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1 Summer 2015 June 15th to August 7th For Ages 3 to 10 Athletics Creative Arts Technology Swimming Survival Skills Martial Arts Science Robotics Creative Writing Jewelry Design Special Events and more! POWERED BY: Located at: Waldron Mercy Academy Merion Station, PA (610)

Table of Contents The Pioneers: Ages 3 to 5... 1 About Exploration Day Camp Exploration Day Camp is a well-rounded summer camp where campers LEARN a lot, make FRIENDS, and have FUN!

Campers are divided into three groups: Pioneers (ages 3 to 5), Explorers (ages 6 to 8), and Adventurers (ages 9 to 10).

2 Table of Contents The Pioneers: Ages 3 to About Exploration Day Camp Exploration Day Camp is a well-rounded summer camp where campers LEARN a lot, make FRIENDS, and have FUN! At camp, our mission is to provide a SAFE, WARM and FRIENDLY environment where every individual is valued, included, and HAPPY. Campers are divided into three groups: Pioneers (ages 3 to 5), Explorers (ages 6 to 8), and Adventurers (ages 9 to 10). Campers are also grouped by age and ability within their division during certain activities when applicable. Campers participate in athletics, the arts, technology, languages, math, science, swimming/water zone, and so much more. Campers also learn from instructors who are engaging, love kids, and contribute to an awesome camp culture! Special events and weekly camp themes provide added excitement each camp week. This summer our weekly themes include: Explore Magic, Superheroes, The Amazing Race, Fairy Tales, Hollywood, Exploration Day Campers Got Talent, Color War, and Lavner Carnival. Located at Waldron Mercy Academy, campers attend camp in a beautiful setting with top-notch facilities. Keep reading to find out more about this incredible camp experience! Lavner Camps Lavner Camps offers over 20 cutting-edge Specialty Day Camps throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Maryland. Lavner Camps also offers Exploration Day Camp, an all around day camp at Waldron Mercy Academy, TECH R3VOLUTION, a residential computer & technology camp at West Chester University, and a CIT Leadership Program available at most day camp locations. Working within the Lavner Philosophy of expertly designed curriculum, dynamic instructors and staff, personalized attention for campers, great locations, and an emphasis on safety, Lavner Camps creates a unique atmosphere of learning, friendship, and fun! Waldron Mercy Academy Situated on a 35-acre campus and nestled in the town of Merion Station, PA (located on Philadelphia s Main Line suburbs), Waldron Mercy Academy is the perfect location for Exploration Day Camp. Waldron s beautiful school includes state-of-the-art-facilities with spacious classrooms, an indoor gym, a tech center, an expansive library, music rooms, a large cafeteria, sports fields, a pool and of course, air conditioning! With first class facilities, lots of space, and a convenient location, Exploration Day Camp at Waldron Mercy is a true summer camp destination! The Explorers: Ages 6 to The Adventurers: Ages 9 to Camp Calendar, Tuition & Discounts... 4 General Information... 5

The Pioneers Ages 3 to 5 Pioneer Camp Activities: Pioneers are grouped by age and ability within their division. Campers may request to be grouped together.

Circle Time: Campers begin each day with circle time because it is an essential part of starting the day right, building friendships, and nurturing community learning.

