Camp Co-op

2023 REGISTRATION

Welcome to Camp Co-op, a full day camp for first through sixth graders. Spend the summer exploring nature, learning about the creative process, developing new skills, making friends, and having fun. The camp is open to children entering first grade through sixth grade this fall.

Registration is now open.  Register Here

Please submit a separate registration for each child you wish to attend camp this summer.

What Your Kids Will Experience

Each week of camp will have a theme, but every week will include the following activities:

  • Tons of outdoor time in our wooded playground
  • Arts & crafts indoors and out
  • Celebrating creativity and diversity
  • Play and fun

Camp Details

Camp Hours

  • Weekly starting Monday, June 5th – Friday, August 11th
  • 7:00am – 5:30pm, Monday – Friday
  • Camp activities 9am-noon & 1-3pm
  • No camp on Monday, July 3rd or Tuesday, July 4th

Registration Process

  1. Complete registration link.
  2. Complete Summer Camp paperwork (including ACH form)  that will be emailed out to you.
  3. Once we have received the completed paperwork, we will invoice you for the deposit via email equal to one week’s tuition.
  4. Payment for the deposit invoice will be drafted from your bank automatically, per your signed ACH agreement.
  5. Once the deposit payment has been successfully drafted, you will receive a confirmation email that you are enrolled or waitlisted for Camp Co-op.

Please submit a separate registration for each child you wish to attend camp this summer.

Payment Policy

  • $230 per week for current Co-op families
  • $265 per week for non-Co-op families
  • The deposit will be applied to your first week of camp
  • Tuition will be billed two weeks at a time, one week in advance (see schedule below).
  • All payments will be handled via ACH, on the invoice date.  
  • No credit for days missed
  • Availability is first-come, first-serve, with a limited number of spaces per week
  • We will waitlist registrations that arrive after we hit capacity. We will email you when a spot becomes available.

Invoicing Schedule

Weeks Invoice Date
1-2 May 29, 2023
3-4 June 12, 2023
5-6 Jun 26, 2023
7-8 July 10, 2023
9-10 July 24, 2023

Cancellation Policy

The full week’s tuition will be charged if a written cancellation notice is not received by the office via email jhayko@mcsomaha.org  30 days prior to the first day of the camp week in question.

Contact

Have summer camp questions or need help enrolling? Please email jhayko@mcsomaha.org

2023 Summer Schedule

Week 1: June 5-9 – Adventures in Paper Making and Clay Experiments

We will forage for natural materials to make our own paper. During the drying process, our campers will get their hands dirty with clay and learn about where it comes from, how to throw on the wheel, and how to use slip molds to make figurines.

Week 2: June 12-16 – Whose Bobbin is it Anyway? The Sewing Machine Journey

Sewing can be scary... but knot when you know how! From hand sewing to machine sewing, we will explore methods for both and learn how things around us are made.

Week 3: June 19-23 – Show of Hands... The Puppet Camp

Some are controlled by human hands, and some have complex inner workings made of high tech machinery. This week we will discover what makes puppets tick.... and how to make our own!

Week 4: June 26-30 – Co-op Studios Filmmaking

Lights, camera, action! If you’ve ever wanted to make a movie, this week is for you! We’ll be exploring the art of filmmaking through fun games, activities, and you’ll even get to make your own short films! Let’s get rolling!

Week 5: July 5-7 – Adventure in Nature

Join us as we explore nature in our own backyard! We’ll check out some nearby parks and learn about the plants and animals that we see.

Week 6: July 10-14 – Spotlight Theater Camp

Thespians welcome! This week we’ll be learning the fundamentals of acting, writing, directing, and more! From improv games to prop making, we’ll have something for everyone, whether it’s on stage or behind the scenes!

Week 7: July 17-21 – Fun With Food

Do you love food? So do we! This week we’ll explore the art of food with fun cooking experiments, food tastings, and more! No cooking experience needed- Just your appetite!

Week 8: July 24-28 – Explore Mythology

This week we’ll be exploring the wonders of Mythology from all around the globe. We’ll learn about stories from Greek Epics to Egyptian Hieroglyphic.

Week 9: July 31-August 4 – Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead

Together we will explore all things S.T.E.A.M. as we complete different experiments and activities.

Week 10: August 7-11 – Carnival Time!

Come one. Come all. Step right up and join us for some fun. This week is full of excitement as we plan and prepare for a spectacular Friday carnival with games and prizes.