Phone Numbers - Immanuel Lutheran School

Phone Numbers
School Office
203-748-7823
Fax
203-748-5022
Email inquiries
camp.immanuel@immanueldanbury.org
At Camp Immanuel, we pride ourselves on being one of
the area's finest Christian summer camps. We offer
children a safe, fun, and affordable way to spend their
summer, while honoring Christ in all that we do.
Index
Program Overview
Registration Form
Fees & General Information
Release Form
Course Offerings
Located right off I-84 in our air-conditioned facility, Camp
Immanuel offers an excellent balance of fun and learning
in a caring, Christian setting.
As an extension of
Immanuel Lutheran Church and Christian Day School,
our mission is to welcome children into a Christ-centered
community where all children are encouraged to grow in
Christian citizenship. We welcome all campers to enjoy a
safe and nurturing environment where they can explore
their creativity and have fun while growing in Christ. Join
us for an unforgettable experience of fun, encompassing
physical, mental, social and spiritual growth!
Vacation Bible School
Facilities
VBS has been a long-running summer religious tradition here at
Immanuel Lutheran Church & Christian Day School. More information
can be found under Week Three. If you have any questions about
VBS, please contact the church office at 203-748-3320. If you choose
to register for VBS through Camp Immanuel, there will be an
additional waiver to sign.
Air conditioned classrooms
Kitchen
Playground
Music Room
Camp Immanuel
Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade Program
Camp Immanuel offers a variety of courses for children ages 3 (Pre-K)
through 8th grade. All children must be potty-trained. Campers will be
broken into groups based on age and enrollment. Each class will
incorporate a variety of crafts, sports, and culinary delights that match
the theme of each week. Pizza will be served to our full-day campers
on Fridays as a special ending to the week.
Camp Immanuel will run in two sessions each week. The morning
session will take place from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. There will be a
lunch and recess break from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm for any campers
staying for the full day. The afternoon session will run from 12:30 pm
to 3:00 pm. VBS will take place during the week of July 6th-10th from
9:00 am-12:00 pm. We also offer an extended day morning and
afternoon program that is available at a separate rate. (Morning care
must be scheduled in advance.)
Session Dates
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
June 22-26
June 29-July 3
July 6-10 (VBS will run in the am session only)
July 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
August 3-7
Chapel
Cafeteria
Grass Field
Art Room
General Information
Drop Off and Pick Up
Drop off for the morning session begins at 8:50 am. Please bring your
child into the building to be checked-in with a camp counselor. Any
campers arriving prior to 8:50 am must be dropped off in the Extended
Care room. The morning session ends at 11:30 am and pick up will be
through the middle doors of the school. The afternoon session drop
off is at 12:25 pm at the playground when weather permits. On rainy
days, please bring your child to the lobby. Pick up for the afternoon
session is at 3:00 pm and will be through the main doors. Any
campers who are not picked up by 3:15 pm will be brought to the
Extended Care room where they will need to be picked up no later
than 6:00 pm. Campers will be charged for time spent in Extended
Care before 8:50 am and after 3:15 pm.
(Please note: ILC&CDS will be constructing a gymnasium over the
summer in the field adjacent to the playground. This may cause
weekly changes in procedure. Advanced notice will be provided.)
Fees
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Morning Session - $100 / Afternoon Session - $100
Morning Session - $100 / Afternoon Session - $100
VBS - $25 / Afternoon Session - $100
Morning Session - $100 / Afternoon Session - $100
Morning Session - $100 / Afternoon Session - $100
Morning Session - $100 / Afternoon Session - $100
Morning Session - $100 / Afternoon Session - $100
Extended Care Program
The Extended Care Program is an extra service Camp Immanuel
provides for parents who need a full day of care, but still want their
children to participate in a day camp. The morning program is
available by appointment only, but can be used from 7:30 am until
8:50 am and features board games, arts and crafts and Legos®. The
afternoon program is open from 3:15 pm until 6:00 pm and offers
group games, recess, arts and crafts as well as snack. The fees are
$8 for the first hour or any part of the first hour and $4 per subsequent
half hour. Parents must ring the bell at the center doors of the building
when picking up campers in the afternoon and will need to sign out
their campers.
Transportation
No camper will be permitted to leave camp with anyone other than his
or her parent unless camp administrators have been informed in
writing. Please be sure to fill out the Transportation Release portion of
the registration form.
What to Wear
Campers should wear weather-appropriate, casual summer clothing.
Recommended clothing for campers includes shorts, shirts (with nonoffensive logos) and sneakers. For safety reasons flip flops or open
toed sandals may not be worn (there are wood chips on the
playground.) Sunscreen is a must for all campers. Please include a
bottle of sunscreen in your camper’s lunch box labeled with his or her
name. We are not responsible for any lost personal items.
