Discovery Camps
Welcome to the wondrous world of Discovery Camps – your child’s summer experience
of a lifetime! With three age-specific camps, Discovery Camps engage children ages
3-13 in play, interaction, and exploration while introducing them to the exhilarating
outdoors. Nourish your child’s needs for fun, fitness, and friends this summer by
enrolling him or her in weekly Discovery Camps.
The Discovery Camps program is accredited through the
American Camping Association
(ACA). The ACA Accreditation demonstrates the Valparaiso Parks Department’s
commitment to provide a safe and quality camp program, assuring the practices at
camp reflects the most up-to-date, research-based standards in the camping
industry. Discovery Camps have been accredited since 2007.
General Forms:
Camp Health History and Emergency Form
Personal Information Form
If the registration deadline is past on a particular event, please contact our office
to verify availability or to be put on a waiting list.
Click here to see our Discovery Camps brochure.
Please click any of the chart titles below to see descriptions of specific events.
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Discovery Camps
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Discovery Adventures Camp
Preschool (ages 3-5)
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For a description, see the Discovery Cottage
page in the Preschool section
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Discovery
Voyagers Camp
Entering Kindergarten (ages 5-6) – Parent Information Guide
Jump on board and join us for a camp voyage this summer! The little ones have
grown and are getting ready to enter kindergarten; this camp provides an
excellent bridge from preschool time to elementary school time. Each themed week
will provide creative activities especially geared for children entering
kindergarten such as ooey gooey forts or bubble painting.
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Kiwanis West Shelter, Rogers-Lakewood Park |
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June 8-August 7
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Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
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$53 Standard
$43 Resident
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Discovery Day Camp
Grades 1-6 (entering in Fall) – Parent Information Guide
Discover the wonders of summertime fun in Discovery Day Camp this year. From
archery to boating to special event days, each week is filled with an exciting
variety of activities. Campers are divided into specific groups (Explorers:
Grades 1 & 2; Pioneers: Grades 3 & 4; Jr. Rangers: Grades 5 & 6) for age
appropriate activities that correlate with the weekly themes like Crazy Dayz or
Music Week! Campers also embark on 3 special field trips throughout the summer
and have the opportunity to participate in their age group’s overnight campout
(additional fee applies to the overnight)!
New in 2009! The weekly registration fee includes the Friday pizza
lunch special (2 slices of pizza, 2 breadsticks & juice). The field trip week
registration includes the field trip and lunch fee. Each camper will also
receive one camp shirt for the summer.
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Discovery Shelter, Rogers-Lakewood Park |
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June 8-August 14
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Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
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$70/80* Standard
$60/70* Resident
*Field trip week
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Camp Care
Grades 1-8 (entering in Fall)
Discovery Day & Ranger campers are invited to extend their fun by playing games,
making crafts or relaxing at AM or PM camp care. A snack is provided during PM
Camp Care.
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Discovery Shelter, Rogers-Lakewood Park |
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June 8-August 14
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Monday-Friday
AM Care, 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
PM Care, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
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$15
a.m. Care
$20 p.m. Care
$30
Combo Care
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NEW!! - Ranger Camp
Grades 7-8 (entering in Fall) – Parent Information Guide
This summer we are setting out to expand the range of experiences for our Ranger
campers here at Discovery Camps. We have created a brand new specially designed
camp for our tweens! Each week the Rangers will set out on new leadership
adventures including community volunteer opportunities, exploring careers
through visits to a variety of local businesses, and specific leadership
opportunities within the Discovery Camps programs. Rangers will also have time
to experience fun at their “home base” in Rogers-Lakewood Park like boating,
hiking, or cooking over a camp fire. Rangers can also register for the special
overnight campout! Field trips will be held in conjunction with the Discovery
Day Camp program.
Weekly registration fee includes all trips, activities & Friday pizza day.
The field trip week registration includes the field trip and lunch fee. Each
camper will receive one camp shirt for the summer.
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Oak Grove Shelter, Rogers-Lakewood Park |
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June 8-August 14
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Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm
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$75/$85* Standard
$65/$75* Resident
*Field trip week
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