Issue 8 - Ivy League Day Camp

Volume 2016
Issue 8
LOVE
4 - WE
1, 2, 3, R WAR!!
COLO
Ivy League Day Camp
140 Gordon’s Corner Road
Manalapan, New Jersey 07726
From Your Directors
1,2,3,4, We love COLOR WAR!!
Green Rebels vs. White Empire, the competition was close
until the end,
It doesn’t matter who wins or loses, everyone did their best
and played and cheered with their friends!
A Big League thank you to our Color War Generals and Staff
for making it so great,
All the build up and suspense of Color War break was well
worth the wait!
Our 1st ever Color Run was a HUGE success,
We ran, we raised money and we all were a MESS!
Like a scene from “Star Wars”, Darth Vader and Han Solo
battled it out,
All the Campers and Staff were surprised without a doubt!
We can not believe Week 7 is coming to a close,
Where did the summer go, no one knows.
“A Trip Down Memory Lane” Week 8 has some very special
events in store,
Ice Cream Social, Carnival and a C.A.P. bonfire with s’mores!
Ivy League campers are the very best, you know it’s true,
We have enjoyed spending the past 7 weeks with each and
every one of you!
Member of American Camp Association
Contact us at Ivy League Day Camp
Phone: (732) 446-7035
Fax: (732) 446-5623
Nurse: (732) 792-6265
Ivy League Pre-School Director
Marcy Spinner (732) 446-0401
info@ivyleaguedaycamp.com
Jonathan Leiser– Owner/ Director
Evan Leiser – Owner/ Director
Rick Schmid – Director
Monica Tobio – Head Counselor
Supervisors:
Janis Ventre - Mini Day and Preschool
Kami Goldberg – Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade
Girls
Sharon Katzanek – Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd
Grade Boys
Jeff Sheiner – 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Girls
James “Wes” Wesley - 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Boys
Rob Solomon – Grads, C.A.P.s & Masters
Amy Russin - Camper Care Specialist
Neal Felsen-Transportation Coordinator
Danielle Graime - Communication Coordinator
Bonnie Seidel - Camp Secretary
So, let’s enjoy the last week of Big League Fun 2016, it’s sure
to be the very best,
Enjoy your weekend and gets lots of rest!!
Allison Wolf - Camp Photographer & Social Media
Yours in Camping,
Pamela Crispino & Jean Hartman - Camp Nurses
Erika Mandel - Camp Secretary & Editor
Susan Levy - Head Nurse
Danielle Kiczales - EMT
The Leiser Family
Circulating to Happy Campers!
“Like” us on Facebook for status updates
throughout the camp day!! We can’t wait to see
all your “likes” and “shares”
“Follow” us on Instagram - - ivyleaguedaycampnj
Rick Schmid
Camp Director
1,2,3,4
҉ Star Wars Color War
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Rebels vs. Empire <–> Green vs. White,
It was an intergalactic battle that was outta sight!
But hang on tight as we throw it into high gear,
We have much to do before we finish our 46th year.
C.O.W.s (Counselors of the Week)
Mini, Pre-School, - Sarina Grasso, Samantha Berman,
Amy So
Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd - Julia Cohen, Avery Kaplan,
Melissa Meyer, Carley Fliegelman
3rd, 4th, & 5th - Kaylee Rosenberg, Rebecca
Jacobson, Eric Gomer, Matt Tobio
Travel - Taylor Klaskin, Alex Solomon, Julie
Wallerstein, Jordan Schoen
B.O.B.s (Best of the Best)
Athletics - Matthew Lubin
Creative - Allison Wolf, Christina Tripodi, Donna Price
Waterfront - Matt Linder, Ryan Paris
Monica Tobio
Head Counselor
The force was strong during Color War games.
The Green Rebels and White Empire sought first place
fame.
We broke at the color run with ice cream and fun.
Then the duel broke out and the battle begun.
The campers showed spirit with light sabers through
space.
Whether dominating in the pools or when they had to
race.
The week ended with the Apache Relay which is
always a blast.
At Sing everyone gathered to make memories which
will always last.
