Elementary Summer Quest
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General Information
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Pricing and Payment Policy
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Preparing for Camp
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Forms
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Schedule
Our goal at Summer Quest Little Explorers Camp is to provide a safe and fun environment for your child to explore, learn new skills, be introduced to new challenges and make new friends. Little Explorers will participate in activities and field trips related to the weekly theme. Our camp includes a structured daily program with plenty of time built in for Little Explorers to do just that, EXPLORE! Campers will also have academic enrichment activities.
Program Dates:
- June 23 – August 15
- There is no camp on July 4 (Independence Day observance).
Time:
- 8:30am – 3:00pm (Full day camp) and 8:30am – 12pm (half day camp)
- Additional fee required for half day campers who want to attend field trips.
Extended Care is available:
- Morning Care - 7:00am – 8:00am
- After Care - 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Please pay for extended care at the time of registration.
Health forms:
- Must be received before the first day of camp. See Forms Tab for an extra copy.
Food:
- Campers should bring a snack, lunch, and a reusable water bottle to camp.
- Pizza is provided to all full day campers on Fridays.
Swimming:
There will be weekly swimming on Friday mornings from 9:00am to 11:00am. Campers should arrive in swimsuits and bring a towel and change of clothes.
The TCS Summer Programs staff is fully committed to the health and safety of your child both physically and emotionally during their time with us. We employ a registered nurse to be on camp at all times throughout the summer.
*Extended Care is $6.00 for each hour.
Payment Policy
- A non-refundable registration fee of $50 and 10% deposit is required at the time of registration. We offer flexible payment plans for your convenience (three installment plan, two installment plan, and weekly plan).
- A $25 fee will be assessed on all late or returned payments.
- It is highly recommended that you enroll for all required weeks at the time of registration (first come, first served basis).
Refund Policy
- No refunds after June 1st. There are no refunds of paid camp weeks/days for vacations or sickness.
Location:
2008 Ethel Rd Piscataway, NJ 08854. Drop off is at building #7 at the rear of campus.
Please make sure all required forms have been returned before camp starts.
What to bring:
- Lunch and Snacks
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Smock (apron or old t-shirt) to wear for painting activities
- Swim day: Change of clothes/shoes/towel/plastic bag
What not to bring:
- Cell phones and other electronics
- Pocket knives or other tools
- Small toys that are easily lost or broken
Little Explorers Daily Program
- Before Care 7:00 am – 8:00 am
- 8:00 am check in & Journal Activity (composition notebooks)
- 8:35 am Devotion and Morning Meeting
- 9:00 am Playground Free Play
- 9:45 am Snack time
- 10:00 am Activity 1 Arts and Crafts /Group A goes to PE
- 10:45 am Group B goes to PE/ Activity 1 Arts and Crafts
- 11:00 am Activity 2 STEM
- 12:00 pm Lunch
- 12:30 pm Story Time
- 1:00 pm Outdoor Free Play
- 2:00 pm Activity 3
- 2:30 pm Pack up and Indoor Free Play
- 3:00 pm Dismissal
- 3:15pm – 5:45pm Extended Care
Weekly Themes & Field Trip Schedule*
Field trip days are scheduled for the Thursday of each week. *Field trip schedule is subject to change.
- Week 1 Polar Bear Week
- Week 2 Narwhal Week
- Week 3 Penguin Week
- Week 4 Seal Week
- Week 5 Arctic Fox Week
- Week 6 Puffin Week
- Week 7 Walrus Week
- Week 8 Arctic Hare Week