Friday, May 20, 2011

Camp in the City - Day Camp In Tyler For $60 Per week?

Camp in the City

Camp in the City is a partnership between the Boys & Girls Clubs of East Texas and Pine Cove.

Camp in the CityThe Boys & Girls Clubs of East Texas exist to inspire and equip young people to reach their full potential. Pine Cove exists to be used by God to transform the lives of people for His purposes and His glory. Together, these two organizations will provide a phenomenal summer camp experience for your child(ren). Below you’ll see several frequently asked questions about the camp. Feel free to visit our websites: www.bgcet.org, www.pinecove.com. Still want to know more? Feel free to call 903-593-9211. See you this summer!

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):

  1. Who can come to camp? Students currently in Kindergarten through 5th grade are eligible to come to camp. (During the Summer, a student who has completed 5th grade will still be considered a 5th grader, not a 6th grader.)
  2. Who will be supervising my child? Pine Cove staff members have gone through countless training hours to provide the best possible care for your child. There will be an 8:1 camper to staff ratio this summer. All staff members are CPR and first aid certified and have been background tested.
  3. Do I need to pack a lunch for my child? No! Breakfast, lunch and a snack will be provided each day.
  4. What will my child do during the day? Activities include worship time, Bible studies, outdoor education, swimming, basketball, dodgeball, volleyball, floor hockey, broomball, and a whole lot more.
  5. Where is Camp in the City located? Camp will take place each day at the BGCET Main Campus at 504 W. 32nd St. in Tyler.
  6. What time does Camp open? Camp starts at 7:30am each day and lasts until 6:00pm at the Main Campus.
  7. The Main Campus is a long way from where I live/work, are there alternate drop-off locations? Yes. You can drop your child off each day at Cumberland Academy on Shiloh Road at 7:30am and pick him/her up there at 5:30pm. A BGC bus will transport your child each day.
  8. How many weeks can I sign my child up? Camp in the City is offered for 10 full weeks, starting June 6 and ending August12. You can sign up for as many weeks as you like.
  9. What's the cost? $120 per week per child with a one-time $20 membership fee for non BGC members.
  10. Is there financial assistance? If so, how do I apply? Call 903-593-9211 and ask for Megan or Amy. Fax or email a copy of your 2010 tax statement to 903-593-5012 or amy@bgcet.org
  11. My child takes medication; can you give it to him? No, if your child needs medicine during the day, a parent or guardian will need to administer it.
  12. How do I sign up? Complete the attached application and email it back to amy@bgcet.org or you can fax it to 903-593-5012.

Sample Schedule for Camp in the City:

Monday Schedule (Opening Day):

  • 7:30am Doors Open at Main Campus; Bus shows up at Cumberland Academy
  • 7:30-8:30 Cluster station games (8 stations)
  • 8:30-8:40 Orientation
  • 8:40-9:20 Breakfast (Cabin Meetings)
  • 9:20-9:25 Flush/Brush
  • 9:25-9:40 JAM TIME (Activity class assignments, Worship, Skit)
  • 9:40-10:05 Bible Study
  • 10:05-10:15 Transition
  • 10:15-11:00 Activity Class I
  • 11:00-11:10 Transition
  • 11:10-11:55 Activity Class II
  • 11:55-12:00 Transition
  • 12:00-12:55 Lunch (cabin challenges)
  • 12:55-1:00 clean-up/bathrooms
  • 1:00-1:25 Story time
  • Read Bible Stories
  • 1:25-1:30 Transition
  • 1:30-2:15 Activity Class III
  • 2:15-2:20 Transition
  • 2:20-3:05 "All CaGa" (All Camp Game)
  • 3:05-3:40 Girls inside for snack/free time/1on1 (gym, and playground side)
  • Guys outside (fields)-cabin challenges
  • 3:40-4:15 Guys inside for snack/free time/1on1 (gym, and playground side)
  • Girls outside (fields)-cabin challenges
  • 4:15-4:25 Gather in hall for club (cheers, and club hype)
  • 4:25-4:55 Club
  • 4:55-5:10 Reflection time
  • 5:10-5:15 Gather belongings/load bus (Cumberland)
  • 5:15-6:00 Cluster free time (gym, art room, playground, slabs) (main Campus)

Moms, what are your plans for your kids this Summer?

Pine Cove and The Boys And Girls Club Of East Texas are teaming up to bring the legendary Pine Cove day camp experience to the middle of Tyler, for $60 per week.

The camps will be staffed by Pine Cove counselors at an 8:1 ratio, breakfast and lunch will be served, and your kids will come home happy and tired from all the playing. :)

Moms, if you want a week to yourself this Summer, this is your chance! Have little cousins coming into town? Sign them up too!

Working parents, you can sign up for all 10 weeks and your kids will play all day whole you're at work, rather than sitting in front of the TV or being dropped off at Day Care.

Call Amy Avants at 903-593-9211 or email her at Amy@bgcet.org to sign up!

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