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2010 Week 2 Newsletter

malvern-daycamp — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:43:40 +0000

Wow this was a hot week! We definitely made the best of it with more water play and some air conditioning! All of the campers brought their singing voices for karaoke day on Tuesday and Thursday. On Wednesday we all cooled off on the Ripcurl slide. It was a fun time for all! We are hoping for a cooler week….however, we do love heat wave schedule when we get to swim more each day!!!

Upcoming Events:
Week starts Day 3
Volleyball Clinic
Monday-Come dressed as your favorite Super Hero!
Tuesday-The Right Price Game Show
Friday-Wear Your Red White & Blue
-Wild Rapids Water Slide
-Hamburger Day

	Tadpoles-
	What a fun and exciting week the Tadpoles had. They were so excited on Monday because they finally got to meet their other counselor, Mr. Dave. Even though it’s been so hot this week, the Tadpoles have really enjoyed the week. They loved singing Taylor Swift songs during Karaoke Day and we all stayed cool on the water slide on Wednesday. They loved going down so fast then making a big splash at the bottom. This week the Tadpoles spent a lot of time in the pool, which happens to be their favorite activity of the day. They are so excited for next week to come!
	Turtles-
	The Turtles had a blast during the second week of camp. Riley and Ally brought their singing voices during junior camp Karaoke Day, while Break Dancing Joseph and Smooth Moves Matthew taught everyone their cool dance moves. We also had a lot of fun in the water this week. We had our first swimming lessons and spent a lot of time in the pool on the heat wave schedule. Last but not least, the Rip curl water slide was certainly the highlight of week two because everyone had a great time and no one wanted to ever leave! We can’t wait for week three!
	Geckos-
	For many of the Geckos week two was actually week one. The returning campers eased the transition for the new comers by explaining games and helping them with camp procedures. Throughout the week the Geckos began to grow and mesh as a group. It was great to see new friendships forming. This week the kids got to sing their favorite songs on Karaoke Day and race down the rip curl slide, both of which were enjoyed by all. Some of the camper’s favorite activities this week were playground, waterfront, and free swim! Also with lots of talk about the World Cup flying around camp, some of the Geckos participated in soccer clinic and got to sharpen up their skills on the soccer field. All in all the Geckos had a great week; we look forward to many more fun activities and bonding as a group!
	Frogs-
	This week the Frogs had a full group with both new campers and campers that were here from last week. On Monday the new campers were tested to see what level they would be in the pool. All campers also had swimming lessons and the Frogs group did a great job with their lessons. It has also been very hot week weather wise. The group has been staying cool with extra swim time and extra special time in the water park! There were two special events this week: on Tuesday, was the junior camp karaoke day and Wednesday we had a water slide come to camp. Both events went very well and both seemed to be favorites by all the campers!
	Toads-
	This week was filled with fun activities for all the toads. On Monday, we climbed up the Rock Wall with Mr. Tim and got a lollipop when we reached the top. We also got to take the kayaks out on the creek. On Tuesday we went walking in the creek and found lots of crayfish at nature. We had lots of fun getting socked in the water parks after lunch too! Wednesday and Thursday were extremely hot, so we spent most of our day in the water and gym. On Wednesday we had a huge waterslide that we finshed out the day on and we finished out our week with a few fun games of Gaga, went to the playground, and made fun banners in arts and crafts to hang in our bunk. This week we also had fun singing at karaoke in the gym, where we showed off our fabulous voices! We can’t wait for week three!
	Snakes-
	This week the snakes enjoyed some real special activities all together. On Monday everyone got to show off their singing voices by singing some High School Musical 2 during karaoke. Another special activity was the Rip Curl slide on Wednesday. Everyone enjoyed going down the slide and getting soaking wet. Also some of our friends got the chance to learn some new soccer skills in soccer clinic. Every snake got to participate in making our bunk decorative with two beautiful banners and posters. This week was a blast and we are all excited to see what’s in store next week!
	Lizards-
	This week was a very good week for the Lizards! We spent a lot of time hanging out in the pool and working on our swimming with the lifeguards. The kids are doing a great job and are having an awesome time with all their new friends at Malvern Day Camp! We can’t wait till next week because we have two of our favorite activities on the calendar Super Hero Day and The Right Price game show! See everyone next week! P.S- Don’t forget water shoes and sunscreen!  td>
	Alligators-
	The Alligators had a lot of fun this week! It was the first week of camp for most of the group but everyone has become great friends instantly! The girls loved going on the Rip curl slide to cool off from the heat, and the boys’ favorite activities were Gaga and handball. Due to the hot weather on Wednesday we used the “Heat Wave Schedule”. This meant a lot of pool time which was everyone’s favorite. Everyone had fun playing with the counselors in the pool as well. Another activity that we all enjoyed and participated in was waterfront. Mr. Ryan took the kids all the way down the creek in the kayaks and some decided to creek walk. It was tiring but a lot of fun for all!
	Crocodiles-
	This was a great week for the Crocodiles! We all made a lot of new friends, animal and children alike, such as the bug we saw at nature! Bryce was the mastermind behind solving our rope- swing challenge at adventure and Zoe accomplished her first time in a kayak, paddling by herself and making it pretty far up the river! We all had a blast sliding down the waterslide, making pastel pictures and flags in art and on Thursday we even got to sing our favorite songs at karaoke! It was a great week for the Crocs!

