Explorers' Camp is an opportunity for your child to participate in
many fun activities while maintaining and improving academic and social skills. Children learn best by doing, so be prepared for hands-on -learning and group activities.
. Campers will en- joy sports this week. Bring a bathing suit and towel everyday to be prepared for water sports. Active games, along with JUMP START, will keep us busy all week. The week will end with field day competitions. NOTE: Bussing AM and PM Provided. July 7 - August 1, 2014 Jamaica Village School * Note New Location with access to Jamaica State Park! Summer Camp provides bussing through WCSU 21st Century Grant Special points of interest: Bus transportation to and from camp between Rte 100 and Brook- line on Rte 30. Breakfast and lunch provided every- day free of charge. Weekly Field Trips! Summer 2014 WCSU 2014 Explorers Summer Camp DETAILS Who: Students who have completed Kinder- garten - students enter- ing 7th grade. Hours: Regular day 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Cost: $115 per week for a regular camp Sliding scale and family discounts available. (No ex- tended day offered) Camp has four exciting special themes set up for another fun filled summer. Every week we will go swimming and go on a field trip. These trips are taken by school bus and are covered in the weekly payment. Read on and sign-up for a fun filled summer! Every week, campers will par- ticipate in the fol- lowing: swim- ming, arts/crafts, Reading Buddies, music, field trips, hiking, group games, creative writing and board games. Campers will be outdoors exploring, gathering, drawing, painting, writ- ing, photographing, hik- ing, and picnicking in our very own Jamaica State Park! Become familiar with James Audubon, Rachel Carson, John Muir,
Daniel Boone, Jane Goodall, and Mary Hol- land.
Travel to a Nature Mu- seum and broaden your knowledge of nature in Vermont. performances will entertain us on the last day of camp when we present our tal- ent show. Campers are needed to Campers will entertain their fellow campers and parents through drama and music. Eve- rything from camper produced plays to TV ads to musicals and dance perform, to do props/ costumes and be back- stage.......there is some- thing for everyone! NOTE: Weds is all day field trip-Families must drop off and pick up at LGUHS. July 28 th August 1 st Entertainment Week hard earned money! NOTE: Weds is all day field trip-Families must drop off and pick up at Leland and Gray High School. (identification, counting and making change). Campers will have fun earning money, spending money and setting up their own busi- ness. This week will end with a huge sale, so that students can spend their All children love playing with money, earning mon- ey and (naturally) spending it! This week of camp, chil- dren will learn the basics about money July 21 st July 25 th Having Fun With Money Week I liked how we got money for doing our work and bringing in stuff for the businesses. -Vinny Ferrizzi (camper for 3 years) July 14 th - 18 th Outdoor Exploration For the Budding Naturalist! Questions about camp-Call Joyce VanPamelen, Camp Director @ 802 365-7536 x 113 (school day) Or WCSU Contact, Sue Stomski @ 802 874-7107 NOTE: Weds is all day field trip- Families must drop off and pick up at Leland and Gray High School WCSU Summer Explorers Camp 2014 Application Campers name: ________________________________________________________ Parent / Guardian: ______________________________________________________ (By signing this form you are allowing your child to participate in all camp activities.) Address: _____________________________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________ Date: _________________
Phone: __________________________ (home) __________________________ (work) Campers age: ______________________Grade in the fall: ______________________ School: _______________________ Teacher: (this year) _______________________
Please circle the weeks you are interested in having your child (ren) attend: July 7-11 Summer Olympics July 14-18 Outdoor Exploration July 21-25 Having Fun with Money July 28-Aug 1 Entertainment Week Cost: $ 115 per week. Financial assistance is available (see enclosed). If you are not applying for reduced camp fees please send full payment by May 30th, 2014. 10% Family Discount for 2 or more sibling campers from the same family!
Bussing: Yes my child(ren) needs bussing in the AM
Yes my child(ren) needs bussing in the PM (A note must be sent if you make any changes to this schedule)
Please return all forms by May 30th: Checks made out to WCSU Mail to: WCSU Explorers Camp If you have any questions, please contact: WCSU Office Joyce VanPamelen, or Sue Stomski Attn: Sue Stomski Camp Director 874-7107 (h) 1219 VT RT 30 365-7536 X113 (w) Townshend, VT 05353 348-7987 (h)
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Windham Central Supervisory Union Explorers Camp
HEALTH FORM
PLEASE, read this form carefully and fill out BOTH sides. This form must be returned with the application to the WCSU Central Office no later than May 30, 2014. Thank you!
Childs Full Name: ________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ____________________________________________________________
Does your child have any illnesses, allergies, health problems, or disabilities we should know about? _____ YES _____ NO
If any of the above need special attention during your childs camp day, please describe the special accommodations below.
Is your child on any medication? _____ YES _____ NO If yes, does it need to be given at camp? _____ YES _____ NO If yes, please write the name of the medication (s) and directions for administering. Note: *Medication must come in original pill bottle.
May your child be given Ibuprofen at camp? _____ YES _____ NO
Parent / Guardian phone number for emergency contact during the day:
I understand that in case of an emergency, serious illness, or injury, that camp personnel will make every effort to get in touch with a parent or guardian. In a situation where a parent cannot be reached, I understand that camp personnel will make a de- termination of your childs need to be transported to a hospital where emergency treatment can be administered.