Dickinson Day Camp in Newtown, CT
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DAY CAMP INFORMATION
Our main goal for Summer Day Camp is that our campers have the Best Summer Ever! Daily activities are designed to enhance each camper’s competence, connections, character, confidence and in the long term, their individual contribution to our community. One of the ways in which we achieve these goals is by providing challenging activities in both small and large group settings. In addition to swimming, sports and other traditional outdoor camp activities, we provide experiences that connect campers to the natural environment of our town parks.
Camp staff is chosen carefully and trained to provide campers with a fun and supportive atmosphere. Our staff members facilitate an environment where campers can learn new skills, make friends, and most importantly develop self-confidence. Newtown Parks and Recreation’s Summer Day Camps provide the opportunity for your child to feel safe, run, sing, laugh and grow.
THE FACILITIES
Camp is held at Treadwell Park, 47 Philo Curtis Road, Sandy Hook, CT and at Dickinson Park, 50 Elm Drive, Newtown, CT. The facilities offer a variety of amenities, which include playground areas, a picnic pavilion, tennis & basketball courts, ball fields, skate park (Dickinson Park only), Pool (Treadwell Park only), and restrooms.
THE STAFF
Camp directors and counselors are teachers and college students who have been camp participants themselves. We invest in advanced skill training for all of our staff, making them even more child-centered and skilled so as to positively impact the campers. We have returning staff each year, which is a wonderful indication of how much our team loves working at camp and with your children.
DAY CAMP HOURS
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with drop off time beginning at 8:50 AM and pick up promptly at 3:00 PM. Please respect the camp hours and make every effort to drop off and pick up your child on time.
EXTENDED DAY
Early Drop Off is available starting at 8:00 am and Extended Stay until 6:00 pm sharp! If a parent/guardian is extremely late picking up their child, they will be charged a late fee of $15.00 per day. This fee must be paid in the office the next day. If a parent/guardian is consistently late picking up their child, they will be asked not to bring their child/children back to camp. NO refunds are given for Early Drop Off or Extended Stay, therefore it is requested that careful consideration be given prior to registering. If you are registering for Extended Day, please register online before the Monday on which camp starts. If you are picking your child up early, it is extremely important to send a note to the counselor. A child must have a note from a parent/guardian to be allowed to walk or bike home.
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