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The Meadow View
A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTORS
Dear Parents,
Our Campers “Did Not Pass Go” but they certainly collected lots of
T.I.G.E.R. Bucks during our Week 1 T.I.G.E.R.-opoly Challenge
activities. Each day in Camp this week, our groups rolled the dice
and enjoyed working together to accomplish exciting challenges
based on our T.I.G.E.R. (Teamwork, Integrity, Generosity,
Enthusiasm, Respect) values program.
Volume 22, Issue 1
July 1, 2011
www.MeadowbrookDayCamp.com
On Wednesday, we focused on the “G” for Generosity and explained that Meadowbrook
will be making a donation to S.C.O.P.E. (Summer Camp Opportunities Provide an Edge)
based on the number of T.I.G.E.R. Bucks earned by our Campers. Our Campers all
displayed their “T” for Teamwork and “E” for Enthusiasm as they worked together with
their groups to earn as many T.I.G.E.R. Bucks as possible. Our donation to S.C.O.P.E. will
help send children in need to not-for-profit resident Camps next Summer. We are
extremely proud of our Campers and Staff for their efforts to help S.C.O.P.E.!
We feel like we landed on “Free Parking” and hit the T.I.G.E.R.-opoly jackpot with the
beautiful weather we had for Week 1. “Sunshine & Smiles” were everywhere at
Meadowbrook! Our energy and spirit soared all week long, and our fantastic first week
culminated with our T.I.G.E.R. Spirit Celebration on Friday.
The Summer of 2011 is off to an amazing start, and we are excited that your children are
here at Meadowbrook to experience the fun and excitement with all of us this Summer!
Wonderful Camp friendships are already forming and our Campers & Staff are looking
forward to 7 more weeks filled with positive “indelible memories” at Meadowbrook!
See you at Camp!
P.S. We hope you enjoy our new two-part Newsletter - - this General Newsletter for
everyone and the “Division News” focusing specifically on your child’s Division that will
follow later.
Bus Events
Tues, July 5
Air Elite Basketball Trampoline Show Wipeout
Fun with Food
Wed, July 6
More Fun with Food
Bubblemania
YAD SDRAWKCAB
NO, NO, NO
Thurs, July 7 Pie Time
YA Trip—Powerhouse Studios Paramus
Friday, July 8 More Pie Time
My Week at Camp
Camp Reminders
Visting Days
No C a m p
Monday, July 4th
Sunscreen
In order to keep your children
protected from the sun, please
apply sunscreen to your Camper
every morning before Camp. The
Counselors will re-apply sunscreen
as necessary throughout the day.
Hats, visors and a short-sleeved
shirt, (rather than a tank top) are
also recommended.
Juniors 7/6
Boys 9:35-10:50
Girls 10:10-11:25
Seniors 7/7
Boys 9:35-11:00
Girls 10:45-12:00
Notes
When sending notes to
Camp, please remember to
include your Camper’s first
& last names and group
number. Also, please do
NOT send anything
important or timely via
e-mail over the Summer.
Thank You!
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Pick-Up
Please notify the office in
advance, (preferably in writing)
if you plan on picking up your
child early instead of using
normal transportation home. In
order to ensure a safe, timely
and orderly dismissal for all our
Campers, please pick-up your
children no later than 2:45pm in
the Camp attendance office at
the main school house.
The creative juices are flowing
already at Meadowbrook this
Summer! We’re experimenting with soap carving
and the potter’s wheel and we’ve got TIGER masks, TIGER sunglasses
and TIGER beads. Our T.I.G.E.R.-opoly “pass go” cinnamon muffins
were as much fun to make as they were to eat! Our newest, green
activity is Recycle It! We’re repurposing magazines, bottle caps and
cardboard boxes and turning them into our own interpretation of self
portraits.
