Big Foot Day Camp Philosophy
Big Foot Day Camp is an enriching place for our community's youth to have fun, learn, discover, make new friends, and experience new activities in a safe environment. Our week-long camp is designed to keep kids on the move with programming that provides continuity day-to-day.
If you have any questions about the Big Foot Day Camp, please contact Lynette or Chuck at the Recreation Office at (262)275-2117.
Big Foot Day Camp Philosophy
Big Foot Day Camp is an enriching place for our community's youth to have fun, learn, discover, make new friends, and experience new activities in a safe environment. Our week-long camp is designed to keep kids on the move with programming that provides continuity day-to-day.
If you have any questions about the Big Foot Day Camp, please contact Lynette or Chuck at the Recreation Office at (262)275-2117. |
 Meet The Counselors Popsicle Social - Wednesday, June 10 from 5:00 - 6:00 PM - More Info
We will host a social for parents and campers where they can meet the counselors before the first day of camp. Also... pickup your day camp tee shirt! |
In-House Library Programs- The Fontana Public Library will be collaborating with the Fontana Elementary School and Big Foot Recreation Department to bring patrons, students, and visitors fun summer programs. These programs will run on most Tuesdays at 10am. We plan to have the majority of our campers attend these programs.
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Water, Meals & Snacks
Campers will be required to bring a "cold" sack lunch and two snacks. Bring a filled water bottle daily. Campers will have access to water throughout the day. Microwaves and refrigerators are not available. |
Age Specific Activities, Excursions and Field Trips
We plan on "going exploring!" with age appropriate programming and excursions. Extra field-trip permission forms/waivers may be required for certain trips. |
Swim Lessons 
We are partnering with the Water Safety Patrol to offer optional swim lessons this summer on Fontana Beach.
· Lesson Dates: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, from June 30 - August 6 for six weeks.
· To Register: Select "Swim Lessons" on the Site Form. In addition, please fill out the "WSP Swim Lesson Form" and return it with payment to the Recreation Office.
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Cost: $45 fee for the lessons, checks are payable to "Water Safety Patrol." Return payment and Swim Lesson Form to the Big Foot Recreation office.
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Registration Deadline: May 1. Limited space - first come, first serve.
· Notes: Campers must be enrolled the SIX WEEKS of June 29 - August 7 of swim lessons AND as a FULL WEEK or TUE&THURS camper.
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Discounts
· Early Bird Discount: Paid in full before March 31, 2026 to receive 10% off Day Camp registration.
· Family Discount:
Households with three (3) or more children enrolled are eligible for a 50% discount on the registration fee for the third child and each additional child. Example: Three children enrolled in Week 2 Day Camp:
$265 + $265 + $132.50 = $662.50 ** Family discounts do not apply to in-house scholarships
· Full Summer Discount: Sign up for all nine weeks and get 10% off!
· Discount Limit: The maximum total discount that may be applied is 50% per child.
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Extended Care
Extended care is available from 7:00 - 8:00 AM AND 4:00 - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday. You may purchase a 5 punch pass for $40 in advance for care. Unused punches will be credited back to your BF Recreation account at the end of the summer. Punch cards may be purchased online or through the recreation office. |
Fontana Summer School Participants [Dates TBA, please contact Fontana Elementary at 262-275-6881 for dates]
Fontana School Residency requirements not required for participation. |
Late Registrations: Register 7 days before attending camp otherwise a $10 late registration fee will be assessed. Please register in advance, space is limited and we might not be able to accommodate late registrations. |
Unannounced Drop-Offs
· Day-of camp registration is not permitted.
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Morning Drop-Offs Grace Time
· Campers are to arrive between 8:00 - 8:15 AM. Please no later than 8:30 AM.
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Campers will NOT be admitted into camp before 8:00 AM unless enrolled in morning extended care. |
Late Pick-Ups
· $15 Late Pickup fee 10 minutes past scheduled pickup time. We recommend purchasing an "extended-care" punch card in advance. |
Scholarships
Please contact us if you have a scholarship need. More information on scholarships can be found here. Please call if you have any questions. Big Foot Recreation District residency requirements do apply. |
Using Dependant Care FSA
Day Camp can be paid using pre-tax earnings. Contact your employer and see if they offer a DCFSA plan. Rules & restrictions may apply. If you need supporting receipts, please contact the Recreation Office. More infomation can be found at: https://www.fsafeds.gov/explore/dcfsa |
Special Needs Children
We want our community’s youth to have a positive summer experience. Our day camp is a high activity, group based adventure program. Children that enjoy being “on the move” in a social setting will thrive at this camp. If your child has behavior, mobility, cognitive, or a medical condition that requires 1 on 1 support, they might not have a positive camp experience. We are happy to talk with you if we can accommodate your child. We are also happy to recommend other camps in the area that might be more suited to your child’s needs.
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Employment
If you enjoy having a BLAST WITH KIDS - this is a AWESOME summer job! Our 2026 positions are full. Contact us if you're interested in working in 2027! We hire positions for: Camp Counselors; Jr. Counselors; Asst. Camp Coordinator. We are no longer accepting 2026 Applications | Job Descriptions |
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