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CONTENTS TRADITIONAL CAMPS 3 Civic Center Camp 4 Operation Outrageious Fun 4 Rise & Shine/Cool Down Camp 5 Kid Quest Camp 5 Play Camp

SPORTS CAMPS 5 Basketball Camp 5 Soccer Camp 6 Cleve Indians Baseball Camp 6 Fencing Camp 6 Volleyball Camp 7 Cheer Camp 7 Golf Camp/League

DISCOVERY CAMPS 8 Grandparents Camp 8 EcoHeros 8 Boating Camp 9 Science Camp 9 Super Hero Academy 9 Nature Craft 2.0 Camp 9 Artist Camp 10 Theater Camp 10 Fun in the Kitchen 10 Kid’s Crafty Camp

RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS FEBRUARY 1

NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS FEBRUARY 4

ABOUT OUR CAMPSMentor Parks & Recreation is dedicated to providing an outstanding, fun and safe camp environment and experience for all those who participate. We offer exciting camp experiences across many areas of interest designed to promote physical activity, teach new skills, and challenge kids to reach and grow and to make new friends. To accomplish these goals while main-taining safety, affordability and convenience, we rely on a well-trained staff of adults and college students who have a passion for working with young people. Here’s a little more about our staff: x Staff members are primarily adults and college students with a few high school students assisting x All staff members are CPR and first aid certified x Staff are knowledgeable and well-trained x All staff members go through criminal background check x Emergency and safety procedures are reviewed on a regular basis x Staff members are available to answer your questions at any time x We maintain low staff to camper ratios to provide the best experience possible

REGISTRATIONCamp registration begins Monday, February 1 for Mentor Residents and Thursday, February 4 for nonresidents. All Camps require pre-registration. Registration for camps close 1 week prior to the start of the camp week to ensure that our staff can prepare necessary paperwork, verify supplies and maintain the correct staff to camper ratios. Registration will not be ac-cepted the day a camp begins.

HOW TO REGISTEROnline: www.cityofmentor.com/parks-recreationBy Phone: (440) 974-5720 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.In Person: Recreation Department: 8500 Civic Center Blvd., MentorMail In: Mentor Rec Department, 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor, OH 44060

CAMP DEPOSITWhen registering for Civic Center Day Camp or Operation Outrageous Fun Camps, parents have the option to pay a $25 deposit of the camp fee per week and have until May 14 to pay the balance on each registered week. To register for a camp by deposit, please contact the Recreation Department office at (440) 974-5720. The deposit option is not available for online regis-tration. A deposit option is not available for the the Full 9 Week Camp option.

COMMUNICATIONThe Friday before each scheduled camp week, parents and campers will receive information by email with a reminder of where camp is held, what to bring, as well as any updated information you might need to make your camp experience the best. You will also receive an Information & Emergen-cy Form that will need to be completed and turned in to the camp director the first day of camp. It is important that parents provide a valid email ad-dress upon registration so that we can deliver this important information.

CAMP REFUNDS / CHANGES Please choose your camps carefully. Full refunds will only be granted if a camp is cancelled by the City of Mentor. An administrative fee of $25 will be assessed per person per camp for any changes made to camp reg-istrations. Changes will include participant cancellations, refund requests and/or transfers. Changes must be made one month prior to the start of camp. Camp changes and partial cancellations cannot be applied to the Full 9 Week Camp option. If changes are requested, the camper will be withdrawn from the Full program and waitlisted/registered for individual camp weeks.

CAMP CIRRICULUMOn rare occasions, we may need to change the start time or location of a camp. We contact registered participants by email as soon as possible to notify of parents of the camp change.

TIPS FOR CAMPS:For all camps: Wear loose, comfortable clothing and tennis shoes (no san-dals) each day. Also, to stay properly hydrated, each participant will need to bring a water bottle with his/her name on it to camp every day. For out-door camps, please apply sunscreen 30 minutes before arriving at camp.

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CIVIC CENTER DAY CAMP Register early! Weekly maximum is 40 campers and we fill often! Our largest and most popular day camp, Civic Center Day Camp has three different age-based camps to choose from. All camps meet Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. daily at Civic Center Park, a 90-acre park located in the heart of the Mentor Civic Center complex, where campers have access to daily swimming, open green space, tennis, bas-ketball and more! Camp counselors team up to plan weekly activities following a unique theme.

Campers take field trips, participate in games and contests, arts and crafts, swim and play sports. We spend our camp day outdoors in the park and have daily swim time. Presently we are unable to book field trips due to COVID19. As trips and/or entertainment are booked, we will advertise on our website and/or program brochure.

