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EARTHPLACE SUMMER CAMP 2012
| Age Groups | General Information & Forms | |
| 3s, 4s, Kindergarten, Gr. 1 & 2, Gr. 3 & 4 | Fees | Counselor in Training CIT |
| Grades 5-7 | Registration Information | Employment Application |
| Grade 7-9 - August 6-10 | Camper Info & Registration Forms | Camp Handbook |
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Grade 5 to 9 - Trip to
Philadelphia, August 13-17 |
Medical Form for pre-K Medical Form for Entering K & Up |
Camp
Brochure |
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Before & After Care |
Camp Medication Permission Form |
Welcome to a summer of fun, learning and investigation! At Earthplace we use our 62-acre wildlife sanctuary as an outdoor classroom. On trail walks through the woods, meadow, stream, and pond, we often spot wildlife in their natural surroundings, including deer, turtles, hawks, wild turkeys and groundhogs. Every week animals from our indoor Animal Hall come to visit. Campers learn about many creatures and their habitats, such as turtles, snakes, frogs, birds, mammals, insects and other wildlife.
Session Themes
The themes change every week and are camp-wide. There are many opportunities
to explore new aspects of nature through hands-on activities, group games,
field trips, hikes and crafts. Once a session, on Wednesdays, children in
grades 1 through 4 go on area field trips, which extends that day until 4:00
p.m. The 1st-2nd and the 3rd-4th graders will go on a field trip each
Wednesday. You may choose one of our 4 canoe weeks for your 3rd or 4th
grader. The 5th-7th graders alternate weeks between canoeing and camping
overnight at Earthplace.
Staff
Each group has at least one group leader and two assistant counselors. Our
staff is all experienced in working with children either here at Earthplace
as teachers, naturalists or as professionals in local school systems. The
camper to staff ratio ranges from 5:1 for the 3’s to 7:1 for most of the
other groups. The staff is selected for their enjoyment of and experience
with their assigned age group and their love and knowledge of nature.
Health
The camp has a nurse on the premises who is in charge of first aid and
collecting camper medicals. All group leaders have First Aid, CPR,
Medication and Epi-Pen training. We are also happy to have air-conditioned
indoor classrooms to use on hot summer days.
Spirit Days
Every Wednesday is Earthplace T-shirt Day! Your children can wear the shirt
that they receive for being a camper this year or a camp shirt from a
previous year. There will also be a special theme day every
Friday. The special theme day will coincide with our camp-wide Sing-a-Long
each Friday morning.
Session Topics
Our session topics for each week will be camp-wide. However, each age group
will experience and learn about the subject at their appropriate age level.
As always, all ages will be involved in active learning experiences.
Before & After Care
Earthplace offers childcare before and after each session. Early morning
care runs from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., and afternoon care from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Sign up is for the whole week. The 3’s are not eligible for this program.
All other groups can come for 5 mornings. In the afternoon, the 4’s and K’s
attend for 5 days. Because of the Wednesday field trips, the 1st and 2nd
grade group and the 3rd and 4th grade group only attend for 4 days. Sign up
is at time of enrollment. The cost of the AM Care for the week is $50. In
the afternoon the cost for
the week for the 4’s and Kindergarteners is $100. The cost for the 1st-4th
graders is $80.
