City of Fairfax

2013 Summer Camp Programs

General Info

The City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation Department strives to provide safe, fun and affordable camp programs for your children! This year, camp will run for seven weeks, from June 24^th through August 9^th. 

Our camps offer your children the opportunity of a lifetime to engage in safe and enjoyable activities, while forming positive relationships with other campers and staff. We strive to provide programs that will allow children to grow and develop intellectually, physically, culturally and socially. Campers will have the benefit of learning from role models while spending quality time with their friends in a great environment. 

Your family will have the option to enjoy the entire seven weeks of camp or to attend any of our two-week sessions (see below for specific dates). This two-week session option allows more flexibility for families who are not able to attend camp the entire seven weeks but still would like to have their children enjoy a great camp experience this summer. 

As always, the City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation Department strives to provide a safe, high-quality and affordable camp experience for your family. If you have any questions, please contact us at 703-385-7858 or e-mail parksrec@fairfaxva.gov.

Payment Plan

At the time of registration, you may choose to pay for the entire summer in entirety or go on payment plan. A deposit of 20% will be due at the time of registration and two additional payments (your balance split into two equal payments). Total payment is due prior to summer camp's start. A staff member will be available to assist you with your deposit due at the time of registration as well as the amount of your following payments.

You will also have the option to use our Automatic Payment Plan. No more worrying about when to make your payments! If you choose this option, just complete the Automatic Payment Plan for at registration and the City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation Department will charge your credit card for the amount due according to your family’s payment plan.

Sibling Discount

A sibling discount will be given for families registering for camp with two or more children in the same household.  A 10% discount is given for the second child.  A 20% discount will be given for all additional child(ren) in the household.

Refunds & Transfers

Refunds will be processed minus a 20% deposit for each withdrawn session.  No refunds will be given after June 24^th. Space permitting, transfers into different sessions will be allowed.

Staff

The City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation Department take tremendous pride in our amazing camp staff.   Many of our camp employees have worked in our camp program for several years.  

Each site has a Site Leader who manages the camp.  Additional leaders are hired based on a one staff to 10 children ratio.  Specialists in areas such as art and sports will visit each site every week to teach different activities with the children. Each camp site has certified personnel that are certified in Standard First Aid, CPR and AED.  In order to provide the best care for your child, all staff is required to attend
trainings on subjects such as child development, child abuse recognition and
reporting, diversity, blood-borne pathogens, positive disciplining, games and
leadership. 

Field Trips

The costs of the field trips are incorporated into the price of the camp!  This will allow for all children to be able to participate in all field trips. Local field trip
examples may include water parks, ice-skating or trips to local parks. Each trip will be determined by what is most age appropriate for the campers and the number of participants in that specific camp.  Sunshine Kidz will attend one local field trip each week. The camps at Daniels Run Elementary, Providence Elementary and Lanier Middle School will go on one local trip and one water-related trip a week. The Teen Camp will attend two local and one water-related field trip a week. 

Refunds will not be given for any trips that campers do not attend.  More details on specific field trip locations will be sent home to all registered camp participants in April.

Emergency Contact/Medical Forms

For your for child’s safety, all guardians must complete a Participant Information Form every year. This form includes emergency contacts, health history and other important information for camp staff to keep your child as safe as possible.  It must be completed and handed into the City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation Department, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax VA 22030 no later than June 14^th 2013. 

This form will be available at the time of registration or online at www.fairfaxva.gov.  Children will not be permitted to be dropped off at camp without completing this form.

Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance is available for qualified families.  Tax forms and/or proof of
income are required and financial aid will be based on a sliding scale.  If you need to apply for financial assistance, you must contact the City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation Department to make an appointment.   

Other Information:

All participants will receive a summer camp T-shirt that must be worn on all field trips.  For each camper, there will be a limit of one shirt per summer. Additional shirts may be purchased for $10 per shirt.

A parent handbook will be available at registration. This booklet will provide more specific details on camp procedures, schedules, activities and policies.  The parent
handbook will be mailed to those who faxed in their registration. For those
register at any of our offices, a copy of the handbook will be provided.

Open House:  An open house will be held on Friday, June 21, from 1-2pm at each camp site. Families will have the opportunity to meet and greet the camp staff, learn more about the camp day and see the facility where camp will be held.

Full Summer Camp Dates:  June 24^th through August 9^th

Two Week Session Dates:

Session A – June 24^th – July 5^th (no camp on Thur. July 4^th)

Session B – July 8^th – July 19^th

Session C – July 22^nd – August 2^nd

Session D – August 5^th – August 9^th (One-week)

Traditional Day Camps:

Sunshine Kidz Day Camp

Ages 3-5 year olds

Providence Elementary, 3616 Jermantown Rd., Fairfax VA

Time: 8:45 – 11:45AM

Preschoolers and Rising Kindergarteners, have fun in the sun this summer at Sunshine Kidz Day Camp! This camp will provide children with activities which will include arts and crafts, show & share, special events, games, field trips and water
activities (such as sprinklers, there are no swimming pool activities).  Other activities may include puppet shows, picnics, storytellers and cultural events. 
Children will develop important social skills while playing with their friends and leaders in a fun and safe environment.  Each week, campers will attend one local
field trip to places such as area parks, farms, or bowling. 

