Summer Day Camp Philosophy and Objectives
The East Brunswick Township Summer Day Camp is a coed day camp serving
children ages 5-15. The camp provides a variety of experiences that support
social and physical growth in an environment in which children can play, learn
and grow. The campers are able to develop skills and self confidence by
promoting sportsmanship, emphasizing teamwork, teaching responsibility and
building self-esteem. The Summer Day Camp program stimulates exploration
and adventure through individual and group activities while developing insight
into cooperation and decision making. Swimming, trips, sports, arts and crafts,
games, and creative activities promote an exhilarating summer for each camper.
The East Brunswick Township Day Camp Program is accredited by the American
Camp Association (ACA) which recognizes camps for providing quality
programming with the health and safety of campers and staff in the forefront.
CHILDREN’S SUMMER THEATER
East Brunswick High School
Grades 2 - 10
9:00am-1:00pm
June 25 - August 3
(there is no camp on July 4)
What is the Site Directors
Background
Nancy Takacs is a graduate of Penn
State University. She is a teacher at
East Brunswick High School and the
Dance Team Coach.
Nancy has
been involved with Summer Theater
since 1985.
Assistant Site Director
Phil Solomon has been on staff at
Summer Theater since 2001. He is a
graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson
University
and
works
as
a
choreographer at several dance
studios. He is also a middle school
English teacher in Bridgewater.
Counselors
All the counselors are a minimum of 16
years old. They are trained in safety
regulations,
emergency
procedures,
behavior management techniques, child
abuse prevention, appropriate staff &
camper behavior and specific procedures
for supervision. Our dynamic staff is
expertly trained and highly motivated to
give each camper the best summer
experience possible!
Drop Off and Arrival Time
• Drop off of campers will take place at the
Cafeteria Patio. DO NOT drop campers off at
the Auditorium entrance.
• Campers should be dropped off at camp just
before the designated start time. Doors open
at 8:50AM. You must stay with your child until
the doors open.
• Staff will not be present until 8:50, so please
don’t drop off your child early as they will be
unattended.
Pick up
• Dismissal will be at 1:00pm. Dismissal of campers will
be more quickly accomplished with automobiles
proceeding caravan-style at the cafeteria patio.
• Please follow directions of the staff, do not pass other autos in the
caravan or exit your vehicle while in the caravan. Your child’s
counselor will walk them to your car.
• Those picking up campers MUST display the provided
name tag on their dashboard.
• Parents/Guardians that are displaying the tag on their
dashboard will NOT have to sign out their child/ren.
• If a camper is being dismissed to individuals listed on the “Authorization
to Pick Up Camper” form that do not have a car tag, the authorized
person will sign out your child.
• Please note:
Fridays!!!!
Camp
runs
until
12:15pm
on
Friday Pick up
• At the completion of the 11:00 show on
Friday, campers will return all Summer
Theater costumes to staff members on
stage.
• After your child has returned their
costume, you will need to go to their
attendance counselor and sign them out.
Late Pick-Up
A late pick-up penalty of $10 per fifteen
(15) minutes will be assessed beginning at
1:15pm; payable in cash or check before
the start of the next camp day. If no
contact can be made for person(s)
responsible for pick-up of a camper the
camper will be transported in a township
vehicle to the Recreation office.
Absenteeism
If your camper will be absent or late,
please leave a message no later than
9:00AM.
All absences must be called into
the site director’s cell phone which has an
answering machine. The telephone
number is:
732-672-6701
Campers
• For attendance purposes only, campers
are grouped by grade
• The counselor-to-camper ratio is 1:5.1
• Campers will get the opportunity to work
with different children and counselors
each week depending on their role in
that weeks show
What do campers do?
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They have a rotating schedule each day:
Stage Time
Rehearsal Time
Costume Preparation
Arts & Crafts
Games
Snack Time
Costumes
• Costumes change from week to week based on
your child’s role and show
• Costume lists will be provided to parents each
Monday when your camper is picked up
– List will show you what Summer Theater will provide
and what the camper needs to bring from home
• All costumes provided by Summer Theater
MUST be washed at home before being worn at
camp
SHOW DAY
• Shows take place each Friday during the
summer
• Shows are held at 9:30am and 11:00am
• 9:30 for Township Day Camps
• 11:00 for the general public
• Tickets for the shows are $3 adults and $2
children (under 12)
• Tickets are purchased in the lobby prior to the
show
Administration of
Medication and Illness
No medication (prescription or non-prescription) can be
brought to camp or dispensed at camp. The only
exception is epinephrine and inhalers. Permission to
administer must be part of the camper’s record. They
must be in the original container clearly marked with
child’s name and pharmacy label with doctor’s
instructions.
The epi-pen forms require notarized
parental permission. Self administration of inhalers or
epi-pens also requires campers to submit permission
from parent/guardian.
If your child is not feeling well before camp, please do
not send them to camp. There is no nurse or facility
to keep children who are ill.
Illness/Accident or Injury
In the event the camper becomes ill, has an
accident or is injured the Site Director will make
every effort to contact the parent/guardian listed
on the Emergency Form. Trained first aid staff
will administer basic first aid, observation and
comfort until “contact” arrives. If necessary,
camper may be transported via emergency
services for treatment if deemed necessary by
the Division of Recreation. Your child must be
symptom free for 24 hours before returning
to camp.
