2017 SUMMER CAMPS
DAY CAMPS PAGE 1
SPECIALTY/TRAVEL CAMPS PAGE 2-3
SPORTS CAMPS
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INFORMATION & POLICIES
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HORIZON DAY CAMP AGES 6-12 • MAY 22-26
DISCOVERY DAY CAMP AGES 6-12 • MAY 30-JULY 14
CAMP KAZOO DAY CAMP AGES 6-12 • JULY 17-21 • JULY 24-28
KIDS ON THE GO TRAVEL CAMP AGES 6-12 • MAY 22 - 26
BATON CAMP AGES 4 AND UP • JUNE 5-9
CAMP ADRENALINE AGES 8-12 • JUNE 12-16
VET CAMP AGES 6-12 • JUNE 5-9 • JUNE 26-30 • JULY 10-14
ARCADE CAMP AGES 6-12 • JUNE 12-16
PAINT & PARTY CAMP AGES 9-12 • JUNE 19-23
CHEF CAMP AGES 6-12 •JUNE 26-30 • JULY 10-14
JR. LIFEGUARD CAMP AGES 10-15 • JULY 10-14 • JULY 24-28
FIT 4 FUN CAMP AGES 10-15 • JULY 17-21
SUMMERS END TRAVEL CAMP AGES 6-12 JULY 17-21
MINECRAFTEDU CAMP GRADES 3-8 JULY 24-28
AIR AND SPACE CAMP AGES 6-12 JULY 24-28
BASEBALL CAMP GRADES 1-8 MAY 30 - JUNE 2
SOFTBALL CAMP GRADES 1-8 JUNE 5-8
LACROSSE CAMP AGES 4-15 JUNE 13-15
SOCCER CAMP RISING 1ST-5TH GRADES JUNE 19-23
CHEER CAMP AGES 5-11 JULY 17-19
PEE WEE ALL SPORTS CAMP AGES 4-5 JUNE 26-30
VOLLEYBALL CAMP AGES 9-14 JULY 17-21
horizon day camp
May 22-26 • Monday-Friday • Ages 6-12
What better way to spend the first week of summer break than at Horizon Camp.
Campers participate in a wide variety of games and activities to keep them actively
engaged the whole day. Activities will include arts and crafts, sports, and other fun
group games with plenty of space for us to explore at City Park and Candler Fields.
Register by 5/19.
Time: 8:00am-5:30pm Fee: $65R/$90NR
Min/Max: 10/30 Location: Martha Hope Cabin
discovery day camp
May 30-July 14 • Monday-Friday • Ages 6-12
Pre Camp: 7:30-9:00am • Camp: 9am-4pm • Post Camp: 4-5:30pm
Register by the Friday before each session.
7 fun-filled weekly sessions
come for a week or stay for the summer!
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH INCLUDED!
SWIM LESSONS INCLUDED!
WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS INCLUDED!
sibling and early bird discounts!
Fee: $85R/$115NR Min/Max: 30/85
Location: Gainesville Middle School
camp kazoo day camp
Session 1 July 17-21 • Session 2 July 24-28
Monday-Friday • Ages 6-12
Summer is not over yet! It’s time to get the most out of every day. Join us at Camp Kazoo
for some wild and crazy fun with a variety of activities from arts and crafts to water
games and wacky sports. We will be taking advantage of all of the fields at City Park
and Candler to keep your child actively engaged the whole day.
Register by 7/14 and 7/21.
Time: 8:00am-5:30pm Fee: $65R/$90NR
Min/Max: 10/30 Location: Martha Hope Cabin
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KIDS ON THE GO
TRAVEL CAMP
vet CAMP
May 22 - 26
Ages 6-12
Start off the summer the right way with a
fun exciting trip every day. Trips include:
World of Coke, Lunar Mini Golf and
Picnic, Stone Mountain, and Zoo Atlanta!
Register by 5/19.
Time: 8am-5pmFee: $150R/$200NR
Location: Civic Center Min/Max: 25/50
Instructor: Staff
Baton CAMP
June 5-9
Ages 4 and up
Learn the basics of baton or develop
your skills and dance from experienced
featured twirlers! Post camp includes
swimming at Frances Meadows and
other activities. Bring baton, lunch,
snacks, and drinks. Register by 6/2.
Pre-Camp Camp Post Camp
8-8:45A8:45-2P2:30-5:30P
Fee: $75R/$100NR Min/Max: 14/50
Location: Gainesville Middle School Instructor: Betty Rogers
Camp adrenaline
June 12-16
Ages 8-12
Camp Adrenaline is for the kid who
loves being outdoors. Activities include
hiking, rock climbing, and more.
