Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation Events - Summer Camp Guide 2020

Summer Fun Festival Preschool Summer Fun Festival Ages 3yrs-5yrs An exciting two weeks for children who will enter either preschool or Kindergarten in the fall 2020 (must be three by September 30, 2020) – birth certificate required. Your child will play games, sing songs, hear stories, outdoor play, and tumble, enjoy arts and crafts and just have a lot of fun! Children must be fully pottytrained (no diapers or pull-ups permitted).

Instructor: P & R Staff. Location: Hugh Mercer Elementary.

July 13–July 24 Monday–Friday, 9:00am -12:00pm $100/$120 (residents/non-residents) ($10 off for 3rd child)

Summer Fun Festival

Ages 5yrs-11yrs (Grades K-5th based on ’19-‘20 school year) This is an exciting FULL day one week camp for children. They will explore new activities and themes each hour throughout the day. Children will rotate through at least five different topics throughout the day to include weird science, arts and crafts, playground games, sports, STEM, music, cooking, nature and more. Please pack lunch each day for your child along with drink, snack and sunblock for outdoor play. The last day of camp will include water play and pizza! Please dress camper accordingly. Campers are welcome to sign up for one week or both weeks. Activities will be different each week.

Campers will be divided into smaller groups based on ages/grades. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: P&R Staff. Location: Hugh Mercer Elementary.

July 13-17 July 20-24 Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm $100/$120 (residents/non-res) each week per camper ($10 off for 3rd child) Extended supervised play time available for morning and evening.

8am-9am- $10 per child per week 4pm-5pm- $10 per child per week

Birth Certificate required for first-time registrants.

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Sports Soccer Camp

7yrs – 15yrs The campers get a chance to work on dribbling, passing, shooting, and game strategy while having lots of fun. Campers are encouraged to wear loose fitting clothes and bring a water bottle to camp each day. $10 late fee begins June 1. Pre-registration required.

Location: Dixon Park Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 11:00am June 8 – June 12 $50/$70 (residents/non-residents)

Field Hockey Camp

7yrs – 15yrs Learn stick handling, strategy, defensive positioning, and goal keeping. Campers are encouraged to wear loose fitting clothes and bring a water bottle to camp each day. $10 late fee begins June 1. Pre-registration required. Location: Dixon Park Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 11:00am June 8 – June 12 $50/$70 (residents/non-residents)

Tennis Camp

7yrs – 15yrs Our summer camp offers opportunities for everyone – basics for beginners, repetition for advanced beginners, strategy and competition for intermediates, and challenging drills and mental concepts for the advanced. $10 late fee begins May 25. Preregistration required. Location: Memorial Park Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 10:00am June 1 – 5 $50/$70 (residents/non-residents)

Baseball Camp

7yrs – 15yrs During this camp players will learn throwing, fielding, hitting, and work on skills positions. Players need to bring a baseball camp, glove and water bottle every day. $10 late fee begins May 25. Pre-registration required. Location: Walker Grant Middle School Baseball Field Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 11:00am June 1-5 $50/$70 (residents/non-residents

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Tot All Sports Camp

4yrs – 6yrs This camp features activities designed to promote skill development in a variety of sports, sportsmanship, and a whole lot of fun for your child. No age waivers. $10 late fee begins May 25. Pre-registration required. Location: Walker Grant Middle School Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 12:00pm June 1 – 5 June 15 – 19 $50/$70 (residents/non-residents)

Sky High Basketball Camp

7yrs – 15yrs The Sky High Basketball Camp is five days of basketball designed to increase a player’s skills and court knowledge in a fun and non-competitive environment. Whether your child is a beginner, or one who has played since they could walk, this camp is a great way to begin or improve one’s skills. Pre-registration required. $10 late fee begins May 25.