Accident or Injury
• If your child does have a minor accident or
injury, you will receive written notification
of this upon sign out
• Minor accidents would include the giving out of band
aids, ice packs, etc.
• If a major accident occurs, as determined
by the Division of Recreation, emergency
services will be called and the child will be
transported to the nearest hospital.
• Parents will be notified immediately in the case of a
major accident.
Special Events
• There are 2 events that will take place
outside of a normal Summer Theater day:
– Trip to Broadway show for campers ages 1315
• Godspell, Tuesday, July 17, 8pm showtime
– End of season Cast Party for all participants
• Tuesday, July 31, 1:00 – 3:30, EBHS Cafeteria
Permission Slips
Permission slips for the Broadway Trip have
already been distributed and can be returned up
until Friday, July 6.
The permission slip for the Cast Party will be
distributed to campers approximately 1 week
prior to the event. “Verbal” permission is NOT
acceptable. If permission slip has not been
received, parents or emergency contact will be
called to take the child home. Please ensure that
your child’s name is written legibly on the
permission slip.
Dress Code
• Camp shirts will be distributed on the first day of
camp. Each camper will receive 2 camp shirts.
• In an effort to provide the safest environment for our
campers and staff, campers should wear their camp
shirt as frequently as possible!!
• Campers should wear shorts/pants, camp shirts, socks
and closed shoes.
• No crocs, Heeley’s, sandals, clogs or flip-flops.
• Jewelry must not impede the implementation of
the camp program or the camper’s safety.
• Staff reserves the right to request that campers remove jewelry,
etc. that may interfere with their safety in the camp setting.
Dress Code
Campers will also get a name tag each
morning upon signing in with their
counselor. They must wear the tag
throughout the day.
Snacks and Lunches
Snacks can (and should) be supplied from
home. Please pack and label the snacks.
Please use insulated/thermal bags or brown
bags with your child's name on it.
Campers are NOT allowed to use the vending
machines in the cafeteria.
Please note:
Summer Theater is not responsible for any money lost
by your child
NUTS/FOOD ALLERGIES
• There are several campers with food and
nut allergies at camp this summer
– During snack time there will be a NUT FREE
table set aside for these campers
• After ALL campers eat their snack, they
MUST wash their hands as not to carry
any nut/allergy residue on their hands
Parental Visits
Any parent/guardian/relative is welcome to briefly visit the
camp site, however, they must present themselves to the
Site Director before attempting to be in contact with a
child. Parents and visitors must sign-in and out and
wear a “visitor” name tag during time in the
building. Parents/guardians/relatives may not act as
counselors. If you happen to be in the building during
the program DO NOT encourage your child to join you.
They are our responsibility!
Discussions of camper or staff behavior with the Site
Director must be scheduled in advance. The staff will
gladly arrange a time that is mutually agreeable to all
involved.
Personal Property
Neither the Division of Recreation nor the
site staff can be responsible for campers’
personal property or any money brought to
the camp site. Please ensure that your
child does not bring a CD player, IPOD,
video games or any like items to camp. If
a child comes to camp with personal
property it will be confiscated by the Site
Director. The parent must get the item
back from her.
Cell Phones or Wireless
Communication Devices
Cell phones and any other communication
devices are prohibited at camp.
In
emergencies, campers can be reached by
parents/guardians utilizing the Site Director’s
camp cell phone. Campers may use this same
phone
if
parent/guardian
must
be
contacted. Disregard of this rule will result in
confiscation of the device – to be returned at the
end of the day. Only call the Site Director’s
camp cell phone if it’s an emergency!
SOCIAL NETWORKING
• There is a new social networking policy in
place for all Recreation camps.
Your child CANNOT be “friends”
with counselors on Facebook
• Please tell your child to remove staff they are currently
friends with from their “Friend List”
BULLYING
• Summer Theater is a bully free camp
• There is zero tolerance in terms of bullying
• If your child says something to you about
being bullied, please speak with Nancy,
Phil, or your child’s attendance counselor
so the situation can be handled
immediately
Discipline Policy
At the beginning of the camp season, the campers, together with the
staff, will develop and write their own set of rules that will help them
create a positive environment. As a result, the campers will know
what is expected of them and will understand what is appropriate
behavior for them and for others.
Campers who choose not to accept these responsibilities are
subject to disciplinary action which may include a verbal warning,
written warning, parent meeting, exemption form a trip, conference
between Site Director, Camp Director & Parent and expulsion from
Day Camp.
Disciplinary action will vary according to the frequency, severity, and
nature of the incident.
If penalties are involved for violations, they will be applied quickly,
fairly, calmly and without undue criticism to campers.
EBTV
• EBTV will once again televise Children’s Summer Theater
productions in their entirety.
See the Children’s Summer Theatre on EBTV!
You can purchase a DVD copy of a show from EBTV for $10 each. And
each show is available as Video on Demand at ebtv3.org
The Township Day Camp program is a
place for campers to have fun, develop
their self-esteem, independence and
cooperation. East Brunswick Summer Day
Camp is the “Place to Be!" A special place
for children to make new friends, expand
their talents and learn new skills all in a
warm, safe, family-like setting. Campers
will be surrounded by positive role models
who truly care about them.
Information
Available on line at:
www.eastbrunswick.org
or
call the Department of Recreation at
(732)390-6797