Camp Routines
In general, morning sessions will be more structured, and afternoon
sessions will be more relaxed. Fridays will be an extra special day
each week. Pizza and dessert will be served at lunchtime, followed
by some outdoor fun that may or may not involve water! It is a good
idea to pack a change of clothes for these days! Camp t-shirts will be
handed out, and all campers will have the opportunity to autograph
each other’s shirts.
Religion
As a Christian camp, religion is an integral part of the day at Camp
Immanuel. Each morning and afternoon session will start in the
Chapel with devotions led by our camp staff. During the day our
campers will participate in prayer at snack and lunch time.
Food
Children attending a half day of camp should bring a snack and a
water bottle. For our full-day campers, please send 2 snacks, one
each for morning and afternoon, as well as lunch and a water bottle.
All food should be in an insulated cooler with the camper’s name on it.
Pizza will be served on Fridays during each session. If your child does
not eat pizza, please provide him/her with lunch from home on Friday.
Microwaves are not available.
Prohibited Items
An integral part of Camp Immanuel is making new friends and building
relationships; therefore the use of hand-held games, electronics,
tablets, cell phones and iPods are strictly prohibited.
Fees, Cancellations
There is a $50 non-refundable deposit that is charged per child at the
time of registration. The remaining balance must be paid prior to the
start of the registered session. Any cancellations made after the start
of camp will incur a $25 fee plus the $50 non-refundable deposit.
Termination
Camp Immanuel reserves the right to remove any camper from our
program for repeated behavioral issues. Refunds are at the discretion
of the camp administrator.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Camp Immanuel does not discriminate on the basis of race, national
origin, color, religion, political affiliation, age, gender or sexual
orientation in any of its educational or enrichment programs, activities
or admission policies.
Week One (June 22 – June 26)
Week Two (June 29 – July 3)
Blast off to Summer
America is Awesome
Morning Session: (9:00 am – 11:30 am)
Everything is Awesome with Legos®- ($15 materials fee) This
session will give campers a chance to bring their
creative whims to life with the familiar hands-on
satisfaction that only Legos® can provide. Our
challenges during the week will include building
(and racing) self-propelled cars and creating a
large-scale scene as a whole class. Legos® are provided,
complete with extras of the most highly prized special parts!
Morning Session: (9:00 am – 11:30 am)
Me and My American Girl®- This session will
be
a week-long celebration of what it means to be an American
Girl®, both today and in the past. Girls and their dolls will be
busy spending time learning about the powerful and beautiful
females who have shaped our history while also finding time to
relax. (Every lovely lady needs her luxury time!) and pamper
themselves and their dolls with an elegant tea party, a cozy
pajama party, creative clothing projects, and more. Campers are
encouraged to bring a doll (of any type or brand).
Cookie Club- ($10 materials fee) Campers in the Cookie Club will
Under the Sea- This session is ideal for any camper who is
try their hands at whipping up a variety of culinary delights,
including both time-tested favorites and daring new concoctions!
Campers will dabble in the science behind cookies, experiment
with the artistic side of decoration, and, of course, indulge in
their final creations!
curious about our fascinating oceans! Campers will be amazed
to learn new facts about some of the most majestic and
mysterious creatures on our planet. We will spend the week
entirely submerged in our watery wonderland, where we will
celebrate the life in our oceans with games, crafts, and even a
large-scale classroom makeover – be prepared to dive deep this
week!
Afternoon Session: (12:30 pm – 3:00 pm)
Rockets, Comets & More- Our afternoon session this week will
be a jam-packed explosion of early summer fun! We will
experiment with things that fizz, bubble, and burst. We will “blow
our minds” with stunning facts about outer space, and most
importantly, ramp up the energy and excitement as we fly into
summer in all its glory!
Afternoon Session: (12:30 pm – 3:00 pm)
Waterworks– This week’s afternoon session will be overflowing
with all things water related! We will dare to dabble in some
delightfully drippy science experiments, try our hands at a few
wonderfully wet crafts, and, of course, have plenty of
opportunities to get satisfyingly soaked with water balloons,
sprinklers, and other beloved outdoor summer favorites. Getting
wet is optional, but all campers should bring a bathing suit,
towel, and change of clothes.
