STAR Camp Brochure 2016

TWO CAMPUSES AND TONS OF FUN! A Summer of Fun at MKA! Join our camp and classes for students entering grades Pre-K to 8 at STAR Camp and JR STAR Camp.

If you are looking for an enriching summer experience for your child, then you have come to the right place. Take advantage of MKA’s top-rate facilities while keeping your child close to home. We are happy to provide a personalized schedule for each child allowing them to explore their own interests. STAR Camp has it all-- sports, arts, dance, theater, swimming, science, computers—you name it! Pair these choices with caring, highly qualified instructors and counselors, and your child will experience the summer of a lifetime.

We hope you join us this summer!

JR STAR CAMP

Located at MKA’s Primary School Campus at 224 Orange Road in Montclair, JR STAR Camp hosts campers entering grades Pre-K-2.

(Note: Campers must be at least four years old to attend camp.)

STAR CAMP

Campers in grades 3-8 are based at MKA’s Middle School Campus at 201 Valley Road, Montclair.

Fees AND ENROLLMENT:

The fee is $550 per week for the first TWO weeks of registration, and $495 per week for all subsequent weeks of registration. (Fees for the week of July 4 are $440 as camp is closed Monday, July 4th). All fees are due with course registration. Additional fees will be billed throughout the summer for Extended Day care or special classes.

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No charge for early registration. $50 late registration fee will be applied as of May 1 and for all walk-in registrations.

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Late registration (begins May 1) — payment must be in full including the $50 registration fee.

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All money is refundable until May 31, 2016.

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There are no refunds or credits due to illness, absence or suspension.

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Enrolling for additional weeks is subject to availability.

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All campers must submit a completed Registration Form with Medical Information.

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The camp reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend or dismiss any camper if his or her conduct is detrimental to the well-being of the camp or of any other camper(s), and no refund or credit will be issued.

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Please note that course offerings are subject to minimum enrollment and staff availability.

R E G I S T E R O N L I N E AT

starcamp.mka.org

FACILITIES

MKA’s STAR Camp is conveniently located in Montclair, NJ and serves families from surrounding towns.

Our private school facilities include: • • • • • • • • • •

air conditioned rooms indoor and outdoor pools turf fields playgrounds – including a zip line and Ga-ga court science labs art rooms high quality athletic facilities indoor gyms and a fitness center newly renovated dining hall and auditorium at the Middle School high tech computer programs with new MacBook Air laptops

OUR ALL-STAR STAFF We take pride in hiring an excellent staff of highly qualified instructors, coaches and teachers with years of experience. Adding to our team are junior counselors who are mature, highly energetic college and high school students dedicated to making your child’s summer a memorable experience.

STAR CAMP PROVIDES Six one-week sessions from June 27th - August 5th 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Please note: Camp will be closed on Monday, July 4, and fees will be pro-rated for that week.

EXTENDED CARE Early morning supervision is available from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and late afternoon supervision is available from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Snack is included.

Fee is $10 per hour and will be billed separately.

LUNCH Enjoy the ease and convenience of STAR Camp! Lunch and snack is provided and included in the camp tuition. Each day there will be a

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kid-friendly hot lunch, grilled cheese, buttered bagel or roll option. All offerings are peanut free! Beverages include water, juice, lemonade or iced tea. Ice pops are provided daily, and water is always available during the day. Coolers are located on every athletic field.

Special Themed Days at JR STAR Camp include Carnival Day, Pony Day, Reptile Day, Swim Visitation Days, Water Carnival and more! Summer 2016 will include a special day each week!

Fridays – Weekly shows for campers in the performing arts.

SKILLS

For Success

Integration with Summer Skills for Success – Students participating in

MKA’s Summer Skills for Success program may elect to join STAR Camp for afternoon activities. Contact Amy Pacifico at 973-233-3001 to discuss course selection and fees.

MEET OUR DIRECTORS Ralph and Amy Pacifico have been the directors of STAR Camp for the past 9 years. Together they have over 40 years of teaching and camp experience. Ralph is the Director of Children’s Athletic and Sports Programming and is the Head Varsity Baseball Coach. He has been at Montclair Kimberley Academy for over 21 years. Amy is an elementary teacher in the West Orange Public School System. She has been teaching for 25 years and has her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. Together, Ralph and Amy are dedicated to providing an exceptional summer camp experience for all campers and their parents.

Contact the STAR Camp office by phone at 973-233-3001 or by email at rpacifico@mka.org or apacifico@ mka.org. Check out our website at http://starcamp.mka.org

SAMPLE STAR CAMP Daily Schedule (Grades 3-8) Each camper will select 5 different activities from the STAR Camp course offerings for each week of registration. Campers will participate in those 5 activities each day.