It’s hard to believe that our summer is almost done.
Hang on tight because next week there’ll be fun for
everyone.
Seven weeks done but we’re not through.
Week 8 plus carnival will be the best for me and you.
Bits and Pieces
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LABEL ALL CAMPERS’ BELONGINGS!!! We
have a large lost and found located at the
front desk in the main lobby. To ensure
your camper’s misplaced items get back to
you. Please LABEL EVERYTHING with your
child’s first and last names.
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If your child is not already signed up for
the full 8 weeks of Big League Fun and you
would like to extend his/her stay here at
Camp, please call the Camp office for
rates and availability.
2017 SUPER EARLY BIRD RATES
In effect until AUGUST 19th, 2016—Last day of
camp.
Take advantage of the lowest tuition and
additional discounts
Now is the best time to see us in action.
If you have any friends interested in BIG
LEAGUE FUN 2017, please have them call the
office to schedule a tour today.
732-446-7035
IVY LEAGUE CAMPERS ARE THE BEST!
WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOUR CAMP
SPIRIT DURING COLOR WAR!
EVERYONE’S A WINNER AT ILDC!
CONGRATULATIONS WHITE EMPIRE!
Janis Ventre
Mini Day Supervisor
Our Mini Day campers had fun in the sun,
With games and treats for everyone.
Our Preppys were dressed in their color war clothes,
As the fun and excitement for our cuties arose.
They had delicious cupcakes for super star day,
And enjoyed all the fun games that they did play.
Our Frosh 1 and 2 played tug of war, found coins, saw a
show, and so much more.
We’re ready for our trip down Memory week,
Lots to do, check it out, give the calendar a peek!
Janis Ventre
Pre-School Supervisor
The force was with Pre-school all week long,
As we played lots of games and sang wonderful songs.
Color Run was truly a beautiful start!
Sidewalk child, painting clothes, and face painting a part.
And then Color War broke,
American, Lehigh, and UCLA ,
Enjoyed finding coins, star wars games, and the water
game spray.
Penn and Jackson loved the tug of war and cooling down at
the shaved ice break.
They both liked eating the light sabers that they got to
make.
So off Preschool goes down to Memory Lane Days,
Ivy League, We LOVE You in so many ways!
Kami Goldberg
Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Gr. Girls Supervisor
Color War has come and gone.
The memory of Star Wars week will always live on.
Whether on the White Team or on the Green,
The Rebels and the Empire were surely supreme.
Emory and Syracuse played hard and true.
Wellesley and Rutgers cheered all the way through.
Barnard and Holyoke will always remain friends,
No matter who wins or loses we’re ILDC family until the end.
Sharon Katzanek
Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Gr. Boys Supervisor
7 weeks are over and done,
But we still have lots of BIG LEAGUE FUN.
Color War broke and the boys of Duke couldn’t wait,
For all the fun to start that they knew would be great.
The boys of Brown had so much fun,
As they all participated in our Color Run.
The game show was a really big hit,
The boys kept trying and would never quit.
White Empire and Green Rebel is our Color War
theme,
The boys of Princeton are having fun as you hear
them scream.
At the end of the week we are all still friends,
And we hope our Ivy League Action never ends.
The boys of Dartmouth are having a ball,
Green and White spirit all for one and one for all.
We can’t believe next Friday is our very last day,
Hoping camp won’t end so we can all stay.
The boys of Villanova loved competing in the pool,
Everything about Color War is really cool.
Around camp you can find smiles and happy faces,
As the boys played and ran around the bases.
The boys of Amherst loved playing Tog of War,
Watching the “Eva the Diva Show” and a whole lot
more.
We cannot wait for next week’s carnival to start,
Leaving all our friends at camp will break our heart.
Jeff Sheiner
3rd, 4th & 5th Gr. Girls Supervisor
It hard to believe 7 weeks of camp have gone by. This
week brought our favorite, COLOR WAR. The whole
camp looked forward to this all summer long. The
campers have participated in many events, which
culminated in a Color War winner. We are so proud of
everyone for making Color War one for the books. Next
week our 4th graders will be going on a Pirate
Adventure. The 5th graders will be going to Sahara
Sams. This summer has been one of the best! It has
been FANTASTIC. Week 8 with carnival will definitely be
even more GREAT!
