Get Ready for Memory Making

GET READY FOR MEMORY MAKING

2020 CAMP GUIDE Memory making, coming right up! Boston University Fitness & Recreation Center’s Camp Terrier is packed with fun for your child aged 5 to 15. Camp days are active! Campers spend time running, jumping, kicking, twirling, climbing, splashing and making new friends.

Camp Terrier is headquartered in FitRec – a hub of campus activity and energy. Opened in 2005, FitRec offers 6.6 acres of the latest and greatest in fitness and recreation equipment, facilities and services. Your child will swim in two of the region’s most celebrated collegiate pools, play in seven courts of gymnasia and climb on an ever-changing rock wall. With five floors to explore, FitRec boasts an endless variety of activities and sports to keep your camper active all day long. Plus, campers love the air conditioning on those hot, hot summer days!

Shhhh. Don’t tell your camper, but the other thing that sets Camp Terrier apart - its learning outcomes. Each camp has its own educational and development goals, ensuring your child grows in confidence and learns new skills while enjoying the summer of a lifetime.

With a variety of interest areas, your camper can choose how to spend their summer vacation – swimming, sailing, dancing, climbing or trying a little of everything.

The camp day runs from 9 am to 5 pm, with drop off beginning at 8:30 am and pick up ending at 5:30 pm. In summer 2020, Camp Terrier runs from June 15 - August 21.

Camp Terrier 2020 (full summer schedule on pages 14-15) Arts & Recreation Ages 5-8 Sports & Recreation: Climbing Focus Ages 7-13 Sports & Recreation: Court Sports Focus Ages 7-13 Sports & Recreation: Swimming Focus Ages 7-13 Sports & Recreation: Sailing Focus Ages 9-13 Dance Arts (2 week sessions) Ages 8-13 Dance Arts Video Ages 8-13 Competitive Swimming Ages 9-15 Junior Lifeguarding Ages 11-15 Outdoor Adventures Ages 11-15 Summer Camp With The Pros

At Camp Terrier, your child will be mentored by professionals. Each camp option is directed by a full- time Boston University professional in their field. A licensed educator with 30+ years of camp experience? Check! A dancer with professional companies and entire career as dance faculty at a world class university? Check! Lifelong childhood development and recreation specialists? Check! They’re all here at Camp Terrier.

Each staff member is trained in their area of specialty, as well as being CPR and First Aid certified and CORI certified. Pool and Waterfront staff are all Red Cross Lifeguard certified. Many of our staff members are teachers during the school year.

All of our staff love to play games, be active and spend their summers with children at Camp Terrier!

2 | bu.edu/fitrec/camp ARTS & RECREATION AGES 5* - 8

Arts & Recreation campers are divided by age into two groups, 5 & 6 year olds and 7 & 8 year olds. Both groups will participate in a variety of activities designed to keep your child active and engaged including swim lessons, free swim, climbing, arts & crafts and much more!

Each session has its own theme that is woven into activities, crafts and games. Past themes have included: “Red, White & Blue,” “Rainforests,” “Dance, Dance, Dance” and “Superheroes.” Each week will also include an on-site enrichment opportunity. In past summers, these activities have included Rainforest Reptiles, REACH! Dancers, Barn Babies and a “carnival” set-up in the gym.

Prerequisites *All 5 year olds must be entering kindergarten in September 2020.

SESSIONS AVAILABLE A TYPICAL DAY:

Session 1 6/15 - 6/19 8:30 - 9am Drop Off Session 2 6/22 - 6/26 9 - 9:45am Gym Games Session 3 6/29 - 7/2* 9:45 - 10am Change for Swim Session 4 7/6 - 7/10 10 - 10:30am Instructional Swim Session 5 7/13 - 7/17 10:30 - 11am Recreational Swim Session 6 7/20 - 7/24 11am - 12pm Choice Time Session 7 7/27 - 7/31 12 - 1:30pm Lunch /Lawn Games Session 8 8/3 - 8/7 1:30 - 2pm Arts & Crafts Session 9 8/10 - 8/14 2 - 3pm Court Sports /Gym Games Session 10 8/17 - 8/21 3 - 3:30pm Group 1 Rock Climbing *No camp on Friday, July 3 3:30 - 4pm Group 2 Rock Climbing 4 - 5pm Snack /Story Time 5 - 5:30pm Group Activities & Pick Up

bu.edu/fitrec/camp | 3 SPORTS & RECREATION: CLIMBING FOCUS

AGES 7 - 13

Rock climbing is a great developmental sport for kids, because it challenges the mind as well as the body. We have the perfect focus for those campers looking to improve their climbing skills. The morning activities will consist of gym games such as capture the flag, followed by instructional swim lessons. The afternoon hours will focus on all aspects of climbing, including instruction for all levels and group climbing games. No prior climbing experience required. All sports and recreation groups regardless of focus will participate in daily instructional swim, recreational swim and a variety of games and activities in the gym.

