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SUMMER CAMPS
AT THE KROC CENTER!
JUNE 6 - AUGUST 5, 2016
SPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA | SWIMMING | WILD & WACKY
KROC ADVENTURES | SAFARI | UNDER THE SEA
SOCCER | MISSION IMPOSSIBLE | KROC OLYMPICS
DIGGIN’ DINOS | BASKETBALL | MESSY GAMES
MAD SCIENCE | AT THE CIRCUS | CHEER
AMAZING RACE | KROC CRUISE | SURVIVOR
INVENTORS WORKSHOP | OUTER SPACE | SUPERHERO
901.729.8007 | 800 EAST PARKWAY S. MEMPHIS, TN 38104 | WWW.KROCMEMPHIS.ORG
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INFORMATION
Location: 800 East Parkway S. | Memphis, TN 38104
Main Kroc Phone: 901-729-8007
Camp Receptionist Phone: 901-729-8035
Email: Recreation.MemphisKroc@uss.salvationarmy.org
Kroc Center Website: www.krocmemphis.org
Kroc Center Hours: - Monday-Friday: 6am-9pm
Saturday: 7am-8pm
Sunday: 1pm-4pm
Closures/Holiday Hours: July 4th, Open 6am-4pm
S. Cooper St.
Union Ave.
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Poplar Ave.
BELTLINE
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Southern Ave.
ORANGE MOUND
INDOOR SPORT
COURT
GYMNASIUM
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AQUATICS
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EDUCATION CENTER
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KITCHEN
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GRAND
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FIRE
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PLAYGROUND
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SOCCER FIELDS
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CLASSROOMS
ART GALLERY
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FITNESS &
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SPLASH PARK
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ABOUT THE KROC
In 2003, Joan Kroc gave The Salvation Army $1.5 billion of matching
funds for the construction of 30 Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community
Centers across the United States. After undergoing a rigorous
application and selection process, Memphis became eligible to
receive a matching gift from the Kroc Trust in 2005.
The Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center is a 100,000-square-foot
recreation, education, worship and arts center. Amenities include: NBA
size basketball court, 2 Outdoor NCAA sized Soccer Fields, Indoor
Turf Field, indoor aquatics area, outdoor splash pad, playground,
Challenge Center, fitness center, Chapel/Theatre, Art Rooms, Meeting
Rooms, Classrooms, and Kroc Café.
Mission Statement: By serving others in Jesus’ name without
discrimination, the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Center is a proactive
ministry in the community sharing God’s love through art, education,
recreation, and worship.
WELCOME
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMER CAMPS
Camps Chart4
Registration & Enrollment
6
Day Camp Counselors
7
Policies & Procedures
8
Health Policies9
General Information
10
What to Bring to Camp!
10
Illness/Injuries at Camp
11
Behavior Expectations
12
RECREATION CAMPS
What to Expect at
Recreation Camp
Camp Descriptions
13
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2016 KROC SUMMER CAMPS
$25 DEPOSIT PER CHILD/PER CAMP RESERVES SPOT.
FAILURE TO PAY REMAINING BALANCE THE WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE
START DATE OF CAMP WILL RESULT IN A $15 LATE REGISTRATION FEE.
NO NEW REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED LESS THAN A WEEK IN
ADVANCE OF A CAMP’S START DATE.
KROC MEMBERS RECEIVE 20% DISCOUNT!
PROGRAM
NAME
Wk.
1
Wk.
2
Wk.
3
Wk.
4
Wk.
