First and foremost, I am a wife and mother! The most joy in my life is derived from creating engaging, educational, loving experiences for my family and friends. I delight in creating a happy, safe environment where children can thrive. Other titles include homeschooling mom of 18+ years, Registered Nurse, CPR Instructor, youth & children's leader at church. . . but the blessing of being a full time mom is #1. ♥ I am so happy to be offering summer day camp experiences in our Little Rock home this summer! I run these camps out of my home classroom area, kitchen, living room, and spacious backyard. I have excellent local references available upon request.
★Each camp is a themed week of fun, friendship, and learning for ages 5-12
★Times are 9am-1pm Tuesday - Friday.
★I offer 10 openings per camp. The tuition fee per week is $50. The sibling or multiple camps discount is $45 per week. Tuition includes camp supplies, finished take home projects, and field trip costs. Full payment and registration forms are required 2 weeks before each camp's start date, or the space will open up to the waiting list. Emailed reminders will be sent.
★Bring a labeled lunch & labeled water bottle every day.
★Always come wearing sunblock and clothes for play! Your child will most likely end up 'wearing' some of the days' projects. Expect this and help them dress accordingly!
Requirements: Your child must be in good health and without fever while attending camps. If there is any allergy information regarding food or anything else, please e-mail me this information upon holding the spot for your child. If your child has medication, such as an inhaler that he/she can take on their own, I will keep it in a safe place we agree upon for their use when they need it. If your child needs medication that must be adult administered, please come and help your child with that administration when they need it. When your child's space is confirmed, you will be emailed a required registration/emergency contact form to return. Please list any necessary health details on this form.
Each camp is completely run by me and hand-picked Camp Counselors. We will be outside in our backyard, and hiking around the trails near my home. During some teaching time, and if the weather is rainy, we will move to our home classroom. The exception would be Cooking Camp which of course is primarily in my kitchen and dining room areas---although we do go outside to play games and get wiggles out while our creations are baking!
Each week, activities will reflect the theme and we'll be going non-stop from the time camp starts until it’s time to leave for the day! While I have structure and expectations for what will be accomplished each day, I realize I am dealing with children and this is their summer vacation. After we have completed our daily programs, I love having free playtime in my backyard. This occurs primarily during short breaks between intense focus sessions and after lunch while we wait for pick-up. We eat between 11:30 and 12:00 each day.
If there is a need for refocusing behavior, I use time outs or cool-offs (which are the same but for older kids). If behavior is repeatedly unmanageable, I will call you to retrieve your child for the day. No refunds will be given for missed camp time due to behavioral issues. In my own parenting of my five children, I've always aimed for positive techniques that acknowledge feelings while simultaneously requiring respect and kindness to everyone involved. I plan to keep each child in camp engaged enough so as not to have to worry about behavior issues!
Each day ends at 1:00pm. There is a fee for late pick ups; please be on time! A $5 fee will be applied if you are 15 min. late, then a dollar a minute thereafter. Late fees must be paid before joining the fun the next morning.
You are more than
welcome to come and meet me and see the area where we have our camps.
Simply email me at laughandlearnsummercamps@gmail.com and we'll schedule a visit!
I look forward to meeting you and adding some fun to your summer!
I look forward to meeting you and adding some fun to your summer!
