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Ramaquois – Camp Spotlight

Posted on March 23, 2017 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Camps, Reviews .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post.

Phil Rainone

Director

Camp Ramaquois

Pomona, NY

p: (845) 354-1600

f: (845) 354-0764

www.ramaquois.com

Camp Ramaquois is a place where children feel physically and emotionally safe. We strive to create a unique environment where children feel a sense of belonging, learn life-long skills, have opportunities for leadership, and forge lasting relationships with their peers and their Counselors. All this is done in a magical environment that revolves around one word: FUN!

We hope every camper leaves our camp believing in themselves and feeling a strong sense of accomplishment. We hope our campers leave Ramaquois standing a little taller, feeling more self-confident, communicating more effectively with their peers, learning to make meaningful friendships, holding dear to their Ramaquois memories and respecting the value of others.

WE WELCOME YOU TO VISIT RAMAQUOIS!

Please call the office at (845) 354-1600 to schedule a personal tour and discuss your individual needs and concerns.

To receive more information about Ramaquois, including our camp DVD, please fill out our Request Information form.

Would you like to visit Camp Ramaquois and take a tour? We are available for tours on weekdays between 10:00 and 4:00 and on most weekend dates.

Please call 845.354.1600 to to reserve a time.

Click here for driving directions to Ramaquois.

– See more at: http://www.ramaquois.com/contact/take-a-camp-tour/#sthash.bHaO3XA9.dpuf

Take a virtual tour here.

Back in Time- Review

Posted on January 26, 2017 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Camps, Reviews .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post- all opinions expressed are my own.

Every once in a while you are able to find a truly wholesome experience for your children. Something that makes both you and them feel good. Something with old school values- something nostalgic.

When I was young I was truly blessed to be able to spend summers at camp- real camp- with lakes, fires, boating, archery, and more. I enjoyed it more than I can ever possibly put into words. I knew how fortunate I was then and to this day am thankful for having had the opportunity. I learned so much in my years at Camp Bernadette.

I wasn’t sure that I would ever be able to provide my children with this type of experience, did they even exist anymore? Well, it turns out yes it does, and its hiding right in our backyards.

A well kept secret of the Hudson Valley is Day Camp in the Park. I hadn’t heard of it myself until we started our camps page and explored it this past year. This camp brings me back in time- to my days at camp- to a time when things were simpler, care free, and just plain fun. It’s a camp that is actually still just in the middle of the woods on a REAL lake. Exactly the way I grew up.

The kids attended a week and on their first day I tagged along for the first half to see what it was like. Day Camp in the Park thrives on repeat customers- what do I mean? People love it so much that they have grown up attending (starting at age 4) become junior counselors and then counselors. Eventually, they send their children. When I was there this is exactly what I found.

A private bus picks your child up at YOUR house. Yep no more morning rush to drive the kiddos to camp and still make it to work or appointments. There is a full schedule that the kids follow with 8 periods a day. Each group has their own cabin (yes cabin) where they keep their belongings during the day and change for swim. Speaking of swim, they get to go 2x a day- first instructional and then free swim.

Camp also has a meal plan (which means no rushing to pack a lunch for them). My kiddos have been eating it and are happy (as am I because it’s one less thing I have to worry about).

(A) had instructional swim first in the lake- yep the lake- having grown up swimming in lakes, I love this. They have cribs that they have created that are boxed in and specific depths to keep the kids safe. (A) loves swimming (thanks to the Condors) and enjoyed the instruction – which was spot on. Then they went to a deeper area where they began to teach him how to dive- a new skill. I love the progression that the instructor used to teach kids the process.

Then it was off to Archery. Instructors taught the boys in his group how to shoot as well as focusing on the safety involved. (A) adored this- he had never shot a real bow and arrow before!!!

During this time I migrated to (E)’s group to see what she was up to. Well, I found her in a life jacket across the grounds BOATING. Little miss independent even got to drive around in HER OWN duck boat!!!

Back to (A) we found the group heading up to Nature where they made SMORES!! They learned the art of roasting the perfect marshmallow- where to hold it, how to turn it. Then of course they got to eat their creations!!! The second activity in this period was making “Goop” which I didn’t catch but I got to see and hear all about afterwards.

