| Hopwood Summer Day
Camp
SUMMER CAMP 2008 REGISTRATION STATUS: As of
all Hopwood Summer Camp programs are full and are now closed to new registration.
LOWER CAMP (ages 3,4,5) ALL PROGRAMS closed as of 3/4/08; MIDDLE CAMP (ages 6,7,8)
closed as of 3/6/08; UPPER CAMP (ages 9,10,11,12) closed as of 4/4/08.
We apologize if you have been inconvenienced
by our camp programs filling so early in the registration process.
All registration forms and deposits dropped off or received in
the mail on or after the date posted for each camp closing cannot
be honored. Registration checks will be returned via mail.
Please remember to register early next year!
Registration for Summer Camp 2009 will start in February 2009.
The Hopwood Camp provides many fun, informal
and supportive opportunities for young people to recognize and
strengthen their talents and to grow in self confidence. Situated
on 8.5 acres of wooded and open land in Towamencin Township, the
Hopwood Camp is the summer continuance of the state certified
Hopwood School founded in 1968. The Hopwood Camp, established
1981, is divided into three programs; Preschool "Lower" Camp (ages 3,4,5), "Middle" Camp (ages 6,7,8) and "Upper" Camp (ages 9-12).
Camp Enrollment, Hours
and Extended Care - Hopwood Camp runs Monday through
Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for full day campers. 9:00
a.m.
to 12:00
a.m. for half day campers. "Middle" Camp (ages
6,7,8) and "Upper" Camp (ages
9-12) are full day / 5 day only programs (2 week minimum
enrollment). Preschool "Lower" Camp (ages
3 through 5) offers several full day and half day options
within 2, 3 and 5 day programs (2 week minimum enrollment).
Age groups within each camp (i.e. 6 year olds) has its own
group of counselors and counselor assistants. Hopwood provides
before
and after
camp care from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00
a.m. and
3:30 p.m.
to
5:30
p.m.
for an additional charge. 2 week minimum enrollment does not
need to be consecutive.
Contact us
and book early! Our camp programs always sell out! Registration
starts in February. To receive this year's summer camp brochure
and registration packet (including rates and camp weeks schedule),
to schedule a tour of our camp, or to ask any questions regarding
the Hopwood Camp, please call us at 215-368-1135 or use our contact
form. We look forward to hearing from you!
Philosophy - Children learn by
doing. Therefore, we provide activities which engage the camper
in active
participation. Campers are encouraged to explore ways to work
as individuals and together as a team, to resolve problems
and
to build friendships. All camp activities are structured so that
they are interesting, challenging, rewarding and fun. We encourage
young people to respect and support each other. We recognize
interests
and differences as valuable to the dynamics of our camp.
Staff - Our counselors, lifeguards
and support staff are comprised of teachers and aides from the
Hopwood School, local public school teachers, college students
(many of whom are majoring in areas of childhood development
/ education), senior high school
students and other
energetic
and
qualified individuals chosen
for their
specific
and general skills. All counselors maintain enthusiasm , honesty,
dependability, creativity and an ability to support and encourage
children. All staff have First Aid training. At least one staff
member trained in CPR is available on campus at all times.
Recreational Facilities
- The Hopwood Camp offers two Swimming Pools, Challenge
Course, Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Soccer Field, Kick
Ball / Softball Field, Volley Ball Court, Nature Trail, Archery
Range, Play Equipment.
Centers - The Hopwood Camp offers
Arts & Crafts, Challenge, Dance, Drama, Games, Gardening,
Music, Nature, Reading, Sports and Woodworking to name some of
the areas.
Swimming - Preschool and regular
campers learn confidence and practice skill in our two graduated-depth,
state certified pools. All lifeguards are certified. Our instructors
and assisting counselors are certified in water safety. All instructors
understand that individual campers have different skill levels
and feelings about the water. Lessons occur daily in the morning
with free swim periods in the afternoon.
Lunches and Snacks - All campers
staying the full day need to bring a lunch and a morning snack.
A nutritional afternoon snack is provided by Hopwood each day.
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