The Happy Campers Program is a co-ed recreational program for school-aged children going into first through fourth grades. The program runs for eight weeks beginning June 30 and ending August 22. The camp is sponsored by the Douglass Psychology Child Study Center at Rutgers University, a full-day preschool for children ages two through six. The camp is located in Douglass College Center on the Douglass Campus. Registration is on a weekly basis. There is no minimum number of weeks required for enrollment. The camp's hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Activities:

The camp offers weekly activities based upon a theme of the week. In addition to theme weeks, other activities include: arts and crafts, science activities, special event days, fitness classes, recreational swimming, group games, weekly trips, and "cool" cooking. "Special" classes are conducted once weekly and may include tae kwon do, gymnastics, or fitness classes.

Swimming takes place at the Cook/Douglass Recreational Center and is recreational only; lessons are not provided. All non-swimmers must wear flotation devices in the pool. The recreational center provides lifeguards who are present when the children are in the pool. In addition, program staff members swim with the children.

Fees and Registration:

The weekly fee is $300 and includes lunch (at the Douglass Cafe), two snacks daily, camp T-shirt, trip fees and transportation, swimming, fitness classes, and all materials.

$100 deposit is due with the registration application by April 15. Late Registrations received after April 15 will be accepted on a Space-Available Basis and are subject to a $25 Late Registration Fee. Half of the total tuition is due on April 3, the second half of the tuition (less the $100 deposit) is due on May 1. Other payment options are made at the discretion of the director. A $25 late fee applies to all fees that are more than five days overdue. Registration is on a first come, first served basis with priority given to those enrolling for the entire camp season.

All fees are non-refundable.

For further information, take a look at the Happy Campers Parent Information Brochure, or contact Jennifer Manuola, at 732-932-8881.