Rye RecreationSummer Camp

Programs

2015

City of Rye Recreation Department281 Midland Avenue

T: 914 967 2535E: recreation@ryeny.gov

Rye Recreation Summer Camps

Tuesday, June 30 - Friday, August 7, 2015

An Unforgettable SummerREGISTRATION DATES

At Rye Recreation #’s distributed at 6:00 p.m.

Residents Only

Kiddy Camp: Monday, February 9th at 6:30 p.m.

(6-week campers only)

Lower Camp and Upper Camp: Monday, March 9th at 6:30 p.m.

Camp 78: Monday, February 9th at 6:30 p.m.

Non-Resident Registration BeginsThursday, May 7th 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 1st

2015 Camp Fees

Camp Fees from February 9 - May 31(please note that fees increase 25% of your total camp fee as of June 1)

Kiddy Camp

6-week resident ..................................................................... $715

6-week non-resident ............................................................ $1430

Day Camp (Lower & Upper)

Full Day Program

6-week resident ....................................................... $775

2-week resident ....................................................... $535

6-week non-resident.............................................. $1550

2-week non-resident.............................................. $1070

Camp 78 (Residents Only)

Week 1 .................................................................... $195

Weeks 2 - 6, per week ............................................. $235

Extended Day (Day Camp Only)

Extended Morning:

6-week fee ............................................................... $125

Per Week ................................................................... $21

Extended Afternoon:

6-week fee ............................................................... $260

Per Week ................................................................... $43

Unforgettable FUN!

Kiddy CampA Summer Of Fun In The Sun

Registration: Monday, February 9th at 6:30 p.m. #’s distributed at 6:00 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: Midland 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, 2015 and be toilet trained to be eligible (no pull-ups).

Camp Fee:

6-week resident ......................................$715

6-week non-resident .............................$1430

(Please note that fees increase as of June 1)

Lower Camp Camp No Left Turn

Registration: Monday, March 9th at 6:30 p.m.#’s distributed at 6:00 p.m.

Camper application can be downloaded at: www.ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm

Lower Camp offers an active, supervised camp program for children enrolled in grades K-2 as of September 2015. Camp groups are co-ed by grade. Sports, group games, arts & crafts, scavenger hunts, and special theme days are just part of the fun planned for these campers.

Proposed Camp Site: Rye Recreation & Midland School Proposed Camp Times: 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.

Camp Fees:

Full Day Program

6-week resident ..............................$775

2-week resident .............................$535

6-week non-resident .....................$1550

2-week non-resident .....................$1070(Please note that fees increase as of June 1)

Camp trips are optional and not included in the camp fee. There will be a separate registration form and payment is required for ALL trips.

LOWER CAMP SPECIALS:b Beginner Swim - Pool Safety: 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 Beginner Swim 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 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. Fee: $120

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: $50

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): This program will 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 Monday, July 6, 13, 20, 27 9:15 – 10:00 a.m.Jr. Rocketry (Gr. 1) Monday, July 6 & 13 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.Jr. Rocketry (Gr. 2) Monday, July 6 & 13 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.Dino Casts (Gr. 1) Monday, July 20 & 27 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.Magical Illusions (Gr. 2) Monday, July 20 & 27 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.

b JEWELRY & BEADING: Campers will create beautiful and wearable take home items each week in this engaging, fun, hands on and creative workshop. Everyone will use a professional design board and choose from an amazing and high end selection of beads and charms. New projects will be featured for summer of 2015. Melanie Rose, Instructor, is the owner of Beadz (www.gobeadz.com). Fee $35 Grade K - 2 Tuesday, July 7 & 21 12:30 - 2:45 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 9th at 6:30 p.m.#’s distributed at 6:00 p.m.

Camper application can be downloaded at: www.ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm

Upper Camp is specifically for children enrolled in grades 3-6 as of September 2015. Campers are grouped by gender 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 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 ..............................$775

2-week resident .............................$535

6-week non-resident .....................$1550

2-week non-resident .....................$1070(Please note that fees increase as of June 1)

Camp trips are optional and not included in the camp fee. There will be a separate registration form and payment is required for ALL trips.

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: Mondays and Thursdays between 9:00 – 11:45 a.m. Fee: $85

b MAD SCIENCE (Time for all classes ~ 1:15 - 3:15 p.m.):

Rocketry: 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. Program dates: July 6, 8 & 9 Fee: $85

School House Chess: Schoolhouse Chess is devoted to helping kids develop learning and thinking skills by teaching them chess. Chess has been proven to help with logic, memory, analysis, reading, and mathematics, and has even been shown to improve IQ. We teach chess with fun characters and stories that are woven into a logical, step-by-step curriculum that begins with the basic rules and extends through advanced strategies and tactics. Participants will be grouped by ability (Beginner or Advanced). Program dates: July 13, 15 & 16 Fee: $85

Robotics-The Hyper Peppy: Learn about and play with robots while we discuss what makes robots different from humans. Then build this Hyper Peppy. It’s an intelligent robot with a touch/sound sensor. If it comes in contact with an object or hears a loud noise (such as hands clapping), Hyper Peppy automatically reverses, then turns left before embarking on a new course. Program dates: July 27, 29 & 30 Fee: $85

b BRICK KIDS - FUN WITH LEGOS™ (Time for both classes ~ 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.):

Marble Run: Join Brick Kids and build a HUGE marble run out of LEGO™ bricks! GO BIG WITH BRICK KIDS! We will work on an entire city together and then turn the city into a HUGE MARBLE RUN! Plus freestyle building with tables FULL of LEGO™ bricks! Program date: Monday, July 20 Fee: $20

Giant Castle: HELP the BIG KIDS from BRICK KIDS build a BIG castle out of LEGO™ bricks! We have to populate it with a DRAGON and a LOT of minifigures! 2 hours of outrageous medieval fun! Plus tables of freestyle LEGO™ bricks so that you can have some creative fun building from your imagination. Program date: Monday, August 3 Fee: $20

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

Camp 78Go Big or Go Home

Registration: Monday, February 9th at 6:30 p.m. #’s distributed at 6:00 p.m.

