Join us for Fall Break Kid's Camp at Pecar Park!
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​Fall Break Camp will be based out at our newest park, Pecar Park located at 5203 E. CR 150 N in Avon.  Campers will spend most of their time outdoors if weather permits. Each week will have a nature theme with plenty of outdoor activities such as challenges on our low ropes obstacle course, gaga ball,carpet ball, 9 square in the air, campfires,visits from our park naturalist with animal friends, cooking, crafts, sports and lots more! See below for more information on scheduled activities.

​Structure and planning are very important but we also believe in letting the kids use their imagination. If the kids come up with a fun and safe activity that the counselors agree on....... we are doing it! As parents ourselves, we believe that the kids are structured and scheduled all school year long. Camp is a place to explore, imagine and be a kid. In a world of technology, there is nothing wrong with just being a kid.

​As always, Explorer Camp remains committed to maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment for our staff and campers. In partnership with the American Camping Association (ACA),we are closely monitoring information about COVID-19 and are actively discussing the latest updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
​Camper Health Guidelines

• At drop off each morning a counselor may ask the parent/guardian if the child has had a cough, fever or shortness of breath in the last 72 hours.  If the answer is yes, the camper will NOT be allowed to attend camp until they have been symptom free for 72 hours.  
• If a camper develops a fever of 100.4 degrees or higher  or consistent cough during the camp day a parent will be notified immediately to come pick the camper up.  The camper may return after being symptom free for 72 hours.
• ​Parents are responsible to let the Camp Director know immediately  if their child has symptoms or has been diagnosed with a Communicable Disease.
• Camp staff will care for minor bumps and bruises and notify parent/guardian immediately through our online Injury Report sent by email.
• Parent/Guardian will be notified immediately if a camper becomes ill or sustains an injury of a serious nature. 
• Please do not bring your child to camp if they feel ill, or have had a fever, coughing,  vomiting or diarrhea.
• A child must be fever and cough free for 72 hours and 24 hours for vomiting and diarrhea.
• Please do not bring children who have lice or are injured to the extent to where they cannot participate in activities without the possibility of further injury. 

Prevention at Camp From COVID 19:
We will be implementing several new policies to assure that we are doing everything in our power to lessen the spread of germs at camp.
Drop off: Parents will be dropping off using our drive through service.  Cars will pull up to the drop off location at the metal barn. The Explorer Camp banner will hanging from the porch.  The lead counselor will come to your car window and may ask the parent/guardian questions about fever and cough. Counselors may check the campers temperature using a forehead thermometer. Campers will then split into small groups of 10 or less for activities in the barn and/or Nature Center.  Smaller groups and social distancing will be a priority.
During lunch:  Campers will stay with their groups of 10 and have a picnic style lunch through out the park with their counselor instead of everyone eating in the barn like past years. Each camper will be supervised with hand washing before they eat. Lunch time will also be cleaning time to sanitize all equipment that has been used by staff and campers including the barn, Nature Center and bathrooms.
Pick up: Pick up will occur just like drop off at the metal barn.  Parents will pull up to  the barn and show the counselor your pick up pass and a counselor will get your child, sanitize their hands and load then into your car.  Everything that was touched by campers and staff during the day will be sanitized and ready for the next morning.  
Counselors will be given a bin that is designated for their group with all the supplies that they need for the daily activities. The supplies will only have contact with that group and then sanitized periodically throughout the day.
Camper Restrooms will be cleaned daily.. Campers will not use the park drinking fountain but rather have their water bottles refilled by their counselor with bottled water. 
​Campers will be asked to wash hands a few extra times during the day. Hand washing steps will be placed on the walls in the bathrooms for campers to follow. Masks may be required for campers and counselors when they can not be 6ft. apart. Masks can be removed when campers are outdoors playing strenuous activities.  Small groups and social distancing will be a priority throughout the day as well. 

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Registration Opens August 6th.
Camp Dates ​October 11th-22nd.

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Fees

​ Explorer Camp is for ages 5 years old who have started kindergarten to age 11 years old.
​ We have a max of 75 campers each day. 

Enroll for individual days,the week or the whole break. The choice is yours! (May change due to COVID Guidelines)
Single Full Day $30
​Weekly- $150

Registration is open until Friday at 4pm the week prior to camp.

Extra's- Check the box during registration
$4-  Lunch choice of various deli meats on white or Hawaiian roll, Uncrustable pb&j sandwich, fresh fruit, fruit cup, bag of chips, yogurt tube, carrot sticks or other raw veggies, and a juice box.     

​ Afternoon snacks included each day.     

Week 1 October 11-15 Animal Adventures
Campers will get to meet and learn about snakes, turtles, hedgehogs, giant bunnies, rats and owls to name a few. Each day will have a different animal theme with a meet and greet, special craft, snack and game pertaining to that animal.  Wednesday is field trip day with a visit to the Indianapolis Zoo.
Monday Oct. 11- Snakes! Meet our resident corn snake Maize and make a salt dough snake to bring home.
Tuesday Oct. 12-Turtles! Meet our resident tortoises Jack and Diane, our many water turtles in the Nature Center as well and find out why rats make great pets!  Campers will make a turtle snack.
Wednesday Oct. 13- Field trip to Indianapolis Zoo
Thursday Oct. 14- Hedgehog and Bunny Day!  Campers will get to meet our counselors pets and see why they love having a hedgehog and bunny as a pet as well as making a cute hedgehog snack. Our naturalist will be doing a backyard safari with our campers.
Friday Oct. 15- Bird Day! Learn about owls and dissect owl poop pellets, Make a bird craft and learn about birds and bugs with our naturalist. Friday is bring your bike or scooter day.  Campers must have a helmet to ride.