I had moved on to catch (E) during instructional swim. Because she is younger they have theirs in the pool which is great. There were lots of counselors two instructors and junior counselors in the pool to keep an eye on all of the little guys at once. (E) swims great with a puddle jumper but hasn’t had any structured lessons as of yet, so they spent the session working on basics (putting your face in the water, kicking, and scooping). What a great benefit to have swim lessons included.

After these periods were lunch for my kiddos. They had two options and both chose chicken nuggets. There was more than enough available to them so they wouldn’t be hungry for the rest of the day.

The kids had SO much fun that they both attended for the rest of the day that they begged to return the next day. I had driven them the first day but Tuesday they would take the bus. My BABY would take the bus. This made me super nervous at first. Could she handle it? Was it safe?

My fears were put to rest when I found that not only did Day Camp in the Park hire REAL Professional bus drivers- like ours Mark who is fabulous- but there are counselors on the bus!!! We actually have TWO!! They also had a car seat just like (E)’s ready and waiting for her.

As for her not handling- she walked right on, got buckled and left with big thumbs up BOTH days.

My kids are LOVING Day Camp in the Park. I know EXACTLY what they will be doing next summer and am SO excited for them. I am so happy to have found an old school family camp for them to grow and develop at over the years.

For more information on Day Camp in the Park you can visit their website : http://daycampinthepark.com/ their facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/Day-Camp-In-The-Park- email:dcitp1979@gmail.com or call: 845-638-2515

Keep an eye out for special open house dates coming this spring!!!

Summer Camps Spotlight- ROCA Arts Camp

Posted on June 22, 2016 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Camps .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed are our own.

ROCA Summer Camp 2016

Welcome to Camp RoCA! A place for children to explore their creativity and imaginations while developing skills they can bring back to the classroom and use throughout their lives. Camp RoCA is FUN – a place where memories are made and children forge lasting friendships with their peers and counselors.

The RoCA campus invites campers to be immersed in art on our ten wooded acres and in our fully equipped, air conditioned art studios. RoCA’s sparkling pool and open field provide plenty of healthy outdoor recreation. Children are grouped by grade level. Each session is based on a different theme and campers learn to express themselves through both visual and performing arts.

Under the guidance of professional instructors and caring counselors, campers explore art in a supportive environment where group cooperation, personal development, confidence and self-esteem are encouraged. RoCA campers feel a strong sense of accomplishment at the end of summer.

Join us and see why Camp RoCA is one of the area’s most sought after, unique and praised day camps. Three or four days per week available. Four, six or eight week sessions are offered. June 28 – August 19. Discounts available! An Open House will be held Sunday, March 13, 1-4pm.

Contact: Amy Alinkofsky, Camp Director

(845) 358-0877 x. 18

amy@rocklandartcenter.org

www.rocklandartcenter.org

Summer Camps Spotlight- JCC Camps

Posted on June 15, 2016 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Camps .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed are our own.

JCC Rockland Camps

Ages 18 months- 10^th grade

The camp experience provided at JCC Rockland goes beyond our facility and programming; it lies in our belief that the summer camp experience gives campers the ability to learn about themselves and to explore their interests, talents, and abilities while making friends and creating memories. Each camp program provides a summer home for campers to have a great time engaging in creative camp activities, surrounded by professional and nurturing staff. From our youngest campers (18 months old), to our teens, there is a wonderful camp experience awaiting your child.

Summer Camp Dates: June 27- August 19 (no camp July 4)* weekly & session based registrations Camp Hours: 9am-4pm Early Care 7:30-9am & Late Care 4-6:30pm (additional fee may apply) Included in our programs:

Daily Swim (instruction & recreational) * and the addition of a new pool
Professional Staff
Air Conditioned Indoor Space
Lunch & Snacks included*

* may be different for certain programs

Camp JLand-18 months – entering Pre-K

Campers feel like big kids as they engage in an exciting summer experience that includes cooking, science, music and more.

Camp Discover-Entering grades K-6

Weekly specialty camp that gives campers the opportunity to explore new and exciting themes each week along with traditional activities including art, ropes course, sports, gaga, field trips, special events and more.

Junior Sports Camp-Entering grades K-2

The perfect camp for our youngest sports enthusiasts. Campers enjoy a variety of sports activities, games, relay races and more. Weekly special events complete the schedule! In partnership with RBI Sports.

