SummerCamps - Urbana Park District

FREE
Summer Camp Open House
Tuesday, April 7 from 6:30-8pm
Phillips Recreation Center
Parents and children can check out a sampling of fun
activities that will be available at Urbana Park District
Summer Camps and ask staff about each individual camp
program. Refreshments are provided. No RSVP required.
SummerCamps
Summer Camps at a Glance
Dates
May 27-29
Jun 1-Jul 31
Jul 6-24
Camp Name
School’s Out for Summer
Kneehigh Nature Camp
Kinder Nature Camp
Crystal Lake Nature Camp
Earthscope Nature Camp
Extended Nature Camp
Summer Arts Camp
Extended Arts Camp
Sports and Aquatics Camp/Sports Camp
Teens in Action Camp
Animal Adventure Camp
Aug 3-7
Wildlife Watchers Camp
Aug 10-14
Construction Camp
Sports Camp
Science Camp
Age
5-13
3-4
5-6
6-8
9-12
6-12
5-12
5-12
6-12
11-14
6-8
9-12
9-12
6-8
5-13
6-12
5-13
Don’t WAIT… Register now!
Super early bird savings through May 4
1. Early registration is advised due to the popularity of camps and the limited number of spaces available.
2. Super early bird price is good through May 4, 2015, after which time prices go up.
3. Visit www.urbanaparks.org to find a summer camp registration form.
Camp registration is required one week before the start of each
session. Camper information and discipline forms are due prior to the
start of each session. Late registration is at the discretion of the camp
coordinator.
Location
Phillips Center
Nature Center
Nature Center
Nature Center
Nature Center
Nature Center
Phillips Center
Phillips Center
UIAC/Brookens Gym
Phillips Center
Nature Center
Nature Center
Nature Center
Nature Center
Phillips Center
Brookens Gym
Phillips Center
Days/Time
Depends on School
M-F 8am-12pm
M-F 8am-12pm
M-F 7:30am-3pm
M-F 7:30am-3pm
M-F 3pm-5:30pm
M-F 7:30am-3pm
M-F 3pm-5:30pm
M-F 7:30am-3pm
M,W,F 10am-2pm
M-F 8-11:30am
M-F 1:30-5pm
M-F 8am-1:30pm
M-F 11:30am-5pm
M-F 7:30am-5:30pm
M-F 7:30am-3pm
M-F 7:30am-5:30pm
Who do I call with questions about
specific programs?
Sports and Aquatics Camp
Athletics Coordinator
217-255-8601, ext. 305
Nature Day Camps, Wildlife Watchers Camp, Animal Adventure
Camp
Environmental Public Program Coordinator
217-384-4062, ext. 359
JC & CIT Programs
Environmental Education Coordinator
217-384-4062, ext. 360
Teens in Action Camp, Summer Arts Camp, Construction Camp,
Summer Arts Extended Camp, School’s Out for Summer Camp,
Science Camp
Community Program Coordinator
217-367-1544, ext. 276
Scholarships & CCRS
Office Services Specialist II
217-367-1544, ext. 271
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SummerCamps
General Camp Information/
Registration/Payment Information
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If you have any registration questions, call the Phillips Recreation
Center at 217-367-1544.
• All campers must be toilet trained unless limited by a disability.
• Lunches will not be refrigerated.
• Participants will be the correct age for camp enrollment by
September 1, 2015.
• Camps may be canceled at any time if weather conditions
become severe or threaten the safety of the campers and staff.
No refunds are issued when camps are canceled due to weather.
• There is no camp on Friday, July 3 in observance of
Independence Day.
• Full payment is preferred at registration. An extended payment
option is available for anyone who registers in person. To register
by phone or online, payment in full by credit card is needed. Your
child can be enrolled in a camp when all the following conditions
are met:
∆ Registration and full payment is made by cash, check or credit
card, or extended payment form is turned in to the Phillips
Recreation Center.
∆ Space remains in the camp session(s) requested. As camps
fill, waiting lists are created on a first come, first serve basis.
Please ask a staff member for details.
I have more than one child in camp. Is there a discount?
Families with more than one child attending any Urbana Park District
camp during the same session receive a discount of $14 per session
for each additional child. Multi-child discounts are only available over
the phone or in person, not online.
How can I pay for camp in installments using the extended
payment option?
