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Rye RecreationSummer Camp

Programs

2012

City of Rye Recreation Department281 Midland Avenue

T: 914 967 2535E: [email protected]

Rye Recreation Summer Camps

July 2 - August 10, 2012

An Unforgettable SummerREGISTRATION DATES

At Rye Recreation Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.

Residents Only

Kiddy Camp: Monday, February 13th at 6:30 p.m.

(6-week campers only)

Lower Camp and Upper Camp: Monday, March 5th at 6:30 p.m.

Camp 78: Monday, February 13th at 6:30 p.m.

Non-Resident Registration BeginsThursday, May 3rd at 9:00 a.m.

Junior Counselor Positions:For teens entering grades 9 & 10 who are interested in gaining practical experience working with children for community service. Space is limited. Apply at: www.ryeny.gov/recreation.cfmApplication deadline: March 30th

2012 Camp Fees

Camps Fees from February 13 - May 31(please note that fees increase $30 a week as of June 1)

Kiddy Camp

6 Week resident ..................................................................... $670

6 Week Non-resident ........................................................... $1420

Day Camp (Lower & Upper)

Full Day Program

6 week resident ....................................................... $730

2 week resident ....................................................... $505

Extra week resident................................................. $135

6 week non-resident .............................................. $1480

2 week non-resident ................................................ $775

Extra week non-resident ......................................... $320

Half Day Program (option for grades K-2 Only)

6 week resident ....................................................... $575

2 week resident ...................................................... $335

Extra week resident................................................. $100



Extra week non-resident ......................................... $285

Camp 78 (Residents Only)

Each week ............................................................................. $210

Extended Day (Day Camp Only)

6 Week Fee:

Extended AM .......................................................... $125

Extended PM .......................................................... $260

Kiddy Camp

Lower Camp

Upper Camp

Camp 78

Meet Your Camp StaffBeth McCabe a Rye native, has been working for Rye Recreation Day Camp since 1997. Beth started as a Jr. Counselor and over the years has held many positions including Assistant Camp Director for Day Camp and Teen Camp Director. Beth has been the director of Kiddy Camp for the past five summers. During the school year, Beth is a first grade teacher in Bedford. She received her undergraduate degree from Manhattanville and her MS in Education from the College of New Rochelle. She and her husband have a 1 ½ year old son named R.J. Beth loves Kiddy Camp and can’t wait for another fun-filled summer!

Dennis Hurlie started his long tenure with Rye Recreation back in 1989 as the Camp Sports Director. Crazy as it sounds, he rode his bike to work that summer from White Plains. During the years 1989 – 1994, he worked at Rye Recreation doing a variety of programs including special events and even worked with the Recreation maintenance crew & umpired softball for the Department. From 1992 – 1994 Dennis was the Day Camp Director then took a 7 year hiatus to become a recreation professional for the town of Mt. Pleasant before changing his career

to become a PE teacher. Dennis returned as Camp Director in 2001. During the school year, he teaches PE at the French American Elementary School in Larchmont. This enables him to have summers off and the ability to coach basketball, volleyball and lacrosse at the high school level. Dennis has a BS in Education from SUNY Plattsburgh.

Chris Taylor has lived most of his life in Rye. Chris’ day camp experience began in 1974 when he was camper in “45B” at Rye Recreation Day Camp. He went on to become a CIT at Rye Recreation. He has been a day camp counselor for the Rye YMCA, Purchase Day Camp, and Assistant Director at Shenorock Shore Club’s Day Camp. This is his fifth year with us as camp director at Rye Recreation. Chris’ background is in the human service field. He spent many years working for YAI National Institute for People with Disabilities in Tarrytown. He

also worked as a Special Olympics coach with North East Special Recreation in Valhalla. He currently teaches fourth grade at Resurrection Grammar School. He received his B.A. from Dominican College. He is now attending Fordham University Graduate School of Education where he is pursuing an M.S. in Education.

