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S UM ME R P R O G R A MS THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF LIFE Along the Biscayne Canal in the pristine community of Miami Shores you will find Miami Country Day School, a PK3-12th grade college preparatory school. But before there was a school, there was a camp. Our founders knew that learning could not end with the academic year. They recognized how summertime provided a chance to build on the important lessons of the school year in a fun, relaxed environment. More than 90 years after the founding of the summer camp that started it all, the school’s advanced 23-acre campus — equipped with 24-hour security, a weather alert system, and two full-time registered nurses — continues to offer premier summer programming in South Florida. With over 12 offerings to choose from in 2019, you are bound to build your best summer yet.
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MIAMI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS
601 NE 107th St., Miami, FL 33161 summercamp@miamicountryday.org 305.779.7350
summer.miamicountryday.org REGISTRATION
APPLICATION PROCESS Visit us at summer.miamicountryday. org to begin your application. Keep in mind that every camper must be fully registered and paid before they can attend camp. Registration for each week closes at midnight on the Saturday prior to its commencement. Our staff is available by phone and in person should you need help registering. REQUIRED MEDICAL FORMS All families must submit an ‘Authorization for Administration of Prescription and Non-Prescription Medication’ form to our school nurse prior to beginning of camp. The form is available online and will be distributed during Parent Orientation. REFUND POLICY Refunds are available under certain circumstances. Please visit our website or refer to the parent handbook for our full refund policy. SCHEDULING A CAMPUS TOUR If you are still not sure whether you should register, we encourage you to stop by and visit us. Individualized campus tours are available upon request. Email summercamp@ miamicountryday.org if you are interested in meeting us and touring our beautiful campus.
GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY & VISITING CAMPUS Miami Country Day prides itself on putting the safety and security of our campers and staff first. The gated campus requires all visitors to show a picture ID and go through a quick background check before entering. Authorized individuals listed on a camper’s registration form are eligible to receive a Summer ID for ease of entering our campus during the summer months. Summer IDs are available at the Welcome Center Monday through Friday from 8am-4:30pm beginning June 1st. LUNCH Sage Dining Services provides a wellbalanced, hot and cold lunch menu designed to make even the pickiest of eaters happy all summer long. Additionally, the menu is posted online and on the Sage app for easy reference. INCLEMENT WEATHER We keep the campers under cover if there is lightning within a three-mile radius. If this occurs during arrival or dismissal, parents will be required to wait in their cars until the threat subsides or park and go to each child’s program location to pick up or drop off their child. PARENT ORIENTATION All Summer Programs parents and guardians are invited to our Parent Orientation on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 6:00pm. Important safety and logistical information will be shared, and you will be able to meet with camp directors and staff prior to beginning at one of our camps. We hope to see you there! Summer 2019 | 7
DAY CAMP
AGES AND GRADES
Day Camp
Grades PK 3 - 6
Combo Camp
Grades 3 - 6
CIT Program
Grades 7 - 8
ACADEMICS Academic Tutoring Tackling the College Essay Test-Prep
Various Grade 12 Various
SPECIALTY Chess
Grades 1 - 8
COEP Summer Trek MAD Broadway
Grades 5 -8
Top Flight
Grades 2 - 7
Grades 1 - 8
SPORTS Aquatics: Summer Swim Team & Lessons
Ages 3+
Basketball
Ages 5 - 18
Simple Soccer
Ages 6 - 17
ADD-ONS Playhouse90
Various
Bus: Aventura Mall
Various
Bus: Highland & Aventura Lakes
Various
Bus: Muss Park on Miami Beach
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SUMMER CAMP FINDER
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8/5 - 8/9
7/29 - 8/2
7/22 - 7/26
7/15 - 7/19
7/8 - 7/12
7/1 - 7/5
6/24 - 6/28
6/17 - 6/21
6/10 - 6/14
DAY DAY CAMP CAMP
EMBRACE VARIETY.
Our oldest camp offers a bit of everything and tons of fun.
At our most popular summer program at Miami Country Day School, Day Campers benefit from a variety of activities, as well as special events based on the week’s theme. Every campers’ day is tailored with age-appropriate activities to ensure maximum safety and the best possible enrichment experience. From camp classics like archery and canoeing to our newer additions like go-karts and combo camps, there’s something for every camper at this 90+ year old camp. Visit us online to see a sample weekly schedule and to read about this year’s theme weeks.
GRADES PK3 - 8
Boys & Girls Cabins grouped by grade.
