Kennesaw's All-Star Summer Day Camp

The City of Kennesaw has built a reputation of offering quality day camps that provide engaging life experiences in a safe, caring, and accepting environment; where creativity and curiosity is encouraged, and the emphasis is on having fun.

During the summer of 2010, the City of Kennesaw will maintain this tradition by offering the opportunity for youth ages 5-14 the opportunity to improve their self-confidence, build self-esteem, and make new friends at Kennesaw’s All-Star Summer Day Camp.  Nine weeks of camp will be offered from June 1 through July 30. Each week of camp is based on a different theme, which is incorporated into scheduled activities whenever possible.

Some weeks may include special guest speakers, demonstrations or field trips to area attractions. Camp hours are from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Early care is available from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Extended care is available from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Our camp staff is comprised of well-trained, caring, enthusiastic adults who are determined to provide a safe and enjoyable summer camp experience. All staff are CPR and first aid certified and are expected to adhere to the highest professional standards set forth by the City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department. Throughout the summer, staff are continuously evaluated and provided with feedback to enhance their performance. We maintain a low camper-to-staff ratio of approximately 9:1.

Kennesaw’s All-Star Summer Day Camp is located at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive (near the entrance to Adams Park).

Early Care and Extended Care
Weekly early care and extended care for All-Star Summer Day Camp participants is available for an additional fee. Under the supervision of camp staff, children can independently choose and engage in a variety of activities including arts and crafts, games, puzzles, reading, drawing or simply socializing with friends.

Registration Information
Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis until the maximum number of campers is reached, or until the Wednesday before the week of camp. Activity fees are due at time of registration. No exceptions will be made. Fees will not be pro-rated for partial attendance.

Weekly Theme/ Description	Activity Code	Day(s)	Date(s)	Time	Ses- sions	Fee (Res/ Non-Res)
Energizing and fun physical fitness activities to get kids moving	15290.044	Tu-F	6/1-6/4	9 to 4 p.m.	4	$80/$90
Wildlife encounters, animal games and creature crafts	15290.045	M-F	6/7-6/11	9 to 4 p.m.	5	$90/$100
Cultures, traditions and customs of the world	15290.046	M-F	6/14-6/18	9 to 4 p.m.	5	$90/$100
Expanding appreciation for nature and the environment	15290.047	M-F	6/21-6/25	9 to 4 p.m.	5	$90/$100
American legends and real-life heroes in the community	15290.048	M-F	6/28-7/2	9 to 4 p.m.	5	$90/$100
Activities and experiments to inspire creative thinkers	15290.049	Tu-F	7/6-7/9	9 to 4 p.m.	4	$80/$90
Drawing, painting, mixed media, clay sculpture and more	15290.050	M-F	7/12-7/16	9 to 4 p.m.	5	$90/$100
Art and adventure programming about life in other times	15290.051	M-F	7/19-7/23	9 to 4 p.m.	5	$90/$100
Backyard carnival, obstacle course, relays, crafts and games	15290.052	M-F	7/26-7/30	9 to 4 p.m.	5	$90/$100
Early care	15290.053	Each Week		7:30 to 9 a.m.	-	$20/$20
Extended care	15290.054	Each Week		4 to 6 p.m.	-	$25/$25

Refund Policy
Registration fees less a $30.00 cancellation fee will be refunded for all requests received prior to the start of the camp. No refunds will be given after the start of a camp. Failure to attend does not entitle the participant to transfer, make up, or receive a refund.

Transfer Requests
Transfer requests from one camp week to another are subject to space availability. All transfer requests must be received by the Wednesday prior to the camp week that your child is enrolled. A $5.00 transfer fee will apply.

Waiting Lists
We do not maintain waiting lists for any of our camps.

Age Requirements
Age requirements have been established to safely facilitate age-appropriate activities. Campers will be placed into groups according to their age. Campers must be at least 5 years of age by the first day of the camp session, and be able to use the restroom independently or with minimal verbal prompting. No exceptions will be made.

Inclusion
The City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department is committed to making all of our programs, facilities and services accessible to everyone. If you feel that you or your child may require auxiliary aid or special accommodations in order to participate, please let us know at the time of registration. We will work with you in order to make safe and respectful accommodations.

Communication
On-going communication between staff, parents and campers is critical to your child achieving a successful and fun experience at camp. If at any time you need to share information, concerns or compliments, we encourage you to speak with a staff member. To contact your child during camp hours, please call (770) 422-9714.

Code of Conduct
To ensure a quality experience, we ask all staff and campers to abide by the following code of conduct:

- Respect others’ privacy and safety.
- Physical or verbal abuse of any kind will not be tolerated.
- Treat public and private property and equipment with respect.
- Camp rules shall be observed at all times.

We utilize positive reinforcement and a caring environment to encourage good behavior. Camp staff will promote proper behavior with clear guidelines and expectations. Inappropriate behavior by a camper will be addressed in a sensitive manner, and the camper will be redirected towards proper behavior. If a behavior becomes so disruptive that it is unacceptable, the parent or guardian will be notified and the child may be asked to leave the program.

Lunch and Snacks
Campers are required to bring a lunch and beverage each day. Refrigeration and microwave facilities are not available to campers. Healthy afternoon snacks will be provided daily. Campers may choose to bring their own snacks.

Sign In/Sign Out Procedures
For the safety of each child, all campers must be signed in and signed out each day. Parents or guardians will need to leave their vehicle to drop off and pick up their child. Campers may only be picked up and signed out by an authorized person (indicated at time of registration). Campers may not sign themselves in or out. Please be ready to show a photo I.D. to a staff member.

Drop Off Times
Campers registered for early care may begin arriving at 7:30 a.m. All campers must be signed in by 9:15 a.m. Please have your child here on time, as activities will start promptly at 9:15 a.m.

Pick Up Times
All campers must be picked up between 3:45 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., or by 6:00 p.m. if registered for extended care. We reserve the right to charge a late pick up fee of $1.00 per minute/per child. If you know you will be late, please call (770) 422-9714. Your child will remain with our camp staff up to one hour after the program ends. After one hour, Cobb County Child Protective Services may be called.

Camp Attire & Personal Items
All campers should wear comfortable clothing each day. Campers should wear athletic shoes (no flip-flops). Campers are discouraged from bringing personal items such as an iPod(R), electronic games, jewelry or items of value. Campers are responsible for their personal possessions. The City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department is not responsible for loss or damage to personal items brought to camp.

Commemorative T-Shirt
All campers will receive one commemorative camp t-shirt for the summer (not required to be worn each day).

Sun Protection
Because many camp activities are outdoors, your child is at risk for sunburn. Campers should arrive at camp with sunscreen already applied, as well as with additional sunscreen. We recommend campers use sunscreen with a SPF of at least 30.

Medication
If your child needs medicine while at camp, you will need to fill out an Authorization to Give Medication at Camp Form or an Over-the-Counter Medication Permission Form.

Illnesses
For the protection of all campers and staff, any child believed to have an infectious illness should not attend camp. If a staff member becomes aware that child is sick, the parent or guardian will be called to pick up the child.

Sample Daily Schedule*

7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.	Early care
9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.	Camp arrival
9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.	Fitness activity
9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.	Indoor games
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	Arts & crafts project
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.	Lunch
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.	Supervised recreational play
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.	Indoor games
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.	Special program
2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.	Afternoon snack / break
3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.	Sports activity
3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	Camp departure
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.	Extended care

*Please note: This is only a sample schedule. Activity offerings will vary each day.