Parks and Recreation | Back To Nature Camp
In an effort to improve our camp program, the staff at Back to Nature Day Camp is asking for you and your child’s feedback and comments regarding the activities and program. We appreciate your time and thank you in advance for your responses.27th great summer of outdoor fun!!
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28th great summer of outdoor fun!!!!
Most activities take place at beautiful and spacious Gage Park. Our camp philosophy emphasizes "old fashioned" camp values, safety and FUN. For additional information, please call Lynn Bishop at 368-2448 or e-mail lbishop@topeka.org. Campers may sign up for all 11 weeks or choose any of the following sessions:
- May 25-28 (no camp May 24)
- May 31-June 4
- June 7-11
- June 14-18
- June 21-25
- June 28-July 2
- July 6-9 (no camp July 5)
- July 12-16
- July 19-23
- July 26-30
- Aug. 2-6
swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, lunch and a drink in a cooler (refrigeration is not available). Campers should mark their name on all belongings.
All participants will be required to have a completed Health History Form in order to attend the licensed program. An Emergency Care Form with detailed information (insurance policy name and #, physician information, etc.) is also required. Please go to www.topeka.org to download the necessary health forms. Additional paperwork and information will also be distributed at registration.
Camp Fee Includes: transportation and extended care for Option I, daily nutritional snacks and beverages, admissions to special activities, as well as supplies for daily programs.
Parents May Choose From Two (2) Options:
Option I ($95 resident - $118.75 non-resident). Bus transportation will be provided at three of the neighborhood community centers listed, to and from Gage Park. Children may be brought to the community centers after 7:15am and must be picked up by 5:30pm. A bus schedule will be provided at registration. Transportation pick-up/drop-off times will vary at each center (Central Park, Oakland and Crestview). Please designate at registration which center you will utilize as a pick-up/drop-off point. The enrollment is limited at each center due to the amount of available space on the bus and staff/child ratio. If bus space is filled, parents may need to pick-up/drop-off their child at another center or must choose another option. Minimum enrollment must be met at each location requiring transportation. We reserve the right to eliminate a drop-off site, if minimum enrollment is not met.
Option II ($80 resident - $100 non-resident). Children may be dropped off at 9:30am and picked up at 4pm at Big Gage Shelter, Gage Park.
Camp Information:
Lynn Bishop @ Crestview (email)
Address: 4801 SW Shunga Drive
Phone: (785) 368-2448 Crestview Community Center
Phone: (785) 273-9519 BTN Camp Office
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