Rye RecreationSummer Camp

Programs

2018

City of Rye Recreation Department281 Midland Avenue

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

Rye Recreation Summer Camps

Tuesday, June 26 - Friday, August 3, 2018

An Unforgettable SummerCAMP REGISTRATION WILL BE ON-LINE!!

Camp Resident Registration Opens On-line

Kiddy Camp Tuesday, February 6, 10 am Lower Camp Thursday, March 22, 10 am Upper Camp Thursday, March 22, 10 am Camp 78 Tuesday, March 6, 10 am

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:Registration closes June 1st.

ALL REQUIRED PAPERWORK must be received in the Recreation Office one week after your registration in order for your enrollment to be considered complete.

You must register in person if you are requesting financial assistance or require special payment arrangements. Please contact the Recreation Office at 967-2535 well before the registration date for details and to schedule an appointment.

Non-Resident Registration BeginsTuesday, May 1st at 10:00 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 the Rye Recreation website: www.ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm and click on the Employment link

Application deadline: March 1st

2018 Camp Fees

Camp Fees until May 13(please note that fees increase 25% of your total camp fee as of May 14)

Kiddy Camp 6-week resident ..................................................................... $760 6-week non-resident ............................................................ $1520

Day Camp (Lower & Upper) Full Day Program 6-week resident ....................................................... $820 2-week resident ....................................................... $565 6-week non-resident.............................................. $1640 2-week non-resident.............................................. $1130

Camp 78 (Residents Only) Week 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6 ................................................. $275 Week 2 .................................................................... $230

Extended Day (Day Camp Only) Extended Morning: 6-week fee ............................................................... $120 Per Week ................................................................... $20 Per Day ..................................................................... $10 Extended Afternoon: 6-week fee ............................................................... $270 Per Week ................................................................... $45 Per Day ..................................................................... $20

Paperwork Required – by Camp

Kiddy Camp

Lower & Upper Camp

Camp 78

Birth Certificate or Passport

Yes(1st time

campers only)No No

Proof of Residency Yes Yes Yes

Copy of Immunization Record Yes Yes Yes

Camp 78 Waivers N/A N/ASee Camp 78

Checklist (to be posted)

Camp 78 Swim Test Form N/A N/A

See Camp 78 Checklist

(to be posted)

• Please bring/send all required paperwork to Rye Recreation within one week of your on-line registration. Your registration will not be considered complete until all paperwork has been received. You can:

° Come in to the office. If after hours, you can leave it in the “After Hours Drop Box” located opposite the vending machines on the main level.

° Mail to Rye Recreation, 281 Midland Avenue

° Email to registration@ryeny.gov

° Please make sure your child’s name and a contact phone number are prominent on all documents.

• Birth Certificate/Passport – If you are coming in to the office, you do not need to make a copy; we will simply check it. If you are leaving it in the Drop Box, or mailing or emailing a copy, we will shred it after we check it.

• Proof of Residency – Recent utility or cable bill; contract or lease. Driver’s license is not an acceptable form of proof of current residency. If you are coming in to the office, you do not need to make a copy; we will simply check it. If you are leaving it in the Drop Box, or mailing or emailing a copy, we will shred it after we check it.

• Copy of child’s immunization record – Please submit the copy from the child’s last doctor visit, even if they have an appointment scheduled in the next couple of months.

• Camp 78 Waivers – will be available on-line.

Kiddy CampA Summer Of Fun In The Sun

Registration opens: Tuesday, February 6th at 10:00 a.m. Register on-line at: www.ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm

Click on the blue Online Registration button to register

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. Campers are grouped by age. Camp fee includes a camp t-shirt.

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. Children must be 3 years old by April 30, 2018 and be toilet trained to be eligible (no pull-ups).

Camp Fee:

6-week resident ......................................$760

6-week non-resident .............................$1520

(Please note that fees increase as of May 14)

Lower Camp Camp No Left Turn

Registration opens: Thursday, March 22nd at 10:00 a.m.Register on-line at: www.ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm

Click on the blue Online Registration button to register

Lower Camp offers an active, supervised camp program for children enrolled in grades K-2 as of September 2018. 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. Camp fee includes a camp t-shirt. We strive to maintain a 1:6 counselor to camper ratio with our younger campers and up to 1:8 with our older campers in this camp.

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 ..............................$820

2-week resident .............................$565

6-week non-resident .....................$1640

2-week non-resident .....................$1130

(Please note that fees increase as of May 14)

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

b BEGINNER SWIM: 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. Registration is on first-come, first-served basis Only 6-week campers are eligible to participate.

Swim days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. Inclement weather and Rye Golf Swim Team meets may affect days

Fee: $125

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 activities to participate in this special program. Fee: $40

• 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 2, 9, 16, 23 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.Jr. Rocketry (Gr. 1) Monday, July 2, 9 10:15 - 11:15 p.m.Jr. Rocketry (Gr. 2) Monday, July 2, 9 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.Dino Casts (Gr. 1) Monday, July 16 & 23 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.Magical Illusions (Gr. 2) Monday, July 16 & 23 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.

b JEWELRY & BEADING WORKSHOP for GIRLS & BOYS: In this engaging, fun, creative and educational 45 minute workshop, campers will construct beautiful 1 beaded summer themed jewelry, plus a 3-D beaded summer wind chime. Everyone will work on a professional design board and choose from a high end selection of crystals, sea glass, ceramics and lead-free charms. Melanie Rose, instructor, is the owner of BEADZ (www.gobeadz.com)

Program dates: Tuesday, July 12 & 24 between 12:30-2:45p.m. Fee: $40

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

LOWER CAMP SPECIALS

Upper Camp Nothing Left To Do But Smile Smile SmileRegistration opens: Thursday, March 22nd at 10:00 a.m.