SESSIONS AVAILABLE A TYPICAL DAY:

Session 1 6/15 - 6/19 8:30 - 9am Drop Off Session 2 6/22 - 6/26 9 - 10am Gym Games: Newcomb Session 3 6/29 - 7/2* 10 - 10:15am Snack Session 4 7/6 - 7/10 10:15 - 11am Group Activities Session 5 7/13 - 7/17 11:15am - 12pm Instructional Swim Session 6 7/20 - 7/24 12 - 1pm Lunch/Lawn Games Session 7 7/27 - 7/31 1 - 3pm Climbing Focus Instruction Session 8 8/3 - 8/7 3:15 - 4pm Recreational Swim Session 9 8/10 - 8/14 4 - 4:15pm Snack Session 10 8/17 - 8/21 4:15 - 5pm Group Games: Charades, Heads Up *No camp on Friday, July 3 5 - 5:30pm Group Activities & Pick Up

She loved the wall climbing, and

“ she made leaps and bounds as a

swimmer. The quality of instruction was clearly excellent. “ And the staff was so friendly and energetic - she had fun every day. - Summer 2019 participant’s parent

4 | bu.edu/fitrec/camp SPORTS & RECREATION: COURT SPORTS FOCUS

AGES 7 - 13

Campers in this group will learn and develop new skills in the sports of squash, tennis, volleyball and basketball. Tennis lessons will take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Squash lessons are held on Tuesday and Thursday. Campers will also participate in daily instructional and recreational swim lessons and have an opportunity to climb the rock wall twice each session.

SESSIONS AVAILABLE A TYPICAL DAY:

Session 1 6/15 - 6/19 8:30 - 9am Drop Off Session 2 6/22 - 6/26 9 - 10am Gym Games: Whiffle Ball, Pylon Power Session 3 6/29 - 7/2* 10 - 10:15am Snack Session 4 7/6 - 7/10 10:30 - 11:15am Instructional Swim Session 5 7/13 - 7/17 11:15am - 12pm Recreational Swim Session 6 7/20 - 7/24 12 - 1pm Lunch/Lawn Games Session 7 7/27 - 7/31 1 - 2:30pm Volleyball Skills & Drills Session 8 8/3 - 8/7 2:30 - 3pm Snack/Warm up for Lesson Session 9 8/10 - 8/14 3 - 4pm Squash Session 10 8/17 - 8/21 4 - 5pm Rock Climbing *No camp on Friday, July 3 5 - 5:30pm Cool Down & Pick Up

bu.edu/fitrec/camp | 5 All sports and recreation groups regardless of focus will participate in daily instructional swim, recreational swim and a variety of games and activities in the gym.

SPORTS & RECREATION: SWIMMING FOCUS AGES 7 - 13

With two instructional swim lessons each day, your camper will be a more proficient swimmer in no time! The morning hours will consist of rock climbing, gym games (such as Newcomb or World Cup Soccer) and the first daily instructional swim lesson. After a picnic lunch outside, the campers will be engaged with lawn games leading up to another instructional swim session, free swim and then rounding out the day’s activities with fun in the gym. Swimming Focus campers will have two opportunities to climb each week.

SESSIONS AVAILABLE A TYPICAL DAY:

Session 2 6/22 - 6/26 8:30 - 9am Drop Off Session 3 6/29 - 7/2* 9 - 9:30am Gym Games: Line Tag, Pirate Ball Session 4 7/6 - 7/10 9:30 - 10:45am Rock Climbing Session 5 7/13 - 7/17 10:45 - 11am Snack Session 6 7/20 - 7/24 11am - 12pm Instructional Swim Session 7 7/27 - 7/31 12 - 1pm Lunch/Lawn Games Session 8 8/3 - 8/7 1 - 2pm Gym Sports Session 9 8/10 - 8/14 2 - 2:15pm Snack Session 10 8/17 - 8/21 2:15- 3:15pm Instructional Swim *No camp on Friday, July 3 3:15 - 4pm Recreational Swim 4 - 5pm Group Games: Charades, Heads Up 5 - 5:30pm Group Activities & Pick Up 6 | bu.edu/fitrec/camp All sports and recreation groups regardless of focus will participate in daily instructional swim, recreational swim and a variety of games and activities in the gym.

