This opportunity can have a lasting impact on our students as they encounter new challenges and gain a sense of independence.

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1 April 2015 To: MPS Teachers, Specialists & Principals From: Annie Kubes, Milwaukee Recreation Re: CAMPS FOR KIDS This summer, over 100 Milwaukee Public Schools students can experience the wonderful world of nature as they paddle canoes, marvel at the thousands of stars in the night sky, hike through the woods, watch the sunset and sing around the campfire. Thanks to the Camps For Kids Program, nominated students will be given the opportunity to enjoy these experiences and more during a week of residential camp life in Wisconsin. Other than a $20 commitment fee, this camp opportunity is free to selected students. Students must be ages 8-15 and meet the following criteria: Family qualifies for one or more of the following program subsidies: FoodShare/SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Wisconsin Shares Childcare Subsidies, or Foster Care. Proof of enrollment/eligibility must be submitted to the camp along with the camp application. Nominated by the Camper Advocate (principal or staff member), and Has not previously attended a residential ( over-night) camp through Camps for Kids. This opportunity can have a lasting impact on our students as they encounter new challenges and gain a sense of independence. It can also be an effective school incentive program. Over the last fifteen years, over 1,400 MPS students have participated in this program. Nomination forms are attached to this letter. For further information, or to download forms in Spanish or Hmong, please visit or contact Annie Kubes with Milwaukee Recreation at or annie@milwaukeerecreation.net. The nomination deadline is Friday, May 1, 2015 Check out our web site:

2 Camps for Kids 2015 Camper Advocate and Student Nomination Procedures The Camps for Kids Program is offering over 100 nominated Milwaukee Public Schools students full camperships to attend a week-long residential summer camp in Wisconsin. Students are nominated to receive a campership by a MPS staff member at their school who is called the camper advocate. The camper advocate can be a teacher, assistant, parent coordinator, administrator, or any other school staff member. Below is an outline of the nomination/camper Advocate process. Select students to nominate that meet the following criteria: o Boys and girls ages 8-15 years o Family qualifies for one or more of the following program subsidies: FoodShare/SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Wisconsin Shares Childcare Subsidies, Foster Care (Proof of enrollment/eligibility must be submitted to the camp along with the camp application.) o Has not previously attended residential (overnight) camp through Camps for Kids. Check with the child s parent/guardian to make sure he/she is able to attend camp if selected and that the family is willing to pay the $20.00 commitment fee. o Please note: If you or your school are planning to pay the commitment fee for a student, please wait for confirmation that they have been accepted at a camp. The commitment fee gets paid directly to the camp each child is attending; it does NOT get paid to MPS or Camps for Kids. Send home the nomination form and informational pamphlet, have parent/guardian sign the nomination form and return it to you at school as soon as possible. Camps for Kids information is available in Spanish and Hmong at Return the completed nomination forms to Annie Kubes with Milwaukee Recreation o Fax: o annie@milwaukeerecreation.net o Museum Mail: MPS Recreation OASIS Senior Center Attend one camp orientation meeting with the student you nominated and their parent/guardian. o Camp orientation meetings will be held in the Central Services Auditorium. (5225 W. Vliet) o Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 9:00AM-10:30AM OR Wednesday, May 20, 2015 from 6:30PM-8:00PM o Additional information about the orientation will be sent after campers have been selected. o Attendance for campers and parents is mandatory. Attendance for camper advocates is encouraged, but optional and voluntary. This is not a paid in-service. Keep in touch with your camper as the camp week draws near. Be sure they have the things needed for camp, know when and where to meet the bus, etc. o After they have registered with a specific camp, campers will receive a letter from their chosen camp that will include a what to bring to camp letter as well as transportation information. A copy will also be sent to you. If your camper is unable to attend, please be sure that his/her parent or guardian contact the Camps for Kids coordinator as soon as possible so an alternate can be chosen to fill the slot. Thank you in advance for your support of the Camps for Kids program! Please contact Annie Kubes, MPS Recreation, at or annie@milwaukeerecreation.net with questions.