Location: Walker Grant Middle School Monday – Friday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm June 1 – 5 June 22 - 26 $50/$70 (residents/non-residents)

Lacrosse Camp

8yrs – 11yrs and 12yrs - 15 yrs Participants will work on fundamentals to include offensive motion, defensive techniques, team play and shooting. Campers are encouraged to wear loose fitting clothes, mouth guard and bring a water bottle to camp each day. Location: Dixon Park 8yrs-11yrs: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 9:30am $50/$70 (residents/non-residents) 12yrs-15yrs: Monday – Friday, 9:45am – 11:15am $50/$70 (residents/non-residents)

Volleyball Camp

7yrs – 15yrs Learn a skill, play the sport, and have fun! This camp will teach the basics of volleyball.

You will also learn game strategy while enjoying playing the game of Volleyball. $10 late fee begins June 1. Pre-registration required. Location: James Monroe High School Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 12:00pm June 8 – 12 $50/$70 (residents/non-residents)

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Tennis Camp

7yrs – 15yrs Our summer camp offers opportunities for everyone – basics for beginners, repetition for advanced beginners, strategy and competition for intermediates, and challenging drills and mental concepts for the advanced. $10 late fee begins June 29. Preregistration required. Location: Memorial Park Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 10:00am July 6 – July 10 $50/$70 (residents/non-residents)

All Sports Camp

7yrs – 15yrs Participants will have an opportunity to learn soccer, baseball, basketball, volleyball, football, kickball, and lawn games during this week long camp. Campers will spend time inside and outdoors, so please dress appropriately. $10 late fee begins June 15. Preregistration required. Location: Walker Grant Middle School June 15 – 19, Monday – Friday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm June 22 – 26, Monday – Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm $50/$70 (residents/non-residents)

Golf Camp

8yrs–11yrs and 12yrs-17yrs Learn the basic fundamentals of the golf swing at our Junior Golf Camp. Players will be taught in a casual and fun environment by utilizing games and drills to master and reinforce their new skills! As it introduces golfers from beginners to intermediate to the game, building confidence, developing the full swing, and golf etiquette. Kids clubs are available to borrow for use at the range. Be sure to register early, class size is limited. $10 late fee begins May 25. Location: New Post Golf Range 8yrs-11yrs: Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 9:30am Dates: June 1 – 4 (*rain date: June 5) $50/$70 (residents/non-residents) 12yrs-17yrs: Monday – Thursday, 10:00am – 11:00am Dates: June 1 – 4 (*rain date: June 5) $50/$70 (residents/non-residents)

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Inline Roller Hockey Camp

Ages 6yrs – 15yrs Learn the game of Roller Hockey from the area’s best! This 5-day camp will cover the fundamentals of roller hockey and is sure to be fun whether you are a beginner or a veteran!

Dates and Times to be Announced Soon. Please visit our website for up to date camp information.

Junior Lifeguard Mini Camp

Ages 8yrs-14yrs Junior Lifeguard Camp will emphasize education, first aid, water safety with a mix of fun.

Learn the skills necessary to save a life in an aquatic environment. Campers will learn basic rescues including CPR and First Aid. Campers will get time to shadow lifeguards to get hands on experiences. This is a great camp for children considering becoming lifeguards. Campers should bring a snack, bottled water and swim gear including a towel, suit, goggles, and sunscreen. Campers will receive a junior lifeguard t-shirt, whistle, and hat upon completion. Campers must pass a swim test prior to the start of camp. Swim test can be taken anytime at Doris. E. Buffet Pool during normal pool hours.

Pre-registration is required. Location: Doris E. Buffett Pool Instructor: Parks and Rec Aquatics Staff June 15-17 June 29-July 1 Monday- Wednesday, 9:00am-12:00pm $70/$80 per week (resident/non-resident)

Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons are being offered this summer at Doris E. Buffettt Swimming Pool in Dixon Park. Lesson information is available online at www.FredParksRec.com.

