Summer Programs and Activities 2016 Compiled by Tift County Commission on Children & Youth (229) 388-1000 or tc3y@friendlycity.net The Kidz Klub Summer Camp A Summer to REMEMBER Mother's Love Child Care & Learning Centers Opens May 23 thru Aug. 1 for children who have completed 4Y Pre-k through 12 years old Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Breakfast, Lunch & Snack provided (cooked on site) Daily/Weekly Rates Features include: Small groups; experienced, highly trained staff; partnering with YMCA Kids University and Southern Bodies; swimming(lifeguards, CPR/FA trained staff); bowling; field trips; Wii s & Playstations. Arts & Crafts, Humane Society Visits, Contests and Guest Speakers. Please call 382-0675 or email questions to kidzklub2012@gmail.com. 1925 Whiddon Mill Road. Website: www.motherslovetifton.com This year s Summer Camp will be producing... When: Camp starts June 28th, and will meet Monday-Friday from 1pm-5pm Where: The Tift Theatre for the Performing Arts Who: Ages 5-18 Cost: $125/camper Registration begins on May 13th. Registration forms can be found at www.tifttheatre.org! There will be max occupancy of 50 students this year! For more info, please email Carlie at carliej@tifton.net or call (229)391-3952.
Herring Memorial Church Greenhouse Project Summer Meals for Kids! The summer Food Service Program serves free meals to all kids and teens, 18 years and younger Place: Herring Memorial Church Greenhouse Project 9 Tifton-Eldorado Rd. Tifton, GA 31794 Days and Times: May 23 rd -July 1st Monday-Friday Breakfast 9am-10am Lunch 1pm-2pm Call Bernease Okongwu for more information: (229) 339-1321 or (229) 387-7903 Herring Memorial Church Greenhouse Project Come Out and Have a Fun Summer DATES: May 23-JULY 1, 2016 Ages: 5 years-18 years TIME: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9A.M.-3 P.M. PLACE: HERRING MEMORIAL GREENHOUSE PROJECT 9 TIFTON-ELDORADO RD TIFTON, GA 31794 Call Bernease Okongwu for more information: (229) 339-1321 or (229) 387-7903 2016 Summer Reading Program Schedule of Events! Read to the Rhythm All programs at the Tifton-Tift County Public Library 245 Love Ave / 229-386-3243 http://www.cprl.org/tifton-tift-county-public-library.html Kick-off Carnival is May 21 from 12:00-2:00 Performance Thursdays June 2-July 14 2pm-3pm (all ages) Adult Multipurpose Room Featuring Lively Storytellers & Performers from All Around Georgia! READ-N-PLAY Tuesdays from June 7- July 19 4:30-5:30pm in the Storytime Room (KIDS 6-12 and parents welcome) Thursdays from June 2-July28 Community Story Time 10am-10:45am (for children 2-5 with caregiver) Wee rock! Baby & toddler lap sit Storytime and pots-n-pans kitchen rock band! 11:15 11:35 Kids 6 MO-24 mo. With caregivers Summer Teen Programs Throughout the Summer Ages 12-18 Tuesdays from 6-7:30pm., Wednesdays from 4-5pm., and Thursdays from 6-7pm. Activities range include music themed parties, crafts, karaoke, beginning computer programming, relaxing with some coffee and good music, and composing a playlist to go along with a meal teens will prepare and eat. The fun is endless and the cost is free, so come and join us at the Tifton-Tift County Public Library!! SRP Wrap-up Party Thursday, July 21 2pm-3pm Reading Prizes and Ice Cream! (Bring all reading folders to be eligible for reading prizes!)
