MENTOR Summer Camp Guide

CITY OF 2021 MENTOR Summer Camp Guide

CAMP REGISTRATION BEGINS FEBRUARY 1 FOR RESIDENTS & FEBRUARY 4 FOR NON-RESIDENTS MENTOR PARKS & RECREATION cityofmentor.com/parks-recreation | 440.974.5720 ABOUT OUR CAMPS CONTENTS Mentor Parks & Recreation is dedicated to providing an outstanding, fun and safe camp environment and experience for all those who participate. TRADITIONAL CAMPS We offer exciting camp experiences across many areas of interest designed to promote physical activity, teach new skills, and challenge kids to reach 3 Civic Center Camp F ME and grow and to make new friends. To accomplish these goals while main- Y O NT IT OR 4 Operation Outrageious Fun C taining safety, affordability and convenience, we rely on a well-trained staff 4 Rise & Shine/Cool Down Camp of adults and college students who have a passion for working with young 5 Kid Quest Camp people. Here’s a little more about our staff: x Staff members are primarily adults and college students with a few 5 Play Camp high school students assisting x All staff members are CPR and first aid certified x SPORTS CAMPS Staff are knowledgeable and well-trained x All staff members go through criminal background check 5 Basketball Camp x Emergency and safety procedures are reviewed on a regular basis 5 Soccer Camp x Staff members are available to answer your questions at any time x We maintain low staff to camper ratios to provide the best experience CAMP INFORMATION CAMP 6 Cleve Indians Baseball Camp possible 6 Fencing Camp REGISTRATION 6 Volleyball Camp Camp registration begins Monday, February 1 for Mentor Residents and 7 Cheer Camp Thursday, February 4 for nonresidents. All Camps require pre-registration. 7 Golf Camp/League Registration for camps close 1 week prior to the start of the camp week to ensure that our staff can prepare necessary paperwork, verify supplies and maintain the correct staff to camper ratios. Registration will not be ac- DISCOVERY CAMPS cepted the day a camp begins. 8 Grandparents Camp HOW TO REGISTER 8 EcoHeros Online: www.cityofmentor.com/parks-recreation 8 Boating Camp By Phone: (440) 974-5720 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. In Person: Recreation Department: 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor 9 Science Camp Mail In: Mentor Rec Department, 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor, OH 44060 9 Super Hero Academy CAMP DEPOSIT 9 Nature Craft 2.0 Camp When registering for Civic Center Day Camp or Operation Outrageous Fun 9 Artist Camp Camps, parents have the option to pay a $25 deposit of the camp fee per 10 Theater Camp week and have until May 14 to pay the balance on each registered week. To register for a camp by deposit, please contact the Recreation Department 10 Fun in the Kitchen office at (440) 974-5720. The deposit option is not available for online regis- 10 Kid’s Crafty Camp tration. A deposit option is not available for the the Full 9 Week Camp option. RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS COMMUNICATION FEBRUARY 1 The Friday before each scheduled camp week, parents and campers will receive information by email with a reminder of where camp is held, what NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS to bring, as well as any updated information you might need to make your FEBRUARY 4 camp experience the best. You will also receive an Information & Emergen- cy Form that will need to be completed and turned in to the camp director the first day of camp. It is important that parents provide a valid email address upon registration so that we can deliver this important information. CAMP REFUNDS / CHANGES Please choose your camps carefully. Full refunds will only be granted if a camp is cancelled by the City of Mentor. An administrative fee of $25 will be assessed per person per camp for any changes made to camp registrations. Changes will include participant cancellations, refund requests and/or transfers. Changes must be made one month prior to the start of camp. Camp changes and partial cancellations cannot be applied to the Full 9 Week Camp option. If changes are requested, the camper will be withdrawn from the Full program and waitlisted/registered for individual camp weeks. CAMP CIRRICULUM On rare occasions, we may need to change the start time or location of a camp. We contact registered participants by email as soon as possible to notify of parents of the camp change. TIPS FOR CAMPS: For all camps: Wear loose, comfortable clothing and tennis shoes (no san- dals) each day. Also, to stay properly hydrated, each participant will need to bring a water bottle with his/her name on it to camp every day. For outdoor camps, please apply sunscreen 30 minutes before arriving at camp. 2 Mentor Parks and Recreation - 2021 Summer Camp Guide 440.974.5720 TRADITIONAL CAMPS

F ME Y O NT Grades K & 1 IT OR SUPERSTARS C Camp is for children who have completed K or 1st Grade by June 1

Instructor: Recreation Camp Staff Location: Civic Center Park Fee: Resident - $120/wk | Non-Resident - $144/wk

