Kinder Camp
Preschool ages 3 to 5 years old
Kinder Camp is a half-day outdoor enrichment program for children ages 3-5. Campers enjoy exploring nature, making crafts, playing games, and trying new activities. Kinder Camp provides preschoolers the opportunity to engage in activities around the camp's woods, ponds, and meadows. Kinder Camp staff are caring, professional adults, experienced in preschool programming. Our camp leaders strive to foster positive self esteem and independence in each camper. The YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are an important aspect of Kinder Camp philosophy. Each child is encouraged to develop an appreciation for making new friends and doing fun activities in the natural setting of camp.
Be sure to download the Kinder Camp Parent Handbook
Each camper must have a completed enrollment/health form
TYPICAL MONDAY HALF-DAY AT KINDER CAMP
- 7:50 The Kinder Camp Bus picks up campers from the Northeast Branch (8451 Orth Rd., Loves Park, IL)
- 8:30 Parents drop off campers at Camp Winnebago's Johnson Environmental Center. Explanation of safety, beads, and name tags.
- 9:00 Archery
- 9:45 Snack and story time
- 10:15 Hike to the artesian well
- 11:00 Learn songs, play games, or do an environmental activity
- 11:15 Give out beads
- 11:30 Parents pick up camper at Camp Winnebago. There is no return bus sevice
WEDNESDAY SPLASH FOUNTAIN DAY
We will enjoy the cool waters of “Splash Fountain,” the camp’s wet, water fun area. Campers will have fun splashing and playing with the counselors. Campers will need to wear water shoes or old tennis shoes while playing in the splash fountain.
FRIDAY PROGRAM
On Friday there will be a short family program at Camp Winnebago. The program for 3 year olds will be in Webster B Lodge. The program for 4 - 5 year olds will be in the Johnson Environmental Center. We will sing songs, and tell of our week’s experiences. Information on the Friday program will be sent home on Thursday with your child. Grandparents, family, and friends are encouraged to attend.
SCHEDULE
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WEEKLY DESCRIPTION |
| 01KC |
Week 1 (June 6-10) - Prairie Plants and Leafy Trees
Discover all of the wildflowers and trees around us. |
| 02KC |
Week 2 (June 13-17) - Dinosaur Discovery
Explore how Dinosaurs lived long ago. |
| 03KC |
Week 3 (June 20-24) - Turtles and Frogs in a Bog
Use a net to find animals in the mud. |
| 04KC |
Week 4 (June 27-July 1) - Animals with Wings
Learn about birds, bats, dragonflies, and butterlfies. |
| 05KC |
Week 5 (July 5-8) - Field Day Fun
Do your best at kicking, running, jumping, and throwing. |
| 06KC |
Week 6 (July 11-15) - Who Lives in the Ocean
Learn about whales, sharks, and fish. |
| 07KC |
Week 7 (July 18-22) - Amazing Insects
Turn over a log and look for bugs. |
| 08KC |
Week 8 (July 25-29) - Fantastic Furry Friends
Discover which animals live in the woods. |
| 09KC |
Week 9 (August 1-5) - Nature Art
Develop creativity while playing and exploring nature. |
| 10KC |
Week 10 (August 8-12) - Wonderful Snakes & Spiders
Find out why snakes slither and spiders build webs. |
For more information, contact Jayne Nauman at 815-489-3374 or email at jnauman@rockfordymca.org
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