Day Camp 2010 Weekly Field Trips and Themes
Dates |
Theme and Field Trip Locations Trips held every Wed.*Except for Aug 24th trip
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Descriptions |
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Week I June 21st-June 25th |
"No More Teachers.." week Bensenville Water Park June 23rd 11:30AM-3:30PM |
Camp kickoff week! Getting to know each other, self discovery, camp rules, and sun safety. Silly them days like crazy hair day and pajama day etc... |
Week II June 28th-July 2nd |
"Party in the USA" week Enchanted Castle June 30th 10:30AM-2:30PM |
Get warmed up for the 4th of July weekend with our patriotic activities! Learn about the revolution and influential historic characters as we reenact famous moments in history! Annual day camp 4th of July parade to end the week! |
Week III July 6th-July 9th |
"Green is Good" week Odyssey Fun World July 7th 1:00AM-2:00PM |
Learn cool ways to save our Earth, then share those ideas with your friends and family! This week will feature eco-hikes, recycling games and activities, and tons of fun while your camp goes green. |
Week IV July 12th- July 16th |
"Where in the World" week Nature Museum 10:00AM-1:00PM |
Pack your bags for great adventures as we travel the globe without ever leaving camp! Each day experience a new country and explore geography, ethnic traditions, music dance food, folklore, sports, and more! |
Week V July 19th- July 23rd |
"We've Got Game" week Seafari Springs Water Park (Hanover Park) 10:00AM- 2:20PM |
Get up and get moving - the name of the game is fitness and nutrition! This fun-filled week is packed with great games and non-stip action with an emphasis on improving each camper's fitness level and health. Let the games begin! |
Week VI July 26th- July 30th |
"Camp Rock" week Boy's and Girl's Club Carnival 12:00PM- 3:30PM |
Travel through the decadesas welfeel the music, make the art, and learn the American culture of the 20th century. Day camp Talent show this week! |
Week VII Aug 2nd- Aug 6th |
"Lend a Hand" week Haunted Trails
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Campers will do community service and learn about charity and giving. Campers will also learn basic first aid and what to do in an emergency. |
Week VIII Aug 9th- Aug 13th |
"Splish, Splash" week Mystic Waters water park 10:30AM-2:30PM |
Splishin' and splashin' all while laughin'. It's time to get wet through water balloon games, sprinklers, slip-n-slides at waterpark and so much more of everything water safety related. |
Week IX Aug 16th- Aug 20th |
"Its a Jungle out There" week Lincoln Park Zoo 10:00AM- 3:00PM |
Welcome to the Jungle - grab your binoculars and put on your fedora as we set off for adventure. We will learn about nature and animals and use our new knowledge as we go on an expedition. |
Week X Aug 23rd- Aug 27th |
"Greek" week Field Museam Tuesday August 24th 10:00AM- 2:00PM |
It's all Greek to us this week as we show off our camp spirit and pledge to be the best around! We'll be breaking into teams and competing in the YMCA Olympics, complete with opening ceremony and multiple sporting events, wacky games, and awards ceremony! The week will culminate with the first ever camp TOGA PARTY!! |
Week XI Aug 30th- Sept 3rd |
"Camp Rewind" week Lazer X 10:30AM-1:00PM |
Did you love all the water games during Splish Splash week? Did you want to rock out just on more time this summer? Then you're in luck. We're spending the week of camp revisiting all of our favorite activities and games as we put the entire summer on rewind! |