Welcomes you and your child to our full day camp facility.  On Saturday, May 19, 2012, all parents and campers are invited to visit the camp and meet with the group counselors. During the month preceding this date all parents will receive an opportunity to submit to the camp any and all medical and emergency forms.   All forms must be in camp prior to the camper's starting date. 

Registrations
Registrations will be accepted upon receipt of applications and will continue to be accepted until groups are filled. It is recommended that applications be returned at once to insure your child's acceptance in our camp. A non-refundable $60.00 registration fee accompanied by a $250.00 deposit per child is required. No application will be accepted without the deposit. Deposit is not refundable after April 1, 2012.

Camp Sessions

CAMPERS MAY ATTEND FOR NO LESS THAN A 4-WEEK PERIOD. NO SPLIT SESSIONS WILL BE OFFERED.

Camp will be closed Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in observance of Independence Day.
There will be a post-camp intersession held during August 20 and 24.  More information will be forthcoming.

Tuition per Child

For two or more enrollments in the same family (siblings) there is a 5% reduction on the second and third camper. TUITION MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY APRIL 13, 2012 FOR ALL CAMPERS. THANK YOU.

NO MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED FOR ANY PART OF TUITION FOR ANY REASONS.

Providing there is room available, a camper may extend his stay at camp for the second four weeks.

Camp Hours
Camp activity hours begin at 8:30 A.M. and end at 3:45 P.M., although for working parents, campers may use the facilities from 8:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M.

Extended hours between 7.:00-8:00 A.M. and 4:00-6:00 P.M. are available for an additional fee. Arrangement for this extra service may be made with the Camp Director. The fee for this service is $2.50 per day. per child for the A.M period and $5.00 per day, per child for the P.M. period.

Our Goal Is
Our goal is to provide a safe, professional, enriching and Nurturing environment for all of our boys and girls. Activities which will foster experience in athletics, the arts and social skills include:

• Weekly sports themes and skills supervised by a NJ Certified physical education teacher.
• Art activities will focus on fine and gross motor shills as well as artistic expression.
• Daily swim lessons and free swim.
• Performing arts which includes hip-hop dancing singing
• Weekly cookouts
• Theme weeks which incorporate activities such a DJ Day, Carnival Day, Wet down Relay Day, Everybody's Birthday Day and much more
• Camper buddy program
• A six acre site with ballfields and playgrounds.

The aforementioned activities are only a part of the comprehensive program which ensure all campers a full filled summer.

Staff
Featherbed Lane has at least three counselors for each group.  Senior Counselors for each group have a teaching background, junior counselors are high school or college students. C.I.T's are age 13 and over and will work with your child's development on all camp related activities.

Swimming
 Special emphasis is placed on the swimming progress of our campers in our two in-ground swimming pools designed specifically for our excellent swimming program. The pool for the younger children is heated to eliminate the cries of "It's too cold" on one of the inevitable "less than hot" days.

Each pool is staffed by certified lifeguards who possess the appropriate certifications. Group counselors also accompany the children to their swim periods,  which in most cases allows for a ratio of one counselor to four campers. The campers will be given lessons based upon their level of ability.  Skills will include breathing techniques, learning various swimming strokes and water safety skills.  The children have one swim lesson each day and one free swim period daily.  Private swim lessons will also be available.  See the camp Director for details.

Healthcare
Medical insurance covering injuries and/or accidents has been included in tuition payment. A complete updated immunization record and a physical examination by a physician is required by the New Jersey Department of Health. This form must be submitted to the camp office prior to June 1, 2012.  Any camper who does not have an updated physical exam form will be excluded from camp until it is received. This can be submitted separately so do not withhold your application until the medical form is complete. Any child requiring medication (prescription or non-prescription) at camp, must have a "Request for Administration of Medication" form completely filled out and signed by the parent and physician. Forms can be obtained in the office. There will be a full time nurse on duty each day for the safety of your child.

Clothing
Children need to bring in two bathing suits and two towels every day in a beach bag. Children wear clothes to suit the weather. Campers in the 7-10 age groups will need to bring baseball gloves to camp. Please mark all clothing and towels, etc. with your child's name. We accept NO responsibility for articles lost during the camp period. Children should wear sneakers to camp. 

**Please send sun block to camp with your child.**
**Please send swim suits daily, regardless of the morning weather. **

Camp Grouping
Your child's Camp Director is responsible for the placement of your child in the group where he/she will receive the most benefit from camp activities and/or where there are available enrollment vacancies

 Lunches
Campers will be required to bring their own lunch four days a week. We will supply milk, ice pops, and cold drinks each day. We also supply the hot dogs, hamburgers, rolls, etc, for cook-outs. Each group will "cook-out" one day a week. Your camper will be assigned the same cook-out day every week, rain or shine. Send no lunch on that day. All lunches must be clearly marked with your child's name and group. WE REQUEST THAT CHILDREN DO NOT BRING LUNCH BOXES TO CAMP AS COOLING SPACE IS LIMITED.

Special Care
 Naps will be given to Pre-School groups. They must bring a crib sheet and an extra change of clothes with them.  Adequate rest periods will be provided to all campers. 

For the first three days of camp please have an identification tag plainly visible and firmly attached to your child's clothing which lists: name, address and camper's group. 

At some time during each four week period the Eagle Group and the Senior Group will have a late night stay at camp until 10:00 P.M. Parents will be obligated to pick up these campers at this time. More information regarding this fun activity will be distributed during the camp session.