Welcome to SUMMER CAMP 2014
Summer Camp Site Phone Number Spruce Run School (908) 735-8409 Emergency Cell Phone Number (908) 310-7556 Lynnsey Magyar, Site Coordinator Trip Information (908) 635-7450 General Camp Information (908) 534-5935 x10 Deb Kreger Billing (908) 534-5935 x14 Jeanne Pellegrino Notify WFC of changes: Notification of Change Form at www.workfamily.org or email info@theworkfamilyconnection.org
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SUMMER CAMP I worry about the trips. We have been going on trips for a very long time and we know the places that we go to very well. For example, Dorney Park is our first trip every year. Our staff to camper ratio is as low as 1 staff with up to 5 campers for water trips to a maximum of 1 staff to 12 campers for a nonwater trip. 2 groups stay together and we use a buddy system for the campers in the groups. Our staff is experienced, carry camper ID cards with emergency information, first aid kits, and cell phones. All of our staff are CPR and First Aid Certified. All of the children wear tye dye camp T-shirt s for quick identification. And all campers can choose to go on rides or stay behind, staff is always with them. Also, from our experience the children are more aware that they are in a group and not with their parents and are very careful to stay with their groups. How are campers grouped on the trips? Campers are grouped by age for most trips. This keeps campers with the same interests and abilities together so all things we participate in are age appropriate. For a few of the trips campers will be grouped by height because of the ride restrictions at some parks. What type of transportation is used on the trips? All of our campers ride in a late model certified yellow school bus with seatbelts. All buses are driven by experienced certified drivers who operate buses all year long, not just during the summer. All staff rides on the buses with the campers and sit scattered throughout the bus for proper supervision. My child does not swim well and I m worried about the pool? Our counselors are in the water with the campers at all times and lifeguards are also on duty. It is a good idea to relay your campers swimming ability to a camp counselor on the first day. There is also an arcade and snack shop at the pool, you may send money with your children for this. What if something happens to my child on a trip? On every trip all of your camper s emergency and medical information (Child ID cards) is taken with us and carried by your camper s group leader. If anything should happen you would be contacted immediately. Our staff directors carry cell phones on all trips. Again our camp director s are CPR and First Aid certified. If we should have a serious emergency, we would call 911 or go to the emergency station at the location that we were on a trip.
May 15, 2014 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE STUDENT USE OF PRIVATELY-OWNED TECHNOLOGY Dear Families, This letter is to notify you of a change to The Work-Family Connection s policies on the student s use of privately-owned technology. The student s use of privately-owned technology shall now be prohibited from the time the student arrives at The Work-Family Connection program or camp until they are released to a parent/guardian or another authorized pick up person. With the current assortment of devices and various wifi capabilities, 3G and/or 4G networks we can no longer safely monitor the content of information your child may be accessing. After careful consideration, we have found that this policy is necessary to protect all students at WFC in these changing times. This policy also now coincides with the recently adopted Clinton Township school board policy (#2363, adopted February 24, 2014). This policy is STUDENT USE OF PRIVATELY-OWNED TECHNOLOGY The Work-Family Connection recognizes that there are personal electronic devices that have educational applications, such as calculator, voice recorders, digital cameras, music listening devices. Multipurpose devices may now incorporate these and a wide range of other functions in smart phones and tablets. These devices also present significant challenges in terms of security, privacy, liability and integrity of testing. Therefore, the display and/or use by students of privately owned technology devices including phones, tablets, e-readers, music players, pagers and multifunction devices shall be prohibited the entire time the student attends any Work-Family Connection program or camp until the student is released to their parent/guardian or another authorized pick up person. At all times when use is not permitted such devices must be turned off and stored out of sight. The Work-Family Connection is not responsible for stolen, lost or damaged personal electronic devices. Misuse of any of these electronic devices will result in its immediate confiscation by our staff and the device with be returned that day to the parent/guardian and/or authorized pickup. Some uses of personal electronic devices constitute a violation of our Code of Conduct and in some instances, the law. Exceptions to this policy or students with individualized education plans (IEPs), Success Plans, and/or any special needs or accommodations may be granted use of one of these devices with documentation from a medical practitioner that specifically requires the use of an electronic device and/or authorization may be granted by our Chief Executive Director. We thank you for your continued understanding and support in these changing times. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Heather Turco hturco@theworkfamilyconnection.org.