Group 6G, the Rainbow Unicorns, serenaded the
Whispering Woods chant as Sue beat the Native American
drum. “Welcome to Whispering Woods - Earth, Wind
and Fire”. And the Bonfire is smokin’! All the groups
are experimenting with oranges on the fire—oranges, you
say? Yes! The Campers scoop out an orange and fill it
with muffin mix and watch it cook! Group 56 was
fantastic playing games and appeared mesmerized by the
fire as they sat on the tree stumps waiting for their
muffins. Delicious!
We’re always catching fish down at
Bullfrog Lake! Sunnies and even Catfish
are jumping! Our new pedal boats are
the hot ticket in town and everyone’s
lining up for the Bumper Boats. Alissa
and the gang are set to teach all skills
needed for Boating Achievement Tags so
check it out during Choice.
~ Jaci
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From g
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Co o k
COLLECT “A CINNAMON BUN” AS YOU PASS GO!
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury® Recipe Creations™ Refrigerated
Flaky Dough Sheet
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2-1/2 tablespoons milk
Red food coloring
Yellow food coloring
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheet with nonstick foil.
2. In small bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon.
3. On work surface, unroll dough sheets. Brush each with melted butter, then sprinkle
generously with cinnamon sugar.
4. Roll lengthwise jelly-roll fashion and pinch edges to seal.
5. Cut each rope into 12 pieces and arrange on side on baking sheet. Brush tops with
remaining butter.
6. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together confectioners’ sugar, milk and food
colorings. Spread “TIGER” icing over baked cinnamon rolls.
Makes 24 cinnamon buns. (2 per person)
PIZZA POCKETS
1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® Recipe Creations™ Refrigerated Flaky Dough Sheet
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
Chopped mushrooms
Chopped green onions
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pizza sauce for dipping
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Unroll dough. Using pizza wheel, cut dough into 4 rectangles.
3. Each person take 1 rectangle and spoon 1 tablespoon ricotta on one side of each rectangle, then top
with mushrooms, green onions, 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
4. Fold dough over filling; press 3 edges to seal. Arrange on ungreased baking sheet.
5. Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 4 pockets.
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Special Events
Please Pass Go… Please Collect $200!!!
That is what all Campers and Staff did this week during
T.I.G.E.R.-opoly… our Week 1 Special Event! Every morning
each group rolled the dice to decide what period they would
participate in a T.I.G.E.R. Challenge. Every day the T.I.G.E.R.
Challenges changed based on what T.I.G.E.R. quality we talked
about for the day (Teamwork, Integrity, Generosity, Enthusiasm,
and Respect). Challenges included making up silly stories,
solving puzzles, revealing something honest about oneself,
making cards for police officers and fire fighters, singing Camp
songs and cheers, and learning about differences and
similarities in people. When a group completed a challenge, they
earned T.I.G.E.R. Bucks. At the end of the week, we collected
9,763 T.I.G.E.R. Bucks and turned them into $976.30. An even
$1000 will be donated to S.C.O.P.E. This organization provides
children in need the opportunity to attend Summer Camp.
Everyone was so excited to earn their T.I.G.E.R. Bucks and help
to donate to a cause that is very dear to Roz, Jed, Rich, and
the Leadership Team’s hearts. Way to go Meadowbrook!!!
Campers will stir up trouble next week at Camp participating in
activities you don’t want them to try at home!
~Jill and Nancy
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All of the Tiny Toons ~ Pre-K had a “TIGER-ific” first week! We have
made new f riends, learned new things and t ried different activities.
All of the Tiny Toons showed their team spirit as they worked
together to make their Division Banner and sing their Division song!
The Tiger Twos (2) enjoyed making Tiger sunglasses in Beads, Beads,
Beads and floating on their backs at swim inst ruction.
The Triple T’s ~ Tiny Toon Tigers (3) were brave and st rong at Jr. Challenge while riding
the zipline.
The Smiley Toons (4) went crazy over Cold Coo king as they made the famous Tiger Pies with
yummy ingredients.
The Super Duper Heroes (5) had an awesome time under the teepee at Earth, Wind and Fire and
had a chance to be chefs at Cooking. They made delicious cinnamon buns!!
