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Summer Camp Come have your child join in the fun this summer by participating in the ever popular Summer Recreation Program. Our goal at Summer Camp is to provide entertainment to your children for a couple of hours having FUN in a supervised, safe environment. After all, that’s what summer and being a kid is all about. The enrollment is open to all Clark children entering 2nd year Pre-K (4 yrs old) in September through the 7th grade, meaning boys and girls entering Grade 8 in September 2015. CAMP INFORMATION • Begins Monday, July 7th • Ends Thursday, August 14th • Starts each day at 9:00 AM and ends 12:00 PM sharp • Monday thru Thursday Drop off is in the parking lot of the Rec Center. Younger children must be walked in by the parent. Police are on site 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM Monday thru Thursday to help with the increased traffic flow. COST $35 for the entire 6 weeks. REQUIRED: • Sneakers only (no sandals, crocs or flip flops) • Long hair MUST be in a ponytail • Lightweight clothing • No iPods, books, toys or trinkets • No jewelry • Disposable snack in a paper bag (Please no snacks that have peanuts or tree nuts of any kind) • No glass bottles • No lunch boxes • If your child has a cell phone, it must be turned off until they leave camp. We strongly urge you to place the phone in a plastic baggy on Thursdays during water day • Thursday’s are water days. Children should come in their bathing suit and bring a non- favorite towel. Wearing sunscreen and water shoes are recommended. If you would like to donate water, juice packs, cups, snacks, cookies, candy to the camp we would be most appreciative. Please NO peanuts products of any kind. Grade selection for entertainment subject to change or cancellation without notice. 2015 Clark Recreation

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Page 1: Clark Recreation Summer Camp - Amazon S3 · Equishare Pony Cart Rides (Pre K-1) Human Hamster Balls (4-8) Arts and Crafts WEDNESDAY, JULY 29TH Morning exercise and stretching Counselor

Summer Camp

Come have your child join in the fun this summer by participating in the ever popular Summer Recreation Program. Our goal at Summer Camp is to provide entertainment to your children for a couple of hours having FUN in a supervised, safe environment. After all, that’s what summer and being a kid is all about.

The enrollment is open to all Clark children entering 2nd year Pre-K (4 yrs old) in September through the 7th grade, meaning boys and girls entering Grade 8 in September 2015.

CAMP INFORMATION• BeginsMonday,July7th• EndsThursday,August14th• Startseachdayat9:00AMand ends12:00PMsharp•MondaythruThursday

DropoffisintheparkinglotoftheRec Center. Younger children must be walked in by the parent. Police areonsite9:00AMand12:00PMMondaythruThursdaytohelpwiththeincreasedtrafficflow.

COST $35 for the entire 6 weeks.

REQUIRED: • Sneakersonly (nosandals,crocsorflipflops)• LonghairMUSTbein a ponytail• Lightweightclothing•NoiPods,books,toysor trinkets•Nojewelry•Disposablesnackinapaper bag (Please no snacks that have peanutsortreenutsofanykind)•Noglassbottles•Nolunchboxes• Ifyourchildhasacellphone, itmustbeturnedoffuntil they leave camp. Westrongly urgeyoutoplacethephoneina plasticbaggyonThursdaysduring waterday•Thursday’sarewaterdays. Childrenshouldcomeintheir bathingsuitandbringanon- favoritetowel.Wearingsunscreen andwatershoesarerecommended.

If you would like to donate water, juice packs,cups, snacks, cookies, candy to the camp

we would be most appreciative.Please NO peanuts products of any kind.

Grade selection for entertainment subject tochange or cancellation without notice.

2015 Clark Recreation

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Get Acquainted Week

MONDAY, JULY 6THMorning exercise and stretching

Arts and CraftsSpecial Event:

Mr. Ray (Pre K-1)Sports, Activities, Games, Snack

TUESDAY, JULY 7THMorning exercise and stretching

Arts and CraftsSpecial Event:

The Hoop Wizard (Pre K-4) Sports, Activities, Games, Snack

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8THMorning exercise and stretching

Arts and CraftsSpecial Events:

Fun Bus (Pre K-2)Game & Ride Truck (4-8)

Sports, Activities, Games, Snack

THURSDAY, JULY 9TH Morning exercise and stretching

Wacky Water DayWater shoes-bathing suit-towel required

Special Event:Water Tag – (K-8)

