Summer Camp

About Buhl Park’s Summer Camp Program

We are outside all day, every day – dress for the weather and to get dirty! Camp days are filled with outdoor fun: sports and rec games, arts and crafts, swimming for grades 3 to 6 and water days for grades 1&2 nature lessons, hikes, special and community guests, and unstructured recess time. Each shelter group has multiple counselors and Program Directors are at the park each day. In addition to regular staff training, all counselors are CPR and first AID certified and have passed required background checks.

In May, registered families will be emailed information regarding schedules, packing list, weather, etc

Program Dates

Monday – Friday, 9AM – 3PM

• Week 1: June 10 – June 14
• Week 2: June 17 – June 21
• Week 3: June 24 – June 28
• Week 4: July 1 – July 5 (No camp July 4)
• Week 5: July 8 – July 12
• Week 6: July 15 – July 19

Registration

Cost: $60 per week with discounts for Hermitage Residents. Register early to take advantage of installment payments.

Registration opens Feb. 14 and closes May 19.

Cancellations & Refunds

Counselors are hired based on the total number of registered children. You may cancel your weekly or full summer registration up to June 1 to receive a refund, minus a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations made after June 1 will not be refunded.

Accommodations

We strive to be as inclusive as possible of all campers, within the capacity of our Staff and facilities. We encourage parents of a child with special needs to contact us prior to registering to discuss specific needs.

Behavioral Policy

Campers are expected to have a positive attitude & respectful behavior towards peers and Staff. Encouraging others and teamwork is a must.

Bullying, inappropriate/suggestive behavior including foul language will NOT be tolerated. Any unacceptable behavior will be officially reported to parents/guardians. If the behavior continues, your child may be removed from camp. Refunds will NOT be given in these circumstances.

Weather Policy

Camp is 100% outdoors but rain doesn’t automatically mean we cancel camp. Each group has an assigned shelter to wait out brief showers. If the forecast shows rain for a significant portion of the day or if strong storms are likely, we will cancel camp. If inclement weather arises during program hours, Staff will send a message to come and pick up your child.

Questions

City of Hermitage: parks@hermitage.net
724-981-0800×1240

Buhl Park: katie@buhlpark.org
724-981-5522×105