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SUMMER ADVENTURES CAMP 2012

2012 Summer Adventures Registration Form
June 11 – August 17

Camp Info:
Pinole Summer Adventures is filled with sports, cooking, games, arts & crafts, local field trips to swimming, Pinole Parks, the Pinole Bowling Alley, Pinole Sports & Fitness Facility and much, much more! Plus every Wednesday ALL CAMPS go on an exciting full day field trip to different locations around the Bay Area.  Field Trip locations are based on age.

Project Discover: Ages 5 to 8, grades 1st-3rd
Project Adventure: Ages 9 to 11, grades 4th-6th

Project Ice: Ages 12 to 14, grades 7th - 9th

Hours: 8:30am – 6:30pm
Extended Care: 7:00am-8:30am
Resident: $120 per week, per child
Non-Resident: $140 per week, per child
Extended Care: $25 per week, per child

Camp T-shirt (required) $12; Replacement T-Shirt   $8 ea

 

Summer Camp Financial Assistance Form

 

Week

Date

Camp

Field Trip

1

13-Jun

Discover
Adventure
Ice

Sky High Sports

2

20-Jun

Discover

Chuck E Cheese - lunch included

Adventure

Lawrence Hall of Science

Ice

Chabot Space & Science Museum

3

27-Jun

Discover

Oakland Zoo

Adventure
Ice

Scandia Family Fun Center

4

5-Jul

Discover

Build-a-Bear Workshop

Adventure
Ice

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Closed Wednesday, July 4th

5

11-Jul

Discover

Childrens Fairyland

Adventure

Chuck E Cheese - lunch included

Ice

Diablo Rock Gym

6

18-Jul

Discover
Adventure

Fremont Water Park - lunch included

Ice Girls

Oasis Nail Salon

Ice Boys

A's Game

7

25-Jul

Discover
Adventure
Ice

Antioch Water Park

8

1-Aug

Discover
Adventure
Ice

Shadow Cliffs Regional Park - Water Slides

9

8-Aug

Discover

The Jungle - lunch included

Adventure
Ice

Waterworld USA - lunch included

10

15-Aug

Discover
Adventure
Ice

Don Castro Regional Park
Swimming & BBQ

Field Trip Packets:

Field Trip Waivers:
Sky High Sports - Trampoline Waiver
Diablo Rock Gym - Waiver

 

Summer Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program - Leader-in-Training Flyer
The Summer Leader in Training Program is a great program for High Schoolers to gain on-the-job work experience for future employment; get the Community Service hours to graduate;  be a role model for younger youth and children; and most importantly, have fun!

Apply by May 4th, 6 pm
Interview May 9th, 4pm

Residents: $100 for the Summer
Non-Residents:$120 for the Summer
$20 for 2 LIT Shirts (required)
Ages 15-17

2012 LIT Summer Adventures Registration Packet

 

Registration & Payment Information
Registration is based on a first come, first served basis, per week.  Participants may pre-register by paying a $25 non-refundable fee that is applied to the cost of camp for that week.  Note: Full payments are due the TUESDAYbefore by 5:00PMLate payment fees are strictly enforced.  A $25 cancellation fee will be charged for weeks that are paid in full.  If you do cancel, please do so by the Tuesday before the week you are registered, or the entire amount will be forfeited.  There is a $15 charge to transfer from one week to another.  Financial Aid is available.  LIT’s must fill out an LIT application and pass the interview before they register.  Registration for LIT’s will be due on Wednesday, May 16th at the first LIT training.  We accept the following forms of payment: Visa and Mastercard, Checks and Money Orders (made payable to the City of Pinole) and Cash.  Application for financial aid due by April 13th.

Any child picked up later that 6:30pm will be charged $1 per minute after an initial grace period.  This fee is payable at the Youth Center when the child is picked up.

 


Payment Due Dates

Week

Dates

Due

1

June 11th - 15th

June 5th

2

June 18th - 22nd

June 12th

3

June 25th - 29th

June 19th

4

July 2nd - 6th

June 26th

5

July 9th - 13th

July 3rd

6

July 16th - 20th

July 10th

7

July 23rd - 27th

July 17th

8

July 30th - Aug 3rd

July 24th

9

August 6th - 10th

July 31st

10

August 13th - 17th

August 7th

 

Play-Well TEKnologies Lego Camp

August 13 – August 17
Play-Well TEKnologies provides project-based programs designed to teach principles and methods of engineering to grades Kindergarten through 6th, utilizing LEGO® for over 10 years. Utilizing over 100,000 pieces of LEGO® for each camp, we strive to build students' problem-solving skills, foster a greater appreciation of how things work, and encourage the qualities of inquisitiveness, self-reliance, and self-confidence in children. 

Instructors:  Play-Well TEKnologies, www.play-well.org
Location:  Pinole Playhouse, 601 Tennent Avenue, Pinole
Resident   $115 per session   Non-Resident    $125 per session

Pre-Engineering with LEGO Ages 5 – 7
Have your child become a Play-Well Engineer!  Build cities, bridges, motorized cars and planes.  With access to over 100,000 pieces of LEGO, students build what they have only dreamed of with the support of an experienced Play-Well Engineering instructor.
Mon – Fri                     9:00am - 12:00pm

Bash ‘Em Bots with LEGO Ages 8 – 12
Have you ever wanted to learn to build a massive motorized machine?  In this advanced engineering camp, students re-engineer standard vehicles into mechanized machines that can traverse challenging obstacles, battle against fellow bots, and take on Play-Well Instructors’ colossal creations.  (Ages 8-12)
Mon – Fri                     1:00pm - 4:00pm

 

CHALLENGER SPORTS BRITISH SOCCER CAMPS

Ages 3 – 12
Monday – Friday, July 16 – 20
Location:  Pinole Valley Soccer Field, 3790 Pinole Valley Rd.
Register online at www.challengersports.com or contact Pinole Recreation at (510) 724-9004

Challenger Sports’ British Soccer Camp is the most popular soccer camp in the country.  Skill levels and confidence will blossom following a week of individual footwork drills, fundamental technical practices and coached competitive play – all woven around a central theme of respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship and leadership delivered with a captivating British twist.

