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July 3, 2009 VOL. 1

THE CAMP POST
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From my view…

The first week of camp was fun and exciting. As I walked around the campgrounds I saw tired campers
enjoying the activities planned by the counselors and Specialists. I won’t forget the girls group that danced like
a Beyonce video or the group that was singing as they were walking to the pool. Red/White and Blue day was
fun and it was great seeing so many campers and counselors participating.

Next week we will be making rafts out of foam noodles and seeing how they float in the pool. The Upper Unit
will continue to eat lunch at the Snack Bar on their designated days. Remember to send $3.50 in exact cash for
the combo lunch.

Thursday will be our first trip of the summer. Grades 1-3 will be traveling to Fun Plex in Mt. Laurel, while
grades 4-7 will be spectators at the Trenton Thunder game. Permission slips will be sent home early next week.
Friday will bring Mr. Simon Says to camp. His entertaining act has marveled spectators at Madison Square
Garden. The campers and staff will love it.

Please remember to put your child’s name and group number on all notes. Campers should be dropped off
between 8:20 – 8:30 am. Pick up is at 4:30 pm. Children still here after 4:40 pm will be placed in late hours
and late hours pick up is at the pool. A person will be at the pool desk and parents may sign their child(ren) out
with the desk person. We will then bring your child to you. On rainy days, sign out will be in the building.

That’s all for this week. The camp phone number is 609/203-4963.

Make it a good one.

Ron

The Lower Unit

Welcome to the wonderful world of Summer Camp. Camp is where ALL the fun begins. There’s so much in
store this summer for the children to do. Grades 1-3 are gearing up for an exciting week. For starters, we will
be having a Noodle Raft Day on Tuesday, July 7. Then on Thursday, July 9th we are all off to Fun Plex in Mt.
Laurel, NJ. Parents, please make sure that your child received a camp shirt. They were given out on the first
day of Camp. Camp shirts are to be worn on ALL camp trips.

We as a camp, added something new for the Lower Unit this year, the Snack Bar. The Lower Unit will be
allowed to buy lunch at the Snack Bar, which is located by the pool. The days that your child will be allowed to
buy lunch are Thursday, July 30th and Thursday, August 13th. Their lunch choices are: Hot Dog, Hamburger,
Cheeseburger, or Chicken Nuggets, that come with French Fries and any choice of drink for the cost of $3.50.

I’m looking forward to having a wonderful summer with your children. Have a wonderful week.!

Sincerely,

Leah
 The Upper Unit

First things first, many thanks to our Campers, Counselors and Parents who have helped our opening go off so
smoothly. It is week one of our eight week summer program and the excitement level is high. The Campers
have been great. We are looking forward to a summer of new friendships and lasting memories.

Camper for a Day

Let us take a walk through the daily schedule of activities. The campers move through a nine period (40 minute
periods) day. It all starts with morning meeting where the campers sign for birthdays, share jokes of the day,
and reminders of sunscreen for the hours ahead. The campers will rotate through activities such as Music,
Dance, Arts and Crafts, Sports and Nature. Let us not forget Instructional Swim, Free Swim and two periods of
electives (children’s choice.).

What to Play Today?

This week the students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of electives, sure to keep the campers
active and entertained. They may choose something from the world of sports like street hockey, ultimate
Frisbee, or world cup soccer. Others may decide to check out the fun at swim games, hair design or board
games.

Who’s Who? . . . .Get to Know your Staff

Hello, my name is Tony Benedetti. I am the Unit Leader for the grades 4th through 7th. I am a Health and
Physical Education teacher at Copper Hill School in Flemington and a long time Ewing Township resident. I
am thrilled to be close to home this summer riding my bicycle to work and leaving that gas guzzling pick-up
truck in the driveway. I am excited about the opportunity to continue to help our camp grow and work with
your children.

Upper Unit Staff – the Counselors

Our 4th – 7th grade staff is a nice mix of counselors returning from last summer and some new faces.