2016 TIFT COUNTY RECREATION DEPARTMENT -SUMMER DAY CAMP- DESCRIPTION: The Tift County Recreation Department will be offering a fun-filled, enriched day camp again this summer beginning Tuesday, May 31, 2016 and continuing until Friday, July 29, 2016. Day Camp will not be held on Monday, July 4th. Breakfast and lunch will be provided through the Tift County School System starting Tuesday, May 31st and continuing until Friday, July 29th. A snack will be provided mid-morning and mid-afternoon. If your child does not wish to eat the school lunch provided, please bring a non-perishable lunch and a drink. We ask that lunches contain no metal or aluminum parts to reduce injuries to the child while opening containers. Parent or guardian will be required to come inside to sign their child in and out each day. When picking up your child you must present your Authorized Pick-Up Card and a picture I.D. or the child will not be released. Camp is open to all children regardless of sex, race, or income. TCRD Summer Day Camp is a government exempt program and is not required to be licensed by the state. Feel free to contact Bright from the Start Georgia DECAL (404-657-5562) and website address (www.decal.ga.gov). Parents, you will be requested to acknowledge on the registration form that you have been advised and understand this program is not licensed. HOURS: COST: 7:45 am 5:45 pm. Children must be picked up by 6:00 pm. $15.00 Supply Fee at Registration (this is a one time Summer Fee). $68.00 per child per week Tuition Fee due prior to Child starting camp. (Regardless of number of hours, 4 days or more is a full week). $61.20 per week for each additional child. (This is a full week 10% discount for each additional child.) $85.00 per week Out-of-County residents (no discounts apply). $20.00 per day for drop-ins (must be pre-registered). Charges for late pick-up $5.00 each 15 minutes. AGE: All participants must be ages 5-12. Child must be 5 by their first day camp and a child cannot have turned 13 by beginning of camp. ACTIVITIES: Performing Arts, Athletic Games, Swimming, Bowling, Funtastic Reading at the Library, Interactive Learning, Value Teaching, Field Trips, Arts & Crafts, Guest Speakers and many other exciting fun-filled activities. LOCATION: Activities will take place at the TCRD Multi-Purpose Gym. Parent or guardian will drop off and pick up their child at the Gym. Dates: Sessions: May 31st June 3rd 1 June 6th June 10th 2 June 13th June 17th 3 June 20th June 24th 4 June 27th July 1st 5 July 4th July 8th (closed July 4) 6 July 11th July 15th 7 July 18th July 22nd 8 July 25th July 29th 9 For additional information Contact the Tift County Recreation Department 229-382-3262 www.tiftcounty.org then Recreation or email recreation@tiftcounty.org Victory Baptist Church/Oak Grove Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Held at Victory Baptist Church 3917 Hwy 319 S. Tifton, Georgia (229) 382-2211 Sunday May 29 th Friday June 3 rd. May 29 th from 5:00-7:00 p.m.; May 30 th June 2 nd from 6:00 9:00 p.m.; June 3 rd Commencement Service from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Baldwin Drive Aquatic Center Pool Season: May 31 st -August 7 th ADMISSION FEES: Camps/Church/Groups prior to afternoon hours: $1.50 per person Maximum 1.5 hours Individual Admission (daily) Weekdays: Tues/Thurs/Sat/Sun $2.00 per person Children 18 and under ONLY (swimming and pool area) Children 6 and under must be accompanied by a Parent WEEKEND FEES: Saturday: $3.00 per person All Ages Sunday: MUST COMPLY FAMILY SWIM GUIDELINES $3.00 per person or $10.00 per Family Must be Parent/Child/Grandchild or Adult Couple SEASON PASS: Family of 4 Pass: $50.00 $5.00 for each additional immediate family member Individual Pass: $25.00 Tift County Recreation Department (229) 382-3262 or email:recreation@tiftcounty.org Blue Devil Football Camp Farmers For Football---Free Camp (Late Registration for walk ups on day of camp is $20) Dates: May 26, 27 For Grades 1-6, Entering Fall of 2016 E.B. Hamilton Park 9:00 am to 11:30 a.m. Sponsored By: Blue Devil Football Coaches & Boosters; Tift Area Agriculture Businesses (Farmers for Football) Tift County Parks & Recreation Return registration forms to one of the following areas by May 20 th Head Coach Ashley Anders, Blue Devil Way, Tifton, Georgia 31794. *Turn in at the front desk of your son s school, *Front desk of the Parks and Recreation Department. Late Registration will be held at E.B. Hamilton on May 26th at 8:00am and will cost $20). All forms must have a parent signature and phone #. Transportation to and from camp will be provided at these schools: G.O. Bailey, Charles Spencer, Matt Wilson and JT Reddick (times will be provided on registration form). Tift County Schools, Tifton Housing Authority, and the Tiftarea YMCA have partnered to bring the Seamless Summer Meals program. Lunches are provided to children Monday through Friday, from 12 12:30 p.m., during the summer at the following locations: TyTy City Park, Peterson Apartments, G.O. Bailey Primary School, Puckett Park, Beulah Hill Church, J.T. Reddick School, Springfield Baptist Church, Dixie Avenue Apartments, Hills Apartments, Deans Blue Devil Den and First United Methodist Church Tifton, 8 th Street Middle School, Len Lastinger, North East Campus, PreK, Tifton Library, Tifton Rec Dept., Mamas House-Omega. This is a free program and is open to all children up to age 18. For more information, please contact the Tift County Schools Nutrition Program at (229) 387-2400