All Star Sports Camp-Entering grades 3-8

Campers learn and improve skills in a variety of recreational sports including soccer, basketball, dodgeball, baseball and more. Fun competition in All Star’s weekly Olympics. In partnership with RBI Sports.

Camps Yomi & Yomi Sr–Entering grades K-6

Traditional day camp located on the beautiful Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in Pearl River. Weekly special activities including theme days, Shabbat, day trips, overnights and late nights. In partnership with 92^nd Street Y.

Teen Travel Adventure Camp-Entering grades 6-10 Adventure & fun with other teens in this weekly travel program that includes exciting day trips, late nights and weekly overnights. Travel NY, NJ, CT, PA & MA this summer! CIT (Counselor in Training)-Entering grades 9 & 10

Gain leadership skills in this counselor in training program that allows teens to experience a variety of age groups and specialty areas within JCC Rockland Camps. Enjoy socialization with other teens in weekly fun programming.

End of Summer Camps-Entering grades Pre-K- 10

Fill in that gap between the end of camp and start of school. Just because camp is over doesn’t mean the fun can’t continue! End of summer camps offer a variety of fun, activities, snacks, lunch, daily recreational swim and more!

Summer Camp Spotlight- Champion Day Camp!!!

Posted on June 8, 2016 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Camps .

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Summer is approaching fast and parents are looking for great options for the kids for the summer!! Check out Champion Day Camp!!!

Champion Day Camp
175 W. Clarkstown Rd.
New City, NY 10956
(845) 356-5005

www.championdaycamp.com

champion@championdaycamp.com

Champion Day Camp located in New City, NY has provided campers with a warm friendly summer camp experiences for over 30 years. Every summer, old and new friends come together and the camp memories that are made last a lifetime.

The summer camp program is designed with the intent of kids gaining skills in an engaging environment while having a blast with their camp friends. The staff works towards ensuring that each camper is having a great day, each and every day.

The 10 acre facility contains heated pools with great water slides, numerous sports fields and courts, creative arts buildings, a go-karts track, a mini-golf course, a skateboard park, creative play areas, a cooking room, an archery range, a computer lab, a stage area, ropes courses, ziplines, a 52 ft. climbing tower and so much more.

The Kiddie Corral (Pre-K and entering Kindergarten), All-Activity (1st thru 8th grade) and Teen Leadership Corp (9th and 10th grade) programs provide our campers with an age appropriate traditional all-around day camp experience. Campers see, experience and live for the excitement and adventure that each day produces.

The All-Sports (2nd thru 8th grade) provides a complete sports program for kids who love sports and only sports. Campers are exposed to different sports, improve skills, play games and have a blast in our various action activities.

Summer Camp Spotlight- Girl Scouts- Heart of the Hudson

Posted on May 26, 2016 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Camps, Reviews .

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I have fond memories of attending girl scout camp as a child. So many friends, activities and learning experiences were had there. If you are looking for a fabulous camp for your little girl- take a look at all they have to offer.

camp@girlscoutshh.org

855.232.GSHH

This summer, bring her somewhere safe, enriching, and most importantly, full of nonstop FUN! No matter what her preference is -We have something for the artist, adventurer, animal friend, crafter, scientist, water lover, performer and her inner leader. Throughout their camp experience girls are encouraged to make positive choices, think outside the box, develop trust in themselves and others, and work as part of a functional team.

GSHH offers three competitively priced, American Camp Association (ACA) accredited Girl Scout camps.

· Camp Addisone Boyce (CAB), right here in Tomkins Cove, Rockland County, provides experiences that will build lasting relationships and memories. Each session, in addition to activities associated with that week’s theme, includes all the traditional camp activities such as daily swim lessons and free swims in the pool, arts and crafts, boating, hiking, cook-outs, camping skills, campfire sing-a-longs, games, environmental exploration, archery, and the ropes challenge course.

· Rock Hill Resident Camp provides the perfect setting for outdoor adventure! Located in Mahopac, NY, with 190 acres for hiking, archery, climbing one of our high ropes courses, or swimming and boating in our lake, Rock Hill Camp is the perfect place to spend your summer! Most campers will stay in either a platform tent with access to modern washhouses or in one of our all-weather cabins.

