NOTE: As of June 6 enrollment for Expressions and Little Buds have reached capacity. We are no longer enrolling campers for those two programs. Spaces remain available for Summer Explosion and the Cougar Sports Camps. Please call Camp Concepts with any questions, 267-261-4098.
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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. New for 2008- Little Buds now offers an optional instructional swim program and is now an 8-week camp!
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Throughout the summer we provide parents and siblings the opportunity to share in your child's camp experience such as Morning Muffins! Stay tuned for more details to come!
Little Buds Day Camp will be held from Monday, June 23 through Friday, August 15. Camp is held on the campus of George School from 9:00 a.m.- 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. The 3 yr old "Seedlings" have an option of a full day or "mini-camp" from 9-11:30 a.m.
Cost:
5 full days: $280 per week ($200 non-refundable deposit required with registration)
3 full days: $175 per week ($200 non-refundable deposit required with registration)
"Seedlings" (3 yr olds) 5 "mini-camp" $125 per week. ($100 non-refundable
deposit required with registration)
3 "mini-camp" $75 per week. ($100 non-refundable deposit required with
registration)
Lunch is not included in "mini-camp"
Full day tuition includes all program activities including lunch in George
School's full service cafeteria.
NEW IN 2008! INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM PROGRAM
Instructional swim is offered to 4 & 5 year old campers. Lessons are held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and/or Friday.
Campers may sign up for one,two,three or all 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. Sign for the swim program will be mailed to registered families at a later date.
Sibling discount: $15 per week.
Sibling discount applied to each successive child enrolled from the same family.
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 to and employee's of the George School Day Camp. Please speak to Ruth about this discount amount.
Transportation:
Additional: $115 per week
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 a "Seedling" (3 years old)
Extended Day Care:
Extended day care is available for a Little Bud for an additional fee 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. = $65
P.M. Extended Care: 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. = $65
Refund Policy:
Select this link to review
payment policies.
We believe three,four & 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, 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. 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. Click here to take a virtual tour of the George School campus from the comfort of your own home: http://www.georgeschool.org/campus.asp
NOTE: As of June 6 enrollment for Expressions and Little Buds have reached capacity. We are no longer enrolling campers for those two programs. Spaces remain available for Summer Explosion and the Cougar Sports Camps. Please call Camp Concepts with any questions, 267-261-4098.
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Little Buds Director: Ruth Haines 267-261-4102
Ruth is the mother of five children and a pre-school teacher during the school
year. 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 will help make this a wonderful camp experience for each Little
Bud.
Email Ruth: campconcepts@comcast.net
Camp Concepts, LLC
Little Buds Day Camp is a Camp Concepts venture. Camp Concepts is owned by
Steve Haines and Steve Bernardini.
Steve Haines and Steve Bernardini are also the founders and creators of Summer
Explosion, Expressions Day Camp and the Cougar Sports Camps. Together, they combine for over 36 years of experience in teaching,
administering and directing camp programs.
Steve Haines, teaches middle school history, health and PE at Newtown Friends
School during the school year. In addition, he also serves as Director of
the George School Day Camp
(http://www.gsdaycamp.org). Steve is married and is the father of five
children.
Steve Bernardini teaches middles school math, science and PE at Buckingham
Friends School during the school year. He also serves as Assistant Director
of the George School Day Camp (http://www.gsdaycamp.org).
Steve is married and is the father of two children.
Together, Steve & Steve are energetic and innovative leaders in teaching
and designing camp programs, games and activities that challenge kids.
Mail: Little Buds Day Camp
c/o Camp Concepts LLC
560 Center Street
Warrington, Pennsylvania 18976
Email: campconcepts@comcast.net
Fax: 215-491-3259
Phone: Little Buds Day Camp Director: Ruth Haines: 267-261-4102
Camp Concepts: Steve Haines: 267-261-4098
