BACKGROUND ABOUT THE PROGRAM
	In 1999, NVA began running "sports experiences". We were hesitant to use the word "camp" when we started the program, because "camp" in our experience involves kickball & dodge ball all-day-everyday. We have raised the bar to a whole new level for youth sports day "camps". We have created a program where the days are filled with a variety of athletic events, field trips, and sports education offerings in a structured, caring and educational environment.

	FACILITY
	NVA will run the 2008 Sports Experience programs at Lake Forest College located on Sheridan Rd. in Lake Forest. The facility offers a wide range of sports fields and classroom space which we utilize throughout each weeks program.
		LFC Sports center (with collegiate basketball gymnasium, indoor pool & racquetball courts)
		Ice Rink (for special indoor events such as basketball & floor hockey)
		The Carnegie Building (which houses the "NVA Store" and classroom projects)
		LFC Cafeteria (Aarmark Food Service hot lunches served daily with ice cream sundae bar)

	DAYS AND TIMES
	The Sports Experience program meets Monday - Friday from 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Children may be dropped off no earlier than 8:45 A.M. (or anytime after) and must be picked up by 1:00 P.M. Lunch is served daily and is included in the program fee. WE WILL NOT MEET ON FRIDAY, JULY 4th.

So you want to do Week 1 of camp, but then leave for vacation and do Weeks 4 & 5 when you return. Now you can!
We're happy to announce the "Create Your Own 5 week Schedule! We've added one MORE week this year to
our summer schedule. Rather than ending the 4th of July week, we'll continue until July 11th
Want to do just Week 4? Now you can! We're only taking 150 kids per week, so when we're closed … we're closed!
The more weeks you sign-up for, the more you save per week. (see below)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SUMMER SPORTS EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

WHO ARE THE STAFF MEMBERS FOR THE SUMMER SPORTS EXPERIENCE PROGRAM ? The same coaching staff that runs our NVA sports leagues also runs our sports experience programs.You can count on seeing Coach Kraig, Coach Tracy, Coach George and your other favorite NVA sports league coaches all-day long at this program. It's also worth mentioning that the average staff age for this program is roughly 24 years old. Most coaches are seniors in high school, college or have already graduated college.

WHAT IS THE COACH TO CHILD RATIO ? Each coach has 9 to 10 children in a group

WHO ARE THE LIFEGUARDS DURING SWIM TIME? Lake Forest College Summer Conferences provides two fully-certified trained life guards at the pool during our swim time. In addition to this, one NVA coach is always in the pool at all times during swim time. Usually another NVA coach is on deck helping with the guards. To keep a safe and fun pool environment, three groups (26 to 30 kids total) are in the pool at one time.

MY CHILD DOESN'T LIKE TO SWIM - DOES HE OR SHE HAVE TO SWIM EACH DAY? No. We realize some children are apprehensive about going into the pool for many different reasons. In cases where kids don't want to swim, arrangements can be made to participate in another group activity for that time period. We should mention that children who often are the most apprehensive, often end up happily participating in our pool games and activities by the summer's end.

MY CHILD IS A VERY FUSSY EATER. WHAT FOOD IS SERVED FOR LUNCH?

Aramark Food Service runs the Lake Forest College cafeteria. There are

four hot lunch items to choose from each day (hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, stir fry, etc.)

salad & fruit bar

sandwich bar (assorted cold cuts, cheeses, breads + peanut butter & jelly)

cereal bar (ten to twelve different kinds of cereal to choose from)

beverages of every kind (soft drinks, milk, water, sports drinks, lemonade -- you name it - they've got it)

dessert & soft serve ice cream bar

We can honestly say we NEVER have had a child not want to eat what's served in seven years. Quite frankly, lunch is usually the children's favorite part of the day.

OVERNIGHTS (CAMPOUT & LOCK-IN) FOR SPORTS EXPERIENCE II ELECTIVE SOUNDS FUN - BUT MY CHILD ISA LITTLE SCARED OF STAYING OVERNIGHT. CAN HE/SHE JUST DO THE DAYTIME PORTION OF THE OPTION? Yes. Last year we had kids who canoed and hiked the day portion of the overnight camping trip and then were picked up prior to night fall. The same held true for the "Lock-in". Some kids were picked up just prior to "lights out" and then returned in the morning for a normal day of camp.

CAN MY CHILD BE WITH HIS OR HER BEST FRIEND IN A GROUP? Usually it's okay. Unlike our sports leagues where we won't always pair best friends together, this program is a little different. Kids can usually be with one or two friends in a group. If behavior problems occur, kids may be moved to a different group and/or not permitted to participate on special elective options.

DO YOU PRO-RATE THE PROGRAM FEE BASED ON LIMITED PARTICIPATION? Sorry, but no, we can't pro-rate the program fee. Aramark Food Services and Lake Forest College Summer Conferences require us to give the number of kids signed-up for the program. We are charged a daily fee whether kids show for one day or the whole five weeks.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? CALL THE NVA HOTLINE AND WE'LL BE HAPPY TO SPEAK TO YOU ABOUT ANY OTHER ISSUES YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS THAT ARE NOT COVERED IN PRINTED MATERIAL ABOVE (847) 295- 0682 (847) 295 - 0 NVA)

PAYMENT METHOD
Payment can be made by Check or Credit Card     Payment can be made in full or in 3 monthly installments. If paying by installment please include the 1st payment along with your registration. Two payment vouchers with due dates and amounts will be  mailed to you with due dates for final two installments.
If paying by credit card installments, we will automatically debit the card upon receipt for Installment #1, May 1, 2008 for Installment #2, and June 1, 2008 for Installment #3.
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REGISTRATION FORM & WAIVER

WHERE TO SEND COMPLETED REGISTRATION MATERIALS
MAIL ALL COMPLETED FORMS TO:		FAX ALL COMPLETED FORMS TO
NVA Program Registration P.O. Box 216 Lake Bluff, IL 60044		(847) 615-0234