AFS Summer Camps 2016

Summer Camp Ages 3-13

2016

June 20 - August 19

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AFS Summer Camps 2016 Parents in the Philadelphia area have many camps to choose from when planning for the summer. With these choices comes the responsibility of selecting one that best fits the needs of your child, as well as your own schedule. At Abington Friends School (AFS) you will find summer camp programs that are responsive to these needs. For over 45 years the Abington Friends Summer Enrichment Program has been dedicated to providing campers with a truly enriching summer experience. We have a strong and proud tradition of providing programs that generate the smiles and memories that last a lifetime. Here at AFS your child can participate in a variety of camp experiences on our beautiful campus. Whether you choose the traditional day camp, a specialty camp or an academic camp, our philosophy remains the same: we want children to be happy and we truly believe they find happiness through having fun and making connections in a variety of engaging activities. We invite you to see how a summer at AFS can make a difference in your child’s life. Be sure to register early. Space is limited! If you are new to Abington Friends and are not familiar with our campus, I’d be more than happy to take you on a personal tour of our beautiful facilities.

Rusty Regalbuto Camp Director phone: (215) 576-3996 email: rregalbuto@abingtonfriends.net

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Specialty Camps Lego Robotics

Wearable Art

Campers will have a blast building, programming and commanding their own LEGO robots that drive, shoot, slither, walk, spin and more!

Developed by the National Robotics Consortium at Carnegie Mellon University, this program is specifically designed to use the motivational effects of building robots to teach math, science and engineering concepts. Activities include designing and building robots, learning programming and presentation software, working in teams, mastering tasks, and sharing in robotic challenges with their fellow students.

Are you a fashionista? Design and create your own fabulous fashions using sculpting, dyeing, printing, and simple sewing techniques.

Campers will explore traditional approaches, like ceramic bead-making and batik, as well as contemporary, sustainable "up-cycling" to develop a small collection of original pieces. Projects include ceramic jewelry, upcycled scarf, and screen-printed t-shirt.

Grades: 2 - 4 Time: Full day 9am - 3pm

Dates: July 11 - 15 Fees: $350 (includes lunch and snack)

Instructed by students and faculty of the award winning AFS Robotics Team.

Minecraft & Java: Explore, learn, problem solve and create amazing and unique worlds using the popular game Minecraft, a 3D simulation game in which players work to discover resources and use them to craft and build a unique world. By combining instruction in Java coding and gameplay campers will learn the fundamentals of Java programming and use them to create resources to add to their Minecraft worlds.

Grades: 5 - 7 Time: half-day 9am - 12pm (with full day option)*

Dates: June 27 - July 8 (2 weeks) Fees: $450 (includes snack)

Instructor: This session will be led by middle school teacher Mark Smith, who has researched, developed, and implemented Minecraft in his social studies classroom at AFS to facilitate problem solving, creativity, and the development of social relationships in an increasingly digital world. * Round out your day by joining the Day Camp for lunch, swimming and more afternoon activities.

Fee: $250/wk

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Wow, the kids never had so much fun at camp!

Grades: 3 - 7 Time: 9am - 12pm (with full day option)

Dates: July 27 - July 8 Fees: $225 (includes snack)

Instructor: This session will be led by Amy Diaz-Newman, printmaker and studio arts instructor in the AFS Upper School.

Nature Adventure Camp In our Nature Adventure Camp, campers will explore the creek and neighboring forest that surround Abington Friends School. Working in groups and individually they will build forts, create nature art, study insects and discover water creatures. While enjoying this outdoor fun, campers will also learn more deeply about the importance of taking good care of the Earth and its many resources in this experiential camp. Includes afternoon swim!

Grades: 2 - 4 Time: Full day 9am - 3pm

Dates: June 27 - July 1 Fees: $350 (includes lunch and snack)

Instructor: Raji Malik is an energetic and enthusiastic AFS Kindergarten teacher with a passion for sustainability and education.

Rock Band Camp Experience a two week full immersion into the creative musical process. Campers in this camp should have at least 18 months of experience playing a musical instrument. Out team of musicians will work closely with each camper with a multi level curriculum to improve their technique , stage presence and skills. At the end of the session, the band will showcase their skills to in a camp wide presentation.

