Rye RecreationSummer Camp

Programs

2017

City of Rye Recreation Department281 Midland Avenue

T: 914 967 2535E: recreation@ryeny.gov

Rye Recreation Summer Camps

Tuesday, June 27 - Friday, August 4, 2017

An Unforgettable SummerCAMP REGISTRATION WILL BE ON-LINE!!

Camp Resident Registration Opens On-line

Kiddy Camp Thursday, February 9, 10 am Lower Camp Thursday, March 23, 10 am Upper Camp Thursday, March 23, 10 am Camp 78 Tuesday, March 7, 10 am

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:There will be a LOTTERY for LOWER CAMP SWIM LESSONS. The Lottery will CLOSE on Sunday, March 26, 11:30 p.m. Anyone registering for swim after that will be placed on a wait list.

ALL REQUIRED PAPERWORK must be received in the Recreation Office one week after your registration in order for your enrollment to be considered complete.

You must register in person if you are requesting financial assistance or require special payment arrangements. Please contact the Recreation Office at 967-2535 well before the registration date for details and to schedule an appointment.

Non-Resident Registration BeginsThursday, May 4th at 10:00 a.m.

Junior Counselor Positions:For teens entering grades 9 & 10 who are interested in gaining practical experience working with children for community service. Space is limited. Apply at the Rye Recreation website:

www.ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm and click on the Staff link Application deadline: March 1st

2017 Camp Fees

Camp Fees until May 31(please note that fees increase 25% of your total camp fee as of June 1)

Kiddy Camp 6-week resident ..................................................................... $745 6-week non-resident ............................................................ $1490

Day Camp (Lower & Upper) Full Day Program 6-week resident ....................................................... $805 2-week resident ....................................................... $555 6-week non-resident.............................................. $1610 2-week non-resident.............................................. $1110

Camp 78 (Residents Only) Week 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6 ................................................. $260 Week 2 .................................................................... $215

Extended Day (Day Camp Only) Extended Morning: 6-week fee ............................................................... $120 Per Week ................................................................... $20 Per Day ..................................................................... $10 Extended Afternoon: 6-week fee ............................................................... $270 Per Week ................................................................... $45 Per Day ..................................................................... $20

Paperwork Required – by Camp

Kiddy Camp

Lower & Upper Camp

Camp 78

Birth Certificate or Passport

Yes(1st time

campers only)No No

Proof of Residency Yes Yes Yes

Copy of Immunization Record Yes Yes Yes

Camp 78 Waivers N/A N/ASee Camp 78

Checklist (to be posted)

Camp 78 Swim Test Form N/A N/A

See Camp 78 Checklist

(to be posted)

• Please bring/send all required paperwork to Rye Recreation within one week of your on-line registration. Your registration will not be considered complete until all paperwork has been received. You can:

° Come in to the office. If after hours, you can leave it in the “After Hours Drop Box” located opposite the vending machines on the main level.

° Mail to Rye Recreation, 281 Midland Avenue

° Email to registration@ryeny.gov

° Please make sure your child’s name and a contact phone number are prominent on all documents.

• Birth Certificate/Passport – If you are coming in to the office, you do not need to make a copy; we will simply check it. If you are leaving it in the Drop Box, or mailing or emailing a copy, we will shred it after we check it.

• Proof of Residency – Recent utility or cable bill; contract or lease. Driver’s license is not an acceptable form of proof of current residency. If you are coming in to the office, you do not need to make a copy; we will simply check it. If you are leaving it in the Drop Box, or mailing or emailing a copy, we will shred it after we check it.

• Copy of child’s immunization record – Please submit the copy from the child’s last doctor visit, even if they have an appointment scheduled in the next couple of months.

• Camp 78 Waivers and Swim Test Form – will be available on-line.