If you choose to pay in installments, a $25 per camper, per session,
nonrefundable registration deposit is required for each camp session
requested. This deposit will be applied to the full payment of the camp
fee. The remainder of the fee must be paid by:
•
•
Pre-authorized credit card payment or
Pre-authorized automated withdrawal from checking account
In addition to the registration form, you will complete an extended
payment form authorizing the Urbana Park District to make scheduled
withdrawals from your checking account or credit card. Your credit
card or checking account will be debited two weeks before the
first day of the camp session. Families requesting special payment
schedules should contact the Phillips Recreation Center Office
Manager at 217-367-1544.
I need assistance affording camps. Are there scholarships
available?
Requests for scholarships must be received no later than two weeks
before a program’s registration deadline. See page 4 for details.
Space is not guaranteed, and a spot is not saved for your child until
we receive payment or the $25 deposit. The regular camp payment
schedule still applies.
I receive assistance from CCRS (Child Care Resource
Service). What do I need to know about camp registration?
A $10 deposit per child per week is required to save a spot. Deposits
will be refunded at the end of the summer as long as your child
attends 80% (4 out of 5 days) of camp for each week enrolled.
Extended camps are an extra fee that will not be covered by CCRS.
If you would like to register for these camps, you will need to sign up
for the regular payment plan. An approval letter for the Urbana Park
District or payment in full will be required by the Thursday before a
camp begins in order for your child to attend. You are responsible for
any remaining balance after CCRS.
Can I request a refund?
There is a $25 nonrefundable deposit for every camp session. Refunds
for the camp price, minus the $25 deposit, will be issued if requested
at least two weeks prior to the camp start date. No refunds are issued
when camps are canceled due to weather.
How do I transfer my child from one camp to another?
You may transfer your child to another camp that meets during the
same session, space permitting, if you make the request at least two
weeks prior to the start of the camp session.
My child needs special services. How do I request them?
Champaign Urbana Special Recreation (CUSR) offers inclusion
services for Urbana Park District programs. Upon an initial
assessment, services that are deemed appropriate based on each
individual will be provided. If needed, a one-on-one aide will work
with your child. When registering, fill in ADA information as needed
on the registration form.
visit www.urbanaparks.org to register online
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SummerCamps
Summer Arts Camp
Monday-Friday from 7:30am-3pm
Phillips Recreation Center
Age 5-12
Register by May 4 for Super Early Bird price.
Budding artists focus on the visual and performing arts: painting,
sketching, collage, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, cartooning,
and photography, to name just a few. Each session will have a virtual
art show posted online; an art show will also be held at Lincoln
Square for friends, families, and campers to enjoy!
Dates
Jun 1-5
Jun 8-12
Jun 15-19
Jun 22-26
Jun 29-Jul 2
Jul 6-10
Jul 13-17
Jul 20-24
Jul 27-31
Session Theme
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Mixed Media
Performing Arts
Graphic Design & Comics
Textiles & Clothing Design
Sculpture
Eco Art
Cost through May 4 Code
$115R/$173NR
2110
$115R/$173NR
2111
$115R/$173NR
2112
$115R/$173NR
2113
$102R/$153NR
2114
$115R/$173NR
2115
$115R/$173NR
2116
$115R/$173NR
2117
$115R/$173NR
2118
Each camper will learn new art terms and techniques and gain
valuable friendships. Drop off begins at 7:30am with official activities
beginning between 8:30 and 9am. Be sure to dress for mess.
Campers will ride MTD buses for field trips, have open play time
at the Phillips Recreation Center playground, and swim up to twice
a week. Bring a lunch, morning snack and drink daily. Each child
receives an Arts Camp T-shirt. Camp does not meet on July 3.
Summer Arts Extended Camp
Monday-Friday from 3-5:30pm
Phillips Recreation Center
Age 5-12
Register by May 4 for Super Early Bird price.
Summer Arts Campers can extend their day with these afternoons
of general recreation activities, swimming and more. Structured
and unstructured activities will be offered, including games, sports,
movies, quiet play, playground time and a daily snack. We swim up to
twice a week. Extended Camp ends at 5:30pm. Participants must be
enrolled in the corresponding session of Summer Arts Camp. Camp
does not meet on July 3.
Dates
Jun 1-5
Jun 8-12
Jun 15-19
Jun 22-26
Jun 29-Jul 2
Jul 6-10
Jul 13-17
Jul 20-24
Jul 27-31
Cost through May 4
$62R/$93NR
$62R/$93NR
$62R/$93NR
$62R/$93NR
$56R/$84NR
$62R/$93NR
$62R/$93NR
$62R/$93NR
$62R/$93NR
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Code
2121
2122
2123
2124
2125
2126
2127
2128
2129
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SummerCamps
Sports and Aquatics Camp
Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center and Brookens Gym
Children should be dropped off daily at the Urbana Indoor
Aquatic Center. Pick up will alternate between the UIAC,
102 E. Michigan, and Brookens Gym, 1776 E. Washington.
Age 6-12
Register by May 4 for Super Early Bird price.
