Childcare & Day Camps

Summer Camp Program for Kids Ages 5-12

June 14-Aug. 27

Children will have the opportunity to sign up for swimming lessons during the day while attending camp. Staff will take them to and from lessons. Swimming lessons require an additional fee.

All participants receive a T-shirt and daily snacks. Participants must bring their own lunch daily for camp. *Note: No field trips currently planned.

• June 14-August 27, Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Location: Veterans Memorial Community Center

Fees:

• Enrollment Fee: $80
• 5 days/week contract: $187/per week
• 3-day contract (Monday, Wednesday, Friday only): $157/per week
• 2-day contract (Tuesday/Thursday only): $107/per week

Discounts: Additional child or VMCC Household Membership (discounts cannot be combined):

• Enrollment fee: $75
• 5 days/week contract: $180/per week
• 3-day contract (Monday, Wednesday, Friday only): $150/per week
• 2-day contract (Tuesday/Thursday only): $100/per week

*Notes: Contracts can be purchased one week at a time, or for the entire 11 weeks. *This is NOT part of summer registration savings. There is no discount on enrollment. No online registration.

Summer 2021 Registration Packet

Complete the Registration Packet and bring to the Veterans Memorial Community Center Guest Services Desk (8055 Barbara Ave) during building hours. 

*Note: Submission of this registration is NOT confirmation of placement in the program. You will receive final confirmation from the Kids ROCK Coordinator.

See fees to the left.

Registration Dates:

Registered 2019 Families Priority Registration

• 5-Day contract registration: March 29-April 7
• 3-Day or 2-Day contract registration: April 9-April 15

New Enrollment

• 5-Day, 3-Day or 2-Day contract registration: April 19-until filled.

* As the state releases restrictions, more spots may come available. Those on the waitlist will be contacted in order of waitlisted date.

Parent Handbook

Questions? 

Call 651-450-2580 or email krchanges@ighmn.gov.

Childcare Center

Childcare is available at the VMCC for infants and youth ages 6 months to 11 for guests and members while they use building facilities. 

• Members whose children are included on the membership receive this care for FREE. 
• Guests pay $5.25/hr per child, for a maximum visit of 1.5 hours.

Hours

The Childcare Center is OPEN. Make a reservation using our website: https://www.ighmn.gov/1091/Fitness-Center. Filter location with 'Child Care' and category with 'Child Care'. Reservations are open 1 week in advance. Please read the description for more information or call us at 651-450-2480.

Things to Know to Prepare for your Reservation:

• Please arrive promptly at your time of reservation or you will forfeit your reservation. A 10 minute grace period will be given. After that time your reservation will be cancelled.
• Please pickup promptly at the time of pickup.
• Child Care is available to members and guests who are participating in onsite programs.
• Limited capacity adjusted to help with physical spacing. There is a 90 minute per day per child time limit.
• Items from home are not permitted. Limited toys and supplies will be provided and cleaned on a regular basis.
• Reservations are required and available on a first-com, first-served basis one week in advance.
• Please take your child to the bathroom before check-in.
• Please bring a water bottle or sip cup for your child, if needed. Drinks will not be available at this time.
• Children ages 6+ are required to wear a mask at all times.
• Children exhibiting signs of a running nose or any symptoms of COVID-19 will not be permitted to attend.

To Make/Cancel/Modify a Reservation:

• Reservations will be accepted 1 week in advance, and close to 30 minutes prior to the session start time.
• Please see Cancel/Modify link provided in your confirmation email.
• You must cancel your reservation at least 1 hour prior to the start time of your reservation.