Summer 2018 Day Camps

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1 Summer 2018 Day Camps Franke Park Day Camp City Safari Day Camp Kids for Nature Zoo Camp Farmin Fun Day Camp

2 Franke Park Day Camp Franke Park Day Camp provides children with enjoyable outdoor experiences in a wooded setting which foster cooperation through learning, playing, working, problem solving, and socializing together. Since 1946, Franke Park Day Camp has been serving the children of this community with an emphasis on basic camping skills, nature education, and Native American Lore. Any individual, 4-18 years of age, may register for Franke Park Day Camp, regardless of sex, color, national origin, religion, or disability. All campers must be of minimum age by June 1, Campers (with the exception of CITs) are limited to one camp session. Registering for more than one camp session will result in cancellation of the additional session(s) and a refund less processing fees. 4-5 YEAR OLD PROGRAM A thematic approach exposes young children to the concepts of seeds and plants, trees, animals, and Native Americans in this pre-camp experience. Space is limited to 40 campers per session. Due to space limitations, campers may attend only one session of camp YEAR OLD PROGRAM Nature education, basic camping skills, and Native American cultures are emphasized in the 6-8 and 9-11 year old programs. Campers enjoy a wide range of activities including hiking, fire building, outdoor cooking, swamp study, nature walks, arts and crafts, Native American rituals/dancing, games, mudsliding, etc. Space is limited to 192 campers per session. Due to space limitations, campers may attend only one session of camp. ADVANCED CAMPER PROGRAM The Advanced Camper program is open to individuals, years of age, who wish to be Junior Leaders (12 years) or Counselors-In-Training (13-18 years). The program involves day camping, overnight camping, Native American Lore, basic camping skills, canoe instruction, nature education, ecology, conservation, camp and community service projects, social activities, and assisting the Franke Park Day Camp staff. For more information and a registration packet, please call Space is limited. HOURS Day Camp begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Wednesday, camp begins at 1:00 p.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m. Before and after camp child care is available as early as 6:30 a.m. and as late as 6:00 p.m. See Camp Care. Campers should be dropped off and/or picked up at the Nature Lodge in Franke Park. WEDNESDAY EVENING PROGRAM Day Camp ends every Wednesday evening with an open house, staff introductions and a special program of songs and skits from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend and join the fun. Franke Park Day Camp t-shirts will be available for purchase at this time. FRIDAY POW-WOWS Each session of camp closes with a powwow on Friday, from 2:00-3:00 p.m., where the campers will perform authentic Native American dances and receive their feathers and/or dog tags. The weekly pow-wows help campers prepare for the Annual Big Pow- Wow at the end of camp. Family and friends are invited to attend. CAMP CARE Before and After Camp Program An early morning and late afternoon Camp Care program is offered for campers ages Camp Care will be held before and after the regular day camping program on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The morning session runs from 6:30 a.m. until day camp begins at 9:00 a.m. and features breakfast, games, arts and crafts, and nature hikes. The late afternoon session begins when day camp adjourns at 3:30 p.m. and runs until 6:00 p.m. Arts and crafts, games, and nature hikes are also featured in the afternoon program as well as a light snack. Each Camp Care program is $25. Space is limited. Note: Camp Care is not offered on Wednesdays. Day Camp registration is in progress. Use the registration form on page 8 or register on-line at 2

3 . CAMP BUDDIES Children who wish to attend camp together must indicate this on the registration form, however, due to the volume of registrations and the lottery processing system, we cannot guarantee placement in the same session. MEET THE SUPERVISOR The 2018 Franke Park Day Camp supervisor is Chris Freehill. Chris is returning for his 41st year on staff and his 28th year as camp supervisor. He teaches fifth grade at Forest Park Elementary School. Chris looks forward to another great summer at camp. DIRECTIONS Franke Park is located at 3411 Sherman Blvd. in Fort Wayne. The day camp parking lot is located between Pavilion #2 and the playground. SESSIONS #1... June #2... June #3... June #4...July 9-13 #5... July #6... July WHAT TO BRING Sack Lunch (non-refrigerated) Canteen or Water Bottle Insect Repellent Book Bag Plain White T-shirt for tie-dyeing (Please mark your name on the tag.) To reach Franke Park Day Camp Supervisor, Chris Freehill, please call the Day Camp at (260) (June 11-August 1). 