3 The Pioneers Ages 3 to 5 Pioneer Camp Activities: Pioneers are grouped by age and ability within their division. Campers may request to be grouped together. The level of each activity also varies upon the age and ability of each group. Circle Time: Campers begin each day with circle time because it is an essential part of starting the day right, building friendships, and nurturing community learning. Campers play team building games, discuss upcoming daily events at camp, share their interests, and form bonds! Super Sports: Pioneers receive instructional lessons in sports like tennis, soccer, basketball, wiffle ball, and play fun games like kickball, sharks & minnows, bowling, and more! Little Engineers: Using building as a form of expression, Pioneers build creative projects with a variety of materials that assist in their learning development. Pioneers are encouraged to work on small teams to foster teamwork and complete cool projects they can be proud of! Fun with Math: Pioneers build skills in math through fun and exciting math games. We want to keep math skills sharp during the summer and prepare our Pioneers for the upcoming school year. Tech Time: We love tech! Pioneers get started early in life by learning basic computer skills like properly caring for a computer, creating documents and learning how to save them, typing, and basic design. Sensational Science: Pioneers explore different types of science during this activity. Campers can learn about the weather, rocks, crystals, and more! Pioneers also take nature walks, use microscopes, and learn about plants and animals. Cutting-edge programs, building self-esteem, learning, and having fun every day that s what Lavner Camps is all about. I wish I had these opportunities when I was a kid! Robyn J., industry professional Art Adventures: Drawing, coloring, painting, sketching, molding and more! Pioneers express themselves in many colorful and creative ways, and get to take home projects. Puppetry Theater: Be creative! Pioneers make their own puppets and create their own puppet shows. What a great way to get started in performing arts! Jewelry Making: Stylish, colorful, and sometimes tasty jewelry! With a focus on many types of bracelets, think fun beads and fruit loops. Card Making: Pioneers get the chance to design and color their own card with a personalized message for someone special! Whether it s a birthday card for a friend, a thank you card for a parent or grandparent, or a card for a pet, Pioneers learn to express their feelings through their very own handmade cards. Story Time: Pioneers come together and listen to instructors read classic stories in animated fashion. This activity also provides a time to relax during exciting and busy days at camp. Campers are welcome to bring in their favorite story from home to share at camp! Instructional & Free Swim: Our 5 year olds receive instructional/free swim from our certified lifeguards at camp. Swim levels are tested during the first swim period of the week. Water Zone: Our 3 to 4 year olds cool off by entering our water zone, which includes sprinklers, slides, and sometimes whacky water balloons. Weekly Themes & Special Events: Exciting weekly themes and special events take place at camp. Check out our camp calendar on page 4 for weekly themes and special events! 1

The Explorers Ages 6 to 8 Explorer Camp Activities: Explorers are grouped by age and ability within their division. Campers may request to be grouped together.

Explorers also participate in other athletic activities like capture the flag, run the bases, kickball, soccer shootouts, and much more!

4 The Explorers Ages 6 to 8 Explorer Camp Activities: Explorers are grouped by age and ability within their division. Campers may request to be grouped together. The level of each activity also varies upon the age and ability of each group. Athletics: Campers receive instruction in tennis, soccer, basketball, t-ball, and track & field. Explorers also participate in other athletic activities like capture the flag, run the bases, kickball, soccer shootouts, and much more! Emphasizing instruction, teamwork, and sportsmanship, our campers succeed at gaining many of the benefits that sports have to offer! Instructional & Free Swim: Campers receive instructional swim from our certified lifeguards at camp. Curriculum focuses on learning proper stroke technique, improving endurance, and understanding pool safety and rules. Campers also enjoy free swim to cool off, have fun, and show off their newly acquired swim skills! All Explorers are swim tested for skill level on Mondays. Martial Arts: Campers learn basic martial arts to enhance coordination, strength, flexibility, and self-defense skills in addition to improving self-confidence, discipline, and the ability to focus. Survival Skills: Focusing on basic safety and survival skills, Explorers can learn how to use a compass, read a map, tie knots, evaluate nature for incoming weather, identify poison ivy/oak, learn about hydration, and how to respond in different survival situations. Engineering Excellence: Campers engage in hands-on building and can create model-size projects like buildings, dream homes, bridges, towers, train tracks, racetracks, and more. Campers learn about balancing, symmetry, sorting, planning, good communication, trial and error, and improve their hand-eye coordination. This is building to the max! Math Mania: This interactive approach to learning math is fun and educational. Activities include quiz shows, puzzles, challenges, and games. Math Mania is a great way to build upon math skills in an interactive and exciting way! Tech Time ~ Robotics Basics: Explorers learn how to build a robot and program it to move and function. Campers work in teams and complete fun challenges with their robots. Explorers improve building and programming skills, learn trial and error, and work together with teammates! Science Discoveries: Using a well-rounded approach to science, campers conduct experiments involving Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. Some examples may include constructing an egg drop mechanism, identifying plants and birds on a nature walk, creating an exploding volcano, working with recyclables, and learning many of the concepts behind these types of experiments. Hands-on, thought provoking and fun! Checkers & Chess: Campers learn the rules and basic strategies of Checkers and Chess. Perfect for some quiet time and brain building among friends! Art Exploration: Campers create art projects that become keepsakes. Some projects may include making gimp bracelets, customizing buttons, molding clay, crafting jewelry boxes, and constructing collages. Acting: Campers create their own characters, script, and rehearse their own play! Actors learn improvisation skills and are well-equipped with props that they create. Campers can also perform in front of the camera or work behind the scenes! Story Books: Campers work with instructors to create an illustrated storybook of their own. In this activity, imagination comes to life right on the pages of their very own storybook that campers take home. Weekly Themes & Special Events: Exciting weekly themes and special events take place each week. Check out our camp calendar on page 4 for weekly themes and events! Exploration Day Camp is great because it allows campers to try many different activities each week. Lots of good options for my child! Chris, A., camp parent 2

