Summer Day Camp
Summer Day Camp for 2011 was a great success!
Stay tuned for updates for Summer Day Camp 2012
2011 Program Information
Summer Day Camp is a program for Elementary School and Middle School youth. Each week has a different theme: Camping in the Great Outdoors, Around the World Adventures, Pirates of the Boys & Girls Club, Contruction Zone, Under the Deep Blue Sea and Beaver Believers and more! Check out our 2011 brochure!
Elementary age kids enjoy our camp because of interaction with children their own age and the wide variety of activities offered. Parents appreciate our camp because they know it is quality care for their kids. Our small group size and low adult-to-child ratio are critical in providing a comfortable atmosphere for participants. Additionally, the release of children is monitored to ensure that they are released to the appropriate person.
Location
Summer Day Camp operates out of the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis facility at 1112 NW Circle Blvd. Our air conditioned facility houses two gyms, with a performing arts stage,a computer lab, art center, games room, several playing fields, modern competitive track, community tennis courts and is easily accessible to the Osborn Aquatic Center and city parks.
Camp Activities
Weekly Cabin groups allow children to bond with old and new friends of the same age group. They choose from a menu of exciting activities that correspond with that week's theme. Cabins allow the activities to be tailored to the children's specific skill level and interests so they will be creatively challenged, while still having a chance to relax and play.
Afternoon weekly clubs will give the campers opportunities to play pickle ball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, disc golf and other sports. In addition campers will explore science i.e. flubber, electro active slime & edible ectoplasm, magic chemistry, things that fly, cooking, drama and arts and crafts.
Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks are provided at no additional cost. (Breakfast and lunch are provided by the Corvallis School District.)
Summer Day Camp
Field Trips:
Tuesday Private swim party at Otter Beach - $8 fee
Wednesday Explore Oregon from Portland to Eugene and west to the Oregon Coast - $22 fee
Thursday All field trips are to city parks and other local attractions - free
2011 Weekly Themes and Optional Wednesday Field Trips
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Wk1
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Camping in the Great Outdoors
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June 20-June 24
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Fort Hoskins (Kings Valley)
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Wk2
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Super Heroes to the Rescue
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June 27-July 1
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Camp Putt and Splash (Springfield)
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Wk3
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Around the World Adventures
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July 5-July 8
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Silver Falls State Park (Silverton)
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Wk4
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Book and Movie Mania
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July 11-July 15
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Pacific Hazelnut Candy Factory, Old Aurora Colony Museum & Sonnen Farm (Aurora)
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Wk5
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Pirates of the Boys & Girls Club
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July 18-July 22
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Cascade Raptor Center & River Play Discover
Village (Eugene)
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Wk6
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Wild, Wild West
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July 25-July 29
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Enchanted Forest (Turner)
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Wk7
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Contruction Zone
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Aug 1-Aug 5
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Gilbert Discovery Village & Carousel
Park (Salem)
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Wk8
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Dinosaur Discoveries
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Aug 8-Aug 12
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OMSI (Portland)
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Wk9
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Under the Deep Blue Sea
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Aug 15 -Aug 19
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Hatfield Marine Center & Oregon Coast
Aquarium (Newport)
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Wk10
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Beaver Believers
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Aug 22-Aug 26
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Oregon Zoo (Portland)
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Wk11
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Down on the Farm
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Aug 29-Sept 2
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Oregon State Fair (Salem)
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Camp Staff
We feel that positive adult interactions are crucial to a child’s well being, so we have made finding quality staff a priority. We hire youth development professionals with backgrounds in early childhood development, education, recreation and other child-related areas. Our staff all have First-Aid/CPR Training and undergo a thorough background check. We staff our camp at an approximate ratio of one adult for every 12 children.
Typical Daily Schedule
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Time
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Activity
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Activity Description
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7:30 - 9:00
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Check-In
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Parents sign child/youth into program.
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7:30 - 8:30
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Recreation Hour
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Open areas include: jungle gym, in a nut shell & games room.
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8:40 - 9:00
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Breakfast
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Campers meet in the Club snack area for breakfast.
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9:00 - 5:00
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Field Trips Wednesdays Only
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Campers explore popular attractions from Portland to Eugene and west to the Coast! (additional fee)
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9:00 - 9:15
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Camp In Review
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Welcome to camp! Campers join cabins for activities.
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9:30 - 10:30
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Activity Block 1
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Camp activities
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9:45 - 11:45
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Field Trip Tuesdays Only
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Private swim party at Otter Beach. (additional fee)
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10:30 - 11:30
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Activity Block 2
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Camp activities
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11:30 - 11:50
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Gym & Games Room
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Organized activities
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11:50 - 12:15
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Clean-up & Lunch
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Campers clean up all activity areas and meet in the Club snack area for lunch.
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12:15 - 1:00
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Recreation Hour
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Open areas include: jungle gym, in a nutshell, bat cave & the meadow.
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1:00 - 3:30
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All Camp Field Trip Thursdays
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All campers and counselors go on field trips to explore local interests. Locations may include city parks, movies, bouncing & bowling.
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1:00 - 2:00
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Activity Block 3
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Campers participate in activities that were chosen by their cabin group.
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2:00 - 3:00
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Activity Block 4
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Campers participate in activities that were chosen by their cabin group.
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3:00 - 3:30
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Snacks & Campfire
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Campers eat snacks & enjoy counselor's entertainment.
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3:30 - 5:00
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Clubs
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Sports, Science, Drama, Music, Dance, Cooking, Art, Book Clubs, etc.
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5:00 - 6:00
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Recreation Hour
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Open areas include: jungle gym, in a nutshell & the surf shac. Parents pick up child/youth & sign out.
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Summer Day Camp Online Registration begins April 15th.