5
DATES
AGES
TIMES
COST
1
Swim Camp/
Wacky Camp
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
2
Soccer Camp
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$125
3
Amazing Race
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
4
Kroc Olympics
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$125
5
KC - Diggin’
Dinos
4-6 yrs
9:00am3:30pm
$115
1
Swim Camp/
Inventors
Workshop
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
2
Sports
Extravaganza
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$125
3
Survivor Island
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
4
Messy Games
7-12yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
5
KC-Outer
Space
4-6 yrs
9:00am3:30pm
$115
1
Swim Camp/
Amazing Race
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
2
Basketball
Camp
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$125
3
Outdoor Game
Explosion
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$125
4
Time Travelors
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
5
KC- Fairy Tales
4-6 yrs
9:00am3:30pm
$115
1
Swim Camp/
Survivor
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
2
Flag Football
Camp
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$125
3
Mission
Impossible
Camp
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
4
Kroc Olympics
7-12yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$125
5
KC-Superhero
4-6 yrs
9:00am3:30pm
$115
1
Wacky Week
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$125
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June 6-10
(M-F)
June 13-17
(M-F)
June 20-24
(M-F)
June 27-July1
(M-F)
July 6-8
(M-W)
PROGRAM
NAME
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Wk.
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Wk.
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DATES
AGES
TIMES
COST
1
Swim Camp/
Kroc Olympics
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
2
Soccer Camp
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$125
3
Kroc Cruise
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
4
Amazing Race
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
5
KC-Under the
Sea Camp
4-6 yrs
9:00am3:30pm
$115
1
Swim Camp/
Mission
Impossible
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
2
Sports
Extravaganza
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$125
3
Survivor Island
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
4
Inventors
Workshop
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
5
KC-Safari
Camp
4-6 yrs
9:00am3:30pm
$115
1
Swim Camp/
Time Travelers
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$125
2
Basketball
Camp
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
3
Mad Science
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
4
Treasure
Hunters
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
5
KC-Sports
Camp
4-6 yrs
9:00am3:30pm
$115
1
Swim Camp/
Beach Bash
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
2
Cheer Camp
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
3
Mission
Impossible
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
4
Messy Games
7-12 yrs
8:30am4:30pm
$135
5
KC-At the
Circus Camp
4-6 yrs
9:00am3:30pm
$115
July 11-15
(M-F)
July 18-22
(M-F)
July 25-29
(M-F)
August 1-5
(M-F)
SEE PG. 14 FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT EACH CAMP!
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SUMMER CAMPS
REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
You must register in person at the Kroc Center.
Kroc Center Members may start registering February 22th
Non-Members may start registering February 29th
NO NEW REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED LESS THAN A
WEEK IN ADVANCE OF A CAMP’S START DATE
CAMP REGISTRATION PACKET must be complete in order to
be accepted by Point-of-Sale staff. Fill in every space on both
sides of the form, marking “N/A” in those spaces that do not
apply to your child. Please note that incomplete forms may not
be processed.
If you have already filled out the Camp Registration Packet
thoroughly, and wish to sign your child up for another available
camp, you only need to fill out an “Add-A-Camp Form”. Please
make sure to update Camp Staff of any changes to your
camper’s personal information.
DEPOSIT: $25 deposit per child/per camp reserves your spot
in camp. Deposits are non-refundable, and nontransferable.
(Deposit factors into the total cost of the camp).
REMAINING BALANCE: Remaining balance is due the
Wednesday PRIOR to the start of each week of camp. (By
Wednesday night at 9:00pm closing time). Failure to pay the
remaining balance by the Wednesday prior to the start date of
your child’s camp will result in a $15 Late Fee. The deposit saves
a spot for your child in camp, but the final payment secures
their stay for the week. If you are worried about remembering to
pay the remaining balance in time we can help you! Please see
information about Recurring Payment
Request below.
LATE FEE: No new registrations will be accepted less than
a week in advance of camp’s start date. Failure to pay the
remaining balance by the Wednesday prior to the start date of
your child’s camp will result in a $15 late fee. (By Wednesday
night at 9:00pm closing time)
RECURRING CAMP PAYMENT REQUEST: If you have only paid
deposits for your desired camps, you have the option of giving
Kroc Staff permission to process the remaining balance of each
camp on the Wednesday prior to the start date of the coinciding
camp. Please fill out a Recurring Camp Payment Request Form if
you wish to enroll in this convenient program.
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MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT: There is a 20% Membership
Discount per child per camp for our Kroc Summer Day Camps!
To receive this discount, your CAMPER must be a registered Kroc
Center member. Child must be registered as a member prior
to any money being paid on camp, as well as at time of final
payment in order to receive discount.
