LUMC Children’s Ministries Summer Camp Registration Policies

Member Registration April 15th - The Lookout E202

9a-12p and 5p-7p

Open Registration begins April 20 & 21 - The Lookout E202

9a-12n and 1-3p

After April 21st Children’s Ministries Office

Monday - Thursday **by appointment only - children@lakewoodumc.org to contact us**

All campers must be registered by their parent or guardian ONLY* - registration of friends/neighbors/extended family members will not be accepted. Paperwork must be completed for each child.

Camps are filled on a first come, first served basis only. Any child not on wait list will not be moved ahead, but

added consecutively. No exceptions.

Financial assistance information available through Children’s Ministries office.

Refunds are available if requested via email only, no less than 14 days prior to camp date. *For extenuating circumstances, please contact directors before registration.

Summer Camp Survival Tips

Camp confirmation emails will be sent out one week prior to the start of each camp. Email

will include which door to enter, what to bring (if needed), and all other important

information.

Campers must be signed in and out daily by a designated parent or guardian.

Please list any allergies on daily sign in sheet. Children with allergies/medical needs will be

issued identifying wrist bands.

No early drop-offs. Doors will open five minutes before start of each camp day.

Please dress your child in comfortable, easy-wash clothing and closed-toe shoes.

Preschool Camps Infants - Entering Kindergarten

Art & Play Kids will have fun with crafts, songs and games all centered around a selection of fun books

for pre-school children. They will be active and get messy, so comfortable, easy-wash clothes are recommended. Dates/Time: June 9, July 6 OR Aug 5 ~ 9a-12p Ages: 3-5yrs/entering Kinder **potty trained REQUIRED** Cost: $25 Place: Education Wing Teachers: Gayle Brothers & Randi Berter

NEW activities each session!

A Time to Dance Dance curriculum based on total fun while building dance basics. Jazz, Hip hop,

and Pom styles will be taught. All music is age/content appropriate. Dance recital at end of camp with animated choreography and prop/costume changes to show off what they learned all week. *Attire - comfortable play clothes with lightweight tennis shoes or dance shoes. Dates/Time: M - F, June 8-12, July 13-17 OR Aug 3-7 ~ 9:30-11:30a Ages: 3-5yrs/enter Kinder **potty trained REQUIRED** Cost: $110/week Place: Scouting Ministries Building/Asbury Hall Teacher: A Time to Dance staff

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Food & Fun Come join us for a fun filled morning of crafts, snacks and activities! Each camp will

focus on a different theme! This will be a structured but very fun time for your kiddo. Please have them dress in comfortable play clothes. Dates/Time: June 11 - Let’s learn about your teeth from a dental hygienist! 9a-12p July 14 - Firetrucks come visit! 9a-12p Aug 4 - ALL things “Frozen”! 9a-12p Ages: 3-5yrs/entering Kinder **potty trained REQUIRED** Cost: $25 Place: Education Wing Teacher: Kim Teutsch

** NEW activities! **

Lego I Camp (Building Brains) Trained instructors will use LEGO Duplos and

K’NEX to build math and science skills. Building kits used have gears, levers, and pulleys. Kids will use colors, sizes, and shapes to build simple machines and then find out how they work! Dates/Time: M - F, June 8-12, June 22-26, July 2o-24 OR Aug 3-7 ~ 9a-12p Ages: 3-5yrs/entering Kinder **potty trained REQUIRED** Cost: $190/week Place: The ARK Teachers: Building Brains staff

Jump, Bop & Twist! Your preschooler will sing, wiggle and shake while making various types

of instruments, crafts, and having fun! Please have them dress in comfortable play clothes. Dates/Time: June 23 OR July 13 ~ 9a-12p Ages: 2-5yrs/entering Kinder **potty trained NOT required** Cost: $25 Place: Asbury Hall Teachers: Gayle Brothers & Randi Berter

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Movie Mania Is “I’m bored” the phrase of the day? This camp is sure to please!