Week Three (July 6 – July 10)
Week Four (July 13 – July 17)
Shark Week
Art all Week
Morning Session: (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Morning Session: (9:00 am – 11:30 am)
For our AM session this week campers will participate in
Vacation Bible School, sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran
Church. Campers will be organized into classes according to
their ages. This year’s VBS theme is Camp Discovery:
Duct Tape- ($15 materials fee) There’s nothing Duct Tape can’t
At Camp Discovery VBS, kids have fun being kids as they
explore the Bible, make new friends, sing songs, and learn how
Jesus works through them in their everyday lives. This 2015
VBS takes kids on a high adventure to discover 5 Bible truths
that excite and challenge them. Campers of all ages learn that
God gives them the wisdom and the courage to step out in faith
as Jesus works through them—whether they’re at school,
playing with friends, or helping out at home. Get excited for a
camping adventure that makes a lasting impact on kids as they
sing songs around the campfire, act out Bible
stories, make crafts, and eat tasty treats.
fix… and there’s also (almost) nothing it can’t create! Campers
for this session will use Duct Tape to fashion fancy pencil-top
flowers, functional wallets, and several other creative crafts.
Campers will be continually amazed by the endless possibilities
with the world’s most fascinating tape!
Claytastic- ($10 materials fee) Everybody loves things that
“squish,” and clay is certainly no exception. Campers in
Claytastic will make a variety of crafts, including handprint wall
decorations, magnets, jewelry, and bowls. We will also explore
the more scientific side of “clay” as we concoct our own
playdough, pretzel dough snacks, and even experiment with the
delightfully baffling “Oobleck!”
Afternoon Session (12:30 pm – 3:00 pm)
Afternoon Session- (12:30 pm – 3:00 pm)
Shark Week Dun dun dun dun dun dun… shark week is here!
We are excited to incorporate this popular cultural phenomenon
into camp this year. Campers in this session will have fun
playing water themed games and having fun learning the real
deal about sharks as we celebrate the power of one of God’s
most mysterious creatures.
Arts & Crafts- ($5 materials fee) Campers in this general arts and
crafts session will have the freedom to explore whatever type of
crafts interest them. We will offer a range of activities not
covered in the morning sessions; for example, watercolors,
paper crafts, finger paints, pipe cleaners, and cardboard boxes
just begging for an imagination to bring them to life. We will also
offer some structured crafts such as tie-dye or t-shirt decoration.
Campers will be encouraged to experiment and take risks as
often as possible, all in the name of creative expression!
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Week Five (July 20 – July 24)
Week Six (July 27 – July 31)
Super Scientists
Noah’s Ark
Morning Session: (9:00 am – 11:30 am)
Morning Session: (9:00 am – 11:30 am)
Mythbusters™- ($10 materials fee) This session will offer
Animal Arts & Crafts- ($5 materials fee) This session is perfect
campers a chance to let their curiosity run wild as we run our
own series of experiments in the style of the popular TV show.
Campers will be encouraged to ask lots of questions and make
bold predictions as we go through each day. Do eggs really
have thousands of tiny holes in their shells? What is static
electricity and how can it bend water? Which side of your body
is dominant? How can you blow up a balloon without blowing?
Come find out the answers to all of these questions and more!
for those campers who can always use one more adorable
animal face in their arts and crafts collection. We will use a
range of art supplies to make animals from caterpillars to octopi
to owls, and campers can expect to take home a new craft each
day. Some crafts will require following directions and some will
provide a platform for campers to think as far outside the box as
their imaginations will take them!
African Safari- Join us during this session for a wild and
What are You Calling Junk?- In this session campers will explore
the world of possibilities that open up when we look at our “junk”
in a new light! Campers will have fun learning how they can
reduce, reuse and recycle to help take good care of God’s
earth. We will also make unique art and compete in teamwork
and logic challenges using all recycled materials. This is the
perfect class for the camper who knows – or who could use a
little hands-on reminder – that all it takes is a little imagination
for one person’s trash to become another camper’s treasure.
wonderful safari adventure! Each day we will learn mind-blowing
new facts about some of the most impressive animals on earth.
We will also go on our very own desert scavenger hunt, have
fun practicing our best jungle survival skills, and go crazy with
all kinds of games and simple crafts!
Afternoon Session (12:30 pm – 3:00 pm)
Bugs in the Backyard- Have you ever wondered who you share
Afternoon Session (12:30 pm – 3:00 pm)
Dirt- Our afternoon session this week is designed to allow
campers to get delightfully dirty – on purpose! We will spend the
week taking a closer look at dirt in its many forms. Activities will
range from planting real seeds and playing with special sand
(“desert dirt!”) to making delicious edible “mud” to forming our
very own “fossils.” Please note that no camper will be forced to
get dirty – we will have plenty of “clean” activities and outside
exploration time as well!
your backyard with? You don’t have to go far to find amazing
animals - chances are there are more than you realize right
here! Campers will spend some time getting up close and
personal with some of the little critters who live in our area. We
will learn fun facts about our little friends as well as learn how to
be kind and considerate to the living things that share our
space.
