Camp Emanu El
Kidventure serves the Houston community and its children with a summer program rooted in adventure, learning, and growth. Set at Congregation Emanu El, Camp Emanu El provides exceptional athletic and educational amenities in an inspiring setting. Camp is conveniently located near the Medical Center, Rice Village, and Downtown areas.
| Program | Grade |
| Explorers | Entering 1st Grade-Entering 5th Grade |
Each camp week is Monday-Friday. The cost of each week of camp includes all field trips with transportation on luxury tour buses (Explorer Program Only), special activities, daily snack, and all camp activities.
| Camp | Times | Cost |
| Explore Regular Camp | 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | $265 per week |
| Multi Child Discount | Applies to Camp tuition only | 10% for 2 or more kids |
| Drop Off | 7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | |
| Pick Up | 3:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m. |
| Optional Add Ons | Times | Cost |
| Post Camp | 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | $40 per week |
| Catered Lunch | 5 days per week | $35.50 per week |
| Grilled Chicken Friday | Friday | $7.25 |
Deposits:
At the time of registration, a $50 deposit will be charged for each session of camp. Deposits apply toward your camper(s) tuition.
Session Payments:
When you register for camp sessions, you will have the option to pay for your sessions in full at the time of registration or enroll in our payment plans. Our payment plans are set up as automatic billing payments for your convenience. If you select this option, you will pay the $50 deposits for each session you selected at checkout and then you will be automatically billed your remaining balances 10 days prior to each session starting.
| Session 1 | June 1-4 |
| $50 deposit due at the time of registration | Remaining tuition auto-billed May 22 |
Made from scratch, healthy, and super popular with the campers. Our camp lunch program is offered on a weekly basis and prepared by Healthy Lunch Box here in Houston.
Lunches Menu
| SUMMER 2021 | SESSION NAME |
| June 1-4 | Session 1 |
| June 7-11 | Session 2 |
| June 14-18 | Session 3 |
| June 21-25 | Session 4 |
| June 28-July 2 | Session 5 |
| July 5-9 | Session 6 |
| July 12-16 | Session 7 |
| July 19-23 | Session 8 |
| July 26-30 | Session 9 |
| August 2-9 | Session 10 |
Every camp week is a unique adventure designed to provide our campers with a wide variety of activities and events designed to promote fun, learning, and development. All activities are based on our 4 Cornerstones of Creativity, Physical Activity, Exploration, and Reflection.
EXPLORER ACTIVITIES
ENTERING 1ST GRADE-ENTERING 5TH GRADE
| CORNERSTONE | EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES |
| 1. CREATIVITY | Process Art, Craft Art, Game Creation, Marble Run, Improv, Creative Writing |
| 2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | Game Creation, Playground, Gaga Ball, Nine Square, Archery Tag, Rock Wall |
| 3.EXPLORATION | Playground, Science Activity |
| 4. REFLECTION | Group Discussion, Yoga, Ribbons, Creative writing, Game Creation |
| DATES | SPECIAL ACTIVITY | GUEST SPEAKER |
| June 1-4 | Archery Tag | Kona Ice |
| June 7-11 | Rock Wall | Zumba |
| June 14-18 | Archery Tag | Yuck Science |
| June 21-25 | Rock Wall | Mad About Hula Hoops |
| June 28-July 2 | Archery Tag | RAWR Face Painting |
| July 5-9 | Rock Wall | Snake Education & Entertainment |
| July 12-16 | Archery Tag | Rope Warriors |
| July 19-23 | Rock Wall | Carter Blackburn Magic Show |
| July 26-30 | Archery Tag | Express Theatre |
| August 2-6 | Rock Wall | Obstacle Course |
Please note: Special Activities and Guest Speakers are subject to change
The most important factor in your child’s camp experience is the quality of their camp team. Without a doubt, we recruit, hire, train and maintain the most qualified and talented staff anywhere.
- All adult team. Most are Certified Teachers and Education Majors
- Low ratios 1:6 (Discover) 1:10 (Explore)
- Must have a driving desire to make a difference in the world
- All possess a fanatical amount of spirit & energy
- All CPR/First Aid certification for Infant, Child, and Adult
- All complete state-approved Sexual Abuse Prevention course
- Every team member goes through annual criminal background and sex offender registry checks.