TRANSFERS: A $10 administrative fee will be applied for a
transfer from one week Day Camp (session) to another.
LUNCH: lunch is not included in the total price of camps. If you
wish to purchase lunch for the coinciding camp week, that is no
problem! It is only an additional $25 per week. We also have a
single day options for $5 per day.
*Lunches are not eligible for the Member Discount
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations 7 or more days prior to start of camp session: Full
credit will be given, minus the $25 non-refundable deposit, as
well as a $10 Administrative Fee. Both Lunch and Extended Care
are eligible to be refunded.
Cancellation 6 days or less prior to start of camp session: Full
credit will be given minus a $10 Administrative Fee and the
$25 non-refundable deposit fee. No pro-rated credits will be
issued for partial attendance at a camp session or missed days
of camp due to illness, behavioral issues, or any other reason.
A refund request form must be completed within one week of
cancellation. Extended Care is eligible for a refund. Lunch is NOT
eligible for refund, as orders have already been made for food at
this point.
DAY CAMP COUNSELORS
We feel confident that we have the best staff around! Our
staff is as diverse as our campers. Most importantly, our staff is
comprised of people who love kids. Their passion is to invest
their time playing, teaching, and working with children. Our
hope is for your kids to have positive role models who build
confidence in every camper who walks through our doors. All
Kroc Center Camp Staff are certified in basic First Aid/CPR/AED
and receive extensive training prior to the start of camp. You can
be sure that we are hiring the “best of the best” to work with
your children.
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STAFF-TO-CAMPER RATIO
Kroc Center Day Camp ensures sufficient staff-to-camper ratios
as recommended by the American Camp Association and will
not exceed 1:10. A minimum of two staff are always present,
regardless of the number of campers. This will also be adhered
to during irregular camp hours (Extended Care, movie time, etc).
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
AGE POLICY: Children must be the age indicated on the Camp
Registration Packet in order to enroll in that camp. Campers with
special needs will be enrolled in age-appropriate camps. ALL
CAMPERS MUST BE POTTY TRAINED.
DROP-OFF & PICK-UP PROCEDURES
TIMES FOR CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
4-6 Yr. Old Kinder Camps: Check-In will occur between
9-9:30am & Check-Out will occur between 3:00-3:30pm
Location: Table in front of Classroom Hallway to left of our
Chapel/Theatre (signs will be present to follow)
*If your child is enrolled in Extended Care (mornings), CheckIn location will be the Art Gallery to the left of the Welcome
Desk until 8:50am. Extended Care (afternoons), Check-Out
location will be the table in front of Classroom Hallway to left of
our Chapel/Theatre until 4:30pm. Between 4:30pm & 6:00pm,
Check-Out will occur at the Art Gallery to the left of the
Welcome Desk.
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7-12 Yr. Old Camps:
Check-In will occur 8:30-9:00am
Check-Out will occur 4:00-4:30pm
Location: Art Gallery to the left of the Welcome Desk.
General Policies for all ages of Camps:
An Extended Care Fee of $5 will be charged if your child
remains at camp 10 minutes past the designated end time
(Unless Extended Care is already purchased) An additional $10
late fee will be applied If camper isn’t picked up by the 6:00pm
Extended Care time, and an additional $10 for every ten minute
increment thereafter.
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Please allow yourself plenty of time in anticipation of traffic or
volume of parents at the Day Camp pick-up. If the child is not
picked up by 5:30 p.m. (7:00 p.m. if your camper is enrolled in
Extended Care) and staff are unable to reach the parents, Child
Protective Services will be contacted.
If you are not arriving during normal check in/out times, please
report to Gym Lobby Receptionist Desk *If you know in advance
that your child will be picked up early, please communicate
this to our Camp Staff in the morning by writing it down on our
Parent Communication Log. This will help us have your
child ready.
I.D. REQUIRED: Children will ONLY be released to those listed
on the Camp Waiver form as “authorized to pick-up”. Valid
forms of ID include: Driver’s License, Military I.D., and Passport.
