seward2018 parks & rec summer camps what s new in 2018: exciting weekly themes! STEM activities sponsored by the Seward Community Foundation and local businesses
camps pups camp is for kids entering grades 1 & 2. Campers will enjoy daily field trips, exercise, arts & crafts, games and more! Camp meets rain or shine. Each camp is led by caring professionals with fresh and exciting activities. Campers need to bring a sack lunch, afternoon snacks, or spending money for the Snack Shack. Limited space, early registration is encouraged. rookery camp is specifically designed for kids in grades 3 to 5. Theme weeks coincide with the Pups Camp, but the activities throughout the day will present more challenges and adventure for the older children. Campers will be building campfires, cooking out, hiking and adventuring in and around Seward with kids their age. adventure camp is for kids in grades 6 to 8 who are looking for a challenge and are not afraid of getting dirty. Adventure Camp promotes an environment in which campers will be problem-solving, learning life skills as well as experiencing what the great state of Alaska has to offer. Campers will be hiking farther, camping more, becoming more comfortable with the backcountry in which they live. counselor in training (CIT) program is for 8th graders wanting to learn skills involved in providing recreation. The CIT day begins at 10 am and finishes at 5:45 pm. Participants enrolled in this program will be assigned a counselor to work with and will be given limited responsibility in the implementation of our summer camp program. Participants must apply for this program. Those accepted into the CIT program must commit to a 4-week session. CIT program fees are 50% of regular K-6 camp fees. Please fill out and submit CIT application. rates: trip fees & lab fees included Regular Fee: due each Friday, 3 weeks prior to intended camp... $60 camp ratesday Late Fee: due after the 3 week deadline has passed... $70 discounted rate options: 1. 50% Discount for any ONE of the qualifying discounts: Food Stamps / WIC / Denali Kid Care / Free or Reduced School Lunches OR 2. Family Discount: First two kids pay full, regular price; each additional kid pays 50%. special adventure trip rates: Ziplining... Camper $30, Non-Camper $80 for 5th to 8th graders 80lbs and more: Date TBA Kayaking... Camper $30, Non-Camper $60 for 6th to 8th graders: Date TBA Tonsina Overnight... Camper $30, Non-Camper $60 for 6th to 8th graders: June 7-8th Kelly Lake Cabin... Camper $30, Non-Camper $60 for 6 to 8th graders: June 21th 2
contents Day Camp Pups Camp: for kids entering grades 1 & 2 Rookery Camp: for kids entering grades 3 to 5 Adventure Camp: for kids entering grades 6 to 8 Mentoring Programs Counselor in Training (CIT): for kids entering 8th grade Special Adventure Trips Family Camp-Out Trail River Campground: June 28-29 Campers must have a responsible adult to supervise them. Families welcome. The fee is $15 per family. Ziplining for 5th to 8th graders 80lbs and more: Date TBA Kayaking for 6th to 8th graders: Date TBA Tonsina Overnight for 6th to 8th graders: June 7-8th Kelly Lake Cabin for 6 to 8th graders: June 21th **Note: Appropriate 5th graders may join the Special Adventure Trips if the numbers are needed to make a trip happen. details, details... A day at camp is busy, fun & exciting! With the action packed days, kids may come home a little dirty, a bit tired and probably hungry too! With this in mind please send your child to camp every day with good walking