CAMP BRODIE 2018 CAMP BRODIE 2018 Traditional Camp Brodie For Children ages 5 - 12 June 25 - August 17, 2018 Camp Brodie offers a fun-filled traditional summer camp option for children ages 5-12. Our campers become part of a dynamic camp family where they can explore nature, their artistic and athletic abilities, interact with friends they know, as well as make new friends, all while escaping the ever growing technology age and rediscovering their inner child. Campers will participate in a variety of activities—art, field games, court games, hikes, canoeing, beach time, cooking, scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, lifeguard / beach games, minute to win it contests, and more! Each week there are different themes to keep camp fun and interactive, as well as field trips and special guests to experience. Each Monday, Campers will choose an Sample Schedule Sample Schedule elective to attend later in the week. Past Morning Activities Afternoon Activities electives included activities such as 8:45 - 9:00 Arrival 12:30 - 1:15 Nature Hike Project Adventure, dance, gymnastics, 9:00 - 9:30 Welcome Activity 1:15 - 2:00 Cooking cooking, theater, fishing, art, assortment 9:30 - 10:15 Art 2:00 - 2:15 Snack of games, hiking, photography, court 10:15 - 10:30 Snack 2:15 - 3:00 Beach games, canoeing, and gardening, but 10:30 - 11:15 Court Time 3:00 - 3:45 Field Games we’re always growing the choices and 11:15 - 12:00 Elective 3:45 - 4:00 Dismissal coordinating activities based on the camper’s interests and ideas! Tiny Tots @ Camp Brodie For Children ages 3 - 4
Tiny Tot Adventures invite our youngest campers to join the Camp Brodie family from 9am— 12pm. Our Tiny Tots will join in on the same fun as Traditional Camp Brodie, but with a slower, more nurturing pace that is just right for their young bodies. They will explore nature, their artistic and athletic abilities, and make new friends. Campers will participate in a variety of activities—art, field games, court games, hikes, beach time, and more! There will be a quiet play time each day in our Tiny Tots cabin to give them a break when needed. Tiny tots are still a part of our great themes each week to help keep camp fun and interactive. Parents and tots can stay if our special guest for the week arrives after camp is dismissed.
Sample Schedule Sample Schedule This program is for children who are 3 as of 8:45 - 9:00 Arrival 10:30 - 11:00 Beach 12/31/2017. Exceptions for age will not be 9:00 - 9:15 Welcome Activity 11:00 - 11:15 Quiet Play Time made. Pick up time is noon for any child 9:15 - 9:45 Playground 11:15 - 11:45 Field Games not entering Kindergarten in the fall. 9:45 - 10:15 Art 11:45– 12:00 Dismissal 10:15- 10:30 Snack
2 CAMP BRODIE 2018 Teen Camp @ Camp Brodie For Teens ages 13+ Our fledgling teen program was a success last year and we have more activities and more fun planned for the 2018 season! This camp is designed for our 13+ aged campers (entering grades 7th or higher) to get them out of the house, into nature & away from their “screens”. Days will be guided by the groups interests & will include longer hikes, canoeing, & larger scale art projects. Teens with a desire and passion in working with younger campers will be placed with the younger groups to be good role models and learn the duties and expectations of our counselors.