3 Camps for Kids Life changing, first-time resident camp experiences for children in Milwaukee County. ABOUT CAMPS FOR KIDS Camps for Kids offers a unique opportunity for youth ages 8 15 to attend an overnight, residential camp in Wisconsin. Each camp provides exciting activities and a chance to meet new friends and learn in a safe environment. The founding organizations of Camps for Kids included: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Youth Serving Agencies (Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, COA Youth & Family Centers, Girl Scouts of Milwaukee Area, and the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee), the American Camp Association, Milwaukee Public Schools Division of Recreation and Community Services, and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Camps for Kids was developed to send urban children ages 8-15 to camp for the first time. Children are referred to Camps for Kids from over twenty-five agencies. HOW CAMPS FOR KIDS WORKS ~Camps for Kids provides a one-time scholarship to youth who qualify so they may attend a week-long, overnight, residential camp. ~Campers must be nominated by a staff member from their school known as the Camper Advocate. ~There is a $20.00 commitment fee to reserve a camper s spot. The commitment fee is paid directly to the selected camp once registered. ABOUT THE CAMPS Each participating camp is accredited by the American Camp Association to ensure that each child receives an incredible camp experience. All camps are located in Wisconsin and offer an array of activities to suit each camper. Camps are responsible for providing transportation to and from their camp from designated pick-up/drop off points within Milwaukee County. Most camps have a representative at both orientations to answer questions about their specific camp experience. Camps offer activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, water and field sports, rock climbing and hiking, campfires, and more! CAMP ORIENTATIONS Two camp orientations will be held for selected campers, parents/guardians and camper advocates. Join us! Saturday, May 16 th from 9:00 AM-10:30 AM OR Wednesday, May 20 th from 6:30 PM-8:00 PM MPS Central Services: 5225 W. Vliet Street A previous American Camp Association survey done on campers revealed that 92% of campers felt that camp helped them feel good about themselves and 90.6% made new friends.

4 Camps for Kids Summer 2015 Nomination Form MPS Student Eligibility Criteria: Boys and Girls, ages 8-15 years. Family qualifies for one or more of the following program subsidies: FoodShare/SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Wisconsin Shares Childcare Subsidies, Foster Care (Proof of enrollment/eligibility must be submitted to the camp along with the camp application.) Nominated by camper advocate (principal or other staff member from a MPS school). Has not previously attended camp through the Camps for Kids Program. A $20 commitment fee is required and will be collected when the child makes his/her camp selection. (DO NOT TURN FEE IN NOW). Student Nomination Elementary School Telephone No. Principal s Name Student s Name has met the above eligibility criteria and is being nominated by because (Camper Advocate s Name). Parent/Guardian Name: Phone: Best time to call: Student s Address: City: Zip Code: Student s Age: Student s Gender: Male Female Parent/Guardian Permission: I give my permission for my child to be nominated for the Camps for Kids Program. I agree that if my child is selected for camp, I will make sure that he/she is in attendance during his/her selected week this summer. Signature of Parent/Guardian Date Please return this nomination form to your child s teacher on or before Friday, May 1 st, School staff: Please return the form to Annie Kubes by Friday, May 1 st, annie@milwaukeerecreation.net Fax: Museum Mail: Annie Kubes/Milwaukee Recreation/OASIS Building

