Easton Community Center

Summer Camps

2008

 

The camps at the ECC are state licensed and are the highest in quality. Our staff has over 30 years of experience in the field. Our staff are all screened and trained so we may provide you with counselors that are highly motivated and professional. Although safety and fun are our main focus, we also present the children with educational events that deal with science, computers, physical education, creative arts, and much more! The camps are open to all of Fairfield County. You do not have to be an Easton resident to attend.

 

Summer camp options consist of:

 

The Wanderers     

Ages 4-6

Boys and Girls

Half Day

9AM -- 12 noon half-day

$165 Members /$190 Non-Members

Full Day

9AM—4PM full day

$270 Members / $315 Non-Members

 

Explorer Camp

Ages 7 - 13

9AM – 4PM

$270 Members / $315 Non-Members

 

Multi Sports, Tennis, Basketball Camps

Ages 6 - 13

See specific camp description for dates, times & fees

 

The ECC’s summer camp program is completely flexible. Your child may choose to participate for just one week or the whole nine weeks of our summer program or any number of weeks in between to suit your own family’s summer planning. For working families there is also an early drop-off and late pick-up option for your convenience. We do not accept single day sign ups.

 

 

CAMP OPEN HOUSES

If you would like to learn a little more about the camps, you may wish to attend one of the camp open houses.

You can tour the Easton Community Center, find out more specific details about camp programs, ask any questions that you may have and sign up in person.

Open houses take place at the Easton Community Center on the following dates:

  • Saturday, April 12, 11:00AM – 2:00PM
  • Saturday, May 17, 11:00AM – 2:00PM

 

Discounts – (Payment must be made in full to receive the Early Bird discount.)

The following discounts cannot be combined (discounts do not apply to 4 day week).

 

  • Early Bird: Mar. 1 – Mar. 31 / $25 off each week of full day camp and $10 off ½ day camps, if registered prior to April 1, 2008
  • Sibling Discount: $10 off the second and third child that are registering for the same weeks as first child.
  • Frequent Flyer: $30 off each week of full day camps, $15 off each week of half day camp, when you register a child for 7 or more weeks of camp.

 

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

A $100 non-refundable fee is required as a deposit for a one week session and a $200 deposit for two or more weeks. You may either send a check payable to the ECC or use your MASTER or VISA card. Payment in full is due before June 23, 2008, the first day of camp. Payment in full is required when registering for additional weeks of camp while in session. You may also register by phone with your credit card. Please call the ECC office at (203) 459-9700 and have your MASTERCARD or VISA CARD ready.

 

HEALTH INFORMATION

The Connecticut State Health Code requires that every child must have a current, confidential medical form completed by a physician.  This form will be sent upon registration and must be returned by the first day of camp. A school medical form, or a physical within the last year, will be acceptable.

 If we are not in receipt of a completed medical form by the first day of camp then the camper will not be permitted to attend the camp.

*Forms may be Faxed to (203)445-1798 or mailed to the ECC located at 364 Sport Hill Rd., Easton CT. 06612

 

LUNCH - Lunch is provided for all full day campers. Half day campers please bring along a snack.  We try to meet all special dietary requests and provide alternatives for those who have special dietary needs. Snacks are available in the afternoon at an additional cost. You may also pack a lunch for your child.

 

REFUNDS - In the event of cancellation you will be charged the deposit fee for administrative costs ($100 for one week and $200 for multiple weeks).  The tuition balance is refundable if your child cannot attend camp and we are informed two weeks before the start of that session. Withdrawal requests must be made in writing, No telephone requests will be honored. NO refunds can be made for early departure (e.g. illness, injury or home sickness).

 

EARLY AND LATE PICK-UP

To help accommodate working parents the ECC offers an early drop-off and late pick-up option. Campers may be “dropped-off” into the care of our expert staff at 7:30am and picked up anytime up to 6pm. This weekly cost is $40 for early drop off and $45 for late pick-up or $80 for both Early and Late options.