	Rookies-
	This week at camp we had a giant water slide. That was a lot of fun. We also kayaked and swam all the way down the creek. Because of the heat we had extra swim time on Wednesday and Thursday. It was so much fun to cool off by splashing around in the pool! We also sang the some hit songs at karaoke and ate tons of chicken fingers at lunch on Friday!.
	All Stars-
	It was a great week to be an All Star! We kept cool on Wednesday and Thursday when we were on heat wave schedule by spending a bunch of time kayaking in the creek. Adventure is definitely one of our favorite activities because we get to do the obstacle course where we learn to work together. We have a bunch of talented kids who also showed off their awesome voices to some Lady Gaga on karaoke day! We had a great week and can’t wait to see what week three has to offer! td>
	Champs-
	This week was a hot one! To cool off the Champs participated in a Rip Curl water slide and plenty of swimming. Everybody got to know one another as camp started in earnest. We sang songs on karaoke day; creek walked, and played the ever so famous game of gaga. The champs are all looking forward to the rest of the summer!
	Varsity-
	The second week has been a lot of fun! The kids got to see crayfish at nature and on Wednesday, they went on a huge water slide, which everyone really enjoyed. The groups’ favorite activity this week has been manhunt on the adventure course. Everyone is always asking to play during any free time we get. Also, this week was soccer clinic and everyone who went really enjoyed it. We can’t wait to see what next week will bring us at Malvern Day Camp!
	Sr. Varsity-
	The weather has been hot but Sr. Varsity has been keeping cool and spending lots of time at the pool and the creek. We also spent some time on the Rip Curl Slide and singing karaoke during our Sr. Camp theme day. This has been a good start to the summer and there is so much more in store for us. Next week we can’t wait for the Right Price Game show and the return of the infamous WILD RAPIDS!
	CIT-
	Each week we will be featuring two CITs and the adventures they came across this week at the Malvern Day Camp. This weeks fun filled adventures are from the eyes and ears of Katie and Ryan here is what they had to say: Katie says: This week the CITs hung out with Jr. Camp and had lots of fun training to be counselors. I was with the Turtles, who all really enjoyed the water park. In the afternoon, the CITS especially liked the waterslide on Wednesday and in Arts and Crafts! Ryan says: I was with the toads this week and I liked that we played a lot on the playground. I also enjoyed the waterslide because the cold water felt good against the blazing hot sun we have had recently.

2010 Week 1 Newsletter

malvern-daycamp — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:00:57 +0000

What a fantastic start of what is going to be a great Summer! Even though there were not a lot of campers….we made the best of it. We all enjoyed slushees on Monday and on Tuesday we celebrated Halloween a little early this year. The campers came dressed up and we enjoyed an awesome Spooktacular Show. Wednesday everyone was able to enjoy a giant water slide for water play day! On Friday all the campers enjoyed a little jousting and gross food eating contest! Now that was a fun and exciting week!

