Summer Camp 2016 Parent Handbook
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Summer Camp 2016 Parent Handbook
City of Petaluma City of Petaluma Recreation Services Recreation Services www.cityofpetaluma.net/parksnrec www.cityofpetaluma.net/parksnrec Summer Camp 2016 Parent Handbook facebook.com/petalumarec Camp Sunshine Ages: 3 - entering TK This camp offers a blend of challenging and imaginative activities in a supportive and nurturing environment. Your child will experience adventure, excitement and fun in these action packed weeks of camp. Campers will engage in group activities, games, art projects and cooking as well as have the opportunity to jump in the bounce house and swim in the kiddie pool at the Swim Center. Children must be toilet trained to attend camp. Children are expected to bring a lunch, morning snack and a water bottle to camp each day. Afternoon snack will be provided. Location: Preschool Room, Community Center Days: Monday - Friday Camp Hours: Half Day • 8:30am-1pm or 12pm-4:30pm Full Day • 8:30am - 4:30pm Extended Hours: 7am - 8:30am, 4:30pm - 6pm Fees: Half Day • $25/day, $90/week Full Day • $35/day, $145/week Extended Care • $5/day, $25/week 1 Let’s Get Acquainted June 6-10 2 Caterpillars, Kangaroos and Bears, Oh My! June 13-17 3 Only At The Fair June 20-24 4 Sea To Shining Sea! June 27-July 1 5 Bugs and Botanicals July 5-8 6 Do You Believe In Magic? July 11-15 7 Astronauts and Rockettes July 18-22 8 Christmas In July July 25-29 9 Pirates and Princesses Aug 1-5 10 Say Goodbye To Camp Sunshine Aug 8-12 AVERAGE WEEK MONDAY Bounce House TUESDAY Art Day WEDNESDAY Bounce House/Presentations THURSDAY Cooking Day FRIDAY Swim Day All activities and trips are subject to change. 2 Location of All Camps is at the Community Center unless otherwise stated. Register online at cityofpetaluma.net/register.html Camp Sunshine Calendar MONDAY June 6 1 Bounce House TUESDAY Art Day 13 2 Bounce House 4 Bounce House Art Day 4 5 Bounce House Art Day Bounce House 18 7 Bounce House Art Day Bounce House Art Day Aug 1 9 Bounce House Art Day 8 10 Bounce House Art Day 22 Swim Day 28 29 Swim Day 4 Cooking Day 10 Bounce House Swim Day Cooking Day Captain Jane Sparrow Presentation 15 21 3 9 Swim Day Cooking Day Mrs. Claus Presentation 8 14 27 2 Swim Day Cooking Day Bounce House July 1 7 20 26 Swim Day Cooking Day Julian the Magician Presentation 24 30 13 19 25 8 Bounce House Art Day Cooking Day 6 12 Swim Day Cooking Day 5 11 6 Bounce House 17 23 29 5 Swim Day 11 Cooking Day 10 Swim Day Cooking Day BudderBall the Clown Presentation FRIDAY 16 22 28 9 Cooking Day Bounce House Art Day THURSDAY 15 21 27 8 Bounce House Art Day Bounce House WEDNESDAY 14 20 3 7 12 Swim Day 707-778-4380 ● www.cityofpetaluma.net/register 3 Kids Klub Ages: entering grades K-3 This camp offers a safe, fun and creative environment for campers to participate in various activities with other children and staff members. Your child will engage in group games, crafts, sports, and specialty projects. Each week campers will have the opportunity to participate in a dress up day, special event, 2 swim days, and a field trip. Children are expected to bring a lunch, morning snack and a water bottle to camp each day. Afternoon snack will be provided. Location: Petaluma Community Center Days: Monday - Friday Camp Hours: Half Day • 8:30am-1pm or 12pm-4:30pm Full Day • 8:30am - 4:30pm *no half day option on Fridays Extended Hours: 7am - 8:30am, 4:30pm - 6pm Fees: Half Day • $25/day, $90/week Full Day • $40/day, $165/week Extended Care • $5/day, $25/week 1 Aloha To Summer June 6-10 2 Carnival June 13-17 3 Go For The Gold June 20-24 4 Stars and Stripes June 27-July 1 5 Spy Kids July 5-8 6 Kids Klub’s Got Talent July 11-15 7 Wild West July 18-22 8 Across the Universe July 25-29 9 Game Show Mania Aug 1-5 10 Under the Sea Aug 8-12 All activities and trips are subject to change. 