Bright Lights is a non-profit organization that takes learning beyond the classroom by providing youth with unique, motivating hands-on learning opportunities.
STEM + Art = STEAM
By expanding STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) to include the letter ‘A’ for “art and design,” we are emphasizing the important inclusion of creative thinking, collaboration, experimentation and exploration into the equation. At Bright Lights, we strive to offer hands-on STEM and STEAM opportunities in almost all of our camps and recognize the significance of preparing students for future educational opportunities and careers.
BrightLights.org
PROGRAM FEES
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402.420.1115
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LOCATIONS Main Program Site
Full-Day Camps 9 AM–4 PM.............................. $280
Holmes Elementary School...........................................................5230 Sumner Street
• $280 program fee includes lunch time supervision. • Bring your own sack lunch. • See individual camp descriptions for location and any additional camp fees or field trip information.
Community Sites East High School................................................................................. 1000 S 70th Street Holmes Lake Park, North side covered picnic area.................... 70th and Normal Lincoln High School..................................................................................... 2229 J Street
Half-Day Camps 9 AM–12 PM, 1 PM–4 PM.......$135
Lux Middle School..................................................................................7800 High Street
• See individual camp descriptions for location and any additional camp fees or field trip information.
Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center.......................................................... 4703 N 44th Street
Makit Takit: Lincoln’s Craft Studio........................................... 4720 Prescott Avenue
Southeast High School.......................................................................2930 S 37th Street
International Camps 9 AM–12 PM....................$135
Southern Heights Presbyterian Church....................................... 5750 S 40th Street
• International camps offer American students a unique opportunity to interact with visiting Japanese students from Senshu Matsudo University Junior High School. • Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 18 for bowling from 12:30-3 PM, provided by our Japanese friends. • Students in the International Program will receive a free Bright Lights t-shirt.
Before Care.......................................................$20/week
Southwest High School......................................................................7001 S 14th Street The Bay Skatepark.........................................................................................2005 Y Street The Career Academy..................................................................................8800 O Street UNL City Campus, College of Engineering....................................................................820 N 16th Street UNL East Campus, Recreation and Wellnes Center................................................... 1717 N 35th Street Outdoor Adventures Center at UNL................................................930 N 14th Street
Holmes only, not available at community sites. Must pre-register.
June 1–5 ............................ 7:30 AM–9 AM June 22–26 ...................... 7:30 AM–9 AM July 6–10 ........................... 7:30 AM–9 AM
REGISTRATION 2020 registration begins March 21 online at BrightLights.org.
Lunch Care........................................................$15/week Holmes only, not available at community sites. Combine morning and afternoon camps with a supervised lunch time (bring your own sack lunch). Must pre-register.
Bring your lunch!
June 1–5 ................................ 12 PM–1 PM June 22–26 .......................... 12 PM–1 PM July 6–10 ............................... 12 PM–1 PM
• Completed K-8th grade. • Full payment of all program and camp fees is due at the time of registration unless applying for a scholarship. • No refunds after May 15. • See BrightLights.org for full refund policy.
Enrollment, Medical and Behavioral Policies • No walk-in registrations will be accepted.
Voluntary Price Options
• Credit card payments accepted online only. No credit card payments are accepted over the phone.
Make a difference! The $135 program fee only covers 54% of the cost for a half-day camp—it actually costs $250 to fully fund. Choosing price option A or B helps to close the gap while option C covers all the costs, including expenses such as camproom rental and supplies, technology and insurance.
Standard Voluntary Price Options
Program Fee
A
B
C
Half-Day Camp
$135
$150 $200 $250
Full-Day Camp
$280
$300
$400
$500
• Registration remains open until one week before camp is scheduled. After camps are closed for registration, a $25 fee will be assessed to revise your registration. • Students are expected to be safe, respectful and responsible to be successful at Bright Lights. Parents may be contacted if students are unable to follow these expectations. Teachers and staff may redirect or remove the student from an activity. If the student continues to be disruptive or inappropriate, demonstrates physical aggression or presents a flight risk, the student will be dismissed from the program for the remainder of the summer without refund. • Students must be independent in toileting. • Bright Lights makes every effort to accommodate student needs. If your child has medical, learning, physical, social, behavioral or other special needs (such as food allergy, specialized equipment, additional adult support/supervision at school, learning/social/medical/behavioral accommodations, etc.), please contact Bright Lights at least 2 weeks before the end of the school year to allow for best planning and placement of your child. • Bright Lights reserves the right to modify camps if needed, and/or to cancel due to low enrollment. Enrolled students will be given the option to choose a different camp or receive a refund. • See BrightLights.org for full enrollment, medical and behavioral policies.
Children of Military Deployed Parents Bright Lights honors the children who have fathers or mothers currently deployed outside the U.S. Each dependent child will receive a half-price discount on one Bright Lights camp. For more information, please contact Bright Lights at 402.420.1115 ext 45 prior to registering online.
T-SHIRTS Bright Lights t-shirts are available for purchase during registration. Cost is $10 per shirt. Deadline to purchase t-shirts is May 1.
YOU’RE INVITED!
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Friday Open House On the final day during the last 30 minutes of each camp, parents, grandparents and friends are invited to join their student’s camp to share some of their Bright Lights experiences from the week.
2020
SCHOLARSHIPS Apply online at BrightLights.org by April 15. • Each student is eligible for ONE partial scholarship for either a half-day or a full-day camp. Full payment must be made for any additional camps. • Applications are reviewed and awards are based on financial need on a first-come, first-served basis. You will be notified of the award amount. Your child’s spot in the camp is reserved during this process. • Before Care and Lunch Care costs are not eligible for scholarship.
Camp Assistants High school students who have completed 8th grade by June 1, 2020, college students and adults can volunteer to be assistants in our summer camps. Visit BrightLights.org/assistants for more information and to register.