Clinton Summer Camp 2014 Pool Schedule Pool times are approximately 9:15 am - 12:15 pm. Please Be Prompt! Dates we are going to the pool (weather permitting): June: 23, 25, 27, 30 July: 2, 7*, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 August: 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18*, 20, 22 Pool Address Beaver Brook Pool 25 Country Club Drive Annandale, NJ 08801 *July 7 th and August 18 th are FIRST TEE days. Campers signed up for the program will be at Beaver Brook Pool until 2:00 pm All other campers will return to camp at regular time.
Week 1 6/24/14 Philadelphia Zoo 3400 West Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104 Depart: 8:30 am Arrive: 5:00 pm 6/26/14 Dorney Park 3830 Dorney Park Road Allentown, PA 18104 Depart: 9:00 am Arrive: 4:00 pm Week 2 7/1/14 The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 5 th Avenue New York, NY 10028 Depart: 9:00 am Arrive: 5:30 pm 7/3/14 Powerhouse Studios 7 Littel Road East Hanover, NJ 07936 Depart: 12:30 pm Arrive: 3:30 pm Week 3 7/8/14 Wild West City 50 Lackawanna Drive Stanhope, NJ 07874 Depart: 9:00 am Arrive: 5:00 pm 7/10/14 Independence Square 520 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Depart: 8:30 am Arrive: 5:30 pm Week 4 7/15/14 Healthquest 310 Route 31 Flemington, NJ Depart: 10:00 am Arrive: 4:00 pm 7/17/14 Florham Park Roller Rink 192 Ridgedale Ave Florham Park, NJ 07932 Depart: 10:30 am Arrive: 4:00 pm Week 5 7/22/14 Sterling Hill Mine 30 Plant Street Ogdensburg, NJ 07439 Depart: 9:30 am Arrive: 4:00 pm 7/24/14 Museum of Natural History Central Park West and 79 th Street New York, NY 10024 Depart: 9:00 am Arrive: 5:30 pm Week 6 7/29/14 Warren County Farmer s Fair 1350 Strykers Road Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Depart: 10:00 am Arrive: 4:30 pm 7/31/14 Alstede s Farm 84 County Road 513 Chester, NJ 07930 Depart: 9:30 am Arrive: 3:30 pm Week 7 8/5/14 Split Rock Resort 100 Mooseywood Road Lake Harmony, PA 18624 Depart: 9:00 am Arrive: 5:30 pm 8/7/14 Point Pleasant Aquarium and Beach 300 Ocean Avenue Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Depart: 9:30 am Arrive: 5:00 pm Week 8 8/12/14 Franklin Institute 222 North 20 th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Depart: 9:00 am Arrive: 5:30 pm 8/14/14 Crystal Springs 380 Dunhams Corner Road East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Depart: 9:00 am Arrive: 4:30 pm Week 9 8/19/14 Splashplex 182 Route 10 West East Hanover, NJ 07936 Depart: 9:00 am Arrive: 5:00 pm 8/21/14 Camel Beach Resort Road Tannersville, PA 18372 Depart: 9:00 am Arrive: 4:30 pm
The Work-Family Connection s Summer Camp Theme Days Week 1 Stampede into Summer - Wednesday June 25 h Dress as your favorite animal Week 2 The World s a Stage Wednesday, July 2 rd Dress as your favorite character Week 3 Time Travelers - Wednesday July 9 th Wear something patriotic Week 4 I Like To Move It, Move It! - Wednesday, July 16 th Team Spirit Day! Wear your favorite team s gear Week 5 Histories Mysteries - Wednesday July 23 rd Come dressed as a detective Week 6 Veggie Tales - Wednesday July 30 th Wear something you made Week 7 Water in All It s Elements - Wednesday August 6 th Wear your Wackiest Sunglasses Week 8 Adventure Land -Wednesday August 13 th Mismatch Day Week 9 Wet N Wild - Wednesday, August 20 th Wacky Hat day
We are partnering with Beaver Brook Country Club and The First Tee DRIVE program to provide free lessons on two different occasions during the summer. First Tee is an engaging program for young people that introduces the basics of golf on modified golf equipment. First Tee DRIVE seeks to teach kids good sportsmanship and building character through the game of golf. This program is being offered to the first ten students that sign up for July 7 th and the first ten students that sign up for August 18 th. Accepting sign-ups for the first date of July 7 th The sign up for the August 18 th date will be offered in the beginning of August. (While it is still first come, first serve those who have not gotten an opportunity will be given priority) Campers participating in this program will be at Beaver Brook Pool until 2:00, arriving back at camp by 2:15 pm.
