Summer Camp Guide for 10583 Kids

With spring in the air, summer could not be far behind. If you’re considering activities and camps for your children this summer, consider the sports, music, circus arts, swimming and regular day camps described below. And if you’re looking for the right sleep away camp, contact a camp advisor to help you find the right one. Check out our list of summertime programs and advisors below:

Coming to Connecticut in Summer 2012! Chelsea Piers summer sports camps provide world-class facilities, expert instruction and the most exciting sports curriculum available all under one roof! Campers can choose from Soccer, Hockey, Figure Skating, Squash, Tennis, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Basketball, Baseball, Multi-Sport and Two-Sport Combo Camps. In addition to full-day camps, Chelsea Piers offers half-day preschool camps for its younger athletes. Camps start July 9th and run through August 31, 2012. Sign up for one, two or more weeks.

Chelsea Piers CT
1 Blachley Road
Stamford, CT 06902855.586.8272
chelseapiersCT.com/camp
camps@chelseapiersCT.com

At Circus Arts Camp in Hartsdale kids become circus folks as they learn to juggle, walk the tightwire, unicycle, twirl on a rope, jump on a trampoline, fly on a trapeze, clown around, and show off in the Big Circus Show that ends each session. Operating in Westchester since 1989 for kids 6½ and up, the camp offers two-week sessions June 25 through August 3, then ends the season with Aerial Arts Week August 6 to 10 with five full days mastering the Spanish web, hammock, lyra, trampoline, partner acrobatics, static and flying trapeze. All equipment is professional quality and maintained by an industry-certified rigger; instructors are experienced and safety-certified. Adding to the camp’s appeal is its air-conditioned quarters in the gyms of the Solomon Schechter School of Westchester in Hartsdale. To find out more call 914 923-4650 or visit www.circusartscampny.com .

Hoff Barthelson Music School: For more than 37 years, the six-week Hoff-Barthelson Summer Arts Program has provided an ideal setting for a stimulating and rewarding summer experience for stu­dents in 2nd – 10th grade. Centrally located in Scarsdale, the school offers a structured but relaxed daily program. The exceptional faculty, boasting some of the top perform­ers and music educators in the country, provides a quality summer experience of music, arts and crafts and musical theater to students who take daily lessons, play in ensembles, and participate in visual arts and drama programs. The program includes Music Technology Lab, HB Rocks! Advanced Guitar Ensemble, Chorus, Orchestras, Mu­sical Theatre Workshop, World Drumming, Advanced Jazz Workshop, Chamber En­sembles, Simple Symphony and Wind Ser­enade, Piano for non-Pianists, and Visual Arts. Students at all levels of advancement receive instruction in a program individu­ally tailored to their needs and interests. The basic program operates from 9am–noon, with several different Extended Day op­tions available, June 25–July 27, 2012.

Hoff-Barthelson Music School
25 School Lane
Scarsdale, NY 10583
www.hbms.org
hb@hbms.org
(914) 723-1169

Over the Moon Music and More: Did you know that all children are musical? Do you wonder what you can do to nurture the musical growth of your child, regardless of your musical ability? And did you know that there's a storefront location where you and your child can play musically together, right here in Scarsdale? Over the Moon Music and More offers Music Together®, the internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program in their beautiful Garth Road location. Classes are for children from birth through kindergarten age accompanied by an adult caregiver and are research based, experiential, and fun! The 6-week summer session starts on July 9. Please contact us at or

Over the Moon Music and More
78 Garth Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583
914-722-2025
jackie@overthemoonmusicandmore.com

Summit Soccer continues its fine tradition of soccer camps this summer in Scarsdale and Larchmont. The camp is designed to teach children the fundamentals of the beautiful game of soccer, with emphasis on both individual skills and team play. Individual instruction includes dribbling, passing, ball control, and shooting. The camp also features its unique and successful Kinderkickers program for younger soccer players. The Scarsdale Camp, for children ages 4-14, takes place the weeks of August 20-24 and August 27-31 at Crossway Field, Scarsdale from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The Larchmont Camp, for children ages 4-14, takes place the weeks of August 13-17 and August 20-24 at Hommocks Park, Larchmont with sessions from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Visit their website at SummitSoccer.net , or contact Director Michael Constantine at kinderkickers@hotmail.com or by phone at (914) 833-2024.

Westfair Swim Academy Camp focuses on individual swim development and water safety for all levels and ages. Swimmers will be instructed in small groups of similar age, skill and experience. Lesson plans and progressions are formatted for optimum learning through the six American Red Cross Levels. For the highest level swimmers, they offer stroke clinic options. In addition to starts, turns and techniques to increase efficiency and speed, the focus is refining the competitive strokes and cardiovascular endurance. They provide comprehensive preparation for summer swimming and a great supplement for summer swim team. The staff includes seasoned American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors and Lifeguards selected not only for their expertise in teaching aquatic skills, but also their ability to provide exceptional role models for our campers. Safety is the first priority.

June 25 through August 3, 2012. Weekly availability. Offered in two locations, Pace University in Pleasantville and Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville.

Westfair Swim Academy
kpalladino@westfairswim.com
www.westfairswim.com
914-588-2971

The YWCA of White Plains and Central Westchester offers relaxing, noncompetitive summer day camp programs for toddlers through teens. 
Camp Funkist (ages 5-13) provides non-competitive relaxing days of sports, swimming, arts and crafts, music, nature, trips, specials, and other age-appropriate summer activities. Travel Camp for youth 12-15 provides a unique experience off-site each day for the older camper. Little Friends Camp is tailored for the preschooler with structured activities that expand children’s horizons; intensive full day Summer Gymnastics classes taught by experienced instructors and coaches; and Summer Camp for Children with Developmental Disabilities, which is designed to compliment extended school-year programs.

The YWCA has well-equipped indoor and outdoor facilities. 
Red Cross-certified staff lead recreational and instructional swimming. Learn more on their website at: http://www.ywcawhiteplains.com or call the numbers below:

Camp Funkist & Travel Camp (914) 949-6227 x168

Little Friends Camp (914) 949-6227 x142
Gymnastics Program (914) 949-6227 x135
Camp for Children with Developmental Disabilities (914) 949-6227 x108

Ellen Wylie of “Spectacular Summers,” your local camp and teen program advisory service, knows the programs and is happy to share her knowledge and expertise with you. A former camper, counselor and practicing attorney, this mother of three has been advising families on camp and teen programs for a decade. Ellen spends her summers visiting camps and programs and the rest of the year speaking with directors. Her broad knowledge enables Ellen to make the right recommendation for each child. Ellen takes a warm and personal approach to the camp advisory business. She spends time getting to know each child/family she is works with and carefully tailors her recommendations so as to not inundate families. The service she provides is free of charge to parents. Ellen loves what she does and it shows. To find that spectacular summer program for 2012 or 2013, call Ellen Wylie at (914) 722-2644 or email Ellenatcamps@msn.com.