SESSIONS & HOURS
1-8 weeks, June 10 - Aug. 2 Monday-Friday, 9AM - 4PM
SHOW DATES
June 20 & Aug. 1
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DAY CAMP MAKES SUMMER PLANNING AS EASY AS A-B-C, 1-2-3! Our caring staff lead several age-appropriate activities from camp classics to new favorites to create an unforgettable experience for every camper.
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Each week has its own theme with special events and activities tailored to that week’s theme. Our full theme week calendar is available online. Additionally, Friday Fun Day events feature special guests and activities, and weekly Movie Nights on Friday evenings finish the week off just right.
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We strive to give each camper the full experience of what we have to offer. Every day is different. While the camp day starts in our award-winning Center for the Arts with the Morning Blast Off—an epic DJ-led pep rally with musical performances and competitions—the rest of the day lets campers enjoy over 40 on-campus activities.
GUARANTEED SWIM
Weather permitting, the one staple on each camper’s daily schedule is swimming. Miami Country Day Camp prides itself on having every child swim every day. If a camper cannot swim, lifeguard-certified swim instructors will teach them to swim during their scheduled pool time.
DAY CAMP FOR GRADES PK3-6
Campers travel with their cabin friends to all sorts of different activities, including canoeing, go-karts, arts and crafts, science, cooking, drama, sports, martial arts, music, hip hop, yoga, DJ-ing, and more! Rest time is built-in for our youngest campers. PRICING
$450/week
5 - 6 weeks $415/week
2 - 4 weeks $425/week
7 - 8 weeks $405/week
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*NEW FOR 2019* COMBO CAMP FOR GRADES 3 - 6
Can’t decide between Day Camp or our full-day Specialty Camps? Now you don’t have to! Try one of our amazing NEW Combo Camps. You get the best of both worlds with a morning of Specialty Camp and an afternoon of fun-filled Day Camp activities. Plus, you don’t have to miss out on camp classics like the Morning Blast Off!, Friday Funday, theme weeks and camp shows. Choose the perfect Combo Camp option for you and feel free to switch up week after week. For our full list of Combo Camp options visit online at summer.miamicountryday.org. PRICING
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COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (CIT) PROGRAM FOR GRADES 7 - 8
The Counselor in Training program is open to students who have a passion for camp and want to become tomorrow’s leaders. Our CIT program is continually revamped each year to include more exciting activities and learning experiences including weekly field trips, First Aid and CPR training, and educational enrichment programs. Morning Blast Off!, Friday Funday, and theme weeks are all still included. PRICING
1 week $275/week
5 - 6 weeks $245/week
2 - 4 weeks $255/week
7 - 8 weeks $235/week
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TRY ONE, TWO, OR ALL THREE OF OUR ACADEMIC OFFERINGS. Our Student Success Network tutors are top-of-the-class educators who affirm each student’s strengths and help them achieve their academic goals.
1 ACADEMIC COURSES
Tackling the College Essay is taught by Ms. Marisol Sardina, a college guidance counselor with over 20 years of experience. Reserved for rising seniors, students leave with at least one essay ready to submit during the college application process. Grade: 12 (rising seniors) Dates: June 3 - 7 and June 10 - 14 Meetings: Monday through Friday, 9am-12pm Cost: $395 For other course options, visit us online.
2 TEST PREP
Our test prep tutors are experts who have scored above the 97th percentile on their exam specialty within the last five years. These professional test prep tutors continually study newly released tests to keep their instruction relevant to any changes, while developing fresh techniques for each student. Tutoring available for the ACT, SAT, PSAT, ISEE, and the SSAT. Free ACT and SAT practice exams available by appointment from June 1 August 21.
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Our academic tutors are professional educators who customize their approach to each student, facilitating understanding and maximizing academic success. All tutors have five or more years of professional tutoring experience. Tutoring Hours Weekdays: 8:30am-6:30pm Weekends: 9:00am-4:00pm Evening and weekend tutoring sessions are available by appointment. Call or visit us online for tutoring and test prep pricing.
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SPECIALTY DAY CAMPS
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EXPLORE A UNIQUE INTEREST. Launch yourself
into a specific subject through one of our Specialty Camps.
Our Specialty Camps are designed to offer complete immersion into a specific topic. Specialty Camps are held on and off campus and span such learning interests as: chess, dance, musical theater, STEM, and survival and wilderness skills. Whether novices or experts on a subject, Specialty Campers will recall how this experience jumpstarted their appreciation for their chosen area of study.
