Kids Camp sign-ups still taking place

With the McMinnville Parks and Recreation Kids Camp registration numbers increasing, so are the activities being planned for the campers.

In the 11 weeks of Kids Camp, trips have been scheduled to Nashville Shores, Nashville Zoo, Lake Winnepesaukah, Cumberland Caverns, Cumberland Playhouse and The Hermitage, just to name a few. There will also be a karate camp, skating, bowling, crafts, sports and regular trips to the pool with several water activities planned.

The camp will be well supervised with one adult for every 15 campers.

?All our counselors have a strong childcare background,? said Civic Center activities director Jen Barnes. ?We know parents usually worry about who will be taking care of their child when they drop them off. Everyone is well qualified here and has experience with children.?

Along with having a strong background in childcare, every adult at Kids Camp is certified in first aid and CPR. Melia Warren is Kids Camp manager this year.

?I recently graduated with a major in Christian education and a leadership youth ministry option,? said Warren. ?This summer is going to be wonderful. I can?t wait. This will be my fourth year here.?

Campers need to bring a lunch, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and any medication the child may need. Extra money can be sent. Money must be given to the check-in counselor. All money needs to be placed in a zip-lock bag with the child?s name written on it.

Because this is a camp, not a daycare, campers will get dirty. All campers must wear their camp T-shirt every day.

Registration is still open at McMinnville Civic Center as there are a few spots left to fill. The camp begins May 22. Check-in time will be from 7 to 9 a.m. and check out time is 3 to 5:30 p.m. All children must be signed in and signed out. For more information please call 473-1212.