Give them the best summer ever!

A day camp for girls and boys ages 5 – 15

2015

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THIS SUMMER WE ARE CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF SUMMER FENN.

This summer we are celebrating 15 years of mature, responsible staff who are so passionate about working with children, that many of them do it year round. We truly are professionals at fun.

This summer we are celebrating 15 years of helping campers choose their own challenge and step out of their comfort zone. We celebrate trying.

This summer we are celebrating 15 years of focusing on the details and the little moments that make every day special and new, whether it’s your campers first week or fifth year with us.

This summer we are celebrating 15 years of empowering campers to make decisions, to make friends and to make memories.

This summer we are celebrating 15 years of appreciating and embracing campers for who they are.

This summer we are celebrating 15 years of a mission that has remained clear and true—to provide the most stimulating, challenging and enjoyable summer day camp experience—one that enriches the whole child.

This summer we are celebrating 15 years of making someone else’s day better by spreading the Summer Fenn Way.

Come join our party and see why campers and staff return year after year. The magic of Summer Fenn is the amazing community of people here. They are the heart and soul of this program. We are honored to have shared 15 truly wonderful summers with our campers and families and staff.

THIS SUMMER WE ARE CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF SUMMER FENN.

THE SUMMER FENN WAYOUR PHILOSOPHY: Ensuring everyone has a fantastic experience!

At Summer Fenn, we are committed to guiding and celebrating our campers as they make choices about how to participate in our many programs. We challenge each camper to take responsibility for his or her own actions and attitudes, making the experience a positive one for everyone. The Summer Fenn Way is about seeking out ways to treat each other well and helping to make someone else’s day better. This is the essence of the Summer Fenn Way and it guides everything we do.

In practice, the Summer Fenn Way is about the acceptance of others. It helps to ensure a safe and comfortable experience with no bullying or put-downs. It means being flexible enough to adjust challenges for each individual, so everyone can participate fully while being supported to stretch just a little further.

Our dedicated staff is focused on making Summer Fenn an experience to cherish for a lifetime.

Visit us online at www.summerfenn.org

The BEST summer ever starts right here.

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Check out what’s NEW for 2015:

n Base Camp

n Girls Lacrosse

n Boys Lacrosse

n Gaga Ball

n Jewelry Making

n Makers Labn Spanish @

Summer Fennn Day Tripper

Rangersn Day Tripper

Codebreakers516 Monument Street, Concord, MA 01742Phone: 978-318-3614Fax: 978-318-3683Email: summercamp@fenn.orgWeb: www.summerfenn.org

SUMMER FENN DAY CAMP

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OUR MISSIONAt Summer Fenn, our mission is to provide the most stimulating, challenging, and enjoyable summer day camp experience for girls and boys ages 5 to 15.

Combining challenge with support, we provide opportunities for campers to identify their personal strengths, learn new skills, increase self-confidence, and make new friends. Our varied and flexible program options generate countless opportunities for exploration and creative expression, while enhancing each child’s social, physical, moral, and intellectual development.

INCREDIBLE STAFFWhat makes Summer Fenn such a wonderful experience? A wonderful staff ! Their talent, energy, experience, and dedication are absolutely unmatched. Our rigorous and selective hiring process is aimed at recruiting the most experienced, skilled professionals available. Most are teaching professionals, including some from The Fenn School faculty. Summer Fenn staff are selected for their maturity, enthusiasm, creativity, and passion for working with children.

Activity leaders are teaching professionals with many years of experience and expertise. Swim staff have American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, and Water Safety Instructor certification. An average staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 (1:4 for Lower Camp) ensures individual attention.

FANTASTIC FACILITYSummer Fenn takes place on the beautiful Fenn School campus in Concord, just down the road from the Old North Bridge. We use this exceptional facility to its fullest, taking advantage of its many resources:

n Ward Hall, Fenn’s state-of-the-art Performance & Meeting Hall

n Reynolds Multi-Sport Athletic Fields n 30’ x 75’ HEATED swimming pool n 35’ three-sided rock-climbing wall n High and low ropes courses n Spacious playing fields n Woodworking shop n Ceramics studion Photography studio and darkroom n Gymnasiumsn Air-conditioned classrooms n Computer and video labs

IT’S IN THE DETAILSSummer Fenn stands out in many other ways:

n After camp swim lessons (see page 13)n Hot lunches and snacks provided for

all campers and bag lunches for all Day Trippers included in tuition (see page 13)

n Transportation from surrounding towns (see page 13)

n Extended Day — before and after camp (see page 13)

n All Camp Special Events and Spirit Daysn Weekly newsletter with personal comment

from your camper’s counselorsn Downloadable weekly group schedules and

lunch menus

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2015 CAMP DATESn Week 1, June 29-July 3 n Week 2, July 6 -10n Week 3, July 13 -17 n Week 4, July 20-24n Week 5, July 27-31 n Week 6, August 3-7 n Week 7, August 10-14 n Week 8, August 17-21

