Summer ROCKS

When you register for camp, you will be asked to complete a 10-minute survey regarding contact information, medical history, and other important information that will help us make sure your child has a great time at camp! Please allow ample time to complete this survey, as a current and correct completion will ensure that we are able to serve your child in the best manner possible.

Register online for Summer ROCKS

Weekly Fee

$185/week per child for four-day weeks (Weeks 1, 3, 5)
$230/week per child for five-day weeks (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 7, 8)

Payment Plan Option

We require that you pay a $25 down payment for each week you register as part of a payment plan. All remaining registration fees are due two weeks before camp starts. The online system will automatically charge your card on the specified date when you choose the “Summer ROCKS 2025” payment plan at check out. Credit card payment is required to set up the payment plan. 

We do not offer scholarships for summer ROCKS camp.

Cancellation and Refunds 

In order to receive 100% refund, you must cancel your camp registration at least 14 days before the first day of camp. Any cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the first day of camp will not be refunded. Because of the popularity of this summer program and the limited number of spots available, we ask you to cancel enrollment as soon as you know, so that we can offer your spot to another child that would like to participate. Thank you for your understanding!

Rocks weeks 1-8 and Little Pebbles will be held at:  Stevenson Elementary School (6080 East River Rd, Fridley, MN 55432)

Moore Summer Fun Camp will be held at: Moore Lake Park (5890 Central Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432)

8-9 a.m.: Arrival & Hang-out
9 a.m. – Noon: Morning Activities
12-1 p.m.: Lunch & Recess
1-4 p.m.: Afternoon Activities
4-5 p.m.: Pick-up

Additional Program Information

Lunch and Snacks
Fridley Public Schools Nutritional Services will provide free breakfast and lunch.  Little Pebbles participants will receive free breakfast. 

Afternoon Activities
We designed afternoons to involve participants in a variety of activities, which will promote the development of friendships, good sportsmanship, motivation and creativity! Each week a new theme will be presented with games, stories, crafts, imagination and adventure to provide a well-rounded experience for your child. There is no open swim this year, due to construction at the Fridley Middle School pool. 

Kids in grades 4-6 will have several opportunities to use our bike fleet to go on group bike rides on select afternoons. Parents will be notified in advance of bike ride days. 

Wednesday Field Trips & Special Events
Throughout the summer, we'll have a variety of special events, visitors, entertainment and field trips on Wednesdays.

Each week children will participate in three classes and a weekly field trip or special event.  Weekly activities are listed below, detailed descriptions can be found on the ROCKS registration page. 

• Soccer
• Minecraft & Pokémon Adventures
• Paper Arts
• Field Trip: Zero Gravity

Week 2: June 23 - 27

• Painting
• Magic and More
• Games Galore
• Field Trip: Como Zoo & Como Town 

Week 3: June 30 - July 3 (closed July 4) 

• Dodgeball
• All About Music
• 4th of July Fun
• Special Event: Glow Dance Party 

Week 4: July 7 - 11 

• Track and Field
• Robotics: Space and Star Wars
• Garden Art
• Field Trip: Cascade Bay Water Park  

Week 5: July 14 - 17 (closed July 18)

• Floor Hockey
• Bead and Tape Creations
• Super Sleuths
• Special Event: To be announced 

Week 6: July 21 - 25

• Basketball
• Engineering Games & Gadgets
• Talent Show
• Field Trip: Conquer Ninja 

Week 7: July 28 - August 1

• Pickleball
• Color Craze
• Building Buddies 
• Field Trip: Bunker Beach 

Week 8: August 4 - 8 

• Future Podcasters
• Tae Kwon Do
• Glow in the Dark
• Field Trip: Little Mermaid, children's musical at Locke Park. 

Group Size and Capacity

Students register for one of the following age groups (current grade 2024-25) K-1, 2-3, & 4-6 with a maximum capacity of 18 kids per group. In the afternoon the K-1 and 2-3 groups will participate in some activities together.