SPORTS & RECREATION: SAILING FOCUS AGES 9 - 13

Does your camper want to learn to sail on their own? Campers in this focus will learn all aspects of sailing, including: terminology, how to tie knots, rig their sailboat and capsize safely. Sailors of all abilities are welcome and no prior sailing experience is necessary. Campers will spend 3 hours per day on the Charles River and will be divided into groups based on age and sailing experience. All sailing focus campers will participate in daily instructional swim, recreational swim and a variety of games and activities in the gym. Campers will have two opportunities to climb each week.

All campers in the sailing group must be at least a level 4 swimming status as Prerequisites recommended by the American Red Cross and evaluated by our Aquatics staff.

SESSIONS AVAILABLE A TYPICAL DAY:

Session 2 6/22 - 6/26 8:30 - 9am Drop Off Session 3 6/29 - 7/2* 9 - 10:15am Rock Climbing Session 4 7/6 - 7/10 10:15 - 10:30am Snack Session 5 7/13 - 7/17 10:30 - 11:15am Instructional Swim Session 6 7/20 - 7/24 11:15am - 12pm Recreational Swim Session 7 7/27 - 7/31 12 - 12:45pm Lunch/Sail Prep Session 8 8/3 - 8/7 12:45 - 4pm Sailing on the Charles River Session 9 8/10 - 8/14 4 - 4:15pm Return to Gym/Snack Session 10 8/17 - 8/21 4:15 - 5pm Gym Games: Newcomb, Knockout *No camp on Friday, July 3 5 - 5:30pm Group Activities & Pick Up

My child enjoyed swimming and

absolutely loved sailing on the “ “ Charles. This was his most favorite part of camp. My son also enjoyed climbing and playing gym games. - Summer 2019 participant’s parent

bu.edu/fitrec/camp | 7 DANCE ARTS

AGES 8 - 13

Our two week dance camps are for dancers of all levels who want to learn in a fun and supportive environment. The two week format allows our campers time to hone their technical dance skills and work with our teachers to create original choreography that they share in an informal showing at the end of the session.

Campers will be grouped based on age, experience and ability for their daily classes in Ballet, Contemporary, Modern Dance and Jazz/Hip Hop. Our program includes special classes with guest artists in other styles of dance, such as Aerial, Ethnic and Making Dances (composition). Recreational swim is offered daily with other fun activities planned, including costume projects, games and time on the rock wall or in the gym.

A TYPICAL DAY:

8:30 – 9:15am Drop Off/Gym Time 9:15 – 10am Ballet 10 – 10:15am Snack 10:15 – 11am Jazz/Hip Hop 11am – 12pm Recreational Swim 12 – 1:15pm Lunch 1:15 – 2:15pm Contemporary/Modern SESSIONS AVAILABLE 2:15 – 2:30pm Games Two week sessions 2:30 – 3:30pm Class with Guest Artist Session 3 6/29 - 7/10* 3:30 – 3:45pm Snack Session 5 7/13 - 7/24 3:45 – 4:45pm Making Dances Session 7 7/27 - 8/7 4:45 – 5:30pm Gym Time/Pick Up *No camp on Friday, July 3

8 | bu.edu/fitrec/camp DANCE ARTS VIDEO

AGES 8 - 13

This option is only available for Session 9. In this new one-week program, the focus will be on creating video dances that can be shared with families. Technique classes in hip hop, jazz and contemporary will have students honing their skills. While some choreography will be created by our teachers, students will have a chance to make up their own dances and record them. Campers will enjoy daily recreational swim, games, gym time and a lesson on the climbing wall. SESSION AVAILABLE: Session 9 8/10 - 8/14

My daughter absolutely loved dance camp. She “ can’t wait to come back. The instructors“ and counselors were amazing. The choregraphy and performances helped my daughter develop so much confidence in her dancing! - Summer 2019 participant’s parent bu.edu/fitrec/camp | 9 COMPETITIVE SWIMMING

AGES 9 - 15

Looking to become a faster more efficient competitive swimmer? Campers will swim twice a day and sessions will include stroke technique work, refinement of starts and turns and endurance training.

Each day campers will discuss topics such as nutrition, racing strategies, teamwork, sports psychology and fitness – all with an underlying focus on the joy of swimming. Each session will conclude with a mock meet which spectators are encouraged to attend!

