Week-Long Freeplay Summer Camp

Name: Week-Long Freeplay Summer Camp
Start: 2024-08-19T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-08-19T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Contender eSports (Springfield)

Schedule

Mon Aug 19 2024 at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Contender eSports (Springfield) | Springfield, MO

🕹️ Weeklong Freeplay Camp 🎉
🟥 Camp from 9:00am - 3:00pm every weekday.
🟥 Total daily childcare hours 7:15am - 9:00pm
🟥 Ages 7 - 17.
🟥 Recommended ages 7-17
The Weeklong Freeplay Camp is a unique blend of free gaming and structured, educational activities. It’s a space where your child can enjoy their favorite games while learning about the importance of online safety and healthy gaming habits.
Core Concepts for Parents:
🟩 Autonomy in game selection to foster decision-making and independence.
🟩 Education on online safety, including privacy settings and cyberbullying awareness.
🟩 Promotion of balanced gaming through time management and regular breaks.
🟩 Social skill enhancement and teamwork in a multiplayer setting.
In this camp, gaming is more than just play; it’s a platform for learning life skills in a fun, engaging environment. Your child will enjoy the freedom of gaming choices in a safe, monitored setting, ensuring a well-rounded experience.
📍 Staff and Location
🛡️ All staff have undergone background checks for your child's safety.
❤️ Team members love the subject matter, games, equipment, and are eager to teach.
🕹️ Minimum 2 staff each day, scheduled around opening time for the best experience.
🖥️ Equipped with top-notch PCs and all gaming equipment.
🗺️ Located in central Springfield, easily accessible from the Ozarks.
🏠 Address: 3010 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri 65804.
⏰ Daily Schedule
🌞 Early Drop off: 🔴 7:15 am - 9 am
📋 Check-in: 🔴 9 am - 9:30 Settling into stations and reviewing rules.
🎒 Day: A mix of lessons, applied learning, socializing, gaming, and a lunch break. (Pack food or purchase food available)
📅 Precise schedule and in-depth learning goals provided via email after registration.
📋 Check-out: 🔴3 pm
🌜Extended Pick-up window 🔴 3pm - 5pm
📜 Policies
🌡️ Health: Children need to be free from fever (without medication) for 24 hours before coming.
👍 Staff are all background checked and trained in child safety.
📝 Registration: Sign up and pay in advance. Await email confirmation
📞 Contact Camp director Adrian Fruge at 417-323-6474 or [email protected]
🍱 Lunch: Kids should bring their lunch, snack, and drink, or pre-purchase food voucher ($7/day).
⚠️ Behavior: Kids causing ongoing disruptions will be removed without a refund.
💬 Inform us of any special needs or considerations, all students deserve an opportunity to learn with us.
🕒 Late pick-up leads to calling emergency contacts. Tardiness with lack of communication may result in removal from the program with no refund.
🧒 Age Requirements: Special cases such as siblings under 7 yrs old require approval from Program Director.
🧼 Hygiene and Safety
✨ All stations and equipment are cleaned every day.
🚽 Bathrooms, floors, and surfaces are kept clean and sanitized.
🕐 Camp staff accommodate stringent cleaning standards.
🚫 No sharing of personal items or gaming gear. Needed items are available.
💵 No handling of cash during camp day, cash purchases may be arranged during drop off or pick up and are subject to a $10 minimum.
For further questions or specific needs, feel free to reach out. We're dedicated to providing a safe and fun learning environment for your child.