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CAMP& SCHOOL A guide to year-round programs and academic enrichment
LOOK INSIDE • After school choices • Finding the right camp • Refocus on learning • Spring break options
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So many extracurricular choices, how do you decide?
As a caring parent you want the best for your child. But picking and choosing activities that will be fun and constructive can be overwhelming.There are so many choices — from music lessons and sports, to hobbies and clubs — all of which run the gamut of competitiveness, expense, and time commitment. Then there’s the question of letting your child pick their own activities versus you picking the activities you think are best. So, where do you start? There are some things to keep in mind. Most important, for older children, make sure their outside of school activities do not interfere with their academic performance. Do not overbook their schedule. Make sure they have enough time to do homework and get enough sleep, which is paramount for healthy development. Encourage your child to choose an activity they think will be fun. Childhood is the best time for exploring interests, support this!
completing an activity of your choice. • Select more than one activity, if your schedule allows. • Consider how you want your child to participate in the activity and the goal of his involvement. Is just learning (recreational) or does he want to be on a competitive/performance team? Also, consider any travel involved. Are you going to need to pick your child up from school and drive 45 minutes to an activity? There’s nothing wrong with traveling to an activity, but keep the driving time and costs incurred in mind.
What type of activity is best for your child? The best activity for your child is one that interests him. If your child is old enough to express interest in a particular activity, listen to him! Present your child with several choices and allow her to choose (assuming she is old enough to have a preference). In cases where, your pediatrician, or your child’s teacher, has suggested participation in a certain activity for a specific reason (such as more exercise or help with homework) but your child has zero interest in it, more than a little encouragement may be needed.
What are your child’s strengths and weaknesses? Extracurricular activities are a great way to address your child’s skill set and minimize any weaknesses in a friendly, relaxed environment. Use this breakdown of types of activities and how they can help add to your child’s positive development as a guide. Team sports/activities (i.e. soccer, basketball and choir) can help with: • Attention/ focus • Physical fitness/stamina • Gross motor skills (running, jumping, kicking, balance, coordination) • Social skills (team work, sportsmanship, communication, leadership) • Behavior (discipline, anger management, assertiveness/shyness, impulse control)
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Individual sports (i.e. gymnastics and track) can help with: • Attention/focus • Physical fitness/stamina
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Activities such as athletics and band, among others, offer lessons that carry over into the classroom environment, helping kids become more successful.
• Gross motor skills • Social skills (in both competitive and recreational individual sports) • Behavior • Self-esteem/awareness (for children who have low selfesteem, it is best to begin with non-competitive sports)
Individual/club activities (i.e.: chess, drama, art) can help with: • Social/behavioral skills • Self-esteem/awareness • Cognitive skills (learning, broadening education) • Attention • Fine motor skills (dexterity, ability to do detail work) Of course, activities should engage your child in a positive way, whether she is trying a sport, a club, or a class meant to help her supplement her skills. If she can discover a passion in the process, then you’ve struck gold. Keep your expectations realistic and age-appropriate remember that you may need to try a few different types of activities before you find one that really works for your child (and for you).
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Though winter’s chill is still upon us, summer will be here before you know it. Haven’t decided what your child will do this summer? Don’t panic! There are many wonderful summer camps created with your child in mind. Your preschooler, ages 2-5, can greatly benefit from a quality summer program. While many camps simply “tone down” activities designed for older children, it is important that your camper’s schedule is speciallydesigned for this age group. Take into account the benefits of a camp located in your community that combines indoor, air-conditioned facilities along with outdoor space. For children making the big leap from preschool to kindergarten next fall, this is the perfect time to graduate to a full day camp program. While there are excellent town programs available, a day camp will introduce your child to a complete range of activities — from sports to theatre to art — where they will try new things and have fun. School age children also have many options. There are specialty camps where children concentrate on a specific area of interest or traditional camping programs where campers experience a wide array of new activities. Camps vary from half day to full day and often include swim instruction and free play. Most children in grades K-6 benefit from traditional outdoor camps where the
