2008 Senior Camp at Geering Park

WEEK 7 NEWSLETTER

August 11-August 15

NO EXTENDED DAY THIS WEEK

The highly anticipated week (probably even more than “Dark Knight”) of the Summer is finally here!!! As it has always been, this week will prove to be our busiest and funnest one ever!

Feel free to visit our new website at www.fishkillrecreation.com for parent letters, extra camp information, and other programs offered by our Recreation Department.

Our younger campers from our Brinckerhoff site will be joining us for an all out week of fun. Don’t worry about there being so many people at the camp because our schedule of fun will provide “So much more room for activities.”

MONDAY: Various stations will be offered such as Archery, Sports, Dodgeball, Crafts, Clothing Design, etc. Campers should bring in an article(s) of clothing/fabric that they would like decorate into their own design.

TUESDAY: Trip to Pizza Hut and Movies

ü CAMPERS MUST WEAR THEIR BLUE CAMP SHIRTS ON ALL TRIPS

ü More details to be announced. Pickup times and movie selections have not yet been decided.

WEDNESDAY: WATER WAR OLYMPICS

Ø We will be hosting a Water War Olympic style event. Michael Phelps will wish he stayed home from the Beijing Olympics this year!!

Ø Campers should dress for getting wet. Please no buttons or things that can catch and rip the blowup slides.

Ø Campers should wear water shoes, crocs, or sneakers. Sandals are not a good idea.

Ø We have rented the Dolphin Slide again from Premier Party Source as well as their brand new Rainbow Slip N Slide.

Ø Campers should bring a water gun, bucket, bottle, or something to use for water wars.

THURSDAY: FAMILY CAMP PICNIC

Ø Parents/family/friends/etc are invited to join us for food, music, games, and tons of fun.

Ø CAMPERS SHOULD WEAR THEIR BLUE CAMP SHIRTS

Ø At 10:00 AM, the Town Supervisor, Joan Pagones, will be hosting a playground dedication ceremony to the Morey family. Events will start up following the ceremony.

Ø Mr. Renino, will be back to run a Speedstacks station!

Ø The Town will provide the hot dogs. We are asking for donations so that we can also serve drinks, snacks, etc. Please donate the following by Wednesday morning so that we can inventory and purchase more items if needed by Thursday.

LAST NAME BEGINNING WITH. . .	ITEM(S)
A through K	Hot Dog Buns & Ketchup or Mustard
L through P	Chips, Snacks
Q trough S	Soda, Juice (canned or juice boxes)
T through Z	Plates, Napkins

FRIDAY:

Ø Annual Talent Show: Campers will be showing off their talents for all to see. Family and friends are invited.

Ø Talent Show is planned to begin at 12:00 PM.

Ø If your camper is participating, please talk to him/her to see if there are any props or “outfits” needed for their performance.

Ø The show will be taking place on the platform of the pavilion facing the volleyball court. Spectators will sit between the pavilion and the volleyball court. Spectators may want to bring a lawn chair or blanket to view the show.

*WEATHER CLOSING POLICY: If it is raining in the morning we will do our best to keep camp in session, however camp may be closed. Please use your best parental judgment on bringing your child to camp. If there is a cancellation we will post a message on the Recreation Phone Line at 845-831-3371.

*Continuing from Last Summer*- People picking up campers must show ID every 1^st day of the week, but please have it handy every day. If a counselor does not recognize someone from the 1^st day, they may ask ID again. If after the first day, someone else picks up your camper, he/she must also show ID.

CAMPER DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE:

If a camper is behaving inappropriately, the counselor present is to handle the situation. If the camper does not correct the inappropriate behavior, the camper will be sent to a Director.

Ø 3 Strike Rule: After the 3^rd strike, the camper will not be allowed to go on the weekly trip. NO REFUND. Only the Directors may assign strikes. Strikes may be assigned for the following, however are not limited to them. Running away, cursing, wandering, disobeying camp staff, hitting/fighting, or name calling.

Ø The parent will be notified of their child’s behavior and of the strike. If the behavior continues, the camper will not be able to attend Camp the rest of the summer. NO REFUNDS.

**We have been battling an issue with the use of inappropriate language at camp. We understand that our campers are the age of experimenting with inappropriate language, however we do not want it to get out of control and we would like to encourage better ways of saying and handling things. We will begin to issue “Strikes” (See reverse side) for inappropriate language. Please talk to your child(ren) about the use of inappropriate language.

REMINDERS:

Ø This summer is going to be a hot one. Send your child with a labeled, frozen water bottle.

Ø Sneakers are mandatory, no sandals. Sunscreen and insect repellent should be applied before camp, however, we do have some in First Aid if necessary.

Ø Campers must be signed in and out every day with their counselor. Please do not just drop off or pick up your camper without signing him/her in or out.

Ø Our hours for camp are 8:15AM-2:15 PM, NO EXTENDED DAY THIS WEEK.

Ø Check the lost and found daily. Items still in the lost and found bin on Friday will be thrown out.

Thanks,

Jay Maietta, Camp Director

Tom Carmona, Assistant Director