All changes to the list of adults authorized to sign out a child
must be completed on the Change of Authorization form by
the parent who enrolled the child in camp. This must be done
in-person at the Kroc Center and cannot be done via email,
over the phone or through anyone else that did not register the
camper. Please be prepared to show identification when making
changes. No child is allowed to sign-out of camp alone.
EXTENDED CARE
Extended care is available for students enrolled in a
coinciding camp.
*Extended Care is not eligible for the Member Discount
4-6 YEAR OLD CAMPS (KINDER CAMP):
Includes both 7:30am-9:00am & 3:30pm-6:00pm
Whole Week: $40/Single Day: $8
7-12 YEAR OLD CAMP:
Includes both 7:30am-8:30am & 4:30pm-6:00pm
Whole Week: $25/Single Day: $5
HEALTH POLICIES
MEDICAL NEEDS
Please include all pertinent medical information on the waiver,
including prescription and non-prescription medications and
allergies. If your child needs medications administered during
the camp day, a Medical Information Form and Permission to
Carry Medication Form must be completed. Medication(s) must
be in the original prescription container with the child’s name
printed on the label, and placed in a plastic bag. All medications
are stored in the Medical Backpack. Kroc Center staff will not
dispense nonprescription medications without written parental
consent and the Medical Forms filled out ahead of time.
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MEDICAL PROTOCOL
If your camper has any special medical needs please include
this information on the waiver form. This includes all medical
or behavioral diagnoses that may affect your child’s experience
at camp. Even if your child does not take medication for the
condition, knowledge of the condition helps our counselors to
provide the best care possible for
your child.
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS
A Camp Counselor will administer all medications according
to the Medical Information Form on file for the camper. All
medications must be dropped off and picked up at the sign in/
out table daily.
PERMISSION TO CARRY
If you feel your child can be held responsible for administering
his/her own medications (prescriptions such as asthma inhalers
and Epi-Pens), please fill out the Permission to Carry Medication
Form. Until this form is completed and signed by the parent and
child, the Camp Counselor will administer all medications.
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTACTING YOUR CAMPER
We understand that urgent situations arise. If you should ever
need to reach your child while she/he is in camp, please call the
Camp Receptionist’s phone at 901-729-8081.
COMMUNICATING CAMPER INFO TO CAMP STAFF
The exchange of information between parents and staff provides
insight for both parties. It is vital that you inform us of changes in
your child’s life so the staff may provide the best care possible.
We will treat this information with the utmost concern. There are
several methods in which you may contact the camp staff about
your child. You may communicate information with an available
Camp Counselor during check-in every morning on our Parent
Communication Log. Please note that this log is used by all
parents. If you have any private matters to communicate to staff,
you may call the Camp Receptionist at 901-729-8081. We will
use the utmost discretion concerning your private matters.
INCLUSION
The Kroc Center is committed to the inclusion of ALL children in
our Day Camp Programs. Parents of children with special needs
should contact the Camp Manager at least two weeks prior to
the desired start date. This is to determine whether the Kroc
Center can provide appropriate accommodations and which
camp(s) are best suited for your child.
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP
-SWIMSUIT & TOWEL EVERY DAY. We might not swim in pool
every day, but we might have water games.
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in, as well as tennis shoes.
-BACKPACK for all belongings. PLEASE LABEL all bags, clothing,
lunch boxes, etc…
-If your child is a picky eater, or has dietary restrictions, please
pack a lunch and snacks to bring. Please do not send candy, or
sugary drinks/snacks.
-Sunscreen, if needed. Counselors are not permitted to directly
apply sunscreen to the campers; however, they will instruct and
supervise the re-application of sunscreen
-Lunch – if you choose not to add the weekly lunch package onto
your base camp price.
WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP
Below is a list of items that are not welcome at Kroc Center
Camps. Should your camper bring these, they will be
confiscated and given to the parent at sign-out. This policy is for
the campers’ safety, as well as to encourage group interactions.
Additionally, the Kroc Center is not responsible for camper
possessions that are lost or stolen. Please do not have your
camper bring valuables!
