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Dear Parents and Guardians,

 

We’re just days away from Shine Squad Summer Cheer & Dance Camp, and we’re thrilled to welcome your camper! This email includes everything you need for a smooth and successful week—daily schedules, drop-off instructions, theme days, communication tools, and more. 

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Theme Days - OPTIONAL ( NEW - ALL CAMPERS MAY PARTICIPATE IF INTERESTED)

Help your camper dress up for fun each day:

  • Monday – Pretty in Pink Day  Wear anything pink!

  • Tuesday – Big Bow Day  Sport your favorite bow!

  • Wednesday – Crazy Sock Day  Mix and match your favorite socks!

  • Thursday – Crazy Hair Day  Get creative with your hairstyle!

  • Friday – Shine T-Shirt Day  Wear your favorite shine-themed t-shirt!

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What to Wear

  • Leggings, joggers, or fitted athletic pants

  • Sneakers or dance shoes

  • A positive attitude!

 

 Hydration

Water will be available to all campers throughout the day. No need to bring water bottles—we’ve got it covered!

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Schedule & Location

  • Dates: Monday–Friday

  • Drop-off: 7:30–8:15 AM

  • Pick-up: 4:00–5:30 PM

  • Location: Mountain View College
     4849 W Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75211

     Camp is located in Building E, which is highlighted in purple on the attached map. The entrance is in the circular drive roundabout off Knoxville Drive, next to Building B, where Bezos Academy is located.

 

 Parking & Drop-Off

  • Monday: Park in front of Building B or in front of Building E for drop off

  • Tuesday–Friday: Use circular driveway – volunteers will assist curbside

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Stay Connected

We’ll use GroupMe for real-time updates during camp.

    https://groupme.com/join_group/108042151/pxHqKZsh 

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Check-In / Check-Out

We’ll use a QR Code system for camper safety. You’ll receive your camper’s unique QR code on the first day of camp. Please have it ready at drop-off and pick-up.

 

Daily Snapshot

  • 7:30–8:15 AM – Check-In / Breakfast

    (If your camper will be receiving breakfast, they must arrive by 8:00 AM. Breakfast service will end promptly at 8:15 AM.)

     

  • 8:30–9:00 AM – Morning Warm-Up & Affirmations

     

  • 9:00–9:45 AM – Dance Rotations

     

  • 9:45–10:00 AM – Snack Break

     

  • 10:00 AM–11:30 PM – Dance Rotations

     

  • 11:30–12:00 PM – Closing (transitioning/cleaning mats)

     

  • 12:00–12:30 PM – Lunch

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  • 12:30–1:00 PM – SEL (social emotional learning) Activity

     

  • 1:00–1:30 PM – Cheer Warm-Up

     

  • 1:30–2:15 PM – Cheer

     

  • 2:15–2:30 PM – Snack Break

     

  • 2:30–3:30 PM – Cheer

     

  • 3:30–4:00 PM – Closing (transitioning/cleaning mats)

     

  • 4:00–5:30 PM – Career Exploration

 

Career Exploration - Dream BIG & Discover!

After a day full of cheer and dance, campers will explore exciting career fields in a way that sparks curiosity and fun! Each session will be designed with age-appropriate activities, making learning interactive and engaging:

  • Monday: Biology & Healthcare – Learn how our bodies move like dancers and how doctors and scientists help keep us healthy.

     

  • Tuesday: Social Media & Greenhouse Tour – Explore how people create fun content online and take care of plants in a greenhouse!

     

  • Wednesday: Business – Discover how ideas turn into businesses and play games that teach leadership and teamwork.

     

  • Thursday: Engineering – Hands-on building and problem-solving activities to learn how engineers create amazing things!

     

  • Friday: Justice & Investigation – Fun activities about detective work, solving mysteries, and understanding fairness.

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Family & Friends Showcase – Friday @ 4 PM

We are excited to invite all families and friends to our Showcase on Friday at 4:00 PM, where campers will share the skills, moves, and routines they’ve learned throughout the week! We can’t wait for you to see them shine!

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Pick-Up Policy

Pickup Time: Camp ends promptly at 5:30 PM. We kindly ask parents and guardians to ensure their camper is picked up on time.

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Picking Up Before 5:30 PM: If you plan to pick up your camper before 5:30 PM, please let us know before camp begins or notify us each morning at drop-off with the expected pickup time. During Career Exploration, campers will be participating in activities around the campus and may not be readily available when you arrive. Providing advance notice ensures we have your camper waiting in Building E for a smooth pickup.

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 Late Pickup: As camp is run by dedicated volunteers, we do not have the capacity to provide care beyond 5:30 PM. If a camper is not picked up by this time, we will contact the emergency contact provided during registration. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in making timely pickup a priority.

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Emergency Contact Information

In case of an emergency, our camp staff will immediately contact the emergency contact provided during registration

 

Lunch Menu

  • Monday: Chicken tacos with lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese*, salsa

  • Tuesday: Turkey & cheese* on croissants with chips

  • Wednesday: Baked party wings, mac & cheese*, watermelon

  • Thursday: Spaghetti with red sauce, green beans, roll

  • Friday: Sunbutter or peanut butter* & jelly on croissants, sliced apples

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Snacks may include:
 Apple slices with peanut butter* or sunbutter
 Graham crackers
 Mini muffins
 Popcorn
 Goldfish
 Fruit cups

* Non-milk alternative used for campers with milk allergies
* Sunbutter offered to campers with nut allergies

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Contact Us

Dr. Kesha O’Reilly, Camp Director

 koreilly@acatalyst4changetx.org
 (469) 813-5535

 Let’s Shine Bright Together!

We can’t wait to welcome your camper and make this a week they’ll never forget!

 

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