General information:

• Summer Camp opens at 6:30 a.m.
• Children must be picked up by 6 pm.
• Half-Day Campers will opt for mornings (6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or afternoons 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
• Names must be marked on all personal items. Twisters is NOT responsible for lost, broken or stolen items.
• In an effort to better suit children during activities and playtime, we will be dividing campers into age groups. Sibling who would like to stay together would go with the younger of the two groups.

Camp Fees:

• If paid in full, camp for a full-day camper is $1,000. The paid-in-full discount for a half-day camper is $650.
• If paid week-to-week, a full-day camper is $100/wk, and a half-day camper is $65/wk.
• Discounts will not be given for missed days.
• If week-to-week, parents may select in advance which weeks they will participate. They will only be charged for those weeks.
• Automatic charges will occur at approximately 7 a.m. the Friday morning prior to the start of the week.
  • Example: If you are enrolled for the week of June 8-12, your weekly fee will be automatically charged to the card on file the morning of June 5.
• Parents will be notified by noon if the card on file is unable to be charged. In order to reserve the child’s spot for the following week, payment will need to be completed by 5 p.m. the Friday prior to the start of the week.
• Payments must be up to date in order for a child to particpate.
• For payments made in full, cash, check or charge is accepted.
• For weekly payments, cash or card on file is accepted. Cash must be paid by close of business on Thursday so your card is not automatically charged.

Snacks and Meals:

• Breakfast will be provided for any campers who arrive before 8 a.m.
• Lunch is served at noon. Snacks will be provided at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• A lunch menu will be available the week prior. Campers will have a choice of the menu item or a PB&J sandwich with a side of fruit and a vegetable.
• Per the state of Missouri regulations, campers may not bring their own food or snacks. Additional snacks will be available for purchase at the snack bar. Parents may place money and snack restrictions on the child’s account.
• Water will be provided with all meals and throughout the day.

Dress Code:

• Tennis shoes are recommended for daily activities. Sandals and flip flops are discouraged, but may be brought on outdoor water days. Parents will be notified in advance of outdoor water days.
• All clothing should be comfortable and weather-appropriate. Please remember air conditioning can get a little chilly first thing in the mornings.
• K-4th grade parents: Please send your child with a back-up outfit on their first day to be left at Twisters throughout the summer. This outfit will be worn if they ever have an accident or get dirty.

Discipline:

• Appropriate behavior and language are expected at Twisters.
• Rules will be clearly stated by counselors. Our goal is to always use redirection and positive reinforcement. At times, time outs and quiet time may be required for children who need some additional space and calming.

Release of Participants:

• All children must be signed in and out by a parent or authorized pick-up contact each day.
• Only those who have been designated to pick up a child are allowed to pick up.
• If someone else is picking up your child, we will ask that you complete an “Add a Contact” form in advance.

Medications:

• A child may not receive medication of any kind unless it is required by a doctor.
• Parents/guardians must place medicine in a Ziploc bag with child’s name, dosage and frequency. Medication must be provided in the original container with pharmacy/doctor instructions and label.

Illness:

• Please inform the director immediately if your child develops any of the following symptoms:
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Redness of the eyes or itchy eyes
  • Sore throat or hoarse voice
• Campers with these symptoms will not be allowed to attend camp until they are 24 hours free of symptoms or have a doctor’s note.
• Additional hand-sanitizing measures and social distancing will be monitored and enforced throughout Summer 2020.

Outdoor Information:

• Please send one bottle of spray sunscreen with your child on the first day. (SPF 50 or above)
  • We will provide liquid sunscreen for faces.
  • The bottles will be shared with everyone. If your child has sensitive skin or requires a higher SPF, please attach a note and label the bottle with your child’s name.
• We will notify you in advance of outdoor water days. Please send the following with your child on these days:
  • Water clothing
  • Water shoes or shoes that may get wet
  • Towel
• At Twisters, we have 11 acres. All activities will take place on Twisters property.

