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INFORMATION

For more information or questions, please contact Derrick Spader at 605-941-2227 or dspader@embe.org.

LOCATIONS

EmBe Avera – South
3510 W. Ralph Rogers Rd.
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Harrisburg Endeavor
2401 W. 95th St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Harrisburg Freedom
1101 Tom Sawyer Tr.
Harrisburg, SD 57032

Harrisburg Horizon
5800 S. Bahnson Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Harrisburg Liberty
200 E. Willow Ave.
Harrisburg, SD 57032

Phone: 605-362-9438
info@embe.org

Summer Fun Starts Here!

Camp EmBe is a daily summer program for school-age kids where they will make memories, engage in creative activities like art, music or theatre, and enjoy a number of other fun-filled summer experiences. We’ve packed our program with cool STEM learning opportunities, sports & recreation, swimming days & weekly adventure field trips that are all about having a blast and being active! Full-time, part-time, and flex options are available.

Ready to sign up? Click below!

New Children – NOW ENROLLING

(never been enrolled in EmBe SAC)

Current & Returning Children

(login to MyProcare)

LOCATIONS

  • Sioux Falls
    • EmBe South
  • Harrisburg
    • Endeavor Elementary
    • Horizon Elementary
    • Liberty Elementary
    • Freedom Elementary

Children may attend any location, even if it is outside of their home school district.

HOURS OF OPERATION

  • 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

SUMMER 2026 DATES

  • Camp EmBe Kickoff
    • Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
  • Program Start Date (All Locations):
    • Thursday, May 28, 2026
  • Program End Date:
    • Harrisburg Locations: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
    • EmBe South (Sioux Falls): Tuesday, August 25, 2026

CLOSURES

  • All locations closed: Friday, July 3, 2026
  • EmBe South only closed: Friday, August 14 & Monday, August 17, 2026

BUS TRANSPORTATION

EmBe provides pick-up and drop-off services to four locations across Sioux Falls. Children will be transported to our EmBe South location.

  • Route 1
    • Stop 1: Lewis Park Picnic Shelter
      • Pick-Up: 7:25–7:35 AM
      • Drop-Off: 5:10–5:20 PM
    • Stop 2: Frank Olson North Picnic Shelter
      • Pick-Up: 7:40–7:50 AM
      • Drop-Off: 5:25–5:35 PM
  • Route 2
    • Stop 1: Pettigrew Elementary School Park Shelter (Southern Vistas Park Picnic Shelter)
      • Pick-Up: 7:25–7:35 AM
      • Drop-Off: 5:10–5:20 PM
    • Stop 2: TBD
      • Pick-Up: 7:40–7:50 AM
      • Drop-Off: 5:25–5:35 PM
  • Weekly Cost
    • Full-Time or Flex Care enrollment: $10 
    • Part-Time enrollment: $6

Ages Served: 5–12 years old
Children should have completed their Kindergarten year prior to participating in Camp EmBe.

  • Full-Time
    • $220/week
      • Includes care up to 5 days per week
  • Flex Care
    • $230/week
      • Allows families to choose specific weeks of the summer to enroll and only pay for those weeks
      • Payment for all selected Flex weeks is due prior to program start
      • Flex Care is non-refundable
  • Part-Time
    • $145/week
      • Available only to children entering 4th, 5th, or 6th grade
      • Families may choose up to 3 days per week for attendance
      • Selected days must be chosen prior to program start and remain consistent throughout the summer
      • Additional Part-Time enrollment details can be found in the program handbook

To reserve your child’s spot, a non-refundable application fee of $65 per child is required.

If your child is already enrolled at EmBe and there is no gap in enrollment between programs, no additional application fee will be charged.

Example: Children transitioning directly from the school-year program into Camp EmBe do not need to pay a new application fee.

Typical Weekly Schedule

  • 2 Swimming Days
  • 2 Site Days
  • 1 Field Trip Day

All field trip and program activity costs are included in weekly tuition. A City of Sioux Falls swim pass must be purchased separately. Information on purchasing a swim pass can be found here: https://www.siouxfalls.gov/activities-recreation/aquatics/get-a-swim-pass

Field Trip Location Examples:

  • Prairie Village
  • Mary Jo Arboretum
  • Bowling
  • Tuthill Park Geocaching
  • Gymnastics – Wings Gymnastics

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and a snack are served daily.

Camp EmBe Gear

One Camp EmBe t-shirt is provided at no cost. Additional t-shirts and Camp EmBe swag will be available for purchase in the EmBe Store, opening April 2026.

Coming Soon!

EmBe childcare financial assistance provides for the needs of youth, families and individuals who cannot afford the full cost of EmBe childcare programs. EmBe is committed to being accessible to all, and works hard to support those who may be in challenging financial situations.

Scholarship Application Form

Testimonials

“We appreciate all you and your staff are doing at EmBe to make the summer fun for the children and keep all as safe as possible. These sure are challenging times. Having you open and run summer programs has been a lifesaver for kids and parents after being at home for a few months!”

– Joan N.

“I am a single mother and work at least two jobs to make ends meet. I could not afford care. I filled out a scholarship form, and shortly after submitting it, I received a call asking, ‘How can we help you?’ I am so very thankful and appreciative of the support. EmBe truly cares about the families that they serve.”

– School Age Care Family

“I am so grateful for EmBe, which provided daycare for my foster daughter so I could work and get errands done. EmBe keeps her active, not always on technology, and allows her to play with other children and make new friends. Knowing she is in good care while I work has given me peace of mind.”

– Julie P.

“Our kids love EmBe! We have one in the after-school program that stays busy every day, especially with outside play. Our toddler talks about his teacher nonstop! It makes you feel good that they love going to daycare.”

– Nicholas D.