Week Camp Dates Theme Time Civic Center Wk 1 Jun 7-11 It’s a Jungle 9:00a-3:15p Wk 2 Jun 14-18 Superheroes 9:00a-3:15p Day Camp Wk 3 Jun 21-25 Game On! 9:00a-3:15p Wk 4 Jun 28-Jul 2 Stars & Stripes 9:00a-3:15p Wk 5 Jul 5-9 Ninja Warriors 9:00a-3:15p Wk 6 Jul 12-16 Time Travelers 9:00a-3:15p Wk 7 Jul 19-23 Making a Splash 9:00a-3:15p Wk 8 Jul 26-30 Energy Explosion! 9:00a-3:15p Wk 9 Aug 2-6 Treasure Hunters 9:00a-3:15p CIVIC CENTER DAY CAMP Camp Dates Time Fee Full 9 Wks Jun 7-Aug 6 9:00a-3:15p $950/$1150 Register early! Weekly maximum is 40 campers and we fill often! Our largest and most popular day camp, Civic Center Day Camp has three different age-based camps to choose VENTURES Grades 2 & 3 from. All camps meet Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 Camp is for children who have completed 2nd or 3rd Grade by June 1 p.m. daily at Civic Center Park, a 90-acre park located in the heart of the Mentor Civic Center complex, where campers Instructor: Recreation Camp Staff have access to daily swimming, open green space, tennis, bas- Location: Civic Center Park ketball and more! Camp counselors team up to plan weekly Fee: Resident - $120/wk | Non-Resident - $144/wk activities following a unique theme. Week Camp Dates Theme Time Campers take field trips, participate in games and contests, Wk 1 Jun 7-11 It’s a Jungle 9:00a-3:15p arts and crafts, swim and play sports. We spend our camp day Wk 2 Jun 14-18 Superheroes 9:00a-3:15p outdoors in the park and have daily swim time. Presently we Wk 3 Jun 21-25 Game On! 9:00a-3:15p are unable to book field trips due to COVID19. As trips and/or Wk 4 Jun 28-Jul 2 Stars & Stripes 9:00a-3:15p entertainment are booked, we will advertise on our website Wk 5 Jul 5-9 Ninja Warriors 9:00a-3:15p and/or program brochure. Wk 6 Jul 12-16 Time Travelers 9:00a-3:15p Wk 7 Jul 19-23 Making a Splash 9:00a-3:15p Before and after camp care is offered for this program through Wk 8 Jul 26-30 Energy Explosion! 9:00a-3:15p the Rise and Shine and Cool Down programs. Separate Regis- Wk 9 Aug 2-6 Treasure Hunters 9:00a-3:15p tration is required. Please see page 4 for details. Camp Dates Time Fee Sign up for all 9 weeks and Save! New this year we are Full 9 Wks Jun 7-Aug 6 9:00a-3:15p $950/$1150 offering Full 9 Weeks of camp as one, easy registration option. Please note that camp changes or partial cancellations can NOT be made to this registration option. If changes/cancellations are made, all 9 weeks are affected. Please choose this option care- EXPLORERS Grades 4 & 5 fully as refunds will not be granted after the start of the program. Camp is for children who have completed 4th or 5th Grade by June 1

Instructor: Recreation Camp Staff Location: Civic Center Park Fee: Resident - $120/wk | Non-Resident - $144/wk

Week Camp Dates Theme Time Wk 1 Jun 7-11 It’s a Jungle 9:00a-3:15p Wk 2 Jun 14-18 Superheroes 9:00a-3:15p Wk 3 Jun 21-25 Game On! 9:00a-3:15p Wk 4 Jun 28-Jul 2 Stars & Stripes 9:00a-3:15p Wk 5 Jul 5-9 Ninja Warriors 9:00a-3:15p Wk 6 Jul 12-16 Time Travelers 9:00a-3:15p Wk 7 Jul 19-23 Making a Splash 9:00a-3:15p Wk 8 Jul 26-30 Energy Explosion! 9:00a-3:15p Wk 9 Aug 2-6 Treasure Hunters 9:00a-3:15p

Camp Dates Time Fee Full 9 Wks Jun 7-Aug 6 9:00a-3:15p $950/$1150 Mentor Parks and Recreation - 2021 Summer Camp Guide 440.974.5720 CITYOFMENTOR.COM/PARKS-RECREATION Mentor Parks and Recreation - 2021 Summer Camp Guide 3 RISE & SHINE CAMP Grades K - 7 Mentor Recreation offers extended care for children enrolled CITY OF MENTOR in the Civic Center Day Camp and Operation Outrageous Fun. Rise & Shine camp runs from 7:30a – 9:00a each camp day. Camp includes activities like wake-up walks, quiet games and SUMMER activities and time for breakfast (bring your own). Instructor: Recreation Camp Staff Location: Civic Center Park C A M P Fee: Resident - $25/wk | Non-Resident - $30/wk

