CHATHAM SUMMER CAMP 2006



Travel Camps Weeks of August 14th and August 21st

"Most popular summer camp in the county"

9 Weeks Starting June 26 - August 25, 2006.
Daily or Weekly Registration
7:00am - 6:00pm, 9:00am - 4:00pm, and 9:00am - 1:00pm

Location:
Lafayette Avenue School
221 Lafayette Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928 Accepting Entering Kindergarten - 8th Graders.

Register by May 1st and save $$$!!


Registration Information
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Free Camp T-Shirts
Field Trips
Daily Schedule
Bathing Suits
Swim Days
Tuition and Payments
Parent/Camper Orientation Night
Swim Lessons
Wiz Kids Club
Parent Handbook
 
Basketball Camp
Important Phone Numbers














DATES AND HOURS OF OPERATION

June 26th - August 25th, 2006.
The camp will be closed on Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th, 2006.
Option of camp hours: 7:00am - 6:00pm, 9:00am - 4:00pm, and 9:00am - 1:00pm

FLEXIBLE REGISTRATION

* You can register for any of the weeks 1 through 9.
* You also have the choice of registering for the full week or partial weeks and the different option of hours.
* If you register for a partial week then you will select what days your child will attend and pay the daily tuition fees.
* Full Day Tuition (7:00-6:00 and 9:00-4:00) includes all trips, admission fees, bus transportation, theme activities, projects, in-camp specials and swimming.
* Half Day Tuition (9:00-1:00) includes all theme activities, projects and in-camp specials.
* You can also choose if your child will go on the field trips or stay at the camp for weeks 1 - 7.
Register now and take advantage of the discounted rate until May 1, 2006.

FIELD TRIPS
* * All campers have the option of going on the trips, swimming or staying at the camp for weeks 1 - 7!

* Most field trips are on Tuesday and Thursday of every week.
* All trips are subject to change.
* Our bus drivers are experienced and drive all year long.
* Our staff/camper ratios are 1:5 on water trips, 1:8 on other trips.
* Campers are grouped by age, height for some rides and have at least 2 staff per group.
* All staff carry ID cards for each camper with essential information in case of emergency.
* Staff directors carry cell phones for easy access.
* Parents have peace of mind knowing that the staff is experienced, well trained, and certified in CPR and First Aid.
* Parents get updates for trip return status after 3:00pm every trip day by calling 908-439-3387 x12.

PARENT ORIENTATION NIGHT
Thursday, June 15th, 2006
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lafayette Ave. School All Purpose Room / Cafeteria
* Parent / Camper Orientation is an important event for both parents and campers to attend.
* Critical information about the camp will be presented, campers will meet the camp staff, and t-shirts will be distributed.

Morris County 2006 Summer Trip Schedule*
Week 1 (June 26 - 30) "Crazy Camp Crusades"
Tuesday (June 27) Dorney Park in Allentown, PA.
Thursday (June 29) Funplex in East Hanover, NJ.
Week 2 (July 3 - 7) "Stars & Strips Sensation"
Monday & Tuesday (July 3rd-4th) Summer Camp closed for the holiday.
Wednesday (July 5) Somerset Patriots Baseball Game in Bridgewater NJ.
Week 3 (July 10 - 14) "Movie Madness"
Tuesday (July 11) Forum Theatre in Metuchen, NJ.
Thursday (July 13) Movie Theatre in East Hanover, NJ.
Week 4 (July 17 - 21) "Amazing Amusements"
Tuesday (July 18) Keansburg Amusement Park Keansburg, NJ.
Thursday (July 20) Bowcraft Amusement Park in Scotch Plains, NJ.
Week 5 (July 24 - 28) "Hollywood Holiday"
Tuesday (July 25) Andy Wahlberg concert in Clinton, NJ.
Thursday (July 27) Powerhouse Studios in East Hanover, NJ.
Week 6 (July 31 - August 4) "Animal Antics"
Tuesday (August 1) Turtleback Zoo in West Orange NJ.
Thursday (August 3) Warren County Farmers Fair in Harmony, NJ.
Week 7 (August 7 - 11) "Games, Goals & Good Times"
Tuesday (August 8) Chuck E. Cheese in Bridgewater, NJ.
Thursday (August 10) Bridgewater Sports Arena in Bridgewater, NJ.
Week 8 (August 14 - 18) "Earth & Sea Explorers"
TRAVEL CAMP WEEK

Monday (August 14) Bucks County River Country (Tubing) Point Pleasant PA.
Tuesday (August 15) Tomahawk Lake Sparta, NJ.
Wednesday (August 16) Dorney Park Allentown, PA.
Thursday (August 17) Point Pleasant Beach Point Pleasant NJ.
Friday (August 18) Franklin Institute Philadephia PA.
Week 9 (August 21 - 25) "Final Farewell"
TRAVEL CAMP WEEK

Monday (August 21) Camden Aquarium Camden NJ.
Tuesday (August 22) Bronx Zoo Bronx NY.
Wednesday (August 23) Museum of Natural History New York, NY.
Thursday (August 24) Camelbeach Tannersville PA.
Friday (August 25) Mountain Creek Vernon NJ.
* Trips subject to change.


OPTIONAL SWIM DAYS
All campers have the option of going swiming or staying at the camp.

