Registration Opens for City of New Rochelle Summer Day Camps

Written By: Robert Cox

The City of New Rochelle Department of Parks and Recreation has opened registration for its Summer Day Camp and Preschool Camp. Both camps run from July 5-August 12, 2011.

The Summer Day Camp will be held at Ward School and for the first time at Jefferson School.

For graduating kindergarteners through 5th grade, this camp features sports, games, performing, art,
nature, tennis, weekly swimming and themed activities as well as day trips.

• The cost for Ward School camp is $600 ($650 after May 27th) for the 6-week session, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Early drop-off and day trips are offered at an additional charge.

• The cost for Jefferson School camp is $535 ($585 after May 27th). 3 day trips will be included. Camp hours are 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.

The Preschool Camp will be held at Webster School. For children ages 3-5 years old (campers must be 3 years old by July 5, 2011) this camp features arts and crafts, music, movement skills, language, literature, indoor and outdoor play, weekly themed special activities. Cost is $800 for the 6 week session ($850 after May 27th). Camp hours are 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Application deadline is May 27, or until all spots are filled. For further information or to register, call the Department of Parks and Recreation at 654-2087. To download a brochure and forms, visit www.newrochelleny.com/2011programs