TRADITIONAL CAMPS TRADITIONAL Week Camp Dates Time Fee Wk 1 Jun 7-11 7:30-9:00a $25/$30 Operation Outrageous Fun Wk 2 Jun 14-18 7:30-9:00a $25/$30 Wk 3 Jun 21-25 7:30-9:00a $25/$30 Wk 4 Jun 28-Jul 2 7:30-9:00a $25/$30 OPERATION Wk 5 Jul 5-9 7:30-9:00a $25/$30 OUTRAGEOUS FUN Grades 6 - 7 Wk 6 Jul 12-16 7:30-9:00a $25/$30 Wk 7 Jul 19-23 7:30-9:00a $25/$30 Register early! Weekly maximum is 32 kids and we fill often! Wk 8 Jul 26-30 7:30-9:00a $25/$30 Operation Outrageous Fun is not your average camp experi- Wk 9 Aug 2-6 7:30-9:00a $25/$30 ence! Just for kids having completed grades 6 and 7, O.O.F. has all the fun of day camp but dialed up to include many more Camp Dates Time Fee activities and more time to hang out with friends. Presently Full 9 Wks Jun 7-Aug 6 7:30-9:00a $200/$240 we are unable to book field trips due to COVID19. As trips and/ or entertainment are booked, we will advertise on our website and/or program brochure. COOL DOWN CAMP Grades K - 7 Before and after camp care is offered for this program through Mentor Recreation offers extended care for children enrolled the Rise and Shine and Cool Down programs. Separate Regis- in the Civic Center Day Camp and Operation Outrageous Fun. tration is required. Please see page 4 for details. Cool Down camp runs from 3:15p – 5:30 p each camp day amd includes activities such as arts and crafts, games and swim Sign up for all 9 weeks and Save! New this year we are time at Civic Center Pool. We ask that each camper pack their offering Full 9 Weeks of camp as one, easy registration option. own snack for Cool Down Camp and we will provide a drink. Please note that camp changes or partial cancellations can NOT Pick up from Cool Down camp is generally at Civic Center Pool. be made to this registration option. If changes/cancellations are made, all 9 weeks are affected. Please choose this option care- Instructor: Recreation Camp Staff fully as refunds will not be granted after the start of the program. Location: Civic Center Park Fee: Resident - $34/wk | Non-Resident - $42/wk Instructor: Recreation Camp Staff Location: Civic Center Park Week Camp Dates Time Fee Fee: Resident - $164/wk | Non-Resident - $197/wk Wk 1 Jun 7-11 3:15-5:30p $34/$42 Wk 2 Jun 14-18 3:15-5:30p $34/$42 Week Camp Dates Time Fee Wk 3 Jun 21-25 3:15-5:30p $34/$42 Wk 1 Jun 7-11 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197 Wk 4 Jun 28-Jul 2 3:15-5:30p $34/$42 Wk 2 Jun 14-18 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197 Wk 5 Jul 5-9 3:15-5:30p $34/$42 Wk 3 Jun 21-25 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197 Wk 6 Jul 12-16 3:15-5:30p $34/$42 Wk 4 Jun 28-Jul 2 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197 Wk 7 Jul 19-23 3:15-5:30p $34/$42 Wk 5 Jul 5-9 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197 Wk 8 Jul 26-30 3:15-5:30p $34/$42 Wk 6 Jul 12-16 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197 Wk 9 Aug 2-6 3:15-5:30p $34/$42 Wk 7 Jul 19-23 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197 Wk 8 Jul 26-30 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197 Camp Dates Time Fee Wk 9 Aug 2-6 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197 Full 9 Wks Jun 7-Aug 6 3:15-5:30p $270/$335

Camp Dates Time Fee Full 9 Wks Jun 7-Aug 6 9:00a-3:15p $1300/$1560 RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS FEB. 1 NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS FEB. 4 REGISTER AT WWW.CITYOFMENTOR.COM

4 Mentor Parks and Recreation - 2021 Summer Camp Guide 440.974.5720 TRADITIONAL/SPORTS CAMPS

KIDS QUEST CAMP Ages 6 - 9 JUNIOR ROOKIE HOOPS Ages 5 - 8 Calling all brave adventurers, fearless explorers, and imagina- BASKETBALL CAMP tive creators to Kid Quest! Take a break from your other sum- This program was developed to give children a positive first mer activities and come join us for a unique camp that com- step into athletics through the exciting game of Basketball. bines hands-on S.T.E.M. activities and crafts with games and With specialized skill drills and games, your young athlete will outdoor experiences. Each week offers campers a wide array have a great time learning the fundamentals while becoming of opportunities: activate your imagination as you explore game ready. See improvement in defensive ability, shooting the ocean, hunt for treasure, search for clues, create your own form, passing technique, and ball handling skills. While also slime, and make a splash. There is something for everyone at advancing game play knowledge and movement. Please wear Kid Quest Camp! Campers must have completed Kindergarten. appropriate clothing, running shoes, sunscreen and bring plenty of water with a snack. Instructor: Carly Spence Location: Wildwood Cultural Center Instructor: Rookie Athletics Staff Fee: Resident - $80/wk | Non-Resident - $96/wk Location: Walsh Park Basketball Court Week Camp Dates Theme Time Days Camp Dates Time Fee Wk 1 Jun 7-11 Detectives: Mission Imposs. 9:00a-1:00p M-Th Jun 14-17 9:30a-12:30p $120/$144 Wk 2 Jun 14-18 Outrageous Oceans 9:00a-1:00p M-Th Aug 2 - 5 9:30a-12:30p $120/$144 Wk 3 Jun 21-25 Aspiring Artists/Kreative Kids 9:00a-1:00p Wk 4 Jun 28-Jul 2 Splish, Splash, FREEZE! 9:00a-1:00p Wk 5 Jul 5-9 Treasure Hunters 9:00a-1:00p Wk 6 Jul 12-16 Ooey, Gooey, Sticky, Chewy 9:00a-1:00p ROOKIE HOOPS Wk 7 Jul 19-23 Diggin’ Up Dinosaurs 9:00a-1:00p Wk 8 Jul 26-30 Wild, Wild West 9:00a-1:00p BASKETBALL CAMP Ages 9 - 12 Wk 9 Aug 2-6 It’s a Bug’s Life 9:00a-1:00p Learn the exciting game of Basketball with Rookie Athletics. Through specialized skill drills and games, your young athlete will have a great time learning the fundamentals while PLAY CAMP Ages 4 - 6 becoming game ready. See improvement in defensive ability, shooting form, passing technique, and ball handling skills. Just for ages 4 - 6, Garfield Play Camp provides organized play While also advancing game play knowledge and movement. and activities designed to provide campers an opportunity Please wear appropriate clothing, running shoes, sunscreen to interact with children their own age in the exciting atmo- and bring plenty of water with a snack. sphere of Garfield Park. Play Camp includes games, arts and crafts, stories and nature activities. Instructor: Rookie Athletics Staff Location: Walsh Park Basketball Court Instructor: Lisa Sadler Location: Garfield Park Pavilion Days Camp Dates Time Fee Fee: Resident - $64/wk | Non-Resident - $77/wk M-Th Jun 21-24 9:30a-12:30p $120/$144