- Electronics: Cell Phones, iPads, iPods, tablets, mini game-boys,
video cameras, etc…
- Expensive jewelry
- Personal toys such as cards/trading games, motorized cars,
boats, dolls, and stuffed animals
- Sugary snacks or drinks
- Drugs or alcohol of any type
- Weapons: guns, knives, nun-chucks or any other weapon (real
or pretend: including water guns)
- Money: We do NOT encourage campers to bring money to
camp. Just like personal valuables, there is the chance of it
getting misplaced.
LOST ITEMS
Lost & found items are kept for 2 weeks after a session and
then donated to the local Salvation Army Family Store. The
Camp lost & found box is located near check-in/check-out
locations. However, if your child left an item in a different area
of the building, there is a chance that it may be in the Lost &
Found of another department. Please leave a note on the Parent
Communication Log if you were unable to find your child’s item
at the end of the day, and we will look in other areas after the
camp day has been completed. We will have lost and found laid
out at a table near check-in/
check-out.
ILLNESS/INJURIES AT CAMP
Camp is not designed to handle ill children. If your camper
becomes ill while at camp, our staff will contact you to pick him/
her up. Staff will treat minor injuries requiring application of a
bandage or ice. If further medical attention is required or if we
are unsure of the severity of the injury, parents will be
notified immediately.
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REPORT TO PARENTS
We try to keep our parents as informed as possible. Just to be
on the safe side, we will send home a document called “Report
to Parents” to inform you of any health or injury related issues
at camp. This will tell you what happened, how we responded,
and contact information for camp manager if you are to have
any further questions. The Emergency Medical System (911) will
be activated at the discretion of camp counselors and/or the
camp manager. If we are unable to reach the parents and a child
needs immediate medical attention, she/he will be transported
to the hospital by an ambulance, and we will continue attempts
to reach adults listed on the Camp Waiver Form. All expenses for
emergency medical care are the responsibility of the
parent or guardian.
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
The Kroc Center Camp Program strives to offer every
child, regardless of ability, the opportunity to participate
in recreational activities that are both fun and educational,
allowing him or her to learn new skills, foster relationships, and
build self-confidence. Our counselors work to create a positive
environment that is free from discrimination or other factors that
may prohibit campers from having an enjoyable experience
at camp. Every child deserves to have a positive experience at
camp, free from peer pressure, excessive negativity, and any
other behavior that affects his/her self-esteem and/or ability to
fully participate in camp activities. We take bullying of any kind
very seriously. Camp Counselors are trained in utilizing positive
discipline techniques to create a positive camp environment
that welcomes campers to grow and learn. The best way to
deal with problems is through a proactive approach informing
the campers of what is expected of her or him and creating an
environment that fosters openness, respect and fun. Children
thrive creatively within a structured system; by giving the
campers boundaries and expectations, the counselors give them
the freedom to play and learn through their experiences.
RULES
1. Respect: instructors, counselors, campers, materials and the
building.
2. Follow directions the first time.
3. Have fun!
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BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT POLICY
Preventing negative behavior from occurring is the best
way to avoid consequences for misbehavior. However, no
matter how positively a camp group begins their journey,
many factors are present, including long days of physical
activity and a mixture of personalities and interests that may
contribute to a camper breaking the rules and resulting in
a need for disciplinary action. Should disciplinary action
become necessary, our Camp Staff will utilize verbal warnings,
time out sessions to think about the problem, and sometimes
parents will be asked to pick-up their camper. In these
situations, Camp Staff will provide the parent or authorized
adult at pick-up with a Report to Parents form. This will explain
the issues involved and what action was taken. Any questions
about the incident may be directed to the Camp Counselors
or the Recreation/Camp Manager. If a child has received 3
Report-to-Parent’s in a single day – the child’s parents will be
contacted for early pick-up. Feedback is welcome; we want
to do everything possible to make sure each camper has a
positive camp experience. More serious or repeat instances
may require a camper be placed on a Behavior Contract
that is developed cooperatively between Camp Staff and
the camper’s parents/guardians. This means that a meeting
will be set up for the parents, camper and camp manager to
have a conversation about the issue, and what steps should
be taken to resolve it. Some acts, such as fighting, theft, and
possession of weapons/drugs, may require a camper to be
immediately suspended or expelled from the program. No
refunds or credits are granted for missed days of camp due to
behavior problems.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT CAMP
No matter what camp theme your child jumps into, they will
get a chance to experience everything at the Kroc!
