2013 Summer Day Camp Guide

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619.287.KROC (5762) | WWW.KROCCENTER.ORG 1

CONTACT US 6845 University Ave., San Diego CA 92115 619.287.KROC (5762) WWW.KROCCENTER.ORG

A NOTE FROM THE MAJORS

HELLO FRIENDS Dear Friends:

The Kroc Center Day Camp offers children a summer full of thrilling activities. It is a unique opportunity to learn new life skills and a place to make new friends. For parents, Day Camp does more than just provide peace of mind that your children are well cared for, it also provides assurance that your children continue to develop their talents and abilities during the summer months and holidays. Day Camp can provide childhood experiences and friendships which will benefit children for a lifetime. We consider it an honor to have your children entrusted to us and strive to continually expand and improve the care and services we offer.

619.2691470

Summer Day Camp Office

619.269.1467

Day Camp Director

619.269.1460

Gymnasium Guest Services

619.269.1430

Scholarships & Famiy Resource Center

619.269.1501

Membership

619.269.1540

Arts & Education

619.269.1408

Donations & Sponsorship

619.269.1520

Birthday Parties

619.269.1460

Athletics & Aquatics

619.269.1536

Kroc Church

619.269.1498

Ice Arena

619.269.1580

RJ’s Preschool Academy

619.269.1552

Theatre Box Office

619.269.1424

Senior Programs/Life Options

619.269.1457

Skatepark

619.269.1531

Special Events & Catering

619.269.1424

Volunteer Services

2013 CLOSURES MAR 31

Easter (except for Kroc Church)

JULY 4

Independence Day

MODIFIED HOURS MAR 29

Good Friday (closed at 4pm)

MAY 27

Memorial Day (8am-5pm)

Sincerely,

Majors Rick Peacock & Margaret Peacock

THE KROC CENTER IS LOCATED BETWEEN ARAGON & 69TH ST. ON UNIVERSITY AVENUE

PUBLISHED BY The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

6845 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92115 619.287.5762 WWW.KROCCENTER.ORG

Schedules, Pricing, Programming and Policies subject to change without notice.

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WELCOME TO KROC DAY CAMP

FEATURES 2 WELCOME 2 | Contact Information 2 | Operating Hours & Closures 2| Letter to Parents

4 THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION 5 CAMPUS AT A GLANCE 6 GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION 6 | Registration & Policies 7 | Scholarships 8 | Cancellations

Look What’s New! NEW SPIRITUAL DISCOVERY CAMPS 14 | NEW RJ’S ACADEMIC ADVENTURES CLASSES 22 | NEW SPORT CAMPS 26 | NEW SPECIALTY CAMPS 12 |

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KROC ADVENTURES CAMPS SPIRITUAL DISCOVERY CAMPS RJ’S ACADEMIC ADVENTURES CLASSES CAMPS AT A GLANCE CAMP REGISTRATION FORM SPORTS CAMPS SPECIALTY CAMPS FIELD TRIPS JUNIOR LEADERS PARENT’S CORNER 3

THE SALVATION ARMY’S MISSION The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

THE SALVATION ARMY KROC CENTER’S PURPOSE In keeping with the mission and holistic approach of The Salvation Army, The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center provides opportunities that facilitate positive, life-changing experiences through: art, athletics, personal development, spiritual discovery and community service. The Salvation Army Kroc Center’s facilities, programs and services bridge the gap between potential and opportunity for children and adults, strengthen individuals and families, and enrich the lives of seniors.

JOAN KROC’S VISION Joan Kroc, wife of McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc, said that she took a tour of San Diego and it was then that she recognized a community that was in desperate need of a safe gathering place, a place with facilities and trained professionals to nurture children’s social skills, arts appreciation and athletic potential. Mrs. Kroc entrusted The Salvation Army with $87 million to build the first Kroc Center in the Rolando neighborhood of San Diego. Her vision of The Kroc Center as being a beacon of light and hope in the community. Sadly, she passed away a little more than a year after it opened. She was so pleased with what was accomplished here that she left $1.8 billion to The Salvation Army to build centers like this across the country. Today, there are 27 in different stages of development.

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F | INDOOR SKATEPARK The Salvation Army Kroc Center Indoor Skatepark was added to the Kroc Center building plans at the request of a community youth committee.

The Skatepark is filled with several elements to challenge both beginning and advanced skaters.

F | FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER The Family Resource Center provides services through supportive case management. Applicants for services meet with Social Workers for a comprehensive assessment. Services include scholarships, emergency assistance, educational courses, and counseling.

F | ADMINISTRATION OFFICES & COMMUNITY ROOM F | RJ’S PRESCHOOL ACADEMY A new Christian Preschool dedicated to providing quality early childhood education to prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond. Infant and Waddler care are also available, as well as extended care hours.

E | DAY CAMP OFFICE, RECREATION FIELD, CHALLENGE COURSE & ROCKWALL Suitable for soccer, flag football and other outdoor sports, the 55,000 square-foot field is bordered on the south by a challenge course consisting of several low and high rope course elements, and a 30-foot tall rock-climbing tower.

E | AQUATICS CENTER Water exercise, therapy, lessons and aquatics sports programs are available in three areas: 25 meter x 25 yard short course Competition Pool (80-82 degrees); Recreation Pool (84-86 degrees); indoor warm water Therapy Pool (9296 degrees).

E | GYMNASIUM & FITNESS CENTER A multi-use center, this 56,000 square-foot building contains a fitness area with weight and cardiovascular exercise equipment, a group exercise class area, and an NBA regulation basketball court. The gymnasium is ideally suited for volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, and badminton. There is also a family gameroom with foosball, air hockey and table tennis.

C | ICE ARENA The Kroc Center Ice Arena is the only ice arena centrally located in the heart of San Diego! A year round, NHL regulation sized ice surface, Kroc Center Ice offers public ice skating, learn to skate classes, learn to play hockey classes, drop-in hockey, youth in-house hockey, and adult hockey leagues. Host your next Birthday Party at the Kroc Center Ice Arena.

B | PERFORMING ARTS CENTER The fully equipped 33,000 square-foot Performing Arts Center consists of the Joan B. Kroc Worship Theatre, dance studio, band and orchestra room, vocal and instrumental practice rooms and a large multipurpose conference room. The Joan B. Kroc Worship Theatre is used for our weekly church services, and Broadwayquality shows. It features seating for 600, a motorized orchestra pit, scene shop and dressing rooms.

A | EDUCATION CENTER Adjacent to the Performing Arts Center, the Education Center features a youth library, visual arts studio, computer lab, study hall, classrooms and tutoring rooms.

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ALL THINGS CAMP

REGULAR CAMP HOURS Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Drop-off: 7:45 - 8:30 a.m.

Pick-up: 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.

All changes to the list of adults authorized to sign out a child must be completed on the Change of Authorization form by the parent who enrolled the child in camp. Please be prepared to show identification when making changes.

EXTENDED CARE Additional $20 per week, per camper. Drop-off as early as 6:30 a.m. and pick-up as late as 6:00 p.m.

Children must be 11 years or older to sign themselves out of camp at the end of the day.

Parents wishing to give their children permission to do so may write the child’s name on the waiver in the space provided for authorized adults.

LATE PICK-UP A $1 per minute late fee is charged for each minute a child remains at camp past 6:00 p.m.

(4:00 p.m. if camper is not enrolled in Extended Care). Please allow plenty of time in anticipation of traffic or volume of parents at the Day Camp sign-out table. If the child is not picked up by 7:00 p.m., and staff are unable to reach the parents, Child Protective Services will be contacted.

