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REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER 2023 !

 

WEEKLY CAMP SCHEDULES:

5/30-6/2:

6/5-6/9:

 

6/5-6/8:

 

PARAkids Summer Day Camp

For Students Entering Grades K-6

We've got plenty of recreational and educational activities planned this summer for students entering grades K-6th grade. Enjoy swimming, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, park green spaces, and trails. Activities will consist of hands-on including discovery, arts & culture, sports, and more! We also have exciting field trips planned (TBA soon).

Please note, campers will need to bring a lunch, two snacks, and three drinks (or a refillable water bottle) each day. See you there!
 

Upcoming kindergarten students must have been enrolled into pre-k for the 2022-2023 school year before they are eligible to be enrolled to camp.

**PLEASE BE SURE TO REVIEW THE
 PARAkids Parent Handbook.**

 

When?

  • The PARAkids Summer Day Camp Program runs from May 30 - August 8, 2023.
  • Full day camp hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

    *Half-day Summer Day Camp:
    Drop-off is any time AFTER 12:00 p.m.
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  • TMSE Extended Day Summer Program:
    If your child is attending Tuscaloosa Magnet School's Summer Learning Program (6/1-6/30), transportation is available upon dismissal from TMSE to join the Phelps Center day campers! To register, sign up for half-day camp (bus transportation included in fee). Students must be enrolled in order to be transported.
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  • Arcadia Elementary Extended Day Summer Program:
  • If your child is attending Arcadia Elementary's Summer Learning Program (6/1-6/30), transportation is available upon dismissal from Arcadia Elementary to join the Belk Center day campers! To register, sign up for half-day camp (bus transportation included in fee). Students must be enrolled in order to be transported.

 

If your child attends Summer Learning at any other school, they can also enroll into half-day Summer Day Camp, but it will be the responsibility of the parent or guardian to see that their child is transported safely to the Activity Center.

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Where?

Belk Center 

  • Faucett Center
  • Miller Center
  • Phelps Center 
  • Tingle Center (*Half-day Summer Day Camp not available at this Center)
     

How do I register?

Billing is available in weekly installments. 

You may register for the entire summer now and you will be billed the Friday before camp.  You can cancel up until 8am on Friday. Billing will run at 1pm each Friday before the next week of camp.  

 

CREDIT CARD ONLY. We are not offering ACH this summer for camp.

The first bill will run the last Friday in May, and it will be for the 1st week of camp.
 

2023 Field Trips:

COMING SOON!

 

LOCATIONS

Belk view map

Faucett view map

Miller view map

Phelps view map

Tingle view map

AGES

Entering K-6th Grade

COST

$25.00 registration fee(covers administrative costs & camp t-shirt)

Weekly Rate:
$105PARA members

$135non-members 

 

Sibling discount for weekly enrollment:

$10 off for second child

$25 off for third(+) child

 


Half-day Weekly Rate:

$60PARA members

$75non-members 

Sibling discount for weekly half-day enrollment:$5 off for second child

$15 off for third(+) child

 


Pay by Day Enrollment:IF space allows*

$35 per day/members

$40 per day/non-members

 

*As of 5/25, daily enrollment is now open!

 

NEW! - PARAyouth Summer Enrichment Program

For Students Entering Grades 7th-10th

We're excited to offer a new summer Youth Enrichment Program for students entering grades 7th-10th. Student participants will venture to the great outdoors, go on field trips, and learn values related to sustaining a healthy environment. Students will also volunteer with PARAkids' Summer Day Camp, participate in STEM activities, and more, all while building life-long friendships! 


Please note, participants will need to bring a lunch, two snacks, and three drinks (or a refillable water bottle) each day. See you there!


**PLEASE BE SURE TO REVIEW THE PARAyouth Parent Handbook.**

 

When?

  • The PARAyouth Summer Enrichment Program runs from June 5 - August 3, 2023.
  • Program hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m
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Where?

Monday-Wednesday: Northport Community Center

  • Thursday: Faucett Center 
     

    How do I register?

    Fill out the PARAyouth Registration Form (Must be filled out-- one per child) and pay the registration fee. Registration fee is due at time of sign-up. Please note, weekly enrollment is required. PAY REGISTRATION FEE
  • Click here to enroll your child to attend
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  • Billing is available in weekly installments. 

    You may register for the entire summer now and you will be billed the Friday before camp.  You can cancel up until 8am on Friday. Billing will run at 1pm each Friday before the next week of camp.  

     

    CREDIT CARD ONLY. We are not offering ACH this summer for camp.

    The first bill will run the last Friday in May, and it will be for the 1st week of camp.

LOCATIONS

Monday-Wednesday:
Northport Community Center  view map

Thursdays: Faucett Center view map

AGES

Entering 7th-10th Grade

COST

$25.00 registration fee(covers administrative costs & camp t-shirt)

Weekly Rate:
$96PARA members

$112non-members 

 

Sibling discount for weekly enrollment:

$10 off for second child

$25 off for third(+) child

 

 

 
 
 

The schedules below are samples only, but provide a better idea as to what a week will look like at PARAkids Summer Day Camp & the PARAyouth Enrichment Program. We can't wait to meet this year's campers!