THE WORK-FAMILY CONNECTION 2014 Summer Camp at Spruce Run School Bricks 4 Kidz are fast paced, fun camps where you build, create, play and even learn with LEGO bricks, gears, pulleys and motors. They include games, challenges and other exciting activities revolving around camp themes. Week of: July 7 th - 11 th : Space Adventures- Build motorized models based on NASA s space exploring satellites, Discovery Shuttle, Mars Rover and more. Play games and other activities based on the Star Wars movies. July 14 th - 18 th : Mining & Crafting- If you like Minecraft, this is the camp for you. It combines the virtual world of the game with hands on activities. You will complete challenges daily playing the game, build models and mosaics of your favorite game characters along with motorized models. In addition there will be games, crafts and other activities based on the game. July 21 st - 25 th : Animal Grossology lf you're fascinated by the weird but true, wild and wacky, gross and yucky, then this is the camp for you. Spend the week discovering the zany biology of our animal friends. You not only build our motorized animal models (wait to you see some of them walk), there will be skeletons and preserved examples of some of the same animals the models are based on. Take home your very own Animal Grossology booklet with all the fun things you learn at camp. Rates and Registration: Five ½ Day Camp Session- $125 after special WFC special promotion. Three ½ Day Camp Session- $75.00 after special WFC special promotion. Grades 1 st 4 th Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm Register online at: www.bricks4kidz.com/hunterdonsomerset Camps Provided by Bricks 4 Kidz of Hunterdon-Somerset 908-638-0093 www.bricks4kidz.com/hunterdonsomerset
Kona Ice Truck visits every Wednesday and Friday afternoon at 3:00 pm Pricing: Ice: $2.00 to $5.00 Ice cream: $1.00-$3.00 Help support the NORWESCAP Food Bank by feeding our pig. All money donated is going directly to help those in need living in Hunterdon and Warren counties. Did you know that $1.00 can provide 14 pounds of food? The Work-Family Connection Summer Camp has chosen to use Feed the Pig as our community service project throughout camp.
Summer Camp Week One June 23 June 27 2014 Field Trips Reminders: Swimming at Beaver Brook on Monday, Wednesday and Friday Tuesday June 24th Philadelphia Zoo Depart from Camp at 8:30 AM!! Return to Camp at 5:00 PM! Thursday June 26th Dorney Park Depart from Camp at 9:00 AM!! Return to Camp at 4:00 PM!! Send your child with their bathing suit, sunscreen, towel and change of clothes. Send lunch, two water bottles, two snacks and optional money for the snack bar at the pool. Wear your WFC Camp shirt on Tuesday and Thursday. Wednesday is our theme day. Dress as your favorite animal. Please wear your WFC Camp Shirt. Please send your child with money to purchase lunch and snacks. Wear a hat and bring sunscreen since we will be outside. Be sure to send an extra water bottle. Send extra money for souvenirs (optional). Wear comfortable walking shoes, we suggest sneakers. Please wear your WFC Camp Shirt. Wear comfortable shoes as we will be walking Send money to purchase lunch. Send your child with their bathing suit, sunscreen, towel and change of clothes. Send extra money for souvenirs (optional). Be sure to send an extra water bottle. Wednesday morning breakfast is from 7:30 8:30 Summer Camp Newsletter Week 1 Stampede into Summer Theme Day Dress as your favorite animal.