2014 Summer Camp Programs

2014 SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS

City of Mt. Pleasant

Creating community through people, parks and programs

School’s Out Day CampJune 16 to August 29 (five one-week camps)School’s Out Summer Camp is a great way to broaden friendships and teach campers to be independent through interaction in a group environment. Dedicated camp staff will facilitate fun games, activities and field trips. Campers will experience meaningful social interactions through group games and activities that will last a lifetime.

Camp DatesWeek Dates Registration

DeadlineLocation

1 June 16-20 June 6 Vowles Elementary

2 August 4-8 July 25 Fancher Elementary

3 August 11-15 August 1 Fancher Elementary



Daily Schedule Camp times Activity7:30 to 9 a.m. Drop off

9 to 11:30 a.m. Themed activities

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lunch

12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Themed activities

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Pick up

Camp GroupsAge Ratio Group name5 and 6 1:8 Wallibees

7 and 8 1:10 Bandicoots

9 to 12 1:12 Trail Blazers

Weekly Themes

Week 1: Party in the USADay at the Capital - Lansing

Week 2: Eye of the TigerPotter Park Zoo - Lansing

Week 3: Weird Science Impressions 5 - Lansing

Week 4: Everybody’s Gone Surfin’Kokomos - Saginaw, MI

Week 5: Under the SeaSoaring Eagle Waterpark - Mt. Pleasant

Field TripsCampers will attend seveal field trips including visiting local parks, facilities, organizations and one out-of-the-city field trip.

Registration Fees (weekly rates)Mt. Pleasant Public Schools attendee or City resident

Non-Mt. Pleasant Public Schools attendee or non-City resident

$125 $150

Scholarship rate: $75 Scholarship rate: $90

School’s Out Day CampJune 16 to August 29 (five one-week camps)

This program is for children who have completed kindergarten through sixth grade and reside in Isabella County. Sports, arts, crafts, creative expression and other daily activities are centered on weekly themes that will help campers build new friendships and skills. In addition, field trips are spread out over the various weeks to help the campers gain new experiences.

K-6 Camp PEAKJune 23 through August 1

Camp DatesLocation AddressPullen Elementary 251 S. Brown Street

Vowles Elementary 1560 S. Watson

McGuire Elementary 4883 E. Crosslanes


9 to 11:30 a.m. Theme weeks with hands-on academic focus

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lunch and clean up (lunch is not provided)

12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Continuation of morning themes with service learning, recreation and art activities, field trips and open recreation time. An afternoon snack is provided.

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Free play & parent pick-up*Participants must be picked up by 5:30 p.m. or a late fee will be charged

Weekly Themes *Schedule subject to change due to weather

Week 1: June 23 through 27 Welcome Week

Week 2: June 30 through July 3 (no camp July 4)

MACH – 1 (Multi Adventure)

Week 3: July 7 through11 The Past is NOW…

Week 4: July 14 through 18 Going Green - Community Service Day

Week 5: July 21 through 25 Mystery Week

Week 6: July 21 through 25 The PEAK Factor - Super Summer Showcase

Registration FeesMt. Pleasant Public Schools attendee or City resident


$460 $560


SAVE $20 if registered by May 30Registration deadline: June 13

This program is for children who have completed seventh or eighth grade and reside in Isabella County. Campers will participate in various sports, arts, crafts, creative expression, and cultural and educational enrichment activities. West Adventure Camp offers a unique experience as it gives campers three field trips a week. There are two field trips inside the city and one outside the city to ensure a fun but educational experience.

West Adventure CampJune 23 through August 1C

Camp DatesLocation AddressPullen Elementary 251 S. Brown Street

Vowles Elementary 1560 S. Watson

McGuire Elementary 4883 E. Crosslanes


9 to 11:30 a.m. Theme weeks with hands-on academic focus

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lunch and clean up (lunch is not provided)

12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Continuation of morning themes with service learning, recreation and art activities, field trips and open recreation time. An afternoon snack is provided.