Before and after camp care is offered for this program through the Rise and Shine and Cool Down programs. Separate Regis-tration is required. Please see page 4 for details.

Sign up for all 9 weeks and Save! New this year we are offering Full 9 Weeks of camp as one, easy registration option. Please note that camp changes or partial cancellations can NOT be made to this registration option. If changes/cancellations are made, all 9 weeks are affected. Please choose this option care-fully as refunds will not be granted after the start of the program.

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SUPERSTARS Grades K & 1Camp is for children who have completed K or 1st Grade by June 1

Instructor: Recreation Camp StaffLocation: Civic Center ParkFee: Resident - $120/wk | Non-Resident - $144/wk

Week Camp Dates Theme TimeWk 1 Jun 7-11 It’s a Jungle 9:00a-3:15pWk 2 Jun 14-18 Superheroes 9:00a-3:15pWk 3 Jun 21-25 Game On! 9:00a-3:15pWk 4 Jun 28-Jul 2 Stars & Stripes 9:00a-3:15pWk 5 Jul 5-9 Ninja Warriors 9:00a-3:15p Wk 6 Jul 12-16 Time Travelers 9:00a-3:15p Wk 7 Jul 19-23 Making a Splash 9:00a-3:15p Wk 8 Jul 26-30 Energy Explosion! 9:00a-3:15p Wk 9 Aug 2-6 Treasure Hunters 9:00a-3:15p

Camp Dates Time FeeFull 9 Wks Jun 7-Aug 6 9:00a-3:15p $950/$1150

VENTURES Grades 2 & 3Camp is for children who have completed 2nd or 3rd Grade by June 1


Week Camp Dates Theme TimeWk 1 Jun 7-11 It’s a Jungle 9:00a-3:15p Wk 2 Jun 14-18 Superheroes 9:00a-3:15p Wk 3 Jun 21-25 Game On! 9:00a-3:15p Wk 4 Jun 28-Jul 2 Stars & Stripes 9:00a-3:15p Wk 5 Jul 5-9 Ninja Warriors 9:00a-3:15p Wk 6 Jul 12-16 Time Travelers 9:00a-3:15p Wk 7 Jul 19-23 Making a Splash 9:00a-3:15p Wk 8 Jul 26-30 Energy Explosion! 9:00a-3:15p Wk 9 Aug 2-6 Treasure Hunters 9:00a-3:15p


EXPLORERS Grades 4 & 5Camp is for children who have completed 4th or 5th Grade by June 1


Week Camp Dates Theme TimeWk 1 Jun 7-11 It’s a Jungle 9:00a-3:15p Wk 2 Jun 14-18 Superheroes 9:00a-3:15p Wk 3 Jun 21-25 Game On! 9:00a-3:15p Wk 4 Jun 28-Jul 2 Stars & Stripes 9:00a-3:15p Wk 5 Jul 5-9 Ninja Warriors 9:00a-3:15p Wk 6 Jul 12-16 Time Travelers 9:00a-3:15p Wk 7 Jul 19-23 Making a Splash 9:00a-3:15p Wk 8 Jul 26-30 Energy Explosion! 9:00a-3:15p Wk 9 Aug 2-6 Treasure Hunters 9:00a-3:15p


OPERATION OUTRAGEOUS FUN Grades 6 - 7

Register early! Weekly maximum is 32 kids and we fill often! Operation Outrageous Fun is not your average camp experi-ence! Just for kids having completed grades 6 and 7, O.O.F. has all the fun of day camp but dialed up to include many more activities and more time to hang out with friends. Presently we are unable to book field trips due to COVID19. As trips and/or entertainment are booked, we will advertise on our website and/or program brochure.

Before and after camp care is offered for this program through the Rise and Shine and Cool Down programs. Separate Regis-tration is required. Please see page 4 for details.

Sign up for all 9 weeks and Save! New this year we are offering Full 9 Weeks of camp as one, easy registration option. Please note that camp changes or partial cancellations can NOT be made to this registration option. If changes/cancellations are made, all 9 weeks are affected. Please choose this option care-fully as refunds will not be granted after the start of the program.


Week Camp Dates Time FeeWk 1 Jun 7-11 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197Wk 2 Jun 14-18 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197Wk 3 Jun 21-25 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197Wk 4 Jun 28-Jul 2 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197Wk 5 Jul 5-9 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197Wk 6 Jul 12-16 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197Wk 7 Jul 19-23 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197Wk 8 Jul 26-30 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197Wk 9 Aug 2-6 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197


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RISE & SHINE CAMP Grades K - 7

Mentor Recreation offers extended care for children enrolled in the Civic Center Day Camp and Operation Outrageous Fun. Rise & Shine camp runs from 7:30a – 9:00a each camp day. Camp includes activities like wake-up walks, quiet games and activities and time for breakfast (bring your own).


