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Redhawks Kids Camp 2008
Summer Recreational Day Camp
for Boys and Girls Ages 5-13
(or going into grades K-8 in the Fall, 2008!)
2008 Downloads:
Registration Form [pdf]
9 sessions this summer:
Session #1 - June 2 - 6
Session #2 - June 9 - 13
Session #3 - June 16 - 20
Session #4 - June 23 - 27
Session #5 - June 30 - July 3 (no camp on Friday,
July 4)
Session #6 - July 7 - 11
Session #7 - July 14 - 18
Session #8 - July 21 - 25
Session #9 - July 28 - August 1
pARenT
oRIenTATIon DATeS:
Attend one and receive $5.00 off camp registration
Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 6:30pm, SRC-North (Aquatic
Classroom) or Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 6:30pm, SRC-North
(Aquatic Classroom)
WHo:
Redhawks Kids Camp (RKC) is designed for all
children ages 5-13 or those entering grades K-8 in the
fall, 2008. We will try to keep to a low 1:7 camper/
counselor ratio throughout camp. All campers will
receive a camp backpack and water bottle!
WHAT:
Redhawks Kids Camp is designed for kids to have
active and fun days. FUN is the mainstay of the RKC...
led by our group of Southeast Missouri State
University students as counselors (many of whom are
education majors). RKC kids will be active in crafts,
board games, educational activities, experiential
learning activities, community service projects,
sports, and much more during the day. We WILL be
swimming every day during camp at the New Southeast
Missouri State University Student Aquatic Center, so a
swimsuit and towel will be needed daily (see “What to
Bring” section). Each of the nine sessions of RKC will
have a “theme” associated around the weeks activities.
Selected themes for 2008 are:
Session #1 (June 2 - 6)
“Its Good to Be a Kid” - RKC’ers will learn more
about the RKC, explore fun games and activities, and
much more!
Session #2 (June 9 -13)
“Community Week” - A focus on helping the
community and community service initiatives.
Session #3 (June 16 - 20)
“RKC for a Healthy You!” - This week’s theme will
look at being healthier.
Session #4 (June 23 - 27)
“The Amazing Race” - Campers will explore
different countries and cultures. The week will
culminate with an “all camp” day of games and
competition.
Session #5 (June 30 - July 3; no camp
July 4)
“An RKC Favorite- Water Fun!” - Games and
activities surrounding water
Session #6 (July 7 - 11)
“Masterpiece” - Young minds at work will have
hands on experience with the Southeast Missourian Jr.
Crafts and art projects will bring out the artist in
all the campers.
Session #7 (July 14 - 18)
“Redhawks Rally!” - Guests from some of
Southeast’s athletics teams will come interact and
speak to the kids.
Session #8 (July 21 - 25)
“What’s Your Talent?” - Second annual RKC Talent
Show by campers- Parents/Guardians are welcome to
attend!
Session #9 (July 28 - August 1)
“I Want to Be...” - An examination of some career
choices and options - guest speakers on hand.
WHen:
RKC has 9 - one week sessions, running Monday -
Friday, June 2 - August 1. Camp will be closed July 4.
WHeRe:
The RKC “Headquarters” will be based out of the
Student Recreation Center- North (750 New Madrid). The
camp will take place in the SRC North’s East Gym. When
weather permits, we will try to be outside as much as
possible. The SRC-North has a climbing wall and other
activities that RKC’ers will utilize along with the
NEW Student Aquatic Center. RKC’ers will also be
walking to various locations on campus for
presentations, tours, and other educational features.
CAMp opTIonS:
Early Drop off:
An option where you may
drop off your child starting at 6:30 am (to 7:40am)
for the camp day. This will enable parents/ guardians
to get to work early, etc.
Late Pick-Up: This option is
available from 4:15pm-5:30pm for parents that cannot
pick their children up until after the work day has
ended.
Half- Day options: You may select
the half-day option for your child, Morning:
8:00am-noon (no swimming), Afternoon: Noon-4pm
Full – Day option: Full-day
campers may be dropped off starting at 7:45am and
picked up no later than 4:15pm.