4 Location of All Camps is at the Community Center unless otherwise stated. Register online at cityofpetaluma.net/register.html MONDAY June 6 1 Special Snack & Movie Kids Klub Calendar TUESDAY Swim Day 13 2 Special Snack & Movie Swim Day Special Snack & Movie 21 Swim Day 27 4 Special Snack & Movie Swim Day NO CAMP Swim Day 11 6 Special Snack & Movie Swim Day 18 7 Special Snack & Movie Swim Day 25 8 Special Snack & Movie Special Snack & Movie Olympic Games Special Event THURSDAY Swim Day Swim Day 3 Game Show Extravaganza Special Event Dress Up: Crazy Hair 9 10 Luau Special Event Dress Up: Beach Attire FRIDAY 10 Bowling Field Trip 16 Swim Day 22 27 Wild Rodeo Special Event Dress Up: Western 9 Swim Day 17 Movies- Private Viewing Field Trip 23 Swim Day 24 Hagemann Trout Farm Field Trip 30 Swim Day July 1 Rebounderz Field Trip 7 Swim Day 8 Exploratorium Field Trip 14 Swim Day 21 Swim Day 15 Allan Witt Swim Complex Field Trip 22 SF Zoo Field Trip 28 Swim Day 2 8 10 Dress Up: Favorite Circus Character 29 BBQ Special Event Dress Up: Red, White and Blue 5 6 Space Invasion Special Event Dress Up: Alien or Astronaut 12 13 Talent Show Special Event Dress Up For Performance 19 20 Splash Zone Special Event Dress Up: Swim Wear Swim Day Special Snack & Movie 15 A Day at the Carnival Special Event Dress Up: Favorite Sport 26 Aug 1 9 Beach Party Special Event 8 28 4 5 WEDNESDAY Dress Up: Tacky Tourist 14 20 3 7 29 Spring Lake Field Trip 4 Swim Day 5 Snoopy’s Home Ice Field Trip 11 Swim Day 12 Cal Skate Field Trip 707-778-4380 ● www.cityofpetaluma.net/register 5 K2 Ages: entering grades 4-5 This is a new camp being offered this summer for children entering 4th and 5th grade. Your child will engage in group activities, games, art, sports and help in the planning and implementing of special events for Kids Klub. Each week campers will have the opportunity to join the Explorers Camp for a field trip in Petaluma or special event at Kenilworth, 2 swim days, and a field trip with Kids Klub. Children are expected to bring a lunch, morning snack and a water bottle to camp each day. Afternoon snack will be provided. Location: Petaluma Community Center Days: Monday - Friday Camp Hours: Half Day • 8:30am-1pm or 12pm-4:30pm Full Day • 8:30am - 4:30pm *no half day option on Fridays Extended Hours: 7am - 8:30am, 4:30pm - 6pm Fees: Half Day • $25/day, $90/week Full Day • $40/day, $165/week Extended Care • $5/day, $25/week 1 Beach Party June 6-10 2 Safari June 13-17 3 Amazing Race June 20-24 4 Party in the USA June 27-July 1 5 Superhero July 5-8 6 Sports Fan-Tastic July 11-15 7 Hollywood July 18-22 8 Food Fusion July 25-29 9 Mad Science Aug 1-5 10 Final Summer Blowout Aug 8-12 All activities and trips are subject to change. 6 Location of All Camps is at the Community Center unless otherwise stated. Register online at cityofpetaluma.net/register.html MONDAY June 6 1 Cooking & Movie K2 Calendar TUESDAY Swim Day 13 2 Buffalo Billiards Cooking & Movie Swim Day 27 4 Buffalo Billiards 5 NO CAMP 18 7 Cooking & Movie Buffalo Billiards Buffalo Billiards Swim Day BBQ Dress Up: Patriotic Cooking & Movie Swim Day Field Trip Hagemann Trout Farm Field Trip 19 Swim Day 26 Local Field Trip Dress Up: Favorite Celebrity 27 8 Exploratorium Field Trip 14 21 15 Allan Witt Swim Complex Field Trip 22 SF Zoo Field Trip 28 Swim Day 9 July 1 Rebounderz Field Trip Swim Day Swim Day Local Field Trip Dress Up: Pajama Day 10 24 7 Special Event Dress Up: Favorite Athlete/Sport 20 Luau Dress Up: Tacky Tourist Movies- Private Viewing 30 13 3 17 23 12 2 10 16 6 Special Event Dress Up: Crazy Hair FRIDAY Bowling Field Trip Swim Day Local Field Trip Dress Up:Superhero Swim Day 8 10 Movie Day Dress Up: 80s Workout 28 29 Swim Day Aug 1 9 21 Swim Day 25 8 Swim Day Swim Day 9 Swim Day Special Event Dress Up: Favorite Animal 22 Swim Day Buffalo Billiards THURSDAY 15 5 11 6 8 14 Swim Day 4 WEDNESDAY Local Field Trip Dress Up: Hat Day Swim Day 20 3 7 29 Spring Lake Field Trip 4 Swim Day 5 Snoopy’s Home Ice Field Trip 11 Swim Day 12 Cal Skate Field Trip 707-778-4380 ● www.cityofpetaluma.net/register 7 Explorers Ages: entering grades 6-8 This camp (formerly known as K2) offers a safe, fun and “club house” environment for campers to spend time with their friends and make new ones. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in specialty activities on site and around Petaluma. Each week they will go on 2 field trips and swim at the Swim Center 2 days. Campers are expected to bring a lunch (food can be purchased at some field trip destinations which will be noted in the weekly newsletter), morning snack and a water bottle to camp each day. Afternoon snack will be provided. Location: Kenilworth Teen Center (150 Fairgrounds Drive) Days: Monday - Friday Hours: 8am - 5:30pm; no extended care Some days have extended hours due to trips. Fees: $50/day, $75/day for days marked with a $220/week 1 Summer Kick Off June 6-10 2 Take Me Out to the Ball Game June 13-17 3 Rockin’ Into Summer June 20-24 4 Animal Planet June 27-July 1 5 Wild Adventure July 5-8 6 Extreme Sports July 11-15 7 Splash Zone July 18-22 8 Survivor July 25-29 9 Fear Factor Aug 1-5 8 Location of All Camps is at the Community Center unless otherwise stated. Register online at cityofpetaluma.net/register.html Explorers Calendar MONDAY June 6 1 Pizza & Movie TUESDAY Stand-Up Paddleboarding Field Trip 13 2 Buffalo Billiards 4 Buffalo Billiards Discovery Kingdom Field Trip 4 5 NO CAMP 11 6 Buffalo Billiards 18 7 Pizza & Movie 25 8 Buffalo Billiards Laser Tag Field Trip Aug 1 9 Buffalo Billiards 22 Swim Day 28 Swim Day 3 Swim Day Spring Lake Field Trip Bowling Field Trip Swim Day 15 21 27 2 Trapeze Arts Field Trip 14 20 26 8 SF Ducks/Pier 39 Field Trip Swim Day Swim Day Waterworld Field Trip 7 13 19 July 1 Swim Day Swim Day Swim Day House of Air Field Trip 30 6 12 24 Hagemann Trout Farm Field Trip Cal Skate Field Trip Swim Day Safari West Field Trip 23 29 5 17 Swim Day Swim Day Swim Day 10 Swim Day Movies Field Trip Swim Day FRIDAY 16 22 28 9 Ropes Course Field Trip Giants Game Field Trip Great America Field Trip THURSDAY 15 21 27 8 Swim Day Swim Day Pizza & Movie WEDNESDAY 14 20 3 7 SF Duck Tour & Pier 39 Field Trip 29 Spring Lake Field Trip 4 5 Swim Day All activities and trips are subject to change. 707-778-4380 ● www.cityofpetaluma.net/register 9 payment policies For Camp Sunshine, Kids Klub, Camp K2 & Explorers Registration • Register in person at the Petaluma Community Center or online at www.cityofpetaluma.net/register.html • Registration begins April 11, 2016 at 8am. • Camp forms can be downloaded from the website at www.cityofpetaluma.net/parksnrec/brochure. • Emergency forms must be completed in full, signed and accompanied by payment. Deposits • Camp programs fill up quickly! A $20 deposit is required per child per session in order to reserve a space. • Daily Option: You will need to pay in full for the days you are registering. If you are registering for 3 or more days per week, you may pay a deposit for that session of camp. • Deposits are applied to the total fees due for the session. • DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE Payments • Final payments for each session are due no later than two weeks before the start of the session. • Camp fees may be paid by cash, check, VISA, MC or AmEx. • Payments may be made at the Petaluma Community Center or online at www.cityofpetaluma.net/register.html Program Cancellation • In order to maintain the high quality of our programs, we have set a minimum number of campers per camp. The City of Petaluma Recreation Services reserves the right to cancel a program due to insufficient enrollment. Transfers • If your plans change and you need to transfer to a different session, we will be glad to accommodate you if a new session is available. • Transfers must be requested, in writing, at least 1 week in advance of the session. Requests can be emailed to [email protected] • If requests are not made 1 week in advance, you are still responsible for payment. • Deposits are non-transferable. Refunds • We will refund camp fees paid in full, less a $20 transaction fee for cancellations made at least TWO WEEKS prior to the start of camp. In case of illness or injury, please provide a physician’s statement if the deadline has passed. A written refund request is required before a refund will be provided. Please allow 3-4 weeks to process refunds. • No refunds or credits will be issued for missed days at camp, for cancellations made after the two week deadline, or for campers suspended or expelled from camp. Receipts • Please retain your receipts for TAX PURPOSES. The City of Petaluma’s Tax ID number is 94 6000392. 