2010 HK Recreation Summer Camp

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SUMMER CAMP meets Monday - Friday, June 21st - August 13th (no camp July 5th). You may sign up for: camp only (9:00 am - 3:30 pm), extended am (7:00 - 3:30 pm), extended pm (9:00 - 6:00 pm) or full-day camp (7:00 am - 6:00 pm). The program will meet rain or shine. The program will meet rain or shine.

Activities include: sports, games, arts & crafts, swimming, field trips, special events, and theme days. Weekly camp newsletters are provided. Newsletters include weekly activities, projects, detailed field trip information, important phone numbers, and other Recreation Department happenings.

Themes:
Week 1 (6/21 - 6/25): Welcome to the Jungle Week

Week 2 (6/28 - 7/2): Happy Holi-DAZE Week

Week 3 (7/6 - 7/9): Backyard Games Week

Week 4 (7/12 - 7/16): Under the Sea Week

Week 5 (7/19 - 7/23): Super Heroes and Villains Week

Week 6 (7/26 - 7/30): Crazy Cultures Week

Week 7 (8/2 - 8/6): Going Green Nature Week

Week 8 (8/9 - 8/13): Here Comes the Circus Week

Camp Discovery (Gr. 1 & 2)

For children entering Gr. 1 & 2. Located in the HK HS Cafeteria. There will be a field trip each week as well as a trip to Sheldon Playscape on Tuesdays. Field Trips include:
Week 1: Destinta Theaters
Week 2: Kid City
Week 3: The Great Escape
Week 4: Fun Squared
Week 5: Children's Museum
Week 6: Dinosaur Crossings
Week 7: Ray of Light Farm
Week 8 : On-Site Carnival

Camp Adventure (Gr. 3, 4, 5 )

For children entering Gr. 3 - 5. Located in the HK Old MS Art Room. There will be a field trip each week.
Field Trips include:
Week 1: Laser Quest
Week 2: Putter's Paradise
Week 3: Destinta Theater
Week 4: Dinosaur Crossings
Week 5: The Great Escape
Week 6: Children's Museum
Week 7: Fun Squared
Week 8: On-Site Carnival

Camp Explorers (Gr. 6, 7 & 8)

Students entering Gr. 6-8 will be located in the Old MS Rooms A-117 and A-119. There will be two exciting field trips each week:
Week 1: Destinta Theater & Co-Co Keys
Week 2: Putter's Paradise Mini-Golf & Laser Quest
Week 3: Lake Compounce & New Britain Rockcats
Week 4: Hammonasset & Mountain Fun Climbing
Week 5: Checkered Flags & Brownstone Discovery Park
Week 6: Lake Compounce & Rocky Neck
Week 7: Extreme Bowling & Destinta Theater
Week 8: Trampoline Place & On-Site Carnival


Camp Field Trips

Click here to download a camp calendar

Please note: when the camp goes on their field trips, there is no camp on-site during that time. If your child is enrolled in a sports camp, specialty camp or swim lessons during a camp field trip time - you must choose which program you are going to send them to. If they do not go on the field trip, it is the parents' responsibility to transport their child to the program as there will be no one at camp during that time.

Did you know......

If your child is signed up for our Summer Camp at the HS Complex and is registered to participate in any of our other programs held at the HS Complex such as swim lessons or a Sports Camp, we will walk them to and from the program!

Children who need Extended Care in Killingworth can be dropped off at the HK New Middle School Cafeteria between 7:00 and 8:45 am and be picked up between 3:45 and 6:00 pm.

There will be a bus that leaves from the HK New Middle School at 8:45 am to bring the kids to the HK HS Complex for Camp only. The bus will return at 3:45 pm for pick-up. Please indicate on your registration form if you will be using the daily bus transportation from Killingworth.

 

Important Information

1. Each camper will be receiving one camp T-shirt to be worn on all field trips. This will allow for easier identification of our group. Shirts will be a different color this year.
   
