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DROP-IN CAMPS FOR 2-12 YO's
FTKP EXPLORER CAMPS
What are Explorer Camps?
Free Time Kids Playcare's Explorer Camps for 2-12 YO's explore Science, Art, Eco-Art and Engineering! Each day is a different subject. Our Summer camps are divided by 2-4 YO's (Jr. Explorer) and 5-12 YO's (Sr. Explorers). With weekly themes, unique projects and activities, lots of fun and great friends, your kids will enjoy Exploring with FTKP! With affordable options and the flexibility you desire, you will enjoy Exploring your Free Time!
Drop-in camps for Granger, South Bend, Mishawaka, and the surrounding areas!
Want to register your child?
If you are already a registered FTKP family, please call 574-204-2677 to enroll your child. Payment is due upon registration.
If you are NOT a registered FTKP family, please fill out our Registration Form
EXPLORE
Art
Science & Engineering
Story & Craft
Every Tuesday children will get in touch with their inner artists! A creative art activity will be conducted based on the weekly theme. Have you ever painted with a toothbrush? Have you ever made balloon bowls? What about creating cowboy vests? Well that's just a tiny fraction of the activities your child will do!
Story & Craft
Science & Engineering
Story & Craft
Every Wednesday children will listen to a story and create a related craft! We bring in fun and exciting books that relates to our weekly theme then create a craft that goes with it. Puppets, masks and more are created.
Science & Engineering
Science & Engineering
Science & Engineering
Every Thursday children can become Scientists and Engineers! With a different experiment each week, the kids will learn new and exciting things in a fun way. Slime, volcanoes, static electricity and more are discovered. Who also doesn't love constructing and building new and exciting things? Not us! We create projects based on the weekly theme.
Sensory
Sensory
Science & Engineering
Every Friday children will have the opportunity to play with sensory materials and/or create sensory art! Who doesn't love making slime, playdough or kinetic sand? We use this day to experiment with a variety of sensory materials.
Eco-Art
Sensory
Eco-Art
EVERY DAY your child will become their own environmentalist! They will learn about the importance of protecting our one-and-only planet Earth, all while creating masterpieces from nature and recyclables.
Why FTKP for Explorer Camps?
Flexible
Affordable
Affordable
We have half-day weekly options, full-day weekly options and drop-in Camp Passes! These options give you the flexibility to sign up to what fits your need! Finally, flexibility you deserve!
Affordable
Affordable
Affordable
NO enrollment or sign-up fees and with options that are equivalent to $4.50/hour, we offer the affordability you want!
Fun
Affordable
Fun
With a wide-variety of activities and projects, children will be engaged throughout the day. We incorporate outdoor and indoor play, with the Sr. Explorers having daily picnics and monthly field trips!
This is one camp your child is sure to remember!
FAQ - Explorer Camps
What is the Cost?
Sr. Explorers (5-12 YOs):
Full-Days (8 hours/day) $144 weekly (like paying $4.50/hr or $36/day)
Half-Days (4 hours/day) $96 weekly (like paying $6.00/hr or $24/day)
Summer Camp Pass: 60 hours for $360 (like paying $6/hr)*
School's Out Camp Pass: 30 hours for $195 (like paying $6.50/hr)**
Jr. Explorers (2-4 YOs):
Full-Days (8 hours/day) $208 weekly (like paying $6.50/hr or $52/day)
Half-Days (4 hours/day) $128 weekly (like paying $8.00/hr or $32/day)
What are the Days?
Tuesday-Friday
What is the Summer Camp Pass?
*The Summer Camp Pass is the most flexible option. These hours can be used anytime Tu-Fr. Best of all, you can just DROP-IN! Please note: these hours are only good during our Summer Explorer Camp (Jun-Aug). All unused hours expire.
What are the School's Out Camp Passes?
**The School's Out Camp Passes are the most flexible during school days off. These are for children ages 5-12 and hours can be used any time Tu-Fri. Best of all, you can just DROP-IN! Please note: these hours are only good on school days off (spring, winter, fall, PTO days, etc.) and not good during the summer breaks (see Summer Camp Pass for those hours). All unused hours expire one year from purchase. If you'd like further hours or hours that don't expire, please see our package options.
Do I have to be a Member?
No! You do NOT have to be a Member to have your child participate in our camp activities, however, you do have to be a Member to purchase our Camp passes and to get the Camp weekly rates.
What are the times?
8 AM - 6 PM
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