Summer Camp at the Library

Sign up for camp at the library this summer!

  • July 22, 2024 - July 25, 2024 (Monday - Thursday)

  • 9am - 12pm, please drop off your camper no later than 9:15am

  • Ages 4-9

  • $120 for the week

Each day will feature a different theme* with experiments, crafts and sensory activities to keep the kids engaged and learning while having a ton of fun!

  • Monday: Art Day

  • Tuesday: Science Day

  • Wednesday: Nature Day

  • Thursday: Dino Day

Campers will need to bring water and a non-refrigerated lunch. Commercially-packed nut-free snacks will be provided.

*theme subject to change based on volunteer availability

Camp Activities

  • Art Day

    We will tie-dye t-shirts and create sidewalk chalk to make a beautiful sidewalk mosaic painting.

  • Science Day

    It’s all about explosions! We’ll play with soda and candy to make geysers, craft volcanos out of art materials and make our own lava.

  • Nature Day

    We’ll extract strawberry DNA and make nature creations to take home. We’ll also take a trip to the Fairmount Community Garden.

  • Dino Day

    We’ll learn about fossils and make our own excavation kit to take home!

Camp Registration

Once you submit your camper’s information, you’ll be directed to pay for the camp.

Please submit one registration for each camper you’re signing up.

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • Instructors are background-checked library volunteers.

  • Campers will bring a lunch from home, and we will provide commercially-packed nut-free snacks. Please let us know if your camper has an allergy. If your camper’s allergy requires an EpiPen, please send it with your camper.

  • Inclusion:

    The Fairmount Community Library welcomes children of all genders, ethnicities, national origins, disabilities, religions, and sexual orientations.

    Behavior Expectations:

    Our camp is designed for children who can remain in a group setting without 1-on-1 assistance.

    Campers are expected to be kind and responsible, and behave in a respectful way to each other and to our camp volunteers.

    If your camper is being disruptive, our camp volunteers will first try to redirect your camper. If the behavior persists and is affecting the camp experience for other campers, your camper may be dismissed from camp.

  • Yes, your camper must be able to use the restroom without assistance. Volunteers are not allowed to be inside the restroom with your camper.

  • Medications: We are not able to administer any medications at this time.

    Fever & Illness: Please do not send your camper to camp if they are exhibiting signs of illness, including a fever. Campers who miss any part of camp will not receive a refund for days missed.

    • Wear weather-appropriate clothing & comfortable shoes

    • Please apply bug spray and sunscreen before camp

    • Extra change of clothes

    • Non-refrigerated lunch

    • Filled, reusable water bottle

    • Optional: backpack, sunglasses, hat

    Please leave these at home:

    • Valuables

    • Personal items, such as toys, blankets and stuffed animals

    • Electronics

    • Cash