Campers

Campers - Ages 3.5 to 10 Years Old

Where do I take my child?

Parents will receive an email with instructions where to go. Camp is located in The Main building and for our older campers in the Family Life Center, See Our Map. We do this to ensure safety and so that parents can sign in their child and sign them out. On the first day of camp, you will receive a colored bracelet that identifies you as your child’s pick-up person. The bracelet must be shown at pick-up. If another person is picking up your child, they must have the bracelet OR A PHOTO OF THE BRACELET. If you need to pick up your child early during camp, please let us know in written form at drop-off so we can have them ready for you at their pick-up location.

Where do Campers Go?

The campers are placed in classes by their age 3.5 to 10 years old . The number of campers that enroll determines the number of classes for preschoolers that is taught in each session.. Campers will stay with the same group of kids from their original classroom all week. Each day campers will rotate to a new classroom with a new Camp Teacher. Every group will have an Assistant Teacher that will stay with them through the rotation of classrooms each day. Teacher's classroom will always have at least 1 AT and at least 1 adult and 2 Junior Volunteers helping campers.

What do Campers Do?

Campers will enjoy hands-on experiments, games, centers, and activities! Each day they experience science fun with a new teacher learning the various camp topics. Daily guest speakers will share their expertise on these various topics. During the week, campers will adventure around camp in their groups, learn various science skills, make arts and crafts, sing songs, make new friends, and much, much more!

Things to Know

What is the age range of campers? Children must be 3 ½ years old (3 by January 1, 2025) in order to enroll in WOW! Science Camp. Children must be potti trained. May parents stay in the classroom? If you feel that your child is unable to remain in camp without you, it may be best to wait a year before you send him/her to camp. Our week-long camps are supervised by education professionals and aim to promote independent learning and socialization.What are the qualifications of your teachers and assistants? All of our teachers are certified school teachers. The majority of our assistant teachers are parents of campers or are former campers themselves; all must be at least 18 years old. The children in our youth volunteer program are mostly former campers.How are campers supervised? Campers are supervised at all times and are escorted on restroom breaks by WOW! Science Camp staff.Can I request for my child to be in the same class as another child? Children are placed in classes based on age/grade. We cannot always guarantee friends in the same classes, so please encourage your child to make new friends at camp!

What should I wear and bring?

What to Wear:
In comfortable clothes that may get messy.Camp Shirt:
We will provide a camp shirt on the first day.Nametag:
Will be distributed each day.Sturdy Shoes and Socks:
For safety, we recommend closed-toe shoes. NO open-toed shoes, flip-flops or sandals.Hat and Jacket or Rain Gear:
As Needed What to Bring:
Make sure to label everything! Check your email at the beginning of June for your camper's supply list. Bring Supply LIsts on the first day of camp.Bring Every Day
• Water Bottle
• A bag to carry stuff home in
• Some of our activities are outside and we recommend that you apply sunscreen and bug spray to your child before camp.Snack time: campers will have snack time.

Can I bring a pet? (optional)

Campers may bring small animals like hamsters, pet snakes, lizards, pet rodents, earthworms, safe insects, doodlebugs, ant farm, etc., to show in his classroom-no dogs or cats! Label all containers with your child’s name. Please ask their teacher first at camp or e-mail Science Camp for permission if you are in doubt about a certain type of animal. [email protected]

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