WHAT IS CAMP?

Campers: Campers include school-age girls and boys from diverse of backgrounds and with a variety of interests and abilities. A majority of campers return from year to year. It is also great to see new faces at camp each summer. Campers are carefully placed in groups according to age and/or interests.

Qualified and Experienced Staff: Over half of our experienced team of directors and staff return from one summer to the next. A camp staff is made up of the Camp Director, an Assistant Director, Unit Directors, Specialists, Counselors and Volunteer Camp Assistants. There is a staff person certified in First Aid and CPR on site at all times.

Around Camp Care: Day Camp operates from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Before Camp Care is available from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and After Camp Care is available from 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. The fee for either morning or afternoon care is $20 per week. Care for both morning and afternoon is $40 per week.   Fees are charged on a weekly basis and are not pro-rated by the day.

Monday Morning Camp Kick-Off: Every Monday morning just after 9:00 the Camp Director and staff welcome all of the campers for the new session. The Camp Director reviews the camp rules, explains daily routines and the week's schedule, and familiarizes new campers with the camp space. Campers are then introduced to their Specialists and Counselors for the week. The Monday Morning Kick-Off concludes with a fun all-camp activity sure to help everyone get comfortable with one another and excited about their week.

Snacks and Lunches: Campers bring their own lunch to camp. Morning and afternoon snacks are served each day. Snacks include fresh fruit, cereal, milk, juice, crackers, cookies, bagels, ice cream, sandwiches, and many others.

Swim Trips: Once or twice a week the whole camp makes a trip to an area public beach or swimming pool. Campers swim only at beaches and pools where lifeguards are present and only in areas designated as safe by the city and county Health Departments. Swimming and playing at the beach is a highlight for campers and is a long time tradition at AFTER SCHOOL Day Camp.

All Camp Field Trips: All Camp Field Trips are planned by the Camp Director and might include a trip to an area state park or an aquatic center. Not every camp session includes an All Camp Field Trip. Notice of all field trips is given the first day of a session.

Small Group Field Trips: Each group of 10-12 campers takes one or more field trips related to their specialty unit or theme. Occasionally a group will take a trip "just for fun." Field trips are taken via chartered school bus or AFTER SCHOOL van with an approved driver.

Convenient Locations: AFTER SCHOOL Day Camps are conveniently located in your community. All buildings provide the necessary space for the variety of activities and programs offered by AFTER SCHOOL. We have also carefully chosen facilities that have plenty of green space outside or nearby since summer camp means being outside!

Friday Festivals: Each Friday afternoon the camp has a celebration of the week. Included is an opportunity for groups to share their week followed by an all-camp activity guaranteed to end the week with fun and festivities! Parents are welcome at the Friday Festival, and encouraged to join in the fun!

ACA Accredited

AFTER SCHOOL Day Camps are American Camp Association accredited programs. ACA accreditation verifies that a camp complies with 300 individual health and safety program-quality standards and assures parents that our programs meet or exceed national standards.  The ACA Accredited Camp logo is a mark of distinction that only 25% of camps in the United States have earned and is evidence of our commitment to a safe, high quality camp experience.

CAMP PROGRAM 5-7 Year Olds

• Campers are divided by age and/or interest area into groups of ten to twelve participants.
• A physically and psychologically safe environment serves as the base from which children explore, learn and have fun!
• The entire camp program centers on the weekly theme.
• Campers participate in three different activity units which relate to the weekly theme.
• Specific activities are planned in advance by the Camp Specialists; however, campers’ interests and needs will guide the execution of these plans.
• Field trips such as swimming, nature excursions, and theme-related outings occur throughout the week.
• With themes that stretch the imagination and fun activities that guide children's growth, AFTER SCHOOL Day Camp is the perfect place for a 5-7 year old!

CAMP PROGRAM 8-12 Year Olds

• Campers choose from specialty units (two to seven choices depending on the size of the camp) each week.
• Campers choose units when they register.
• Each specialty unit group of ten to twelve campers and a Camp Specialist spend their week together getting to know one another, focusing on activities related to the specialty areas, and enjoying traditional day camp activities.
• Campers spend at least half of each program day in specialized unit-related activities, projects, or field trips.
• Camp Specialists plan specific activities and field trips in advance; however, children's interests and needs will guide the execution of those plans. Specialists strive to explore the broadest range of unit related activities, providing a variety of activity types to meet the varied interests of this age group.
• Specialty units are not lessons, but consist of a variety of activities designed to broaden a camper's understanding of a topic, provide opportunity for new experiences, and spark a new interest. These specialized activities happen in the context of a traditional day camp program which includes opportunities for all-camp activities, field trips, recreation and plenty of fun!
• Some specialty units may require specific equipment and/or previous unit-related experience. Units may also include an additional activity fee for the additional equipment, supplies, or instruction necessary for those units.