Ada Township
Parks & Recreation Department
2015 Summer Youth Programs
Information and Registration Packet
Day Camps
½ Day Programs
Discovery Pre-School
Adventure Outings
Kid’s Garden
Tennis Lessons
Ada Township Parks & Recreation Department
P.O. Box 370, 7330 Thornapple River Dr., Ada, MI 49301
Phone: 616-676-0250
Fax: 616-676-5870
Email: [email protected]
web: www.adatownshipmi.com
Ada Township Parks & Recreation Department
2015 Summer Youth Programs
General Information
Day Camp Adventures are 3-day sessions for 6-13 year olds, offered throughout
the summer where kids can get outside, make new friends, and have fun! Most
camps are held at Ada Park; some days at Roselle Park, Pioneer Camp at the Ada
Museum; Eco-Adventure uses 3 sites.
Session 1: Arts in the Park
June 16-18
Session 2: Sports Spectacular
July 14-16
Session 3: Wet and Wild
July 21-22
Session 4: Eyes on Survival
July 28-30
Session 5: Pioneer Days
August 11-13
Water Eco-Adventure Camp
June 23-25 (ages 10-13)
The schedule, fees, and registration form for these programs is attached.
*Half-day options are available for younger campers.
**Scholarships are available.
Half-day Programs offer a morning of fun outdoor exploration,
nature study, and crafts for various age levels.
Discovery Days
Ages 3-5 with a parent
Young Explorers
Ages 5-7
Junior Naturalist
Ages 8-11
Outdoor Adventurers Ages 10–13 New this summer!
The schedule, fees, and registration form for these programs is attached.
Ada Village Kids’ Garden is a spring and summer program
for ages 9-12. The program consists of hands-on activities in the
garden, classroom instruction, and involvement with the Ada Farmers’
Market. Activities include planting, maintaining, and harvesting crops,
as well as selling produce at the Ada Farmers’ Market.
Registration packets are available at the Park office.
Tennis Lessons are offered at Ada Park for ages 3-12 during
the spring, summer, and fall. Registration and instruction is
coordinated by the YMCA.
Call the YMCA at 616-285-9077 to register.
Complete the attached form for each child that you are registering. If a session is full,
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Submit registration form with payment:
By mail to:
Ada Township Parks and Recreation Department
P.O. Box 370, 7330 Thornapple River Dr., Ada, MI 49301
In Person:
Bring payment and registration to:
The Ada Township office: 7330 Thornapple River Dr.
Or the Ada Park office: 1180 Buttrick Ave.
*Payment can be made with cash, check (payable to Ada Township) or
money order. We cannot take credit card payments at this time.
*Please complete one form for each child.
Discounts and Scholarships:
*Ada Township residents receive a 10% discount on programs with fees over $5.
*Scholarships are available to cover 50% of Day Camp program fees. To qualify for a
scholarship, participants must be enrolled in the Reduced/Free Lunch program at their school.
*For more details on program scholarships, contact the Ada Park office: 616-676-0520.
*Please contact the Park office before submitting registration form.
*The Scholarship Fund for this year were made available by the Ada Business Association.
Contributions to the Scholarship fund are welcome.
Confirmation: One week before the start of each program, participants will
receive a confirmation e-mail with program details and an equipment list.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancelations by the Parks Department due to
special circumstances including extreme
weather, will be re-scheduled or refunded. If
your child cannot come to the re-scheduled
date, you may use your fee towards the cost of
another program.
Cancellations by participants prior to the
program start date will be refunded minus a processing fee or the
fees paid may be used towards the cost of another program.
No refunds will be given for cancellations or absence once a
program has begun. Fees paid may be used towards the cost of
another program.
Thank you to our corporate and Community supporters!
Forest Hill Foods
Ada Business Association
½ Day Program Descriptions
Discovery Days: for ages 3-5 with a parent or guardian
Pre-schoolers and their parent or guardian have a fun, educational adventure together.
Each session will have games, a nature discovery experience in the Park, and a craft.
Various Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $5/child
Water Fun
Tuesday June 30
Ada Park
Cool off with water games, then see what lives in the ponds and wetlands.
Wiggly Worms
Tuesday August 4 Ada Park
Worms eat dirt and help plants to grow? Take a “Worm walk” to look for worms in the woods.
Try to wiggle and stretch like a worm and make a wooden bead “worm” to take home.
Young Explorers for ages 5-7
Parents may drop off or join their youth for a fun morning outdoors with nature study, hands-on
activities and crafts. Various weekdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $5/child
Bonkers for Bikes Wednesday July 1 Roselle Park
Bring your bike and helmet to Roselle Park – get some safety tips, practice your skills on an
obstacle course, and ride the Park trails.
Fishing Fun
Wednesday July 7 Ada Park
Learn how to bait your hook and cast your line, then search for the best spot to hook a “big one”
at the Ada Park pond. Fishing poles and bait supplies or bring your own.