  • Early drop off Codes

Code  314870-01     June    23-27

Code  314870-02     June    30- July 3 (Discounted 4 day week)

Code  314870-03     July      7-11

Code  314870-04     July      14-18

Code  314870-05     July      21-25

Code  314870-06     July      28- Aug. 1

Code  314870-07     Aug.    4 - 8

Code  314870-08     Aug     11-15

Code  314870-09     Aug     18-22

 

  • Late pick-up Codes

Code  314870-11     June    23-27

Code  314870-12     June    30- July 3 (Discounted 4 day week)

Code  314870-13     July      7-11

Code  314870-14     July      14-18

Code  314870-15     July      21-25

Code  314870-16     July      28- Aug. 1

Code  314870-17     Aug.    4-8

Code  314870-18     Aug     11-15

Code  314870-19     Aug     18-22

 

Cost:              Early Drop Off only    $40 per week

                        Late Pick Up only      $45 per week

                        Early & Late               $80 per week

 

All campers will receive our vital information package and medical form when they send in their registration. The health form must be completed and submitted before your child can attend camp.

 

 

The Wanderers

Boys and Girls (ages 4-6)

 

The summer Wanderers Camp runs for 9 weeks and is designed to provide a summer full of fun and activities for young campers who were in Pre K, Kindergarten and First Grade during the 2007-08 school year.

 

The Wanderers Camp is available as both a half day and a full day program.

 

Lunch is provided to full day campers.

 

The half-day program runs from 9am until 12 noon each day and the full day program runs from 9AM until 4PM. Please note that we do not advise Wanderers age campers to participate in the late pick up option as such a long day is difficult for this age group.

 

The ECC does not use any CIT’s (counselors in training). Each staff member is specially selected for their skills and attributes with the younger age group. Under the guidance and supervision of our experienced staff, Wanderers campers will enjoy a wide variety of activities. These include:

 

Movement Skills -- Developing  and improving hand-eye and movement coordination that will enhance dexterity and balance.

  

Mini Sports - Scaled down versions of a variety of popular sports with adapted equipment. Each sport is taught within an adventure type environment.

 

Story Time – Our counselors will read from traditional favorites to modern children's literature.

 

Arts & Crafts - A wide spectrum of art and craft activities that will introduce campers to a variety of art forms and an opportunity to explore their own unique imagination.

 

Singing and Music - A combination of popular songs plus some special camp tunes and the opportunity to make music of their own.

 

Special Days & Events - There will also be a number of special events that take place throughout the summer, such as hat days, color days and carnivals.

 

All of these activities are carried out in a positive environment that makes The Wanderers Camp a great choice in the development of a youngster.

 

The Wanderers Camp Dates:

Half Day Codes

Code  314310-01     June    23-27

Code  314310-02     June    30- July 3 (no Camp July 4th/ prorated)

Code  314310-03     July      7-11

Code  314310-04     July      14-18

Code  314310-05     July      21-25

Code  314310-06     July      28- Aug. 1

Code  314310-07     Aug.    4-8

Code  314310-08     Aug     11-15

Code  314310-09     Aug     18-22

 

Full Day Codes

Code  314310-11     June    23-27

Code  314310-12     June    30- July 3 (no Camp July 4th/ prorated)

Code  314310-13     July      7-11

Code  314310-14     July      14-18

Code  314310-15     July      21-25

Code  314310-16     July      28- Aug. 1

Code  314310-17     Aug.    4-8

Code  314310-18     Aug     11-15

Code  314310-19     Aug     18-22

 

Half Day:        $165 per week Members

Cost                $190 per week Non-Members

Half day camp operates 9AM – 12noon

 

Full Day          $270 per week Members

Cost                $315 per week Non-Members

Full day camp operates 9AM – 4PM

 

 

Explorer Camp

Boys and Girls ages 7-13

9AM – 4PM

$270 Members / $315 Non-Members

 

Explorer Camp revolves around a range of fascinating, exciting, and stimulating topics. These topics are especially designed to challenge, absorb, and enrich each camper. The camp is designed for Boys and Girls Grades 2-8(ages 7 – 13). Children will be divided into groups according to age and enrollment.

