19 Days Until Big League Fun 2012...Are You and Your Child Ready?

The countdown begins!! Only 19 more days until Big League Fun 2012!! Here at ILDC our Owners, Directors and Leadership Staff have been busy preparing all year long, but we know and understand that as your school year ends, your and your child's preparations are just beginning. Part of our job is to ease the transition of school to camp and prepare your child for a great camp experience!

According to an article published by the American Camp Association, Bruce Muchnick, EdD wrote, "A summer at camp is much more than a vacation for children.  At camp, kids enjoy the outdoors and develop a greater appreciation for the environment.  Campers experience the companionship of the other children and acquire skills that improve self-confidence, increase self reliance, enhance the ability to cooperate with others, and, hopefully, a greater awareness of life that is larger than one's self."

Think of camp as a learning experience.  Sending your children to camp offers a wonderful opportunity for both you and your children to practice "letting go" - which can contribute to the development of healthy independence. 

Here at ILDC, we address our parent's and children's separation concerns with our Meet & Greet prior to camp. At these meetings all campers and parents are invited to come and meet their counselors and camp friends. At that time parents will drop their children off in respective areas, while they meet and bond with their counselors and peers, parents will have a chance to meet and speak with their child's Division Leaders. Our Meet & Greets for CAPS and Grads will be held on June 12th and Mini Day through Upper Division will be held on June 16th.

For many, we know that this may be your first camp experience.  With that in mind we will be hosting a First Time Parent Orientation this Thursday, June 7th from 7:00 - 8:00pm.  At this meeting parents will have the opportunity to meet with our Owners, Directors and Division Leaders and speak with them in a more intimate setting.  Our Division Leaders will go through a typical day at camp and answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Camp makes it easy for kids to have fun, relax and experience the spontaneous joys of their childhood years.  Campers come to Ivy League for the fun!  We want campers to be the BEST THEY CAN BE in a safe and nurturing environment. Ivy League Day Camp has been accredited by The American Camp Association for over 40 years. At Ivy League Day Camp experienced and caring role models (counselors) are constantly encouraging campers and building their self-esteem through well rounded supervised activities.

We look forward to seeing you in just a few short days for another summer of BIG LEAGUE FUN!!!