Summer atSolebury School

Dear Parents and Campers,

At Solebury School, summer means fun! For those who have attended one of ourcamps in the past, you’ll find familiar faces and cherished traditions to enjoy. Forthose new to Solebury School, you’ll discover a gorgeous, green campus and a varietyof activities designed to build our campers’ confidence, help them grow, and keepthem smiling. Most of all, you’ll find a place full of counselors and staff who lovespending their summers with children and who are dedicated to making every day ofevery summer a time to remember and treasure.

Last summer marked my 20th year as Day Camp Director. (I can barely believe itmyself!) While I’ve seen a great deal of change over the years as we continue toimprove upon what we do, what hasn’t changed is our emphasis on appreciatingwhat is special in each child, on helping them discover their passions, and on givingadults and young people the space to work together and learn from one another.

In this brochure, you’ll find informationon all of Solebury School’s summerofferings. All are intentionally small andtend to fill up fairly quickly, so pleasereview the enclosed brochure andcomplete the registration form atwww.solebury.org/summer as soon aspossible.

As always, we feel privileged to share oursummers with families like you and lookforward to seeing you soon.

Sincerely,

Scott EcksteinDirector of Solebury School Day CampDirector of Admissions, Solebury School

ProgramOfferings

Day CampChoose from 1-6weeks

CIT ProgramFor buddingCounselors

StarCatchersTheater CampCalling allsingers, dancersand actors

Swim LessonsFor beginners,ages 3 to 9 years

Swim ClubSmall communitywith limitedmembership

Register today! Download our registration form at

www.solebury.org/summer

RegistrationOpens

January 15, 2017

Day CampGeneral InformationAges: 4 years old to entering 7th gradeDates: June 26th – August 4th, 2017Monday – Friday, 9am – 3:15pmCampers may attend any combination of weeks.Groups are divided according to grade and enrollment.

ActivitiesSwimming: Campers swimdaily in Solebury’s own solar-heated outdoor pool. Likeeverything else at Solebury,this activity is a combinationof instruction (from basicswimming to juniorlifesaving) and play (freeswim, pool games anddiving). “She can teach a stone to swim,” has been saidabout our lifeguard certified swim teacher Britta Milks,who staffs two additional certified lifeguards.

Sports: We believe children should be allowed to bechildren and that sports should be FUN! Someinstruction in soccer, tennis, and basketball will becombined with games new and old that children love!

Art: Campers learn to draw, paint and sculpt - butmainly, they learn to have fun with art and let theirimagination run wild!

Computers: Kids love computers! With this in mind, wecombine play and learning with computer games andother fun online activities.

Science: Fun and engaging projects and experiments willopen campers’ eyes to the world around them in thiscompletely hands-on activity.

Option: Each week, older campers can choose oneweeklong activity to participate in – from theater to craftsto games and more – to engage their personal interests.

Special EventsBecause we have campers who only spend a portion oftheir summer with us, we make sure that each week isspecial! Some of the events below are old SoleburySchool Day Camp traditions, others will be new to evenveteran campers.

Week of June 26th: CarnivalGames, food, prizes, balloon animals and face painting!

Week of July 3rd: Trips• Groups 1-3 see a dynamic science show on campus bythe Franklin Institute

• Groups 4-5 visit SkyZone in Levittown, PA• Groups 6-7 see an evening Trenton Thunder game

Week of July 10th: Wet & Wacky WeekWater balloons, water fights, water experiments,sprinklers all over the place, and our annual Save a LifeSwim Project.

Week of July 17th: Talent ShowThis event is one of the highlights of the summer asthose who wish to can showcase their talents for the restof the camp and our parents.

Week of July 24th: Annual CampoutOn Friday night, campers in Groups 4-7 have the chanceto stay at camp all day and through the night. Abarbeque, games, movies, campfires, s’mores and moremake for a fantastic evening – camp at its very best!

Week of July 31st: Spirit WeekA variety of special days and our 2-day, all-campOlympics make this a week not to be missed. We’ll endthe season with a special gathering of campers andparents where we honor our oldest campers, watch acamp video, and say our goodbyes.

Register today! Download our registration form at www.solebury.org/summer

StaffThe Solebury School Day Camp Staff includes teacherswho run the various activities, counselors, and adedicated camp nurse. The camper to staff ratio is 3:1.The staff is handpicked by Camp Director ScottEckstein, who has worked at Solebury School for overtwo decades and has been the Director of the DayCamp since 1997. He selects people who share his loveof children and who are dedicated to providing themwith a fun and educational summer. Scott and many ofthe staff are certified in first aid and CPR.

FoodWe provide two snacks and a full lunch daily. To ensure the safety ofour campers, we are a peanut-free camp. We offer a full range ofoptions for children including vegetarian entrees, an extensive salad andsandwich bar, sunflower butter and jelly sandwiches (the kids who likePB and J love it!), and a variety of fresh fruit.

CostFor campers:

6 Weeks: $2,5005 Weeks: $2,1604 Weeks: $1,8103 Weeks: $1,4202 Weeks: $9801 Week: $490

Discounts:$25 per week discount for additional children from same family$75 off enrollment if signing up for July 4th week (no camp July 4th)

Aftercare infoWe offer afternoon care until5:30 p.m. for an additionalcost of $25 per day or $100per child per week. You canpay for this service up frontif you know how often youwill be using it, or you mayuse it on an as-needed basisand pay throughout thesummer.

