2023 Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Guide

Youth Program Scholarships

Applications for assistance are accepted throughout the year.

Available to Grand Junction children in need of financial assistance.

• STARS Camp

• SCORE Camp

• Swim Lessons

• Youth Basketball

• Youth Volleyball

• Youth Flag Football

Get More Info:

• Submit an application at gjpr.org/scholarships

• Email gjprscholarships@gjcity.org

• Call 970.254.3866 to discuss options

Scholarships help local youth access programs to increase happiness and health. Please consider supporting the program with your donation.

Enroll in Round Up for Recreation through the City of Grand Junction utility billing, or email gjprscholarships@gjcity.org to discuss a donation to the program.

The Grand Valley Parks and Recreation Foundation was recently formed!

This new non-profit, called the Grand Valley Parks & Recreation Foundation (GVPARF), raises funds to supports parks and recreation scholarships, projects, and programs throughout Mesa County. Currently, the GVPARF has pledged to help raise funds for the Redlands Roundabout Project.

To donate, go to: www.gvparf.org

How To Register

Registration Begins Monday, March 6!

2 REGISTER ONLINE REGISTER BY PHONE REGISTER IN PERSON

To register online, a family or individual account must be created. Camps may require camp paperwork to be filled out prior to registration.

www.gjpr.org

Required Camp Paperwork

Please have your information and credit card ready. Camps may require camp paperwork to be filled out prior to registration.

970.254.3866

We welcome in person registrations at the Parks and Recreation Office located at 1340 Gunnison Avenue. Hours: 8:00 AM12:00 PM and 1:00 PM5:00 PM, Mon-Fri. Credit card, cash, or check.

To register for Little Sunshines, STARS, SCORE, or Tween Camp, you must complete Early Learning Venture - CORE (ELV) Online Enrollment prior to registration. It can take our office up to 48 hours to process your required paperwork. The required paperwork can be found online at gjpr.org/summercamp.

Payment Information

Payment in full is required at the time of registration. Spots cannot be saved for any program. For example, if you want to register your children for 10 weeks of STARS, full payment for 10 weeks is due at time of registration. If a holiday falls within a camp week, the price may be pro-rated. Week 11 (8/7-8/10) is available on a limited basis for ages 5-11 at select locations.

Photo Policy

Photographs taken of Grand Junction Parks and Recreation programs are often used in marketing materials in print and/or online. If you do not wish to be photographed, or have a family member you do not wish to be photographed, please indicate this on the camp enrollment form.

Program Modifications

Grand Junction Parks and Recreation welcomes people of all abilities to participate in programs. Contact Jonathan Wheatley at 970-254-3846, or via email at jonathanw@gjcity.org, to find out how we can help make program modifications so your experience is possible and enjoyable for all!

Questions?

Please call 970.254.3866 or email summercamp@gjcity.org

Camp Information for Little Sunshines, STARS, SCORE, and TWEEN Camp

• Schedule: A schedule will be emailed with detailed information about your week at camp the Thursday before the start of each week. Please make sure we have a correct email on file!

• Clothing: Campers will need to wear active clothing, including tennis shoes, for our fullday activities.

• Field Trips: All of our camps are mobile camps and will include field trips and day excursions around the valley.

• Late Fee: Registrations less than one week before the start of camp will incur a $10 late fee.

Little Sunshines Camp

This camp is designed especially for your five- and six-year-olds. Activities are designed to keep them active, meet tons of friends at camp, to work on social skills, and try a variety of pursuits designed to spark new passions. Your camper will be busy all summer long! Join us for one week or the whole summer!

Age: 5 & 6 Time: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Fee: $100

STARS Camp

STARS camp has been in the valley for over 20 years and offers a oneof-a-kind day camp experience for your kids! Focusing on building social skills, developing self-confidence, and staying healthy, we offer a variety of enriching activities to fill a camper’s day. Field trips around the valley to explore our amazing backyard, games to stay active, and tons of campers to make new friends with—STARS has something for everyone!

Age: 7 - 11 Time: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Fee: $100

Tween Camp

This isn’t your average summer camp! Get your Tween out from in front of the TV and they will be inspired to stay active, discover new interests, and make life-long friends. Just like your pre-teens, Tween Camp is always on the go. Through a mixture of structured activities, our program has been designed to meet their needs. Drop-off and pick-up locations will change daily based on activities.

SCORE Camp

Do you have a child at home who enjoys playing sports? Then this is the cool place to be this summer! SCORE Camp is designed for boys and girls to stay active all summer long. Basketball, soccer, football, baseball, you name it, we have your sports covered at SCORE Camp!

Age: 7 -11 Time: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Fee: $100 Location: Chipeta Elementary, 950 Chipeta Ave.

