St. Albans Recreation Department Day Camp is a fun and safe option for families this summer. Each day is filled with games, outdoor exploring, crafts, pool time, friendship, and FUN!
Camp takes place at Hard'ack Recreation Area which includes 95 acres of land and is home to a disc golf course, miles of multi-use trails, the Greg Brown Lodge and the Hard'ack Pool making it the PERFECT place to spend the summer.
Our energetic summer staff will keep campers engaged in activities ALL DAY, creating a fun, inclusive and active camp environment.
Most of our camp day takes place outdoors so campers should come prepared for any and ALL weather situations. We will remain outside even in a drizzle, so having the proper clothing is important. In the event of more serious weather we will utilize the indoor facilities available to us including-The Lodge, Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center, and City Hall Auditorium.
Coming Summer 2023-A PLAYGROUND AT HARD'ACK!!!
Camp registration for Summer 2023-Please NOTE that registration is by the week and not the day (as in previous years). When you register for a particular week of camp you can choose to attend for one day or all five days-the price is the same.
After June 1, 2023 we will not be able to make adjustments (credit) to your account if your child is unable to attend camp.
If new dates open up we will email families to let them know because we know many of you were hoping for a few more days.
WARNER HOME CAMPERSHIP APPLICATION LINK HERE
2023 Information:
Regular Camp Hours – 7:30am-4:30pm (Early drop off and late pick up are available with separate registration)
Location- Hard'ack Recreation Area
Registration – St. Albans Recreation Department prides itself in being responsive to the needs of our families. Registration is for an ENTIRE week. There is NO option for selecting individual days.
Outside – It’s always been a goal of our camp to be outside as much as possible We plan to eat and play outdoors whenever we can.
If Covid has taught us anything - it's that sick people need to stay home, and that means sick with any illness. No sick campers will be allowed at camp. We're expecting that parents will commit to knowing how their kids are feeling and not sending them when they're sick.
At Drop Off – We trust that families will be aware of their child's health and not send a sick child to camp.
Healthy children and staff with the following symptoms/conditions may attend programming
Allergy symptoms (with no fever) that cause coughing and clear runny nose may stay if they have medically diagnosed allergies and provide confirmation from their doctor.
Well-controlled, mild asthma
Hygiene – Campers will wash hands upon arrival at camp, before and after using the bathroom, before and after eating, before and after activities and throughout the day as deemed necessary.
Food – Camp will continue to participate in the Federal Summer Lunch Program supplying a morning snack and lunch. The start date will be announced soon and we'll pass that info on to families. Each child should bring a water bottle and bottles should be cleaned every night. Camper lunch bags will not be able to be stored in a refrigerator so be sure to include ice packs if necessary. Camp is PEANUT AND TREE NUT FREE. Please keep this in mind when packing your child’s lunch.
Backpacks & Stuff – Each camper should bring swim suit, towel, sunscreen & water bottle. Please do not send more “stuff” than fits in your camper’s back pack. Please consider a swim shirt & swim hat for campers that are especially sensitive to the sun. Be sure to supply your child with sunscreen and put their name on it. We will supervise sunscreen application showing kids how to apply to their face, arms and neck etc.
We reserve the right to make changes at any time – Our primary goal is health and safety.
CONTACT CAMP
Summer Camp Director: Chloe Lumbra (c.lumbra@stalbansvt.com)
Lead Counselor: Rob Gamache
Day Camp Phone: 802-393-0331
CONTACT REC
Recreation Director: Kelly Viens 802-524-1971 (k.viens@stalbansvt.com)
or
Program Manager: Lee Barrett 802-524-1559 (l.barrett@stalbansvt.com)
CONTACT POOL
Aquatics Director: Isaac Bashaw 802-752-2178 (i.bashaw@stalbansvt.com)
Week 3-NOTE
NO CAMP Tuesday July 4th, 2023
This shortened week of camp will be our 'Patriotic Pool Palooza' week which will include TONS of extra time at the Hard'ack Pool playing and participating in some EXTRA fun and exciting activities!!
Payment for Day Camp
There are TWO payment options for Day Camp. Choose the PAY NOW or AUTOPAY option when registering.
PAY NOW
You can choose to register for the weeks you would like your camper to attend and PAY NOW at checkout.
AUTOPAY.
Autopay allows you to register for whichever weeks you like and the payment will automatically be charged to your debit or credit card a week before that camp session begins.
Payments are deducted on a weekly basis once camp starts until all weeks are paid for. The system is front loaded, so if you register for weeks 1, 2, 5 & 6, payments will be deducted weeks 1, 2, 3, & 4.