The Adventurers Ages 9 to 10 Adventurer Camp Activities: Adventurers are grouped by age and ability within their division. Campers may request to be grouped together.

Athletics: Adventurers receive instruction in tennis, soccer, basketball, softball, track & field, and participate in other athletic activities like penalty shootouts, homerun derbies, free throw

5 The Adventurers Ages 9 to 10 Adventurer Camp Activities: Adventurers are grouped by age and ability within their division. Campers may request to be grouped together. The level of each activity also varies upon the age and ability of each group. Athletics: Adventurers receive instruction in tennis, soccer, basketball, softball, track & field, and participate in other athletic activities like penalty shootouts, homerun derbies, free throw contests, capture the flag, and more! Focusing on instruction, teamwork, and sportsmanship, our campers play a variety of sports and improve their skills. Instructional & Free Swim: Campers receive instructional swim from our certified lifeguards at camp. Curriculum focuses on learning proper stroke technique, improving endurance, relay races, and understanding pool safety and rules. Campers also enjoy free swim to cool off, have fun, and show off their newly acquired swimming skills! All Adventurers are swim tested for skill level on Mondays. Martial Arts: Adventurers learn basic martial arts techniques that help to develop focus, discipline, and self-confidence. Martial arts is a great workout, improves coordination, and connects the mind and body. Survival Skills: This activity focuses on basic safety and survival skills. Some topics covered include: learning about different types of gear needed for various terrain, how to use a compass, reading maps, and ways to conserve food and water in various situations. Video Game Design: Engage with the powerful Fusion 2.5 program and learn the basic concepts and logic of game design. Adventurers design and program their game(s) and take them home on a CD! Spanish: Adventurers immerse themselves in the Spanish language and culture through speaking, listening, reading, and writing Adventurers even get a taste of the Spanish culture by eating a popular Spanish dessert! Math Olympics: Divided into teams, campers participate in friendly and creative math games. This activity is a great way for campers to think on their feet. Robotics: Adventurers learn how to build a robot and program it to perform in exciting challenges. Campers work in teams and engage in competitions with their robots. Campers improve building skills, learn basic programming logic, trial and error, and teamwork! Science Discoveries: Using a well-rounded approach to science, campers conduct experiments involving Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. Some examples may include experiments testing Newton s Laws of Motion, creating an exploding volcano, understanding the five human senses, and more! Chess & Stratego : Campers learn the rules and basic strategies of Chess and Stratego. These games are perfect for some quiet time and improving thinking skills! Art Exploration: Campers create art projects that become keepsakes. Some projects may include making dioramas, bracelets, building popsicle stick boats, creating board games, and more! Fashion Design: Campers learn about basic stitches, fashion trends, different kinds of fabrics, and sketch & design stylish t-shirts and sneakers! Jewelry Design: Campers experiment with a variety of cool materials and sketch/design jewelry and other accessories. Creative Writing: Working with instructors, Adventurers create a comic book and/or creative storybook with an original story line and illustrations. Weekly Themes & Special Events: Exciting weekly themes and special events take place at camp. Check out our camp calendar on page 4 for these weekly themes and events! I highly recommend Lavner Camps to my students. They enjoy the dynamic and fun camp atmosphere, and I appreciate the continuing focus on education and learning during the summer. Sam H., elementary school teacher 3

