2016 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE FOR THE LATEST NEWS, EVENTS & SPECIAL OFFERS: Facebook.com/GrKrocCenter

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1 2016 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE FOR THE LATEST NEWS, EVENTS & SPECIAL OFFERS: Facebook.com/GrKrocCenter

2 The Grand Rapids Kroc Center offers a wide range of camp programs during the summer months. From Day Camp to our sports camps, the Kroc Center offers a variety of different programs to serve different interests and summer care needs. All Kroc DAY Center CAMP camp PG 1programs are developed and delivered in a faithbased environment and are structured to provide children the opportunity grow and develop in a safe and positive atmosphere. Camps at the Kroc Center hope to provide opportunities for campers to learn new skills, make new friends and have fun. The ultimate goal of all camps is to make sure each camper knows how much Jesus loves them and wants them to grow in God s love. 2 HOW TO REGISTER STEP 1: Review camp guide or registration reference guide, and choose camps to attend. STEP 2: Complete registration form. Fill in all camp codes as listed next to desired camp(s) definition or on registration reference guide. One registration form is to be used per child. Incomplete registration forms cannot be accepted or processed by the Kroc Center. STEP 3: Purchase desired weeks at the Kroc Center Welcome desk or via mail. Phone registrations will not be accepted. Late registrations may be accepted if space is available but will include a late fee of $25 per child. Deadlines are listed on the registration reference guide. STEP 4: Newsletters for each camp will be ed no later than the Thursday before each week you are attending. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our camp manager at ext

3 PAGES 4-5 Day Camp PAGES 4-5 Parent Information PAGES 6-7 Registration Reference Guide PAGES 8-9 Boys Basketball PAGE 11 Co-Ed Basketball PAGE 11 Girls Basketball PAGE 11 Soccer PAGE 11 Art PAGE 12 Ballet PAGE 12 Gymnastics PAGE 12 Babysitter PAGE 14 Swim PAGE 14 Little Pine Island: Overnight Camp PAGE 15 PAGES PAGE 15 PAGES 8-9 PG 14 3

4 AGES 5 12 DAY CAMP: 9AM-4PM $125/MEMBER PER WEEK, $150/NON-MEMBER PER WEEK The Salvation Army Kroc Center s Day Camp is a Christian faith-based day camp licensed through the State of Michigan that gives children the opportunity to engage in fun-filled activities in a safe and positive environment. Day Camp promotes the development of the whole child: spiritually, mentally, physically and emotionally through structured group activities to improve socialization and boost self-confidence. Day Camp is loaded with activities every day, including arts & crafts, sports, games, music, swimming, rock climbing, drama & talent shows, bible lessons, archery, giant slip & slide and field trips. Plus each week has its own special theme! Includes lunch, snacks, field trips and a Camp Kroc T-shirt. Themes and field trip locations and dates are subject to change. WEEK THEME FIELD TRIP CAMP # June Olympic Games R Athletics WEEK1 June Wild Wild West Legacy Stables WEEK2 June 27 July 1 Treasure Hunters Outdoor Discovery Center WEEK3 July 5 8* Movin and Groovin Kentwood Fun Spot WEEK4 July Team USA Fifth Third Ball Park WEEK5 July Game Show Mania AJ s Family Fun Park WEEK6 July Safari John Ball Zoo WEEK7 August 1 5 Let s Create Children s Museum WEEK8 August 8 12 Camp Kroc s Got Talent Celebration Cinema WEEK9 August Splish Splash Hoffmaster State Park WEEK10 August Intergalactic Skyzone WEEK11 August 29 Sept 2 Full Day VBS Sports No Field Trip WEEK12 August 29 Sept 2 Half Day VBS Sports No Field Trip VBS16 * No camp on July 4. The week will be prorated. Please see enclosed reference guide on pages 8 & 9 for prices. Camp Kroc is proud to offer an exclusive Vacation Bible School week of camp at a discounted rate for families. Register for week 12 choosing one of the following options. Extended care is available for an additional fee. VBS HALF DAY: FREE FOR ALL 8:30-11:30AM VBS FULL DAY: $50 M/NM 8:30-4PM 4

5 AGES TEEN LEADERS $70/MEMBER OR NON-MEMBER PER WEEK Day Camp accepts a limited number of teens to take part in camp activities and field trips in leadership roles. Teen Leaders assist our day camp counselors and gain experience working with children in a structured, supervised environment. Interested teens must return completed applications at least one week before their desired week of camp and meet with the Day Camp Manager. Applications are available online or at the Kroc Center. Includes lunch, snacks, field trips and a Camp Kroc t-shirt. EXTENDED CARE NEW CHOOSE EITHER OR BOTH FOR ONE LOW PRICE: PER WEEK MORNING: 7:30 9AM & EVENING: 4 6PM * Extended care is available for select speciality camps at the standard rate of $35 per week. 5