Kids will enjoy a variety of fun activities involving sports and
swimming, while making new friends in an active environment.
Campers are instructed on a variety of sports activities, receive
swim lessons at the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center, participate in
competitions, and go on trips. Camp through July 24 includes two
afternoons a week of free swim at the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center.
Campers ride MTD buses for field trips. Bring a lunch that does not
need refrigeration, a morning snack, and a swimsuit and towel each
day. No flotation devices are allowed.
For the final two weeks of camp, the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center is
closed for annual cleaning and maintenance. From July 27–August 7
the focus of camp will be on sports. Daily drop off and pick-up will be
at Brookens Gym. There will be no swim lessons during the final two
weeks of Sports Camp
Session
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Date
Jun 1-5
Jun 8-12
Jun 15-19
Jun 22-26
Jun 29-Jul 2
Jul 6-10
Jul 13-17
Jul 20-24
Jul 27-31
Aug 3-7
Time
7:30am-3pm
7:30am-3pm
7:30am-3pm
7:30am-3pm
7:30am-3pm
7:30am-3pm
7:30am-3pm
7:30am-3pm
7:30am-3pm
7:30am-3pm
Cost through May 4
$115R/$173NR
$115R/$173NR
$115R/$173NR
$115R/$173NR
$102R/$153NR
$115R/$173NR
$115R/$173NR
$115R/$173NR
$115R/$173NR
$115R/$173NR
Code
2247
2248
2249
2250
2251
2252
2253
2254
2255
2246
Sports and Aquatics Extended Camp
Teens in Action Camp
Children registered for Sports and Aquatics Camp can add extended
camp and stay for more camp fun until 5:30 pm. Enjoy a variety of
sport and aquatic activities.
Middle schoolers develop and execute service projects together at
locations around Urbana-Champaign. They challenge, inspire and
energize themselves while giving back to the community. Possible
projects include socializing with adult daycare clients, creating gift
baskets for homeless shelters, preparing meals for soup kitchens, and
maintaining community gardens. Please bring a sack lunch, snack,
and drink each day.
Monday-Friday from 3-5:30pm
Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center and Brookens Gym
Age 6-12
Register by May 4 for Super Early Bird price.
Session
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Date
Jun 1-5
Jun 8-12
Jun 15-19
Jun 22-26
Jun 29-Jul 2
Jul 6-10
Jul 13-17
Jul 20-24
Jul 27-31
Aug 3-7
Time
3-5:30pm
3-5:30pm
3-5:30pm
3-5:30pm
3-5:30pm
3-5:30pm
3-5:30pm
3-5:30pm
3-5:30pm
3-5:30pm
Cost through May 4
$62R/$93NR
$62R/$93NR
$62R/$93NR
$62R/$93NR
$56R/$84NR
$62R/$93NR
$62R/$93NR
$62R/$93NR
$62R/$93NR
$62R/$93NR
Code
2257
2259
2260
2261
2262
2263
2264
2265
2266
2258
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10am-2pm
Phillips Recreation Center
Entering grades 6-8
Register by May 4 for Super Early Bird price.
Dates
Jul 6-10
Jul 13-17
Jul 20-24
Cost through May 4
$55R/$83NR
$55R/$83NR
$55R/$83NR
visit www.urbanaparks.org to register online
Code
2131
2132
2133
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Construction Camp
In this camp we will build, build, build! Make structures and usable
items with a variety of materials, including Legos, Magnatiles,
PVC pipes, bricks, wood, and more. You will be able to take some
creations home and have fun (safely) deconstructing the others. We
will also take field trips and spend time doing general recreation
activities during construction breaks. Bring a morning snack, lunch,
and a beverage. An afternoon snack will be provided. Please wear
closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes that can get
dirty.
Dates
Aug 3-7
Cost through May 4
$177R/$266NR
Code
2104
NEW! Science Camp
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm
Phillips Recreation Center & Anita Purves Nature Center
Age 5-13
Register by May 4 for Super Early Bird price.
Scientists in the making can engage their curious minds in this handson camp. Campers will explore chemistry, engineering, and more
through fun projects, games, and activities. Campers will also take
field trips, swim, and do general recreation activities throughout the
day. A morning snack, lunch, and a beverage should be brought to
camp each day; an afternoon snack will be provided.