Week Camp Dates Theme Time Wk 1 Jun 7-11 A Trip to the Zoo! 9:30a-12:40p RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS FEB. 1 Wk 2 Jun 14-18 To Infinity and Beyond 9:30a-12:40p NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS FEB. 4 Wk 3 Jun 21-25 Under the Sea 9:30a-12:40p Wk 4 Jun 28-Jul 2 Red, White & Blue 9:30a-12:40p Wk 5 Jul 5-9 Let’s Go Camping! 9:30a-12:40p SOCCER CAMP Ages 6 - 12 Wk 6 Jul 12-16 Down on The Farm 9:30a-12:40p Wk 7 Jul 19-23 Bubbles! Bubbles! BUBBLES! 9:30a-12:40p Mentor Soccer Club will help you get ready for the fall Wk 8 Jul 26-30 We All Scream for Ice Cream 9:30a-12:40p soccer season with this instructional soccer camp for boys Wk 9 Aug 2-6 Splish, Splash! 9:30a-12:40p and girls. Emphasis is on skill development, teamwork, and sporting conduct. Coaches will use circuit training to teach soccer fundamentals such as heading, ball collection, passing, shooting, and dribbling. Campers practice and develop skills in age and ability appropriate learning groups. Camp provides opportunities for both beginning and advanced players to improve and enhance their soccer playing abilities and be ready for the field this fall. Small-sided matches will be played daily.

Instructor: Mentor Soccer Club Location: Krueger Park

Days Camp Dates Time Fee M-F Jul 19-23 9:30a-11:30a $60/$72 Mentor Parks and Recreation - 2021 Summer Camp Guide 440.974.5720 CITYOFMENTOR.COM/PARKS-RECREATION Mentor Parks and Recreation - 2021 Summer Camp Guide 5 CLEVELAND INDIANS YOUTH BUMP, SET, SPIKE! Ages 6 - 12 BASEBALL CAMP Ages 6 - 12 VOLLEYBALL FOR BEGINNERS Learn to play ‘The Indians Way’ in a safe, fun environment! Led Bump, set and spike your way through this camp as you learn by former Major Leaguer and Mentor native Matt Kata, Indi- the basics of volleyball. Camp director Branden Keeper and his ans Youth Baseball camps are the ultimate developmental staff will help beginner players learn rotation, positions, scor- experience for youth baseball and softball players in North- ing and more to develop strong volleyball skills. SPORTS CAMPS SPORTS east Ohio. Whether your child is just getting introduced to the game of baseball or has been playing for a while, Indians Instructor: Branden Keeper Youth Baseball Camps will develop and improve upon the Location: Lost Nation Sports Park, 38630 Jet Center Pl, Willoughby same basic fundamentals that Indians players work on each and every day – hitting, throwing, fielding, and base-running. Days Camp Dates Time Fee Throughout the week, the qualified and professional coach- M-F Jul 5-9 8:30a-10:15a $57/$68 ing staff emphasizes the importance of keeping the focus on the process and the things that we can control: our Attitude, Concentration, and Effort, and encourages each participant to ‘A-C-E the Day!’ All campers receive an Indians t-shirt and hat, SERVING, STRATEGY & MORE camp workbook and other giveaways. VOLLEYBALL CAMP Ages 9 - 14 Please note: ALL REGISTRATION FOR THIS CAMP MUST BE COMPLETED AT WWW.INDIANS.COM/YOUTHBASEBALL prior If you’ve got volleyball experience, this camp led by director to June 7. Child must turn six before the first day of camp. Branden Keeper will help you refine your skills and prepare for competitive volleyball. Campers will practice and develop Instructor: Matt Kata/Cleveland Indians skills in age and ability appropriate learning groups. Location: Garfield Park Instructor: Branden Keeper Days Camp Dates Time Fee Location: Lost Nation Sports Park, 38630 Jet Center Pl, Willoughby M-F Jun 14-18 9:00a-3:00p $235 Days Camp Dates Time Fee M-F Jul 5-9 10:30a-12:15p $57/$68 BEGINNER FENCING CAMPAges 8+ Zorro won’t hold a candle to you after you learn the funda- VOLLEYBALL FOR mentals of modern foil fencing in this new day camp for kids Ages 9 - 14 ages 8 and older. You’ll learn stretching, footwork, lunges, ADVANCING PLAYERS attack, parry-riposte, strategy, tactics and bouting. Fun and If you’ve played on a team or have participated in previous safety are emphasized while developing hand-eye coordina- camps, this camp will help you refine your skills and prepare tion, agility, dexterity and stamina as well as social skills and for more competitive volleyball. Campers will practice and manners. All equipment is provided, so come out and try develop skills in age and ability appropriate learning groups. something new. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and We’ll work on cardiovascular conditioning, jump drills and tennis shoes. Bring a water bottle with your name on it, too. plyometrics too to develop strength and agility. Instructor: Tom Nagy Instructor: Branden Keeper Location: Garfield Lounge Location: Lost Nation Sports Park, 38630 Jet Center Pl, Willoughby Days Camp Dates Time Fee Days Camp Dates Time Fee M-F Jul 5-9 9:00a-11:00a $69/$85 M-F Jul 5-9 12:45p-2:30p $57/$68

