"I just had to email you, and tell you how much Jess is loving her summer at camp! We talk every day about all of the fun things she does, the crafts she makes, even what she eats for lunch! I just wanted to say thank you to you and your team for giving Jess so many wonderful experiences this summer. We were a bit nervous about her starting because she’s never been to camp before, and so we were thrilled that she’s come home every day, excited and bubbling about what a wonderful time she had." - Sheri (camp mom)
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Your Little Bud won't be bored this summer! Little Buds resides on the beautiful 265-acre campus of George School. Through creative and sensory play, your child will experience an active, stimulating and fun-filled day! Each week will include the following sessions tailored to the developmental skills of this age. Little Buds also offers an optional instructional swim program.
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Throughout the summer we provide parents and siblings the opportunity to share in your child's camp experience with activities such as the camp carnival, movies under the stars and the variety show! Stay tuned for more details to come!
Thank you to all campers and families for making our 2009 summer camp season spectacular! We look forward to another great summer in 2010!
Little Buds Day Camp will be held from June 28 through August 20. Camp is held on the campus of George School from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There is A.M. Extended Care available from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and P.M. Extended Care available until 5:00 p.m. for an additional fee. Campers may sign up for two or more weeks and either 3 or 5 days each week. Both 2 and 3 year olds have an option of a full day or "mini-camp" from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
COST:
Full Day Camp (2, 3, 4, & 5 year olds) -- 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
5 full days: $299 per week + $25 registration fee* ($200 non-refundable deposit required with registration)
3 full days**: $190 per week + $25 registration fee* ($200 non-refundable deposit required with registration)
Full day tuition includes all program activities including lunch in George
School's full service cafeteria.
Mini-Camp (2 & 3 year olds only) -- 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
5 day "mini-camp" $140 per week + $25 registration fee* ($100 non-refundable
deposit required with registration)
3 day "mini-camp"** $90 per week + $25 registration fee* ($100 non-refundable deposit required with
registration)
Lunch is not included in "mini-camp"
*Please note: The $25 registration fee assessed, once per family when you sign up for your first camp program, entitles each registrant to receive a camp T-shirt as well as unlimited access to the premium eCamp photo service where you may view, share, download, and print photos.
**For 3-day camps, you pick your days! You will keep the same days of the week all summer.
Extended Day Care:
Extended day care is available for a Little Bud for an additional fee per session (a.m. or p.m.) of $65
a week for 5 days or $45 per week for 3 days. Extended care activities vary
from day to day. Snack included. For your convenience, extended care can be
arranged on an as-needed basis for $20 per day. Please call Ruth to work out
this arrangement.
A.M. Extended Care: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
P.M. Extended Care: 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM PROGRAM
Instructional swim is offered to 4 and 5 year old campers. Campers may sign up for two or four lessons per week. Swim lessons are taught by experienced WSI certified instructors
who follow the Red Cross Swim program. Submerged platforms allow campers to stand in the water (3' of water) while instructors conduct
small group lessons.
Cost for this program:
2 lessons per week: $25
4 lessons per week: $50
All tuition monies are due by May 15th.
Discounts:
A sibling
discount of $15 per week for children enrolled full time (5 days a week) will be applied to each successive child enrolled from the same family.
The discount will also apply if a sibling is enrolled at the George School Day
Camp. There is a courtesy discount available for children who attend the George School Children's Center during the school year and to employees of George School and the George School Day Camp. Please speak to Ruth about this discount amount.
Transportation:
Additional: $125 per week
Transportation is not available the 8th week of camp.
Please note: Transportation is available for those families who have a camper
enrolled at George School Day Camp and have signed up for bus transportation.
In certain situations, we may be able to accomodate bus transportation if
you do not already have a child enrolled in George School Day Camp. The bus
company will not transport a camper who is not already enrolled for Kindergarten
in the fall. The bus company will not accomodate car seats on any bus. We
apologize for any inconvenience, but we cannot arrange for bus transportation
if your Little Bud is 2 or 3 years old).
Refund Policy: No refunds will be given after July 1st. Select this link to review
payment policies.
We believe two, three, four, and five year olds have a powerful urge and curiosity to learn about themselves and the world around them. The best opportunities for learning come from socialization, exploration and discovery. They largely foster these skills through creative play where they are given the opportunity to use all of their senses. The "Little Buds" program will provide an age appropriate program in a safe and nurturing environment. This well-balanced day camp program will seek to provide campers with the social, emotional and physical stimulation that is essential for this age group. Our mature and caring staff is made up of adults who work in the child care field, college age Elementary Education majors and some teenagers.
Little Buds Day Camp is held on the campus of George School, on Route 413 in Newtown, Pennsylvania. This beautiful 265-acre campus is complete with an 8-lane, 25-meter indoor swimming pool, 2 gymnasiums, acres of wooded lands, 2 playgrounds, working garden and greenhouse, a full-service cafeteria and many other indoor buildings and facilities. For those interested, Little Buds will be offering an instructional swim program at an additional cost (see Instructional Swim Program listed above). The program will feature certified WSI instructors who will administer the Red Cross Swimming program. Please speak to Ruth about the details of this excellent swim program. Additional water activities will include outdoor water play with sprinklers, small child's pool and water slides.
Looking for a summer camp program for kids ages 6-14? George School Day Camp is the perfect way to have your Little Buds and older siblings all on the same campus for summer camp. Visit their website at: http://www.gsdaycamp.org
George School, 1690 Newtown-Langhorne Road, Newtown, PA 18940.
REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE: To register and pay your deposit online using our secure payment center select this link.
REGISTER AND PAY BY MAIL: To print a registration form and pay your deposit and/or balance by mail select this link. Be sure to include the $25 registration fee with your deposit.
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2009
"Thank you so much for helping me feel comfortable at camp this summer. I loved being your helper!"
~ Kylie (4-year-old girl camper)
"Camp is AWESOME! I loved swimming lessons, water play, nature and EVERYTHING!"
~ Andrew (5-year-old boy camper)
"I had a blast at Little Buds Camp this summer! Thank you for all the fun!"
~ Nicky (5 yr old boy camper)
"Thank you very much for creating such a warm and positive environment. ... This will be the summer where the kids will remember "camp" and not that Daddy was deployed in Iraq."
~Krista (camp mom)
"Thanks for a great camp. The kids love it every day and that is not an easy thing to do!"
~Ann Marie (camp mom)
"Thank you so much for a great summer. Ethan really had a terrific time. He is excited to move up to GSDC next year and Dylan is gearing up to be a "Tree Frog." You guys really run a terrific program and I know you put your heart into it. It shows!"
~ Sandy (camp mom)
"I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work and dedication to making summer camp so amazing for the kids! This was Anjali’s first real camp experience and she loved it! ... You run a very well organized camp with such a great variety of activities. Thanks so much for everything on behalf of my whole family! See you next summer."
~ Smitha (camp mom)
"I just had to email you, and tell you how much Jess is loving her summer at camp! We talk every day about all of the fun things she does, the crafts she makes, even what she eats for lunch! I just wanted to say thank you to you and your team for giving Jess so many wonderful experiences this summer. We were a bit nervous about her starting because she’s never been to camp before, and so we were thrilled that she’s come home every day, excited and bubbling about what a wonderful time she had."
~ Sheri (camp mom)
"Thank you for providing a wonderful experience with many activities and opportunities to make new friends. Jennie has had a great time these past two summers. Thank you."
~ Lynn & Dave (camp parents)
"Thank you so much for such a great summer. I was thoroughly impressed with the staff, facilities, and activities that the children took part in. Lucas had a wonderful time and really learned a lot with you. He can’t wait to go back to camp next year and be a "squirrel" and his younger brother is chomping at the bit for his turn at camp after hearing about all the fun Lucas had."
~ Morayea (camp mom)
"Thank you so much for a great Little Buds summer! Kendall had a great time at Little Buds, and she is truly sad that camp has come to an end. All of the counselors have been great, and I really appreciate your frequent and informative communications to parents throughout the summer.
~ John (camp dad)
"You do an amazing job! Thank you for a wonderful summer! Thank you for your hard work, patience and passion"
~ camp family)
2008
"Thank you so much for an amazing summer! This camp was one of the most incredible experiences of Jake’s life – he loved every minute of it!"
~ Paul & Stacey (parents)
"Thank you for a wonderful summer! Hannah really enjoyed her first camp experience. Thank you for all of your help throughout the weeks and for always being open and approachable"
~ Marc & Lisa (parents)
"Thank you for running an absolutely amazing camp…..Everything about the camp was run well and so creative…"
- Christine & Bob (parents)
"I would like to thank you for running a great camp this summer. Clare had a great time and came home ech day with good stories to tell about the day. She also crashed on the couch for a long nap each day….that is a true sign of a good, active day having fun!"
~ S. Petrone (parent)
"Thank you for making Little Buds camp so much fun! I loved the Carnival, getting ready for the Variety Show, learning to dance to the Cha Cha Slide and to Crazy Frog……..I can hardly wait for next summer……."
~ Andrew (4-year-old camper)
"Thank you for a wonderful summer. Sophia truly enjoyed every day of the camp."
~ Danielle (parent)
"Annie loved the experience of Little Buds. It was so good for her to be away from home in a structured setting. She really loves all her new friends!.....You guys are awesome at what you do!"
~ Molly (parent)
"Thanks for creating and providing such a wonderful, positive camp experience. Nicolas really loved Little Buds. It is bittersweet that he will be too old to come back next year."
~ Park Family
"…thank you for another fabulous summer. Adam loved his time as a squirrel and all of the wonderful activiities you had planned…..It is obvious how much you love what you do, and you do an amazing job organizing it…"
~ Heather & Andrew (parents)
- The Power of the Experience (for parents debating the cost/benefit equation of sending their kids to camp)
Ruth Haines is the mother of five children and a former pre-school teacher. Ruth brings both practical and professional experience and leadership to Little Buds Day Camp. Ruth's energetic and nurturing approach to this specific age group makes this a wonderful camp experience for each Little Bud.
Little Buds Director: Ruth Haines
Phone: 267-261-4102
Email: campconcepts@comcast.net
Little Buds is a Camp Concepts camp. Camp Concepts is owned by Steve Haines.
Camp Concepts also owns and operates other summer camp programs for kids on the George School campus including: Summer Explosion, Summer Blast, Expressions Day Camp, Horizons USA (an international boarding camp) and the Cougar Sports camps: Cougar Girls' Field Hockey, Cougar Girls' Lacrosse, Cougar Girls' Softball & Boys' Baseball, and the Coed Cougar Tennis Camp.
Mail: 560 Center Street, Warrington, PA 18976
Email: campconcepts@comcast.net
Phone:
Steve Haines: 267-261-4098
Ruth Haines - Camp Office: 267-261-4102
Fax: 215-491-3259
EIN#: 74-3082740
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