FOR RELEASE:  June 16, 2010

 

 

Summer Day Camps Offer Terrific Experiences for School-Age Kids

 

 

(TROY, MI) – The Troy Parks and Recreation department offers a variety of “day camps” this summer, providing a wide range of great experiences for school-age children.

 

Camp themes include:  KIDS Camp, Survivor Summer Camp Kids Style, “All That and Then Some…” Middle School Summer Blast, Sportsters Camp, Backyard Explorers, Water Warriors and new this year, The Amazing Race Camp.

 

All are offered as five-day camps and some are available as four-day camps at various weeks throughout the summer.  Registration to participate is required.  Fees range from $105 to $175, depending upon the camp, and run from 9 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday.  The camps are licensed by the State of Michigan and have the option of before and/or after care for additional fees.

 

Drop-off for the camps is at the Troy Community Center, except for the KIDS and Backyard Explorers Camps which originate at the Troy Farm located at Beach Road and South Blvd.

 

Day camp details follow.  For more information see www.troymi.gov, or call 248.524.3484.

 

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KIDS Camp for ages 6-11 at the Troy Farm (Beach Road and South Blvd:)

June 22-25, July 12-16 or August 2-6

Fees:  (4-day camp:  $105 for residents and $110 for non-residents; 5-day camp:  $130 for residents and $135 for non-residents)

Come to the Troy Farm for a great, well-rounded traditional camp experience.  Activities will include outdoor group games, songs, crafts and one field trip.

 

Survivor Summer Camp Kids Style for ages 7-12 at the Troy Community Center

June 28-July 2, July 6-9, July 26-30, August 9-13, and August 16-20

Fees:  (4-day camp:  $115 for residents and $120 for non-residents; 5-day camp:  $142 for residents and $147 for non-residents)

This popular camp is modeled after the television reality show with one missing element – no one gets voted off.  Campers are divided into five tribes and work together toward earning the “Top Tribe” award in an action-packed week with sports, contests, arts and crafts, mind games and trips to the Aquatic Center.  Registration fee includes two trips to the Aquatic Center, climbing wall, camp t-shirt and supplies to survive.

 

“All That and Then Some…” Middle School Summer Blast for ages 10-13 at the Troy Community Center

June 28- July 2, July 26-30, and August 9-13

Fees: $142 for residents and $147 for non-residents

Designed specifically for middle school students with swimming, bowling, active group games, rockwall, outdoor sports, art projects and more. 

 

Sportsters Camp for ages 6-11 at the Troy Community Center

June 22-25, July 6-9, August 2-6 and August 16-20

Fees:  (4-day camp:  $115 for residents and $120 for non-residents; 5-day camp:  $142 for residents and $147 for non-residents)

A variety of sports are played daily developing sports confidence while improving skills in a team environment.  Includes swimming daily at the Aquatic Center.

 

Backyard Explorers for ages 5-9 at the Troy Farm

June 28-July 2, July 26-30, August 9-13

Fees:  $125 for residents and $130 for non-residents

Perfect for the first-time camper.  Includes two trips to the Nature Center and hands-on activities, group games, crafts and new outdoor adventures each day.

 

Water Warriors Camp for ages 7-12 at the Troy Community Center and Aquatic Center

July 12-16, July 19-23 or August 9-13

Fees: $142 for residents and $147 for non-residents

Includes water-themed activities and contests, speakers on water rescue and safety, a pizza party, a field trip to an area Water Park, and lots of non-structured swimming time each day.

 

The Amazing Race Camp for ages 6-11 at the Troy Community Center

August 2-6

Fees:  $170 for residents and $175 for non-residents.

Young campers will have the chance to “race around Troy” and each day will be a new destination with an exciting adventure waiting for them.  Sports, group games and team building round out the activities for this energizing camp.  Includes three field trips, swimming, and camp t-shirt.

 

 

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