Lauren Adessa was raised in Mamaroneck, New York and was a three sport athlete at Mamaroneck High School. This will be her second year as Director of Camp 78. Lauren has worked as a teacher; counselor, sports instructor, and supervisor at day camps throughout our area; and also as a coach at a local sports camp. Lauren currently works at Hackley School in Tarrytown where she coaches middle school girls’ soccer, varsity indoor track and junior varsity girls’ lacrosse. She graduated from Mamaroneck High School and received

her BS in Physical Education from Manhattan College & MS in Health from Lehman College. Lauren is all about having fun and making people laugh!

Kiddy CampA Summer Of Fun In The Sun

Registration: Monday, February 13th at 6:30 p.m. Camper application can be downloaded at:

www.ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm

Kiddy Camp is specifically for children ages 3-5 (but not entering kindergarten). It is a 6-week, half day, classroom based program. Every day, the children will participate in free play, story time, songs, outdoor play, art, sports and much more! Special events and entertainment are held weekly to enhance the program. b Parents supply a snack & a drink daily

Proposed Camp Site: Milton SchoolProposed Camp Time: 9:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Kiddy Camp has a limited enrollment. Ninety (90) spaces are allotted for this program. Once that limit has been reached, names will be placed on a waiting list. Children must be 3 years old by April 30, 2012 and be toilet trained to be eligible (no pull-ups).

Camp Fee:

6 Week resident ......................................$670

6 Week Non-resident ............................$1420

(please note that fees increase $30 a week as of June 1)

Lower Camp Camp No Left Turn

Registration: Monday, March 5th at 6:30 p.m.Camper application can be downloaded at:


Lower Camp offers an active, supervised camp program for children enrolled in grades K-2 as of September 2012. Camp groups are co-ed by grade. Sports, group games, arts & crafts, scavenger hunts, field trips and special theme days are just part of the fun planned for these campers.

Proposed Camp Site: Rye Recreation & Midland School Proposed Camp Times: Full Day: 8:30 - 3:30 p.m. Half Day: 8:30 - 12:30 p.m.

Additional Services (optional):Extended Morning Care: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.Extended Afternoon Care: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Camp Fees:

Full Day Program

6 week resident ...............................$730

2 week resident ..............................$505

Extra week resident ........................$135

6 week non-resident .....................$1480

2 week non-resident .......................$775

Extra week non-resident .................$320

Half Day Program (option for grades K-2 Only)

6 week resident ...............................$575

2 week resident ..............................$335






LOWER CAMP SPECIALS:

b SWIM LESSONS: Children enrolled in this program will be taken to Rye Golf Club three times a week for a 30-40 minute swim period. There is limited enrollment in the swim lesson program; limits are due to time restrictions and safety regulations as specific staff to camper ratios are mandated by the Department of Health. Only 6-week campers are eligible to participate. Swim days are planned on Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays between 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. Fee: $115

b COMPUTERS WITH CYBER DISCOVERIES 2: These computer classes prepare children with the essential skills to succeed in the busy, digital world around them. Students go on virtual adventures all over the world of Imagine Tomorrow. As computer detectives, children solve missions each week using their own wireless laptop. Fee: $125

Grade K Mondays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 & Aug 6 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.Grades 1-2 Mondays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 & Aug 6 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

b MAD SCIENCE: Grade K: Mad Science of Westchester will come to camp and make a scientist out of your child in no time. Children will be taken out of regularly scheduled classes to participate in this special program. Fee: $40 Jr. Rocketry (Grades 1 & 2): Have a “blast” as you discover the dynamics of rocket flight. Discuss Isaac Newton and his awesome Laws of Motion. Learn how and why rockets fly as you build your very own model rockets that you will take home at the end of the session. Fee: $40 Dino Casts (Grade 1 only): Enter the Jurassic age as you create your own velociraptor skeleton replicas. Campers will cast and mount these 24” long models as you learn about these ancient beasts. Fee: $40 Magical Illusions (Grade 2 only): Optical Illusions will abound as we explore the science of sight and misdirection. Work together with us to create your own special optical devices that change the way you see the world and fool your friends! Fee: $40

Mad Science Gr. K Mondays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 9:15 – 10:00 a.m.Jr. Rocketry (Gr. 1) Mondays, July 9 & 16 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.Jr. Rocketry (Gr. 2) Mondays, July 9 & 16 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.Dino Casts (Gr. 1) Mondays, July 23 & July 30 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.Magical Illusions (Gr. 2) Mondays, July 23 & July 30 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.

b CAMP BAG: $10 - Please order at registration. Bags will be distributed at camp.

