Session 7   |  July 24-28
A Weekly Newsletter of the Husker Summer Recreational Day Camps

Welcome to Summer Camps 2017!
Here's information about the upcoming Husker Kids™ and Husker Adventures™ activities and points-of-emphasis to make a great camp experience for all. Let us know if you have questions or if there is a way we can make a better experience for your child.
Beat the Heat!

  • Outside activities ares scheduled for morning activity blocks, when temperatures are coolest during the camp day. 

  • Campers are encouraged to take their water bottles with them everywhere they go and are given opportunities to fill up prior to being outside and throughout the day. 

  • In addition to good hydration, remember to pack a lunch full of energy boosting, nutritious foods for your child.

  • Send your camper to camp with sunscreen already applied to their skin. Feel free to send additional sunscreen as well. Your child is given opportunities to reapply throughout the day.
Summer Camp Must Knows
MEDICATION
If any type (OTC or prescription) is required to be administered by the summer camp staff, a "Participant Medication and Instruction Form" must be submitted. All medication must be in its original container.
SOUVENIR T-SHIRT
T-shirts are given to campers on the first day of their first camp session. If you do not receive a shirt or if you would like a different size please let staff member know.

We request that camp t-shirts be worn on Field Trip days.
VALUABLES
We request your campus leave all items of sentimental or monetary value at home, including cell phones. Husker Summer Camps provides all equipment and supplies necessary for the camp day. 
LOST & FOUND
There is a lost & found station located on Ct. #4. Inquire about lost items during check-in/check-out.

Label all camper belongings w/ their name, including swim wear. lunches, water bottles, etc.
  Check-In & Check-Out
Late Arrivals
Early Departures
Court #4
Exterior Doors
These entry doors are locked at 8:40 a.m. and reopen at 3:55 p.m. All other drop-offs and pick-ups occur at the Intramural Sports/Summer Camps office, room #56.

Door closes 8:40 a.m.
Door reopens 3:55 p.m.
Late Arrivals
+ Early Departures
To better serve our camp participants, we will offer three (3) primary shuttle times:

  • 10:00 a.m.          
  • Noon         
  • 2:00 p.m.

Shuttles to and from camper groups are done as close to these times as possible. If your camper arrives outside of these times, our staff will do their best to take your camper to their group, but only as the schedule permits.
I.D. Requirement
Photo identification must be shown at check-out. I.D.s are checked EACH day to ensure camper safety.
Items to Bring
These items are needed everyday to ensure an enjoyable camp experience:
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Backpack
  • Swim wear & towel (every day for Husker Kids, Tues./Thurs. for Husker Adventures)
  • Lunch
  Field Trips + Craft
+  Special Events
FIELD TRIPS
Husker Kids 2nd-6th
- Breslow Ice Hockey Center - Ice Skating

2nd Grade - Tuesday PM
3rd Grade - Tuesday PM
4th Grade - Tuesday PM
5th Grade - Thursday AM
6th Grade - Thursday AM

**Please have your camper wear socks, or send them along for ice skating. The rink recommends campers wear tall socks. We also encourage your camper to bring layers to wear, including pants, sweatshirts, and gloves.

Husker Adventures
- Challenge Course

HA -  Tuesday,  Wednesday  AM

**Closed-toe shoes are required for participation. Please encourage your camper to wear longer shorts, or pants, as they will provide better comfort and coverage when wearing the belay harnesses.
CRAFT
Husker Kids (2nd-4th)
- Paper Roll Ninjas

Husker Kids (5th-6th) & Husker Adventures
- Pipe Cleaner Ninjas
SPECIAL EVENT
Water Games
Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of water activities, including slip 'n slides, water balloons, and running through the sprinklers. If your child is not a regular swimmer, we ask they bring their swim belongings or clothing they can get wet, to wear at Water Games.  

2nd Grade - Wednesday AM
3rd Grade - Thursday PM
4th Grade - Thursday AM
5th Grade -  Tuesday AM
6th Grade - Monday AM
HA - Friday AM

Camp Hotline  402-472-8383 
June 5 - August 4  |  7:15 a.m. - 5:35 p.m.

Carly Morse - cmorse@unl.edu