10 Location of All Camps is at the Community Center unless otherwise stated. Register online at cityofpetaluma.net/register.html General Information For Camp Sunshine, Kids Klub, K2 & Explorers Each week of camp is filled with fun activities including sports, Lost & Found crafts, group games, special events, swimming and field trips. Please make sure to label all loose items that are brought to Weekly newsletters are provided for campers to provide addi- camp ie: sweatshirts, water bottles, towels, backpacks, etc. tional information for special days and trips. Lost and found items will be kept until the end of camp and if All Camp Activities & Trips are subject to Change. not claimed, will be donated to Goodwill Electronic devices are not permitted at camp (Camp ExplorCamp Staff The City of Petaluma’s Recreation Department sets high stan- ers is the exception). Staff will not be responsible or liable dards for their staff. When selecting staff, high priority is given for the loss of personal items. to applicants with the best ability to contribute to each child’s positive camp experience. Staff consists of grown adults, college age and exceptionally skilled high school students. All staff members attend mandatory staff trainings before the start of camp in preparation for the summer. Trainings include how to effectively communicate with campers and parents, how to facilitate group activities, day to day operations of camp and how to best keep campers safe, all while providing a fun and positive experience. Staff participates in a variety of activities during training to build a strong sense of comradery. Each staff member has current CPR and Standard First Aid Certification. In addition, per City requirements, all staff members have been fingerprinted and background checked. If at any time you have a concern about a leader and/or how camp is going, please feel free to contact a supervisor. Camper Conduct Camp is designed to be an active and creative environment and is more fun when campers fully participate. If a child consistently chooses not to participate, staff will discuss with parents whether future participation at camp is mutually beneficial. Camp Ratios Camps operate on a 10:1 (Camp Sunshine 8:1) camper to leader ratio. This ratio ensures that activities can be modified for age-appropriate skill levels as well as enhancing team building and cooperation skills. All campers are expected to follow the rules of camp. Camp staff reviews all rules thoroughly on the first day of camp each week and reinforces them throughout the week. Campers are encouraged to ask any questions they may have regarding the rules. 707-778-4380 ● www.cityofpetaluma.net/register 11 General Information For Camp Sunshine, Kids Klub, K2 & Explorers Discipline Procedures Staff members use a direct, positive approach regarding discipline. Positive reinforcement and redirection is used whenever possible. “Think Sheets” may be used occasionally if reinforcement and redirection fail to produce the desired behavior. Sign In/Out All campers must be signed in and out of camp each day by a parent or legal guardian. Children may NOT sign themselves in/out of camp. Parents or legal guardians must indicate on the Emergency Form those individuals who are authorized to pick up their Parents are encouraged to be proactive to make time to com- child. Campers will only be released to those