Brochure

GOALS

Our primary goal is to provide for the safety of your children this summer. In so doing, we will create a highly Christian and moral environment, conducive to learning, fun, and full of recreational activities.

BRIEF HISTORY

The program, now in its 30th year, will again be directed by Mr. Carlos Barquín who has been at Belen Jesuit since 1969. He is currently the Athletic Director and Track & Field Coach.  

Mr. Barquín has worked with summer camps since 1969. He was Camp Director for the International Y.M.C.A. and the Southwest Y.M.C.A. He directed the Big Five Club summer camp from 1979 to 1983, and in 1984 founded the Belen Jesuit Summer Camp.  

The Assistant Camp Directors are Dr. Carlos E. Díaz a graduate of Belen Jesuit, teacher and Dean at Harvard University and Ms. Cary Calvo, an elementary school teacher. The Camp Supervisors are Ms. Eli Barquin, Ms. Mayda Cordero and Mr. Francisco Fernandez. Mrs. Lourdes Vega manages the summer camp office

GROUPS

Groups will be formed according to gender and age.

ACTIVITIES, Sports & Special Lessons

Belen Jesuit Summer Camp will offer a wide variety of recreational, educational and vocational activities. Among them will be:

Field Trips*	Special Activities
Cape Florida State Park	Birthday Celebrations
Jungle Island	Talent Show (Friday mornings)
GameTime	Storytelling & Reading
Zoo Miami	Nature Hikes
CB Smith - Paradise Cove Water Park	Overnight Camp (limited)**
Miami Marlins Game	Mini Olympics
Ice Skating	Field Days
Museums	Guest Speakers
Venetian Pool	End of Summer Show
and more...	and more...
*Field Trip locations are subject to change
**Overnight Camp will have an additional cost and is by invitation only

Sports
Basketball	Kickball	T-Ball
Baseball	Volleyball	Field Hockey
Football	Soccer	Tennis
Softball	Track & Field	Wrestling
Special Lessons
Track & Field	Tumbling	Baseball
Swimming	Arts & Crafts	Basektball
Dance	Wrestling

BUILDING AND FACILITIES

The Belen Jesuit campus encompasses 33 acres. The main building houses the library, cafeteria, computer laboratories, technology center, classrooms, and recreational room. The Goizueta Athletic Center has two locker rooms, a weight room, a wrestling/tumbling room and two basketball courts.  Adjacent to the gymnasium are the Gian Zumpano swimming pool and the playground.  Ping-pong tables, toys, and table games are also available in the Central Patio. 

Belen Jesuit has expanded and updated its facilities over the past years. Major projects include the Jesuit Residence, the Raul and Nidia Rodríguez Science Pavilion, the Ignatian Center for the Arts, the Carlos M. Barañano Technology Center, and the newly renovated athletic facilities. All outdoor athletic facilities have been redesigned - the de la Cruz Stadium, the brand new Sanchez turf field, a baseball complex, tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, restroom facilities and a concession stand. Our baseball complex has two fields. The tennis facility has 4 tennis courts with a center court, and an outdoor pavilion for spectators. Adjacent to the tennis facility are the two outdoor basketball courts. The northwest lot is being transformed into a practice turf field thanks to the generosity of the Hernandez Family.

AWARDS & Newsletter

Each week there will be plenty of awards and prizes to motivate the children; such as Best Conduct Most Cooperative, Best Athlete, Swimming Promo­tions, Groups of the Week, Counselors of the Week, and more. Every Friday, a newsletter will  available on our website www.belensummercamp.org. Please take a moment to read it,  as it contains important camp information for the parents. 

PERSONAL BELONGINGS

Each camper’s name should be clearly marked on any personal belongings that are brought to camp. Campers must wear the Belen Summer Camp t-shirt daily. A bathing suit, towel, sandals and sunblock are needed daily (sandals are for the pool area only). We ask that campers do not bring cell phones, video games, trading cards, or any other personal items. Belen Jesuit is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Dress Code

• Boys- Must wear the Belen Summer Camp t-shirt and modest shorts daily. Shorts must not hang below the waist. Socks and sneakers, no crocs or sandals(except for pool) are permitted. 
• Girls- Must wear the Belen Summer Camp t-shirt and modest shorts (no short shorts) daily. Socks and sneakers, no crocs or sandals (except for pool) are permitted.

Grooming

• Boys - Hair must be clean, neatly groomed, and of natural color. The hair must be neatly trimmed off the eyebrows and may not pass the ears or extend below the bottom of the shirt collar. Hairstyles must not cause undue attention to the camper (for example Mohawk hairstyles are not allowed). Campers are not allowed to wear earrings before, during or after camp. 
• Girls - Hair must be clean, neatly groomed and a natural color. Hairstyles must not cause undue attention to the camper. Earrings can only be worn on their ears.

 SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Supervised Camp activities will be from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The school will open at 7:00 am and close at 6:00 pm. There is no direct supervision of campers or organized activities before 8:30 am and after 4:30 pm. No child may remain past 6:00 pm. After 6:00 pm there will be an additional charge of $3.00 for every 15 minutes per camper, to be paid in cash.

Orientation meeting for parents of new campers is set for Saturday, June 15th at 10:00 am.  Camp will be closed Thursday, July 4th (Independence Day). There will be a 1:00 pm dismissal on Friday, August 2nd.

LUNCH

The school has a full service cafeteria provided by Sage Dining which will serve an “all you can eat” meal and a snack. Lunch is included in the regular summer camp fee.

REGISTRATION

Registration will be limited to the first 1,100 children. The registration fee will be $100.00 and includes two camp t-shirts and one tote bag. The above registration fee is NOT REFUNDABLE and is in addition to the four or seven-week session fees listed below.

Registration	$100.00
7 Weeks Camp: June 17- August 2 ( Deadline for special rate is May 17, 2013)	$1,000.00
7 Weeks Camp - Paid after May 17, 2013	$1,075.00

You can also choose from one of two four-week sessions:

Registration	$100.00
Session 1: June 17 - July 12	$735.00
Session 2: July 8 - August 2	$735.00
Weekly	$220.00

Camp fee includes all regular activities, a daily all-you-can-eat lunch, a snack and all field trips (except overnight camp). Please remember the May 17th deadline. Registration is limited to 1,100 campers per session.