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1 No Tuition Increase Ages 3 to 14 BEST. CAMP. EVER. SINCE 1989 Sessions Begin June 11th CALL NOW Middlebelt Road West Bloomfield, MI Download Application and Register Now! Connect with us on

THREE CAMPS IN ONE DESIGNED FOR FUN! Cool Kids Camp Making new friends, learning new skills and having fun is what it s all about for our younger set at Cool Kids Camp.

Awesome Adventurers Camp From sports, to swimming, to art, to drama, to science and everything in between, you decide. The choices are bountiful.

Energetic Explorers Camp Activities rotate daily to provide lots of variety.

From weekly adventure trips to overnights, there is always something exciting just around the corner. The possibilities are endless.

3 THREE CAMPS IN ONE DESIGNED FOR FUN! Cool Kids Camp Making new friends, learning new skills and having fun is what it s all about for our younger set at Cool Kids Camp. For your child s first camp experience our counselors are ready to teach, to listen and to guide your camper through a positive camp experience. Awesome Adventurers Camp From sports, to swimming, to art, to drama, to science and everything in between, you decide. The choices are bountiful... whether you want to become an ace tennis player, a super swimmer or a budding stage performer, we will be there to help you succeed. Energetic Explorers Camp Activities rotate daily to provide lots of variety. We give campers an opportunity to participate in the planning process which results in unique schedules for all our campers. From weekly adventure trips to overnights, there is always something exciting just around the corner. The possibilities are endless. Our camp is directed by Libby and Art White, whose degrees include a B.A. and a B.S. in Education, an M.S. in Guidance and Counseling and forty-eight years each of active private day school and camp ownership. The new generation, Mackenzie White (with a B.S. in Audiology and Speech Sciences and an M.A. in Counseling) is complimenting the staff. With their membership in the American Camp Association and a wealth of experience, they are ultimately qualified to insure our campers a memorable camp adventure. Our staff, directors, specialty instructors and counselors have been with us for years and many are certified teachers. In addition to our counselors, we have professional, certified instructors in swimming, arts and crafts, physical education/sports, science and drama. Staff members are selected after a comprehensive interviewing process. Personnel are hired based on maturity, enthusiasm and special talents as well as their ability to nurture children. Intensive pre-camp training is held prior to camp and ongoing meetings and in-service workshops during the season all help the staff implement camp philosophy and curriculum. With special attention to each and every camper, our staff develops the total child through an exciting camp experience. With the perfect location, extended days, flexible scheduling and reasonable rates, Summer Impressions will provide children with the greatest summer camp experience imaginable. The accreditation process evaluates more than 300 specific aspects of camp, including health, safety, programming, staff development and emergency response practices. The ACA s seal of accreditation means that Summer Impressions is amongst the top tier of summer camps in the United States! FACILITIES Summer Impressions Day Camp is located on over five acres with three main buildings. The camp features a separate wellequipped arts and crafts building, a camp store, arcade game room and additional air-conditioned buildings for inclement weather activities. In addition, our outdoor facilities consist of two heated in-ground pools, professional junior tennis courts, Safety City, miniature golf course, four basketball courts, two state-of-the-art playgrounds, a rock climbing course, awesome bounce, a challenge trail, Ga-Ga courts, table tennis, fitness course and sports fields for soccer, baseball, field hockey, volleyball and many more. SWIMMING At Summer Impressions campers use our swimming facilities twice daily. Our heated bowl shaped wading pool, with a depth of only 18 inches, is specially designed to introduce campers to the fun of water sports. Our S shaped in-ground, heated swimming pool, ranging from a depth of 2-1/2 to 4 feet, allows elementary to excellent swimmers certified water instruction taught by our professional American Red Cross water safety instructors. The swimming pools are completely enclosed and lifeguards are on duty continuously. All campers receive instructional and free swim daily. Counselors participate in swimming activities to give additional guidance and supervision to their campers.

