8 - 12 Year Old Program

SummerWorks 8 through 12 year olds are ready to take their personal interests and talents to the next level and will be given the opportunity to choose emphasis areas each week.  With the help of their counselors, our 8 through 12 year olds will work to gain skills and expertise in specific activities while at the same time having a blast with their friends both on- and off-campus.  Our 8 through 12 year olds are also invited to join us on any one (or all!) of our Outdoor Adventures.

What to Bring

image4Please help your camper understand that he or she is responsible for everything they bring to camp.  Labeling all belongings will help us make sure everything makes it home safely.  Most importantly, please only bring items that are important for camp…extra stuff is likely to get lost or ruined.

  • Nutritious lunch & drink, preferably with compostable items - we compost our lunch waste!
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat labeled with name
  • Backpack labeled with name
  • Swim suit labeled with name
  • Towel labeled with name
  • Securely fitting shoes (sneakers preferably)

Do not bring:

  • Cell phones, iPods, or other electronics
  • Personal toys (they will become shared toys!)
  • Candy, soda, gum, or other non-nutritious food
  • Water toys
 

Activities

Our 8 through 12 year olds are encouraged to choose activity areas that reflect their personal interests and talents.  While many new and unique activities will be offered throughout the summer, campers will always have the opportunity to engage in the three broad areas of physical activity, outdoor adventure/environmental education, and arts & cultures.  On Monday mornings of each new camp week, mountaineers will choose their Focus Area for the week: Sport, Outdoor Adventure/Environmental Education, or Arts & Cultures.  Each week, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays will be Focus Days where the 8-12 year olds will spend the day immersed in their area of interest.  Some of the weekly activity offerings in those areas may include (*offerings subject to change):

Physical Activity

  • Team Sports (Soccer, Rugby, Lacrosse)
  • Mountain Biking (with the SLC Bike Collective)
  • Flight & Kite Sports (Paragliding & Kite education)
  • Endurance Sport & Physiology (XC Trail Running)
  • International Sports (Capoeira & Bocce)
  • Ultimate Frisbee & Frisbee Golf
  • Kayaking (indoor pool instruction & a day out on the water with The UT Kayak School)

Outdoor Adventure / Environmental Education

  • Rafting the Provo River
  • Outdoor Living Skills / Leave No Trace
  • High Ropes Course
  • Outdoor Rock Climbing
  • Mountain Biking (with the SLC Bike Collective)
  • Kayaking (indoor pool instruction & a day out on the water with The UT Kayak School)
  • Sailing
  • GPS skills
  • Mountain Chefs

Creative Expressions

  • Monster sculptures with Baddog Rediscovers America
  • "Behind the Scene" Tours of:  Hale Center Theater, the SLC Tribune
  • Urban Art
  • Sculpture
  • Food Art
  • Garden Art
  • Videography
   

Schedule

Daily

Mondays:

8:00 – 9:00 Extended Care ($8.00/hour)

8:50 – 9:00 Check in Dining Hall

9:00 – 9:20 Morning blasts (energizers and announcements)

9:20 – 10:20 Community-building activities

10:30 – 11:30 Focus introductions and selections

11:30 – 12:30 Sack lunch & recess

12:30 – 1:00 Prep for afternoon activity

1:00 – 3:30 Afternoon adventure - swimming at the Steiner Aquatic Center

3:45 – 4:00 Snack and round-up

4:15 – 5:30 Extended Care ($11.50)

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays:

8:00 - 9:00 Extended Care ($8.00/hour)

8:50 - 9:00 Check in Dining Hall

9:00 - 9:20 Morning blasts (energizers and announcements)

9:30 - 3:30 Focus Area Trips/Workshops

3:30 - 4:00 Snack and round-up

4:15 - 5:30 Extended Care ($11.50)

Fridays:

8:00 - 9:00 Extended Care ($8.00/hour)

8:50 - 9:00 Check In in Dining Hall

9:00-9:20 Morning blasts (energizers and announcements)

9:30 - 11:30 Club Time

11:30-1:00 all camp Cook Out Lunch & recess

1:00 - 3:30 Friday Finale event (on campus)

3:30 - 4:00 Snack and round up

4:15 - 5:30 Extended Care ($11.50)

An additional $1.00 per minute fee is charged for each minute the camper remains past 5:30 pm.

Weekly

Monday: Check-In (Dining Hall) Mornings on campus for community building activities and Focus Area presentations.  Campers will choose their Focus area for the week.  Swim at Steiner Aquatic Center in the afternoon.

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: Focus Area Trips/Workshops

Friday: All camp Cook Out lunch & Fun Friday Finale Day on campus!

(Cancelations for the next week’s camp must be made by 5pm)

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