Compose, collaborate, record and ROCK! Grades: 5 - 8 Time: Full day 9am - 3pm

Dates: July 5 - 15 Fees: $700 (includes lunch and snack)

Instructor: Raji Malik is a musician whose world fusion band has competed nationally with other bands and has received acclaim for his original scores and musicianship.

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AFS Summer Programs for Kids, Teens & Tweens When School’s out, Camp’s in!

There are few things that children look forward to as much as the beginning of their summer vacation. It’s a time when they enjoy the pleasures of being outdoors, swimming, being with their friends and seemingly endless play. In short, it’s a time for kids to have fun. At Abington Friends School, we offer a camp day that is filled with a variety of activities that will make it an unforgettable summer for your child.

early childhood Dates and Fees June 27 - Aug. 19 (8 weeks) Register BEFORE February 29 $3,680 Full Day, $2,893 Half Day Register AFTER February 29 $3,755 Full Day, $2,950 Half Day Any 2 consecutive weeks: $1,000 EC Campers must be 3 years of age by September 1, 2016.

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We can’t thank AFS enough for the great summer that our daughter had at camp. It was her first experience with a summer camp and she was eager to get up and go every morning. She was disappointed that camp was closed when the weekends arrived!

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This program is designed to continue many of the experiences the children in Early Childhood have during the academic year. The activities are specific to their developmental level and the focus is on having fun. The goal is to allow children to make discoveries, experience enriching activities and have social interactions with the other campers by working individually and in small groups.

The program is staffed by Abington Friends Early Childhood teachers and by assistants (in college or recent graduates) who have experience working with young children. Parents must provide a lunch.

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Day Camps

junior camp Dates and Fees June 27 - Aug. 19 (8 weeks) Register BEFORE February 29 $3,905 Full Day $3,011 Half Day Register AFTER February 29 $3,999 Full Day $3,086 Half Day Any 2 weeks: Select any 2 consecutive weeks $1,120 Full Day $899 Half Day

In our Junior Camp, children are grouped by age in self-contained settings for an enriching sampler of scheduled activities that include art, music, games, free play, storytelling, creative movement, and drama. Junior camp is designed to promote socialization, independence, creativity and problem solving in the very young child while an emphasis is placed on having fun; after all children learn best when they enjoy what they are doing. All of our junior campers receive daily instructional swim lessons with one of our Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors. In Junior Camp, our teachers follow weekly themes that culminate in exciting Friday activities. Designed to capture the interest of youngsters, past themes have been: Trains, Planes & Automobiles, Tea Time, In The Good Old Summer Time, Space Adventure, Surf’s Up, My Teddy Bear, Monster Madness and Little Chefs.

Half day options are available.

Lunch / Snack: Lunches will be served daily and are included in the camp payment. Menus will be handed out at the beginning of each session. A morning snack,which usually includes juice, graham crackers, cookies, etc., will also be provided.

Ages 4 - 5

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senior camp Dates and Fees All senior camps run a full day from 9am - 3:30pm June 27 - Aug. 19 (8 weeks) Register BEFORE February 29 Register AFTER February 29 Any 2 weeks Important Dates July 15 Parents Day July 28 Sundown Day

$3,905 $3,999

$1,120

Aug. 4 Aug. 11

Carnival Day Camp Show

Our Senior Campers enjoy a morning filled with scheduled innovative activities that are directed by adult professional teachers and coaches. Grouped according to age, participants attend a different set of activities each day. Sports, tennis, games, archery, karate, drama, music, dance and art are all classes on the weekly schedule. Campers receive a daily instructional swim lesson by a Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructor in one of our two swimming pools. At AFS we recognize the need for campers to participate in their favorite activities. To accommodate them, weekly electives are offered that allow campers to choose activities that provide them with ample time doing what they enjoy most. Lunch and snack are provided.

Ages

The counselors at AFS went out of their way to reach out and get to know our children. Counselor…. was a personal hero of our son and our daughter absolutely adored her counselor. It is clear the counselors working at AFS in the summer program are caring, attentive, friendly and they love what they are doing.

