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Western Kids Camp

Mission Statement: Western Kids Camp serves the community by providing an academically engaging and physically active environment for youth to enhance intellectual, physical and social abilities in a student-centered university setting.

Kindergarten-Grade 6
July 2-20, 2012

Western Kids Camp is not your typical camp! Discover fun things to do on a college campus. Students participate in engaging and fun learning during this three week program designed to:

Maintain skills developed during the school year
Build new literacy skills
Showcase and utilize University resources

Morning enrichment provides exploration and discovery utilizing University classrooms, labs and equipment. Afternoon recreation will highlight the day with fun camp activities – swimming, rock climbing, archery, crafts, Wednesday lunch concerts, and much more – in the award winning Wade King Student Recreation Center and athletic fields. The blend of academics and recreation are sure to make learning fun.

Weekly Themes
July 2-6 – Amazing Races (no camp on July 4)
July 9-13 – In the Middle: Medieval Times
July 16-20 – Music Makers Around the World

Overview of Themes

Western Kids Camp is a partnership between Campus Recreation and Extended Education.

Cost: (based on Wade King Student Recreation Center (WKSRC) membership.) Camp costs are per week, per child.

WKSRC Member
$175 registration cost for one week
$165 per week if registering for all 3 weeks
$135 for July 4th week

Non WKSRC Member
$200 registration cost for one week
$190 per week if registering for all 3 weeks
$160 for July 4th week

All costs must be paid in full before your child is enrolled in camp sessions.

Schedule
Monday-Friday
Check-in: 8:45-9:00 a.m.
Program: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Check-out: 4:30-4:45 pm
Detailed schedule

What to Bring Daily:

Lunch, two snacks and refillable water bottle
Attire for swimming and sporting activities (swimsuit, towel, tennis shoes)
Sunscreen and any other sports gear
Optional - a favorite reader

FREE 20 minute, convenient unload and load parking permit for easy drop-off and pick-up

Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged!

Cancellation and Refunds
A full refund is granted if a Western Kids Camp session is cancelled. No reduction in fees is given for late arrival, early departure, vacations, special events, short-term illness or expulsion for disciplinary reasons. Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing 14 working days before the first day of the scheduled session; a $50 weekly per session handling charge will be deducted. Refunds will not be granted for requests postmarked less than 14 days before your session begins.