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 Featured Campmates Sponsor 2012
New York Life
Rolling River is excited to announce that New York Life will be an Admiral Sponsor of The Campmates Program for 2012. New York Life's contribution to the program will help sponsor 2 camp tuitions for children associated with Peninsula Counseling Center. New York Life's goal is to provide financial security and peace of mind through their products and services. Being a mutual company for over a century and a half, New York Life is uniquely aligned with their customers. Every decision they make, every action they take has one overriding purpose: to be here when customers need them. That is why they call themselves "The Company You Keep®". Thank you to the New York Life team for participating in The Campmates Program- Martha A. Kalish, Ray L. Bonsignore, Richard L. Budelman, Danielle R. pastor, Thomas Molinari and Susan Avelli. For more information, please contact Martha Kalish at 631-207-5159.
Does Your Business Want to Be a CAMPMATES Sponsor? We are still accepting sponsors for 2012. Click HERE to learn more about how to become a sponsor.
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IT'S ALMOST TIME TO ENROLL FOR CAMP 2013! 
We can't believe that Summer 2012 is halfway through- it's been an amazing summer so far and we know our campers are already getting pumped for summer 2013!!
Enrollment for Summer 2013 will open on Wednesday, August 1st.
There are many advantages to enrolling by 8/31 for next summer:
1. Save BIG $$ with the lowest prices of the season
2. A deposit of only $600 will hold your child's spot as well as the early rate
3. Save an additional $200 off the rate for early enrollment (pro-rated for half season programs)
4. Save an additional $200 off the rate for returning alumni (pro-rated for half season programs)
5. More time to create a custom payment plan if needed
6. Lock in your child's group before it closes
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Health & Wellness Week Recap
L.E.A.R.N
Fitness & Nutrition
826 Merrick Road
Baldwin, NY
Click the logo above
to learn more!
PROUDLY SPONSORING HEALTH AND WELLNESS WEEK!
Hello Parents and Campers, Kristie Lengel here from L.E.A.R.N. (Learning Exercise, Activity and the Right Nutrition) with a recap of the activities from Health and Wellness week. I'd like to begin with my sincerest thanks to the campers for their complete cooperation in the heat of this past week's weather, you were all troopers! The week of extreme temperatures and high humidity certainly added an extra challenge to the success of the program this week, however, it does show us all that with strength, endurance and extra hydration we can all still take time to exercise under any conditions. My thanks also go out to the Rolling River ownership and staff for this opportunity and the remarkable support and respect I have received since the beginning of this endeavor. My focus for the Health and Wellness program this week at Rolling River was to show children of all ages the importance of exercise in our everyday lives. In each class, we first learned how to find our heart rate and then increase it with a cardiovascular warm up. After, the kids completed an exercise circuit involving cardiovascular and resistance training activities such as push-ups, bicep curls, agility ladders, sit-ups, etc. And then the kids were guided through a proper stretch and encouraged to repeat daily. Lastly, I invited the children to open up with any questions they had involving exercise, injury, wellness or nutrition, and was excited to hear all the interest and knowledge the children had! My facility, L.E.A.R.N., offers exercise programs for ages 6-17 of all shapes and sizes. We keep the classes fun and educational by using a wide variety of equipment, circuits, games and obstacles. L.E.A.R.N provides the appropriate setting for children to participate in exercise activities with safety and education in mind. Nutrition education is also a service offered at L.E.A.R.N. to help families create a healthy home. I have opened L.E.A.R.N. as a result of working with children throughout my youth. Taking notice of the staggering challenges kids have in their daily lives to eat right, exercise and stay healthy while they are young so as not to have serious health issues as they grow older. As an athlete I have seen the importance of this in competition as well as in everyday life in order to simply feel better and live a longer healthier life. Visit www.learnfitnessnutrition.com and join the healthy revolution now! All the best! Kristie Lengel Special Offer for Rolling River Families: 10 Pack Classes for $100 ($40 Discount) Expires 10/1/12
Please contact Marissa at marissa@rollingriver.com or 516-593-2267 with any questions about how to become the featured business partner.