Camper application can be downloaded at: www.ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm

Come join Rye Recreation and your friends for a fun filled adventure this summer. If you are going into 7th or 8th grade and you’re looking for something exciting to do this summer, Camp 78 is for you! This camp goes on different adventures daily. We have an array of trips and activities planned for this summer. Come build everlasting friends and memories for your 2015 summer vacation.

Proposed Camp Site: Rye RecreationProposed Camp Time: times vary; most days are 9 - 3 p.m.; Fridays are half-day with 12:00 noon dismissal

Camp 78 is for Rye Residents only!

Camp Fee: Week 1 ................................................................................ $195

Weeks 2 - 6, per week ........................................................... $235

Camp 78 Policy on Switching Weeks

• ALL REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING IN THE MAIN OFFICE. You may send an email to registration@ryeny.gov or come in to the main office at the Damiano Center, 281 Midland Avenue.

Requests Received by May 29:

• If you wish to change weeks, you may do so provided your request is received in writing by May 29 and space is available. If there is no space in the week you wish to transfer to, it will be considered a withdrawal from the original week (subject to the withdrawal fee) and you will be placed on the wait list for the week you desire.

May 30 and After:

• Effective May 30, if you want to change weeks, it is considered a withdrawal from the original week and is subject to the published withdrawal policy (no refund). If there is room in the week desired, it is considered a new registration and is subject to the late fee. If there is no room, you will be placed on the wait list.

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Camp 78

(W) = Waiver Required

Please read carefully:

• All trips are subject to change.

• Please make sure you complete a waiver for all the trips that have a (W) next to the name.

• It is mandated by the Westchester County Board of Health that ALL campers be swim tested by a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) EACH YEAR.

∆ Regardless of the week(s) the camper attends, a completed swim test form should be submitted to Rye Recreation by Tuesday, June 16th.

• Beginning in June, weekly calendars with up-to-date trip information will be distributed via our camp email distribution list.

∆ Please make sure you sign up for the Camp 78 email distribution list.

We CAN NOT do this for you. You can sign up for the camp email at www.ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm. Click on Rye Rec E-News to register.

**Tentative Calendar**Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

June 291st Day!

BBQ Lunch & Games

(ice skating)

June 30

Bounce (W)

July 1

NBC Tour

July 2

TBD

July 3

**NO CAMP**HAPPY 4th OF

JULY

July 6

Roller Skating(Hot Skates Roller

Rink)

July 7

Brownstone (W)

July 8

Medieval Times

July 9

Tour of Barclays Center

Tentative

July 10

Tibbetts Pool

12pm DismissalJuly 13

iPlay America

July 14

Catamount (W)

July 15

Water Olympics & BBQ Lunch

July 16

Bronx Zoo

July 17

Tibbetts Pool12pm Dismissal

July 20

Rock Climbing (W)OR

Fishing

July 21

Rock Climbing (W)OR

Fishing

July 22

Lunch in NYC

July 23

Yankee Game

July 24

Tibbetts Pool12pm Dismissal

July 27

TBD

July 28

Six FlagsGreat Adventure

July 29

Bowling(Bowlmor Lanes)

July 30

Mets Game

July 31

Tibbetts Pool

12pm DismissalAugust 3

Kayaking (W)OR

Grand Prix (W)

August 4

Kayaking (W)OR

Grand Prix (W)

August 5

White Water Rafting (White

Water Challenges)

August 6

Bounce (W)

August 7

The Beast

12pm Dismissal

REFUND SCHEDULE

DateRefund Percent

KIDDY CAMP LOWER & UPPER CAMP CAMP 78

Requests received by 5/29 75% 75% 75%

Requests received 5/30 - 6/19 50% 50% No Refunds

Requests received after 6/19 No Refunds No Refunds No Refunds

General Camp InformationRegistration: (Dates listed throughout the publication)• Registration must be done in person by the parent/guardian of the child.• Submit a completed application for each child. • A copy of your child’s immunizations record is required at the time of registration. • A birth certificate is required for Kiddy Camp only. • Bring proof of residency. • Space is limited. All fees increase as of June 1.

Payment:• Rye Recreation accepts checks or credit cards (MC or Visa).• For a $20 fee, payments may be split in two with half of the payment processed the week of

registration and the balance to be processed on June 1. Both payments are collected at the time of registration.

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

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 documents at the time of registration. A $100 per child deposit is required. For additional information, contact Sally Rogol at (914) 967-2535.

Medical Information:As required by the Department of Health, your child’s immunization record is mandatory at the time of registration. Any child required to take medication at camp must complete a special Permission of Medication Administration form which requires a doctor’s signature. This medical form can be downloaded on our website: www.ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm

Rye Recreation 2015 Camp Withdrawal/Refund Policy:• ALL REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING IN THE MAIN OFFICE. You may send an email

to registration@ryeny.gov or come in to the main office at the Damiano Center, 281 Midland Avenue.

• Requests received by May 29 will be refunded at the rate of 75% of the total fee paid.• Kiddy Camp, Lower Camp and Upper Camp requests received from May 30 through June 19

will be refunded at the rate of 50% of the total fee paid.• There are no refunds for Camp 78 requests received after May 29.• There are no refunds for Kiddy Camp, Lower Camp and Upper Camp requests received after

June 19.• This policy also applies to special add-on programs (e.g. Mad Science, etc.).• Documented medical reasons are an exception to this policy.