Grade 4 Girls A Sr. Counselor – Sarah Agin
Jr. Counselor – Courtney Stafford
Grade 4 Boys A Sr. Counselor – Brad DeUmberto
Jr. Counselor – Randy Forsythe
Grade 5 Girls – Sr. Counselors - Nichole Bray and
Stephanie Hunt
Grade 6/7 Girls – Sr. Counselor – Brittany Fortson
Jr. Counselor – Andrea Stokes
Grade 7 Boys – Sr. Counselor – John Ritchie
Jr. Counselor – Colin Thomas
Grade 4 Girls B Sr. Counselor – Jodi Hunt
Jr. Counselor – Brittany Kowalski
Grade 4 Boys B Sr. Counselor – Annie Cook
Jr. Counselor – Xavier Pierce
Grade 5 Boys – Sr. Counselors – Nicholas Leary
Kelly Messick
Jr. Counselors – Jameel Copeland
Kevin Dearden
Grade 6 Boys – Sr. Counselor – Michael Cohn
Jr. Counselor - Ryan Elder

What’s new in Week 2

Week 2 will be our first Upper Unit Field Trip. Next Thursday, July 9th, we have an opportunity to go support
our home town EL champ Trenton Thunder. Hope to see you there.
Remember, Ewing Recreation Summer Day Camp is an outdoor camp. Please bring sun block, a hat and stay
hydrated (water bottle). Label all belongings with your child’s name and group number in order to keep our
Lost and Found empty.

Thanks for a great start to camp.

Tony

CIT Program

The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program allows students entering 10th grade to train to become possible
counselors at the camp. The program is designed to develop a leadership experience, to give back to the
community and to learn basic teaching and counseling skills. The CIT’s assist the regular counselors in their
regular duties. In addition, the CIT’s will meet with the CIT Coordinator daily to discuss instructional
techniques, problem solving, positive behavior support and evaluate the day’s activities.

Kip Harrison

Nurse’s Notes

Happy Summer to All! My name is Robin and I am your Camp Nurse. Along with cleaning scrapes and
bandaging booboos, I am the woman giving medications and icing GaGa knuckles.

All campers need the Summer Camp Medical form and Immunization Records completed. In addition, any
camper taking medication at camp must have the medication forms filled out and returned.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me at 609/203-4963 if you need any form, have any questions or just want to
discuss something about your child’s health during the time he or she is at camp.

Have a safe and healthy summer.

Nurse Robin

Art

Dear Parents:

My name is Rosanna Bua and I am the Art Studio teacher. This week we have done a variety of activities –
everything from bookmarkers to lanyards.

Campers have expressed an interest in making tye-dye t-shirts. Tye-dye is a fun project we can do with all age
groups! Campers will need to bring in a pre-washed WHITE cotton T-shirt. We will be tye-dying these T-
shirts by Week 3 of Camp.

Rosanna

Nature

Hello, my name is Bill Leonardo and I am the Nature teacher this summer. So far I have been having a lot of
fun getting to know the kids at Ewing Recreation Summer Day Camp. This past week we had various
scavenger hunts in which the children collected items found in nature. This was played in an effort to have the
children familiarize themselves with their surroundings. In the coming weeks we are going to do at lot of fun
projects. At one point we are going to make our own village with teepees. If possible, please send in a lightly
colored or white sheet for the outside of the teepees. I have been collecting them as well. I also need bamboo;
therefore, if you know of someone with a bamboo forest, please let your counselor know. I am looking forward
to the rest of the summer. Thank you.

Bill

Sports

Hello Parents: My name is Sonny Pollosco. I will be working as a Sports Specialist at the Camp. I am a
Health and Exercise Science major at The College of New Jersey. My experience working with children range
from teaching Physical Education at both the High School and Elementary level, as well as teaching tennis at
The University of Virginia.

Our goal is to create an environment that is safe and fun for your children. I aim to accomplish this by
implementing a program that keeps active learning and instruction at a maximum level.

The students found soccer to be both healthy and exciting and hopefully they will enjoy next week’s activities –
Flag Football!

Music

Hi, my name is Kelly. I am the Music teacher at the Camp. Over the past week the kids and I have been getting
to know one another while talking about music and our talents, as well as singing, learning new songs, writing
sons and performing.

I am realizing that many of the campers play an instrument. I have invited them to bring them to camp in on
their designated music day.

We will also be making instruments starting next week. I would like you to send your son or daughter in with
one or more of the following list:

 Empty paper towel and toilet paper rolls

 Folded and flat cardboard box – any size
 Empty coffee cans

I will continue to keep you informed of the exciting things we are doing as the summer proceeds.

I look forward to meeting all of you and thank you in advance for gathering the requested items.

Kelly