INTERMEDIATE FENCING Ages 8+ Already studied basic fencing, this intermediate camp will help you learn more about the growing sport of fencing. This camp begins where beginning fencing ends, concentrating on developing additional parry strategies, bouting and learning more about penalties and how they affect competition. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Bring a water bottle with your name on it, too.

Instructor: Tom Nagy Location: Garfield Lounge

Days Camp Dates Time Fee M-F Jul 5-9 11:30a-1:30p $69/$85 6 Mentor Parks and Recreation - 2021 Summer Camp Guide 440.974.5720 SPORTS CAMPS

PRESCHOOL CHEERLEADING, JUMPS & CHEERLEADING CAMP Ages 4-6 TUMBLING CAMP Grades 1 - 3 Preschoolers learn skills that are the foundation of physical Cheerleading is more than cheers, chants and motions. Jumps movement, coordination and body awareness while they and tumbling are the skills that make cheerleading a sport! are creatively having fun learning preschool cheers, chants, PREPS offer qualified professional, safety-conscious gym- motions, jumps and tumbling. On the last day of this 8-hour nastic instructors to teach these skills. We teach cheers and camp, our cheerleaders will present a “picture perfect mo- chants with motions and jumps as well as all the tumbling ment” pep rally for family and friends! Wear tennis shoes and skills needed for today’s cheerleaders. Wear tennis shoes and bring identified pompoms. Morning campers bring identified bring identified pompoms. Bring identified water bottles and water bottle & lunch, afternoon campers bring snacks & bever- healthy snacks. AM campers bring lunch. A $5 insurance fee is age. A $5 insurance fee is due to instructor the first day of camp. due to instructor the first day of camp.

Instructor: Northshore Preps Staff Instructor: Northshore Preps Staff Location: Garfield Park Lounge Location: Garfield Park Lounge

Days Camp Dates Time Fee Days Camp Dates Time Fee M-Th Jun 14-17 10:30a-12:30p $55/$65 M-Th Jun 14-17 1:00p-3:00p $55/$65 M-Th Jul 19-22 1:00a-3:00p $55/$65 M-Th Jul 19-22 10:30a-12:30p $55/$65

JUNIOR GOLF CAMP JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE This 4-day golf camp will properly prepare the junior golfer to Each Thursday morning in the summer, more than 100 juniors be golf course ready by teaching proper fundamentals of golf, tee it up for 9 holes of golf in this program designed for the rules and etiquette. The camp will mainly focus on full swing, experienced junior golfer. The league includes instruction short game, putting, etiquette and the rules of golf. The fee from the Professional Golf Staff, skills contests, character de- includes range balls. Campers are encouraged to bring their velopment, and regular course play. Entry fees are used for own clubs, or loaner clubs will be provided. Proper golf attire is prizes throughout the season and a cookout on the final day. expected. Camp will be limited to 6 students per class. NO PLAY July 15.

Instructor: Black Brook Instructional Staff Instructor: Black Brook Golf Academy Instruction Staff Location: Black Brook Golf Course Location: Black Brook Golf Course Fee: Resident - $122/wk | Non-Resident - $138/wk League Fee: $49 | Plus Greens Fees paid weekly

Week Days Camp Dates Time Age Days Camp Dates Time Age Wk 1 M-Th Jun 7-10 9:00a-10:30a 8-10 Th Jun 3-Aug 5 8:45a 12-18 Wk 2 M-Th Jun 14-17 9:00a-10:30a 8-10 Th Jun 3-Aug 5 9:15a 10-14 Wk 3 M-Th Jun 21-24 9:00a-10:30a 8-10 Th Jun 3-Aug 5 9:45a 10-14 Wk 4 M-Th Jun 28-Jul 1 9:00a-10:30a 8-10 Th Jun 3-Aug 5 10:15a 10-14