Week Camp Dates Time FeeWk 1 Jun 7-11 7:30-9:00a $25/$30Wk 2 Jun 14-18 7:30-9:00a $25/$30Wk 3 Jun 21-25 7:30-9:00a $25/$30Wk 4 Jun 28-Jul 2 7:30-9:00a $25/$30Wk 5 Jul 5-9 7:30-9:00a $25/$30Wk 6 Jul 12-16 7:30-9:00a $25/$30Wk 7 Jul 19-23 7:30-9:00a $25/$30Wk 8 Jul 26-30 7:30-9:00a $25/$30Wk 9 Aug 2-6 7:30-9:00a $25/$30

Camp Dates Time FeeFull 9 Wks Jun 7-Aug 6 7:30-9:00a $200/$240

COOL DOWN CAMP Grades K - 7

Mentor Recreation offers extended care for children enrolled in the Civic Center Day Camp and Operation Outrageous Fun.Cool Down camp runs from 3:15p – 5:30 p each camp day amd includes activities such as arts and crafts, games and swim time at Civic Center Pool. We ask that each camper pack their own snack for Cool Down Camp and we will provide a drink. Pick up from Cool Down camp is generally at Civic Center Pool.


Week Camp Dates Time FeeWk 1 Jun 7-11 3:15-5:30p $34/$42Wk 2 Jun 14-18 3:15-5:30p $34/$42Wk 3 Jun 21-25 3:15-5:30p $34/$42Wk 4 Jun 28-Jul 2 3:15-5:30p $34/$42Wk 5 Jul 5-9 3:15-5:30p $34/$42Wk 6 Jul 12-16 3:15-5:30p $34/$42Wk 7 Jul 19-23 3:15-5:30p $34/$42Wk 8 Jul 26-30 3:15-5:30p $34/$42Wk 9 Aug 2-6 3:15-5:30p $34/$42

Camp Dates Time FeeFull 9 Wks Jun 7-Aug 6 3:15-5:30p $270/$335

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KIDS QUEST CAMP Ages 6 - 9 Calling all brave adventurers, fearless explorers, and imagina-tive creators to Kid Quest! Take a break from your other sum-mer activities and come join us for a unique camp that com-bines hands-on S.T.E.M. activities and crafts with games and outdoor experiences. Each week offers campers a wide array of opportunities: activate your imagination as you explore the ocean, hunt for treasure, search for clues, create your own slime, and make a splash. There is something for everyone at Kid Quest Camp! Campers must have completed Kindergarten.

Instructor: Carly Spence Location: Wildwood Cultural CenterFee: Resident - $80/wk | Non-Resident - $96/wk

Week Camp Dates Theme TimeWk 1 Jun 7-11 Detectives: Mission Imposs. 9:00a-1:00pWk 2 Jun 14-18 Outrageous Oceans 9:00a-1:00pWk 3 Jun 21-25 Aspiring Artists/Kreative Kids 9:00a-1:00pWk 4 Jun 28-Jul 2 Splish, Splash, FREEZE! 9:00a-1:00pWk 5 Jul 5-9 Treasure Hunters 9:00a-1:00pWk 6 Jul 12-16 Ooey, Gooey, Sticky, Chewy 9:00a-1:00pWk 7 Jul 19-23 Diggin’ Up Dinosaurs 9:00a-1:00pWk 8 Jul 26-30 Wild, Wild West 9:00a-1:00pWk 9 Aug 2-6 It’s a Bug’s Life 9:00a-1:00p

PLAY CAMP Ages 4 - 6 Just for ages 4 - 6, Garfield Play Camp provides organized play and activities designed to provide campers an opportunity to interact with children their own age in the exciting atmo-sphere of Garfield Park. Play Camp includes games, arts and crafts, stories and nature activities.