MORNING
Summer camp kicks off each day with the opportunity for
children to get to know campers in other groups through
a variety of games, ice-breakers, songs and stretching
exercises. Parents are encouraged to drop off campers in
time to participate in this valuable component of camp. All
children will be a part of “Morning Rally Time” which is a
dynamic kick-off to the day. We do counselor skits, dances, ice
breakers, get-to-know-you team competitions, and character
development. Activities and contests are planned by the Day
Camp Staff and are designed to be all inclusive.
LUNCH
Lunch is not included in the total price of Recreation Camps
this year. If you wish to purchase lunch for the coinciding
camp week, that is no problem! For only $25 additional per
week, we can provide lunch for your camper. We also have
single days available for $5 per day. Continued on pg. 14
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LUNCH (continued)
If your camper is a picky eater, has allergies or has dietary
restrictions, we encourage you to pack a lunch from home.
NOTE: Campers staying for Extended Care are often hungry due
to the amount of energy used earlier in the day. Please send your
camper with additional snacks if staying past 4:30 p.m.
MOVIE IN THE THEATRE
Each week, campers watch a movie in our Chapel/Theater.
Movies are selected based on appropriateness for the general
camper population (G or PG), as well as the weekly theme.
RECREATION & THEME TIME
We will have multiple camp themes running simultaneously each
week. There will be certain times where all camps are together
such as Morning Rally, Lunch and various large group games. At
other times, camps will split up and have “theme specific time.”
Each camp will have an opportunity to experience everything the
Kroc has to offer including: gym, sport court, pool, splash pad,
outdoor soccer fields, Challenge Center, and more!
CHARACTER GROWTH
We want the Kroc to be a place where your child grows in
many different ways. We strive to see them grow in friendships,
memories, skills, and character qualities. We will have devotional
time built into our camp where our staff will be focusing on a
particular character quality each week such as “integrity”, “trust”,
or “teamwork.” The character quality theme each week will be
tied into various activities.
RECREATION CAMP PROGRAM OFFERINGS
KINDER DAY CAMPS FOR AGES 4-6 YRS.
The day will be broken up into different and exciting segments
including, play time, PE time, craft time, education time, story
time, and more! Our themes will provide your child with a chance
to continue to learn and grow through the summer while having
the time of their life!
Diggin’ Dinos Camp (June 6 - June 10)
Our Kinder Camp archeologists made huge discoveries last
summer at Diggin’ Dinos Camp, but the findings were so big, that
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Dinosaur digs, games, and crafts are just a few of the many
activities your child will enjoy. This week, they will walk in the
footsteps of the dinosaurs and learn all about how they lived.
While they are exploring, your camper will experience all aspects
of the Kroc Center on their trek to discovery.
Outer Space Camp (June 13- June 17)
In a galaxy far, far away, the Kroc Center has transformed into
a spaceship. It is ready to rocket your kids into a week long
journey through space. Your little astronaut will travel amongst
the stars, circle around the planets, and even land on the moon.
All while exploring the different happenings aboard
Starship Kroc.
Fairy Tales Camp (June 20- June 24)
Once upon a time, the Kroc Castle invited all fairytale
characters from across the land to participate in a week-long
event. Everyone from Cinderella and Prince Charming to
Jiminy Cricket and Pinocchio has been invited. With magical
games, enchanted crafts, and captivating activities, it should
be the event of the summer! If your little one loves using their
imagination, this week will surely end in a happily
ever after.
Superhero Camp (June 27- July 1)
It’s a bird, it’s a plane. No, it’s the Kinder Camp Superheroes!
We are going to need all the superheroes we can get if we are
going to be able to survive this action packed and fun filled
week of camp at the Kroc. Grab your cape and put on that mask
as we train to be the best superheroes we can be. We will jump,
fly, and speed through Kroc Center City, ready to take action at a
moment’s notice.
