Summer Adventures at The Knox School. Flexible...Affordable...FUN!

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1 Summer Adventures at The Knox School Flexible...Affordable...FUN! Check us out at or on Facebook at Knox Summer Adventures Office phone THE KNOX SCHOOL 541 Long Beach Rd. St. James, NY 11780

2 From the Director s Desk Virginia Riccardi Welcome to Summer Adventures at The Knox School! The staff and I have been busy and excited as we prepare for our 12th summer of delivering an enjoyable, quality, camp program to kids in kindergarten through tenth grade. Our 40-acre waterfront location allows us to offer Kayaking and Stand-Up Paddle Boarding, along with daily trips to the beach, all of which make Knox unique! Run by parents and educators, Knox Summer Adventures recognizes that flexibility and affordability are key. You are free to choose the days and weeks you would like your child to attend, and our competitive rates help make Knox the best choice for your budget. On a rotating basis, campers will participate in water activities such as Kayaking and Stand-Up Paddle Boarding, American Red Cross Swim Instruction, Field Sports, Tennis, Gaga Ball, Volleyball, Basketball, LEGO Robotics, Marine Science, Fine and Performing Arts, Chess and Games and so much more! Daily hot and cold lunch, snack and ice-pops are included and busing and extended care are available for additional fees. Check our website for information about our daily event calendar, specialty sports camps and renowned Equestrian camp. It is our hope that this brochure will give you a glimpse into the wonders of summer camp, and perhaps bring back some of your own camp memories! Give your child the opportunity to cultivate new friendships, build character, explore new interests and make wonderful, summertime memories that will last for years to come. Remember your summer adventure begins at Knox! Facilities Picturesque, serene, 40+ acre campus, beautiful horseback riding facility, on-campus waterfront access, expansive sports fields, tennis courts, gym with stage, separate Tadpole facility, health center, 20 x 50 in-ground pool, and air-conditioned classrooms. Food Service Nutritious lunch, snack, beverages and an ice pop at the end of the day are included in tuition. WE ARE A NUT FREE CAMPUS! Cakes are available, including presentation and serving, for summer birthdays (72 hours notice and $35 payment up front is required ). Extended Day 7:00 to 9:00 AM ($13 per day, per camper) ; 3:45 to 6:00 PM ($18 per day, per camper) ; $26 for both in the same day. All campers not picked up by 3:45 PM must join extended care and will be charged accordingly. Aquatics All campers are evaluated and receive an American Red Cross swim lesson daily and free swim time weather permitting, in our in-ground pool. Specialty camps enjoy a recreational swim as well. Campers also visit the beach, where they swim, play and participate in our SAND CASTLE CONTEST! Change Fee The following procedure has been established for any change made to the original registration contract: 1. After 4/30/14, each and every change to the original contract will be subject to a $25 handling fee. 2. All changes and additions to the original registration must be submitted in writing in order to be considered and honored. Send to: camp_info@knoxschool.org. 2 Knox School Summer Adventures 541 Long Beach Road, Saint James NY

3 Choose Your Group... Tadpoles: Entering Kindergarten in September 2014 Tadpoles are a co-ed group staffed by a certified teacher as well as senior and junior counselors. Tadpoles participate in activities that are age and ability-level appropriate and are designed to prepare them for kindergarten. Tadpoles receive swimming lessons and enjoy regular trips to the beach. Minnows: Entering 1st and 2nd grades in September 2014 Sailfish: Entering 3rd and 4th grades in September 2014 Dolphins: Entering 5th and 6th grades in September 2014 These groups are separated by gender and have the opportunity to participate in waterfront activities, such as Kayaking, Stand-Up Paddle Boarding, and beach trips on a rotating basis. Campers receive one swim lesson each day in our in-ground pool conducted by our certified swim instructors, and free swim time. Other activities available on a rotating basis include: Field Sports, Arts & Crafts, Marine Science, Tennis, Basketball, Fine Arts, Chess & Games, LEGO Robotics, Performing Arts, Volleyball, Badminton, and Gaga Ball. Counselors in each group are certified teachers, college students, and high school juniors and seniors. Sharks: Entering 7th and 8th grades in September 2013 Barracudas: Entering 9th and 10th grades in September 2013 The Sharks and Barracudas are co-ed groups that make up our traveling program. Campers travel to regional hot-spots Tuesday thru Thursday. As always, field trip transportation, lunch and admission to attractions are included in the tuition price. Please note: some trips may require early drop off and/or late pick-up, therefore, bus transportation to and from camp on those days will not be available. Mondays and Fridays are on-campus days for our travelers, during which they participate in all of the fun activities Knox Summer Adventures has to offer. Our NEW Teen Rec Center open on Mondays and Fridays features Ping-Pong, Air Hockey, Karaoke, Snacks, Drinks, Music AND MORE! Optional Sports Camps Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse To enroll in a specialty sports camp, visit our website and click on the Summer tab. Under Programs, click on Sports Camps, where you will find dates and links to the proper registration forms. 3 Knox School Summer Adventures 541 Long Beach Road, Saint James NY

