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CAMP& SCHOOL A guide to year-round programs and academic enrichment

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As a caring parent you want the best for your child. But picking and choosing activities that will be fun and constructive can be overwhelming.There are so many choices — from music lessons and sports, to hobbies and clubs — all of which run the gamut of competitiveness, expense, and time commitment.

Then there’s the question of letting your child pick their own activities versus you picking

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There are some things to keep in mind.

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What type of activity is best for your child?

The best activity for your child is one that interests him. If your child is old enough to express interest in a particular activity, listen to him!

Present your child with several choices and allow her to choose (assuming she is old enough to have a preference). In cases where, your pediatrician, or your child’s teacher, has suggested participation in a certain activity for a specific reason (such as more exercise or help with homework) but your child has zero interest in it, more than a little encouragement may be needed.

Try these tactics: • Sign up for a new activity with a friend.

• Allow your child to choose his own activity as a reward for completing an activity of your choice.

• Select more than one activity, if your schedule allows.

• Consider how you want your child to participate in the activity and the goal of his involvement. Is just learning (recreational) or does he want to be on a competitive/performance team?

Also, consider any travel involved. Are you going to need to pick your child up from school and drive 45 minutes to an activity?

There’s nothing wrong with traveling to an activity, but keep the driving time and costs incurred in mind.

What are your child’s strengths and weaknesses?

Extracurricular activities are a great way to address your child’s skill set and minimize any weaknesses in a friendly, relaxed environment. Use this breakdown of types of activities and how they can help add to your child’s positive development as a guide.

Team sports/activities (i.e. soccer, basketball and choir) can help with: • Attention/ focus • Physical fitness/stamina • Gross motor skills (running, jumping, kicking, balance, coordination) • Social skills (team work, sportsmanship, communication, leadership) • Behavior (discipline, anger management, assertiveness/shyness, impulse control) Individual sports (i.e. gymnastics and track) can help with: • Attention/focus • Physical fitness/stamina • Gross motor skills • Social skills (in both competitive and recreational individual sports) • Behavior • Self-esteem/awareness (for children who have low self-esteem, it is best to begin with non-competitive sports)

Activities such as athletics and band, among others, offer lessons that carry over into the classroom environment, helping kids become more successful.

Individual/club activities (i.e.: chess, drama, art) can help with: • Social/behavioral skills • Self-esteem/awareness • Cognitive skills (learning, broadening education) • Attention • Fine motor skills (dexterity, ability to do detail work) Of course, activities should engage your

child in a positive way, whether she is trying a sport, a club, or a class meant to help her supplement her skills. If she can discover a passion in the process, then you’ve struck gold.

Keep your expectations realistic and ageappropriate remember that you may need to try a few different types of activities before you find one that really works for your child (and for you).

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Though winter’s chill is still upon us, summer will be here before you know it. Haven’t decided what your child will do this summer?

Don’t panic! There are many wonderful summer camps created with your child in mind.

Your preschooler, ages 2-5, can greatly benefit from a quality summer program.

While many camps simply “tone down” activities designed for older children, it is important that your camper’s schedule is speciallydesigned for this age group. Take into account the benefits of a camp located in your community that combines indoor, air-conditioned facilities along with outdoor space.

For children making the big leap from preschool to kindergarten next fall, this is the perfect time to graduate to a full day camp program. While there are excellent town programs available, a day camp will introduce your child to a complete range of activities — from sports to theatre to art — where they will try new things and have fun.

School age children also have many options. There are specialty camps where children concentrate on a specific area of interest or traditional camping programs where campers experience a wide array of new activities. Camps vary from half day to full day and often include swim instruction and free play. Most children in grades K-6 benefit from traditional outdoor camps where the

sky’s the limit! Some camps are more sportsoriented while others focus on the arts. Most traditional day camps offer swim, nature, arts and sports with elective time as part of the day, all geared toward developing new skills, building confidence and making lifelong friends.

A physical, mental or medical disability is not an obstacle to send your child to camp.

Many summer programs are available for this population. Some camps are exclusively for this population while others are inclusive.

Tweens and teens are ready to expand their horizons. At this age, campers are ready to experience a whirlwind of adventures from local day trips to overnight travels. It’s important to make sure that the staff who are leading this age group are mature educators who have the knowledge and experience to provide this population with a wonderful summer.