Instructor: Lisa Sadler Location: Garfield Park Pavilion Fee: Resident - $64/wk | Non-Resident - $77/wk

Week Camp Dates Theme TimeWk 1 Jun 7-11 A Trip to the Zoo! 9:30a-12:40pWk 2 Jun 14-18 To Infinity and Beyond 9:30a-12:40pWk 3 Jun 21-25 Under the Sea 9:30a-12:40pWk 4 Jun 28-Jul 2 Red, White & Blue 9:30a-12:40pWk 5 Jul 5-9 Let’s Go Camping! 9:30a-12:40pWk 6 Jul 12-16 Down on The Farm 9:30a-12:40pWk 7 Jul 19-23 Bubbles! Bubbles! BUBBLES! 9:30a-12:40pWk 8 Jul 26-30 We All Scream for Ice Cream 9:30a-12:40pWk 9 Aug 2-6 Splish, Splash! 9:30a-12:40p

JUNIOR ROOKIE HOOPS BASKETBALL CAMP Ages 5 - 8 This program was developed to give children a positive first step into athletics through the exciting game of Basketball. With specialized skill drills and games, your young athlete will have a great time learning the fundamentals while becoming game ready. See improvement in defensive ability, shooting form, passing technique, and ball handling skills. While also advancing game play knowledge and movement. Please wear appropriate clothing, running shoes, sunscreen and bring plenty of water with a snack.

Instructor: Rookie Athletics StaffLocation: Walsh Park Basketball Court

Days Camp Dates Time FeeM-Th Jun 14-17 9:30a-12:30p $120/$144M-Th Aug 2 - 5 9:30a-12:30p $120/$144

ROOKIE HOOPS BASKETBALL CAMP Ages 9 - 12 Learn the exciting game of Basketball with Rookie Athletics. Through specialized skill drills and games, your young ath-lete will have a great time learning the fundamentals while becoming game ready. See improvement in defensive ability, shooting form, passing technique, and ball handling skills. While also advancing game play knowledge and movement. Please wear appropriate clothing, running shoes, sunscreen and bring plenty of water with a snack.

Instructor: Rookie Athletics StaffLocation: Walsh Park Basketball Court

Days Camp Dates Time FeeM-Th Jun 21-24 9:30a-12:30p $120/$144

SOCCER CAMP Ages 6 - 12 Mentor Soccer Club will help you get ready for the fall soccer season with this instructional soccer camp for boys and girls. Emphasis is on skill development, teamwork, and sporting conduct. Coaches will use circuit training to teach soccer fundamentals such as heading, ball collection, pass-ing, shooting, and dribbling. Campers practice and develop skills in age and ability appropriate learning groups. Camp provides opportunities for both beginning and advanced players to improve and enhance their soccer playing abilities and be ready for the field this fall. Small-sided matches will be played daily.

Instructor: Mentor Soccer ClubLocation: Krueger Park

Days Camp Dates Time FeeM-F Jul 19-23 9:30a-11:30a $60/$72


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CLEVELAND INDIANS YOUTH BASEBALL CAMP Ages 6 - 12

Learn to play ‘The Indians Way’ in a safe, fun environment! Led by former Major Leaguer and Mentor native Matt Kata, Indi-ans Youth Baseball camps are the ultimate developmental experience for youth baseball and softball players in North-east Ohio. Whether your child is just getting introduced to the game of baseball or has been playing for a while, Indians Youth Baseball Camps will develop and improve upon the same basic fundamentals that Indians players work on each and every day – hitting, throwing, fielding, and base-running. Throughout the week, the qualified and professional coach-ing staff emphasizes the importance of keeping the focus on the process and the things that we can control: our Attitude, Concentration, and Effort, and encourages each participant to ‘A-C-E the Day!’ All campers receive an Indians t-shirt and hat, camp workbook and other giveaways. Please note: ALL REGISTRATION FOR THIS CAMP MUST BE COMPLETED AT WWW.INDIANS.COM/YOUTHBASEBALL prior to June 7. Child must turn six before the first day of camp.

Instructor: Matt Kata/Cleveland IndiansLocation: Garfield Park

Days Camp Dates Time FeeM-F Jun 14-18 9:00a-3:00p $235

BEGINNER FENCING CAMPAges 8+ Zorro won’t hold a candle to you after you learn the funda-mentals of modern foil fencing in this new day camp for kids ages 8 and older. You’ll learn stretching, footwork, lunges, attack, parry-riposte, strategy, tactics and bouting. Fun and safety are emphasized while developing hand-eye coordina-tion, agility, dexterity and stamina as well as social skills and manners. All equipment is provided, so come out and try something new. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Bring a water bottle with your name on it, too.

Instructor: Tom NagyLocation: Garfield Lounge


INTERMEDIATE FENCING Ages 8+ Already studied basic fencing, this intermediate camp will help you learn more about the growing sport of fencing. This camp begins where beginning fencing ends, concentrating on developing additional parry strategies, bouting and learn-ing more about penalties and how they affect competition. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Bring a water bottle with your name on it, too.