72nd ANNUAL BIG POW-WOW Tuesday, July 31, 7:00 p.m., Franke Park Franke Park Day Campers from all sessions throughout the summer are invited back to participate in the annual Big Pow-Wow and reunite with the friends they made during camp. The program features authentic Native American dances around a big bonfire. Family and friends are invited to attend this traditional Franke Park Day Camp finale! FRANKE PARK DAY CAMP FEES The registration fees for a one-week session of camp are: Day Campers (ages 4-11)... $93 A.M. Camp Care (ages 6-12)... $25 P.M. Camp Care (ages 6-12)... $25 (An Advanced Camper registration packet is required for Junior Leaders and C.I.T.s; call the Department at or visit Junior Leaders (age 12)... $93 C.I.T.s (ages 13-18)... $73 (Counselors-In-Training may attend 5 or more weeks of camp for a total of $292.) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial assistance is available on a limited basis. Please call for more information. Franke Park Day Camp questions may be directed to the Parks and Recreation Office at (260) This booklet is also available on-line: Close book and flip over for sports, arts and other summer fun programs for kids. 3

4 City Safari Day Camp Come explore the city and discover fun in Fort Wayne and surrounding areas. Each week of camp incorporates a different theme through field trips, guest speakers, activities, games, and arts and crafts. Kids will do a little gardening and compare life inside and outside the city. Camp also includes a Citilink bus ride to Northside pool for some fun in the sun. Join us for one week or all six as we explore downtown, admire wild animals up close, learn about habitats and how life was way back when. Pick your week(s) and get your adventure started. Limit 24 campers per week. LOCATION City Safari s base camp is located at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun Street in downtown Fort Wayne with staff-led excursions to points of interest within walking distance and traveling by van to exciting locations around Northeast Indiana. Campers return to the Conservatory by 4:00 pm for pick up. AGES Entering Grade 1-6 in Fall 2018 Must be age 6 years by June 1, 2018 HOURS/FEES 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday Pre-camp care, 7:00-9:00 a.m. Post-camp care, 4:00-6:00 p.m. $115/camper/week No additional charge for pre/post camp care CAMP GRADUATION Family and friends are invited to celebrate the end of each camp week with a graduation ceremony and slide show every Friday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. WHAT TO BRING Completed forms: pick-up authorization, medication form, discipline policy, field trip waiver, photography & sunscreen waivers, and immunization record signed by a doctor or licensed physician. Campers cannot return on second day without forms. Sack lunch, non-refrigerated. Camp provides afternoon snack Canteen or water bottle Book bag Insect repellent & sunscreen Swimsuit, towel & dry clothes Register NOW at Registration forms are also available on-line or by calling and may be mailed, faxed or dropped off at the Parks & Recreation Department. Please read the registration information and refund policy in this insert before you sign up. If you have any questions about City Safari Day Camp, please call the Conservatory s Camp Coordinator at (260) FINANCIAL AID The Parks & Recreation Department offers a $50, once-per-year scholarship for qualified youth. To learn more about this scholarship, contact the Park Office at (260) Questions? Call the Camp Coordinator at Week #1... June Fun Around the Fort Fort Wayne, Indiana, that is! This week at camp will be all about visiting the local landmarks around town. At Fox Island County Park, we ll learn how to canoe and put those skills to the test on Bowman Lake. Take advantage of what Fort Wayne has to offer and learn more about the Fort this week! Week #2...June Wonderful Wings Join us this week as we learn all about creatures with wings, such as butterflies, bats, birds and others insects! We will learn all about these winged wonders and the importance of having wings. Our trip this week takes us to Merry Lea Environmental Center in Wolf Lake to learn all about the incredible insect and other flying creatures. 4 Week #3... June Woodlands and Wetlands This week at camp will focus on the habitats of woodlands and wetlands and the plants and animals that call them home. Our trip this week takes us to Salamonie Lake near Andrews where we will see some of the woodland creatures up close! Join us as we explore these amazing habitats this week! Week #4... July 9-13 Indiana Now & Then Northeastern Indiana has a rich and fascinating history. Not only will we explore what life was like long ago, but we will learn about our current court system as well. Then, we will travel to Cook s Bison Ranch near Wolcottville to learn all about the Native Americans and the North American Bison. Join us as we explore daily life today and long ago. Week #5...July What s for Lunch? Ever wonder where our food comes from? Two sources that we will explore this week are farms and gardens. Our weekly field trip takes us to DeCamp s Gardens in Albion where we will learn about the farm to table movement. Join us as we get up close with plants and even some farm animals this week at camp! Week #6...July Wild About Animals This week is for animal lovers! We will learn about animals from around the globe during our final week at camp. Our field trip takes us to Black Pine Animal Sanctuary to see wild animals that have been rescued from challenging situations. Join us this week as we take a walk on the wild side with the animals!