· Rocky Brook Day Camp in Eastchester, NY is one of Westchester’s best-kept secrets. Every day at Rocky Brook will find you involved in traditional camp activities such as arts and crafts, games, sports, and nature. Every session will include exciting trips as well as boating, swimming, and special leadership overnights for girls in 4th grade and above at our sister camp Rock Hill.

Click Below for Useful Links:

· Camp Brochure

· Camp Application

· Aplicación de Campamento

Each camp meets the stringent safety standards set by the New York State Health Department, Girl Scouts of the USA’s Safety Checkpoints, and the ACA.

To see our complete list of camps visit our directory here.

Summer Camp Open House: Kids Can Make a Robot, Special Fx Video, Spygear, Video Game This Saturday!

Posted on May 12, 2016 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Camps, Things to Do! .

Summer Camp Open House: Kids Can Make a Robot, Special Fx Video, Spygear, Video Game This Saturday!

This Saturday, your kids can. . .

Film a Special Effect Video . . Invent a Digital Gadget. . . Build & Program a Robot. . . Create & Code a Video Game or Mobile App. . . . Animate a Digital Story. . . while you meet our director and camp staff and learn more about Little Ivy Academy’s Summer Explorers, RealScience! & Express Yourself! summer day camps for your campers ages 6-14.

Little Ivy Academy’s Welcome Summer Campers Open House is from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. this Saturday, May 14 on the campus of St. Joseph Regional High School, 40 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale, NJ. Directions are available at: www.littleivyacademy.com/openhouse.html. No RSVP is required!

For more information about Little Ivy Academy’s summer camp programs, on select campuses just around the corner from you in the Pascack-Northern Valley/Rockland County and Ridgewood-Glen Rock areas, visit: www.littleivyacademy.com/summercamp.html.

You are welcome to contact Little Ivy Academy’s director, Erich Bassler with your questions by e-mail at info@littleivyacademy.com or by phone at 201-444-8400.

Campers celebrate after successfully road-testing the mobile robot they built and programmed during Little Ivy Academy’s RealScience/Express Yourself summer camp.

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Media Contact:
Richard Bassler, Little Ivy Academy, 201-444-8400, richard@littleivyacademy.com

Summer Camp Open House: Make Special Fx Videos, Robots, Video Games, Digital Spy Gadgets!

Posted on April 18, 2016 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Camps, Day Trips, Out and about..., Reviews, Things to Do! .

Summer Camp Open House: Kids Can Make Special Fx Videos, Robots, Video Games, Digital Spy Gadgets!

You and your families are invited to join us for a morning filled with real, hands-on discovery and real fun Saturday, April 23 at Little Ivy Academy’s Welcome Summer Camp Open House.

Your kids can. . . CREATE a video game. . . INVENT an electronic spy gadget. . . FILM a special effect video. . . BUILD & LAUNCH a LEGO robot. . . ANIMATE digital story characters. . . and more while you meet the director and learn about Little Ivy Academy’s summer day camps for campers ages 6-14 in both the Rockland County/Pascack-Northern Valley and the Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ areas.

Saturday’s open house is from 10 am– 1 pm at St. Joseph Regional High School, 40 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale, NJ. No RSVP is required and directions are available at:

www.littleivyacademy.com/openhouse.html

For additional information, visit www.littleivyacademy.com/summercamp.html or contact Little Ivy Director Erich Bassler at info@littleivyacademy.com or 201-444-8400.

Build a Robot…Create a Video Game…. FREE!

Posted on February 29, 2016 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Camps, Out and about..., Things to Do! .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post as Little Ivy is a Camps Directory Sponsor. All opinions expressed are our own.

Your Child Can. . . Build a
Robot!. . . Create a Video
Game!

at Rockland YouthFEST 2016 & Ramapo STEAM Expo

You and your family are invited to join us for a Sunday filled with real, hands-on discovery
and real fun at Rockland County YouthFEST and the STEAM Expo— both
events just minutes apart, right here in Suffern!

We especially look forward to seeing you at our interactive Real Discovery!
Lab where your child can:

Construct & Launch a Robot

Create & Program a Video
Game

. . . and more, just as our elementary and middle-schoolers do in our Summer Camp programs and our The Robots Are Coming!, RealScience! & Express Yourself! enrichment labs!