sky’s the limit! Some camps are more sportsoriented while others focus on the arts. Most traditional day camps offer swim, nature, arts and sports with elective time as part of the day, all geared toward developing new skills, building confidence and making lifelong friends. A physical, mental or medical disability is not an obstacle to send your child to camp. Many summer programs are available for this population. Some camps are exclusively for this population while others are inclusive. Tweens and teens are ready to expand their horizons. At this age, campers are ready to experience a whirlwind of adventures from local day trips to overnight travels. It’s important to make sure that the staff who are leading this age group are mature educators who have the knowledge and experience to provide this population with a wonderful summer. Is your child too old to be a camper but not quite ready to work? A Counselor-In-Training program will give your teen the opportunity to transition from camper to counselor. Many CIT curriculums offer this age group the opportunity to travel as well. What are the most influential factors in deciding on a summer camp? Often it’s where your child’s friends are going. If your child attended a preschool in the community, many of their friends will continue on to that organization’s summer day camp. Price or hours of operation may also be a
Every day brings a new adventure and a chance to learn new skills. factor. Are you planning a family vacation? Then, you want to choose a camp that will allow your child to miss some time from camp without financial penalty. Other things to take into consideration are counselor to camper ratios, transportation options, how competitive the camp is, counselor expertise as well as pre-and post-camp care for working parents. For the older campers, the quality of the overnight facilities is a key factor in choosing a travel program as well as the mode of transportation. Whatever camp you choose, always consider your child’s personality and interests. Picking out a program together empowers your child and gives them confidence. They are creating memories that will last forever! Judy Fishkind is a consultant with Camp Friedberg, operated by the Friedberg JCC. Camp Friedberg has offered camping programs for the past 53 years for children ages 2-16: including preschool camps in three community locations, 300 lush acres at the Henry Kaufmann campgrounds for school-age children, travel pro-
Camp is place to make friends that can last a lifetime. grams for tweens and teens, CIT programs, and specialty camps including special needs, theatre, art and Sunrise Day Camp, the only full summer day camp for children with cancer and their siblings.
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Holy Trinity Nursery School, Valley Stream, is a “child’s world� of learning, creativity and most important fun. Our program provides the successful development in the areas of physical, social and emotional needs. The curriculum is designed to develop stimulating activities which encourage basic skills. The children range from two to four years of age. The school runs a summer program during the month of July. Holy Trinity Nursery School 516-872-4702
Rabbi Stuart M. Geller Early Childhood Center Temple Am Echad provides a nurturing and loving environment as well as a well-rounded early childhood education. Our curriculum is designed to develop children cognitively, socially, emotionally and physically. Working closely with local public schools gives us the opportunity to enable our children to be well prepared with the appropriate readiness skills. A basic exposure to Jewish culture and holidays is also provided. We offer flexible schedules and many program options including a summer camp for children between the ages of 12 months to 5 years of age. Temple Am Echad
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Mathnasium The Math Learning Center At Mathnasium, we help kids in grades K-12 reach their potential in math by teaching in a way that makes sense to them. Kids leap way ahead – whether they started out far behind or already ahead in math. When math makes sense, grades improve, excitement grows, and doors open! Call us today and schedule your free trial and assessment. See the difference Mathnasium can make – get ready, get set, and get ahead in math. Five Towns • 516-569-1500 Lynbrook • 516-881-7997
Pre-College Brown University On campus, online, abroad. Each year exceptional students from around the world participate in Brown Pre-College Programs. Brown University is known in the Ivy League for an innovative, open curriculum that challenges students to be actively engaged in their own intellectural development. Middle and high school students can prepare for college success, make new friends and experience college life with more than 300 courses in arts and science, medicine, theater and language. Go to www.brown.edu/summer or summer @brown.edu Brown University • (401) 863-7900
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Your child can experience residential campus living at Brown University and enjoy our summer sports camps open to children aged 12 -18. More than 17 sports programs are offered, including baseball, basketball, fencing, soccer, diving, tennis, volleyball and more. The camps are lead by Brown's varsity coaches, their staff and current Brown athletes. This summer we'll welcome more than 2,000 athletes from across the country and around the world! Brown University athletic camps represent the same level of excellence and diversity found through the University, thereby providing the opportunity and encouragement for each athlete to reach his/her fullest potential. Sports camps are open to any and all that meet the listed age requirements for each camp. Go to www.brown.edu/ summer or summer @brown.edu Brown University • (401) 863-7900