Prerequisites A TYPICAL DAY: Campers must be able to complete: - 100 yard freestyle 8:30 - 9am Drop Off - 50 yard backstroke 9 - 9:45am Dryland Training - 50 yard breaststroke 9:45 - 11am Swim Session 1 - 50 yard butterfly 11am - 12pm Classroom: Stroke Development and Analysis - 100 IM continuous 12 - 1pm Lunch 1 - 2:15pm Team-Building/Guest SESSIONS AVAILABLE Lecture 2:15 - 2:30pm Snack Session 4 7/6 - 7/10 2:30 - 4pm Swim Session 2 Session 5 7/13 - 7/17 4 - 5pm Free Swim Session 6 7/20 - 7/24 5 - 5:30pm Pick Up Session 7 7/27 - 7/31

He gained a huge amount of confidence in his turns and “ starts that translated into shaving nearly 10 seconds “ off his best time for 50 freestyle and 8 seconds off 50 back from the recent swim season! He felt that he received excellent instruction and encouragement. - Summer 2019 participant’s parent

10 | bu.edu/fitrec/camp JUNIOR LIFEGUARDING

AGES 11 - 15

Junior Lifeguarding has a strong focus on developing both swimming and lifesaving skills. Participants will be introduced to in-water rescues, CPR and First Aid skills, use of lifeguarding equipment and will shadow certified lifeguards on the job. The program will also teach self-confidence, teamwork and leadership. Special note: This is not a learn-to-swim program and contains a large educational component where campers spend time learning in the classroom. Upon successful completion of all skills and tests, American Red Cross certifications in Basic Water Rescue, CPR, AED and First Aid will be issued.

Prerequisites A TYPICAL DAY: Campers must be able to complete: - 100 yard freestyle 8:30 - 9am Drop Off - 50 yard backstroke 9 - 10am Classroom Skills - 100 yard breaststroke 10am - 12pm Pool Time (Water Skills) - 1 minute of treading water 12 - 1pm Lunch 1 - 3pm Classroom or Pool Skills 3 - 5pm Free Swim and Practice SESSIONS AVAILABLE 5 - 5:30pm Pick Up Session 8 8/3 - 8/7 Session 9 8/10 - 8/14

bu.edu/fitrec/camp | 11 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

AGES 11 - 15

Campers will spend the week participating in day trips throughout the beautiful terrain of New England. Campers will work with our expert trip leaders to learn outdoor skills including fire building, camp set-up, orienteering and more. Daily outdoor activities will include swimming, hiking, climbing and kayaking. Your camper will experience the joy of outdoor recreation. You can be sure that this will be the summer they will never forget!

A TYPICAL DAY:

8:30 - 9am Drop Off 9 – 10:15am Depart FitRec 10:15 – 11am Arrive in Cape Ann; Team-Building Game 11 am – 12pm Hike; Skills Practice: Map & SESSIONS AVAILABLE Compass, Orienteering 12 – 1pm Picnic Lunch Session 2 6/22 - 6/26 1 – 3pm Rock Climbing Session 4 7/6 - 7/10 3 – 4pm Wade in Cape Ann Tidepools Session 6 7/20 - 7/24 4 – 5pm Depart for FitRec Session 8 8/3 - 8/7 5 – 5:30pm Pick Up Session 10 8/17 - 8/21

They enjoyed exploring Boston “ and having a say in how their day went. They felt like they were treated like independent teens (and preteens) compared to

other camps they attended this

summer. They made wonderful connections within their groups “ through team-building exercises. They can't wait to come back! - Summer 2019 participant’s parent