Horseback Riding Camp

Ages 6yrs-Adult Mount up and step into the wonderful world of the horse. We will learn safety around these majestic animals, how to communicate, groom, tack and ride with correct aids to enhance the relationship between horse and rider. We explore, bareback, western, English, trail riding and arena skills. We also do a segment on archery, roping and golf.

There are horse related crafts and worksheets in our classroom. A week of fun and education! Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Judy Watson. Location: White Buffalo Horse Farm July 13-17, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm $300/$300 (resident/non-resident

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Special Interests Kidz R Cookin Camp: Culture, Cuisine & Cooking- Part 1

Ages 4yrs-8 yrs and 9yrs-12yrs It’s time once again to grab those passports campers! We will be bouncing around the globe in this very special hands-on cooking camp. Every day will be a different culinary adventure! Campers will explore culture, exotic spices, international entrees and more!

This camp will blend cooking, arts & crafts and music from around the globe together.

Everyday participants will explore a specific country, region and nationality. Recipes and certificates are included! Please include a heavy snack for your camper. Additionally please disclose any food and/or medical allergies during registration. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Chef Wendy of Kidz R Cookin’. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center 4yrs-8yrs: June 29-July 2, Monday- Thursday, 10:00am-1:00pm 9yrs-12yrs: June 29-July 2, Monday- Thursday, 2:30pm-5:30pm $160/$170 (resident/non-resident)

Kidz R Cookin Camp: Culture, Cuisine & Cooking- Part 2

Ages 4yrs-8 yrs and 9yrs-12yrs Campers in Part 2 will continue trekking the globe for delicious entrees, exotic spices and culinary adventure! Participants will be traveling to completely different countries and regions in this camp and don’t forget about our awesome culture focused arts & crafts!

Once again each day will be a different culinary experience for our participants. Part 1 is not a requirement to participate in Part 2. Recipes and certificates will be included!

Please include a heavy snack for your camper. Additionally please disclose any food and/ or medical allergies during registration. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Chef Wendy of Kidz R Cookin’. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center 4-8yrs: July 20-23, Monday- Thursday, 10:00am-1:00pm 9yrs-12yrs: July 22-25, Monday- Thursday, 2:30pm-5:30pm $160/$170 (resident/non-resident)

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Kidz R Cookin: Delicious Desserts & Baking

Ages 4yrs-8 yrs and 9yrs-12yrs In this hands on camp, students will learn the fundamentals and science of baking. The emphasis will be on technique, preparation and plain ole’ FUN! Everyday our campers will be mixing, folding, zesting, creaming and more! Some of our preparedfrom-scratch goodies will include breads, cupcakes, and meringues. All ingredients utilized in recipes will be high quality and wholesome. This camp will show participants that baking can be easy, fun and delicious! Recipes and certificates will be included! Please include a heavy snack for your camper. Additionally please disclose any food and/or medical allergies during registration. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Chef Wendy of Kidz R Cookin’. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center 4yrs-8yrs: August 3-6, Monday- Thursday, 10:00am-1:00pm 9yrs-12yrs: August 3-6, Monday- Thursday, 2:30pm-5:30pm $160/$170 (resident/non-resident)

Spa Essentials for Kidz

Ages 4yrs-8yrs and 9yrs-12yrs Luxurious body butters, lip balms, moisturizing shampoos, soy candles, and bath bombs are but a few of the awesome toiletries that will be prepared in this camp! Participants will utilize natural, organic and wholesome ingredients to create their own signature products!

This will be an awesome, hands on, and fun learning experience for all participants! Additionally campers will learn about the medicinal properties of all ingredients used. All toiletries will be decorated and packaged for home on the last day of camp. Please include heavy snack/lunch for your camper & disclose any allergies during registration. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Chef Wendy of Kidz R Cookin’. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center 4yrs-8yrs: July 13-16, Monday- Thursday, 10:00am-1:00pm 9yrs-12yrs: July 13-16, Monday- Thursday, 2:30pm-5:30pm $160/$170 (resident/non-resident)

Birth Certificate required for first-time registrants.

