Summer Camps
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The Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department summer camp offerings operate as a program exempt from licensure with basic health and safety requirements but has no direct oversight by the Virginia Department of Social Services. Children 6 & up are limited to five weeks of contracted camps (pages 6-21) per location. Staff will monitor to ensure campers are within these parameters. If you have questions, please contact the Recreation and Parks Department at 703-248-5027 or [email protected] Campers will need to bring a lunch with drink and an afternoon snack daily. There is no refrigeration. If a child needs medication during camp, visit www.fallschurchva.gov/camps for information/paperwork. REGISTRATION INFORMATION: REFUND POLICY: Payment in full is required at the time of registration. The Recreation and Parks Department will provide a full credit Families can register: or refund for a camp if the camp is cancelled by the Online at www.fallschurchva.gov/Register Department, or upon request when schedule or location By calling 703-248-5027. Phone-in registrations will changes made by the Department prohibit or limit an not be accepted on March 8 or 15 before 10:00am. individual's ability to attend a camp. For any reason other than those noted above, a “Request for Refund/Household Credit” In-person registration is not available at this time. form must be completed and submitted at least two weeks FALLS CHURCH COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS: before the start of camp. Monday-Friday 9am - 8pm Requests for a refund made at least 14 calendar days before Saturday 8:30am – 12pm the start of camp will be granted, less a 20% processing fee. The Falls Church Community Center is only staffed when Requests for a credit made at least 14 calendar days before activities are taking place. Hours may vary. the start of camp will be granted, less a 10% processing fee. Requests less than two weeks before camp starts will only PHOTOGRAPHIC/VIDEO RELEASE: be granted for medical reasons (doctor’s note required). By participating in programs and using our facilities, you Refunds requested due to the COVID-19 pandemic will only are granting the City of Falls Church and the Parks and be given for confirmed positive cases or the need to Recreation Department permission to use photographic quarantine due to confirmed direct/close contact. images and/or videos of you and/or your minors for No refunds or household credits will be given if the request marketing purposes. for such is submitted less than two weeks before the camp starts, nor after it has ended. This also applies to PM EXTENDED CARE: Extended care. Extended Care is located at the Falls Church Community Inner Quest has different policies which are listed in their Center and will be available only for those campers description. enrolled in the Summer Fun program. Afternoon extended care campers should bring a snack for extended care CANCELLATION POLICY: hours. The City of Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department reserves the right to cancel camps and programs for which there REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS: is insufficient registration. Camps with insufficient registrations The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and are canceled one week prior to the start of camp. In addition, spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If your there is limited enrollment for all programs. The Department child has a disability or requires special attention for any reserves the right to cancel a camp if we believe it is in the best reason, advanced notice is appreciated so that we may interest of participant health and safety. properly prepare. To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability call 703-248-5077 (TTY 711) or FACILITY LOCATIONS email [email protected]. Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls Street, Falls Church, VA 22046 FINANCIAL AID: Financial aid is available for City Cherry Hill Farmhouse, 312 Park Avenue, residents. Forms are available by calling (703) 248-5027 Falls Church, VA 22046 or www.fallschurchva.gov/491/Recreation. George Mason High School, 121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA 22043 For more information visit www.fallschurchva.gov/recreation or contact us at 703-248-5027. 