At Hale Reservation in Westwood

For Boys and Girls Ages 5 – 14

June 29 – August 28, 2009

 

 

Want to learn more about NCSC Summer Day Camp?  Download our Brochure and review a few Frequently Asked Questions.

                                                               

Ready to sign up? Download our Registration Form.

 

Already registered? Download our Family Packet:

1. Info. Letter

2. Health History, Emergency Contact, and Release Form

3. Epi-Pen Inhaler E-Form

4. Physician’s Form

5. Photo Release

6. Please Post

7. Lyme Disease Info

 

Sent in your Family Packet but don’t remember what your child needs for camp? Download our Info. Letter.

 

Have you filled out your Camper Questionnaire[s]? See our Camper Questionnaire (complete one per camper):

Camper 1

Camper 2

Camper 3

Camper 4

 

Save the date of Thursday, June 25th, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. for our Family Open House.

 

Leader In Training (LIT) Program. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer our LIT Program during the summer of 2009. Please get in touch again next yet. 

 

Still have questions? Contact Megan Cap-Renzi, Camp Director via email or at 617 969-5906 ext. 299.

 

 

Worried about the economy?

Afraid to commit to summer camp?

NCSC can help!

 

Newton Community Service Center is working with families to keep summertime fun by offering flexible registration options to its Summer Day Camp:

 

 

Flexible payment plans

Talk with our accounts payable office about payment plan options that meet your current budget.

Multi-session discounts

·          Sign up for two sessions and receive 10% off your second session.

·          Receive 15% off your third and fourth session.

Need-based refundable deposits

·          Cancel by May 1 and receive 100% deposit refund.

·          Contact us in writing about any unfavorable changes in income by June 1 and you can also receive 100% deposit refund.

·          Contact us in writing about any unfavorable changes in your income by June 30th and you can receive 50% deposit refund.

 

Transportation from West Newton Included!

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is the NCSC Summer Day Camp in Newton or Westwood?

Newton Community Service Center (NCSC) is a human service agency that offers a variety of programs for all ages at our West Newton facility. For our summer day camp, we transport children to the beautiful Hale Reservation in Westwood. This allows us to offer a rich variety of outdoor experiences, such as boating, fishing, swimming, nature studies, hiking, and much more. Hale Reservation is an ideal place for children to spend the summer.

 

How long is the ride from your West Newton location (492 Waltham Street) to Hale Reservation in Westwood?

The bus ride takes approximately 20 minutes and is well-staffed by NCSC unit leaders and senior counselors.

 

What is your camper to counselor ratio?

Our camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, in addition to complying with mandatory state requirements. Therefore, we maintain a camper to counselor ratio of 6:1 for age 5, 8:1 for ages 6 to 8, and 10:1 for ages 9 - 14. For most of the camp day we exceed these ratios.

 

What is a typical camp day like?

Campers arrive at NCSC in West Newton between 8:00 and 8:30.

At 8:30 we board the bus to Hale, and our day begins as soon as we hit the reservation. Our activity blocks are 45-minutes long. Your camper will have some activities at the same time every day throughout the session, such as daily Red Cross swim lessons and a separate session for free swim. Other activities will change day-to-day. See a sample schedule .

We board the bus to return to NCSC in Newton at approximately 3:00 and arrive at NCSC around 3:30, and participate in outdoor games and free play. Pickup is at 4:30. For our extended day campers, we will serve a late afternoon snack and campers will play outside under staff supervision until pickup at 6:00.

 

Is NCSC just for Newton families?

NCSC campers are from a number of communities, including Newton, Waltham, Watertown, Boston, Needham, Wellesley, Framingham, Brookline, Lexington, and more.

 

Can my kindergartner come to camp?

Our youngest campers will be Fall 2009 kindergartners. The camp day is a full one, with a lot of walking through wooded terrain. Each camper is responsible for carrying his or her backpack throughout the reservation. Counselors in our youngest units give their campers extra time to transition between activities and offer a lot of support as campers build stamina over the course of a session. However, camp is not appropriate for all incoming kindergartners. Consider your child’s energy level and tolerance for warm weather when you decide whether or not to send your kindergartner to camp.

 

Is a deposit necessary to register?

We require a $50, non-refundable deposit for each session. We accept payments by check or credit card. To pay by credit card please fill out our registration form, or contact Paula Fiske at 617-969-5906 ext. 138.

 

Is financial aid available?

Financial aid may be available for families in need. Please download our scholarship application and submit it with your registration. The NCSC scholarship committee will award aid on a first-come, first-served basis so submit your application and registration today!

 

How can I register my camper?

To register, download and complete the registration form and return it with your deposit to:

NCSC Summer Day Camp                                                                                      

ATTN: Megan Cap-Renzi
492 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465