Contents
- No School Day Camp
- Summer Camp
- Summer Camp FAQ
- Summer Camp Registration Form
- Download the Weekly Summer Camp Schedule
- View Our Camp Videos
Click here for Summer Camp Registration Form
Summer Camp FUN for Boys and Girls Ages 4 and up! Our 11 week flexible schedule begins Monday June 3rd and runs through Friday August 16th. Registration begins April 1st.
ABOUT THE CAMP
Your child can spend the summer staying active, learning and discovering, and making new friends! Flying High Summer Camp will provide your child with a non-stop, action-packed, fun-filled summer!
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Daily Open Gym
- Structured Games, Sports and Other Activities
- Weekly Field Trips
- Free Flying High Trial Classes (Martial Arts, Gymnastics, Dance & Cheer)
- Science Experiments
- Creation Station
- Art Class
- Outdoor Adventures
- Special Guest Instructors
- Pizza Pajama Party every Friday—Kids wear pajamas, eat pizza, and watch a movie on "the big screen"!
HOURS OF OPERATION
Pick and choose between full weeks, full days, half days, and field trips days. Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from June 3rd thru August 16th.
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Full Day: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Half Day: 9:00am – 11:30am or 1:30am -4:00pm
Field Trip Day: 9:00am-4:00pm
EXTENDED CARE
Before Care: Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 9:00am
After Care: Monday – Friday, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
*Pre-registration is preferred so that we can staff accordingly. Registration and payment for camp must be received one week prior to the date your child will be attending camp. Camp may be closed to walk-ins in order to maintain staff/child ratios.
*PRICE
All campers (full time or part time / member or non member) will be charged a one time, non-refundable supplemental insurance fee of $15.00 at time of registration.
Weekly Options:
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm (cost includes field trip and lunch on Friday)
Member: $170 per child/per week
Non Member: $196 per child/per week
Daily Options:
Full Day
Member: $40 per child/per day
Non Member: $45 per child/per day
Half Day
Members & Non Members: $20 per child/per day
Field Trip Day
Members: $55 per child/per day
Non Members: $65 per child/per day
Extended Care
Before Care: No Charge
After Care: $8.00 per child/per day
* Price does not include lunch (except on Pizza Pajama Fridays). Lunch packages and snack items available for purchase from the Cosmic Café.
SAVINGS
Sign up for all 11 weeks and get one week FREE! Payments must be in full at the time of registration.
Sibling Savings:
- Sign up a 2nd sibling and save 10% on that child
- Sign up a 3rd sibling and save 15% on that child
- Sign up a 4th sibling and that child is FREE!
REMINDERS
* Registration and payment is due in Full ONE WEEK prior to children attending camp.
* Walk-in spots may not be available on certain days to ensure that we always maintain
proper staff/child ratios. Please phone ahead to make sure there is still room available.
*ALL Field Trips must be Pre-registered and Paid in FULL one week prior to Field Trip.
*Membership is not necessary to participate in our Summer Camp Program.
ABOUT THE CAMP
Flying High's "No School Day" Camp is the perfect way to keep your child's mind and body active when he or she is home for the holidays! Children will have fun and stay moving all day long! Children 4 years and up are welcome!
Daily or Weekly Activities will include:
- Open Gym
- Games
- Field Trips
- Science Experiments
- Arts and Crafts
- Classes Offered at Flying High
- Pizza Pajama Party Fridays
Available Dates
- Columbus Day
- MLK Day
- President’s Day
- Spring Holiday
- Fall Break
- Winter Break
- Spring Break
HOURS
Full Day: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Field Trip Day: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Half Day: 9:00am - 11:30am or 1:30pm-4:00pm
Extended Care
Before Care: 8:00am-9:00am
After Care: 4:00pm-5:30pm
COST
* Cost does not include lunch (except on Pizza Pajama Party Fridays and some field trips). Please see appropriate link above for pricing information.
FAQ ABOUT FLYING HIGH SUMMER CAMP
Q. Where can I find specific information regarding all of your policies (i.e. refund policy, absence policy, discipline policy, etc.)?
A. All parents will be given a Parent Handbook at the time of registration. This handbook outlines all of our summer camp policies and includes other important information. It is the parents' responsibility to read the handbook and to become familiar with our policies and procedures.
Q. How old does my child need to be in order to attend camp?
A. All children ages 4 – 10 years are welcomed to join the fun.
Q. Can my child attend camp if we are not members of Flying High?
A. Yes! Membership is not necessary.
Q. What is the staff/camper ratio?
A. Our ratio is approximately 11/1-15/1 in-building and 4/1-8/1 out-of-building (depending on the activity).
Q. What will my child do all day?
A. Kids will be busy, busy, busy ALL day long! They will participate in activities including: group games, safe science experiments, sports, arts and crafts, gymnastics, martial arts, dance, playtime at the park, Open Gym, field trips, Pizza Pajama Party Fridays and so much more!
Q. Can I request that my child be grouped with his/her friends or siblings?
A. Yes. Children are normally grouped based on age (ages 4-6 and ages 7-10), but exceptions can be made.
Q. When/What are the Field Trips?
A. Most field trips are scheduled for Tuesdays. Examples of field trips include Oakbrook Indoor Pool and Outdoor Splash Pad, The Emerald City Children's Theater and Lincoln Park Zoo. More specific information regarding field trips will be included in our Parent Handbook. See schedule included in this packet for tentative trips.