SPECIAL EVENTSEvery Friday afternoon following our cookout, we organize a camp-wide Special Event. Our events are a fun and exciting way for campers to wrap up their week with us and an excellent way to celebrate our Summer Fenn community. Our events are created with all ages in mind, allowing campers to participate fully and com-fortably with the support of our amazing staff. Sample Special Events are:n Counselor Hunt n n Carnivaln Wacky Olympics n n Space Racen Lip Sync n n County Fair

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LOWER CAMP SAMPLE DAY

8:45 – 9:00 am Drop Off

9:00 – 9:15 am All Camp Morning Meeting

9:15 – 10:00 am Nature

10:10 – 10:55 am Arts and Crafts

11:05 – 11:50 am Lunch and Entertainment

12:00 – 12:45 pm Choice Block/Elective

12:55 – 1:40 pm Adventure

1:50 – 2:35 pm Swim Lesson

2:45 – 3:30 pm Free Swim and Field Games

3:35 – 4:00 pm Pick Up

Base Camp Programs

FOR GIRLS AND BOYS AGES 5 – 15

Our Base Camp program provides campers ages 5-15 with the opportunity to experience a variety of active, creative and fun activities under the guidance of our talented staff. It allows campers to build self-confidence, create lasting friendships, and make their own choices in a safe and supportive environment.

Base Camp counselors lead campers through a well-paced and diverse schedule, getting to know their campers individually and as a group. They assist campers in all of our program areas, helping to ensure that each camper has a positive experience along the way. Our experienced Activity Specialists join groups to lead our program areas, engaging campers with thoughtful, age-appropriate activities and projects and allow-ing each camper to be successful and to participate at a comfortable level.

Base Camp is offered all eight weeks of Summer Fenn in either one- or two-week sessions. The schedule and activities change weekly to en-courage campers to join us for multiple weeks. Campers are placed in co-ed groups based on their age and the grade they will be entering the following fall. All Base Campers participate in Friday Special Events and in our Elective Program (see pages 2 and 6).

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LOWER CAMP entering grades K – 1The Lower Camp program at Summer Fenn is an excellent experience for campers entering kindergarten and first grade.

Our unique Kindergarten program fosters a nurturing environment in which your camper will thrive. Our highly qualified staff works closely with these young campers in their small groups of 10 or fewer campers. With a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3, our staff can be responsive to each camper’s individual needs while helping them all to be successful within their group. Campers are gently guided through a well-rounded and flexible schedule allowing them to experience a wide variety of activities at an age-appropriate pace.

Campers entering first grade benefit from our staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 in their small groups of 12-16 campers. Our staff engages campers by helping them to connect with others, gain confidence and explore new and exciting opportunities in a varied and well-paced schedule.

As a part of their schedule, first grade campers are introduced to individual choice, which is an integral part of the Summer Fenn experience. Throughout the week counselors offer a variety of elective options that are created with the needs and interests of this younger age group in mind. They work closely with campers helping to guide them as they make positive choices about how to participate fully at a level they will enjoy. By maintaining a high level of flexibility, we ensure that campers have fun and are successful. Sample elective choices: Music, Water Slide, Soccer, Clay, Scavenger Hunts and Nature Walks.

All Lower Campers participate in age-appropriate activities with our experienced Activity Specialists as they rotate through our Arts and Crafts, Nature, Sports and Games and Adventure Programs. Their weekly schedule also includes Red Cross Swim Lessons and they benefit from the close supervision and guidance of our qualified Water Safety Instructors.

“ My son jumped out of bed in the mornings when he realized he could return to Summer Fenn! ”

Parent of 1st grade camper

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MIDDLE CAMP entering grades 2 – 3The Middle Camp experience at Summer Fenn is incredibly well-rounded, providing campers with an excellent balance of fun and engaging activities. With a staff to camper ratio of 1:5 including Activity Specialists, our exceptional counselors guide their groups through their daily schedule, at a comfortable pace.

During Swim Lessons, campers are placed in appropriate levels where they can develop and improve on their swimming abilities. In Adventure, they build self-confidence while engaging in activities that range from teambuilding on our low ropes course to the challenges of our Climbing Tower. Campers awaken their sense of curiosity and discovery as they take part in hands-on Nature activities and they can be individually creative in our Arts and Crafts program. In Sports and Games, they have the opportunity to be active in an environment that combines fun with fairness. As they grow in Base Camp, Middle Campers are provided with more choice in how to participate in their increased afternoon Elective options.

UPPER CAMP entering grades 4 – 6Upper Campers have more flexibility and choice in deciding how to participate in the increasing variety of activities offered throughout their week. Our outstanding counselors travel with their groups throughout their daily schedule and Activity Specialists offer these campers high-end and age-appropriate programming.

As campers rise into Upper Camp, Archery is added to their weekly schedule and their Elective choices become wide and varied, allowing them to tailor their own Summer Fenn experience. Swim Lessons help these older campers to develop their strokes further and enhance their abilities in the water. Our Adventure program provides increased individual and teambuilding challenges, sending campers to new heights as they progress from our Low Ropes course to climbing and soaring on our High Ropes elements, Climbing Wall and Zipline. In Arts and Crafts they have the opportunity to get involved in more intricate projects, they participate actively and at their own comfort level during Sports and Games, and they explore new elements of the natural world and interesting aspects of science through Nature activities.