9:00am – 10:30am                  Mini Soccer:    ages 3-5yrs                 $110
9:00am – 12:00pm                  Half Day:         ages 6-9yrs                 $145
9:00am – 12:00pm                  Half Day:         ages 10-12yrs             $145
*9:00am – 4:00pm                  Full Day:          ages 8-12yrs               $200 
*Full day campers should bring a packed lunch. Campers will be supervised by British Soccer Coaches.

All players receive a Challenger t-shirt, soccer ball and a hand written evaluation.  Free jersey with online sign up through Challenger by June 1st.  Host a British Soccer Coach and receive $80.  Call (866) 528-9688 for info.

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2012-2013 AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAMS & TRANSPORTATION

2012 - 2013 After School Program & Transportation Flyer

Program Begins on the First Day of School Monday, August 20th
Monday-Friday (according to WCCUSD Schedule)
Time:  WCCUSD dismissal– 5pm
Grades 1st through 8th
Elementary age and middle school youth will enjoy the safe, supervised, and fun programs in the Pinole Youth Center After School Care Programs, providing homework help, sports, computer access, games, workshops, and youth leadership.  Transportation from Collins, Ellerhorst, and Tara Hills Elementary Schools, Stewart Schools, and Pinole Middle School, is provided by Youth Center staff driving city vehicles. Car seats are used in accordance with state law. 
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!! Pay a $25.00 non-refundable deposit now to guarantee your child's space. Every payment is due on the 20th of the month prior thereafter.  Late fees will be strictly enforced. 

Space is limited. 

Pinole Youth Center After School Care Fee Schedule


Monthly Member Fee Schedule

 

After School Program

& Transportation

Evening
Classes

Month Resident Non-Resident Member

August/September**

$159.00

$175.00

$25

October

$117.00

$133.00

$15

November

$117.00

$133.00

$15

December

$90.00

$106.00

$10

January

$117.00

$133.00

$15

February

$101.00

$117.00

$15

March

$117.00

$133.00

$15

April

$101.00

$117.00

$15

May/June**

$159.00

$175.00

$25

** August & September and May & June are combined due to the minimal days in August and June.

 

ACTIVITIES & HOMEWORK CLUB
Offered weekdays, 5 – 6pm at PYC
Homework Club and an alternate Activity will be offered every month. 
Fee per Month:  Members $15; Non-Members $15 - $30


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 LEADER-IN-TRAINING
Grades 9th – 12th
Fee Per School Year:  $20 (includes 2 t-shirts)
LITs work with youth in the after school program to lead activities, be a role model, and earn community service hours towards graduation.  Program begins Monday, August 30.  Please stop by the Pinole Youth Center or call (510) 724-9004 for more info.  New participants must pass an interview process prior to beginning.
School Year Leader-in-Training Application

 

PINOLE YOUTH COMMISSION 2012-2013 TERM

Pinole Youth Commission Application

Grades 6th – 12th       

Applications due by September 14, 2012
The Pinole Youth Commission is the youth voice of Pinole and it helps to envision and create programs for youth.  This is a great community service work and leadership skills training. One year commitment required.  Applicants must be Pinole Residents AND/OR attend a Pinole School. 


REGISTRATION

To receive a registration form, call the Youth Center t at (510) 724-9004 to have one sent to you.
If leaving a voicemail message, please be sure to spell out your name and address to have a form mailed to you or spell out your e-mail address to have a form e-mailed and specify that it is for the Youth Programming.

1. ONLINE

  • Go to the City of Pinole website: www.ci.pinole.ca.us.
  • On the home page, scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click on the “Online Rec Registration” icon and follow the prompts.

2. BY MAIL

  • Fill out the registration form and enclose a check payable to the City of Pinole or complete the credit card portion of the payment form.
  • Mail the completed form to:
    Pinole Recreation Dept., 635 Tennent Ave., Pinole, CA 94564
3. BY FAX
  • Fill out the registration form and complete the credit card portion of the payment form.
  • Fax the completed form to: (510) 724-1528

4. IN PERSON

  • Registration may be completed in person at the Pinole Youth Center at 635 Tennent Ave., Pinole.
  • Hours of Operation: Mon - Friday 2pm - 6pm. Hours vary based on staff availability.

Restrictions may apply. Unless otherwise indicated, pre-registration is required for all programs and all programs take place at the Pinole Youth Center (PYC). Register at PYC Monday-Friday. We accept cash, check, Visa and MasterCard. School dismissal, activities, and times are based upon the WCCUSD Pinole School schedules. Scholarships available.

For more information, contact...

Joanna Altman, MPA, Youth Services Coordinator
510-724-9004 or youth@ci.pinole.ca.us
635 Tennent Avenue, Pinole, CA 94564

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