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CAMP REGISTRATION INFORMATION

May 28 Preschool, Police and Nature Camps

May 29 Playground, Adventure & Middle School Camp

June 5 Non-Resident Registration

Registration begins at 8am at the Recreation Center on the assigned date. You may register at any time after the assigned date until a camp fills. Some camps fill very quickly so come early! All our camps our run by certified teachers who care about your children. Evening registration will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 7:30pm

Cost: Residents $200.00 per child
Non-Residents $260.00 per child

Camp Session: Monday - Thursday, June 24 - August 1
Our camps will be closed on July 4.

The grade specified for all camps is current grade for the 2012/2013 school year. We verify age using school records or may request proof of age. Please send a snack and drink with your child everyday. We do not provide transportation.

PRESCHOOL CAMP

9:00am - 12:45pm

FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 to 5

Our Preschool Camp provides a safe, nurturing, and fun environment in which
children can make new friends, enjoy new activities, create works of art and learn new things. Preschool campers will enjoy playing and learning with their friends while participating in a great camp program designed to keep the young campers moving, laughing, and enjoying the summer. Preschoolers must be potty-trained and have turned 3 by June 15.

This program is held at the following locations:

~Chews Elementary ~Gloucester Twp. Elem. ~Union Valley Elem.
*Blackwood Elem. will be added if needed

PLAYGROUND CAMP

9:00am - 12:45pm

FOR CHILDREN FINISHING GRADES K-3

Fun, fun, fun! Playground Camp is the place to be this summer. This very popular camp has campers experience a wide variety of activities including crafts, games, sports, park and playground fun as well as 2 trips to the Municipal Pool.

This program is held at the following locations:

~Blackwood Elementary
~Chews Elementary
~Gloucester Twp. Elementary
~Union Valley Elementary

ADVENTURE TWEEN CAMP

9:00am - 12:45pm

FOR TWEENS FINISHING GRADES 4 & 5

Packed with exciting activities, trips to the Municipal pool and endless fun, Adventure Camp is the place to be! Explore new activities, engage in sports and recreation, enjoy fun foods, and create memories that will last a lifetime! Adventure camp focuses just on Tweens to give them a great camp experience designed just for them! This camp is led by an experienced head counselor and elementary teacher. This program will be held at Blackwood Elementary.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP

8:45am - 12:30pm

FOR STUDENTS FINISHING GRADES 6-8

Get moving this summer! Join us for a summer designed especially for middle schoolers with sports, board games, crafts, weekly visits to the pool and bus trips! An additional $45 cash trip fee will be needed by the 1st week of camp. Trips will be announced the 1st week of camp. Camp is led by an experienced head counselor and middle school teacher. This program will be held at the Recreation Center.

NATURE CAMP

8:45am - 12:30pm

FOR CHILDREN FINISHING GRADES 1 - 4

Go Green! This extremely popular camp is designed for children who are interested in nature and the environment. We turn facts about the earth, outdoors, plants and people into exciting games, activities and craft projects. Camp is led by an experienced head counselor and Science teacher. This program will be held at Point Ariel Park Community Center.

Gloucester Township Police Junior Police Academy

The Gloucester Township Police Department is proud to participate in our second year of the Gloucester Township Police Junior Police Academy. The juveniles will be considered cadets and will be given a uniform to wear every day. The Junior Police Academy consists of physical training, lectures, presentations, hands on activities and a field trip. The Junior Police Academy culminates with a graduation for each class. The Junior Cadets will learn how to march and work together as squads. Cadets will learn the importance of being physically fit, staying drug free, teamwork and respect.

Ages 10 - 12
Dates: July 22-26 2013 & August 5-9 2013
Times: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM Daily
Location: Gloucester Township Police Department
Cost: $125.00 per week

Ages 13-15
Dates: July 29 – August 2 2013
Times: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM Daily
Location: Gloucester Township Police Department
Cost: $125.00 per week

Advanced Junior Police Academy

Ages 10-15
Dates: August 12-16 2013
Times: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM Daily
Location: Gloucester Township Police Department
Cost: $125.00

 

 

Top 10 reasons to choose Gloucester Twp. Recreation Summer Camp:

  1. We provide a well-rounded camp experience that focuses on a variety of physical, mental, and social learning opportunities.
  2. All campers receive a camp T-shirt.
  3. We have been providing summer camps for over 25 years!
  4. Campers are engaged in age-appropriate activities & crafts.
  5. All staff have experience working with children.
  6. We provide outstanding counselor-to-camper ratios.
  7. Lowest Cost in the Area!
  8. You choose your location-camps held throughout the Twp.
  9. Head Counselors are certified Teachers
  10. Our campers have FUN!