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2022 Avon Lake Summer Camp

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Are you looking for an inspiring and educational environment for your children this summer? Look no further! Avon Lake’s Summer Camp is a convenient and fun way for your children to stay active in the summer months. At Camp, we will spend most of our time outdoors in our parks, at our pool and on exciting field trips. We incorporate a healthy mix of art, nature and movement! Explore a new integrated theme each week! Our Camp program allows you to be confident in the care that your children are getting as it is run by certified teachers.

ALL WEEKS OF CAMP ARE FULL WITH WAIT LISTS - If your child is attending camp, camper packets must be completed and turned in by June 8th by either emailing ALREC@avonlake.org or bringing it to the Meet and Greet.  CAMPER PACKET

Registration opens Monday, February 28, 2022. Space is limited so reserve your spot today! Non-refundable deposit of $75 per week due at time of registration.  Final payment for ALL weeks due by Tuesday, May 31st at 11:59pm. All forms found within the Camper Packet MUST be completed and turned in no later than the Meet & Greet event so that the teachers have time to review any medical needs or concerns.
Cost per child:  $250 resident/$275 non-resident per week.
Sibling Discount: $25 sibling discount available when purchased in the same transaction (applies to each additional sibling registered in the same session).

Who: Children ages 6-11 as of 6/15/2022.  Five year olds who have completed kindergarten may be considered.

Location: Erieview Elementary School (32630 Electric Blvd) will be our base location, however, we will spend time at many satellite locations including the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center, Avon Lake Public Library, and Bleser Park. Field trips will take place most often on Wednesdays and Fridays. Camp transportation will be on foot with camp staff supervision and with Avon Lake school buses. Erieview Elementary School is the drop off and pick up location.

Times:    Standard Summer Camp 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
                Drop Off: 8:45-9:15am @ Erieview Elementary
                Pick Up: 3:30-4:00pm @ Erieview Elementary

                Extended Care Options (additional fee will apply):
                Early Drop Off: 7:30-9:00am, $25 per week @ Erieview Elementary
                Stay & Play: 4:00-5:30pm, $25 per week @ Erieview Elementary


Weekly Themes & Field Trips:  Field Trips Subject to Change

Week 1: June 13 – 17 – Animal Planet
Join us as we answer the call of the wild in this week’s animal-themed adventure! With plenty of encounters with furry, scaly, and feathery friends, this camp is perfect for every animal lover. With animal-themed projects, games, and crafts all week long, this is sure to be a wild time!
Field Trips: W 6/15 Royal Oaks Metro Park + F 6/17 Cleveland Zoo

Week 2: June 20 – 24 – Down on the Farm
Kids will have fun while they learn about ecology, the environment, and the plants and animals we depend on for food and clothing.  Campers will develop a stronger connection to the farm and the origin of their food through the week’s activities.  This week will offer different activities that are based on garden work, games, and crafts
Field Trips: W 6/22 Majestic Meadows + F 6/24 Aufdenkampe Berry Farm

Week 3: June 27 - July 1 - Express Yourself
Arts, music, and creations of all types!  Campers will have opportunities to delve into creative projects, individually and as a group this week. At the end of week we will have an opportunity to view artwork and attend the final performance of the Avon Lake Fine Arts Camp, “All Aboard the S.S. ALFA”
Field Trips: W 6/29 Painting Factory & Oberlin Art Museum + F 7/1 Avon Lake Fine Arts Camp Performance

No Camp the week of July 4th

Week 4: July 11 – 15 – Game On!
This camp is perfect for the athlete who enjoys a variety of sports or the child who is interested in trying out a little of everything in search of their sports passion.  Campers will be taught a variety of sports and recreation games such as soccer, basketball, flag football, disc golf and more while also enjoying some favorite recreational games like dodgeball, capture the flag, kickball, spikeball and the like.
Field Trips: W 7/13 Crusher’s Game + F 7/15 Cahoon Frisbee Golf & Sports

Week 5: July 18 – 22 – H2-O’ Yeah!
The heat of the summer won’t stop us from having an amazing water themed week! From swimming to other water activities, your camper will love this week at camp.  This is one of our most popular weeks because of the endless uses of H2O! Get ready to be in the splash zone!
Field Trips: W 7/20 Pioneer Waterland + F 7/22 Lakeview Park with Picnic 

Do the above fees include the cost of field trips? 
Yes, they do! Should your child not attend a field trip for any reason, we cannot issue you a refund. Final camper counts are sent out to the organizations we visit well in advance. Additionally, if you opt out of a field trip you will not be permitted to attend camp that day as all staff attend every field trip.
 
What is the drop-off/pick-up process?
Drop off will be on the North side of Erieview off of Lake Road near the playground. Pick up will be at the front of Erieview in their circle drive at the main entrance.  Parents and/or caretakers are expected to drop each child off a maximum of fifteen minutes before the class and they are expected to pick-up their child at the designated end time.  Only individuals listed at the time of registration will be permitted to pick up the child.  A photo ID must be presented upon pick-up each day. If additional people (not listed during registration) are required to pick up the child this must be put in writing ASAP and given to the program coordinator or lead teacher.

Late Policy: Late drop off, after 9:15AM, is strongly discouraged due to our schedule. Additionally, tardiness impacts the flow of camp and any can upset other campers. Campers that are perpetually late may not be allowed back to camp. Once camp has left Erieview for the day, campers will not be allowed to join camp.

The Avon Lake Recreation Department’s late pick-up fees are as follows:
A $5 late pick-up charge, plus $1 for each additional minute late will apply after 4:00PM (5:30PM for those who select Stay & Play). For example, if a parent arrives at 4:01PM, a $6 late fee will be applied. Fees must be paid prior to the start of the next camp day for your child to return to camp.  A no-exceptions policy allows us to apply the late policy to everyone consistently and fairly. We do not want any parent/guardian to perceive that others are receiving special treatment, nor to put instructors in the position of determining what constitutes a “reasonable” excuse for lateness, so we must apply the fee across the board.

Refund Policy: 100% refunds, minus any non-refundable deposits, will be issued if the registrant cancels their registration four or more weeks before the start of a class or program.  50% refunds, minus any non-refundable deposits, will be issued if the registration is cancelled less than four weeks before the start of a class or program.
What to bring/wear to Camp:
camp t-shirt
athletic shoes and socks
backpack
non-perishable healthy lunch and drink (no soda/candy permitted)
weather appropriate clothing
sweatshirt in case of inclement weather
sunscreen - applied before camp AND brought to camp labeled with child's name
swimsuit and towel (on pool days)

Camp is held primarily outdoors. Children must wear appropriate clothing and footwear. No sandals, crocs, or flip flops are permitted.
NO toys/dolls/stuffed animals, etc. are permitted.

For identification and safety purposes, camp t-shirts must be worn every day. Each camper, regardless of how many weeks you are registered for, will receive their first t-shirt for free. If you would like to purchase additional shirts for your convenience, please do so during registration.

Cost: First shirt is FREE. $7 for each additional. 
*If your child attended camp in recent years, the green shirts may also be worn to camp this year, except on pool days (Tuesdays and Thursdays) when they should wear their orange shirts.

SAVE THE DATE:  Meet & Greet Wednesday, June 8th 6pm – 8pm at Erieview Elementary School.  Parents and campers are invited for a presentation to learn more about camp and meet the teachers and staff.  Camp Packets must be turned in at this time and t-shirts will be available for pick up.

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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