 

Explorer’s Topics;

                                    Acting workshops     Computers                Science          Sports            

Media and Video       Creative Arts            Nature and Animals

             

The success of Explorer Camp is undoubtedly the quality of our teaching staff. All are highly successful young teachers, educators and motivators who are selected from the area’s top colleges and universities. They are complemented by our experts and guest speakers during special events.

 

The philosophy of Explorers Camp is one of experimentation, and experience. Children will learn through a complete "hands-on" approach, highlighting exploration and critical analysis.

 

The learning environment that Explorer Camp creates allows for the individuality of personal expression.  There are constant opportunities and limitless challenges, all of which take place under the constant guidance of our expert teaching staff who will nurture, enlighten, and motivate your children towards new and interesting goals.

 

In a typical week of Explorer Camp a child will participate in computers and other specialty topics.  The schedule is flexible and will be altered to accommodate theme days, guests and group presentations.

 

Explorers Camp Dates: Full day camp only

Code  314320-01     Week 1 = June 23-27

Code  314320-02     Week 2 = June 30-July 3 (no Camp July 4th/ prorated)

Code  314320-03     Week 3 = July 7-11

Code  314320-04     Week 4 = July 14-18

Code  314320-05     Week 5 = July 21-25

Code  314320-06     Week 6 = July 28-Aug. 1

Code  314320-07     Week 7 = Aug. 4-8

Code  314320-08     Week 8 = Aug. 11-15

Code  314320-09     Week 9 = Aug. 18-22

 

Cost:               $270 per week Members

                        $315 per week Non-Members

 

 

 

Sports & Specialty Camps at the Easton Community Center

 

 

SUE FELDMAN Tennis (Grades 1-8) Limited spaces

Code 314040-01      June 23-27

Code 314040-02      June 30-July 3 (prorated 4 day week)

Code 314040-03      July      7-11

Code 314040-04      July   14-18

Code 314040-05      July   21-25

 

Cost:   $280 per week Members

            $300 per week Non Members

Bring a lunch or have the ECC provide a lunch at no charge.

Transfers

We offer transfers into our full day camps after tennis & other specialty camps for an additional fee of $75 for members and $100 for Non-members per week. (Limited spaces)

Code 314890-01      June 23 – 27

Code 314890-02      June  30 – July 3 (prorated 4 day week)

Code 314890-03      July     7 - 11

Code 314890-04      July   14 – 18

Code 314890-05      July   21 – 25

Code 314890-06      July   28 – Aug. 1

Code 314890-07      Aug.  4 - 8

 

The ECC is delighted to have the Sue Feldman Tennis Camp as an integral part of its summer sports camp program. The camp provides high quality tennis instruction in a fun and nurturing environment.

 

The goal of the camp is to increase tennis skill while having fun and instill a genuine love for the game of tennis.

 

ECC Tennis Camp takes place on the ECC’s air conditioned indoor court and is open to boys and girls grades 1-8. Please bring your own tennis racquet. Please note this camp runs 9AM-1:30PM Mon.-Thurs. & 9AM-1:00PM on Friday.

 

Advanced Lessons with Charles                       1:30-2:15pm / Mon. –Thurs.

Code 314040-11      June 23 – 27                          Additional $100 per week

Code 314040-12      June 30 - July 3                     Limited spaces Available

Code 314040-13      July     7 - 11                          

Code 314040-14      July   14 – 18

Code 314040-15      July   21 – 25

 

 

Multi-Sports (Grades 2-7)

Code 311880-01      July 28 – Aug. 1

Code 311880-02      Aug. 11 – 15

9:00AM - 4:00PM

Cost:   $270 per session Members

            $315 per session Non Members

Lunch is included.

 

During the course of a week at an ECC Multi-Sport camp, the campers will experience a variety of different sports. These include individual sports (Rock climbing), team sports like Basketball or Ultimate Frisbee and even a range of international sports that you may never have attempted before like Cricket and Rugby.

