Jay’s Summer Camp  -  Week 1

“Hi” to all of our campers at Jay’s Camp for another summer filled with sun, fun, and good times!  Each and every one of our Unit Directors, Counselors, Specialists, Grounds Crew, and Bus Drivers are committed to providing the most rewarding experience for your child.  I personally look forward to welcoming all of Jay’s Campers and families. Many exciting and special programs lie ahead this summer. 

News from the Pool

Parents, please make sure you change your child’s swim tag to the swimsuit they are taking to camp.  We are testing children on an ongoing basis and will continue to provide the highest quality Red Cross Certified swim program.  Other things at the pool to be excited for include games, contests, and Water Olympics!

Bussing

Jay’s Camp is one of the only camps on the North Shore that uses professional bus drivers.  There are also two of our very own counselors on every bus, a bus programmer and a safety counselor.  Please have your child ready in the morning, as our bus schedule times are consistent.  Please remind your children that for obvious safety reasons, there is no eating allowed on the bus.

Lost and Found

Each year we have a lot of lost items that are donated to charity.  Please label all clothes, hats, water bottles, etc…, with their name and unit (DC, SAC,SC, TS,CIT) so that we can return all lost items.

Special Programs for Next Week

Friday will be Red, White, and Blue Day.  Wear your most patriotic clothing in celebration of the Fourth of July.

Sports Camp will be having a Counselor vs Gladiator Program.  Day Camp will be enjoying Outer Space Day.

Special Notes

v Please keep your cell phones active during the day in case your child should have any illness or special circumstances arise and we need to contact you.

v Ice Water is provided for each child at water stations located throughout camp.

v Sun Screen is applied at least two to three times per day.

v In an attempt to keep our camper’s cool, on day’s when the temperature is 90 degrees or above each child is given the opportunity to play in sprinklers or get sprayed by a hose before they board the buses for home.

v Picture Day will be Monday, June 28^th.  Please have your child wear his or her Jay’s Camp T-Shirt.  Tweens will receive their T-Shirts on Monday. 

v We are beginning to take 1,2,3, or 4-week extensions for the 2^nd four weeks of camp!  Special prices and discounts will be E-Mailed to you next week as well as information in our Friday, July 2^nd Newsletter.

Looking forward to those smiling faces and a lot of fun and sun!

                                Jay 

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SAC CAMP

This has been a great first week of summer 2010! It is so great to see so many familiar faces returning to the SAC family and we were so happy to welcome all of our new SAC campers and staff.  Although there was some rain this week, it did not stop the campers from getting right back into the Jay’s Camp routine. This week the girls had a chance to choose their clubs and classes. We enjoyed watching all the girls present and perform their group names and group songs. Everyone was so creative and worked so hard! It was so great to watch the girls get to know each other and have such a good time! Next week……we have MTV Day and many other exciting activities planned! SAC staff, thanks for a great first week of camp! Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Parents, please call if you have any questions or concerns at camp or at 773.330.6430 Stacey.

We love you SAC Camp!!!!!!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Stacey and Nikki

2^nd Grade

Jackie’s Jumping Jellybeans

Jackie’s Jumping Jellybeans started off the summer with a great first week of camp. We had so much fun! In art on Monday, Chandler D. made a self-portrait of herself that looked exactly like her. She is a true artist!  Also this week, Melissa B. passed from green to red in swimming! Great job Melissa! On Wednesday, we went bowling and the Jumping Jellybeans had a blast. Gabby D. bowled three strikes in a row! Way to go Gabby! During pedal cars this week, Agata O. showed off her awesome driving skills. She drove around the obstacle course without missing anything.  She had such great concentration and skills. It was such a great first week. We are going to have an amazing summer and I can’t wait for the upcoming weeks. Love you girls! Xoxo Jackie

3^rd Grade

Stephanie’s Super Sockmonkies

The first week of camp was great! We had such a blast. A group favorite this week was thinking of our group name. After many great ideas, we agreed on Stephanie’s Super Sockmonkies. On Wednesday, we went bowling and Maya N. showed of her bowling skills by bowling a strike! Way to go! During clubs this week, Emerson K. turned her rock into a turtle in the painting club. The turtle was so creative! At drama, Lainie K. demonstrated her acting skills during the games. She will definitely be seen on Broadway one day. We had such a fun week and I can’t wait for another fun week. Have a great weekend and I will see you on Monday!