Week Days Camp Dates Time Age Wk 1 M-Th Jun 7-10 11:00a-12:30p 12-14 Wk 2 M-Th Jun 14-17 11:00a-12:30p 12-14 JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE Wk 3 M-Th Jun 21-24 11:00a-12:30p 12-14 Wk 4 M-Th Jun 28-Jul 1 11:00a-12:30p 12-14 SPECIALIZED GOLF PROGRAM Do you want to try out for your High School Golf Team or play at a higher level? This specialized program is just for you. You’ll JUST FOR GIRLS JR GOLF LEAGUE have a 15-minute clinic with our pro each week covering ev- erything from playing, etiquette, character development, and This league is designed for girls ages 10-14 to further their rules. Golfers will play 9 or 18 holes and record their scores education on the fundamentals of golf and play on the course. to establish a U.S.G.A handicap. Entry fees are used for prizes Girls will receive a 15-minute clinic then go on the course for throughout the season and a cookout on the final day. The play. Girls can play as many holes as they would like to depend- program is open to boys & girls ages 12-18. ing on their comfort level. Entry fees include prizes throughout NO PLAY on July 15. the season and a cookout on the final day. NO PLAY on July 15. Instructor: P.G.A. Professional Tim Ausperk Location: Black Brook Golf Course Location: Black Brook Golf Course League Fee: $49 | Plus Greens Fees paid weekly League Fee: $49 | Plus Greens Fees paid weekly

Days Camp Dates Time Age Days Camp Dates Time Age Th Jun 3-Jul 29 10:30a 10-14 Th Jun 3-Jul 29 8:15a 12-18

Mentor Parks and Recreation - 2021 Summer Camp Guide 440.974.5720 CITYOFMENTOR.COM/PARKS-RECREATION Mentor Parks and Recreation - 2021 Summer Camp Guide 7 BOATING CAMP I Ages 10-14 This is both a classroom and hands-on boating program. Each day students have class time studying OBEC safe boating in order to earn a boating license. The rest of the day is ‘on the water’ time, learning the proper way to use each type of wa- tercraft. Students learn the basics of how to paddle a kayak and canoe, row a row boat, sail a sailboat, and drive a small electric motor boat all in one action packed week! Campers also learn related skills including PFD training, wa-

DISCOVERY CAMPS DISCOVERY ter safety, navigation rules, rigging boats, and capsizing drills. Prerequisite: Campers must hold a Red Cross Level 3 or higher swimming certificate, be able to tread water for 2 minutes and swim 25 yards at any speed using any stroke. All equipment is provided. Families are invited to watch campers show off their new skills at our annual regatta on the last afternoon

Instructor: Michelle Haag Location: Mentor Lagoons Marina

Days Camp Dates Time Fee M-F Jul 12-16 9:15a-3:15p $127/$152

GRANDPARENT & ME CAMP Ages 5+ with Grandparent

Grandparents and their grandkids can explore summer camp together in this intergenerational camp experience. Meet at Wildwood Cultural Center the first two days and participate in games and activities, create a variety of arts & crafts, and go exploring in outdoor adventures together. The last day will be spent at the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina where kayaking, nature walks, a hayride and campfire will complete the experience. This is a memory that your grandchildren will cherish forever! Price of camp is per person.

Location: Wildwood Cultural Center/Mentor Lagoons Marina

Days Camp Dates Time Fee W-F Jul 21-23 9:00a-1:00p $57/$68

BOATING CAMP II Ages 10-14 ECOHEROS Ages 10-15 Campers must come with an Ohio OBEC boating license (ie., Join our group of nature explorers as we look into environ- though Mentor Rec, Spirit of America or other accepted pro- mental issues in our community and learn skills of some of the gram). Licensed boaters will spend most of our time on the scientists that help solve them. You will practice techniques water honing skills of paddling, sailing and steering a small of water testing, air and soil quality investigation and sam- motor boat. Campers will take to the lake as much as possible pling and categorizing biota from various ecosystems in the using larger craft and practicing navigation, maneuvering and lagoons and marsh areas. The evidence our teams collect will higher level boating. We will take field trips to explore other help inform real decisions about best practices in this area and waterways. Wear appropriate boating clothes (no flip flops), how we can protect our local resources. Campers should be bring sunscreen and your lunch to eat while “on location” each interested in the natural world. day.

Instructor: Recreation Staff Instructor: Michelle Haag Location: Mentor Lagoons Marina Location: Mentor Lagoons Marina

Days Camp Dates Time Fee Days Camp Dates Time Fee Tu-F Jul 6-9 9:15a-3:15p $73/$94 M-F Aug 2-6 9:15a-3:15p $73/$94 8 Mentor Parks and Recreation - 2021 Summer Camp Guide 440.974.5720 DISCOVERY CAMPS

