Greenwood Parks & Recreation Summer Camp Guide 2023

Registration Begins

March 1 at 7:00 am

ENROLL & SUBMIT PAYMENT

•Online at greenwood.in.gov/parks

•By phone 317.881.4545 or 317.883.8066 if payment by debit or credit card.

•In person at the Greenwood Community Center or Greenwood Fieldhouse

Greenwood Parks & Recreation is pleased to offer another year of summer fun!

This year we will be offering an 8 week program which will begin on Monday, June 5th and run through Friday, July 28th. The week of the 4th of July will be a three day week only. In observance of the Fourth of July there will be no camp Monday, July 3rd or Tuesday, July 4th. Each week our campers will enjoy a trip to Freedom Springs, take a field-trip on Wednesdays and receive pizza on Fridays for lunch.

NEW THIS YEAR: For summer camp this year we will no longer be offering the week specific camps - instead we will be offering weekly specials to supplement. Campers will have specialized instruction for three hours over the course of three days each week while still receiving the traditional summer camp experience.

2023 PARENT/GUARDIAN ORIENTATION

Plan to attend one of the following mandatory parent/ camper meetings, held at the Greenwood Fieldhouse (411 S. Madison Avenue, Greenwood, IN 46142).

Saturday, May 13, 2023, 9:00am

Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 6:00pm

FIELD TRIPS

All field trips are subject to change. They are also weather and pandemic permitting.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

ESSENTIAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

It is our desire to partner with parents and to work together to determine if Greenwood Parks and Recreation’s Youth Programs will be a positive experience and is suitable for your child prior to their enrollment. Participants must be in good mental, emotional, and social health and must be able/willing to follow all instructions and refrain from behaviors that pose a risk to self or others. Greenwood Parks and Recreation’s Youth Programs DO NOT specialize in serving those with special needs, including mental, emotional, social or behavioral difficulties.

Parent/guardian may pay in full for enrollment(s) at the time of initial registration, or select the payment plan option. The schedule below specifies the payment dates and applicable payments. Our summer camp will require a $50.00 non-refundable registration fee per child.

April 1 - 30 Day of Enrollment: May 1: June 1: N/A 50% of Total Fees 25% of Total Fees 25% of Total Fees

After April 30 100% of Total Fees are due on day of enrollment.

• Must pay for the entire weekly camp whether the child is attending all days of the week or not.

• Must be paid in full by 1st Day of Summer Camp – Monday, June 5th.

• Each camper will receive 4 t-shirts and a swim shirt.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

• The department will issue a full refund if the department cancels a camp.

• Cancellations for a camp week must be requested no later than Sunday, April 30, 2023 to receive 100% refund, less a $50 registration fee per camper.

• Cancellations between May 1 and May 31 will receive 50% refund, less the $50 registration fee per camper.

• Cancellation after May 31 will receive no refund, less the $50 registration fee per camper.

• All refunds are subject to the State Board of Accounts claim procedure and may take three to five weeks.

LATE DROP OFF & EARLY PICK UP POLICY

We understand that sometimes schedule adjustments are necessary. Therefore, we respectfully require at least 24-hour notice for Late Drop Off and Early Pick Up appointments.

Due to the high number of enrollees, our summer camp staff is not equipped to take immediate pick up & drop offs. Therefore, we have added a strictly enforced 24-hour reservation policy. Additionally, any appointment missed or canceled without a 4 hour notice will result in a charge of $25.

As a courtesy, your appointments are confirmed electronically by email and/or Procare messaging. From this confirmation email, within 4 hours, you have the following options without a charge:

• Reschedule/change/modify your appointment by responding;

• Cancel your appointment by responding;

• Respond back from your confirmation email with any changes or issues;

• Call our office at 317-851-5249 and leave a message if it goes to voicemail.

Please understand that it is your responsibility to remember your appointment dates and times in order to prevent any missed appointments which result in a cancellation fee.

Campers who are dropped off late without an appointment will not be admitted to camp. Similarly, parents/guardians who attempt to pick up early without an appointment will be charged a $25 convenience fee and the child will be checked out at the convenience of summer camp staff.

Emergency cancellation will be considered on an individual basis by the Summer Camp Administrative Team. You may request not to be charged for the late canceled session via email within 7 days if you feel such action is warranted. The decision to honor your request will be made on a case-by-case basis within 7 days.

The 24-hour policy gives us time to inform our Coordinators and adjust their schedules, thus better serving everyone. Thank you for supporting our 24-hour reservation policy criteria!

To schedule an appointment call 317-851-5249 or email summercamp@greenwood.in.gov.