Camp Wiregrass A day camp program focusing on Georgia history and natural resources. Summer 2016 registration now open! Sessions available for ages 4-11 years old. Victorian Adventures, a girls only camp, is available for ages 8-12. Week sessions available in June and include snack, programming, supplies, t-shirt, and afternoon water games! Discount available for siblings, ABAC employees, and Friends of the Museum (this does not include annual pass holders). Pre-registration is required! Walk-in campers are not guaranteed a spot in camp. Questions, contact Kelly Scott, 229-391-5221 or museumcamp@abac.edu. http://www.abac.edu/museum/kids-camp 2016 Summer Camp descriptions Munchkin Camp, 4-5 yr olds May 31-June 3: Down on the Farm: With activities geared especially for our younger campers, Down on the Farm provides active exploration of a late 19th century farm. Campers will discover what life was like before T.V. and tablets! Feeding animals, gardening, washing clothes, and wagon rides are just a few of the activities for our Munchkin Campers. This camp: 8:30am 12:00pm FILLED! New afternoon session (same activities) now open, 1:00-4:30. Sign up today! snack, t-shirt, and supplies included $60/camper Explorer Camps, 6-8 yr olds June 13-17: Wilderness 101: This week focuses on exploring our surrounding forest while learning various outdoor survival techniques. Campers will build shelters, visit with Langdale Nature Center s resident animals, and learn basic orienteering skills. June 27-July 1: Step Back in Time: Campers will explore Georgia history from early Native American to late 19th century. Archery, cane pole fishing, historic baseball, wagon rides, and traditional games are just a few of the activities which will wear your camper out! Both camps: 8:30am 3:30pm snack, t-shirt, water games, and supplies included (campers bring sack lunch) $110/camper Trekker Camp, 9-11 yr olds June 20-24: Good Ole Days: Campers will experience mid-1800s southern Georgia Culture through interactive activities such as wool processing, wagon rides, cane pole fishing, traditional games, and historic baseball. This camp: 8:30am 3:30pm snack, t-shirt, water games, and supplies included (campers bring sack lunch) $110/camper Girl Only session, 8-12 yr olds June 6-10: Victorian Adventures: Campers will explore high society and working class as they learn how to host tea time, play games, cook a traditional 1800 s meal, and learn to embroider. The week will end with the girls hosting an afternoon tea for their special invited guest. Girls need a clean white t-shirt. This camp: 8:30am 3:30pm snack, t-shirt, water games, and supplies included (campers bring sack lunch) $110/camper Woodmen of the World sponsors camp for its youth members ages 8 15. Camps have built a tradition of being fun and adventurous and offer boys and girls the opportunity to expand their interests & skills, and learn about teamwork & leadership. Activities at camp include nature study, citizenship, drama, arts and crafts, swimming, fishing, games, hiking, sports and many others. Parents can be assured that the trained staff at each camp has the safety of each camper as their first priority. Since 1947 Woodmen of the World has earned an outstanding reputation in the camping community because of our commitment to safety and respect for campers. All camps are members of the American Camp Association. Contact: Erik Lobzun Phone: 229-392-6518 email: ejlobzun@woodmen.org Dates: 3 sessions, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26 2015. Fee: $50.00 member; Buddy Camper nonmember $100.00
Tift Gymnastics Academy Summer Camp No couch potatoes here this summer! TGA recreational camps are the perfect combination of gymnastics and Fun! We will work on gymnastics skills, develop new ones, play skill-enhancing games, recharge with healthy snacks and top it off with free play! Campers will all begin the day with warm-up together and then separate according to their skill level. This is a great opportunity to help propel your child s gymnastics skills to the next level! $60.00 per week Ages 3 and up (must be potty-trained) June 6 th, 7 th & 8 th (Monday-Wednesday 9am-12pm) June 20 th, 21 st & 22 nd (Monday-Wednesday 9am-12pm) July 11 th, 12 th & 13 th (Monday-Wednesday 9am-12pm) July 18 th, 19 th & 20 th (Monday-Wednesday 9am-12pm) ***Summer Special: Entire 4-week (12 camp days) price: $195. That s a savings of $45! *** Tift Gymnastics Academy 229-396-5589 Located at 732 @. 5 th Street Hwy 82 East, (229) 396-5589; info@tiftgymnasticsacademy.com Website: www.tiftgynmastiscacademy.com Coastal Plains RESA will host a summer program at G O Bailey Primary School. The program is fully funded by the Department of Human Services and is free to all students who qualify. The required documentation needed is a copy of the child s Social Security card and documentation stating that the child is eligible for, food stamps, Peach Care, or Medicaid. A letter or form is needed with a qualifying date of at least May 2016, you may acquire this from the compass website If the child does not receive services from any of these listed above they can also qualify by income. A family of four would qualify with an annual income of $72,750.00 per year. The guidelines depend on how many family members you have in your household. Summer will be a fun time for all. We will offer many different varieties of enrichment classes ranging from, Kids in the Kitchen, PE, Reading, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. We will also have a hands-on curriculum. Every Friday we will be going on an educational fieldtrip. Ages: 1 st grade 5 th grade Dates: June 6 July 1, 2016 Time: 8:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Monday Thursday 8:00 a.m. until on Fridays (This will be before 8 p.m.) Contact Information: Shanna Watson 229-546-4094 ext. 15 (shannawatson@cpresa.org) Sonya Story 229-546-4094 ext. 131 (sonyastory@cpresa.org) The Salvation Army Tifton Service 1205 HWY 82 E. Tifton, GA 31794 (229) 386-1503 Summer Camp July 8-22 Girls ages 11-14 Free. Must fill out an application. Please call the store for more information and when the applications will be available.