Instructor: Tom NagyLocation: Garfield Lounge

Days Camp Dates Time FeeM-F Jul 5-9 11:30a-1:30p $69/$85

BUMP, SET, SPIKE! Ages 6 - 12 VOLLEYBALL FOR BEGINNERS Bump, set and spike your way through this camp as you learn the basics of volleyball. Camp director Branden Keeper and his staff will help beginner players learn rotation, positions, scor-ing and more to develop strong volleyball skills.

Instructor: Branden KeeperLocation: Lost Nation Sports Park, 38630 Jet Center Pl, Willoughby


SERVING, STRATEGY & MORE VOLLEYBALL CAMP Ages 9 - 14 If you’ve got volleyball experience, this camp led by director Branden Keeper will help you refine your skills and prepare for competitive volleyball. Campers will practice and develop skills in age and ability appropriate learning groups.



VOLLEYBALL FOR ADVANCING PLAYERS Ages 9 - 14 If you’ve played on a team or have participated in previous camps, this camp will help you refine your skills and prepare for more competitive volleyball. Campers will practice and develop skills in age and ability appropriate learning groups. We’ll work on cardiovascular conditioning, jump drills and plyometrics too to develop strength and agility.


Days Camp Dates Time FeeM-F Jul 5-9 12:45p-2:30p $57/$68

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PRESCHOOL CHEERLEADING CAMP Ages 4-6

Preschoolers learn skills that are the foundation of physical movement, coordination and body awareness while they are creatively having fun learning preschool cheers, chants, motions, jumps and tumbling. On the last day of this 8-hour camp, our cheerleaders will present a “picture perfect mo-ment” pep rally for family and friends! Wear tennis shoes and bring identified pompoms. Morning campers bring identified water bottle & lunch, afternoon campers bring snacks & bever-age. A $5 insurance fee is due to instructor the first day of camp.

Instructor: Northshore Preps StaffLocation: Garfield Park Lounge

Days Camp Dates Time FeeM-Th Jun 14-17 10:30a-12:30p $55/$65M-Th Jul 19-22 1:00a-3:00p $55/$65

JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE Each Thursday morning in the summer, more than 100 juniors tee it up for 9 holes of golf in this program designed for the experienced junior golfer. The league includes instruction from the Professional Golf Staff, skills contests, character de-velopment, and regular course play. Entry fees are used for prizes throughout the season and a cookout on the final day. NO PLAY July 15.

Instructor: Black Brook Golf Academy Instruction StaffLocation: Black Brook Golf CourseLeague Fee: $49 | Plus Greens Fees paid weekly

Days Camp Dates Time Age Th Jun 3-Aug 5 8:45a 12-18Th Jun 3-Aug 5 9:15a 10-14Th Jun 3-Aug 5 9:45a 10-14Th Jun 3-Aug 5 10:15a 10-14

JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUESPECIALIZED GOLF PROGRAM Do you want to try out for your High School Golf Team or play at a higher level? This specialized program is just for you. You’ll have a 15-minute clinic with our pro each week covering ev-erything from playing, etiquette, character development, and rules. Golfers will play 9 or 18 holes and record their scores to establish a U.S.G.A handicap. Entry fees are used for prizes throughout the season and a cookout on the final day. The program is open to boys & girls ages 12-18. NO PLAY on July 15.

Instructor: P.G.A. Professional Tim AusperkLocation: Black Brook Golf CourseLeague Fee: $49 | Plus Greens Fees paid weekly

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CHEERLEADING, JUMPS & TUMBLING CAMP Grades 1 - 3

Cheerleading is more than cheers, chants and motions. Jumps and tumbling are the skills that make cheerleading a sport! PREPS offer qualified professional, safety-conscious gym-nastic instructors to teach these skills. We teach cheers and chants with motions and jumps as well as all the tumbling skills needed for today’s cheerleaders. Wear tennis shoes and bring identified pompoms. Bring identified water bottles and healthy snacks. AM campers bring lunch. A $5 insurance fee is due to instructor the first day of camp.

Instructor: Northshore Preps StaffLocation: Garfield Park Lounge

Days Camp Dates Time FeeM-Th Jun 14-17 1:00p-3:00p $55/$65M-Th Jul 19-22 10:30a-12:30p $55/$65

JUNIOR GOLF CAMPThis 4-day golf camp will properly prepare the junior golfer to be golf course ready by teaching proper fundamentals of golf, rules and etiquette. The camp will mainly focus on full swing, short game, putting, etiquette and the rules of golf. The fee includes range balls. Campers are encouraged to bring their own clubs, or loaner clubs will be provided. Proper golf attire is expected. Camp will be limited to 6 students per class.