6 PARENT INFORMATION: DAY CAMP KROC KREW CAMP COUNSELORS Our Kroc Krew day camp counselors are recruited from local colleges, where many of them are studying education, recreation, or child development. Most importantly, they love working with kids. All Kroc Krew counselors are certified in basic First Aid & CPR, receive extensive counselor training prior to the start of camp, and go through background checks as well as The Salvation Army s child protection training program. We maintain a ratio of no fewer than one adult counselor per 10 children at Camp Kroc. On field trips, groups are paired with at least one adult. FIELD TRIPS In addition to fun filled days at the Kroc Center, each week of camp includes an off-site adventure. Campers are grouped by age with ages 5-8 typically taking their field trips on Wednesdays and ages 9-12 on Thursdays. Parents will receive more specific information before each week s outing. LUNCH & SNACKS Nutritious, kid friendly lunches are provided for every full-day camper. The menu for each week will be sent in the weekly newsletter and posted at check-in. Campers are welcome to bring their own lunch if they do not like the meal that is offered. Our kitchen will provide a vegetarian option but we are not a gluten-free kitchen and cannot accommodate for all dietary restrictions. For questions, contact our Day Camp Manager, Alyson Rodriguez at ext 2021 or at Alyson_Rodriguez@usc.salvationarmy.org CAMPER GROUPS Campers are grouped by age and specific activities are targeted towards their age group. Requests for campers to be in specific groups may not be able to be accommodated. PARENT INFO Parents will receive a newsletter via before each week registered. This will include behavior guidelines, emergency procedures, illness and injury policy as well as what to bring to camp. This information is also available on our website or at the Kroc Center Welcome Desk. For specific questions, feel free to contact our Day Camp Manager, Alyson Rodriguez at ext 2021 or at Alyson_Rodriguez@usc.salvationarmy.org SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships covering up to 50% of camp costs are available throughout the summer on a limited basis for families that qualify for assistance. Application deadlines are May 16 for weeks 1-6 and June 27 for weeks Applications are available at the Kroc Center or online at 6

7 PARENT INFORMATION: ALL CAMPS MULTI WEEK & SIBLING DISCOUNTS Parents enrolling a child in more than one week of camp OR registering more than one child for camp will receive 5% off each week of camp! Discount applies when payment is made in full at the time of initial registration (i.e. If a child is registered for a week of camp and then registers at a later time for another week of camp, the discount does not apply). Discount does not apply to extended care and may not be combined with other offers. Applies to all camps. REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS Full refunds are not issued unless camp is cancelled by The Salvation Army Kroc Center. Cancellations made at least five business days before the start of your registered week will be issued a refund on a Kroc Center gift card, minus a $25 processing fee per camper, per cancellation OR the camper may be transferred to another session if space is available. Cancellations made less than five business days in advance are not eligible for a refund or credit, except in the case of personal emergencies, as determined by Kroc Center staff. No credits or prorated refunds will be issued for missed days of camp due to illness, partial attendance or behavioral issues. DEADLINES & LATE FEES Registrations must be received no later than 5pm on the Friday before your chosen week of camp. Registrations received after 5pm on the Friday before your desired week of camp are not guaranteed and will include a $25 late fee per child. INCLUSION POLICY We strive to make camp accessible for ALL children. Unfortunately, the Kroc Center cannot provide specialized, one-on-one care for any individual camper. Parents of children with special needs must submit an inclusion application AND call the day camp manager at (616) ext 2021 at least two weeks before their desired camp start date to schedule a meeting to determine whether the Kroc Center can provide appropriate accommodations and, most importantly, keep the child safe while in our care. Campers are accepted on a case by case basis. Inclusion application forms are available online at and at the Kroc Center Welcome Desk. 7

