Camp Spa 23

Typical CAMP Schedule:
8:55-9:15 Drop-Off/Circle Time Activities
9:15- 9:30 Announcements/ Flag Raising
9:30-10:00 Group Games
10:00-10:15 Move into the Park
10:15-11:00 Group Games
11-11:15 Snack Time
11:15-12:15 Zones
12:15-12:45 Lunch
12:45-3:15 Zones/Activities
3:15-4:00 Clean Up/Dismissal/Snack Bar
4:00-6:00 After Care at the Park
What to send with your child daily:
Beach towel     Aerosol sunscreen (counselors can only apply spray on sunscreen)     Underwear/shorts (2 pairs for our 3 & 4 year olds)
Water bottle filled with ice water (We have jugs of ice water to refill water bottles)
Lunch (please note there is  no refrigeration for lunches; freshly prepared lunch may be purchased—please see menus and details included)
Please apply sunscreen before dropping off your camper, daily, including inclement weather days. If the weather clears up we will head to the park. Send your child to camp wearing their bathing suit, camp t-shirt & sneakers.
Drop Off/Pick up Procedures
Before Care (7am-9am): Drop off at Spa 23 Fitness and Lifestyle begins at 7:00am. Bring campers into the Kids Care and check them in with the counselor on duty. By 8:25 campers and counselors will leave Spa 23 to walk to PV Park. If you are running late you can have your camper join the group walking over, which will also constitute before care.
Day Camp (9am-4pm):
Drop off at PV Park between 8:55am-9:15am. Pull into the front circle area and stop at the front entrance. A counselor will meet you at your car and unload your camper(s). No need to stop and get out. Please stay in line and wait for a counselor to unload your child(ren). For your safety, please do not park and walk children across the parking lot. If you want to talk to a CAMP director, please drop your campers off first, then park and walk
over.
After Care: (4pm-6pm):
Our after care campers remain at PV Park. Please pick up your camper by 6:00pm. In the event you are running late, please let us know what time you will be arriving by calling 973-839-8823 and speak to a CAMP  coordinator.
Pick up:
Pick up between 3:45 and 4:00pm at PV PARK. We will have your campers at the side gate entrance. Please sign out your campers when you pick them up. You may remain in your vehicle and we’ll bring your campers out  to you, or park and pick up at the gate. Your account will be charged $15/per camper for every 30 minutes past 6pm.
Inclement Weather Procedures
In case of morning inclement weather: Drop off will be at Spa 23’s side door between 8:55am-9:15am. Follow  drop off signs. A counselor will meet you at your car and unload your camper(s). Do NOT park. Please stay in  line and wait for a counselor to unload your child(ren). DO NOT drop off at the front door entrance. We always use the side entrance for CAMP to ensure the safety and accountability for all campers.
In case of afternoon inclement weather: Pick up will be at Spa 23. Please park at Spa 23 and come inside  to see the CAMP Director who will have counselors walk your camper down to you. We will notify all parents ONLY via E-MAIL of inclement weather days. PLEASE make sure we have all of the e-mail addresses you would like us to use for inclement weather notification.
For Campers with Epi Pen and Asthma Inhaler Needs:
Put inhaler or epi pen in a zip lock bag with the following listed:
Child’s name
Parent’s name
Emergency contact numbers
This will be sent home and must be returned daily with your camper. If your camper is required to have either of these, they must bring it daily. Your camper will not be accepted into camp without it.

Full weeks and drop-ins are available.
Each week our campers have the opportunity to attend a scheduled field trip. These field trips are optional and if a camper decides not to go, they will get to enjoy a regular day at camp with some extra activities.
⋅ **All Day trips are $59 with a maximum of 45 campers. Brown bag lunch required. **
⋅ All other trips are $29

Week 1: June 22– June 26 Bowling                                      Week 2: June 29 – July 3 Wild West City**
Game and shoes included. Please bring socks.                    Live action shows and museum attractions.

Week 3: July 6 – July 10 Movies                                             Week 4: July 13 – July 17 Action Water Park**
Popcorn, drink, and snack included.                                        Water rides and wave pool fun. Lunch provided.

Week 5: July 20 – July 24 Dave & Buster’s                            Week 6: July 27 – July 31 Turtle Back Zoo**
Arcade games and game card included.                                Exploring different animals.

Week 7: Aug 3 – Aug 7 Branchburg Sports Complex**       Week 8: Aug 10 – Aug 14 Color Me Mine
Organized games, play maze and arcade room.                     Paint a figurine of choice.
Game card included.

