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Roller Hockey Court Updated

05/07/2012

Curiosity's Roller Hockey court has been resurfaced, sealed and now has begun the process of painting. The company Ten-Trac has done an amazing job at Curiosity since the early 1980s on t all of our court surfaces. Special thank you to them! Here are some of the pictures of Ten-Trac at work.

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Top 10 Things You Never Knew About Camp

05/04/2012

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Here are 10 things that you may not know about the camp experience, courtesy of the American Camp Association (ACA)

Started in 1861, the camp experience has an amazing longevity.
Often camps offer special pricing or financial assistance and some camp experiences qualify for tax credits or for payment with pre-tax dollars. visit http://www.campparents.org/affording-camp for more information.
Research shows that first-hand experience with nature reduce stress in children and help them better handle stress in the future. In addition to teaching children how to be good stewards of the environment, camps are teaching children how to enjoy the world around them and take a minute to breathe deep and feel the nature.
There are family camp experiences, and camps for single and senior adults (Senior Olympics). Adults benefit from the same sense of community, authentic relationships and self-discovery that children do. An excellent vacation option. camp offers a variety of new activities in a safe and fun environment.
According to ACA research, 74% of campers reported that they tried new activities at camp that they were afraid to do at first. In the same survey, 63% percent of parents reported their child continued new activities from camp after returning home.
The entire camp experience is made of teachable moments, perhaps on of the biggest being how to live with a group of people. Campers learn to pick up after themselves, respect each other's property, and to say "Please" and "Thank You."
Camps are constantly exploring healthy food options, and often are at the forefront of things like allergy-specific diets, health snack options, and vegetarian meals. According to ACA's 2011 Emerging Issues Survey, 90.7% of responding camps indicated that healthy eating and physical activity was an important or very important issue.
Camp has played an important role in the lives of some of the most talented people in history, such as business professional, celebrities, artist and great thinkers.
Educational research shows that participation in intentional programs, like camp, during the summer months helps stem summer learning loss. Camp also provides developmental growth, a precursor to academic achievement. And, because of the "hands-on" nature of camp, children who struggle with traditional education settings often do well at camp.
Camp builds leaders for the 21st century and beyond. Independence, resiliency, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and the ability to relate to other people are skills that tomorrow's leaders will need, and the skills camp has been adept at building for 150 yrs. "Tomorrow's leaders will be those who can have a face-to-face conversation and articulate their thoughts, ideas and values," said Smith. "Tomorrow's leaders will be able to relate globally and find common ground with people who are vastly different from themselves-people from different backgrounds and cultures. Tomorrow's leaders will be made and educated by experiences like camp."

For more information on the subject or on the American Camping Assocation, visit www.ACAcamps.org, the ACA's familiy resource page at www.CampParents.org, or follow the ACA on Facebook

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Meet the Counselor 6/9/12

05/04/2012

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SATURDAY - Meet the Counselor

Schedule: 1-2pm
Location: (Pavilion Next to Soccer Field)
What: Come meet who will be working with different groups.
Details: CIT's and Roaming Counselors will help guide you to where you can meet with your counselor of you group. At 2pm Jeremiah (Director) will welcome and answer any last minute questions in a Q & A Forum. (This is not a time for tours) If you would like to schedule a tour please call our office at 215.348.7221.
Remember: No Pets Please, Please supervise your children, no playing on play yard equipment. This is meant to be an information time. All the fun starts 6/18/12 for Camp!

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Staff Orientation Weekend (STAFF ONLY)

05/03/2012

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6/8/12 FRIDAY - NEW STAFF TRAINING

Schedule: 6-8pm
Location: (Pavilion Next to Soccer Field) - Dress Appropriate for Activities SNEAKERS!
Food: Snacks & Beverage Provided
Speakers: Eugene Leffever of Interpersonal Dynamics & Jeremiah Thomas (Director)

6/9/12 SATURDAY - ALL STAFF TRAINING

Schedule: Orientation 8am-12pm , Lunch 12-1pm, Meet the Parents 1-2pm
Location: (Pavilion Next to Soccer Field) Wear Nice Casual Clothing (Meet the Parents @ 1pm)
Food: Breakfast (Snacks & Beverage) Lunch (Pizza & Beverage)
Speakers: Directors & Camp Lawyer

6/10/12 SUNDAY - STAFF 1st AID & CPR TRAINING

Tentative Schedule: CPR 8-12pm, Lunch 12-1pm, 1st Aid Training 1-4pm
Location: (Pavilion Next to Soccer Field)
Food: Breakfast (Snacks & Beverage) Lunch (Hoagies & Beverage)
Speaker: John from Safety Outsourcing

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New Arrival - Keets - Baby Guinea Hens

05/03/2012

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Are You Receiving Emails & Updates?

05/01/2012

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Opt in to receive all the updates about what is happening, important dates as well as special announcements. Please Select HTML!

click the link if you are unable to sign up. http://www.campcuriosity.com/mailing-list.html

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Tadpole Eggs Hatched - UPDATED PICS

05/01/2012

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We checked on our frog eggs. They Hatched!

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Family Night Swim

05/01/2012

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Who?
Families of Camp Curiosity, The Curiosity Shoppe & Toddler Center. (A child of the family must be currentlyeEnrolled in a Summer Camp Program)
What?
Our swimming pool is OPEN for free swim. Swimming is monitored by Curiosity's Lifeguard Team. Order Food - Have it delivered and eat at the pool.
When?
Every Tuesday & Thursday throughout Summer Camp from Week 2 - Week 9
Pool Hrs: 4:30pm-8pm
Click Here for more details.

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Toddler Smiley Face Cookies

04/27/2012

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Toddlers had some fun this week making smiley face clown cookies. This allowed them to work on their fine motor skills- exercising their muscles in their hands and finger to get ready for writing.
Great Job Toddlers! They look delicious!