Summer Fun- Lower County

Children having completed Grades 5 - 7

General Information.  The site for the Middle School Summer Fun Program for children who have just completed 5 - 7th grades will be at Grafton Middle School.

The Summer Fun Playground Program focuses on keeping participants active and challenged in a safe recreational setting. Each program site features station-based activities in open environments. Whether the choice is bumper pool, air hockey, nok-hockey, board games, arts and crafts, or outdoor sports and recreation, the general idea is always FUN! Activities are well supervised by qualified camp leaders. Air conditioning will not be available at all sites. Refreshments are not provided. Participants are encouraged to bring drinks, snacks, and a bag lunch each day. The Summer Fun site does not have access to a phone. If you need to contact your child you will need to visit the site.

Eligibility.  Residents of York County, James City County, and the City of Williamsburg are eligible to register. Participants must have just completed the designated grades to participate in this program.

Registration. No registrations will be accepted before Monday, May 12, 2008. Non Residents may register beginning May 19, 2008 on a space available basis. Please make checks payable to "York County Parks and Recreation." Please submit one check per family. Once your registration has been received you will be required to complete the following forms: Health Information Form, Field Trip Permission Form, Medication Release Form. Your child will not be permitted to attend a Summer Fun site if this information is not completed prior to his/her first day.

Waivers.  The Board of Supervisors has authorized a fee wavier for this program for any child whose family falls within the federal guidelines for Food Stamp Eligibility Limits applicable to York County. A copy of your Food Stamp Card is required with the registration form in order to qualify for this fee waiver.

Field Trips.  Field trips add to the extraordinary Summer Fun camp experience. The Summer Fun sites will not be open for regular activities on field trip days. Children attending field trips must leave when the Summer Fun site leaves. In case of rain, participants should call 890-3501 prior to 8:15 AM to find out if the field trip has been canceled. Participants are responsible for additional spending money on field trip days.

Attire. Summer Fun participants are recommended to wear "play" type clothing. Some activities can be messy. Footwear is required at all times. Sneakers or athletic shoes are recommended. Sandals and flip-flops are only acceptable for field trips to pool. Not Permitted - Non-religious head coverings and phones, clothing that leaves undergarments exposed, clothing which exposes the midriff, tight or suggestive clothing.

Summer Fun Shuttle Bus. Limited transportation is provided. York County Parks and Recreation, with the cooperation of the York County School Division of Transportation, provides a SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE for participants. This service is not a door to door pick up and take home service; it is strictly a shuttle.  Parents are encouraged to choose a bus stop that best fits your needs for pick-up and drop-off. You are responsible for the safety of your child at this stop.  Middle school participants wishing to use the shuttle bus service will travel to the Elementary Summer Fun site and then be transported to Grafton Middle School.  They will be returned to the Elementary Summer Fun site and then returned to the drop-off location. For specific pick up and drop off points please click here to see the Summer Shuttle Pick-up Points, Adobe Reader needed to view.