camp staff and parents sign up for emergency alerts?

Sign up for Mason Alerts here.

What resources are provided by Environmental Health and Safety?

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) offers several resources, including the Temporary Structure Guide and Temporary Structure Permit Application, that allows events to set up tents, stages and other temporary structures. They offer fire extinguisher training, crowd management guidance, and have an approval process for those PECs that need EHS to approve their PEC.

What steps are required to fill out a Dynamic Form?

To create an account in Dynamic Forms, review these instructions on the George Mason Information Technology Services (ITS) website.

Do we need to complete a Camp Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)?

All PECs are urged to complete a Camp Emergency Operations Plan using this template.