Fast Facts
Summer Camp Fact Sheet
When are the camps?
UrbanPromise summer camps run for six weeks from the end of June to mid August. The regular camp day is from 9 am to 12:30 pm. Because most of our facilities are not air conditioned, camp may be cancelled on days when there are excessive heat warnings or the temperature is predicted to be above 98 degrees.
Where are the camps?
We run six summer camps in Camden. The camps are neighborhood based, so we first look for children who live within walking distance of the facilities. We generally do not provide transportation for children during the summer, although staff will walk children home if they live nearby.
Do you have any programs for the entire day?
No. There are some small group afternoon activities such as sports leagues and ‘Bible Buddies’ that some children can participate in once or twice a week.
How much does the camp cost?
There is no registration fee but we go on trips, usually to a local pool on most weeks. Those trips usually cost around $7.
What do kids do at camp?
UrbanPromise is a Christian organization so Christian teaching and activities play an important role in our Summer Camps and AfterSchool Programs.
The camps serve both breakfast and lunch. After breakfast, the entire camp participates in a fun, high-energy opening program. Then, children rotate in small groups through a series of different fun classes including: Recreation, Art, Bible and Hodge Podge. The summer also includes various special events for different age groups including: The Summer Carnival, All-Camp Day, a Kick- Ball and Capture-the-Flag Tournament, Camp Nights and Basketball Leagues.
Who supervises the camps?
Each camp is led by one of our full-time, year-round Directors. They are assisted by a team of college-aged summer interns from around the world and our StreetLeaders. StreetLeaders are local high school students employed as camp counselors.
How do I register my child?
Parents can fill out a Summer Camp Interest Form to get on our Interest List. You can get a form from our website (http://urbanpromiseusa.org/pdf/SummerInterestForm.pdf), or from our office at 3601 Federal St. By the end of May, we will begin calling parents on the Interest List to register their children. For more information, you can contact our office at 856-382-1881.
AfterSchool Program Fast Facts
UrbanPromise AfterSchool Programs Fast Facts
For more than twenty years, UrbanPromise Ministries has been running AfterSchool programs (ASP) in Camden, New Jersey. Thousands of children have found a safe place where they can build positive relationships with caring adults, receive academic help, grow in their faith, experience new things and build competencies. Currently, UrbanPromise runs five AfterSchool programs – and partners with a sixth – serving more than 250 children in East, South, North and Downtown Camden.
When do the ASPs meet?
AfterSchool Programs start in mid-September and run through late May. The meet Monday to Thursday after school and include small group activities on Monday evenings and Friday afternoons. ASPs begin immediately after school and children are dismissed between 5:30 and 6:30 pm.
Where are the ASPs located?
UrbanPromise runs five ASPs and partners with a sixth. Our programs are located in the East Camden, Waterfront South and North Camden/Lanning Square neighborhoods. Each neighborhood has a program serving 1st to 4th graders and a program serving 5th to 8th graders.
How to children get to and from program?
Transportation is provided from nearby public schools to the ASP sites at the start of each day. Transportation home is also provided at the end of program in UrbanPromise buses for children living within the neighborhood.
How much do the ASPs cost?
There is no registration or tuition fee. However, we do host periodic, optional special events that there may be a small fee to attend.
What do kids do at ASP?
Each day usually begins with some recreation time which is followed by a snack. Thirty to 45 minutes are then set aside for children to complete homework. Homework time is followed by enrichment or educational activities. Most days end with a closing program in which the entire program gathers for games, songs, skits, announcements, student recognition and a short devotion. UrbanPromise is a Christian organization so Christian teaching and activities play an important role in our programs.
Who leads the ASPs?
Each program is led by one of our full-time, year-round Directors. They are assisted by a team of college-aged Interns from around the world and our StreetLeaders. StreetLeaders are local high school students employed as counselors.
How do I register my child?
Parents can fill out an ASP Interest Form to get on our Interest List. You can get a form from our website (http://urbanpromiseusa.org/pdf/ASPInterestForm.pdf ), or from our office at 3601 Federal St. For more information, you can contact our office at 856-382-1881.
