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EARTHPLACE SUMMER CAMP 2008
3 Year Olds
4 year Olds
Kindergarten
Grades 1 & 2
Grades 3 & 4
Grades 5 & 6
Grades 5-9
Counselor in Training CIT - new for
2008
Registration Information
Health Form
Welcome to a summer of fun, learning and investigation! At Earthplace we use our 62-acre wildlife sanctuary as an outdoor classroom. There are a variety of habitats to explore including a swamp, stream, pond, deciduous forest and open fields. We often spot wildlife, such as deer, turtles, hawks, wild turkeys and groundhogs, in their natural surroundings while hiking our trails. Every week animals from our indoor Animal Hall come to visit the 3s, 4s, K and 1st & 2nd grade groups. Campers learn about many creatures and their habitats, such as turtles, snakes, frogs, salamanders, birds, mammals, insects and other wildlife.
The themes for each group change for every session. There are many opportunities to explore new aspects of nature through hands-on activities, group games, field trips, hikes and crafts. Once a session children in grades 1 and 2 go on area field trips. Every other week our 3rd & 4th, and 5th & 6th graders go canoeing. On alternating weeks the 5th & 6th graders also camp overnight at Earthplace.
Each group has at least one group leader and two assistant counselors. Our staff are all experienced in working with children either here at Earthplace as a teacher or naturalist, or as a professional in a local school system. The camper to staff ratio ranges from 5:1 for the 3s to 7:1 for most of the other groups. The staff is selected for their enjoyment of and experience with the age group they are working with, and their love and knowledge of nature.
The camp has a nurse on the premises who is in charge of first aid and collecting camper medicals. All group leaders have First Aid, CPR, Medication and Epi-Pen training. We are also happy to have air-conditioned indoor classrooms to use on hot summer days.
Don't miss our special Camper Campfires on Friday July 18 and Friday August 1 at 7 PM. These fun events are open for all Earthplace campers and their families as a way to enjoy the summer evenings with music and s'mores!
We hope to give your child a summer experience that encourages him or her to appreciate all that nature at Earthplace has to offer. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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Children must be 3 by the starting date of the program. There are 15 children per class per two-week session. The program provides children with activities in a fun environment with their peers, without parents or siblings. The children are nurtured through outdoor explorations, crafts, animals and songs. Snacks are provided, and children should bring a lunch.
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Child must be 4 by December 31, 2008, toilet trained and eligible to enter a 4’s program. There are 20 children per class per two-week session. At registration you may choose either the Preschool or Malloy rooms, depending on available spots. The two groups will follow the same curriculum. The program features outdoor explorations, live animals, special events, songs, books, crafts and activities. Snacks are provided, and children should bring a lunch. 
June
16-27: Reptiles and Amphibians June 30– July 11: Farm Animals July 14-25: Insects
July
28-August 8: All About Plants |
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Children who are about to enter Kindergarten will enjoy many activities in a fun environment with their peers. The children are nurtured through outdoor explorations, crafts, animals and songs. Snacks are provided, and children should bring a lunch. There are 20 children per class per two-week session. At registration you may choose either the Eco Lab or Auditorium, depending on available spots. The two groups will follow the same curriculum. 
June
16-27: Space
June
30-July 11: Jungle
July
14-25: Desert
July
28-August 8: Under the Sea |
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June
30-July 3: What Bugs Us
July
7-11: Native Americans
July
14-18: At the Farm
July
21-25 Under the Stars
July
28-August 1: Flying High
August 4-8: Under the Sea
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June
30-July 3: A Day In the Sun– Canoeing
July
7-11: Native Americans
July
14-18: Geology Rocks!– Canoeing
July
21-25: Planets
July
28-August 1: Birds of Prey– Canoeing
August 4-8: Under the Sea |
Senior naturalists will lead campers in the hands-on exploration of varied ecological topics. Each session will include 3-4 field trips to areas of environmental interest. Students will be transported via minivans. Some sessions conclude with a Thursday OVERNIGHT program including night hikes and nocturnal ecology studies. For those sessions, students arrive at Earthplace at 9:30 AM Thursday morning and are dismissed at 9:30 AM Friday. Children should bring lunch with an ice pack.
June
30 - July 3: Summer Sports– Canoeing
July
7-11: Native Americans– Camping at Earthplace
July
14-18: Sea World-Canoeing
July
21-25: Adventure Land – Camping at Earthplace
July
28-August 1: Adventure Water– Canoeing
August 4-August 8: Weather– Camping at Earthplace |
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Pack up your hiking boots because we’ll be hiking part of the Appalachian Trail in New Jersey and camping in Stokes State Forest in Sussex County, accompanied by an Earthplace senior naturalist. Sharpen your camping skills by helping to pick a campsite, pitch and pack our tents and prepare food for the week. Enjoy hiking to a scenic overlook of Sussex County. Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting, led by a certified guide, and spend some time exploring waterfalls and ravines.
Counselor In Training Participants must commit to a full 2 week session. There is an application and interview process to be accepted into this program. Please call 203-227-7253 x 107 for an application and to set up an interview before registering. Their day will begin at 8:30 on Mondays and 9 AM Tuesday thru Friday. They will remain in their assigned class during cleanup until 2:30. On Tuesdays and Thursdays the CITS will meet with their leader to discuss events of the day, behaviors, and ways to handle situations until 4 PM. During this time they will be able to ask questions and participate in role playing situations. Download the CIT Application Form.
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Registration Dates
January 9, 2008 – Earthplace members register their children currently enrolled in the Earthplace Nursery School; siblings register beginning February 6, 2008.February 6, 2008 – Registration begins for children of Earthplace Members as of January 1, 2008.
February 27, 2008 – Registration begins for children of new Earthplace Members.
How to Register
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On or after registration date, mail or bring completed forms and all registration fees to Earthplace. Registration is processed on a first come, first served basis.
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Earthplace will notify you of your registration status within 14 days of receipt of registration form. If accepted, included with your notification will be necessary medical forms, the final invoice and other important information.
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If the classes you requested are filled, your name will be added to the Wait List and all registration fees will be returned. You will be notified if a vacancy occurs and have the option to enroll at that time.
General Program Policies and Information
| 1. | The non-refundable Earthplace Family Membership is required ($75). If your membership expires during your child’s attendance at the summer program you will be asked to renew your membership by the date the fee balance is due. |
| 2. | Payment in full is due at the time of registration. |
| 3. | Cancellation/Refund Policy: 75% of tuition will be refunded if you cancel before May 1, 2008. There will be no refunds after May 1, 2008. |
| 4. | The medical form must be returned to Earthplace by May 1. Note that the date of your child’s physical must be within 1 year of the session date. If your child’s medical form expires in the summer, it must be updated at that time. |
Camper Information and Session Registration Forms (2 pages)
Both forms must be sent in with your payment.
2007 Staff