2020 East Goshen Township

Department of Parks and Recreation

Summer Camps

In the Business of Making Memories...

Summer REC Camp

Date: Monday – Friday, June 22 – July 24 9am – 12pm (no Camp July 3rd)

Location: Glen Acres Elementary School

Description: Come out to the camp we all know and love this summer! Staff is excited to

deliver another year of the area’s best summer camp program, right in your backyard!

Campers are grouped by age and rotate among sports, crafts, science, cooking and music –

all centered on a fun weekly theme! Each week, campers board a bus and head off to an

exciting field trip location…swimming…the movies…Arnold’s and more! Our Camp Director

and Activity Coordinators are certified teachers and have been with us for many years!

EGT REC Camp is truly a magical camp experience – most of our other staff members be-

gan as REC Campers themselves and want YOUR camper to have the best experience too!

Each week is capped by a special event. These could include US Olympians, talent shows,

or the National Summer Camp Dance among others! Fridays are also wet and wild days as

we invite campers to bring their bathing suits and towels as we cool off under the hot

summer sun! Download registration forms and Camp FAQ at eastgoshenrec.com.

Ages: 5 - 11

Fee: $95; $105 for non-residents Fourth of July week, $76; $84 for non-residents

Camp Dates Special Event Field Trip (Wed., 2pm Bus Return Time)

6/22 – 6/26 Kona Ice Truck French Creek State Park, Swimming

6/29 – 7/2 U.S. Olympic Day Arnold’s Fun Center

7/6 – 7/10 Sports Tournaments & Jason Shave Off United Sports Training Center

7/13 – 7/17 Talent Show Regal Cinemas, Movie TBD

7/20 – 7/24 Goshen Fire Co. Water Day French Creek State Park, Swimming

The Jason Shave Off event– what is that???

During the third week of REC Camp, staff is challenging campers to bring in canned goods to benefit the West Chester Food Cupboard. Summer months can be hard for children that benefit from the Free and Reduced Lunch Program in school. Staff’s goal is to help fill this void and have some fun along the way! If the campers can collectively bring in 500 lbs. of food – EGT Parks and Recreation Director Jason Lang is going to shave his head! The best part – whichever camper brings in the most gets first cut!!!

Summer REC Full Day Camp – 3 weeks in 2020! Date: Monday – Friday, July 6 – July 19 & July 22 – July 26, 9am – 4pm

Location: Glen Acres Elementary School

Description: Can’t get enough of summer camp??? Try out Summer REC Full Day Camp! At

the conclusion of the half-day program, staff will escort the campers to the East Goshen

Park where they will take part in field days, capture the flag contests and end the sum-

mer with a celebration party! The camp will go on an additional exciting field trip on

Thursday afternoon. Please pack a lunch, two snacks and a water bottle.

Ages: 5 - 11

Fee: $185 ($195 for non-East Goshen Township residents)

Camp Dates Field Trip (Thurs., 5pm Bus Return Time) 7/6 - 7/10 French Creek State Park, Swimming

7/13 – 7/17 Oasis Family Fun Center 7/20 – 7/24 French Creek State Park, Swimming

Summer REC Senior Camp

Date: Monday – Friday, June 22 – July 24 9am – 12pm (no Camp July 4th or 5th)

Location: Glen Acres Elementary School

Description: The EGT Senior Camp is for “tween” aged kids who want somewhere awesome

to go in the summer—somewhere they can have fun, be creative and stay active and safe

during the summer months. Senior campers will engage in exciting activities—many of

these are group games and special events where they can all collaborate and laugh while

having tons of fun!

Ages: 12-13; Registration is capped at 30 – sign up early!

Fee: $35 ($45 for non-residents)

Beginner Robotic Lego’s Camp Date: Section I, Monday-Friday, June 22 – June 26, 12:30pm-3:30pm

Section II, Monday-Friday, August 3 – August 7, 9:00am-12:00pm

Location: East Goshen Township Building

Description: Does you camper love regular Lego's, but wonders what would happen if they

could move? Beginner's Lego is for you then! This camp focuses on building Lego’s projects

like Tracker on the new Lego Mindstorms EV3 platform- then watching them perform amaz-

ing robotic functions. This is an introductory Robotic Lego’s camp intended for kids new to

Lego Mindstorms. For additional information please call Jason at 610-692-7171.

Ages: 6 – 12

Intermediate Robotic Lego’s Camp Date: Section I, Monday-Friday, July 6 – July 10, 12:30pm-3:30pm

Location: East Goshen Township Building

Description: Do you love Lego’s! Design, build, and control the functioning of exciting

Lego’s projects like Everstorm using the all new Mindstorms EV3! Watch your creations

move, race, and battle other projects! Prerequisite: Beginner's Lego’s or prior experience

with Lego's Mindstorms or video gaming.

Ages: 6 – 12

Program Fee for all Lego Camps: $145

($155 for non-East Goshen Township

residents)

Rocketry Camp Date: Monday-Friday, August 10 – August 14, 9am-12pm

Location: East Goshen Park, Veteran’s Pavilion

Description: Each day campers will build a model rocket and launch! The rockets are suc-

cessively more complex as the week progresses. The week ends with a unique “build from

scratch” project as campers vie to win the coveted “Ryan’s Crazy Rocket” Award! Classes

taught by Jason Lang, who has a decade of experience launching recreational rockets.