Upcoming Events:
Monday starts DAY 2!!
SOCCER Clinic
6/22: Karaoke-Junior Camp
6/23: Ripcurl Slide
6/24: Karaoke Day-Senior Camp
6/25: Chicken Finger Day

	Tadpoles-
	The Tadpoles had an awesome first week of camp. They really enjoyed wall climb and most of them made it to the top of the wall their very first time. This week the Tadpoles enjoyed delicious slushees for snack on Monday. They thought it was so funny to have a red tongue. During the Spooktacular show on Tuesday, they participated in some fun games and won lots of cool prizes! On Wednesday, the Tadpoles had a blast playing lots of water games and playing on the giant water slide. The Tadpoles are so excited for the second week of camp!!!!
	Turtles-
	This week has been a great first week of camp! Turtles had so much fun, especially during the free swims. The campers, really liked being able to splash around in the pool with Miss Allie and Mr. Nick. They got to dive for rings and on Wednesday, despite the rain, everyone went down a huge water slide. During nature we saw tadpoles, and a deer skull. The deer skull was really cool and everyone was fascinated by it. It’s a good thing the Turtles all have eleven years until they start driving because everyone ran into the walls at the race track. It was the first time in kayaks too for the majority of the group and we have a bunch of naturals. Overall this was a really fun week and a great way to kick off the summer!
	Geckos-
	The Geckos had a very exciting first week of camp. Right from the start every camper’s goal was to have fun. The fun was enhanced Tuesday with a Spooktacular performance, during the performance people were “pied” and prizes were awarded. Wednesday we had a water slide, which provided the children with a pleasant surprise when they slid right into the pool at the bottom. The Geckos had a rewarding first week with the promise of a GREAT summer ahead!
	Frogs-
	The first week of camp was exciting for the frogs. Our group was one of the few groups with a lot of campers and the kids made the most of it. Monday the kids were tested for swimming and each frog was at least a level two and two of our group members made it to a level three, all of which is fantastic for this age group. We also had wall climb for the first time this week and each camper gave a great effort no matter how challenging the wall looked. On Wednesday, the frogs had a chance to go on the giant water slide. Each frog went down the slide with priceless smiles on their faces. It was a great first week of camp for our group!!!!
	Toads-
	The Toads had a phenomenal last week of camp. On Monday they had the Tropical Obstacle Course where they had a blast going through the logs and going down the slide. On Wednesday they had the opportunity to dunk the counselors and play tons of fun games at the carnival. On Thursday they had a great time going down the Wild Rapids Water Slide and getting soaked. To finish off a great camp year the Toads are going to enjoy the slip and slide and some slushies.
	Snakes-
	Combined Group. See Lizards
	Lizards-
	Although there were not a lot of campers this week, we still had a blast for our first week of camp. On Monday, we not only became acquainted with camp activities, but also enjoyed slushees for a snack. Tuesday was Halloween, where we wore our coolest costumes. We also enjoyed a Spooktacular game show in the afternoon. We slid down the inflatable water slide on Wednesday, it was so much fun! After that, we created strands of gimp at arts and crafts and in spirit of the World Cup; we played a couple games of soccer throughout the week. It was a fantastic start to the 2010 summer! td>
	Alligators-
	Combined group. See Lizards.
	Crocodiles-
	Combined group. See Lizards

	Rookies-
	Week one was a great kickoff to what is sure to be a stellar summer. We all made some new friends and caught up with some from previous summers. We’ve done a little bit of everything so far to get back into the swing of camp including numerous Gaga games and laps around the race track. We caught a crayfish at Nature and learned about praying mantises. We can’t wait for the rest of our friends to get here so summer can really begin!! .
	All Stars-
	Groups combined. See Rookies.td>
	Champs-
	Groups combined. See Rookies.
	Varsity-
	Groups combined. See Rookies.
	Sr. Varsity-
	Groups combined. See Rookies.
	CIT-
	This week we only had two CITs at camp but they really enjoyed spending time with their own junior camp groups. This is what they had to say: Alec thought this was one of the quietest weeks of camp ever. This week he was with the turtles, and he really enjoyed the water slide on Wednesday. Laynie, also thought this week was very quiet, but the frogs were an awesome group. I really enjoyed the double adventure periods on Wednesday too. The waterslide was my favorite part which was also on Wednesday!