* Most every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are recreational swim days from approximately 1:00pm - 4:00pm.
* We will be swimming at the Colony Pool.
* The pool will provide lifeguards and The Work-Family Connection will have staff members present.
* Campers will walk to and from the pool.
* We will change clothes at the camp and at the pool, and staff will be available to assist younger campers.
* Please be sure your camper has a bathing suit, towel, sunblock and a change of clothes.

SWIM LESSONS
* You can register your child for swim lessons any day we are at the pool ( Most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays).
* Lessons are taught by a certified swim instructor.
* Each lesson is $15 per camper, per day.
CLICK HERE FOR THE SWIM LESSONS REGISTRATION

A TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE MAY LOOK LIKE THIS:
7:00-9:00AM FREE CHOICE PERIOD FOR CAMPERS
Activities include a choice of any of these activity centers:

  • Technology/Computers
  • Science/Nature and Discovery
  • Playground or Group Games
  • Construction
  • Music/Chill-Out
  • Recreation Games
  • Dramatic Play
  • Arts and Crafts
  • 9:00-9:30AM Morning Meeting & Snack
  • Introductions
  • Announcements
  • Question of the Day
  • 9:30-10:30AM Activity I (vary for every session)
  • Arts and Crafts Project
  • Sports and Games
  • Enrichment Activities (based on themes)
  • 10:30-11:30AM Activity II (vary for every session)
  • Food Project
  • Playground
  • Arts & Craft Project
  • 11:30-12:00PM Lunch
    1:00 - 4:00PM Swimming at Colony Pool
    Campers who do not wish to swim may stay at the camp
    and have a choice of all activity centers listed above.
    3:00-4:00PM Activity III(different every session)
  • Food Project (Flag Cake, Ice Pops, Candie Pie, etc...)
  • Group Game (Kickball, Scatter, etc..)
  • Arts & Craft Project (Photography, Drawing, etc..)
  • 4:00-6:00PM Activities include a choice of any of these activity centers:
  • Technology/Computers
  • Science/Nature
  • Community Action/Awareness
  • Construction
  • Music/Chill-Out
  • Recreation
  • Games
  • Organized Sports
  • * Activity centers have hands-on projects or individual choices.
    * Our centers are well equipped with supplies that our campers have chosen themselves.
    * Technology centers have computers, printers, are sound equipped and have new software.

    All activities centers are geared for campers ages K-8. All supplies, equipment, projects are diverse for all K-8 developmental ages.

    TUITION - Visa and Mastercard accepted!!!

    * Full Day Tuition includes all trips, admission fees, theme activities, projects, in-camp specials and swimming.
    * Half Day Tuition includes all theme activities, projects, and in-camp specials.
    * A non-refundable $100 deposit is due at time of registration and will be applied to your full tuition.
    * Tuition payment schedule:
    * Initial 1/3 of total Summer Camp tuition is due by May 1st
    * Second 1/3 of total Summer Camp tuition is due by June 1st
    * Final payment of total Summer Camp tuition balance is due by June 23rd
    * No cancellations, withdrawls, changes, no refunds or credits after June 1st.





    * Late pick up fee of $1 per minute for campers picked up after 6:00pm.

    WIZ KIDS CLUB
    Entering Grades 1 - 6
    "I appreciate that Wiz Kids is available on the school premises. My child showed improvement in math as a result of Wiz Kids." - Roseanne C., parent.


    * This club is designed to strengthen math and reading skills in preparation for the school year.
    * The club will be instructed by certified Teachers and is open to all grades 1 - 6.
    * It will run Weeks 5, 6, and 7 (July 24th - August 11th) on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
    * The club will be located at the camp.
    * Tuition is $50 per day, per student.
    * Your child may stay the rest of the camp day for an additional $25.
    * If you are already registered for the day at our 2006 Summer Camp, you may add Wiz Kids for an additional $25 per day per student.
    CLICK HERE FOR THE WIZ KIDS REGISTRATION

    BASKETBALL CAMP
    Campers Entering Grades 3 - 7

    "Great Basketball Camp! I appreciated the focus on learning skills, and the awards ceremony where everyone was recognized for thier achievements." - Ramona G., Parent

    * Team skills, drills, and tournaments.
    * For campers entering grades 3 - 7.
    * The camp will run on Week 5 (July 24 - 28) from 9:00am - 4:00pm.
    * $210 per camper.
    * Free T-shirt included.
    CLICK HERE FOR MORE BASKETBALL CAMP INFORMATION
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    CAMP T-SHIRT
    * All campers receive a cool tye-dyed camp t-shirt for free.
    * T-shirt must be worn on all field trips.
    * If you would like to purchase additional t-shirts the cost is $15 each.
    * Available sizes are Youth Medium, Large and Extra Large and Adult Small, Medium, Large, XLarge and XXLarge.
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    BATHING SUITS
    * The Work-Family Connection has bathing suits available for purchase.
    * The bathing suits are from LL Bean and display the WFC logo.
    * They are of excellent quality and wear very well.
    * Girls are solid royal blue and boy's shorts are lime green.
    * They are $26 for girl's suits and $24 for boy's shorts.




    Available sizes are on the registration form.
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    Or e-mail us at info@theworkfamilyconnection.org

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    The Work-Family Connection
    P.O. Box 488 Oldwick, New Jersey 08858
    Phone (908)439-3387
    Fax (908)439-3359
    www.theworkfamilyconnection.org