Camp VE - Rockford Christian Schools

CAMP VERTICAL EXTREME
Largest, most active day camp in the Rockford area!
Camp Dates: May 31–August 5, 2016
Camp Hours: 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Ages: 4-15 years old
Camp Vertical Extreme is a non-profit, co-educational
academic enrichment and day camp program held on
the campus of Rockford Christian High School in east
Rockford at Bell School and Guilford Roads.
CAMP VERTICAL EXTREME
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, February 20, 2016
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Rockford Christian High School
Save $25.00 off the registration fee
ONLY at the Open House!
My name is Missy Thompson. I am the Director of Camp Vertical
Extreme. Before we go any further, here are a few details you might
want to know about my past experiences with summer camps.
I have been working with summer camps for the past 24 years.
I have served as a camp director for 20 years. I love working with
children, and I don’t think there could be a better way to spend the
summer! I cannot wait for Camp Vertical Extreme this summer,
and I look forward to seeing you there!
My name is Lisa Smith. I am the Assistant
Director of Camp Vertical Extreme. I have
been working with summer camps for 20
years. During the school year, I am a Special
Education teacher with the Rockford Public
Schools. We are excited to have you as a
part of Camp Vertical Extreme!
Camp Vertical Extreme is a 10-week program.
The weekly themes as well as camp dates
are listed on the next page. We offer FREE
pre-camp from 6:30-8:30 a.m. and FREE
post-camp from 4:00-5:30 p.m. We offer both part-time and fulltime programs. Weekly and daily fees for Camp Vertical Extreme
are listed below.
2015 Tuition Schedule
Full-Time Tuition:
First Child. . . . . . . . . $145.00
Second Child . . . . . $130.00
Third Child. . . . . . . . $105.00
Part-Time Tuition:
1 day program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00
2 day program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70.00
3 day program. . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00
4 & 5 day program. . . . . . . . $145.00
Discounted Registration fee (at Open House only). . . . . $165.00
Registration fee (after February 21). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190.00
Late Registration fee (after May 15). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.00
Enrichment classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00
Magic Waters Pass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00
(4th-8th graders must have a Magic Waters pass. Passes can be purchased
from the Rockford Park District. Call 815-987-8800 for the most current rate. )
The registration fee is a one-time fee per camper. This fee covers
all field trips for the summer, (except Magic Waters), lunches, camp
shirt, and buses for field trips for the entire summer. If your camper
will be attending camp for three weeks or fewer, the registration
fee is $25.00 per week. This discounted registration fee of $165.00
is only available during the Camp VE Open House on February 20.
Weekly tuition payments MUST be paid on Mondays.
Rockford Christian Schools is a non-denominational Christianbased camp and does not discriminate against race or religion.
How to Apply for Camp
Admission to Camp Vertical Extreme is on a first-come basis.
Acceptance is typically based on available space as well as age
considerations. To reserve your space now, send in the registration
and medical history forms with the appropriate deposit. Your
camper will be registered once we have received all of your
paperwork and fees. Please be sure to fill out all paperwork
completely. A registration fee is due at time of registration.
Pick-up Passes
Each family is assigned a confidential number they will show daily
to pick up your camper. Please list on your registration form how
many pick-up passes your family will need.
An Outstanding Staff
is the Key to an
Outstanding Program
Camp Vertical Extreme hires teachers
from the community and college students
from universities in several states. We seek
staff members with a passion for learning,
a proven commitment to working with
young people, and a wide array of talents
and skills. Our staff is trained in many
different areas and is what we believe to
be “the cream of the crop”. As you entrust
your most prized possessions into our hands every day, it is
important that we see them in the same way.
A Safe, Secure Environment
A year-round team of professional educators works full-time
reviewing and refining every facet of the program. Since its
founding 16 years ago, Camp Vertical Extreme’s highest priority
has always been the health and safety of its campers.
What We Do At Camp VE
Our campers have field trips three days a week. These trips vary
from Magic Waters, Belvidere Pool, Skate Co., Volcano Falls, Don
Carter Lanes, Showplace 16, the Milwaukee Zoo, and more! On the
days that we are on campus, we do many different activities, such
as craft time, water wars, games, Science Time with Mr. Steely, and
many other fun activities. We also provide lunch and an afternoon
snack for your camper!