Ali’s Awesome Amigas

This first week of camp went by so fast! These little amigas had so much fun that they didn't know what to do next! The girls picked their classes: the play, dance, gymnastics, art and pottery!  Abby S. got the part as Mrs. Gloop in our Willy Wonka play! Abby, I know you're going to be great!  Also, we went bowling at Hawthorne Lanes on Wednesday, where Isabella P. bowled a high score! Isabella, you should go pro! There were so many fun things going on this week that the amigas can't wait for what the second week brings them. I hope you girls have a great weekend!  Adios Amigas!

xoxo Ali

4^th Grade

Marissa’s Twelve Musketeers

Wow! I cannot believe that the first week of camp is already over! Marissa’s Twelve Musketeers are awesome and I could not ask for a more awesome group of girls! We had so many fun activities this week and all the girls did great. In dance, Hannah B.  was a rockstar by showing of her awesome dance moves to Party in the USA. Great job Hannah! Also, congratulations to Hannah for passing from green to red. Ami L.  performed in gymnastics this week like a true Olympian. She demonstrated her flexibility and all her gymnastics skills. She was amazing! In basketball, all the girls had a great time, and Carly C. made so many baskets in a row. She is like an NBA player. This week we also picked classes. Congratulations to all the girls in the play. I can’t wait to see you Monday! Have a great weekend and I will miss you! Xoxo Marissa

Amanda’s Animal Bands

Wow! This has been an amazing first week! All these girls have shown how excited and happy they are to be at Jay’s Camp this summer. I have never met such a fun and adventurous group of girls before. This week,  Jolie D. showed all of us what a great dancer she is. She loves being on the stage and showing us her moves! She is a fabulous dancer! At the climbing tower this week, Jessica B. showed us how she can climb the wall quickly with lots of excitement. She has so much energy and is ready for anything! Have a great weekend girls.

Alexis’ All Stars

This has been one fun week for the all stars! Everyone came to Jay's Camp with a smile and ready to have a good time. During the rainy weather on Wednesday, the girls went bowling at Hawthorne Lanes. Leyden A. played an amazing game and bowled a high score. Way to go Leyden! This week the girls also had the chance to climb the tower. Elizabeth Y. did an outstanding job! She made it to the top of the tower several times! This has been a wonderful week for all the girls at camp, I'm looking forward to next week to see what all this excitement will bring. Have a fun and safe weekend :)

5^th Grade

Rachel’s Rockers

Wow! The first week of camp has already flown by! Rachel’s Rockers are now upperclassmen. At dance this week, Lexi A. showed us her awesome moves. Great job Lexi! On Wednesday, SAC camp went bowling and Adele F. bowled an outstanding game and got a high score of 115. Awesome job Adele! I can’t wait for another fun week at camp. Have a great weekend girls!!! Xoxo Rachel

Lauren’s Oompa Loompas

Our first week at Jay’s was awesome! Everyone has had an awesome time getting to know each other and exploring our first week of activities. At game world this week, Marissa M. showed off her skills in pool playing against me. She had such a great strategy. While playing at the new mini golf course, Camryn K. played a great game and has mastered the course! With the rain on Wednesday, SAC went bowling. Julia L. won her game with a score of over 100. At dance this week, Elyana L. and Aliya B. mastered the Party in the USA dance with lots of smiles and laughs. Also this week, everyone helped to chip in to make our group song very original. We are all very excited for next week and the rest of camp!

6^th Grade

Nikki’s Noodles and Nuggets

The summer has started and camp is now in session, and it is going to be another great year at jays! Nikki's Noodles and Nuggets are now one of the oldest groups in camp. Although there was some rain this week, the girls still had a fantastic week. One Wednesday, we went to Hawthorne Lanes. Cammy F. outscored the rest of her competition scoring at 97. Go Cammy! On Thursday, we were back in action! Kiana S. passed to white on the 3rd day of swim, congrats!  During drama this week, Jessica R. did an amazing job during the laughing game! Great job! I am so excited for the next 7 weeks, and getting to know all the girl’s. This is going to be an exciting summer!

7^th Grade

Amy’s Airbenders

Wow! I can’t believe the first week of camp is over! The Airbenders have all become a close camp family. I have had so much fun with the Airbenders this week getting to know all of them. During music, Courtney B. showed her creativity by contributing some awesome lyrics to our song. I am so excited to hear the finished version. This week has been so exciting watching all the girls get closer and getting to know each other. Have a great weekend Airbenders! I can’t wait to see what next week brings. Love, Amy