Under the Sea Camp (July 11- July 15)
Do your kiddos love going to the ocean and the beach? This is
a great time to come to the Kroc and dive into and week of fun
under the sea. Ocean themed activities and crafts anchor our
ship down while your camper is out in the water exploring the
life on the depths of the ocean floor. Just keep swimming; just
keep swimming over to the Kroc Center for an exciting week.
Safari Camp (July 18- July 22)
It’s going to be a WILD week at the Kroc Center. Grab your
binoculars and hats and join us on a Kroc Safari. We’ve got our
jeep gassed up and it’s ready to drive Kinder Camp into the
African wilderness in search of giraffes, zebras, and maybe even
a lion pride. Your adventurous kiddos will get to take part in wild
activities games, and crafts while travelling through the fun areas
the Kroc.
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Sports Camp (July 25- July 29)
Does your little one have dreams of being in the Super Bowl,
or scoring a goal in the World Cup? If your kid is super active
and loves sports, then this is the camp for them. Mixed in
with daily kinder activities, your camper will be introduced to
the basics of stretching, sports skills, and games. The Kinder
Camp coaches and other recreation staff will nurture their
excitement, practice skills with them, and encourage team
spirit. Children of all levels of experience are welcome. GO
KROC TEAM!!
At the Circus Camp (August 1 - August 5)
Come One; Come All to the AMAZING Kinder Camp Circus.
A week of carnival fun is in your kids’ future. Along with
experiencing the exciting things the Kroc has to offer, your
child will be able to show off their talents, performing thrilling
circus acts for their friends and counselors. Themed crafts
and games will round out a great week at the circus. We are
not clowning around about this.
RECREATION DAY CAMPS FOR AGES 7-12 YRS.
Spend your summer at the Kroc Center and have a blast!
Each week will have different, exciting themes that your child
can participate in that will provide them with fun, amazing
new activities, and knowledge. Whether you send your child
to one of our sports themed camps, amazing race camp, or
our adventure camp, your child is sure to have a wonderful
and memorable experience this summer! These camps offer
a multi-venue experience with a variety of different activities
every day.
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Grab your passport and your camera and get ready to travel
the world! Your camper will get visit several countries,
experiencing their culture while participating in challenges
throughout the Kroc Center. Your camper will be part of
team earning points during the week on activities such as
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Basketball Camp
This camp is a SLAM DUNK!! Your star player will be ready
for the NBA by weeks end. Join us at the Kroc for a week
dedicated to the helping campers develop the necessary
skills to improve their individual AND team game! Each
day, campers will working on passing, dribbling, defense,
shooting, and team work. They will get to get scrimmage and
show off what they’ve learned on the court. Most importantly
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Cheer Camp
We’ve got spirit, yes we do, we’ve got spirit, how about you!?!
Kroc Cheer camp is the place to be for your camper who
wants to step into the world of cheerleading. They will learn
to jump, dance, cheer, stunt, and tumble during this upbeat
and peppy week! Campers will be divided into group based
on age and experience level. At the end of the week, parents
will be invited to watch a final performance routine and see
how much hard work and dedication was put into it.
Inventors Workshop
This is going to be an innovative week at the Kroc. Your
inventors will build structures out of Legos and blocks,
construct their own games and relays, and use their
imaginations to come up with inventions made out of unique
materials. Brainstorming and teamwork will go hand in hand
to make this week a success!
Kroc Cruise
All aboard!! The Kroc cruise ship is ready to set sail for an
exciting week at sea. While aboard the ship, your sailor will
get to experience the Kroc’s many areas of fun. Each day the
ship will dock at a different port around the world and the
campers will get to explore its surroundings. Themed games
and activities will make your kid feel like they are really on
vacation in a country.
Kroc Olympics
It’s time to race towards the gold during this high energy
week of camp. This camp is all about taking the basics of
well-known sports and putting a unique spin on how your
child plays them. New and non-traditional games will be
introduced as well. All of our games and sports are for any
skill level and are designed to keep your child active and
excited throughout the day. By the end of the week, kids will
be stepping up on the first place podium ready to accept
those medals.
