Organizers promise another exciting Kids Camp

The sticky days at Kids Camp are on the way. The 2007 Summer Camp will once again offer plenty of recreation. Registration starts next week. Pictured is Drew Davidson, left, and Brittany Brewer.

Kids Camp and J-Kamp are innovative approaches to providing educational and recreational alternatives to daycare for children entering first through eighth grades.

?This isn?t a daycare,? said Parks and Recreation activities programmer Jen Barnes. ?We are a summer camp. We offer kids the experience of a summer camp without leaving town.?

Along with including summer fun, activities are offered in a safe environment.

?Our counselors and managers are highly trained, enthusiastic and caring individuals,? said Barnes. ?They will provide a safe and enjoyable experience for you and your children. We maintain at least a 1-to-15 counselor/camper ratio.?

During outings and field trips, additional supervisory staff will be assisting to ensure the safety of campers. The 10 weeks of summer fun will once again include weekly field trips, games, crafts, special events and sports.

Field trips include visits to the Nashville Zoo, Alabama Space Center, Lake Winnepeseaukah, LaSera Quest, Stones River Battlefield and Cumberland Caverns. Parents are always welcome to join the trips.

Campers will be swimming as much as possible at Gilley Pool. Weather permitting, they will be allowed at the pool four days a week.

Camp availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information call McMinnville Civic Center at 473-1212.

Check-in, check-out times:

?Early bird? Check-in is from 6:30-7 a.m.

Check-in is from 7-9 a.m.

Check-out is from 3-5:30 p.m.

Camp Schedule:

Parents can pick individual weeks or sign up for all summer. Week 1 begins May 29 with week 10 starting Aug. 6. There is no camp the week of July 4.

Registration Fee:

There is a one time, non-refundable $30 registration fee that includes three camp T-shirts.

Weekly Tuition: (C) City-residents; (N) Non-city residents.

? C – $70; N – $75 per week for the first child

? C – $65; N – $70 per week for the second child

? C and N – $60 per week for additional children

? C – $630; N – $675 for first child whole summer

? C – $585; N – $630 for second child whole summer

? There is an additional $10 fee per week for use of early bird drop off