Valley Community Association-Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp at VCA...

Campers will have a great time all summer long at the VCA's Summer Day Camp!!! Kids ages 6 to 12 years old will make new friends, share wonderful experiences, and be immersed in both a fun and educational atmosphere. The camp is operated under the license of the New York State Office of Child and Family Services.

Camp Location & Activities:

The VCA Summer Day Camp will be held at the Valley Child Care Center, located near the junction of South Park Avenue and Elk Street in South Buffalo. Activities will be held in the adjacent Valley Nature Park and Habitat Trail.

Campers will participate in activities three days a week at the Valley Center and will spend two days off-site on field trips.

Activities will be structured, but varied, to avoid "summer vacation boredom" and will include:

Reading
Computer skill enhancement
Organized sports and fitness
Nutritional demonstrations
Dance
Scrap book and journal keeping
Photography
Educational demonstrations
Art
Field trips to all the fun summer places in Western New York
And lots more!!!

Camp Counselors & Staff:

Our Directors and Counselors have experience with children in our after school program and/or previous Summer Day Camp programs. They are well trained to handle just about everything!

All Summer Day Camp staff have been cleared through reference checks and cleared through New York State for a criminal record. In addition each employee or volunteer has been the subject of an inquiry made to determine whether or not that person has been indicated in a report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. All staff are First Aid and CPR certified as well.

Fees & Applications:

Fees will be $125 per week with discounts available for siblings participating in Summer Day Camp. Assistance is available through the Erie County Department of Social Services (858-8000) for those that qualify.

Please contact Sarah Loehfelm at (716) 823-8299 ext. 106 for more information and applications. A $20 non-refundable fee is required at the time the full application is submitted.

Food:

Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily, as well as a late afternoon snack.
Camp Days, Times & Hours:

Please call (716) 823-4707 for more details.