All field trip costs are included in the price!

Full Summer Fee:  $850

Session A: $250

Session B: $290

Session C: $290

Session D: $200

Requirements for Sunshine Kidz Camp Program:

The Sunshine Kidz Day camp Program is a Virginia state-licensed preschool program. The following items are requirements for licensing and all paperwork will be located at City Hall, Green Acres, the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center and online at www.fairfaxva.gov/parksrec in February.

 Requirements for Sunshine Kidz Day Camp Participants:

• Proof of age verification (birth certificate must be shown at registration)
• Participant Registration Card
• Illness information, Field Trip Permission and School Attendance Form
• Copy of current immunization records from doctor dated after 6/24/2012
• VA State School Entrance Health Form
• Physical examination within 12 months prior to starting the camp program

All paperwork must be received by June 14, 2012 and should be returned
to the Stacy C. Sherwood Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. If the paperwork is not received, the Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to withdraw participants, with a refund, from the program. No
children will be allowed to attend camp without all paperwork completed and handed in to staff.

Summer Day Camp at Daniels Run Elementary OR Providence Elementary School

Ages: Rising 1^st – Rising 4^th Grade

Location:  Daniels Run Elementary School, 3705 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA or Providence Elementary School, 3616 Jermantown Rd., Fairfax VA

Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Campers, join your friends this summer for a fun-filled time
which will include sports, games, arts and crafts, field trips, special events and so much more!  Children will enjoy time playing with their friends and staff while developing new skills.  All age-appropriate activities are designed to help children expand their skills and abilities. Specialists in the areas of art and sports will visit the camp each week to work with the children. All summer day camp participants will attend one age-appropriate local field trip (i.e. bowling, roller skating, zoo) as well as one water-related trip each week. 

All field trip costs are included in the price!

Full Summer Fee:  $750

Session A: $240

Session B:  $270

Session C: $270

Session D: $135

Extended Day options available!!

AM Extended Day Program: 
Time: 7:00am – 9:00am

PM Extended Day Program: 
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Location: Daniels Run & Providence Elementary

More Fun in the Sun!! More options to extend your camp day!  Sign up
for either only morning care, only afternoon care or both!  Activities will include more games, sports, crafts, free play and more.  A snack will
be provided for all children attending the afternoon extended day care program.

AM Only Fee:  $65/week

PM Only Fee:  $85/week

BOTH AM and PM Fee: $140/week

Middle Grades Day Camp at Lanier Middle School

Ages: Rising 5^th – Rising 7^th Grade

This summer, your middle-schooler can enjoy time with their friends in an enjoyable environment which will include activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, field trips, and special events.  Campers will be able to be utilize their creative, physical and intellectual abilities in a safe and fun environment.  Teamwork, communication and self-esteem will be stressed and reinforced with all participants.  Specialists in the areas of art and sports will visit the camp each week to work with the children.  All summer day camp participants will attend one age-appropriate local field trip (i.e. bowling, roller skating, or laser tag) as well as one water-related trip each week. 

Location:  Lanier Middle School, 3801 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030

Time: 8:45am – 3:15pm

All field trip costs are included in the price!

Full Summer Fee:  $775

Session A: $245

Session B: $275

Session C: $275

Session D: $140

Extended Day options available!! 

AM Extended Day Program: 
Time: 7:00am – 8:45am

PM Extended Day Program: 
Time: 2:45pm – 6:00pm

Location:  Lanier Middle School, 3801 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA 22030

More Fun in the Sun!!
More options to extend your camp day! Sign up for either only morning care, only afternoon care or both! Activities will include more games, sports, crafts, free play and more.  A snack will be provided for all children attending the afternoon extended day care program.

AM Only Fee:  $60/week

PM Only Fee:  $75/week

AM and PM Fee: $125/week

Teen Adventure Summer Day Camp

Ages: Rising 8^th – Rising 10^th Grade

Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Location:  Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax, VA 22030

The Teen Center offers a wide variety of activities for teens in a safe, friendly and supervised environment.  Activities will include sports, games, music, trips and just hanging out with your friends.  Participants will develop and refine skills in areas such as leadership, teamwork and socialization skills.  Specialists in the areas of art and sports will visit the camp each week to work with the participants.  Teen
Center participants will be able to enjoy two age-appropriate local field trips as well as one water-related trip each week. 

All field trip costs are included in the price!

Full Summer Fee:  $975

Session A: $300

Session B: $340

Session C: $340

Session D: $170