2018 Summer Camp Brochure

Mansfield Parks & Recreation

2018 Summer camps Mansfield Parks and Recreation 10 South Eagleville Road Storrs/Mansfield, CT 06268 Phone: (860) 429-3015 Fax: (860) 429-9773 www.mansfieldcc.com

ART camps

CONTACT: parks&rec@mansfieldct.org (860) 429-3015

Full-Day Camps

REGISTRATION OPEN! Sign up online, at the Community Center, or via mail by filling out the activity registration form on the back cover and including payment!

I Can Sew That—Fleece Projects for Youth Instructor: Reagen O’Reigaekn Turn your imaginative drawing into a life size fleece stuffed animal/sculpture. Make a fleece scarf, mittens, hat and, if time allows, a quilt! Fleece is a very forgiving material and great for being imaginative and learning how to sew. No previous sewing experience needed, just your imagination! No sew techniques as well as hand sewing and machine sewing will be covered.

Mini MasterPiece Studio: Painting II Instructor: Reagen O’Reigaekn This camp is for the child who loves painting! We will use acrylic and watercolors while learning about the lives and works of famous painters. We will explore several different styles of painting based on artists Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Picasso, James John Audubon, and more! Dress for a mess. We will make a mini masterpiece every day!

Program

Dates

Times

Location

I Can Sew That

7—16 June 25-29

9A—4P

CC Arts & Crafts Room

134203-A

$189 / $199

$25

Painting II

5—14 July 23-27

9A—4P

CC Arts & Crafts Room

134207-A

$189 / $199

$25

Animal Friends

6—12 July 30-Aug 3 9A—12P CC Arts & Crafts Room

134205-A

$94 / $104

$25

Drawing 101

5—13 July 30-Aug 3

1P—5P

CC Arts & Crafts Room

134206-A

$121 / $131

$25

Realism & Abstraction

6—12 Aug 6-10

9A—12P CC Arts & Crafts Room

134208-A

$94 / $104

$25

Printmaking

5—13 Aug 6-10

1P—5P

134204-A

$121 / $131

$25

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Ages

CC Arts & Crafts Room

Activity # Res/Non-Res Materials

ART camps

CONTACT: parks&rec@mansfieldct.org (860) 429-3015

July 30—august 3 Morning

half-Day Camps

Art Studio: Me and My Real and Imaginary Animal Friends Instructor: Nancy Cooke-Bunnell Have fun experimenting with multi-media, drawing, and painting! Use your imagination as we explore warm-blooded creatures and portrait making (artist selfies!). Campers are encouraged to observe carefully, to experiment with materials, shape, color, line and texture and to create unique artworks. This is an exciting camp that encourages creativity and invention!

afternoon

Mini Masterpiece Studio: Drawing 101 Instructor: Reagen O’Reigaekn This camp is for the child/teen that loves to draw.

We will explore a variety of fine art materials used for drawing as well as a variety of techniques that are used by the masters. Materials include color pencil, pastel, oil pastel, ink charcoal, graphite, and etching.

Students will focus on composition and shading/value.

Dress for a mess. We will make a mini masterpiece everyday!

August 6—12 Morning

Art Studio: The Wild and Crazy of Abstract Realism and Abstraction Instructor: Nancy Cooke-Bunnell Work your imagination! Look at artists for inspiration as we draw, paint, and use multi-media to explore abstraction and art history. An experienced, creative art teacher brings her own unique, wild and wonderful skills to this children’s program! Campers are encouraged to observe carefully, to experiment with materials, shape, color, line, and texture and to create unique artworks, encouraging creativity and invention!

afternoon Mini MasterPiece Studio: Printmaking All day art fun! Morning & Afternoon half-day camps can be combined so children ages 6-12 can stay all day. Supervision is offered through the lunch hour for your convenience.

Instructor: Reagen O’Reigaekn Discover the joys of printmaking! Printmaking is fun and rewarding. We will explore additive relief prints, mono prints, and screen printing. We will make multiple copies as well as notecards. Dress for a mess!

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SPORTS Camps

CONTACT: parks&rec@mansfieldct.org (860) 429-3015 For the Love of the Game Baseball Camps

Ray Reid Soccer School

Lead by: ECSU Baseball Coach Steve Cervizzi Participants are grouped by age and physical maturity.

Players will learn the fundamentals of batting skills, throwing mechanics, base running, sliding, and primary/secondary position play. Individualized attention as well as introduction to position play and daily “game” experience will be featured. Participants should bring a snack and lunch that does not require refrigeration.

PLEASE NOTE: Baseball Camp registration is done directly through “For the Love of the Game.” Register and pay by June 1, 2018 and get the week for $100!

Web: www.fortheloveofthegamecamps.com Email: info@fortheloveofthegamecamps.com

Lead by: Ray Reid’s Coaching Staff Working in conjunction with UCONN Men’s Head Soccer Coach Ray Reid, we again offer one of the finest soccer camps in the state. This three-hour a day, weeklong program offered for boys and girls is aimed at developing and improving technique. All players will be exposed to dribbling, passing, receiving, and shooting. The emphasis for players ages 4-8 will be to improve their technique in a fun -filled environment. Players 9-14 will be taught technical refinement and receive an introduction to the tactical side of the game. This is a great way for your child to refine and improve his/her skills in a week. All campers will participate in fun, smallsided matches with their appropriate age groups.

Players will receive a t-shirt, a ball and a certificate of attendance.

Youth Football Lead by: E.O. Smith Football Coach James Kelly Children will learn football basics and the basic fundamental skills of each position: quarterback, running back, receiver, linebacker and lineman. The camp is a non-contact camp but will teach the basic of how to properly tackle as well. Players will be grouped based on age and similar physical maturity and will participate in daily flag football games. Bring water, a water bottle and a passion for winning! *NOTE: This is a 3-day program.

Co-Ed Basketball Lead by: E.O. Smith Boys Basketball Coach Ron Pires Participants will be coached in basketball fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, rebounding, shooting, and offensive and defensive positioning. Daily game play and mini tournaments will round out the day.

Participants will be separated as much as possible by experience and physical maturity. Boys and girls will have separated and co-ed play time. Bring your own lunch and drinks that will not require refrigeration.

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SPORTS Camps

CONTACT: parks&rec@mansfieldct.org (860) 429-3015 Girls Basketball Lead by: E.O Smith Girls Basketball Coach Mary Roickle & Mansfield Middle School Girls Basketball Coach Betsy Parker Girls will learn and practice fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, rebounding, shooting, and offensive and defensive positioning. There will be daily game play. Campers will be separated by experience and physical maturity when possible.

Bring a lunch that does not require refrigeration and lots of water!

Multi Sports Camps 1/2-Day and Full-Day Options Lead by: U.S. Sports Institute Coaches Multi Sports Camp gives players the opportunity to experience a variety of sports throughout the program including soccer, basketball, flag football, cricket, handball, volleyball, and more!

Players will work on developing their skills in each sport before participating in small tournament-style scrimmages. Participants should bring a lunch, snack and water to full day program and a snack and water to the 1/2 day program.

Program

Age/Grade

Dates

Times

Location

Activity #

Res/Non-Res

Baseball Camp

Ages 6—14 June 25—29

8:30A—12P Southeast Park See Description

$115

Youth Football

Grades 4—8 June 25—27

9:30A—12P

E.O. Smith

152009-A

$60 / $70

Girls Basketball

Grades 3—9 June 25—29

8:45A—3P

E.O Smith

152007-A

$190 / $200

Co-Ed Basketball

Grades 3—9 July 9—13

9A—3P

E.O. Smith

152004-A

$190 / $200

Multi-Sports—Full

Grades 1—8 July 23—27

9A—4P

Farrell Fields

152008-A

$199 / $209

Multi-Sports—1/2

Grades 1—8 July 23—27

9A—12:30P

Farrell Fields

152008-B

$169 / $179

Ray Reid Soccer

Ages 4—14 July 30—Aug 3

9A—12P

Lions Club Field

152006-A

$170 / $180

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technology Camps

CONTACT: parks&rec@mansfieldct.org (860) 429-3015

Presented by: Play-well teknologies Robotics using the LEGO WeDo System

Robotics using the LEGO Ev3 System

Build and program robots in this introductory Robotics class using the LEGO ® WeDo ® system. Learn basic programming skills, simple engineering concepts, and the names of robot components. Work in small groups to complete several projects using tilt and motion sensors. This is a great way to prepare young Robotics enthusiasts for our more advanced Robotics programs.

Build and program robots using the LEGO ® Mindstorms ® Ev3 or NXT system! Learn about mechanical and software design, loops, conditional statements, problem solving, and teamwork skills.

Work in small groups, program and build your robot, and rise to the challenge! Control the robot to avoid obstacles, pick up and carry objects, and play sounds.

Projects are structured so that students work in an open-ended, investigative environment while having fun!

STEM Challenge with LEGO Materials Gear up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO ® parts!

Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as: Forklifts, Houseboats, Mini Golf Courses and the London Tower Bridge design. Build as never before and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Intro to STEM with LEGO Materials Give your imagination a boost with tens and thousands of LEGO ® parts! Build engineer-designed projects such as: Cities, Garbage Trucks, Catamarans, and Dinosaurs. Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Program

Ages

Robotics LEGO WeDo

7—9

Robotics LEGO Ev3

Dates

Times

Location

Activity # Res/Non-Res

July 2—6 *NO 7/4

9A—12P

CC Arts & Crafts Room

152103-A

$148 / $158

10—14 July 2—6 *NO 7/4

1P—4P

CC Arts & Crafts Room

152106-A

$148 / $158

Into to STEM w/ LEGO

5—6

July 16—20

9A—12P

CC Arts & Crafts Room

152107-A

$176 / $186

STEM Challenge

7—12

July 16—20

1P—4P

CC Arts & Crafts Room

152104-A

$176 / $186

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science Camps

CONTACT: parks&rec@mansfieldct.org (860) 429-3015

Presented by: mad science of western new England Secret Agent Lab Develop your special agent and detective skills in this super hands-on week of fun! Uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis. Sharpen your secret agent skills and discover how chemistry and the science of forensics can come to the aid of a secret agent. Identify and collect evidence—from fingerprints to tracks to trash! Secret agents-intraining will use science and awesome technological tools to connect the dots and help sniff out the suspects in this investigation into the science of sleuthing. Children should be reading at a 1st grade level to participate in this program.

We’ve teamed up with Mad Science of Western New England this summer to provide children several interactive, hands-on camp experiences that will capture their attention and spark their imaginations!

Rockin’ Rockets

Interested in BOTH programs?

Join us for a full day of Mad Science adventure and fun for only $335 (Non-resident rate: $345). Children will be able to stay and be supervised through the lunch hour (lunch is NOT provided) and experience both becoming a rocket scientist and a secret agent!

Program

Children will step into the shoes of a rocket scientist and learn the fundamentals of flight, propulsion and rocket design. We’ll have fun exploring astronomy and trying out various flight designs from hot air balloons to hovercrafts (and many more!). “Launch Day” will bring some real excitement to your budding astronaut! Kids will build rockets as well as discover the fundamental concepts involved in launching and recovering many different types of rockets. Students will make and take home their own complete Mad Science rocket.

