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SWSRA Day Camp Goals	Transportation	Day Camp Registration	Payment Procedures
SWSRA Scholarship Procedures	Important Scholarship Information	Day Camps Offered	Day Camp Registration Forms

SWSRA Day Camp Goals
 
GENERAL PURPOSE FOR SWSRA DAY CAMP
To provide a recreational and an educational experience for all children with special needs through a comprehensive out-of-doors program. SWSRA Day Camps provide a structured environment in which to enjoy productive leisure activities. To the campers, the best things about Day Camp are swimming, friends, and the counselors.  While these are very important, parts of the friend, and the counselors.  While these are very important parts of the program, many equally important goals are met through Day Camp participation.

1. To improve each child’s motor skills and physical fitness;
2. To improve each child’s swimming ability;
3. To encourage each child to play with other children and to make new friends;
4. To help children retain their school year academic skills through activities that aid in increased attention span, fine motor skills, language skills, and self-expression;
5. To help children learn what recreation activities and facilities are available in SWSRA area and to help them to learn to enjoy recreational activities;
6. To provide daily experiences that help each child feel successful and good about themselves;
7. To create, stimulate, and develop interest in the world around them by increasing their awareness of the environment;
8. To improve socialization skills by developing peer relationships, and encouraging meaningful relationships with adult leaders;
9. To promote the value of education in a recreational setting;
10. To increase the public awareness of special populations through community activities.
    
    
    

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Transportation

Daily door-to-door transportation is provided for day camp if desired. Transportation is provided on first come, first serve, basis. To ensure transportation for the summer day camp program, register early - there are only 25 seats available. Transportation will be offered to those who register for Session III (6 weeks) first. Any openings will then be offered to those who register for Sessions I or II (3 weeks), on a first-request-first-serve basis. SWSRA tries to keep the ride time not to exceed an hour each way. However, please allow for variances the first week of each session when the drivers need time to familiarize themselves with their routes. We may need to make adjustments after the first week, so please cooperate accordingly! We have the best interest of the campers in mind!

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Day Camp Registration

OPEN Registration: Co-Operative & Non-Resident:
February 21 - May 20

We will be taking registrations from our residents, co-operative and non-residents during this time on a first-come, first-serve basis. Space is limited. We will take registrations until 5:00 pm on May 21or until the camps are full, whichever is first.

NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER MAY 20TH!

To register, please complete the Day Camp Registration form and mail or bring it to the SWSRA office located at 12521 S. Kostner Ave., Alsip, IL 60803, along with the payment.

For information, or scholarships, contact Lori Chesna at the SWSRA office at (708) 389-9423. Those awarded scholarships are responsible for paying half of the day camp registration fee and all transportation fees. Any payments due from last summer must be paid in full before registering for Day Camp 2011 will be accepted.

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Important Scholarship Information

SWSRA has two types of scholarships available to RESIDENTS only. Title XX Scholarships are for residents who are on a medical card. We have very limited spots available. This year we will have a lottery and draw names of those who are eligible. The lottery will take place on March 25 You will be notified March 29 if your child has been awarded a Title XX Scholarship. Title XX Scholarships pay 100% of Session III (not available for Session I or Session II). The scholarships do NOT pay for transportation costs. Individuals who were not awarded the Title XX Scholarship, will be eligible to receive the SWSRA Scholarship. SWSRA Scholarships are for residents who can show financial need. To meet the criteria, your child must be on a medical card, lunch program or special circumstance. SWSRA Scholarships cover 1/2 the cost of camp fees. It DO NOT cover any transportation fees. You are notified within one week if you are approved for a SWSRA Scholarship.

Contact the SWSRA office for Title XX Scholarship Application.

Click here for an editable SWSRA Scholarship Application.

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Day Camps Offered (Day Camp pdf)

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Day Camp Registration Form

The Day Camp Registration Form is to be completed by anyone interested in participating in any of our day camp programs. REMEMBER a waiver and release form must ALSO be completed and submitted. A Master Registration Form needs to be filled out too if you have never been apart of any SWSRA programs before, need to update one or your last one has expired (renewal is every year).

Day Camp Registration Form

Waiver and Release Form

Master Registration Form

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