Be a CIT (Counselor-in-Training)
The CIT opportunity is available for 14- and 15-year-olds. The cost
is $50.00 a week plus registration fee. CIT’S will work with our
first through fifth grade groups. A CIT’s job is to help the younger
groups on field trips, events, and activities. Each day, a camp counselor will assign them to their daily group and tasks. If your teen is
feeling like they have outgrown camp, give the CIT program a try.
Camp Vertical Extreme 2016
Registration, Field Trip Release, & Emergency Forms
Camper Information
Camper’s Name: ______________________________________________________
Grade for September 2016: ___________________ ■ Male ■ Female
Camper’s Name: ______________________________________________________
Grade for September 2016: ___________________ ■ Male ■ Female
Complete Address: ____________________________________________
City: _____________________________ State:________________ Zip:__________________
Mom’s Name __________________________________________________________ Dad’s Name:_______________________________________________________________
Dad’s Home Phone: ___________________________________ Dad’s Work #: ____________________________
Dad’s Cell #: __________________________________
Mom’s Home Phone: __________________________________ Mom’s Work #: __________________________
Mom’s Cell #: _________________________________
Camp VE “The Amazing Race”
Weekly Themes
■ May 31-June 3 “Let’s Get Summer Started”
■ July 5-8 VBS “USA”
■ June 6-10 VBS “Around the World”
■ July 11-15 “Camp VE’s Got Talent”
■ June 13-17 “Under the Sea”
■ July 18-22 VBS “Christmas in July”
■ June 20-24 VBS “The Amazing Race”
■ July 25-29 “Fiesta”
■ June 27-July 1 “Gold Rush”
■ August 1-5 VBS “Super Heroes”
■ My camper will be FULL time
■ My camper will be PART time (please circle days camper will attend): Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Enrichment Class Registration
Camper’s Name: ____________________________ Camper’s Name: ________________________________ Camper’s Name: ________________________________
Class Title: __________________________________ Class Title: ______________________________________ Class Title: ______________________________________
Cost: ________________________________________ Cost:____________________________________________ Cost: ____________________________________________
Payment and Authorized Pick-up Information
Enclosed is a check payable to Camp Vertical Extreme in the amount of $ ________________________________. Check #: ____________________________
Visa/Master Card # ______________________________________________________ Exp. Date: ____________________________
I need __________ pick-up passes for my campers.
(There is 2% charge for using your credit card)
Pick-up pass # ________________________________
I give permission for my child to take part in all camp activities, including sports and field trips away from and on the school premises.
Providing reasonable care has been taken, I absolve the camp from liability to me or my child because of injury to my child at any camp activity.
Camp VE has my permission to use my child’s picture in any camp publication, advertisement in local newspaper, television, website, etc.
In the event of an emergency, Camp VE attempts to contact parents first, and then will contact one of the following people based on the order
in which they are listed. The following will also have permission to pick up my child. (Other than parents.)
Name:
Relationship:
Home #
Wk #
1. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The following DOES NOT have permission to pick up my camper: __________________________________________________________________________________
Please group my camper with: ______________________________________________________________ ■ My camper would like to be a CIT (8th/9th graders)
My camper attends the following school: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please complete and sign the medical form on the back.
Camp Vertical Extreme Medical Form 2016
Camper #1 Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Camper #2 Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
In the event of an accident or illness to the above listed child/children, I do hereby authorize Camp VE to secure any necessary medical treatment. In the
event that I cannot be contacted immediately for notification or shall fail or refuse to remove the child after notification of illness and request for removal
of the child, I hereby authorize the camp staff to take appropriate action for removal of the child from the premises. I also hereby agree to be responsible
for all costs and expenses connected with examination, diagnosis, removal, or treatment of the child.
Child’s Physician:________________________________________ Phone #: __________________________ Hospital: ____________________________________________
Insurance Co: __________________________________________________________________ Policy #: __________________________________________________________
■ My camper MAY have: Acetaminophen Ibuprofen
■ My camper may NOT have: Acetaminophen Ibuprofen
Father’s/Guardian’s Signature ____________________________________ Date ____________________________________________________________
Mother’s/Guardian’s Signature ____________________________________ Date ____________________________________________________________
Camper’s Health History (Please indicate Camper #1 or #2)
Allergies (Drug, Food, Insect, Other):
Epi-Pen?
Yes No
Circle
Child wakes during the night coughing?
Inhaler?
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Birth Defects?
Yes
No
Developmental delay?
Yes
No
Blood disorders? Hemophilia,
Sickle Cell, Other? Explain:
Yes
No
Diabetes?