Kiddy CampA Summer Of Fun In The Sun

Registration opens: Thursday, February 9th at 10:00 a.m. Register on-line at: www.ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm

Click on the Community Pass link to register

Kiddy Camp is specifically for children ages 3-5 (but not entering kindergarten). It is a 6-week, half-day, classroom based program. Every day the children will participate in free play, story time, songs, outdoor play, art, sports and much more! Special events and entertainment are held weekly to enhance the program.

b Parents supply a snack & a drink daily

Proposed Camp Site: Midland SchoolProposed Camp Time: 9:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Kiddy Camp has a limited enrollment. Children must be 3 years old by April 30, 2017 and be toilet trained to be eligible (no pull-ups).

Camp Fee:

6-week resident ......................................$745

6-week non-resident .............................$1490

(Please note that fees increase as of June 1)

Lower Camp Camp No Left Turn

Registration opens: Thursday, March 23rd at 10:00 a.m.Register on-line at: www.ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm

Click on the Community Pass link to register

Lower Camp offers an active, supervised camp program for children enrolled in grades K-2 as of September 2017. Camp groups are co-ed by grade. Sports, group games, arts & crafts, scavenger hunts, and special theme days are just part of the fun planned for these campers.Proposed Camp Site: Rye Recreation & Midland School Proposed Camp Times: 8:30 - 3:30 p.m.Additional Services (optional):Extended Morning Care: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.Extended Afternoon Care: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Camp Fees:

Full Day Program

6-week resident ..............................$805

2-week resident .............................$555

6-week non-resident .....................$1610

2-week non-resident .....................$1110(Please note that fees increase as of June 1)Camp trips are optional and not included in the camp fee. There will be a separate registration required for ALL trips.

Swim Lottery: Any child interested in participating in the Learn to Swim program must sign up between March 23-26 and select swim lottery program as an option. You will be notified if you received a space in the program or not. You will have a limited time to go back in and pay for the program. All other registrations are subject to space availability at the time of registration.

b Beginner Swim - Pool Safety:

*Beginner Swim: Children enrolled in this program will be taken to Rye Golf Club three times a week for a 30-40 minute swim period. There is limited enrollment in the Beginner Swim program; limits are due to time restrictions and safety regulations as specific staff to camper ratios are mandated by the Department of Health. Only 6-week campers are eligible to participate. Swim days are planned for Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9:00 – 12:00 p.m.; Fee: $125

b MAD SCIENCE:

• Grade K: Mad Science of Westchester will come to camp and make a scientist out of your child in no time. Children will be taken out of regularly scheduled activities to participate in this special program. Fee: $40

• Jr. Rocketry (Grades 1 & 2): Have a “blast” as you discover the dynamics of rocket flight. Discuss Isaac Newton and his awesome Laws of Motion. Learn how and why rockets fly as you build your very own model rockets that you will take home at the end of the session. Fee: $40

• Dino Casts (Grade 1 only): Enter the Jurassic age as you create your own velociraptor skeleton replicas. Campers will cast and mount these 24” long models as you learn about these ancient beasts. Fee: $40

• Magical Illusions (Grade 2 only): This program will explore the science of sight and misdirection. Work together with us to create your own special optical devices that change the way you see the world and fool your friends! Fee: $40

Mad Science (Gr. K) Monday, July 10, 17, 24 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.Jr. Rocketry (Gr. 1) Monday, July 10 10:30 - 12:30 p.m.Jr. Rocketry (Gr. 2) Monday, July 10 10:30 - 12:30 p.m.Dino Casts (Gr. 1) Monday, July 17 & 24 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.Magical Illusions (Gr. 2) Monday, July 17 & 24 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.

b JEWELRY & BEADING: Campers will create beautiful and wearable take home items each week in this engageing, fun, hands-on and creative workshop. Everyone will work on a professional design board and choose from amazing and high end selection of beads and charms. New projects will be featured for summer 2017! Melanie Rose, instructor, is the owner of Beadz (www.gobeadz.com). Fee $40

Grade K - 2 Tuesday, July 18 & 25 12:30 - 2:45 p.m.

b CAMP BAG: $10 - Please order at registration. Bags will be distributed at camp.