shoes, play clothes and a water bottle. Dress for the weather each day, as we are outside rain or shine. Please write your child s name on everything! Swim suits and towels are needed on Tuesdays and Thursdays and for special events. Boys need to have swim trunks (no speedos) and girls wear one piece suits only please. Trip Fees: The Challenger Center, gold panning, Major Marine Tours, Nikiski Pool, Alaska Zoo, Portage Glacier, and Botanical Gardens trips are all camp trips and their fees are included with the week s registration. The TYC is not able to provide camp on all camp trip days to those not attending the trip. Alternate arrangements must be made for campers not attending the trip. Snack Shack is open in the morning, lunch and afternoon for about 30 minutes. Snack Shack cards are available for $20. Children are also welcome to pack snacks and lunches from home. We are located at 336 Jefferson Street, and at www.cityofseward.us Please have your child dropped off in the morning (between 7:45am and 9:00am), and promptly picked-up in the afternoon (between 5:00pm and 5:30pm latest). Thank you! Call 224-5472 or 224-4054 for more information. Like us on Facebook! Seward Recreation 3
day camp pups: for kids entering grades 1 & 2 rookery: for kids entering grades 3 to 5 adventure: for kids entering grades 6 to 8 7:45am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday 4 1. May 29-June 1 Team Work Team building games string mazes, escape games, problem solving and more. (Note: No camp Monday; we are closed for Memorial Day!) 2. June 4-8 Trek It Tonsina, Grayling lake, Vagt Lake! We will hike rain or shine exploring trails. Sack lunches and/or snacks are suggested every day. (Campers who do not enjoy hiking 3 miles per day should select a different camp this week.) $$ Seward Real Estate Bear Bell Race: June 8 Portage Glacier Trip $$(AC) Tonsina Camp-Out: Thur 28 to Friday 29 3. June 11-15 Bugs: the good, the bad and the ugly Discover the world of micro bugs and what makes them cool. Identify species and record findings online for other scientist to learn from. (STEM) Botanical Garden in Anchorage 4. June18-22 Home, Home on the Range Western theme rodeo games, rustling up grub, herding and handling lassos. Rounding up a good time all week is in order! $$(AC) Kelly Lake Camp Campout: June 21, grades 6-8 5. June 25-29 Camping and Campfires Setting up tents then packing them. Set up your campsite, keep it safe, clean and leave no trace. Campers will prep and eat meals on the open fire. $$ Family Camp-Out: Thur 28 to Friday 29 at Trail River Campground 6. July 2-6 Super Hero Camp Meet our local super heroes. See what things they use to be a super hero. Create your own. What super power would you have? What would you do to change the world? No camp July 4th Join us for the parade on 2nd Avenue at 11:45! 7. July 9-13 Birds in Your Backyard (Part 1) Birds, birds, birds! What makes a bird? How do birds fly? What do they eat and how to identify birds. (STEM) $$(AC) Ziplining 5th-8th graders 8. July 16-20 Birds in your Backyard (Part 2) Learn how to do a bird count, bird habitats, add information to a national bird organization. Learn about bird apps available. (STEM) Major Marine tour ½ day 9. July 23-27 H2O so much fun It s all about water this week! Slip-N-Slid, water balloons swimming and beaches. Resurrection Bay offers opportunities to play around the water. Nikiski pool trip. $$(AC) Kayaking trip through Adventure 60 North on Resurrection Bay summer camp = summer fun!