Week Seven (August 3 – August 7)
Camp Immanuel Registration Form
Prepping for the Party
Child’s full name_________________________________________
Morning Session: (9:00 am – 11:30 am)
Date of Birth ____________ Gender (please circle) M / F
Catering ($10 materials fee)
T-shirt size (please circle) YXS / YS / YM / YL / AS / AM / AL
Party Planning ($10 materials fee)
Afternoon Session (12:30 pm – 3:00 pm)
Performing Arts
The last week of camp will be a culmination of all the weeks
prior. All campers are invited to come back this week to prepare
for an hour-long celebration at the end of the day on Friday. The
rest of the week will be spent in preparation for the big event!
Current School ______________________________________
Parents Names ______________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
City ____________________ State _______ Zip Code _______
Home Phone ________________________________________
Catering will involve deciding on a menu, planning the shopping,
and creating the food to be served on Friday. Both morning
sessions will help pick a theme and choose games for the party.
Mother’s business phone ____________ cell phone _________
Campers in the Party Planning session will not only decorate,
but fully transform our party space according to our chosen
theme! Both morning sessions will help pick a theme and
choose games for the party.
Email address _______________________________________
During the afternoon, campers will work together to prepare a
fabulous final Performing Arts show, where every camper will
have an important role performing or helping out behind the
scenes.
Email address _______________________________________
Campers from previous weeks are highly encouraged to join us
for this “last hurrah” of summer – this is one party you definitely
won’t want to miss!
Father’s business phone ____________ cell phone _________
Camp Immanuel also requires the standard state school medical
form which can be supplied by your child’s pediatrician. Forms
are available in the school office if necessary. A copy of your
child’s school medical form is acceptable.
Course Selections
Please check the course(s) you are registering for.
Week 1 (6/22 – 6/26)
_____AM Legos® ($15 materials fee)
_____AM Cookie Club ($10 materials fee)
_____PM Rockets, Comets & More
Week 2 (6/29 – 7/3)
_____AM Me and My American Girl®
_____AM Under the Sea
_____PM Waterworks
Week 3 (7/6 – 7/10)
_____AM VBS
_____PM Shark Week
Permission and Release
We give our permission for our child to take part in any and all
activities authorized by Camp Immanuel, including sports and trips
away from Immanuel Lutheran Church & Christian Day School. We
release ILC&CDS from any liability for any accident in connection with
these activities. We also agree to indemnify ILC&CDS for any loss
which it may incur or damages it may be required to pay as a result of
any claim which is submitted by or on behalf of our child. We
authorize Camp Immanuel to obtain and consent to medical treatment
for our child in any emergency or to take any other necessary actions
for the safety and well-being of our child. We release and agree to
indemnify ILC&CDS from any liability to any person arising out of
good faith decisions made by the camp or the ILC&CDS pursuant to
the provisions of this paragraph.
Photo Release
Week 4 (7/13 – 7/17)
_____AM Duct Tape ($15 materials fee)
_____AM Claytastic ($10 materials fee)
_____PM Arts & Crafts ($5 materials fee)
I give permission for photos taken of my child to be used in future
Camp Immanuel publications. If I do not wish to give my consent, I
will provide a letter with my registration.
Week 5 (7/20 – 7/24)
_____AM Mythbusters™ ($10 materials fee)
_____AM What are you calling Junk?
_____PM Dirt
I give permission for the following individuals to pick up my child from
camp:
Week 6 (7/27 – 7/31)
_____AM Animal Arts & Crafts ($5 materials fee)
_____AM African Safari
_____PM Bugs in the Backyard
Week 7 (8/3 – 8/7)
_____AM Catering ($10 materials fee)
_____AM Party Planning ($10 materials fee)
_____PM Performing Arts
Transportation Release
Name
Relationship
Name
Relationship
Name
Relationship
Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian
Date
Payment Information
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Morning Session - $100 / Afternoon Session - $100
Morning Session - $100 / Afternoon Session - $100
VBS - $25 / Afternoon Session - $100
Morning Session - $100 / Afternoon Session - $100
Morning Session - $100 / Afternoon Session - $100
Morning Session - $100 / Afternoon Session - $100
Morning Session - $100 / Afternoon Session - $100
Early Bird Discount
All applications received before Friday, May 2 will receive 10%
off. VBS is not included in this offer.
Sibling Discount
The first child will be at full cost and each additional child will
receive a 10% discount. VBS is not included in this offer.
Payment by cash or check only.
Make checks payable to Camp Immanuel.
Mail or bring in forms and checks to:
Camp Immanuel
Immanuel Lutheran Church and Christian Day School
18 Clapboard Ridge Road
Danbury, CT 06811
Total Course Fee
$
Materials Fee
$
Less Sibling Discount
$
Subtotal
$
Less Early Bird Discount $
Total
$