5 Farmin Fun Day Camp Come spend a week on the farm! Our Farmin Fun Day Camp provides a stimulating, healthy and beautiful environment where you will learn about soil, plants, animals and the source of our food. Campers will be able to continue the cycle of farm-to-table in our new teaching kitchen. The camp integrates hands-on farming such as gardening and animal care, cooperative games, and nature exploration with other typical summer fun activities for a memorable and diverse summer camp experience. You will care for farm animals; hike in the woods; play in the creek; wash, dye and felt wool from one of our sheep; enjoy hayrides around the farm and much more! LOCATION Farmin Fun Day Camp is held at Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd. in Fort Wayne. AGES / HOURS / FEES Campers must be of minimum age by June 1, Ages 4-5 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Fee: $57 Age 5 / Ages :00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fee: $90 Ages 12+ F.I.T. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fee: $85 Ages C.I.T. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fee: $70 CAMP CARE AM Camp Care: PM Camp Care: Fee: $25 each 7:00-9:00 a.m. 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sign up now! Register on-line at or use the registration form on page 8. SESSIONS #1... June #2... June #3... June #4... July 9-13 #5... July #6... July WHAT TO BRING Sack Lunch (full day campers only) Snack Canteen or Water Bottle Insect Repellent Sunscreen Long pants/change of clothes Swimsuit, towel, water shoes HOW TO REGISTER Register on-line at or use the registration form in this brochure to register by mail, fax or in person at the Parks and Recreation Department. Questions should be directed to the Parks and Recreation Department at (260) CONFIRMATION NOTICES Campers will receive an confirmation the week prior to their camp session with all the information needed for the upcoming week. Keep a look out for this ! (If you do not have an address on file your confirmation will come in the mail.) F.I.T. Farmers in Training is designed to provide children ages 12+ a more active role in the care of livestock, vegetable gardening, hands-on beekeeping, blacksmith demonstrations and campfire cookouts on Fridays. Farmers in Training harvest and sell their vegetables at the Farmers Market in addition to participating in games and other fun activities. C.I.T. Counselor in Training is for campers years of age who have completed 2 weeks of F.I.T. Counselors in Training are role models for the younger campers. The program is designed to train youth how to be confident leaders among their peers. C.I.T.s will have opportunities to learn important teambuilding, leadership, and agriculture skills as they assist camp counselors in leading activities such as beekeeping, blacksmithing, gardening and animal care. The program is limited to 8 campers per week. Each camper will be requred to provide two references to complete their registration. CAMP BUDDIES Children who wish to attend camp together must indicate this on the registration form and both children must request it. We will do our best to place the campers together as requested, however, due to the volume of registrations and the lottery processing system, we cannot guarantee it. 5

6 Kids for Nature Summer Camp Spend a WILD week at the Fort Wayne Children s Zoo! You ll explore the zoo, visit friendly animals, meet zoo keepers and make new friends in this unique summer adventure. REGISTER ONLINE and see complete program descriptions at Dates Days Time Fee Age 3 w/adult Zoo Explorer * 6/12 & 14 T,Th 9-11:30 am $40 6/26 & 28 T,Th 9-11:30 am $40 7/10 & 12 T,Th 9-11:30 am $40 7/24 & 26 T,Th 9-11:30 am $40 Age 4 w/adult Zoo Buddies * 6/11, 13, 15 M,W,F 9-11:30 am $55 6/25, 27, 29 M,W,F 9-11:30 am $55 7/9, 11, 13 M,W,F 9-11:30 am $55 7/23, 25, 27 M,W,F 9-11:30 am $55 * Adult participants receive a complimentary camp t-shirt, too! Please include your shirt size when you register. Ages 4 5 Animal Alphabet 6/4-6/8 M-F 8:30-11:30 am $92 7/2-7/6 M-F 8:30-11:30 am $92 Number Safari 6/18-6/22 M-F 8:30-11:30 am $92 7/16-7/20 M-F 8:30-11:30 am $92 Before and After Camp Care Dates Days Time Fee Ages 5 6 Who s Who at the Zoo 6/4-6/8 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 6/25-6/29 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 7/16-7/20 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 Movers and Shakers 6/11-6/15 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 7/2-7/6 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 I Can Fly 6/18-6/22 