Dates
Aug 10-14
Monday-Friday, 3-5:30pm
Age 5-12
Wednesday-Friday from 7:30am-5:30pm
Phillips Recreation Center
Age 5-13
Register by May 4 for Super Early Bird price.
Travel around town to see what Urbana-Champaign has to offer while
hanging out with old and new friends! Each day will feature different
games and activities. You’ll ride the MTD to our field trip locations.
All movies rated G or PG. Be sure to bring your swimsuit, sunscreen,
and towel each day- we plan to get very messy and wet! Campers
must bring a morning snack, lunch, and drink. Any days when
Urbana School District classes are in session, camp will be
canceled.
Cost through May 4
$33R/$49NR
$33R/$49NR
$33R/$49NR
Code
2155
Extended Camp Drop-In
School’s Out for Summer
Dates
May 27
May 28
May 29
Cost through May 4
$177R/$266NR
The Extended Camp Drop-In option is perfect for parents of children
in full-day camps who are occasionally unable to pick up children
by 3pm, but not often enough to enroll campers in a full session of
Extended Camp. Space permitting, you may register your child for a
single day or multiple days of Extended Camp. Please speak with your
child’s camp supervisor as soon as you know the days for which you
need to enroll as this is a first-come, first-serve program.
Dates
Any day of a session in which your camper is enrolled
Code
2108
2107
2106
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Cost
$15R/NR
SummerCamps
Monday-Friday from 7:30am-5:30pm
Phillips Recreation Center
Age 5-13
Register by May 4 for Super Early Bird price.
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SummerCamps
Nature Day Camp Information
Nature Day Camp has traditional summer camp activities that
increase a child’s appreciation for nature, community and the
environment. Children are divided into separate camp groups by
age: Kneehigh Camp (age 3-4), Kinder Camp (age 5-6), Crystal
Lake Camp (age 6-8) and Earthscope Camp (age 9-12). In each
camp, children spend their days exploring the outdoors during weekly
themed sessions. Leaders guide hands-on discovery, games, crafts,
field trips and more. Each camper receives a Nature Day Camp
T-shirt. Please dress your child for mess and bring a water bottle daily.
Nature Day Camp 2015 Themes:
Session Date
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Kneehigh Camp (Ages 3-4, must be toilet trained)
Kinder Camp (Ages 5-6, entering kindergarten)
Cost if registered by May 4 $56R/$85NR
(*Session 5: $50R/$77NR)
Monday-Friday from 8am-12pm
Anita Purves Nature Center
These morning programs nurture children’s curiosity about the world
around them and provide a positive introduction to both day camp
and nature. Drop off is between 8-8:30am starting with free play.
Scheduled activities begin at 8:30am. A snack is provided. Bring a
water bottle daily.
Crystal Lake Camp (Ages 6-8)
Earthscope Camp (Ages 9-12)
Cost if enrolled by May 4 $115R/$173NR
(*Session 5: $102R/$153NR)
Monday-Friday from 8:30am-3pm
Anita Purves Nature Center
Campers explore the outdoors as they play and learn. Watch your
child’s understanding of natural concepts and the environment
grow. Drop off is between 7:30-8:30am with kids’ choice activities.
Scheduled group activities begin at 8:30am. Campers must bring a
morning snack, lunch, and water bottle daily.
Extended Nature Day Camp (Ages 6-12)
Cost if registered by May 4 $62R/$93NR
(*Session 5: $56R/$84NR)
Monday-Friday, 3-5:30pm
Ages 6-12
Children registered in Crystal Lake/Earthscope camps can end the
day with various supervised recreational activities. Play games, make
crafts, go swimming and more. An afternoon snack is provided.
Theme
Description
Explore diverse ways to care for our shared
Jun 1-5
Going Green
environment and ourselves.
Journey from prehistoric Illinois to your vision of
Jun 8-12
Time Warp
the future!
They’re small, they crawl - we’ll have a ball
Jun 15-19
Bug’s Life
investigating invertebrates.
Get dirty as we learn about gardering, urban
Jun 22-26
Urban Botany
agriculture and more.
Celebrate water and find out how to conserve this
Jun 29-Jul 2 Wonderful Water
important natural resource.
Discover how science and technology can help us
Jul 6-10
Science & Technology
explore, protect and appreciate the environment.
Learn about the amazing local wildlife that lives
Jul 13-17
Urban Wildlife
among us.
8
Jul 20-24
Illinois Ecosystems
Forests, wetlands and prairies, oh my!
9
Jul 27-31
Culture & Community
How do different cultures connect to nature? How
does nature shape our communitites?
