Classic Day Camp
June 23 to July 11, 2008
Classic Day Camp is for children in grades 1, 2, and 3, and groupings are based on the child's grade in September 2008. Campers have a traditional day camp experience, combined with field trips and special events. Swimming in the Athletic Center pool is an essential element of the program.
Music
A music specialist teaches all campers, with a focus on singing songs, playing instruments for accompaniment, and understanding rhythm.
Art
Working with their counselors and with an art specialist, the children create art in many media, such as paints, cray-pas, clay, yarn, fabric, collage, and mosaics.
Afternoon Options
Campers choose a fun activity from five or six choices, such as swimming, soccer, tennis, building a clubhouse, playing chess, making pizza, or writing for the camp magazine.
Physical Education
In addition to time for free play and outdoor recreation, campers spend time each week with a physical education specialist learning cooperative games and "lead-up" skills for team sports.
Swimming
Swimming instruction takes place in our 75-foot long indoor pool. Campers have a daily swimming session (when not on trips) with time for professional instruction as well as recreational swim.
Trips and Special Events
Campers participate in exciting field trips and special events. Typically, there are bowling outings, visits to museums, parks, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Field Day and Carnival Day are some of the special events in which all children participate.
Circus Mini-Camp
June 23-27, Grades 1 and 2
A one-week circus camp for children entering grades 1 and 2 in September 2008 with instructor JoAnn Gallo, and assistant Lorraine Briggs. Children will be taught the skills of juggling, balancing, stunts, tumbling, and clowning. Instruction focuses on circus history, arts and crafts, and how to perform circus acts. The culminating event, an actual circus, allows students to display newly acquired skills and self-confidence. Children will also have swimming in the Athletic Center pool.
Puppetry and Toy Theater Mini-Camp
June 23-27, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
A one-week camp for children entering kindergarten or 1st grade in September 2008 with instructor Tanya Khordoc. Children will learn how to make their own puppets and use them in creating a show to be presented at the conclusion of the week. Campers will work on the sets and props for that show and learn about different styles of puppetry. Enrollment is limited to 16 children.
Let's Dance! Mini-Camp
June 23-27, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
A one-week camp for children entering kindergarten or 1st grade in September 2008 with Berkeley Carroll dance educator Mary Richman. In this summer intensive campers will explore light, movement, color, and sound in the tradition of modern dance pioneer Loie Fuller. They will learn classical modern dances while discovering the effects of light on fabric. The children will transform their dance space into a turn-of-the-century theater, complete with lighting techniques developed by Fuller. Dances will be presented at the conclusion of the week. Enrollment is limited to 12.
In & Out of the Pool! Mini-Camp
June 23-27, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
A one-week camp for children in grades 3-5 with Roberto Welch and Maura Finn. Campers will have long swim periods, both in the morning and in the afternoon. They will learn all four strokes, play swim games, and learn "guard start" skills. In addition, they will have a regular camp program, with a special focus on physical education activities. Minimum of 16 children.