PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EVENTS Summer Camps are quickly approaching! This summer, we have many camps headed your way! Our camp season starts May 28 and ends August 9. Junior Basketball Camp Ages: 4 – 6 Summer Fun 4 Little Ones Ages: 2 – 6 with an Adult Enjoy an afternoon of summer fun for preschoolers and family. The day will include games, crafts, activities and much more! Bring or wear a swimsuit to enjoy some outdoor water games. Drop-in fee will be paid at the Lathrem Senior Center front desk. ($5 per family). Drop-in Fee: Location: Sat. $5/family Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center If you have kids at home, chances are they will be eager to spend quality time on the playground as the weather begins to warm up. And why not? Kettering’s playgrounds are close to home, fun and FREE! Our playgrounds are designed with safety in mind, but there are things you should keep in mind to ensure everyone has an enjoyable, worry-free experience. PLAY Safe! 1. Check the temperature of playground equipment. Even if the air feels a little chilly, playground equipment that receives direct sunlight can be hot. Double check that slide before letting your littles on board. If it feels too hot for you to touch, it’s definitely too hot for a child. 2. Wear shoes. The ground heats up in the sun just like playground equipment, so shoes are a must to protect feet from heat. Closed-toe shoes will also keep rocks and other foreign objects at bay. 3. Supervise carefully. Sitting on the bench while the kids go down the slide for the ninetieth time can be pretty boring. We know. But don’t lose yourself completely in your book or phone or conversation. Look up, walk around and make sure everyone is playing safe. 4. Stay sun safe. The sun’s rays in the summer can be extremely powerful. Don’t leave the house without sunscreen and be sure to reapply during the day. 5. Watch the weather. Know the weather before you head out. Is there a chance of a pop-up summer shower or storm? With metal equipment, playgrounds are very dangerous places to be during a lightning event. Rainwater makes everything slippery, too. Explore a new playground yet this summer! Find a full list of Kettering parks at www.playkettering.org. For more information, call 937.296.2587. Peewee Soccer Camp Ages: 4 – 9 Get a jump start on the fall soccer season with our Peewee Soccer Camp. This camp is a great opportunity to introduce your little athlete to the sport of soccer in a fun, safe and comfortable environment. Participants will be introduced to the general concept and basic rules of soccer, as well as various positions in the game. This camp will also focus on the fundamental skills of kicking (passing and shooting), ball handling, throw-ins and basic man defense. Space is limited, be sure to register early! Campers will receive a camp T-shirt and water park coupon. 06-611059-A M-F 06-611059-B M-F Fee: Location: Instructor: 6 – 7 p.m. 6 – 7 p.m. $40/resident; $45/non-resident Kettering Recreation Complex July 29 – Aug. 2 Aug. 5 – 9 Staff – Kettering Summer Camp Counselors Mini-Kickers Soccer Ages: 4 – 6 pa.m. Our Mini-Kicker program gives the beginning soccer player (boys and girls) age-appropriate quality instruction and the fundamental, mechanical aspects of the sport of soccer. Kicking, dribbling, ball handling, trapping, throw-ins and basic offense/ defense will be covered. Campers will accomplish this by working in small groups utilizing age-appropriate equipment and drills. Campers should bring water, sunscreen, and a small nutritious snack. Participants are required to wear shin guards and bring tennis shoes in case there is inclement weather and the camp must be moved indoors. All campers will receive a camp T-shirt, certificate and a water park coupon. Get ready for next season this summer! Morning extended care is available before both sessions. 06-611099-A M-F 06-611099-B M-F Fee: Location: Instructor: 9 – 11 a.m. 9 – 11 a.m. $55/resident; $60/non-resident Kettering Recreation Complex June 10 – 14 June 24 – 28 Staff – Kettering Summer Camp Counselors playkettering.org 23 10 a.m. to Noon Aug. 17 Register today! pa.m. What a great way to get that first taste of organized basketball! Boys and girls will receive instruction on individual skills, as well as some basic team play. Upon completion of the camp, all campers should have a basic understanding of the game and be able to apply what they have learned in any recreational setting. Campers will receive a camp T-shirt, certificate and a water park coupon. 06-611037-A M-F 06-611037-B M-F Fee: Location: Instructor: 9 – 11 a.m. 9 – 11 a.m. $55/resident; $60/non-resident Kettering Recreation Complex June 17 – 21 July 8 – 12 Staff – Kettering Summer Camp Counselors PRESCHOOL RECREATION
