Opening May 19th
and running through June 12th , from 5:00pm - 8:00pm, with
supervision. Activities such as informal basketball, paddle tennis,
volleyball, 4-squares and a variety of other games including quiet games
will be offered at Wilson Park, Knosky Park, Milkosky Park, Sunnyside
Park, and St. Mark's Park. Registration will take place at the park.
There is no charge for this program.
2008
DAY CAMPS
*ALL NEW EXTENDED DAY CAMP HOURS THIS SEASON*
8:00AM - 5:00PM
REGISTRATION
Registration for the summer of 2008 Day Camp Program will begin
on Monday, March 24, 2008 and continue through the Deadline
Date of May 30, 2008 at a cost of $200.00 per
participant for the eight (8) week season. When you begin the
registration process, click
here to use CommunityPass.
Online
registration takes place 24/7 and accepts Visa or MasterCard. To
register in person, please visit one of our Centers: Linden
Multi-Purpose Center, 1025 John Street (M-F 3:30pm to 9:00pm), John T.
Gregorio Center, 330 Helen Street or the Community Center Building, 605
So. Wood Avenue, Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00AM and
4:00PM. Please bring all necessary paperwork including proof of
residency and birth certificate. All campers registering
online will be checked for proof of residency and if we do not have the
birth certificate on file, please mail or drop off to any Recreation
Center. Any child found not to be a Linden resident will be removed
from the program immediately and registration fee will not be returned.
REFUND POLICY
A request for refund, due to personal reasons, must be made in WRITING
five (5) business days (Monday – Friday) before the program begins. A
$5.00 service charge will be assessed per participant/per activity for
all requested refunds, or you may choose to receive a credit (no service
charge will be issued on credits). Refunds will NOT be issued once the
program starts.
2008 DAY CAMPS – JUNE 23rd THROUGH
AUGUST 14th
MONDAY – FRIDAY, 8AM – 5PM
Kiddie Campwill be held at Peach Orchard
Park/School #4 Annex (back entrance of Grant and Mildred Avenues) for
Linden children entering Kindergarten in September 2008.
First, Second, and Third
Grade Campswill be held for Linden youngsters entering 1st,
2nd, and 3rd grade in September 2008 at the
following locations: Al Kalla Park; McGillvrary Park and Memorial
Park.
Tremley Point Campwill be held for Linden
youngsters entering 4th and 5th grades in
September 2008. Tremley Point Camp is located at Memorial Park, Tremley
Point Road.
McManus Campwill be held for Linden youth
entering 6th grade in September 2008. McManus Camp will be
held at McManus Park, between DeWitt Terrace and Myrtle Terrace.
Special
Sports Clinics will be offered.
Special Needs Campwill be
held at Dobson Park this year. This program is offered through the
Linden Board of Education. Do not sign your child up for this program
through CommunityPass System but rather, speak to your child’s teacher
to determine how to participate in the program.
*All children meeting requirements will be
admitted to camp.
DAY CAMP MANDATORY OPEN HOUSE ORIENTATION
A mandatory Day Camp Open House
Orientation will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 7:00pm at the John
T. Gregorio Recreation Center, 330 Helen Street (behind City Hall).
This mandatory Open House Orientation gives parents/guardians an
opportunity to meet and speak with Day Camp staff, pick up any necessary
paperwork, ask questions, get information on this years “Theme Weeks”
and trips. Also, parents/guardians will be receiving at the
Orientation, Camp T-Shirts. Additional T-Shirts will be available at a
cost of $7.00 each. Failure to attend Orientation will result in
your child not being admitted to Day Camp on the first day (June 23rd).
*DAY
CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION*
Age
Appropriate Activities
To make participation fun, each camp provides activities that are
designed for specific age categories. Children must be the stated age at
the start of the session for which they are registering. “Theme Weeks”
have been created this year. Some examples are: Wacky Week; Amazing
Adventure Week; Fabulous Food Week; Hello Hollywood Week; World of Water
Week; Summer Safari Week; Sports Fun Week and Holiday Week. Watch for
all new games, crafts, trips, and activities this season that go along
with the “Theme Weeks”.
Camp Staff
Camp staff are carefully screened and selected for their activity
skills, level of enthusiasm, ability to work well with children, and
good judgment. In addition, training is provided on safety procedures
and expected conduct, as well as program planning and implementation.
Safety
First
Because safety is our first priority, our summer camp program operates
under the stringent Day Camp Standards established by the Linden
Department of Recreation and Community Services.
Field Trips
All camps offer field trips to add excitement to the activities. There
is an additional fee for each trip payable when you sign your child up
for a field trip. New this year, we are giving all camps the
opportunity to come along on all trips. Field trip information,
including destinations, cost per camper, departure and return times will
be available at the Mandatory Open House Orientation. Additionally,
campers will be invited to attend various programs at the Raymond Wood
Bauer Promenade, Linden at no charge.
Food at
Camp Campers are expected to bring nonperishable food and drink for the
entire day. Water is always available at camp, and occasionally, snacks
are offered as part of the camp experience. Any food allergies must be
clearly identified on the
Health and Information Form to avoid problems when snacks are
provided.
Summer Heat
When code red alerts and high temperature warnings are issued, program
activities may be modified. Scheduled events may be substituted with
alternative activities such as less active games, water play, and indoor
activities. Camps without indoor facilities may be moved temporarily to
an indoor site at the discretion of the Linden Department of Recreation
and Community Services.
As
always, parents/guardians have the right to keep a camper home if they
feel that weather conditions are not appropriate for outdoor activities.
Camp Forms
and Information A packet
of information and signed forms will be required to be turned in by the
first day of camp (June 23, 2008). This includes a
Health and Information Form and a
Authorization for EMERGENCY Medication.
(Only
required if medication must be administered at camp), both of which must
be turned in to the Camp Director on the first day of camp. You can find
the forms by clicking onto them.
Camper
Behavior Campers
are expected to show respect to other participants, staff and property
of others. Inappropriate behavior such as fighting, cursing and
bullying will result in disciplinary action and possible termination
from Camp.
Pick-Up
Protection For your child's safety, only the individual(s) designated on the
Health and Information Form can pick up your child. Additionally, the
person completing the health form is the only one who can add or delete
individuals with pick-up authority.
Late Pick-Up Policy Please be prompt when you pick up your child from camp. Hours
of operation are 8:00am until 5:00pm. Repeated lateness may result in
your child’s removal from the Camp program. Note: Camps do not open
until 8:00am. If your child needs supervision before that time, you
must make arrangements.
To Help you
Register Before you register, think through these steps:
Choose the
camp or location best suited for you and your child.
Have you
registered for each piece that you need? Check your registration
carefully before submitting it.
Payment
Information Payment can be made by cash, check, money order, VISA or MasterCard
and is expected at the time of registration. No child may attend camp
until all fees are paid in full. Register
online with CommunityPass, 24/7. Register in person, Monday –
Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm, at the Community Center Building, 605 South
Wood Avenue; John T. Gregorio Recreation Center, 330 Helen Street
or the
Linden Multi Purpose Center at 1025 John Street, Linden from 3:30pm to
9:00pm daily. For more information, please call 908-474-8600.