7:30 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

9:00-9:50 a.m.

9:50-10:00 a.m.

10:00-10:50 a.m.

11:00-11:50 a.m.

12:00-1:00 p.m.

1:00-1:50 p.m.

2:00-2:50 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Early morning Drop-off ($10 per day) Regular Drop-Off/Morning Meeting Period 1 Snack Period 2 Period 3 Lunch and Recess Period 4 Period 5 Dismissal/Car Line Late Afternoon Supervision ($10 per hour per day)

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Sample Junior STAR Daily Schedule (Grades Pre-K-2) New for Summer 2016! More activities and extended swim time!

Each camper will be assigned a group (according to grade level) and select 5 different activities from the JR STAR course offerings for each week of registration. Campers will participate in those 5 choice activities each day in addition to swimming and gym time!

7:30 a.m.

8:30-9:00 a.m.

9:00-9:15 a.m.

9:15-9:45 a.m.

9:45-10:00 a.m.

10:00-11:00 a.m.

11:00-11:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

1:00-2:00 p.m.

2:00-2:30 p.m.

2:30-3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

3:00-6:00 p.m.

Early morning drop-off ($10 per day) Regular drop-off Morning Meeting Choice Activity 1 Snack Swim Instruction with Group Choice Activity 2 Choice Activity 3 Lunch and Recess with Group Gym Time with Group Choice Activity 4 Choice Activity 5 - tired PK campers may choose to stay in their room for activity time Dismissal/Car Line Late Afternoon Supervision ($10 per hour per day)

JUNIOR STAR CAMP COURSE OFFERINGS

JR STAR Camp provides an opportunity for young children entering grades Pre-K- 2 to be supervised in a core group of same-aged campers during the day, as well as allowing them to make some choices for the classes they want to take. STAR Camp strongly believes that all children require physical activity during their day. Therefore, every camper’s schedule will include Swim Instruction and Gym Time. Visit our website for detailed course descriptions - starcamp.mka.org.

T H E M E D D AY S . . .

C A R N I VA L D AY P O N Y / P E T T I N G Z O O D AY S W I M V I S I TAT I O N D AY S WAT E R C A R N I VA L D AY ... AND MORE!

Enroll before May 1st and save $50 registration fee!

Campers Pre-K*-2 *must be at least 4 yrs. old

Swim Instruction Gym Time Art Adventures JR STAR Basketball Coding for Kids Crafty Campers JR STAR Dance/Talent Show Edible Art Gymnastics Legomania Mad Science JR STAR Soccer Storytime Computer Genius Digital Photography

Please note that if your child is enrolled in JR STAR Dance/Talent Show there will be a 10:00 a.m. show every Friday. Come and watch your STAR performer!

STAR CAMP COURSE OFFERINGS

Design your own individualized schedule with exactly what YOU want to do. Try your hand at some sports and combine it with some art and science courses.

Learn to swim and decorate a cake—the choice is up to YOU! Campers will choose 5 activities for each week of registration from our diverse menu of course offerings.

All of STAR Camp’s sport courses are taught by experienced coaches. Our highly qualified swim staff members are all Red Cross certified.

Please note that if your child is enrolled in “Dancing with the STARS”, “Cheerleading” or “STAR Camp Idol” there will be a 2:00 p.m. show every Friday.

Come and watch your talented STAR performers!

Visit our website for detailed course

Archery Art Adventures Baseball Basketball Cake Decorating Cheerleading Top-STAR Chefs

Campers Grades 3-8

descriptions - starcamp.mka.org Choose from the following course offerings:

Computer Genius Crafty Campers Creative Cartooning Dancing with the STARs Dodgeball Fencing Floor Hockey

Football Four Square Ga-ga Golf Clinic Graphic Design (see next page for more...)

Enroll before May 1st and save $50 registration fee!

STAR CAMP’s

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM This program is specifically designed for the older campers.

7th and 8th grade campers can create a schedule where they can participate as campers in several courses and help assist counselors with younger campers in other periods. CIT’s will gain the confidence and training needed to work with and engage young campers.

(...more STAR Camp offerings)

STAR Camp Idol Jewelry Making Lacrosse Legomania STAR Camp Press Rock Climbing Rockets ‘n’ Robots Soccer Strength & Fitness Training Swimming STAR Moviemaking Volleyball

R E G I S T E R O N L I N E AT

starcamp.mka.org

201 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042

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