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camp endeavor Camp Endeavor is more than a traditional camp, it’s a place where campers can find and pursue the activities they are passionate about. We believe that campers in this age range should have choices beyond the traditional camp fare.

Campers choose areas of interest, such as outdoor adventures, performing arts, visual arts, science or athletics and they have multiple opportunities to pursue them during the course of our five-period day.

Possible majors Business

Geo-Catching & GPS Games

Filmmaking

Robotics

Architecture

Rocketry

Jewelry-Making

Web Design

Hip Hop Dance

Digital Photography

Forensics

And More…

Free Choice Activities periods give campers the opportunity to continue exploring their areas of interest. We also set aside community time because we know it’s important for kids to have the space to socialize. During community time, campers come together and take part in camp wide activities, such as a rousing game of capture the flag, a fast-paced pick-up game of basketball, a free swim in the pool or relaxing in the shade with a group of friends and a roll of Gimp.

Sports Camp Endeavor runs a full day June 27 - Aug 19 Register BEFORE February 29 Register AFTER February 29 Any 2 weeks

9am - 3:30pm $3,905 $3,999 $1,120

Ages

The camp staff did such a good job with the children in the summer heat.

I especially noticed the gentle encouraging support in the water of the beginners and less confident children.

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counselor-intraining program Entering 9th grade Full Day 9:00am - 3:30pm This program is available to campers with special interests and talents who are entering high school. It seeks to develop the skills needed to become a competent junior counselor. In the mornings, our CIT’s are assigned to a group or an activity where they develop their leadership skills and sense of responsibility through their daily interaction with campers, camp staff and parents. After lunch, CIT’s can participate in our weekly elective activities, swim or continue assisting the staff as needed. Most CIT’s spend two years in the program before applying for a position as a junior counselor. Snack and lunch will be provided.

Dates and Fees June 27 - Aug. 19 (8 weeks) Register BEFORE February 29 $1,926 Register AFTER February 29 $1,974 Any 2 weeks $500

Full day option If your camper is enrolled in an AFS half-day specialty program and would like to spend the afternoon in the day camp we can provide lunch and afternoon activities until camp ends at 3:30pm.

Dates and Fees June 22 - Aug. 14

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Great camp and overall experience for my two children.

Sign me up for next summer!

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registration form Register online at www.afssummercamps.com Abington Friends Summer Camps Early Childhood, Junior Camp, Senior Camp, Endeavor and CIT Camper Information Child (Full name): ___________________________________ Prefers to be called: __________________________ Grade (Fall ’16): ________ School: _________________________________________________________________ Age on 6/20/16: _____yrs_____ mos. Birth Date: _____________ _ M _ F Allergies or special conditions: ____________________________________________________________________ Medications (physician authorization form required): _________________________________________________ Physician: ________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________ Camp Shirt Size: (circle one) Youth: XS S M L Adult: S M L XL

Family/Household Information Street Address:_________________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________ State: ________________ Zip: _________________________ Parent 1: ____________________________________ Parent 2: __________________________________________ Home #: _______________ Parent 1 Work #: __________________ Parent 2 Work #: _______________________ Parent 1 Cell #: ______________________________ Parent 2 Cell #: _____________________________________ Parent 1 Email: ______________________________ Parent 2 Email: _____________________________________ In case of emergency, if parents cannot be reached, please contact: Name: _____________________________________ Phone #: _____________ Relationship: __________________ Name: _____________________________________ Phone #: _____________ Relationship:___________________

Please place my child in the same group with (Junior & Senior Camp only) ________________________________________________________

Are you new to AFS Summer Camps?