James “Wes” Wesley
3rd, 4th, & 5th Gr. Boys Supervisor
May the force be with you! Week 7 has been a galactic
success! Color War broke and Green and White battled
it out like the Jedi and the Sith. 3rd grade went to Camden Aquarium and the 5th grade went roller-skating.
Next week we take to the seas on a Pirate adventure for
the 4th grade. This summer flew by faster then the
Millennium Falcon making the Kessel Run in less than
12 parsecs, and even though Alderaan is gone...camp
still has 1 week to go! I cant wait for one more week of
Big League Fun.
Rob Solomon
Grads, Caps, & Masters Supervisor
IVY LEAGUE ACTION!
BIG LEAGUE FUN!
We had a FUNTASTIC week 7. On Monday, the CAPs
and Masters went to Mountain Creek Water Park to
experience the amazing rides. We all cooled off in the
hot weather especially on the Cliff Dive. The Grads were
at camp participating in elective and options. The Grads
and CAPs went back in time on Tuesday and watched
knights in armor battle it out at Medieval Times. There
was lunch and a tournament! The Masters were back at
camp helping out in specialty areas. Upon our return to
camp, we joined everyone in the Color Run and Color
War break out. Our final trip to Hurricane Harbor was
great as we battled the heat and cooled off in the
numerous water rides. On Wednesday and Friday, the
travel campers participated in the highly spirited
competition of COLOR WAR. We can’t wait for week 8 to
bring more BIG LEAGUE FUN!
Justin Schmid
Athletics Supervisor & Program Coordinator
Strong in the force this color war was. Much like the
mighty Rancor, both teams unleashed their might and
had an amazing color war. The campers had more fun
this week than an Ewok celebration party on Endor.
Week 7 and this color war will be one that will be
remembered in the Jedi Holocrons as the best color war
ever. Our athletic storm troopers brought the might of
the empire onto the fields as our referees. They led
counselor/camper events and a galactic tug of war. This
will be a week to remember. As Obi-Wan Kenobi would
say “This is the Big League Fun you’re looking for!”
Melissa Cohen
Waterfront Supervisor
The swim staff cannot believe how quick 7 weeks went
by. This week the campers competed fiercely in color
war activities including a scavenger hunt, splash park
freeze dance, and bumper boats triathlon. We are so
proud of all of our swimmers who competed in color war
apache! Ivy League swimmers are AWESOME! During
week 8, campers will be evaluated for swim levels one
last time. We are so proud of our Ivy League swim stars!
Meryl Fischer
Creative Supervisor
Fun was had by all during Color War week. The creative
staff ran the Color Run for the pre-school and
kindergarten children. They started the Color Run by
drawing on their friends shirts with chalk. The next
station was painting their friends with water color paints.
Lastly, they got to get their beautiful faces painted with
face paint by our talented staff. The rest of the week, the
creative staff was in charge of an educational
competition called College Bowl where children who are
7 years old and up, score points for their teams. The
preschoolers enjoyed Memory Match relay followed by
refreshing snow cones given out by our wonderful
cooking teachers. We LOVE Color War!
Who’s Who and What We Do at ILDC
At Ivy League Day Camp your children are our #1 priority. The Ivy League staff are the core of our camp
and are the ones that make sure our campers are happy and well supervised each and every day.
Although the providing of gratuities is not required, we at ILDC feel that it is appropriate for the following
staff members to be acknowledged accordingly. Below is a brief explanation of these staff members and
a guideline to help you in this endeavor.
8 Week Suggested Gratuities
Please feel free to adjust the figures in accordance with your and your child’s satisfaction as well as your
child’s number of weeks.
Sr. Counselor
$45-55
Jr. Counselor
Swim Instructor
$25-35
$15-25
Bus Driver
Bus Counselor
Extended Care Counselor
$15-25
$10-20
$20-25
Grade Supervisor – This is the Leadership staff member that oversees your child’s entire
division. He/she is responsible for your child’s counselors and is the “go-to” person for you and
your child’s specific needs and/our concerns.