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Featured Business Partner
Breathe N Flow Yoga
361 Atlantic Avenue
Freeport, NY 11520
632-9626
breathenflowyoga.com
Get ready for the
RAWSOME Event to Celebrate Health and Wellness Week!
Wednesday, July 25 5-7pm
Regular cost for the workshop is $40 for 1 adult and 1 child.
Special RRDC offer- $30 for 1 adult and 1 child.
Being healthy and leading a health conscious lifestyle can be yummy fun and just plain Raw-Some! family and friends of all ages are invited to come together for a very special workshop where yoga health and fun combine!
In this workshop we will have a family oriented yoga practice followed by a raw food preparing class where we will discuss the benfits of incorporating more raw living foods into your family's diet. We will practice making easy raw and delicious snacks and treats that you can easily make at home for everyone to enjoy. MmMmMm
Please contact Marissa at marissa@rollingriver.com or 516-593-2267 with any questions about how to become the featured business partner.
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The 1st Grade Show is on Monday, July 23!!
We are so excited for the first grade show on Monday July 23! Please see the schedule below to see when your child's show is, and what they should come dressed in!
Show # 1: 6:30 pm: G1, G3, B1
Please bring your child to camp at 6:00 pm wearing:
G1: hot/dark pink shirt and denim/blue shorts or skirts.
G3: light blue shirt, and khaki shorts.
B1: yellow shirt, blue shorts.
Show #2: 7:30 pm: G2, B2
Please bring your child to camp at 7:00 pm wearing:
G2: hot/dark pink, denim/blue shorts or skirts.
B2: yellow shirts, blue shorts.
Thank you!
Jill in Hidden Treasures
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Host a DIFFERENT Type of Birthday Party this Year at RRDC!
Rolling River offers customized birthday party packages that meet the exact needs and interests of the birthday child.
Our Mini-Camp Birthday Parties may include:
Pool Parties
Sports Parties
Outdoor Playgrounds
Arts & Crafts
Treasure Hunts
Gymnastics/Tumbling
Nintendo Wii
Face Painting
Petting Zoo/Pony Rides
Mini Golf
DJ Dance Parties
Relay Races
Karate/Yoga Parties
Glitter Tattoos
Carnivals/Bounce House
& More!
All parties include party favors, decorations, paper goods, pizza & drinks, invitations, staff & private access to our campgrounds.
Please contact Ali at alison@rollingriver.com or 516-593-2267 or visit rollingriver.com/private-parties-events/
to learn more.
NOW BOOKING
FALL PARTIES!
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The eScuttle- "Sea" What's Happening
Summer 2012 Week 4
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Week 4 Recap:
Health & Wellness Week, Parent Visiting Days/Nights,Trips, Special Events
Let's Get Physical Everybody...and we sure did! All age groups participated in a week full of Health & Wellness related activities. From exercises with Kristy from L.E.A.R.N. Fitness, trampoline jumping at 5 Star Gymnastics to an interactive presentation by Dentist Rania, our campers learned about their health while simultaneously having fun!
In addition to exercising, our campers spent the week traveling to exciting places such as Adventureland, Fun Station, Rockville Centre Lanes and the optional overnight to Lake George. If that wasn't enough activity, the children were more than happy to exhibit their talents and skills during Parent Night and Day visiting. They got a kick out of interacting with their favorite people in sports & games.
Next week we are looking forward to "Rolling River Gives Back Week" where each group will be collecting coins which will be donated towards The Campmates Program, Rolling River's scholarship program with Peninsula Counseling Center and Winthrop Hospital, the location of the CIT Community Service Trip next month. Our anxiously awaited Carnival was postponed until Wednesday, July 25 when the weather will be perfect for "fun in the sun" activities! Also get ready for the 2012 theatre season at RRDC which also begins next week; 1st Grade Show on Monday night and 2nd grade show on Thursday night.