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Summer Fashion Show Camps for Girls and Boys Ages 7yrs–9yrs and 10yrs-15yrs Fashion Camp invites girls and boys to a creative fun-filled camp week designing your own color coordinated outfits to model styles matching your personalities! Get ready for the runway and choose theme outfits like: sporty, artistic, hip hop, modern, international, KPop, Vogue and more! Have fun learning new trends, classic styles, and modern fun new designs for your camp portfolio! Shine down the runway with popular music and a new fashion walk! Campers invite family and friends to The Summer Fun Fashion Show and Photo Shoot on Friday at 2:00pm! Attire: non-slip shoes and workout wear. Campers will create fashion from their closet to runway and pick from costumes supplied by the Instructor’s Treasure Chest! Bring a bag lunch and water bottle each day. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Virginia Westcott. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center 7yrs-9yrs: Monday-Friday, 12:30pm–2:30pm June 1-5 June 15-19 $74/$78 (residents/non-residents) 10yrs-15yrs: Monday-Friday, 12:30pm–2:30pm June 1-5 June 15-19 $74/$78 (residents/non-residents)

Register for all camps at the Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street and online at www.FredParksRec.com.

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STEM Adventures in STEM using Lego Materials Camp Ages 5yrs-6 yrs Ratchet up your imagination with tens of thousands of LEGOÂŽ parts! Build engineerdesigned projects such as: Space Stations, Fire Trucks, and the Eiffel Tower. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas. Pre-registration is required.

Instructor: PlayWell. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center August 3-7, Monday- Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm $145/$155 (resident/non-resident)

Intro to STEM Lego Camp

Ages 5yrs-6yrs Bring your craziest ideas to life with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGOÂŽ parts! Build engineer-designed projects such as: chugging Steamboats, enchanting Moon Bridges, and bustling Airports. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: PlayWell. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center July 6-10, Monday- Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm $145/$155 (resident/non-res)

Ozobot Creative Coding Camp

Ages 5yrs-7yrs Ozobot Creative Coding challenges students with math, statistics, and all the while instilling critical thinking, problem solving, the scientific methodology, algorithms and more! This camp serves as a beginner or entry level into the world of STEAM. Students start off first using plain white paper, markers, and a bit of creativity to draw lines and add color codes then watch Ozobot read and react to their commands! The course challenges students with math, statistics, and all the while instilling critical thinking, problem solving, the scientific methodology, algorithms and more! Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Generation Code. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center June 8-12 June 29-July 3 Monday- Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm $465 per week (resident/non-resident)

Register for all camps at the Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street and online at www.FredParksRec.com.

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Let’s Do Science Camp

Ages 6yrs–8yrs Come experience hands-on science. We will explore different science issues. Students will be allowed to ask questions and explore answers with experimentation. Students will learn 21st century skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and working together. Please send a snack with your child to camp each day. Instructor: Science, Inc. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center.

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-11:00am June 1-5 June 8-12 June 22-26 July 27-31 $75/$85 (resident/non-resident)

Pokémon Master Engineering using Lego Materials Camp

Ages 7yrs-12yrs Start your training in Pallet Town and expand your Pokédex as you collect your favorite Pokémon with LEGO® materials. Surf with Blastoise, challenge Team Rocket, and earn badges from gym leaders on your way to the Pokémon League. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas while learning about STEM concepts. Preregistration is required. Instructor: PlayWell. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center August 3-7, Monday- Friday, 1:00pm-4:00pm $145/$155 (resident/non-resident)

STEM Challenge using Lego Materials Camp

Ages 7yrs-12yrs Refine your construction skills as you tinker with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply real-world concepts through projects such as: dizzying Teacup Rides, customized Cuckoo clocks, and the historic Wright Flyer. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: PlayWell.

Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center July 6-10, Monday- Friday, 1:00pm-4:00pm $145/$155 (resident/non-resident)

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STEM Engineering with Robotics Camp

Ages 9yrs-11yrs Our Engineering with Robotics camp teaches students how to integrate software, electrical, and mechanical engineering into the STEM classroom. During this camp, participants will learn about the engineering design process, hardware/microcomputing, circuitry, and robotics. Robotics and engineering are hands-on disciplines, so this camp provides ample time to practice with Arduino micro-computers and Robolink robotics kits. In this camp, students will use engineering principles to design their own multi-function robots and learn how to use circuitry to light up LEDs, build a mouse robot that can navigate a maze, and code a line-following robot. By the end of the camp, each student will have experience with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering principles. This camp will enable them to think critically to decompose problems and solve everyday challenges! Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Generation Code Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center June 1-5 July 27-31 Monday- Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm $540 per week (resident/non-resident)

Science Snoops Camp

Ages 9yrs–11yrs Science Snoops is an excellent opportunity for students to foster their interest in science.

It also helps students to think like scientists as well as crime scene investigators. Science Snoops is an excellent opportunity for students to improve their critical thinking skills and basic scientific knowledge. Please send a snack with your child to camp each day.

Instructor: Science, Inc. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center.

June 15-19 July 6-10 Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-3:00pm $80/$90 (residents/non-residents)

Register for all camps at the Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street and online at FredParksRec.com.

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Drama Stage Door Camps: Creative Drama

Ages 5yrs-9yrs Young actors will be introduced to the imaginative world of visual and performing arts. We will explore well-known stories and songs using creative movement, puppetry, pantomime, and dance. The week will conclude in a showcase featuring creative movement and scripted scenes. Preregistration is required. Instructor: Stage Door Staff. Location: Lafayette Upper Elementary School June 29-July 3 Monday- Friday, 9:30am-12:30pm $100/$110 (resident/non-resident)

Stage Door Camps: Acting Production

Ages 7yrs-10yrs This acting production camp will include instruction in movement, voice, character development, and dialogue delivery as the students prepare a play. Emphasis will be placed on the rehearsal process and developing the students as capable and creative performers. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Stage Door Staff. Location: Lafayette Upper Elementary School.

July 6-10, Monday-Friday, 9:30am–12:30pm $100/$110 (residents/non-residents)

Stage Door Camps: Musical Theater Production Ages 8yrs-14yrs This full day camp will involve singing, acting, and dancing. We will be learning and performing musical scenes and numbers from a selection of Disney shows. This camp will conclude in a showcase extravaganza performed for families and friends.

Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Stage Door Staff. Location: Lafayette Upper Elementary School July 13-17, Monday- Friday, 9:30am-4:00pm $220/$220 (resident/non-resident)

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Stage Door Camp: Improvisation & Comedy

Ages 10yrs-15yrs Actors will polish their funny bones while participating in comedy sketches, improvisations, and acting games designed for enhancing comedic timing and talent.

The week will conclude in a showcase of improvisation, comedy scenes, and original sketch comedy. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Stage Door Staff. Location: Lafayette Upper Elementary School June 29-July 3, Monday- Friday, 1:00pm-4:00pm $100/$110 (resident/non-resident)

Stage Door Camps: Acting Production

Ages 11yrs-15yrs This acting production camp will include instruction in movement, voice, character development, and dialogue delivery as the students prepare a play. Emphasis will be placed on the rehearsal process and developing the students as capable and creative performers. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Stage Door Staff. Location: Lafayette Upper Elementary School.

