News from Maplewood

Hello from Maplewood,

We are fast approaching spring, which means we will begin preparing camp for the summer. With the return of special events and indoor specialty activities, we are looking forward to having a great season.

If you have not yet enrolled, we encourage you to do so as sessions are filling quickly. We hope that you’re as excited as we are for Maplewood 2022! Keep reading to learn more about all the fun things we have planned for this summer!

Thank you for being a part of our Maplewood family!

Warmly,

Lee, Sue, and the Maplewood Staff

SPECIAL EVENT FRIDAYS

Each week this summer we are planning on bringing back our fantastic special events including Penny Dive, Gold Rush, Carnival, Scavenger Hunt, Tie-Dye Day, and the Song Contest.

SKILLS NATURALLY

Over ten years ago, Maplewood began a relationship with the founder of Skills Naturally, Kathy Ciliberto. Kathy is a seasoned professional with years of experience working with children in the classroom environment. She brought her skills to Maplewood assisting campers in a

one-on-one relationship. Over the years, we have been able to see the positive effects her relationships have had with the campers. We are very excited to be partnering with Kathy and her staff in order to expand this program.

What is Skills Naturally?

Skills Naturally is a social support team at Maplewood Country Day Camp. Our mission is to provide one-on-one coaching and social support to meet the diverse needs of Maplewood’s campers. Read more.

For more information contact us @ skillsnaturallyma@gmail.com

INDOOR SPECIALTY ACTIVITIES

Summer is a wonderful time to play outdoors, but it is always nice to cool off in our indoor air-conditioned facilities. Especially on hot days our campers and staff will really enjoy escaping the summer heat in our air-conditioned classrooms for gymnastics, dance, music, drama, art, sports, indoor games, academics, and extended days.

TEEN LEADERSHIP (C.I.T.) Counselor in Training

The C.I.T. program gives our most mature campers, who are entering the 8th and 9th grades, a feel for what it takes to be a counselor while still having the opportunity to participate in all of the great activities at Maplewood.

In their role as a Maplewood C.I.T., they will have the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence that will help them to become effective leaders and positive role models.

Hands-On Training

Under the guidance of our highly trained C.I.T. coordinators, they will receive hands-on training as they interact every morning with campers and counselors in a group setting. They will learn and grow by observing and assisting counselors and specialists. This group setting with the campers will allow C.I.T.’s opportunity to help the campers with issues such as respect and friendship.

The interaction and mentoring they receive will help to strengthen their abilities and they will naturally begin to develop the skills needed to be future leaders. Many of our camp counselors are former Maplewood C.I.T.’s!

Fun Afternoons

In the afternoon, C.I.T.’s get to choose from a variety of activities to participate in with their peers. A sample of these are:

swimming
boating
sports
gymnastics
arts & crafts
drama
dance and more.

They will also participate in team-building and goal-setting activities under the supervision of the C.I.T. coordinators.

This program, along with being fun, is a great learning experience and will allow the C.I.T. the opportunity to interact with their peers, connect with current friends and make many new friends along the way.

Senior C.I.T.

We are looking for responsible young adults to become a part of our training/mentorship program. The priority and objectives of this program are to provide the training necessary to move forward as a counselor in future years.

This program is designed to provide important life skills such as leadership, communication, building self-esteem, and confidence.

We require all Senior CITS to commit to at least four weeks of participation. Applicants must be entering 10^th grade in the fall of 2022.

If you know someone that might be interested in this program they can apply online at www.maplewoodyearround.com or click here

VACATION AT MAPLEWOOD

April Vacation will be here before you know it!!

What are your children doing?

We understand vacations can be challenging for parents. Vacationing at Maplewood can provide both structure and enrichment for your children during vacation weeks. Register for our School-Age Vacation Program. It is the perfect way to keep your children active when school is not in session. For more detailed

information click here.

JOIN US FOR A DAY OR THE WEEK - APRIL 18th - 22nd.

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