Welcome to
​S.A.F.E. Passage Summer Camp

UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCES. REAL FUN. CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT.

Summer Camp Description

Safety is one of the biggest issues and concerns of parents regarding their children during summer vacation. Without the routine structure of school and a lack of quality recreational facilities in urban areas our children are often left vulnerable. As our children pass from one grade to another and passes through the summer months we want to provide a SAFE passage for our children that include fun, educational, and cultural enrichment. Students will be in a safe controlled setting where each student will get the attention they need and deserve. We allow students to have fun and to be culturally motivated by their environment. S.A.F.E. Passage Summer Camp at Better Family Life seeks to empower African-American youth to be active participants and leaders in the progress of their community.

S.A.F.E. Passage Summer Camp at Better Family Life seeks to empower African-American youth to be active participants and leaders in the progress of their community.

Grounded in the African concept that “it takes a village to raise a child;” the program seeks to assist parents in the development of healthy and productive children. Members will experience and participate in an intensive eight weeks of African and AfricanAmerican students, Dance and Drama, field trips, arts and crafts, sports, swimming and much more.

It all starts with our outstanding camp counselors.

A camp is only as good as its staff, and we are extremely proud of ours.  Talent, creativity, love of children, leadership and devotion make our camp counselors the heart and soul of the program. Camp counselors and specialists are doing exactly what they enjoy most: spending a summer inspiring campers to explore, reach for new heights, and expand their horizons. 

Camp Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Extended Care 7:00am – 8:00am & 5:00pm-6:00pm

Camp at S.A.F.E. Passage Summer Camp gives you choices.
Camp includes five days of activities, from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
You can choose to add extended hours or partial days to your
​menu of summer fun.

Camp Schedule: (no camp July 4th and 5th)
Week 1 June  3 – 7
Week 2 June 10 – 14
Week 3 June 17– 21
Week 4 June 24 – June 28
Week 5 July   1 – 5
Week 6 July 8 – 12
Week 7 July  15 – 19
Week 8 July 22 – 26

​Special Features:
• Quality staff
• Flexible, extended hours
• Field trips & special events
• Indoor and outdoor activities
• Air conditioned facility
• Breakfast and Lunch program
• On campus activities
• Off campus activities

Activities:
• Sporting events
• Swimming
• Physical Education
• Performing Arts
• S.T.E.A.M.
• Themed Activities
• Arts and Crafts
​• Swimming Field Trips

HIGHLIGHTS
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Sample Daily Schedule: 

7:00 – 8:00 am  Before Care (Additional Charge)

8:00 – 9:00 am Breakfast and Morning Harambe Circle

9:00 – 9:45 am  Theme Station – Campers will participate in developmental activities which provides our youth with the necessary exposure to develop their personalities.

9:45 – 10:30 am Gym Games – Campers will play  various large group games such as soccer, basketball, and obstacle courses.

10:30 – 11:15 am Art – Each day brings a new project that may include drawing, painting, printmaking or sculpture.

11:15 am – 12:00 pm STEAM – Activities will provide an opportunity for campers to engage, explore and make sense of the natural world through inquiry and project-based learning.

12:00 – 1:00 pm  Lunch and Recess

1:00 – 4:00pm  Field Trip

4:00 – 5:00pm  Reflection/Closing Harambe Circle

5:00 – 6:00pm  After Care (Additional Charge)

Camp Themes: 
Campers definitely won’t be bored this summer with our themed weeks! Weekly themes include: I’m All In: All About Family, Community, Culture, Business (Junior Achievement), Health and Sports, the Arts, and more!

Field Trips: 
Featured field trips this year include Muckerman’s Children’s Fountain, Health Works, Chess Hall of Fame, Swimming and more.

Breakfast/Hot Lunch: 
Forgot breakfast or didn’t pack a lunch? We’ve got you covered! At no additional cost your child can have hot breakfast and lunch at camp. All meals will be made with fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain or organic pastas and rice. 

What to Bring to Camp:
*sunscreen (labeled) *bathing suit (on swim & water days) *towel (on swim & water days) *bug spray (labeled) *water bottle (labeled) *appropriate closed-toe shoe *flip flops or crocs on swim & water days only)

Specialty Programs (at no additional cost)

Academic Enrichment We offer academic and personal enrichment programs for students in grades K-12. Our educational programs provide ideal skills to help instill positive values for their future. Our academic summer program helps students increase their grades, confidence and motivates them to make proud and responsible choices.

​Art, Music, Dance and Drama Once a week by instruction with over 40 years of experience, campers receive instruction in ballet, contemporary, Dunham, West African, Afro Caribbean, lyrical, tap, jazz, capoeira, and hip hop. Youth learn the basic rhythms of the following hand drums; Djembe, Congas, Dundun and Kenkeni.  Youth in the class also have the opportunity to participate in the Kuumba Youth Performance Ensemble (K.Y.P.E.) and participate in our end-of-summer production.

Sports Campers will learn individual practices that develop agility, balance and coordination, multiple ways to turn, fake and beat opponents, juggling, lifts and balances. They will work on dribbling and changing direction while in control of the ball as well as improving accuracy, pace and timing of passes. Sports activities include soccer, tennis, obstacle courses and more.

Community Service and Business Development Engaging in community service provides campers with the opportunity to become active members of their community and has a lasting, positive impact on society at large. Community service projects will enable students to acquire life skills and knowledge, as well as provide a service to those who need it most.
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S.T.E.A.M. Campers will experience fun and crazy science projects and experiments. Students will learn the magic of science while they create crazy concoctions. Campers are sure to have a blast while participating in all of our great science activities.