2016 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION SHEET 2016 YMCA Summer Camp Location First United Methodist Church 107 12th St. W. Tifton, GA. 31794 Camp Dates, Times & Ages May 23 rd July 29 th :9am - 4pm Monday Friday Pre-&post-camp care available free of charge: 7 am 9 am and 4 pm 6 pm - Ages 5-13 (see age breakdown for a description for each camp) Summer Camp Fees: $85 - YMCA Members per week $95 Potential Members per week $20 YMCA Registration Fee per child (one-time fee due at time of registration) $25 Daily Drop In Fee (child must be pre-registered and paid the $20 reg. fee) A $10 discount will be applied to all families with multiple children. *** The Multiple Child discount does not apply to Daily Drop In Campers. Payment Policy: To register ONE child, parents must pay the $20 (MEMBER) OR (PROGRAM PARTICIPANT) one time registration fee (which will cover a dri-fit camp shirt, backpack, water bottle, arts and crafts. Payments are due every Friday by 6:00 pm for the following week and subject to a $25 late Fee. We must know how many kids are coming for the Following week for Counselor to kid ratio and to be prepared for food for the following week. Campers will not be allowed back at camp until all outstanding balances are paid. Parent Orientation Dates and Times: The Parent Orientations are SCHEDULED to be held at the Tift Regional Event Center next to the YMCA on 1657 Carpenter Road. Below are the dates and times: Thurs., May 19 th 6:00pm. These orientations are for the PARENTS, not the campers. Campers are welcome to attend, but the meeting is for the parents. Parents will receive their camper t-shirt, back pack and water bottle. Parents will also be able to ask any questions they have concerning the camp. Any updated field trip information, special event information, etc. will also be given out. The orientation should last roughly 45 minutes to an hour. We will NOT go over an hour. Late Pick Up Policy $5 charged for the 1 st 10 minutes and $1 for each additional minute must be paid that day. All late fee charges must be paid before the camper can return to camp. Ages and Age Groups: YMCA Summer Camp Program Ages 5 13 All participants must be the ages of 5-13. Child must be 5 by 1 st day of camp and cannot have turned 14 by the 1 st day of camp. Campers will be divided into groups by age. Age groups will be determined by the number of campers registered for a week. Lunch and Snacks We are tentatively scheduled to serve breakfast and lunch at our summer camp program. The Y will provide a very light snack mid-morning OR midafternoon, but parents are encouraged to send snacks with your child. Drop Off / Pick Up The YMCA is only responsible for your child after you have signed him/her in and until you have picked him / her up. At pick up time, campers will only be released to those designated on the registration form. If you plan to have anyone else pick up your child, you must notify the staff in writing and call and speak to the YMCA Programs and Athletics Director. Camp Sessions and Dates Session 1: May 23-May 27 Session 6: June 27 July 1 Session 2 May 31 June 3 Session 7: July 5 July 8 Session 3: June 6 June 10 Session 8: July 11 July 15 Session 4: June 13 June 17 Session 9: July 18 July 22 Session 5: June 20 June 24 Session10: July 25 July 29 Swimming: The campers will go swimming 2 day a week, tentatively set up for Tuesday and Friday. This is subject to change depending on pool rentals, weather, special events, etc. Field Trips: Campers will go on a field trip during camp. Those field trips are still not yet finalized. Most of our field trips will be local; however we are planning on a few special field trips for the end of the camp. Contact: Jason Bishoff Programs and Athletics Director 1657 S. Carpenter Road, Tifton GA 31793(P) 229 391 9622 (F) 229 387 9690 (E) jason@tiftareaymca.org (W) tiftareaymca.org (O) facebook.com/tiftareaymca