Visit the Summer Fenn website, www.summerfenn.org, to view a sample schedule for your camper.

“ Summer Fenn was both of my kids’ FAVORITE camp that they have ever attended! Please continue your wonderful work! ”

Parent of 3rd and 6th grade campers

Base Camp Programs

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SENIOR CAMP entering grades 7 – 9Senior Camp is the capstone of the Summer Fenn Base Camp experience, providing our oldest campers with the most choice we have to offer while simultaneously meeting their changing needs and keeping their camp experience fun and engaging. Their schedule features Choice Blocks, in addition to our already well-balanced program activities and Electives, allowing these campers the flexibility to engage in even more activities that foster their individuality and independence. Swim Lessons include elements of the American Red Cross Guard Start program and also help campers to refine their strokes and skills. The importance for this age group to build positive peer relationships is optimized through teambuilding in our Adventure program where they are challenged to grow both on the ground and in the air. Senior Campers have fun and stay active in Sports and Games, create choice-based projects in Arts and Crafts, and enjoy cool, new activities with our Nature staff. As our oldest Base Campers, they also enjoy an off-campus field trip one day a week to places such as: Kimball’s Farm, Breezy Point and Wingaersheek Beach.

SENIOR CAMP SAMPLE DAY

8:45 – 9:00 am Drop Off

9:00 – 9:15 am All Camp Morning Meeting

9:15 – 10:00amMorning may include Adventure, Sports, Fine Arts, Group Choice, Nature

10:10 – 10:55 am

11:05 – 11:50 am

12:00 – 12:45 pmSwim Choice-Instruction, Guard Start

12:55 – 1:40 pm Lunch

1:50 – 2:35 pm Elective Block

2:45 – 3:30 pm Elective Block

3:35 – 4:00 pm Pick Up

“Thiswasthefifthyearthat both of my girls have been coming to Summer Fenn, and they both love it! They have been to other camps in the area and, hands down, Fenn has the best counselors and staff of any camp. ”

Parent of 5th and 7th grade campers

TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM entering grades 9 – 11 Our Teen Leadership program is designed to provide young adults with the skills and experience necessary to become successful and confident leaders. Over the course of two weeks, our teens explore and observe different styles of leadership and work towards understanding their own style as they learn to recognize and apply specific skills.

In addition to a fun camp experience complete with field trips, projects and games, our teens also make positive connections with others as well as important discoveries about themselves. As they grow within the program and as individuals they are challenged in new ways and supported by the entire camp community in everything they do.

Each two-week session involves: n Mentoring with leaders in varied areas of campn Workshops on a variety of leadership skillsn Community Servicen Team buildingn First Aid & CPR certificationn Weekly off-camp excursion

Space in this program is limited. Teens must fill out a questionnaire (available on our website www.summerfenn.org) and it must accompany the camp registration form (completed by parent/guardian) and deposit. Candidates will have an orientation with the Teen Leadership Director in the late spring.

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BUILD YOUR OWN SCHEDULEOur Elective Program offers all campers in our Base Camp and Special Programs the opportunity to tailor their own Summer Fenn experi-ence by participating in the activities that most interest them. Whether it is delving into a specific program area they enjoy or challenging themselves to try something new, campers make their own choices each week. New electives are regularly introduced while the favorites are always an option, ensuring a wide variety of creative, active and fun activity choices for all ages.

HOW ELECTIVES WORKAs campers grow within the Summer Fenn program, they are given more choice in their schedule. On Monday of each session, they select their two-day elective activities. On Wednesday of each session, they choose their next two-day elective options.

Middle Campers select up to four electives. They could have two electives that meet on Monday and Tuesday and two different electives that meet on Wednesday and Thursday.

Upper Campers and Half-and-Half Special Program Campers select up to six electives. They could have three electives that meet on Monday and Tuesday and three different electives that meet on Wednesday and Thursday.

Full Day Special Program Campers select up to two electives, one that meets on Monday and Tuesday, and a different elective that meets on Wednesday and Thursday.

Senior Campers select between two and four electives depending on their weekly schedule.

Lower Campers’ electives are unique. Please see page 3 for details.

Campers will make elective choices while they are at camp. We make every effort to ensure that they participate in their most desired activities. Please know that there may be instances when they do not receive their first choice.

SO MANY CHOICESOur amazing Special Program and Base Camp staff is constantly using their expertise and many talents to create new and exciting choices for campers that vary each week.

