Summer
The eight weeks
Every week runs Monday to Friday at both sites and follows the same day. The theme changes what the morning and afternoon blocks work on.
- First week of June
Week 1: Meet the grounds
Name games, the daily routine and a tour of the field, the pavilion and the building, with every group learning where the water is.
- Ages 5 to 13
- At both sites
- Second week of June
Week 2: Garden and nature
Watering the beds, a nature walk with magnifying glasses and a leaf and rock collection to take home.
- Ages 5 to 13
- At both sites
- Third week of June
Week 3: Drums and rhythm
Hand drums, clapping games and a rhythm each group builds together.
- Ages 5 to 13
- At both sites
Waitlist - Fourth week of June
Week 4: Art and making
Clay, paint, bracelets and tie-dye, with a table of finished work at Friday pickup.
- Ages 5 to 13
- At both sites
- First week of July
Week 5: Field games
Relays, kickball and team games on the field, with shade breaks built in.
- Ages 5 to 13
- At both sites
- Second week of July
Week 6: Build it
Craft-stick bridges, cardboard rockets and a marble run, built in groups with a counselor beside each table.
- Ages 5 to 13
- At both sites
Full - Third week of July
Week 7: Stories and signs
Reading on blankets, drawing maps and writing a story to read aloud to the group.
- Ages 5 to 13
- At both sites
- Fourth week of July
Week 8: Showcase week
Each group picks something to share, and families join us at the park on Friday afternoon.
- Ages 5 to 13
- At both sites
Waitlist
Sample sessions.
Weeks open, fill and gather waitlists as families register. Our registration page has the latest.
Sites, ages and weeks
Which weeks are open, by site and age
Both sites run the same eight weeks. Find your camper's site and age band, and see which weeks have room.
| Ages | Adults to children | Group size | Weeks 1 and 2June | Weeks 3 and 4June | Weeks 5 and 6July | Weeks 7 and 8July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Community Center5 to 8 years7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with early and late care | 1 adult to 8 children | 16 | Offered | WaitlistWeek 3 | Offered | Offered |
| Magnolia Community Center9 to 13 years7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with early and late care | 1 adult to 10 children | 20 | Offered | Offered | Offered | WaitlistWeek 8 |
| Sycamore City Park5 to 8 years8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | 1 adult to 8 children | 16 | Offered | Offered | FullWeek 6 | Offered |
| Sycamore City Park9 to 13 years8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | 1 adult to 10 children | 20 | Offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
Fees and what each is for
- Registration
- Holds a place and opens each camper's file. It is due when you register.
- Early and late care
- At the community center only, before 8:00 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m.
- Camp shirt
- A shirt each camper wears every day, so counselors can find their group at a glance.
Weeks open, fill and gather waitlists as families register. Our registration page has the latest.
Sample programs.
Pick your weeks
Registration opens in February. Full weeks have a waitlist, and we offer places in the order families joined.