Keep your child’s mind and body moving this summer at our…
THINK EXPLORE GROW CAMP
2018
CAMP SESSIONS
MONDAY - THURSDAY
in association with
The School Next Door
777 East 900 South Salt Lake City UT 84105
801-403-9798
Welcome to the Think Explore Grow2018Camp!!!
Enclosed you will find Camp Information and Registration Forms for Summer 2018.
Camps are weekly, on a 4-day program(Mon-Thurs) with full day and half day camp options available during our June Camps.
Half day options are broken into two age groups from (3-5yrs) 8:30am-11:30am and(6-12yrs) 12:30-3:30pm. Or our Full day optionfrom 8:30am-3:30pm with age appropriate tracks. We also offer“Lunch ‘n Learn” to keep campers mind learning over the summer. Full Day Campers will participate in Lunch n’ Learn options without additional costs. See all options below.
The structure of our camps invites academic challenges, building ofSuper Social Skillsand other memorable summer fun. Limitedkids per session. Themes change weekly.
FEES PER WEEK: Scholarships Available
JUNE CAMPS
Half DayProgram: $110
Full Day Program $185
Lunch ‘n Learn* $30
JULY CAMPS
Urban Camp $200
Wilderness Camp: $220
Advanced Cooking $200
AUGUST CAMPS
Boy and Girl Day Camp $25
*Lunch ‘n Learn: Addtimebefore or after your camp from 11:30am-12:30pm
1. BOOKWORMS(Mon-Thurs) $30 per week(Pre-k-2nd grade)
BookWorms is a program to maintain and enhance reading abilities throughout the summer. Activities focus on phonetic awareness, phonics, vocabulary and reading fluency and comprehension.
2. MATH MONSTERS (Mon-Thurs) $30 per week (all ages)
Improve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts. In addition, we will work on strategies and models of what math looks like in our real world!
If you are interested in signing up your child, please check out our website at or drop off or mail your forms and check to:
The School Next Door
777 East 900 SouthSalt Lake City UT 84105
801-403-9798
Thanks! We are looking forward to a fun summer together!
Adina
JUNE CAMPS
WEEK 1June 4-7th Monday-Thursday
THEME: GARDENING (Half and Full Day Available) *New Camp Offering
LOCATION: 777 East 900 South
Explore nature, learn where food comes from, and develop an appreciation for the environment. This camp will benefit gardeners of all abilities. Have insects invaded your squash plants? Learn how to attract beneficial insects to your garden. Do the frequent weather mood swings have you stumped? Measure and interpret weather and atmospheric data and discover how the climate plays a role in survival of garden plants. Take your garden to a whole new sustainable level and learn how to compost and collect rain water. Campers will also create their own recipe using fresh garden grown produce and receive resources on unique gardening practices. They will build a Fairy Garden and understand the use of herbs for healing and taste
WEEK 2June 11-14thMonday-Thursday
THEME:CULINARY CAMP(Half and Full Day Available)
LOCATION: 777 East 900 South
Campers turn into chefs as they maneuver their way through the kitchen and spice pots. Chefs will learn the importance of vegetables, herbs and other basics from the seed to their plate. Chefs will also learn the importance of Kitchen Safety, Nutrition and Healthy Eating, Spreading, Peeling, Rolling, Measuring, Tearing and Tossing, Stirring and Making a No Bake Recipe, Creative Decorating, Table Setting. Older Campers will practice safe knife use, how to use a Microwave, Stovetop safety, Plan a meal while learning to Read labels and explore their own Food Pyramid. This week will open their eyes and mouth to the possibility of new foods. The campers will each take home their own kitchen basics.
