Summer Camp at Shepherd's Flock!

Join us for Summer Camp at Shepherd’s Flock!!  This is the first year that we will be offering different themed sessions throughout the summer and we can’t wait to make memories with your children. 

There are 2 different age groups for the camps. 

• Children entering 3 year old preschool through entering Kindergarten. 
• Children entering 1st grade through children entering 2nd grade. 

• If you have both an older and a younger child and would like them to attend together, that is a possibility.  Please talk to the Summer Camp Director, Beth Simonelli, at the church office, 815-458-9445. 

Please contact the church office or visit the church website for a Summer Camp and a VBS Registration Form.

 

Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church

1180 W. First Street

Braidwood, IL 60408

815-458-9445

www.shepherdofpeace.com

Summer Camp 2013 at Shepherd’s Flock

 Session #1: “A is for Aloha”

*Students entering 3 yr old preschool – students entering Kindergarten*

MWF - May 20, 22, and 24

9:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

We will explore the many wonders of Hawaii during this first session of our Shepherd’s Flock Summer Camp.  We will each make our own volcano and see a chemical reaction happen right in our class.  We will also discover the many animals that live in the ocean near the shores of Hawaii and we will see how those coconut palms are different from the ones in our backyard! We will investigate different types of shells when we make our seashell picture frame art.

On Friday we will get decked out for our own LUAU, complete with hula skirts, leis, and Hawaiian shirts!  We will boogie to the music of the Beach Boys, see how low we can go under the limbo stick, try different types of tropical juices and fruits. 

Session #2: “Sweet Home Chicago!”

*Students entering 3 yr old preschool – students entering Kindergarten*

MWF – June 3, 5, and 7

9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

*Students entering 1^st and 2^nd grade*

TuTh – June 4 and 6

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Second stop of the summer is the windy city… Chicago! We will discover the many ways that people travel around the city - cars, trains, boats, and even horse and buggy!  What amazing sites will we see when we are there? Fancy fountains to run through, giant sculptures, tall skyscrapers… we will recreate many of the things that make the big city exciting!

We’ll create our own Chicago-style pizzas for snack one day and we will wear our favorite jersey for Shepherd’s Flock Cross-Town Classic!  Which team will you pick?!

VBS Week: June 17 – June 21

9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

*For students entering 4 year old preschool – 5^th grade*

Cost $5 per child

 

Join us this week as we “Tell it on the Mountain” that Jesus Christ is Lord!  At “Tell it on the Mountain,” our theme this year for VBS, your children will learn about the Only True God through five mountaintop Bible accounts where God meets His people with clear messages of His might and power. God’s message of salvation through Jesus our Savior is one to shout out and share from the mountaintops to the four corners of the world. As the children hear the Bible stories at our VBS, they will learn who our almighty God is and how He works in their faith and life.

        We will have crafts, outside games, Bible stories, Bible challenge, snacks, and music all week long to help us learn that God’s word is life – now and forever! (Please fill out the VBS permission slip and not the Summer Camp registration form in order to register for this.)

Session #3: “Water, Water Everywhere!”

*Students entering 3 yr old preschool – students entering Kindergarten*

MWF – July 15, 17, and 19

9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

*Students entering 1^st and 2^nd grade*

TuTh – July 16 and 18

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

 

Who doesn’t love a little water in the middle of the hot summer?!  In this session we will discover all about water by investigating it and playing in it!  We will see how water changes paint color through diluting it, look at the water cycle and where water comes from (and where it goes!), and learn about how we need water in every part of our lives.  Winter will even visit us as we put on our gloves and hats to touch and feel how cold water can get in the form of snow and ice!  It will be a season flipped around!

Because we will be playing in the water both inside and out, please have your child wear their swimsuit and sunscreen each day of camp and also have them bring a beach towel. 

Session #4: “Summer Art Camp”

*Students entering 3 yr old preschool – students entering Kindergarten*

MWF – July 22, 24, and 26

9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

*Students entering 1^st and 2^nd grade*

TuTh – July 23 and 25

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

This camp is perfect for the art lover.  We will be doing all different kinds of art projects. Whether it be paint or clay, the possibilities are endless and so is the fun!  Throwing away those boxes, can tops, or paper towel tubes??  STOP!  We will recycle them into 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works of art!   

On the Friday, July 24 at 11:30 all campers and parents are invited back to visit our first annual “Shepherd’s Flock Art Show.”  Our art will be on display.  From paintings to sculptures, you will be able to see what amazing things we created this past week!

Enrollment Guidelines

·                     Shepherd’s Flock Summer Camp enrolls by session.  Children must be enrolled for a full session.

·                     Tuition of $30 per session is due when registration form is handed in.  Registration forms are due for each session on the Monday prior to the session starting.

·                     Camp tuition includes a snack. 

·                     Enrollment is on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Full tuition is due regardless of attendance and there are no refunds given.

·                     Every child will need the full “Summer Camp Registration Form” even if they are or were enrolled in our Preschool Program. 

Summer Camp Procedures

·                     We will have a sign in / sign out sheet similar to the one that we have for preschool.  Please sign your child in and out each day that they attend camp.

·                     We will use the cubbies to store your child’s items for the day.

·                     Each day of camp your child is asked to bring the following items:

o        Backpack or tote bag

o        A complete change of clothes (accidents happen, especially with messy summer craft projects!)

o        Please do not send your child in open toe sandals or Crocs.  They are not safe for running or climbing.  If we have a water day and it is specified that your child should wear a suit, sandals are fine for that day.