Special field trips different from our traditional camp trips have been scheduled with this age group in mind! Teens are welcome to participate in any field trips scheduled whether with the teen group, or traditional Camp Brodie. Teens wishing to sign up for a trip only may do so, but standard registration procedure and day rates apply in addition to the trip cost. Teen Trips Week 1 - Powder Ridge This mountain park and resort is now offering summer programs! Go on an outdoor summer adventure to Powder Ridge participating in tubing, zip lining, kayaking, and more! $30 Location: 99 Powder Hill Road, Middlefield, CT 06455 https://powderridgepark.com/
Week 3 - Apple Cinemas-Jurassic World Take a step away from the heat, relax, and watch this great thriller! $17 Location: 380 New Hartford Rd, Barkhamsted, CT 06063 https://www.applecinemas.com/
Week 4 - Bike Tour Participate in a fun cycling adventure with world-class professional riders on Lake Waramaug. This trip will include a bike, helmet, scenic hike, and lunch. $30 Kent, CT http://www.bicycletourcompany.com/
Week 5 & 6 - Escape the Room Will the teens conquer the room? This exhilarating experience will put the best of problem solvers to a test! This will lead to the teens developing their own Escape the Room for the last week of camp. $30 per trip Pursue the Clues 733 E Main St, Torrington, CT 06790 https://pursuetheclues.com/ Complexity Rooms 2 Eastview Dr, Farmington, CT 06032 https://complexityrooms.com/#about
Week 7 Jordan’s Rope Course Who thought a furniture store could be so fun? Jordan’s Furniture holds the world’s largest indoor ropes course! This includes four long zip lines, vertical climbs, and a free fall sensation as you leave the course. Perfect for all teens seeking an adrenaline rush! $30 Jordan’s Furniture 40 Sargent Dr, New Haven, CT 06511 https://www.jordans.com/attractions/it
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Jurassic Brodie Week 1: June 25 - June 29 This week is going to be DINO-MITE! For one week only dinosaurs will walk the earth again! We will discover all sorts of ancient secrets when we go on a dinosaur egg hunt and make our own fossils. The art cabin will be full of supplies to create triceratops, stegosauruses, T-rexes, or any other kind of dinosaur! Make sure you join us to kick off the summer right!
Tuesday June 26th will be Dino Dress up day! Be creative this week and come in dressed as your favorite dinosaur. We will also be making dino hats/ masks in art the day before so everyone will have something to wear if they don’t already!
Field Trip - The Dinosaur Place Special Guest - Riverside Reptiles Wednesday June 27 Thursday June 28
Experience an Outdoor Adventure of Prehistoric Proportions! Crocodilians and turtles have been around for more than 100 Campers will encounter over 40 Life-Sized Dinosaurs on 1.5 million years, but they have changed little in their miles of pristine nature trails, make a SPLASH in New appearance. You will learn about how these fascinating reptiles England’s largest Splashpad (a zero depth water playground), adapted and evolved into the animals we see today. We will navigate through a”MAZE”asaurus and slide through the learn about their size, and power, as well as conservation issues mouth of a T. Rex! that affect their preservation. You will meet a Crocodile and Depart: 9:30 Return: 4:00 ; Fee: $25 Alligator, along with turtles, tortoises, and an 80 lb. SWAMP
Stars & Stripes
Week 2: July 2 - July 6 (no camp on July 4) Oh say can you see… all the fun we're going to have this week? Join us in celebrating our country will all sorts of stars and stripes spirit! The camp will be covered head to toe in Red White and Blue after our patriotic color run! Campers will get the chance to meet our local firefighters and write letters to soldiers! Finally, at the end of the week the kids will get to eat yummy red white and blue desserts that they bake right here at camp!
Tuesday July 3rd will be Patriotic dress up day! Everyone should come decked out in their best red white and blue outfits! Field Trip - Sportscenter of CT Special Guest - Fire Trucks Thursday, July 5 Friday, July 6 SportsCenter of Connecticut is a unique entertainment Firefighters are some of the many heroes that help make our experience, with over a dozen activities on-site. Batting country great. Join us while we learn about this dangerous job Cages, Bowling, Laser tag, Mini golf and so much more! and the really awesome trucks from some of the coolest guys in Depart: 9:30 Return: 2:30; Fee: $30 town.
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Welcome to the Jungle Week 3: July 9 - July 13 School is out and now it’s time to start Monkeying-around at camp! Each day will bring new and exciting jungle themed activities such as animal yoga and vine mazes! Campers will become jungle explorers by crafting their own binoculars to search for wildlife around the park!