individuals who municate with staff on a daily basis to discuss their child’s have been authorized in writing. behavior, both positive and negative. The only exception to the above mentioned procedure is when a camper has been authorized, in writing, by a parent or legal guardian, to sign themselves in and out of camp Three Strikes Policy Campers will receive a warning for undesired behavior. If un- each day (only allowed for Explores). If a parent chooses this option, the City cannot be responsible for the camper desired behavior continues, campers will be issued strikes. after they sign themselves out. First Strike- Camper receives an appropriate time-out and a think sheet. Second Strike- Staff concerns are discussed with camper’s parent or guardian. Third Strike- Parent will be called for immediate pick-up from camp and the camper may not return for the remainder of the day. A refund will not be issued for early dismissal due to disciplinary reasons. Participation in the remainder of the week will need to be discussed prior to camper returning. Lunches/Snacks All camps require that each camper bring a lunch and morning snack to camp each day. On occasion, lunch may be purchased during field trips; this will be noted in the weekly newsletters. Camp is a nut free zone. Please do not send your child to camp with any nuts products. Camp staff reserves the right to dismiss a participant if his/ her behavior is detrimental to other campers. Each situation will be evaluated on its own merit and open communication will be kept with families. Illness If your child is unable to attend camp on a day they are scheduled please call to let staff know. If a child becomes ill or is injured at camp parents will be called and will need to pick up within 1 hour. 12 Location of All Camps is at the Community Center unless otherwise stated. Register online at cityofpetaluma.net/register.html Common Q & A For Camp Sunshine, Kids Klub, K2 & Explorers What should my camper wear? Campers should be dressed to play as all the camps are active and creative. Closed-toe shoes are required (flip flops should not be worn to camp but are permitted at the pool for swim days). What if I am late picking up my child? The definition of a “late pick-up” is picking your child up any time after their scheduled time on the camp calendar. If you are going to be late, please call the camp phone to let staff know. Continued disregard for published pick-up times may lead to a late fee charge or your child’s dismissal from camp. Please be considerate of staff and pick your child up promptly when camp ends each day. What forms are required? An Emergency Medical Information & Permission Form is required for each camp participant (1 per family). Your child may not attend camp without this form filled out. Camp Explorers will have a variety of additional emergency forms required for some trips (see weekly newsletters for more information). What days and hours are camps open? Camp Sunshine, Kids Klub and K2 operate M-F with a full day (8:30am-4:30pm), half day (AM 8:30am-1pm or PM 12pm4:30pm), or extended day (7am-6pm) option available. Camp Explorers operates 8am-5:30pm. Choose the schedule that works best for you. What if I do not want my child to attend a field trip or swim day? All campers and staff attend field trips and swim days. Staff does not remain on site! If you do not want your child to attend a trip, please do not send them to camp that day. What should my child bring to camp each day? Your child should bring a lunch, morning snack, water bottle, sweatshirt, tennis shoes and a backpack to camp every day. Please make sure all items are labeled. Please apply sunscreen to your child prior to dropping off at camp. If you would like it to be reapplied throughout the day, it is your responsibility to communicate this to staff. 