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June 20th, 2022 to July 29, 2022
Jacksonville Science Festival Summer Camp 2022
Summer Camp Orientation Video
SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
June 20th, 2022
Rise of the Machines
(Robotics)
June 27th, 2022
Matrix Reloaded
(Computer Science)
July 4th, 2022 (Monday, July 4th Camp is Closed)
War of the Worlds
(Space and Technology)
July 11th, 2022
Mitchell’s vs Machines(Invention)
July 18th, 2022
Transformers
(Evolution of the machine’s)
July 25th, 2022
The Time Machine (Literature and Science)
Click here to register via Microsoft Forms
Pay for Camp here via Square
PRIVATE PAY FEES**
ONE TIME APPLICATION FEE $15.00 per camper/ $35 per family
APPLICATION FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE) $175.00 CAMP FEE – PER WEEK- of which $25 is due in advance leaving a $150 balance to be paid each week on the Friday before camp.
GRANT QUALIFYING FAMILIES**
ONE TIME APPLICATION FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE) $15.00 per camper/ $35 per family
*Must accompany application CAMP FEE – PER WEEK of which $5 is due in advance, and NON-REFUNDABLE if you cancel any weeks or all weeks of camp, leaving $30.00 balance to be paid each week on the Friday before camp.
**PLEASE NOTE
1. The remaining balance is due the Friday before camp each week.
2. Camp Fee – INCLUDES LUNCH, FIELD TRIPS, & EXCURSIONS.
3. Camp Fee – DOESN’T INCLUDE: ICE CREAM TRUCK, T-SHIRTS, SOUVENIRS PURCHASED ON FIELD TRIPS, OTHER ADDITIONAL ADD ON EVENTS.
*QUALIFYING FAMILIES MUST HAVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
• SNAP
• INCOME BASED GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE
• MCKAY SCHOLARSHIP
• STEP UP FOR STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP
*QUALIFYING FAMILIES MUST ALSO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
• Student’s 3RD quarter report card
• Student’s health insurance card
• Seats are available on a first come, first served basis.
• All documentation, deposits, and application fees must be submitted before a space will be reserved for any camper.
Families are admitted on a first come and first serve basis.
After completing registrations click the corresponding links to pay via Square.
Honors and Recognition
Licensed with the Department of Children & Families
Certificate of Achievement for Averaging Mastery on the Contract Compliance tool for 2020- 2021
Certificate of Achievement for Averaging 3.66 on the Program Quality Assessment for 2020 – 2021
Over 100 hours of training with Kids Hopes Alliance
Families are admitted on a first come and first serve basis.
Here is our typical schedule
- Devotion Time 8:30- 9:00
- Restroom/ Water Break 9:00- 9:10
- Main groups 9:10- 9:20
- Outdoor/ Indoor Recess Play 9:25- 10:00am
- Restroom/ Wash hands 10:00- 10:10am
- Snack 10:10- 10:30am
- PiBL 10:30- 11:20 noon
- PiBL 11:20- 12:10 noon
- Wash hands 12:10- 12:15pm
- Lunch 12:15pm to 12:45pm SAMPLE Summer Lunch Menu
- Clean-up/ Quiet/ R&R 12:45pm- 1:00pm
- PiBL 1:00pm to 1:50pm
- PiBL 1:50pm to 2:40pm
- Snack 2:40 to 3:00pm
- Clean-up 2:55 to 3:00pm
- In Door Out Door/ Recess 3:00pm to 3:45pm
- Main Groups 3:45pm to 3:55pm
- Black Box Meeting 3:55pm to 4:00pm
- Movie 4:00pm til 5pm Dismissal
*PiBL: Art, Science, Drama, Skits/ Group activities
** Schedule is subject to change
Incremental weather schedule for Jacksonville Science Festival.pdf
*Pending on weather patterns, dates and times of field trips are subject to change. Most field trips are on Wednesdays.
Incremental weather schedule for Jacksonville Science Festival.pdf
Summer Camp Info.
CAMP DO’S & DON’TS
Do’s:
Come to camp mentally and physically prepared –
- Apply sunblock and hydrate before arriving at camp
- Bring an extra pair of clothes
- Bring a water bottle – water provided to refill throughout the camp day
- *Lunch provided – *camper may bring additional food for snack and/ or lunch
- Listen and watch – counselors are continually sharing important details
- HAVE FUN
- Participate in activities
- Share what you know
- Make new friends
- Be respectful and kind to everyone
Don’ts:
Camp WILL be a safe and FUN place for everyone –
- No bullying, name calling or teasing allowed
- No horse playing or rough housing
- Eating only during lunch and snack in the designated area
- No sharing food as some campers may have special dietary needs
- No wandering – stay with your counselors
- No bare feet or open toed shoes allowed
- No tree climbing or unauthorized climbing of any sort
- No littering
- NO texting, phone calls, gaming or unauthorized use of electronics allowed
- Campers wishing/needing to contact their authorized adult may do so at any time
Camp FAQ’s:
Where are you located?
Camp is hosted on the The Foundation Academy 23 acre campus at 3675 San Pablo Road South, 32224.
What should my camper bring each day?
An active mind ready to explore along with a water bottle, extra clothes and sunblock
Do you supply lunch?
Yes, we also supply two snacks each day. Campers may bring extra food or a lunch if they have special dietary needs.
What are the camper’s ages?
Ages 5 to 15; they are broken into three groups: 5-7, 8-10, 11-15
Why does your camp focus on Science and Art?
The Jacksonville Science Festival is a STEAM based organization. The mission of the Jacksonville Science Festival is to promote equity and justice in education. Therefore, campers will explore and create with science and art in a traditional setting with hands on activities.
What’s the typical schedule entail?
Our typical schedule and more information is on the Summer Camp tab at JacksonvilleScienceFestival.org
Are there field trips?
Yes, on Wednesdays. Depending on weather these are subject to change. Field Trip Transportation is for Staff and Campers only.
Besides Science and Art what else will my camper experience?
Outdoor activities, aquaponic organic farming and more at the 23 acre campus of the Foundation Academy.
What is the camper to counselor ratio?
One counselor to ten campers; our trained CPR certified staff is ready to share the camp experience with your camper!
What’s on the lunch menu?
Food is provided by the Summer Service Food Program. (Click here for a sample lunch menu)
How can I volunteer/ visit the camp?
All visitors must sign in the Jacksonville Science Festival/ The Foundation Academy with a valid ID in the front office. Volunteers must file a background check with DCPS. All Applications MUST be completed and approved prior to the volunteering.
(Click here to access more info and the Application)
ART & EXPLORATION CAMP
SEVERE CLAUSE POLICY
The following will result in immediate consequences:
- Acts of Violence Against Teachers or Campers or any Staff Members, includes fighting or ANY unsolicited physical contact.
- Verbal Abuse and/or Threats Against Teachers or Campers or any Staff Members.
- Theft
- Vandalism – includes Academy property, Teachers or Campers or any Staff Member’s personal property.
- Leaving campus without permission: includes lunchtime, break, field trips, and any activities or camp activity that has not been cleared by parent and school administration.
- Use of drugs or alcohol at any time
- Sexual Harassment, sexual talk
- Cyber bullying
Severe Clause Consequences:
- Camper(s) will be immediately suspended for a period, or immediate expulsion will be applied, as determined by administration.
- Parents will be notified and required to attend a meeting before camper is admitted back to school.
STANDARD DAILY DISCIPLINE POLICY:
- Redirect the behavior:
- Conference with the student:
- Consequence (removal from group):
- Parental involvement:(call or conference at dismissal)
- Referral/ Removal from program
Call us @ 904-493-3535