Register by 6/9.
Time: 8:30A-12PFee: $125R/$170NR
Location: Civic CenterMin/Max: 6/12
Instructor: Staff
Session 1 June 5-9
Session 2 June 26-30
Session 3 July 10-14
Ages 6-12
This popular camp gives an insight on
how to care for their favorite furry friends.
Campers will visit animal hospitals, the
Humane Society of Northeast Georgia,
Yellow River Game Ranch and more!
Register by 6/2; 6/23; 7/7.
Session 1Session 2Session 3
8:30A-12P 12:30-4:30P 8:30A-12P
Fee per Session: $100R/$135NR
Location: Civic CenterMin/Max: 6/12
Instructor: Staff
ARCADE CAMP
June 12-16
Ages 6-12
This camp is perfect for all the gamers
in search of like-minded friends! Bring
your mobile devices to play with your
friends on the bus as we travel to some
of the top Arcades in the area. Arcades
include: Stars and Strikes, Gainesville
Bowling Alley, and Laser Voyage Café!
Register by 6/9.
Time: 12:30-4:30pmFee:$125R/$170NR
Location: Civic CenterMin/Max: 6/12
Instructor: Staff
paint & party CAMP
June 19-23
Ages 9-12
Campers construct a craft and paint
one masterpiece each day. Camp is
led by Gainesville’s downtown premier
art studio, Masterpiece Mixers!
Register by 6/14.
Time: 9A-12PFee: $135R/$180NR
Location: Civic CenterMin/Max:10/30
Instructor: Masterpiece Mixers
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chef CAMP
Session 1 June 26-30
Session 2 July 10-14
Ages 6-12
Get a behind the scenes looks on how
to make classic dishes at your favorite
restaurants and try your hands at some
yummy treats. Register by 6/23; 7/7.
Session 1Session 2
8:30am-12pm12:30-4:30pm
Fee: $90R/$120NR
Location: Civic Center
Min/Max: 6/12 Instructor: Staff
Jr. Lifeguard CAMP
Session 1 July 10-14
Session 2 July 24-28
Ages 10-15
Campers will complete parts of the
American Red Cross Lifeguard, AED, and
Basic First Aid Training. Gain experience,
aiding in pool operation, monitoring and
assisting in swim instruction. Campers are
not pool guarding during camp.
Register by 7/7; 7/21.
Session 1Session 2
12-5pm 12-5pm
Fee: $90R/$120NR
Location: Frances Meadows Center
Min/Max: 5/10Instructor: Staff
fit 4 fun CAMP
July 17-21
Ages 10-15
Fitness, exercise, and healthy living!
Work outs include: Zumba, Conditioning,
Speed & Agility, Aerobic Kickboxing,
Intro to Fitness Equipment, and Water
fitness. Living healthy lessons include:
nutrition, proper hydration, proper
stretching, warm up/cool down, and
water safety. Register by 7/14.
Time: 8am-12:30pmFee: $90R/$120NR
Location: Frances Meadows Center
Min/Max: 4/20Instructor: Staff
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TRAVEL CAMP
July 17-21
Ages 6-12
It’s time to pack up and hit the road.
We’ve got some places to go! This
week our travels will include: Atlanta
Zoo, Tree Top Quest, Helen Water Park,
and Laser Tag!
Register by 7/14.
Time: 8am-5pmFee: $150R/$200NR
Location: Civic Center Min/Max: 25/50
Instructor: Staff
minecraftEDU CAMP
July 24-28
Grades 3-8
Join us in an apocalyptic future, where
earth has been ravaged by a series of
natural disasters. Solve challenges such
as building a city on a series of islands,
escaping from a bunker on Mt. Everest,
and even building a rocket to land on
the moon! Register by 7/21.
Time: 9am-NoonFee:$185R/$245NR
Location: Civic CenterMin/Max: 10/20
Instructor: Engineering for Kids
AIR AND SPACE CAMP
July 24-28
Ages 6-12
Learn about the Earth’s atmosphere,
climate, and space. Campers will visit
observatories and the centers where
astronomers work. Travel to places like
the Observatory at the University of North
Georgia, Fernbank Science Museum,
and the Gainesville Airport to learn all
we can in this camp of altitude.
Register by 7/21.
Time: 8am-2:30pm Fee:$125R/$170NR
Location: Civic CenterMin/Max: 6/12
Instructor: Staff
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BASEBALL CAMP
SOCCER CAMP
Get a jump on the competition.
Hitting, pitching, fielding, base running,
and catching will be covered. Campers
need to bring glove, bat, water bottle
and small snack. Register by 5/26.