Rock Hounds
Tuesday August 5 Ada Park
Rocks are cool! Investigate rocks and fossils of all shapes and sizes. Learn how they were formed
and start your own rock collection.
Junior Naturalists for ages 8-11
Youth will enjoy hands-on nature and science activities, games, and new friends.
Various weekdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $5/child
Bike-a-thon
Thursday July 2
Roselle Park
Bring your bike and helmet to Roselle Park; learn about bike safety and ride the bike path (4 miles)
Fishing Frenzy
Wednesday July 8
Ada Park
Learn about fishing equipment and where the “big fish” like to live. Go fishing at the Ada
Park pond. Fishing poles and bait supplied or bring your own.
Rocks and Fossils Wednesday August 5
Ada Park
Learn how rocks are formed from the forces of heat, water, and pressure deep in the Earth.
Make your own rock collection and search for quartz crystals.
Outdoor Adventurers for ages 10 – 13
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Challenge yourself as you explore the Parks in new ways and learn some fun outdoor skills.
Adventure River Trip
Thursday July 9
Leonard Field
$25/youth
Enjoy a river adventure as you paddle a canoe on the Thornapple and Grand Rivers starting at
the Ada Covered Bridge. Learn paddle strokes, boat control, water safety and teamwork
followed by a fun trip down the river. Canoes, paddles and safety gear are provided.
Adventure Race
Thursday August 6 Ada Park
$10/youth
Work in small teams on this super challenge as you walk, run, bike and maneuver through
challenges through Ada Township Park and the Grand River Natural Area. Maps, compasses
and clues will help your find each check point and reach the finish line!
*Requires your own bike & helmet and check with us to borrow one.
(3-Day) Day Camp Programs
Descriptions
Summer Day Camp Adventures for ages 6-11
Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
$80/child for the 3 full days; $60/child for 3 half-days (ages 6-8)
*Scholarships available
Session 1: Arts in the Park
June 16-18 Ada Park
Find the artist inside you! Try painting, drawing, sculpture, and more.
Create some cool artwork to take home.
Session 2: Sports Spectacular
July 14-16
Ada Park
Play some of your favorite sports or try something new as we go from tennis to baseball to
soccer and even pickle ball.
Session 3: Wet and Wild
July 21-23
Ada & Roselle Parks
Explore ponds, river, and wetlands. Go fishing and look for aquatic insects and animals. Get wet
and play water games!
Session 4: Eyes on Survival
July 28-30
Ada & Roselle Parks
Could you survive in the Michigan woods? Be prepared when you go out
in the woods – make a shelter, build a fire, and learn other survival skills.
Session 5: Pioneer Days August 11-13 Averill Historical Museum
Take a step back in time at the Averill Museum and Barn to explore life in
the 1800’s. Learn about pioneer era toys, games, tools, chores, clothing,
music, and food.
Outdoor Adventurer Camp for ages 10-13
Water-Eco-adventure Camp
June 23-25
3 Days – 3 Locations
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$120/youth
*Scholarships available
Get your feet wet as you explore west Michigan’s amazing water ecosystems! Day 1: Meet at the
Carol Creek Crossing Preserve to conduct stream investigations, then bike to Roselle Park to
explore more. Day 2: Canoe sections of the Thornapple and Grand Rivers. Day 3: Fish and hike
at Pickerel Lake while exploring pond and lake ecosystems. *Day 1 requires a bike and helmet
or ask to borrow one. Canoes and all other supplies are provided.
Ada Township Parks & Recreation Department
2015 Summer Youth Programs Registration Form
Please use one form per person
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Camper Last Name
First Name
Date of Birth
Gender
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Parent/Guardian Last Name
First Name
_______________________________________________________________________
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Primary Phone
Secondary Phone
Email
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Emergency Contact First Name
Last Name
Relationship
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Primary Phone
Secondary Phone
Authorized to pick up? Y/N
Health Information:
Please list any medical, physical, emotional or behavioral conditions that we need to be aware of,
(continue on back, if needed): ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Program Registration Information:
Program Name
Program
Dates
Fee
Discount
Ada Residents
10% for Camps
Scholarship
recipient 50%
for Camps.
.
Amount
Due
Total Due:
Date Paid
Payment
due with
registration
Cash or
Check #
Checks payable
to Ada Township
General Liability and Release:
As the parent or Guardian of the child listed above, I acknowledge that the noted health information is correct to the best of my
knowledge and the child described has my permission to engage in all camp and program activities. In consideration for said child
participate in the Ada Township Parks’ programs, I agree to assume the risk of such activities to hold harmless Ada Township, the
Parks staff and assistants conducting the activities from any and all claims, suits, losses, or related causes of action for damages to
person or property including, but not limited to, loss or damage to personal property, injury to said child or even death, accident or
otherwise, during or arising from the program activities.
I also authorize the Ada Township Parks and its assignees to use any photograph, picture, or likeness of me or my child for
promotional purposes.
Signature of Parent/Guardian
_______________________________________Date: ___________