Sr. Counselor – This is the adult staff member that is the lead counselor for your child’s group
and is responsible for their individual needs.
Jr. Counselor – There are a minimum of two Jr. Counselors in each group. These counselors
(11th & 12th graders) are responsible for assisting the Sr. Counselor and making sure your child
is well taken care of and participating in activities.
Bus Counselor – If your child takes the bus to and from camp, this is the counselor that
assists him/her on and off the bus and helps to insure your child’s safety while riding the bus.
Extended Care Counselor – If your child comes to camp early or stays late, these are the
counselors that watch your child before and after camp hours.
LIT – These are Ivy League’s “Leaders In Training”. They are campers here at ILDC that are
preparing to be the next generation of IL counselors and offer assistance to your child’s
counselors throughout the summer.
Camper Companion – These counselors are employed by an individual camper’s parents and
not ILDC. They are there for the benefit of that individual camper.
Volunteer - These counselors are giving their time to participate with campers in one group.
They have the same roles and responsibilities as a leader in training.
Swim Instructor – These are the staff members that teach your child to swim in their swim
groups at Instructional Swim each day.
2016 Staff List
Director – Rick Schmid
Head Counselor - Monica Tobio
Mini Day Supervisor – Janis Ventre
Preppy 1 (Tues & Thurs.) Sr. Alyse Leiser Jrs. Meaghan Wheeler, Karalyn Olsen
Preppy 2 (Tues & Thurs.) Sr. Tracey Schreiber Jrs. Marissa Krull, Amanda Ianniello
Frosh1 (M,W, F) Sr. Tracey Schreiber Jrs. Emma Mueller, Amanda Ianniello
Sophs (M,W,F) Sr. Wynne Silverstein Jrs. Marissa Krull, Karalyn Olsen
Pre-School Supervisor – Janis Ventre
N-B - Penn Sr. Cari Myerson Jrs. Michele DeMola, Hayley Geiger
N-G – Jackson Sr. Erica Birenkrant Jrs. Molly Jo Shaw, Erica Levy
N- BG - Lehigh Sr. Stephanie Siniscalchi Jrs. Alexandra Veneck, Dana DeMola, Amy So Companion
Max Seidel
N-BG – UCLA Sr. Sara Grumet Jrs. Melanie Kovacs , Samantha Weitzman
N-BG – American (M,W, F) Sr. Meredith Gellis Jrs. Serina Grasso, Samantha Berman
Kindergarten—2nd Grade Girls Supervisor - Kami Goldberg
KG – Syracuse Sr Emily Barden Jrs. Amanda Lashenick, Annabella Bracco LIT Alyssa Rosenberg
KG – Emory Sr. Brianna Anderson Jrs, Victoria Parrinello, Gianna Westphal LIT Shayna Field
1G - Rutgers Sr. Kerin Miller Jrs. Melissa Meyer, Carley Fliegelman
1G - Wellesley Sr. Emma Bolembach Jrs. Emily Schultz, Bianca Serrapica
2G – Barnard Sr. Marisa Cohen Jrs. Heather Berger, Ashley D’Esposito
2G - Holyoke Sr. Alexis Neuman Jrs. Lindsey Golotko, Brianna Pizzariello
Kindergarten—2nd Grade Boys Supervisor - Sharon Katzanek
KB – Amherst Sr. Larissa Goldberg Jrs. Joe Bracco, Anthony Parrinello Volunteer Zachary Friedberg
Companion Gena Gurnam
1B - Dartmouth Sr. Julia Cohen Jrs. Tim Weisel, Margo Greenbaum
1B - Villanova Sr. Marli Isaacoff Jrs. Vincent McCormack, Sawyer Malkin
1B - Brown Sr. Morgan Leon Jrs. Anthony Brocato, Jason Klar Companion Nicole Ioviero, Ashley
Sandoval
2B - Duke Sr. Matt Turley Jrs. Jeff Weiner, Avery Kaplan
2B – Princeton Sr. Matt Hornstein Jrs. Alex Underwood, Jack Maniscalco
3rd - 5th Grade Girls Supervisor - Jeff Sheiner