Upper Camp Nothing Left To Do But Smile Smile Smile

Registration: Monday, March 5th at 6:30 p.m.Camper application can be downloaded at:


Upper Camp is specifically for children enrolled in grades 3-6 as of September 2012. Campers are grouped by sex and grade. This camp program gives campers the opportunity to participate in a variety of trips and programs including sports, games, arts & crafts, indoor rec, a variety of special events and themed days.

Proposed Camp Site: Rye High School/Middle SchoolProposed Camp Time: 8:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Additional Services (optional):Extended Morning Care: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.Extended Afternoon Care: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. (at Rye Rec)

Camp Fees:

Full Day Program

6 week resident ...............................$730

2 week resident ..............................$505


6 week non-resident .....................$1480




UPPER CAMP SPECIALS:

b GROUP SWIM: Children enrolled in this program will be taken to Rye Golf Club two times each week for a 30-40 minute swim period. There is limited enrollment in the swim program; all campers must be 6-week campers to participate. The limits are due to time restrictions and safety regulations as specific staff to camper ratios are mandated by the Department of Health. Children enrolled should come to camp dressed in bathing suits on swim days. Swim days are planned on Monday and Thursday between 9:00 – 11:45 a.m. Fee: $80

b MAD SCIENCE (Time for all classes ~ 1:15 - 3:15 p.m.): Basic Robotics-Solar Frogbot: Calling all junior engineers! Using its hind legs and rubber feet, our Frogbot jiggles its eyes as a dog would wag its tail acknowledging its love and appreciation to its owner. The tailless, leaping mini solar kit is activated by the power of the sun’s rays; no batteries required. July 9, 11 & 12; Fee: $85

Advanced Robotics-Junglebot: Learn about and play with robots while we discuss what makes robots different from humans. Then build this battery-controlled jungle robot which teaches the basic principles of robotic sensing and locomotion. With two modes of transportation (Orangutan mode or Gorilla mode) this robot is sure to be an awesome adventure. July 30, Aug 1 & 2; Fee: $85

b BRICK KIDS - FUN WITH LEGOS: Brick Kids will be bring LEGO tm fun to Upper Camp! Campers in these one day specials will design & create large group projects, as well as use their imagination to create individual masterpieces. Projects are designed and chosen to be fun, fast, big, interactive and impressive! Monday, July 16- Marble Run & August 6- City Scene at 1:00 p.m. Fee: $20 / session

b CAMP BAG: $10 - Please order at registration. Bags will be distributed at camp.

Camp 78Go Big or Go Home

Registration: Monday, February 13th at 6:30 p.m. Camper application can be downloaded at:


Are you going into 7th or 8th grade and looking for an adventure this summer? Then come out and join Camp 78! Camp 78 combines the best of sports, activities & cool trips. Have fun with your old friends and make some new ones while participating in daily games & activities, as well as enjoying incredible trips!

Proposed Camp Site: Rye RecreationProposed Camp Time: varies, please see tentative schedule

Camp 78 is for Rye Residents only!

Camp Fee: Each week ..............................................$210(please note that fees increase $30 a week as of June 1)

Camp 78 Refund Policy:Because of the unique nature of the camp, and the need to purchase tickets in advance, refunds will be granted until June 6, 2012 (minus a $25 processing fee per week). After June 6, 2012, refunds will only be granted for medical reasons.

Changing Weeks:Weeks of attendance can be switched at any time if space is available. For example, if you originally registered for weeks 3 & 6, but would like to switch to weeks 2 & 4, you are welcome to do so, space permitted. If you make the request after the refund deadline, and space is not available in the week(s) requested, you will remain registered for the originally scheduled week(s) --- no refunds will be granted after the deadline.

CAMP BAG: $10 - Please order at registration. Bags will be distributed at camp.

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Tentative 2012 Schedule

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY July 2

Camp Starts

& BBQ Lunch

9-3 p.m.

JULY 3

Brownstone Adventure Park

8-6 p.m.

JULY 4

No Camp

JULY 5

Madame Tussauds Wax

Museum 9-3 p.m.