10. July 30-Aug 3 Engineering in our lives Build it up and watch it go! Engineering bridges, cars, planes rockets and more. We can even engineer ice cream! (STEM) Challenger Center Trip 11. Aug 6-10 Sourdough Season Fishing, canning, berry picking and homemade things. Let s do it Old School. (STEM) Gold Panning at Adventure 60 North 12. Aug 13-17 AK Animals Learn about the amazing animals in our neighborhoods and in the wild right outside your door. What s involved in taking care of your animals at home? (STEM) Alaska Zoo trip with Behind the Scene tours and hands-on education. STEM stands for: science, technology, engineering, & mathematics. Special thanks to... The Seward Community Foundation, Adventure 60 North, Stony Creek Canopy Adventures and Major Marine Tours for their support. Join TYC on Wednesday Independence Day in the parade! family camp-out! at Trail River Campground Thursday to Friday, June 28-29 TYC will provide burgers, dogs, campfire & games! Parents must be present. 5
happy summer! Happy summer to all the families of Seward and beyond. Thank you for the opportunity to spend some time this summer with your child. We here at the TYC have a goal to send your child home DIRTY, TIRED and HUNGRY from all the fun we ve had. Safety... is always our first concern as we are very aware that you re trusting us with your most valuable possession your baby. We won't let you down! Eating... We encourage kids to bring a healthy lunch and snacks. Healthy options at Snack Shack are available for purchase with a $20 Snack Shack card or cash. Early registration... is encouraged as limited space available. Camps are non-transferable and non-refundable. Bring swim suits every day... you never know what the weather will do! So please don t hold us to any strict schedule because the weather may allow for special activities. Basic Daily Schedule 7:45-9am Check in 9-10:00 Powwow/ 1st activity 10-10:30 Snack Shack 10:30-12 2nd activity 12-1:00 Lunch 1-3:00 M,W,F 3rd activity T,TH Swimming 3-3:30 Snack Shack 3:30-5:00 4th activity Activities can be combined for hikes and short trips to places like Primrose, Trail River Campground, Tonsina, and 4th of July Field Trips Arts & Crafts Baking & Cooking Outdoor Fun Gym Time Days filled with fun! Movies & Popcorn Treats & Prizes Team-Building Games Wii & Kinect And More! Ratios Campers : Staff Pups: 1st/2nd graders 10/1 Rookery: 3/4/5 graders 13/1 MS or AC: 6/7/8 graders 13/1 overnight trips will have 2 staff 6
TYC Day Camp Registration Waiver Form Participant s Name Age Grade Girl/Boy Participant s Name Age Grade Girl/Boy Parent or Guardian s Name Email Home # Work # Mobile # Mailing Address Physical Address Total Fee Enclosed $ Receipt # Waiver Release for Class Registration Form I will not hold the Seward Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Seward or its employees or agents liable for the injuries incurred during my or my child s participation in this program. I hereby consent to emergency medical treatment and/or transportation needed to obtain medical treatment necessary for the immediate welfare of myself or my child, by a qualified physician or nurse and/or hospital, in the event of injury or illness during all periods of time in which the participant is away from his/her legal residence as a member of the Parks and Recreation group and hereby waive on behalf of myself and the City of Seward, any of its agents or employees, any liability, arising out of such medical treatment. I hereby grant permission for my child to participate in field trips requiring pedestrian travel or vehicular transportation. I consent to the use of my/ my child s likeness and/or name by the City of Seward for the purpose of promoting the City s programs and activities. I /We give permission to release my/our child s information: Name, Age, & School Grade to the Healthy Futures program for statistical data collection. Printed Name of Parent or Guardian Signature Date summer camp= summer friends! 7
TYC Day Camp Sign-Up Week Camp/Trip/Activity $ Rec# 1 Team Work 2 Trek It 3 Bugs: Good, Bad, Ugly 4 Home on the Range 5 Camping & Campfires 6 Super Hero Camp 7 Birds in Your Backyard 8 Birds in Your Backyard II 9 H20 so much fun 10 Engineering in our Lives 11 Sourdough Season 12 AK Animals Ziplining Kayaking Tonsina Overnight Kelly Lake Cabin Family Camp-Out * no camp Monday * no camp Wednesday Bear Bell Run, Friday, June 8, $10 TOTAL Discounted Rates: The City of Seward offers one of two discounts to qualified applicants if needed: 1. 50% Discount Rate for those who qualify for any ONE of the following: Food Stamps, WIC, Denali Kid Care, Free or Reduced School Lunches, OR 2. Family Discount Rate first two kids pay full price, and each additional kid pays 50%. Must show proof of qualification. If audited, our family agrees to forward proof of our qualifying to the City of Seward Finance Department within ten business days. Signature Please return this form with the fee enclosed to: The Seward Parks & Rec office at 336 Jefferson Street or mail to SPRD / TYC, Box 167, Seward, AK 99664 TYC Phone: 224-5472 Fax: 224-2745 Sports & Rec Phone: 224-4054