Camp Newsletter

 

Summer Day Camp

 

Please go to the bottom of this page to download your application for 2008.   If you have any questions, please call 248-628-1611 or email uplandhillsfarm@sbcglobal.net

The Program: Each day begins with feeding the animals. Then on to an assembly to sing, tell stories and describe the morning activities. Each child decides what activity he or she wants to do that day. Activities are followed by lunch, then off to the lake for an afternoon swim or boat ride.

The Camp Site: Is a 230 acre farm, complete with craft shop, nature center, sports fields, playgrounds, pony ring and a 60 acre lake for swimming and boating.

The Waterfront: Campers can choose to swim, build sand castles, canoe, kayak, paddle boat or explore for frogs and turtles at the lakes edge. All activities are monitored by camp staff and two certified lifeguards.

The Webster's: Knight and Dorothy Webster established the Farm in 1960 and today their son Steve and his wife Leslie own and operate the camp with the help of long time family friend Casey.

The Staff: Consist of college and high school students, many of whom first came to the farm as campers, and now find the joy of sharing their camp experiences with new campers.

Countless Animals: To play with from the smallest little bunny rabbits to the biggest draft horses and all animals in between such as cows for milking, chickens for holding, sheep for sheering, ponies for riding and many other animals to visit.

Activities to do at camp: Calf leading, soccer, bunny circle, butter making, horseback riding, making paper, sewing, frog catching and many others.

Camp ages: Children 5 to 12 years old.

Camp hours: Are Monday through Friday 9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. Latchkey is available before and after camp.

Day Camp Dates for 2008:  

Overnights will be offered ($50.00 per person charge) during sessions 2, 4, 6, 8.


1st Session:   June 16 - 20

2nd Session:  June 23 - 27 (Overnight June 25)

3rd Session:  July 7 - 11

4th Session:  July 14 - 18 (Overnight July 16)

5th Session:  July 21 - 25

6th Session:  July 28 - August 1 (Overnight July 30)

7th Session:  August 4 - 8

8th Session:  August 11 - 15 (Overnight Aug. 13)

9th Session:  August 18 - 22

No camp the week of June 30 - July 4, 2008.

In Closing: Does your child need a vacation from school, the computer and television? Does your child love the outdoors, animals and playing with other children? Upland Hills Farm Summer Day Camp is the perfect place for your child to spend this summer.

 

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Day Camp Rates for 2008:
Please see session dates noted above.

Without Transportation

With Transportation Additional Child rate - No Bus Additional Child rate - Bus
One Week $210.00 $290.00 $200.00 $280.00
Two Weeks $420.00 $580.00 $400.00 $560.00
Three Weeks $600.00 $840.00 $570.00 $810.00
Four Weeks $760.00 $1080.00 $720.00 $1040.00
Five Weeks $900.00 $1300.00 $850.00 $1250.00
Six Weeks $1020.00 $1500.00 $960.00 $1440.00
Seven Weeks $1120.00 $1680.00 $1050.00 $1610.00
Eight Weeks $1280.00 $1920.00 $1200.00 $1840.00
Nine Weeks $1440.00 $2160.00 $1350.00 $2070.00

The additional child discount is applicable only to siblings from the same family.   Please send the $50.00 registration/deposit with your application. The deposit is refundable only if request is made prior to June 1, 2008. No refund for the camp balance after camp has started!   The camp balance is due 14 days prior to your child's first day of camp. To be considered as enrolled, all paperwork including emergency cards must be turned in with the balance 14 days prior to the start of camp. To receive an application in the mail please call 248-628-1611.

Bus Transportation:

Bus Stop Schedule a.m. - p.m.

#1 Orchard Lake & Maple

8:00 - 5:00
#2 Maple & Telegraph (Maple theater.)

8:10 - 4:50
#3 Churches on Maple (First Presbyterian a.m.) (Church of Redeemer p.m.)

8:20 - 4:40
#4 Birmingham Community House

8:25 - 4:35
#5 Lincoln & York (Woodward & 10 1/2 Mile)

8:40 - 4:20
#6 Livernois & Big Beaver

8:55 - 4:05
#7 Livernois & Long Lake

9:00 - 4:00
#8 Livernois & Walton

9:10 - 3:50

 

 

 

 

 

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