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Temple Israel of Lawrence Linda and Stephen Sklar Early Childhood Sunday Program The Temple Israel Sunday Program in an engaging, inclusive and friendly Jewish environment where our students attend to not only learn about their Jewish heritage; but to make friends and be an integral part of the Jewish community. Our curriculum is focused on the following core areas – holidays and symbols, Jewish values and customs, and Israel and Hebrew. Students are introduced to Hebrew by learning AlefBet and words that are used in our everyday life. As part of our experiential education, students will participate in a weekly Sunday t’filah music program to acclimate them with synagogue prayers and the Jewish life cycle. Temple Israel of Lawrencce 516-239-1140
Twin Oaks Country Day School & Camp Twin Oaks, at 459 Babylon Turnpike, in Freeport, has been a leader in camping for all ages for over 35 years. From tots to teens, we offer progressive programming including sports, crafts, swimming, drama and a full summer of special events, which are sure to make each child cheer with excitement. As our campers grow, so does their program. From our youngest “Barney� campers to our “Gemini� Adventure and Gemini Teen travelers, Twin Oaks is the perfect place for your child to spend the summer. Enroll early for fantastic savings. For more information, call 516-6234550 or visit www.twinoaksdaycamp.com. Twin Oaks Country Day School & Camp 516-623-4550
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As the school year passes the halfway point, some kids may get distracted from their studies. If you and your kids want to re-focus on school success, here are some suggestions for kick-starting learning: Commit to learning. With your children, come up with one or two major goals that you want to accomplish for the remainder of this school year. Raising that algebra grade? Getting homework done on time and turning it in the next day? Organizing a study area at home? Using a planner regularly and efficiently? Agree on some age-appropriate rewards and consequences. Commit to a family-centered goal that education is important to all of you, and work together to support, encourage and help each other. Set up helpful routines. Give your kids the consistency of fairly regular routines (weekends and holidays can be breaks). Bedtime, wake-up, study, homework, play, family time — kids rely on these routines, and the structure helps them to feel safe, know what's expected of them and be successful. Help them organize. Organized kids do better in school than haphazard kids. Help them to set up their planners (written or electronic), to keep their notebooks and backpacks neat and orderly, to break up large assignments into smaller ones so they don't seem overwhelming, to maintain a work space at home that's actually workable and not a disaster area, and to stick to the goals
you've set together. Maintain healthy habits. Healthy kids are better learners. Help your children by monitoring their screen time (TV, video games, cell phones, etc.), making sure they're getting enough sleep, insisting on their good eating habits, making sure they're involved in regular and aerobic exercise, and sticking to the goals and routines you've established. Be a good role model. Kids learn from their parents. If they see that you're organized, focused on what's important to you and your family, staying healthy and being true to your values, they'll pick up some pretty important life lessons. Don't give up. Let your kids know that you're serious about these goals and that their school success is as critical to you as it is to them. Get help early if you need it. When your kids show that they're having trouble despite your best efforts, get help early. Ask a teacher or guidance counselor for help. Get a tutor. Find a "study buddy" for your kid. Just get help before the little problem grows into a big one. Ask other parents. You're not the only one trying to keep your kids on track. Learn from parents who've been through this, teachers who've guided hundreds of kids and others whose opinions you respect. No one has all the answers, but all of us have a lot of ideas.
Manage the end-of-the-school-year crunch with a renewed emphasis on goals and achievement.
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Spring break is often a time to refresh and refocus, and it’s now becoming a popular hiatus during which to explore new learning opportunities. Hofstra University, is among the many places offering extensive spring break programming. Hofstra Continuing Education offers seven spring break programs for students in grades 2-12. The programs take place Monday-Thursday, April 6-10, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (early drop-off/late pickup available) and include lunch. The programs available are: • Video Game Design Fusion Studio (grades 4-12)
• Sportscasting 101 (grades 6-12) • Take Your Best Shot: A Digital Photography Workshop (grades 7-12) • Minecraft Adventure Week (grades 4-12) • STEAM (STEM+Art) Outdoors! (grades 6-11) • Spring Break Recreation Program (grades 2-6) • Commercial and Voice Acting Workshop for Teens (grades 7-12) For classes with a wide grade span, students will be grouped according to grade level. For more information, visit ce.hofstra.edu/ springbreak or call 516-463-7676.
Temple Israel is proud to announce The Linda and Stephen Sklar Early Childhood Sunday Program March 1st 2015 through May 3rd 2015 9:30am - 11:30am A nine week program designed to provide a warm, nurturing and fun-filled environment with an introduction to Hebrew, Jewish customs and holiday celebrations.
Come join our exciting new program! Our curriculum which was developed for pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade is open to the entire community.
TEMPLE ISRAEL OF LAWRENCE 140 Central Ave. Lawrence NY
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Cost for attendance $180.00. For information regarding registration, please call our temple office at 516-239-1140 An inclusive Congregation serving the Jewish Community of the Greater South Shore More than a hundred years of tradition with an eye on the future
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