July 6-10, Monday-Friday, 1:00pm–4:00pm $100/$110 (residents/non-residents)

Dance Princess/Prince Pre-Ballet Camp

Ages 3yrs–6yrs Princess/Prince Pre-Ballet Camp is here! This fun camp is designed for children ages 3-6yrs. Your Princess/Prince will shine learning pre-ballet with a new fairytale presented to the children each day! Pre-ballet camp is filled with music, crowns, capes, tiaras, tutus, frogs, flowers and costumes from the kingdoms treasure chest filled with fun surprises! Could it be a real Beauty and the Beast, the Princess and the frog? Is there a surprise for you? Special guest royalty awaits you in the Princess/Prince Ballroom Dance Ceremony for family and friends. Pictures taken of each child in their ending ceremony on Friday at 10:15am! Pre-Ballet camps are carefully prepared to make little dreams come true! Attire: Girls pink/black ballet slippers, leotard, tights, skirt or dress.

Boys: black ballet slippers or nonslip shoes, grey or black shorts or pants, and white tee.

Campers should bring a healthy snack and water bottle each day. Instructor: Virginia Westcott. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center June 1-5 June 15-19 July 13-17 Monday-Friday, 9:30am–10:45am $65/$68 (residents/non-residents) per camp

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Stars and Stripes Dance Camps

Ages 7yrs-10yrs and 11yrs-17yrs Stars and Stripes Dance Camp is a curtain call for all patriotic kids that love dance and theater! These are fun camps for all levels, set to an American theme. Your kids will learn original choreography paying tribute to America and its Militaries in a fun red, white and blue costumed event! The kids perform their pre-Independence Day excitement dancing to the fireworks music of the Boston Pops and Leonard Bernstein and Yankee Doodle Dandy! This performance camp has a structured daily dance class encouraging the kids in every step! Stars and Stripes Dance camp will advance your kid’s skills and confidence. Beginners to intermediate/advance routines are taught suited for age and level. Performance is Friday, June 26th at 2:00pm for your family and friends!

Students will perform in supplied costumes. In addition, some clothing may be brought from home: leggings, shirts, tights, leotards and shorts in patriotic colors. Girl’s attire: ballet slippers or non-slip shoes and leotard. Boy’s attire: black sports pants, shorts, t-shirt, non-slip shoes. Campers should bring a bag lunch and water bottle each day.

7yrs-10yrs: June 22-26, Monday-Friday, 11:00am–1:00pm $78/$84 (residents/non-residents) 11yrs-17yrs: June 22-26, Monday-Friday, 11:00am–1:00pm $78/$84 (residents/non-residents)

Youth Ballet/Dance Camp

Ages 7yrs–10yrs and 11yrs-15yrs This camp is designed to greatly inspire your young dancer’s confidence. Youth Ballet is a structured ballet class consisting of barre center across the floor, jumps turns, French terminology and working on fun fairytale variations with exciting modern classical choreography. Youth Ballet will have the opportunity to explore different dance forms in this camp featuring both classical and modern jazz. The students will learn and perform original choreography that is presented in an in house performance for all your family and friends on their last day of camp (Friday) at 1:00pm. This is a perfect camp for new dancers and those that have prior training. Students will also have ballet tales and craft time! Girls Attire: black leotard, skirt, pink or black ballet slippers, and hair up.

Boys Attire: black ballet shoes or sneakers, workout grey pants or shorts, and white tee.

Campers should bring a healthy snack and water bottle. Instructor: Virginia Westcott.

Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center 7yrs-10yrs: July 13-17, Monday-Friday, 11:00am–1:00pm $78/$84 (residents/non-residents) 11yrs-15yrs: July 13-17, Monday-Friday, 11:00am–1:00pm $78/$84 (residents/non-residents)

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Active & Outdoors Preschool Adventure Camp

Ages 3yrs-5 yrs Let us take your preschooler on an adventure! Each day we will explore a new park/ area around our wonderful City. We will immerse ourselves in each new area by making arts and crafts, playing sports and games, swimming, exploring nature, and having fun!

