Summer Camp

A-Your child will participate in a variety of fun, fitness-based activities including swimming, wall climbing, indoor/outdoor sports, teambuilding games/activities, local fieldtrips and arts and crafts. Camp weeks will be themed based.

A-Yes, children will have an opportunity to go into the pool with their group and counselors multiple times each week. There will be a lifeguard on duty. In addition to swimming, weather permitting, there will be outdoor water games as well. 

For an additional fee, campers may register for camp swim lessons. For more information, email Kevin Satler.

A-Each child should bring a backpack containing a swimsuit, towel, insulated lunch bag to keep foods chilled, two healthy snacks, a refillable water bottle, swim goggles (optional), athletic shoes and socks, sun block, a change of clothes and bug spray if needed (optional). All items must be labeled.

A-Please have your child refrain from bringing/wearing the following to camp: Heely’s, sandals, Croc shoes, skirts/dresses, and valuable belongings such as cell phones, Apple watches, etc. Rush Copley Healthplex and its employees are not responsible for misplaced or stolen items.

A-No, participants who utilize any full day camp (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) will not be permitted to use Kids Active Club on the same day as the full day camp.

A-Yes. Weekly in-house special events and off-site field trips are included in the Summer Adventure Camp
weekly fee.

A-Our Camp Counselors are trained in CPR, first aid, camper behavior management, emergency procedures, water safety, rock wall safety, and how to conduct camp activities, including age-appropriate games and activities for all ages. All camp counselors are college-aged and have previous experience working with children. All Rush employees are thoroughly vetted through comprehensive background checks to ensure the safety and well-being of every camper.

A-Our counselor-to-camper ratio is 1:10.

A-At the first sign of inclement weather, campers will be brought indoors and into safety. Rainy day field trip ideas will be considered for those camp days with a scheduled outdoor field trip. If we are unable to attend a scheduled outdoor fieldtrip we will do our best to schedule a fun day indoors to either another fieldtrip location or at Rush Copley Healthplex. Parents will be notified at camp drop-off.

A-Medications cannot be administered by camp staff. Your child can administer the medication on their own while a staff member will monitor and document when medication was taken. In case of an emergency, camp staff can administer an Epi-Pen, inhaler or diabetes medication. Please speak to the Camp Coordinator for more information and required medication forms.