Dear Parents,
Welcome to West Valley Christian School's Summer Camp! We are thrilled to have your child join us for a summer filled with fun, friendships, and new interests. Our camp is truly unique, offering an array of exciting activities and facilities that make us stand out from the rest.
One of our standout features is our impressive 9000 square foot air-conditioned gymnasium, 300 seat auditorium, grass sports field, outdoor basketball court, and shaded playground structures. We also have access to 20 classrooms, indoor and outdoor Gaga pits, Laser-tag, big ball volleyball, tetherball, and even water-field day! And that's not all - our campers also get to enjoy delicious lunch services, engaging STEM classes, culinary classes taught by a professional chef from Caesars Palace, video editing classes, film classes, and optional excursions.
But what truly sets us apart is our team of industry-trained professional teachers, experienced lead counselors, and camp leadership who are all employees of West Valley Christian School. Our philosophy revolves around providing your child with not just a fun and enjoyable summer, but also an opportunity to explore their interests and develop new skills in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Our themed sessions, such as Hollywood, Under The Sea, Western, and Science, offer a wide range of activities and experiences for your child to enjoy. From indoor and outdoor active play with access to exciting facilities, to engaging instruction in culinary arts, digital media, STEM, and art, our campers will have a well-rounded and enriching experience.
As partners in your child's growth and development, we also want to keep you involved in their camp experience. During our "closing activity" or "pick-up time," we encourage you to connect with your child's counselor and ask questions about their day. We will also provide you with questions to ask your child that align with your family values of teamwork, creativity, leadership, respect, and perseverance. We believe that open communication and engagement with your child's camp experience will further enhance their overall camp experience.
We are excited to embark on this summer adventure with your child and can't wait to see them thrive, make new friends, and discover new interests at West Valley Christian School's Summer Camp. Thank you for choosing us as your camp of choice, and we look forward to creating lasting memories together!
Best,
Derek Swales
PS Be sure to check your emails this summer for weekly photos, videos and upcoming reminders via Constant Contact Newsletter!
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Rates
WVCS is proudly offering 3 different camp rates this year to best suit your families' needs and availability! Please review your options below. Upon registering, you may now select a 3 day, 1 week, or 2 week option. Prices per week vary based on activities and excursions. We are so excited to provide our greatest summer camp yet!
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Hollywood Session
June 12th - June 23rd
1 Week Rate:
1st Week - $350
2nd Week - $500 (Universal Studios Excursion)
2 Week Rate - $600 (June 12th - June 23rd)
3 Day Rate (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
1st Week - $210
2nd Week - $300
Under the Sea Session
June 26th - July 7th
1 Week Rate:
1st Week - $350
2nd Week - $450 (Zuma Beach Excursion)
2 Week Rate - $600
3 Day Rate (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
1st Week - $210
2nd Week - $270
Western Session
July 10th - July 21st
1 Week Rate:
1st Week - $350
2nd Week - $450 (Knotts Berry Farm Excursion)
2 Week Rate - $600
3 Day Rate (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
1st Week - $210
2nd Week - $270
Mad Science Session
July 24th - August 4th
1 Week Rate:
1st Week - $350
2nd Week - $450 (California Science Center Excursion)
2 Week Rate - $600
3 Day Rate (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
1st Week - $210
2nd Week - $270
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Our summer camp philosophy is centered around providing an engaging and fun experience for kids to explore their interests and develop new skills while making friends. With themed sessions and access to amazing facilities and equipment, we ensure that your child will have an enriching camp experience. Our camp philosophy emphasizes active and creative play, hands-on learning and skill development through industry professional instructors in culinary and digital media, and we strive to partner with parents to instill family values and foster open communication about their child's camp experiences through intentional questions during our closing activities. Thank you for entrusting us with your child's growth and development at our camp. |
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FIVE CORE VALUES
Creativity - Encouraging imagination and exploration in arts and crafts, digital arts, and other creative activities.
Teamwork - Learning how to work together, communicate effectively, and support one another in group activities and games.
Leadership - Developing leadership skills by taking on responsibilities and working towards common goals.
Perseverance - Learning to overcome challenges and setbacks, and developing a positive attitude towards learning and growth.
Respect - Fostering respect for others, diversity, and the environment through various activities and group discussions.
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Our Partnership with Parents and Counselors |
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As we strive to create a strong partnership between parents and counselors, we want to provide you with an opportunity to connect with your child's counselor and discuss their day at camp. We understand that you may have questions about how your child is developing values such as teamwork, creativity, leadership, respect, and perseverance, and we are here to help. During our "closing activity" or "pick-up time," we want to share with you questions that you can ask your child to foster discussions about their camp experiences and reinforce your family values.
Here are some questions that counselors can ask your child during camp to promote the development of these core values:
Creativity: What arts and crafts projects did you work on today? Did you try any new digital arts activities? Tell me about something you created today that you are proud of.
Teamwork: Did you participate in any group activities or games today? How did you work together with your team or group? Did you learn any new ways to communicate effectively with others?
Leadership: Did you take on any new responsibilities or helpful roles as a leader today? How did you contribute to the common goals of your group or team? Tell me about a time when you showed leadership skills at camp.
Perseverance: Did you face any challenges or setbacks today? How did you handle difficult situations or tasks? What did you learn from overcoming challenges at camp?
Respect: How did you show respect towards others today? Tell me about a situation where you demonstrated respect for others at camp.