DROP-OFF & PICK-UP PROCEDURES Drop-off occurs at the Recreation Field entrance between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. Extended Care drop-off occurs in the Gymnasium Game Room from 6:30 - 7:45 a.m. Pick-up for all campers occurs at the Recreation Field entrance after 3:30 p.m.

Parents arriving after 9:00 a.m. for drop-off or prior to 3:30 p.m. for pick-up will need to report to the Day Camp Office to sign their child in or out and will be instructed where to go to meet their camper’s group. Please leave enough time, as pick-up may occur in the middle of an activity on the other end of campus.

Campers must be signed in and out of camp each day by an authorized adult in the presence of Kroc Center staff. Parents and authorized adults must be at least 18 years of age and present current photo I.D. when signing their camper(s) out. Children will be released only to those listed on the Camp Waiver form. Valid forms of ID include: California State I.D., Driver’s License, Military I.D., and Passport.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION WALK-IN REGISTRATION Parents may register in person at the Gymnasium Guest Service Desk during regular operating hours: Monday-Friday 5:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

REGISTER BY EMAIL Parents may register via email by completing both sides of the registration form (pull-out) located between pages 17 & 20 and emailing it with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover Card information to: SDKroc.Camp@ usw.salvationarmy.org.

REGISTER BY FAX Parents may register via fax by completing both sides of the registration form (pull-out) located between pages 17 & 20 and faxing it with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover Card information to: 619.269.0272, Attention: Day Camp.

NOTE: All enrollments are subject to space availability and no registrations are guaranteed.

A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a space in each camp, field trip, and/or RJ’s Academic Adventures class.

REGISTRATION POLICIES & PROCEDURES DEPOSITS A $25 non-refundable deposit per camp is required to reserve a space. A $10 nonrefundable deposit is required for each field trip and/or RJ’s Academic Adventures class registration. Deposits are not transferable between sessions.

ALL THINGS CAMP

FEES Payment in full is due one week prior to the start of each camp or field trip, or registration and deposit will be forfeited. Parents may reinstate enrollment (pending space availability) with a $10 late payment fee. Payment may be made by debit card, credit card or cash. Checks are not accepted for payment.

MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT To receive Kroc Center membership rates, membership must be current for the camper, at the time of registration and remain current through enrolled weeks of camp. Membership information is available at the Gymnasium Guest Service Desk or online at www.kroccenter.org/ members/.

LATE REGISTRATION A $10 late payment fee is applied to all registrations and balances paid less than one week prior to the session’s start date.

SUMMER CAMP SIGN-UP SPECTACULAR: EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT Friday, March 22 - Saturday, March 23 Register and pay in full for Summer Day Camp and receive 10% off each camp enrollment (excludes field trips, RJ’s Academic Adventures classes, and extended care sessions). Discount is not transferable between weeks. Registrations must be received during regular Gymnasium business hours to receive discount.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Individuals, families, and seniors who cannot afford Kroc Center membership or fees for youth camps and/or group classes can apply for a discount. Applicants for services will meet with Family Resource Center Associate for a comprehensive assessment to build upon strengths and assets and assist with meeting identified areas of need.

Eligibility for this program is based on income level and address verification within the Kroc Center’s service area.

Applications are available at any Guest Service Desk, in the Family Resource Center, and at www.kroccenter.org.

Applications should be submitted at least four weeks prior to the start of the program requested. Additional information can be obtained by calling 619.269.1430 or e-mailing sdkroc.frc@usw.salvationarmy.org SUMMER DAY CAMP SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES: Weeks 1 - 4: Thursday, May 16th Weeks 5 - 8: Thursday, June 13th Weeks 9 - 11: Thursday, July 11th

THURSDAY FIELD TRIPS See pages 30 & 31 for a list of Field Trips. Campers enrolled in any camp offering can for a small fee, supercharge their camp experience and have opportunities to explore San Diego with their new camp friends. Registration and balances are due one week prior to each field trip.

TRANSFER REQUESTS Complete the Change of Enrollment form for all Day Camp session transfers. Transfer requests are not guaranteed. Requests must be made one week prior to each camp. A $10 fee is applied to all transfers that occur less than one week prior to the start of the camp. Balances resulting from a transfer must be paid one week prior to the start of the camp.

ENROLLMENT FORMS, INFORMATION & POLICY ASSUMPTION OF RISK & LIABILITY WAIVER AND HEALTH HISTORY FORM A current form must be completed and on file with the Day Camp Office prior to a child’s first day of camp.

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CAMPER AGE POLICY Campers must be the age indicated in the Day Camp description by September 1, 2013 in order to enroll in that camp. Children must be at least 4 years old to enroll in a PeeWee Camp.

Children with special needs will be enrolled in age-appropriate camps. For more information on our Inclusion program, please see page 9.

ENROLLMENT FORM Enrollment forms must be complete in order to be accepted. For Kroc Adventures camp offerings, please indicate the age group in which the child seeks to enroll (for instance, a sevenyear-old can be in KA 6-7 or KA 7-8). Fill in every space on both sides of the form, marking “N/A” in those spaces that do not apply.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS According to ACA Accreditation Standards and California State Law, parents are required to provide health insurance policy information for each child and the date of the last Tetanus shot.

To ensure health and safety, parents are required to submit an updated form each camp season.

A signature is required for parents who do not immunize due to personal or religious beliefs.

PARENT GUIDE TO CAMPER SUCCESS The Parent Guide to Camper Success provides information on camp policies & procedures.

Parents are responsible for reading the Parent Guide and for reviewing camp policies with their child. Topics include signing in and out, behavior management, staffing, program contact information, and what to expect at camp. Parents may receive advance copies of the guide during registration at the Gymnasium Guest Service Desk or on the first day of camp.

The Parent Guide can also be downloaded from www.kroccenter.org/day-camp/. We encourage questions and requests for further information; please call 619.269.1467.

REFUND POLICY & CANCELLATIONS No cash or credit card refunds are issued unless a Day Camp session is cancelled by the Kroc Center.

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Cancellation credits are no longer stored as in-house credits. Rather, cancellation credits will be issued via a Kroc Center Gift Card and distributed directly to the participant.

Cancellation at least one week prior to the start of the camp session: full credit on a Kroc Center Gift Card toward Kroc Center programs minus the $25 non-refundable deposit fee ($10 for a field trip or a RJ’s Academic Adventures class registration).

Cancellation less than one week prior to the start of the camp session: full credit on a Kroc Center Gift Card toward Kroc Center programs minus 50% of the paid amount.

Credit applications are available at any venue Guest Service Desk and the Day Camp Office.

All credit applications should be submitted within one week of desired cancellation.

GENERAL INFORMATION AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION (ACA) ACCREDITATION We are proud to be an ACA Accredited Camp.

This means that children are spending their summer in a safe and fun environment, supervised by well-qualified counselors.

We have undergone a thorough review of operations, staffing, programming and safety.

The ACA is the recognized leader in organized camps. For more information about the ACA and what accreditation means to parents and the community, please visit www.acacamps.org.

DAY CAMP STAFF Our staff is as diverse as our campers. The majority of our staff members are recruited from local colleges and universities. Most importantly, our staff is made up of people who love kids.

They want to spend their time playing, teaching, and working with children. All Kroc Center Day Camp staff members are certified in basic First Aid & CPR and receive extensive training prior to the start of camp. You can be sure that we are hiring the best of the best to work with your children.

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INCLUSION The Kroc Center is committed to the inclusion of all children in our Day Camp Program. Parents of children with special needs should contact the Day Camp Director at least two weeks prior to the desired session’s start date to determine whether the Kroc Center can provide appropriate accommodations and which camp(s) are best suited for him or her. Inclusion intake forms are available upon request or as a download on www.kroccenter.org/day-camp/.

COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY The Salvation Army Kroc Center is committed to child safety, and we are thrilled to be awarded Praesidium Accreditation! Praesidium, Inc. is the leader in abuse risk management. To attain this accreditation, we underwent a rigorous risk assessment to review and scrutinize eight primary operational areas within our business including: policies, screening and selection, training, monitoring and supervision, consumer participation, feedback systems, responding and administrative systems.

Praesidium Accreditation is a prestigious honor that publicly demonstrates to consumers— and insurance underwriters—that we have worked to achieve the highest industry standards in abuse prevention.

LUNCH PROGRAM Lunch and a morning/afternoon snack are provided to each camper free of cost! If a camper is a picky eater, has allergies or has dietary restrictions, we encourage parents to pack a lunch from home. Choosing not to use this benefit will not reduce the price of camp.

Meals are prepared hot on the premises each day and provide one third of the USDA daily recommended nutrition. At least one vegetarian option is available each day.

MEDICAL NEEDS Please include all pertinent medical information on the Registration Form, including prescription and non-prescription medications and allergies.

If your child needs medications administered during the camp day, a Medical Information Form must be completed. Medication(s) must be in their original prescription container with the child’s name printed on the label, and placed in a plastic bag. Prescription medications are secured by our staff in the Day Camp Office.

Parents can download the Medical Information Form from www.kroccenter.org/day-camp/ or request a copy from the Day Camp Director.

Parents may sign the bottom of the Medical Information Form to authorize campers to carry and administer his/her medications needed for life-threatening conditions such as an epinephrine injector (Epi-Pen) and asthma inhalers. Prior approval is needed for other medications to be carried by campers. Kroc Center staff will not dispense non-prescription medications without written parental consent.

STAFF-TO-CAMPER RATIO Kroc Center Day Camp ensures sufficient staffto-camper ratios as recommended by the American Camp Association and will not exceed 1:10. A minimum of two staff are always present, regardless of the number of campers.

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TRADITIONAL CAMPS

TRADITIONAL CAMPS

KROC ADVENTURES

These camps offer a multi-venue experience with different structured activities everyday.

Choose from appropriate age groups and add to your camper’s experience with our optional weekly field trip options (additional fee) as detailed on pages 30 & 31.

KROC ADVENTURES Ages 6 - 7 • Ages 7 - 8 • Ages 8 - 9 Ages 10 - 11 • Ages 12 - 14 Please indicate the age Kroc Adventures camp in which child will enroll (for instance, a sevenyear-old can be in KA 6-7 or KA 7-8).

Kroc Adventures explores the unique Kroc Center campus and offers a variety of age-appropriate activities. Daily activities may include: swimming, traditional sports, arts & crafts, rock climbing, skateboarding and ice skating.

Fee: $160 / Members

$175 / Guests Offered: Weeks 1 - 11

Due to the Week 3, Independence Day holiday, camp will not be in session on Thursday, July 4th.

Enrollment fees for Week 3 will accordingly reflect $128 for members and $140 for guests.

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PEEWEE CAMP Ages 4 - 5 PeeWee Camp focuses on sharpening motor skills, improving group interactions and provides an introduction to athletics and arts & crafts.

Campers will participate in hands-on gardening lessons in our own vegetable and flower garden.

Each day offers a different taste of the activities available at the Kroc Center as well as the chance to unwind with some quiet time; campers are welcome to bring a comfort object or blanket (no valuables, please). PeeWee campers must be potty trained.

Fee: $160 / Members

$175 / Guests Offered: Weeks: 1 - 11 NOTE: PeeWee campers have the opportunity to swim twice during each week. The only floatation devices permitted are one-piece suits with floatation sewn directly into the suit. Parents may not attend camp with PeeWees.

TRADITIONAL CAMPS

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SPIRITUAL DISCOVERY

SPIRITUAL DISCOVERY

The mission of the Salvation Army is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Accordingly, the Kroc Center Day Camp offers its campers the opportunity to discover and explore God’s Word through six different Spiritual Discovery Camps. Campers enrolled in a Spiritual Discovery Camp will spend approximately two total hours each day in chapel and in small group “huddle” settings, examining exciting lessons from the Bible. The remainder of the day will be spent exploring other activities at the Kroc Center, which may include: ice skating, skateboarding, field games, arts & crafts, swimming, and rock climbing.

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BUILDING LEADERS FOR GOD Ages 6 - 14 During this offering, campers will examine examples of Christian leadership in the Bible.

Through exploring these accounts, campers will learn what Godly Christian leadership truly looks like. Practical application in regards to how campers can display Christian leadership in their schools, homes, and their communities will be a focus of study throughout the week. Campers will also get to experience a free one-day field trip to the Creation and Earth History Museum.

Fee: $140 / Members

$155 / Guests Offered: Week 8 (August 5 - 9)

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DRUMMIN’ FOR JESUS Ages 8 - 14 Drummin’ for Jesus will provide campers the opportunity to learn the art of the modern DrumLine. Campers will also learn about core values like honor, courage, and commitment! Campers will be taught by expert percussionists and former members of the “Blood & Fire Drum Line.”

The “Blood & Fire Drum Line” has performed at many local venues in the greater San Diego area and has participated in both the Holiday Bowl and Rose Bowl parades. At the end of the camp, campers ages 12 and up will have an opportunity to audition for the Kroc Center’s very own DrumLine team.

Fee: $140 / Members

$155 / Guests Offered: Week 7 (July 29 – August 2) GOING GREEN FOR GOD Ages 6 - 14 Going Green for God is an environmentallyfocused camp that will inspire campers to grow in their faith, have fun, and change the world as they practice proper stewardship over creation.

Echoing God’s call to care for creation, this camp will teach campers how to “be green” and start planting their own literal and figurative gardens in their homes and communities.

Fee: $140 / Members

$155 / Guests Offered: Week 6 (July 22 - 26)

THE ARMOR OF GOD Ages 6 - 14 Each day, campers will examine a different piece of armor that God promises to provide for His soldiers. By the end of the week, campers will understand the critical importance of prayer and that only soldiers in God’s army can have access to His armor.

Fee: $112 / Members

$124 / Guests Offered: Week 3 (July 1-3 & 5) NOTE: Due to the Week 3, Independence Day holiday, camp will not be in session on Thursday, July 4th.

THE CHRISTIAN ATHLETE Ages 6 - 14 Each sport has its own unique set of rules to govern its competition. Did you know that God has given us his own set of “rules” to direct how we are to live our lives on the court, field, and ice? During this offering, campers will learn about God’s expectations for how we are to live our lives. Lessons will be supplemented by extensive athletic competition in a variety of sporting activities.

Fee: $140 / Members

$155 / Guests Offered: Week 4 (July 8 - 12)

KROC ROCKS CHOIR CAMP Ages 8 - 14 Come learn from two of San Diego’s finest vocal instructors, Ian Lewis and Jason Prater, as they teach campers the fundamentals of choral instruction through exciting classes, vocal exercises, and basic music theory while getting the chance to perform on the Kroc stage!

The week will also feature the teaching of the Kroc Center School of Music’s Four Pillars of Leadership: excellence, community, integrity and self-discipline. Come learn exciting new songs and gain excellent performing skills from the best. You won’t want to miss this!

Fee: $140 / Members

$155 / Guests Offered: Week 5 (July 15 - 19)

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RJ’S ACADEMIC ADVENTURES CLASSES This summer, we are excited to offer academic enrichment classes for our campers 7-14 years of age. Classes focusing on reading, science, and geography will be offered on a weekly basis July 22nd through August 9th.