Summer Camps

City Academy

Unlock the potential of public service with City Academy. Local high school students will discover what it takes to run a municipality through hands-on experience. Participants will learn how to be a youth voice for City services by learning how to become engaged and informed citizens. High schoolers will be immersed in the inner workings of the City of Grand Junction, including Fire, Police, Parks & Recreation, and more. Students will discover exciting educational opportunities and career pathways. Essential skills such as resume writing and interviewing techniques will be incorporated. For students to receive the full benefit of the program, attendance at all 10 sessions is strongly encouraged. Join now and be a part of something truly special. Participants are responsible for transportation to and from locations.

Age: 14 -18 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM* Fee: $150 Location: Various City Locations, schedule provided Date:

6/1 - 8/2* Th 13933 - *Final day will be held Wednesday, 8/2 from 3-6 p.m. to attend a City Council Meeting

Springboard Diving Club

Swim Camp

This fun, exciting day camp is perfect for swimmers who are curious about joining the Grand Junction Rapids Swim Club. Dial in swim techniques with daily stroke workshops, build camaraderie with games and activities, and even get an introduction to springboard diving! Sign up by the end of the week to receive discounted registration for the Rapids Swim Club. Send your Swim Camper each day with their swimsuit, goggles, towel, sunscreen, bag lunch, and water bottle; snacks provided. Stay, swim, and ride the water slide at no additional fee daily.

Summer Camps Summer Camps

Junior Lifeguarding

Has your Tween ever wondered what it might be like to save someone’s life? Junior lifeguarding teaches skills ranging from basic rescues to CPR. Participants will be challenged physically and mentally in a fun and safe, encouraging environment while learning the value of teamwork and professionalism. Registration includes an allday pass to swim (waterslide included) after class each day. Your future lifesaver should be prepared with a swimsuit, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, bag lunch, dry clothes, and a towel; snacks provided.

Dive head-first into fun this summer with the Springboard Diving Club! Learn and refine the basics of springboard diving, including approaches, hurdles, tucks, pikes, and more. Divers will use both the 1-meter and 3-meter boards, as well as dry-land exercise and drills to twist and somersault into incredible aerial displays of athleticism! Registrants must be comfortable swimming in the deep end without assistance. Age:

Crafter’s Camp

Time to build cool stuff! Crafter’s camp is all about tool use, creativity, and engineering. With camping and outdoor themes, participants work on new projects each day to take home. For an added challenge, campers will even fabricate the tools used to build their projects! Breaks are incorporated to explore the park and look for materials, and participants practice focus, follow-through, and patience while working on practical problem-solving skills. Bring appropriate clothing, snacks, and lunch.

Age: 9 -14 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Fee: $366

Location: Las Colonias Confluence Shelter Next to Botanical Gardens

Date:

Day: Class # 7/10 - 7/14 Mon - Fri 13920

Challenge Island Dazzling Decades

Get ready for some time-traveling fun with our Dazzling Decades Camp. Campers take a STEAM-tastic journey through the Fabulous 50s, Far-Out 60s, Groovin’ 70s, Totally 80s, and Wizarding 90s. Use your Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) skills to create unique and fun projects based on each decade. Rock around the clock with Dazzling Decades field trips!

Age: 6 -11 Time: 9 AM - 12 PM Fee: $200 Location: Challenge Island, 730 Mesa Avenue

Date: Day: Class # 7/17 - 7/21 Mon - Fri 13928

Challenge Island STEAM Tank

Calling all innovative and inventive campers to a STEAM-tastic adventure in entrepreneurship! Your STEAM Team will design, create, and open a brand-new business! Choose from a PIZZApreneur, SWEETrepreneur, or a HAUNTrepreneur theme and get down to business. Edge out your competition to secure “two fins up” for your business proposal from the Challenge Island Shark Tank judges.

Age: 6 -11 Time: 9 AM - 12 PM Fee: $200 Location: Challenge Island, 730 Mesa Avenue

Date: Day: Class # 7/24 - 7/28 Mon - Fri 13929

Kids’ Triathlon Camp

Learn the fundamentals of swimming, biking, and running for a triathlon! This fun and fresh day camp focuses on everything from the basics of form to gear use and maintenance, transition skills, and sportsmanship. Campers learn pre-race preparation essentials including good nutrition and hydration habits, all while building character, self-esteem, and confidence. Games and activities keep things exciting each day, and the week culminates with the Kids’ Triathlon!

Age: 5 -17 Time: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Fee: $249

Location: Orchard Mesa Pool

Date: Day: Class # 6/12 - 6/16 Mon - Fri 13927

Kids’ Splash-n-Dash

Why tri? Triathlons are a beginner-friendly challenge for athletes of all ages, and what better time to rise to the challenge than as a kid? Triathlons facilitate personal growth and character development, building self-esteem and stick-to-itiveness while being a ton of fun! Our Splash-and-Dash swim/runs are a great, lowkey intro to the world of triathlons. Curious about Kids’ Triathlons but not quite ready to enter the race? Check out our Kids’ Triathlon camp!