We hope that these questions will help you engage in meaningful conversations with your child about their camp experiences and the values they are developing.
Here are some questions you can ask your child's counselor to learn more about your child's camp experience:
What was the highlight of my child's day today?
What new skills did my child learn?
Did my child work on any team-building or character traits today?
How did my child contribute to their group or team activity?
Is there anything I should know about my child's behavior or progress at camp?
We hope you find these questions helpful and that you continue to build strong relationships with your child through open communication and engagement with their camp experience. Thank you for choosing our camp and for entrusting us with your child's growth and development.
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Camp Hours
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
AM Daycare (Complimentary)
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PM Daycare ($6/HR)
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Are you in need of daycare the week before camp starts?
June 5th - June 9th from 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
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We are planning to offer daycare the week before camp. Before we can commit to offering this, we must first determine the demand so that we can be sure it is properly staffed. If you are interested in having your child(ren) attend the week before camp officially begins, please contact the school office. The cost will be $20 a day.
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Sarah McDonald- Office Manager
Sarah has been working for WVCS for just over a year. You may recognize her from working in the office during the school year. During the summer, she will be your go-to for any questions you may have.
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Veta Winard- Office Staff
Veta has worked for WVCS Summer Camp for 9 summers. She will be assisting in our school office to check students in and assist with any office needs.
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Trisha Herget- Financial Director
Trisha has been with WVCS for 3 years as our Facilities and Financial Director. This summer she will be acting as the Financial Director for camp. Any financial related questions will be directed to her.
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Stella Sagadam- Office Staff
Stella has worked for WVCS Summer Camp for 4 summers. She will be assisting in our school office to check students in and assist with any office needs.
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Molly Cathers (AKA Skittles)- Office Assistant
Molly has worked at WVCS Summer Camp for 3 years in a row as the Red Group leader. This year, you'll find her helping out in the office or hanging out with red groupers. Don't hesitate to stop by and say hello!
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Activities and Events Staff |
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Joseph Lampechkun- Activities Director
Joseph has been working the WVCS Summer Camp program for 6 years. This year, he has taken on the role of Activities Director and we are so excited to see what this summer has in store. He's excited to create memories with all campers and families.
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Whisper Dela Cruz- Digital Arts Director
Whisper Dela Cruz is a multi-talented artist with a diverse background in different fields. Currently, she is teaching seventh-grade STEM, Minecraft engineering, digital art photography, & cinematography. This summer she will teach campers "movie magic", art, and other fun activities!
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David Davido- Sports Activities Director
Coach David has been a PE Teacher, coach, Athletic Director, sports therapist, CPR Instructor and camp director. He specializes in youth grades from K-8th as well as semi-pro travel teams. He is looking forward to bringing his experiences, energy and passion for youth development to WVCS Summer Camp.
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Chef Carmen Davis- Culinary Arts Director
Carmen Davis is a seasoned professional with over 27+ years of experience in the hotel and restaurant industry. She has a degree in culinary Science and hotel and restaurant management from le cordon bleu with a strong familiarity with environmental health standards and industry practices, she has established herself as a trusted leader and expert in the field. Carmen is Currently the culinary instructor at West Valley Christian school.
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Sophia - AKA Scooby
"Hey my name is Sophia (better known as Scooby) & I'm absolutely thrilled to be joining WVCS Summer Camp this summer for the 3rd year in a row. I can't wait to get to know each and every one of our campers and help make this summer an unforgettable adventure for all!"
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Jocelyn- AKA Bumper
"Hi I'm Jocelyn! This will be my 3rd year at WVCS Summer Camp. I am very excited to be with Yellow Group again and make new memories with all the campers."
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Celeste- AKA Shark
"Hi, I'm Celeste is a fresh addition to the West Valley Summer Camp team & I'm ready to make a splash at camp. With three years of experience in daycare during the school year, I bring a passion for working with children. I'm excited to help campers learn new skills and create unforgettable memories this summer."
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Jennifer- AKA Boba
"Hi, I'm Jennifer, aka "Boba," a seasoned veteran of the West Valley Summer Camp team. With seven years of experience under my belt, I have honed my skills as a dynamic leader and mentor for campers of all ages. As the Green Group Leader, I'm passionate about creating a safe and inclusive space for all."
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Dacia- AKA Hula
"Hi! My name is Dacia (better known as Hula). This
will be my 3rd year at WVCS Summer Camp! I'm very
excited to make lots of fun memories with you all."
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Josh - AKA
"Hi I’m Joshua Mihm. I’ve been at West Valley for 5 years. My roles here have been a teacher aid, live sound engineer, and camp counselor. I have worked here during the school year and summer camps. Additionally, I have 6 years of experience in live sound."
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Vicki- AKA Curly
"Hi I'm Curly! This is my fifth year being a summer camp counselor at WVCS. I'm super excited to make more memories and give the kids an amazing summer!"
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Counselors in Training (CIT) |
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WVCS Summer Camp offers a CIT program where young students can learn the ins and outs of helping leads and directors run the camp. It's a great way to gain experience! If you are interested in becoming a CIT, please reach out to Joseph Lampechkun at [email protected] |
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Here at WVCS Summer Camp, we value yours and your camper's feedback. We always want to make camp a more fun place to be! Please take the time to complete the survey below to help us improve our camp and your experience. |
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