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PLAYGROUND (PG) & TEEN CAMP (TC) REGISTRATION
2012 CAMP REGISTRATION NEWS!
It may be winter, but we are thinking SUMMER! Although the School District is planning to close Leary & Longstreth schools at the end of this school year, they are permitting us to use these facilities for one more summer. As we go to print, we plan to host camps at the WREC, Leary, Longstreth and William Tennent (McDonald will be closed for construction) starting June 25 and ending August 10, 2012.
All registration will be done at the WREC or on-line.
!!! NEW !!!
Special Note:
• Playground and Teen Camp Parents will only be allowed to register children in their household! Parents will be required to sign medical and disciplinary waivers.
• Payment plan is available for camp programs – post-dated checks or credit card# must be left with Parks & Recreation at time of registration. All payments must be paid in full 2 weeks prior to session closure.
• All PG/TC registration must be done in person at the WREC. After May 16, registration will continue during regular office hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM or by appointment, until program is filled (max. 500 children).
• If trips are not a priority, skip the chaos on Saturday morning and come during the week!
• All dates & times subject to change without notice.
Playgrounds and Teen Camp Information
Please remember to mark your calendar with our new registration days! We will take up to 400 children in our combined Playground and Teen Camp registration, so register early to have your child included!
All dates, times & fees subject to change without notice.
PLAYGROUNDS (PG) & TEEN CAMP (TC)
These neighborhood recreation programs are designed to be different from day-care and structured camps. The program emphasizes multiple activities designed for each age group throughout the day - games, sports, arts & crafts, trips and special events - with a different theme each week. Flexible scheduling allows youth and teens to choose their favorite activities. PROGRAM HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
AGES: Playground 6-10 or Teen Camp 11-14
Playground: Children who have completed one year of kindergarten thru children who are entering fifth grade in September.
Teen Camp: Youth entering sixth grade thru entering ninth grade in September.
HOURS: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
After Camp Hours: Mon-Fri, 3:30-5:30 PM are available for an extra fee at the WREC only. You must register your child at the WREC to take advantage of this program.
DATES: Four (4) week sessions: A - June 25-July 20 (no camp 7/4 - schools closed)
OR B - July 16-August 10
Seven (7) week session: June 25-August 10
LOCATIONS:
PG: Leary and Longstreth Elementary Schools, William Tennent High School & the WREC
TC: Leary Elementary School, William Tennent High School and the WREC
* No McDonald Elementary School, while the grounds are under construction.
NEW - Discount Registration for camp will be held March 1 through April 1. Forms will be available in the office or you can sign up on-line at that time. NO TRIP registration will take place at this time. All fees must be paid in full at time of registration.
Discount Registration Fees
(Prior to April 1 – same as 2011 rates!)
Resident 4 wks ($400/child)
Non-Resident 4 wks ($510/child)
Resident 7 wks ($515/child)
Non-Resident 7 wks ($705/child)
General Registration Fees
(After April 1, 2011)
Resident 4 wks ($425/child)
Non-Resident 4 wks ($535/child)
Resident 7 wks ($540/child)
Non-Resident 7 wks ($730/child)
After Camp: $150/4-week session or $230/7-week session (@ WREC only)
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Important Note: In-Person Registration for Trips ONLY on Sat, May 19 from 10 AM-NOON! (must complete registration forms and submit to office by May 17, 2012)
Payment plan is available for camp programs during General Registration only and must be done in person and post-dated checks must be left with Parks & Recreation at time of registration.
Trips and Bowling are extra. All fees and programs scheduled are subject to change without notice.
Weekly Bowling Option: Bowling ($6/week) is still payable weekly unless you choose the 7-week discount option. Reduce the hassle of weekly bowling fees and get seven (7) weeks for the price of six -$36 (get one week free!) Must be paid at time of registration. No refunds.
Camp Newsletters Online @ www.warminstertownship.org/recreation
View the Camp Calendar (coming soon)
After Camp Hours
Need a few extra hours of camp for your child? We continue to offer After Camp Hours at the WREC only (WREC must be your child’s home site) to meet family scheduling needs. All After Camp payments must be made at time of registration. No Refunds. Must have 10 child minimum for program to be held.
More information coming soon.
PG/TC Trips
Held each Wednesday and available only to playground & teen camp participants. Trips are optional, and parents should register and pay for trips at the time of registration. WREC site will be open for all youth & teens not attending the trip, and children from other sites will be bused to WREC during each trip.
Trip Registration Date
In-Person Registration for Trips ONLY on Sat, May 19 from 10 AM-NOON! (must complete registration forms and submit to office by May 17, 2012)
More information coming soon.
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All prices and events subject to change without notice.
CAMP WEEWANCHA
Four weeks of morning camp; three days a week (Mon, Wed, Fri); three hours each day (9 AM-12:00 NOON) for pre-school children, ages 3-5 held at the WREC. A great way to prepare your child for pre-school or keep him/her in an organized program when pre-school has ended. At Camp Weewancha, we play hard, do arts and crafts, read stories, and have fun! Each week of Camp Weewancha has a different theme, and crafts, stories, snacks and songs revolve around that theme. We will take one trip. Camp Weewancha’s director and some staff are certified teachers.
Registered campers will be invited to attend an open house before their camp session begins. Campers must be 3 years old and completely potty trained before camp begins. Campers who are 5 and have attended Kindergarten have “graduated” to our Playground Program. If your child is registered in an Early Intervention program and you would like him/her to participate in Camp Weewancha, please contact the Parks & Recreation office at 215-443-5428.
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OTHER CAMPS and PROGRAMS
A wide variety of single-week camps are also available throughout the summer. Info about our Science, Art, Boating, Theater, Popstar Vocal, Sports, Sailing, Adventure, and "Bots" Camps will be available soon under the "Programs & Classes" section.
SWIMMING LESSON REGISTRATION
Online registration will start after May 1st. Forms will be available on-line or in the office and will be processed in the order received after May 1st. All forms must be completed one (1) week prior to class starting in order to be officially registered. Classes fill quickly, so register early!
Two - 3-week swimming lesson sessions (Mon-Fri) will be available starting June 25 or July 16 at Log College Middle School pool. Program is held rain or shine. There will be no single day registration this year.
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Swimming Lessons
All classes are held at Log College Middle School, 730 Norristown Road. Instructors are certified. Operating hours and dates on ALL swimming programs are subject to change without notice. Pool availability may change due to School District schedules.
Tots, ages 18 mos-4 years (IPAP-Level I), must be accompanied in the water by an adult. Please alert us to physical and mental challenges so your child can be taught accordingly. *Level VIII - Pre-lifeguard class for advanced swimmers.
SKILL LEVEL SHEET
Children must be able to complete all items in one skill level before they are allowed to move into the next level. Everyone will be tested on the first day of class. To see what is required for each level (IPAP to VIII), please click
here to view the PDF file.
** PLEASE NOTE - One class in each session will be devoted to water safety and students must attend to pass current level. Please limit each child to one session/summer. Parks & Rec reserves the right to cancel any session or change skill levels offered due to insufficient registration.