WEEK 3June 18-21stMonday-Thursday
THEME:STEM and WACKY SCIENTIST(Half and Full Day Available)*Updated
LOCATION: 777 East 900 South
Back again by popular demand but fully updated and expanded,come explore the fascinating world of science and technology through hands on experiments and concocting your own experiments. Your Wacky Scientist can put on their lab coat and come up with crazy, inventive and educational experiments. Campers will participate in the Inventors Lab, creating, mixing and inventing new and exciting items to change the world. Morning Campers will learn about weather, wind, rain and clouds alongside those crazy and whacky experiments. Afternoon Campers will become crazy inventors. Campers will then be given many materials to come up with their own hypothesis and put together their own experiment for the week.
WEEK 4June 25-June 28th Monday-Thursday
THEME:Super Heroes Give Back (Half and Full Day Available)*New Camp Offering
LOCATION: 777 East 900 South
Do you love Super Heroes? Do you know Super Hero’s give back in their homes as well as their communities? Come dressed as your favorite Super Hero and you will discover daily projects to learn how to get along with your friends and how to help others around us. Games, Projects and Community Service.
JULY CAMPS
WEEK 5July 9- July12thMonday-Thursday (Ages 8 and Up)* New Camp Offering
THEME:URBAN TREASURE HUNT9:00am-1:00pm
LOCATION: Drop off and Pick up at 777 East 900 South
Does your camper know our city? Does your camper know how to read maps, get on and off Trax and find their way from point A to point B? This Camp designed for children 8yrs and up will help your child become a future city planner, or at least act like one. We will have a daily Urban Treasure Hunt helping us learn crucial and important skills for navigating and learning to be more independent in their day to day life as well as our community. We will use bus, Trax and our own two feet
WEEK 6July 16-July 19thMonday-Thursday(AGES 6 and Up)
THEME:WILDERNESS CAMP 9:00-2:00PM
LOCATION: Millcreek Canyon
Let’s explore the outdoors together during this four-day wilderness camp. Learn all the basics of survival, compass reading, first aide, knot tying and what to do when we are lost. We will take hikes every day, learn basics of camping, create classic camp art and identify birds, flowers and bugs. This camp is an all-day option and an adventurous alternative for your outdoor child! Numbers are limited so sign up quick for this week of exploration!
WEEK 7 July23 –July 26thMonday-Thursday (Ages 10yrs and up)*New Camp Offering
THEME:Advanced Culinary9:00am -12pm
LOCATION: 777 East 900 South
By Popular Demand, we are offering a Limited 12 Students Advanced Cooking Class.
Students will discover some advanced cooking techniques, as well as how to Plan, Think, Budget, Supermarket Shopping for ingredients, Healthy Choices, Hygiene, Weight and Measurements. This class has been waiting to happen and I am so excited to offer it to a small group of advanced chefs!
AUGUST CAMPS
WEEK 8Monday August 13 (Girls) Tuesday August 14 (Boys) (Ages 9-14)
THEME:BACK TO IT * New Camp Offering(9:00am-12pm)
LOCATION: 777 East 900 South
This 1-day camp (Girls Monday or Boys Tuesday)is designed to get your child ready for the school year. Organization, Planning, Friends, Social Skills, Teachers and dealing with back to school will be covered.
Think Explore Grow
REGISTRATION FORM 2018
NAME(s) ______AGE: ____
Child 2: ______AGE:____
Child 3: ______AGE:____
NAME of ADULT:______
Best Number to reach in an Emergency: ______
ADDRESS: ______
PHONE: (HM)______(CELL):______
EMAIL: ______
Please indicate what weeks you wish to sign up for by indicating: What Child will attend AM or PM session and any “Lunch n Learn” options. You can use the grid to calculate your summer fees. Make all checks out to: “The School Next Door” and mail or drop off all paperwork to 777 East 900 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84105. You may also pay online at Your spot is not reserved until payment is received. Refunds (minus $20)are available until June 1st 2018. You may however switch camp weeks if room is available.
