2010 Dates and Hours
Monday-Friday; 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Week 1: June 21-25
Week 2: June 28-July 2
Week 3: June 5-July 9
Week 4: July 12-16
Week 5: July 19-23
Week 6: July 26-30
Week 7: August 2-6
Week 8: August 9-13
EXTREME FEST (OPEN TO ALL CAMPERS AGES 8-16; MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY ADULT LEADERSHIP): TBD
Who Can Attend
All Boys and Girls, ages 6-14. You do NOT have to be a Boy or Girl Scout to attend Aquatics Camp.
Adventurers - campers ages 9-14.
Voyagers - campers ages 6-8.
If a camper is age 8, and has attended Aquatics Camp before, he/she may register in the older Camper Adventurer Program, with parental and camp director approval.
Costs
The basic cost for the Voyager Program (6-8 year old campers) and the Adventurer Program (9-14 year old campers) is $160.00 per week for campers who register before Friday, May 15, 2010. Campers who register after Friday, May 15, 2010 will be charged a base fee of $180.00.
Extended Day Care is available for an additional $30 per camper, per week. Extended Day hours operate from 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM. Campers can register for this service when signing up for individual camp activities during online registration.
An additional fuel fee of $30 for wakeboarding/waterskiing, and $20 for Tubing is required for campers who register for activities that require powerboat use (Tubing, Wakeboarding, Waterskiing, FL Safe Boating Course). Extreme Fest is an overnight weekend session (TBD). The cost is $50 per youth and $25 per adult leader. This session is open to ALL youth ages 8-16 accompanied by one adult leader per five youths. Attendees can choose to bring food for campfire cooking or purchase food from the Trading Post. For information more information about Extreme Fest, click here.
Scheduling
Campers are given their schedules on Monday morning following their swim test. If a camper is registered for a water activity, but is unable to pass the swim test, his/her schedule will be altered by the camp director to include a Swimming Instruction Course until they develop adequate skills for class participation. No camper will be permitted to participate in water activities without the approval of the Aquatics Director and Camp Director.
The schedule will show them what activity to go to each hour. Schedules are made on the day each camper registers online, and are chosen at random based on the classes desired, capacity limits, and availability. Changes can be made up until the Saturday at 12:00 noon, prior to the scheduled week of attendance.
Scheduling of groups of two or more together throughout the day is not guaranteed because of the number of campers and sessions available. Campers can improve their chances of having similar/identical schedules as their friends by registering online at the same time. You may now edit Schedules after submitting your payment in our online registration. Note that the later you make changes the less likely certain classes will be open. Class changes end a week before camp begins.
Registration
The sooner you register, the better your chance of getting the courses you want! Applications are processed simultaneously with the completion of online registration. Payment in full is required upon registration.
Registration will be accepted until the WEDNESDAY AT 12:00 NOON prior to the week of desired attendance. Day-of Registration will be accepted on Mondays for a $50 late fee. Acceptance is subject to space and program availability.
Confirmation e-mails will be sent following completion of the online application.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2010 SUMMER!!
Before / After Care
Extended Day Care is offered from 7:15 - 8:45 AM and 5:00 -6:00 PM. Adult supervision is provided, but no planned activities are scheduled during this time. IF CAMPERS ARRIVE BEFORE 8:45 OR ARE PICKED UP AFTER 5:15 MORE THAN ONCE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK WITHOUT REGISTERING FOR EXTENDED DAY CARE, THEY WILL BE CHARGED THE $30 FEE.
The cost is $30/week regardless of how much or little before/after care is provided. There is NO charge for campers dropped off after 8:45 am and picked up before 5:15 pm.
Employment Opportunities
We are currently accepting applications for Aquatics Camp Team Members. To be a paid member of the Aquatics Camp Team, you must be at least 16 years of age or older. Interested candidates should submit an application to ATTN: Tim Turner, 521 S. Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205. Upon review of your application, candidates who meet minimum qualifications for employment will be contacted for a phone interview. Outstanding candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview upon conclusion of the phone interview. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Dates of employment are June 14-August 14, 2010.
We do have non-paid Counselor In Training (CIT) positions for 15 year olds (16-17 yr olds can be CIT's, too), and will operate on a two week rotation throughout the summer. CIT's need to complete an application and interview via the methods previously mentioned.
All Aquatics Camp Team Members, paid and non-paid, are required to attend Team Development Week June 14-18, 2010 in conjunction with program-specific training courses prior to the onset of Aquatics Camp 2010.
Click here to download a 2010 Aquatics Camp Team Application.
Merit Badges
Registered Boy Scouts can fulfill Merit Badge requirements EVERY week of the summer.
Boy Scouts should NOT bring Blue Cards to camp. When registering online, please read the course descriptions to ensure Boy Scouts wishing to complete MB requirements are registering for the appropriate activities. Upon conclusion of each week, Boy Scouts will receive Blue Cards from their counselors, reflecting the completed requirements during the week. From here, it becomes the responsibility of the Scouts and parents to distribute the Blue Cards to the Scout Master, who has the authority to endorse the Merit Badge completion.
What to Bring to Camp
Each camper should bring a towel (preferably with their name on it), closed-toe shoes (No sandals allowed in camp,except at the Waterfront or Pool), athletic shoes (no crocs or water shoes) IF participating in climbing or athletics, sunscreen, bug spray, swim wear, and a lunch or lunch money ($4-$5).
• Bring items in a backpack or other bag.
• NO electronic devices or expensive toys please! No cell phones will be allowed during camp hours of operation.
• Lockers are available for the week. A lock must be provided by the camper.
• Personal Flotation Devices (PFD'S) are provided for all campers participating in open water activities.
• Privately owned PFD's may be used providing they meet U.S. Coast Guard construction and fitting requirements.
Transportation
During Week 2, bus transportation will be provided from Beaches United Methodist Church in Jacksonville Beach for $75 per camper. Advanced registration is required for this service, please send an email titled Week 2 Tranportation to aquaticscamp@gmail.com. Payments will be requied to be mailed in to the North Florida Council Office. Campers wishing to register for this service must complete online registration by May 30, 2010. THIS SERVICE MAY BE CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST.
Refund Policy
Cancellations made two weeks prior to the onset of the registered session will receive a refund, minus the $20 transaction fee. Cancellations made within two weeks of the onset of the registered session are eligible for a refund of 75% of the total amount originally charged. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN FOR CAMPERS WHO DO NOT SHOW UP ON THE INITIAL DAY OF THEIR REGISTERED SESSION. With our new registration system, changes can be made to classes up to a week prior to the registered session by logging into the registration account. Please remember that the closer to camp, the less likely a class will have openings. You can view our Privacy Policy for online transactions at our registration site.
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