Elmsford Day Camp
CAMP TEEN ELITE INFORMATION GUIDE
Please note: This site will be updated as new information arises. Updates will be highlighted in the table
of contents. Please contact camp administration @ 760-1953 or [email protected] with any
questions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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E.
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G.
H.
Grades/Age
Dates
Hours
Early Drop Off
Extended Day
Camp Location
Camper/Staff Ratio
Camper Info/Medical Forms
I. Camper Health
J. Drop Off and Pick Up
K. Lunch/Snack
L. Swimming
M. Trips
N. Rainy Days
O. Camp Fee Schedule
P. What makes this Camp ‘Elite’
A. Camp Teen Elite is for campers aged 12—15 entering grades 7th—10th in the fall of 2017.
*Partial week programs may be available: please contact camp administration to request
this option.
B. Dates - Camp Teen Elite will operate from Wednesday June 28th – Friday July 28th
no camp on July
with
4th.
C. Hours – Hours will vary depending on the trip. An exact calendar with drop off and pick up
times will be distributed to all registrants before the start of the season. If the camp trip falls
within regular drop off and pick up hours, the regular drop off and pick up time is 8:45 a.m. 2:45 p.m.
D. Early Drop Off - The early drop off program begins at 7:30 a.m. Campers can sign up for
this ahead of time for the whole summer for a reduced rate, or you can pay as you go. Please
see fees section. Activities include board games, arts and crafts. Campers can bring breakfast
or a snack with them to eat if they wish.
E. Extended Day Program - The extended day program allows campers to stay after regular
camp hours until as late as 6:00 p.m. Campers can sign up for this ahead of time for the
whole summer for a reduced rate, or you can pay as you go. Activities include Mad Science
classes, movies and group games. An afternoon snack will be provided. It is suggested that
you look at the trip list first to see if you will need the extended afternoon program, as many
trips will have late dismissals.
F. Camp Location - Alexander Hamilton High School - fields, cafeteria, and gymnasium will
be used for daily activities. Swimming will be at local pools once per week. Trips are all
over the tri-state area. An exact calendar with drop off and pick up times will be distributed to
all registrants before the start of the season.
G.Camper/Staff Ratios – The ratio between campers and counselors is 8:1.
The Camp Teen
Elite director is an experienced staff member who has RTE certification, and works in the
field of education during the school year. There is an EMT who accompanies the campers on
all trips, and the remainder of staff are either college aged, or older.
H.Camper Information and Medical Forms - All registration information must be submitted
online in order for your child to be enrolled for the season.
Immunization and Physical forms MUST be submitted before the start of camp on June
28th. If you do not have these forms turned in, your child will not be able to attend.
I.
Camper Health - A health director will be on staff full time. All medical conditions should
be noted on the proper registration forms, and can be discussed with the health director and
camp director prior to the start of camp. Medicine MUST be given to the health director by
camper’s guardians. Under NO circumstance will campers be allowed to hold medication on
them during the day. If your child falls ill during camp and/or suffers an injury and reports to
the health office, the camp health director will be in contact with parents/guardians.
J. Drop Off & Pick Up - Elmsford Camp does not provide any bus transportation to and from
camp. Drop-off and pick-up will take place in the circle between the Grady and Hamilton
schools. Counselors will meet campers outside of their cars at drop off and will assist in
putting them into their cars at dismissal.
K.Lunch/Snack – For Camp Teen Elite, the campers will be given lunch every day. This is
part of your camp tuition. The exact lunch options will vary from trip to trip. When the
children are not on a trip, they will select a sandwich choice or sometimes there will be pizza
or other options. If your child wishes to bring a snack or bagged lunch, they may do so, on
the trips or camp days where there are no limits provided by the trip destination (Some trip
destinations do not allow outside food). If your child has allergies, please let the camp
directors know ahead of time, so we can see what needs to happen. More detail will be
provided on what the children will be served when the trip schedule for this year is finalized.
L. Swimming - Campers will swim at various pools throughout the county, along with Glen
Island Beach in New Rochelle throughout the camp season. Elmsford Day Camp provides
their own certified lifeguards and water safety instructors, and abides by the NY Board of
Health Guidelines
M.
Trips: This is a trip/travel camp. They will go on trips almost every day. An exact
schedule, list of trip descriptions/locations and a calendar will be available prior to the start of
camp. Typical trip destinations include water parks, amusement parks, ball games, museums,
bowling, arcades, shows and more.
N. Rainy Days – The camp prepares several rainy day schedules in anticipation of rainy, or
cold weather, so that the campers are dry, safe and still having fun. On swim days, alternate
destinations will be in effect, such as bowling, arcades and/or the movie theater.
O. Fee Schedule -
Teen Elite – 7th – 10th Grade
Resident
$1150 Early Bird
$1175 ( After 3/11)
Non-Resident
$1700
*Each additional child will receive a $50 discount
Early Drop Off – 7:30am
$125
$150
$10
$10
$250
$400
Daily Rate – pick up before 4:00 pm
$10
$10
Daily Rate – pick up after 4:00 pm
*Each additional child for the daily rates
will receive a $5.00 discount
$25
$25
Daily Rate
Extended Day – 6:00pm
P.
What makes this Camp ‘Elite’ ?
In addition to the amazing experiences that the campers get to partake in, such as going to
museums, adventure parks and the like, the counselors also facilitate a great deal of leadership,
growth and team building activities throughout the season. Campers will leave the season with
new friends, new skills and newfound feelings of empowerment and self-confidence.