Twinlow Camp -- Summer Day Camp

2010 Summer Day Camp
Session #1 -- June 14-18 Silly Week Let's get a little zany with "Mismatch Day", "Inside Out" Day, Crazy Games, and "Backwards" Day, just for starters.	Session #2 -- June 21-25 Mega Sports Camp (VBS) Spend the morning at Community UMC's Vacation Bible School and the afternoon at Twinlow around the lake and exploring the woods.	Session #3 -- June 28-July 2 Quarter Cup Explore your culinary style at camp. Create fun, funky snacks and lunches, make your very own cookbook, and be part of our outdoor movie night ... homemade concession stand and all!
Session #4 -- July 5-9 Roughin' It We're setting up camp! Put your survival skills to the test. Then squish through our swamp trek, help build a campfire, and play flash light tag after dark. *Thursday night overnight option.	Session #5 -- July 12-16 Big & Little Dippers Dive in for some swimming & boating, water balloons, water relays, and slip 'n slide games. This week at camp is all about having fun with water!	Session #6 -- July 19-23 Explore the World Discover what life is like in some other places around the world--South America, Asia, Africa, Europe & Australia. Enjoy games, music, and food that is new to you!
Session #7 -- July 26-30 Furs & Feathers Discover your wild side! Join us for hands on animal activities and crafts, learn about raptors, and take a trip to Spokane's Exotic Animal Farm...Cat Tales.	Session #8 -- August 2-6 Tropicool Let's get soaked! Swimming, boating, tubing--you name it. If it's in the water we are there! *Thursday overnight option.	Session #9 -- August 9-13 Craft Builders A great week for anyone at any level. Painting, pottery, beading, bracelets, jewelry, mosaics, birdfeeders, and much more.
Session #10 -- August 16-20 Theme TBA We will see what the campers might be interested in.	Session #11 -- August 23-27 Theme TBA We will see what the campers might be interested in.	Session #12 -- Aug 30-Sept 3 Theme TBA We will see what the campers might be interested in.

Transportation

Daily transportation is provided from the Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, & Rathdrum areas. (Spokane & Spokane Valley by arrangement.) This transportation takes place outside of the scheduled 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. camp day. At each stop children are signed in and out by parents or other specified adults. This service is free. A sample daily schedule might be. . . .

Morning
7:50 am Coeur d’Alene Community United Methodist Church (Ramsey & Hanley)
8:05 am Post Falls
8:20 am Rathdrum
8:30 am Arrive at Twinlow Camp

Afternoon
4:30 pm Depart Twinlow Camp
4:40 pm Rathdrum
4:55 pm Post Falls
5:10 pm Arrive Coeur d’Alene Community United Methodist Church

Rates

Each week’s cost depends on the number of children from one immediate family attending and the number of weeks the child is attending. For example, if two siblings were each attending six weeks of Day Camp, the cost for the first child would be $105 each week and the cost for the second child would be $100 each week. Please contact the camp about available scholarships; we want to give every opportunity for each child to attend camp.

Child	1 Session	2-4 Sessions	5-8 Sessions	9-12 Sessions
1st	$155	$130	$105	$80
2nd	$150	$125	$100	$75
3rd	$145	$120	$95	$70
4th	$140	$115	$90	$65

Extended care rates per day

7:00 - 8:30 am -- $5 (includes breakfast)
4:30 - 6:00 pm -- $3

Campers using extended care must be dropped off and picked up at the camp.

Discounts & Scholarships

Criteria for receiving family discounts:

Must register for multiple camp weeks with initial registrations in order to receive discount.
$25 deposit per week of camp per child must accompany registration.
Attending 1 or more weeks of residential camps (in addition to Day Camp) at Twinlow may be included in the total number of camp weeks so that the Day Camp discount may apply for that child.
Children registered must be from one family unit only (does not include cousins, friends, etc.)

Bring a Friend this summer and we will credit $25 toward your camp fees. Your friend must:

Be a first time camper.
Not be a member of your own family.
Specify you on their registration form.

Scholarships are available from Twinlow Camp on a first-come-first-serve basis. Check with your local United Methodist Church for other financial support.

The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) helps low income families pay for child care and is for parents who work or attend school. The Program pays for some of the child care costs.

Partners

The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) helps low income families pay for child care and is for parents who work or attend school. The Program pays for some child care costs along with the parents.

The American Camp Association is the industry leader and accredits camps based on standards of health, maintenance, food, program, transportation, aquatics, and much more.

The United Methodist Church seeks to provide quality programming in a safe and loving environment. Local UM churches may provide scholarship assistance. Twinlow Camp also has scholarship funds available to those in need.


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	Twinlow Day Camp is a wonderful opportunity for children ages 5 to 12 during the summer months. Twinlow offers 9 consecutive weeks of fun, excitement, and educational opportunities for your child. Each week has a different theme and activities along with traditional camp activities. Day Camp allows opportunities for children and younger youth to experience the enjoyment and enrichment of summer camp without staying overnight. Day Camp allows children to be outside in the natural world...playing, exploring, and staying healthy. Working parents have the opportunity for supervised care in an engaging environment during the summer months. Day Camp allows nurturing, fun, and individual growth in key areas of a child’s life. We believe camp enriches lives! Benefits and anticipated outcomes for your child include: Spiritual growth Social skills development Self-respect and character building Cognitive growth Emotional growth Community living and life skills Daily Schedule 12 one-week sessions • June 14 to Sept 3 Monday to Friday • 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Extended care available 7:00-8:30 am (includes breakfast) 4:30-6:00 pm Campers less than full week are welcome. Schedule your preferences on the Registration. Weekly field trips & transportation included! Each session will offer swimming, boating, crafts, games, Bible stories, and various activities surrounding the special theme. Twinlow Camp provides a nutritious lunch and 2 snacks each day.