About Summer Camp Why choose us? Ready, set, SUMMER! It's time for our 2021 Summer Playground Camp! With 20 new camps operating every two weeks, you're sure to find something for every child. Our camps offer a safe and nurturing place to play fun recreation games, opportunities to learn and discover, and make lifelong friends.
Fun & Field Trips Activities at Summper Camp include a variety of gym games, arts & crafts, field trips, and more!
Fees & Registration Each session is $85 per camper, with sessions beginning June 7. For more information, apply for financial assistance, or to register please visit our website at www.abilenetx.gov/camps. 2 •
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Let ’s Eat!
Breakfast and lunch will be provided for camp, courtesy of Abilene ISD, and Parks and Recreation provides afternoon snacks. AISD will provide meals June 7th - July 22nd, and meals will not be provided July 2nd - July 5th. When AISD isn't providing meals, we ask for campers to bring their own lunch. No microwave will be available. Snacks will be provided throughout all of camp. During extended times of outdoor activity water will be provided.
Meet the Staff Night
A Meet the Staff Night will be hosted at each recreation center on Thursday, June 3 from 6:00-7:30pm. Parents and campers will have the chance to become familiar with the staff and learn what to expect at camp. This is an excellent opportunity to complete or submit the required forms. While the meeting is not mandatory, it is highly recommended to attend.
COVID-19 Precautions Masks are optional for camp goers. Social distancing will be encouraged, along with regular hand washing breaks and the use of hand sanitizer. Our staff will also be checking temperatures daily when campers arrive. #ReadySetSummer
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Table of Contents Session 1
June 7 - 18
PG. 4
Session 2
June 21 - July 2
PG. 8
Session 3
July 6 - 16
PG. 12
Session 4
July 19 - 30
PG. 16
Session 5
Aug 2 - 13
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Cobb Recreation Center • Storybook Adventures • Around the World in 10 Days • Red, White, and Blue
• Summer Olympics • Super Hero Boot Camp
Daniels Recreation Center • Cartoon Chaos • Fear factor • CandyLand
• Movin’ and groovin’ • Daniels Dawgs Day Out
Rose Recreation Center • Animal Adventures • Wizarding World • Magical Universe
• Jurassic Park • Under the sea
Sears Recreation Center • Desert Oasis • Toon’d In • Texas Adventures
• Christmas in july • Space is the place #ReadySetSummer
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Four different recreation centers:
Camp Info
Cobb • Daniels • Rose • Sears Each Session: 7:30am-5:30pm • $85 per child 100 kids per session per recreation center Registration opens
March 15 Register online for camp sessions at www.abilenetx.gov/signup Financial assistance is available on a limited basis. Visit www.abilenetx.gov/parksandrec for more information. 6 •
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Past Camp Memories
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Session 1
June 7 - 18
Storybook Adventures!
Cobb Recreation center
Join us for an exciting and creative two weeks as we celebrate some of our favorite classic stories! Each day, we will discover a beloved children’s book author. You will love listening to so many wonderful stories paired with engaging crafts, games, and science experiments!
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Cartoon Chaos WHAT'S UP DOC?!!! Do you live under the sea like Sponge Bob, or love to Explore like Dora? Games, activities, crafts, and more all centered on your favorite tv shows!
GV Daniels Rec Center
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Session 1
June 7 - 18
Animal Adventures Rose Recreation Center
Adventure awaits...come find it at Rose Rec! Join in on some wild adventures and activities with some amazing animals!
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Desert Oasis Sears Recreation Center Hop a carpet and fly to Sears Recreation Center’s Desert Oasis. We’ll explore the rich history, culture, architecture, food, and art of the desert.
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Session 2 June 21 - July 2 Fear Factor
GV Daniels
Recreation Center Are you ready to face your fears? Challenge yourself to some wild, crazy, and even ewww grossed out, games and activities! What is that?! Where did that bug go? Who ate the crickets?! Come join us and face your fears if you dare! 12 •
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Rose Recreation Center
Let the magic begin...
come cast some spells and work on your wizarding skills!
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Session 2 June 21 - July 2
Toon’d In Sears Rec Center Are you ready kids? Rocket over to Sears Recreation Center for All That Saturday morning fun! But we Double Dare you to watch your back for a gak attack! 14 •
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Be on the lookout for SLIME!
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Around The World In Ten Days! Cobb Rec Center Pack your suitcase and grab your passport! It’s time to explore the world! Campers will visit a different country each day and get a glimpse of the country’s culture–all without the hassle of lost luggage, security checks and jet lag!
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July 6 16 Session 3 No camp July 5
Magical Universe Rose Recreation Center
Join in the magic at the happiest place on Earth...Rose Rec! 16 •
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Texas Adventures Sears Recreation Center Pull out your boots and Texas shaped things because we are going to be exploring art, games, and other activities right in our own backyard. #ReadySetSummer
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July 6 16 Session 3 No camp July 5 Red,White, & Blue! Cobb Recreation Center Oh say can you see… all the fun we’ll have these two weeks! Campers will enjoy a grand old time celebrating America’s Birthday with classic summer activities! We will capture the American Spirit as we celebrate all the reasons why we love the U.S.A.!
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CandyLand GV Daniels Rec Center A sweet treat of fun! Candy themed games. SnickerBall, Skittle Tag, BlowPop race, making rock candy, and much more!
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Session 4 July 19-30
Christmas in July Sears rec center Come deck the halls and celebrate with us as we create and enjoy fun and festive activities. You’ll almost forget that it’s blazing hot outside!
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Summer Olympics
Cobb Rec Center
Welcome to the Summer Olympics! Campers – it’s time to bring your A-Game these two weeks! Get ready for challenges that will require courage and bravery!
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Session 4 July 19-30 Moovin’
& Groovin’ GV Daniels Rec Center
Let’s shake up some decades! Week one 50’s 60’s and 70’s! Week two 80’s and 90’s! Do the Twist, Make some tie-dye shirts, bop out some groovy tunes. Decade themed dress days!
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Jurassic Park Rose Recreation Center
Are you ready for an adventure? The park is open...enter if you dare!
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Session 5 August 2-13
Super Hero Boot Camp Cobb Rec
Center
It’s a bird, it’s a plane - it’s a superhero! Grab your cape and join us. We will celebrate our favorite comic book heroes, as well as real life heroes. With great power, comes great responsibility!
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Daniels Dawgs
D ay o u t !
GV Daniels
Recreation Center
A playful twist on MTV's Wild'n Out and Ellen's Game of Games! Oversized Games, Heads Up Kids, Karaoke challenge, Improv challenges, Is the joke on you? Let's find out! #ReadySetSummer
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Session 5 August 2-13
Under the Sea Rose Recreation Center Dive into fun at Rose Rec! Have a whale of a time this summer!
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Space is the Place
Sears Rec Center Mission Control to Campers. The boosters have been configured for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities. You are a go for orbit. Over and out. #ReadySetSummer
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20 camps, 1,000+ Kids, 1 Fun Summer.