General Information

Summer Day Camp 2021: Evaluation

Registration: Camp registration will open to the General Public on Monday, March 1, 2021 

2021 Camp Dates: June 7 – August 20 (11 weeks) 
Camp Hours: 7:00am – 5:30pm
Camp Locations:
Graham Recreation Center • 311 College Street, Graham, NC 27253
Graham Civic Center • 503 McGee Street, Graham, NC 27253

Ages: For grades Kindergarten* through 7th
*your child must have completed Kindergarten by the start of summer camp to attend camp per NC Division of Child Development & Early Education regulations for School-Age Care for Seasonal Recreational Programs

About Summer Day Camp
Graham Recreation & Parks Department is proud to provide Summer Day Camp for your child(ren). We stress a safe, supervised, caring, and FUN atmosphere. All staff members are CPR and First-Aid certified and have completed a full day of counselor training. Our children are divided into age-appropriate groups where they play sports/games, create crafts, and take weekly trips.

To Secure a Space at Camp
20% deposit is due at registration to hold your child’s space. Any past due balances must be paid before you can register. Space is limited.

Camp Payments
• 20% due at time of registration
• 20% due by the following dates: March 12, April 2, May 7, May 28
• Total amount due before the first week of camp

To view final cost, click “pay in full” under payment options. You will still have the option to make payments and receive discount for 6 or 10 week selection. 

Register Online

COVID-19 Procedures for Summer Camp
COVID-19 Assumption of Risk

Parental Agreement

• I understand that I must pay 20% of my child’s/children’s camp tuition in order for their spot to be saved
• I understand that I cannot change the weeks that I registered my child for and am responsible to pay for the weeks that I registered my child/children for even if they do not attend (this is to ensure that Graham Recreation maximizes camp opportunities for other families and those on the waitlist)
• Refunds – (GRPD Fees, Charges and Rules Policy Manuel, Sec. 2-2; {10})
  • If a family withdraws 2 weeks prior to start date they will get a 100% refund
  • If a family withdraws less than 2 weeks prior to start date they will get a 50% refund
  • No refund if they withdraw once camp starts
  • COVID-19 Refund Policy: If a child is instructed by the Alamance County Health Department to isolate due to illness (COVID-19), the family must provide documentation from the health department and they will be refunded for the time they missed. 
• I understand that NO REFUNDS will be issued if my child(ren) are dismissed from camp.
• I understand that the remainder of my child(ren’s) summer camp balance is due before the first week of camp for my child(ren) to attend. 
• I understand that group assignment requests cannot be honored and that children are grouped by age/grade for their safety.
• Late Pick Up Fee – I understand that the program begins at 7:00am and ends at 5:30pm and I will be charged $5 per 10 minutes for late pick up of my child.
• I agree to come inside and sign my child in/out of Summer Day Camp. No camper may leave the building without a parent/guardian

Field Trip Information

2021 Field Trip Schedule – Families will receive an email with their camper’s schedule each week prior to camp. Please contact the Program Supervisor, Emma Griffin, at (336) 513-5510 for more details.

Volunteering & Employment

Volunteers
Ages: Must be 14 years old on or before the first day of camp
Volunteer Application
Requirements:
• Will need to be able to volunteer the majority of the 13 week summer camp
• Volunteers need to be passionate about being mentors and working with youth ages 5-12 years old
• Volunteers must be friendly and socially confident, able to communicate with campers and counselors, have a positive attitude every day and the ability to work in a team setting.

Camp Counselors
Ages: Must 15 years old 
Employment Application
Requirements:
• Must be able to work the majority of the 13 week summer camp
• Camp Counselors must be able to plan, organize, and implement a daily schedule of activities for a group of youth ages 5-12 years old.
• Camp Counselors must maintain a positive attitude every day, provide exceptional customer service and must have reliable transportation.

Assistant Director
Age: Must be 21 years old
Employment Application
Requirements:
• Ideal candidate will be at least 21 years old with a degree in higher education preferred
• A valid North Carolina Class C Driver License required, CDL with Passenger endorsement preferred
• Will need to be able to work the majority of the 13 week summer camp
• Assist in pre-camp planning and training
• Assist in supervision, scheduling and evaluating a staff of 10-20 camp counselors and volunteers

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Menus

2021 Tentative Dates: June 7 – August 6
Sponsored by Alamance-Burlington School’s Child Nutrition

• If child needs a lunch for the day, director must know no later than 8:45am each day to be included in daily lunch count.
• 2021 June Lunch Menu
• 2021 July Lunch Menu
• 2021 August Lunch Menu (Reminder: The last day for lunches will be August 6. You will need to provide lunch and snack for your children beginning August 9.)

*Medical Statement for Children with Special Nutritional Needs for SFSP Meals is required.