summer 2017
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
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reetings fantastic camp families! I am thrilled that you are considering Miami Country Day Camp as your child’s 2017 summer enrichment destination. Know that you are making the right choice by allowing us to ensure that your child has the most incredible and life-altering experience with our amazing staff on our state-of-the-art campus. 2016 was truly a turning point for our camp. Not only was it our 90th year of running summer camps, but we also saw a record number of campers, a growth in our wildly experienced staff, and the introduction of a variety of new programs and activities. Our new learnto-swim program was a huge success — one we will continue to develop this summer to ensure our campers are safe and secure near water. Our new Trip Camp program allowed many older campers to experience activities and see places in and around Miami that some had never been to before. Finally, our weekly electives provided kids with a chance to tailor their own camp schedule for the first time. The summer of 2017 will not only build on these wonderful opportunities, but will once again introduce new activities to enhance your child’s summer with us. Our 45,000 square foot Center for the Arts will provide a new 650-seat auditorium, a black box theater, ceramics studio, and so much more, to boost our overall camp art offerings and the ever-popular Morning Blast Off! With each year just bigger and better than the last, Miami Country Day Camp simply cannot be matched. I cannot wait to kick it all off on June 12, 2017, and I hope you and your child will join me. Bring on summer!!! Ian McNamara, Day Camp Director
CONTENTS The Miami Country Day Difference Counselors and Activities Facilities, Food, and Transportation Day Camp Trip Camp CIT Program Details Dates, Times, & Add-Ons Registration Information Camp Map Miami Country Day Camp is a proud member of the American Camp Association:
Explore the Miami Country Day difference and discover what our summers have in store!
Transportation Miami Country Day Camp offers bus services to our campers on a first-come, first-serve basis for a minimal fee of $50 per week. We offer three pick-up and drop-off locations: two in Aventura and one on Miami Beach. Pick up is at 8:20 AM and drop off is at 4:30 PM. All buses are equipped with seat belts and chaperoned by two staff members and a security guard. Space is limited, so book online with us now to avoid disappointment.
Summer Programs are proudly supported by:
Caring and Compassionate Counselors Our counselors, or Fungineers as we call them, are what really set our camp apart. Our Head Counselors and Specialty Instructors have extensive experience in their fields. Many are teachers or employed in education and are CPR trained and certified. The vast majority of Assistant Counselors are 16 years of age or older and have progressed from our volunteer and CIT programs. Our student volunteers are proud community service participants who assist in ensuring your child is safe and having the best summer ever.
Age-appropriate Activities Miami Country Day Camp tailors your child’s schedule with age-appropriate activities to ensure maximum safety and the best possible enrichment experience.
Facilities Miami Country Day School is one of the most advanced campuses in South Florida with 24-hour security, a state-of-the-art weather alert system, and two full-time registered nurses, including Florida’s 2014 Nurse of the Year.
Lunch and Snacks Sage Dining Services provides a well-balanced, hot and cold lunch menu designed to make even the pickiest of eaters happy all summer long. A morning and afternoon snack is also provided for our campers and CITs. The menu is posted online for easy reference. Trip Campers receive a nutritious boxed lunch on days they are off campus. Vegetarian options are available.
Day Camp is designed for campers rising to grades
pk 3 – 6* and has been around for
90 years! This year, Day Camp will run
June 12-August 4
Day Camp is 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. summer.miamicountryday.org
Day Camp
*Pre-K children must turn 3 before August 1 and must be potty trained. 4 | Day Camp
THEME WEEKS June 12 - 16 Camp Rock
RATES* We offer you the best packages to tailor to your needs. 1 week $430/week 2 - 4 weeks $405/week 5 - 6 weeks $395/week 7 - 8 weeks $385/week
June 19 - 23 Aliens and Cowboys June 26 - 30 Zootopia July 3 - 7 Once Upon a Time July 10 - 14 Clone Wars July 17 - 21 Hunger Games July 24 - 28 Wonder Emporium July 31 - Aug. 4 The Greatest Show on Earth
CAMP LOVE “Swimming and getting in the water. My counselor taught me how to swim. I can finally swim now!” 3rd Grade Boys Cabin “Lunch time is my favorite part of camp. The food is very good.” K2 Cabin “As parents, we could not ask for a better way for our kids to spend their summer break. We look forward to many future summers at Miami Country Day Camp.” Camp Parent Day Camp | 5
SAMPLE DAY CAMP SCHEDULE TIME
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9:10 - 9:50
SPORTS
ART
SPORTS
SPORTS
FRIDAY
9:55 - 10:35
FISHING
KARATE
HIP HOP
ANIMALS
FUNDAY
10:40 - 11:15
ART
COMPUTER
ART
FISHING
ON
11:20 - 11:50
DRAMA
MUSIC
CANOEING
SCIENCE
CAMPUS
11:55 - 12:25
SWIM
SWIM
SWIM
SWIM
12:30 - 1:00
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
1:05 - 1:45
SPORTS
SPORTS
PLAYGROUND
GAME RM.