Grades: 1st - 3rd

(as of the 2023 - 2024 school year)

Monday - Friday

7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

411 S. Madison Avenue

Greenwood, IN 46142

The Rookies Series

Every day at camp is always a little different from the day before, but that’s what makes camp so fun. We’ll explore sports, nature, art, and much, much more. Campers will create memories and learn important life lessons, make new friends all while trying new things that will have a huge impact on their lives. Go on this summer adventure with us!

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CAMP WEEK

• Tuesday - Pool Day

• Wednesday - Field-trip Day

• Friday - Pizza lunch provided

WHAT TO BRING EACH DAY TO CAMP

• Wear Required Camp T-Shirt (Daily excluding pool day)

• Sack Lunch (Monday – Thursday)

• Reusable water bottle

• Comfortable shoes to be worn – gym shoes recommended

• Wear Required Swim Shirt (Pool Day - Tuesday)

• Swim suit/trunks and towel (Pool Day - Tuesday)

Make sure to have the camper’s name clearly written on all personal items. This is important to make sure all of your items return home with you, plus keep our valued attention with your camper and not on their gear.

Greenwood Fieldhouse

THEME & DATES SPECIALS OPTIONS

(Selected at required parent meetingfirst come first serve)

Getting to Know You

June 5 - June 9

• Basketball

• Gardening

• All Natural

• A Bug’s Life

• Survivor

June 12 - June 16

• Pickleball

• Jewelry

• Lego

Game On

June 19 - June 23

• Fun With Foods

• Space

• Ceramics

• Pirate

Sports mania

June 26 - June 30

• Golf

• Camp Crafty

• Hometown Heroes

• Mad Scientist

July 5 - July 7 (3 day week)

July 10 - July 14

Splashtacular

July 17- July 21

• Volleyball

• Engineering

• Jurassic Journey

• Animal Adventure

• Baseball

• Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

• Little Picassos

• Under the Sea

Summer Sendoff

July 24 - July 28

• Cheer

• Save the Environment

• Paint Away

• Olympics

Grades: 4th - 6th

(as of the 2023 - 2024 school year)

Monday - Friday

7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

411 S. Madison Avenue

Greenwood, IN 46142

The Majors Series

Every day at camp is always a little different from the day before, but that’s what makes camp so fun. We’ll explore sports, nature, art, and much, much more. Campers will create memories and learn important life lessons, make new friends all while trying new things that will have a huge impact on their lives. Go on this summer adventure with us!

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CAMP WEEK

• Wednesday - Field-trip Day

• Thursday - Pool Day

• Friday - Pizza lunch provided

WHAT TO BRING EACH DAY TO CAMP

• Wear Required Camp T-Shirt (Daily excluding pool day)

• Sack Lunch (Monday – Thursday)

• Reusable water bottle

• Comfortable shoes to be worn – gym shoes recommended

• Wear Required Swim Shirt (Pool Day - Thursday)

• Swim suit/trunks and towel (Pool Day - Thursday)

Make sure to have the camper’s name clearly written on all personal items. This is important to make sure all of your items return home with you, plus keep our valued attention with your camper and not on their gear.

Greenwood Fieldhouse

• Basketball

• Gardening

June 12 - June 16

• Pickleball

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July 10 - July 14

Splashtacular

July 17- July 21

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• Jurassic Journey

• Animal Adventure

• Baseball

• Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

• Little Picassos

• Under the Sea

• Cheer

July 24 - July 28

• Save the Environment

• Paint Away

• Olympics

Grades: 7th - 9th (as of the 2023 - 2024 school year)

Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Location:

Greenwood Fieldhouse

$600.00/Summer

Includes registration fee + 5 camp shirts

Counselors In Training (CIT)

Are you a young adult seeking more out of the summer camp experience? Do you want to serve as a positive role model and assume more responsibility?

Our CIT program is designed to offer qualified young people an opportunity to prepare for a position as a camp counselor in a job-like setting. Emphasis is placed upon developing leadership skills, essential life skills, and decision-making and problem solving skills by assisting with daily activities and camper care. CITs will rotate camps and will be assigned with different counselors on a weekly basis.

Interested individuals should contact Erin at 317.883.8066 or swishere@greenwood.in.gov to request an interview for a CIT position. CIT spots are limited and interview request will not be accepted after Friday, April 7, 2023.

CRITERIA FOR THE CIT PROGRAMS:

- Applicants must have been a participant of a Greenwood Parks & Recreation summer camp.

- Applicants must possess an interest in recreational youth development and in working with campers ages 6 - 12.

- CITs must bring energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to all aspects of the training program and commit to the entire summer camp.