TO SUMMER AND BEYOND June 22 - August 26 J u n e 2 0 - A u g u s t 2 4, 2 0 1 6 www.merrittacademy.org
TO SUMMER AND BEYOND Cub Camp: Kindergarten - 1st Grade Bengal Camp: Grades 2-4 Siberian Camp: Grades 5-6 CIT/Junior Counselor program for Campers completing grades 7-10 $ quick and easy online registration $ Tiger Times: fun daily activities chosen by your child 2016 Session Dates Week 1: June 20-June 24 Week 2: June 27-July 1 Week 3: July 5-July 8 Week 4: July 11-July 15 Week 5: July 18-July 22 *closed July 4 Week 6: July 25-July 29 Week 7: August 1-August 5 Week 8: August 8-August 12 Week 9: August 15-August 19 Week 10: August 22-August 24
Week 1: June 20- June 24 Fast Feet STAR values: Self-Control & Respect Cub: Bounce House, Obstacle Course Bengal: Bounce House, Mini Golf Siberian: Mini Golf, Shopping Mall Scavenger Hunt All Camp: Fun Run STAR values: Week 2: June 27-July 1 Giddy up! Citizenship & Courage Cub: Animal Park, On-Campus Pony Rides Bengal: Animal Park, Sporting Event Siberian: Sporting Event, Horseback Riding All Camp: Fourth of July Parade
STAR values: Forgiveness & Joyfulness Week 3: July 5-July 8 PopPin a Wheelie Cub: Clemyjontri Park, Concert for Kids Bengal: Six Flags, Capitol Wheel Siberian: Paddle Boats, Six Flags All Camp: Bike Rodeo Week 4: July 11-July 15 STAR values: Tolerance & Ships Ahoy Kindness K Cub: Pirate Ship, On Campus Water Slide Bengal: Adventure Park USA, Beach Siberian: Beach, White Water Rafting All Camp: Boat Races
STAR values: Helpfulness & Week 5:July 18 July 22 PerseveranceAll Aboard! Cub: Burke Lake Park Train, On-Campus Train Adventure Bengal: DC Photo Hunt with Lunch at Union Station, Amusement Center Siberian: DC Photo Hunt with Lunch at Union Station, Paint ball All Camp: Caboose Party Week 6: July 23-July 28 Keep on Trucking Cub: Chuck E. Cheese, Big Truck Visits Bengal: Go-Karts, Duck Boat Siberian: Go-Karts, Dave and Busters STAR values: Wisdom & Attentiveness All Camp: Push Car Races
STAR values: Cooperation & Initiative Week 7: August 1- August 5 Come Fly with Me Cub: Trampoline Park, Magic Show Bengal: Trampoline Park, Picnic with Planes Siberian: Zip Line, On-Campus Overnight All Camp: Kite Flying Contest Week 8: August 8-August 12 STAR values: Patience & Caring Into the Deep Cub: Water Park, Reptile Show Bengal: Water Park, Laser Tag Siberian: Paddle Board or Canoe, Water Park All Camp: Talent Show
STAR values: Thankfulness & Honesty Week 9: August 15-August 19 Blast off Cub: Hands-On Science Museum, Mad Science Bengal: Kings Dominion, Cosmic Bowling Siberian: Kings Dominion, Laser Tag All Camp: Carnival Week 10: August 22-24 STAR values: Perseverance & Loyalty Race to the Finish Merritt Students only All Camp: Park Fun, Movies, Campus Party
Completing grades 7-10 and Looking for a meaningful summer experience? Make it a super Summer as a Counselor in Training (C.i.T.) (grades 7-9) or Junior Counselor (grade 10) Students completing 7th, 8th and 9th grade are invited to apply to become c.i.t.s : a unique program offering special leadership training opportunities specifically geared towards middle school students, along with the same super field trips enjoyed by the Siberian Campers. c.i.t.s will serve as mentors to younger campers and will have opportunities to plan and participate in service projects throughout the summer. Students completing 10th grade, may apply to become junior counselors, where they will provide hands-on support to Merritt Camp Counselors, gaining valuable real-world experience. junior counselors are hired for the full summer and will be paid a stipend. Due to the nature of Merritt s c.i.t. and junior counselor program, students may include completion of this program as an internship or volunteer experience when applying to college, future jobs or National Honor Society. Application Process: All applicants to the c.i.t. and junior counselor program should complete the appropriate c.i.t. / junior counselor program application. Applications can be downloaded from Merritt Academy s website (www.merrittacademy.org) or simply request one from the Camp Director. Completed applications should be mailed to Camp Director c/o Merritt Academy, 9211 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22031, dropped off at the Merritt Academy front desk or emailed to Camp@merrittacademy.org. Interviews will be scheduled after applications are received. Spaces in each program are limited and candidates will be considered on a first come, first served basis, with priority given to applications received before the early decision deadline. The deadline for early decision is April 30th, 2016.
