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75th Anniversary Year!
April 14, 2022 Vol. 76 No. 11
CIRCULATION 20,250
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INVEST
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220 W. LOCUST ST., BELVIDERE
SUMMER
CAMP 2022 For Children Entering Kindergarten-8th Grade
What We Ask You To Provide: Sunscreen (labeled with name) & Hat, Reusable Water Bottle (labeled with name), Cold Lunch
What We Will Provide: Breakfast, Snack, On-Site “Field Trips”, Crafts, Structured Activities, Community Partners
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CARE TIMES: Monday-Friday, 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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MEMBER FEE: $145/Week Per Child • NON-MEMBER FEE: $155/Week Per Child All Paperwork Can Be Completed Online At belvidererecliquecore.com/programs
Stay tuned for more EXCITING details!!
Begins Monday, June 6th at Belvidere Y This year, the Belvidere Y will be bringing the summer experiences straight to the campers! Weekly themes include: • Camp Kickoff! • Local Hero’s Week • Rain Forest • Wacky Science • Zoology • Barnyard • Olympic Week • Under The Sea
• Crazy Mixed Up Week • Art Explosion • Farewell Summer
SPECIAL PRICING FOR DIST. 100 STUDENTS FOR JUNE & JULY!