Global Village
Day Camps
Summer Camps 2022
Around the World
June 27-July 1
Ages 5-9 & 10-12
Hours: 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday.
Embark on an unforgettable, multi-sensory journey through Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas! Pack your suitcase and get ready to explore international cuisine, world music and dance, traditional games, folk stories, languages and legends from around the world. This week culminates in a whimsical world Olympics and multicultural celebration designed by the campers, with family and friends as spectators.
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Keepers of the Earth
July 11-15
Ages 5 – 11 & 12-14
Hours: 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday.
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The Art of Storytelling
July 18-22
Ages 5-11 &12-14
Hours: 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday.
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Arts and Science Explorers
July 18-22
Ages 8-11 & 12-16
Hours: 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday.
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Field, Farm, and Fun!
July 25-29
Ages 8-11 & 12-16
Hours: 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday.
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Lights, Camera, Action!
August 1-5
Ages 11-13 & 14-16
Hours: 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday.
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Campus Daily Schedule
8:45 – 9:00am: Students Arrive
9:00-9:30am: Morning Circle:
This camp favorite and morning ritual orients campers as a group through games, riddles, songs, story-telling, and time to share. Please arrive on time!
9:30-10:00am: Snack Break and Free Time
A healthy snack will be provided.
10:00-11:15am: Morning Workshop:
Each day, campers will participate in a hands-on, interactive, educational workshop in a specialized topic related to the weekly theme. A community mentor, educator, or experienced staff member will guide campers to develop and further their knowledge and skills in a variety of areas.
Campers have the option to receive free lunch at camp, or bring a healthy lunch from home. They choose from a variety of outdoor activities including gardening, soccer, free time, jump roping, frisbee, whiffle ball, chalk designing and more.
12:00-12:45pm: Team Games/Water Play:
Campers solve challenges, cool off with water games, and have fun in a variety of outdoor activities.
12:45-1:15pm: Snack break and Free Time
A healthy snack will be provided.
1:15-2:30pm: Afternoon Workshop:
A continuation of the morning theme, or a new topic will be introduced.
2:30pm-3:00pm: Closing Circle and Clean Up
*Note to Parents and Guardians: Please be on time each day for drop-off and pick-up. Camp will begin punctually at 9am each day and it is a disruption to campers when others arrive late. Students must be signed-in upon arrival and signed-out by a parent or guardian before leaving campus at the end of the day. Parents must notify the director in writing if someone other than the parent or guardian is picking up a student. An additional fee of $10 per half-hour will be charged for students who are picked up more than 15 min. late.
Summer Camp Daily Check List:
- Outdoor shoes (appropriate for running, hiking, and outdoor games.)
- Outdoor clothing that can get dirty! (on hot days we will get wet, so bring a change of clothes if needed!)
- Lunch and snacks will be provided. Campers have the option to bring a bag lunch (we recommend a healthy, well-balanced lunch
- Please include an ice-pack or cooling device, to keep food fresh.)
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Bathing Suit (optional)
- Towel (optional)
Students should arrive each morning with adequate sunscreen. Please do not bring in bug spray that includes toxic ingredients. Electronic games are not permitted at camp. Cell phones are limited to emergency use only.
Campers will spend lunch time and team games time at the Village Farms at Stanley Marketplace, 1 mile from the Village Exchange Center (weather permitting). They will be transported daily in the Village Exchange Center van by our staff. We will take some field trips weekly. Field Trips for each week will be announced on our website and Monday mornings at camp.
Friday Festivals
We will host a family celebration and camper presentations every Friday from 2:00-3:00pm. Family and friends are invited to attend. Global Village Day Camp Celebrations serve as an opportunity for each camper and family to connect with the camp community. A healthy snack and beverages will be provided.
Feel free to contact the Village Exchange Center with questions: (720) 668-9968 | info@villageexchangecenter.org. During camp hours, the staff and faculty can be reached on campus at the Village Exchange Center. Our campus is located at Village Exchange Center, 1609 Havana St. Aurora, CO 80010 and at Village Farms at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010.
Tuition, Fees, and Scholarships
Camp Tuition and Fees
Receive an Early Registration Discount! Register by mail or online before June 10, and receive a $40 discount per week! Payments are nonrefundable. Cancellations are eligible for tuition credit (see registration form for details).
Before June 10
$250 per 5 day camp
5 weeks $1125
4 weeks $900
3 weeks 675
2 weeks $450
1 week $250
After June 10
$290 per 5 day camp
5 weeks $1305
4 weeks $1044
3 weeks $783
2 weeks $522
1 week $290
Tuition Savings
Family Discount: Save an additional 10% off for each sibling you sign up!
Scholarships
The application must be completely filled out to be considered. A separate online application must be completed per child.
Financial Assistance will be awarded based on the following:
- Diversity: These scholarships are intended to broaden the diversity of life experiences of campers participating in Global Village Day Camp.
- Economic Need: We consider family size, income, and/or extenuating circumstances when making awards.
- Motivation: A written statement from campers and their parents helps us assess motivation during our review process.
- Funding: Awards will be made based on the availability of scholarship funds.
Who We Are
More About Us
At Global Village campers develop self-knowledge and a deeper connection with their cultures of origin. We facilitate youth and families in building community across cultural divides through shared experiences in arts and nature, and opportunities to exchange, learn and grow.
We are serious about nurturing the talents and success of all our campers, providing a caring and qualified staff, as well as diverse and skillful professionals and mentors in a variety of fields. Our campers’ physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health is our top priority. We gently guide campers to develop self-expression, inspired vision, joy, and respect for all life. We give each camper the attention they need to follow their passions and to connect with each other.
What We Offer
Low camper-to-counselor ratios
Talent and Leadership
Parent Participation
Core Values
Diversity
Authenticity
Community
Change
Generosity of Spirit
Integrity
Humility
Vulnerability
Curiosity
Our goal is to provide youth with a summer camp experience that:
✓ Stimulates love for and care of the natural world
✓ Promotes discovery of one’s own dignity and worth
✓ Inspires service and responsibility to our global community and creates compassionate leaders
✓ Develops commitment to core values
✓ Develops empathetic, culturally competent campers who welcome and respect all individuals, regardless of what they look like, how they identify, where they come from, their socioeconomic status, their faith and who they love.
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