Age: 5 -17 Time: 8:00 - 10:00 AM Fee: $46

Location: Orchard Mesa & Palisade Pools

Date: Day: Class #

6/18 - Orchard Mesa Sun 13931

7/23 - Palisade Sun 13932

Grand Junction Rapids Swim Club

Take the plunge into club swimming with the Grand Junction Rapids! Team practices are in the mornings at Lincoln ParkMoyer Pool and five fun swim meets throughout the summer will put these young swimmers to the test. Registrants must be proficient in freestyle, backstrope, and breaststroke and be able to swim at least 50 yards non-stop.

Age: 11 - 17 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 AM Fee: Full Season $200; June Only $120; July Only $120

Age: 6 - 10 Time: 8:00 - 9:00 AM Fee: Full Season $200; June Only $120; July Only $120

Location: Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool

Date: Day: Class #

Ninja Warrior Parkour

Learn to jump, vault, tumble, bounce, and spin your way under, over, and through whatever obstacles and barriers you come across. Led by Jeremey Sanders, international instructor and founder of exploreparkour.com, participants scramble through a well-developed progression to become their best ninja selves! Campers build strength, timing, balance, flexibility, and explosiveness as instructors lead them through challenging and fun skills and exercises. Instructors incorporate obstacle courses, martial art forms, acrobatic movements, and props to learn and choreograph key parkour and free-running movements. Participants end the week with a final showcasing of skills and earn a skills certificate. Bring appropriate clothing, snacks and lunch.

Age: 9 -14 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Fee: $363 Location: Eagle Rim Park Shelter

Date:Day:Class # 6/12 - 6/16 Mon - Fri13921

Little Rockers Summer Camp

Engage socially and physically through a variety of fun, climbing-related games and activities that focus on problem-solving skills while working on climbing fundamentals on top rope and in the bouldering area. This non-competitive camp guides participants into more advanced skills with rope handling and climbing. Harnesses and shoes are provided daily, although bringing your own gear is recommended. Participants need to bring a snack, refillable water bottle, and lunch daily.

Age: 5 -13 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Fee: $249

Location: Grand Valley Climbing, 611 25 Road

Date:Day:Class #

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Grand Junction Parks and Recreation welcomes people of all abilities to participate in our programs. If you have a need for any ADA accommodations, please notify us at the time of registration. For comments or concerns, please contact Recreation Supervisor Larry Manchester at 970-254-3844 or larrym@gjcity.org.

Grand Junction Parks and Recreation welcomes people of all abilities to participate in our programs. If you have a need for any ADA accommodations, please notify us at the time of registration. For comments or concerns, please contact Recreation Supervisor Larry Manchester at 970-254-3844 or larrym@gjcity.org.

Intro to Wilderness Survival

Learn the basics of thriving in the wild at this beginner’s camp. Develop confidence, initiative, communication skills, and common sense through fun survival scenarios in teams and on your own. Primitive skills taught include building shelters and fires, cordage, navigation, knots, traps, and much more. Bring appropriate clothing, snacks, and lunch.

Age: 6 - 9 Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Fee: $284

Location: Las Colonias Confluence Shelter next to the Botanical Gardens

Date: Day: Class # 6/12 - 6/16 Mon - Fri 13917

Intermediate Wilderness Survival

Get ready for a full week of putting your survival skills to the test! Challenging activities include creating shelters, fire safety and building, knife safety, tracking, foraging, traps, orienteering, cordage, knots, and many more primitive skills. Campers will connect with the natural world and play survival-themed games while learning scenarios based on real-life survival. Bring appropriate clothing, snacks, and lunch.

Age: 8 - 12 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Fee: $350

Location: Las Colonias Confluence Shelter next to the Botanical Gardens

Date: Day: Class # 6/26 - 6/30 Mon - Fri 13919

Bring appropriate clothing, snacks, and lunch!

Advanced Wilderness Survival

Campers work on their own and in teams to solve critical, real-world wilderness survival problems while learning invaluable skills such as knife safety, plant identification and uses, animal tracking, and navigation. From building shelters and fires to using various tools, traps, ropes, and knots, campers are challenged all week to think critically and creatively. Instructors help participants build initiative, self-control, confidence, and communication skills while making new friends. Bring appropriate clothing, snacks, and lunch.

Age: 9 - 14 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Las Colonias Confluence Shelter next to the Botanical Gardens

Fee: $350

Date: Day: Class # 6/19 - 6/23 Mon - Fri 13918