5 Campamentos Infantiles Experiencias únicas para niños que asisten al campamento por primera vez en el Condado de Milwaukee. SOBRE LOS CAMPAMENTOS INFANTILES Los campamentos infantiles ofrecen una oportunidad única para que los niños de 8 a 15 años asistan a un campamento residencial en Wisconsin. Cada campamento ofrece actividades y la oportunidad de hacer nuevos amigos y aprender en un entorno seguro. Las organizaciones fundadoras de los campamentos infantiles incluyen: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Youth Serving Agencies (Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, COA Youth & Family Centers, Girl Scouts of Milwaukee Area y YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee), American Camp Association, las Escuelas Públicas de Milwaukee, División de Recreación y Servicios Comunitarios, y la Fundación Greater Milwaukee. Campamentos para Niños fue desarrollado para enviar a niños urbanos de 8 a 15 años al campamento por primera vez. Los niños son remitidos a los Campamentos Infantiles de más de veinticinco agencias. CÓMO FUNCIONAN LOS CAMPAMENTOS INFANTILES ~Los campamentos infantiles ofrecen una beca única para los jóvenes que califican para que puedan asistir a campamentos residenciales de una semana. ~Los campistas deben ser nominados por un miembro del personal de su escuela. SOBRE LOS CAMPAMENTOS Cada campamento participante es acreditado por la American Camp Association para asegurar que cada niño tenga una experiencia increíble. Todos los campamentos se encuentran en Wisconsin y ofrecen actividades para satisfacer a cada campista. Los campamentos son responsables de ofrecer transporte de ida y vuelta desde los puntos designados de encuentro en el Condado de Milwaukee. La mayoría de los campamentos tienen un representante en ambas orientaciones para responder preguntas sobre su experiencia específica. Los campamentos ofrecen actividades como natación, artes, manualidades, deportes acuáticos y de campo, escalada de rocas, fogatas y más! ORIENTACIÓN Dos orientaciones realizadas para campistas seleccionados, padres/tutores legales y amantes de campamentos. Acompáñenos! Sábado 16 de mayo, de 9:00 AM a 10:30 AM O Miércoles 20 de mayo, de 6:30 PM a 8:00 PM Servicios Centrales de MPS: 5225 W. Vliet Street ~Hay que pagar $20.00 para reservar el lugar del campista. El costo se paga directamente al campamento seleccionado al inscribirse. Un estudio realizado por la American Camp Association muestra que el 92% de los campistas sintieron que el campamento les ayudó a sentirse mejor sobre sí mismos y el 90.6% hicieron nuevos amigos.

6 Campamentos Infantiles Verano de 2015 Formulario de nominación Criterios de elegibilidad de estudiantes de MPS: Niños y niñas entre 8 y 15 años. Deben ser elegibles para recibir almuerzo gratis o a precio reducido. Nominados para el campamento por el director u otro miembro de una escuela de MPS. No puede haber asistido previamente a un campamento a través del Programa de Campamentos Infantiles. Se requiere $20 de depósito cuando el niño haga su selección de campamento. (NO ENVIAR AHORA). Nominación del estudiante Escuela primaria Teléfono Nombre del director Nombre del estudiante cumple con los requisitos arriba indicados y Está siendo nominado por porque (Nombre de la persona que lo nomina). Nombre del padre/tutor legal: Teléfono: Mejor hora para llamar: Dirección del estudiante: Ciudad: Código postal: Edad del estudiante: Género del estudiante: Masculino Femenino Permiso del padre/tutor legal: Doy permiso para que mi hijo sea nominado para el Programa de Campamentos Infantiles. Estoy de acuerdo que si mi hijo es elegido para el campamento, me aseguraré de que asista durante la semana seleccionada en el verano. Firma del padre/tutor legal Fecha Entregue este formulario al maestro de su hijo antes del viernes 1 de mayo de School staff: Please return the form to Annie Kubes by Friday, May 1st, annie@milwaukeerecreation.net Fax: Museum Mail: Annie Kubes/Milwaukee Recreation/OASIS Building

