Dumas Wesley Community Center’s Summer Recreation Program operates in June and July for school-age children ages 6 – 15. The summer program features a variety of educational field trips, academic enrichment, STEAM workshops, swimming, and a five-day excursion to Camp Blue Lake.
Summer Recreation Program Dates: June 2, 2025 – July 25, 2025
Summer Recreation Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Registration Dates: Registration is closed.
Criteria:
- Children ages 6-15
- Priority given to families residing or working in 36607 or 36617 zip code. Limited space is available for residents living outside preferred zip code
- Must have proof of child’s age (birth certificate, blue card, etc.)
- Must have proof of residence or employment in the 36607 or 36617 zip codes
- Must have proof of Income (TANF, SNAP or SSI award letters, disability stubs, pay stub, etc.)
Summer Recreation Program Fee Options: (cash or money order only)
- $290 per child paid in full at time of registration ($25 discount included in price for those paying in full upon registration)
- Weekly payment plan of $45 per child for seven weeks. First payment is due at time of registration. Weekly payments are due every Monday at 8:00 AM. If the weekly fee is not paid on time, enrolled child(ren) may not return to the program until the past due balance is paid in full. Failure to make weekly payments on time will result in forfeiting the participant(s) spot in the program. There is not a weekly fee when the summer program is closed for Camp Blue Lake July 14-18, 2025
- Program fees do not include field trips or Camp Blue Lake fees
We do not allow part-time registration. Full payment is mandatory for each child enrolled regardless of how many days/weeks they are attending
Summer Recreation Program Closed:
- June 19, 2025 in observance of Juneteenth
- July 4, 2025 in observance of Independence Day
- July 14-18, 2025 Camp Blue Lake (see accompanying Blue Lake registration form for details).
Lunch:
- Feeding the Gulf Coast will be providing a free shelf stable lunch Mon – Fri. Please let us know if your child has food allergies. Children may bring a bag lunch, if preferred
Daily Schedule:
- The program operates Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Children need to arrive on time every day. Parents must escort children to the atrium doors and check them in every morning
- Please make sure your child(ren) eat breakfast. We DO NOT serve breakfast
- A weekly newsletter will go home with your child every Friday. This newsletter will inform you of activities and reminders for the following week. The newsletter is essential and needs to be read carefully so that your child is prepared
- In the afternoon, parents need to pick up their children at the atrium doors to sign them out. We will not allow children to go outside without a parent/guardian
Field Trips:
- Field trips are an additional cost outside of the Summer Rec fee. Please bring the exact change each day, or you will be asked to go get the correct change before your child may be checked in
for the day - Money will only be collected on the day of the field trip and not ahead of time
- On days we have a field trip planned, your child must arrive on time! We will not hold the bus or come back to the Center if you are late
- If you do not wish to send your child on a field trip, you will need to make
alternate arrangements for your child that day. Also, children cannot be dropped off at the field trip site. They must ride the bus to be a part of the trip - Please be mindful if your child is afraid of heights, water, loud noises, etc. they will still have to participate in the field trip/events for that day if you bring them to the program. There are no extra staff available to allow them to sit out of activities on field trips
Pick up/Drop off:
- Parents are responsible for dropping off and picking up their children on time
- Children must not arrive before 8:00 AM unless otherwise instructed. Doors will open at 8:00 AM. Cut off time to drop off kids in the morning is 8:30 AM. We will not accept late children
- Summer Rec ends promptly at 3:00 PM. Children MUST be picked up on time
Late Fees:
- A $15.00 late fee will be charged for each child picked up after 3:00 PM. An additional $15.00 fee will be charged each additional 15 minutes late for each child
- Late pick up fees are assessed on the same day you are late and are due upon pick up before your child can return for their next scheduled day
Camp Blue Lake
Dumas Wesley Community Center’s participants 8+ enrolled in the Summer Recreation Program and Sybil Smith Family Village, enjoy a week at Camp Blue Lake located in Andalusia, Alabama. Children participate in outdoor activities while building authentic relationships and memorable camp experiences. Learn more here.
Questions? Contact Allie Smalling, Director, Youth and Senior Services at asmalling@dumaswesley.org or call 251-479-0649.