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Kid City Summer Camp registration opens in March 2025
- Register for Kid City Original for Grades K-4
- Register for Kid City Quest for Grades 5-7
- Fill out a 2024-25 Camper Health Form
- Request Camp Inclusion Services
Kid City Summer Camps are held at the Allison-Jukebox Community Center, 351 S. Washington St. in Bloomington.
How to apply for a scholarship for Kid City Summer Camp or Break Days
Find dates and registration information for Kid City Spring Break Days
Kid City Counselor-in-Training
Want to be a Kid City staff member? The Counselor-in-Training program is the first step in becoming a camp counselor. In addition to working with children, gaining leadership experience and receiving great job training, CITs are also involved in planning and implementing camp special events.
For ages 13-15 yrs.
Applications are accepted until April 7. Interviews begin in May.
| CIT Session Dates | Registration Fee in-city/non-city |
Registration Code | Registration and payment due by 5 p.m. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/3-6/14 | $180/$185 | 245103-A | 5/28 |
| 6/17-6/28 | $180/$185 | 245103-B | 6/10 |
| 7/8-7/19 | $180/$185 | 245103-C | 7/1 |
Submitting an application does not guarantee a candidate will be accepted into the program, nor does it commit a selected candidate to participate. Candidates who are accepted into the CIT program will receive notice of acceptance and pre-approved session dates. For more information, call (812) 349-3731.
Kid City Original
Campers in grades K through 4 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 and the outdoors, sports and games, and arts and media. We give every child a summer to remember! Staff-to-camper ratio is 1:6 for grade K. Staff-to-camper ratio is 1:8 for grades 1-4.
Kid City Quest
Youth in grades 5-7 want a different kind of camp experience, and they get it in Kid City Quest! Quest campers are actively engaged in activities separate from younger Kid City Original campers. Space is dedicated to Questers where they can hang out with their friends and be themselves. Camp offers a break from technology, replacing it with participation in the community. Kid City Quest also keeps campers involved in traditional camp favorites such as swimming, crafts, library time, games and field trips! Staff-to-camper ratio is 1:10.
Kid City Summer Camp Fees and Registration Deadlines
- Registration deadline for each week of camp is the Monday BEFORE the camp session begins. Camp sessions are one week long, Monday through Friday (except Sessions A, D and F).
- A non-refundable, non-transferable administration fee of $40 per session per child is included in each week's registration fee. Click here to download registration materials.
- Cancellations must be made before the registration deadline in order to be eligible for a refund.
- All late registrations require a $40 administration fee in addition to the camp registration fee.
2024 Kid City Summer Camp Sessions
- Click here to download and print the Kid City Summer Camp registration form.
- Register for Kid City Original for Grades K-4
- Register for Kid City Quest for Grades 5-7
| Session | Dates | Registration Fee in-city/non-city |
Registration and payment due by 5 p.m. |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | May 28-31 No camp May 27. |
$148/$152 | 5/20 |
| B | June 3-7 | $185/$190 | 5/28 |
| C | June 10-14 | $185/$190 | 6/3 |
| D | June 17-21 No camp June 19. |
$148/$152 | 6/10 |
| E | June 24-28 | $185/$190 | 6/17 |
| F | July 1-3 No camp July 4 or 5. |
$111/$114 | 6/24 |
| G | July 8-12 | $185/$190 | 7/1 |
| H | July 15-19 | $185/$190 | 7/8 |
| I | July 22-26 | $185/$190 | 7/15 |
| J | July 29-Aug. 2 | $185/$190 | 7/22 |
| K | July 18 from 5-9 p.m. All Camp Parent Night Out |
$35/$40 | 7/15 |
| K | July 25 @ 4 p.m.-July 26 @ 7 a.m. All Camp Overnight |
$50/$55 | 7/22 |
What Parents Need to Know About Kid City Summer Camp
- Our camp staff are enthusiastic, well-trained adults. All staff are CPR and First Aid certified and adhere to the highest
professional standards set forth by the American Camp Association and the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department. - Parents are responsible for transporting their child/ren to and from camp at the Allison-Jukebox Community Center each day. Once at camp, city buses and passenger vans are used to transport campers to and from field trips that are not within walking distance. Only trained, licensed drivers transport campers. Please bring: a sack lunch and water bottle, a swimsuit and towel, and any special sunscreen, bug spray or medications.
- All Kid City Original and Quest 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 our operation. Kid City has voluntarily submitted to this independent appraisal done by camp experts and has earned this mark of distinction.
Is my child ready for Kid City Summer Camp?
In order to support the success and safety of all individuals registered and participating in Kid City summer camps, it is important that participants are indeed "camp ready," the following criteria have been developed:
- Participant is able to participate in the camp program independently or with reasonable accommodations.
- Participant must be at least 5 years of age AND in Kindergarten
- Participant is able to use the restroom independently or with minimal verbal prompting.
- Participant is comfortable with, and able to interact in, a group environment.
- Participant interacts and participates in camp in a manner that is physically and emotionally safe for themselves and others.
- Participant is able to take direction and instruction from a staff person.
Our camps are inclusive, serving children with and without disabilities. Inclusion services are available for accommodation needs and support options for your child. Reasonable accommodation requests and registration must be made at least two weeks prior to the registration deadline.
For more information about inclusive services, contact the Inclusive Recreation Coordinator, Amy Shrake, at shrakea@bloomington.in.gov 812-349-3747.
Work at Kid City this summer!
Want to be part of the camp fun? Fill out an application here!