Camper Info

WHEN DO I ENROLL?

Registration for first time campers and Westwood regular attenders begins April 1, 2008. All other registrations will be accepted beginning April 15, 2008. Your child will not be registered until we receive a completed registration and payment.

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WHAT IS THE COST AND WHAT AGES ARE ACCEPTED?

The Half Day Camp is $55

This camp is available for children, 4 years old—Kindergarten* and runs daily from 9am to 12:30pm. Camper must be age 4 by July 1, 2008 and potty trained.
No exceptions.

The Full Day Camp is $85. This camp is for children who have completed 1st grade through 6th grade in the 2007/2008 school year, runs from 9am to 4pm.

*Note: Children who have completed Kindergarten can only enroll in Half Day camp.

Discount: $5 off for each additional child registered in your family.

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WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

A full refund will be given if request is received by June 1, 2008. After June 1, 2008, a refund will ONLY be given, less a $20 fee, if a camper’s severe illness or injury prevents his/her attendance. Request must be received by the first day of camp. No refunds will be given under any other circumstances.

WHAT IS THE NEW CHANGE FOR KINDERGARTENERS?

Beginning this year, children who have completed kindergarten in the 07-08 school year will be eligible for the Half Day Camp program only. By implementing this change we will be keeping this age group all together in camp. This frees up the wait list in the Full Day camp and as many of the counselors noted last year, not exhausting our 5 and 6 year olds by Wednesday.

Half Day Camp runs from 9am – 12:30pm. Afternoon care will be available for those parents who volunteer all day at camp.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY REGISTRATION FEE?

A T-shirt and Music CD is included in the camp registration. T-shirt sizes will be assigned based on your registration. These will be available the morning of registration and distributed by the camper’s counselor.

A week of a ton of fun!!

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REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT?

Your child must be 4 years old by July 1, 2008 AND potty-trained to enroll in camp.
No exceptions.

Half Day Camp: 4 year olds through Kindergarten (see note above)
Full Day Camp: 1st grade through 6th grade

Grade = completed in the 07/08 school year.

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DO YOU OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS?

Limited scholarships are available. Please e-mail info@summerhummer.com to receive an application.

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CAN MY CHILD BE WITH HIS/HER FRIENDS?

You may request your child to be placed with two other campers within one grade of your child. We cannot guarantee your child will be placed with them and priority will be given to first time campers. Please be patient as we receive hundreds of requests.

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WHERE SHOULD I PICK UP MY CHILD?

In order to accommodate such large numbers of children safely, we must exercise security measures. We are asking for your cooperation and know it is for the safety of your children.

Parents or guardians will need to pick up their children (in person) in the designated spot for their group in the front parking lot – 12:30 pm for Half Day Camp and 4:00 pm for Full Day Camp. Please do not pick up your child from inside the church building. Children will be released only from the parking lot.

Please click here for pick up and drop off instructions

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WHAT ARE THE SECURITY WRISTBANDS?

Enclosed with your Summer Hummer camper handbook, you will find a numbered security wristband and two matching laminated security cards for each child. If you have more than one child attending camp, we suggest that you use a permanent marker to write each child’s name on his or her corresponding numbered cards.

Each child will be required to wear the enclosed wristband for the duration of camp. This is your child’s “ticket” into camp. If your child does not have a wristband when they show up for camp each day, they will not be permitted to stay unless a new wristband is purchased.

In the event that the child looses the wristband or the parent/guardian looses the security matching card, it will be necessary for you to purchase a new wristband with security matching cards for $5. These can be purchased in the Summer Hummer office just inside the main doors of the church.

In order to pick up your child from camp each day, you will be required to show your child’s counselor the laminated security card with the number on it that matches the number on your child’s wristband. Children will only be released if the security card and wristband numbers match

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WHAT IF I MUST PICK UP MY CHILD EARLY FROM CAMP?

If you need to pickup your child early from camp, let your counselor know ahead of time. When you arrive on campus, you must check in at the Summer Hummer Headquarters (just inside main doors) to receive a visitors pass and escort for your child. Unfortunately, there is no way to deliver phone messages.

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CAN SOMEONE ELSE PICK MY CHILD UP FROM CAMP?

If anyone other than the person dropping the child off is picking them up, the parent/guardian should let the counselor know ahead of time. That person will be required to show your child’s counselor the laminated security card with the number on it that matches the number on your child’s wristband. Children will only be released if the security card and wristband numbers match.

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WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD BRING TO CAMP EACH DAY?

• Full Day campers and counselors need to bring a sack lunch each day.
• Campers are encouraged to bring a backpack to carry their belongings with them each day.
• We are encouraging all the Summer Hummer campers to bring loose change each day for our missions fund-raising project.
• Campers need to bring a bathing suit and towel each day of camp for our afternoon water activities. Please note that no bare midriffs are allowed. Children do not have to participate in the water games, but should be prepared to get wet. Half Day campers will also have a water day in the morning.

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WHAT CAN I EXPECT ON MONDAY MORNING?

Camp starts Monday morning, July 7th at 9:00 am. We will not begin registering children until 8:30 am. We expect close to 900 people the first day. Each year we strive to make the sign-in process quick and easy, however, it is very likely things may not go as smoothly as you expect. Your patience and smile will be greatly appreciated!

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DO YOU HAVE A DRESS CODE?

No bare midriffs will be allowed at camp. This includes bathing suits. Your child should be properly covered from shoulder to thigh. This is for modesty purposes as well as sunburn protection for your children.

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WHAT HAPPENS FRIDAY EVENING?

Friday, July 11th, you and your family are invited back for the Summer Hummer Family Fun Night. Bring the entire family out to enjoy some Summer Hummer fun and food. The event begins at 4:30 pm in the lower parking lots and back field. Climb the rock wall, zoom down the track on a go cart or fly through the air on the zip line. The kids will perform at 7pm.

WHAT HAPPENS ON SUNDAY?

Sunday Morning Services - Highlight of Summer Hummer

All of the kids who participated in Summer Hummer are invited back for our Sunday services on July 13th.  This is the final event where the kids come and lead worship by singing at the beginning of each service and a slideshow of the camp will be shown. The kids love performing in the Worship Center. Copies of the slideshow will be available to purchase for $5.00.  Services times are 9am and 10:30 am.

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