Is your child too old to be a camper but not quite ready to work? A Counselor-In-Training program will give your teen the opportunity to transition from camper to counselor. Many CIT curriculums offer this age group the opportunity to travel as well.

What are the most influential factors in deciding on a summer camp? Often it’s where your child’s friends are going. If your child attended a preschool in the community, many of their friends will continue on to that organization’s summer day camp.

Price or hours of operation may also be a

Every day brings a new adventure and a chance to learn new skills. factor. Are you planning a family vacation?

Then, you want to choose a camp that will allow your child to miss some time from camp without financial penalty.

Other things to take into consideration are counselor to camper ratios, transportation options, how competitive the camp is, counselor expertise as well as pre-and post-camp care for working parents. For the older campers, the quality of the overnight facilities is a key factor in choosing a travel program as well as the mode of transportation.

Whatever camp you choose, always consider your child’s personality and interests.

Picking out a program together empowers your child and gives them confidence. They are creating memories that will last forever!

Judy Fishkind is a consultant with Camp Friedberg, operated by the Friedberg JCC. Camp Friedberg has offered camping programs for the past 53 years for children ages 2-16: including preschool camps in three community locations, 300 lush acres at the Henry Kaufmann campgrounds for school-age children, travel pro-

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By Bob Ditter, L.C.S.W. Sending your child away to camp for the first time is a major milestone for most families, one that is often marked by excitement, anticipation, and perhaps even some anxiety.Though camp is certainly about making friends and having fun, it is also about being on your own and being a part of a community.

One of the most important things you as a parent can do to help prepare your child for both these aspects of camp is to talk with your child about it before he/she goes. In fact, it may be better to have several occasional, shorter talks rather than one long conversation as children often absorb more when there is less to think about at one time. I also find that children do better with this sort of conversation if it is part of a more general conversation and if it is part of a pattern of talking, either at the dinner table or while riding in the car doing errands.

Help prepare your child emotionally for their big adventure by discussing these topics.

Friends: Camp is not anything if it is not about making new friends. If you are shy about meeting new kids, then learn to get to know others by being a good listener.

Remember also that not everyone in your cabin, bunk, or group has to be your friend, and you don’t have to be everyone else’s friend. As long as you treat others with respect and they do the same with you, then having one or two friends at camp is fine. If you have more, then that’s great!

Activities: There are many exciting things to do at camp, many of which your child may never have tried before. If your child tends to be a bit homesick or worried about being homesick, remind him/her about the excitement of going to camp: Remember, when you first decided to go to camp, what made you so excited? You may not like all the activities, or you may be better at some than others. That’s normal. I, however, hope you are willing to try.

The more you put into camp, the more you will get out of it!

Cooperating: Your child, like every other camper there, will be part of a cabin, bunk, or group. As your parent, I hope you will cooperate with others and help out. That’s part of what makes camp so special — kids helping each other out. Most kids will help you if you are friendly and help them.

Give yourself time: One thing about camp is that almost everything is new — the kids, the activities, the routines, the bed you sleep in, the bathroom. It takes a few days to get adjusted, so be patient with yourself. Most of the time you will be having so much fun you won’t mind all the changes, but if you do, remember that you will get so used to things that by the time you come ho: Camp is about fun, but it also requires that you help out.

Clean-up is part of camp. You do it every day!

As your parent, I hope you will cooperate!

Getting help: Everyone has good days and bad days. If you are having a problem, your counselor is there to help you! You don’t have to wait to tell us if you are upset about something. After all, if your counselor doesn’t know what might be troubling you, he/she can’t help you. Be honest and ask for what you need. If your counselor doesn’t seem to be concerned or doesn’t help you, then you can go to the unit director, head counselor, etc.

Parents should know who these “back-up persons” are and how their child will recognize them if they need to.

Being positive: It’s a great thing to remind your first-time camper about his or her strong points. I would focus not just on what they do well, but their positive qualities as well, such as what makes them a good friend or the type of person other kids would want to know.

Helping children identify their strengths can help them when they are having a setback — one of those inevitable growing pains all children have from time to time.

Talking with your child about these kinds of issues is a great way to show support as your child gets ready to take this important step on the road to being more resilient and self-reliant. For you as a parent, it can give you more peace of mind as you allow your child to participate safely in a broader world.