Tuesday July 10th will be animal dress up day! Camp will be full of all sorts of lions and tigers and bears. (Oh my!) Make your own animal costume/ mask or just wear your favorite animal print clothing!
Field Trip - Beardsley Zoo Special Guest - Wildlife Encounters Wednesday July 11 Friday, July 13
More than 300 animals to see, including tigers, condors, Campers will get to join in on an interactive wildlife experience wolves and bears. Can’t wait to “pop up” in the prairie with and come face-to-face with all sorts of furry friends from all those little rascally prairie dogs! around the world! Depart: 10:00 Return: 4:00 ; Fee: $30
Once Upon a Time Week 4: July 16 - July 20 Oh the Places We’ll go! Turn the page with us as we discover a world of adventure. This week campers will participate in storybook themed games and activities. They will build forts strong enough to keep away the Big Bad Wolf and they will play Horton Hears a Who Hide and Seek. Campers will express their creativity making Dr. Seuss arts and crafts and much more!
Tuesday 17th will be Story book/ Movie Character Day! Pick out your favorite book/movie and dress up as one of the characters! From the Cat in The Hat to your favorite ninja turtle there are plenty to choose from just be creative!
Field Trip - Apple Cinemas Special Guest - Fire Trucks Thursday, July 18 Friday, July 6 Who doesn’t love a trip to the movies? Campers will get to Firemen are just one of the many heroes that help make our see Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation and join our country great. Join us while we learn about this dangerous job favorite monster family as they embark on a vacation on a and the really awesome trucks from some of the coolest guys in luxury monster cruise ship so Drac can take a summer town. vacation from providing everyone else's vacation at the hotel. Depart: 12:00 Return: 3:00 ; Fee: $17
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Versus Week Week 5: July 23 - July 27 It's time to go head to head as teams of campers compete for victory! Throughout the week we will hold a series of competitions and ways for teams to earn points! From sand castle contests to scavenger hunts there will be plenty of opportunities to become champions! At the end of the week we will celebrate crossing the finish line with a party and a special surprise for the team with the most points!
Tuesday July 24th will be team color day! At the beginning of the week we will give out team colors and teams will get points based on how many members come to camp wearing them!
Field Trip - USA Ninja Challenge Special Guest - Summertime Sno-Balls Wednesday July 25 Friday, July 27
Specialized ninja training equipment will let us be ninjas for This Friday all of our competitors will get to celebrate their hard a day! Gymnastics equipment including rings, bars and work with a sno-cone party! This will be the perfect way to cool beams, are used with ninja-specific tools such as cargo nets, off after a week of challenges! traverse walls, slack lines, ropes and ladders. (Additional parent-signed waiver will be required.) Depart: 12:00 Return: 3:30 ; Fee: $25
Blast from the Past Week 6: July 30 - August 3 “Where we’re going we don’t need roads!” Camp Brodie is going back in time and it’s gonna be Groovy baby! Campers will take part in games and activities from a bunch of different dec- ades. This week we will be doing everything from chariot racing to Disco dancing! Get out your bell bottoms and hair picks it’s going to be a wild week!
Tuesday July 31st will be Decades Day! Put together an outfit that truly is a blast from the past! Tie dye and flower crowns are great ways to DIY this dress up day.
Field Trip - Roller Magic Special Guest - Bring the Hoopla Wednesday, August 1 Monday, July 30
Campers will travel back to the 80s and experience a Roller Campers will get to watch amazing demo performances from Disco! Music, Skates and Fun are all included! Hoopla team members, participate in mini classes, one-on-one Depart: 11:45 Return: 3:15; Fee: $20 instruction and an all-inclusive hoop jam.
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Brodie Blast Off Week 7: August 6—August 10 3...2...1….Liftoff! Camp is traveling to a galaxy far far away this week! We will have all sorts of awesome experiments and campers will even be able to create their own galaxy slime! We will go on a quest around the park to find alien lifeforms and see what other fun stuff we can discover!
Tuesday August 7th will be Alien/ Crazy Hair day! Dress up as an alien or show off an out of this world hairstyle!