For your information:
information
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PLEASE label all of your darling’s belongings. MANY children have the same bathing suits,
towels, etc.
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PLEASE label all notes with your child’s name and group number.
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Loo king forward to seeing you on Visiting Day … Thursday, July 14th
~ Suzanne
The “Tiger Twos” had a terrific first week at
Meadowbrook! Michael, Teddy and Drew had
the biggest smiles as they zoomed down the Zipline at Jr. Challenge. Luke and
Hannah gobbled up their cinnamon rolls with Tiger orange icing at Cooking. Ari
and Mia made everyone laugh with their crazy dances at Imagination Station.
At Beads, Beads, Beads - Brooke, Skylar, and Olivia really enjoyed stringing
beads onto laces for their Tiger Sunglasses! At Soccer, Jack showed off his skills
as he kicked the ball up and down the field. Their Counselors Laurie, Morgan
and Natalie cannot wait to continue with this amazing group during next week’s
“Don’t Try This At Home!”
Welcome to Meadowbrook!
The Summer of 2011 for the Kindergarten Campers has
started off TIGERIFICally! Week One has been so much fun! We
have enjoyed learning the meaning of TIGER as we played
T.I.G.E.R.-OPOLY all week. We have been showing Teamwork as we
chose our group names and created our spirit banner. We even
worked as one team to create our own video during Tiny Toon Time.
We learned the meaning of Integrity to be truthful and we have
been truthful to our Counselors and friends. Generosity from the
kindergartners is all around Camp as they share and take turns at
activities like the Zip Line, Sit Skates, and Basketball. We enjoyed
hearing the story “The Giving Tree.” Our groups are always
Enthusiastic when we arrive at all of our activities (especially the
ones that involve food…YUM!!!!)! Respect for others always happens
at MEADOWBROOK!
Just a few reminders:
• Please label all of your Camper’s belongings. Many children
have the same towels, suits etc…
• Please keep all of your prized possessions (with the
exception of your children of course) at home!
• Please label all notes with your child’s name and group
number.
We are looking forward to Week 2!
~Allison T.
Can you believe Summer is here again??!! I am so excited to be back with
the Explorer and Freshman Girls again. The first week of Camp was AMAZING,
watching all those sweet little faces getting used to new Counselors, new
routines, seeing old friends and making new ones. The first grade girls are so
excited to be up with the “big kids” this year: changing bunks, eating at the
Pavilion, doing First Grade Choice (our modified elective program), and playing on the new PLAYGROUND! The
second grade girls are like old pros at Camp, quickly getting back into the swing of things. High Challenge is a new
and very popular activity for this age group - this week, girls were seen fearlessly zipping down the Zip Line,
climbing the Rock Wall, and swinging on our Giant Swing. This week, 2nd grade also started our full Choice program
where they enjoy a DOUBLE PERIOD of an activity that they elect to do. Choice will vary from week to week and the
girls will really have the chance to hone in on these skills while making friends with girls and boys in other groups.
Our theme this week, “T.I.G.E.R.-OPOLY” brought about many fun games and challenges to reinforce our
camp values of Teamwork, Integrity, Generosity, Enthusiasm, & Respect. The girls did things like solve picture
puzzles as a team and work together to put pictures in a sequence to tell a silly story. They were thrilled to do these
challenges to earn “T.I.G.E.R-Bucks” for their Division. They learned the important lesson of Generosity and Giving by
understanding that the T.I.G.E.R.-Bucks they earned would go towards the S.C.O.P.E. Foundation which sends less
fortunate children to Camp.
A few reminders for YOU:
*Please remember to send your daughters to Camp in a dry bathing suit under their clothes and sunscreen on their
bodies. A second bathing suit, towel, and underwear should be packed in their bags.
*The WET and DRY bags you’re sending are really helping to keep our girls organized. Thank you!!!