Bob Ditter is a child and family therapist living who consults extensively with people who work with children. He was special consultant to the Disney Channel for their series “Bug Juice.”

Ditter has visited over 500 children’s camps in the United States and is considered one of the nation’s leading experts on camp.

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Schedule an appointment with the teacher. Your child's teacher likely spends six or more hours per day in the classroom with students and will be able to better recognize if your son or daughter is falling behind. He or she also may have a cursory understanding of some learning disability warning signs. The teacher also may refer specialized counselors who can screen students for certain conditions. If the teacher has not reached out to you but your child is lagging behind, take a proactive approach and request a meeting.

Analyze the home environment.

Has there been a traumatic situation or big changes at home? A move, a death in the family, a divorce, and other incidents can affect how a child performs in the classroom. Your child may not have a learning disability, he or she may be experiencing emotional problems that are creating difficulties in and out of the classroom. Rather than help with schoolwork, he or she may need some emotional support or counseling.

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Be supportive. Very often children who have a learning disability or are underperforming in the classroom experience self-esteem issues. This can impair their confidence in other subjects or even outside of the classroom. As a parent you can show support for your child, praising his or her success rather than pointing out any failings.

Set reasonable goals. Progress may be slow-going, but no one should get discouraged. Discuss your child's progress with a tutor or teacher and make sure that the goals your child has are attainable so he or she can feel good about academics. Praise and small rewards may provide the inspiration kids need to stick with the program.

Not every student catches on to lessons at the same rate as others. Parents may have to work together with educators to develop personalized tutoring for children who are lagging behind for any number of reasons.

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Parents want their kids to be as successful as possible in the classroom.

Good grades illustrate a desire to learn and excel, and high marks can make it easier for students to be accepted into top-rated secondary schools later on in their academic careers. But some students still need a little extra help with their classes no matter how hard they work. These children may benefit from tutoring or one-on-one sessions in the classroom.

Some students have trouble taking tests, while others have difficulty paying attention in the classroom. Because learning difficulties encompass so many different issues, estimates as to the number of children with learning disabilities can be difficult to pinpoint.

Whether a student has a previously diagnosed learning disability or just seems to need some additional guidance, there are steps parents can take to help such youngsters reach their full academic potential.

Pay attention to your child's progress.

All children learn at a different pace.

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CAMP & SCHOOL DIRECTORY Malibu Beach Camp Alphabetland Day School & Camp Alphabetland offers a variety of licensed programs in a clean, safe environment under the direction of quality, licensed teachers. The Infant Program (ages six weeks – 17months) provides a home away from home, with each baby having his own crib and supplies. Equipment is geared towards developing large motor and sensory skills. The Toddler Program (18-30 months) helps young children develop motor and verbal skills. In the Nursery and Pre-Kindergarten programs, children engage in activities that teach colors, shapes, letters and numbers. Our camp session provides swimming, music, arts and crafts, soccer and trips. Extended hours and full, half and mini-days are offered. Transportation is available. Visti us at www.alphabetlanddayschool.com Alphabetland Day School & Camp 516-826-9339

JCC Camp Friedberg Camp Friedberg, offering programs for ages 2-15.

Ten Divisions, including Early Childhood, located in Oceanside, Merrick & Long Beach; grades K-6 located at Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in Wheatley Heights, Teen Travel, Theatre, Art and Special Needs Divisions located at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside. Camp includes door-to-door transportation, specialty clinics, daily swim instruction, day and overnight trips, theme weeks, ropes course, zip line, GaGa, driving range, lined ball fields and catered lunch. Open Houses: March 29th, 12– 3 pm (at the Friedberg JCC); April 19th, 11 am–2 pm (rain date May 3rd) and May 17th, 11 am–2 pm (rain date May 31st) (at the campgrounds). Fees: Call for more information. 516-634-4015, srennert@friedbergjcc. org, www.friedbergjcc.org.

JCC – Camp Friedberg 516-634-4015

Carefree Racquet Where can you find a tennis clinic highlighting the excitement of competition, individualized instruction and plenty of playtime fun? At Carefree Racquet complete with 7 indoor tennis courts, 2 racquetball courts, a cozy lodge, and a ½ basketball court. The Summer Camp program at Carefree Racquet includes stroke production ladder matches, indoor play competition and lots of fun. A knowledgeable and caring staff includes counselors and professional college players who were also trained at Carefree Racquet.

