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THE TRAILBLAZER CAMP program is designed to accommodate the special

interests of children between the ages of six and twelve. Campers begin each day with five or six periods

of activities with their group. Some of these activities include instructional swimming, tennis, archery,

art, drama, crafts, and sports. Campers ages seven to twelve are grouped according to grade and gender

and six-year-olds are in coed groups; all are supervised by head and assistant counselors. Each group

has a Home Base that serves as a gathering place to begin and end each camp day.

A TYpICAL DAY

MORNING ACTIVITIESCampers run, laugh, swim and learn together with their group, through six morning periods of activities that change daily. The variety is exciting and challenging. Here are some examples: win a ribbon in archery, make music with your own camp band and improve your skills at instructional swim time.

9:00-12:00

LUNCHA time to eat, rest and refresh, and to rally together as the whole camp joins in Spirit Time.

12:00-1:00

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES Pathfinder groups (seven- to twelve-year-olds) form and proceed to their specialty areas. Campers enjoy a period of their chosen activities and have a free swim time in the pool with their friends. Six year old Explorers enjoy their free swim time and continue with a schedule of age appropriate activities.

1:00-2:45

CONNECT TIMEThe conclusion of the day has campers gathering as a group at Connect Time, where counselors check in with campers about the day.

2:45-3:00

PICK-UPCounselors assist their groups at pick-up at the end of the camp day.

3:00-3:30

3:30-5:30 AFTER CAMPExtended care available; snack and swim included.

DROP-OFFCampers arrive, check in, join their group and are greeted by their counselors.

8:15-8:45

HOME BASETogether, they proceed to Home Base to deposit their belongings and ready themselves for their busy day.

8:40-8:55

We offer Pathfinder Afternoons to our seven- to twelve-year-old campers. This allows campers to select areas of special concentration on a weekly basis over the course of the camp season. Each afternoon, campers receive instruction and develop skills in their chosen activity from instructors with particular expertise and experience. In weeks 4–7, the six year old campers will transition into Pathfinder activities which they will sign up for during camp. Detailed descriptions of all of the Pathfinder options are enclosed so campers can carefully consider their summer afternoon plan and pre-register. Some activities are offered only certain weeks. Enrollment will be in order received so sign up early to insure your selection. A minimum enrollment is required for each program. For campers who want to make changes during the course of the summer, we try to honor their requests.

DRAMAWriting, producing and directing skits, stories and plays, allow campers a variety of means of creative expression through the dramatic arts. A dramatic production is an outcome of this Pathfinder Program. Therefore, campers are required to register for at least a four-week session (July 11 – August 5).

DANCELearn new dance moves with friends. Exercise and fun for all.

ARTExperience the freedom of creative expression in a variety of media: watercolor, papier-mâché, pastels, toy-making, and much more. Let your imagination run wild!

CAMP CRAFTSSomething exciting and different is offered every day of the session. Create with gimp, design unique string bracelets, tie-dye a shirt. A little bit of this, a little bit of that add up to a lot of fun for everyone!

SPORTSArchery, basketball, baseball, street hockey, soccer, tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, touch football and Capture the Flag are offered. Individual skills are combined with the principles of team play, cooperation and a healthy competitive spirit. “Win with dignity; lose with grace.”

NATUREExplore our beautiful 23-acre campus and discover the wonders of our natural environment. It’s hands on learning every step of the way.

COMPUTERSCampers will work with fun educational software that is appropriate to their age.

TV ANCHORIt’s your chance to be a TV sports anchor star. Campers will have a chance to anchor some edited highlights from a real professional sports event with the help of a former TV anchor who now works as a counselor at camp. What’s your best homerun call? It’s time to test it out!

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A TRADITION OF ExCELLENCEThe same quality of excellence that marks Friends’ Central as one of the outstanding independent schools in the Philadelphia area also characterizes our summer activities. All of our programs are managed by Friends’ Central faculty who are invested in their school community and are committed to providing a happy, enriching, and safe camp experience for every child. Friends’ Central School is recognized for its friendly, nurturing atmosphere as well as the positive interactions between children and faculty. In addition to these characteristics, we also emphasize fair play, acceptance and respect for the individual. Trailblazer Camp prides itself on providing a well-rounded experience; it proudly defines itself as a traditional day camp that offers a broad, varied program for its campers.

DIRECTOR AND STAFFAlex McDonnell, Director of Trailblazer Camp, returns for his eighth season. He brings over 23 years of camp experience to his position. Alex is a teacher at Friends’ Central Middle School and a 1987 graduate of the school.

Becky Daly will return as Assistant Director. Becky is a social studies teacher and returns for her sixth year assisting the director. Before this, she was a head counselor at Trailblazer Camp for several years.

The staff of the Trailblazer Camp consists of experienced teachers and mature counselors who guide the campers through their day with energy and care. All summertime employees are oriented and guided in following the Quaker practices for which the school is known. A full-time, registered nurse is available for all of our medical needs as well.