*FACE SUNSCREEN STICKS would be very helpful to send with your child. We had several nurse visits this week due
to sunscreen getting in girls’ eyes. This problem can be alleviated with the use of the face sticks, and it will help
prevent those red cheeks as well. Please label them.
*Speaking of labeling…some items are coming in NOT LABELED. Please, please, please, label everything that comes to
Camp.
Lastly, ask your Explorer or Freshman girl about our Division Cheer which goes to the song “Friday” by Rebecca
Black. We performed it for the entire camp on Friday at our Meadowbrook TIGER Spirit Celebration and WE ROCKED
THE CAMP!!!! We will continue to sing this cheer every Friday at lunch when we turn the pavilion into a dance party,
and announce each week’s T.I.G.E.R. Camper. I must say, our Division is the most fun, spirited, and adorable bunch of
girls in Camp!!! I am looking forward to Week 2’s “Don’t Try This At Home”.
~ Mindy
The Explorer Boys are off to a “T.I.G.E.R.-ific” start at Meadowbrook! We have
made new friends, tried new activities, and have shown our team spirit by working
together to make our division banner and learn our division cheer.
Our theme this week, “T.I.G.E.R.-opoly” brought about many fun games and
challenges to reinforce our Camp values of Teamwork, Integrity, Generosity,
Enthusiasm, and Respect. The boys did things like solve picture puzzles as a team
and work together to put pictures in a sequence to tell a silly story. The boys were
thrilled to do these challenges to earn “T.I.G.E.R.-Bucks” for their Division. Each
boy shared an example of ways to show their Integrity. They learned the important lesson of
Generosity and giving by understanding that the T.I.G.E.R.-Bucks they earned would go towards
S.C.O.P.E. (an organization that gives less fortunate children an opportunity to go to Camp). The boys
even earned an EXTRA T.I.G.E.R.Buck for sitting so nicely and listening to the story of The Giving Tree.
They Enthusiastically participated all week and demonstrated Respect through helping keep our Camp
sparkling by cleaning up after themselves at lunch and keeping their bunks extra shiny and neat!
The Meadowbrook Maniacs of Group 15 showed their Enthusiasm this week while flying the awesome
kites that they made in Wonder Works. Group 16, The Purple Cheeseburgers, demonstrated their
Teamwork skills during Cooking where they had to work collectively to measure, pour, and mix the
ingredients for their orange tiger-icing cinnamon rolls that they cooked... yummy! The Blue Alligator
Kings of the Wild from Group 17 established Respect for each other throughout the week while getting
to know one another. They waited their turn to go down the marvelous new slide and enjoyed the
monkey bars at the new Chutes & Ladders Playground. The whole division enjoyed swimming and
Bumper Boats!
A few reminders for YOU:
*Please remember to send your sons to Camp in a bathing suit and sunscreen on their bodies. A second
bathing suit, towel, and underwear should be packed in their bags.
*FACE SUNSCREEN STICKS would be very helpful to send with your child. We had several Nurse visits
this week due to sunscreen getting in boys’ eyes. This problem can be alleviated with the use of the face
sticks, and it will help prevent those red cheeks as well. Please label them.
*Speaking of labeling…some items are coming in NOT LABELED. Please, please, please, label everything
you send to Camp with your child.
I must say that our Division is off to a fantastic start and they are an adorable
bunch of boys !! Looking forward to Week 2’s….. “Don’t Try This At Home”.
~Vickie
The Freshman Boys had an
incredible first week at Camp. The boys
had a blast developing group names, learning
their cheer and marching proudly with their banner at
the TIGER Spirit Celebration! This week was also about
T.I.G.E.R. –opoly. T.I.G.E.R.–opoly was a way of
introducing and reinforcing T.I.G.E.R. (which exemplifies
the core values of Meadowbrook Country Day Camp:
“T”eamwork, “I”ntegrity, “G”enerosity, “E”nthusiasm,
and “R”espect).