Camp hours are 12-5pm with full-time time camp available 5 days a week and part-time camp available once or twice a week. Transportation is also available for Carefree campers. Children who show an interest in this healthy, social sport can't miss out on Carefree's unique programs! Call or stop by for a brochure! Vist us at www.carefreeracquetclub.com Carefree Racquet 516-489-9005

Future Stars Future Stars Summer Camps offer weekly sports and specialty day camp programs on campus at The College at Old Westbury & Farmingdale State College. Summer 2015 camps will run from June 29th – August 21st . Programs run Monday to Friday 9am-4pm. Programs are directed by experienced and qualified teachers and coaches who share a passion for working with children. Camps are offered to boys and girls entering grades K-12. Visit us at www.fscamps.com for details.

Future Stars 516-876 3490

Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC The Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC’s three early childhood centers — in Oceanside, Merrick and Long Beach — “believe that children learn best when they feel safe.” Our experienced, nurturing staff provides an environment where children feel safe to explore and question. Whether they are outside in the playground learning to climb up on a slide or in the classroom discovering letters and shapes, children are provided with rich, hands on experiences that encourages selfexpression and confidence.

Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC 516-766-4341

Kenwal Day Camp Dena and “Uncle Howie” Feinstein (brother and sister) are still the two biggest “kids” in the camping industry.

“As adults, safety is always our first concern. Once the children are safe, we just want them to have the time of their lives,” they say. “We are in the summer camp business because we love the children! Watching the campers grow, building their self-esteem, and helping them make new friends is just a small part of what we achieve each summer!” Vist us at www.kenwaldaycamp.com or Kenwal office @kenwaldaycamp.com Kenwal Day Camp 631-694-3399

Kidville Wantagh Kidville is a one-stop shop offering creative classes for kids, birthday parties, an indoor playspace, and more! Voted ‘best birthday party place’ by Parents magazine, Kidville parties are legendary and hasslefree. Kidville is conveniently located in the Willow Wood Shopping Center (1183 Wantagh Avenue) – come visit us today! Reserve a free trial class or schedule a complimentary birthday party consultation today by calling 516-409-4558.

Kidville Wantagh 516-409-4558

Located on the beautiful shores of Lido Beach is Malibu Beach Camp, the affordable summer spot for kids of all ages! Within our state of the art facility, campers from ages 3 to 13 develop their skills in sports, aquatics, and creative and performing arts. The everlasting bonds and friendships formed take Malibu Beach Camp from a summer camp to a summer family. Take your child's summer from ho hum to super fun. For more information call 516-670-1055 or go to www.malibubeachcamp.com Malibu Beach Camp 516-670-1055

Brown University Pre-College Programs On campus, online, abroad. Each year exceptional students from around the world participate in Brown Pre-College Programs. Brown University is known in the Ivy League for an innovative, open curriculum that challenges students to be actively engaged in their own intellectural development. Middle and high school students can prepare for college success, make new friends and experience college life with more than 300 courses in arts and science, medicine, theater and language. Go to www.brown.edu/summer or summer@brown.edu Brown University 401-863-7900

Sports Camps At Brown University Your child can experience residential campus living at Brown University and enjoy our summer sports camps open to children aged 12 -18. More than 17 sports programs are offered, including baseball, basketball, fencing, soccer, diving, tennis, volleyball and more.

The camps are lead by Brown's varsity coaches, their staff and current Brown athletes. This summer we'll welcome more than 2,000 athletes from across the country and around the world! Brown University athletic camps represent the same level of excellence and diversity found through the University, thereby providing the opportunity and encouragement for each athlete to reach his/her fullest potential. Sports camps are open to any and all that meet the listed age requirements for each camp. Go to www.brown.edu/ summer or summer@brown.edu Brown University • 401-863-7900

STEP Academy STEP Academy at Twin Rinks Preschool and summer camp is a unique and innovative approach to learning for preschool aged children. They stand apart from other programs because they not only offer children the chance to excel academically, but to also learn the fundamentals necessary to succeed in the competitive world of sports. They are a New York State licensed childcare facility with before and after care and geared towards common core expectation. please visit website for more details www.steppreschool.com or call 516-206-2393.