All children that attend a field trip day will be given a Flying High field trip shirt. It is REQUIRED, for safety reasons, that ALL children attending field trips wear this shirt. If your child does not wear his/her field trip shirt, he/she may not be permitted to attend the field trip. Wearing this shirt is VERY important.
Q. How will I know what my child will be doing all week?
A. All Summer 2013 campers (members and non members) will be required to fill out a registration form complete with an email address. Through this address, you will receive a schedule of activities and important updates and reminders for the week(s) your child will be attending camp.
Q. What is a Pizza Pajama Party?
A. Every Friday children get to wear their pajamas ALL day! Children will participate in Open Gym, games, arts and crafts and will have pizza for lunch! We will spend the afternoon watching a different, age-appropriate movie every week! Pizza Pajama Party days are a great way for children to unwind and relax after an action-packed week of camp!
Q. What should my child wear?
A. Children should wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing each day. We will be participating in activities indoors and outdoors on a daily basis. While in the building, children usually do not to wear shoes. While out of the building, it is important for children to wear athletic shoes so he/she can walk comfortably and participate in outdoor sports and games! Please make sure your child wears athletic shoes everyday, or has a pair of athletic shoes to keep in his/her cubbie to use when needed.
All children that attend a field trip day will be given a Flying High field trip shirt. It is REQUIRED, for safety reasons, that ALL children attending field trips wear this shirt. If your child does not wear his/her field trip shirt, he/she may not be permitted to attend the field trip. Wearing this shirt is VERY important.
Q. What should my child bring everyday?
A. Each child will be given a cubby when they arrive at Flying High. This cubby will belong to the child for the entire time he/she is at camp. Children should keep a bottle of sunscreen and change of clothes (just in case!) in their cubby at all times. Children should bring a bottle of water (for outside time) and a bag lunch every day (except Fridays) or money to purchase lunch. A snack will be provided by Flying High each day but children are more than welcome to bring one or to bring money to purchase one from the café.
Remember, Flying High field trip shirts are required for field trip days!
Q. How do I purchase lunch for my child/children from the Cosmic Café?
A. If you would like to purchase a lunch package, you can do so from the Cosmic Café for $5.00. Packages include a main course, drink, fruit or chips and dessert. Payment can be made in advance via cash, credit card or check at the front desk. Cash payments may be made in the camp room when lunch order is placed. When paying with cash in the camp room, please have exact change. Change may be unavailable in the mornings.
All lunch orders are placed during sign in time. Lunch order forms will be sent via email the week before your child attends camp. Forms will also be available each morning in our Homeroom on the second floor.
Lunch packages and other café items may also be charged to your Flying High account. Please see a staff member to set up a charge account.
Snack items may also be purchased from the café via cash or Flying High charge account.
Q. When is payment due?
A. Payment is due before your child will begin attending summer camp. ALL payments are made at the front desk.
Q. What if my child only signed up for one week but has so much fun he/she wants to come back?
A. Great! You do not need to pay the supplemental insurance fee again. Simply stop at the front desk to sign up and make payment for additional days/weeks. Payment for additional weeks must be received by Monday morning of the first additional week or by the morning of for each additional day.
Q. What savings are offered?
A. You will receive savings if you sign up multiple siblings.
Q. Is before and/or after care available?
A. Yes! Before Care is available Monday-Friday from 8 am – 9 am. There is NO fee for Before Care! After Care is available Monday-Friday from 4 pm – 5:30 pm. The fee for After Care is $8.00 per child/per day.
Q: What if we are members and my child has class on camp day?
A: No problem! If your child is attending camp and has a Flying High Class anytime during camp hours, our staff will be sure to get your child to and from class.
Q. What is the drop-off/pick-up procedure?
A. Parents will drop-off and pick-up their children in our Homeroom on the second floor. An adult MUST sign the child in and out of camp every day!
Q. What if I have to pick up my child early? Or drop my child off late?
A. Please notify the camp director and/or Front Desk as soon as possible. You can do so by emailing camp@flyinghighgym.com or calling 708.352.3099.
Q. What if someone else will be picking my child up from camp?
A. Please notify staff of this as soon as possible. You may leave a note for staff, tell a staff member in person at drop off, or call or email as soon as possible. Children will not be released to an unauthorized pick-up person!
Q. What if I am running late to pick my child up from camp?
A. Please give us a courtesy call to make us aware of the situation. We will keep your child in our care until you arrive (see Parent Handbook for exceptions). Based on the situation, you may be charged a fee for the extra time.
Q. What emergency procedures are in place?
A. ALL Flying High staff is trained in First Aid and CPR. A first-aid kit is on site and easily accessible. Staff members carry first-aid supplies and cell phones when children are out of the building. Fire, tornado, power outage, and serious injury procedures are in place and staff is fully trained in each area. It is the parent's responsibility to provide an emergency phone contact daily.
If you have any additional questions, comments or concerns please contact our Camp Director, Ashley McCann by emailing camp@flyinghighgym.com or calling 708.352.3099.