Senior Day Camp: Gr 5-7
|
Now we have something special for our 5, 6, and 7th graders!
NEW: Due to its popularity last summer, we have expanded our Senior Camp to includecampers entering grades 5, 6, and 7. Our Senior Day Camp Program is designed specifically for our older campers giving them a unique day camp experience separate from our  younger campers. Boys and Girls will enjoy a more advanced day camp experience with more activities and day trip excursions in and around Boston. (*campers with medical needs may need to make special arrangements to attend any off-site trip, that may include, but is not limited to, a parent chaperoning their child's trip).Grade determination is based on the grade the camper will be entering after camp/summer is complete. Campers are assigned groups that are structured to ensure gender equity and compatibility. These older campers may have up to 20 campers per group with a minimum of 2 counselors per group for a counselor:camper ratio of 1:10. Each group will have a Head Counselor and an Assistant Counselor with all groups meeting in the gym. In general, campers will remain in their groups throughout the camp week.
Senior Campers will enjoy more advanced activities than regular campers and will also go on excursions throughout the week at least once per week. Activities will run for 60 minutes at a time and will include swimming, painting,  drama, dance, tennis, film making, computers, technology, sports, robotics, pottery and more. Excursions may include city adventures, professional sports games, and or amusement parks. The 5th Graders will have a trip day on Tuesdays, the 6th Graders on Wednesday, and the 7th Graders on Thursday. Each group will continue to enjoy instructional swim in the morning and recreational swim in the afternoon when they are on campus. All grades will have an opportunity to participate in all camp special events including the Jimmy Fund Fair. Snacks and lunches are provided daily. Early Morning and Extended Day options are available during the Senior Camp Program to provide parents/guardians with additional drop-off and pick-up times.
Sample Activity Schedules: Click Here
Anticipated 2012 Day Trip Schedule: * All Trips are subject to change, this is an anticipated schedule * Campers with medical needs may need to make special arrangements to attend an off-site trip (5th Gr goes on Tues, 6th Gr on Wed, and 7th Gr on Thurs) 
Week 1: Coco Keys, Danvers MA Week 2: Codzilla, Boston MA Week 3: Kimball Farms, Westford MA Week 4: Patriots Place Hall of FAme, Foxboro MA Week 5: Lazer Craze, Woburn MA Week 6: Boston Bowl, Boston MA Week 7: Canobie Lake Park, Salem NH Week 8: Kimball Farms, Westford MA
Please be advised that if your child has a medical condition to contact the Camp Office directly at 617-800-2200 and ask for Ed Bourget before signing up for the camp weeks that travel off-site.
Grade Level: for campers entering Grades 5, 6, and 7 by the completion of this summer
Fee: $425 per week ($375 for 4th of July week)
Hours: 8:30AM – 3:30PM
Location: BB&N Upper School, 80 Gerry's Landing Road, Cambridge MA
Day Camp Dates: Camp Wk 1: June 25 - June 29 Camp Wk 2: July 2 - July 6 (Camp Closed July 4th) Camp Wk 3: July 9 - July 13 (Special Event Friday: Parent Visiting Day) Camp Wk 4: July 16 - July 20 (Special Event Friday: Talent Show) Camp Wk 5: July 23 - July 27 (Special Event Friday: Jimmy Fund Fair) Camp Wk 6: July 30 - Aug 3 (Special Event Friday: Camp Play) Camp Wk 7: Aug 6 - Aug 10 (Special Event Friday: Slushy Day) Camp Wk 8: Aug 13 - Aug 17 (Special Event Friday: Dodge Ball Tourn) What we Provide: Lunch and snacks provided! Towels provided! Lockers will be provided so that campers may leave any personal items at camp for the week.
What to Bring: Please apply sunscreen to all campers regardless of the weather prior to dropping off at camp each day. Campers will need to bring the following items to camp: backpack, bathing suit, sneakers (no flip flops please), sun block (please mark all sun block containers with the child's name for an afternoon reapplication), and weather appropriate clothing. The pools will be available for these Senior campers on a daily basis. Please consider bringing the following optional items: sweatshirt, extra bathing suit Please do not bring: electronic gadgets, toys from home, or flip flops
Options: Both Early Morning and Extended Day Options are available to Senior Campers. Any camper not enrolled in the Early Morning program who is dropped off prior to 8:30AM will be placed into the Early Morning program and charged the Daily Rate. Any camper that is not picked up on time will be placed into the Extended Day program and charged the Daily Rate.
Our great staff returns!!!!
Grade 5:
Dave Fallon: My name is Dave Fallon and this is my 11th year at BB&N. I have always been a head counselor for either 4th or 5th grade groups. During the school year I teach 10th and 11th grade Social Studies at Millis High School. I also enjoy coaching the varsity girls basketball team. Im looking forward to a great summer!
Courtney Dzierak: Courtney is excited to join the staff for her 2nd summer at BB&N Day Camp, where she will be the head counselor for 5A. Her last summer employment was as an assistant camp director at The Falcons Fun Program in Danvers and was also head of the Arts and Crafts and Cheerleading programs. She has relocated back to Massachusetts after teaching fourth grade for the past six years in Miami, Florida. She enjoys teaching dancing and coaching cheerleading in her spare time.
Grade 6:
Matt O'Laughlin: Matt will be back for his 12th summer at BB&N Day Camp, where he will be head counselor of the 6B group. Matt has experience with all age groups, as he has been a head counselor for the lower camp as well as grades 3 and 6. He is entering his sixth year at Dearborn Academy as a Behavioral Counselor for Behavior and Special Needs Students. He enjoys playing sports and long walks on the beach in his spare time.
Kim Schultz: This is my 7th summer working as a camp counselor at BBN. I moved to Massachusetts in 2003 to pursue my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology at Boston College. I've been working as a Middle School Guidance Counselor in the Malden Public Schools for 5 1/2 years. In my free time, I like to travel, spend time with family and friends, do yoga, and read. Looking forward to another great summer at BBN! Grade 7:
Charlie O'Rourke: Charlie is an accomplished teacher for the past 35 years as well as an avid athlete and coach. A graduate of Boston State, he has a BS in History and Education and a M.E.D in Earth Science and Geology. An avid runner, O’Rourke has competed in twelve marathons, including eight Boston marathons. Charlie has been the Head X-C coach at BBN since 1987, leading the Knights to numerous top finishes at the division three New England’s & an ISL championship in 1998. Presently, Charlie coaches grades 5 & 6 phys-ed at BBN during the school year.
Donna Paladino works at BB&N's lower school campus as a substitute and an Aftercare Teacher. Ms. Paladino is a mother of three children and a retired soccer and basketball coach of 9 years. "My son graduated from BB&N in 2006 and I have been around ever since! I consider it a privilege to work with children, always challenging, often inspiring, and frequently joyous to be around. I am pursuing my masters in Moderate Special Needs at Lesley College this fall."
Check out our Other Day Camps: Pre-Camp (Grades PreK-6) Day Camps homepage (Grades PreK-6)
|