STEP Academy • 516-206-2393

Twin Oaks Country Day School & Camp Twin Oaks, at 459 Babylon Turnpike, in Freeport, has been a leader in camping for all ages for over 35 years. From tots to teens, we offer progressive programming including sports, crafts, swimming, drama and a full summer of special events, which are sure to make each child cheer with excitement. As our campers grow, so does their program. From our youngest “Barney” campers to our “Gemini” Adventure and Gemini Teen travelers, Twin Oaks is the perfect place for your child to spend the summer. Enroll early for fantastic savings. For more information, call 516623-4550 or visit www.twinoaksdaycamp.com.

Twin Oaks Country Day School & Camp 516-623-4550

Big Chief Big Chief is a family owned/operated school/camp that has been proudly serving the community for 61 years. (6 weeks to 13 years). Big Chief provides a clean/safe environment where children feel loved and secure. We are small enough to give that personalized attention with great counselor/child ratio. Older campers customize their own program based on their interests. Large enough to offer great extensive activities. Promoting the love of and lifelong skills.

All tucked away on park like facilities in the heart of East Meadow. Air conditioned facilities , heated pools (true quality care).Visit us at www.bigchiefschooland camp.com Big Chief 516-781-3900

Bellmore United Methodist Nursery School Summer Camp The Bellmore United Methodist Nursery School is looking forward to its sixth season of Summer Camp!

Our program is open to children entering Pre-K – first grade. Each week is a different week of fun and discovery including a week of silly Art and week of beach activities. We also have Two-Gether-Time and Separation programs. All programs are four weeks long, Monday-Thursday throughout July. For more information, call Mauree Weeden at 516-221-1483 Bellmore United Methodist Nursery School Summer Camp 516-221-1483

World Gym Sports Camp Housed at the World Gym in Wantagh gives our camp a unique and different feel. All sports, swimming, speed and agility training are addressed in small groups during the week. Our lead councilors are nationally certified in fitness and conditioning for children, so our campers stay busy, have a great time, make new friends in both inside climate controlled environment and outdoor covered and uncovered fields. Call for information.

World Gym Sport Camp 516-826-5555

Attention parents and students: Help your kids re-focus on school As the school year passes the halfway point, some kids may get distracted from their studies. If you and your kids want to re-focus on school success, here are some suggestions for kick-starting learning: Commit to learning. With your children, come up with one or two major goals that you want to accomplish for the remainder of this school year. Raising that algebra grade?

Getting homework done on time and turning it in the next day? Organizing a study area at home? Using a planner regularly and efficiently? Agree on some age-appropriate rewards and consequences. Commit to a family-centered goal that education is important to all of you, and work together to support, encourage and help each other.

Set up helpful routines. Give your kids the consistency of fairly regular routines (weekends and holidays can be breaks).

Bedtime, wake-up, study, homework, play, family time — kids rely on these routines, and the structure helps them to feel safe, know what's expected of them and be successful.

Help them organize. Organized kids do better in school than haphazard kids. Help them to set up their planners (written or electronic), to keep their notebooks and backpacks neat and orderly, to break up large assignments into smaller ones so they don't seem overwhelming, to maintain a work space at home that's actually workable and not a disaster area, and to stick to the goals

you've set together.

Maintain healthy habits. Healthy kids are better learners. Help your children by monitoring their screen time (TV, video games, cell phones, etc.), making sure they're getting enough sleep, insisting on their good eating habits, making sure they're involved in regular and aerobic exercise, and sticking to the goals and routines you've established.

Be a good role model. Kids learn from their parents. If they see that you're organized, focused on what's important to you and your family, staying healthy and being true to your values, they'll pick up some pretty important life lessons.

Don't give up. Let your kids know that you're serious about these goals and that their school success is as critical to you as it is to them.

Get help early if you need it. When your kids show that they're having trouble despite your best efforts, get help early. Ask a teacher or guidance counselor for help. Get a tutor.

Find a "study buddy" for your kid. Just get help before the little problem grows into a big one.

Ask other parents. You're not the only one trying to keep your kids on track. Learn from parents who've been through this, teachers who've guided hundreds of kids and others whose opinions you respect. No one has all the answers, but all of us have a lot of ideas.

Manage the end-of-the-school-year crunch with a renewed emphasis on goals and achievement.

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