LOWER CAMP SPECIALS

Upper Camp Nothing Left To Do But Smile Smile SmileRegistration opens: Thursday, March 23rd at 10:00 a.m.

Register on-line at: www.ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm Click on the Community Pass link to register

Upper Camp is specifically for children enrolled in grades 3-6 as of September 2017. Campers are grouped by gender and grade. This camp program gives campers the opportunity to participate in a variety of trips and programs including sports, games, arts & crafts, indoor rec, a variety of special events, and themed days.

Proposed Camp Site: Rye Middle School

Proposed Camp Time: 8:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Additional Services (optional):Extended Morning Care: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.Extended Afternoon Care: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. (at Rye Rec)

Camp Fees:

Full Day Program

6-week resident ..............................$805

2-week resident .............................$555

6-week non-resident .....................$1610

2-week non-resident .....................$1110(Please note that fees increase as of June 1)Camp trips are optional and not included in the camp fee. There will be a separate registration and payment required for ALL trips.

b GROUP SWIM: Children enrolled in this program will be taken to Rye Golf Club two times a week for a 30 – 40 minute swim period. There is limited enrollment in the swim program; limits are due to time restrictions and safety regulations as specific staff to camper ratios are mandated by the Department of Health. Only 6-week campers are eligible to participate. Please have your child come dressed for swimming with a change of clothes and a towel. Swim days: Mondays & Thursdays between 9 – 11:45 a.m.; Fee: $85

b MAD SCIENCE (Time for all classes ~ 1:15 - 3:15 p.m.):

Rocketry: Have a “blast” as you discover the dynamics of rocket flight. Discuss Isaac Newton and his awesome Laws of Motion. Learn how and why rockets fly as you build your very own model rockets that you will take home at the end of the session. Program dates: July 10, 12 & 13 Fee: $85

School House Chess: Schoolhouse Chess is devoted to helping kids develop learning and thinking skills by teaching them chess. Chess has been proven to help with logic, memory, analysis, reading, and mathematics, and has even been shown to improve IQ. We teach chess with fun characters and stories that are woven into a logical, step-by- step curriculum that begins with the basic rules and extends through advanced strategies and tactics. Participants will be grouped by ability (Beginner or Advanced). Program dates: July 17, 19 & 20 Fee: $85

Robotics - EM4 Robot: Spend the week learning about robots while we discuss what makes robots different from humans. Build this EM4 Robot and explore its four exciting modes: Cricket–a joy on 6 legs; Beast–the master of bipedal movement; Trailer–the little engine that could move forward thanks to its motorized transmission, and good ole Grandpa-bot–everyone’s favorite bobble-headed gear-driven family member. Each mode has its own unique form of movement and transforming between each mode is a breeze. Program dates: July 24, 26 & 27 Fee: $85

b BRICK KIDS - FUN WITH LEGOS™

Fast and Furious Car Races: Create your own awesome LEGO™ brick vehicles and race them down skateboard ramps! Then design a devious race track complete with booby traps for unsuspecting cars! Program date: Wednesday, July 12, 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Fee: $20

Ninja Turtles: Build the turtle’s cool subterranean lair and help to create a Giant Ninja Turtle Sculpture out of LEGO™ bricks Program date: Monday, July 31, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Fee: $20

b JEWELRY & BEADING: In this professional style, hands-on, creative workshop, campers will learn techniques used by professionals to create three take home accessories: a bracelet, a ring, and a surprise item. Everyone will work on a design board and choose from a high end selection of beads, charms and components including crystals, sea glass, ceramics, artistic wire and much more. This workshop will be productive and fun, and camplers will love their creations. Melanie Rose, instructor, is the owner of BEADZ (www.gobeadz.com) the Westchester based Jewelry & beading party service. Wed. June 28, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Fee: $25

UPPER CAMP SPECIALS

Camp 78Go Big or Go Home

Registration opens: Tuesday, March 7 at 10:00 a.m.Register on-line at: www.ryeny.gov/recreation.cfm

Click on the Community Pass link to register

Come join Rye Recreation and your friends for a fun filled adventure this summer. If you are going into 7th or 8th grade and you’re looking for something exciting to do this summer, Camp 78 is for you! This camp goes on different adventures daily. We have an array of trips and activities planned for this summer. Come build everlasting friends and memories for your 2017 summer vacation.

