Summer Day Camp 2023 Flyer (all details are included on this webpage)

Check out Carlisle Parks and Recreation's 2023 Summer Day Camp!  This 11-week, full-day camp is packed full with fun weekly (& some daily) themed games and crafts; sports and other challenges; and walking field trips in downtown Carlisle including adventuring at local parks, and trips to the Carlisle Community Pool every Tuesday and Friday.  Campers will make amazing friendships, great memories, and have positive role models.  Camp Counselors undergo strict clearances.  

IS OUR CAMP THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOUR CHILD:

Camp Type: Traditional — wide variety of activities, chance for campers to try new activities, exposure to more campers and staff at varying activities

  • Staff might not be as trained with the skills for your child’s challenges as a special needs or specialty camp. 

Camp Structure:

  • Themed activities/crafts, games, walking field trips, swimming, free play
  • In order for your child to succeed in our camp, he/she must be able to:
    - follow directions
    - use bathroom independently 
    - ability to keep pace with group on walking field trips (up to two miles round trip)

*If your child does require 1v1 assistance, we ask that an aide attends camp with your child (see below). 

 WHO:       Ages *5-12 years. Campers will be separated into two groups, 5-8 and 9-12, for themed activities. 
*Must have completed Kindergarten.

WHERE:    Held @ the Stuart Community Center, 415 Franklin St

WHEN:      Monday—Friday, June 5—August 18, 2023

TIME:         8:00 AM—4:00 PM (Bring snacks and lunch)
+ Extended Hours: early AM = 7:30 - 8:00 AM and late PM = 4:00 - 5:00 PM

COST (PER WEEK):  
FULL-TIME (MONDAY-FRIDAY)
$145/resident
$160/non-resident

PART-TIME (MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY)
$110/resident
$160/non-resident

PART-TIME (TUESDAY & THURSDAY)
$85/resident
$94/non-resident

THEMES:
Week 1: 6/5 - 6/9 Hello Summer
Week 2: 6/12 - 6/16 Outdoor Explorers
Week 3: 6/19 - 6/23 Olympics
Week 4: 6/26 - 6/30 Around the World
Week 5: 7/3 - 7/7 Happy Holidays (no 7/4)
Week 6: 7/10 - 7/14 All About Science
Week 7: 7/17 - 7/21 Razzle Dazzle
Week 8: 7/24 - 7/28 Blast From the Past
Week 9: 7/31 - 8/4 Superhero
Week 10: 8/7 - 8/11 Nature & Conservation
Week 11: 8/14 - 8/18 So Long Summer



REGISTRATION:  Registration opens Saturday, April 1, 2023

  • Call in: (717) 243-3318
  • Go online: www.CarlislePA.org/REGISTER
  • Space is limited each week
  • Sign up for one week, multiple weeks, or all 11 weeks
  • Registration is required at least one week in advance (Monday of the week prior)
  • Registration closes Friday @ 12:00 PM of the week prior

LATE REGISTRATION:

  • A $10 late fee will apply if registering after Monday of the week prior


CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:

  • NO transfers/refunds less than one week prior to the start of camp
  • A 10% fee will be applied to all refunds

REQUIRED FORMS: 

*This form must be returned two weeks prior to your child attending Summer Day Camp.

DROP OFF/PICK UP:

  • Location: Playground at side of Community Center
  • Drop-off children from 8:00 - 9:00 AM
  • Pick-up children from 3:00 - 4:00 PM

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW:
Schedule of Events

2022 Overview Schedule


WHAT TO BRING:

  • Backpack
  • Packed lunch + snacks
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Sneakers + play clothes
  • Sunscreen + sun protection
  • Swimming gear (pool days)

 SUPPORT STAFF:

  • If your child requires an aide (TSS/BSC) during the school year, please contact kpaul@carlislepa.org to discuss an aide attending camp with your child.


Summer Day Camp
QUESTIONS?
Kelsey Paul, Recreation and Community Center Manager
(717) 240-6953
kpaul@carlislepa.org  


Carlisle Community Walkable, Welcoming,
Vibrant, Bikeable, Active, Fun
CARLISLE PARKS & RECREATION 415 Franklin Street
Carlisle. PA 17013
717-243-3318 MON - FRI 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM