Crestwood Country Day Camp Blog & News
Published on: 06/29/23 1:43 PM
Rock Band
Published on: 06/29/23 1:43 PM
This summer, children can become a part of the fun and be in Crestwood’s Camper “Rock Band”. We are looking for musicians and singers. Depending on the instrument, your child may bring it to camp or Crestwood may be able to provide the instrument. Our Music Director, Bruce Katz, will be directing the Crestwood Rock Band program. Bruce is a K-8 music teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience including Chorus, Band, private voice and instrument lessons. For Musical Beginners in grades 1-7, Bruce will be offering intro group lessons on keyboards, guitar and drums. If your child is interested, please contact Bruce directly at BKATZ91548@AOL.COM or contact our office and we will have Bruce call you.
Please contact Bruce or our office by Thursday, July 6th, so we can get this band rockin’ right away. Rehearsals and/or Lessons will take place throughout the camp season during the regular camp hours. Campers will miss regular group activities to participate in this special program. This is a free Crestwood Club for any interested Crestwood campers.
CRESTWOOD & THE RACE HUB STEM PROGRAM
Published on: 06/28/23 7:46 PM
Crestwood is proud to announce that we will be collaborating with the Race Hub located in Syosset to bring a new STEM CLUB option to Crestwood Campers.
At Crestwood, instructors from the RACE HUB will work with those Crestwood campers who join the club (entering 2nd grade through 6th grade) on some of the following engaging experiences:
- TECH LAB – workshop using coding and sensors
- SCIENCE LAB – hands on science experiment
- ELECTRONIC LAB – circuitry
- ROBOTICS LAB – Robotics Fundamentals
- ENGINEERING – Design and Build
Classes will take place on Wednesdays starting July 5th. Classes will last one hour (double period). We will do our best to schedule campers based around their schedule (swim and lunch). Space is limited and will be accommodated on a first come first serve basis. This is a free pull-out club for Crestwood campers, but campers will miss regular group activities.
If your child is interested, please contact your Division Head by the end of the day on Thursday, June 29th to be included in the first session on July 5th.
CHESS CLUB @ Crestwood Camp – 1st – 7th Graders
Published on: 06/27/23 5:00 PM
Last year’s Chess Club at Crestwood was super popular with Chess Teacher Phil Rosenberg from Premier Chess.
Phil will be returning for another fun summer of learning and playing.
- Chess Club is for campers entering 1st – 7th grade.
- All levels are welcome including those who have never played before.
- Campers attend for one period each based on their group schedule.
- Meets Mondays (except the first session will be Friday, June 30th)
- If your child is interested in participating, please let your division head know by the end of the day Wednesday so we can have them scheduled for this Friday or send an email to info@crestwoodcountryday.com with your child’s name and group. Campers may also sign up for Chess Club by speaking to their Group Leader or Division Head.
- Future sessions will be Mondays beginning July 10th.
- Campers may join the club later in the summer.
Important Transportation Information for Campers on Buses
Published on: 06/19/23 2:49 PM
“DRY RUN” – Monday, June 19th
Crestwood bus counselors and drivers have started to practice bus routes this week to get ready for pick-ups on the first day of camp plus introduce themselves to you and your child. Generally, they will not call beforehand to set up a time. If you are not home when they stop by, they will leave an introductory letter in your mailbox with the route number and estimated pick-up time. It will also include their name and phone number.
This summer, all of our bus drivers and bus counselors (with a few exceptions) will be doing a “dry run” on Monday, June 19th that will begin at approximately 10:30 AM. We will be instructing the buses to stop at every house along the route, ring the bell and drop off their introductory letter. Unfortunately, there is no way to give out any specific times that the bus may arrive at your house as the bus drivers and counselors will still be making route adjustments as they go through the day plus spending time at each house speaking to parents and campers. The whole process can take several hours. Please do not feel compelled to wait at home as bus counselors will call anyone they do not meet and if necessary set up a new day and time to meet your family.
If you do not hear from your driver or bus counselor by Thursday, June 22nd or have any other questions, please call Jordan or Jaime, in our Transportation Department, at (631) 692-6361.
JUNIOR DAY CAMPERS: Your child will be assigned to a different 2:30 PM bus route and a bus counselor/driver who will also contact you. Typically, they will try to stop by after school hours when your child is home. They will follow up with a phone call, but you can contact them directly to set up another time to meet.
Camp Drama Show Announcement
Published on: 06/12/23 3:06 PM
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming!
The Crestwood Drama program is happy to be back again in full swing!
This summer we’re excited to be diving into the ocean with some of our favorite friends in Disney’s Find Nemo Jr! Join Marlin and Dory as they travel across the ocean meeting hundreds of new fish in order to find Marlin’s son Nemo. With music from the great composing team of Frozen and Frozen 2 we are so excited to be sharing this great family story and the message that anyone can do anything they set their mind to.
The Crestwood Drama performance takes place during week 7 of camp and is open to campers going into 2nd grade through 6th grade. Auditions will take place during the first week of camp (EVERYONE GETS A PART!). In addition, Crestwood also offers a show for campers to perform in during our fourth week of the summer, called Crestwood’s Got Talent. This is a performing arts variety show with musical numbers, dance and acting performances.
If your child has an interest, please inform your Division Head or Group Leader (when assigned) or your child may sign up when the opportunity is offered to his/her group at camp.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Jared, our drama director at Crestwooddrama@gmail.com
About the Staff:
JARED GLAZER (Drama Director) – Jared joined the Crestwood family back in 2015 as the assistant for drama. Since then, he has moved up to run the program and has had an amazing time mounting great productions with our very talented campers. Jared holds a BM in Classical Voice Performance from the University of Miami and an MA in Music Education from NYU. During the school year Jared is the Middle School Choir Director in the North Babylon School District. In addition, he is very active in the Long Island community theater network as a performer. Jared also enjoys being a teacher/stage manager at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset and Merrick. Jared looks forward to his Crestwood filled summer every year and the joy of making theater with our amazing campers!
TREVOR ALBERTS-PEARSON (Music Director) – Trevor (or Mr. Trevor as he is known) has been the music teacher at Crestwood’s school since 2020. Trevor also knows many of the Crestwood campers through his work at Take A Bow, the musical theater playhouse located in Plainview, where he is the Assistant Manager & Sr. Voice and Acting Instructor. After many summers working at the local JCC camp, we are excited to have Trevor join the Crestwood camp staff. Trevor obtained his Associates Degree in music from Suffolk County Community College then continued on to SUNY Fredonia where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts in 2018.
Fun Crestwood Merchandise
Published on: 05/16/23 2:53 PM
We are excited to offer you our Crestwood store of the cutest and coolest fashions for the Summer. Show your green and white pride on the camp grounds or around town, be prepared for spirit day or maybe you just need a few new things in your closet from Spring shopping… and what’s better than some Crestwood gear? Click here and shop while it gets mailed directly to you, doesn’t get much easier!
a complimentary Crestwood Camp t-shirt.
2023 Parent Info Guide, Special Events, Lunch Menu
Published on: 05/16/23 2:38 PM
| Crestwood Day Camp 2023 Parent Information Guide, Special Events Calendar, & Lunch Menu
Dear Camp Families, Spring is in full swing, and the Crestwood campus is beginning to bloom. Soon our grounds will be filled with campers having fun in their favorite place. Our staff is busier than ever getting everything ready for our best summer ever. Another priority of ours is to make sure you and your family are equally prepared and ready to make the most of the amazing eight weeks to come. We ask that you carefully review all the documents and information below: 2023 PARENT INFORMATION GUIDE – Click Here SPECIAL EVENTS 2023 CALENDAR – Click Here You can click the live links in the allergy sub form above to view the nutritional and allergen information of each Menu item or click here to view it on our website. If you have any health or allergy questions about our menu or food options, please contact Heather in the office at heatherbermancw@gmail.com. Important Reminders:
There is so much that goes into a summer at Crestwood. Our ultimate goal is to see your child smile, make life-long friends, try new things, gain confidence, develop independence, and love their counselors. We look forward to seeing everyone soon! |
Post-School / Pre-Camp Program
Published on: 03/24/23 2:15 PM
Post-School/Pre-Camp Program
June 12, 2023- June 23, 2023
Discounted Rates until May 1st
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Crestwood will once again offer a Post-School/Pre-Camp Program for those going into Nursery through 1st Grade. This program will take place between the end of many local preschools and the start of summer camp from Monday, June 12th to Friday, June 23rd. The program is open to Crestwood families and friends who do not attend Crestwood.
Our discounted rates will expire May 1, 2023. For details about the program click here and to enroll please click here. If you have any questions, please let us know.
COUNTDOWN TO CAMP!
Published on: 03/20/23 4:14 PM
Spring is here and that means that CAMP is right around the corner.To help you get ready for Crestwood, please see our COUNTDOWN TO CAMP CHECKLIST
- Mark Your Calendars (more info to follow): Saturday, June 24th Family Fun & Clothing Day from 10AM – 3PM. Meet your child’s Group Leader, Administrators & other campers, see the camp, and drop off your packing list items.
- Packing List (Not for Teens): 3 Bathing Suits, Sunscreen, Sweatshirt, Sweatpants, Rain Jacket, Extra Pair of Shorts, T-shirt, Underwear, Socks. For those not toilet trained – Diapers/Swim Diapers. Label and drop off items in a bag at Family Fun Day. Crestwood provides towels for swim. Towels from home are not allowed at camp.
- Medical Exam & Medical Authorization Forms: Due May 1st – All Medical Forms must be filled out and uploaded to your Camp InTouch Account. Campers can NOT start camp without them. Start making those Well Visit Check Up Appointments. Click here for more information and instructions.
- Personal Information Forms (Not for Teens or Leadership): Due May 1st – Completed online in your Camp InTouch Account to give your child’s Group Leader, Division Head, and Directors pertinent information about your child.
- For Campers Using Bus Transportation: Due ASAP – Please call or email the office if you have moved or if your pick up/drop off address has changed.