Grades

Dates

Times

Location

Activity #

Res/Non-Res

Secret Agent Lab

1—5

July 9—13

9A—12P

CC Arts & Crafts Room

152110-A

$175 / $185

Rockin’ Rockets

1—5

July 9—13

1P—4P

CC Arts & Crafts Room

152111-A

$175 / $185

BOTH Programs ^

1—5

July 9—13

9A—4P

CC Arts & Crafts Room

152112-A

$335 / $345

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Camp mansfield

CONTACT: parks&rec@mansfieldct.org (860) 429-3015 About Camp Mansfield Camp Mansfield is a traditional outdoor summer day camp with a wide variety of activities for campers in grades K—10! Camp Mansfield is held on the grounds of Mansfield Middle School, Schoolhouse Brook Park and Bicentennial Pond. Camp is tentatively scheduled to begin on June 25th this year depending on when the last day of school is with regards to school closings. Some of our activities include archery, arts & crafts, canoeing/kayaking, creative games, nature/ environmental activities, sports, variety block, free swim, swim activity, camp songs and special events.

Campers are separated into groups based on the grade they will be entering in the fall. All campers must be potty-trained and be able to follow the camp rules of safe and positive behavior for themselves and others to participate. The camp runs Monday through Friday, 9am—3pm, rain or shine. Three daily lunch choices are included in the camp fee for full day campers. Extended “Camp Care” is available before and after the regular camp day for an additional fee.

Camp Care Specially designed for the working parents who require additional care for their child beyond the regular camp day. Camp care hours are 7:30—9am and 3—5:30pm. It includes a supervised and partially structured time before and after the camp day. PM camp care is not available on the last day of camp.

Camp care will be held at Mansfield Middle School, either in the gym or outside at the portables.

Campers with Special Needs All of our department’s summer camp programs support children with special needs. With the assistance of specialized camp staff, campers will be participating inclusively within their same age/grade groups throughout the camp day. Participants with a need for modifications and/or additional support during camp will need to fill out a special assistance form (pages 11-13) no later than 15 days prior to the start of the camp session.

Camp Sessions Session #

Dates

Theme

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8

June 25—June 29 July 2—July 6 (No 7/4) July 9—July 13 July 16—July 20 July 23—July 27 July 30—August 3 August 6—August 10 August 13—August 17

Goin’ Green Week Stars and Stripes Superhero Week All-Star Sports Week Pirates & Princesses Out of this World Olympics Week Carnival Week

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Camp mansfield

CONTACT: parks&rec@mansfieldct.org (860) 429-3015 Explorers

Adventurers

Our main camp groups runs Monday through Friday, 9am—3pm for children entering grades K—6.

Activities include outdoor games, sports, nature, drama, archery, arts & crafts, canoeing/kayaking, creative games, swimming and special events. Lunch is provided to campers daily.

Our oldest camp group runs Monday through Friday, 9am—3pm (with possibility of extended hours for some trips) for children entering grades 7 –9. those entering grade 9 have the choice of Adventurers or C.I.T. Programs. Campers have the opportunity to participate in the same activities listed under “Explorers” plus have two off-site adventure trips, which may include hiking, rock climbing, river tubing and more! There is also one overnight campout per session. ADVENTS can be dropped off at Bicentennial Pond between 7:30—9pm for the overnight. Dinner is not included but campers can bring snacks with them. This program is specifically geared towards helping these young adults build confidence, group problem solving and more. Trip fees are included in the camp fee and daily lunch is provided. Space in this program is limited.

Adventurer Trips KinderCamp Special 1/2 day camp for children entering Kindergarten who may not be ready for full-day camp. Camp meets Monday through Friday from 9am—Noon.

Activities include games, sports, crafts, nature, swimming and more. A daily lunch is provided. Halfday campers may not participate in all activities due to the structure of the day. Kindergarteners ready for full-day camp can enroll in Explorers, description above.