Throughout the week, the Freshman Boys enjoyed a variety of
awe-inspiring activities at MCDC. Group 25 looked like NBA stars playing
Basketball. Group 26 was ready to take on any NFL team in Flag Football while
Group 27 looked like they were ready for the World Cup at Soccer. Group 28
had a blast swinging through the trees like Tarzan.
A few reminders for YOU:
*Please remember to send your sons to camp in a dry bathing suit
and sunscreen on their bodies. A second bathing suit, towel, and underwear
should be packed in their bags.
*The WET and DRY bags you’re sending are really helping to keep our boys
organized. Thank you!!!
*FACE SUNSCREEN STICKS would be very helpful to send with your child. We
had several Nurse visits this week due to sunscreen getting in boys’ eyes.
This problem can be alleviated with the use of the face sticks and it will help
prevent those red cheeks as well. Be sure to label these.
*Speaking of labeling…some items are coming in NOT LABELED. Please,
please, please, label everything that comes to Camp.
Lastly, ask your Freshman Boy about our Division cheer. We performed it for
the entire camp on Friday at our Meadowbrook TIGER Spirit Celebration.
What spirit these boys have! We will continue to sing our cheer throughout
the rest of Summer Camp. Looking forward to Week 2 - “Don’t Try This At
Home”!
~John
Week One at Meadowbrook is something I look
forward to all year long. I don’t know who is more
eager for Camp to begin – me or the girls. We
started out our Summer with near perfect
weather and had one jammed packed day after
another – filled with sports, singing, creative
activities and cooking. Our Division was fabulous
at the pool – the girls all seem focused on improvement at their
lessons and focused on SPLASHING at Free Swim! We also did a
great job throughout the week when we worked on our TIGER
Challenges. Ask your daughters what the letters all stand for. I
think that you’ll be very impressed by how they are responding to
our focus on these behaviors!
Just a couple of notes that might make things run a little
smoother this summer for you at home. We have a lot of
Campers that utilize the “Two Ziplock Bags” technique. We
recommend that you put two gallon sized ziplock bags labeled
“wet” and “dry” in your Camper’s back pack. It’s a great way to
keep wet clothes away from dry clothes and help in getting
everything home. We also recommend that you put their names
on any and everything that you’d like to have come home. One
thing that I’ve learned after 6 years as a Division Head is that
Third Grade Girls think that socks are disposable. I don’t know
how they got that idea, but it is pretty universal.
I’ve seen a lot of girls with the spray-on sunscreen. If at all
possible, we’d prefer to have the girls use lotion. So many times
the spray blows into their eyes (or the eyes of the girl standing
down wind).
OK enough of the tips and reminders. We are full speed ahead for
an amazing Summer. Your girls are going to LOVE “Don’t Try This
at Home” week! Looking forward to it!
~Alison S.
JUNIOR BOYS absolutely ROCKED the first week of Camp!!!
Right off the buses, we were engaged in T.I.G.E.R.-opoly a
fantastic challenge throughout the days of Week One that
guided all campers through all the important values of
T.I.G.E.R. that define and characterize our Summer
experiences. GROUP 35 demonstrated the value of
TEAMWORK as they worked their way through their Low Challenge activity.
All groups showed INTEGRITY while working with their new instructors at
Swim Instruction. GROUP 36 displayed their GENEROSITY during Hockey as
they ran instructive and skillful passing and stick control drills. GROUP 37
was wildly ENTHUSIASTIC during Soccer, where a last second goal was
scored. Fun was had at their TRIPLE BIRTHDAY PARTY that kicked off Day
One of Camp! GROUP 38 exhibited RESPECT consistently throughout the
week in events ranging from Bonfire Cooking to GaGa and Archery.
Phenomenal reviews came in about the food, especially the Chicken
Nuggets and the Pizza. Campers were ecstatic about the new double
periods of CHOICE and presented their TIGERness throughout. JUNIOR
BOYS sang sky high during the Junior Boys CHEER, and our banner, by all
accounts, was the BEST BANNER EVER!!!
