Kid City

Kid City Camps

Kid City Summer Camps require both health and registration forms to be filled out by the camper's parent and/or guardian to successfully register for camp. Online registration is not available for Kid City Summer Camps.

Camp	Grade 2012-13 school year	Sessions	Times	Location	Cost/Week/In-city	Cost/Week/Non-city
Kid City Original	K-4	A-I	7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.	Allison-Jukebox Community Center	$150	$155
Kid City Quest	5-7	A-I	7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.	Allison-Jukebox Community Center	$150	$155
Kid City at Hilltop Gardens	K-2	A-I	HALF DAY 8 - 11:30 a.m.	Hilltop Gardens at Indiana University	$85	$90
Kid City at Hilltop Gardens	3-4	A-I	FULL DAY 7:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.	Hilltop Gardens at Indiana University	$150	$155
CIT Program	8-10	B-C, D-E, F-G	7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.	Allison-Jukebox Community Center	$160	$165

Kid City Camp Registration Information

Session D: No camp on July 4. The cost for this session is prorated $120/in-city, $124/non-city.
For all camps, a non-refundable deposit of $20 per session per child is due at the time of registration. This deposit is applied to the session fee. Session registrations and payments are due in full by 5 p.m. the Monday prior to the start of a selected session. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of deposit and reserved space. Registration materials can be downloaded from the website (www.bloomington.in.gov/parks). Online registration is not available for any Kid City camp program.
Participants who are not registered by the registration deadline will be assessed a $20 administration fee.
Following All Camp Registration Day, registrations are accepted by walk-in at the Parks and Recreation office or by mail at 401 N. Morton St. Ste. 250, Bloomington IN 47404. If your child is already registered for camp, credit card payment can be made over the phone at 349-3700.

Is my child ready for camp?

In order to support the success and safety of all individuals registered and participating in the Bloomington Parks and Recreation's Kid City summer camps, it is important that participants are indeed "camp ready." To assist in determining if your child is "camp ready," the following criteria have been developed:

Camper is able to participate in the camp program independently or with reasonable accommodations.
Camper is age appropriate (ages 5 - 17 yrs.) Participants may be aged up or down by one grade level.
Camper is able to use the restroom independently or with minimal verbal prompting.
Camper is able to take direction and instruction from a staff person.
Camper is comfortable with, and able to interact in, a group environment.
Camper interacts and participates in camp in a manner that is physically and emotionally safe for themselves and others.

Inclusive Recreation

The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is committed to an inclusive approach to recreation. Inclusion is individuals with and without disabilities participating in recreation activities together. Our summer camps are inclusive, serving children with and without disabilities. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun experience for all Kid City campers.

If your child has a disability and would benefit from reasonable accommodations, please contact our Inclusive Recreation Coordinator at (812) 349-3747. To provide the best service, reasonable accommodation requests and camp registration must be made at least two weeks prior to the start of a camp session. Some accommodations may take longer than two weeks to arrange. Please note that all of our camp programs involve social interaction, day trips and outdoor play. Reasonable accommodations are individualized techniques and resources used to enhance program participation without fundamentally altering a program. Inclusion makes it possible for individuals to choose from the vast array of programs offered by City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department. Find out more information on how to request reasonable accommodations.

Our camps are inclusive, serving children with and without disabilities. Inclusion services are available for accommodation needs and support options for your child. The Inclusive Recreation Coordinator can be reached at (812) 349-3731.

About Kid City

Our camp staff is comprised of enthusiastic, caring, well-trained adults who provide a safe and enjoyable summer experience. Staff are CPR and First Aid certified and adhere to the highest professional standards set forth by the American Camp Association and the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation.

Parents are responsible for transporting their child/ren to and from camp each day. Once at camp, City buses and passenger vans will be used to transport campers to and from satellite locations that are not within wallking distance.

Please provide a sack lunch and drink for your camper each day. Refrigeration and heating of lunches is not available. Camp staff will provide morning and afternoon snacks. Campers should bring their swimsuit and towel every day, a water bottle and their favorite sunscreen. We recommend providing your camper with a durable backpack to carry these items.

2011 Kid City Summer Camps

Kid City Original
"If we ran the world..." At Kid City Original a new experience awaits every day! Campers explore the world around them with field trips and special events. Daily programs give campers the chance to try specialized activities in the areas of nature, the outdoors, sports, games, arts, and media. As always, our unique weekly themes provide something fun for everyone! We give every child a summer to remember. Grade K staff-to-camper radio is 1:6.* Grades 1-4 staff-to-camper ratio is 1:8.*

Kid City at Hilltop Gardens
Enjoy the wonder of gardening in the outdoors at beautiful Hilltop Gardens at Indiana University. This new camp offers campers the chance to plant, develop, and grow their own gardens and learn about the natural environment all in the setting of a Kid City camp. In addition to gardening, participants experience field trips, guest presentations, and weekly swimming at IU outdoor pool. Grade K staff-to-camper ratio is 1:6; Grades 1-4 staff-to-camper ratio is 1:8.

Kid City Quest
Choose something great this summer! Kid City Quest campers design their own program experience through Choice Exploration (activity options that differ from the usual camp fare). In addition, campers experience field trips, splash the summer away swimming and learn more about themselves and their friends through team time. Staff-to-camper ratio is 1:10.*

College for Kids!
Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington is teaming up with City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation's Kid City summer camp program to bring three unique week-long camps to participants ages 11-14 yrs. Ivy Tech offers fun college-style classses in the morning and then transports campers to Rhino's Youth Center to met the Kid City staff for an afternoon of games, field trips, or swimming. Campers can choose from a vareity of technology and art-themed programs. Staff-to-camper ratio is 1:10. For more information about afternoon camp sessions, call 349-3731.

Register through Ivy Tech Community College. For more information about Ivy Tech class sessions, call 330-6041.

June 12-15 Register by 6/4
June 18-22 Register by 6/11
June 25-29 Register by 6/18

Cost: $180, $90 per ½ day
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ages: 11 - 14 yrs.
Location: Ivy Tech Bloomington Campus, 200 Daniels Way and Rhino's Youth Center, 331 S. Walnut St.

Kid City is ACA Accredited!

All Kid City programs are proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association. This nationally recognized accreditation focuses on program quality, health and safety issues, and requires us to review every facet of ouru operation. Kid City has voluntarily submitted to this independent appriasal done by camp experts and has earned this mark of distinction.

*Denotes maximum staff-to-camper ratio in accordance with the American Camp Association National Standards.

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