Instructor: Black Brook Instructional StaffLocation: Black Brook Golf CourseFee: Resident - $122/wk | Non-Resident - $138/wk

Week Days Camp Dates Time Age Wk 1 M-Th Jun 7-10 9:00a-10:30a 8-10 Wk 2 M-Th Jun 14-17 9:00a-10:30a 8-10Wk 3 M-Th Jun 21-24 9:00a-10:30a 8-10Wk 4 M-Th Jun 28-Jul 1 9:00a-10:30a 8-10

Week Days Camp Dates Time Age Wk 1 M-Th Jun 7-10 11:00a-12:30p 12-14 Wk 2 M-Th Jun 14-17 11:00a-12:30p 12-14Wk 3 M-Th Jun 21-24 11:00a-12:30p 12-14Wk 4 M-Th Jun 28-Jul 1 11:00a-12:30p 12-14

JUST FOR GIRLS JR GOLF LEAGUEThis league is designed for girls ages 10-14 to further their education on the fundamentals of golf and play on the course. Girls will receive a 15-minute clinic then go on the course for play. Girls can play as many holes as they would like to depend-ing on their comfort level. Entry fees include prizes throughout the season and a cookout on the final day. NO PLAY on July 15.

Location: Black Brook Golf CourseLeague Fee: $49 | Plus Greens Fees paid weekly

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GRANDPARENT & ME CAMP Ages 5+ with Grandparent

Grandparents and their grandkids can explore summer camp together in this intergenerational camp experience. Meet at Wildwood Cultural Center the first two days and participate in games and activities, create a variety of arts & crafts, and go exploring in outdoor adventures together. The last day will be spent at the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina where kayaking, nature walks, a hayride and campfire will complete the experience. This is a memory that your grandchildren will cherish forever! Price of camp is per person.

Location: Wildwood Cultural Center/Mentor Lagoons Marina

Days Camp Dates Time FeeW-F Jul 21-23 9:00a-1:00p $57/$68

ECOHEROS Ages 10-15

Join our group of nature explorers as we look into environ-mental issues in our community and learn skills of some of the scientists that help solve them. You will practice techniques of water testing, air and soil quality investigation and sam-pling and categorizing biota from various ecosystems in the lagoons and marsh areas. The evidence our teams collect will help inform real decisions about best practices in this area and how we can protect our local resources. Campers should be interested in the natural world.

Instructor: Recreation StaffLocation: Mentor Lagoons Marina

Days Camp Dates Time FeeTu-F Jul 6-9 9:15a-3:15p $73/$94

BOATING CAMP I Ages 10-14

This is both a classroom and hands-on boating program. Each day students have class time studying OBEC safe boating in order to earn a boating license. The rest of the day is ‘on the water’ time, learning the proper way to use each type of wa-tercraft. Students learn the basics of how to paddle a kayak and canoe, row a row boat, sail a sailboat, and drive a small electric motor boat all in one action packed week!Campers also learn related skills including PFD training, wa-ter safety, navigation rules, rigging boats, and capsizing drills. Prerequisite: Campers must hold a Red Cross Level 3 or higher swimming certificate, be able to tread water for 2 minutes and swim 25 yards at any speed using any stroke. All equipment is provided. Families are invited to watch campers show off their new skills at our annual regatta on the last afternoon

Instructor: Michelle HaagLocation: Mentor Lagoons Marina


BOATING CAMP II Ages 10-14

Campers must come with an Ohio OBEC boating license (ie., though Mentor Rec, Spirit of America or other accepted pro-gram). Licensed boaters will spend most of our time on the water honing skills of paddling, sailing and steering a small motor boat. Campers will take to the lake as much as possible using larger craft and practicing navigation, maneuvering and higher level boating. We will take field trips to explore other waterways. Wear appropriate boating clothes (no flip flops), bring sunscreen and your lunch to eat while “on location” each day.


Days Camp Dates Time FeeM-F Aug 2-6 9:15a-3:15p $73/$94

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X-TREME SCIENCE CHALLENGE CAMP Ages 8-12

Discover the exciting world of science with fun, hands-on challenges. Instructor Branden Keeper will guide you through a new science challenge each day. Through hands-on ex-perience and problem solving, you’ll learn about material strength, propulsion, acceleration, forces, and pressure. Stu-dents will work in a kid friendly, collaborative team environ-ment. At the end of each day the teams will compete in a science challenge. Challenges will include the Egg Drop Sur-vival, the Paper Tug-of-War, and the Catapult Launch along with other fun challenges. Get ready to have some fun!