Field Trip - Connecticut Science Center Special Guest - Rockin’ Robots Science Program Wednesday, August 8 Friday, August 10
Expand your mind and your imagination exploring sights, Get up close and personal with some of the robots that work at sounds, inventions, earth, space and energy. Discover what is the Science Center. Interact with our humanoid robot Quiz, meet fact, what is fiction, and how to find out how to tell the dif- some robots that help us in our everyday lives, and discover what ference. makes this incredible technology tick! Depart: 9:30 Return: 3:15 ; Fee: $25
Brodie’s Got Talent Week 8: August 13 - August 17 Summer may be coming to an end but the camp fun is happening! Join us for our Big Finale as we celebrate all the talented campers! This week is jam packed with all sorts of fun. Campers will participate in a lip sync battle and we will have an award ceremony celebrating all of our kindest campers and counselors! On Friday we will have our annual end of summer cookout with burgers, hot dogs, and our awesome special guest!
Tuesday August 14th is Future Career day! What do you want to be when you grow up? A doc- tor? A singer? A fireman? Dress up in an outfit that shows us what you dream to be one day!
Field Trip - Quassy Special Guest - Inflatables! Wednesday, August 15 Friday, August 17 From the thrills of the "Wooden Warrior" roller coaster, "Yo- Brodie Alumni can confirm there may be no better way to wrap Yo" super swing and "The Big Flush Water Coaster," to a up the season than bouncing, bouncing, bouncing. Best bounce pleasant and leisurely ride aboard "Quassy Queen," there is house and water slides around! literally something for campers of all ages to enjoy! Depart: 10:15 Return: 3:45 ; Fee: $25
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Week 3: July 9 - July 13 Develop your game and a competitive edge with Coach Luke Nelson. This camp is designed for girls and boys going into 6th-8th grade looking to take their game up a notch. Skill building and strategies will be addressed, as well as proper warm up, cool down, and hydration/ nutrition. Special emphasis on your mental approach and preseason habits will be discussed that will give you that edge above other players. Each day will cover ball handling, core strength/balance, offensive skills, defensive skills, perimeter and post instruction and a small- sided and/or full court scrimmage every day. Held at the Brodie outdoor courts / Field House and in Registration limited to 18 players. For ages 11-13 Camp runs 8:30am-12pm
$110 Residents / $120 Non-Residents. *Camp T-Shirt included in price $150 Residents / $170 Non-Residents for Basketball Camp + Camp Brodie until 4pm
Paddleboard Camp
Week 4: July 16 - July 20 Learn about paddleboarding equipment, strokes, feet movement and stance with the Litchfield County Paddler. Safety awareness and dangers on the water will be discussed as well as what to do in an emergency. Meet at Berkshire Hall on Monday, and directly at Brodie Beach the remainder of the week. Additional waiver is required by the instructor on the first day of camp.
For ages 7-15 Camp runs 9:00am-12pm
$130 Residents / $140 Non-Residents $170 Residents / $190 Non-Residents for Paddleboard Camp + Camp Brodie until 4pm
8 What to bring with you! Optional: What not to bring: Backpack Spare Outfit Electronics (ipods, handheld games, etc.) Lunch & Snack Sweatshirt / rain jacket Sandals / flip flops Water bottle Hat / sunglasses Over the counter medication Sneakers Swim goggles Water guns (we will let you know about Money for the snack shack special days for these!) Bathing Suit & Towel Card Games (Including pokemon type cards) Sunscreen & Bug Spray 2018 Camp Brodie Policies & Release Form for:
Camp runs rain or shine. Times vary depending on the camp chosen. Drop off is no earlier than 15 minutes prior to the start of a camp, and pick up is no later than 15 minutes after the listed time. Additional fees will be applied if your child is in attendance beyond their registered time.
Your child must be provided with a bag lunch (with an ice pack if necessary), snacks appropriate for the time they will be in attendance at camp and a water bottle. Bottles may be refilled with water at any time during the day.
