Important Reminders Our camp rules are: Be safe Be respectful Be responsible

Pack a sack lunch for your child in an insulated container. Microwave use will not be an option.

Wear tennis shoes to camp. Sandals and flip-flops are not safe options for camp activities.

Leave valuables at home (including money, cell phones, portable video games, etc.)

Label sunscreen and water bottles with your camper’s name.

Do not hesitate to ask when you have questions or comments.

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Grades 5-7 Batman and Cornhusker Week This week is devoted to all things Batman and Cornhusker. With the release of the new Batman film I thought it would be fun to do some Batman activities. Also, this week for our field trip we will be going to Memorial Stadium so my plan is to bring the two together. I want campers to experience the rich cultural heritage the Huskers bring to Lincoln and also have some fun with Gotham City’s favorite son, Batman. – Patrick, Camp Director

THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS Monday, July 16 Monday is our field trip day so make sure campers have their purple field trip t-shirt on that day! We’re headed to Memorial Stadium for a tour of one of our city’s great cultural landmarks. We will be leaving Irving at 10:15 and returning by approx. 12:30. Tuesday, July 17 Activity rotations this morning include tennis and bocce followed by swimming at Irvingdale Pool from 11:30-1:00. Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen. Campers who signed up for the FCA Tennis Camp will be transported to Woods Tennis Center for the morning. The afternoon will consist of work on our “Agents of Change” service projects and a Husker trivia challenge hosted by one of the great staff members, Cody. Wednesday, July 18 Today campers will partake in some fun Batman related activities. Later in the afternoon they will have the chance to design their own superheroes and create origin stories for them. It’s sure to be some good comic book and superhero fun! Thursday, July 19 This morning we will be practicing our tennis skills with the help of Woods Tennis Center. Please make sure to provide your camper with a water bottle, because it gets hot out there. Later in the afternoon we will compete in a Batman trivia challenge hosted by two of the other great staff members, Jenny and Patrick. Friday, July 20 Right after we warm up this morning we’re going to ride a bus to the 14th Street Library. We will be taking the city buses to get to the Library and Patrick will be showing campers different comic books available. We’re return in time to swim at Irvingdale Pool from 11:30-1:00 p.m. Remember your swimming gear!

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