If you have questions regarding these policies, please do not hesitate to call us at 660-238-0577.

During this fun camp, we’ll grow our imaginations and creativity through a Frozen-inspired dance, play games and do our very own Frozen craft to take home.

Is your child hurdling over the coffee table and playing spiderman in the hallway? We’ve got the perfect camp to focus on obstacle-course training, agility and balance – but most of all – we will have fun and your child will leave sweaty and smiling!

Ages: 5-12 years
Early Bird: $49 Members, $59 Guests
After May 1: $59 Members, $69 Guests

This camp will bring out your child’s most creative side through encouraged messy play! We will do fun creative movements that will prepare your child for kindergarten through independent and group-learning, allowing him or her to be social and make friends while having fun. We’ll do messy crafts, messy games and get our hair messy as we play games during open gym.

Ages: 2-6 years (A parent is required to stay during this time.)
Early Bird: $15 Members, $18 Guests
After May 1: $18 Members, $20 Guests

Does your child love cheerleading, tumbling, and gymnastics, but maybe they can’t decide which they like the most? We’ve got the perfect solution: Cheernastics Camp! During this camp, the athletes will work on cheerleading jumps, motions, learn a short cheer routine, work on their tumbling, and work skills on the uneven bars, balance beam, and vault. With all that excitement, it’s hard to get bored! All participants will also get a special Summer 2020 Twisters Cheer bow! This clinic is geared toward beginner athletes.

Ages: 3-9 years
Early Bird: $49 Members,$59 Guests
After May 1: $59 Members, $69 Guests

This camp will bring out your child’s most creative side through encouraged messy play! We will do fun creative movements that will bring out your child’s ultimate creativity and imagination. We’ll do messy games and crafts that will help them get out some serious energy!

Ages: 6-12 years
Early Bird: $15 Members, $18 Guests
After May 1: $18 Members, $20 Guests

Is your child hurdling over the coffee table and playing spiderman in the hallway? We can help turn your child’s energy into ambition. We’ve got the perfect camp to focus on obstacle-course training, agility and balance – but most of all – we will have fun and your child will leave sweaty and smiling!

Ages: 5-12 years
Early Bird: $49 Members, $59 Guests
After May 1: $59 Members, $69 Guests

Does your child love cheerleading, tumbling, and gymnastics, but maybe they can’t decide which they like the most? We’ve got the perfect solution: Cheernastics Camp! During this camp, the athletes will work on cheerleading jumps, motions, learn a short cheer routine, work on their tumbling, and work skills on the uneven bars, balance beam, and vault. With all that excitement, it’s hard to get bored! All participants will also get a special Summer 2020 Twisters Cheer bow! This clinic is geared toward beginner athletes.

Ages: 3-9 years
Early Bird: $49 Members, $59 Guests
After May 1: $59 Members, $69 Guests

Learn, expel energy and have fun all at the same time! Body movement has an amazing science behind it. During this camp, we’ll learn principles of science, technology, engineering and math – and how they relate to the body in motion! Our team of educators will use tumbling and ninja skills, crafts and games to combine a love for physical education and a love for STEM!

Ages: 6-12 years
Early Bird: $49 Members, $59 Guests
After May 1: $59 Members, $69 Guests

This Olympic-themed gymnastics camp will work skills on the uneven bars, balance beam, vault, and spring floor. Athletes will learn leaps and turns along with basic ballet skills used in floor routines. All skill levels are invited to participate. No experience is required.

Ages: 6-12 years
Early Bird: $49 Members, $59 Guests
After May 1: $59 Members, $69 Guests

During the Ultimate Dinosaur Experience, we’ll climb ropes and warped walls, run through obstacles and hurdle over boulders. We’ll also learn about dinosaurs during our games and through a fun craft.

Ages: 3-9 years
Early Bird: $15 Members,$18 Guests
After May 1: $18 Members, $20 Guests