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Longmont 2012 Summer Day Camp, Recreation Services

The mission of the City of Longmont, Recreation Services' Summer Day Camp: to provide a safe and secure environment for kids to explore and achieve success through various recreational activities.

The Longmont Summer Day Camp has a very limited number of openings for the 2012 summer season. We ARE taking a Waiting List: if we get 20 FT equivalent campers on a waiting list we WILL be opening another section. To be put on a waiting list call Suellen at (303) 774-4827 or e-mail.

A representation of the various activities that occur for campers at the  Longmont Summer Day Camp.

2012 Hours of Operation

7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday,

June 4 - August 10

Ten Week program: June 4-August 10

Eight Week program: choice of three options, each of eight consecutive weeks

Pre-Camp Camp option: May 29-June 1

10 & 8 week programs have full time (up to 55 hrs) and part time (up to 25 hrs) options

•Weekly Option: choice of week(s), includes up to 55 hrs of camp

•Daily Option: 5 day minimum, includes up to 11 hrs of camp.

• 2012 Special Needs Teen Camp, 9 am-4 pm, June 4- July 27

2012 Weekly Themes

Pre-camp: Blast Off!

Week 1/June 4: Welcome Week

Week 2/June 11: Goin' Green

Week 3/June 18: Outdoor Adventure

Week 4/June 25: Olympic Week

Week 5/July 2: Stars & Stripes

Week 6/July 9: Water Week

Week 7/July 16: Talent Week

Week 8/July 23: Around the World

Week 9/July 30: Superheroes

Week 10/Aug 6: Goodbye, Adios, Sayonara

Licensed Summer Day Camp

for youth ages 5* to 12 years (*must have completed Kindergarten)

Main Camp Location:

Longmont Summer Day Camp

St Vrain Memorial Building,

700 Longs Peak Ave

Longmont, CO 80504

(303) 651-8404

 

We believe in providing quality programs for all participants.

It is our goal to assist each child in reaching their goals, and making this program as enjoyable and productive as possible.

 

Day Camp Office Phone:

In matters of urgency,

please call (303) 651-8404.

 

 

Registration for the 2012 Summer Day Camp

begins February 28! Camp is limited to 90 youth/day - we anticipate filling.

 

$50 of the enrollment fee is non-refundable.

2012

Enrollment Materials

Registrations will be accepted at the St Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave.

At this time, ALL information is due at initial registration in order to avoid a $15 late fee:

•Download 2012 Registration Form

•Auto Pay Form (opt)

Payment will be required at time of registration

2012 Summer Parent Manual

2012 Enrollment Packet

Download Immunization Form - completed form required with enrollment packet

Payment options: paid in full; 1/2 payment at registration and the other half due May 25; or auto pay credit card deductions made at the 2nd of the month (see form above).

A late fee of $15 will be assessed for incomplete/missing Enrollment paperwork turned in after May 1 if not submitted at the same time as registration.

 

Please note:

The completed Enrollment packet is required at registration for registrations taken May 1 and later.

Unlike previous years, a doctor's physical is NOT required in 2012.

 

More activity information

Thursday

2012 Field Trips:

Field trips will travel to local parks and areas of interest such as:

Hover Park

Sandstone Ranch

Clark Centennial Park

Union Reservoir

Longmont Recreation Center

Thompson Park

 

Returning Parents' Meeting: May 30, 6:15pm

New Parents' Meeting: May 30, 7:15pm

Both at the Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak

shares the parking lot with the Memorial Building

2012 Fee Schedule

Fee includes local large group field trips, two afternoons of swimming per week, & lots of fun-filled days!

Full Time

(up to 55 hrs per week)
10 Weeks: $1,536 resident,

$1,920 non-resident

8 Weeks: $1,386 resident,

$1,732 non-resident

Part Time

(up to 25 hrs per week)
10 Weeks: $1,164 resident, $1,455 non-res
8 Weeks: $975 resident,

$1,219 non-res


Full payment, or Half the Payment is due with Registration. Remainder is due May 25. Autopay monthly payment options exist.

Additional child discounts available for 10 or 8 week FT/PT

Weekly Options

(up to 55 hrs per week)

Monday-Friday , 7am-6pm,

$209 resident/week or

$261 non-resident/week

Pre-Camp (May 31-Jun 3) and Week 5 (July 5-8)

$167 resident/week or

$209 non-resident/week

Payment for 4 specific weeks or less is due at Registration. Payment for more than 4 specific weeks- half due at Registration, remainder no later than May 30 Parent's Meeting (May 25 if attending pre-camp week) . No additional child discounts for Weekly Options

Daily Options

(up to 11 hrs per day) 5 day minimum

Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm,

$55 resident/day or

$69 non-resident/day

Full payment for daily options required upon registration.

Camper's Corner

What should my camper bring to camp?

  • Backpack/tote with two healthy snacks and a healthy lunch
  • Wearing sunscreen and closed toe shoes (tennis shoes)
  • Label possessions (sunscreen, towel, swim suit) with child's name & store in backpack
  • Clothing for the day (bring swim suit on Tues/Fri with towel).
  • Wear green field trip shirt every Thursday!

Tax Information:
Longmont Summer Day Camp

License ID #81468

 

Questions?

General questions can be answered by calling the St Vrain Memorial Building at (303) 651-8404.

Day Camp questions can be directed to Suellen via e-mail or (303) 774-4827.

Eligibility for Participation
Longmont Recreation Services' Summer Day Camp is designed for children ages 5*-12 years. *A child must have completed Kindergarten. Children will do a variety of activities including arts & crafts, gym and outdoor sports and games, swimming, field trips, and nature exploration. There will be at least one leader for every 15 children in attendance.


Children with Special Needs
Longmont Recreation Services' Summer Day Camp implements a philosophy that celebrates diversity and maintains a continuum of options to meet the needs of all the individuals in the camp. The Day Camp program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. The day camp program is dedicated to supporting the Americans with Disabilities Act. If your child may require special accommodations for participation, please call us at (303) 651-8404 or e-mail. Additional forms may be required for children with special needs to ensure quality care.

 

2012 Activities and Schedules

Planning is underway for the summer! Each week has a defined theme that guides that week's activities. Tuesday and Fridays are swimming days with campers having the option of going to Sunset Pool (suitable for all ages, with water slides, diving boards, sand, etc.) or Roosevelt Activity Pool (a zero-depth entry pool suited for youth ages 8 and under). Local area field trips are planned for many Thursdays during the course of the summer - field trip shirts are required to be work on all Thursdays. Weeks without field trips may have special guests brought to the camp. Download a sample week of camp here.

The Additional Add On Activities calendar is now available! Download and register today!

updated 5/4/2012 by web page author S. Dabney, (303) 774-4827

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