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Kids Camp SUMMER 2024 Registration
The Saline Parks & Rec Summer Camp registration is currently full. If you previously submitted the Google Interest form, you have been placed onto a waiting list. Families will be contacted in the order their registration was received if a space becomes available.
| Summer break camp | Fun Day mini camps | Register online | ||
| Winter break camp | Spring break camp | Junior Counselors |
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General Camp Information
Camper Ages: 5 - 12 years
Camp Hours: Camp is open 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday thru Friday. Drop off is 7:30 - 9 am. Pick up is 4 - 5:30 pm.
Camper Groups and Staff: Campers are placed in groups of no more than 10 based on their age. Each group is led by a trained senior counselor with assistance from a junior counselor. Staff members are CPR, AED, First Aid and Basic Water Rescue certified. All staff have been screened and have their background checked.
Camp Activities: Each week we explore a new theme through exciting games, crafts, sports, special events and activities. In a typical year, we swim 2-3 times per week and take weekly field trips. Camper groups have daily access to nature trails, tennis courts, sand volleyball, ball fields, sledding area, outdoor pavilion, indoor gymnasium, full aquatics center, art room, table tennis and more!
Forms and Parent Handbook: Download the Kids Camp Family Handbook. The forms will be emailed out through CampDoc prior to the start of the program.
Registration and Contact Information: To register, contact the Parks & Recreation reception desk at (734) 429-3502, register online, or stop by in person at the Rec Center located at 1866 Woodland Dr., Saline 48176.
Registration Deadline: The deadline to register for camp is the Thursday before the start of each week of camp by 10 pm. Late registrations will be accepted only if space is available. There is a $25 late registration fee that will be assessed on weekly rates and a $5 late registration fee on daily rates. For Fun Day Mini Camps, the registration deadline is 3 days prior to the Fun Day. There is a $5 fee assessed on late registrations.
Fees: Register for the entire week or by the day. Weekly registrations offer the best value while daily registrations offer flexibility.
Discounts: We offer a sibling discount on weekly registrations. Pay full price for one child and receive $15 off for each additional sibling for the same week of camp.
Refund Policy: Parents/guardians must notify Saline Parks & Recreation prior to 8 pm the Thursday before the start of the camp week if a camper needs to be taken out of camp and a refund issued for that week. After 8 pm on Thursday, there will be no refunds issued on weekly or daily registrations regardless of circumstances. Staff is not able to prorate refunds on full week registrations.
Administrative fee: There is a $25 administration fee assessed per child per weekly registration ($10 per daily registration). Refund requests submitted 1 week or more prior to the start of the camp week have the option of placing the refund amount on account for $1. There are no prorated refunds for full week camp registration.
Need more info? Call (734) 429-3502 or email lrutkowski@cityofsaline.org.
Summer Break Kids Camp 2024
Camp will run June 10 - August 23.
REGISTRATION DATES
- Rec Center Annual Members: April 1 at 8 am (online only)
- Rec Center Monthly Members and Non Members: April 3 at 8 am (online only)
- Phone and in-person for all: April 5 at 8am
Weekly Themes and Field Trips
| Week | Theme | Field Trip |
| 6/10 - 14 | Sweet Start to Summer | Eleanor's Sweets and Sodas and City Hall |
| 6/17 - 21 | Let's be Ninjas | Champion Gym |
| 6/24 - 28 | Mission Impossible | Stone Mountain Mini Golf & Twin Pines Eatery |
| 7/1 - 3 | Soar through the Sky | Sky Zone & Heritage Park |
| 7/8 - 12 | Lights, Camera, Action | Emagine Theater: Despicable Me 4 |
| 7/15 - 19 | Wacky Water | Rolling Hills |
| 7/22 - 26 | Olympics | Bounce It Up |
| 7/29 - 8/2 | Ooey Gooey Science | Michigan Science Center |
| 8/5 - 9 | Frozen | Ann Arbor Ice Cube |
| 8/12 - 16 | Time Warp | Heritage Park & The Skatin' Station |
| 8/19 - 23 | Celebrations | Station300 Bowling |
LICENSED BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN
Each week we will explore a new theme through games, group challenges, crafts, special events and a weekly field trip or special onsite activity. Campers have endless opportunities to have fun, meet new friends, try new activities and make memories that will last a lifetime! They are placed in group of 8-10 children of similar ages led by our enthusiastic and experienced staff. Make sure you bring a towel, sunscreen, book, athletic shoes, water bottle, lunch and a snack each day. Camp runs daily Monday thru Friday from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. Registration is affordable and flexible: register by the week or for individuals days that you need. Discounts are available. For more information please email Laura at lrutkowski@cityofsaline.org.