   
2. Please pack a daily lunch unless informed of a different arrangement. We do not have a refrigerator or microwave available so please pack "picnic style" lunches complete with an icepack. It gets HOT!
   
   
3. Please send your child with sneakers everyday. This is an important safety issue - sandals, flip-flops, & open toe shoes are not allowed. Label all items brought to camp - clothes, towels, swimsuits, lunch boxes. Items left behind will be put in the camp lost and found until September 10th.
   
   
4. We strongly encourage parents to provide sunscreen. Send a bottle clearly labeled with your child's name. Leave one note for the whole season requesting sunscreen to be applied as needed.
   
   
5. There are certified lifeguards at the pool during camp hours. Lifeguards call for buddy checks several times during free swim. Camp children may sign up for swim lessons from 10:30 - 11:20 am and we will walk them there. There is a separate registration.
   
   
6. Children are not allowed to bring toys from home (i.e. game boys, walkmans, scooters, etc.) The HK Rec. Dept. is not responsible for lost or stolen toys.

Camp Discounts: Due to the fact that your child will be absent for a short time, there is a $15 / $12 2nd child discount from the Summer Camp if a child attends any of the following sport and specialty camps (must be the same week): Baseball Camp, Basketball Camps, Lacrosse Camp, Golf Camp, Soccer Camp, Track Camp, Gymnastics Camp, Mad Science Camps, Kid's Boot Camp, Computer Explorer Camps, LEGO Engineering Camps, Sports from Around the World Camp, & Performing Arts Camp. Campers must choose between attending the Field Trip or attending the Specialty/Sports Camp. There will be no day camp on-site during Field Trip hours.

Fee includes: All camp fees include field trip admissions, busing, and 1 camp T-shirt. Recreation Scholarships are available for families in need. Call for more information!

Health Record & Photo Policy: A copy of your child's health record from your physician must accompany the completed camp registration form along with payment. Any incomplete registrations not containing camp registration form, health record, and payment will be returned. Schools are not allowed to fax forms to us. Good for 1 year. For safety purposes, a photograph of your child is required. Please include with your registration.

Health Exam/Record click here to download

Please sign up early! Any registrations received after 6:00 pm on the Wednesday preceding the week you wish your child to attend will be subject to a $25 late fee! Any registrations received on a Monday morning for that same week will be subject to a $35 late fee!

2010 Summer Camp Fees (No Fee Increase since 2006)!

If you pre-pay for 6 + weeks, deduct $5 each week per child (Options 1 - 3 only).

Middle School Explorers Camp Surcharge: please add $15 per/wk for the extra weekly field trip.

Option 1: CAMP ONLY (9 - 3:30 pm): Must sign up on a weekly basis. No daily sign-ups.

Fees: $95 per week \ $90 2nd child \ $45 each additional sibling (Non-Residents add $10 per child)
Discounted Week: 7/6 - 7/9 is $82 per week \ $78 2nd child \ $37 each additional sibling.

Option 2: EXTENDED AM (7 - 3:30 PM) OR EXTENDED PM CAMP (9 - 6 pm): Must sign up on a weekly basis. No daily sign ups!

Fees: $130 per week \ $108 2nd child \ $45 each additional sibling (Non-Residents add $10 per child)
Discounted Week: 7/6 - 7/9 is $110 per week \ $92 2nd child \ $37 each additional sibling.

Option 3: FULL-DAY CAMP (7 - 6 pm): Must sign up on a weekly basis. No daily sign ups!

Fees: $140 per week \ $118 2nd child \ $45 each additional sibling (Non-Residents add $10 per child)
Discounted Week: 7/6 - 7/9 is $117 per week \ $100 2nd child \ $37 each additional sibling.

Option 4: ALL-INCLUSIVE SEASONAL PACKAGE: 6/21 - 8/13 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fees: $965 \ $825 2nd child \ $225 each additional sibling. (Non-Residents add $10 per child)
Camp Explorers Camp Surcharge: please add $120 for the extra weekly field trips

CALL FOR SPECIAL PAYMENT PLANS!