Register on-line at: www.ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm Click on the blue Online Registration button to register

Upper Camp is specifically for children enrolled in grades 3-6 as of September 2018. 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. Camp fee includes a camp t-shirt. We strive to maintain a 1:8 counselor to camper ratio.

Proposed Camp Site: Rye Middle School

Proposed 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 ..............................$820

2-week resident .............................$565

6-week non-resident .....................$1640

2-week non-resident .....................$1130(Please note that fees increase as of May 14)Camp trips are optional and not included in the camp fee. There will be a separate registration and payment required for ALL trips.

b GROUP SWIM: Children enrolled in this program will be taken to Rye Golf Club two times a week for a 30 – 40 minute swim period. There is limited enrollment in the 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. Inclement weather and Rye Golf swim meets may affect our days. Swim days: Mondays & Thursdays between 9 – 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 9, 11 & 12 Fee: $90

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 16, 18 & 19 Fee: $90

Robotics- 3 in 1 ATR: All Terrain Robot: Utilize different track modules and make your robot transform into 3 amazing variations: Forklift, Rover, and Gripper. Using the wired controller, command the robot to move forward, backward, turn, grip and lift. In forklift mode, the ATR is like a mini industrial fork lift, with the ability to lift up to 100g in weight. Program dates: July 23, 25 & 26 Fee: $90

b BRICK KIDS - FUN WITH LEGOS®

We like to have a lot of LEGO® brick fun! Campers will be instructed to create awesome LEGO® brick creations based on the below movie themes.

Incredibles 2: Wednesday, July 11, 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Fee: $22 We’ll build LEGOtm brick statues of Elastigirl, Mr. Incredible, Violet, Dash and baby Jack-Jack. Plus we’ll build all of the of those incredible villains you love to hate! Top-secret island with an evil lair AND a volcano? We’re on it! Create the island of Nomanisan and the Omnidroids, all out of LEGO® bricks!

Classic Video Game Characters: Monday, July 30, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Fee: $22 Build all the classic video game characters you love! We’ll build statues of Pikachu, Sonic, and Mario. Plus we’ll create a GIANT Pac-Man board, all out of LEGO® bricks!

b JEWELRY & BEADING WORKSHOP for GIRLS & BOYS: In this professional style, hands-on, creative workshop, campers will construct two artistic projects: a cool summer inspired bracelet and a keychain. Everyone will learn fun techniques and stitches. Campers will work on design boards and choose from high quality beads such as sea glass, crystals, ceramics and more. Melanie Rose, instructor, is the owner of BEADZ (www.gobeadz.com). Program dates: Wednesday June 27, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Fee: $25

UPPER CAMP SPECIALS

Camp 78Go Big or Go Home

Registration opens: Tuesday, March 6 at 10:00 a.m.Register on-line at: www.ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm

Click on the blue Online Registration button to register

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 2018 summer vacation. We strive to maintain a 1:8 counselor to camper ratio.

Proposed Camp Site: Rye RecreationProposed Camp Time: times vary

Camp 78 is for Rye Residents only!

Camp Fee: Week 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6 ............................................................... $275 Week 2 (4 days) ................................................................... $230

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 June 1: If you wish to change weeks, you may do so provided your request is received in writing by June 1 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.

• June 2 and After: Effective June 2, no weeks can be changed. If you no longer wish to be enrolled in original week, it is considered a withdrawal and is subject to the published withdrawal policy (no refund).

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Camp 78

Trips with a (W) require waiver to participate

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.

• Weekly calendars with up-to-date trip information will be emailed the week prior to enrolled participants.

**Tentative Calendar**

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

June 25Castle Fun Center

June 26Fireball

Mountain Combat Laser Tag

June 27Lake

Compounce

June 28Watson Scavenger Hunt- Museum of Natural History

(W)

June 29Bounce (W)

July 2Escape the

Mystery Room & Autobahn

Go Carting (W)

July 3Adventure Park

@ Discovery Museum (W)

July 4**NO CAMP**

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

July 5Dorney Park

July 6Bounce (W)

July 9Powerhouse

Studios Wild Wacky Game

Show

July 10Catamount Aerial Adventure Park

(W)

July 11Broadway Show- School of Rock

July 12Scott’s NYC Pizza

Tour

July 13The Beast

July 16Sport Center

of CT

July 17Club Getaway

July 18Camp Olympics

July 19Zoom Zip Line

(W)

July 20Bounce (W)

July 23Deep Sea Fishing

July 24Six Flags Great

Adventure

July 25Mets Game

July 26MSG Tour &

Lunch in NYCJuly 27

Bounce (W)

July 30I-Play America

July 31Medieval Times

August 1Adventure Park @ Long Island

(W)

August 2Mystic Aquarium

August 3The Beast

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.

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

must be in writing.

REFUND SCHEDULE

Date Refund Percent

Requests received by 6/1 75%Requests received after 6/1 No Refunds