2024 WEEKLY RATES: Register online
- Rec Center Annual Members: $245
- Rec Center Monthly Members and Non Members: $325
- Sibling Discount: Pay full price for your first child and receive $15 off each additional sibling for the same week of camp.
2024 SINGLE DAY RATES: Register online
- Rec Center Annual Members: $65
- Rec Center Monthly Members and Non Members: $80
- Additional $8 on Wednesdays due to field trip/special activity
FORMS & INFO
- Camper Information Form: Families will receive all necessary forms via email through CampDoc
- Kids Camp Family Handbook
Winter Break Camp 2024-2025
Kids Camp is offered at the Rec Center during the Saline Area Schools winter break. Campers will swim, make crafts, go on a field trip and much more. Make sure you bring a swim suit, towel, hat, gloves, boots, snow pants, athletic shoes, lunch and a snack. Registration deadline is the Friday before the start of camp. Register for the week or for select days.
| Date | Fee |
| 12/23 - 12/27* | $196/260 |
| 12/30 - 1/3* | $196/260 |
| Single Days | $65/80** |
Camp ends at 3pm 12/24 and 12/31. No camp 12/25 and 1/1
** Add $8 on Wednesday field trip day
Register online
Fun Day Mini Camps 2024-2025
No school? No problem. Saline Parks & Recreation offers Fun Day Mini Camps during the school year when there is a day off from school. Campers participate in games, fitness activities, swimming, arts & crafts and more. Be sure to send a sack lunch, swim suit and towel. Registration deadline is 3 days prior to the Fun Day.
| Date | Fee |
| TBA | $65/80 |
| TBA | $65/80 |
| TBA | $65/80 |
| TBA | $65/80 |
Spring Break Kids Camp 2024
Kids Camp is offered at the Rec Center during the Saline Area Schools spring break. Campers will play games, make crafts and much more. Make sure you bring athletic shoes, lunch and a snack. Registration deadline is the Thursday before the start of camp. Register for the week or for select days.
| Date | Fee |
| 3/24 - 3/28 | $245/325 |
| Single Days | $65/80 |
* Add $8 on Wednesday field trip day
Registration for Spring Break Camp opens up at 8am on 1/7/25 for Rec Center Members and at 8am on 1/9/25 for non-members
Saline Parks & Rec is currently accepting applications for volunteer Junior Counselors to help with the Summer Kids Camp program.
This program is for teens 13 - 14 years old, who want to further develop their leadership and communication skills as well as gain experience in planning and instructing activities for youth ages 5 - 12.
Each JC will be paired with an adult camp counselor and a group of campers. Volunteers must be available to work 2 days per week and available for at least 8 weeks between 6/10 - 8/23.
JCs are provided with a staff shirt, appropriate training and upon completion, a certificate. Prospective junior counselors should apply at the front desk of the Rec Center.
Interviews will be conducted to determine who will be selected for this program.
Applications must be turned in by May 3. Interviews will be conducted beginning May 13.
Print, complete and return the application to the Saline Rec Center at 1866 Woodland Dr.
Junior Counselor Application