Camper Application (pdf) and the Full 2008 Camp Brochure (pdf)
LION CUBS TODDLER MINI-CAMP
Children come with their caregivers to participate in a range of structured fun and creative activities from 3pm-4pm, followed by a dip in the pool from 4pm-5pm.
FRIDAYS Computer tots — Ages 2 1/2 - 5yrs
We combine hands-on technology with puzzles games,books, and crafts around weekly themes. Tots will explore the rainforest, make a farm animal to take home, go on a treasure hunt, explore the deep blue sea, become space travelers, and have a try at digital photography!
WEDNESDAYS Making Art Together — Ages 18 mos - 4yrs
Family art workshops where toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers will use story, song and art to explore fire, earth, water and air. Taught by Nicole Paoli-Ramos who hasa background in art education at museums and cultura linstitutions throughout New York for the past 12 years.
MONDAYS ABC Music & Me — Ages 18 mos - 4yrs
A carefully planned curriculum created by Kindermusik International, that celebrates the importance of music and movement in the development of young children using imagination activities, listening exercises, instrument playtimes, and multi-sensory games. Session is led by Samantha Creighton.
FREE TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
An exciting opportunity to make friend with other teens, take leadership roles in the camp community, practice healthy communication, creative expression, teamwork, and awareness of personal, community, and world issues.
Ages 13-17 • Mondays-Friday 9am-5pm9am-12pm: assisting counselors, artists, and instructors as CITs (Counselors in Training)
1pm-5pm: Planned activities include drama, young women’s leadership group, young men’s leadership group, fashion design, hip hop poetry and spoken word, environmental education, cooking classes, dance, and drum workshops, daily swims, and more!
Young Men and Young Women At The Helm
August 5,6, and 7
3 day sail on the Hudson River Clearwater Sloop and camping out (priority will go to teens who have been in the full 7 week program)
DAY CAMP PROGRAM
JUNE 30 UNTIL AUGUST 15
9am-5pm Monday-Friday (with option for early drop off at 8am and late pick up at 6:30pm)
Our goal is to nurture and cultivate creative abilities in each child, fostering respect, understanding & a celebration of unique talents and abilities. Morning programs tap into creative spirits to draw, paint, dance, act, sing, play music and more. Enjoy a wealth of opportunities to stimulate the mind and body. Imaginations will soar with inspiration from the beauty of the natural surrounding environment and open-air art studios with scenic mountain views. Afternoons take advantage of the 84 acres of wooded lands and playing fields of the University Settlement Campus. Experience progressive recreational models of healthy competition that place emphasis on accomplishing group goals and give children plenty of wholesome physical activity. All activities and games promote team-work and positive communication skills.
SUMMER THEMES
All camp activities in our program will be centered around themes to deepen the learning experience. We will be tapping into the notion of the four naturalelements —fire, water, earth and air.
Fire (June 30-July 3) Campfires and cook outs, to looking at the sun and stars, an exploration of what sparks our imaginations.
Water (July 7-July 18) Trips on the Hudson on the Clearwater Sloop & studies of the watershed including Mt. Beacon, expressing our feelings and emotions &how we go with the flow.
Earth (July 21-August 1) Trips to Common Ground Farm to getting our hands dirty in our own camp garden, examine geology, to express what makes us feel grounded.
Air (August 4-August 15) Inspired cloud gazing & wind sock making, using intellect to engineer paper airplanes, dragons, kites and other objects of flight & fancy.
Campers are grouped by age, and all participate in a range of age appropriate activities under the guidance of caring and nurturing staff.
Skilled & dynamic professional art educators teach movement, acting, music and visual arts in this colorful summer experience. They are specifically chosen because of their proven abilities to reach young people and commitment to sharing their talents with youth.
In addition to a fantastic program with stellar instructors, the program fee covers cost of materials and healthy snacks. Violin lessons and swim instruction are offered at an additional cost.
COMMUNITIY CELEBRATIONS
Every Friday, we have a special schedule with all camp events including:
- Trips to Common Ground Farm
- Sailing Hudson River Clearwater Sloop
- Trips to Dia:Beacon & other local venues
- Guest performers & silly theme days
- Camp-wide carnivals
- Hikes up Mt. Beacon
Free Friday family concerts, performances, and films with planned performances to include Pete Seeger, Madera Vox, Arms of the Sea puppettheater, a family jazz performance, and more.
DAILY SCHEDULE
A day at camp may look like...
| 8:00-9:00 | Early Arrival (additional $10/day) |
| 9:00-9:15 | Morning Gathering with stretches and songs by the mountain |
| 9:20-10:20 | Creative Workshop 1 |
| 10:30-10:40 | Morning Snack |
| 10:45-11:45 | Creative Workshop 2 |
| 11:50-12:50 | Creative Workshop 3 |
| 12:55-1:15 | Lunch — Campers bring brown bags from home |
| 1:15-1:30 | Afternoon Gathering with singing and sharing |
| 1:30-2:10 | Quiet time activities |
| 2:15-3:15 | Outdoor Activity/Sports (ropes course, team building field games, nature walks, soccer and basketballdrills, scavenger hunts). |
| 3:15-3:30 | Afternoon snack and change |
| 3:30-4:45 | Swim (swimmers take a swim test to determine the level they are allowed to be in). |
| 5:00-6:30 | Late Departure (additional $10/day) |
The LionSun Camp is a program of the Beacon Community Center funded in part by moneys received from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services with the assistance of the Dutchess County Youth Bureau, the County of Dutchess, and the Dyson Foundation.
