Summer Camp

AUGUST SPECIALTY Sessions Click below or scroll down to explore topics. *See calendar for exact dates August K-Sports Group session 2&3:  Kindergarten age August Sports Specialty Groups: session 2&3:  1st & 2nd grades August Arts Specialty Groups: session 2&3:  1st & 2nd grades August Specialist Campers session 2&3:  3rd -9th grades August Adventure Camp session 4:  K-7th grades

K-SPORTS GROUP: Rookies   Age requirement: 4.9 years old and going into kindergarten in September
ACTivities focus on athletic pursuits. Two counselors and CIT's escort campers to artist guide campers to explore the skills and coordination needed to succeed in traditional sports such as soccer and T-ball. The popular traversing climbing wall increases confidence and mastery of body motion while exercise routines develop strength and endurance along with life long habits. Strategic play reinforced through cooperative games highlights the importance of team play. Games played by campers are traditional ones that are modified to increase practice time. Successful attempts rather than final outcomes are the primary focus. Time-honored activities such as rest-time, playground time, water games, snack and lunch take place throughout the day.

SPORTS CAMP  For 1st & 2nd graders (Must be over 5.9 yrs. old by September 1)

The Olympians/Champions: Fitness and exercise is the common thread of activities. Two counselors and CIT's escort camper to our coaches. From morning stretches, jogs, general exercise to afternoon drills, sports and games, campers are trained to develop healthy habits. Designing their own team uniforms and learning to prepare special fruit smoothies and energy snacks are some of the many activities that encourage self-respect and appreciation for teamwork and fair play. To round out their experience, campers take an out-of-town trip, swim (only during session 2 week), play lawn games and bake goodies.

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ARTS CAMP   For 1st & 2nd graders
Impressionists/1st grade; Improvisers/2nd grade: Anchored to two counselors and a CIT throughout the day, campers join new friends for a weekly schedule of creative adventures. Stops include visits to the nature crafts center and art room to meet artists who introduce the use of various mediums and found objects to create art. Along the way, they'll have lunch and recess on our beautiful campus that includes our own playground and new recreational facility. Choice offerings provide optional activities that range from medieval art, puppet theater, and fashion fun. To round out their experience, campers take an out-of-town trip, swim (only during week specialty session 2), have gym periods, play lawn games and try an A.C.T.ing class.

AUGUST SPECIALTY SESSION 2 & 3    For 3rd -9th graders
Each August Specialty session is split into three specialty tracks. Campers decide which one to attend: sports, art or performing arts specialty. "Specialists" create their own schedule for the week, filling each day with "courses" based on their own personal interests within their Track. A great opportunity to immerse yourself in three distinct courses for just one session or six courses in two sessions.

Who are Specialists? Campers entering the 3rd-9th grades in September are called Specialists. Each selects only one of three specialty tracks and three areas of interest to specialize in.

What is a Specialty Track? Specialty tracks such as sports, art, and performing arts are offerings available in a specialty area. Within the tracks are areas of interest that campers focus on in a given period led by experienced artists and coaches.

Tell me more about areas of interest. They are courses offered during period 1, 2 and 3. Specialists select an area of interest for each period within a specialty track. A course plan is refined according to age of the students and an instructor's strengths. The outline is presented on the first day of the session 2 and/or 3. Courses include technique and skill development, specialized experiences, and projects, which may be presented in the form of clinics and/or workshops.

What does a Specialist do each day? A specialist has a daily schedule for the week that includes three courses within one Specialty and a midday break. A specialist can switch to a course in another specialty track offered in the period 2 and 3 after the first day once courses details are presented.

What is the midday break time? All specialists gather outside on our lawns from 12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m. to eat lunch and then visit the Camp Canteen. From 1:15 p.m. until 2 p.m. specialists can relax, chat with friends, play cards, rehearse performances, play games, try out the batting cage, play table tennis, play in the Ga-Ga pit, shoot hoops, or participate in a game show. Sometimes specialists or staff make community wide presentations.

Are there special events? Yes, time is set aside to celebrate success, use learned skills and present outcomes while having fun.

• Midday break
  At times used for presentations, skits, challenges, dances and singing.

• Friday Special events for Sports specialists
  Intramural tournaments, camper vs. staff games, Homerun Derby, football distance pass, Goalie challenge, table tennis and more.

• Special events for Art Specialists
  Art gallery is the presentation of specialist projects for parents

• Special events for Performing Arts Specialists
  Presentation times to be determined.

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How do I sign up for a course? On page two and three of our camp application is a listing of four camp sessions. Session 2 and 3 Specialties tracks and Areas of Interest are shown for 3rd - 9th graders. Check the session 2 and/or 3 box, check one specialty track box and check one course box for each period. Once the registration form is received we will place specialists into areas of interest based on age, separating older from younger campers.

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AUGUST ADVENTURE SESSION 4   (Must be over 5 yrs. old by September 1 and entering Kindergarten.)
Using New York City locations, campers participate in adventures. The youngest campers focus on activities on and around the Cathedral grounds--playing in our fields, playgrounds and gardens, participating in games, special hunts and art activities. Older campers travel to outside Cathedral grounds on public transportation and school busses to take advantage of many city sites. While at A.C.T., campers choose and participate in Adventure Clubs.

Homesteaders & Settlers    (K-1 graders, over 5 yrs. old by September 1)
Homesteaders organize a room just for themselves with all their favorite activities, games and decorations. Using this as their home base, they embark on adventures to harvest our garden, play in our fields and playgrounds, experiment in our kitchen, and visit nearby parks and play water games. Baking or, should we say food art, is sure to be an added ingredient. They will always return to their homestead at day's end for a story and special treat.

Scouts & Rovers   (2nd- 3rd graders)
Each day of the week, Scouts will solve puzzles and go on hunts to determine what adventures they will participate in on that particular day. Using facilities on the grounds for sports, games and arts, they also expand their adventure to one site such as a local pizza parlor, library, Central Park trail, the Museum of Natural History, Riverbank State Park and a camp-wide trip to a lake. Hanging out on our campus to play lawn games or accept group challenges is part of the fun and flexible mix of happenings.

Mountaineers and Rangers  (4th-7th)
Travelers develop their own schedule that includes at least three trips to locations in any of the five boroughs. Potential trips include Yankees stadium, Mets Stadium, a Manhattan movie theater, Brooklyn Aquarium, Staten Island Reptile Museum and a camp-wide-trip to a lake. While on the grounds they participate in Adventure Clubs that allow for choices in traditional activities in the art rooms, gyms and game room.

Additional Summer Camp Information

	Registration, and General Camp Information
	July Session 1 descriptions by age group:
	Mini-ACT- Division (ages 4 - 5.5)
	Theme Day Camp session 1 (ages 5-11)
	Pioneer Division (ages 11-14)
	Our location and setting
	Common Camp Activities
	Financial Aid information

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