Week 2 October 18-22 Nature Exploring
Campers will learn about navigating in the woods, building shelter and a fire, reading animal tracks and identifying plants.  Each day will have a different theme with a fun games, crafts and snacks to go along with it.  Wednesday is field trip day to the Earth Discovery Center at Eagle Creek where campers will learn about animal tracks and signs.
Monday Oct. 18- Water Day! The Naturalist will be exploring the many ways that water is needed for all plants and animals. Campers will also explore the pond and make glow stick lanterns. 
Tuesday Oct. 19- Orienteering Day- Campers will learn basic navigation skills, make a sun dial as well as make a bug snack and craft.
Wednesday Oct. 20- Field Trip to the Earth Discovery Center at Eagle Creek to learn about animal tracks and signs.
Thursday Oct. 21-Animal Tracks Day- The Naturalist will teach kids how to trace animals in nature. Campers will make trial mix and a wishing bottle craft. 
Friday Oct. 22- Survivor Day- Campers will learn to make shelter in the woods, build a fire and have a survivor trivia game with the Naturalist. Friday is bring your bike or scooter day.  Campers must have a helmet to ride.

Camp Daily Schedule

​Drop-off/Pick-up
@ Pecar Park (Look for the banner)

• 7:00am - 9:00am    Drop-off/ Free Time

• 9:00am - 9:30am   Morning Meeting
• 9:30am - 10:15am   Morning Rotation 1
• 10:15am - 11:15am     Morning Rotation 2
• 11:15am - 12:00pm     Morning Rotation 3
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm      Lunch/Playground
• 1:15pm - 2:15pm       Afternoon Rotation 1
• 2:15pm - 3:15pm      Afternoon Rotation 2
• 3:15pm - 3:30pm     Afternoon Snack 
• 3:30pm - 4:00pm    Afternoon Rotation 3
• 4:00pm - 6:00pm    Pick-up, Free-Time

Inclement Weather Plans:
 Thunderstorms: In the event of a thunder or electrical storm, the campers will be in the Maintenance Barn or Nature Center. Let it be noted that children may be allowed to play in the rain when thunder and lightning are not present.

What to Bring 

• Refillable water bottle 
• Backpack for belongings 
• Packed lunch 
• Jacket
• Do NOT bring personal toys or electronics unless specified by counselors

What to Wear 

• ​Closed toe shoes 
• Comfortable play clothes 
• Weather appropriate apparel 

Policies and Procedures

Food Policy
​Campers who have not purchased a lunch at registration must bring a lunch and beverage each day. Lunch is offered during registration for an additional $4. As part of our commitment to health and wellness, we encourage campers to bring nutritious foods and beverages. We recommend all campers bring a reusable water bottle to camp each day.   Refrigeration is not available for participants’ lunch, so please do not include any food that is subject to rapid deterioration or spoilage. If your camper has a severe food allergy, please contact us so we can provide accommodations for the food allergy if necessary. Please send food in sealed containers and clearly label your camper’s lunch with his/her name.

​Departing from Camp
​Pick is from 4-6pm. Parents/Guardians or Authorized Persons (Camper Information Form) are required to check  their camper out with the lead counselor at the end of  camp each day.  Pull up to the barn and show your campers pick up pass and the lead counselor will get your child, sanitize their hands and assist them into your vehicle. All individuals with out a pick up pass must be prepared to show identification during pick-up. You may request multiple passes for each pickup parent/guardian or take a photo of the pass to share with other family members. If you need to pick up your camper before 4:00 please notify us by using the Remind App (direction will be given to parents after registration) so we can have your camper ready for you. 

​Cancellation Policy
 Please notify the Camp Director in writing at least 10 business days ahead of time if you plan on not having your camper attend the day(s)/week(s) for which they are currently enrolled.  If you cancel your registration with less than 10 business days you will not receive a full refund. Anyone who cancels after the 10 day minimum has the option to receive a household credit to use towards future camp days with permission from the Camp Director. Requests for a camp credit must be made at least 24 hours before your child misses a registered day of camp.

Refund/Credit Plan for COVID
A camp credit will be given to campers who arrive at camp and have a temp of 100.0F and are sent home. Any campers who show signs of COVID 19 during the camp day and are sent home will not receive a credit or refund. Campers who do not attend camp for more than 3 consecutive days due to COVID 19 symptoms will receive a camp credit for days missed.  All other absences will follow our normal refund policy. The Camp Director and/or Park Director can modify the refund policy as they see fit as it pertains to individual circumstances. If your child has a temp over 100.0F more than 3 times over a 10 day time span then you will need to have the child tested for COVID 19 and show the test results to the Camp Director before you child can return to camp. 

 
Late Pick-Up Fee
 If it becomes apparent that tardiness is a reoccurring issue during pickup, the Director will notify you to discuss late fee assessments. Parents will be charged $1 per minute should late pickups continue. In the event of 5 or more late pickups the Camp Director can request removal from camp. Late pick up is after 6 pm for full day.​

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