1:50 - 2:30
GAME RM.
ELECTIVES
ELECTIVES
ELECTIVES
2:40 - 3:25
ANIMALS
ARCHERY
GAME RM.
RIVER CRUISE
Trip campers enjoy the most fantastic indoor and outdoor action that South Florida has to offer. This camp includes three enrichment trips per week, as well as a weekly beach visit and Friday Fun Day activities on campus. All transportation, entry fees, and lunches are included.
Trip Camp Trip Camp is designed for campers rising to grades
5-8 SAMPLE SCHEDULE Monday
Action Town
Tuesday
Miami Seaquarium
Wednesday
Beach or Movie
Thursday
Trampoline High
Friday
Friday Funday on campus
RATES - TRIP CAMP 1 week $430/week 2 - 4 weeks $410/week 5 - 6 weeks $400/week 7 - 8 weeks $390/week Day Camp | 7
The Counselor-In-Training program is open to students who have a passion for camp and want to become tomorrow’s camp leaders. Our 2016 CIT program has undergone several changes and is no doubt one of the best counselor training programs in the Miami area. Our CITs enjoy a real camp experience as well as: The CIT Program is designed 1 for campers rising to grades Fun and educational training programs focused on child development and enrichment.
7-8
RATES - CIT* 1 week $250/week 5 - 6 weeks $230/week
2 - 4 weeks $240/week 7 - 8 weeks $220/week
*Must attend a minimum of two weeks in order to meet our CIT requirements.
2 CPR and First Aid courses to ensure that they will be able to handle emergencies when needed. 3 Weekly beach or bowling trips as part of their field trip training.
CIT Program
DATES & CAMP HOURS Our Day Camp, Trip Camp, and CIT programs run June 12 through August 4, 2017, including 4th of July. Drop off is between 8:30 and 8:55 AM. Pickup is between 3:40 and 4:10 PM. It’s easy: just roll through the north campus turnaround, follow the Fungineer signals, and we’ll unload and load up your precious cargo for you. No need to even unbuckle your seatbelts. Any campers remaining after 4:10 PM will be taken to Playhouse 90 and charged accordingly (see below).
CAMP ADD-ONS Playhouse90: Before and Aftercare Playhouse90 offers a safe and fun environment for campers before and after camp. Drop off starts at 7:30 AM and all campers must be picked up by 6:00 PM. • • •
Morning OR Afternoon: $60/week Morning AND Afternoon: $120/week $15 for individual sessions
Movie Nights Movie Night are opened to Day Campers every Friday this summer. Let us provide dinner and a movie for your camper, while you get a Date Night! Registration opens each week, and the cost is $15 per child.
Summer Swim Team and Swim School Miami Country Day Aquatics offers opportunities after camp for those campers who want additional private swim instruction or want to venture into the world of competitive swimming. Please visit our website for additional information on these options.
Academic Courses, Tutoring, and Test Prep The Student Success Network at MCDS offers an array of academic opportunities during the summer months. See our website for more details.
REFUND POLICY Refunds are available under certain circumstances. Visit our website for our full refund policy.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION Register at summer. miamicountryday.org. If you have any questions or require assistance, feel free to call 305.779.7350. Please note that registration for the following week closes at midnight on Saturday. A late registration fee of $50 will be charged to any registration received Monday morning. We do not accept any Sunday registrations after June 4, 2017. Pay just one flat price and enjoy a wide selection of camp weeks. Discounts are only available for the packages listed on page 4. Single weeks added later will be charged the single week price. Visit our website for a list of available discounts.
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