Yes
No
Head injury/Concussion/Passed out?
Yes
No
Seizures? What are they like?
Yes
No
Heart problems/Shortness of breath?
Yes
No
Heart Murmur?
Yes
No
Dizziness or chest pain with exercise?
Yes
No
Eye/Vision problems?
■ Glasses ■ Contacts
Yes
No
Other concerns (crossed eye,
drooping lids, squinting)
Yes
No
Ear/Hearing problems?
Yes
No
Bone/Joint problems/Injury/
Scoliosis
Yes
No
Diagnosis of asthma?
Severity
Difficulties with socialization?
Yes
No
Special Emotional Needs?
Yes
No
Loss of function of one of paired
organs? (eye/ear/kidney/testicle)?
Yes
No
Hospitalization?
When? What for?
Yes
No
Surgery? When? What For? List all:
Yes
No
Serious injury or illness?
Yes
No
TB skin test positive? (past or present) Yes
No
TB disease? (past or present)
Yes
No
Family history of sudden death
before age 50? Cause?
Yes
No
Dental
■ Braces
■ Bridge
■ Plate
Yes
No
Needs Epi Pen? For bee sting? Allergy?
Yes
No
May use sunblock?
Yes
No
Other concerns/medications:
Circle
Severity
ENRICHMENT CLASSES
What are Summer Enrichment Classes?
Mr. Steely will be teaching science classes in our regular summer camp
program FREE of charge beginning Week 3 and every other week through
the rest of the summer. He will be doing all kinds of fun science activities with
the kids. Each of our groups will have a half-hour class with Mr. Steely twice a
week. This is always a highlight for our campers.
If your camper wants MORE time with Mr. Steely, they can sign up for some
of his 2-hour enrichment classes. We offer several different types of classes
throughout the summer. We have everything from educational to recreational
classes. The classes have been a HUGE hit in our community. In the pages to
follow, there will be a brief course description of each class that we offer.
We are sure your children will have a WONDERFUL time in these classes and
it will be a FUN learning experience for them!
How to Enroll in an Enrichment Class
Enrollment in all enrichment classes will be limited to a manageable number;
therefore, early registration is desirable. When requests for a course exceed
the enrollment limitation, applicants will be placed on a waiting list in the
order received or a new class will be started. In order to register for a class,
you need to fill out both sides of the registration form completely.
Payment for Enrichment Classes is due at registration!
*Camp VE has the right to cancel any enrichment classes due to enrollment numbers.
Enrichment classes are $55.00 each. There is a $5.00 discount for campers
enrolled in the Camp VE daily program. ENRICHMENTS MUST BE PAID FOR
UPON REGISTRATION. Tuition for enrichment classes is non-refundable.
Please check your calendar before signing up your camper for these classes.
Many classes fill up quickly, and we often have to turn people away.
Enrichment classes are open to students going into grades one through eight.
Summer 2016 Enrichment Classes Calendar
9:00-11:00 a.m.
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Week 1: May 31-June 3
No classes this week
No classes this week
Week 2: June 6-10
No classes this week
No classes this week
Week 3: June 13-17
Science classes taught in the daily camp
program this week.
Week 4: June 20-24 Cartoon Drawing Grades 1-8 Week 5: June 27-July 1 Science classes taught in the daily camp
program this week.
Week 6: July 5-8
Flying Extravaganza
Grades 1-8
Week 7: July 11-15 Science classes taught in the daily camp
program this week.
Week 8: July 18-22Legos
Grades 1-3
Kids in the Kitchen
Grades 1-3
Kids in the Kitchen
Grades 4-8
Legos
Grades 4-8
Week 9: July 25-29 Science classes taught in the daily camp
program this week.
Week 10: August 1-5 Blood, Brains & Guts
Grades 1-3 Blood, Brains & Guts
Grades 4-8
ENRICHMENT CLASSES
There is a $5.00 discount if your camper is enrolled as a day camper!
Week 4: June 20-24
Cartoon Drawing
Grades 1-8
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Students will analyze the art of drawing cartoon animals, relax and have fun
doodling and sketching them. The class includes the serious academic side
of learning about action lines, body proportions, comparing animal anatomy
to cartoon anatomy, stereotyping characters, exaggerating features for
effect, and expressing body language. Students will gain experience in
drawing cartoon animals that are cute and cuddly but retain the basic traits
of the real animals. There is also the glee of cartooning out a particular
wicked shark, a sneaky conniving fox, a cuddly adorable dog or a fun loving
and mischievous Garfield. Discover how to turn letters of the alphabet into
cute animals, and combine fingerprints to create an animal. Draw animal
hands doing different activities and learn about animal face expressions
which show emotions like surprise and sadness. You could do worse than
having a child who knows how to doodle artistically!