Join us for movies, games, pizza, and POPCORN! Movies are geared especially for younger elementary kiddos! Bring your pillow & blankets to get extra comfy! **LUNCH INCLUDED** Dates/Time: June 19 OR July 8 ~ 10am-1pm Ages: entering grades Kinder-2nd ** potty trained REQUIRED** Cost: $15 Place: The Lookout (E202) Teachers: LUMC Summer staff

Lil’ Wee Camp Come learn all about dinosaurs! Crafts, playtime, stories and a snack are all on the

agenda for this camp. A safe and fun time for your child AND a few mornings off for mom! Dates/Time: M - Th, June 15-18 ~ 9a-12p Ages: 6wks old - 2yrs & NOT potty trained 3yrs. Cost: $75 Place: The Ark and Noah’s Nook Coordinator: Gayle Brothers

RETURNING for our

youngest campers!

Movies for Tots Take a movie break-just for kiddos 2-4 years old! We’ll watch movies, play, color,

and have popcorn!! Bring your pillow, blanket and wear your PJs if you want! Dates/Time: June 19 OR July 8, 9a-12p Ages: 2-4yrs *potty trained NOT required** Cost: $15 Place: Education Wing Teachers: Gayle Brothers & LUMC Summer staff

** returning fun

for 2-4yr olds **

Snake Guy Do you love slithery things? Come learn about reptiles from the magnificent Texas Snakes &

More crew. Kids will get hands on experience, learn safety, and conservation tips about the wildlife around us. Enjoy a craft and snack too! Dates/Time: June 29, July 9, July 17 OR Aug 6 ~ 9-11am Ages: 3-6yrs old **potty trained REQUIRED** Cost: $20 Place: Founders Ct. Teacher: Texas Snakes & More Staff

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NEW CAMP!!

The Fun Bus! This is no ordinary bus!! It is fitness fun on wheels! Trampolines, balance beam,

tumbling mats, monkey bars, ladder rope, gymnastics and more! Structured classes taught by CPR & First Aid certified instructors. Dates/Time: June 25, July 2 OR July 16 ~ 9-11a Ages: 3-5yrs/entering Kinder **potty trained REQUIRED** Cost: $20 Place: Education Wing Teachers: Fun Bus staff

Camper Favorite!

Wee Camp All things DINOSAUR is our theme this year! - A safe and fun time for your child AND a

few mornings off for mom! Dates/Time: M - Th, June 15-18 ~ 9a-12p Ages: 3yrs-entering Kinder **potty trained REQUIRED** Cost: $75 Place: Education Wing Teachers: Lakewood Little People Staff

Elementary Camps Entering 1st through 6th GRADES

A Time to Dance Dance curriculum based on total fun while building dance basics. Jazz, Hip hop,

and Pom styles will be taught. All music is age/content appropriate. Dance recital at end of camp with animated choreography and prop/costume changes to show off what they learned all week. Previous dance experience is helpful but not required. *Attire - comfortable play clothes with lightweight tennis shoes or dance shoes. Dates/Time: M - F, June 8-12, July 13-17 OR August 3-7 ~ 1-3p each day Ages: entering grades 1st-6th Cost: $110/week Place: Scouting Ministries Building/Asbury Hall Teacher: A Time to Dance staff

** returning

favorite **

All Star Sports & Games An awesome sports program where the main ingredient is FUN!

This program will include sports like Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, and may include other fun games like Capture the Flag, Team Handball, Jurassic Park, Kickball and Dodgeball. This program will have your participant getting lots of exercise while also enjoying every minute of it. Every camper receives a T-shirt. Dates/Time: M - Th, June 29-July 2 ~ 9a-12n each day Ages: entering grades 1st-6th Cost: $90/4 day camp Place: Asbury Hall Teachers: Triumph Sports staff

NEW CAMP!!

CSI (Christ’s Science Investigators) Science is a blast! Color Chemistry, Motors

& Mechanics, Beakers & Blendings, and Mining Minerals are your days of fun this year! Dates/Time: M - Th, June 15-18 ~ 9a-12pm Ages: entering grades 1st - 6th Cost: $100/4 days (includes a t-shirt & more!) Place: Education Wing Coordinator: Mingo Williamson

Construction Junction Come build a tool box & butterfly house during this hands-on camp!

This ever popular camp fills up fast! Dates/Time: June 12 OR July 10 ~ 9a - 12p Ages: entering grades 1st-6th Cost: $30 Place: Scouting Ministries Building Teachers: Lakewood UMC Summer staff

NEW projects!!

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Camper Favorite!