707-778-4380 ● www.cityofpetaluma.net/register 13 Leader In Training Ages: entering grades 9 -12 Ever wonder what it takes to be a camp counselor? Here is your chance to find out! The Leader in Training (LIT) program is a great opportunity for teens who enjoy helping children learn and have fun in a safe environment. The program offers training, games, and activities to prepare teens to volunteer in a camp environment. LITs will learn about child development, safety, conflict resolution, body language, child/leader interaction, and how to plan and lead games and activities for campers. Participants will put their new skills into practice with Kids Klub and K2 campers with ongoing support, instruction, and feedback from LIT staff. A total of 20 LITs will be accepted for the summer. Location: Petaluma Community Center Days: Monday - Friday Hours: 9am - 4:00pm Fees: $50 (covers supplies, Tshirts, and trip fees) LAUGH LEARN PLAY SHARE TINY TOTS PRESCHOOL A Great Place to Grow petaluma recreation Enrollment Opens in May Child and Babysitter Safety Ages 12-16: This class teaches practical information to provide babysitter skills to handle any situation. Includes child and infant CPR. 12366 • Sat • 9am-1pm • 6/18 • $50 Instructor: Carole Gathman has been an RN for 34 years and has been teaching CPR for over 20 years. Growing Healthy, Happy Children The goal of Tiny Tots and Kinder Ready is to offer children a positive first learning experience while promoting physical, social, emotional, cognitive and creative development. Kinder Ready is on Mon & Fri and Tiny Tots is Tues-Thurs. Programs are 8:30am-12pm. Pre-K Enrichment Programs are now available in the afternoon from 12pm3:30pm specializing in Sports & Movement, Cooking & Science, and Music & Art. Call 707.778.4380 for more information Ages: 3-5 (must be potty trained) 3 days/wk • $188/month 2 days/wk • $127/month 1 day/wk • $66/month Location: Petaluma Community Ctr www.cityofpetaluma.net/parksnrec 14 Location of All Camps is at the Community Center unless otherwise stated. Register online at cityofpetaluma.net/register.html Engineering using Lego® with PlayWell Technology MINE, CRAFT, BUILD: JEDI ADVENTURE GAME Age 5-6: Mine, craft and build the Star Wars universe using LEGO! Roll the dice to gather Jedi resources. Then build a Pod Race, craft a Droid, or create the Treehouse Village of Endor! This novice Play-Well LEGO® game is inspired by the Minecraft tablet game and the Star Wars fantasy setting. 12213• M-F • 9am to 12pm • 6/13 - 6/17 • $200 MINE, CRAFT, BUILD: JEDI SURVIVAL GAME Age 7-10: Mine, craft and build the Star Wars universe using LEGO! Roll the dice to gather Jedi resources. Then build a Starship, craft Light Sabers, and use the Force to survive Empire attacks. This advanced Play-Well LEGO® game is inspired by the Minecraft tablet game and the Star Wars fantasy setting. 12214 • M-F • 1pm to 4pm • 6/13 - 6/17 • $200 NINJANEERING USING LEGO® Ages 5-6: Enter the world of Ninjago and become an apprentice Ninjaneer. Learn the way of Spinjitzu, build the Fire Temple, race Skull Trucks, and encounter the mighty Dragon! Imagine and build unique and fun projects with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor while exploring the fantasy world of Ninjago. This is an ideal way to prepare young Ninjaneers for the challenge of Ninjaneering Masters with LEGO® camp. 12215 • M-F • 9am to 12pm • 7/11 - 7/15 • $200 ENGINEERING CHALLENGE USING LEGO® Ages 5-6: Are you ready for the Engineering Challenge? Learn to build mechanical devices such as a scissor lift, air compressor, or drawbridge in this advanced course for our strongest LEGO® builders. Then work in teams to accomplish a large-scale mission such as a mini-figure rescue or a Rube Goldberg machine. ROBO WEDO Age 7-9: Build and program robots in this introductory Robotics class using the LEGO® WeDo system. Learn basic programming skills, simple engineering concepts, and the names of robot components. Work in small groups to complete several projects using tilt and motion sensors. This is a great way to prepare your young Robotics enthusiasts for our more advanced Robotics programs. 