Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I would like to know where exactly the camp is located?
A: Campers will be housed at the Tropicana Gardens Dormitory, 6585 El Colegio Rd. Goleta, CA 93117.
Q: When is the deadline to register?
A: Michael Jordan Flight School operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Q: When would you suggest they arrive at the camp in order to avoid the long line for registration? Also, what time is registration over?
A: 12:00PM - 2:00PM Overnight Camper Registration (Tropicana Gardens Dormitory, 6585 El Colegio Rd. Goleta, CA 93117.) 1:00PM - 2:00PM Day Camper Registration (UCSB Events Center Thunder Dome)
Q: What do I bring for the Overnight camp?
A: Each camper must bring the following items to camp: Towels, washcloths, soap, and other personal hygiene items. In addition bring twin size bed sheets, blankets and a pillow or sleeping bag. Basketball footwear, sweat socks, gym shorts, T-shirts, windbreaker, sweat suit, stamps, and alarm clock. It is recommended that each camper bring a new change of clothes for each day of camp and that your clothes be marked with your name.
Q: What do I bring if I'm a Day Camper?
A: All day campers will be required to bring all their basketball equipment with them each day of camp (first day of camp included). Footwear, Towel, Gym Bag, Water Bottle, Etc.
Q: Can Michael Jordan appear at my engagement?
A: I am sorry to inform you that we are a separate entity for Mr. Jordan's engagements and events; you would have to contact his agent.
Q: Do you offer any other camps?
A: Michael Jordan Flight School held in Santa Barbara, California is for ages 7 - 18 (still in high school) is the only camp we are conducting for 2011.
Q: As day campers, is it mandatory that they stay until 9:45pm every night, or is there an earlier time that they can be picked up?
A: If you desire to take your camper home earlier than 9:45pm, you will need to complete a release form. Please go to the camp office located in the Tropicana Gardens Dormitory, 6585 El Colegio Rd. Goleta, CA 93117. You will have to show your driver license. We can only release the camper to the parent or guardian whose name is on the application.
Q: Are we allowed to watch any of the sessions?
A: Parents, relatives and friends of those individuals enrolled at the Flight School are welcome to observe the opening day orientation. This session will be conducted at 3:45-5:00 PM at the UCSB Events Center.
Should you wish to observe the Flight School activities during the remainder of the week, we have reserved the time block of 6:30 - 9:30PM daily. All other camp activities will be closed to the public.
Please observe these times!!!
Q: Does your camp need medical forms completed?
A: The only medical information that we needed was requested on the application. There is no additional medical information requested.
Q: Do you ever grant scholarships to people who can't afford the tuition?
A: We are sorry to inform you that we do not offer individual scholarships, all scholarship spaces for the MJFS are provided to organizations (e.g. Independent Charity Groups, Local Boys and Girls Clubs, etc.) and they determine who attends through their organization.
Q: I know that we missed the cancellation deadline, but we really need to cancel, can we apply this years tuition to next years camp?
A: We are sorry to inform you that once the refund deadline has passed. We are no longer offering refunds without a medical notice. We do not allow individuals to apply tuition to the following years camp if you miss your cancellation deadline for the 2012 camp.
Q: Are there any restrictions with what gets signed?
A: No, You can only receive one autograph (per camper) of your choice. No competitor products (ex. Adidas or Reebok)
Q: Is possible to pay by credit card?
A: We am glad to inform you that we are now able to accept credit card payments and also accept checks, money orders and cashier's checks.
Q: Does the tuition include the transportation to Santa Barbara?
A: The tuition does NOT include transportation to Santa Barbara, CA. The campers have to pay their own way to Santa Barbara. Transportation is available at no charge for campers traveling to and from the local Santa Barbara airport, bus or train stations on the first and last day of each session. Those who are in need of our assistance can notify us by completing the transportation form that you will receive with your final information package.
Q: Does Michael Jordan participate in each session and will my child get the chance to meet him?
A: Yes! Michael Jordan will be in attendance on four of the five camp days (each session) conducting personal lectures, interacting with the campers, refereeing random games, taking team photos, and signing one personal autograph per camper.
Q: When will I know my child was accepted in the camp?
A: Thank you for applying to the MJFS. We provide enrollment verification by US mail only. You should receive notices shortly. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for delivery after the receipt of payment. Kindly do not contact our camp office to request camp acceptance.
Q: Can my child bring a camera and cell phone?
A: It is not recommended to bring valuables such as watches, iPOD's, TVs, radios, video games etc. The flight school will not be responsible for theft.
Q: I assume the beds are twin beds for us to bring a sheet set?
A: Yes, the beds are twin beds.
Q: Even though you guys provide dorms would youth campers be allowed to stay in a hotel and still have a way to get there?
A: The MJFS does not offer transportation to day campers that are traveling to and from a hotel. The camp will not be responsible for campers who reside in a hotel.
Q: What exactly would the kids be learning at Jordan Camp?
A: The dorm rooms hold approximately 4 - 9 campers, depending on the size of the room.
Q: Can my son/daughter play on another team with his friends?
A: We do not place campers on teams with their friends or family members. All teams are picked randomly.
Q: Can we arrange tuition payments?
A: Tuition is due when we receive the application. No deposits accepted. Payment in full only.
Q: I have received enrollment verification, but when will I get more information sent to me?
A: You will receive the final information package in mid-June.
Q: What does the tuition pay for?
A: Tuition includes meals, medical care, basketball instruction, MJFS poster, camp T-shirt, color team photo with Michael Jordan, personal autograph (One autograph per camper), certificate of participation, player evaluation card and tons of fun.
Q: Can you tell me what kind of meals you serve for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? And how much do parents usually send with the campers for them to put in the bank?
A: Michael Jordan Flight School offers three nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner). Our cafeteria serves several food selections so that our campers can have a variety to choose from. The amount of money that you decide to send with your child depends on how much pizza, soda, juices, candy, cookies, chips, pretzels, Gatorade, T-Shirts, Shorts, Polo's and Reversible Jersey's, etc. you want them to purchase.