BELOW IS A LIST OF SAMPLE ELECTIVE OPTIONS:

n Gaga Balln Four Square n Scooter Hockeyn Dr. Dodgeballn Soccern Ultimate Frisbee n Archeryn Mountain Biking

n High Ropesn Climbing Walln Fort Buildingn Water Rocketsn Spy Skillsn Pinewood Derbyn Speed Stackingn Rubik’s Cube

n Free Swimn Water Sliden Zumban Drummingn Beat Boxingn Theatre Gamesn Stage Combatn Creative Writing

n Comic Creationsn Graffiti Artn Print Makingn Sculpey Artn Pastelsn Ceramicsn Woodworking n And MANY MORE!

Afternoon Electives

EXCITING CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES Summer Fenn’s Special Programs offer campers the chance to immerse themselves in exciting, more focused activities. We offer programs that concentrate on a specialty area for the full day or for the morning, all of which are led by experienced and professional staff. Special Program space is limited to ensure the highest level of camper support and encouragement.

Summer Fenn provides all program equipment and supplies for Special Programs, unless otherwise noted.

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MUSICAL Full-Day

Ages 10-15: Three-week program (weeks 5-7)Join Musical Director Rene Pfister, founder of Make Your Life A Musical and Musical Director of the Concord Youth Theatre, for an exciting 3 weeks of musical theatre! Campers will learn all aspects of participating in a musical, including singing, dancing, acting, and auditioning for parts, all to take place in Ward Hall, Fenn’s state-of-the-art Performance and Meeting Hall! The program culminates with an evening performance for families and friends and a daytime performance for campers and staff. No experience necessary, just a willingness to learn and have fun!

THEATRE TECH Full-Day Ages 12-15: Two-week program (weeks 3-4) Drama PerformanceAges 12-15: Two-week program (weeks 6-7) Musical PerformanceGet involved behind the scenes of our Drama and Musical productions in this Theatre Tech program! Working under the direction of technical director, Mike Finke, campers will participate in many aspects of stagecraft, from set design and construction to lighting, sound, props, costuming and make up. Each camper will have the opportunity to concentrate on his or her primary areas of interest while developing a variety of technical theatre skills. All campers are required to attend the Thursday night performance of the show they are working on.

SUMMER FENN GLEE Half & Half

Ages 10-15: One-week program (week 8) You are the rock star in Summer Fenn Glee! Campers will immerse themselves in their favorite songs and learn basic choreography as they work together to showcase their talents! No singing or dance experience necessary, just a willingness to sing, dance and have fun!

DRAMA Full-Day Ages 10-15: Three-week program (weeks 2-4)Experience our amazing drama program with drama director Tiffany Toner Culp. Tiffany is the theatre director at The Fenn School, she has a MFA from Rhode Island College and brings over 10 years of theatrical experience to Summer Fenn. Campers will thrive in a nurturing environment while learning character development, improvisa-tion, speech and diction, blocking and how to work well as an ensemble, all to take place in Ward Hall, Fenn’s state-of-the-art Performance and Meeting Hall! The program culminates with an evening performance for families and friends. No experience necessary, just a willingness to learn and have fun!

Special Programs

FULL-DAY PROGRAMS Full-Day

Our full-day programs focus on a specialty for up to 25 hours with one afternoon elective on Monday and Tuesday and a different afternoon elective on Wednesday and Thursday (see page 6 for electives). A hot lunch and morning snack is provided and served by Summer Fenn.

HALF-AND-HALF PROGRAMS Half & Half

Our half-and-half programs combine 15 hours of focused program time and up to six elective choices in the afternoon (see page 6 for electives), with lunch in between served by Summer Fenn.

“ Your staff is amazing and you run a superb organization that provides a memorable experience for campers. My two campers rate it at the top of their summer experiences! ”

Parent of 3rd grade and 5th grade campers

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BASEBALL Full-Day

Ages 8-12: One-week program (week 3) Join Fenn faculty member and coach, Ben Smith, for a full-day of baseball instruction! Campers will spend their mornings learning the fundamental skills of the game as they focus on drills that include hitting, pitching, catching and fielding. Afternoons will give campers a chance to practice these skills as they jump into game play on Fenn’s beautiful new baseball field. Campers must provide their own glove.

LACROSSE Full-Day NEW

Ages 10-13: One-week program, girls (week 6) Ages 10-13: One-week program, boys (week 7)Work on your lacrosse skills with Fenn teacher and former college lacrosse captain, Matt Ward! In the morning, campers will work with coaches to develop fundamentals and refine their skills through fun and challenging lacrosse drills focused on passing, catching, shooting, defense, transition play, and lacrosse IQ. Afternoons allow campers to apply their skills and compete with one another through scrimmages and competitions. While we welcome all levels of skill, some experience is required. Campers must provide their own sticks, pads (for boys), and goggles (for girls).

ALL SPORTS Half & Half

Ages 8-10: One-week program (week 7) Ages 10-13: One-week program (weeks 1, 5, 6)Organized by Fenn faculty member and coach Ben Smith, campers spend their week actively involved in a variety of team sports. With a balance of skill building, teamwork and recreational fun, campers engage in a mix of traditional sports with an introduction to international games. Options for play may include: flag football, floor hockey, soccer, cricket, basketball, baseball, and more!