12217 • M-F • 9am to 12pm • 7/25 - 7/29 • $233 ROBOTICS USING LEGO® EV3 Age 10-14: Build and program robots using the new LEGO® Mindstorms EV3 system! Learn about mechanical and software design, loops, conditional statements, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Work in small groups, program and build your robot and rise to the challenge. Control the robot to avoid obstacles, pick up and carry objects, and play sounds. Projects are structured so that students work in an open-ended, investigative environment while having fun. 12218 • M-F • 1pm to 4pm • 7/25 - 7/29 • $233 12216 • M-F • 1pm to 4pm • 7/11 - 7/15 • $200 Why Register Online? 707-778-4380 ● www.cityofpetaluma.net/register 15 Techsplosion MINECRAFT CHALLENGE Age 7-12: Spawn into the curious world of Minecraft! Learn the fundamentals of video game design as you create epic worlds with the help of your fellow campers and powerful tools like WorldEdit. Make awesome screencasts like your favorite YouTubers and during free time, compete in Minecraft Hunger Games, Sky Wars and more! This is the Minecraft Summer Camp you have been waiting for! 12208 • M-F • 9am to 4pm • 8/1 - 8/5 • $495 XTREME MINECRAFT Age 10-14: It is time to take your craft to the next level! We will learn the basics of coding mods using Java and Eclipse IDE and dive deep into video production and game design concepts. We will focus on what makes games, screencasts and mods so great and learn a variety of powerful tools to help make our ideas a reality. 12206 • M-F • 9am to 4pm • 6/13 - 6/17 • $495 12209 • M-F • 9am to 4pm • 8/8 - 8/12 • $495 JUNIOR MINECRAFTERS Age 5-7: Come explore the world of Minecraft with us! Junior Minecrafters will have tons of fun as they learn the basics of the world famous game. We will learn about the different game modes, how to craft some crazy contraptions, and even build an awesome house together! In between sessions of computer time, we will do other fun Minecraft activities like papercraft, a camp-made costume party, outdoor games, and on Friday, a Minecraft potluck party! 12205 • M-F • 9am to 4pm • 6/6 - 6/10 • $495 12207 • M-F • 9am to 4pm • 7/25 - 7/29 • $495 Techsplosion instructors offer truly hands-on learning and problem solving that fosters critical thinking and leadership well beyond the classroom. Every Techsplosion program is designed to minimize rote memorization and maximize experimental learning, which helps create a comprehensive understanding of challenging subjects. Filming Camps with Incrediflix IMAGINATION FLIX Ages 7-13: Take your characters underwater or to outer space! In this exciting stop-motion animation camp, there are no limits to where your imagination can take you. You will brainstorm, create clay characters, create backgrounds, film movies, and add voice-overs in age-appropriate groups. *Flix downloadable a month after camp ends.(A $30 Production Fee is due to IncrediFlix on the first day of camp.) 12204 • M-Th • 1pm to 4:30pm • 6/27 - 6/30 • $200 MINECRAFT FLIX Ages 7-13: Turn the popular video game into an exciting Minecraft world! Using stop-motion animation you will bring Steve, the creepers, and more to life. Students will write, storyboard, shoot and add voiceover in age-appropriate groups. *Flix downloadable a month after camp ends. (A $30 Production Fee is due to IncrediFlix on the first day of camp.) 12202 • M-Th • 1pm to 4:30pm • 6/20 - 6/23 • $200 16 Location of All Camps is at the Community Center unless otherwise stated. Register online at cityofpetaluma.net/register.html Sports camps with National Academy of Athletics Camp Name Time Age Location Course # Date Jr Academy All Sport Camp 6/6-6/10 9am-12pm 3-6 Lucchesi Turf 12219 All Sport Camp 9am-3pm 7-14 Lucchesi Turf 12220 6/6-6/10 Cheer & Dance Camp 7-14 Lucchesi Turf 12221 6/13-6/17 9am-3pm Flag Football Camp 7-14 Lucchesi Turf 12222 6/13-6/17 9am-3pm Jr Baseball/Softball Camp 9am-12pm 3-6 Prince Park 12223 6/20-6/24 Volleyball Camp 7-14 Cavanaugh 12224 