Twice each week this group travels around the area for some of the best field trips New England has to offer. Past trips have included: Ocean Park, Six Flags, Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park, Hartford Yard Goats, Hammonasset Beach, Sonny’s Place, Berlin Batting Cages, Lake Compounce and Farmington River Tubing, just to name a few! A final list of weekly trips is being confirmed and will be released closer to the camp start date.

Counselor-In-Training This leadership training program meets Monday through Friday, 9am—3pm for teens entering grades 9 and 10. those entering grade 9 have a choice between the C.I.T. Program or Adventurer program.

The C.I.T. program is designed to teach leadership skills in the area of child development, activity planning and group management and lends itself to personal growth that can also be applied to all aspects of life. C.I.T.’s will be evaluated and can be dismissed if they are not making a positive addition to the program. Maximum age is 15 and space in this program is limited. A C.I.T. shirt will be provided for the summer.

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Camp Mansfield Registration Instructions 

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Registration for Camp Mansfield opens on March 9.

Campers must enroll for a minimum of one full session.

Partial enrollment is not permitted. All camp sessions must be paid in full at the time of registration.

The activity registration form (back cover) along with an additional camp form (page 14) must be completely filled out to be registered for camp. Please be sure to indicate the appropriate camp program and session code on the registration form.

Although we do everything possible to accommodate all children, we are required to meet certain camper to staff ratios. Therefore, it is possible that some camp sessions may fill regardless of registration closing date. Please register early.

Campers requiring special assistance or accommodations must follow the same registration process listed above, and are required to complete a Special Assistance Form (Pages 11-13) at a minimum of 15 working days prior to the start of a new session and must contact the Camp Director; this advance notice allows us to plan proper care for campers requiring special assistance.

EXPLORERS ACTIVITY CODES USE THE GRADE THE CAMPER IS ENTERING IN FALL 2018

GRADE

ACTIVITY #

K

151200—(session #)

1

151201—(session #)

2

151202—(session #)

3

151203—(session #)

4

151204—(session #)

5

151205—(session #)

6

151206—(session #)

The prices reflected in the 2018 Spring Brochure were published in error, the correct prices are listed below.

The 2018 camp prices below did not increase from the 2017 camp prices. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

Program

Grades

Activity #

Resident Rate

Non-Res Rate

K

151105—(session #)

Session 2: $83 Session 1, 3—8: $106

Session 2: $93 Session 1, 3—8: $116

Explorers

K—6

See Explore. Activity Codes above

Session 2: $152 Session 1, 3—8: $190

Session 2: $162 Session 1, 3—8: $200

Adventurers

7 –9

151301—(session #)

Session 2: $188 Session 1, 3—8: $235

Session 2: $198 Session 1, 3—8: $245

Counselor In Training

9—10

151207—(session #)

Session 2: $72 Session 1, 3—8: $89

Session 2: $82 Session 1, 3—8: $99

AM Camp Care

K—9

151401—(session #)

Session 2: $24 Session 1, 3—8: $30

Session 2: $29 Session 1, 3—8: $35

PM Camp Care

K—9

151402—(session #)

Session 2: $33 Session 1, 3—8: $40

Session 2: $38 Session 1, 3—8: $45

Combo Camp Care (AM & PM)

K—9

151403—(session #)

Session 1, 3—7: $54 Session 2: $45 Session 8: $50

Session 1, 3—7: $64 Session 2: $55 Session 8: $60

KinderCamp 1/2 Day

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PLEASE ONLY COMPLETE THIS FORM IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS MEDICINE ADMINISTERED AT CAMP

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PLEASE ONLY COMPLETE THIS FORM IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS SPECIAL ASSISTANCE AT CAMP

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PLEASE ONLY COMPLETE THIS FORM IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS SPECIAL ASSISTANCE AT CAMP

Camp Mansfield Special Assistance Form Page 2

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PLEASE ONLY COMPLETE THIS FORM IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS SPECIAL ASSISTANCE AT CAMP

Camp Mansfield Special Assistance Form Page 3

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