Let's keep the positive energy rolling! We are more inspired than ever to make the second half of summer even better than the first.
This week, campers will learn all about confidence and believing that you can do what you set your mind to.
Little Ones Can Make a Big Difference
This week at camp, we're focusing on giving back to our community through our annual Campers for a Cause fundraiser. Each child has the opportunity to fundraise for Summer Day Camp scholarships by collecting as many donationsas possible. Here’s how it works:
Campers have donations made online on behalf of their group. Each day, the leading group will be shared with the camp community. Plus, this year only, you can double your impact. Every dollar donated will be doubled by the George E. and Annette C. Murphy Charitable Fund.*
The group that raises the most money will be announced Friday at pick-up.
The top-fundraising group will be rewarded with a very special field trip.
*Contributions are doubled up to $60,000. With each donation, please select your camper's group in order to count toward their group total.
Asphalt Green empowers campers to feel comfortable in their own skin. Believe you can achieve what you set your mind to and persevere when challenges arise.
Friday, July 29:
Talent Show!
Our campers will share their wide range of talents. Their singing, dancing, magic, and joke-telling performances will awe any crowd.
Parents are invited to watch the event via livestream on YouTube. Stay tuned for details!
Field Trips
Monday, July 25: Teddy Division — Bronx Zoo
Tuesday, July 26: Senior Camp — Boundless Adventures
Wednesday, July 27: Gummy Division — Liberty Science Center
Thursday, July 28: Junior Camp — Bronx Zoo
Fit Kids Academy
Help your child fall in love with an active lifestyle! Asphalt Green’s Fit Kids Academy is designed to deliver physical activity and motor skill development in a fun, dynamic, and safe environment.
Run by Coach Sam Circh, Fit Kids Academy is an alternative to organized sports that builds confidence, teamwork, and perseverance.
Who: 3- to 12-year-olds
When: Mondays to Thursdays after school and the weekends
"Camp is fun and my favorite part is the frozen treats at the end of the day! Also, my favorite activities are swimming, basketball, and soccer. And I think I have an awesome group and great counselors!"
Remi
Gummy 3
"My favorite part of camp is taking pictures and swimming, and I love my group because I really love my friends!"
Benjamin
Panda 2
"My highlight so far is swimming because I got to the higher skill levels! Camp is fun because there are so many activities. I participate in everything — I did beading and it was super relaxing!"
Owen
Koala 2
"I love camp so much! My highlight of the week is mostly swimming, but soccer is my other favorite! I also participated in new activities like gymnastics and circus arts. I loved the big fall from the blue silk!"
Ella
Cardinal
"This summer, I learned how to catch and throw a football. I also made my first touchdown! My other highlight is the trip to Rocking Horse Ranch. I was able to sit with my friends, play lots of games, and enjoy the outdoor pool with giant slides. I was really scared but overcame my fear and had fun!"
Ronnie Reed
Sports Manager
I'm the Sports Manager and flag football coach for Asphalt Green Summer Day Camp and my favorite part of camp has always been the color wars. Also, my best camp memory was when I became a color war captain in 2020. My favorite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate chip, and a fun fact about me is that I own over 1,000 Pokémon cards!
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What your child needs to bring each day:
Don't forget to label everything!
Backpack
Bathing suit
Towel
Flip flops or water shoes
Change of clothes (only for Teddy and Gummy divisions)
A nut-free lunch for field trip day (excluding Senior Camp)
Reminders
Make sure to use the Procare Connect app for arrival and dismissal.
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What's for lunch?
Check out what butterbeans is cooking up this week for our campers.