$ / DATES / NAME OF CHILD(ren) / AMPM / BOOKS $35 / MATH $35 / WEEKLY $
JUNE CAMPS
Gardening / $110 / June 4-7th (4-day week)
Culinary / $110 / June 11-14th
(4-day week)
STEM / $110 / June 18-21st
(4-day week)
Super Heroes / $110 / June 25-June 28th
(4-day week)
JULY CAMPS
Urban Treasure Hunt / $200 / July 9-12th (4-day week)
Wilderness / $210 / July 16-19th
(4-day week)
Advanced Culinary / $200 / July 23-26th
(4-day week)
AUGUST CAMPS
Back ToIt! / $25 / August 13 GIRLS
August 14 BOYS
(1 day camps)
TOTALS
Think Explore Grow Camp 2018Emergency Contact Information
Name and Birthdate of CampersParent name:
Parent name:
Home Address:
Best Telephone Number for Emergencies:
Cell Phone ______Cell Phone ______
ALLERGIES (including food, animals, trees, etc.)
CURRENT MEDICATIONS
ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR CHILD(REN):
If emergency medical care is necessary, I give The Think Explore Grow Camp, its staff and/or its management permission for treatment deemed necessary.
I hereby warrant to The Think Explore Grow Camp that I am entitled to legal custody and possession of my child and accordingly am authorized to play my child in your care and custody, and further am authorized to sign this emergency evacuation information form.
Parent/Guardian Signature ______Date ______
TheThink Explore Grow Camp Emergency Contacts
Contact Person #1Name
Relationship
Work or Home Address
Telephone: / home / work
Contact Person #2
Name
Relationship
Work or Home Address
Telephone: / home / work
Contact Person #3
Name
Relationship
Work or Home Address
Telephone: / home / work
Permission/Consent Form
I hereby give my permission for my child to be cared for by Think Explore Grow Camp and for my child to use all of the play equipment and participate in all the activities of the camp.
Parent/Guardian Signature ______Date ______
I hereby release and hold harmless the agents: Think Explore Grow Camp its staff and agents from any loss or damage to toys, clothes, or any other personal items or articles. I relieve the above agents of all responsibility for accidents and injuries, claims, damages or other liabilities for injuries to or damage to my child both on and off the premises, which are not a result of gross negligence by the camp, its staff or agents.
Parent/Guardian Signature ______Date ______
I grant permission for my child to be included in evaluations and pictures connected with the camp program. My child may be photographed for publicity or news purposes.
Parent/Guardian Signature ______Date ______
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I know what sessions I am signed up for?
You will receive a conformation letter with session dates, locations and final fees. All camp fees are due prior to June 1st. The week before camp begins you will receive an email note about the camp and any further instructions.
What should I bring to camp?
At every camp you should bring a bag with a water bottle, a hat and sunscreen. In June, please make sure all kids have sweatshirts or jackets for unpredictable weather. All bags, water bottles and other items should be clearly labeled. Please have the Campers leave personal items at home. We hate to have a child lose something they love!
What if it rains during wilderness camp?
The weather is unpredictable, but it also may perfect weather. Make sure your kids have a jacket. If the weather is truly a damper on the day’s activities, it is possible the location will be changed. You will be notified if that occurs.
What if I am late?
Please call or text Adina if you are running more than 15minutes late.
Can I add sessions after June 1st?
If room is available, we welcome any late additions.
What if I need to cancel my session?
Sessions are non-refundable after May 1, 2018. You may however switch weeks if room permits.
What if my child wants to be a camp counselor?
Look on our website or call for more information.
What number should I call for questions?
You may always call or text Adina at 801-403-9798 with any questions or to check in on your child during camp hours.
CAMP LOCATIONS
The School Next Door
777 East 900 South
Salt Lake City 84105
Please park on Belmont Street (East West). Enter through side gate for check in. Please keep Campers safe and do not let them get out of the cars by themselves and run across the street.
Mill Creek Canyon
Drop off Directions and pass information as well as what to bring information will be given by July 1st to all those who sign up. Strongly encourage carpool whenever possible.
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