Summer Explorers Club

For Children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade

Choose your weekly adventure and let the exploring begin!

TCAPS' Summer Explorers Clubs are designed to engage kindergarten through fifth grade learners during the summer months. Each week features different theme-based activities. Sign up for every week or just a few. (Families are encouraged to sign up early as space is limited.) 

As of 3/3/23, enrollment has been paused due to demand. Interested families may complete this interest form to be added to our waitlist.


Explorers Clubs are licensed by the State of Michigan to assure safety, health, and quality measures are met. Staff members are certified in CPR/First Aid and have met training and regulation standards. Financial assistance may be available through the Department of Human Services (DHS) for qualifying families. 

Participants must be 5 years of age by June 26, 2023 and enrolled in kindergarten to be eligible for the Summer Explorers Club. 

Registration will be open to current TCAPS students only. *Non-TCAPS students are encouraged to watch the website and Facebook page in case we are able to expand enrollment beyond current staffing restraints.

Online Registration Information

As of 3/3/23, enrollment has been paused due to demand. Interested families may complete this interest form to be added to our waitlist.

Weekly Registration Opportunity

Families may register for any number of weeks. A discount of 25% ($360) will be given to any family registering for all 8 weeks who agree to prepay their total camp fees by June 7th. Prepayment must occur through the autopay option on EFunds. 

Important update: Schedule changes will be permitted up until June 2nd.  After June 2nd families will have the option to add weeks if space allows, however weeks will not be able to be removed. Charges will be assessed weekly (unless prepaying) for the weeks registered as of end of day (5:00pm) June 2nd.

Registration Fee

  • There is a one time $30 non-refundable registration fee per student which will be assessed on June 23rd. Payment instructions will be emailed once the registration fee has been assessed. For anyone registering after June 26th, fees will be assessed on a weekly basis.
  • Placement notifications will begin April 10, 2023. For more information or assistance, please contact Kelly Gignilliat at gignillike@tcaps.net 231.933.1759 (Fax number 231.933.1791).

Club Dates

  • June 26 - August 18, 2023
  • Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • No Club: Tuesday, July 4th

Club Themes

Each week will feature different theme-based activities. Explorers are invited to sign up for every week or just the weekly adventures of interest. Weekly themes are:

  • Week 1 (6.26.23) - Schools Out for Summer
  • Week 2 (7.3.23) - (No Camp on Tuesday, July 4th) - Stars and Stripes
  • Week 3 (7.10.23) - Animal Planet
  • Week 4 (7.17.23) - Play On
  • Week 5 (7.24.23) - Build It
  • Week 6 (7.31.23) - Beat the Heat
  • Week 7 (8.7.23) - Arts and Crafts
  • Week 8 (8.14.23) - Mystery Week

Club Fees

  • $30 Registration Fee

  • $180 per week

  • Fees are set for the full week and are not based on the number of days in attendance.

  • A discount of 25% ($360) will be given to any family registering for all 8 weeks who agree to prepay their total camp fees by June 2nd.  Families will have until June 2nd to enroll in auto-pay on E-Funds.  Prepayment will occur on June 5th for all eligible families.  Any family not enrolled in auto-pay as of June 5th will waive the 25% discount unless alternative arrangements have been made.  

Weekly Pay Option:  Payment must be made one week prior to attending. For example, if you plan to attend the week of July 10th, payment must be made by July 3rd.

Lunch & Snack Information for All Clubs

  • Explorers are to bring their own sack lunch Monday – Thursday.
  • On Fridays, free pizza will be provided for all students.
  • Two free snacks per day will also be provided for all students.

Participant's Handbook

 

  • Eastern Elementary School 
    1600 Eastern Avenue
    231-933-5600

  • Willow Hill Elementary School 
    1250 Hill Street
    231-933-8558

 

Online payments for the Summer Explorers Club registration fee and weekly club fees can be paid online via External LinkeFunds for Schools. 

eFunds Information

For More Information

For additional information, please contact Kelly Gignilliat at gignillike@tcaps.net 231.933.1759