Dodgeball One of the fastest growing and most popular camps of the summer! This camp features lots

of dodgeball in many different forms. Groups are broken up by age and kids learn throwing, catching, dodging, as well as basic dodgeball strategy. We end the week with a big dodgeball tournament on the last day at camp. Every camper receives a T-shirt. This camp is run by Triumph Sports. Dates/Time: M - Th, June 29-July 2 ~ 12:30-3:30p Ages: entering grades 1st-6th Cost: $90/4 days Place: Asbury Hall Teachers: Triumph Sports staff

NEW CAMP!!

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Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Join us for a week filled with hands-on activities

that will keep children engaged in reading over the summer. Students will reinforce vocabulary and build compre-hension skills through reading, games, and movie clips. *Each camp date is different so students can attend more than one!* Students will be able to take a book of choice home to enjoy. Camp is facilitated by certified Cy-Fair ISD reading/language arts teachers. Dates/Time: M - Th, June 29-July 2, July 6-9, OR August 3-6 ~ 9a-12p Ages: entering grades 4th-6th Cost: $100/4 days Place: Education Wing Teachers: Success Specialists, LLC.

God and Family Earn the God and Family award! Discover how building and strengthening fami-

lies can be compared to making pizza! Study the Bible to learn about God’s recipe for living together as children of our heavenly Father. This religious award is one of the few recognized by both Girl & Cub/Boy Scouts organizations. Dates/Time: M -F, June 22-26 ~ 9a-12pm

Ages: entering grades 4th-6th (and have not yet earned this award)

Cost: $25/week Place: Scouting Ministries Building Teacher: Cheryl Strain

NEW projects!!

Extreme Artistic Explorers! A fun and busy camp for kids that love art and want to try

everything!! We will be using frozen paint pops, painting with worms, collage, watercolors, marshmallows, glitter, feathers, mosaics and much more to create summer themed art works. Expect to get messy, so dress accordingly!!!

Dates/Time: M-Th, June 22-26 ~ 9a-12pm

Ages: entering grades 1st-3rd Cost: $85/4 days Place: Scouting Ministries Building Teacher: Alberta Reese

Gogh Crazy with Van Gogh Where and when did Van Gogh live? What in the world

inspired him? Come and discover the work of Van Gogh and experience his art through fun projects and "artsy facts" in this four day camp adventure. Expect to get messy, so dress accordingly!!!

Dates/Time: M-Th, June 29-July 2 ~ 9a-12p Ages: entering grades 3rd-6th Cost: $85/4 days Place: Scouting Ministries Building Teacher: Alberta Reese

God and Me Earn the God and Me Award! Become best friends with Jesus and tell your story of God

and Me together. Make a “God And Me Exploring Box” to help your family explore God’s love together! This reli-gious award is one of the few recognized by both Girl and Cub/Boy Scouts organizations. Dates/Time: M - Th, June 22-25 ~ 1-4pm Ages: entering grades 3rd -4th (and have not already earned this award)

Cost: $20/4 days Place: Scouting Ministries Building Teacher: Cheryl Strain

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NEW CAMP!!

G.R.I.T.—Life Lessons from the Farm Campers will participate in activities

that give them a glimpse into a day in the life of a farmer. Activities will include: a special visit from some farm chickens, craft activities related to gardening and farming, and a video that shows the daily responsibilities of a farmer. Through these activities, campers will learn 1) how to care for God’s creatures and God’s creation/the land, and 2) how to develop grit (courage and resolve; strength of character) that helps them in their daily life. Dates/Time: 9a-12p **see below for ages/dates** June 30 OR July 21 - entering 2nd - 5th grades July 1 OR July 22 - entering 6th - 8th grades Cost: $30 Place: Education Building Teacher: Leslie Marchand, LUMC member & farmer’s wife :)

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NEW story!

Lego II Camp (Building Brains) Students will build simple machines with gears,

pulleys, and levers then motorize with LEGO & K’NEX educational kits. Classes build on each other. Students will challenge each other to create, build, and test the best designs! A great week of science and math skills put to work! Dates/Time/Cost: M-F, June 22-26, July 20 - 24, OR Aug 3 - 7 ~ ALL DAY (9a - 4p) $290 OR 1/2 DAY (9a - 12p) $190 Ages: 6yrs-12yrs (entering grades 1st –6th) Place: The Lookout/Education Wing Teachers: Building Brains & Lakewood UMC summer staff ***For all day campers, we will offer a lunch choice for $5 or you may bring your lunch. More info to come**