 

 

 

Cheerleading Camp (Ages 7-18)

Code 319632-01      Aug. 18 – 21 (4 day week)

9:00AM-1:00PM

Cost:   $200 Member

            $230 Non-Member

Class will be from 9:00am to 1:00 pm each day.  During this camp students will be able to refine their skills and also learn new and exciting things that are associated with cheerleading. Class will begin each day with strength and conditioning exercises, followed by tumbling, stunts, jumps, and motion technique for sidelines and cheers.

 

 Mike Talbot, who currently runs Cheernastics classes at the ECC and has ten years of experience, will be instructing the camp participants. Mike also coaches the Xtreme All Star cheerleading team that is based right here at the ECC. A number of qualified staff will be on hand for the campers as well. Please note this camp runs 9AM-1PM.

 

 

ECC Juggernaut Basketball Camps

Code 311080-01      Aug. 4 - 8       Ages 6-8        Half day 9AM-12:00PM

Cost: $165 Members / $190 Non-members

 

Code 311080-02      Aug. 4 – 8      Ages 9-13      Full day 9AM – 4:00PM

Cost: $270 Members / Non-members $315

 

The ECC brings the most comprehensive, fun, and exciting basketball program to the area.

 

Our camps will provide every child with the skills that will help them develop an appreciation and enjoyment of the game. Each player will be given individual attention.

 

Each session includes instruction, game play, contests and educational disciplines.

 

 

ECC Mid-Summer Sleepover Grades 2nd – 8th

        Code 31632-01        August 2         7:00pm Dinner & Check in at Camp ECC

August 3         9:00am ECC Breakfast & Check out

           

$75 Members / $90 Non-members            Limited spaces / Register early

 

Participants must be registered for a minimum of 1 week of camp.

 

Join all of your friends and favorite camp counselors for some more fun, some more activities and some more S’mores!  Some of the night’s activities will be a flash light party, camp sing-a-longs, counselor talent show, rock climbing and ending the night with popcorn and a movie on our big screen. In the morning we will raise the flag, clean up the camp grounds and wash up for breakfast.

 

Things to pack:       Sleeping bag             Pillow                          Pajamas

                                    Water bottle               Toothbrush                 Towel & washcloth

                                    Flashlight                    Comb/brush               Extra set of clothes

                                               

 


Community Leadership Club

Ages 11-15

Fees $290 per person / per week

Sign up for all 4 weeks and pay $280 per week

(No refunds or pro-rated weeks)

 

Easton Parks & Recreation and the Easton Community Center have teamed up to offer this new Community Leadership Club. This program is designed to bring teens together to experience team building and adventure type activities during the summer.  The program will also focus on community service and mentoring to younger age groups.

 

Week 1           Code   324330-01       July 7-11, 2008                       9:00AM – 4:00PM

Monday – Easton Community Center - Team building, Rock Climbing & Ultimate sports

Tuesday – Day trip – Movie & Bowling Day

Wednesday – Beach day

Thursday – Community service, Leadership initiatives & University Challenge 

Friday –  Day trip - Six Flags – New England

 

Week 2           Code   324330-02       July 14-18, 2008                     9:00AM – 4:00PM

Monday – Easton Community Center - Team building, Rock Climbing & Ultimate sports

Tuesday – Day trip – Circle Line BEAST speedboat ride and ESPN Zone

Wednesday – Beach day

Thursday – Community service, Leadership initiatives & University Challenge 

Friday – Day trip – Sports Center

 

Week 3           Code   324330-03       July 21-25, 2008                     9:00AM – 4:00PM

Monday – Easton Community Center - Team building, Rock Climbing & Ultimate sports

Tuesday – Day trip – Bronx ZOO

Wednesday – Beach day

Thursday – Community service, Leadership initiatives & University Challenge 

Friday – Day trip – Whirly ball

 

Week 4           Code   324330-04       July 28-Aug. 1, 2008              9:00AM – 4:00PM

Monday – Easton Community Center - Team building, Rock Climbing & Ultimate sports

Tuesday – Day trip – Tubing

Wednesday – Yankee Game

Thursday – Community service, Leadership initiatives & University Challenge 

Friday – Day trip – Beach party

 

Call the ECC at (203)459-9700 or Park & Rec. at (203)268-7200 for more information on the Community Leadership Club.