If you are new, how did you hear about our programs?_________________________________________________

Dismissal Authorization Besides ourselves, the following individuals are authorized to pick up our children (list names): _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Early Childhood (Age 3) Regsiter before February 29 for discounted rates. o Full Summer June 27 – Aug. 19 o$3,680/$3755 Full Day Any Two Consecutive Weeks o Full Day $1,090 o June 27 o July 5 o July 11 o July 18

o July 25

o Aug. 1

o$2,893/$2,950 Half Day o Aug. 8

o Aug. 15

Early Childhood Extended Day o PM (4 – 5pm):

Number of days per week _________ Number of weeks_________

Specialty Camps

o Lego Robotics: ($350) o Minecraft & Java: ($450) o Wearable Art: ($225 wk)

o Nature Adventure Camp: ($350) o Rock Band Camp: ($700)

Junior, Senior and Endeavor Day Camps (Ages 4 - 13) Regsiter before February 29 for discounted rates o Full Summer June 27 – Aug. 19

Any Two Weeks o$1,120 Full Day o June 27 o July 5 o July 11

o $3,905\$3,999 Full Day

o$899 Half Day o July 18 o July 25

o Aug. 1

o $3,011/$3,086 Half Day (Junior Camp)

o Aug. 8

o Aug. 15

CIT Program (Ages 14 - 15) Regsiter before February 29 for discounted rates o Counselor-in-Training (ages 14 & up) / Full Summer June 27 – Aug. 19 $1,974 Support Services (Available June 27 - Aug. 19) Extended Day o AM (7:30 - 9am)

o PM (3:30 - 6pm)

o AM & PM

Transportation** (Available June 27 – Aug. 19) o AM o PM o BOTH o Within a 3 mile radius of AFS ($92 RT/$51 one-way) x______ weeks = $___________ o Within a 3.1-6.0 mile radius of AFS ($97 RT/$54 one-way) x______ weeks = $___________ o Longer distance (To be determined) x______ weeks = $___________ Nearest cross street is: __________________________________________________________________________ **Limited availability. No refunds once routes are set.

Mail with all necessary fees to: Abington Friends School / Attn: Camp Office / 575 Washington Lane / Jenkintown PA 19046 Total Tuition Fees* $___________ Deposit ($50/child) $___________ Balance $___________ *Balance due on or before May 31, 2016 Permission Statements I have read and agree to abide by the Abington Friends Summer Camp general guidelines. I hereby give permission for my child to participate in all trips and activities sponsored by Abington Friends Summer Camp. I give permission for my child to travel to and from events with a camp staff member in either a chartered bus or school van with an adult driver. I give Abington Friends Summer Camp staff members’ permission to act on my behalf in any situation that may arise concerning my child’s health and welfare. I recognize that in the event that my child loses consciousness or is otherwise severely ill or injured while participating in an AFS camp sponsored activity, it is the camps policy to contact Emergency Medical Services immediately. Afterwards, the Abington Friends Summer Camp nurse will be contacted, and then the parents will be called. Lastly, in case of emergency, I give full authorization for my child to be transported to the nearest emergency medical facility. Abington Friends Summer Camp will take photographs of camp activities and campers this summer for use in future marketing materials.

Parent’s Signature:_______________________________________________________ Date: ________________________ Refund Policy There are no refunds for any reason including absence due to illness. A $25 change fee may be assessed for changes made in schedule.

Questions? Call 215-576-3996 or rregalbuto@abingtonfriends.net

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Extras

Staffed by experienced teachers and assistants, the Extended Day Program offers working parents the support they need to make camp fit into their busy schedules. Mornings begin in the Hallowell Gym at 7:30am. At 3:30pm, campers gather at the assembly area to begin their afternoon. A snack is provided for our campers along with an opportunity to rest and relax after a busy day at camp. Afternoon activities might include swimming, sports, board games, craft projects and dramatic play. Whether outside or in one of our air conditioned classrooms, children will have the opportunity to play and mingle with friends and peers. What a great way to begin and end a wonderful day at camp!

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we would also like to applaud AFS Summer Camp on the quality, experience, professionalism and diversity of its team. It is second to none in the region.

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transportation Van transportation is available to and from Abington Friends School. Transportation Fees depend upon the distance you live from the school. One-way and round-trip transportation are both offered. Areas served are subject to determination depending on enrollment.

The best staff around Our professional staff is well known for providing excellent summer care for our campers. Our mix of counselors and teachers collectively exceeded 500 years of AFS experience of last year. These seasoned professionals are second to none in the quality of care, attention and recognition they give to every camper that attends AFS Summer Camps. Join us this summer and see what a difference summer camp can make in your child's life. We guarantee smiles! See you soon.

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