4 NATURE & CRAFTS Our crafts program includes all the traditional camp favorites such as tie-dying, paper maché, seed mosaics, lanyards, clay, woodworking and beading plus ample opportunity for selfexpression. Our campers gain an appreciation of their environment and outdoor living skills as they learn about nature, wildlife and history. Many of the craft projects are theme and nature related. PRIVATE LESSONS In addition to the swimming, soccer and tennis offered during the camp day, we also offer private group swim, soccer, tennis, math, hip-hop and cheerleading lessons between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. for an additional fee. All classes are taught by qualified and experienced instructors. The swimming lessons are an American Red Cross based program. Information for registration for private lessons will be mailed after acceptance to summer camp. SPECIAL WAYS ON SPECIAL DAYS Everyday is a special day at Summer Impressions. Whether it s our annual talent show, Karaoke, or our hip-hop dancea-thon every day is an unforgettable experience. Every session features a camp cookout. Our special days, spirit days and visitors from around the world create an enthusiastic mood and camp excitement unsurpassed by any other facility around! SUMMER STOCK THEATRE Participate in an exceptional theatrical experience... SUMMER IMPRESSIONS THEATRE CAMP! Our theatre camp offers children hands-on experience with the entire show process from learning their lines to performing in front of a crowd. What a self-esteem enhancer!! What a confidence builder! What FUN! Our S.I. Theatre Camp will be offered for two - single week sessions at a nominal fee. Don t miss out! Register soon. SAFETY CITY This great program for our 4-6 year old campers provides childhood safety education in our Summer Impressions City, a miniature town with streets, vehicles, stoplights, crosswalks and stores! Parents will not have to pay an additional charge for any other safety program this summer IT S INCLUDED AT SUMMER IMPRESSIONS representing a considerable cost savings when compared to similar safety programs. Our SAFETY CITY program includes safety instruction of all types street, playground, home, bicycle, fire, poison, stranger, animal, pool and school bus safety. FIELD TRIPS Let s get the show on the road! Field trips are a big hit at Summer Impressions for campers entering first grade and older. Past campers enjoyed adventures such as rollerblading, bowling, Paradise Park, Glow-In-The-Dark Golf, Cranbrook Science Museum and Greenfield Village. Singing on air-conditioned, luxury buses, socializing with friends and exposure to such a variety of interesting places makes summertime FUN time! LEADERS IN TRAINING Jr. L.I.T. s (ages years old) participate in the traditional camp activities. Throughout the session, L.I.T. s meet for training and developing skills for leadership. They participate in challenging and motivating activities. As the session goes on, they spend a portion of each day assisting counselors and specialty teachers in an area of personal interest... whether it be swimming, art, science, drama, sports, etc. This is a mentoring program. Our L.I.T. s are never left alone with groups but participate in and assist our staff to learn responsibility, teamwork and a taste of what it would be like to be a future leader. CREATIVE DRAMATICS Our highly skilled staff brings to life the exciting world of performing arts. Campers learn acting techniques through improvisation, mime, puppetry, role playing, pageants and skits on the camp stage. Incorporated into all these events are special musical activities of course, camp would not be complete without the rousing singing of camp songs. FIELD SPORTS Campers participate in a variety of sports including basketball, miniature golf, Ga-Ga, field hockey, soccer, volleyball, T-ball and box hockey, just to name a few. Of special interest to our budding tennis players is the junior tennis program. All campers are taught sportsmanship, safety and game skills, as well as the cooperative spirit of competition and fair play. OVERNIGHTS Overnights are a cherished tradition at Summer Impressions. They include extended swimming, campfires, cookouts, late night movies, games, breakfast, a special theme and are available for our campers ages five to ten in Sessions I, II and III for an additional fee of $50.00 each. Spaces are limited, reservations are required. So pack your gear and experience sleepover camp!

