JULY 8-12 OUT OF THIS WORLD

JULY 15-19 COUNTRY FAIR

JULY 22-26 SUPERHEROS

JULY 29-AUG 2 TIME TRAVELERS

AUGUST 5-9 LIFE’S A BEACH!

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August 12-23 ~ See Back Cover for Details

JULY 8-12 OUT OF THIS WORLD

This is a week of out of this world activities. Our journey begins with designing a

spaceship. Where will that ship take you? We are making batik resist T-Shirts.

An amazing “Cardboard Explosion” puppet performer* will visit. And then there’s

the water rockets, alien costumes, cosmo dodgeball, moon pie making, space

slime, and a UFO detection challenge. All astronauts, aliens and scientists will

embark on a mission to Horizon Fun Fx for a moon bounce and tons of fun!

JULY 29-AUG 2 Time Travelers

Hop in the Gillam Grant Time Machine to explore places in the past, present, and future. Battle in the arena of Ancient Rome, capture wanted bandits in the Wild West and connect your mind, body and spirit in the groovy 1960’s. What was the stone age like? Jump back to the 1800’s and be part of the largest gold rush ever. We will take a trip to Genesee Country Village to explore life in the 19th Century. The Bread Man will visit to share “Hot Bread from the Oven, a Treasured Tradition.” So much to explore and only a week to do it!

AUGUST 5-9 LIFE’S A BEACH!

Yes that’s right…. It’s beach week. Sand, crabs, jelly fish, shells, SUN, mermaids, dancing, sharks, beach games…. Oh my. This week is all about having a great time just like on the beach. We will make crystals on seashells, make some amazing beach art, have a bucket race, play musical towels, and build a sandcastle. And yes, we will be visiting the beach. All campers will have an amazing day at Hamlin Beach State Park.

JULY 15-19 Country Fair

Who doesn’t like a fair? Everyone does! Our theme all week includes the fun of the country fair. Can you rope a pony? Have you seen Rosie the Chicken’s eggs? What can you make with a corn husk? We will explore all the sights, sounds and flavors of the local fair. Yummy S’mores will be a necessary treat. Create your own unique western hat. Participate in the marshmallow shooter contest! And hee haw, get in shape for the sack races. Take a trip to the Genesee County Park for some forest exploration. It’s going to be a wild week.

JULY 22-26 SUPERHEROS

Superheroes of daycamp save the world. Stand for truth and justice. Fight crime and even save a kitten or two. Join The SuperCampers, an elite superhero action squad formed to defeat the rising force of evil. What will your superhero name be? What powers will you have to take on the superhero challenge? Can you handle making kryptonite candy and super hero slime? Be ready for some superhero science. All superheroes will report to Minnehan’s Fun Center to battle the mini-golf course and high speed go-cart challenge. Get your capes ready!

*Cardboard Explosion Puppet Program

offered in conjunction with the Some programs are made possible in part with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of

the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State

Legislature and administered by the Genesee- Orleans Regional Arts Council , GO ART!”

What’s a Day Like at Camp? Our theme changes, so there

are new exciting activities, programs, and events every week. (Check

out the special features of each week in the detailed listing.) However,

some things don’t change because they are FUN everyday. After a

morning gathering of all campers, the kids break off into their age

appropriate groups. They will rotate through different areas of camp

including sports, crafts, group activity, and special events. This year

STEAM, yoga, dance, and culinary workshops will be included in each

week.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch are available at the Byron-Bergen High

School Cafeteria at no cost to students, 18 and under, through the summer

food program. Bagged Lunches are prepared for field trip days.

Camp T-Shirts: Campers receive a FREE Daycamp T-Shirt their first

week of camp. The T-shirts are used for a special art project and should be

worn for our weekly field trips.

Registration: Kids that have completed Kindergarten up to 6th

grade are eligible for daycamp. Camp runs from 9am-3pm, Monday thru

Friday. Our “home base” is the Byron Bergen High School Cafeteria.

Kids can be dropped off and picked up at this location. Bussing options

are also available from the Village of Bergen and Town of Byron. YOU

MUST REGISTER FOR BUS SERVICE. After/Before camp CHILL

TIME is available for all campers. See details under CHILL TIME. To

register for camp, please go online to gillamgrant.org. Or, you may

CAMP RATE PER WEEK: $94/MEMBER $104/Non Member (Includes Field Trips)

Register for all 5 Weeks of Daycamp by June 7th and receive a $20.00 discount.

Meet our

Daycamp Director

Mr. Ken Rogoyski. “Mr. R” has been

part of the daycamp program for over 15

years. His energetic and enthusiastic

presence puts

the “FUN” in the summer program.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math

become a part of our daily activities. Campers will explore ocean science, send rockets to

space, make the largest bubbles you’ve ever seen,

power up a speed boat, create a super hero helmet, & so much

more!

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WHEN REGISTERED FOR A FULL DAY - A monitored recess / lunch time is offered for an additional

$10 in between camps for campers signed up for both am and pm sessions.

Registration deadline for Learning Center Camps is July 15th.

“Before-Camp Chill Time” **

7:00 a.m.— 9:00 a.m.

Monday - Friday During Camp Week

“After-Camp Chill Time”

3:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday During Camp Week

Chill Time is only available to registered campers. Campers can be dropped off / picked up anytime during the program at Gillam-Grant by a parent or guardian. Snacks and activities are provided daily.

** Availability based on meeting participation minimum.

Campers may come to Gillam-Grant daily before and after summer camp to relax, have a snack, watch movies, play cards or games,

etc. The program runs from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Campers participating in the “Chill Time” program will be escorted

to and from Gillam-Grant Community Center by camp staff. The program fee is $30.00 a week for Before OR After Camp.

Cardboard Challenge Camp August 12-16 9am-12 pm

Houses, Forts and Castles Build your own house, castle, fort ,dollhouse, or pet home. At this camp you will learn the techniques needed to make it collapsible so that you can pack it up to take home or tuck it away when you want it out of the way. Students registered for the cardboard challenge camp are offered a free spot in Paper Hearts Puppets Cardboard Workshop if

registered before June 15th and space is still available. $45M / $50NM

Nailed It Cake Challenge Camp August 12-16 1pm-4pm

This camp will teach you the skills you need to Nail that Cake! First, learn how to shape cakes, make frosting and fondant and the decorating techniques needed to make amazing cakes. Then just like the TV show put your skills to the test to see who will Nail the

cake challenge! $50M / $55NM

Lego STEM Challenge Camp August 19-23 9am-12pm

Love building with Legos? Join us for Lego camp! Can you build a sky scraper that can withstand an Earthquake? Can you build the

bridge that can support the most weight? Everyday a different build and everyday a different challenge. $45M / $50NM

Star Wars Camp August 19-23 1pm-4pm

Calling all Stars Wars enthusiasts – You don’t want to miss this camp. Go on a light saber scavenger hunt, attend Jedi training.

Spend each afternoon playing Star Wars games, making snacks and crafts, and learning some star wars science. $50M / $55NM