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Junior ACtivity Squad & ACtivity Squad Camps

Children ages 3 – 15 will stay active and healthy while trying new outdoor activities! Campers will learn neat nature education topics along the way! Each week has different themes and activities. Camps take place at Activity Center Park and start each day in the Community Room unless otherwise noted.

Resident camp registration begins online Monday, April 14 at 10 a.m. Nonresident camp registration begins online Monday, April 21 at 10 a.m. Phone registration will begin one day later. The registration deadline is the Monday prior to the first day of each camp week.

Jump on the summer camp fast track! To improve your camp registration experience, we have created a way for you to fill out the required camp forms PRIOR to the first day of camp registration. This will make your camp registration go faster, and decrease the chance that your child will be placed on a camp waiting list.

Junior ACtivity Squad Camp 2025 Camp Weeks:

Week 2: June 9 – 13, Harmonies, Melodies & Musical Memories (Ages 3 – 5)
Monday – Friday, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Fee/week: $99 residents, $119 nonresidents
Percussion, woodwinds, brass and strings — it is music week! We will have a wide variety of art projects that feature musical elements and dance parties. We will make our own instruments and check out some lesser-known instruments from around the world! Jim McCutcheon, the Guitar Man of McCutcheon Music, will be joining us for a special camp concert this week as well.

Week 3: June 16 – 18 & 20, Oooey Gooey, Markers & Gluey (No camp June 19) (Ages 4 – 6)
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – noon
Fee/week: $79 residents, $99 nonresidents
It’s science week! We will test lots of fun science experiments, explore nature, work on art projects, and make some oooey-gooey projects like slime and oobleck! Kristin Bailey of the Purple Paintbrush, LLC will stop by for a special art project!

Week 4: June 23 – 27, Starships, Planets, Rockets, Oh My! (Ages 5 – 7)
Monday – Friday, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Fee/week: $99 residents, $119 nonresidents
Space week is back! Our art and activities will be centered around exploring the final frontier. We will bring in some junior STEM and engineering design challenges, explore the science of the universe, and put some creative thinking to the test! Kristin Bailey of the Purple Paintbrush, LLC will stop by for a special art project! All aboard, T-minus 10, 9, 8 …

Week 7: July 14 – 18, Bubble-palooza & Water-ful Fun (Ages 3 – 5)
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – noon
Fee/week: $99 residents, $119 nonresidents
It is water week! We will participate in activities centered around bubbles and water! Not only will we play games that use water, but we will also make some awesome water and bubble-inspired crafts. Get excited — it’s bubble-palooza!

Week 8: July 21 – 25, Hues & Clues & Abracadoos (Ages 4 – 6)
Monday – Friday, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Fee/week: $99 residents, $119 nonresidents
Our youngest magicians are center stage! We will have fun with some optical illusions and crafts with epic transformations! Don’t forget your detective hat as we figure out the science behind some favorite tricks and put it to the test in our art. We will also include a variety of fun, colorful crafts and magic-themed games to fill our week.

Week 9: July 28 – August 1, Dino Digging & Discovery (Ages 5 – 7)
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – noon
Fee/week: $99 residents, $119 nonresidents
Calling our junior paleontologists! Dinos have been found in Activity Center Park! Let’s get digging and investigate the mystery of these giant creatures. Don’t forget your detective hats and magnifying glasses! What will we discover?

ACtivity Squad Camp Summer 2025 Camp Weeks:

Week 2: June 9 – 13, Camp Battles! Adventure Games in the Great Outdoors (Ages 9 – 13)
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – noon
Fee/week: $99 residents, $119 nonresidents
We will split into teams to play games outdoors! Activities will include laser tag, archery tag, water tag, capture the flag and a Nerf battle! We will learn about creatures in nature that also work in teams. We will mix up teams throughout the day.

Week 3: June 16 – 18 & 20, Up and Atom! (No camp June 19) (Ages 8 – 12)
Monday – Friday, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Fee/week: $79 residents, $99 nonresidents
Science and engineering are taking center stage this week. From science experiments to design challenges, this week is action-packed and ready for fun.

Week 4: June 23 – 27, Ninja Stars (Ages 9 – 13)
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – noon
Fee/week: $99 residents, $119 nonresidents
Welcome, young ninjas! This week focuses on building our ninja skills, including coordination, agility, and strategy. Stealth and creativity will be tested through a variety of challenges. Valor Martial Arts will join us to build some taekwondo skills. We will also practice our archery skills using inflatable S.A.F.E. Archery equipment!