JULY 6

Bowling & County Park

9-3 p.m.

JULY 9

Beach

9-3 p.m.

JULY 10

Jiminy Peak Adventure Park

8-6 p.m.

JULY 11

Lazy River OutPost Rafting

9-4 p.m.

JULY 12

Bronx Zoo

9-3 p.m.

JULY 13

Rock Climbing (7th grade only)

& County Park

9-3 p.m.

JULY 16

Beach

9-3 p.m.

JULY 17

Met Life Stadium Tour

9-3 p.m.

July 18

Medieval Times

9-4 p.m.

JULY 19 Six Flags Great

Adventure

8-6 p.m.

JULY 20


9-3 p.m.

JULY 23

Beach

9-3 p.m.

JULY 24

Outdoor Laser Tag

9-5 p.m.

JULY 25

Mets Game

9-6 p.m.

July 26

Lake Compounce

9-6 p.m.

July 27

Rock Climbing (8th grade only)

& County Park

9-3 p.m.

JULY 30

Beach

9-3 p.m.

JULY 31 Kayaking- Group 1

Charter Fishing Trip- Group 2

9-3 p.m.

AUGUST 1

Kayaking-Group 2

Charter Fishing Trip- Group 1

9-3 p.m.

AUGUST 2

Brownstone Adventure Park

8-6 p.m.

AUGUST 3


9-3 p.m. AUGUST 6

Big Bear Zip Line- Group 1

8-4 p.m.

Beach- Group 2 9-3 p.m.

AUGUST 7

Big Bear Zip Line- Group 2

8-4 p.m.

Beach- Group 1 9-3 p.m.

AUGUST 8 Bike and Roll in Central Park

8-6 p.m.

AUGUST 9

NY Yankee Game

9-6 p.m.

AUGUST 10

The Beast (Circle Line

boat)

9-2 p.m.

**** Trip sites, times & activities are subject to change****

General Camp InformationPlanning for the summer camp season is well underway! We have a diverse camp program that values individuality, promotes self-esteem, and exposes your child(ren) to a variety of skills, games and activities.

Rye Recreation, in cooperation with the Rye City School District, offers camp programs in the Rye City Schools. All camps are licensed by the Department of Health and adhere to all regulations set by the County and State Health Departments.

Registration: (Dates listed throughout the publication)• Registrationmustbedonebytheparent/guardianofthechild.• Submitacompletedregistrationformforeachchildincludingyourchild’simmunizations

at the time of registration. Additionally, a birth certificate is required for Kiddy Camp only. • Bringproofofresidency.• Spaceislimited.Allfeesincrease$180ifregisteringafterMay31(or$30/weekifnot

registering for 6-week program).

Payment:• RyeRecreationacceptschecksorcreditcards(MC,Visa,DiscoverorAMEX).• Paymentsmaybesplitintwo($20fee)withhalfofthepaymentprocessedtheweekof

registrationandthebalancetobeprocessedonJune1.• Children will not be permitted to start camp with any unpaid balances.

Refunds/Credits:Refund requests received in writing prior to the start of the camp season will be processed less$25perweek.Norefundswillbegivenoncecampbegins,exceptformedicalreasons.PleaseseeCamp78pageforspecificinformationpertainingtoCamp78only!

Scholarship Assistance:Rye Recreation will partially assist qualified residents with the cost of the camp program. Please request an application for scholarship and return it completed with the appropriate documentsatthetimeofregistration.A$100perchilddepositisrequired.Foradditionalinformation,contactSallyRogolat(914)967-2535.

Medical Information:AsrequiredbytheDepartmentofHealth,yourchild’simmunizationrecordismandatoryat the time of registration. Any child required to take medication at camp must complete a specialmedicalformwhichrequiresadoctor’ssignature.Pleaserequestaformatthetimeofregistration.Themedicalformcanalsobedownloadedonourwebsite:www.ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm

Programs Offered at the Conclusion of the Camp Season:RyeRecreationwillbeofferingavarietyof4-5daycampsduringthefinalweeksofsummervacation.Pleasevisitourwebsite:www.ryeny.gov/recreation.cfmformoreinfo!

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