8 REGISTRATION REFERENCE GUIDE WEEK CAMP CAMP # TEEN LEADERS EXTENDED CARE REGISTER BY* PAGE # WEEK 1 June Day Camp: Olympic Games WEEK1 WEEK1TL WEEK1EC June 10 4 Day Camp: Wild Wild West WEEK2 WEEK2TL WEEK2EC $ June WEEK 2 June Art Camp 5 9 9AM 12PM ART1 $ 65M/ $ 75NM WEEK2EC** $ June Art Camp PM ART2 $ 65M/ $ 75NM WEEK2EC** $ June Day Camp: Treasure Hunters WEEK3 WEEK3TL WEEK3EC June 24 4 WEEK 3 June 27 July 1 Co-Ed Basketball Camp 9AM 12PM BBALL1 $ 50M/ $ 60NM WEEK3EC** June Boys Basketball Camp 1 4PM BBALL2 $ 50M/ $ 60NM WEEK3EC** June WEEK 4 July 5 8 Day Camp: Movin & Groovin Teen STEM Camp LPI OVERNIGHT WEEK4 WEEK4TL WEEK4EC July 1 4 $ 100M/ $ 125NM $ 56 $ 28 LPITEEN $ 80 June 6 15 Day Camp: Team USA WEEK5 WEEK5TL WEEK5EC July 8 4 WEEK 5 July Girls Basketball Camp 1 4PM BBALL3 $ 50M/ $ 60NM WEEK5EC** July 1 11 Soccer Camp 9AM 12PM SOCCER $ 50M/ $ 60NM WEEK5EC** July 1 11 Day Camp: Game Show Mania WEEK6 WEEK6TL WEEK6EC July 15 4 Gymnastics Camp 5 9 9AM 12PM GYM1 $ 55M/ $ 65NM WEEK6EC** July 8 12

9 WEEK 6 July Gymnastics Camp PM Swim Camp 9AM 12PM GYM2 $ 55M/ $ 65NM SWIM $ 60M/ $ 75NM WEEK6EC** July 8 12 WEEK6EC** July 8 14 Babysitter Camp 9 11:30AM SITTER M/ $ 85NM WEEK6EC** July 8 14 LPI Youth Sports (July 18-21) OVERNIGHT LPI YOUTH $ 80 June WEEK 7 July Day Camp: Safari Gymnastics Camp PM WEEK7 WEEK7TL WEEK7EC GYM3 $ 55M/ $ 65NM July 22 4 WEEK7EC** July Day Camp: Let s Create WEEK8 WEEK8TL WEEK8EC July 29 4 WEEK 8 August 1 5 Ballet Camp AM BALLET1 $ 65M/ $ 80NM WEEK8EC** July Ballet Camp PM BALLET2 $ 75M/ $ 90NM WEEK8EC** July WEEK 9 August 8 12 WEEK 10 August WEEK 11 August WEEK 12 August 29 Sept 2 Day Camp: Camp Kroc s Got Talent Day Camp: Splish Splash Day Camp: Intergalactic Day Camp: VBS Sports Extravaganza 8:30AM 4PM WEEK9 WEEK9TL WEEK9EC August 5 4 WEEK10 WEEK10TL WEEK10EC August 12 4 WEEK11 WEEK11TL WEEK11EC August 19 4 WEEK12 $ 50 WEEK12TL WEEK12EC $ August WEEK 12 August 29 Sept 2 Day Camp: VBS Sports Extravaganza 8:30 11:30AM VBS16 FREE August 26 4 *Registrations must be received no later than 5pm on the appropriate deadline date. Registrations received after that time are not guaranteed and will include a $25 late fee per child. ** See page 5 for details on extended care options for specialty camps.

10 Let them know that you, whose name is the Lord that you alone are the Most High over all the earth. Psalm 83:18

11 AGES 7 17 CAMP GLORY: BASKETBALL $50/MEMBER, $60/NON-MEMBER MIN 10/MAX 50 NEW The Kroc Center is proud to introduce Camp Glory: Basketball! This 5 day basketball camp will include great coaching from former college basketball players, building fundamental skills for youth and high school players, and providing a daily Christian sports values lesson. All campers receive a Camp Kroc t-shirt and a sports Bible! WEEK CAMP AGES TIME CAMP # June 27 July 1 Co-Ed Basketball AM 12PM BBALL1 June 27 July 1 Boys Basketball PM BBALL2 July Girls Basketball PM BBALL3 AGES 7 14 CAMP GLORY: SOCCER $50/MEMBER, $60/NON-MEMBER MIN 10/MAX 50 NEW The Kroc Center is proud to introduce Camp Glory: Soccer! Pass, shoot, and score at the Kroc s very own youth soccer camp. Learn the fundamentals of the beautiful game, or improve your existing skills. Each day will include training on footwork and ball handling, along with understanding the importance of positioning and decision making. Plus, every session integrates discussion of Christian values that relate to sports. All campers receive a Camp Kroc t-shirt and sports Bible! WEEK CAMP AGES TIME CAMP # July Soccer AM 12PM SOCCER 11