3G – Douglass Sr. Samantha Rosenberg Jrs. Alison Kovacs, Amanda Balestrieri
3G - Brynmawr Sr. Joyce Weiner Jrs. Erin Simon, Jolie Rosenthal
4G – Vassar Sr. Rebecca Jacobson Jrs. Julia Spinner LIT. Carly Solomon
4G – Smith Sr. Rachel Hyams Jrs. Cassidy Gleason, Elizabeth Friedman
5G – Radcliffe Sr. Danielle Hart Jrs. Kaylee Rosenberg, Katie Ramm
3rd - 5th Grade Boys Supervisor - James ‘Wes’ Wesley
3B – Tufts Sr. Hunter Farman Jrs. Kenny Sysyn, Michael Goldberg
3B - Cornell Sr. Jake Singer Jrs. Eric Levenkron, Jesse Panassidi LIT Andre Steinberg
4B – Harvard Sr. Eric Gomer Jrs. Ed Burns, Matt Tobio
4B - Colgate Sr. Peter Rahm Jrs. John Vento, Zachary Widom
5B - Hofstra Sr. Jake Bavarsky Jrs. Jeremy Katz, Jonah Brewer
Travel Camp—Grads, CAPs, & Masters Supervisor – Rob Solomon
Male Sr. Taylor Klaskin, Alex Solomon
Female Sr. Julie Wallerstein, Jordan Schoen
Is Your Child Ready for Camp?
Ivy League Day Camp presents...
A fun filled taste of a REAL camp experience designed for 2, 3, 4, and 5 years olds.
Fantasy Camp is offered to children who have never experienced ILDC.
(Your child does not need to be toilet trained).
Date: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
August 16, 17, & 18
Time: 9:30AM - 12:30PM
Parent Transportation
Includes all athletic, aquatic, creative experiences and lunch under the supervision
of specially selected, MATURE staff.
FEE: $150 - includes camp shirt, camp bag and lunch
TO ENROLL: 1. Fill out application.
2. Return with your check for $150 made out to Ivy League Day Camp
3. Upon registration an email will be sent with detailed information and medical
forms to be completed prior to the start of Fantasy Camp.
SPACE IS LIMITED
732-446-7035
WWW.IVYLEAGUEDAYCAMP.COM
Week 8 Exciting Happenings...
Grads:
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Memory Lane Week Reminders:
Tuesday, August 16th - Great Adventure
Friday, August 19th - Farewell Party
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CAPS:
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Monday, August 15th - Mystery Trip
Tuesday, August 16th - Great Adventure &
Swim, Pizza , Bonfire LATE NIGHT!!
Friday, August 19th - Farewell Party
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Masters:
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Tuesday, August 16th - Great Adventure
Friday, August 19th - Farewell Party
Monday, August 15th - 5th Grade - Sahara
Sams Waterpark
Tuesday, August 16th - 4th Grade - Pirate
Adventure
Wednesday August 17th - CARNIVAL!!
Thursday, August 18th - Court Jesters
Basketball
Friday, August 19th - Funtastic Friday Ice
Cream Social & DJ
Other Reminders:
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Monday, August 15th - Wear your favorite or
oldest shirt!
Tuesday, August 16th - Twin Tuesday Dress Alike
Day!
Wednesday, August 17th - Wear your 2016 camp
shirt!
Thursday, August 18th - Division Color Day!
Ivy League Day Camp Lunch Menu Week 8!
Monday
Week 8
Tuesday
Chicken Nuggets Pasta & Meatballs
French Fries
in Sauce
Jello
Tuna Bar Delight
Tuna Salad, Pita,
Shredded Lettuce
Banana Supreme
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Hamburgers w/
all the Fixings
Tater Tots
Cole Slaw
Vanilla Cake
Grilled Cheese
Potato Chips
Couscous w/
Mushroom
Fresh Strawberries
Pizza Day!
Cereal Bar
2 Choices of
Cereals, Milk &
Toppings