GAGA BALL Half & Half NEW

Ages 10-13: One-week program (weeks 7, 8) The fast paced and popular game, also known as Israeli Dodgeball, is so awesome that we are bringing it to life in this new program! Spend your week perfecting your old Gaga skills and playing in whole new ways you never dreamed of. Jam packed with an endless amount of cool dodgeball variations, non-stop play time, tournaments and championships that celebrate each enthusiast, you’ll want to be a part of the Gaga experience this summer!

GOLF Half & Half

Ages 10-15: One-week program (week 4)Join our knowledgeable staff and enhance your skills in driving, iron play, chipping, putting and course etiquette while spending time on local driving ranges, putting greens, and beautiful golf courses! In addition to technical instruction, campers will also experience game play at a par 3 and 9 hole golf course during their week. This program is recommended for campers with experience. Campers must provide their own clubs.

Special Programs

ADVENTURE CHALLENGE Half & Half

Ages 10-13: One-week program (weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8)Ages 12-15: One-week program (week 6)Spend your mornings climbing, belaying, and soaring to new heights on our low and high ropes courses! Campers will develop their self-confidence as they learn to challenge themselves in new ways while being supported by others. With a progression of activities beginning with teambuilding and leading to a series of challenges in the air including our Zip Line and 35’ three-sided Climbing Tower complete with overhangs and chimney climbs, campers take risks in a safe environment and end each day with a sense of accomplishment.

MOUNTAIN BIKING Half & Half

Ages 10-13: One-week program (weeks 3, 5, 7)Get the ins-and-outs of trail riding in this fun, hands-on program! Our experienced staff will lead participants through all types of carefully selected terrain in the Concord area where they will develop their riding skills and strategies while learning proper trail etiquette and environmental awareness. Off the trails they will be guided in the basics of bicycle safety, care and maintenance. Campers must provide a bike helmet and a mountain bike in good working order.

SOCCER CAMP with JEFF TIPPING Half & Half

Ages 8-9: One-week program (weeks 4, 5) Ages 10-13: One-week program (weeks 4, 5)Join coaching professional, Jeff Tipping, for a week of top quality soccer instruction at Summer Fenn! Jeff and his elite team of coaching staff will train players in the fundamentals of soccer with an emphasis on learning the techniques correctly. With a combination of game play and drills that focus on dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, defending and more, players will improve their technical skills and tactical understanding of the game. Please visit our website for more about Jeff, his experience and awards. This program is recommended for campers who possess a serious interest in soccer.

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ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION Full-Day Ages 12-15: Two-week program (weeks 3-4)Take your movie making skills to the next level by going behind the scenes in this advanced video program! Campers will produce, direct, act in and shoot their videos while delving deeper into the editing process in our multi-media studio. Our knowledgeable staff will work closely with campers as they develop their technical skills and experiment with green screens and other special effects while creating a final product to be taken home on DVD. This program is designed for campers who have digital filmmaking experience.

BUILD YOUR OWN BOAT Full-Day

Ages 10-15: One-week program (week 8)Build your very own boat in this awesome program! Campers will spend their day working with craftsman Chris Balch as he guides them through the process of building a light and fast 15’ canoe, perfect for paddling on flat-water and gentle rivers.

BUILD YOUR OWN SAILBOAT Full-Day

Ages 10-15: Two-week program (weeks 6-7)Join experienced craftsman Chris Balch in this amazing two-week program! Campers will build an ALF (A Little Fun) sailboat complete with mast and colorful sail rigging of their own choosing. Each boat holds approx. 300 lbs. and is sail ready as soon as the paint dries!

MULTI-MEDIA ART Full-Day

Ages 8-15: One-week program (weeks 4, 5, 6)This program will take campers on an artistic and creative journey through far away lands! Using a variety of different mediums, campers will create an elaborate scene in the form of a 3D diorama using custom-made wooden bases.

Previous themes included Harry Potter, Despicable Me, and The Muppets.

VIDEO PRODUCTION Full-Day

Ages 10-13: One-week program (weeks 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) Ages 13-15: One-week program (week 2)Lights, camera, action! Explore the fundamentals of video production in this Summer Fenn favorite! Campers will work together to write, storyboard and act in their own movie while learning the basics of camera work and editing. Their week concludes with a screening for all of camp and their final product is taken home on DVD.

RULE A ROBOT Half & Half

Ages 9-12: One-week program (weeks 4, 5, 6, 7)Build and program your own robot! Using LEGO Mindstorms™ NXT 2.1 Robotics Invention System, learn how robots sense, think, move and communicate. Using updated sensors and components, campers will build basic robots that are capable of performing specific tasks and solving a series of challenges!

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Half & Half

Ages 10-13: One-week program (week 8)Ages 12-15: One-week program (week 7)Experience the possibilities of Digital Photography with Fenn photography teacher Tony Santos! Using Nikon D3000 digital cameras campers will learn a variety of shooting techniques, exploring lighting, contrast, composition and more. They will creatively enhance their images using the many facets of Adobe Photoshop CS5, producing a high quality portfolio to take home.