Time: 9am-12pmFee: $85R/$115NR
Location: City Park Min/Max:10/75
Instructor: GHS Coach Jeremy Kemp
This camp will introduce participants to
the basic fundamentals of the game of
soccer such as passing, shooting, trapping,
and dribbling. Campers need to bring a
soccer ball, shin guards & water bottle.
Register by 6/16.
Time: 10am-NoonFee: $65R/$90NR
Location: Cabbell Field/ Frances Meadows
Min/Max:10/40
Instructor: GHS Coach Shelly Garner
May 30 - June 2 • Grades 1-8
softBALL CAMP
June 5-8 • Grades 1-8
Learn the basic fundamentals of Fast
Pitch Softball. Pitching, catching, hitting
and base running will be highlighted.
Campers provide glove, bat and water
bottle. Register by 6/2.
Time: 10am-12pmFee: $80R/$110NR
Location: GHS Softball Field Min/Max: 15/NA
Instructor: GHS Coach David Hawkins
LACROSSE CAMP
June 13-15 • Ages 4-15
June19-23 • Rising 1st-5th Grades
CHEER CAMP
July 17-19 • Ages 5-11
This camp is a blend of gymnastics,
dance, choreography and jumps as
needed for cheerleading. Fun games
will be played to increase strength and
flexibility. Register by 7/14.
Time: 9am-12pmFee: $75R/$100NR
Location: Gainesville School of Gymnastics
Min/Max:10/30Instructor: Susan Bragg
pEE wEE ALL sPORTS CAMP
This camp will introduce players to the
basic fundamentals of Lacrosse, as well
as, learn tactical strategies.
Register by 6/9.
Time: 10am-12pmFee: $65R/$90NR
Location: Cabbell Field/ Frances Meadows
Min/Max: 10/50 Instructor: Alan Tallman
June 26-30 • Ages 4-5
Campers will experience t-ball, soccer,
flag football, lacrosse, tennis, and quality
playground time plus enjoy some cool
refreshments. Register by 6/23.
Time: 10am-12pmFee: $35R/$50NR
Location: City Park
Min/Max: 5/20Instructor: Staff
VOLLEYBALL CAMP
July 17-21 • Ages 9-14
This camp focuses on the basics of
volleyball and highlights how to serve,
spike, dig & volley. Campers bring knee
pads and water bottle.
Register by 7/14.
Time: 10am-12pmFee: $65R/$90NR
Location: GHS GymMin/Max:10/40
Instructor: GHS Coach Randi Moore
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REGISTRATION
important information and policies
online
Online
Register online at your
convenience.
www.gainesville.org/
online-registration
in person
easy ways to register
in person
via fax
Two convenient locations:
Gainesville Civic Center
830 Green Street or
Frances Meadows Center
1584 Community Way
Registration Forms
Certain camps may require different
registration forms depending on the
amount of time and travel your child is in
our care. Please refer to www.gainesville.
org/camps for appropriate forms. When
choosing to register online, please print,
complete and return corresponding
forms before first day of camp.
Resident vs Non Resident Fees
The cost of supplying programs and
services are paid for primarily with city tax
dollars. Therefore, persons residing within
the city limits of Gainesville on property
taxed by the city will receive a discount
on programs. Fees are listed as R/NR.
Financial Aid for camps
Financial assistance, through our Children
At Play Fund, is available for qualified
applicants. Specialty and Travel Camps
are excluded. Please contact our front
desk staff at 770.531.2680 for information
on the qualifications and the application
process. Restrictions apply.
Deadlines
Registration ends at 5pm on deadline
dates listed in this guide.
Late Fees
via fax
Fax registration forms to
770.531.2681 and call
our front desk staff at
770.531.2680 with your Visa
or Mastercard payment
Trip and Activity Changes
Scheduled field trips and activities are
subject to change.
Discovery Day Camp
Discounts available
1. Sibling Discount – Full price paid for
one child and every sibling after that will
discount $7 from their camp fee. Sibling
Discount is in effect until 5pm Friday.
2. Early Bird Discount – Register before
midnight Wednesday and receive $5 off
of that session. Early bird Discount does
not apply after the open of business
Thursday morning.
3. Combining Discounts is allowed.
4. Discounts will not be offered to campers
paying a late fee.
5) Discounts do not apply to participants
receiving subsidized funding.
LATE PICK UP PENALTIES
Penalties incurred for late pick-up.
Cancellations
Camps may be canceled if minimum
registration is not met. Participants will
be notified of any cancellations at time
of registration deadline. You may apply
paid fees to another program or receive
a full refund.
If space is available, any registration after
the deadline will result in a late fee of $15.
Discounts will not apply.
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