School Age Programs
Ages 6 to 11 years

Summer Day Camp

Are you searching for activities for your school age child? Would you love a program that supports the educational, physical, and spiritual needs of your child? Would your child like to have fun and make new friends? If these sound like questions you’ve been considering, Northminster Learning Center has a program for you!

Once again Northminster is offering summer programming for children between the ages of 6 and 11 years old. Programming begins at 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with before and after care available. Each week of the summer will focus on a different “camp” which will include a field trip. Children can look forward to activities that develop their Christian spirit, recreation, arts, crafts, and special projects.

Camp Theme Examples

Wonderful Weather Week ! Through a variety of science, art & cooking activities explore all the facets of meteorology!

Mixed Media Week Budding Picassos prepare to bloom as we learn more about artists while developing our own skills using all types of art materials!

Vacation Bible School Week! Let the Games Begin! This year’s Vacation Bible School will be SonGames. A gold medal event of Olympic proportions!

Space Explorers! From asteroids to astronauts we will learn more about our final frontier!

Cooking Around the World! Bring your passport as we spend each day visiting (and tasting) new cultures!

Construction Junction! From the plans on the paper to the final creation we will be busy designing and constructing child chosen projects!

All Star Sports Week! We will play lots of team sports, while researching their history and the lives of sports greats. Lace up your shoes and be ready to move!

Helping Hands Week! Join us as we plan & participate in a variety of service projects to benefit others through fun, child driven activities!

Wet & Wacky Water Week! Be prepared to be wet! Activities will include everything from water conservation to water experiments to the good clean fun of water balloons!

Kid’s Choice Week! The best of the summer activities one more time! Children will plan and participate in this week completely developed by the campers themselves!

We also swim one afternoon per week. Our camps allow for lots of creativity, the use of many different talents, and opportunities for children to learn skills of cooperation and teamwork. Whether you need full time care or are just looking for a great "energy outlet" for your child, Northminster can help make the summer more enjoyable for you and your child.

Cost for Programming: Each week is $100.00, which includes materials, snacks, and a hot lunch*. Extended care hours of 7:30- 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. are available at the cost of $25.00 per week. Part time students are welcome at a rate of $25.00 per day.

*Additional fees may be required for field trips and swimming.

After-School Care

Northminster is pleased to offer a Christian based After-Care Program for your school-aged child. Transportation is provided from Banner, Wilder-Waite and Ridgeview Grade Schools directly to Northminster by school bus, courtesy of Dunlap School District #323.

Upon arrival, your child will enjoy a snack, assistance with homework, art projects, crafts, recreation time, and more. Knowing your child is safe and happy in a Christian environment until you can pick him/her up, is our goal.

After-Care will follow the Dunlap School District calendar. Cost for the 2005-2006 program year is $65.00 per week for full-time and $15.00 per day for part-time students.

Holiday Programs

Holiday Camps are offered during the school year, providing day care service for children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade on the days when Dunlap School is not in Session. Lunch and snacks are provided.

Children who don't usually participate in our After Care program are welcome to attend these days. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Holiday camp is $25.00 per day, which includes snacks, lunch and supplies.