PHOTOGRAPHY Half & Half

Ages 10-13: One-week program (week 3)Ages 12-15: One-week program (week 4)Discover the art of traditional 35mm black and white photography! Under the guidance of Fenn faculty member Tony Santos, campers will experience the entire progression from start to finish, learning about composition, acquiring shooting skills, and stepping into our fully-equipped darkroom to process and develop their own original photos.

Special Programs

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WOODWORKING Half & Half

Ages 10-12: One-week program (weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) Ages 13-15: One-week program (week 3)Step into our fully equipped woodshop and learn to build with Summer Fenn’s talented woodworking instructors. From tables and bookshelves to desks and Adirondack chairs, campers will handcraft projects of their very own to take home. Come with an original idea or follow the guidance of our experienced staff to create a project that works for you. To build a more elaborate project take two weeks back-to-back!

CERAMICS Half & Half

Ages 10-13: Two-week program (weeks 1-2, 3-4, 7-8)Ages 12-15: Two-week program (weeks 5-6)Spend your mornings working with clay in our beautiful ceramics studio! In this unique, two-week program, campers will learn the intricacies of throwing on our electric pottery wheels and develop their hand building skills to create their own masterpieces. Our experienced instructors provide each camper with individual guidance throughout the process as they learn to build, bisque and glaze, firing their final projects in our kiln.

JEWELRY MAKING Half & Half NEW

Ages 10-15: One-week program (week 1)In this new, hands-on program, campers will create a collection of beautiful jewelry ranging from pendants and necklaces to bracelets and earrings. Led by skilled artisans from Denault Studios campers will be guided through the design process and creation of their pieces using a variety of techniques including beading, silver smithing, stone setting, wire wrapping and more!

GLASS ARTS Half & Half

Ages 10-15: One-week program (weeks 2, 3)Updated for 2015, this program offers campers ex-citing, new fused glass projects including dishes, sun catchers, wind chimes and more! Expert staff from Denault Studios will lead campers in basic design concepts and construction techniques to create beautiful finished glass pieces, all to be taken home!

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Special Programs

MAKERS LAB Half & Half NEW

Ages 8-15: One-week program (weeks 2, 3)Join us this summer in our new Makerspace as we work together learning to use technology, including 3D printers and software, to create, invent and learn. Campers will be encouraged to find do-it-yourself solutions and design creative projects as they work on engineering challenges.

SPANISH @ SUMMER FENN Half & Half NEW

Students will gain confidence speaking and understanding Spanish when they participate in one of the fun-filled weeks of our Spanish program with Chair of the Fenn School’s Spanish Department, Gisela Hernandez-Skayne.

Introduction to SpanishAges 9-10: One-week program (weeks 2, 3)Students will be introduced to, expand and enhance their understanding of Spanish. Focus will be on communication and cultural awareness. Spanish art, literature, cuisine and music will be an integral part of the program!

Spanish Conversation Week Ages 11-12: One-week program (week 4)Improve your skills and become a leader in the art of Spanish conversation by cooking, visiting a museum, using technology and participating in other interactive activities. The program will culminate with a trip to a local Mexican restaurant for lunch.

El Camino de la Mancha Ages 13-14: One-week program (week 5)Don Quixote de la Mancha is the second most translated book in literature and a classic. Students will have the opportunity to learn about Don Quixote and his companion Sancho Panza by participating in adventures focused on justice and the pursuit of dreams, creating their own book of reflections and shooting a movie that brings Don Quixote to life!

CODEBREAKERS NEW

Ages 10-12: One-week program (weeks 1, 2, 7, 8)Join staff member Christian Drake for this totally unique new program, in which campers will use teamwork and wits to complete a week’s worth of life-size puzzles, races, riddles, mysteries, mazes, and adventures! Each day brings a new challenge, new places to explore and a whole new game to play! Campers will expand their minds through art, history, science and nature, stocking up on new skills while redefining fun at some of Massachusetts’ greatest destinations.

Sample Codebreaker Missions: “Treasure Hunt” at Faneuil Hall, “Prison Break” at Boston Harbor Islands, “Orienteering Race” at Worcester Parks, “Survivor” at Plum Island Wildlife Reserve, “Art Heist Mystery” at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

RANGERS NEW

Ages 10-12: One-week program (weeks 3, 5, 6)Join nature expert and enthusiast Christian Drake for an exciting week in the outdoors! Rangers will learn cool outdoor skills such as shelter building, camouflage and fire building while exploring a diverse range of habitats and ecosystems. Whether tracking animals on the trail or chatting with birds while paddling on the river, this program will connect you to the natural world in a whole new way!

Sample Ranger Destinations: Blue Hills Reservation, Cape Ann Whale Watch, Tide Pools at Halibut Point, Ipswich River, Purgatory Chasm, Mt. Watatic.

SUMMER FENN ON THE GO!Our Day Tripper Programs give campers the opportunity to explore fun and interesting places off campus with the same Summer Fenn expectation for excellence! With our professional staff providing guidance and supervision, campers experience a wide variety of exciting attractions that New England has to offer.