6 Camp Calendar, Tuition & Discounts Camp Calendar Week Weekly Themes Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 Explore Magic 2 Superheroes 3 The Amazing Race 4 Fairy Tales 5 Hollywood 6 Exploration Day Campers Got Talent 7 Color War 8 Lavner Carnival June 15 Welcome Campers! June 22 June 29 July 6 July 13 July 20 July 27 August 3 June 16 Water Ice Party June 23 Edible Necklace Party (Pioneers) June 30 Popsicle Party July 7 Sticker Give-Away Party (Explorers) July 14 Snow Cone Party July 21 Silly Band Party (Adventurers) July 28 Water Ice Party August 4 Water Zone & Pool Party Early Arrival: 8:00am to 9:00am... $10/day Extended Day: 3:30pm to 6:00pm... $18/day Lunch: Campers may pack lunch or purchase lunch for $7/day. June 17 June 24 July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 August 5 June 18 Fun Hat Day June 25 Dress Up as a Superhero July 2 Red, White & Blue Day July 9 Fairy Tale Costume Dress Up Day July 16 Show and Tell July 23 Mismatch Sock Day July 30 Color War Spirit Day August 6 Wear Your Favorite T-Shirt Day Camp Tuition Weeks do not have to be consecutive and are chosen during online registration. Full-Day Camp, 9:00am to 3:30pm June 19 Magic Show June 26 Superhero Ice Cream Party July 3 Scavenger Hunt July 10 Water Zone Fun July 17 Division Skits Hollywood Style! July 24 Division Dance Off July 31 Color War Closing Ceremony August 7 Carnival Games # of Weeks Two Weeks Three Weeks Four Weeks Five Weeks Six Weeks Seven Weeks Eight Weeks Cost $860 $1,260 $1,640 $1,995 $2,340 $2,695 $2,995 Multi-Week Savings $30 $80 $155 $240 $315 $445 Half-Day Camp (Age 3 Pioneers only), 9:00am to 12:15pm # of Weeks Two Weeks Three Weeks Four Weeks Five Weeks Six Weeks Seven Weeks Eight Weeks Cost $600 $880 $1,140 $1,390 $1,630 $1,880 $2,090 Multi-Weeks Savings $20 $60 $110 $170 $220 $310 Multi-Week Discounts: Built into tuition! 10% Early Registration Discount: Applies to tuition if registering for four or more weeks by March 14th, % Additional Sibling Discount: Applied after the first child and is not combined with the Early Registration Discount. The first child is the camper registered for the most weeks. * Visit for all terms & conditions. 4