7 Chaw Pw Hav Zoov Rau Menyuam Yaus Hloov pauv lub neej thawj-zaug nyob hauv cov tsev pw hav zoov rau cov menyuam hauv Nroog Milwaukee. TXOG COV CHAW PW HAV ZOO RAU MENYUAM Cov chaw pw hav zoov rau Menyuam muab cov hauv kev tsis xws leej twg rau cov hluas hnub nyoog 8-15 xyoo kom koom nrog kev pw hmo ntuj, hauv cov tsev pw hav zoov hauv Xeev Wisconsin. Txhua qhov chaw pw hav zoov muaj cov kev kawm paub lom zem thiab muaj caij nyoog ntsib phooj ywg tshiab thiab kawm kev nyab xeeb ib puag ncig. Cov koom haum tsim cov Chaw Pw Hav Zoov rau Menyuam muaj xws li: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Koom Haum Pabcuam Cov Hluas (Chav Cov Tub thiab Cov Ntxhais ntawm Nroog Loj Milwaukee, COA Chaw Pabcuam Cov Hluas & Tsev Neeg, Chav Menyuam Ntxhais ntawm Milwaukee Thaj Chaw, thiab YMCA ntawm Metropolitan Milwaukee), Asmeskas Cov Koom Haum Chaw Pw Hav Zoov, Milwaukee Cov Tsev Kawm Zej Tsoom Feem Haujlwm Kev Lom Zem thiab Kev Pabcuam Zej Zog, thiab Lub Koom Haum Nroog Loj Milwaukee. Chaw Pw Hav Zoov Rau Menyuam tau tsim los kom xa cov menyuam hauv nroog hnub nyoog 8-15 xyoo mus tom chaw pw hav zoov thawj zaug. Cov menyuam raug xa mus rau Cov Chaw Pw Hav Zoov rau Menyuam los ntawm ntau dua nees nkaum-tsib lub koom haum. HAIS TXOG COV CHAW PW HAV ZOOV Txhua tus koom nrog hauv chaw pw hav zoov tau txais kev pabcuam los ntawm Asmeskas Lub Koom Txoos Chaw Pw Hav Zoov kom ntseeg tau tias txhua tus menyuam tau txais kev paub zoo nyob hauv cov chaw pw hav zoov. Txhua lub chaw pw hav zoov yog nyob hauv Xeev Wisconsin thiab muaj ntau yam kev kawm paub kom haum rau txhua tus menyuam. Cov chaw pw hav zoov ua tus them nqi kev mus thiab los tom lawv qhov chaw pw hav zoov los ntawm kev tsim cov qauv tuaj tos/xa mus nqis ntawm cov chaw nyob hauv Nroog Milwaukee. Yuav luag txhua lub chaw pw hav zoov muaj tus neeg sawv cev qhia kev paub kom teb cov lus nug txog lawv cov kev paub dhau los ntawm kev pw hav zoov. Cov chaw pw hav zoov muaj cov kev kawm xws li ua luam dej, txuj ci yeeb yam thiab tsim ub no ntawm tes, kis las hauv dej thiab saum nqhuab, nce roob thiab taug kev deb, rauv taws nte, thiab ntau yam ntxiv! COV CHAW PW HAV ZOOV RAU MENYUAM UA HAUJLWM LI CAS ~Cov Chaw Pw Hav Zoov Rau Menyuam them nyiaj ib-zaug rau cov hluas uas muaj feem kom lawv tuaj yeem koom nroog pw hav zoov ib asthiv hauv cov chaw pw hav zoov. ~Cov menyuam yuav tsum raug xavi npe los ntawm cov neeg ua haujlwm hauv lawv lub tsev kawm uas yog hu ua Tus Txhawb Nqa Cov Pw Hav Zoov. ~Muaj tus nqi cog lus tseg $20.00 rau kev pov hwm lub chaw pw hav zoov qhov tau puas. Qhov nqi cog lus yog them ncaj qha rau lub chaw pw hav zoov uas tau xaiv thaum uas rau npe nkag. QHIA PAUB KEV PW HAV ZOOV Yuav muaj kev qhia paub pw hav zoov ob zaug txhawm rau xaiv cov menyuam, cov niam txiv/cov saib xyuas thiab cov txhawb nqa pw hav zoov. Koom nrog peb! Hnub Saturday, Lub Tsib Hli 16 th txij thaum 9:00 teev sawv ntxov-10:30 teev sawv ntxov LOSSIS Hnub Wednesday, Lub Tsib Hli 20 th txij thaum 6:30 teev tsaus ntuj-8:00 teev tsaus ntuj MPS Qhov Chaw Pabcuam: 5225 W. Vliet Street Asmeskas Lub Koom Haum Mus Pw Hav Zoov cov tub ntxhais tau mus pw yav tas los hais qhia tias 92% ntawm lawv pom tau tias kev pw hav zoov tau pab ua rau paub txog lawv tus kheej zoo dua qub thiab 90.6% tau muaj phooj ywg tshiab.

