Vertical Extreme is a summer day camp administered by Calvary Academy. This weekly summer day camp provides extreme fun summer activities in a safe and secure setting for kids entering 1st through 6th grade.
 
Vertical Extreme has been bringing extreme fun and new experiences to our community's kids for years! Our staff consists of qualified teachers and college students who love to work with kids, and make the summer fun and exciting!

We offer:

  • Daily breakfast, lunch and snacks 
  • Roller-skating, ice skating and swimming
  • Cooking, movies, glo-golf, art
  • Local field trips to waterslides and entertainment centers
  • A safe, Christian environment

We make it fun, affordable, and a great, safe place for your kids to make summertime memories!

Summer 2023 Dates: 
Vertical Extreme Summer Camp begins June 5 and ends August 11, 2023 (Closed July 4th)

As of May 16, 2023 - VE 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classes are FULL for the summer.

Attendance:
Campers may attend all summer, or sign up in advance for specific weeks. Camp is open Monday-Friday, 7am – 5:30pm (closed July 4th)

Camp Costs:
Full-Time Fee: $174/Week Per Camper
Part-Time Fee: $49/Day Per Camper

One-time Non-Refundable Activity Fee For Full-time Campers Only: $170 Per Camper 
After May 12, 2023: $180 per camper

Please note our discount for early registration ends May 12, 2023!

Community Child Care Connection: A copy of your current benefits must be returned with this contract.  A change of provider form must be completed prior to starting date, or you will be responsible for the full weekly rate. As a Community Child Care Connection client, you are responsible for paying your co-pay amount at the beginning of each month or week. You are also required to pay any charges not covered by Community Child Care Connection (i.e. holidays not covered and charges above the amount approved by Community Child Care Connection.)  

What's Included:
Weekly fees include daily breakfast, hot lunch, and snacks, as well as all activities. Daily schedule is listed in the VE handbook. View the VERTICAL EXTEME 2023 FIELD TRIP CALENDAR. VE lunch menu will be distributed before camp begins and will be posted on the Vertical Extreme website: www.VerticalExtreme.org.

Behavior: 
Students are expected to have good behavior and follow rules at all times. Calvary Academy will maintain the values of our school during the summer program. Vertical Extreme campers must be in good standing at their current school (verified via personal reference from a teacher or administrator of his/her school) to register for our summer program. Please review the Vertical Extreme handbook, including Camper Conduct and Consequences, before completing the online registration. Attendance at our summer program is a privilege, and inappropriate behavior may jeaopardize that privilege. 

VERTICAL EXTREME CHECKLIST 

• Review Vertical Extreme Handbook, Vertical Extreme Contract, and Ergadoozy Waiver. 
• Complete online Vertical Extreme registration. 
• Print and sign the Ergadoozy Waiver (must be completed yearly & even if Ergadoozy has one on file).
• Complete Free & Reduced Lunch Application for those who qualify. Avalaible in the Academy Office. 
• Pay $170 Non-Refundable Activity Fee. Must be paid before starting camp. ($180 after May 12, 2023)
• Pay first week fee of $174 or $49 per day (This is required even if another agency is paying for the camper.)

For more information, please contact the Academy Office or email our Vertical Extreme Director at VerticalExtreme@CASpringfield.org. Vertical Extreme is not licensed or regulated by DCFS.

VE Student Application

As of May 16, 2023 - VE 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classes are FULL for the summer.
A personal recommendation and behavior reference from a teacher/administration/staff of the school your student currently attends is required for all Vertical Extreme students.








Attendance
As of May 16, 2023 - VE 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classes are FULL for the summer.
Part-time Campers Only

Contract Agreement
Photo Release Form

I authorize Vertical Extreme and any representative of VE to publish photos of the minor child listed in this agreement for use on the VE website and any other promotional or advertising material created for VE. I acknowledge that participation on the website and in other promotional or advertising materials produced by VE confers no rights of ownership whatsoever and am aware I am not entitled to any compensation. Since anyone can download an image from the Internet or make copies from printed materials, I agree that VE is not responsible for unauthorized use of the images. I release VE and its representatives and its employees from liability for any claims by me or any third party in connection with the minor child.

Electronic Signature and Agreements

The electronic signatures below and their related fields are treated by Calvary Academy like a physical handwritten signature on a paper form.

As of May 16, 2023 - VE 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classes are FULL for the summer.

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VE Student Application

A personal recommendation and behavior reference from a teacher/administration/staff of the school your student currently attends is required for all Vertical Extreme students.








Attendance
Part-time Campers Only

Contract Agreement
Photo Release Form

I authorize Vertical Extreme and any representative of VE to publish photos of the minor child listed in this agreement for use on the VE website and any other promotional or advertising material created for VE. I acknowledge that participation on the website and in other promotional or advertising materials produced by VE confers no rights of ownership whatsoever and am aware I am not entitled to any compensation. Since anyone can download an image from the Internet or make copies from printed materials, I agree that VE is not responsible for unauthorized use of the images. I release VE and its representatives and its employees from liability for any claims by me or any third party in connection with the minor child.

Electronic Signature and Agreements

The electronic signatures below and their related fields are treated by Calvary Academy like a physical handwritten signature on a paper form.

*** You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form ***

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