Pre-registration is required. Children must be fully potty-trained and be able to use the bathroom independently (no diapers or pull-ups permitted). Please drop off and pick up at each day’s location listed below. Changes in schedules will be emailed or sent via Fred Alerts. Please send a lunch along with a water bottle/drink with your child each day. Children should dress for outdoor activities and water activities and wear sunblock.

Instructor: Parks and Rec Staff May 18-22 August 10-14 Monday- Friday, 10:00am-1:00pm Day 1: Dorothy Hart Center Day 2: Alum Spring Park Day 3: Old Mill Park Day 4: Motts Run Reservoir Day 5: Doris E. Buffet Pool/ Dixon Park (bring swim suits and towels) $75/$85 (resident/non-resident)

Safety Town Camp

Ages 4yrs-6yrs Children are always pretending and wishing to be grown up. Safety Town will allow kids to act like grown-ups while learning basic safety precautions that will keep them healthy and safe. Campers will explore aspects of being in a town where they will learn about personal safety and traffic laws and will have a lot of fun learning what to do in an emergency. They will meet a Police Officer, tour a fire station and an ambulance. They will learn animal safety and care. Campers will visit the Doris E. Buffett Pool during camp week to learn water safety. Pre-registration is required. Schedule will be emailed prior to the start of camp. Instructor: P&R Staff Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center August 3-7 Monday- Friday, 9:00am-11:30am OR 1:00pm-3:30pm $50/$60 (resident/non-resident

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Camp Hideaway

Ages 4 ½ yrs-6 yrs This beloved day camp is filled with adventure! Each themed morning is packed with nature crafts, hiking, discovery, games, story, snack time, and friends! Our small group will enjoy safely exploring, splashing in the creek, and getting up close and handson with the natural world. Pre-registration required. Campers may register for ONE week only at Alum Spring Park.

June 1-5 June 8-12 June 15-19 June 22-26 June 29 – July 3 July 6-10 Monday-Friday, 9:15am-12:00pm $90/$110 (resident/non-resident)

Camp Wildwood

Ages 7yrs-14yrs (Grades based on ‘19-‘20 school year) Celebrating over 25 Years in the woods and along the water of Motts Run Reservoir! Kids, come get immersed in the wild for a week of daily canoeing, hiking, nature crafts, snacks, friends, and outdoor skills like fire-building. Don’t miss out on a great week of discovery! Campers may register for ONE week only. Pre-registration required. Motts Run Reservoir.

(Grades 1st-3rd) June 1-5 (Grades 2nd-4th) June 8-12 (Grades 5th-8th) June 15-19 (Grades 1st-3rd) June 22-26 (Grades 3rd-5th) July 6-10 (Grades 1st-3rd) July 13-17 (Grades 2nd-4th) July 20-24 Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm $155/$180 (resident/non-resident)

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Beginners Outdoorsmen Camp

Ages 7yrs-13 yrs This exciting camp will highlight beginner level outdoorsmen fun! Campers will explore and learn new skills in fishing, archery, camping, hiking, hunting, canoeing, etc. It is a great opportunities for children to learn about the outdoors and get into nature.

Pre-registration is required. Please send a drink and snack with your child each day.

Children should dress for outdoor and water activities, hiking and wear sunblock, bug spray and bring a water bottle. Instructor: P&R Staff Location: Motts Run Reservoir August 3-7, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm $80/$90 (resident/non-resident)

Adventure Fishing Camp

Ages 7yrs-14yrs This week-long day camp, sponsored by Virginia Fishing Adventures (www. virginiaoutside.com), teaches the entire process of fishing from rigging rods, tying knots, canoeing, and baiting hooks, all while introducing campers to the great wealth of fishing in the area. Campers meet at the VA Outdoor Center, then head to a mixture of public and private ponds and local rivers. Campers will have the opportunity to go on several nice river floats with this camp. All equipment provided and scouts may earn their fishing badge. Info will be sent to all registrants. Pre-registration required. Location: Virginia Outdoor Center.