ReGISTRATIon
InFoRMATIon:
Registration for RKC- 2008 will begin on Monday,
April 7, 2008 at 8:00am in the Student Recreation
Center- North. Registration is on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Some sessions may fill quickly, so
the earlier you register, the better chance you have
to reserve a spot in RKC. A $20.00 deposit per session
is required to “reserve” an RKC session, and is due at
the time of registration. The “deposit” holds your
spot in the session and is applied to the overall cost
of the session. Payment is due by the Wednesday of the
camp session (week). If payment is not made by the end
of the camp day on each Wednesday, a Late Fee of
$15.00 will be assessed (the due date for Session #1
is Wednesday, June 4, 2008.) All RKC fees are non -
transferable/non - refundable Camp fees may be paid
with cash, check (make all checks payable to Southeast
Missouri State University), Visa, MasterCard, or
Discover.
WHAT To BRInG?
WHAT noT To BRInG?
RKC’ers will need to bring the following items on a
daily basis to each camp day: A sack lunch with a
preferred drink (we will have the ability to keep
lunch items cool but NOT the ability to heat lunch
items up). A quality lunch bag is a must (please write
name and grade (Fall 2008) on the front of the lunch
bag). Water will be provided to campers throughout the
day.
Remember- backpacks will be provided
and handed to all campers their first day. Campers in
Grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 will receive a different
color backpack. This backpack will be required to be
used during the entire summer. A water bottle will
also be required each day.
A swimsuit and towel is required. We
will also ask that you bring a grocery-store plastic
bag each day in which to place wet items. We will swim
each Monday - Friday of the camp weeks, so goggles and
flip - flops for the pool deck may be brought as well.
RKC’ers will also want to bring
sunscreen (the higher the level, the better) and a
hat. Remember, we will be outside a lot during the
day! The RKC staff will have bug repellent on hand in
case we need it.
A snack will be provided each
afternoons: snacks usually consist of crackers,
raisins or other items. We will also have a snack time
in the morning. Please send your child with a
non-refrigerated item for their morning snack.
We ask that campers do NOT bring money
or items of value. Cards, !-Pods, personal music
devices, cell phones, and the like are not permitted
at RKC. RKC is not responsible for lost or stolen
personal items. Campers will NOT be permitted to use
the vending machines.
Campers should wear comfortable play
clothes to camp each day. Campers may get these items
dirty throughout the day. No sandals are permitted
outside of the pool area. Campers must wear tennis
shoes/sneakers to camp each day (remember- we will
walk a lot!)
SAFeTy
MeASUReS:
Please know that we will do whatever it takes to
meet your expectations regarding safety. Some of the
many safety factors in place will be: All RKC
employees will pass a criminal history background
check before they interact with the children. This is
a national search and not just a Missouri state
search. All RKC staff will be certified in adult and
child CPR, AED (Automatic External Defibrillator), and
basic First Aid kits will be with each age group as
they are active throughout the day.
An RKC staff member will be accessible
via telephone the entire camp day. [(573) 651-2147 is
the RKC headquarters phone number]
As we walk to points on and close to
campus, RKC will be led by student counselors and walk
in groups at all times.
Parents/Guardians will have the
opportunity to permit their child to leave on his/her
own at the end of camp or have the child stay at camp
until they are signed out by a selected parent or
guardian. All parents and guardians selecting Plan II
(must be signed out) MUST show a photo ID card to take
their child away from camp at the end of each day.
There will be no exceptions to this rule.
Once registered, all parents/guardians
will receive a copy of the “RKC Parent Guide” which
contains more detailed camp information.
RKC FEES (See Below for Discounts):
Full Day RKC | $130.00/session (8:00am - 4:00pm)
Early Arrival | $15.00/session (6:30am - 7:40am)
Late Extended | $15.00/session (4:15pm - 5:30pm)Session
1 (Its Good to be a Kid)
Half Day-Morning | $75.00/session
(8:00am - Noon)
Early Arrival | $15.00/session (6:30am - 7:40am)
Half Day-Afternoon | $75.00/session
(Noon - 4:00pm)
Late Extended | $15.00/session (4:15pm - 5:30pm)
Sibling Rate Discount (A sibling
is a brother or sister in the same family)
Full Day | $15.00 off/session
Half Day | $5.00 off/session
Deposit Fee| $20.00/session (This
is paid at the time of registration and is included in
the overall cost of RKC)
Late Fee | $15.00/session (Late
fee assessed if not paid by Wednesday of camp week)
University Affiliate Discount (A
University Affiliate is a current student or member of
the SRC/SAQ at SEMO)
Half Day | $20.00 off/session
Full Day | $25.00 off/session |
