Summer Science Camp 2019: June 24 - August 16, 2019
These camps emphasize active learning through age-appropriate experiments, hands-on activities and problem-solving. Explorit’s hands-on approach to science supports formal education's NGSS and CCSS.
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Registration begins March 12 and will continue throughout the summer space permitting.
Explorit's Summer Camp Program has sessions for children ages 4-16.
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1. Summer Camp Registration
REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY, MARCH 12 AT 10:00 a.m.Call Explorit at 530-756-0191 to register. Please have your camp selections and credit card ready. All Explorit Camps are Full, please call to inquire about waitlist. Members:
Non-Members
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Days, Times, Prices and Titles of the Camps
Davis Camps at Explorit (3141 5th St.)
- FULL 7/8-7/12, "Animal Detectives"- Ages 4-9 yrs. Come join our team of animal detectives as we examine clues to help us figure out what animals are around us. We will examine tracks and other animal signs, as well as learn more about animal behavior.
- CLOSED 7/22-7/26, “Solve it! Real World Challenges”-Ages 9–12 yrs. Campers will engage in team-based activities that tackle real world issues such as sustainability, climate change, land use and food insecurity.
- FULL 7/29-8/2, "Animal Detectives"- Ages 4-9 yrs. Come join our team of animal detectives as we examine clues to help us figure out what animals are around us. We will examine tracks and other animal signs, as well as learn more about animal behavior.
- FULL 8/5-8/9, "Fossil Finders"- Ages 5-10 yrs. Learn about and try out the tools and techniques used by paleontologists to find fossils and explore what these finds teach us about the plants and animals long ago.
- FULL 8/12-8/16, “Earth Enforcers-Environmental Stewardship”- Ages 7–11 yrs. Help us solve some of the many issues that threaten the environment, and learn how to be a better steward of our planet.
- CLOSED 7/8-7/12, "The Stars and Our Night Sky"-Ages 12-16 yrs. Learn about the stars, planets, moons, black holes and other phenomenon in the sky. Explore the use of various telescopes and learn to
identify stars and planets.
Woodland Camps at Spring Lake Elementary (2209 Miekle Ave.)
- FULL 6/24-6/28, "Animal Detectives"- Ages 4-9 yrs. Come join our team of animal detectives as we examine clues to help us figure out what animals are around us. We will examine tracks and other animal signs, as well as learn more about animal behavior.
- FULL 7/8/-7/12, "Fossil Finders"- Ages 5-10 yrs. Learn about and try out the tools and techniques used by paleontologists to find fossils and explore what these finds teach us about the plants and animals long ago.
- CLOSED 7/15-7/19, “Earth Enforcers-Environmental Stewardship”- Ages 7–11 yrs. Help us solve some of the many issues that threaten the environment, and learn how to be a better steward of our planet.
Explorit Camp Policies
What to Bring, What to Wear
All programs include outdoor components and will go on regardless of the heat. Campers must bring their own reusable water bottle. Children will have access to drinking fountains all day. Have children wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes. Our hands-on activities are potentially messy but always fun. Comfortable clothes are advised – and consider sending sunscreen and a hat.
Food/Allergies
All campers must bring their own snacks and lunches. Also, some camps have food provided as part of the activities. To avoid possible allergic reactions, parents must complete the medical part of the Registration Form as thoroughly as possible.
On Mondays: Check in begins at 8:30am and camp begins at 9am. Parents/guardians will sign children in at the sign-in table and provide Explorit with names of any adults who will be picking their children up during the week. Camp ends at noon. Please be prepared to pick up on time. Parents/guardians please be prepared to show your photo ID when picking up.
On Tuesday-Friday: Check in begins at 8:45am and camp begins at 9am. Parents/guardians will sign children in directly at their classrooms.
For pick up, which takes place in the classroom, parents/guardians must sign out each child at the end of each day of camp. Parents may complete a permission slip to allow children to walk or bicycle to and from camp.
Behavior Policy
Be safe, be respectful, be responsible, have fun! All children are expected to listen to educators and assistants and to treat other children and materials with respect. Explorit may call parents during the day if a child is injured, experiencing difficulty adjusting to camp, or has been involved in an incident with another child.
Late Pick-Up Policy
A late pick up policy is enforced in all camps. Parents who are late to pick up their children after the program is over at noon will be charged the following amounts:
- 1 - 10 minutes late: no charge
- 11 - 20 minutes late: $5.00
- 21 - 30 minutes late: $15.00
- 31 minutes to 1 hour late: $25.00
- After 1 hour late: $50.00, and the Police Department will be notified, if parents have not already contacted program staff.
Payment
Payment is due at the time of registration. Explorit accepts Visa or Mastercard. Fees cannot be pro-rated due to absences or vacation schedules.
Waiting List
Once maximum enrollment is reached for a camp, you will be given the option to add your child to a waiting list. If space becomes available in the camp, we will contact those on the list in the order that they were originally added. If a camp is full, consider adding your child to the waiting list.
Registration
Camp registration closes one week prior to the start of each camp. Camps that do not fill to a minimum of 10 campers will be cancelled with a full refund.
Member Discount
Explorit Family, Grandparent, and Circle Memberships that are current are eligible for a discount on summer camp fees. You may renew your membership or purchase a new membership before you register for camps in order to receive membership pricing.
Scholarships
Explorit offers a limited number of scholarships for Summer Camps based on significant financial need. To apply for a scholarship please download an application from here. You will need to submit documentation of current income with your application.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel a camp, you must do so by 3:30 p.m. on May 31 to receive a full credit or refund. After May 31 all registrations are final. If you cancel a camp after May 31, we will try to fill your space from a wait list. If we succeed, you will receive a refund minus a $15 processing fee per camp. If we cannot fill your space, you will receive no refund or credit. You may sell your space independently, but the new registrant’s information must be submitted to Explorit one week before the camp starts.