8 Chaw Pw Hav Zoov Rau Menyuam Caij Ntuj Sov 2015 Daim Foos Xaiv Npe MPS Cov Qauv Xaiv Tus Tub Ntxhais Kawm Uas Muaj Feem: Cov Tub thiab Cov Ntxhais, hnub nyoog 8-15 xyoo. Yuav tsum muaj cai tau noj pluas su dawb lossis txo qis nqi. Xaiv npe tuaj ntawm pawg txhawb nqa pw hav zoov (thawj tsev kawm ntawv lossis lwm tus neeg ua haujlwm ntawm tsev kawm ntawv MPS). Yav tas los tsis tau pw hav zoov dua hla Cov Chaw Pw Hav Zoov Rau Menyuam. Yuav tau them tus nqi cog lus $20 thiab yuav tau sau nyiaj thaum tus menyuam xaiv nws qhov chaw pw hav zoov. (TSIS TXHOB THIM NQI TOM QAB). Kev Xaiv Npe Tub Ntxhais Kawm Tsev Kawm Theem Qis Npawb Xovtooj. Thawj Tsev Kawm Ntawv Lub Npe Tub Ntxhais Kawm Lub Npe tau raws li cov qauv xaiv muaj feem saum toj sauv thiab tau raug xaiv npe los ntawm vim yog (Tus Txhawb Nqa Pw Hav Zoov Lub Npe). Niam Txiv/Tus Saib Xyuas Lub Npe: Npawb Xovtooj: Lub Sijhawm Zoo Rau Hu: Tub Ntxhais Kawm Qhov Chaw Nyob: Nroog: Lej Cheeb Tsam (Zip Code): Tub Ntxhais Kawm li Hnub Nyoog: Tub Ntxhais Kawm Yog Pojniam/Txivneej: Txivneej Pojniam Kev Tso Cai Ntawm Niam Txiv/Tus Saib Xyuas: Kuv tau tso cai rau kuv tus menyuam kom raug xaiv npe rau Qhov Kev Pw Hav Zoov Rau Menyuam. Kuv pom zoo tias yog kuv tus menyuam raug xaiv mus koom nrog pw hav zoov, Kuv yuav ntseeg tau tias nws tau koom nrog nyob rau lub asthiv uas tau xaiv hauv lub caij ntuj sov no. Kos Npe Ntawm Niam Txiv/Tus Saib Xyuas Hnub Tim Thov xa daim foos xaiv npe no rov qab rau koj tus menyuam tus kws qhia ntawv ncaj lossis ua ntej Hnub Friday, Lub Tsib Hli 1 st, Tus neeg ua haujlwm hauv tsev kawm: Thov xa dam foos rov qab rau Annie Kubes hnub Friday, Lub Tsib Hli 1, annie@milwaukeerecreation.net Fev: Chaw Khaws Ntawv: Annie Kubes/Milwaukee Kev Lom Zem/OASIS Lub Tsev

9 Alice Chester Camp Girl Scout Camp is about success, teamwork and challenge by choice. At Camp Alice Chester, girls have the opportunity to discover more about themselves as they connect with others, gaining newfound confidence & leadership skills that will serve them well after summer is over. Camp Alice Chester is owned and operated by Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast. East Troy, WI Serves girls ages Phone: CAMPS FOR KIDS Providing a life-changing first-time resident camp experiences for children from Milwaukee County families with limited financial resources. Holiday Home Camp Holiday Home Camp provides children with an unforgettable camp experience. Our programs help foster life skills as they participate in camp activities such as hiking, swimming, boating, crafts, archery, games, and more! While participating in these activities, campers gain confidence, responsibility, positive sportsmanship, and respect for self. Williams Bay, WI Serves girls and boys ages Phone: Camp Helen Brachman Camp Helen Brachman offers a safe and supportive environment for campers to experience the out of doors, group living, great staff and of course, a lot of fun! Swimming, art, nature, sports, dancing, and drama are just a few of the activities we offer to all! Camp Helen Brachman is owned and operated by COA Youth & Family Centers. Stevens Point, WI Serves girls and boys ages Phone: x117 Summer 2015 Camp Directory Review and select a camp by looking through this directory or by visiting our website. Contact the chosen camp directly at the phone number listed to inquire about the Camps for Kids Scholarship. Camp Lakotah Where the fun never ends! Situated on 126 acres of lush forest with an expansive white sand beach, our camp boasts personalized attention, outstanding food, newly renovated cabins, innovative programming, and quality staff that will exceed your expectations! We offer swimming, canoeing, kayaking, archery, riflery, arts & crafts, paintball & laser tag, nature exploration & teambuilding! Wautoma, WI Serves girls and boys ages Phone:

