Camp FUNset Offers Scholarships

Camp-Funset-Updated-LogoCamp FUNset is committed to making its summer programs available to all children, according to Camp Director Katie Rizer.

That is why she said she was so excited to announce that the Porter County Parks Foundation, the not-for-profit arm of Porter County Parks and Recreation, has donated funds to make scholarships available for Camp FUNset.

These scholarships make it possible for eligible families to take 50 percent off the first camp, and 20 percent off each additional camp.

This money will assist more than 50 campers to participate in one of our incredible Camp FUNset camps,” Rizer said. “We're truly grateful for the generosity of the Porter County Parks Foundation.”

Registration for Camp FUNset is now open. Each camp will offer team-building, nature hikes and activities, arts and crafts, games, songs, a closing ceremony and family open house. Some new features this year include a low ropes course, archery at select camps and teams that are divided into age groups.

The first week of Camp FUNset will be Leadership Camp from June 11-14. The last week of camp will be in the beginning of August. All day camps will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Camp FUNset is open to kids entering first through seventh grades for the upcoming 2012-13 school year.

With the scholarships, the cost for the first weeklong camp is $38, and $60 for each additional camp. The normal price of camps is $75.

For information on Camp FUNset Scholarships, contact Katie Rizer at 219-309-0680 or krizer@porterco.org or visit www.portercountyparks.org.

Below is a look at the camps that will be offered at Camp FUNset this summer.

Ready ... Set ... Lead!
Leadership Camp
June 11-14
Campers will enjoy team-building activities that encourage self-esteem, leadership and trust. They will also be the first group to experience the park’s new Low Ropes Course.

Dash!
Active Camp
June 18-21
Kids who are always on the move will love Dash! Campers will create a camp obstacle course to run on the last day, and participate in lots of other fun activities, like Tae Kwon Do.

Celebrate!
Mini-Camp
July 2-3 ($40)
This two-day mini-camp is perfect for kids who want to try a little bit of everything Camp FUNset has to offer. Hikes, arts and crafts, team-building and intro to archery are included.

Action!
Film Camp
July 9-12
Campers will learn to write, choreograph, film and edit their very own flashmob music video. Kids will also get to present a live performance to family and friends at the end of the week.

Pioneer!
Pioneer Camp
July 16-19
Campers will go back in time to when kids worked on the farm, caring for animals, planting crops and creating their own games. The week will end with a wagon journey along the “Oregon Trail!”

Explore!
Explorer’s Camp
July 30-Aug. 2
Kids who love nature can become Junior Naturalists at Explore! Campers will dig into nature as they learn about the diverse wildlife that exists at Sunset Hill Farm.

About Porter County Parks and Recreation
The mission of the Porter County Parks and Recreation Board and Department is to preserve, protect and manage the natural, cultural and recreational resources within a diverse park system. For more information, call 219-465-3586, or e-mail pcparks@porterco.org.