Each class starts weekly on Mondays, with instruction taking place from 4:00 to 6:00pm.

Sign-In and Sign-Out for campers will occur at the Day Camp Office on the Recreation Field.

Each class will be taught by certified teachers and education students from our very own Kroc Center staff. Please join us as we play games and work together to review old skills and learn new ones! The weekly price for each class is $55 for members and $60 for guests.

Appropriate for Ages 7-14 Campers will join in on the hunt to find RJ Kroc as he travels the globe. As detectives, campers will take on new challenges daily as they explore the trail of geography and world cultures RJ left behind. Utilizing technology, texts, and a variety of materials campers will gain critical thinking skills as they fit the pieces of the mystery together. Through team work and collaboration, this exciting class will help campers see the world beyond San Diego.

READING RANGERS

SCIENCE SHAKEDOWN

CAMP WEEK 6

CAMP WEEK 8

Appropriate for Ages 8-14 Reading Rangers will explore the different elements of reading, including fluency, comprehension, vocabulary development, and summarization. Using both fiction and nonfiction texts, campers will learn to apply these skills in the classroom and in their everyday lives. Through diverse activities and instruction, Rangers will become skilled readers who are ready to take on any challenge!

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS RJ KROC? CAMP WEEK 7

Appropriate for Ages 7-14 Science Shakedown incorporates fun handson activities and experiments for campers to explore the many different branches of science.

Topics may include zoology, astronomy, geology, chemistry and so much more! Campers will have a blast testing out their ideas through this creative learning process. With the use of the scientific method and a little imagination, campers will discover how science can be found everywhere.

CLUB 3:16 - NOW ON TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS!

Each Tuesday and Thursday, from 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM, all campers are given the opportunity to learn more about the Christian faith by partaking in stirring songs, crafts, story-telling, and/or mini Bible lessons. Enrollment in this program is free of cost and staffed in conjunction with pastors from Kroc Community Church.

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WEEKLY CAMP THEME

Weekly themes are reflected during art sessions, all-camp celebrations, and throughout daily activities. We encourage children to get into the spirit of camp on Fridays by wearing a costume. Costumes should be age-appropriate, non-restrictive and allow for full participation in typical camp activities.

THURSDAYS

What better way to beat the heat, than to enjoy a few relaxing hours in a full-size movie theatre? Most Thursday afternoons, campers will be able to watch a movie in our Joan B. Kroc Theatre.

Movies are selected based on appropriateness for the general camper population (G or PG), as well as the weekly theme.

FANTASTIC FRIDAYS AT CAMP

Fridays offer campers new opportunities and exciting activities that may include participating in performances or supporting their fellow campers from Specialty Camps. On Friday afternoons, campers come together on the Recreation Field for a themerelated “All-Camp” activity. Activities and contests are planned collaboratively by the Day Camp Staff and are designed to be all-inclusive. Don’t be surprised to see our Day Camp mascot, RJ Kroc, handing out awards to our “Campers of the Week!”

IN THE THEATRE

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SUMMER DAY CAMP 2013

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

WEEK 5

June 17 - 21

June 24 - 28

July 1 - 5

July 8 - 12

July 15 - 19

Cowboys & Pirates

Around the World

Patriotic Pride

When I Grow Up...

Superheroes

USS Midway/ Seaport Village

Comic-Con

* NO CAMP 7/4

Pee Wee 4-5

Pee Wee 4-5

Pee Wee 4-5

Pee Wee 4-5

Pee Wee 4-5

Kroc Adventures 6-7

Kroc Adventures 6-7

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Kroc Adventures 7-8

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Kroc Adventures 8-9

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Kroc Adventures 10-11

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Kroc Adventures 12-14

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Swim 6-14

Swim 6-14

Swim 6-14

Swim 6-14

Swim 6-14

Restaurant Week 8 -14

Intro to Basketball 5-8

Kroc Rock 6-12

Basketball 8-14

Skateboard 8-14

Football 8-14

Soccer 7-14

The Christian Athlete 6-14

Volleyball 8-14

Rockets & Flight 6-12

The Armor of God 6-14

Inside Out 6-12

Kroc Rocks Choir Camp 8-14

Recycled Art 8-14

Dance Camp 8-14

Ceramics 101 8-14

Smash Lab 6-12

Jr. Leaders Training 15-17

Jr. Leaders Training 15-17

CAMP REGISTRATION

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CLUB 3:16

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¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

JUL 1 - 5

7 AUG 5 - 9

¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

3

8 AUG 12 - 16

¢ YES

¢ YES

*NO CAMP 7/4

9 AUG 19 - 23

¢ YES

4

10 AUG 26 - 30

RJ’S ACADEMIC ADVENTURES ($60/ $55)

RANGERS

¢ READING

THE WORLD IS RJ?

¢ WHERE IN

SHAKEDOWN

¢ SCIENCE

NAME & PURPOSE OF MEDICATION (Complete “Med. Info Form” for meds administered at camp)

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HEALTH HISTORY FORM

¢ BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES

The information provided below will assist our staff in providing the best care for your child.

¢ EPILEPSY

CHECK IF APPLICABLE OR ALLERGIC: ¢ DIABETES

¢ YOUTH MEDIUM

¢ ADULT MEDIUM

¢ YOUTH SMALL

¢ ADULT SMALL

T-SHIRT SIZE

ZIP

¢ ADULT XLARGE

¢ YOUTH XLARGE

GRADE IN FALL

AGE IN SUMMER

We require at least three emergency contacts/adults authorized for pick-up other than the parents/guardians listed above.

EMERGENCY CONTACT & PICK-UP AUTHORIZATION

EMAIL

CITY

STATE

CELL PHONE (B)

CELL PHONE (A)

ADDRESS

WORK PHONE

¢ ADULT LARGE

¢ YOUTH LARGE

¢ MY CHILD IS NOT WATER SAFE

¢ MALE ¢ FEMALE

PRIMARY PHONE

NAME(S)

PARENT(S) INFORMATION

¢ MY CHILD IS WATER SAFE

WATER SAFE

CAMPER LIVES WITH (CUSTODIAL PARENT)

CAMPER’S SCHOOL

BIRTHDATE

NAME (FIRST, LAST)

Please fill our one registration form per child.

CAMPER INFORMATION

Summer Day Camp Registration

MY CHILD HAS A :

A child must either have a youth membership or be listed as a member on his/her parents family membership in order to recieve member discounts on camp fees; membership must be current at time of registration and when camp session takes place.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

DATE: __________________________________________

SIGNATURE: ____________________________________

EXP. DATE: ______________________________________

CARD #: _______________________________________

¢AM EXP

¢ FULL BALANCE CARD TYPE: ¢ VISA ¢ MASTERCARD ¢ DISCOVER ¢ OTHER

¢ NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT ONLY

Reserving Weeks of Camp: A $25 non-refundable deposit reserves a week; $10 non-refundable deposit reserves a field trip or RJ’s Academic Adventure class. Balance of fees are due one week prior to the session or you will forfeit the registration and deposit. Enrollment may be re-instated based on space availability. A $10 late payment fee is charged on all registrations and balances paid less than one week prior to the session’s start. Space is limited; registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Deposits may not be transferred to future sessions. No refunds are given unless the program is cancelled by the Kroc Center. Please refer to current Kroc Center Camp Guide for complete refund and cancellation policies.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

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PHONE

PHONE

PHONE

¢ FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

3. HOUSEHOLD ETHNICITY ¢ WHITE/CAUCASIAN ¢ AFRICAN-AMERICAN ¢ HISPANIC/LATINO ¢ ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER ¢ SOMALI ¢ NATIVE AMERICAN ¢ MULTI-RACIAL ¢ DECLINE TO STATE ¢ OTHER ___________________________________