Instructor: Branden KeeperLocation: Community Center

Days Camp Dates Time FeeM-F Jun 14-18 9:00a-11:00a $70/$84

SUPERHERO ACADEMY Ages 4-6

Look up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s YOU! Join us for a week of Superhero adventures! We will create our own su-perhero outfits, come up with our superhero names and learn how to defend the universe against villains. All while having fun outdoors doing superhero obstacle courses, crafts and games! Campers should bring a superhero snack and water bottle with their name on it.

Camp Director: Branden KeeperLocation: Walsh Park


NATURE CRAFT 2.0 Ages 7-12

Find the tools, learn the crafts, and use your Mine Craft know-how in real life. You and your group will design your skins and then fill your packs with all the artifacts (like pickaxes, flint, compasses, granite, maps and more) that you will need to ex-plore, create and survive in the lagoons biome. We’ll forage for food, make fires, build shelters and even outsmart the creep-ers on our night hike (tentatively scheduled for Thursday eve-ning) . Be prepared though, with insect repellent, sunscreen and water gear, we’ll be hiking, swimming, kayaking while we build our own community outside of the video game!


Days Camp Dates Time FeeM-F Jul 19-23 9:15a-12:00p $73/$94M-F Jul 19-23 12:30p-3:15p $73/$94

ARTISTS CAMP Ages 7-12

Calling all young artists! Start your summer off with a week filled with fun and creativity. Art educator and creative artist Jacqui Spetrino will guide you in developing your drawing skills while experimenting with a variety of fun art mediums. You’ll bring home five unique works of art that your parents will cherish for a lifetime! We’ll end the week with an art show so you can show your family all the wonderful work you’ve created!

Instructor: Jacqui SpetrinoLocation: Community Center Woods Room

Days Camp Dates Time FeeM-F Jun 14-18 9:00a-11:30a $104/$125M-F Jun 14-18 1:00p-3:30p $104/$125M-F Jun 21-25 9:00a-11:30a $104/$125M-F Jun 21-25 1:00p-3:30p $104/$125


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WILDWOOD THEATRE CAMP Ages 7-15 | Grades 3+

Discover the world of theater involving acting, theatre games, and outdoor activity on our spacious grounds. Each 3-week camp welcomes both beginners and experienced actors. We stage an original scripted production, but also provide opportunities for camper creation. A free stage presentation for friends and family will occur during the last week of camp if circumstances allow. If live performance is not possible, we will produce a movie on site to share with your family and friends! Come be a part of one of the City of Mentor’s most popular and enduring camp programs!

Instructor: Steve CouchLocation: Wildwood Cultural Center

Days Camp Dates Time FeeM-F Jun 7-25 9:00a-1:00p $254/$304M-F Jul 6-23 9:00a-1:00p $254/$304M-F Jul 26-Aug 13 9:00a-1:00p $254/$304

WILDWOOD MOVIE CAMP Ages 7-15 | Grades 3+

Discover the world of theater involving acting, theatre games, and outdoor activity on our spacious grounds. Wildwood Mov-ie Camp welcomes both beginners and experienced actors. We stage the same original scripted production as Wildwood Theatre Camp, and also provide opportunities for camper cre-ation. But instead of the pressure of a live performance, we will produce a movie on site to share with family and friends! The final film will be shared online after camp concludes and perhaps have a premiere event for all to enjoy!

Instructor: Steve CouchLocation: Wildwood Cultural Center

Days Camp Dates Time FeeM-F Jul 6-23 1:30p-5:30p $254/$304

FUN IN THE KITCHEN COOKING CAMP Ages 8-12

Immerse your budding chef in the world of cooking at Wild-wood! From breakfast to dessert your junior Julia Child or Wolfgang Puck will get plenty of hands on experience in the kitchen with food to bring home and share with family. Food fee $35 payable to instructor the first day of camp.

Instructor: Judi Strauss Location: Wildwood KitchenFee: Resident - $70/wk | Non-Resident - $84/wk

Week Camp Dates Theme TimeWk 1 Jul 12-16 Appetizers & Snacks 1:00p-3:00pWk 2 Jul 19-23 Classic Cooking 1:00p-3:00pWk 3 Jul 26-30 International Foods 1:00p-3:00p

KID’S CRAFTY CAMP Ages 6-12

In this camp your child will learn a wealth of fun and easy crafts for all year round. Planting, paper crafts, seasonal gifts and decorations, needlepoint key chains and much, much more. Each day your child will have at least one finished project to bring home and they will receive directions for dozens of ad-ditional projects. Material fee of $20 due on first day of camp.