2016 SUMMER SPORTS CAMP INFORMATION SHEET TIFTAREA YMCA, 1657 S. Carpenter Road, Tifton, 229 391 9622, (E) jason@tiftareaymca.org (W) tiftareaymca.org SPORTS CAMP (5 DAY) $40 YMCA MEMBER $55 PROGRAM PARTICIPANT $20 Summer Camp Participant CAMP DATES 5/31-6/3 Week 1 6/6-6/10 Week 2 6/13-6/17 Week 3 6/20-6/24 Week 4 6/27-7/1 Week 5 7/5-7/8 Week 6 7/11-7/15 Week 7 7/18-7/22 Week 7 SPORT Basketball Soccer Cheer Soccer Cheer Basketball Football Baseball AGES 5-14 5-14 5-9 5-14 10-15 9-14 5-14 5-14 CAMP LOCATION First United Methodist Hunt Park First United Methodist Hunt Park First United Methodist First United Methodist Hunt Park Hunt Park SESSION 1 1pm-4pm SESSION 2 6/13-6/17 Week 3 Jui-Jitsu 7/18-7/22 Week 7 Volleyball 5-13 5-14 Summer AR Testing 16---Begins June 7 th and Ends July 14 th Testing days and Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays; 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. at United Way Building, Betty Jo Roach Building 211 W. 4 th Street (behind Post Office). Tift County students, staff, and friends!! Read & earn AR points this summer. Check out books with AR designation from the public library or Coastal Plain Library and then come test at the testing center. Schools earn 10 cents for each point earned!!! Please help us out by reading and testing! Get your relatives, friends, and neighbors to read too! Visit www.readingcapital.com for more information.
H Φ 2016 HOOPS PHI Basketball Camps Session 1: June 1st-3rd Session 2: June 6th-8th 10 AM-1 PM Pre-K-8th Basketball Camps Location: Tift County High School Gym $25 per session $40 both session Camp Highlights: Skills Development, Awards, Top Coaches, Team Games, Character Education Camp Features: Team & Individual Competition, Professional Staff, All-Star Game, Awards Camp Objectives: Campers will: Master individual and team skills necessary to participate in games at the appropriate level. Leave camp with an understanding or working knowledge of how to improve their game and get to the next level. Be able to develop a workout plan to improve their game Leave camp knowing exactly what they need to improve in order to become complete, competent, and capable players. H Φ Basketball Camps Camp Fee: Belts for students Grade 6 th 12 th 2nd Annual Belts for Boys Basketball Camp July 15, 2016 10AM-12Pm K-8 th Graders Location: Tift County High School Camp Highlights: Skills Development, Belts for Needy Families, Character Education, Important Back to School Information Tift County High School 1 Blue Devil Way Tifton, Ga. 31794 Contact Dr. Eric L. Holland at (229) 942-6439 for details Vacation Bible School At Northside Baptist Church June 5-9 Time: 5:45-8:30 pm Register at nbctifton.org (go to special events tab, click Vacation Bible School) WinShape Camps June 20-24 Time: 8am-5pm For: Finished 1st-6th graders At: Northside Baptist Church Cost: $204 Register at winshapecamps.org Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church Youth Activities 709 South Ridge Avenue (229) 386-8754 Vacation Bible School June 6-10 6:00-8:00 pm. Light dinner will be served. Fun Night & Celebration June 10 th. Youth Workshop-Saturday, June 25, 10 am 12 noon. Lunch will be provided.
Hosted by Little River Service Area and held at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture & Historic Village in Tifton Girl Scout Journey Day Camp It s Your Story! July 16-17, 2016 Each day filled with hands-on activities, crafts, and games! 7:30 a.m. -5:15 p.m. Daisies thru Ambassadors $60/camper early bird registration June 24; $65/camper until June 27 (already registered Girl Scouts; new Girl Scouts need to add Girl Scout registration cost of $15/girl & $15/adult to camp cost) Includes t-shirt, all materials, badges, and lunch. Adult assistance is needed from participating registered troops. Every 1-5 registered girls needs 1 adult helper for entire camp schedule. For Registration Form and More Information Email Kelly Scott, Event Coordinator kscott@abac.edu First Baptist Church Tifton Vacation Bible School June 6-10 9:00 a.m.-noon Completed PreK through 6 th grade www.fbctifton.org First United Methodist Church Activities Vacation Bible School: June 13-17 th Cave Quest: Gear Up for Adventure. Rising K-6 th Grade. Monday-Friday 9am-12:30pm Family Movie Night: June 3, 7pm in Activities Center. Bring your beach chair and a picnic dinner for your family and enjoy a movie on the big screen.