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Mad Science
Make your way to the Kroc Center laboratory to explore the
fascinating world of science. This camp combines energetic
daily camp activities with intriguing science experiments that
will be sure to ignite your child’s inner curiosity. Counselors will
encourage your scientist to ask questions and find answers as
they tryout different experiments each day. Don’t miss out on
this camp that will exercise their brains
and muscles.
Messy Games
When we say Messy, we mean messy!! This week has all the fun
elements of summer camp, but adds a messy twist to classic
games and activities such as capture the flag, dodgeball, relays
and more. Don’t be surprised if you get a whip cream pie to the
face by your crazy counselors! This crazy messy week is sure to
be a fan favorite! *Campers will need to wear old clothes that
can get VERY messy, as well as an extra pair of clothes or two for
each day.
Mission: Impossible
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is joining us for
a thrilling week at the Kroc! During this week your camper will
take on a secret identity, solving classified cases and completing
challenging missions. While enjoying all aspects of the Kroc, the
kids will also tackle timed activities, lasers, and obstacles in order
to save the world.
Outdoor Game Explosion
This week can be summed up into two words: FIELD DAY!
Prepare yourself for a fun and exciting week of outdoor games!
If your kiddo loves to be active and be outside, then this is
the camp for them. During this week, the kids will learn the
importance of teamwork while participating in exhilarating
outdoor group games. In addition to the outdoor activities, they
will get to experience all of the fun within the Kroc too!
Sports Extravaganza
Calling all athletes!! This is the ultimate camp for you! Each
day will be devoted to a different sport where they will practice
and develop their skills. We will focus on the basics for all
sports, such as team work, passing, ball control, and hand-eye
coordination. This camp is designed to make your camper a
more well-rounded athlete and a stronger teammate. Come
sharpen your athletic abilities and play a few games with friends
and counselors while getting to experience the other areas of
the Kroc.
Survivor Island
Does your camper have what it takes to survive at the Kroc?
They will start the week by setting up base camp for their team
and learning basic survival skills.
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Throughout their time at the Kroc, they will endure tough team
challenges as well as enjoy the other areas of the Kroc such
as the pool and splash pad. Team work and unity is what this
adventurous camp is all about!
Swim
SWIM LESSONS meets CAMPS! Every morning your camper
will have the opportunity to take swim lessons and grow in their
swimming skills followed by an afternoon of summer camp
activities! During the swim lessons, the campers will be divided
by their levels of swimming ability and taught by our certified
Kroc Swim Instructors. They will also get to interact with each
other during gym games, morning rally, and other activities
during the afternoons. Each camp will have an additional theme
tied to it. These themes will include some mini versions of our
weekly camps such as Mission Impossible and Time Travelers as
well as other themes like Beach Bash, Wild and Wacky, and more.
Time Travelers
Step into our Kroc Center time machine for a fast paced journey
through history. Every day the campers will be transported
to different time periods and possibly even into the future!
Your time traveler will get to enjoy games and activities that
correspond with each time period in which they visit. When they
are not busy traveling through time and space, they will get to
experience all of the fun the Kroc has to offer.
Treasure Hunters
X marks the spot! Your camper must channel their inner Indiana
Jones in order to find the treasure. This week is all about solving
riddles and following clues in order to find hidden artifacts
spread all around the Kroc. When they aren’t hunting for
treasure, they will get to enjoy all parts of the Kroc Center.
Wacky Week
Anything can happen during this wacky three day camp! This
free for all camp will bring together the campers favorite games,
crafts, and activities for an energetic and crazy fun week! The
counselors might even through a few surprises your way to keep
you on your toes.
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TWO WEEK SWIM PROGRAM
MON-THURS | 1 HOUR
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June 6-16
June 20-30
July 4-14
July 18-28
SATURDAYS ONLY MON-WED | 45 MIN
Times vary upon age
and skill level.
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(No Classes
July 2nd)
Times vary upon age
and skill level.
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Certified &
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Certificates, prizes, &
skill sheets handed out
on day 6 to encourage
continued success!