Session
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Date
Jun 1-5
Jun 8-12
Jun 15-19
Jun 22-26
Jun 29-Jul 2
Jul 6-10
Jul 13-17
Jul 20-24
Jul 27-31
Ages 3-4 Code
2158
2159
2160
2161
2162
2163
2164
2165
2166
Ages 5-6 Code
2297
2298
2299
2300
2301
2302
2303
2304
2305
Session
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Date
Jun 1-5
Jun 8-12
Jun 15-19
Jun 22-26
Jun 29-Jul 2
Jul 6-10
Jul 13-17
Jul 20-24
Jul 27-31
Ages 6-8 Code
2323
2324
2325
2326
2327
2328
2331
2329
2330
Ages 9-12 Code
2336
2337
2338
2339
2340
2341
2342
2343
2344
Session
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Date
Jun 1-5
Jun 8-12
Jun 15-19
Jun 22-26
Jun 29-Jul 2
Jul 6-10
Jul 13-17
Jul 20-24
Jul 27-31
Code
2346
2347
2348
2349
2350
2351
2352
2353
2354
visit www.urbanaparks.org to register online
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Animal Adventure Camp
Calling all young animal lovers! The Champaign County Humane
Society invites you to experience a week filled with pet-related games,
lessons and crafts. Enjoy daily interactions with “animal ambassadors”
and learn about their care in a fun and safe manner. Meet visitors
from the community who work to help animals every day. The week
finishes with an experience at the Champaign County Humane
Society! Snacks and beverages are provided. Note: Sign up for the
Wildlife Watchers Camp for a full-day camp experience.
Date
Aug 3-7
Aug 3-7
Time
8-11:30am
1:30-5pm
Ages
6-8
9-12
Code
2457
2458
Wildlife Watchers Camp
Cost if registered by May 4 $97R/$146NR
Ages 6-8 & Ages 9-12
Monday-Friday
Anita Purves Nature Center (last meeting at Brookens Gym)
Interact with some of the nature center’s education animals, and meet
visitors from the community who work with wildlife. Plus, there are
games, lessons and crafts. The week ends with a field trip to Weaver
Park. Bring a snack, lunch, and a water bottle daily. Note: Sign up for
Animal Adventure Camp for a full-day camp experience.
Date
Aug 3-7
Aug 3-7
Time
8:30am-1:30pm
11:30am-5pm
Ages
9-12
6-8
Code
2473
2474
Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT)
Monday-Friday, June 1-July 31 from 8:30am-3pm
Anita Purves Nature Center
Ages 13-15 (Completion of 7th grade required)
Pre-camp training is mandatory. Dates TBA.
Experience camp from the leader’s point of view and bring your
own energy and talents to the Urbana Park District’s summer
camps. Participate in and lead daily camp activities while assisting
counselors and children in Nature Day Camp. You will volunteer
15-20 hours per week, attend weekly CIT meetings and participate
in ongoing training throughout the summer.
Join the elite group of teens who gain experience and leadership
skills that prepare them for future summer and part-time jobs. As a
CIT, you make camp even more fun for the kids.
Interested? Complete a CIT application, available at any Park
District office or online at www.urbanaparks.org. Candidates
are selected through an application and interview process. Space is
limited.
Fee $310; includes camp T-shirt, all training, supervision and field
trips for the entire day camp season.
Payment will be due on acceptance into the program. For more
information about the CIT program, call the Anita Purves Nature
Center at 384-4062. Deadline for applications: April 10, 2015.
Job Opportunity:
Junior Counselor Program (JC)
Monday-Friday, June 1-July 24
Ages 16-17 (15 with related experience)
Being a JC trains you for future camp leader positions and much
more. You get the benefits of a paid position that includes staff
training, with all the benefits of a fun camp experience that includes
swimming and field trips. Throughout the summer, your level of
responsibility increases along with your skills and confidence in
your own abilities. Junior Counselors work alongside camp leaders,
assist campers and CITs and bring energy and enthusiasm to camp
each day. You’ll participate in the planning and leadership of daily
camp activities and attend weekly staff meetings. As a JC, you’ll
have a paid 20-25 hour work week and receive a staff T-shirt.
Interested? Visit www.urbanaparks.org to submit an Urbana
Park District job application by March 13, 2015. Applicants will
be selected for interviews after review of the applications. Final
selection will be determined after interviews are complete. Call
384-4062 to learn more.
Application Deadline: March 13
Mandatory pre-camp training dates will be finalized once the last
day of school is determined.
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SummerCamps
Cost if registered by May 4 $92R/$138NR
Ages 6-8 & Ages 9-12
Monday-Friday
Anita Purves Nature Center (last meeting at Humane Society)