X-TREME SCIENCE NATURE CRAFT 2.0 Ages 7-12 CHALLENGE CAMP Ages 8-12 Find the tools, learn the crafts, and use your Mine Craft know- how in real life. You and your group will design your skins and Discover the exciting world of science with fun, hands-on then fill your packs with all the artifacts (like pickaxes, flint, challenges. Instructor Branden Keeper will guide you through compasses, granite, maps and more) that you will need to ex- a new science challenge each day. Through hands-on explore, create and survive in the lagoons biome. We’ll forage for perience and problem solving, you’ll learn about material food, make fires, build shelters and even outsmart the creep- strength, propulsion, acceleration, forces, and pressure. Stu- ers on our night hike (tentatively scheduled for Thursday eve- dents will work in a kid friendly, collaborative team environ- ning) . Be prepared though, with insect repellent, sunscreen ment. At the end of each day the teams will compete in a and water gear, we’ll be hiking, swimming, kayaking while we science challenge. Challenges will include the Egg Drop Sur- build our own community outside of the video game! vival, the Paper Tug-of-War, and the Catapult Launch along with other fun challenges. Get ready to have some fun! Instructor: Michelle Haag Location: Mentor Lagoons Marina Instructor: Branden Keeper Location: Community Center Days Camp Dates Time Fee M-F Jul 19-23 9:15a-12:00p $73/$94 Days Camp Dates Time Fee M-F Jul 19-23 12:30p-3:15p $73/$94 M-F Jun 14-18 9:00a-11:00a $70/$84

SUPERHERO ACADEMY Ages 4-6 Look up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s YOU! Join us for a week of Superhero adventures! We will create our own superhero outfits, come up with our superhero names and learn how to defend the universe against villains. All while having fun outdoors doing superhero obstacle courses, crafts and games! Campers should bring a superhero snack and water bottle with their name on it.

Camp Director: Branden Keeper Location: Walsh Park

Days Camp Dates Time Fee M-F Jul 19-23 9:00a-11:00a $70/$84

ARTISTS CAMP Ages 7-12 Calling all young artists! Start your summer off with a week filled with fun and creativity. Art educator and creative artist Jacqui Spetrino will guide you in developing your drawing skills while experimenting with a variety of fun art mediums. You’ll bring home five unique works of art that your parents will cherish for a lifetime! We’ll end the week with an art show so you can show your family all the wonderful work you’ve created!

Instructor: Jacqui Spetrino Location: Community Center Woods Room

Days Camp Dates Time Fee M-F Jun 14-18 9:00a-11:30a $104/$125 M-F Jun 14-18 1:00p-3:30p $104/$125 M-F Jun 21-25 9:00a-11:30a $104/$125 M-F Jun 21-25 1:00p-3:30p $104/$125 Mentor Parks and Recreation - 2021 Summer Camp Guide 440.974.5720 CITYOFMENTOR.COM/PARKS-RECREATION Mentor Parks and Recreation - 2021 Summer Camp Guide 9 WILDWOOD THEATRE CAMP FUN IN THE KITCHEN Ages 7-15 | Grades 3+ COOKING CAMP Ages 8-12 Discover the world of theater involving acting, theatre games, and outdoor activity on our spacious grounds. Each 3-week Immerse your budding chef in the world of cooking at Wild- camp welcomes both beginners and experienced actors. wood! From breakfast to dessert your junior Julia Child or We stage an original scripted production, but also provide Wolfgang Puck will get plenty of hands on experience in the opportunities for camper creation. A free stage presentation kitchen with food to bring home and share with family. Food for friends and family will occur during the last week of camp fee $35 payable to instructor the first day of camp. if circumstances allow. If live performance is not possible, we Instructor: Judi Strauss

DISCOVERY CAMPS DISCOVERY will produce a movie on site to share with your family and friends! Come be a part of one of the City of Mentor’s most Location: Wildwood Kitchen popular and enduring camp programs! Fee: Resident - $70/wk | Non-Resident - $84/wk

Instructor: Steve Couch Week Camp Dates Theme Time Location: Wildwood Cultural Center Wk 1 Jul 12-16 Appetizers & Snacks 1:00p-3:00p Wk 2 Jul 19-23 Classic Cooking 1:00p-3:00p Days Camp Dates Time Fee Wk 3 Jul 26-30 International Foods 1:00p-3:00p M-F Jun 7-25 9:00a-1:00p $254/$304 M-F Jul 6-23 9:00a-1:00p $254/$304 M-F Jul 26-Aug 13 9:00a-1:00p $254/$304

WILDWOOD MOVIE CAMP Ages 7-15 | Grades 3+

Discover the world of theater involving acting, theatre games, and outdoor activity on our spacious grounds. Wildwood Mov- ie Camp welcomes both beginners and experienced actors. We stage the same original scripted production as Wildwood Theatre Camp, and also provide opportunities for camper creation. But instead of the pressure of a live performance, we will produce a movie on site to share with family and friends! The final film will be shared online after camp concludes and perhaps have a premiere event for all to enjoy!

Instructor: Steve Couch Location: Wildwood Cultural Center

Days Camp Dates Time Fee M-F Jul 6-23 1:30p-5:30p $254/$304

KID’S CRAFTY CAMP Ages 6-12

In this camp your child will learn a wealth of fun and easy crafts for all year round. Planting, paper crafts, seasonal gifts and decorations, needlepoint key chains and much, much more. Each day your child will have at least one finished project to bring home and they will receive directions for dozens of additional projects. Material fee of $20 due on first day of camp.