12 AGES 5 14 GYMNASTICS $55/MEMBER, $65/NON-MEMBER MIN 6/MAX 25 Tumble, twist, kick and roll! Gymnastics day campers will learn and develop gymnastics skills, as well as practice floor exercises such as forward and backward rolls, kicks, and cartwheels to improve coordination, balance and flexibility. Gymnastics campers will also have the chance to play on the Kroc Center s outdoor splash pad! On the final day of camp, students will show off their new gymnastics skills in an informal performance. All campers receive a Camp Kroc t-shirt! WEEK CAMP AGES TIME CAMP # July Gymnastics 5 9 9AM 12PM GYM1 July Gymnastics PM GYM2 July Gymnastics PM GYM3 AGES 5 14 ART $65/MEMBER, $75/NON-MEMBER MIN 5/MAX 15 NEW Let s get creative at the Kroc! Art camp is a great way for your child to explore their creative side and enjoy a full week at the Kroc Center. Campers will be able to work with paint, clay, pastels and more while creating new projects all week. All supplies are included and campers will receive a Camp Kroc t-shirt! WEEK CAMP AGES TIME CAMP # June Art 5 9 9AM 12PM ART1 June Art PM ART2 AGES 4 9 BALLET AGES 4-5: $65/MEMBER, $80/NON-MEMBER AGES 6-9: $75/MEMBER, $90/NON-MEMBER MIN 10/MAX 20 Join Ms. Laassah for a week of pliés, pirouettes and relevés! Each day of ballet camp will include age-appropriate instruction, stretching, introductions to new terminology and ballet skill development. Students should wear comfortable clothing and ballet slippers or socks (participants must be potty-trained). All campers receive a Camp Kroc t-shirt! WEEK CAMP AGES TIME CAMP # August 1-5 Ballet AM BALLET1 August 1-5 Ballet PM BALLET2 12

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14 AGES 5 12 SWIM $60/MEMBER, $75/NON-MEMBER MIN 10/MAX 50 Cool off in the Kroc Center pool this summer and learn about swimming and water safety! Our trained coaches will lead swimmers in activities to develop safe habits around the pool and introduce them to competitive swimming. All campers receive a Camp Kroc t-shirt! Students will be grouped based on swimming ability and build on their current swimming skills. On the last day of camp, swimmers will have a chance to participate in their own swim meet and play games using the skills they learned throughout the week. All campers receive a Camp Kroc t-shirt! PREREQUISITES At a minimum, swim camp participants must be able to perform the following skills without assistance: fully submerge head and hold breath for 5 seconds, front float for 10 seconds, back float for 15 seconds, front and back glides and recover in a vertical position, swim 5 body lengths on front and back each and tread water in shallow end for 15 seconds (these are skills taught in the Kroc Center s Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Skills class). WEEK CAMP AGES TIME CAMP # July Swim AM 12PM SWIM AGES BABYSITTER $70/MEMBER, $85/NON-MEMBER MIN 6/MAX 15 NEW Build your babysitting résumé with this American Red Cross class. Students gain the knowledge and confidence to care for children. They will learn to respond to emergencies and illnesses with first aid, administer CPR and other appropriate care, recognize safety and hygiene issues, care for infants and communicate with parents. And as an added bonus, they will get some on-site experience by helping in our own Camp Kroc! Participants will also receive help in developing a résumé and advice on how to get their personal babysitting service started. All campers receive a Camp Kroc t-shirt! WEEK CAMP AGES TIME CAMP # July Babysitter :30AM SITTER 14

15 AGES 9 17 LITTLE PINE ISLAND: OVERNIGHT CAMP $80/MEMBER OR NON-MEMBER The Salvation Army s summer residential camps at Little Pine Island give kids the opportunity to explore and discover new talents and interests, as well as make new friends and create lasting special memories. Little Pine Island Camp is located in Comstock Park, just 25 minutes north of the Kroc Center and offers overnight camp experiences in a fun, safe and Christian environment under the supervision of qualified, caring and dedicated camp staff at an affordable price. YOUTH SPORTS CAMP Sports camp helps campers grow and strengthen their skills in sports like soccer, basketball, volleyball and football. Each day will also include traditional camp activities such as swimming, boating, and ropes course, as well as relevant Bible lessons. Space is limited, register early. TEEN STEM CAMP Teens will engage in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education) while spending plenty of time outdoors participating in activities such as swimming, boating, fishing, archery, ropes course, geocaching and riflery! Each day will also include Bible lessons, and special evening programs. Space is limited, register early. WEEK CAMP AGES CAMP # July 5 8 Teen STEM Grades 6-12 LPITEEN July Youth Sports 9-14 LPIYOUTH 15

16 CAMP KROC OPEN HOUSE Saturday, March 19 9 AM Noon Tuesday, March PM SAVE 10% * on camp and get FREE goodies! Join us at the Kroc on March 19 or March 22 to learn more about our affordable summer day camp program. Tour the Kroc Center and hear about our weekly camp themes, field trips, extended care options and more. PLUS, register for camp at either open house to receive a special giveaway and an open house exclusive discount. WANT MORE INFO? Call (616) ext or visit The Salvation Army 2500 South Division Ave Grand Rapids, MI OPEN HOUSE!