Camp St. Thomas More: Australia
July 26-30: Australia: Ollie Down Under
Our Mission: Agents, we’re rendezvousing with Ollie for an epic adventure ‘down under’. From the Great Barrier Reef to the rugged Outback, we’re set to discover the sights, sounds, and incredible opportunities on this amazing continent.
GPS: Lat. 25° 23’S Long.131° 05’E
We need your camper’s immunization record!
If you have not already provided us with a copy of your child’s immunization record, please fax to 713.864.5245. We need it in order for your child to attend camp!
Discoverer Highlights (Ages 3-5)
| Monday | Australian Flag, Who Caught the Fish in the Big Blue Sea? |
| Tuesday | Heart Koala |
| Wednesday | KV Live: Water Inflatables! Wear or bring your swim suit and sunscreen, please! Kangaroo and Joey |
| Thursday | Fish Sand Art, Line Frisbee |
| Friday | SPLASH DAY! Wear your suit and sunscreen, please! Talent Show and Awards Ceremony at 2:30! |
Weekly Activities Also Include: Early Childhood Centers, Art Projects, Science Experiments, Motor Skills, Fine Arts, and More….
Parents, Join Us on Friday:
You are invited to attend our talent show and awards assembly on Friday at 2:30pm in Prinster Hall. Please enjoy this fun and lively show and feel free to bring other family members! We look forward to seeing you!
Special Note for This Week:
- Please send your camper in their bathing suit with sunscreen applied on Wednesday and Friday.
- Join us at 2:30 Friday to watch closing ceremonies!
- Please send your camper with an extra change of clothes in case of accidents.
A Note from the Director:
Welcome to Camp St. Thomas More! My name is Suzanne Stanzel and I will be directing the Discoverer program this summer. Please let my team and I know if there is anything we can do to ensure that your camper has an unforgettable week at camp! -Suzanne
Explorer & Adventurer Highlights (Entering 1st Grade-Age 13)
| Monday | Australian Flags/Banners, Dancing Snakes, Splash and Score |
| Tuesday | Totem Poles, Air Raid, Aboriginal Dot Art |
| Wednesday | KV Live: Water Inflatables! Wear or bring your swim suit and sunscreen, please! |
| Thursday | Field Trip: Moody Gardens |
| Friday | Paper Sand Dollars, Search and Find, Talent Show 2:30! |
Weekly Activities Also Include: Opening Ceremonies, Athletics, Art Projects, Science, Camp Games, Closing Ceremonies and More…
Parents, Join Us on Friday:
You are invited to attend our talent show and awards assembly on Friday at 2:30 pm in Prinster Hall. Please enjoy this fun and lively show and feel free to bring other family members! We look forward to seeing you!
Special Note for This Week:
- Please note that we have SEVERAL campers who are highly allergic to peanut products. If at all possible, please refrain from sending peanut products to camp!
- Please make sure you dress your camper in tennis shoes.
- This is a water week! Please make sure your camper has sun screen, a towel, and a change of clothes every day.
- WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY: we will be out in the sun and in the water! Please bring sun screen, towels, swim suits, and water shoes!
- Please remember that if you have NOT registered for pre-camp or post-camp, you may only drop your child off between 8:45 and 9:00 AM and pick up your child between 3:30 and 3:45 PM!
A Note from the Director:
The staff and I are thrilled to begin another week of camp! We are going to have a great time exploring the culture of Australia! Please let me or any of the staff know if there is anything we can do to make your camper’s experience the best it can be! -Heidi
General Camp Information
Camp Lunch Options:
1. Provide your own lunches for the week
2. Lunch for the Week: Cost $30. The cost for lunches for the week is $30 and may not be broken into individual days. View the Menu Here
3. Just Chick-fil-A Friday: Cost $6
The meal plan and Chick-fil-A Friday must be purchased at least one week in advance of the start of the camp week and must be paid for by that date. NO substitutions to the menu are available for either program. Kidventure also provides snack and drink to our campers each day. All snacks are peanut and peanut by-product free.
Important Drop Off and Pick Up Notice
St. Thomas More Church 5927 Wigton Dr. Houston, TX 77096
From the 610 Loop South, exit South Braeswood and go west to Hillcroft. Turn left on Hillcroft. St. Thomas More is located about 1 mile down on your right. Drop off and Pick up will take place in Prinster Hall located close to the fields nearer the back of the school.
Arrival and Pick Up Procedures
On your first day of camp for the summer, a parent must accompany the camper into camp for drop-off. If registering for multiple campsites, you must accompany your camper on the first day at each location. During pre and post camp all parents must park and escort their camper to the sign-in/out desk.
A Note about Pre Camp and Car Line:
For the safety of our campers, those coming in to pre camp need to be escorted into Prinster Hall by their parent. If campers are not signed up for pre camp, they may not come in to camp until 8:45am when we begin morning car line. If you would like to add pre camp, please just call or email the KV office and it will be taken care of. We would also greatly appreciate if you would let us assist your camper in getting in and out of the car during drop off and pick up. This helps the line move faster and ensures your safety! Thank you!
Pre Camp Drop off: 7:00 AM to 8:45 AM
Regular Drop off: 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM
Regular Pick Up: 3:30 PM to 3:45 PM
Post Camp Pick Up: 3:45 PM to 6:00 PM (There is a $1 per minute late fee after 6 PM)
Pick-up Safety Concern
Just a reminder that regular pick-up starts at 3:30 p.m. If you arrive at 3:15 or later we would ask that you start or move into the car line for pick-up. We want to refrain from campers and parents walking through the traffic areas for everyone’s safety. If there is a concern that you would like speak to one of the director’s about you may pull up out of the traffic flow after your child has been picked up to speak to them. Thank you for keeping Kidventure as safe as possible.
What to Wear and Bring to Camp
- Comfortable shorts
- Tennis shoes and socks (please no flip-flops)
- Hat or cap
- Sunscreen
- Lunch (If bringing your own)
- A backpack for all your stuff
- Blanket or Sleeping Pad for quiet time (Discoverers Only age 3-Entering K).
Please Do Not Bring To Camp:
- Toys or electronics (This includes Game Boys, Nintendo, and Ipod)
- Mobile Phones