Kids in the Kitchen
Grades 1-3
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Learn to be a “Junior Chef!” Make mouth-watering chocolate chip cookies
and delicious fudge brownies from scratch. Watch your own doughnuts fry
in hot oil and dust them with powdered sugar—mmmm finger-licking good!
Mix up some dirt cake, throw in some gummy worms and a plastic flower
and you have a farmer’s delight! Make sticky, cinnamon monkey bread,
coat it with caramel icing and eat it while it is warm. Try your hand at pop
cakes, shortbread cookies, fingerprint cookies, powdered sugar covered
snowballs, and surprise cookies with a special treat inside. This course is a
mouth-watering delight and since the mess is at our place it is approved by
all kinds of moms!
Week 6: July 5-8, 2016
Flying Extravaganza
Grades 1-8
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Experience the joy of hands on activities with flying and floating objects.
Make bubbles that rise to the ceiling and bubbles that sink to the floor.
Create a neutral density balloon gondola that floats stationary at one level.
Play with balloon twirlers and race balloon rockets. Shoot off 2-liter pop
bottle rockets and water balloon slingshots. Design your own paper helicopters
and acrobatic planes and test them against your friends. Check-out Bernoulli’s
principle by making ping-pong balls spin stationary in the air. Shoot off a
spud gun and do target practice with a catapult. Create your own Frisbee and
beat others on a Frisbee golf course. Turn a boat into an instant submarine so
it floats underwater. Make and throw a cardboard boomerang and the unbelievable “flying Y”. Watch an ice cube sink before your eyes. Drop a home-made
parachute off the roof to bring a toy soldier safely down to the ground.
Have fun being creative and challenging your imagination with these and
more flight & float activities.
Week 10: August 1-5
Blood, Brains, and Guts
Grades 1-3
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Grades 4-8
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Kids in the Kitchen
Grades 4-8
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Learn to be a “Junior Chef!” Make mouth-watering chocolate chip
cookies and delicious fudge brownies from scratch. Watch your
own doughnuts fry in hot oil and dust them with powdered sugar—
mmmm finger-licking good! Mix up some dirt cake, throw in some
gummy worms and a plastic flower and you have a farmer’s delight!
Make sticky, cinnamon monkey bread, coat it with caramel icing
and eat it while it is warm. Try your hand at pop cakes, shortbread
cookies, fingerprint cookies, powdered sugar covered snowballs,
and surprise cookies with a special treat inside. This course is a
mouth-watering delight and since the mess is at our place it is
approved by all kinds of moms!
Week 8: July 18-22
Legos (14th year of Lego class!)
Grades 1-3
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Grades 4-8
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Legos is one of our most popular courses. We offer the fun of both
construction of new items and playing with over $4,000 of older
sets. Separate tables are set up for castle building, pirate ships,
World War I biplanes, robots, racing cars, undersea submersibles,
star war spaceships and action figures, a Wild West fort and Indian
village, Spiderman, Batman, Superman, Indiana Jones, Sponge Bob,
and many more! There are also basic building blocks with windows
& doors so you can build your own unique creations—starship,
house, tower, bridge, car or village to play with. Show off for your
friends, Mom & Dad! Come and enjoy Legoland!
This is a “hands-on” discovery class to learn about the amazing
human body. Take apart life-size human models of the heart, brain,
& body, look at slides of different types of cells under the microscope and make your own slide of cheek cells, dissect a pig’s heart
to see the valves and chambers, a sheep’s brain, a cow’s eyeball to
see the lens and retina, and see all the internal organs of a giant
bullfrog. Use a straw to blow up a pig’s lung to see the air go in and
out! Test gasses to identify carbon dioxide and oxygen. Take your
pulse before and after you exercise, measure your lung capacity,
and test your reaction time. Identify your fingerprint type and map
your tongue for different taste sensations. Determine an unknown
sample’s blood type. Come enjoy a week of discovery and fun
about your body!
CAMP VERTICAL EXTREME OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Rockford Christian High School
Save $25.00 off the registration fee ONLY at the Open House!
CAMP VERTICAL EXTREME
1401 N. Bell School Rd.
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 391-8000