2. HOW DID YOU FIRST HEAR ABOUT KROC DAY CAMP? ¢ FAMILY/FRIEND ¢ AT THE KROC ¢ KROCCENTER.ORG ¢ UNION TRIBUNE ¢ SCHOOL ¢ MAILING/CAMP GUIDE ¢ INTERNET ¢ TV ¢ SAN DIEGO FAMILY MAGAZINE ¢ OTHER _____________________________________

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

¢ YOUTH MEMBERSHIP

Register in Person: The Salvation Army Kroc Center | 6753 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115 | 619.269.1470 Register by Email: Credit Card Only | Sign and complete all forms | SDKroc.Camp@usw.salvationarmy.org Register by Fax: Credit Card Only | Sign and complete all forms | Fax to 619.269.0272

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE

DATE

Camper safety is our top priority. Campers are expected to follow the peace contract by keeping hands and feet to themselves, listening to all instructions and staying with the group. I understand that if my child does not adhere to these expectations disciplinary consequences will occur. Repeat or more serious acts such as fighting, theft, and possession of weapons/ drugs will result in immediate suspension or expulsion, necessitating removal from camp. I or an authorized adult is responsible for picking him/ her up immediately.

I hereby grant unrestricted use of video, audio tracks, or text by The Salvation Army for such purposes as The Salvation Army may deem appropriate. I hereby release and discharge The Salvation Army, its successors, assigns and agents from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of any of the foregoing, including any claims for defamation, invasion of privacy or violation of any statutory right.

I hereby irrevocably grant to The Salvation Army, its successors and assigns, its agents and those by whom it is commissioned, the absolute, unrestricted and unlimited license, right, permission, and consent to use and reuse, disseminate, copyright, print, reproduce, publish and republish, for any and all trade purposes or commercial or other advertising or public purposes, and in any and all advertising, publicity, display, publication or media, my name, signature and likeness, and any portraits, pictures, photographic prints or other representations of me, or in which I may appear, or any reproductions or sketches thereof or parts thereof, photographic or otherwise, with such additions, deletions, alterations or changes therein as you in your discretion may make, either separately or together with my name or a fictitious name, or the name of another person, with or without any statements or testimonials made by me, or authorized by me which you may, in your discretion, prepare for use connection therewith. I warrant that I have not limited or restricted the use of my name or photograph to the use of any organization or person.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RJKCCC CAMP BEHAVIORAL POLICIES & PHOTO RELEASE

PHONE NUMBER

FAMILY DOCTOR

¢ NO

POLICY NUMBER

¢ YES

COMPANY

HEALTH INSURANCE:

INFORMATION REQUIRED BY STATE LAW

RELATIONSHIP

NAME

RELATIONSHIP

NAME

RELATIONSHIP

NAME

¢ ASTHMA

¢ PENICILLIN ¢ CARRIES INHALER

¢ INSECT STINGS

ARE YOUR CHILD’S IMMUNIZATIONS UP TO DATE? DATE OF LAST TETANUS SHOT

¢ CARRIES EPI-PEN

¢ YES

DATE

¢ NO

SIGNATURE REQUIRED FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT IMMUNIZE DUE TO PERSONAL BELIEFS SIGNATURE

ASSUMPTION OF RISK & LIABILITY WAIVER

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?

OPERATIONS / SERIOUS INJURIES / DISEASES / RESTRICTIONS ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY?

PLEASE LIST ANYTHING ELSE THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR CHILD’S EXPERIENCE WHILE AT CAMP

(i.e. moving, family trama, ect.)

Parent/Legal Guardian is required to sign authorization and waiver below to acknowledge understanding and agreement of the content.

In a condition of the participation of my child in The Salvation Army’s Day Camp program at the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, I agree, on behalf of myself and my child, to make no claims or file any lawsuits against The Salvation Army or any of its agents or employees or volunteers for any loss or damage to my child’s personal property or for any injury to my child. To the maximum extent permitted by law, this liability waiver will apply regardless of whether the injury or damage was caused by the negligent act or omission of The Salvation Army or anyone acting on its behalf. I further agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless The Salvation Army its agents, employees and volunteers against liability for any claims, lawsuit, losses, damages or expenses arising out of any personal injury or property damage caused by my child in connection with his participation in Day Camp.

I do hereby authorize The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center as agent for the undersigned, to consent with respect to said minor, to any x-ray examination, anesthetic, medical, dental, or surgical diagnosis or treatment, and hospital care which is deemed advisable by, and is to be rendered under general California Medical Practice Act by the medical staff of any hospital, whether such diagnosis or treatment is rendered at the office of the physician or at the hospital. I understand that The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is not responsible for the cost incurred for medical care.

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I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS LIABILITY WAIVER AND FULLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I AM GIVING UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE THE SALVATION ARMY. PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN’S NAME (PRINTED) SIGNATURE REV 02-08-2013

WEEK

New Children’s Museum

Pee Wee 4-5

Pee Wee 4-5

Pee Wee 4-5

Pee Wee 4-5

Pee Wee 4-5

Pee Wee 4-5

Kroc Adventures 6-7

Kroc Adventures 6-7

Kroc Adventures 6-7

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Kroc Adventures 6-7

Kroc Adventures 6-7

Kroc Adventures 7-8

Kroc Adventures 7-8

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Kroc Adventures 8-9

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Kroc Adventures 8-9

Kroc Adventures 10-11

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Kroc Adventures 10-11

Kroc Adventures 10-11

Kroc Adventures 12-14

Kroc Adventures 12-14

Kroc Adventures 12-14

Kroc Adventures 12-14

Kroc Adventures 12-14

Kroc Adventures 12-14

Swim 6-14

Swim 6-14

Swim 6-14

Swim 6-14

Swim 6-14

JUN 17 - 21

CAMP

(FOR KROC ADVENTURES: LIST AGE GROUP) ($20)

EXT. CARE

¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

(FREE)

¢ YES

($40/$50)

TRADITIONAL

SPECIALTY

FIELD TRIP

SPORTS

SPIRITUAL DISCOVERY

RJ’S ACADEMIC ADVENTURES ($60/ $55)

RANGERS

¢ READING

THE WORLD IS RJ?

¢ WHERE IN

SHAKEDOWN

¢ SCIENCE

THEME

FIELD TRIP

¢ YES

¢ YES

CLUB 3:16

¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

Drawing Comics 101 8-14

CAMP REGISTRATION

1

JUN 24 - 28

Pajama Jam

DATE

2

Blast from the Past JUL 1 - 5

¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

Drama Camp: Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids 8-14

Aug 26 - 30

Skateboard 8-14

Basketball 8-14

Runway Project 8-14

WEEK 11

Aug 19 - 23

3

JUL 8 - 12

Kroc Fit 8-14

Intro To Ice 6-9/ 10-14

WEEK 10

*NO CAMP 7/4

Building Leaders for God 6-14

¢ YES

Drummin’ for Jesus 8-14

JUL 15 - 19

High Ropes Challenge 10 -14

¢ YES

Baseball 9-14

5

Wacky Week

¢ YES

Dodgeball 8-14

¢ YES

Going “Green” for God 6-14

KEY

Aug 12 - 16

JUL 29 - AUG 2

¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

¢ YES

NAME & PURPOSE OF MEDICATION (Complete “Med. Info Form” for meds administered at camp)

Intro to Soccer 5-8

JUL 22 - 26

AUG 5 - 9

Costume Celebration

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8

AUG 12 - 16

Aug 5 - 9

Intro To Ice 6-9/10-14

Imaginative Interior Design 8-14

WEEK 9

7

9

WEEK 8

4

Padres Game

AUG 19 - 23

Lions, Tigers & Bears

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Sports Extravaganza

AUG 26 - 30

Christmas in July

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WEEK 7

July 29 - Aug 2

HEALTH HISTORY FORM

¢ BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES

The information provided below will assist our staff in providing the best care for your child.