Proposed Camp Site: Rye RecreationProposed Camp Time: times vary

Camp 78 is for Rye Residents only!

Camp Fee: Week 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6 ............................................................... $260 Week 2 (4 days) ................................................................... $215

CAMP 78 POLICY ON SWITCHING WEEKS• ALL REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING IN THE MAIN OFFICE. You may send an email

to registration@ryeny.gov or come in to the main office at the Damiano Center, 281 Midland Avenue.

• Requests Received by May 31: If you wish to change weeks, you may do so provided your request is received in writing by May 31 and space is available. If there is no space in the week you wish to transfer to, it will be considered a withdrawal from the original week (subject to the withdrawal fee) and you will be placed on the wait list for the week you desire.

• June 1 and After: Effective June 1, if you want to change weeks, it is considered a withdrawal from the original week and is subject to the published withdrawal policy (no refund). If there is room in the week desired, it is considered a new registration and is subject to the late fee. If there is not room, you will be placed on the wait list.

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Camp 78

Trips with a (W) require waiver to participate

Please read carefully:

• All trips are subject to change.

• Please make sure you complete a waiver for all the trips that have a (W) next to the name.

• Weekly calendars with up-to-date trip information will be emailed the week prior through your Community Pass account only for the week you have registered.

**Tentative Calendar**

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

June 261st Day!

Ice Skating, Games & BBQ Lunch

Rye, NY

June 27Bounce (W)

Valley Cottage, NY

June 28Catamount (W)

Hillsdale, NY

June 29Sports Center of

CTShelton, CT

June 30Fun Fuzion

New Rochelle, NY

12pm Dismissal

July 3Hyde Park

Roller RinkLynbrook, NY

July 4**NO CAMP**

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

July 5Adventure Park

(W)Bridgeport, CT

July 6Bronx ZooBronx, NY

July 7TBD

12pm Dismissal

July 10Lunch at

Ellen’s Star Dust DinerNYC

July 11Zoom Zip Lining

(W)Vernon Township,

NJ

July 12Water Olympics &

BBQ LunchGreenwich, CT

July 13Six Flags

Great AdventureJackson Township,

NJ

July 14TBD

12pm Dismissal

July 17iFly Indoor

Skydiving (W)Yonkers, NY

July 18iPlay AmericaFreehold, NJ

July 19*Tentative*Golf QuestDanbury, CT

July 20Mets Game

Flushing, NY

July 21TBD

12pm Dismissal

July 24Radio City

Backstage TourNYC

July 25High Exposure

(W)Northvale, NJ

July 26Yankees Game

Bronx, NY

July 27Medieval Times

Lyndhurst, NJ

July 28TBD

12pm Dismissal

July 31Grand Prix (W)Mt. Kisco, NYOR Fishing

New Rochelle, NY

August 1Grand Prix (W)Mt. Kisco, NYOR Fishing

New Rochelle, NY

August 2*Tentative*

Yankee Stadium Tour, Bronx, NY

August 3Bounce (W)

Valley Cottage, NY

August 4The Beast

Pier 83, NYC

12pm Dismissal

Camp Withdrawal/Refund Policy

• ALL REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING IN THE MAIN OFFICE. You may send an email to registration@ryeny.gov or come in to the main office at the Damiano Center, 281 Midland Avenue.

• This policy also applies to special add-on programs (e.g. Mad Science).• Documented medical reasons are an exception to this policy and requests

must be in writing.

REFUND SCHEDULE

Date Refund Percent

Requests received by 5/31 75%Requests received 6/1 - 6/16 50%

Requests received after 6/16 No Refunds