12 | bu.edu/fitrec/camp CAMP POLICIES

REGISTRATION REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ILLNESS Register online at: - Emergency Information Form Any child with an obvious acute bu.edu/fitrec/camp - Health and Immunizations illness should not attend camp. (Must be current within the This includes children with a fever, DEPOSIT last 18 months) rash, diarrhea or vomiting. Children Payment in full is due at the - Permission and Release Form should be fever-free without the time of registration and includes - Medication Authorization Form use of fever-reducing medication a $100 non-refundable deposit. - Drop Off/Pick-up Form for 24-hours before returning to - Camp Terrier Code of Conduct camp. A child on antibiotics should IMPORTANT DEADLINES Documentation Due Date: not return to camp until 24 hours Fees paid, less $100 deposit, 5/1/20 after beginning medication and are refundable until 5/1/2020. with the approval of a physician. WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP CANCELLATION - Two nutritious snacks INCLEMENT WEATHER Cancellation requests must be - Lunch (with ice pack) With the BU Fitness and submitted to [email protected]. - Refillable water bottle Recreation Center as our Fees paid, less the $100 non- - Comfortable clothing primary location, Camp Terrier refundable deposit, are fully- - Socks and sneakers has plenty of indoor options for refundable until 5/1/20. - One-piece swim suit rainy and/or hot days. In case - Goggles of inclement weather, outdoor Cancellation requests received - Towel activities including sailing may between 5/1/20 - 5/31/20 will - Sunscreen be substituted with indoor receive a 50% refund. programming. HOURS OF OPERATION After 6/1/20 no refunds will The camp day is 9am-5pm. CAMP CONTACT INFO be issued. Drop-off: 8:30am-9am We welcome any and all Pick-up: 5pm-5:30pm questions and inquiries! Camp Terrier: MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT [email protected] The member rate is available to 617-353-CAMP (2267) all current FitRec members. In order to receive this discount, each child registered for camp must have their own dependent membership throughout the camp season.

This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (105 CMR 430.000) and be licensed by the City of Boston Board of Health.

bu.edu/fitrec/camp | 13 SUMMER 2020 AT A GLANCE

SESSION 1 6/15 - 6/19

ARTS AND RECREATION Ages 5 - 8 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Climbing Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Court Sports Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499

SESSION 2 6/22 - 6/26

ARTS AND RECREATION Ages 5 - 8 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Swimming Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Climbing Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Court Sports Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Sailing Ages 9 - 13 Non-Member - $675 | Member - $555 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Ages 11 - 15 Non-Member - $675 | Member - $555

SESSION 3 6/29 - 7/2* *Camp Closed Friday, July 3

ARTS AND RECREATION Ages 5 - 8 Non-Member - $479 | Member - $399 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Swimming Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $479 | Member - $399 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Climbing Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $479 | Member - $399 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Court Sports Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $479 | Member - $399 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Sailing Ages 9 - 13 Non-Member - $540 | Member - $445 DANCE ARTS (2 week session) Ages 8 - 13 Non-Member - $1,160 | Member - $959

SESSION 4 7/6 - 7/10

ARTS AND RECREATION Ages 5 - 8 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Swimming Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Climbing Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Court Sports Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Sailing Ages 9 - 13 Non-Member - $675 | Member - $555 COMPETITIVE SWIMMING Ages 9 - 15 Non-Member - $675 | Member - $555 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Ages 11 - 15 Non-Member - $675 | Member - $555 DANCE ARTS Ages 8 - 13 (2nd of 2 week session)

SESSION 5 7/13 - 7/17

ARTS AND RECREATION Ages 5 - 8 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Swimming Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Climbing Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Court Sports Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Sailing Ages 9 - 13 Non-Member - $675 | Member - $555 COMPETITIVE SWIMMING Ages 9 - 15 Non-Member - $675 | Member - $555 DANCE ARTS (2 week session) Ages 8 - 13 Non-Member - $1,290 | Member - $1,065

14 | bu.edu/fitrec/camp REGISTER NOW | bu.edu/fitrec/camp

SESSION 6 7/20 - 7/24

ARTS AND RECREATION Ages 5 - 8 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Swimming Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Climbing Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Court Sports Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Sailing Ages 9 - 13 Non-Member - $675 | Member - $555 COMPETITIVE SWIMMING Ages 9 - 15 Non-Member - $675 | Member - $555 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Ages 11 - 15 Non-Member - $675 | Member - $555 DANCE ARTS Ages 8 - 13 (2nd of 2 week session) SESSION 7 7/27 - 7/31

ARTS AND RECREATION Ages 5 - 8 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Swimming Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Climbing Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Court Sports Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Sailing Ages 9 - 13 Non-Member - $675 | Member - $555 COMPETITIVE SWIMMING Ages 9 - 15 Non-Member - $675 | Member - $555 DANCE ARTS (2 week session) Ages 8 - 13 Non-Member - $1,290 | Member - $1,065

SESSION 8 8/3 - 8/7

SESSION 9 8/10 - 8/14

ARTS AND RECREATION Ages 5 - 8 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Swimming Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Climbing Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Court Sports Ages 7 - 13 Non-Member - $599 | Member - $499 SPORTS AND RECREATION: Sailing Ages 9 - 13 Non-Member - $675 | Member - $555 DANCE ARTS VIDEO Ages 8 - 13 Non-Member - $645 | Member - $535 JUNIOR LIFEGUARDING Ages 11 - 15 Non-Member - $675 | Member - $555 SESSION 10 8/17 - 8/21

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