Summer kids' camp - adventure awaits
Bluffton Family Recreation summer camp is underway and there's still room for additional campers, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director. Registration is now available by calling BFR at 419-358-4150, or registering online by clicking here.
Nearly 20 youth have attended camps during its first two weeks and a staff of four lead the sessions.
"BFR summer camp is a full day experience, designed with a wide range of activities guaranteed to expand your child’s horizons. It is open to youth ages 5 to 12," said Tinch.
He continued: "Kids have fun while making new friends, developing new skills, learning core values, building self-confidence and growing in self-reliance.
"Campers experience a variety of indoor and outdoor activities based around weekly themes.
"In addition, campers stay active in education through our daily active readers club built into each day."
More details
7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Pre-camp
9:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. - Traditional camp
3:30-5:30 p.m. - Post camp
Lunch: Bluffton Hospital will provide lunch for all campers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Weekly camp themes
June 22-26 - Water, wind and solar power
June 29-July 3 - Fairy tales and fables
July 6-10 - Wilderness week
July 13-17 - Warlocks/wizards/witches (world of Harry Potter)
July 20-24- Good eats camp
July 27-31 - Wacky water week
Aug. 3-7 - Amazing race
Aug. 10-14 - Reduce, reuse and recycle
Aug. 17-21 - Fortnite camp
For more information contact:
BFR 215 Snider Road, Bluffton
Phone: 419-358-4150
Web: www.bfronline.com
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