FREE Summer Camp Open House Tuesday, April 7 from 6:30-8pm 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. Summer Camps at a Glance Dates Camp Name Age Location Days/Time May 27-29 School s Out for Summer 5-13 Phillips Center Depends on School Kneehigh Nature Camp 3-4 Nature Center M-F 8am-12pm Kinder Nature Camp 5-6 Nature Center M-F 8am-12pm Crystal Lake Nature Camp 6-8 Nature Center M-F 7:30am-3pm Jun 1-Jul 31 Earthscope Nature Camp 9-12 Nature Center M-F 7:30am-3pm Extended Nature Camp 6-12 Nature Center M-F 3pm-5:30pm Summer Arts Camp 5-12 Phillips Center M-F 7:30am-3pm Extended Arts Camp 5-12 Phillips Center M-F 3pm-5:30pm Sports and Aquatics Camp/Sports Camp 6-12 UIAC/Brookens Gym M-F 7:30am-3pm Jul 6-24 Teens in Action Camp 11-14 Phillips Center M,W,F 10am-2pm Animal Adventure Camp 6-8 Nature Center M-F 8-11:30am 9-12 Nature Center M-F 1:30-5pm Aug 3-7 Wildlife Watchers Camp 9-12 Nature Center M-F 8am-1:30pm 6-8 Nature Center M-F 11:30am-5pm Construction Camp 5-13 Phillips Center M-F 7:30am-5:30pm Sports Camp 6-12 Brookens Gym M-F 7:30am-3pm Aug 10-14 Science Camp 5-13 Phillips Center M-F 7:30am-5:30pm 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. 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
General Camp Information/ Registration/Payment Information 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 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
Summer Arts Camp Monday-Friday from 7:30am-3pm Age 5-12 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 Session Theme Cost through May 4 Code Jun 1-5 Drawing $115R/$173NR 2110 Jun 8-12 Painting $115R/$173NR 2111 Jun 15-19 Photography $115R/$173NR 2112 Jun 22-26 Mixed Media $115R/$173NR 2113 Jun 29-Jul 2 Performing Arts $102R/$153NR 2114 Jul 6-10 Graphic Design & Comics $115R/$173NR 2115 Jul 13-17 Textiles & Clothing Design $115R/$173NR 2116 Jul 20-24 Sculpture $115R/$173NR 2117 Jul 27-31 Eco Art $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 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 Age 5-12 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. Jun 1-5 $62R/$93NR 2121 Jun 8-12 $62R/$93NR 2122 Jun 15-19 $62R/$93NR 2123 Jun 22-26 $62R/$93NR 2124 Jun 29-Jul 2 $56R/$84NR 2125 Jul 6-10 $62R/$93NR 2126 Jul 13-17 $62R/$93NR 2127 Jul 20-24 $62R/$93NR 2128 Jul 27-31 $62R/$93NR 2129
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 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 Date Time Cost through May 4 Code 1 Jun 1-5 7:30am-3pm $115R/$173NR 2247 2 Jun 8-12 7:30am-3pm $115R/$173NR 2248 3 Jun 15-19 7:30am-3pm $115R/$173NR 2249 4 Jun 22-26 7:30am-3pm $115R/$173NR 2250 5 Jun 29-Jul 2 7:30am-3pm $102R/$153NR 2251 6 Jul 6-10 7:30am-3pm $115R/$173NR 2252 7 Jul 13-17 7:30am-3pm $115R/$173NR 2253 8 Jul 20-24 7:30am-3pm $115R/$173NR 2254 9 Jul 27-31 7:30am-3pm $115R/$173NR 2255 10 Aug 3-7 7:30am-3pm $115R/$173NR 2246 Sports and Aquatics Extended Camp Monday-Friday from 3-5:30pm Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center and Brookens Gym Age 6-12 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. Session Date Time Cost through May 4 Code 1 Jun 1-5 3-5:30pm $62R/$93NR 2257 2 Jun 8-12 3-5:30pm $62R/$93NR 2259 3 Jun 15-19 3-5:30pm $62R/$93NR 2260 4 Jun 22-26 3-5:30pm $62R/$93NR 2261 5 Jun 29-Jul 2 3-5:30pm $56R/$84NR 2262 6 Jul 6-10 3-5:30pm $62R/$93NR 2263 7 Jul 13-17 3-5:30pm $62R/$93NR 2264 8 Jul 20-24 3-5:30pm $62R/$93NR 2265 9 Jul 27-31 3-5:30pm $62R/$93NR 2266 10 Aug 3-7 3-5:30pm $62R/$93NR 2258 Teens in Action Camp Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10am-2pm Entering grades 6-8 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. Jul 6-10 $55R/$83NR 2131 Jul 13-17 $55R/$83NR 2132 Jul 20-24 $55R/$83NR 2133 visit www.urbanaparks.org to register online
Construction Camp Monday-Friday from 7:30am-5:30pm Age 5-13 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. Aug 3-7 $177R/$266NR 2104 NEW! Science Camp Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm & Anita Purves Nature Center Age 5-13 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. Aug 10-14 $177R/$266NR 2155 School s Out for Summer Wednesday-Friday from 7:30am-5:30pm Age 5-13 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. Extended Camp Drop-In Monday-Friday, 3-5:30pm Age 5-12 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 Cost $15R/NR May 27 $33R/$49NR 2108 May 28 $33R/$49NR 2107 May 29 $33R/$49NR 2106
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 Theme Description 1 Jun 1-5 Going Green Explore diverse ways to care for our shared environment and ourselves. 2 Jun 8-12 Time Warp Journey from prehistoric Illinois to your vision of the future! 3 Jun 15-19 Bug s Life They re small, they crawl - we ll have a ball investigating invertebrates. 4 Jun 22-26 Urban Botany Get dirty as we learn about gardering, urban agriculture and more. 5 Jun 29-Jul 2 Wonderful Water Celebrate water and find out how to conserve this important natural resource. 6 Jul 6-10 Science & Technology Discover how science and technology can help us explore, protect and appreciate the environment. 7 Jul 13-17 Urban Wildlife Learn about the amazing local wildlife that lives 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? 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. Session Date Ages 3-4 Code Ages 5-6 Code 1 Jun 1-5 2158 2297 2 Jun 8-12 2159 2298 3 Jun 15-19 2160 2299 4 Jun 22-26 2161 2300 5 Jun 29-Jul 2 2162 2301 6 Jul 6-10 2163 2302 7 Jul 13-17 2164 2303 8 Jul 20-24 2165 2304 9 Jul 27-31 2166 2305 Session Date Ages 6-8 Code Ages 9-12 Code 1 Jun 1-5 2323 2336 2 Jun 8-12 2324 2337 3 Jun 15-19 2325 2338 4 Jun 22-26 2326 2339 5 Jun 29-Jul 2 2327 2340 6 Jul 6-10 2328 2341 7 Jul 13-17 2331 2342 8 Jul 20-24 2329 2343 9 Jul 27-31 2330 2344 Session Date Code 1 Jun 1-5 2346 2 Jun 8-12 2347 3 Jun 15-19 2348 4 Jun 22-26 2349 5 Jun 29-Jul 2 2350 6 Jul 6-10 2351 7 Jul 13-17 2352 8 Jul 20-24 2353 9 Jul 27-31 2354 visit www.urbanaparks.org to register online
Animal Adventure Camp 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) 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 Time Ages Code Aug 3-7 8-11:30am 6-8 2457 Aug 3-7 1:30-5pm 9-12 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 Time Ages Code Aug 3-7 8:30am-1:30pm 9-12 2473 Aug 3-7 11:30am-5pm 6-8 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.