Instructor: Judi Strauss Location: Wildwood Kitchen

Days Camp Dates Time Fee M-Th Aug 2-5 1:00p-3:00p $55/$66

RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS FEB. 1 NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS FEB. 4 REGISTER AT WWW.CITYOFMENTOR.COM

10 Mentor Parks and Recreation - 2021 Summer Camp Guide 440.974.5720 REGISTRATION AND CONTACTS

FACILITY HOURS/NUMBERS REGISTRATION OPTIONS Recreation Office: M-F 8:00a–5:00p 440.974.5720 ONLINE Senior Center: M-F 8:00a–7:00p 440.974.5725 Restier online at www.cityofmentor.com. It’s FREE, easy, fast, Ice Arena: M-F 10:00a–7:00p 440.974.5730 secure and convenient! Wildwood M-F 9:00a–5:00p 440.974.5735 Black Brook Golf Course 6:30a-dark 440.951.0010 If you have not registered online with us yet, please call one of our facilities so we can set up a new account for you.

PROGRAM LOCATIONS PHONE-IN/DROP-OFF Edward R. Walsh Park 7221 Bellflower Rd. Cash, Check, Visa/Mastercard, Discover accepted Black Brook Golf Course 8900 Lakeshore Blvd. Civic Center Park 8600 Munson Rd. Recreation Office: M-F 8:00a–5:00p 440.974.5720 Civic Center Waterpark 8600 Munson Rd. Senior Center: M-F 8:00a–7:00p 440.974.5725 Civic Center Amphitheatre 8550 Munson Rd. Ice Arena: M-F 10:00a–7:00p 440.974.5730 Community Center 8600 Munson Rd. Wildwood M-F 9:00a–5:00p 440.974.5735 Eleanor B. Garfield Park 7967 Mentor Ave. Krueger Park 7556 Chillicothe Rd. MAIL-IN Mentor Beach Park 7779 Lakeshore Blvd. Mentor Recreation Department, 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor Civic Arena 8600 Munson Rd. Mentor, Ohio 44060. Mail-in registration form is available on- Mentor Dog Park 6647 Hopkins Rd. line at www.cityofmentor.com. Don’t forget to include check Mentor High School Stadium 6477 Center St. or charge information. Mentor Lagoons Preserve & Marina 8365 Harbor Dr. Mentor Municipal Center 8500 Civic Center Blvd. Please note: Accounts are address based. Only parents and chil- Mentor Senior Center 8484 Munson Rd. dren residing at the same address may be placed in the same ac- Morton Pool & Park 9325 Rosemary Ln. count. A utility bill and/or school report card may be required to Old Council Hall 7250 Jackson St. verify residence. Wildwood Cultural Center 7645 Little Mountain Rd

POLICIES/PROCEEDURES

CONFIRMATIONS AND CANCELLATIONS INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATIONS A receipt and/or course confirmation will be emailed to you We make every attempt to hold classes when scheduled. following registration. If a course is cancelled by the City of Email blasts are used to inform the public of changes in course Mentor, you will be notified by phone or email. If the City can- schedules. Contact the Recreation Department at (440) 974- cels a course, we welcome you to transfer to another class 5720 before 5 p.m. to inquire about inclement weather and within the same season, or receive a full refund. Allow 2-3 cancellations. In case of “Act of God” cancellations, the Recre- weeks to for refund checks. Credit card payees will receive ation Dept. reserves the right to terminate any class/activity credit on their account within a few days that results in less than the scheduled number of sessions, without issuing a refund. CAMP REFUNDS Please choose your classes carefully. Full refunds will only be PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES granted if a camp is cancelled by the City of Mentor. An ad- We encourage persons with disabilities to participate in all ministrative fee of $25 will be assessed per person per camp programs offered by the Parks & Recreation Department. for any changes made to camp registrations. Changes include Please notify us in advance if special arrangements should be participant cancellations, refund requests and/or transfers. arranged in order to make participation possible. TDD available. Camp changes and partial cancellations cannot be applied to the Full 9 Week Camp option. If changes are requested, the PHOTO POLICY camper will be withdrawn from the Full program and wait- We often take photos of our programs, special events, camps listed/registered for individual camp weeks. and general activities. These photos are used exclusively by the City of Mentor and may appear in any of our publications, MENTOR RESIDENCY both electronic and print, and our website. If you wish not to Mentor Residents live within the corporate limits of the City be photographed, please tell the photographer. of Mentor. Proof of residency is a current utility bill with both name and address on it along with photo identification. Not WILDWOOD MEMBERS all 44060 zip codes are Mentor resident addresses. Mentor Current Wildwood Members receive a 10% discount off the School District and the City of Mentor corporate limits are not regularly charged fee (resident or nonresident) on all pro- the same. Mentor residents receive priority in registration and grams offered at Wildwood Cultural Center. discounted fees. Mentor Parks and Recreation - 2021 Summer Camp Guide 440.974.5720 CITYOFMENTOR.COM/PARKS-RECREATION Mentor Parks and Recreation - 2021 Summer Camp Guide 11 ummer amp uide S MENTOR PARKSC & RECREATIONG cityofmentor.com/parks-recreation | 440.974.5720