Preschool Press
SPECIAL SUMMER CAMP ISSUE!
CAMP THEMES AND DATES
Three weeks of preschool summer camp will be offered this year at $110 per session. We hope to see you at camp this summer!!!
“IT’S A SMALL WORLD” CAMP, MAY 19-23
A tour of the world will take us on a journey around the globe to meet new people, appreciate new cultures and climates and make friendships all along the way. Topics highlighted include diversity, inclusivity, hospitality and love for all creation.
“LITTLE LABCOATS” CAMP, JUNE 9-13
Just like Curious George and Sid the Science Kid, we will solve everyday problems using math and science skills and a little curiosity! Each day, children will go to the “lab” to explore basic science concepts and put their theories to the test.
“GO FOR THE GOLD” STORY CAMP, JULY 7-11
Discover the wonder and excitement of reading as we focus on medal-winning children’s literature. Children will also explore the creative writing process as they learn about character, plot and setting. Each class will write a book over the course of the week and discover the little author and illustrator inside them!
Each Camp Features:
· A Four-day theme culminating in “Fun Friday”
· Daily Story-telling and Music Time with Mrs. Jessica
· "Happy Feet" daily with Coach Rusty
· At least one featured guest presenter
· Prayers at Snack Time
· A weekly Chapel session designed to link the theme with the Bible
CAMP OVERVIEW
Camp Times: Each camp lasts Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Camp drop off begins at 8:45 a.m. Camp activities begin at 9 a.m. Camp ends at 12 noon.
Ages Served/Classes Offered: Children who were 2 by 1/1/14 through rising kindergarteners will be served. Generally, classes will be grouped as Young 2’s, 2’s, 3’s and 4’s using birthdates. Depending on camp enrollment, some ages may be combined.
What to Wear/Bring: Send your camper in comfortable clothes that can get dirty with a backpack or tote bag with a change of clothes and a water bottle daily. Snack will be provided. We are a nut-free school/church.
Drop-off/Pick-up: We encourage you to utilize our carpool line for drop off and pick up! Enter the church parking lot from Washington Street and form the line through the Hancock Street portico. Teachers may unbuckle your child in the morning. At pick-up, teachers will walk the children to you but are not allowed to buckle straps. You may, of course, walk your child to the classroom whenever you prefer.
CAMP FEES AND POLICIES
Cost is $110 per week. A $50 deposit due at registration to hold your slot. The remainder is due by the Monday two weeks prior to camp. If you do not pay this remainder on time, your slot may be given to another child if there is a waitlist for that age group.
Early Bird $10 discount brings the camp fee to $100 for those who pay in full by April 30.
Sibling discount offered: Regular fee for the first child; $10 discount for each sibling.
Early bird and sibling discounts can be combined.
No refunds will be given once deposit has been received. If your plans change, you may move your entire reservation to a later camp if a slot is available.
HOW TO REGISTER
A limited number of slots are available per age group on a first come, first served basis.
Please visit our webpage to download the camp registration form. Complete this form and email it to Laura Lowery at preschool@athensfirstumc.org. Or, you may bring your form to the church. You may use a single form for one or more camps. One form per child please.
You may drop your payment by the church receptionist or preschool desk OR you may make your payment online. Click on the "Make Payment" link and designate it for Summer Camp.
the camp registration form and a camp overview flyer available on our webpage
Choose "summer camp" as the payment designation.
"A friend loves at all times." Proverbs 17:17
327 N. Lumpkin Street
Athens, GA 30606
706-543-2427
athensfirstumc.org/weekdaypreschool