Flying High Camps

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No School Day Camp
Registration begins September 1st!


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!

Daily or Weekly Activities will include:

  • Open Gym
  • Games
  • Field Trips
  • Science Experiments
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Class Offered at Flying High
  • Pizza Pajama Party Fridays

Available Dates

  • Columbus Day (October 11)
  • MLK Day (January 17)
  • President’s Day (February 21)
  • Spring Holiday (April 22)
  • Fall Break (November 23, 24 & 26)
  • Winter Break (December 20-23 & December 27-30)*
  • Spring Break (March 28 - April 1 & April 25-29)*

*Cost includes field trip.

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).

For 1 day camps or for day-by-day camp:
Full Day
Member: $40.00 per child/day
Non Member: $45.00 per child/day

Half Day
Member & Non Member: $20.00 per camper/day

Field Trip Day
Member: $55.00 per camper/day
Non Member: $65.00 per child/day

Extended Care
Before Care: $6.00 per camper/day
After Care: $8.00 per camper/day

For Multi-Day or Full Week Camps
*Cost includes field trip
Fall Break Camps
Member: $115 per child/per 3 days
Non Member: $127 per child/per 4 days

Winter Break Camps
Member: $158 per child/per 4 days
Non Member: $180 per child/per 4 days

Spring Break Camps
Member: $170 per child/per week
Non Member: $196 per child/per week

Savings

Sibling Savings
- Sign up a 2nd or 3rd sibling and save 10% on the total for each additional child.
- Sign up a 4th sibling and that child is FREE!

Reminders

*Registration begins September 1st!
**You must sign up at least ONE WEEK in ADVANCE in order to attend camp.
***Payment is due in FULL at time of registration.

Frequently Asked Questions about Flying High Camp

Q. How old does my child need to be in order to attend camp?
A. All children ages 4 and up are welcome to join us.

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 8/1 in-building and 4/1-6/1 out-of-building.

Q. Can I request that my child be grouped with his/her friends or siblings?
A. Yes. Children are normally grouped based on age, but exceptions can be made. Please request this on your registration form.

Q. What should my child bring everyday?
A. Each child will be assigned a cubby when they arrive at Flying High. This cubby will belong to the child for the entire time they are at camp. Children should who are staying for a full day should bring a lunch or money to purchase a lunch from the Cosmic Café. Lunch is provided on Friday and on some field trip days (you will be notified if this is the case). Please pack an extra change of clothes (just in case). Flying High provides snack each day.

Q. When is payment due?
A. Payment is due at the time of registration.

Q. What savings are available?
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 on all camp dates from 8 am – 9 am. The fee for before care is $6.00 per day/per child. After care is available on all camp dates from 4 pm – 5:30 pm. The fee for after care is $8.00 per day/per child.

Q. What is the drop-off/pick-up procedure?
A. Parents will drop-off and pick-up their children on the second floor. Parents are required to sign their children in and out every day. We also require that parents leave an emergency contact number each day.

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 always carries first-aid kits 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.

Any questions or comments? Please contact Shannon Sullivan at (708) 352-3099 or summercamp@flyinghighgym.com.

Flying High Summer Camp
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Summer Camp FUN for Boys and Girls Ages 4 and up! Our 10 week flexible schedule begins Monday, June 14th and runs through Friday August 20th.

ABOUT THE CAMP

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 and Sports
  • Weekly Field Trips
  • Classes in many of the programs offered at Flying High
  • 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 14th thru August 20th.

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 required so that we can staff accordingly. Registration and Payment for camp must be received one week prior to the date of registration.

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: $160 per child/per week
Non Member: $190 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: $6.00 per child/per day
After Care: $8.00 per child/per day

* Price does not include lunch (except on Pizza Pajama Fridays and certain field trip days).

SAVINGS

Sibling Savings:
- Sign up a 2nd or 3rd sibling and save 10% on the total for each additional child.
- Sign up a 4th sibling and that child is FREE!

Early Bird Savings
- Register for all 10 weeks and pay in FULL by Monday, May 31st, 2010 and receive 1 week FREE!

REMINDERS

* Registration and Payment is due in FULL the Friday prior to children attending camp.
* ALL Field Trips must be Pre-registered and Paid in FULL the Friday prior to Field Trip.
* Membership is not necessary to participate in our Summer Camp Program.

FAQ ABOUT FLYING HIGH SUMMER CAMP

Q. How old does my child need to be in order to attend camp?
A. All children ages 4 and up are welcome to join us.

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 8/1 in-building and 4/1-6/1 out-of-building.

Q. What will my child do all day?
A. Kids will be busy, busy, busy ALL day long! They will participate in activities related to each weekly theme including: group games, safe science experiments, story time, sports, arts and crafts, gymnastics, martial arts, dance, playtime at the park, scavenger hunts, open gym, special guests 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, but exceptions can be made. Please request this on your registration form.

Q. When/What are the Field Trips?
A. Most field trips are scheduled for Tuesdays, with a few on Wednesdays or Thursdays. Field Trips will include:
- Oak Brook Indoor pool and Outdoor Splash Park
- Windy City Thunderbolts Baseball Game
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- Fleetwood Roller Rink
- Brunswick Zone
- Emerald City Children’s Theater and Adam’s Splash Park

Q. How will I know what my child will be doing all week?
A. All Summer 2010 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, 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 opt 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 need.

Q. What should my child bring everyday?
A. Each child will be assigned 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 and on certain field trip days). Snack will be provided by Flying High each day.

Q. When is payment due?
A. Payment is due a minimum of one week prior to the date 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.

Q. What savings are offered?
A. You will receive savings if you sign up multiple siblings and if you register for all 10 weeks and pay in FULL by Monday, May 31st.

Q. Is before and/or after care available?
A. Yes! Before care is available Monday-Friday from 8 am – 9 am. The fee for before care is $6.00 per child/per day. 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 is the drop-off/pick-up procedure?
A. Parents will drop-off and pick-up their children on the second floor. Parents are required to sign their children in and out every day. We also require that parents leave an emergency contact number each day.

Q. What if I have to pick up my child early? Or drop my child off late?
A. Please notify the camp director as soon as possible.

Q. What if someone else will be picking my child up from camp?
A. Please notify the camp director of this as soon as possible.

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. 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 always carries 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, Shannon Sullivan by calling: 708.352.3099 or emailing: camp@flyinghighgym.com.