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 7/9-7/13 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 7/23-7/27 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 Ages 7 8 Design a Zoo 6/18-6/22 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 7/2-7/6 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 7/16-7/20 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 World Traveler 6/4-6/8 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 6/25-6/29 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 Positively Predators 6/11-6/15 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 7/9-7/13 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 7/23-7/27 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 Before and After Camp Care is available for Kids for Nature Camp. For more information contact the Zoo Education Department at or education@kidszoo.org. Dates Days Time Fee Ages 9 10 Zoo Detective 6/11-6/15 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 6/25-6/29 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 7/16-7/20 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 Survivor 6/18-6/22 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 7/2-7/6 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 7/23-7/27 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 Ages 9 12 Zoo Artists 7/2-7/6 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $159 Photo Safari 6/4-6/8 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $159 7/9-7/13 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $159 Ages Animal Training 101 6/4-6/8 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 6/18-6/22 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 7/16-7/20 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $149 Junior Zoo Keeper ** 6/11-6/15 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $179 6/25-6/29 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $179 7/9-7/13 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $179 7/23-7/27 M-F 8:30 am-3 pm $179 ** Includes Thursday night sleepover Register now for Zoo Camps at Age & Cancellation Policy Children must meet age requirements on the first day of all programs (no exceptions). Programs are held rain or shine. Refunds (minus a 10% processing fee) are available if you cancel at least 2 weeks before your program begins. The zoo reserves the right to cancel camps with insufficient registration. In the event of such a cancellation, all of your fees will be refunded. Kids for Nature Campership Fund Assistance is available for families unable to afford zoo programs. To apply for a Kids for Nature Campership for your child, contact us at (260) or education@ kidszoo.org. 6

7 Day Camp Registration Register NOW for Day Camps On-Line, by Mail, Fax, Drop Box or In Person All registrations will be taken at the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department 705 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN (Exception: Kids for Nature Summer Camp registrations are handled by the Fort Wayne Children s Zoo. Sign up now on-line or by mail. See note below for details). 5 Easy Ways to Register 1) On-Line Register on-line at If you do not already have a user ID and password or have forgotten them, call or On-line registrations are processed as you register with no time delay. 2) By Mail Simply complete the day camp registration form in this brochure (or a copy of it) and mail to the address above. Please use a separate registration form for each camper. 3) By Fax FAX your completed registration form to (260) Be sure to include your Visa, MasterCard or Discover number, expiration date and CVV code. Available 24 hours a day. 4) Drop Box If our office is closed, you may drop your registration in the 24-hour drop box located at the front entrance of our building at 705 E. State Blvd. 5) In Person You may register in person at the Parks and Recreation Department, 705 E. State Blvd., (corner of State and Parnell), Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. We cannot accept day camp registrations over the phone. Confirmations will be sent (by mail or ) within a week of registration. If you do not receive a confirmation in this time frame, please call For more information, please call the Parks and Recreation Department at (260) Kids for Nature Summer Camp Registration Registration for Kids for Nature Summer Camps is currently underway. You may register on-line at Refer to page 6 for registration procedures and the zoo s refund policy. Questions may be directed to the zoo at education@kidszoo.org or Parks & Recreation Refund Policy Full refunds less a processing fee of $5 or 10% (whichever is greater) will be granted to individuals if requested before the day the camp session begins. Refunds requested less than one day prior to the start of the camp session may be granted only for illness or medical reasons. These refunds will be pro-rated and issued in the form of a credit to your account with us, which may then be applied to a future purchase. Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing refunds. Visa, MasterCard and Discover refunds are credited to your account immediately. Things to Know Before You Sign Up Registration for day camps opened on February 7. Registrations are processed in the order they are received. Space is limited and placement in any given session cannot be guaranteed. If the session(s) for which you have registered is full, you will be notified by phone so you may choose another session, be placed on a waiting list or request a refund. On-line registrations are accepted immediately with no time delay. Checks should be made out to Board of Park Commissioners. If you are registering for other Parks and Recreation programs in addition to day camp, please submit a separate check for the camps. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Campers to be of minimum age by June 1, Campers ages 4-12 may register for only one Franke Park Day Camp session per season. Campers may sign up for multiple sessions of all other day camps. Additional copies of this brochure are available on-line at www. fortwayneparks.org or by calling Scholarships are available for qualified campers. Call the Parks and Recreation Department ( ) or the zoo ( ) for information. 7

8 2018 REGISTRATION FORM for Franke Park, Farmin Fun & City Safari Day Camps Please use a separate registration form for each camper. Camper s Name Sex: o M o F Date of Birth Age Grade ( ) Parent/Guardian Phone # (h) (w) (cell) Address City State Zip Address Franke Park Day Camp Campers may register for only one camp session per season. Please indicate 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice. Session/Dates Age 4-5 Age 6-11 #1 June W1 W1 #2 June W2 W2 #3 June W3 W3 #4 July 9-13 W4 W4 #5 July W5 W5 #6 July W6 W6 o If these are full, place in any available session. Camp Care (ages 6-11 only) o AM $25 (W1-W6) o PM $25 (W1-W6) Camp Fee: $93 FRANKE CAMP FEES: $ I would like to be in the same group as: Farmin Fun Day Camp Check session(s) you wish to attend. Session/Dates Ages Age Ages FIT CIT #1 June ow1 ow1 ow1 ow1 ow1 #2 June ow2 ow2 ow2 ow2 ow2 #3 June ow3 ow3 ow3 ow3 ow3 #4 July 9-13 ow4 ow4 ow4 ow4 ow4 #5 July ow5 ow5 ow5 ow5 ow5 #6 July ow6 ow6 ow6 ow6 ow6 oam Camp Care: $25 (W1-W6) opm Camp Care: $25 (W1-W6) Camp Fee: Ages 4-5 $57 FIT. 11+ $85 Age 5 $90 CIT $70 Ages 6-10 $90 FARMIN FUN CAMP FEES: $ I would like to be in the same group as: City Safari Summer Day Camp Check session(s) you wish to attend. Session/Dates Grades 1-6 #1 June ow1 #2 June ow2 #3 June ow3 #4 July 9-13 ow4 #5 July ow5 #6 July ow6 oam Camp Care (W1-W6) opm Camp Care (W1-W6) (There is no extra charge for Camp Care!) Camp Fee: $115 CITY SAFARI CAMP FEES: $ I would like to be in the same group as: Register on-line at TOTAL FEES DUE $ Name as printed on card Please make checks payable to Board of Park Commissioners or charge to your Visa, MasterCard or Discover. ocash ocheck (# ) ovisa omastercard odiscover oscholarship (documentation required) \ \ \ - \ \ \ - \ \ \ - \ \ \ Visa, MasterCard or Discover # Expires (mo/yr) CVV HEALTH INFORMATION Does camper have any of the following health conditions? Allergies Heart Trouble Diabetes Epilepsy Asthma Cerebral Palsy Cancer HIV/AIDS Physical/Mental/Emotional Disabilities: Please describe in detail reactions/care/instructions regarding the health conditions circled above or any others: Date of most recent tetanus shot: Recent injuries: Current Medications: Physician s Name: Telephone Number: Hospital Preference: Emergency Contact (if parent can t be reached): Alternate Emergency Number(s): Any special medical instructions in the event you cannot be reached in an emergency: I, as legal guardian representing a minor participant, agree to release the City of Fort Wayne, its officers, employees and volunteers from any and all liability for accidents, injuries, losses of and/or damage to his/her person or property that may arise out of his/her participation in or presence at the above activity(s). I am aware of certain risks of possible dangers associated with participation in this activity. I have entered into this agreement of my own free will. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: