This full-day camp is packed full with fun weekly themed games and crafts; pool days every Monday and Friday; movie days on Wednesdays; sports and other challenges; and walking field trips in downtown Carlisle including adventuring at local parks. Campers will make amazing friendships, great memories, and have positive role models. Playground Leaders undergo strict clearances.
Summer Day Camp Flyer
Summer Day Camp 2020 Parent Handbook
Summer Day Camp 2020 Emergency Information Form
Summer Day Camp 2020 Schedule Overview
WHO: Ages *5-8 years & Ages 9-14 years
*Must have completed Kindergarten.
WHERE: Stuart Community Center, 415 Franklin Street
WHEN: **Weeks 1-4 have been canceled. The new tentative start date is June 29.**
Monday—Friday, June 29—August 21 (No camp: 7/3)
2020 SUMMER THEMES:
Week 1: 6/1—6/5 Summer Kickoff
Week 2: 6/8—6/12 Mix It Altogether
Week 3: 6/15—6/19 Under the Sea
Week 4: 6/22—6/26 Mad Scientist
Week 5: 6/29—7/2 Hollywood/Talent (No camp: 7/3)
Week 6: 7/6—7/10 Incredible Insects, Curious Critters
Week 7: 7/13—7/17 Around the World
Week 8: 7/20—7/24 Wild & Wacky
Week 9: 7/27—7/31 Olympics
Week 10: 8/3—8/7 Blast from the Past
Week 11: 8/10—8/14 The Great Outdoors / Survival
Week 12: 8/17—8/21 Rest & Relaxation
TIME: 7:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m. (Bring snacks and lunch)
COST (per week):
- $109/resident (live in Carlisle Borough or Carlisle Barracks)
- $115/non-resident (live outside the Carlisle Borough - other municipality)
REGISTRATION:
**Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, registration for this program is currently paused. Please check back soon for updates.**
- Online begins: Friday, March 27
- Standard/In-person begins: Monday, March 30
- Sign up for the weeks you need or the whole summer
- Registration is required at least one week in advance (Monday of the week prior)
CANCELLATIONS:
- A $25 cancellation fee will be duducted from all refunds
- NO transfers/refunds less than one week prior to the start of camp
- Space is limited *maximum of 30 kids per age group
LATE REGISTRATION:
- A $10 late fee will apply if registering after Monday of the week prior
- Registration closes Friday @ 12 PM of week prior
HOW TO REGISTER:
- In Person: Stuart Community Center, 415 Franklin St
- Call In: 717-243-3318
- Go Online:
https://apm.activecommunities.com/carlislerec
FLEXIBILITY FOR PARENTS:
- Drop-off children as early as 7:30 a.m.
- Pick-up children as late as 5:30 p.m.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Bag or backpack
- Water bottle with water
- Packed lunch/snacks
- Wear sneakers
- Sunscreen / sun protection
- New in 2020...NO ELECTRONICS
OTHER FEES:
- Movies $1 — every Wednesday
- Pool — vending money (optional)
- Ice Cream $ — occasional walking field trip (optional)
POOL DAYS:
- Mondays and Fridays, weather permitting
- Pack a bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, & vending money (optional)
- All campers will be tested on their swimming ability on the first pool day & will be assigned a safety zone necklace
- Non-swimmers will stay with an assigned Playground Leader and wear a life vest when entering the pool
REASONS TO ATTEND SUMMER DAY CAMP:
- Playground Leaders and Staff undergo strict clearances
- The Stuart Community Center is a great central location that is close to the pool, parks, etc.
- FREE admission to the Carlisle Community Pool (1236 Franklin St) every Monday and Friday afternoon, weather permitting
- Campers will make amazing friendships, great memories, and have positive role models
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.
- 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 2 miles round trip)
-does not require 1v1 assistance in pool
*If your child does require 1v1 assistance, we ask that an aide attends camp with your child (see below).
SUPPORT STAFF:
- If your child requires an aide (TSS/BSC) during the school year, please contact Knajdek@carlislepa.org to discuss an aide attending camp with your child.
