Summer 2024 |
"Give it a Try!" Camp - Monday, July 22 - Ages 3-5 (must be potty trained)
Come see what Adventure Play Day Camp is all about! A great opportunity for your preschooler to try their hand at camp on their own! Try a half-day, or stay all day! We'll have some quiet time around lunch for those who are staying all day. - Half Day (9-12 or 12:30-3:30) - $30 - Full Day (9-3:30) - $60 - bring a sack lunch "Play all Day!" Camp - Tuesday, July 23 - Grades K-6 All play, all day! What this day looks like is up to you! You can build a fort, play in the sand, make a craft, or all of the above! Perfect for those who are experiencing Adventure Play Day Camp for the first time, or anyone! - 9am-3:30pm, $60 - bring a sack lunch "Let's Create!" Camp - Wednesday, July 24 - Grades 1-6 While every camp gets to craft, extra materials on this day will give more opportunities to create your perfect masterpiece! Let your creativity flow! Craft as long as you’d like, and play however you’d like! - 9am-3:30pm, $60 - bring a sack lunch "Let's Get Messy!" Camp - Thursday, July 25 - Grades 1-6 Love to get messy? This is the day camp for you! Shaving cream, oobleck, mud, and more - you’ll have the freedom and materials to get as messy as you’d like! While the direction your day takes is still up to you, be ready for a mess! - 9am-3:30pm, $60 - bring a sack lunch "Teen Hijack!" Camp - Friday, July 26 - Grades 7-12 Yes, even our biggest kids need a chance to play! By request from my teen volunteers, this day is just for them and all the other teens out there who want a day of freedom from the rest of the world! Yes, play looks different as a teen, but when you design your day, it’s always just what you need! - 9am-3:30pm, $60 - bring a sack lunch "Can't get enough!" Camp - Monday, July 29 - Thursday, Aug 1 - Grades 1-6 There are some kids who truly can’t get enough of Adventure Play Day Camp! If you never have enough time to build the perfect fort or want to do a multi-day art project, this is exactly what you need! Plan lunch cooked over the fire and a special craft, and truly take charge of our camp space! - 9am-3:30pm, Mon-Thurs, $210 - Bring a lunch Mon/Tues, lunch is included Wed/Thurs |
FAQs |
What grade do I register for?
The grade your child is entering in the fall. If your child is entering Kindergarten, they can attend the preschool program, or the full day program, depending on their needs. Please ask me if you have questions about which program is the right fit for your child! What do you mean when you say the play is up to the kids? There are no organized schedules or pre-determined activities at Adventure Play day camp. You may have images of a crazy free-for-all, but that's not what happens. The kids take time to explore the space, see what they want to do, and then they do it! Some kids will sit and create with craft materials for hours. If someone wants to go on a walk, we'll ask if anyone else wants to go, and then let them lead the way. Our volunteers always have eyes on everyone, but we let the kids shape their day! Isn't K-6 a wide age range? When children are creating their own play, age is much less of an issue than it is in adult-structured settings. In fact, many play experts believe that multi-age play is a necessity for children! The children learn from one another, and find their role. If your child is concerned about the age range, you can always have them bring a friend their age so they know they have a buddy! Is this program the right fit for MY child? If you have any questions or concerns about making Adventure Play Camp work for your child, please reach out to me. My goal is to make this type of play available to ALL children, so if your child has sensory needs, physical limitations, allergies, or anything else that might cause need for accommodations, I will do what I can for you! What are your qualifications? I'm a former resident-camp counselor and administrator, certified in first aid and CPR, and a trained Playworker. Playworkers work to prioritize play while weighing the risks and benefits of what they see. You can learn more about me here! What happens if it rains? In a light rain we'll still be outside playing, but we do have indoor shelter options on-site to keep us safe if needed! As a former resident-camp director, I know the importance of having a plan for every situation, and have experience dealing with many! Make sure your child is prepared for the weather, but we will always have the option to head inside if necessary! |