Don't forget to log onto your Camp In Touch account for hundreds of photos of all the fun-filled activities we do at camp each day!
"SEA" u then!
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Photos of the Week
Rolling River posts hundreds of photos every day! All of our photos are password-protected and posted on your Camp In Touch account. After logging on to your account, click the box "Photos" to view photos by date and event. 
Click HERE to View Photos!
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Skipper Scoop
Jill Bloom, Skipper Supervisor
The excitement was felt all over camp as the Skippers waited anxiously for their visiting days to begin. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were so busy as we played soccer or t-ball, tumbled, sang and swam showing you all how much fun camp is!
We had such an amazing time and everyone was able to show off the many skills we have and the new ones we have learned
since camp has begun.
In addition to the visiting days, we celebrated Health and Wellness Week! On Thursday, the Nursery and Pre-K campers were visited by Dr. Rania, a pediatric dentist. She, along with Angie and Smiley the Dragon puppet, taught us about brushing our teeth to keep them healthy. We counted Smiley's teeth and learned that we have 20 teeth right now. We reviewed diet and saw some of the instruments we would see at the office when we go for a check up. We even had a chance to brush Smiley the Dragon's teeth! We all came home with a goody bag with a toothbrush and activity sheets in it. It was really great!
The Kindergartners were walked over to Five Star Gymnastics where we were able to tumble, bounce and play. We jumped into the foam pit, bounced on the trampoline and walked on the balance beam. We were shown the importance of exercise to keep our bodies healthy.
Although the Carnival was postponed due to the weather forecast, we had an awesome time this week! Check out the Rolling River website for the pictures of all the events from this week. We can't wait for next week!
"Sea" you then...
Upcoming Skipper Schedule for the Week of 7/23:
- Monday, 7/23:
Rolling River Gives Back week starts
& Coin Harvest begins
LI Puppet Theater trip: Kindergarten
(N9, N10, N11, N13, N14)
- Tuesday, 7/24:
"C is for Cookie" event on campus
- Wednesday, 7/25:
CARNIVAL DAY!
Last day of the First 4 Weeks
- Thursday, 7/26:
First day of the Second 4 Weeks
Normal camp schedule
- Friday, 7/27:
HOLLYWOOD DAY!
Penny & the Puppettes show
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Mariner Messages
Fran Oosterom, Mariner Supervisor &
Lonny Dugger, Asst. Mariner Supervisor
WOW! What an amazing week. All of the grades in our division journeyed out to wonderful off-campus trips. It started off with the 3rd graders fantastic trip to Adventureland on Monday. On Tuesday, the 4th grade visited Crow's Nest Mini Golf and ended the trip with delicious ice cream from Pip's. On Wednesday, the 2nd grade went to Fun Station and enjoyed many rides and games. The 1st grade went on a special bowling trip that they really enjoyed. On Thursday, the entire division was invited to roller skate in our Rolling River's Rink- we even did roller skating limbo!
We are looking forward to next week. Bright and early on Monday morning, some of our campers will venture off to Camp Brookwood for a special overnight trip. We know it's going to be a beautiful day for Carnival on Wednesday. We're also can't wait for the Lip Sync competition during Hollywood Day on Friday, 7/27. Our 1st and 2nd graders will be performing for their families during our annual theater shows (see schedule below for dates and times). We sent out an email today to the 1st grade campers about what to wear for the show. There will be another email sent on Monday with costumes for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders. As you can see, the Mariners are very busy! Again, it was great to see so many parents during our Visiting Nights. We can't wait to see you again at the shows next week!
As always, my door is always open for any emails or conversations. You can contact me at fran@rollingriver.com.
*Please refer to the interactive calendar on a daily basis to see what exciting trips and activities are planned for the Mariner Division- click HERE to access the calendar!