¢ EPILEPSY

CHECK IF APPLICABLE OR ALLERGIC:

¢ DIABETES

WEEK 6

July 22 - 26

JUNIOR LEADER

SPORTS CAMPS

SPORTS CAMPS DAY CAMP COORDINATOR JORGE ANDRADE JR.

Campers enrolled in Sports Camps will spend up to three hours per day focusing on skills, practice and play of the particular sport. The remainder of the day will be spent exploring other activities at the Kroc Center, which may include: field games, arts & crafts, swimming, skateboarding, and rock climbing.

Many Sports Camps have Friday games or performances for family and friends. Game and performance times will be noted on the weekly schedule and will take approximately 30 minutes.

BASEBALL Ages 9 - 14 Led by former Chicago White Sox Minor League player and Day Camp Coordinator, Jorge Andrade Jr., (see picture to the left) campers will have the opportunity to receive expert coaching while practicing at Vista La Mesa Park. Campers will spend each day working on different aspects of the game such as fielding, throwing mechanics, baserunning, hitting, and bunting with a consistent emphasis on sportsmanship and teamwork.

Fee: $180 / Members

$195 / Guests Offered: Week 8 (August 5 - 9) NOTE: Campers must bring their own glove and athletic supporter. Campers are also encouraged to bring their own cleats, bat, and baseball hat.

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SPORTS CAMPS

BASKETBALL - INTRODUCTION Ages 5 - 8 An introduction for aspiring basketball stars.

Strengthen basketball skills & make new friends in a positive environment. Work on jump shots, lay-ups, ball-handling skills, and participate in scrimmages.

Fee: $180 / Members

$195 / Guests Offered: Week 2 (June 24 - 28) BASKETBALL Ages 8 - 14 Take your game to the next level! Receive coaching on ball-handling, lay-ups, jump shots, and offensive & defensive skills, all with an emphasis on sportsmanship and teamwork.

Parents are welcome to join us for a final game on Friday.

Fee: $180 / Members

$195 / Guests Offered: Week 4 (July 8 - 12)

Week 9 (August 12 - 16) DODGEBALL Ages 8 - 14 Without question, the most popular activity at camp each and every summer is dodgeball! This summer, campers will be given the opportunity to explore the various styles of dodgeball games, while working on skill-specific drills that will focus on agility training and throwing mechanics. Lightweight foam balls will be used in all drills and games.

Fee: $180 / Members

$195 / Guests Offered: Week 7 (July 29 – August 2) FOOTBALL Ages 8 - 14 A non-contact football camp designed to develop skills for all levels of play. Fundamentals of all positions on offense, defense and special teams will be taught in addition to life skills such as teamwork, communication, sportsmanship and the importance of education.

Fee: $180 / Members

$195 / Guests Offered: Week 2 (June 24 - 28)

ICE SKATING Ages 6 - 9 & 10 - 14 Discover a world on ice. Campers receive a 30-minute group lesson and participate in an additional two hours of public skating each day.

Discover basic techniques such as: foot glides, two-foot turns, forward crossovers, T-stops, lunges and more. Dress warmly, gloves or mittens are recommended.

Fee: $180/ Members

$195/ Guests Offered: Week 6 (July 22 - 26)

Week 8 (August 5 - 9) KROC FIT KIDS CAMP Ages 8 - 14 Led by Kroc Center Fitness Manager, Kat Korn, campers will have the opportunity to receive professional training in the areas of fitness and nutrition. Campers will spend each day working on a different area of study such as cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, outdoor fitness, and gymnasium training. Activities will be led in a fun and exciting nature, however, participants should be prepared to give their very best efforts. Athletic apparel and running shoes will be essential.

Fee: $180 / Members

$195 / Guests Offered: Week 9 (August 12 - 16) KROC ROCK Ages 6 - 12 Perfect for junior thrill seekers! Rock climbing builds strength, flexibility, agility, confidence and self-esteem. Learn basic climbing techniques such as the smear, the side pull and body positioning for a better climb. Rock climbing safety equipment protocol will also be covered during this “high adventure” camp. All necessary gear is provided.

Fee: $144 / Members

$156 / Guests Offered: Week 3 (July 1-3 & 5) NOTE: Due to the Week 3, Independence Day holiday, camp will not be in session on Thursday, July 4th.

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SPORTS CAMPS

SKATEBOARDING Ages 8 - 14 Drop into San Diego’s only indoor skateboard park for a week of skateboard instruction and practice. Learn the basics of personal safety, balance & control of the board, and maneuvering on the ramps in a relaxed and safe environment.

Campers will be divided into groups based on age and experience. After demonstrating competency in basic skills, campers will receive coaching on more advanced ground tricks and ramp work. All required safety equipment is provided. Parents are welcome to join us for a skills demonstration on Friday.

Fee: $180 / Members

$195 / Guests Offered: Week 5 (July 15 - 19)

Week 10 (August 19 - 23) SOCCER - INTRODUCTION Ages 5 - 8 Prepare for the upcoming season! Designed for youth with limited experience in the game of soccer. Learn the fundamentals of the world’s most popular sport, including rules, ball-handling skills, and strategy. Scrimmages will be fun, with an emphasis on teamwork and sportsmanship.

Parents are welcome to join us for a final match on Friday.

Fee: $180 / Members

$195 / Guests Offered: Week 7 (July 29 - August 2)

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SWIM Ages 6 - 14 Learn water safety and swimming skills. Receive a 40-minute lesson Tuesday through Friday (Monday’s “lesson” will be used for group placement assessments through water sports and games) from an American Red Cross certified instructor, plus additional recreation swim time to practice and have fun. Build skills in general water safety, water adjustment, breath control, kicking, floating, gliding, and paddling.

Children must be comfortable swimming independently from a parent, in a group setting.

All skill levels welcome.

Fees: $180 / Members

$195 / Guests Offered: Weeks 1 – 10

SOCCER Ages 7 - 14 Fine-tune footwork and craft that corner kick.

Focus on the fundamentals of the world’s most popular sport, with coaching and instruction on rules, ball-handling, offensive & defensive plays, and strategy. Scrimmages will be fun, with an emphasis on teamwork and sportsmanship.

Parents are welcome to join us for a final game on Friday.

Fee: $144 / Members

$156 / Guests Offered: Week 3 (July 1-3 & 5) NOTE: Due to the Week 3, Independence Day holiday, camp will not be in session on Thursday, July 4th.

NOTE: Due to the Week 3, Independence Day holiday, camp will not be in session on Thursday, July 4th. Enrollment fees for Week 3 will accordingly reflect $144 for members and $156 for guests.

VOLLEYBALL Ages 8 - 14 Bump, pass and spike! Campers are introduced to the fundamentals of the game with an emphasis on sportsmanship and teamwork. Each session is devoted to specific skills, including: bumping, passing, setting, serving, and live scrimmage play. All levels of players are welcome. Parents are invited to join us on Friday for a final match.

Fee: $180 / Members

$195 / Guests Offered: Week 5 (July 15 - 19)

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SPECIALTY CAMPS

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Campers enrolled in Specialty Camps will spend three to five hours per day exploring the lessons and activities of their specialty.

