H.E.R.O.E.S. Summer Camp 2012
Registration begins Feb. 13, 2012

There is a $75.00 Registration Fee due at the time of registration.

If you register by April 16 save $25.00!!

Click here for Camp Registration Form

Camp Open House  May 29, 6:30 p.m. at FUMC

For more information, contact Carol Aubrey at
(561) 364-5840 or aubrey1783@bellsouth.net

Faith UMC H.E.R.O.E.S. Camp, open to children ages 3-12, offers a wonderful mix of recreational, educational, spiritual and outreach activities. The 8-week camp runs in week long themed sessions from

June 11-August 3, 2012 (with a non-consecutive two-week minimum). Children must be potty-trained and 3 years old by June 1, 2011.

All activities are held on-site at Faith United Methodist Church, located at 6340 W. Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL, 33437. The camp extensive offering of activities include drama, dance, tennis, habitat lessons, bible time, weekly mission, petting zoo, hayrides, waterslides, cooking and much, much more!

Preschool-age campers/campers entering kindergarten are led by preschool and kindergarten teachers. Counselors leading all other all groups are trained to work with youth in the service of Jesus Christ.

All those wishing to volunteer at HEROES Summer Camp must fill out a "Volunteer Application". These applications are available in the church office and the preschool building.

HEROES Summer Camp offers scholarships to those children that qualify. Applications for a camp scholarship are available in the church office and the preschool building.

Weekly Themes

Special Attractions

Once or twice a week we have events that may include computer lab, water day, petting zoo, hay riding, karaoke, French lessons, chess, checkers, dance, soccer, hockey, kickball and tennis. Additionally, we have a variety of special attractions during the summer, including a water slide, bounce house, team play, habitat lessons, Friday hot dog day lunch, fire truck, Olympics, cooking, reptile shows, magic shows.

Daily Events
Daily events include a selection of the following activities:

• Daily Bible Stories
• Computer Lab
  
• Morning Chapel        
• Library Time
• Mission Time
• Special Attraction Time
• Recreation
• Music
• Drama
• Snack
• Lunch

Outreach Projects

One of the goals of H.E.R.O.E.S. Camp is to teach children to help those in need as Jesus would want us to. To accomplish this goal, we give campers the option to bring in inexpensive items weekly to help those in need. Representative from local organizations also speak to campers about how they help others. The weekly outreach projects are:

Week 1:           Caridad Center -  Canned Goods
Week 2:           UM Childrens Home - School Supplies
Week 3:           Heath Evans Shelter -  Change
Week 4:           C.R.O.S. Ministries - School Supplies
Week 5:           Haitian Ministry - Hygiene Products
Week 6:           Caring Kitchen - Canned Goods
Week 7:           Caridad Center - School Supplies
Week 8:          Passion for Paws - Pet Food

Camp Hours
The camp runs from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. There is a half-day option (8:30am-1:00pm) for 3- and 4-year-olds thru completed kindergarten and older siblings. For an extra charge, Early Care (7:30am-8:30am) and After Care (4:30pm-5:30pm) are available. We also offer a 3 day option.

Schedule of Fees
A non-refundable $75 per child enrollment fee is due with the registration form. Space is limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. If you register by April 15 there will be a $25.00 discount. Checks are made payable to Faith United Methodist Church.

Full Day          8:30am-4:30 pm  $150 per week for 1st Grade thru 12 years old

Full Day          8:30-4:30 pm $165.00 per week for 3 year olds thru completed kindergarten

Half Day         8:30-1:00 $85 per week
(Half-day option available for preschoolers thru completed Kindergarten and older siblings)

3 Day (MWF) Half Day      8:30-1:00 $75.00 per week

3 Day (MWF) Full Day       8:30-4:30 $100.00 per week
Early Care       7:30am-8:30am $5 per day (weekly basis only)
After Care       4:30pm-5:30pm $5 per day (weekly basis only)
 

Lunch and Snacks
All students need to bring a lunch and a snack. Pizza will be offered Mon. & Wed for $3.50 per camper. Hot Dog lunch will be offered on Fridays at no charge.
Absentee Policy
We regret that days (or parts thereof) missed due to absence cannot be made up in a different week.

Arrival & Dismissal Policy
Campers dropped off earlier than 8:30am will be sent to Early Care, and a fee will be assessed. Any camper not picked up by 4:30pm will be sent to After Care, and a fee will be assessed.  EVERY CHILD MUST BE SIGNED IN AND OUT BY AN ADULT

Cancellation Policy
Camp reservations canceled at least 14 days prior to each session will receive a full refund (not including enrollment fee). Less than 14 days, no refunds will be given; however, tuition may be applied to another session of camp, subject to availability.