Social Environment

During the program we encourage social interaction and relationship building throughout the day. This often creates an active, stimulating environment during classroom, lunch, and gym time.

Camp Counselors

College and high school-aged camp counselors teach at ROCKS, with supervision from Recreation coordinators. Some activities are taught by outside, specialized instructors (ex. Tae Kwon Do, Robotics).

Program Locations

Morning classes are typically held in three different classrooms, the gym, and outside spaces. Afternoons typically start at the playground and other afternoon activities (games, arts and crafts, creative play) take place both outdoors and indoors. Participants will go on a variety field trips throughout the summer.

Variety of Activities

The ROCKS Program focuses on providing children with a wide variety of activities so they can learn and discover new interests and talents. We encourage all to try new things and support the group by participating in the planned activities. There is choice time scheduled each day.

Transitions

The variety of locations and activities creates many transitions throughout the day. Daily schedules are posted in each classroom. Transitions include going between different classrooms/gym, bathroom breaks, playground, walks, and varied use of outdoor facilities. In addition, there will be staff changes during the day for each classroom.

Personal Skills

Children must perform their own personal care, be bathroom independent, and participate in way that facilitates learning and also allows others in the program to learn. Our number one goal is to keep your child safe while they are in our care, so all participants must abide by the Student Social Contract.

Inclusive Program

The City of Fridley Parks and Recreation Department is committed to an inclusive approach to recreation and will provide reasonable accommodations to enhance program participation without fundamentally altering a program. If your child needs accommodations or additional support, please contact us.

All ROCKS participants must sign and abide by the student social contract.

Staff Responsibilities

1. Provide a positive, safe, and caring environment for all participants.
2. Provide an educational and recreational environment conducive to the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of each child.
3. Communicate regularly with the parent/guardian concerning the child.

Student Responsibilities

1. Follow the Fridley Recreation Code of Conduct
   • Show respect to all participants and program staff.
   • Take direction from program staff/supervisors.
   • Refrain from using verbal threats, disrespectful language, bullying, bullying-like behavior or other harassing behavior.
   • Refrain from any form of aggression, including lack of self-control with anger, blatant disrespect or absolute refusal of staff person in charge, or causing bodily harm to self, other participants, or program staff/supervisors
   • Refrain from damaging equipment, supplies, and facilities.
2. Put belongings away neatly in the designated spaces when entering the program area.
3. Always show respect for other people and keep hands to oneself.
4. Always show respect for others’ property.
5. Be polite in words and actions – no put-downs or foul language.
6. Participate in planned activities.
7. Remain with the group at all times under the supervision of Parks and Recreation staff.
8. Pick up area before moving to another activity.
9. Use equipment safely.
10. Walk quietly and orderly in the halls. Run only when it is part of an activity or safely outside.

Behavior Plan

The goal of discipline and guidance techniques in our program is to help children develop safe and appropriate ways of interacting with others and the environment. With this goal in mind, we need to know that the parent and child understand that inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. The program staff will use the following steps to address inappropriate behavior.

Step 1: Redirection to correct the behavior and explanation of why it is not acceptable.

Step 2: If behavior continues, staff will issue a natural and logical consequence (loss of privileges, time-out, apologies, etc). Following the consequence staff will speak to the child and decide what actions should be taken to correct the behavior. A written report will be filled out. Copies will be shown to the parent and kept on file.

Step 3: If corrective techniques are unsuccessful, parent will be called for a conference.

Step 4: If corrective techniques are still unsuccessful, you will be asked to withdraw your child from the program.

A behavioral situation may occur where a parent may need to pick up their child from the program. If it appears a child may hurt themselves or others, the Recreation staff may restrain the child. The program reserves the right to suspend a child from the program without warning if that child poses physical or emotional harm to other participants or themselves. Immediate removal from program activity is warranted if the participant physically attempts to cause injury to him/herself or others or leaves the designated program area with the intent to run away or hide from staff.