Location: The summer camp's main location is on level 1 of the Cliff Lodge, taking advantage of its natural surroundings and recreational facilities to provide a well-rounded camp experience. 

Duration: The camp operates for a period of 12 weeks, starting from the first week of June and concluding in mid-August. This duration covers a significant portion of the summer break for 5 surrounding school districts, providing parents with a reliable option for their children to have FUN in the summer.

Age Group: The summer camp will cater to children aged 5 to 10, ensuring that the activities and curriculum are tailored to their developmental needs and interests.

Activities: The camp will provide a vibrant array of opportunities for creativity and free play, encouraging children to explore their imaginations through hands-on experiences. Activities will include dynamic art and craft sessions, nature exploration, and interactive play that foster critical and imaginative thinking. Each week will be designed to inspire excitement and engagement. Potential themes could include "Creative Expressions," "Nature Adventures," "Imaginative Science," and more, ensuring that every child has the freedom to discover and create in a fun, supportive environment.

This summer, we’re shifting our approach to camp activities! Instead of weekly themes, your child will have open-ended access to all the fun and engaging activities previously offered, like Legos and building, music creation, and more. This will allow us to tailor their experience based on their interests and provide plenty of hands-on opportunities for creativity and exploration.

Nutritional Meals: Our camp will provide a light morning snack, a full lunch with a choice of proteins, grains, vegetables, and fruits. Only milk and water is offered to drink. An afternoon snack will be grain and fruit based. Our center is endorsed with a 5-star Top Star rating. The Utah Top Star program is an initiative designed to promote health and wellness in early childhood education settings across the state. By focusing on nutrition and physical activity, the program helps childcare providers create environments that support healthy habits and contribute to the long-term well-being of children. For families, the Top Star program ensures that children are in settings that prioritize healthy eating, regular physical activity, and supportive breastfeeding policies, allowing parents to feel confident in the care their children receive.

Safety and Staffing: All staff members will undergo state and federal background checks, First Aid and CPR training to ensure the safety and well-being of the campers as well as relevant early childhood education topics. Above adequate supervision will always be maintained, and staff-to-camper ratios will be in accordance with Ms. Ilse’s quality standards. 

Registration and Pricing: Pricing will be competitive and transparent, covering all activities, meals, and materials for the camp. Registration is completed online with a deposit, and an invoice will be sent via the Brightwheel parent communication app, due the week before camp. This structure guarantees a spot and allows parents to budget over time.

Parent Engagement: Regular communication will be maintained with parents through the Brightwheel app. The camp counselors send photos of each child’s experience throughout the day.