Please dress your child in his/her bathing suit with appropriate clothing over it. A change of clothing is recommended, along with a sweatshirt and hat.
Campers MUST wear closed-toe shoes. Sneakers are recommended.
Please apply sunscreen and bug spray prior to camp. Staff can not apply these to your child, but they may carry and self-apply as needed.
Water activities & swimming will be a regular part of camp. Campers entering 4th grade and at least 9 years old will have the opportunity to take a “dock test”. If they pass it, they will be allowed to swim to the dock during camp swim time if they choose.
Food may be served at camp as a part of our special activities. Please BE SURE you have allergies listed on your child’s registration and medical forms. If you don’t wish your child to participate in food activities, make sure you have clearly indicated specific instructions.
Photos and videos of your child may be taken during camp. You agree to allow these to be used in publications unless otherwise noted.
Unruly behavior on the part of your camper may result in removal from an activity, the group, or being sent to the camp office. Depending on the severity of the offense, you may be contacted for pickup.
If your child requires any medications including an Epipen, you MUST contact the Camp Office (860) 379-3877. All medications and doctor signed authorizations MUST be given to the camp nurse for approval.
A health form signed by a doctor must be provided or your child will not be allowed to attend camp. A camp health form is preferred, but a standard school medical form will also be accepted. Physicals must have taken place within the past 3 years.
I understand that there is a possibility that my child could sustain injuries while engaging in camp activities. In case of emergency where a family member cannot be reached, I authorize the attending Emergency Department physician to treat my child. I also understand that my own medical insurance will be used in the event of an emergency. I agree to hold harmless the town of New Hartford, the Park and Recreation Department, its officers, sponsors, agents, employees and anyone else associated with the program. For the safety and wellness of all campers, NHR reserves the unrestricted right to dismiss a camper whose conduct or influence, in the opinion of the Director, is detrimental to the best interests of the camp or other campers. There are no refunds if a camper is dismissed for this reason.
By signing below, I confirm that I have read the Camp Brodie Policies & Release From, agree with & will comply with the policies & terms. Parent/Guardian Signature:______Print Name:______Date:______
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▪ Find the code for the time you Code Camp Brodie Times & Prices Resident Non-Res would like your child to attend A 9-2 Mini Camp $130 $170 Camp Brodie on the chart to the B 9-4 Regular Camp $185 $220 right. C 9-5:30 Ext Afternoon Camp $225 $270 ▪ Circle the code for the week(s) you would like to attend. D 7:30-2 Ext Morning Mini Camp $170 $220 ▪ Fill in the total for the week, E 7:30-4 Ext Morning Camp $225 $270 being sure to include the field F 7:30-5:30 Extended Day Camp $260 $315 trip if your child would like to attend! G 9-12 Tiny Tots Adventures (ages 3 & 4) $95 $110 H 9-4 Teen $60 $60
Date Theme Price Code From Chart Total
Week 1 6/25/18 Jurassic Brodie / Teen Camp A B C D E F G H 6/27/18 Field Trip—The Dinosaur Place $25
6/28/18 Teen Field Trip—Powder Ridge $30 **Holiday Week Week 2 7/2/18 Stars and Stripes / Teen Camp A B C D E F G H pricing! 7/5/18 Field Trip—SportsCenter of CT $30
Week 3 7/9/18 Welcome to the Jungle / Teen Camp A B C D E F G H 7/11/18 Field Trip—Beardsley Zoo $30
7/11/18 Teen Field Trip—Apple Cinemas $17
Week 4 7/16/18 Once upon a Time / Teen Camp A B C D E F G H 7/18/18 Field Trip—Apple Cinemas $17
7/17/18 Teen Field Trip—Bike Tour $30
Week 5 7/23/18 Versus Week / Teen Camp A B C D E F G H 7/25/18 Field Trip—USA Ninja Challenge $25
Teen Field Trip—Pursue the Clues $30
Week 6 7/30/18 Blast from the Past / Teen Camp A B C D E F G H 8/1/18 Field Trip—Roller Magic $20