7 General Information Registration: All camp registration is completed online by going to our website At the top of the homepage, click on the Register Now! button to begin registration, which will allow you to register for camp. If you are having difficulty with registration, just contact us and we will assist you! Payment for Camp: Families may pay with Visa, Discover, MasterCard, check, or cash. If registering prior to April 1st, 2015, you can pay the first 50% at the time of registration and the final 50% on April 1st, If registering on or after April 1st, 2015, payment in full is due. Payments by check should be made payable to Lavner Camps & Programs, Inc. and mailed to our camp office. Payments by cash should be dropped off at our office and a receipt will be provided. Camp Packet: Camp packets provide more detailed information about camp and are posted by March 15th, 2015 on the Exploration Day Camp webpage on Camp Dates & Times: Camp is in session from June 15th to August 7th, 2015, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 3:30pm. Extended Hours: Early Arrival ($10/day) is from 8:00am to 9:00am, and Extended Day ($18/day) is from 3:30pm to 6:00pm. Swim Lessons: Are available after camp with our certified camp lifeguards. Lessons are booked online during registration. For more information on lessons, visit Optional Lunch Program: Campers can purchase lunch for $35/week or pack a lunch. Lunch can be purchased online during registration. Campers are provided with a variety of nutritious options each day. Snack: Campers should pack a nut-free snack. Nut-Free Camp: For the safety of our campers, we are a nut-free camp. Please do not send any nut products to camp with your child. Water Breaks: Campers have access in many areas around campus for water breaks. Instructors ensure that our campers are taking ample water breaks throughout the camp day. Apparel: Every camper receives a FREE Exploration Day Camp t-shirt! Additional apparel like super cool t-shirts, hats, and water bottles can be purchased online or at our store, Lavner Camps Store (Narberth, PA). FAQs: We provide frequently asked questions and answers about camp on our website Camp Discounts: We offer great camp discounts! The more weeks you register for, the more you save! We also offer an Early Registration Discount, Additional Sibling Discount, and a Referral Program. Discounts apply to full week/full day (9:00am to 3:30pm) camp tuition only and do not apply to Extended Hours or Lunch. The Early Registration Discount and the Additional Sibling Discount cannot be combined. Referral Program: Receive a $40-$50 referral fee for every new family you refer to Exploration Day Camp or any other Lavner summer camp. Referral fees increase from $40 to $50 if you refer 4+ new families. Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your child s enrollment in camp, you must notify us in writing by March 3, 2015 by ing Info@lavnercamps.com.com in order to receive a partial refund of your camp payment. Cancellations on or prior to March 3, 2015 will result in a partial refund of 90% of camp tuition paid. All camp payments are non-refundable after March 3, 2015 regardless of reason for cancellation or no show. Change of Camp Schedule: If you wish to change your child s camp schedule (dates and/or type of camp) on or before April 15, 2015, we will accommodate this request free of charge, however the new dates of attendance requested are subject to availability. If you wish to change your child s camp schedule after April 15, 2015, there is a $25.00 change of schedule fee per each camp week requested per child, and the new dates of attendance requested are subject to availability. Our camp office strives to accommodate change of schedule requests. Behavioral Policy: Lavner Camps emphasizes a safe, fun, and healthy camp environment that fosters learning, friendship, and fun. Appropriate behavior at camp is essential to a great camp experience and a thriving camp community! Please visit to review our behavioral policy for camp. Tax Benefits: You may quality for tax benefits through the dependent care credit for camp. Don t forget to check with your accountant to see if you qualify! Camp Office: 229 Haverford Avenue, Narberth, PA Phone: (610) Info@lavnercamps.com A Typical Day at Camp: 8:00am to 9:00am: Early Arrival 9:00am to 9:30am: Arrival & Camper Sign In 9:30am to 10:15: Activity 1 10:15am to 10:35: Snack 10:35am to 11:20am: Activity 2 11:20am to 11:30am: Get Ready for Lunch 11:30am to 12:15pm: Lunch 12:15pm to 1:00pm: Supervised Recess 1:00pm to 1:45pm: Activity 3 1:45pm to 2:30pm: Activity 4 2:30pm to 3:15pm: Activity 5 3:15pm to 3:30pm: Dismissal & Camper Sign Out 3:30pm to 6:00pm: Extended Day *3:45pm to 4:30pm: Optional Private Swim Lessons * Campers also participate in weekly themes and special events at camp! 5

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8 Lavner Camps cares about their camp families. High quality camps and a very responsive camp office. We recommend Lavner Camps to our friends. Beth P., camp parent My kids love going to Lavner Camps because there are so many great activities for them to participate in. There is literally something for everyone here! Rachel M., camp parent (610) Year-Round Office: 229 Haverford Avenue, Narberth, PA Info@lavnercamps.com

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