2 Dear campers and their families, The Recreation and Parks Department is committed to offering safe, high quality, and enjoyable in-person camp programming this summer. The health and safety of all camp participants, staff, and their families remains our paramount goal. The structure and operations of all 2021 summer camps have been adjusted in an effort to achieve and maintain the highest levels of health and safety while offering the most enjoyable camp experience possible. These revised structures and operations ensure compliance with all state and local health and safety guidelines. Among the health and safety practices adopted for our summer camp programs are enrollment maximums which ensure the maintenance of social distancing, the wearing of masks/face coverings by all campers and staff when indoors, daily health and safety checks prior to admittance, and thorough cleaning of all camp spaces and equipment. Changes to these practices and policies may occur to ensure both the highest level of safety for all participants and compliance with all mandated guidelines and requirements. For additional information on summer camp operations please visit www.fallschurchva.gov/Camps Financial aid is available to City of Falls Church residents to help ensure that fees are not a barrier to camp participation. Please contact [email protected] for more information. While camps will look different than in previous years, we look forward to seeing campers partaking in a variety of activities and having a summer full of fun and memories! Sincerely, Daniel J. Schlitt Director Recreation & Parks For more information visit www.fallschurchva.gov/recreation or contact us at 703-248-5027. 3 Recreation and Parks Department Camps Summer Fun Rising 1st through Rising 6th graders Children will enjoy a fun-filled summer including sports, arts and crafts, games, and special events. Time is also available for unstructured play. Each week's activities are theme-based. The camp runs Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm. Camp is located at Cherry Hill Park. A parent handbook with themes, and other important information will be e-mailed to all participants in May. Weekly fields trips will not be taken in 2021. The Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department summer camp offerings operate as a program exempt from licensure with basic health and safety requirements but has no direct oversight by the Virginia Department of Social Services. Location: Cherry Hill Shelter Preschool Camps 4-6 years Spend a week Exploring the Four Seasons or using your imagination and creativity in Creative Art/Music in Movement. Topics will be explored through music, books, crafts and hands on fun! The cost includes a daily snack and craft supplies. Participants will need to bring a lunch and sheets for rest time. Children must be toilet trained. This is a state licensed program which requires additional paperwork including proof of age via birth certificate, physical and immunization report. A list of all forms can be found online at http://www.fallschurchva.gov/ preschoolforms. We will be following all CDC and Fairfax County Health Department Guidelines. Students will be required to go through a health check prior to entering the building, wear a face covering while inside and maintain 6 ft. social distancing. There is no Extended Care for this Entire Summer camp. Mon-Fri: 6/14-8/6 9am-3pm 385001-1 R: $815 / NR: $915 Explore the Seasons Mon-Thur: 6/14-6/17* 9am-3pm Weekly 382000-A R: $224 / NR: $244 Mon-Thur: 6/14-6/17* 9am-3pm 385001-A R: $136 / NR: $156 Creative Art/Music in Movement Mon-Fri: 6/21-6/25 9am-3pm 385001-B R: $170/ NR: $190 Mon-Fri: 6/21-6/25 9am-3pm Mon-Fri: 6/28-7/2 9am-3pm 385001-C R: $170 / NR: $190 382000-B R: $280 / NR: $300 Tue-Fri: 7/6-7/9* 9am-3pm 385001-D R: $136 / NR: $156 Instructor: FC Preschool Staff Mon-Fri: 7/12-7/16 9am-3pm 385001-E R: $170 / NR: $190 Location: Community Center Preschool Mon-Fri: 7/19-7/23 9am-3pm 385001-F R: $170 / NR: $190 Room Mon-Fri: 7/26-7/30 9am-3pm 385001-G R: $170 / NR: $190 *There is no camp Friday, June 18 Mon-Fri: 8/2-8/6 9am-3pm 385001-H R: $170 / NR: $190 *There is no camp Friday, June 18 and Monday, July 5. Summer Fun PM Extended Care: 389988-A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H 3-6pm $65 (Weeks A & D $52) Counselors In Training Due to ongoing and anticipated COVID-19 gathering limits, the Counselor In Training program will not be available in 2021. For more information visit www.fallschurchva.gov/recreation or contact us at 703-248-5027. 4 Recreation and Parks Department Camps Blast Into The Past 8-15 years Campers will step back in time and experience first-hand what a young girl's life was like in 19th century Virginia. Young ladies will dress in period clothing, make Teen Excursion crafts, play old-fashioned games, become 11-15 years amateur archaeologists and learn about life Excursions to keep your teen on the go this summer! Teens may go whitewater during the Civil War. rafting, tubing, stand-up paddle boarding, sailing, rock climbing, caving or hiking Ages 8-12 and may visit The Adventure Park. In the event of inclement weather trips maybe Mon-Fri: 7/26-7/30 9am-3pm impacted and camp maybe cancelled if another option cannot be secured.