CAMP EPIC - HOLIDAY CAMPS

Camp Epic is fun youth day camp for children 5-12 years of age and is offered during GPISD holiday breaks. Campers will enjoy playing recreational games, swimming, doing arts and crafts and exploring the Epic’s many amenities. Register early as space is limited.

Fall Camp:
Monday, November 20 – Wednesday, November 22, 2023

• Drop-off: 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (rise and shine programming)
• Building rotation: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (mid-day programming)
• Pick-up: 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (wind down programming)

Winter Camp: 
December 26 – December 29, 2023
January 2 – January 5, 2024

• Drop-off: 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (rise and shine programming)
• Building rotation: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (mid-day programming)
• Pick-up: 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (wind down programming)

Spring Break Camp:
March 11 – March 15, 2024

• Drop-off: 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (rise and shine programming)
• Building rotation: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (mid-day programming)
• Pick-up: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (wind down programming)

Fall
Registration fee: $25
Epic Member: $95 per week
Non-member: $115 per week

• Camp fees are based on enrollment, days/weeks are not prorated, full/partial participation is the same price.
• Child must be either an Epic Youth Member or Epic Family Member to receive the member discount.
• Payment in full is due at the time of registration. There are no auto drafts for holiday camps.
• To receive a refund for a week of camp, the request must be made 7 days prior to the start of registered week.
• To cancel a week of camp, the request must be made by email to jwcolon@gptx.org, 7 days prior to the start of registered week.
• There is a $25 cancellation fee.

Winter/Spring
Registration fee: $25
Epic Member: $130 per week
Non-member: $150

• Camp fees are based on enrollment, days/weeks are not prorated, full/partial participation is the same price.
• Child must be either an Epic Youth Member or Epic Family Member to receive the member discount.
• Payment in full is due at the time of registration. There are no auto drafts for holiday camps.
• To receive a refund for a week of camp, the request must be made 7 days prior to the start of registered week.
• To cancel a week of camp, the request must be made by email to jwcolon@gptx.org, 7 days prior to the start of registered week.
• There is a $25 cancellation fee.

Registration opens October 1, 2023
Opens for The Epic members on September 30, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

All registrations will be on-line.

REGISTER HERE

Please follow the registration steps ESPECIALLY #2

Registration Steps:

1. Select the age group of your child or first child you would like to register. This will take you to an information page.  Click “Enroll Now” which will take you to a sign-in page unless you are already logged in.
2. Login: IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT!   If you are a member or have participated in programs at the Epic, use the email you have on file with the Epic.  If you do not know what that email is, please see camp contacts at the bottom of this page or contact Guest Services at 972-339-3742.
3. Password: You may reset your password if you do not know it. If it is not sent to your email, then contact us to make sure we have the right email on file.
4. If you are not a member or have never done an activity at the Epic, please create a new account.
5. Select age group and then the weeks you would like to register your child for. Make sure to register for all the weeks you want otherwise if they become full you will be placed on a waiting list.

Ages: 5-12

• Scouts:  Ages 5-7
• Explorers:  Ages: 8-9
• Adventurers:  Ages 10-12

Counselor to camper ratio: 1:15

Lunch Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch is provided by the parent. Please pack a disposable sacked lunch that does not require a refrigerator or microwave.

Snack Times: 9:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.

Two snacks will be provided per day. There will not be any snacks with nuts. Please be sure to pack extra snacks if your child has any food allergies, intolerances, or specific preferences.

Lunch and snack times are approximate.

Swim Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Swim days for each age group are TBA

Make sure to pack swimwear, a change of clothes & a towel.  Outside pool toys are not allowed.

What to Expect:
Campers will have 4 options:

• Option 1: Parent/Guardian requires that the child always wear a lifejacket while swimming.
• Option 2: Parent/Guardian chooses to have their child take a swim test to be in the water without the lifejacket. Those who do not pass the swim test will be required to wear a life jacket.
• Option 3: Parent/Guardian allows their child to bypass the swim test and be in the water without a lifejacket. Lifeguards have final say and if they deem that a child needs a lifejacket, a lifejacket will be required.
• Option 4: Parent/Guardian does not allow their child to swim.

Those that need lifejackets are tagged with a specific color wrist band, and those that don’t will receive a different color wrist band.

Camp Epic (5-12 years)
Jennifer Colon – Youth Programs Coordinator
972-339-3711 | jwcolon@gptx.org