City of Topeka | Parks And Recreation: Civitan Camp

Camp Supervisor:
Jabeth Coachman, CTRS (jcoachman@topeka.org)
Phone: (785) 228-6025

Civitan Day Camp
Licensed by the State of Kansas
Ages: 8-17 (ages 18-20 if enrolled in school for fall 2007)
For: Youth with developmental disabilities, their siblings, and other interested youth. Youth without disabilities may be no older than 14 years old to attend this camp.
Meets: 2 weeks, 6.5 hours per day, Monday-Friday with late
pick-up option available.
Ratio: 1 staff to 4 campers

We are looking forward to another year of summer fun at Civitan Day Camp! This camp is designed for youth ages 8-17 (18-20 if enrolled in the upcoming fall semester of school) who have a developmental delay, which requires adapted instruction. A one counselor to four camper ratio is provided for adapted instruction and supervision. Camp is located in Gage Park in an enclosed, shaded camp ground with an indoor facility for use during inclement weather and extremely hot days. The camp requires the ability to walk at a group pace over park terrain and along city streets. Civitan Day Camp is very active and themed activities, including:

Local field trips
Canoeing & Fishing
Games & Sports
Arts & Crafts
Swimming & more!

Our activities and educational experiences are presented in an ability and age appropriate manner. Partial Scholarships are available in cooperation with the Topeka Civitan Club.

All participants will be required to have a Health History Form in order to attend the licensed program. An Emergency Care Form with detailed information (insurance, doctor, etc) is also required. Additional paperwork and information will be distributed at registration.

All parent/guardians are required to schedule a conference to be completed no later than the Wednesday prior to your camper’s first day of camp. Please bring all completed registration paperwork to this meeting. Please refer to your registration packet for further information.

OPTION I: $165 Topeka resident; $206.25 non-resident per 2-week session. Participants may be brought to Civitan Day Camp in Gage Park at 9am and picked up no later than 5pm. Camp staff will supervise at the campsite.
OPTION II: $155 Topeka resident; $193.75 non-resident per 2-week session. Participants may be dropped off at 9am and picked up no later than 3:30 at the Civitan Day Camp in Gage Park.

Camp Dates & Themes

June 16-27, 2008; Animals & Nature
June 30-July 11, 2008; Sports
(No Camp on July 4)
July 14-25, 2008; Weather & Environment
July 28-August 8, 2008; Hollywood