CRPR SUMMER CAMPS 2010
For a Summer of Fun!
on 4 Mar 2010

CRPR Summer Camp Registration opened on 1 Feb 2010.

The REFUND, TRANSFER & PAYMENT PLAN
POLICIES are available HERE.

The 2010 HEALTH & SAFETY FORM
(PDF, 72 KB) is available HERE.

Resident Fees (R) are available only to residents of State College Borough and the Townships of College, Ferguson, Harris and Patton. Proof of residency may be required upon registration. 
All others are subject to the nonresident (N) rates.

REFUND, TRANSFER & PAYMENT PLAN POLICIES
2010 HEALTH & SAFETY FORM (PDF)

CRPR WEE KIDVenture Camp
for 3-5 year olds (who have not entered Kindergarten and must be toilet-trained)
at Easterly Parkway Elementary School in State College Borough
Expanded time for 2010: 9:00 AM - Noon.
Fees: Full Weeks $71 Resident; $107 Nonresident.  Week #3 (3 days only) $43 Resident; $79 Nonresident
Registration opened on Feb. 1.

EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL: All Wee Kidventure camp registrations processed prior to Monday, 1 March 2010 will be reduced by $5 per week. The fees shown above are the regular camp fees, without the Early-Bird discount.

Each week we will explore and discover what is wonderful & exciting about so many things. We will sing, play games, create crafts and have plenty of adventures.
2010 WEE KIDVenture Themes
Week 1: Diggin’ Dinos Week
Week 2: Castle Capers Week
Week 3: Liberty for All Week
Week 4: Movin’ Around Week
Week 5: Country Time Week
Week 6: Under the Sea Week
Week 7: Exploration Week
Week 8: Into the Future Week

CRPR KIDVenture Camps
for children entering 1st - 6th Grades
2 locations: (1) Park Forest Elementary, Patton Twp., (2) South High School Building, State College Borough.
Fees: Full Weeks $150 Resident; $225 Nonresident.  Week #3 (4 days only) $120 Resident; $195 Nonresident.
Registration opened on Feb. 1.

EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL: All Kidventure camp registrations processed prior to Monday, 1 March 2010 will be reduced by $5 per week. The fees shown above are the regular camp fees, without the Early-Bird discount.

CRPR KidVenture Camps understand what it means to be a KID! Join our qualified and enthusiastic KIDVenture staff for an exciting summer of discovery, adventure, and fantastic memories! Each week will have an exciting theme and there will be a good mix of enticing programmed activities, as well as time for swimming, field trips, and our weekly Counselor Surprise. Both KIDVenture Camps are full day programs (7:30AM - 5:30PM); 7:30-9 AM and 4-5:30 PM each day will be time for check-in & check-out. 9AM-4PM will be KIDVenture program time! Some field trips will require an additional fee.
Swimming: The South High School campers will swim at the High School Natatorium (due to Welch Pool being closed in 2010 due to construction). Campers at Park Forest Elem. School will swim at Park Forest Pool.

2010 KIDVenture Themes & Trips:
Week 1    Theme: Blue & White Week; Trip: Bowling at Bellefonte Lanes and a picnic at Tallyrand Park
Week 2    Theme: Gamesapalooza Week; Trip: Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum, Williamsport, PA
Week 3    Theme: Party Week; Trip: Everybody’s Birthday Party at Spring Creek Park
Week 4    Theme: Around the World Week; Trip: DelGrosso’s Amusement Park
Week 5    Theme: Wacky Week; Trip: Penn Skates
Week 6    Theme: Surfin’ Summer; Trip: Peanut Carnival Set-up
(The CRPR Peanut Carnival is Thursday 7/29 and the theme is "Under the Sea")
Week 7    Theme: Movies & More Week; Trip: Movie at the State Theatre & fun at Sidney Friedman Park. This week features a Wednesday trip since kids movies are offered that day.
Week 8    Theme: Fun in the Sun Week; Trip: Beach Day at Black Moshannon State Park

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CRPR Canoe Camps
for Youth Entering grades 6-9, limited to 10 participants.
Registration opened on Feb. 1.

This week-long camp is designed for beginners to learn the lifetime sport of paddling and canoeing. Techniques in recreational canoeing on flat and Class 1 & 2 moving water will be addressed during daily field trips to area waterways.

A mandatory Swim Safety Evaluation will be held on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 8 PM at Park Forest Pool. Students not passing the test will be provided with a full refund, less a $5 processing fee.

The base location for this camp will be at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. NOTE: This camp will meet on Monday, July 5 (holiday).