CHESS
1-5 weeks, June 17-Aug. 9 Monday-Friday, 9 - 11:15AM
COEP SUMMER TREK 2 weeks, June 11 - 25
MAD BROADWAY
4 sessions, June 11 - Aug. 2 Monday-Friday, 9AM - 3PM
TOP FLIGHT
1-2 weeks, June 3-8 & Aug. 5-9 Monday-Friday, 9AM - 4PM Summer 2019 | 19
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Grades: 1 - 8 Dates: various thru June 17- August 9, 2019 Cost: $225/week or $50/day
Grades: 5 - 8 Dates: June 6 - 20, 2019 Cost: $3,850
Miami Country Day has a vibrant chess community. The Spartan Chess Team has placed at the state and national level and our campus hosts several K-12 chess tournaments. Chess Campers join this community to master the rules and knowledge to play chess sociably and competitively.
Alaska is one of COEP’s most cherished summer treks. Trekkers go beyond textbooks to explore the Last Frontier. From whale watching in the Gulf of Alaska to visiting the tallest mountain in North America, nothing beats Alaska with its sheer majestic geography and sublime scale.
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Grades: 1 - 8 Dates: June 10 - August 2, 2019 Cost: $850/session or $450/week
Grades: 2 - 7 Dates: June 3 - 5 and August 5 - 9, 2019 Cost: $850/session or $450/week
Be a part of the MAD excitement this summer! Learn musical theater and dance in our award-winning Center for the Arts. Each two-week session culminates in a performance for family and friends. Oneweek campers perform only as much as they learn.
Top Flight is all about exciting, hands-on STEM education. Campers develop a passion for science, technology, engineering and math using drones, rockets, virtual reality, 3D printing, and more. Campers also participate in fun water or outdoor activities.
SPORTS DAY CAMPS CAMP
UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL. Our Sports Camps build endurance, sportsmanship, and long-lasting friendships.
Our assortment of Sports Camps are designed to enhance participants’ current fitness and athletic abilities whether they are a veteran or a rookie of the sport. In addition, Miami Country Day Aquatics offers programs during the summer months that span to serve such varied needs as teaching someone to swim for the first time or training for a triathalon. For a full list of athletic offerings and discounts visit us online at summer.miamicountryday.org.
BASKETBALL
June 3 - Aug. 9 Monday-Friday, 9AM - 3PM
SIMPLE SOCCER
June 10 - Aug. 2 Monday-Friday, 9AM - 3PM
PRICING
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1 BASKETBALL Ages: 5 - 18 Dates: June 3 - August 9, 2019 Meeting Times: Monday-Friday, 9AM - 3PM Cost: $250/week or $75/day Led by national championship-winning Coach Ochiel Swaby, Basketball Camp offers boys and girls ages 5 - 18 the chance to learn the game in a fun, challenging setting. Campers build a solid foundation of skills regardless of previous level of exposure to the game.
2 SIMPLE SOCCER Ages: 6 - 17 Dates: June 10 - August 2, 2019 Meeting Times: Monday-Friday, 9AM - 3PM Cost: $250/week or $70/day Simple Soccer Camp, led by FACA Hall of Fame Coach Jeff Watson, is designed to help players develop their full potential by providing them with a sound foundation of soccer skills. Simple Soccer embraces training for the individual player in all aspects of soccer, starting with sound soccer fundamentals and encourages an appreciation for true sportsmanship.
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FOR THOSE WHO CAN HANDLE AN EXTRA DOSE OF FUN. PLAYHOUSE90
Playhouse90 provides families with extra flexibility at drop off and pick up, while giving our campers extra time with their camp friends. Playhouse90 is less structured to provide campers with the relaxation time they need before another full day at our camps. Activities vary and are selected by the camper. DATES AND TIMES June 3 - August 9, 2019 Monday - Friday Mornings: 7:30 - 9:00AM Afternoons: 4:00 - 6:00PM PRICING Per Session: $15 for morning or afternoon Per Week: $60 for morning or afternoon OR $120 for morning and afternoon COMPLIMENTARY SIBLING CARE For families with campers registered for camps with 3PM and 4PM dismissal times, Playhouse90 offers a sibling care service so that all campers are able to be picked up at the later release time and location completely free of charge.
TRANSPORTATION
The fun lasts longer with our transportation service! Our weekly bus fee includes transportation to and from our campus on an air-conditioned, seatbelt and security camera equipped bus chaperoned by a security guard and two counselors. MEETING LOCATIONS Bus 1: Aventura Mall Bus 2: Highland Lakes & Aventura lakes Bus 3: *NEW* Pinetree Park on Miami Beach Specific meeting times are listed online. Please note that only registered bus campers will be able to board the bus and campers will only be released to authorized individuals with ID. PRICING 1 week $50 2 weeks $90 3 weeks $130 4 weeks $165
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