What’s Up! 2009 Week 8 Newsletter

admin — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:10:13 +0000

Week 8 has once again flown by so quickly. This week we had a visit from the Flyers and Phantoms. They taught the kids all about hockey and some fitness ideas they could do! On Wednesday the Twisted Sports Game Show came. All the groups got to participate in this wacky game show where they mixed all the sports together. On Fri day some of the senior camper parents came to visit! We are very excited for next week, since it is baseball week and you know who comes to visit that week? Of course it is the Philly Phanatic!

Week starts on day 3

Clinic: Baseball
Tuesday: Wear you favorite sports team shirt day.
Thursday: Pajama Day
Friday: Camper vs. Staff Baseball game
Hot Dog Day

	Tadpoles-
	The tadpoles had a fantastic week of camp. On Monday the campers escaped from the heat during free swim and swim lessons where they were able to splash around in the cool water. Some kids have improved so much during swim lessons that the lifeguards have moved them up a level in the pool. Everybody had a great time cheering on their team during the Twisted Sports Spin O game on Wednesday as well. The kids showed o their sports knowledge and athletic ability while they competed in the whacky challenges during the game show. Games of kickball, baseball, freeze- tag, and even the MDC original “Find Mr. Rob” have given the kids ample opportunity to run o all their energy. Everyone’s looking forward to a visit from the Philly Phanatic next week!
	Turtles-
	The turtles had another great week! We had a lot of fun playing in the creek and on the playground as always, but we also got introduced to a new game this week –“Find Mr. Rob”, and it was so much fun! Matthew had the best eyes and found him the first day while Carter found him the second day. We also had a ton of fun at the game show on Wednesday and we can’t wait to see what next week has in store!
	Geckos-
	It’s week 8 and the Geckos were greeted with a lot of fun new friends! Olivia and Katrina are two of our new friends and they are having g a great time. This week we did some really cool and exciting activities as well. Bob Kelly from the Philadelphia Flyers came and we all got hockey sticks and learned some cool new tricks. You should have seen Jordan’s show; he looked like a Flyer himself! On Wednesday we played in a twisted sports game show that was awesome. The Geckos are all becoming some great swimmers because of swim lessons! Pretty soon they will all be swimming in the deep end! We are all looking forward to seeing the Philly Phanatic next week.
	Frogs-
	Week 8 was a blast! We had a visit from the Flyers and the Phantoms on Tuesday. We learned to exercise and ways to make it fun. On Wednesday we had a twisted sports game show and we played drip drip drop this week since it was so hot outside. It really was a great way to keep cool! During waterfront we did a really fun obstacle course. We had such a blast this week and we can’t wait for next week to come!
	Toads-
	This week the toads had another fun week. On Tuesday Hooked on Hockey came to camp and the kids got to learn a bunch of different hockey skills from former years Bob Kelly. Then on Wednesday the kids got to participate in the twisted game show. Those who were in cooking clinic had the opportunity to learn how to cook some delicious foods. They are excited to see what is in store for next week!
	Snakes-
	This week started o great for the snakes. We started with wall climb, and a lot more of us made it all the way to the top. On Tuesday, Hooked on Hockey came to camp. We got to learn how to play hockey from members and former members of the Flyers organization. At the end, we all got to take home our own hockey sticks. Wednesday, the twisted sports spin off game show was here. They had games that combined some sports for us to play. It was a lot of fun. This week during athletics, we played mat ball, gaga, soccer, four squares, and capture the flag. We went in the creek for waterfront and tried to find fish. Swimming in the pool is still a favorite, and we got to do a lot of that this week. Some of the snakes are in the cooking clinic and they really enjoyed it. They have made “re crackers”, decorated cookies, and made some other delicious treats. It has been a great week for the snakes, and we’re looking forward to another great week!
	Lizards-
	The Lizards have been having a great week eight at camp! As always everyone enjoyed arts and crafts on Monday, when the whole group made poles out of clay strips! Everyone had a great time getting messy as well! Chris and Keith did a wonderful job at swimming lessons on Monday and on Tuesday members of the Philadelphia Flyers came to camp! Everyone took home their own hockey stick and learned some great hockey skills. Callie, Matthew, and Emma had a great time this week making delicious treats at cooking clinic, which included everything from decorated cookies to white chocolate covered pretzels. On Wednesday the lizards along with the entire junior camp had a blast playing at the game show, “Twisted Sports Spino”. Finally, on Friday everyone ate their ll of pizza and we cannot wait for the phanatic to visit sometime next week!
	Alligators-
	This week the Alligators had tons of fun with all the different activities. Some of us even got to learn how to cook in cooking clinic! On Tuesday some people from the Philadelphia Flyers came and we learned some important things about hockey and the team itself. We also got hockey sticks as a souvenir to remember the day! Then on Wednesday we all got to be a little silly and mix all different sports together and play games along with winning prizes. Also in nature we played a game that everyone enjoyed, where we had to find Mr. Rob as he camouflaged himself in with the brush! It was difficult but with everyone’s help we were able to nd him. Next week will hopefully be just as fun as this week and we can’t wait to see what is in store for next week.
	Crocodiles-
	This week the crocodiles had an amazing time. Cooking clinic seemed to be the favorite activity among the group because everyone enjoyed eating the sweets they made. On Wednesday the camp was visited by the twisted sports game show where the campers played sports with a crazy twist. The crocs also had a blast making bowls in arts and crafts! This was a very fun week, but will next week be better? STAY TUNED AND FIND OUT!