Upcoming Mariner Schedule for the Week of 7/23:
- Monday, 7/23:
Rolling River Gives Back week starts
& Coin Harvest begins
Optional Overnight to Camp Brookwood
Leaves at 7:15am
(G7, G8, G10, G11, B7, B8, B10, B11)
First Grade Shows:
Show 1 - 6:30pm (G1, G3, B1)
Show 2 - 7:30pm (G2, B2)
- Tuesday, 7/24:
Jump Rope for Heart event for all Mariners
Camp Brookwood Overnight Returns. (Contact the camp office starting at 6pm for arrival updates)
- Wednesday, 7/25:
CARNIVAL DAY!
End of the First 4 Weeks
- Thursday, 7/26:
Start of the Second 4 Weeks
Second Grade Show: 6:30pm (G4, G5, B4, B5)
- Friday, 7/27:
HOLLYWOOD DAY!
Lip'Sync Competition
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Navigator Notes
Chrissy Bruno, Navigator Supervisor
What a fun-filled week the Navigators had! On Monday, we were surprised by a show with hypnotist Ronny Romm. It was so exciting to see the counselors get hypnotized and do silly things!
The Lake George overnight trip left on Tuesday for 3 days of fun away from RRDC. Our first stop was White Water rafting on the Scana River. At night we went to the Fun Spot for an evening of go-carting, laser tag, mini-golf, rollerskating and video games.
On Wednesday we spent the entire day at Six Flags Great Escape. Then on Thursday we made one last stop at Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park for a day of water activities before heading home. Everyone had a great time and more importantly, we were complimented numerous times about how well-mannered and well behaved the group was! For the campers who remained back on the RRDC campus, our trips to Adventureland and Aviator were a hit!
Next week the entire division is off to the Brooklyn Cyclones and Long Beach and of course we are all looking forward to CARNIVAL on Wednesday!
A reminder to all families- check your email every Friday for trip information for next week's trips. As always, if you have any question, please feel free to email me at chrissy@rollingriver.com.
Upcoming Navigator Schedule for
the Week of 7/23:
- Monday, 7/23:
Rolling River Gives Back week starts
& Coin Harvest begins
Optional Overnight to Camp Brookwood
(G12, B12) leaves at 7:15am
- Tuesday, 7/24:
Brooklyn Cyclones Trip:
G12, G13, G14, G15, B12, B13, B14, B15
Camp Brookwood overnight returns. (Contact the camp office starting at 6pm for arrival updates)
- Wednesday, 7/25:
CARNIVAL DAY!
Last day of the First 4 Weeks
- Thursday, 7/26:
First day of the Second 4 Weeks
Long Beach Trip:
G12, G13, G14, G15, B12, B13, B14, B15
- Friday, 7/27:
HOLLYWOOD DAY!
Navigators Got Talent Event
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CIT- F.Y.I
Melanie & Matt, CIT Counselors
It was such a fun week for the CITs! On Monday we were in awe watching Ronny Romm hypnotize some of the CITs & Matt. It's amazing what power your mind has over your body! Several CITs traveled to Lake George during the middle of the week and enjoyed white water rafting, riding the roller coasters at Six Flags Great Escape, and tackling the obstacles at Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park.
It's hard to believe the first four weeks are coming to an end already. The second four weeks looks to be even better than the first, filled with trips and special events that the CITs are sure to enjoy! Next week we're looking forward to an exciting day watching the Brooklyn Cyclones game on Tuesday and a super fun Carnival on Wednesday! The CITs in the Mariner Division will also be the captains of their groups for the Lip Sync Competition for Hollywood Day on Friday. Make sure that they work with their groups and counselors to come up with a great lip sync song and dance. Have a great weekend!
If you have any questions about the CIT program please email cit@rollingriver.com.
Upcoming CIT Schedule for the Week of 7/23:
- Monday, 7/23:
Rolling River Gives Back week starts
& Coin Harvest begins
Normal Camp Day
- Tuesday, 7/24:
Brooklyn Cyclones Trip
- Wednesday, 7/25:
CARNIVAL DAY!