CRPR Kayak Camp
for youth entering grades 7-12, limited to 10 participants.
Registration opened on Feb. 1.

This week-long camp is designed for teens to learn paddling and kayaking skills. Techniques in recreational paddling on flat and Class 1 & 2 moving water will be addressed during daily field trips to area waterways. Some experience is helpful.

A mandatory Swim Safety Evaluation will be held on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 8 PM at Park Forest Pool. Students not passing the test will be provided with a full refund, less a $5 processing fee.

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REFUND, TRANSFER & PAYMENT PLAN POLICIES
2010 HEALTH & SAFETY FORM (PDF)

CRPR Wonderful Wetlands Camp
for youth entering Grades 1-5
Registration opened on Feb. 1.

Held at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, this action packed, exciting camp offers nature explorations and hands-on learning mixed with fun games, creative crafts, and recreational activities. Children should dress for the weather and be prepared for this outdoor camp.

CRPR “Nature Adventures” Art Camp
for youth entering Grades 6-9, limited to 12 participants.
Registration opened on Feb. 1.

This great new camp is open to teens in grades 6-9 who wish to try various art mediums “en plein air” at the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. The camp fee includes professional instruction by Susan Nicholas Gephart (her website) and all materials. Work with guest artists and instructors, plus the MMNC staff, to explore your artistic side while you explore the marsh. Teens must be able to work independently and creatively, and focus on both guided and free art activities for each 4-hour time period.

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CRPR Trout Fly Fishing Camp
for youth entering Grades 5-8, limited to 18 participants.
Registration opened on Feb. 1.

Learn the lifelong hobby of fly-fishing, casting, fly-tying, and more from local instructors and volunteers at the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Camp includes hands-on instruction, field trips to local waterways and presentations by experienced local flyfishers. This popular camp is again offered in partnership with the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited.

CRPR Bass Fly Fishing Camp
for youth entering Grades 7-12,
limited to 12 participants.
Registration opened on Feb. 1.

This great camp is a chance for young Flyfishers to take the next step and learn about warmwater species, fishing with warmwater fly tackle, tying poppers and more! Fee includes loan of fly tackle and tying materials during camp. Camp includes hands-on instruction, field trips to local waterways and presentations by experienced local flyfishers. Some experience in flyfishing and fly-tying is needed for this camp. Graduates of the CRPR Trout Flyfishing Camp are encouraged to register.

Due to the wading required, a mandatory Swim Safety Evaluation will be held on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 8 PM at Park Forest Pool. Students not passing the test will be provided with a full refund, less a $5 processing fee.

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CRPR Guided Fly Fishing Trips
for youth entering Grades 9-12,
limited to 8 participants.
Registration opened on Feb. 1.

This great new “camp” is a chance for experienced young Flyfishers to spend some time on the stream with a professional guide who will teach them what local streams to fish, what water conditions to look for, how to read a hatch, and more! Teens must be able to fish all morning with limited supervision, be experienced in flyfishing, and be responsible for their own stream side behavior. Participants should bring their own flyfishing gear, files, waders, etc. Transportation to local waterways will be provided. Graduates of the CRPR Fly Fishing Camps are encouraged to register. Space is limited to 8 participants.

REFUND, TRANSFER & PAYMENT PLAN POLICIES
2010 HEALTH & SAFETY FORM (PDF)

CRPR Martial Arts & Culture Camp
for youth age 5 & older
Registration opened on Feb. 1.

Take a week long educational trip into the world of Martial Arts & Culture. Campers will learn various techniques and dive into the history & culture of this amazing sport! Full of physically challenging and mentally stimulating material, this camp will be a part of your child’s summer that they will never forget. Offered in partnership with Titan Fitness Center.

CRPR “Camp Bill” Shakespeare Theatre Camp
for youth age 8 - 17 - at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
Registration opened on Feb. 1.

"Camp Bill" is a unique theatre camp experience for youth ages 8-17. Campers will combine voice, movement, dance, puppetry, stage combat and text, as well as incorporate exercises used by the Royal Shakespeare Company. There will be a “share and tell” at the end of the session for an invited audience, as well as the incredible opportunity to develop and perform before the Nittany Valley Shakespeare Festival in August. No acting experience is necessary and all skill levels are welcome. Please visit www.ShakespeareFestival.us for more information about our partner group, the Nittany Valley Shakespeare Festival.  NOTE: This camp will meet on Monday, July 5 (holiday).

REFUND, TRANSFER & PAYMENT PLAN POLICIES
2010 HEALTH & SAFETY FORM (PDF)

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