~ Steven
The Summer of 2011 for the Senior Girls is off to an amazing start! Kate and
Shannon are the energetic leaders of our Dancing Divas (Group 40), and have
been spied often around Camp playing games and dancing with their girls between
activities. The Dancing Divas kicked their summer off with a trip to Archery, where
five bull’s-eyes were made. Some other highlights of their week were Lacrosse and
Rocket Making. The Tie Dyed Tigers (Group 41) are so lucky to have Kristy
and Allie as their Counselors. They make a great team. Ultimate Frisbee, Dance,
and Gymnastics were some of the memorable moments of the first week for the
Tigers! Last, but certainly not least, the Camp Captains (Group 42) has had a
wonderful week as well! Caitlin and Jessie adore their campers as much as the
campers adore them. Whether on the Dance stage, Athletic fields or Boards &
Bikes, these girls never stop moving! The Camp Captains have been lucky this
week to spend a lot of time with Miranda, our floating Counselor, and in the
upcoming days the rest of the Division will be lucky to get to know her too. With a
strong Staff and wonderful girls, I think it’s safe to say that the Senior Girls are
going to have a wonderful Summer!
Don’t forget to…
Apply sunscreen before Camp, although we will be sure to reapply all day.
Check in the “Notes” section of the girls’ backpacks in case any
correspondence comes home.
Please call me if you should need anything!
~ Colleen
Week 1~ The BIG NUMERO UNO! This is it! A week of
reflection on another year of school, wonderful teachers, good
times during Gym class, assemblies with the Principal . . .
“eeerrrrrrccchhhhhh!!!” (sound of tires screeching). Oh, come on
who are we trying to kid?! WEEK 1 is time for the following:
• Being welcomed to Camp for the first time as a SENIOR BOY!!!
• Re-establishing friendships and helping to welcome new Campers to the
Meadowbrook family.
• Getting back in the pool and continuing our progress toward new goals.
• Having “Choice” for TWO periods in a row, not just one, so that we can have
plenty of time at Sports Fusion, Archery, High Challenge, Wonder Works,
Boating, Chocolate, and many other activities.
• Building strong relationships with our Counselors, Lunch Staff, Bus Drivers,
Activity Specialists, and fellow Campers.
• Eating healthy food each day, drinking lots and lots of water, and making sure
we have our sunscreen on.
• Keeping our bunks spotless! (Okay, just trying to keep you on your toes with
that one).
• Earning close to 100 “TIGER Bucks” in celebration of “T.I.G.E.R.– opoly,”
our week-long TIGER-inspired challenge game.
And this is only a PART of what we did this week!
Senior Boys (or BoyZ, as we like to be called), ROCKED OUT, this week. We came
up with our Group Names and performed a mesmerizing version of the Senior BoyZ
cheer in front of our fellow Campers.
Introducing, for the first time @ Meadowbrook Country Day Camp!
Group 45: The PANDAS
Group 46: The Billy-Bobs
Group 47: The Meadowbrook Firecrackers
There will be more exciting Senior BoyZ news to share in the weeks
ahead. Looking forward to Week 2 – “Don’t try this at Home!”
~ Steve B.
YA Ladies are in the Game
Just as Monopoly is a game of luck and strategy, Meadowbrook is a land
of Sunshine and Smiles! No smiles shine brighter than those of my
lovely YA ladies! We have given up the Reading Railroad and headed for
the Camp world’s Park Place of properties! Summer Sister bonds are
forming with no luxury tax and lots of free parking! The Diva’s have
rolled the dice and came up with the following group names:
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50: “YA FAB 5-0,”
51: “TAM-FABULOUS,”
52: “FABULOUS CHICKIDEES”
60: “BGE (Best Group Ever)”
61: “Sweet and Sassy.”
In Monopoly you develop Atlantic City, NJ real estate; at
Meadowbrook we develop a world of Teamwork, Integrity, Generosity,
Enthusiasm and Respect (TIGER). We have also used our T.I.G.E.R.OPOLY theme to develop an awareness of an organization called
S.C.O.P.E. which works to share a love of Camp with children that would
otherwise not have the opportunity.