M.A.D. Camp (Music. Art. Drama.) “Weather” building a house, sitting near the

shore, or rowing out to sea, only the power of God is greater than the natural forces of Wind, Waves and Water. From a foolish builder to a shipwreck on the open sea, come join us as we sing, love, create and learn just a few of the many stormy stories from the Bible. Campers will perform the production they work on all week for family and friends on Friday afternoon! Dates/Time: M-F, Aug 10-14 ~ 1-5pm

Ages: entering grades 3rd-6th Cost: $75/week Place: Asbury Hall Directors: Susan Shipman & Dr. Greg Gathright

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Movie Madness What to do when it’s too hot outside and the kids are driving

you crazy? Have them come hang out with friends, watch movies, play games, and eat pizza & snacks! Bring your pillow & blankets to get extra comfy! What could be better? **LUNCH INCLUDED* Dates/Time: June 19 OR July 8 ~ 10a -1p Ages: entering grades 3rd-6th Cost: $15 Place: Founder’s Court Teachers: Lakewood UMC Summer staff

Prayers & Squares, Jr. Join the sweet ladies of LUMC’s Prayers & Squares Ministry to

learn how to make your own quilt! See how they bless so many through this ministry of love & comfort. Dates/Time: June 10 OR June 24 ~ 9a-12p

Ages: 8yrs through entering 6th grade Cost: $10 Place: The LUMC Loft Teachers: Prayers and Squares Ministry team

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Pop Art Party! Pop Art was inspired by every day items, comic books and advertising—all drawn in a

bold, colorful way. The art of Andy Warhol & Roy Lichtenstein will be some of the inspiration for this exciting and fun camp . Be prepared to get messy! Campers will have an Art Show too! Dates/Time: M - Th, June 8-11 ~ 9a-12p Ages: entering grades 3rd - 6th Cost: $85/4 days Place: Scouting Ministries Building Teacher: Alberta Reese

Robotics Camp - Campers will increase skills in Math and Science using LEGO educational kits to

study Gears, Levers, Pulleys, and Motion. (All information they are tested on in school). Activities are divided into four themes – Amazing Mechanisms, Wild Animals, Play Soccer & Adventure Stories. Students will utilize com-puters to *Use software to program, design, and create a working model *Use software to acquire information *Use feedback to adjust a programming system output. ** Must have attended Lego II Elementary camp prior to attending this Robotics camp** Date/Time: M - F Aug 3-7 ~ 9a-4p

Ages: 7-12yrs **See preferred class completion info* Cost: $325/week Place: Lookout Teachers: Building Brains Staff ***For all day campers, we will offer a lunch choice for $5 or you may bring your lunch. More info to come**

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Snake Guy Do you love all things reptile? Come learn all about them from the magnificent Texas Snakes

& More crew! Kids will get LOTS of hands on experience, learn safety & conservation tips about wildlife around us, do a craft, and have a snack! Dates/Time: June 29 , July 9, July 17, OR Aug 6 ~ 9a-12p

Ages: 7yrs-entering 6th grade

Cost: $40 Place: Asbury Hall Teachers: Texas Snakes & More

Yoga for Kids! Campers will participate in activities that build physical strength, flexibility and bal-

ance, help to calm the mind, and allow for stillness and a deeper connection to God. Activities will include: a yoga class that teaches basic yoga poses while going on adventures to the jungle, sea and outer space. Taught as age ap-propriate relaxation techniques that are proven to help calm the mind. Campers will create their own prayer beads and learn accompanying prayers. Dates/Time: July 2 OR July 23 ~ 9a-11a

Ages: entering grades 1st-6th Cost: $25 Place: Education Wing Teacher: Leslie Marchand, LUMC member & yoga instructor

NEW CAMP!!

Vacation

Bible School

July 27 - 31

GET READY FOR A WEEK FULL

OF SHARING GOD’S LOVE, FUN,

MUSIC, GAMES, PROJECTS AND

SNACKS !!

9:00am-12:15pm Mon - Fri

Preschool - Entering 6th grade

*Children ages entering K & younger require an

adult volunteer to attend*

$20 registration per child

includes t-shirt & all supplies

For questions or further information,

please contact

LUMC Children’s Ministries

Mingo Williamson

Director of Children’s Ministries

Peggy Launikitis

Assistant Director of Children’s Ministries