Teen Field Trip—Complexity Room $30
Week 7 8/6/18 Brodie Blast Off / Teen Camp A B C D E F G H 8/8/18 Field Trip—CT Science Center $25
8/9/18 Teen Field Trip—Ropes Course $30
Week 8 8/13/18 Brodie’s Got Talent / Teen Camp A B C D E F G H
8/15/18 Field Trip—Quassy $30 10 Non- Dates Camp Times Resident Resident Total 8:30 am - Week 3 7/9 - 7/13 Basketball Camp 12:00 pm $110 $120 9:00 am - Add Camp Brodie until 4:00 pm 4:00 pm $150 $170
9:00 am - Week 4 7/16 - 7/20 Paddleboarding 12:00 pm $130 $140 9:00 am - Add Camp Brodie until 4:00 pm 4:00 pm $170 $190
7:30 am - Weekly Extended Morning (per week additional) 9:00 am $40 $50 4:00 pm - Weekly Extended Afternoon (per week additional) 5:30 pm $40 $50
GRAND TOTAL DUE: ______
SAVE TIME - REGISTER ONLINE AND SIMPLY MAIL A CHECK! A current health form signed by your child’s doctor indicating a physical was performed within the past 3 years must be on file or provided. You may call the office to confirm the date of previously received forms. If your child attended camp last year, we may have one on file. Please call to verify. Our Camp Schedule runs daily from 9am—4pm. We schedule our day around this time. Campers who attend mini-camp, specialty camps or field trips may miss specific activities within the daily schedule.
As always, Friday is Pizza Day! A Snack Shack is available for Children can choose to have a snacks, treats & ice cream. pizza lunch on Friday for $5. Prices vary and start at $0.50
Make checks payable to: New Hartford Recreation
DEPOSIT: 50% of the first week is due at the time of registration. Balance for upcoming weeks are due & payable on the Friday before the session.
Participants in Camp Brodie are often involved in large group activities that involve movement over grass, trails, and uneven terrain. We will make every effort to make reasonable accommodations for all participants; however, for the safety and well being of all involved, we ask you to please call to discuss any special needs your child may have prior to registering for camp.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Give us a call. Before June 27 - Recreation Office (860) 379-3389 After June 25 - Camp Office (860) 379-3877 11 2018 Camp Brodie Registration Form Save the postage. Online Registration is quick and easy!
Create an account or login at newhartfordrec.com, register and then just mail a check! TO REGISTER FOR CAMP:
Fill out this registration form & a signed 2016 Camp Brodie Release form (one per child) or register online! Send 50% of the first week’s fee. (remainder is payable in full the Friday before the camp session) A current health form, signed by your child’s doctor indicating a physical was performed within the past 3 years. If your child attended camp last year, we may have one on file. Please call to verify. Mail to: New Hartford Recreation • PO Box 316 • New Hartford, CT 06057 or you may drop off in person at New Hartford Town Hall - Recreation Office—530 Main. St., New Hartford, CT 06057 (860) 379-3389 All forms are available online at newhartfordrec.com under “Dept. Info” The Camp Office will open June 25, 2018 - (860) 379-3877 Berkshire Hall at Brodie Park, 580 West Hill Rd., New Hartford
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Parent/Guardian 1 Relationship: □ Mother □ Father □ Other:______
Name:______Email:______
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Parent/Guardian 2 Relationship: □ Mother □ Father □ Other:______
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Participants are often involved in large group activities that involve movement over grass, trails, and uneven terrain. We will make every effort to make reasonable accommodations for all participants; however, for the safety and well being of all involved, we ask you to please call to discuss any special needs your child may have prior to registering for camp. Please list anything we may need to know regarding your child’s health or safety while he/she attends camp, including allergies or any other wellness concerns: ______Date:______Signature:______Print Name:______
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