FACILITIESThe beautiful 23 acres of Friends’ Central’s City Avenue campus provide exceptional facilities for a variety of day camp activities, no matter the weather. Three gymnasia, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, and hockey fields are available. Campers take advantage of our well-equipped

computer lab. Those children choosing drama will study and perform in our theater in Shallcross Hall, and campers interested in science can take advantage of our nature trail in the woodland adjacent to the school’s campus. The Shimada Athletic Center features tennis courts, swimming pool, gymnasium and multipurpose areas.

SPECIAL DAYS WITH FRIENDSThe excitement of FCS Summer Camp culminates in Fun With Friends, a celebration of weekly special events. Campers work with counselors in a cooperative manner, creating their own experiences. Highlights include:

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

Our “Fourth of July Day” is Red, White and Blue Day. Campers participate in a spirited patriotic celebration, honoring our country’s birthday.

OLYMPIC DAY

Thrill to the lighting of the Torch as campers march in the Parade of Nations, recite the oath on Olympic Day and participate in “Olympic” events.

CARNIVAL DAY

Go back to yesteryear as the circus comes to town on Circus Day. Campers experience the magic of the Midway; the smell of buttered popcorn, the taste of sweet cotton candy and the cool delight of a sno-cone on a hot summer day.

CELEBRATE THE WORLD

Campers present the songs and traditions from various nations around the world.

COOPERATIVE SUNDAE DAY

Campers “build” their own delicious sundaes with every imaginable topping.

SHOWTIME

Each group creates an original skit and performs for the whole camp, whether it is dancing, lip-syncing to a favorite song or high drama.

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A creative fun filled “car” race which runs the final week of camp.

INSTRUCTIONAL SWIMMINGThere are two distinct swim periods Monday through Thursday: instructional swimming classes in the morning emphasize skill develop-ment and water safety, and a free swim block in the afternoon. On Fridays both blocks are free swims. Swimming groups are based on campers’ skill level. Careful supervision of all campers in the pool area is maintained by a well-trained swim staff.

GOOD MORNING CLUB7:30 am – 8:15 amEarly morning, supervised care at a fee of $60 per week. (weekly basis only)

DROP-OFF8:15 am – 8:45 pmGather to greet friends and counselors and start the day right!

CONNECT TIME2:45 pm – 3:00 pmThe end of the campers’ day; a time to reconnect with counselors and camp group after a day of fun and excitement.

ACE (After Camp Experience)3:30 pm – 5:30 pmExtended afternoon camp care can be purchased in 3 ways: 3 single days for $60 (that can be used anytime during the camp season); each calendar week $90; or the full 7 weeks of camp for $550.

TACA (Trailblazer After Camp Archery)3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Offered weeks 3-6, for campers who have completed grades 3-6. Extra time to strengthen archery skills and techniques. Fee is $100/week, or $75/week if also enrolled in ACE for that week.

TRANSPORTATIONTransportation for your camper is available to and from FCS Trailblazer Day Camp. An application for this is enclosed. A shuttle between Trailblazer Camp on City Avenue and Tenderfoot Camp on our Lower School Campus is offered for a small fee to families with children at both camps. This will allow parents to drop off and pick up their children at only one location.

SUMMER LUNCH CLUBWe will be offering a variety of hot selections daily along with sandwiches, whole fruits, bagged snacks, homemade desserts, drinks and ice cream novelties.

OPEN HOUSEAn Open House for parents and campers will take place on Saturday, June 25, 2011 between 1:00 and 2:30 pm. Meet their counselors and tour the campgrounds.

FEES3 weeks $1,5754 weeks $1,7505 weeks $1,9256 weeks $2,0757 weeks $2,200

AGE REQUIREMENTSAny child whose birthday falls between Septem-ber 1, 1998 and June 30, 2005 is eligible for camp.

ENROLLMENTTo accommodate family summer scheduling plans, the camp offers the convenience of enrollment flexibility. Three, four, five, six, and seven-week enrollment plans are offered. You do not have to select consecutive weeks. Enrollment minimum is three weeks. We provide our returning campers and FCS students with a priority mailing of enrollment information in December. New camper information will be mailed January 14th. All enrollments will be considered on a first-come-first-served basis. A $500 deposit is required with enrollment to hold a spot for your child. The balance is due by April 8, 2011. If you need to reduce enrollment weeks or cancel your child’s enrollment, please notify us in writing before March 1, 2011 in order to receive a partial refund. No refund will be given out after this date. All cancellations are subject to a $250 cancellation fee. Upon receipt of your enrollment and deposit, a confirmation letter and supplemental services information will be mailed to you. You can then register for Good Morning Club, ACE (After Camp Experience) and Summer Lunch Club.

EnRIChmEnT pROgRAmSSPORTS ACADEMYJune 13–24, Grades 3–9SUMMER SCHOOLJune 27–August 5, Grades 7–12BASKETBALL, READING & MATHJuly 5–29, Grades 3–10F.A.S.T. BASKETBALL CAMPAugust 2–6, Grades 6–11JUMP START — ACADEMIC ENRICHMENTAugust 29–September 2, Grades 5–8

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ContACt:Karen Bleakley at 610-645-5132Or send email to:summerprograms@friendscentral.org

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