The remainder of the day will be spent exploring other activities at the Kroc Center, which may include: field games, swimming, rock climbing, computers, and library.

Many Specialty Camps have Friday performances for family and friends.

Performance times are noted on the weekly schedule and take approximately 30 minutes.

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CERAMICS 101 Ages 8 - 14 Create everyday items from clay with your own two hands and a pottery wheel. Campers will learn basic techniques and procedures to turn blocks of clay into useful, one of a kind, ceramic pieces. Campers will also be introduced to the basics of clay throwing and how to properly use a pottery wheel.

Fee: $200 / Members

$215 / Guests Offered: Week 4 (July 8 - 12)

SPECIALTY CAMPS

DANCE CAMP Ages 8 - 14 The perfect camp for beginner and intermediate level dancers! The primary focus of the offering will be in assisting dancers in developing technique, rhythm and basic dance skills by exploring the arts of ballet, jazz, contemporary, leaps & turns, and choreography. Please join us for a special presentation for friends and family on Friday.

Fee: $160 / Members

$172 / Guests Offered: Week 3 (July 1-3 & 5) NOTE: Due to the Week 3, Independence Day holiday, camp will not be in session on Thursday, July 4th.

DRAWING FOR COMICS 101 Ages 8 - 14 Turn storybook imagination into fun art, by learning to draw original super heroes, monsters & animals. Intro to the basics of character design, color, lettering, and perspective methods in a fun and creative environment. Take home a collaborative comic book drawn by the entire class! Taught by San Diego artists Peter Delgado and Stephen Harris. Designed for artists of all abilities.

Fee: $200 / Members

$215 / Guests Offered: Week 10 (August 19 - 23) HIGH ROPES TEAM CHALLENGE Ages 10 - 14 For the first time in Kroc Center history, campers will have the opportunity to explore all five elements of our high ropes team challenge course. Campers will work at times as individuals and others as teammates to travel up towards the sky! All safety equipment will be provided. All climbers will be fully harnessed and supervised by certified ropes course instructors. An Aztec Adventures Production.

Fee: $200 / Members

$215 / Guests Offered: Week 6 (July 22 - 26)

INSIDE OUT Ages 6 - 12 Have you ever wondered how things work from the inside out? What does an earthworm look like on the inside? Is it full of bones and organs or is it full of dirt? What does a plant look like on the inside? How does it function? Inside Out is a science based camp with the dissection of plants, animals, electronics, and more. Your camper will see things in a different way after they go Inside Out. Fee: $200 / Members

$215 / Guests Offered: Week 4 (July 8 - 12) IMAGINATIVE INTERIOR DESIGN Ages 8 - 14 Do you want a room makeover or have you ever wondered who designed the interiors of your favorite restaurants, celebrity homes, or even shopping stores? Imaginative Interior Design is for campers to imagine what they can do to redesign the world around them. Campers will learn the basics of interior design through art projects and activities that will provide them with ideas for how to redesign a room in their home. Parents are welcome to attend on Friday to view their camper’s presentation board of their ideas for a room makeover.

Fee: $200 / Members

$215 / Guests Offered: Week 6 (July 22 - 26) RECYCLED ART Ages 8 - 14 Find the resourceful camper inside you during this ultimate trash to treasures camp. This camp will teach and inspire campers to turn old, worn out, or discarded items into something useful again or even better‌ into a new creative piece of art! Campers will go on an adventure walk around the Kroc Center to find future treasures.

Parents are invited to join us in the Art Room on Friday for our camper-created renovation and gallery show.

Fee: $200 / Members

$215 / Guests Offered: Week 2 (June 24 - 28)

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SPECIALTY CAMP

RESTAURANT WEEK Ages 8 - 14 Learn how to run a restaurant from the bottom up. Each team will have to “open” their own restaurant as they design signs, menus, and prepare their cuisines. On Friday parents, friends, and judges will do a blind vote on which restaurant they think was the best success!

Fee: $200 / Members

$215 / Guests Offered:

Week 1 (June 17 - 21)

ROCKETS & FLIGHT Ages 6 - 12 If it flies and launches, campers will design and create it. Rockets, planes, hot air balloons, and helicopters. The bigger the field, the bigger the engine…the higher the rocket will soar!

Fee: $200 / Members

$215 / Guests Offered:

Week 2 (June 24 - 28)

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RUNWAY PROJECT Ages 6 - 12 Designers ready! Scissors up! Fashion Week is about to begin. Put designing skills to the test preparing for a major fashion event. Compete in design challenges and create outfits for the Kroc runway show. Move over Calvin Klein, there’s a new set of designers in town. Parents are welcome to join us for a fashion show on Friday.

Fee: $200 / Members

$215 / Guests Offered: Week 9 (August 12 - 16)

SMASH LAB Ages 6 - 12 How many different ways can you launch a water balloon? Can you hit a target? What if it’s moving? In Smash Lab, teams will work together to build small and large structures that will be put to the ultimate target test. Teams will be scored and rewarded on how well the structure holds up, imaginative design, and how close they get to their targets. Some of the items that will be used in the Smash lab include melons, eggs, whipped cream pies, water balloons, apples and many more. Send your kids with clothes they don’t mind getting messy or dirty, because in Smash Lab everyone walks away happy and dirty!

Fee: $200 / Members

$215 / Guests Offered: Week 5 (July 15 - 19)

SPECIALTY CAMP

M any Sp ecialty Cam ps have Fr id ay p e r fo r ma n ce s fo r fa mily a n d f r ie n d s .

Perfo rmance times are noted o n th e we e k ly sc h e d u le a n d ta ke a p p rox im ate l y 3 0 m i nute s .

DRAMA CAMP: “THE JUNGLE BOOK” Ages 8 - 14 This summer, Disney’s Classic, “The Jungle Book” will come to life on stage at Drama Camp! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and try to steer clear of the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Specially adapted from the beloved film, this musical includes all your favorite Disney tunes, like “The Bare Necessities,” and “I Wan’na Be Like You” with humorous characters and toe-tapping jungle rhythm! Campers will express themselves in a fun atmosphere, learning the fundamentals of

theatre in this two-week intensive drama camp.

Daily activities include song and stage rehearsal as well as fun acting games to help our young thespians learn their lines while waiting for their turn at rehearsal. The last day of camp includes a free 30-minute performance at 1:30 p.m. in the Joan B. Kroc Theatre. Roles are plentiful; all skill levels welcome.”

Fee:

Offered:

NOTE: Price reflects

$400 / Members $430 / Guests Weeks 7 & 8 (July 29 – August 9) a two-week session.

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FIELD TRIPS

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips are not included in the regular price of a camp, but give opportunities to supercharge a child’s week at camp. Lunch and snack are included free of cost on all field trips. All field trips will depart from, and arrive back to the Kroc Center Recreation Field.

Field trip participants should arrive 15 minutes prior to the listed departure time. Field trips will leave promptly. Fliers will be distributed at sign-out the week of each trip, providing parents with special instructions. Enrollment in the current camp week is not a requirement for field trips, but a current Camp Waiver must be submitted and on file before departure.

All participants are required to wear their current Kroc Center Day Camp t-shirt and comfortable walking shoes on the trip.

Campers should bring a backpack to carry their belongings, including: sunscreen, extra snack, and a shade hat. Campers are discouraged from bringing large amounts of money; a few dollars is more than enough if your camper wants to stop by the gift shop.

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All general Day Camp payment/cancellation policies apply for field trips. Enrollment is dependent on space availability; campers will be enrolled on a first come, first serve basis.