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6 2018 SUMMER REGISTRATION Please reserve the following camp sessions: n Mini Camp I n Session I* n Session II n Session III n Mini Camp II n Mini Camp III (1 week) (3 weeks) (3 weeks) (3 weeks) (1 week) (M-TH Only) June 11 - June 15 June 18 - July 6 July 9 - July 27 July 30 - Aug. 17 Aug Aug. 24 Aug Aug. 30 Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday FULL DAY (9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) EXTENDED CARE (7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) (7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) (9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) Please print clearly: NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE! *No Camp July 4 Child s Name Last First Middle Child s Birthdate Female Male Month Date Year Age At Camp Grade Next Fall School Child s T-Shirt Size: n Small (6-8) n Medium (10-12) n Large (14-16) n Adult Small n Adult Medium n Adult Large Resides with(check One): n Both Parents n Mother n Father n Other Legal Guardian Name Parent/Guardian 1 Name Cell Phone Daytime Number Alternate Number Address City/Zip Business Name and Address Parent/Guardian 2 Name Cell Phone Daytime Number Alternate Number Address City/Zip Business Name and Address Child may be released to n Parent/ n Parent/ n Other Guardian1 Guardian Emergency Contact(s) (other than parents) Name Relationship Phone Child s Physician Name Phone Hospital preferred Health insurance program for emergency treatment and identification number Any dietary, food or allergy restrictions? Any medical instructions? Friends to be grouped with (limit 2) Interests or special abilities: Art, Dance, Sports, etc. Prior camp experience n Summer Impressions n Other (please specify) Where did you hear about Summer Impressions? Is there additional information that would help us better care for your child? (Ex: glasses, shyness, tubes in ears, etc.) It is understood that Summer Impressions Day Camp, Inc. has the right to request the withdrawal from the camp of any child for reasons in its sole discretion at any time. It is contemplated, but not limited to, situations involving a child or parent/guardian s failure to abide by the rules and procedures set by the camp; conduct or influence of parent or child deemed by the camp to be unsuitable for continuation in the program; a child who is not benefitting from the program; any flexibilities in enrollment and such other situations as may arise. If only one parent signs this agreement, that parent agrees that he/she is also acting as an agent of the other parent with authority to enroll the child at camp. I grant permission for taking and/or using my child s name and image for any purpose, including educational and advertisement purposes, and in any medium, including print and electronic. I further waive any claim, including claims for compensation, of any kind for the taking, use or publication. I give permission to Summer Impressions Day Camp, Inc. to secure emergency medical treatment for the above named child if required when the parent(s)/guardian and/or emergency contacts cannot be reached. I agree to send my child with a nutritional lunch. I give my permission for my child to participate in all camp activities including field trips and enclose a $200 deposit, payable to Summer Impressions Day Camp, 4150 Middlebelt Road, West Bloomfield, MI I further agree and understand that this $200 deposit and all prepaid tuition are non-refundable and non-transferable for any reason whatsoever including but not limited to absences due to illness, surgery, communicable diseases, vacation, withdrawal, holidays, or any other unforeseen circumstances, etc. Signature Parent or Legal Guardian Date Signature Parent or Legal Guardian Date

2018 SUMMER CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION 1. AGES-Campers 3 years old (by January 1, 2018) through 10 years of age are accepted in our camp program. The L.I.T. program accepts campers ages 11-14 years old.

7 2018 SUMMER CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION 1. AGES-Campers 3 years old (by January 1, 2018) through 10 years of age are accepted in our camp program. The L.I.T. program accepts campers ages years old. 2. CAMP DAY-From 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. is considered a full day. 3. EXTENDED DAY CAMP-If you require an extended day, your camper may attend camp from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. 4. HOURS-Camp will be open from the hours of 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. each day, Monday through Friday. 5. LATE PICK-UP-There will be a $5.00 late charge fee assessed for each 5 minute interval or portion thereof for late pick-up after 6:00 p.m. payable upon pick-up. 6. EXTRA DAYS OR SESSIONS-Extra days may be added for an additional charge of $75 per day based on availability. Sessions may be added on an availability basis. Call for arrangements. 7. GROUPING-Campers are grouped according to age until kindergarten and then by grade level. In order to insure that your camper is with a chosen friend (of similar age or grade), your application must be received by April 5, If the application is not received by this date we cannot guarantee placement with a friend. 8. T-SHIRTS-Each registered camper will receive one camp T-Shirt at no additional fee. Any camper going on a field trip must wear a camp T-Shirt. Additional T-Shirts and other camp products will be available for purchase at Brody s. 9. DEPOSIT-A non-refundable $ deposit is required with each application to reserve a place in camp and is applied to camp tuition. 10. PAYMENTS-Camp fees must be paid in full by May 2, If full payment is not received by May 2, 2018 the camper loses his/her space. Make all checks payable to Summer Impressions Day Camp and mail to 4150 Middlebelt Road, West Bloomfield, MI RETURNED CHECKS-There will be a $30.00 charge for returned checks. 12. DISCOUNTS-A 10% discount will be given to the second, third, etc. camper in the family if all the campers attend five full days for the same schedule. There is no discount for Mini Camps for all campers, including L.I.T s. 13. REFUNDS/MAKE-UPS-Upon withdrawing from camp for any reason, your prepaid deposit or tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable. No make-up days or tuition adjustments are allowed for absences due to illness, vacation, withdrawal, surgery, communicable diseases, holidays, or any unforeseen circumstances, etc. 14. SCHEDULE CHANGES-Due to the popularity of our camp program, no schedule changes are accepted after the application is submitted. 15. LUNCH AND SNACK-Campers must pack a nutritious bag lunch. All campers will receive an afternoon snack. Beverages will be provided at snack and lunch as well as throughout the day. 16. PRIVATE GROUP SWIM, SOCCER, TENNIS, HIP-HOP, CHEERLEADING LESSONS AND MATH TUTORING- In addition to the swimming, soccer and tennis offered during the camp day, we also offer private group swim, soccer, tennis, hip-hop, cheerleading lessons and math tutoring between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. for an additional fee. Information for registration for private lessons will be mailed after acceptance to summer camp. Lessons are skill building and cannot be pro-rated. 17. SLEEPOVERS-Spaces are limited, reservations are required. Staff is committed for sleepovers so no refunds or make-ups are allowed. Payment by cash or check of $50.00 is required no later than the Wednesday prior to the sleepover. Credit card payments are not accepted. 18. HEALTH FORM-A health form is required of all campers and will be mailed after registration. The form is also available online. The health form must be returned by May 2, No exceptions! 19. RELEASE POLICY-A camper can be released only to the parent, guardian, custodial parent or person(s) indicated on the application. The camper is released only to the custodial parent unless the custodial parent indicates otherwise in writing. A copy of the legal custody documents indicating the custodial parent must be submitted prior to the start of camp. 20. LOST OR MISSING ITEMS-Summer Impressions Day Camp is not responsible for lost or missing items. Please label all campers items. Also, please do not send valuables. 21. CAMP CLOSING-If there is a camp closing due to unforeseen circumstances, listen to FOX 2 WJBK-TV DETROIT, LOCAL 4 WDIV-TV, CHANNEL 7 WXYZ-TV, CBS WWJ-TV, CHANNEL 50 WKBD-TV, NEWS/TALK WJR-AM 760 or WWJ-950 AM Radio.