Camp day: Campers enjoy a wide variety of fun activities throughout the camp day. Sports are played in our gymnasium, on our fields, playgrounds, and sport court. Campers swim in our outdoor, in-ground pool and are supervised by certified lifeguards. Campers enjoy Tiger Times on a regular basis. Tiger Times includes art, sports and computer. Students may choose which activity they would like to participate in daily. Special events include shows, scavenger hunts, a campus carnival, moon bounces, a lip sync contest and weekly Friday Parties. Campers also participate in exciting weekly field trips. Field trips may last longer than camp hours. The majority of field trips will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Camp hours: The Merritt Academy Summer Camp hours are 9:00AM-3:30PM, Monday Friday. Before-camp care is provided at no extra charge and parents may bring campers as early as 6:30AM. After-camp care runs from 3:30-6:30PM and is available for $90 per week. Afternoon activities (apart from after-camp care) such as swim lessons, t- ball, and art club are available at an additional fee. More information and registration for afternoon activities will be available in May. Merritt Summer Camp will be closed on July 4th. eligibility: In order to participate in our Summer Camp Program, CUB CAMP- ERS must have completed Kindergarten, BENGAL CAMPERS must have completed 2 nd grade, and SIBERIAN CAMPERS must have completed 5 th grade. Camp room assignments will be based on the last grade completed. Week 10 is available only to students enrolled at Merritt Academy or MAAP for the 2016-2017 school year. Transportation: Bus transportation is available for an additional fee for campers living within the bus route. Additional information and registration for busing will be available in May. The camper file The camper file must be complete prior to the first day of camp. Enrollment will not be valid until all documents have been received. A complete file includes the following documents that Virginian Department of Social Services - requires: A signed Parent Handbook agreement form. Parent Handbooks will be available in May. A signed Pick-Up Authorization Form, which will be included in the Parent Handbook. A Commonwealth of Virginia School Entrance Health form completed by the camper s primary physician. Official Proof of Identity such as a copy of your child s birth certificate or passport
Tuition: Tuition includes a light breakfast (served 6:30 7:45AM), lunch (except on some field trip days), afternoon snack, materials and supplies, and transportation and entrance fees for field trips, unless additional fees* are noted below. A 5% discount is available to all returning Merritt campers. After-camp care runs from 3:30-6:30PM and is available for $90 per week. 2016 Camp Tuition EARLY REGULAR (Register before 05/01/16) (05/01/16 and after) Cub Camp (K-1) $370 per week $380 per week Bengal Camp (2-4) $405 per week $415 per week Siberian Camp (5-6) $415 per week $425 per week CIT Program Level 1 (7) $250 per week $260 per week Level 2 (8) $250 per week $260 per week Level 3 (9) $250 per week $260 per week Junior Counselors (10) No tuition Field trip fees may apply * Stipend will be paid to Junior Counselors working full 10 week summer Week 10: Short week, only open to 16-17 Merritt Academy and MAAP students: Cub Camp (K-1) $228 per week $238 per week Bengal Camp (2-4) $249 per week $259 per week Siberian Camp (5-6) $255 per week $265 per week online registration information Please log-on to Merritt Academy s website (www.merrittacademy.org) and click on the Summer Camp link in order to register for Summer and Beyond 2016. On our registration website, you will find that Summer Camp registration is on a week-by-week, first come, first served basis. In order for your registration to be accepted, all fields of the online registration form must be completed and a nonrefundable $75 per child registration fee must be paid. The registration fee may be paid via credit card or e-check. This one-time registration fee is due regardless of the number of weeks chosen. The balance of all camp fees is due June 1, 2016. If payment is not completed by that time, students will be dropped from camp rosters. Balance payments may be made online or by check made payable to Merritt Academy. Parents may access their online profile at any time to make payments, access camp information or register their child for additional weeks.
To register: If you wish to register for an additional week of camp, please log onto your camp account and select the additional week. You may pay the additional fees on line or submit a check made payable to Merritt Academy. To make changes: If you need to make changes to your camper s schedule, such as switch weeks, you need to submit your request in writing to camp@merittacademy.org. After June 1, 2016, any changes to a camper s schedule will be accepted on a space available basis and will be assessed a $45 CHANGE PROCESSING FEE. To cancel: If you need to cancel your camper s enrollment for a specific week, please inform the Camp Director of your intentions at camp@merrittacademy.org. All cancellations received before June 1, 2016, will be eligible for 100% refund of the weekly fees except for the $75 registration fee that is non-refundable. Cancellations received on or after June 1, 2016 will be eligible for 50% of the weekly fees (including aftercare and activity fees) if written communication is received a minimum of 7 days before the start of the week you are cancelling. Refunds will be processed in September 2016. If you submit your cancellation notification less than 7 days prior to the start of the week you are cancelling, you will not be eligible for a refund. Refunds are not provided if your child becomes sick and is unable to attend camp.. Contact information Merritt Academy, 9211 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22031 For updates and more information: www.merrittacademy.org Camp Director: Melissa Denny Email: camp@merrittacademy.org Fax: 703-591-1431
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