USS MIDWAY & SEAPORT VILLAGE Ages 6 - 14 Live the adventure, honor the legend. Experience life at sea as a U.S. Navy sailor, see how they lived, ate and slept on America’s longest serving aircraft carrier. Listen to veteran’s stories and climb into the cockpits of a few World War II aircrafts, such as SBD Dauntless dive bomber and TBM Avenger, as well as, Desert Storm aircrafts, the A-6 Intruder and F/A-18 Hornet.

Then, finish the day exploring Seaport Village’s park and sea life.

Depart: 8:30 am Arrive: 3:30 pm Offered: Week 4 -- Thursday, July 11

FIELD TRIPS

COMIC-CON Ages 8 - 14 Travel to ComicCon International and explore the largest exhibit hall in the country chockfull of great comics, original art, action figures, DVDs, movie memorabilia, books and more. Will you meet one of your comic book heroes while you are there? Sign up for this exciting field trip and find out.

Depart: 8:00 am Arrive: 4:00 pm Offered: Week 5 -- Thursday, July 18

THE NEW CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Ages 6 - 14 Think, Play, Create! It’s a hands-on experience with contemporary original artwork, providing an inventive and engaging art experience for all ages. See how the artists take “Trash” and make it into art. Then, get an exclusive art lesson with a professional artist and create your own art to take home! Let’s see where your imagination can take you.

Depart: 8:30 am Arrive: 3:30 pm Offered: Week 8 -- Thursday, August 8

LIONS, TIGERS & BEARS Ages 6 - 14 See lions, tigers, and bears and many more animals as we visit the Big Cat and Exotic Animal Rescue ranch. We will take a guided tour around the ranch to learn about 17 different species of cats and bears. Then, campers will get up close to see some other exotic animals in their petting zoo. It is sure to be a grrrrrrrrreat time! *Additional waiver required.

Depart: 8:30 am Arrive: 3:30 pm Offered: Week 6 -- Thursday, July 25

SAN DIEGO PADRES VS. CINCINNATI REDS Ages 6 - 14 “Buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks!”

Put on your ball cap and glove and join us for Youth Day at the park. Be a part of the pregame activity with a parade around the field as the players warm up, next, participate with the Friar for FriarFit games at Petco’s Park at the Park. Then root for the “Pads” as the take on the Cincinnati Reds.

Depart: 9:00 am Arrive: 3:45 pm Offered: Week 7 -- Wednesday, July 31

FIELD TRIP FEES & TRANSPORTATION Field trip transportation is provided by bus.

Fees (per trip): $40 / Members

$50 / Guests A $10 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a space in each field trip. Payment is due in full one week prior to each trip or you will forfeit your registration and deposit. Parents may reinstate enrollment (pending space availability) with a $10 late payment fee. All general Day Camp payment/cancellation policies apply for field trips. Enrollment is dependent on space availability; campers will be enrolled on a first come, first served basis.

NOTE: Deposit option is unavailable for Comic-Con field trip.

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JUNIOR LEADERS

JUNIOR LEADERS

JUNIOR LEADERS TRAINING (TEEN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT) Explore various facets of what it takes to be a team-player and a leader in the community and among peers. During a one-week training session, teens will be exposed to real-life challenges and become a cohesive unit through teambuilding and challenge course initiatives. The session will focus on leadership skills relevant to supervising children in a camp setting and tips for leading activities. Teens will receive a full orientation at each Kroc Center venue, CPR & First Aid certification, and child abuse awareness training.

After completing the training session, teens will have the opportunity to enroll in up to nine weeks of Junior Leaders programming. These sessions will put their new skills to work through volunteering at Day Camp. Teens will continue honing their leadership skills while working in camp groups, helping counselors lead activities and connecting with the children. Projects may also include planning and organizing special camper activities and experiencing the behindthe-scenes aspects of camp.

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Interested teens should complete the Junior Leader application form and submit it with a letter of recommendation and a one-page letter of interest in the program to the Gymnasium Guest Service Desk by Friday, May 3, 2013.

Space is limited; applications accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

Offered: Week 2 (June 24 - 28)

Week 5 (July 15 - 19) Day/Time: Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fee: $30 / Members

$35 / Guests JUNIOR LEADERS VOLUNTEERS Teens must register for and complete Junior Leaders Training in order to enroll in Junior Leaders Volunteer sessions.

Offered: Weeks 1 - 11 Day/Time: Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fee: FREE / Members & Guest

PARENT’S CORNER

‘‘ PARENT INFORMATION

MEET SOME

OF OUR KROC COUNSELORS

NIGHT THURSDAY, MAY 30 6:00 - 8:00pm Art Room (Education Center) Join us for an interactive session that will prepare parents and children for the upcoming camp season. Parents will meet the Day Camp Director and camp leadership team, take a tour of the Kroc Center, and become familiar with the exciting venues campers will experience this summer.

Come prepared with questions and rest assured that your child is embarking on a camp experience that is both fun and safe.

PLEASE CALL 619.269.1467 OR EMAIL JOE.MUTH@USW. SALVATIONARMY.ORG

BY FRIDAY, MAY 24TH TO RESERVE A SPACE. www.facebook.com/krocdaycamp

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PARENT’S CORNER

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PARENTS ‘‘WHAT ARE SAYING

“We love the Kroc and hope to have our son continue to attend during the summer and perhaps other school vacations. The staff has been wonderful about working with his special needs and he has grown and matured tremendously under the care & guidance of your staff.”

“Our son has really been enjoying Day Camp. So much so, in fact, that he keeps telling everyone that he is not going back to his regular school! He says he’s just going to keep going to Day Camp, and he even asked me to help him write a letter to his school to inform them of his plans. I keep telling him that’s not the case, but he doesn’t seem to believe me.”

“The girls have attended many sessions & some specialty camps; we love the facility, the counselors have been great & we have always felt comfortable about leaving the girls there. We appreciate that Kroc accommodates the year-round school schedule you are one of the few programs that does.”

“You have a great program! Thanks for making sure the kids do a wide variety of things and have fun trying new things and enjoying old favorites!

“I recommend this camp to others.

I think the staff is well-trained and responsible. I think the activities are amazing and the price is right!”

QUESTIONS ABOUT DAY CAMP?

E-MAIL THE DAY CAMP DIRECTOR AT JOE.MUTH@USW.SALVATIONARMY.ORG OR CALL 619.269.1467 34

PARENT’S CORNER

“We just moved out of the area, but would go to Kroc camp any chance we could get. It was a phenomenal experience all around. I knew my kids were having a great time, learning new things, and have experiences that were grounded in good moral concepts. Thank you to everyone - we will miss you!”

“He went to many different camps this summer, yours was his favorite.

He loved all the activities.”

“I love the fun and safe environment that is offered for the children. I will definitely be bringing them to camp again and will be recommending the Kroc Center to friends and family.”

“My older child has been attending camp there for many summers.

My younger one just started in the last couple of summers. They both love it and I appreciate how helpful everyone is and how caring the camp counselors are. Thank you!”

“I want to thank everyone that puts this wonderful day camp experience together for my child and every child that goes. The counselors are obviously picked very carefully and are patient, kind, and loving to these kids.”

“We just love it. All of us. As parents we feel our child is in a safe and nurturing place, and learning things she would otherwise not have the opportunity to.

My daughter LOVES the camps at the Kroc.”

*REAL QUOTES FROM 2012 SUMMER DAY CAMP PARENTS.

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*Excludes field trips, RJ’s Academic Adventures classes, and extended care sessions. Discount is not transferable between weeks. Registrations must be received during regular Gymnasium business hours to receive discount.

Register and pay in full for Summer Day Camp and receive 10% off each camp enrollment.*

MARCH 22 & 23