SUMMER IMPRESSIONS DAY CAMP NOTE: All camp fees due by May 2, 2018 (3 years old by January 1, 2018 through 10 years old)* MINI CAMP I (1 week) JUNE 11 - JUNE 15 MINI CAMP II (1 week) AUG.

17 FULL DAYS Ages 3-10 Ages 3-5 Ages 6-10 2 $145 $435 $441 3 $217 $652 $662 4 $269 $806 $819 5 $315 $945 $964 NO ADDITI

Each camper gets a free t-shirt, too! SPEND YOUR SUMMER IN OUR GREAT OUTDOORS.

8 SUMMER IMPRESSIONS DAY CAMP NOTE: All camp fees due by May 2, 2018 (3 years old by January 1, 2018 through 10 years old)* MINI CAMP I (1 week) JUNE 11 - JUNE 15 MINI CAMP II (1 week) AUG AUG. 24 MINI CAMP III (M-TH Only) AUG AUG. 30 **SESSION I (3 weeks) JUNE 18 - JULY 6 or SESSION II (3 weeks) JULY 9 - JULY 27 or SESSION III (3 weeks) JULY AUG. 17 FULL DAYS Ages 3-10 Ages 3-5 Ages $145 $435 $441 3 $217 $652 $662 4 $269 $806 $819 5 $315 $945 $964 NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR EXTENDED HOURS! *11-14 year old L.I.T. s receive 10% discount **No Camp July 4 No Tuition Increase SAFETY SMART SUNSCREEN PROVIDED ALLERGEN AWARE SNACKS PROVIDED Simply pack a lunch for your campers and leave the rest to us. Each camper gets a free t-shirt, too! SPEND YOUR SUMMER IN OUR GREAT OUTDOORS... Hula Ball Ga-Ga Science and Nature Creative Dramatics Fitness Course Miniature Golf Awesome Bounce Badminton Basketball Challenge Trail Softball Floor Hockey Sand Volleyball Lawn Games Soccer T-Ball Tennis Safety City Kickball Box Hockey Dance Parties Swimming Overnights Cookouts Campfires Field Trips Summer Stock Theatre Sing-A-Longs Storytelling Skits & Plays Parades Special Visitors Digital Photography Rock Climbing Clay Making Paper Maché Ceramics Jewelry Making Lanyards Bead Making Tie-Dying Games Galore Arts and Crafts Table Tennis Disc Golf Pickle Ball Karaoke Arcade Games OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, JUNE 3, :00-4:00 P.M. YOU ARE INVITED! 4150 Middlebelt Road (between Lone Pine and Long Lake Roads) West Bloomfield 48323

DAY CAMPS. Summer IONA COLLEGE CAMPS BEGIN JUNE 26, 2017 HYNES GYMNASIUM OPEN HOUSE. March 29 at 6:00 pm April 29 at 10:00 am

DAY CAMPS. Summer IONA COLLEGE CAMPS BEGIN JUNE 26, 2017 HYNES GYMNASIUM OPEN HOUSE. March 29 at 6:00 pm April 29 at 10:00 am IONA COLLEGE 2017 Summer DAY CAMPS CAMPS BEGIN JUNE 26, 2017 HYNES GYMNASIUM For more information, contact Mike Reddington at mreddington@iona.edu or visit us on the web at: www.iona.edu/summercamp OPEN