6/20-6/24 9am-3pm Basketball Camp 9am-3pm 7-14 Cavanaugh 12225 6/27-7/1 Flag Football Camp 9am-3pm 7-14 Lucchesi Turf 12226 7/5-7/9 Cheer & Dance Camp 9am-3pm 7-14 Lucchesi Turf 12227 7/5-7/9 Baseball/Softball Camp 9am-3pm 7-14 Prince Park 12228 7/11-7/15 Jr Academy All Sport Camp 7/18-7/22 9am-12pm 3-6 Lucchesi Turf 12229 All Sport Camp 9am-3pm 7-14 Lucchesi Turf 12230 7/18-7/22 Basketball Camp 7-14 Cavanaugh 12231 7/18-7/22 9am-3pm Soccer Camp 7-14 Lucchesi Turf 12232 7/25-7/29 9am-3pm Basketball Camp 9am-3pm 7-14 Cavanaugh 12233 8/1-8/5 Jr Academy All Sport Camp 8/1-8/5 9am-12pm 3-6 Lucchesi Turf 12234 All Sport Camp 9am-3pm 7-14 Lucchesi Turf 12235 8/1-8/5 Lacrosse Camp 9am-3pm 7-14 Lucchesi Turf 12236 8/8-8/12 Fees: Half Day- Early Registration by May 15- $125 Full Day- Early Registration by May 15- $185 Half Day- $135 Full Day- $195 707-778-4380 ● www.cityofpetaluma.net/register 17 Fencing with EnGarde Fencing Age 7-12: For hundreds of years, fencing has captured the imagination of generation after generation of young people. Who hasn’t imagined themselves with sword in hand, fending off hordes of enemies with a quick and daring blade? Fencing for kids is an introduction to the fine sport of fencing. With an emphasis on fun, kids learn the basics of the sport; discipline, respect, honor and the importance of physical fitness. All equipment is provided for free. Drop in $35. 12200 • M-F • 9am to 12pm • 6/20 - 6/24 • $160 Junior Tennis Camps with Jerry Mehciz & Keith Hayes JUNIOR SWINGER CAMP Ages 5-7: All you need is a light racquet, tennis shoes and a big smile! JUNIOR BEGINNER CAMP Ages 8-14: The basics are covered in a fun, progressive manner - learning new skills with many fun games. JUNIOR ADVANCED BEGINNER CAMP Ages 8-14: The next step - learning more FUNdamentals of tennis. JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CAMP Ages 8-14: Having fun playing the ‘real’ game. HIGH PERFORMANCE JUNIOR CLINIC Ages 14-18: Designed for high school players and aspiring high school players, this hour-and-a-half drop-in clinic combines 45 minutes of drills and instruction with 45 minutes of head-to-head competition. Students will work on all aspects of the game including strokes, strategy, shot selection, footwork and keys to mental toughness. 12354 • M-Th • 6pm to 7:30pm • 6/6-6/17 • $120 12355 • M-Th • 6pm to 7:30pm • 6//20-7/1 • $120 12356• M-Th • 6pm to 7:30pm • 7/11-7/22 • $120 12357 • M-Th • 6pm to 7:30pm • 7/25-8/5 • $120 12358 • M-Th • 6pm to 7:30pm • 8/8-8/12 • $60* *only one week All Camps held at Leghorns Tennis Courts Swingers Beginner Advanced Beg Int/Adv M-F M-F M-F M-F 1 to 1:45pm 2 to 3pm 3 to 4pm 4 to 5:30pm 6/6-6/17 12278 12283 12289 12294 *Session 5: 1 week: Fees $45/$56/$56/$90 6/20-7/1 12279 12285 12290 12295 7/11-7/22 12280 12286 12291 12296 7/25-8/5 12281 12287 12292 12297 8/8-8/12* 12281 12288 12293 12298 18 Location of All Camps is at the Community Center unless otherwise stated. $90 $112 $112 $180 Register online at cityofpetaluma.net/register.html Soccer camps with challenger sports JUNE 27 - JULY 1 Lucchesi Turf Field, 250 Maria Drive, Petaluma Class Ages Time First Kicks 3-5 8-9 am Half Day 5-14 9-noon Full Day 8-14 9am-4pm Price $97 $149 $199 Course # 12210 12211 12212 FREE Soccer Ball & T-Shirt with all camps Sign up on-line at www.challengersports.com by May 13th to get a FREE British Soccer Jersey Alternatively, mail application with a check to Challenger Sports, 1540 River Park Dr, #224A, Sacramento, CA, 95815 Host a British Soccer Coach in your home! Are you interested in hosting a professional British Soccer Coach during the week of camp, having an amazing cultural experience with your family and getting an $80 rebate? If so, contact Jamie to find out more. 916-265-2498 [email protected] 707-778-4380 ● www.cityofpetaluma.net/register 19 Summer Calendar Sunday Jun Jul Aug Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 Location of All Camps is at the Community Center unless otherwise stated.