As week two approaches, we YA’s will not pass go or collect $200, as we
are too busy moving our gamegame-pieces along the board to Summer fun!
Hey YA Girls, “Are you ready for
‘Don’t Try This at Home’ week?”
“FABULOUS!”
~ Tami
Dear Young Adventure Parents,
Welcome to another fantastic Summer at
Meadowbrook Country Day Camp! The YA Boys
have an awesome Summer ahead of them. The boys
have been enjoying taking part in TIGER-opoly
week. All of the Campers are extremely excited to help
underprivileged kids get a chance to go to camp by helping Roz
and Jed raise money for S.C.O.P.E. The YA Boys also got their
first chance to participate in Leagues, which is one of everyone’s
favorite activities.
For new YA Boys’ parents, we do go outside of Camp four
times during the Summer. Our first trip this Summer is next
week to PowerHouse Studios on July 7th. The YA’s will have a
great time participating in the messy game show and the dance
party. We also do not have a regular Visiting Day , instead
parents are invited to join us July 27 for YA Family Late Night.
Parents are welcome to come join us in playing games and partake
in some of Roz, Jed, and Rich’s wackiness up at the campfire!
Lastly, just a couple of reminders...Please remember to have
your Camper put on sunscreen at home. We will have them apply
more as the day goes on but that first layer of sunscreen is the
most important. Please make sure your Camper has his white
Camp shirt on for those days that we are out of
Camp on trips. If you have any questions or
concerns, just give me a call here at Camp.
Thanks~
Charlie
Tween travel
Meadowbrook’s Tweens had an amazing first week at Camp!
The week kicked off with a myriad of activities onsite and the
Girls’ Groups 70 and 71, now named the “Tween Queens”,
made chocolate TIGERS, created duct tape flowers and
beautiful bracelets, in addition to challenging themselves
athletically at Archery, Basketball, and our High Challenge
ropes course. The Boys’ Groups 75 and 76, named themselves “That
Seventies Group” after the infamous TV sitcom, and spent the beginning of
the week swimming, playing Flag Football, Capture the Flag, Lacrosse, Tennis,
and trying their hand at some Bonfire Cooking.
The week only got more entertaining and exciting as we took our first official
trip to the Funplex, where we battled on Bumper Cars,
laughed during Lazer Tag, drag raced on go-carts, and
traded our tickets for many fabulous prizes. Our trip to
Dutch Springs Aqua Park was the highlight of the week
and we banded together to take on the Tower, the Blob,
the Rock ‘N Slide, and the fourteen foot Iceberg climb! It
was a wet and wild adventure filled with fun, “Sunshine
and Smiles” in the traditional Meadowbrook style.
After spending the day competing in Hockey, Speedball, GaGa (a
Meadowbrook favorite), and Boating on the lake, the “Tween Queens” and
“That Seventies Group” ended the week at our T.I.G.E.R. Spirit Celebration
where they proudly performed their group cheers and carried their
collaboratively created banners for the whole Camp to see! It was the perfect
ending to an action-packed and friendship-filled first
week and the best is yet to come!
~ Carolyn
TRAVELIN’ TEENS
It’s summertime! That means barbeques, fireworks, the
beach, and Meadowbrook. What a way to start the
Summer! Monday, groups 80 and 85 welcomed back all
our veteran Campers and also welcomed a few new
ones. We began the week at the Bridgewater Sports
Arena where we ice skated, played video games and
laser tag. Some of us zipped around the ice while some skated for
the first time. That’s what Camp is about – making friends and
trying new things. Wednesday found us in Vernon, NJ at Mountain
Creek Water Park. Some of our more daring Campers tried the 18
ft. cliff jump into the lagoon far below. The rest cheered them on
and tried all of the water rides they could cram into the day. Now,
the week did not end there! Thursday we were off again, this time to
Tamaques Park in Westfield to prepare and cook our own gourmet
lunch under the watchful eye of an actual chef. The week ended
back in Camp on Friday where we swam, played
Soccer, made Jewelry, and just had a plain old
good time. Looking forward to Week 2!