A made-to-order bag lunch, drink and snack are provided by Summer Fenn daily.

“ I was beyond impressed with all that Summer Fenn offered my daughter and how well organized and professional the entire team was. My daughter felt so cared for and safe and as the summer progressed I saw her self-esteem improve and her ability to try new things increase without feeling pressure. ”

Parent of 6th grade camper

Day Tripper Programs

“ As a parent, the enthusiasm and smiles on the counselors faces means so much to me andIcanseeitflowover to my camper. ”

Parent of 4th grade camper

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DAY TRIPPER ADVENTUREAges 10-13: One-week program (weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)Ages 13-15: One-week program (weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)Experience a variety of recreational activities in our fun-filled Day Tripper Adventure program! Each day campers travel to an exciting destination, exploring new places and having fun at old favorites. Sign up for one week, two weeks or all eight weeks and broaden your horizons!

Since we are always looking for new places to go and sites to see, our final destinations for each week may differ from those on the sample list. Prior to camp, you will receive a detailed schedule of each week’s day trips.

Week 1 June 29 - July 3 Week 2 July 6-10

n Kimball’sn Canobie Lake Parkn Sky Zone/Rock Spotn Brownstone Parkn Beach

n Prudential Skywalk & Pizza

n Mel’s Funwayn Codzilla & IMAXn Six Flagsn Beach

Week 3 July 13-17 Week 4 July 20-24

n SkyVenture Surfing and Flying

n TD Garden Tourn Sky Zone/Rock Spotn White Water

Raftingn Beach

n Mel’s Funwayn Codzilla & IMAXn Lowell Spinners VS

Tri-City n Six Flags Water Parkn Beach

Week 5 July 27-31 Week 6 August 3-7

n Mel’s Funwayn Canobie Lake Parkn Prudential Skywalk

& Pizzan Gunstock Mountainn Beach

n SkyVenture Surfing and Flying

n Sky Zone/Rock Spotn Mel’s Funwayn White Water Raftingn Beach

Week 7 August 10-14 Week 8 August 17-21

n Kimball’sn Fenway Park Tour n Water Countryn Brownstone Parkn Beach

n Splitsville Bowling/Pizza/The Hall

n Water Countryn Mel’s Funwayn Six Flagsn Beach

“ Our family has been going to Summer Fenn for 10 years and we’ve had a positive and enjoyable experience each year. ”

Parent of 4th grade camper

Week 1 June 29 - July 3 Week 2 July 6-10

n Mel’s Funwayn Codzilla & Faneuil

Halln Checkered Flag

Go-Kartsn Six Flags Water Parkn Beach

n Kimball’sn Sky Zone/Coco Keysn Canobie Lake Parkn Sunapee

Mountain Ziplinen Beach

Week 3 July 13-17 Week 4 July 20-24

n Codzilla & Faneuil Hall

n Sky Zone/Rock Spotn Splitsville Bowling/

Pizza/The Hall n Brownstone Park n Beach

n SkyVenture Surfing and Flying

n Canobie Lake Parkn Checkered Flag

Go-Kartsn White Water Raftingn Beach

Week 5 July 27-31 Week 6 August 3-7

n Urban Adventours/ Lunch@Hard Rock

n Kimball’sn Six Flagsn Pawtucket Red Sox

VS Norfolk n Beach

n Mel’s Funwayn Checkered Flag

Go-Karts n Sky Zone/Rock Spotn Brownstone Parkn Beach

Week 7 August 10-14 Week 8 August 17-21

n Fenway Park Tourn SkyVenture Surfing

and Flyingn Duck Tour/Faneuil

Halln White Water Raftingn Beach

n Mel’s Funwayn Urban Adventours/

Faneuil Halln Water Countryn Sunapee

Mountain Ziplinen Beach

Ages 10-13

Sample Adventures

Ages 13-15

Day Tripper Programs

AFTER CAMP SWIMMING LESSONS Ages 5-15 We now offer Red Cross swim lessons after the camp day for an additional cost. Thirty-minute les-sons are available Monday through Thursday on a daily or weekly basis.

Please complete the online form to register.

For more information, please visit our website at www.summerfenn.org.

EXTENDED DAYA fun and safe Extended Day program is offered Monday - Friday:

AM Care: from 7:30-8:45AM

PM Care: from 4:00-6:00PM

Campers dropped off earlier than 8:45AM or not picked up by 4:15PM are considered part of Extended Day.

An afternoon snack is always provided. Activities are varied and flexible, ranging from recreational swim to arts and crafts.

There is a late charge of $5.00 per minute after 6PM.

DROP-IN EXTENDED DAY Drop-in Extended Day is available at an hourly rate of $15 per child. Please call or email us in advance if your child needs drop-in extended day.

NOTE: There will be NO EXTENDED DAY from 4-6PM on Friday, August 21. Please make arrangements to pick up your camper by 4PM.

LUNCHRelax, there is no need to pack a lunch! We understand the importance of providing a hot lunch, complete with salad bar, snacks, and all the fixings for a full camp day.