Week 9: Aug 17 – Aug 21 Fun Plex**                                       Week 10: Aug 24– Aug 28 Sky Zone
Water rides and arcade games.                                                 Show off flips and tricks in the trampoline park.
Game card included.

Held 3 days a week during CAMP hours.
Taught by certified trainers, instructors, and counselors.

WEEKS 1-10
Swim Lessons: $69 week
(drop in fee $25)
Taught by a certified swim instructor. CAMP swim lessons are for all abilities. Campers are assessed to
determine level.
WEEKS 2-9
Kick Boxing:$15/week
Youth kickboxing classes include cardio calisthenics which includes punch, kick, and elbow strikes along with partner drills in addition to core strengthening exercises
Math Refreshers: $15/week
This program is designed to keep your campers math skills fresh and prepare them for the upcoming year.
Drawing Club: $15/week
Campers will get to explore how their creativity and let their imagination come to life with different themes each week. All levels welcomed.
Speed and Agility: $15/week
This program is designed to improve campers motor skills by refining agility to increase speed and mobility  through fun games and activities.
Dance Club: $15/week
This is a fun class for young children getting introduced to dance and to help with their movement and coordination.
Yoga for Kids: $15/week
Campers experience a playful and fun approach to yoga. Yoga increases flexibilty, strength, and coordination.
FunFit Relyay: $15/week
Program designed to increase all levels of fitness in a fun competitive environment made for all skill level.

Can you switch camp weeks after you have purchased them?
There is a $39 fee to switch weeks.
Do the bonus programs, field trips, and swim lessons overlap during the day?
Our bonus programs and field trips do not overlap. It is important for all of our campers to have the opportunity to take part in all the camp has to offer. Our swim lessons are in the mornings and the rest of the bonus programs are in the afternoons.
How do you know what is planned for camp that week?
At the beginning of each week you will receive an email that includes the date and time of the field trip for that week, the date of our TEEN lunch, a list of bonus programs, and any special activity that we may have planned.
What is the best form of communication?
Our main form of communicating to our parents is through email. We know how important it is to know where our child(ren) is during the day. Therefore, anytime we move from the park due to rain or come back from a field trip  we send out an email informing you. If at any time you are not receiving emails please call us at 973-839-8823. If  or any reason we need to reach you during the day we will call you.
How do we go about purchasing a week of camp, bonus program, lunch, etc.?
Any time you need to buy lunch, a bonus program, a field trip, before care or after care please call Member Services at 973-838-8823 and they will be more than happy to assist you.
Does CAMP Spa 23 give refunds?
We do not issue refunds for any reason.
Can you request a camper to be with a friend who may be in a different group?
Yes, you may request your camper to be in the same group as their friend. Please keep in mind that the mornings are for group activities and the afternoons are for zoned activities where your camper chooses what  they would like to do. Therefore, they will have plenty of time throughout the day to be together.
What if my camper misses a day of a bonus program?
If your camper misses a day we will make up that lesson on another day.
Where does Before Care take place?
Before care starts at 7:00am in Kidz Care of Spa 23. Kids Care is located across from the pool and may be accessed by the front door and side door. The group will start to walk over to PV Park at 8:35am through Village Road with counselor supervision. If you are dropping off for Before Care and it is after 8:35am please drop your camper off at PV Park.
What forms are needed for registration?
In order to complete the registration process, the following forms are needed must be handed in before
the first day of camp:
– physical form
– immunization form
– copy of health insurance card
– trip release form
– camp release form
– registration form
What days are the field trips on?
The weekly field trips are typically on Wednesdays. We also plan bonus field trips on inclement weather
days that are announced the morning of.
Do you have to buy consecutive weeks?
No, you can choose the weeks that your camper will join us.
What is a day of camp like?
Once your camper is dropped off they will check in with their group counselor. Once we go through our morning announcements, we break off into our group activities. The mornings are for group activities that are geared towards the age of the group. After morning snack, we break out into zones. These zones are different activities in specific areas of the park supervised by a counselor. Campers get to choose which activity they would like to do. The end of the day clean up starts around 3:00pm and pick up starts at 3:45pm at the back gate. If you need to pick up your camp earlier, please go through the main gate of PV Park.
What happens if I have a TEEN camper who bought lunch for the week but they go to the TEEN diner
luncheon?
You would only be charged 4 days of lunch. If your teen camper goes to the diner please make sure that
they have enough money for their meal, tax, and a $2 tip. Your teen camper is more than welcome to
join the group if they want to bring their own lunch.