4 Equestrian Camps... For the Beginner New and Extended HORSE SENSE Program June 30-July 11 By popular demand, Horse Sense is now a two-week equestrian camp that allows campers with little to no equine experience to become acquainted with the wonderful world of horses and horseback riding. Each camper will have an "all-horse" experience including a daily lesson with a qualified instructor, lessons in horse care and theory, and equestrian-related games and crafts. Riders conclude their day with a swim in our in-ground pool. Past Horse Sense campers are welcomed back to extend their skills! *****Limited enrollment***** $1,080 for two week session For the Novice (entering grades 2-8) YOUNG RIDERS Choose ONE: July OR July 28-Aug 8 OR Aug This elite program is designed as a FOLLOW-UP to our Horse Sense program and for those campers who have a genuine love for horses. It is required for all riders to Walk, Trot and Post unassisted in order to enroll in the Young Riders Program. Each day is filled with horse activities geared toward developing riders into accomplished equine enthusiasts. Each rider will have a daily lesson with a qualified instructor. The stable management classes will include grooming, tacking, bathing, clipping, braiding, and leg and foot care. Explanation of feeding and veterinary schedules will also be included. Clinicians will be brought in to enhance the riders knowledge in the areas of Horse Massage, Therapeutic Riding and Veterinary Medicine. Riders will swim daily in our in-ground pool. Your child s age and riding experience, and a possible evaluation, will be taken into consideration for admittance. *****Limited enrollment***** $1,225 for two week session For the Advanced Rider (entering grades 9-12) HORSEMASTERS Choose ONE: July 14-Aug 1 OR Aug 4-22 This is an advanced program open to riders who are capable of walking, trotting, cantering and jumping a line of fences. Riders are assigned a horse of their own for the entire session, and use the three weeks to take their Equestrian skills to new levels. *****Limited enrollment***** $1,995 for three week session Equipment Needed FOR ALL PROGRAMS: Approved ridinghelmet, breeches and boots can be purchased at The Riding Shop, 690 Rte. 25A, Setauket, NY Contact :Debbie Moore: or dmoore@knoxschool.org *The Knox School reserves the right to refuse any rider for any reason, including situations where the instructor believes the rider may pose a threat to his or her personal safety or the safety of others. Parent or guardian must sign a waiver of liability prior to the first riding lesson. Counselor in Training Program The Counselor in Training (CIT) Program is for 10th graders who are interested in ultimately becoming camp counselors. The CIT Program is facilitated by Brian Thomas, a NYS certified Social Studies teacher with more than two decades of experience in the classroom and on the campground. The program is designed to teach leadership skills in a "hands-on" environment, and incorporates training in sensitivity, responsibility, communication and teamwork, all of which are important life-skills as well as key skills to being an effective counselor. Based on a CIT's performance and recommendations from the CIT Director, he or she may be invited to complete an employment application for the following summer. *****Limited enrollment***** $2,000 for five week session 4 Knox School Summer Adventures 541 Long Beach Road, Saint James NY

5 Choose Your Days... Grades K-6 Tadpoles, Minnows, Sailfish, Dolphins Early Bird Rates Sharks and Barracudas Early Bird Rates 5 Knox School Summer Adventures 541 Long Beach Road, Saint James NY

6 2014 Registration Rates FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY MAY 1 Grades K-6 Tadpoles, Minnows, Sailfish and Dolphins Grades 7-10 Sharks and Barracudas # Weeks 2 Days 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days 1 $260 $375 $490 $600 2 $455 $683 $892 $ $683 $1004 $1311 $ $892 $1311 $1711 $ $1092 $1610 $2018 $ $1311 $1897 $2415 $ $1489 $2149 $2760 $ $1711 $2415 $3150 $3710 # Weeks 2 Days 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days 1 $280 $405 $533 $650 2 $532 $759 $1035 $ $759 $1127 $1495 $ $1035 $1495 $1968 $ $1207 $1840 $2357 $ $1495 $2152 $2787 $ $1674 $2439 $3155 $ $1968 $2750 $3375 $ Transportation Rates One Way, per camper Round Trip, Daily Rate Round Trip, Weekly Rate NYS Certified DOT buses NYS 19A Registered Drivers *Sibling discount applied after first child pays regular Round Trip Rate only* Rates are based on zones which are designateded by zip code. **Rates subject to change ** Download Transportation Registration forms from our website. Transportation Sibling Discount: Seco nd Chi ld=50 % Thi rd Child=65% Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone ~ Please see chart at left for pricing. ~ Your driver will contact you during the week prior to your child s start of camp as to the approximate pick-up time. ~ No credit or refund will be issued for missed transportation. ~ While The Knox School Summer Adventures may be able to accommodate changes to your child s registration schedule, any changes to your child s original transportation schedule can not be guaranteed after May 1, ~ Transportation payment is due in full on or before May 1, ~For questions or further information call: Knox School Summer Adventures 541 Long Beach Road, Saint James NY

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8 Request a Brochure, Schedule a Tour and make sure your Early Bird & Regular Registration Rates are Secure!!! ext. 420 Knox School Summer Adventures From the intersection of Rt. 25A and Moriches Road in St. James, go approx. 2-1/4 miles north on Moriches Road; Right onto Long Beach Road; approx. 1-1/4 miles. The Knox School 541 Long Beach Road St. James, NY Hurry - filling quickly! Bring this brochure, sign up at Open House, and we will waive your $25 registration fee! (Offers can not be combined) $50 Referral Credit Towards 2014 Camp Tuition when you bring in a new, registering family! (minimum sign up of 10 days of camp) Open House Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 11am -2pm!!! 2013 Knox Summer Adventures June 30 August 22, 2014 For campers entering grades K-10 in September 2014 Flexible Affordable FUN!! 8