A bag lunch is provided for our Day Trippers.

Visit our website to see our weekly lunch menu.

No Nuts! For the safety of campers and staff, all of our lunch menu and snack items are peanut and tree nut safe. We do not serve peanut butter or food products containing peanuts or tree nuts. We supply alternatives such as cream cheese or sunflower butter.

If your child has any special dietary needs or concerns, please contact the Camp Director.

TRANSPORTATION Transportation is available at convenient pick-up and drop-off points for an additional charge. Campers will ride buses operated by a local independent company and each bus will be monitored by a Summer Fenn staff member.

To enroll, complete and return the Transportation Registration Form with full payment. Stop locations and fees are listed on the Transportation Form as well as our website.

CARPOOLAnother option is our extremely successful carpool list. To add yourself to the list, simply indicate your interest upon registration and your information will be shared with other interested families on the carpool list.

OPEN HOUSESPlease join us for one of our many Open House events for 2015!

Saturday, February 1 Sunday, March 22

Sunday, February 22 Saturday, April 11

Saturday, March 7 Sunday, May 17

Can’t make it to an Open House? Tours are available at Summer Fenn year round. To arrange a personal tour, please contact the camp office.

phone: 978.318.3614 Web: www.summerfenn.org

For Your Convenience

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“ This was our campers firsttimeatSummerFenn and she loved every minute of it and has already asked to return again next year! ”

Family of 2nd grade camper

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MEMBERSHIPSn American Camp Association (ACA) n National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) n Massachusetts Camping Association (MCA) n Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) n Association of Independent Camps (AIC) n Association for Experiential Education (AEE )

It is the policy of The Fenn School and Summer Fenn to maintain a camp environment that is free from discrimination and to conduct its practices, programs, financial aid policies and other camp-administrative programs solely on the basis of an individual’s merit, qualifications and abilities. The Fenn School and Summer Fenn do not discrimi-nate on the basis of gender, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.Summer Fenn complies with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and is licensed by the local board of health (105 CMR 430.190,C).

Registration Information All registrations are processed on a first-come first-served basis in the order that they are received. All registrations must be completed and accompanied by a nonrefundable $50 per week, per child deposit.

How to RegisterOnline: Log onto our website www.summerfenn.org. Click onto the Registration page. Follow the instructions for completing your registration form and payment information.By Mail: Download the registration form from our website and mail in with deposit.Once a registration is received, you will receive an email confirmation. Subsequent information will be sent via email or mail depending on how you would like to receive camp information.

Tuition and Fees For all our programs tuition includes lunch, snacks, t-shirt, field trip admissions, and program related supplies.All balances must be paid in full by May 1, 2015. For registrations after May 1, full payment must accompany registration.Registration is ongoing until a specific program or session is full.SFDC accepts Visa, MasterCard and checks payable to Summer Fenn Day Camp.All credit card payments must be entered online by the family registering for camp.

RefundsAny monies paid toward the balance of a program are refundable up until one week prior to the start of the program, less the $50 deposit. The cancellation must be put in writing and submitted to the Camp Director.Balances may be transferred to another program, based on availability, or applied to another immediate family member, based on availability.

Discounts8 Week Discount-Campers enrolled in all eight weeks of camp are entitled to a 5% discount off the total cost of selected programs.Sibling Discount-Families with more than one camper attending 5 or more weeks are entitled to a 5% sibling discount off the second, third and so on. The sibling discount is applied to the lower priced tuition.

ChangesWe make every effort to accommodate changes dependent upon availability. Please contact the camp office via email or phone to make any changes.

WaitlistOnce a session has reached its maximum enrollment, we begin a waitlist for that specific program and session.There is no cost to be on a waitlist.If an opening becomes available, families are contacted in the order in which they are added to the waitlist.

Financial AidLimited Aid is available and awarded on the basis of demonstrated need. Please contact the Camp Director for more information.

Friend RequestWe try to accommodate each camper’s request to be with friends; however our main concern is to provide a well-balanced group experience for everyone. To do this, we need to first consider grade, age, gender and maximum group size. List your request upon registration and make sure your friend lists you as well.

Health and Medical InformationAs required by Massachusetts state law, each camper must have on file a completed physical as well as a current record of immunizations from his/her physician. SFDC requires that all campers have on file: n Completed Health History Formn Completed and signed Emergency Authorization and Waiver Formn Copy of physical dated on or after June 29, 2013 and signed by a Doctor or Nurse Practitionern Copy of their immunization recordsThere is a registered nurse on-site daily and many of our staff are certified in First Aid and CPR.To ensure a positive camp experience it is critical to share any information regarding your camper’s social, emotional and physical well-being. Please contact the Director to discuss any concerns you may have.

Information & Registration

Summer Fenn Day Camp 516 Monument Street, Concord, MA 01742-1894 Phone: 978-318-3614 Fax: 978-318-3683 Email: summercamp@fenn.org www.summerfenn.org

It’s all about the Summer Fenn experience.