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Free play & parent pick-up*Participants must be picked up by 5:30 p.m. or a late fee will be charged

Registration FeesMt. Pleasant Public Schools attendee or City resident


$250 $330


SAVE $20 if registered by May 30Registration deadline: June 13

Weekly Themes*Schedule subject to change due to weather

Week 1: June 23 through 27 Welcome Week• Kokomos - Saginaw

Week 2: June 30 through July 3 (no camp July 4)

MACH – 1 (Multi Adventure)• Hawk Island/IMAX - Lansing

Week 3: July 7 through11 The Past is NOW…• John Ball Zoo - Grand Rapids

Week 4: July 14 through 18 Going Green• Lansing Waterpark - Lansing• Community Service Day

Week 5: July 21 through 25 Mystery Week• Loons Game - Midland

Week 6: July 28 through August 1 The PEAK Factor• Mac Woods Sand Dunes - Mears (Silver Lake)• Super Summer Showcase

West Adventure CampJune 23 through August 1C PEAK - Partners Empowering All Kids

PEAK, Partners Empowering All Kids, is designed to provide all school age children with educational, enrichment, and recreational activities in a fun and safe environment by keeping schools open until 6 p.m. on school days and turning schools into community centers for kids during the summer months. PEAK began as a 21st Century Community Learning Centers program funded by the U.S. Department of Education in August 2001. Although grant funding ceased May 31, 2005, the PEAK doors remain open through a major grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, other community support and nominal tuition. PEAK is administered by the City of Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Mt. Pleasant Public Schools and in collaboration with a number of local agencies.

We strive to provide a safe to all those who attend camps. PEAK is a licensed program that meets internal and external audits annually.

Who Can Attend Children who are have completed kindergarten through eighth grade, and reside in Isabella County will discover the awesome benefits of education and recreation through a variety of daily activities: sports, crafts, creative expression, cultural and educational enrichments.

Snacks & LunchAn afternoon snack is provided each day. Lunch is not provided. Children are required to bring a healthy, non-perishable lunch each day; refrigeration is not available.

Field TripsLocal area field trips, such as skating and bowling will vary by site. All on-site activities are closed when field-trips are planned. Participants must attend the field trip or find an alternate activity for that day; the site will be closed.

Cancellation ProcedureIf for any reason a PEAK Site cancels an event/field trip, we will use one of the following methods to notify you: *Cancelation Hotline: 989-779-5335 *Email Blast *Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MYPEAK

Scholarship InformationIt is the goal of the Summer PEAK Program for all children to be able to attend summer educational and enrichment programs, regardless of their personal financial situation. Scholarships are available for the Summer PEAK Program, based on free/reduced lunch income guidelines. Verification will be required. If you are interested in receiving a scholarship or sponsoring a child in the Summer PEAK Program, or are interested in making a personal or business tax deductible contribution to the PEAK Scholarship Fund, please contact Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreation at 989-779-5331.

The Fourth of JulyDue to the dates of the holiday falling at the end of Summer PEAK week #2, all sites will be closed on Friday, July 4 to allow for this holiday.

Assistance for Special Needs All interested persons may attend and participate. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate may call the Parks and Recreation office at -989-779-5331. A seven day advance notice is necessary for accommodation. Persons requiring speech or hearing assistance may contact the City through the Michigan Relay Center at 1-800-649-3777.

ALL PEAK PARENT MEETINGOn Tuesday, June 10, 2014 a PEAK Parent Informational Meeting will be held at Mt. Pleasant City Hall at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be a great opportunity to meet the PEAK Staff and get all the necessary information for a successful summer with the PEAK Program.

StaffOur camp staff has been hand picked to ensure we have the best staff to provide an exceptional camp experience. Camp staff is trained and certified in providing a safe environment for your campers to excel in. All camp staff have had background checks, drug screening, CPR/First aid training, and have gone through safety procedures and policy training.

Camper to Counselor RatiosTo provide proper and safe activities, camp will utilize a 10:1 camper to counselor ratio. It is extremely important to us that you leave your child in safe hands by providing proper supervision and ensure that your camper will be provide the best experience while attending summer camp.

Registration and PaymentAll registration information is located on our website at www.mt-pleasant.org/summercamps and at the Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreation office and various PEAK sites. All required paperwork must be completed in full before payment will be processed. Payment is expected in full at the time of registration; however, payment plans are available. Please contact Mt. Pleasant Parks & Recreation for more information at 989-779-5331. Acceptable forms of payment include: cash, check, Discover, Visa or MasterCard (a 3% fee will be assessed to all credit card transactions).

Contact InformationShould you have any questions or concerns not addressed in this brochure, please contact the City of Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreation Department at 989-779-5331 or via email at [email protected]. The department office is located at Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 320 West Broadway.

Get more information on these camps and register online atwww.mt-pleasant.org/summercamps

PEAK Camps: What you need to know

Counselors in Training (CIT) - June 23 through August 1 Monday through Friday (times same as PEAK camps)Cost: $150 City resident fee/$200 non-City resident feeRegistration deadline: June 13The CIT program is a leadership training program for teens ages 14 and 15 years old. It is designed as on-the-job experience where teens will attend trainings and have the opportunity to participate in program activities. They willbe rewarded for their hard work with an extra field trip each week. Interested teens must participate in an interviewprocess, along with completing an application, available at the Parks and Recreation Office in City Hall or online atwww.mt-pleasant.org/summercamps

CMU Reading Clinic - July 7 through 31Monday through Thursday - 9 to 11:30 a.m.Cost: $250/scholarship rate: $100This summer, CMU is again partnering with the Mt. Pleasant PEAK program to provide intensive, individualized, one-to-one tutoring in reading and writing for kindergarten through eighth grade students. The CMU Summer Reading Clinic will take place at Vowles Elementary July 7 through July 31 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. For further information, contact Dr. Xiaoping Li at 989-774-2581, [email protected] or Dr. Betsy VanDeusen-MacLeod at 989-774-7515, [email protected]. Anyone interested must complete an application, which is available at the Parks and Recreation Office in City Hallor online at www.mt-pleasant.org/summercamps

Youth Police Academy - July 7 through 24Monday through Thursday - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Registration Deadline: June 2The Youth Police Academy is a free program led by the Mt. Pleasant Police Department’s Youth and Community Services Unit for students entering 6th through 8th grades. The academy runs weekdays from July 7 through July 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cadets will gain insight into a career in law enforcement through hands-on activities such as building searches, defensive tactics and emergency response demonstrations. These activities focus on the development of character, discipline and team building skills. Cadets will also participate in several field trips such as the Isabella County Courthouse and jail to learn more about the ethical, physical and day to day operations of law enforcement. For more information or to register, visit www.mt-pleasant.org/summercamps or call 989-501-5153.

British Soccer Camps - August 4 through 8Challenger Sports’ British Soccer Camps is the most popular soccer camp in the country. Over a thousand Challenger coaches each year have helped the company develop one of the most innovative approaches to coaching youth soccer in the US. Our experienced staff study the game at all levels and we have identified the key techniques and skills that your players need to work on and master to reach their true potential. These camps are held at Sunnyside Park. Register online at www.challengersports.com by June 20 to receive a free replica soccer jersey. Registrations received after July 25 will be charged a $10 late fee

Session name Ages Times CostFirst Kicks 3 to 4 9 to 10 a.m. $85

Mini Soccer 4 to 5 10:10 to 11:40 a.m. $115

Half Day Camp 6 to 9 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. $166

Half Day Camp 10 to 14 1 to 4 p.m. $166

Half Day Camp 15 to 18 1 to 4 p.m. $166

Golden Goal Camp 6 to 9 1 to 3 p.m. $50

British Sports Camps - August 11 through 159 a.m. to 12 p.m.Cost: $115Motivate, activate and energize your child with Challenger Sports’ Multi Sports Program. Challenger’s team of British coaches will provide your boys and girls, ages 7 to 14, with a memorable week of nonstop action, fun and competition- All with a British Twist! Children will learn new British sports and develop new skills with team-building activities that include more than just running, jumping, catching, kicking and throwing! They will also learn about respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship and leadership, while playing hard, having fun and making new friends.

Sports may include tag rugby, cricket, soccer, rounders, kickball, netball and handball. Register online at www.challengersports.com by June 27 to receive a free replica jersey. Registrations received after August 1 will be charged a $10 late fee.

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2014 Summer Camp Programs