Register today! Download our registration form at www.solebury.org/summer

Questions? Please contact Scott Eckstein at seckstein@solebury.org or 215.862.5261

Day Camp

CIT ProgramGeneral information:Our Counselor in Training Program is specificallydesigned for students entering 8th grade in the fall.CITs must commit to at least five full weeks ofcamp.

Cost: $1,100 for six weeks, $900 for 5 weeks

Program Goals:The CIT program is designed to be fun whiledeveloping the skills and confidence necessary to beleaders and to work with young children. Thisprogram is especially useful for those consideringspending their summers as a camp counselor orwho plan to babysit.

Enrollment in the program is limited to ensure themost effective personal training possible.

Program Structure:CITs spend half the camp days working with theirprogram leader. Through a variety of team-building games, discussions, role-playing, trips andother activities, they will learn how to work withothers most effectively, how to resolve conflicts,and how to run games and activities for children.

The other half of the camp days are spent gettinghands-on experience working with children. CITswill rotate among several different age groups to getas broad an experience as possible. Feedback andsupport from the counselors and teachers, inaddition to frequent conversations with theirprogram leader and the camp director, will helpthem develop their skills as much as possible.

CITs will also have several special activities andtrips just for them throughout the summer. Pasttrips have included Dutch Springs, tubing downthe Delaware River, Brunswick Zone and more.

Register today! Download our registration form at www.solebury.org/summer

General InformationGrades: Entering 4th grade – 12th gradeDates: Monday, June 26-Saturday, July 15, 2017 (no camp 7/4)Performances on July 14th and 15thMonday – Friday, 9am – 3pm

Tuition$925 for all 3 weeksIncludes a daily hot lunch and 2 snacks

About the ProgramProudly offered by the Solebury School and Bucks CountyPlayhouse, campers will experience the theatrical process from startto finish as they collaborate to produce a musical theatricalperformance. Their journey will include instruction in acting,singing and dancing, as well as how to put it all together to formstrong characters. Whether your child is a seasoned veteran or goingon stage for the first time, they will love StarCatchers!

Summer 2017 ProductionThis year campers will rehearse the exciting story of Disney’s PeterPan Jr. The StarCatchers experience will be capped off with multipleperformance for families and friends Friday, July 14th and Saturday,July 15th at Solebury School’s Barn Theater.

StaffStarCatchers Camp Director Rebecca Wilschutz teaches dance,musical theater and drama at Solebury School and, as a formerprofessional dancer and choreographer, has been involved in theaterfor more than 20 years. Professional costumer Wendy Erholm willcreate costumes for our StarCatchers campers. Wendy has costumed for theater productions (including youth theater)for more than 10 years. Professional musician and educator Cathy Block will be returning as the Musical Director forthe camp.

Theater Camp

Register today! Download our registration form at www.solebury.org/summer

Questions? Please contact Rebecca Wilschutz at rwilschutz@solebury.org or 215.862.5261

Small group swim instruction lessons for beginners.

Swim LessonsGeneral Info:Age: 3 to 9 year olds

Beginning swim lessons areheld in small groups tooffer kids the individualizedattention they need.

Cost:$125 per session time slot

Discount of $25 for eachadditional session for thesame child!

Register today! Download our registration form at www.solebury.org/summer

Questions? Please contact Staci Freer at sfreer@solebury.org or 215.862.5261

Minimum of 2 neededfor class to run.

Register early–first come, first served!

Swim Club

ScheduleThe pool facilities will open for the summer onSunday, June 11th through Sunday, August 27th.

Pool HoursJune 11-25: 12-6pmJune 26-August 4: 3:15-7pm (weekdays)

12-7pm (weekends)August 5-27: 12-7pm

*The Day Camp Aftercareprogram will share the poolfacilities with members from3:15 to 4:30pm during thecamp week.

*Hours will occasionally beshortened. You will benotified ahead of time ofsuch changes.

Membership Costs$475 first member$150 each additional member$5 Daily Guest Rate***Payment due in full at time of registration***Same Rates as 2015 and 2016!Members under 18 must be registered with an adultmember.

Membership includes:• Swim seven days a week in a solar-heated pool

• Trained lifeguard on duty• Use of the tennis courts• Free guest days built into the schedule• Limited memberships to maintain arelaxed, intimate atmosphere

Register today! Download our registration form at www.solebury.org/summer

Questions? Please contact Staci Freer at sfreer@solebury.org or 215.862.5261

A great place to call your second home on hot summer days!

6832 Phillips Mill Rd.New Hope, PA 18938

Where Learning andFun Meet

About Solebury SchoolSolebury School is a co-ed, college-preparatory boarding andday school for students in grades 7-12. We are large enoughto offer a full slate of AP and honors courses, dozens ofinnovative electives and a variety of after-school activities andsports, yet small enough to offer a close-knit communitywhere every student feels known and heard.

Whether your child desires an aggressive curriculum thatprovides enriching, challenging opportunities, or needs aprogram that will build their confidence and comfort level,our dedicated faculty will find the best fit for their needs.

For more information, visit www.solebury.org or call215.862.5261.

Have Older Kids?Explore Solebury School’s Summer Programsfor high school students atwww.solebury.org/summerprograms.

We offer academic classes for credit that allowstudents to get ahead, English as a SecondLanguage to help international students getcomfortable with the English language andexperience American culture, plus academictravel classes that offer memorable experiencesin and out of the classroom. This programfeatures small class sizes, expert educators, dailylunch and the option to board for students notlocal to the area.

For more information, visitwww.solebury.org/summerprograms or contactStaci Freer at sfreer@solebury.org or215.862.5261.

Summer camps fill up fast! Register today!Download our registration form at

www.solebury.org/summer