Children's Ministries Camps in 2008

Dates and Camps for 2008:

Common Questions from Parents are answered below:

What are Children's Ministries Camps?

Whenever Fremont Christian School closes for a week-long break, Children's Ministries from Harbor Light organizes a week-long day camp so that parents don't have to miss work as often. We have high school counselors who are responsible and ready to play with your child. We assign children into teams and place a counselor over that team. Throughout the day the counselors watch out for each member of their team.

Who may attend the day camp?

Children ages 5 years old up to 6th grade can attend. You do not have to be a Harbor Light member to attend. If your child is going into 7th grade in the fall, they may still attend the camp. Your child does not have to attend Fremont Christian School to join our camp.

How much will it cost?

Early registration for the first child is $160; the second sibling is $110; the third or more sibling's registration is FREE! Early registration ends the week before each camp. The closer to the camp that you register, the higher the price. It "pays" to plan ahead.

Summer Smash I - Deadline for early registration is August 8, 2008

Summer Smash II - Deadline for early registration is August 15, 2008

Christmas Craze - Deadline for early registration is December 19, 2008.

What if I need to cancel?

If you've registered your child in a camp but are unable to attend it, the cost of that camp will be applied to the next Children's Ministries camp, not refunded or transfered to your school account. You must let us know that your child is unable to attend BEFORE the camp to have the rate apply to your next camp.

How may I register my child?

Click on the day camp you want your child to attend and follow the prompts. We allow you to pay by credit card on-line only. If you do not wish to pay on-line, you may print out the registration form, write out a check, and drop it off in the Business Office mail slot which is open 24/7.

May I send my child one, two or three days only?

Yes, a daily rate of $40/day is available when you register in person only.  Daily rate registration is NOT available on-line.

May I have a receipt?

You may request a receipt at the time you register your child for each daycamp. Receipt requests at the end of the year for each day camp your child attended will no longer be honored. It is up to you to request a receipt at each registration and keep them for your records.

What does my child need to wear or bring with him/her to camp?

Everyday you child will need a lunch. You will be notified if lunch will be provided (if we go to Chuck E. Cheeses) so unless we tell you NOT to bring a lunch, always pack and send a lunch with your child. Your child can wear "free dress" clothes. We ask that NO HEELIES be worn. If your child needs sunscreen protection, send it with your child.

Where and when do I drop off my child? Is there an extra fee?

You may drop off your child as early as 6:30 a.m. - the same as Fremont Christian School hours. The Activities Building is where you will drop them off and pick them up. We require your child to be signed in and out every day, the same as Fremont Christian School. Before and After Child Care is included in the price of the daycamp. If you pick up your child after 6:30 p.m. then we do require an extra fee.  See your registration form for specific cost.

Do you stay on campus or are there fieldtrips? If there are fieldtrips, will there be an extra cost?

We believe the day camps should be fun! Going on fieldtrips are fun so during every daycamp we go on one or two fieldtrips. We leave from campus and return to campus so you will drop off your child and pick them up in the Activities Building. Sometimes the activities we choose require WAIVERS. They are always posted on-line under the page called "Fieldtrips & Activities". Print out the waiver and hand it in along with your registration form. Do not wait until the day camp starts.

Click here for Sky High Waiver (required for 8/26 fieldtrip)

Click here for Pump-It-Up Waiver (required for 8/28 fieldtrip)

If I register before the fieldtrips are decided, how do I find out about the trips?

Check this website. Each fieldtrip, once it is planned, is posted under the day camp on a page entitled "Fieldtrips & Activities." If you check a camp and that page does not appear, that means we are still planning the activities.

What about the week of Thanksgiving? Is there a day camp during November?

Yes there is a three-day camp the week of Thanksgiving. Children's Ministries does not run that camp. The Youth Department under Pastor Dave and Kim Chiolero are in charge of that one. All questions about the November camp should be directed towards them. Call 510-744-2233 and ask for the Youth Department.

I hope we've answered your questions. If you have more questions you may call Children's Ministries at (510 744-2222 or email children@harborlight.com.

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