July 13-17, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm $400/$450 (resident/non-resident)

Fishing Adventures 2-day Camp

Ages 7yrs-14yrs Campers learn about casting, fish species, different types of tackle, and may even get their hands dirty if they choose to search for their own bait before heading to the water in search of bluegill, bass, and anything else that will bite! Camper will also take time to play, explore and cool off from the hot Summer sun with daily activities such as creek exploring, other outdoor games, popsicle breaks and more! Instructor: VA Outside. Preregistration is required. Location: Motts Run. July 9 and July 10, Thursday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm $65/$80 (resident/non-resident)

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Teen Campout

Ages 13yrs-17 yrs (Grades 7-11. ’19-’20 school year) Teens, get ready for an action-packed adventure! Our days at Motts Run Reservoir will be filled with team-building, swamping canoes, and showing off our skills at fire building, orienteering, and much more!

At night, we will beccamping out under the stars. This three day, two night camp is one that you don’t want to miss. All meals/snacks included, but you must provide your own tent. Pre-registration is required. Location: Motts Run Reservoir June 30-July 2, Tuesday-Thursday Check in- 10am on Tuesday Pick up- 10am on Thursday $200/$215 (residents/non-residents)

Adaptive Camp Spirit

Ages 8yrs and older Let the Adventure Begin! This camp caters toward children and young adults diagnosed with an intellectual disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Campers will have fun walking/hiking, playing games, arts and crafts, swimming, and much more. Please dress accordingly and bring drink, snack, sunblock and bug spray. Pre-registration is required.

Instructor: Parks and Rec Staff. Location: Monday/Wednesday- Alum Springs Park, Tuesday/Thursday- Doris E. Buffett Pool, Friday- Varies (information will be sent out via email).

June 15-19 June 22-26 July 6-10 July 13-17 July 27-31 August 3-7 Monday-Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm $50/$60 (resident/non-resident) per week per camper

Regsiter for camps online at FredParksRec.com

540-372-1086

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Contact Us

Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events Dorothy Hart Community Center 408 Canal Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Phone: 540-372-1086 Email: fredprpf@fredericksburgva.gov www.FredParksRec.com

Summer Camp Registration: City Residents: Monday, March 23 from 6:00pm-9:00pm in person at DHCC. Non-City Residents: Tuesday, March 24 at 9:00am Registration opens online: Tuesday, March 24 at 9:00am

Register for all camps at the Dorothy Hart Community Center and online. Please visit our offices in advance to provide your children’s birth certificate and set up your household in our new registration system. For information call 540-372-1086 or email fredprpf@ fredericksburgva.gov.

Camp Information:

- Spaces fill on a first-come, first-served basis.

- Please register for the appropriate age/grade.

- Subscribe to FredericksburgAlert.com > Program Notifications for weather cancellations.

- Fee waivers available for those who qualify. Call our office for more information.

- Must provide own transportation to camps.

- Copy of birth certificate is required at time of registration for first time registrations.

- Online enrollments must provide your child’s birth certificate before camp signups.

Online enrollment notice:

YOU MUST have your online account ready in advance with your user name and password. We have a new registration system and you must set up a new household.

We strongly recommend contacting us several days before camp signups to ensure your account is ready. Call 540-372-1086 ext. 0 or email us at fredprpf@fredericksburgva.gov.

Summer Camp Refund Policy:

Individuals wishing to withdraw and/or requesting a refund must do so by contacting the Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events Department. Individuals must follow up their verbal cancellation request with a written refund request and submit it to Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events Department prior to cancellation deadlines. A 10% administrative fee will be charged on all refund requests for advanced cancellations. Cancellation requests less than two weeks (14 days) before camp start date are eligible for a 50% refund. And there are no refunds on cancellations less than 7 days before camp start date. There will be no refunds given to those who withdraw after program start date. Refunds will require 4 weeks for processing unless paid by credit card. Credit card refunds will take 5 business days to process.