10 YMCA Camp Minikani At YMCA Camp Minikani we create a place where friendships can grow and children can learn. We are a family; a diverse family of supportive, creative individuals providing the tools to navigate development and growth. Through an emphasis on selfawareness, the Spirit of Minikani inspires people to be their best selves and become a positive influence within their communities. YMCA Camp Minikani is owned and operated by YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee. Hubertus, WI Serves girls and boys ages Phone: Camp Timber-lee Timber-lee summer camps take place on 600 acres of Wisconsin woods and beachfront. Campers can experience a ranch and petting farm, adrenaline activity structures, a 14,000 square food Science Education Center complete with two animal rooms, water activities, and more. Campers will grow strong in character, confidence and Christ through the most engaging and unique outdoor experience in the region. Timber-lee is owned and operated by Timber-lee Ministries. East Troy, WI Serves boys and girls ages Phone: Camp Whitcomb/Mason Camp Whitcomb/Mason is located on beautiful Lake Keesus. Situated on 306 acres of hills, fields, wetlands, and forests, Whitcomb/Mason provides campers with a variety of natural experiences. Camp sessions offer the opportunity to participate in recreational and educational activities. Camp Whitcomb/Mason is owned and operated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. Hartland, WI Serves boys and girls ages Phone: AFS Burn Camp Our burn camp seeks to offer burn survivors a totally free week of fun in an atmosphere that allows for acceptance and understanding of the campers physical scars and the emotional ones that go along with them. AFS Burn Camp is owned and operated by Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation Alliance for Fire Safety. East Troy, WI Serves boys and girls ages Phone: Phantom Lake YMCA Camp Phantom Lake has over 115 years of camping tradition. Since 1896 we have been providing a nurturing environment for kids to grow in mind, body, spirit, and socially. We look forward to another year of fun, fellowship, and exciting summer adventures this year. Mukwonago, WI Serves boys and girls ages Phone: Camp WeHaKee Camp WeHaKee is a camp for girls sponsored by the Catholic Sisters, the Dominicans of Sinsinawa Wisconsin. Nestled along the shores of Hunter Lake in Northeastern Wisconsin, WeHaKee has been a summer haven since WeHaKee welcomes each girl and celebrates her diverse gifts and traditions within our camp. Winter, WI Camp serves girls ages Phone: Camp Woodbrooke We re a small camp with a lot to offer. We value simplicity, peace, personal relationships, and stewardship for the Earth. Traditional camp activities plus archery, woodworking, pottery, chickens, goats, and wholesome family-style meals from our organic garden. Quaker leadership. Richland Center, WI Serves boys and girls ages