Sports, Outside Activities, Games, SnackArts and Crafts

Olympic Week

MONDAY, JULY 13TH Morning exercise and stretching

Special Events:Outrageous Pets (Pre K-8)

Nikko Dance (2-8)Arts and Crafts

Sports, Activities, Games, Snack

TUESDAY, JULY 14THMorning exercise and stretchingSports, Activities, Games, Snack

Arts and CraftsSpecial Events:

Presley & Melody (Pre K-2)Ceramics (K-1-2)

Hi Tech Imaging (3-4-5)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15THMorning exercise and stretching

Arts and CraftsSports, Activities, Games, Snack

Special Events:Hi Tech Imaging (6-7-8)

I Dance (3-8)Ceramics (Grd 3-4-5)

THURSDAY, JULY 16THMorning exercise and stretching

Special Events:Foam Party (Pre K-8)

Gyroscope (3-8)Water shoes-bathing suit-towel required

Sports, Activities, Games, SnackArts and Crafts

Tye Dye Week(All children will be given

free white T-shirts to tye dye)

MONDAY, JULY 20TH Morning exercise and stretching

Arts and Crafts - Tye DyeSpecial Event: Lazer Tag (3-8)

Special Event:Great Scott the Magician (Pre K-2)

Sports, Activities, Games, Snack

TUESDAY, JULY 21ST Morning exercise and stretchingSports, Activities, Games, Snack

Special Events:Gemstone Mining (Pre K-3)

Master Illusionist & Magic (3-8)Arts and Crafts

Tye Dye

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22ND Morning exercise and stretching

Special Events: Retro Fitness (5-8)Racing Cars (3-8)

Sports, Activities, Games, SnackArts and Crafts

Tye Dye

THURSDAY, JULY 23RD Morning exercise and stretchingSports, Activities, Games, Snack

Special Events:Rita’s Ice

Giant Water Slide - Niagara – Slip & Slide

Arts and Crafts Tye Dye

Wacky Water Day Water shoes-bathing suit-towel required

Welcome to Summer

WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3

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Kids vs. Counselors Week

MONDAY, JULY 27THMorning exercise and stretching

Arts and CraftsCounselor vs Kids Challenges Begin

Special Event:Mr. Ray (Pre K-2)

Sports, Activities, Games, Snack

TUESDAY, JULY 28TH Morning exercise and stretching

Counselor vs Kids Challenges Continue

Sports, Activities, Games, SnackSpecial Events:

Equishare Pony Cart Rides (Pre K-1)Human Hamster Balls (4-8)

Arts and Crafts

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29TH Morning exercise and stretching

Counselor vs Kids Challenges Continue

Special Event:Rockwall & Vertical Rush (5-6-7-8)

Arts and Crafts Sports, Activities, Games, Snack

THURSDAY JULY 30TH Morning exercise and stretching

Counselor vs Kids Challenges Conclusion

Wacky Water DayArts and CraftsSpecial Event:

Watermelon Eating ContestWater shoes-bathing suit-towel required

Beach Week

MONDAY, AUGUST 3RD Morning exercise and stretching

Arts and CraftsSports, Outside Activities,

Games, SnackSpecial Events:

Brain Quest (Grd 3-8)Vermi Compost (Pre K-2)

Sports, Activities, Games – Beach ball Volleyball – Badminton - Frisbee

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH Morning exercise and stretching

Sports, Outside Activities, Games, Snack

Special Events:Garden Stone Art (Pre K-1)

Game & Ride Truck (2-8)Bumper Cars (4-8)

Face Painting (Pre-K) Tattoos (6-7-8)Arts and Crafts

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH Morning exercise and stretching

Arts and Crafts Sports, Activities, Games, Snack

Special Events:Garden Stone Art (Grd 1-2)

Face Painting (1-2) Tattoos (3-4-5)

THURSDAY AUGUST 6THMorning exercise and stretching

Special Event:Giant Water Slide – Aqua Twist –

Surf the Wave – Dunk TankGood Humor – Bomb Pops

Water shoes-bathing suit-towel requiredArts and Crafts

Carnival Week

MONDAY, AUGUST 10THMorning exercise and stretchingTournaments – compete against

your friends groupsSpecial Events:

Bricks R for Kids – Lego (3-5)Presley & Melody (Pre K-2)

Arts and CraftsSports, Activities, Games. Snack

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11THMorning exercise and stretching

Arts and CraftsSpecial Events:

Carnival Rides – Strawberry Twirl - Go Carts - Train (Grd K-8)Carnival Games & Prizes

Sports, Outside Activities, Games, Snack

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH Morning exercise and stretchingTournaments – compete against

your friends groupsSpecial Event:

The Pirate Empire Show (Pre K-8)Arts and Crafts

Sports, Outside Activities, Games

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13THLAST DAY of Camp

– Celebration Party – DJ Dance Contest – Games - Prizes

Wacky Water DayWater shoes-bathing suit-towel required

Special Event:Make your own Sundaes

Recreation Camp 2015

WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6

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DAILY ACTIVITIESThecampoffersavarietyof wellmanagedand organized activities according to grade level. There is something new everyday tokeeptheinterestandexcitementof thecamp. You will be given a weekly calendar of events so you and your child will know whattoexpectonthatday.

Arts and Crafts take place everyday with a variety of new tasks daily depending on the age group your child.

Sport Activities also take place everyday with a variety of sports to choose from. Excessiveheatwillbetakenintoconsid-eration when the sport is selected for that day. We are lucky to have a completely air conditioned facility. All sport activity will be age appropriate and can incorporate differentagegroupscompetingagainsteachother;howeverthisisdoneONLYinthe older groups with the focus on FUN, not winning.

Special Events are introduced almost every day. Special shows, attractions and eventsarebroughtintocreateexcitementand entertainment, plus learning from the experienceaswell.

SAFETYAttendance is taken daily and each head-countisrecorded.Latearrivalsandearlydismissals must be signed by the parent.

If youaregoingtobelateinpickingupyour child or you are sending someone else inyourplace–youMUSTinformusim-mediatelythatday!Call(908)337-7773tospeaktoRalphBernardo.DoNOTleaveamessageontheofficephone.

Registrationformsareallkeptonfileinthe event of an emergency. We are pre-pared for bumps, bruises, and bee stings; howevertheparentwillbenotifiedimme-diately if something more serious takes place with your child. Please inform us about any unique circumstances pertain-ing to your child.

If yourchildhasaproblemgettingalongwith others or gets bored easily, please do not sign him or her up. Also – if your child has absolutely no interest in the camp please do not force them to attend as they become a disruption to the other campers.

Your child will be entertained and hope-fully have a good time each day at camp. We will do our best to make it a memora-bleexperience.Wehaveazerotolerancepolicy for bullying and understand fully the consequences of such action. This is heavily enforced by our supervisors and counselors. Cursing, hitting, biting, name calling or any other general lack of respect will result in a phone call to the parent and immediate dismissal.

SUPERVISION AT CAMPThere are 6 adult supervisors, 1 Recre-ation Director and over 100 high school/college counselors on the premises every day.Eachpersonhasasetfunctionandresponsibility assigned to make sure all parameters of the program are being met and handled appropriately.

Senior CounselorsJeanWray JasonGriffinTracyMonari ToniMantoBryanKlimchak ErinHealey

Campers are put into groups by grade. The counselors are divided equally among the campers with an average of 8-10 coun-selors per group (depending on group size). Ratio for Pre-K is greater. Counselors have beeninstructedtomakeanhonesteffortto motivate each child and promote team spirit each and every day to ensure a posi-tivefuncampexperience.Thestaffwishesto give each child within their group the besttimetheycanhaveinthesixweeksthat they are together.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

PleasefillouttheattachedregistrationformanddropoffattherecreationofficeMondaythruFridayfrom9:00AM-4:00PMormailtoMunicipalBuild-ing,attn:Recreationdept.–430WestfieldAve–attn.RalphBernardo.Please register on time so we can plan accordingly!

If youhaveanyquestionsorhaveaspecialsituationthatyouwanttodiscuss,pleasefeelfreetocallRalphBernardo,DirectororRecreationat(732)428-8400orstopbytheRecreationOfficeanytimefrom8:30-4:00pm,MondaythruFriday.We look forward to another fun, safe, and healthy summer!