	Rookies-
	The Rookies had an awesome week. They had a blast learning hockey from the Flyers people and playing sports at the game show. Despite the rainy day we had fun doing charades in the morning. We can’t wait for week 9!
	All Stars-
	The All Stars had an amazing time this week with all the sports activities including the visit from the Flyers with Hooked on Hockey and the Twisted Sports Game Show. These kids didn’t let the rain slow them down any either. We also had so much fun learning how to cook at cooking clinic. We can’t wait for week nine!
	Champs-
	The summer is coming to a close but we still have a lot of things to do at camp. On Tuesday, the Flyers and Phantoms came to visit and each one of our campers got a hockey stick. On Wednesday, we went to the Twisted Sports Spino and it was so much fun! As always, we played a lot of mat ball and spent a lot of time in the pool. We’re looking forward to Senior Camp Parents day on Friday as well as the upcoming weeks. Be sure to look out for the Philly Phanatic next week!
	Varsity-
	The kids had a lot of entertainment this week. On Tuesday, the yers came and taught the kids how to play hockey. As an added bonus everyone got a hockey stick too! The twisted sports game show was loads of fun. We combined sports like boxing, basketball, hockey and golf, to compete for a prize!
	Sr. Varsity-
	This week, Sr. Varsity had a great time. On Tuesday, the Flyers came and taught the kids hockey. Wednesday we had fun at the twisted sports game show where we played different sports with the wrong equipment. We are looking forward to parent’s day and eating some pizza!
	CIT-
	The CIT’s are now on week 8 and have adjusted to their schedule extremely well, since the program is designed for CIT’s to one day become counselors. They have all understood and followed through with their responsibilities. All of the counselors speak extremely high of all the CIT’s, which again shows how they are all doing a tremendous job. In the afternoon we continue to have fun and participate in our own activities. We look forward to our baseball clinic next week and the camper vs. counselor game.

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2010 Week 2 Newsletter

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What’s Up! 2009 Week 8 Newsletter

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