Instructor: Judi Strauss Location: Wildwood Kitchen

Days Camp Dates Time FeeM-Th Aug 2-5 1:00p-3:00p $55/$66

RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS FEB. 1

NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS FEB. 4

REGISTER AT WWW.CITYOFMENTOR.COM

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REGISTRATION OPTIONSONLINERestier online at www.cityofmentor.com. It’s FREE, easy, fast, secure and convenient!

If you have not registered online with us yet, please call one of our facilities so we can set up a new account for you.

PHONE-IN/DROP-OFFCash, Check, Visa/Mastercard, Discover accepted

Recreation Office: M-F 8:00a–5:00p 440.974.5720Senior Center: M-F 8:00a–7:00p 440.974.5725Ice Arena: M-F 10:00a–7:00p 440.974.5730Wildwood M-F 9:00a–5:00p 440.974.5735

MAIL-INMentor Recreation Department, 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor, Ohio 44060. Mail-in registration form is available on-line at www.cityofmentor.com. Don’t forget to include check or charge information.

Please note: Accounts are address based. Only parents and chil-dren residing at the same address may be placed in the same ac-count. A utility bill and/or school report card may be required to verify residence.

PROGRAM LOCATIONSEdward R. Walsh Park 7221 Bellflower Rd.Black Brook Golf Course 8900 Lakeshore Blvd.Civic Center Park 8600 Munson Rd.Civic Center Waterpark 8600 Munson Rd.Civic Center Amphitheatre 8550 Munson Rd. Community Center 8600 Munson Rd.Eleanor B. Garfield Park 7967 Mentor Ave.Krueger Park 7556 Chillicothe Rd.Mentor Beach Park 7779 Lakeshore Blvd.Mentor Civic Arena 8600 Munson Rd.Mentor Dog Park 6647 Hopkins Rd.Mentor High School Stadium 6477 Center St.Mentor Lagoons Preserve & Marina 8365 Harbor Dr.Mentor Municipal Center 8500 Civic Center Blvd.Mentor Senior Center 8484 Munson Rd.Morton Pool & Park 9325 Rosemary Ln.Old Council Hall 7250 Jackson St.Wildwood Cultural Center 7645 Little Mountain Rd

INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATIONSWe make every attempt to hold classes when scheduled. Email blasts are used to inform the public of changes in course schedules. Contact the Recreation Department at (440) 974-5720 before 5 p.m. to inquire about inclement weather and cancellations. In case of “Act of God” cancellations, the Recre-ation Dept. reserves the right to terminate any class/activity that results in less than the scheduled number of sessions, without issuing a refund.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIESWe encourage persons with disabilities to participate in all programs offered by the Parks & Recreation Department. Please notify us in advance if special arrangements should be arranged in order to make participation possible. TDD available.

PHOTO POLICYWe often take photos of our programs, special events, camps and general activities. These photos are used exclusively by the City of Mentor and may appear in any of our publications, both electronic and print, and our website. If you wish not to be photographed, please tell the photographer.

WILDWOOD MEMBERSCurrent Wildwood Members receive a 10% discount off the regularly charged fee (resident or nonresident) on all pro-grams offered at Wildwood Cultural Center.

FACILITY HOURS/NUMBERSRecreation Office: M-F 8:00a–5:00p 440.974.5720Senior Center: M-F 8:00a–7:00p 440.974.5725Ice Arena: M-F 10:00a–7:00p 440.974.5730Wildwood M-F 9:00a–5:00p 440.974.5735Black Brook Golf Course 6:30a-dark 440.951.0010

POLICIES/PROCEEDURESCONFIRMATIONS AND CANCELLATIONSA receipt and/or course confirmation will be emailed to you following registration. If a course is cancelled by the City of Mentor, you will be notified by phone or email. If the City can-cels a course, we welcome you to transfer to another class within the same season, or receive a full refund. Allow 2-3 weeks to for refund checks. Credit card payees will receive credit on their account within a few days

CAMP REFUNDSPlease choose your classes carefully. Full refunds will only be granted if a camp is cancelled by the City of Mentor. An ad-ministrative fee of $25 will be assessed per person per camp for any changes made to camp registrations. Changes include participant cancellations, refund requests and/or transfers. Camp changes and partial cancellations cannot be applied to the Full 9 Week Camp option. If changes are requested, the camper will be withdrawn from the Full program and wait-listed/registered for individual camp weeks.

MENTOR RESIDENCYMentor Residents live within the corporate limits of the City of Mentor. Proof of residency is a current utility bill with both name and address on it along with photo identification. Not all 44060 zip codes are Mentor resident addresses. Mentor School District and the City of Mentor corporate limits are not the same. Mentor residents receive priority in registration and discounted fees.

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