Ages: 9 – 13

Fee: $145 ($155 for non-East Goshen Township residents)

Welcome to East Goshen Township REC Camp!

Frequently Asked Questions

Camp Location Glen Acres Elementary School

1150 Delancey Place

West Chester, PA 19382

What do the kids do all day?

East Goshen REC Camp is a traditional day camp in that the campers rotate in age

appropriate groups among sports, crafts, science, cooking and music activities. These

activities are centered on a weekly theme. Camper groups are led by two staff members, a

Camp Supervisor and a Camp Leader. Activities are led by Activity Coordinators, who

are typically teachers in local elementary schools. We split these activities with an

informal playground time, where we offer the REC Camp famous “orange drink” to the

campers! The Camp Director is Tim Kershaw and the Parks and Recreation Director is

Jason Lang. One week prior to camp, you’ll receive a welcome email with unique notes

for that week. On Monday morning, you’ll also get a paper reminder with field trip

reminders, special event reminders etc.

Arts & Crafts – Sports – Music – Science/Cooking – Anything Goes

Parks and Recreation Director

Camp Director

Activity Coordinators

Camp Supervisors & Camp Leaders

Counselors in Training (14/15 YO)

What should they bring on field trip days?

Camp Dates Field Trip What’s included Extras to bring

6/22 – 6/26 French Creek State Park, Swimming

Swimming Pocket Change, sunscreen, towel etc.

6/29 – 7/2 Arnold’s Fun Center All activities and pizza Pocket Change (video game card runs out quickly)

7/6 – 7/10 United Sports Training Center

Activities and pizza Pocket Change, athletic attire

7/13 – 7/17 Regal Cinemas, Movie TBD; TUESDAY

Movie ticket Pocket Change

7/20 – 7/24 French Creek State Park, Swimming

Swimming Pocket Change, sunscreen, towel etc.

Campers are given their camper shirt on Monday at the end of the day, and should

wear them each field trip. If interested in bringing pocket change, please bring in a

Ziploc bag with your camper’s name. Pocket change would be for additional

snacks, video games (Arnold’s) and/or souvenirs.

What should they bring on Fridays?

Fridays are camp-wide fun days! We usually play plenty of water games on

Fridays! A bathing suit, extra set of clothes, sunscreen and a towel inside a

backpack would be fantastic! Over the years, a REC Camp tradition is camp-wide

“lunch” on Fridays.

Campers bring in packed lunches from home and we supply drinks and ice cream

sandwiches (freezie pops for those with allergies).

Can I sign up for more weeks after camp has started?

Of course! Just talk to Jason at the end of any camp day!

Tell me more about the camp staff.

The amazing camp staff is the best part of EGT REC Camp! What makes them so

unique is that the majority began as REC campers themselves! They are personally

and professionally invested in making it a memorable and fun summer for your

camper!

Doesn’t this look like a fun group???

More about Jason and Tim…

Tim Kershaw is now in his twelfth year as the Camp Director and completely awesome!

He is a physical education teacher and brings structured fun to REC Camp every day! He

is the pied piper who leads Tuesday’s “Joke Day”, activities in the gym and makes sure

everything is running smoothly!

Jason is in his seventh year as the Parks and Recreation Director for EGT and LOVES

camp…he’s been working in day camps for the better part of twenty years and thinks it’s

the best part of his job!

Jason presenting Tim with the Summer Camp Staff MVP Award in 2016.

What do I do if my camper has allergies?

Easy – tell Jason about it! List the allergy on the registration form, known symptoms and

the course of action. If dropping off medication, please include a picture of your camper

inside the zip loc bag. Medications go in the REC Camp backpack and travel with us to

all field trips. Camp includes 1-2 cooking activities each week – we will clear the

ingredient list with Parent/Guardians as a precaution.

What if my camper has special needs?

Same as above – tell Jason about it! Every kid deserves to have an amazing summer that

is fun, inclusive and memorable! Include special needs information on the registration

form and discuss with Jason how we can best accommodate your camper!

How about drop off and pick up…how does that work?

Just like school – we use a “Kiss & Go” format! See the attached map for details. Drop

off begins at 8:45am and traditional pick up begins at 12:00pm. If your camper needs to

leave early, please let us know ahead of time so we can plan accordingly. Just a heads up

to “well known” parents…even though we know who you are, we’ll still ask for your ID

during Week One! For all new parent/guardians, please have your ID ready during pick

up.

What if someone new is picking up my camper? If having someone new pick up your camper, they must be listed on the registration form.

If it is last minute, an email to Jason at jlang@eastgoshen.org will suffice. Needed

information would be name, address and who they are picking up. We will ask for their

license before releasing your camper, so please advise them!

Who do I contact during camp hours??? Please contact Jason at 610-656-8718 or jlang@eastgoshen.org with

questions/comments/concerns.

Summer REC Camp: Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures

Drop Off Procedures (Kiss & Go) 1) Kiss your child! 2) Make sure they have all their belongings for camp! 3) Camper checks in with Jason/Tim by gym doors ***If you need to sign up for camp/drop off paperwork/speak with Jason etc. please park and walk over

Pick Up Procedures 1) Pull into pick up lane 2) Show ID to Jason/Tim 3) Staff will help your camper get into the car 4) Enjoy the rest of your day! ***If you need to speak with Jason etc. please park and walk over AFTER picking up your camper

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Check In Table

***Parent Parking

Kiss & Go Lane