We hope to give your child a summer experience that encourages him or her to appreciate all that nature at Earthplace has to offer. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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June 18 - June 22
Trees, Trees,
Trees Friday: Pajama Day Oak, maple, birch or beech? Campers will study the variety of trees here at Earthplace and learn to identify them by looking at leaves, bark, shape and size. We’ll make our own trees, measure tree trunks and do leaf and bark rubbings. 3 year olds, 4 year olds and Kindergarten groups only June 25 - June 29 Sticky Prickly Nature July 2 - July 6
Animals in Architecture
(4
days) July 9 - July 13
Water Investigators July 16 - July 20
Everything Science July 23 - July 27
Pets July 30 - August 3
Survival August 6 - August 10
Nature
Photography June 25 - June 29 Sticky Prickly Nature July 2 - July 6
Animals in Architecture
(4
days) July 9 - July 13
Water Investigators July 16 - July 20
Everything Science July 23 - July 27
Animal Ambassadors July 30 - August 3
Survival August 6 - August 10
Nature
Photography
August 6-10
Water Investigators
Exploring Philadelphia This year, we’re headed to the historical city of Philadelphia. We’ll visit Longwoods Garden, the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, as well as Wagner Free Institute of Science. We’ll spend 4 nights under the stars in our tents as we explore the city, history and nature of Philadelphia. 10:00 AM Monday to 4:00 PM Friday Fee: $770
Counselor In Training The Earthplace CIT programs an excellent opportunity for teenagers to develop leadership skills in an outdoor educational environment. On Mondays and Thursdays the CITs will meet with their group leader to discuss events of the day, camper behaviors and ways to handle challenging situations. During this time they will be able to ask questions and participate in role-playing and hands on situations. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays they will meet with different program staff from Harbor Watch, Animal Hall and Natureplace to deepen their understanding of issues related to environmental education. Participants must commit to two consecutive week-long sessions. We have a limited enrollment for this program and all participants are asked to submit an application and have an interview. Before registering, please call 203-227-7253 x 107 for an application and to set up an interview time. Fee: $200 per session Schedule CIT Focus of the Week, Mondays 2:15 – 3:15 PM Early morning care will run from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., and afternoon care from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sign up is for the whole week. The 3s are not eligible for this program. All other groups can come for 5 mornings. In the afternoon, the 4s and Ks would attend for 5 days. Because of the Wednesday Field Trips, the 1st and 2nd grade group and the 3rd and 4th grade group would only attend for 4 days. Sign up for these extended hours is at time of enrollment. The cost of the AM Care for the week is $50. In the afternoon the cost for the week for the 4s and Kindergarteners is $100. The cost for the 1st-4th graders is $80.
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Registration Dates
February 1, 2012 – Registration begins for children of Earthplace Members as of Dec. 31, 2011.
February 23, 2012 – Registration begins for children of new Earthplace Members.
How to Register
On registration day, mail or bring your completed forms and all payments to Earthplace. Registration is processed on a first come, first served basis.
Earthplace will notify you of your registration status by mail within 14 days of receipt of registration form. Upon acceptance, Earthplace will sendl you the necessary medical forms, final invoice and other important information.
If the classes you requested are filled, your name will be added to the Wait List and all registration payments will be refunded.
Program Requirements
- All children should bring a lunch. A snack is provided.
- A medical form is required for all campers by May 1. Note that the date of your child’s physical must be within one year of the session date. If your child’s medical form expires in the summer, it must be updated at that time.
- 3 year olds—Children must be 3 by their 1st day of camp.
- 4 year olds—Children must be 4 by December 31, 2012 and toilet trained.
- There are 20 children per class per one-week session, except for the 3s group, which has 15 children per class. The 5th-7th grade group is limited to 10 children.
- Children must wear closed toe shoes and be dressed for the weather.
General Program Policies and Information
| 1. | The non-refundable Earthplace Family Membership is required ($90). If your membership expires during your child’s attendance at the summer program you will be asked to renew your membership when registering. |
| 2. | Payment in full is due at the time of registration. |
| 3. | Cancellation/Refund Policy: 75% of tuition will be refunded if you cancel before May 1, 2011. There will be no refunds after May 1, 2012. |
| 4. | A $25 administration fee will be charged for all session changes made after registration forms have been processed. Payment due prior to changes. |
| 5. | The medical form must be returned to Earthplace by May 1. Note that the date of your child’s physical must be within 1 year of the session date. If your child’s medical form expires in the summer, it must be updated at that time. |
Camper Information and Session Registration Forms (2 pages)
Both forms must be sent in with your payment.
