WATER DAY COMES EARLY TO STONYBROOK DAY CAMP!!!

Yes, it is true. If you look at the Stonybrook calendar, it says Wild Water Day is on July 15th. We are still looking forward to that highlight of summer. But today, we had a surprise for everyone on camp. Here at camp, we pride ourselves on our flexibility and the importance we place on our reaction to the needs and wants of our campers. So in response to the high temperatures we adjusted programming and brought in extra water rides.

Today, we brought in a special treat for our campers. We surprised everyone with water rides. They had the opportunity to slide down a wild rapids water slide and enjoy a wet obstacle course. Of course, we continued to apply sunscreen judiciously and made sure everyone drank plenty of water. Both campers and counselors had a blast enjoying all that Stonybrook has to offer.

Our decision to call this ‘Water Week’ has proven successful on many fronts. Everyone on camp has been kept cool, comfortable and entertained. On Tuesday, the campers had extra sunscreen applications. The groups stopped for frequent drinking water breaks. They all had an extra swim period. In addition, we strategically placed water sprinklers around camp so our campers could enjoy them as they moved from one activity to another. We don’t miss a beat when it comes to thinking of ways to keep the campers happy!


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A blog from Super Science!

Hello from Super Science. We are off to a very hot beginning of the week. Here is a fun fact for you...persperation is your body's mechanism for fighting off heat. The perspiration actually pulls the heat away from your body causing the perspiration to evaporate and your body to cool down.

This week, at the request of the children, the younger groups are making goo (I tell the kids to ask their parents before bringing it into the house). The older groups are being introduced to the properties of aerodynamics as we build straw rockets and cars.

This summer will bring the introduction of new and exciting investigations such as the isolation of DNA from strawberries. We will also bring back some favorites such as making ice cream the scientific way.


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Water Week 2010

WELCOME TO WATER WEEK 2010!

Summer is all about fun in the sun, but with the sun comes heat. So while heat and camp go hand in hand it doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. That is a very good thing because no matter what tv channel you turn to, all weather reports are saying the same thing for this week -- RECORD HEAT! We want to reassure you that we will be able to have fun and be safe in this record heat. As you know, the health and happiness of your children is our priority.

Strategies for camp fun in the heat this week:

1. The theme for the week is "Water, Water Everywhere." We plan on keeping the kids wet and hydrated all day. Two in the belly, one on the head! Every corner of the camp will be spraying water and will have plenty of hydrating stations.

2. Each group will have 3 swim periods per day. Please pack 1-2 extra swimsuits and 1 extra towel for your camper.

3. We will have 4 mandatory suntan lotion application periods throughout the day.

4. Camp will include a lot of wet fun. For the little ones, think games like Splish, Splish, Splash with cups of water and other fun water activities. And for the older ones, Water Polo and Splash Downs

5. Shade, shade, shade. We always keep our kids in the shade as much as possible. We are very lucky to have lots of shaded areas at Stonybrook Day Camp. As far as outside venues, our picnic grove (Super Science, Arts and Crafts), flagpole, challenge course, Apple Grove, and the Hobby Tree all provide some relief from the sun. On a hot day, we bring the fun indoors whenever we can… We will use the pavilion, the arts and craft studio, and the cooking studio.

6. All campers will end the day with an extra cold pop or ice cream, a cold drink, and a bathroom stop.

7. Adjusting plans may also be necessary on a super hot day. As far as sports goes, rather than running around, we may work on skills… we still will do the activity (unless it is when we have an extra free swim) but we are going to be mindful about exhaustion in the heat.

So as you see your weather report, just know we plan to adjust for really hot days. Camp is still fun despite the high temps and if you ever have any questions about this, please call anytime.

To help us, we ask all parents to please make sure campers have a good breakfast and remind them the importance of hydration. Please feel free to send water bottles on the bus, and again, pack 1-2 extra bathing suits and an extra towel for the week.

Like any other camp day, if your children will not be coming to camp for any reason, please let the office know. Feel free to contact me if you have any additional concerns or questions.

Stay cool!
Roger, Shelly, Matt, Jen, Alysia, Alyse and Katie


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