What is MJC Camps for Kids?
MJC Camps for Kids at MJC Community Education is a dream that has taken a long time to bring to reality. We are proud to offer your child a wide variety of fun and engaging camps to choose from. Our camps are designed to stimulate curiosity, reinforce basic skills, and help kids discover new subjects, but most of all, a place to have a fun summer! Camps are full days, starting at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 4:30 p.m.
Camp Schedule
MJC's Camps for Kids for children ages 6-12 and will run the weeks of June 21-25 (theme), June 28-July 2 (Create Your Own), July 12-16 (theme), and July 19-23 (Create Your Own)
The two "Themed" camps each have a specific theme that the activities during the week will be cnetered around. Your child will be kept busy with a variety of activities.
The two "Create Your Own" offer a choice for the three time periods. See below for titles and descriptions of the camp choices.
Cost for Camp
The cost of each week-long camp (Monday-Friday), 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., is $188 per camp week if you register before May 21, 2010 and $198 for any camp week registration after May 21, 2010. The themed camps have one material fee for the entire week. The "Create Your Own" camp classes have different material fees depending on the classes you choose - see below for the description and material fees. In addition to the camp fee, there will be a one-time Campers Fee of $10 - which includes an Official 2010 MJC's Camps for Kids T-shirt.
What should my child bring to camp?
Each child should bring a morning and afternoon snack, a brown-bag lunch (that does not need to be refrigerated) and waters for your child - PLEASE PUT YOUR CHILD'S NAME ON LUNCH BAG, SNACKS AND DRINKS! Some camps have specific things that need to be brought to class, see the camp description to see what is required.
How do I register my child?
If you want to save money - attend the Priority Registration date on April 17 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. It will be held at 1219 N. Carpenter in our Lifelong Learning Center. If you register during the Priority Registration you will receive the $10 Early Bird Discount AND the MJC Camps for Kids t-shirt ($10 value).
If you are not able to attend the Priority Registration date, register anytime before May 21, 2010 and recieve the Early Bird Discount of $10 off the price of camp.
MAIL: Download Registration Form and mail to: MJC Community Ed, 435 College Ave, Modesto, CA 95350.
FAX Registration Forms to: 209-575-6025
BRING Registration Forms to our office: MJC, Morris Memorial Building, Upstairs, Rm 204,435 College Ave, Modesto.
CALL 209-575-6063 to register for your classes.
You can register for the theme camps online at www.mjc4life.org
You must call our office at 575-6063 for the "Create Your Own" camps.
Where will the camps be held?
LLC - Lifelong Learning Center - 1219 N. Carpenter Rd., Modesto.
Camp confirmation
Once we receive your registration form we will send you a "Campers Package" with your confirmation, emergency forms and additional information. You MUST return your signed form(s) to us before the camp begins or your child will not be able to attend the first session. Please send them in early, so you don't forget.
Does my child need to be signed in and out?
Your child is very important to us. You will pick up your child at his last class of the day. You will sign him/her out with their teacher. You can choose to do that yourself or if your child is 10 or older, you can give them permission to do it themselves (permission form will be in your Campers Packet). Campers cannot be dropped off before 9:15 a.m. and must be picked up at 4:30 p.m. sharp.
Refund Policy
Please choose carefully - because this is such a large program, we will not be able to offer refunds, transfers or credits in fairness to children and their parents who have committed to our program and signed up on a first-come, first-served basis. On the Create Your Own camps - you will give us your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices - we will enroll your child on a space available basis and let you know which classes they were able to get into.
Policy on Behavior
All campers are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates courtesy and respect for others and the facilities. Disruptive students will be dismissed from the program and the parents will be contacted to pick them up. You will receive a Student Conduct Form in your Campers Packet which will need to be signed by you and your child(ren) before they can begin camp. Please review this behavior policy with your child.
May I attend class with my child?
No, sorry. We ask that you do not go into the classroom while camp is in session so the instructor and students are not disrupted. Many of the camps have either projects to take home or presentations that will be given on the last day of camp, which you will be invited to attend.