~ Pat
Supers Travelin’ Road Show
Last we saw each other our 2010 Camp schedule had come to a
close. We counted the days until we would meet again! This
week we reunited with our “Camp” friends and welcomed two
new Campers, Michelle B. and Joey P. The fun started on
Monday when we visited the Funplex and furiously raced around the track on the
go-carts, challenged each other in Laser Tag, and refined our arcade game skills.
Joe H. won a $100 gift card! On Wednesday, we were all ecstatic about our
trip to Outdoor Laser Tag. Commonly referred to as the “best trip of the
Summer,” we engaged in combat as runners, sharpshooters, and snipers. Once
again, the trip was amazing! Friday was the first of our four Elective Trips.
Campers learned proper techniques for Kayaking, Bowling, and performing Yoga.
We rowed, bowled, and stretched ourselves silly! Tuesday and Thursday were days
we enjoyed at Camp. A few highlights included intense games of Flag Football and
Soccer. We also made delicious TIGER chocolate cookies at Cooking and beautiful
flowers out of duct tape during Arts & Crafts. Thank you
to our Counselors Roxanne, Eleni, Caitlyn, Anthony, and
Pete for making the first week such an enjoyable one! It
only gets better from here!
- Russell
TRAVEL WEEK 2 TRIP PREVIEW
(Reminder: Travel Campers Must Wear their Orange Travel Shirt
when they are scheduled to go on a Trip and sunscreen is always
recommended)
REMINDER… Camp is Closed Monday, July 4th
TWEENS—
TWEENS—7th Grade
Wednesday: CAMEL BEACH
The Tweens are off to CAMEL BEACH WATER PARK for an exciting day of water
slides and wet fun. Campers must wear bathing suits and bring a towel from
home. Campers will get to choose from a variety of boxed lunches. We do
have a late return pick-up here at Camp of 6:00PM.
Friday: T.I.G.E.R. COMMUNITY DAY
Our Tweens show off their T.I.G.E.R. qualities as they spend some time giving back to the
community. Both groups will go to CareOne of Livingston Assisted Living. The boys will be
doing some yard work around the grounds which will include painting and light landscaping.
The girls will create a beautiful craft project that they will donate to CareOne in addition to
spending time with the residents. Both groups will also enjoy lunch at The Royal Buffet in East
Hanover. Both groups should walk away with a great feeling from helping out their
community.
TRAVELIN’ TEENS—
TEENS—8TH GRADE
Tuesday: ROCK QUARRY SWIMMING CLUB
Our 8th graders will get to spend the day at this unique swim club. Campers must wear a
bathing suit to Camp and also bring a towel from home. Lunch will be provided from the
snack bar. Extra money may be brought for additional snacks.
Thursday: SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE
More Flags More Fun? Our Campers will be having Six Flags of Fun as they enjoy the day at
NJ’s top Amusement Park. Campers will get to choose from a variety of boxed
lunches and extra money may be brought in for snacks. There is a late return
pick-up here at Camp at 6:00 PM.
SUPERS TRAVELIN’ ROAD SHOW—
SHOW—9TH GRADE
WednesdayWednesday-Thursday: (INCLUDED OVERNIGHT TRIP)
This exciting two day trip is highlighted by all the fun of Six Flags Great Adventure. After
enjoying the day on the rides, we will head to our camp site where we will spend the
night. On Thursday the group will head to Point Pleasant Beach. All Campers must
return a completed permission trip form. All meals starting with lunch on Wednesday will
be provided. Please see the permission slip for a list of items to pack. There is a late
return pick-up here at Camp on Thursday at 5:30PM.
Please return a completed permission slip to the office by Tuesday, July 5th.