Week 6: July 7 – 11, Culinary Adventures (Ages 10 – 15)
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – noon
Fee/week: $99 residents, $119 nonresidents
Calling all foodies! This week we will learn healthy and yummy recipes and refine our cooking skills. We will learn about the life cycle of the foods we love, while learning different ways to prepare them! We will cook outside if weather permits. Campers will take home their culinary creations to enjoy!

Week 7: July 14 – 18, Mission Impossible: Spy Kids (Ages 9 – 13)
Monday – Friday, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Fee/week: $99 residents, $119 nonresidents
Top secret! This week of camp is full of mysteries, decoders and spy thrillers. We will have lots of challenges to solve, so get your disguise ready, secret agent!

Week 8: July 21 – 25, Outside C.S.I.: Campfires, Survival Skills and Innovation (Field Trip Week) (Ages 8 – 12)
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – noon
Fee/week: $99 residents, $119 nonresidents
A week focused on building outdoor skills! We will cook over a campfire, make a walking stick, read a map and compass, tie knots and so much more! We will throw in some outdoor detective skills and orienteering/geocaching as well. Wednesday will be a field trip to Grant Park for hiking and creeking!

Week 9: July 28 – August 1, The Amazing Race: Challenge Accepted (Ages 8 – 12)
Monday – Friday, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Fee/week: $99 residents, $119 nonresidents
We have a variety of teamwork-based games and activities ready for you, should you accept the challenge. Our fan-favorite camp version of The Amazing Race is back! Make sure your shoes are tied and gear is packed, because the clock starts now!

Week 10: August 4 – 8, Camp Battles! Adventure Games in the Great Outdoors! (Ages 9 – 13)
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – noon
Fee/week: $99 residents, $119 nonresidents
One of our most popular themes is back for round two!
We will split into teams to play games outdoors! Activities will include laser tag, archery tag, water tag, capture the flag and a Nerf battle! We will learn about creatures in nature that also work in teams. We will mix up teams throughout the day.

Additional Camp Information:

Staff
Many staff coordinators and counselors are college students pursuing a degree in parks and recreation or education, or they have previous experience in the field. They are at least 18 years of age and have experience working with children. Camp volunteers are at least two years older than the oldest camper age each week.

Inclement Weather
Camp is primarily an outdoor program and will be held rain or shine. The community room at Activity Center Park will serve as a meeting area and shelter for Junior ACtivity Squad and ACtivity Squad Camps.

What to Wear
Dress your child in comfortable old clothes and closed-toe shoes. Sandals and flip-flops are prohibited due to poison ivy and other naturally occurring hazards. Please put your child’s name on all items brought to camp.

What to Bring
Bring a water bottle to refill during the day.

Daily Sign-In & Sign-Out  
We take strict precautions in accepting and releasing children from the program. Please inform counselors of any changes to your approved pick-up list. Daily sign-in and sign-out is required.

Sunscreen & Insect Repellent
Counselors are not permitted to apply sunscreen or insect repellent. Campers can bring their own and reapply.

Medical Procedures & Emergencies 
All counselors are trained in first aid and CPR and carry a first aid kit. Health history information is kept on-site. In the event of a medical emergency, parents and 911 will be called. The child will be escorted to the hospital or released to the parents. If parents cannot be located, the emergency contact will be called. In the event of minor injury/illness, the child will be treated, an incident report will be completed, and parents will be notified at pickup.

Medication
Staff is permitted to perform only basic first aid. They are also authorized to dispense some types of prescription or nonprescription medication. Rule 5101:2-18-15 (4) 2 of the Ohio Administrative Code states that a child day camp shall set its own policy regarding whether to administer prescription or nonprescription medications. If your child requires medication during camp hours, you must complete additional required forms. If your child carries an epi-pen, complete additional required forms.

Discipline
Review our summer camp discipline process.

Registration Deadline
The last day to make registration changes is noon the Monday prior to your camper’s start date.

Cancellation Policy
If you should need to cancel your camp registration for any reason, please let us know 7 or more days in advance of the camp starting and we will process a full credit or refund. If you need to cancel less than 7 days prior to camp, please reach out to our office about your refund options.

All participants must be independent in the six activities of daily living: using the restroom, eating, bathing, dressing, transferring (i.e. walking) and continence. If your child requires an accommodation to participate, please let us know when you register.