The STEAM Expo is set for 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, March 6 at
Suffern High School, 49 Viola Road, Suffern NY– Admission is Free!, Sponsored by the REACH Foundation of Rockland, the expo promises to showcase STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) programs and opportunities available in the Ramapo Central School District, in addition to the Challenger Center’s mobile
Planetarium showing movies, a Hubble Telescope engineer and more!

Now in its 18th year, YouthFEST is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday,
March 6 at the Rockland County Community College Fieldhouse– Admission
is Free! A full range of family entertainments, activities,
interactive exhibits and food will be on offer, including the Big Apple Circus’
Circus to Go!, Nyack Hospital’s Teddy Bear Hospital; inflatables, and much more!

For additional information about what promises to be a full Sunday of family
fun, please contact us by phone at 201-444-8400 or by e-mail at info@littleivyacademy.com.

Review- Gate Hill Day Camp

Posted on April 21, 2015 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Camps, Reviews .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed are my own.

RocklandNYMom started our camps page last year, but with (A) becoming of “school age” it’s my first year really paying attention. So many choices. I had to educate myself a bit. One great way to educate yourself and find out about the various camps available is to schedule tours or visits to them. (A) and I took one such tour of Gate Hill Day Camp and boy were we impressed. During our walk I had some flashbacks to my own youth, while dreaming about the amazing memories my children could make in attendance. I was also impressed and delighted to find out that Gate Hill offers birthday parties (on a limited basis so you need to book them early), and corporate events.

A photo of the cabins where some of the electives happen.

When I say that Gate Hill has thought of everything I am not over exaggerating. They really have everything. Not only does your child have a day of camp and great opportunities to be exposed to many different areas which will help them to be well rounded, they also have “Electives” in your specific area of interest that you can choose at various ages. They have also taken into consideration all the needs of the parent. Transportation, check. Healthy Meal Plans in a nut-free allergy conscious manner, check. Extended hours for those who may need them, check. Many bathrooms and water fountains around the grounds, check.

Of course (A) would have stayed and played on the playground all day.

Here are some of the highlights that we picked out an enjoyed.

Campers swim 2x a day, the first time is instructional and the second is free swim. This keeps them cool, and helps them to learn as well as have fun in the water. The instructor to student ratio in the pool is 1:3 (nice and small).

The beautiful swimming areas.

Pretty much every activity has two levels, one for smaller/younger campers and then one for the older guys. This holds true for their sports fields, race track (yes race track), zip line and more. No one gets left out of the cool activities. (A) just had to jump on a car and was so sad that the go carts weren’t operating during our visit.

The awesome zip line that goes over their own little lake.

The large baseball diamond for the older kids.

The smaller diamond for the younger campers.

(A) poses by the sign for the raceway which he was SO impressed with.

Which of course meant he had to sit on a co-cart :o)

They have a themed “Olympics” every year where campers get together and compete. So great. I remember activities like this at the camp I went to for years, that’s where a lot of the memories are made.

There is music, art and acting as well. Not every kid loves just being outside and being “athletic” all the time. Some really love these other aspects. Gate Hill has it all even a stage where they really put on a performance for the camp and for parents. (A) loved the stage and even put on a little performance for us.

Click to see video: (A) Performance Gate Hill

The cafeteria is clean. The campers eat family style, and Gate Hill takes their meal plans very seriously (which makes this momma happy). They are a nut free camp, and also take into account any other allergies a camper may have. In addition to their daily offerings, there is a sandwich station as well as a salad bar available every day for a camper who may prefer that.

Gate Hill also offers different schedules to meet your needs. Don’t need all 5 days? Need a half day for a younger camper? They do that. They do not offer a weekly camp, you sign up for 4 weeks minimum there, which helps the kids to really get into the culture of their camp. Believe me after what I saw, you won’t have to twist any arms to get them to go for more weeks.

Gate Hill Day Camp is an excellent option for sending your child to camp this summer. They offer so much it was mind blowing. We really enjoyed our tour (highly recommend taking one) and it was hard to get (A) into the car at its conclusion. For more information about Gate Hill Day Camp you can contact them by phone at: (845)947-3223. Online at: http://gatehilldaycamp.com/. VIA email: info@gatehilldaycamp.com

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