Last day of the First 4 Weeks
- Thursday, 7/26:
First day of the Second 4 Weeks
Normal Camp Day
- Friday, 7/27:
HOLLYWOOD DAY!
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Next Week's Special Events
Ali Goodman, Special Events Supervisor
Wednesday, 7/25: Carnival Day
 Rolling River's campgrounds will be transformed into a gigantic Carnival! Campers will be able to experience inflatable rides and slides all throughout the campus. Make sure to send in water shoes if you have not done so already.
Friday, 7/27: Hollywood Day
Get ready to dress up as your favorite TV or movie star for Hollywood Day at RRDC!
We want to see your most creative costumes. Afternoon activities will include a special puppet show from Penny and the Puppettes for the Skippers, a Group Lip Sync competition for the Mariners, and Navigators Got Talent with a special surprise judge for the Navigators.
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This Week Facebook
Contest Winners:
Ean Breitman (B1), Sierra Levine (G11) and Rebecca Steinberg (G7)!
Next week's Facebook Question:
What is your child's favorite memory of the first 4 weeks of camp? Next Week's Prizes Include-Brooklyn Cyclones Family Pack of General Admission Tickets and Gift Bags from Huntington Learning Center
Congratulations again to last week's winners!
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Intramurals Update
Alexis Noest, Athletics Supervisor
Mariner Intramurals Updates
Mariner Intramurals are Hot, Hot, Hot! From wacky sports and bowling tournaments to pinball and track & field events, the teams are really heating up! Great job by all each week for your spirit, enthusiasm and sportsmanship.
Here are the scores for the 1st-4th grade groups
as of 7/19/12:
1st Grade Boys and Girls-
1- Italian Ices- 25 pts
2- English Muffins- 24 pts
3- Belgian Waffles- 24 pts
4- Swedish Meatballs- 22 pts
5- French Fries- 20 pts
2nd Grade Girls -
1- Chinese Noodles- 28 pts
1- French Braids- 28 pts
2- Australian Kangaroos- 25 pts
3- Samoan Girl Scouts- 23 pts
2nd Grade Boys -
1- Egyptian Camels- 32 pts
2- Bolivian Jaguars- 25 pts
3- Chilean Chili- 24 pts
4- Canadian Geese- 21 pts
3rd/4th Grade Girls
1- Russian Dolls- 40 pts
2- French Toast- 37 pts
3- Egyptian Goddessess- 32 pts
4- Moroccan Moccasins-30 pts
5- English Fish & Chips- 29 pts
6- Congo Lines- 28 pts
3rd/4th Grade Boys
1- Jamaican Beef Patties- 43 pts
2- Mexican Rice and Beans- 34 pts
3- Congo Bongos- 32 pts
4- German Shepards- 29 pts
5- Grecian Togas- 27 pts
6- Egyptian Pharaohs- 27 pts
2012 Navigator Intramural Standings Week 3
Team 6 Belgian Waffles 42 pts.
Team 10 Kenya Dig It 42 pts.
Team 3 Swedish Meatballs 34 pts.
Team 7 Czech Us Out 34 pts.
Team 2 Ghana With the Wind 26 pts.
Team 5 Jamaican Me Bananas 26 pts.
Team 8 English Muffins 26 pts.
Team 9 Mexican Quesadillas 26 pts.
Team 4 French Fries 26 pts.
Team 1 Italian Stallions 18 pts.
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Does Your Child Want to TRY Camp for 2 Weeks Before Committing to an Entire Summer?
Try the Waverunners Program!
 The Waverunners Program is designed to let children "skim the surface" of Rolling River to see what camp is all about before committing to an entire summer.
The 2012 Waverunners Program runs from
Monday, August 6 to Friday, August 17, 2012.
The Waverunners Program Features:
- 2 Weeks at Rolling River where children will be integrated into current camp groups overseen by an adult head counselor and multiple assistant counselors
- Daily hot lunch and snacks plus substitute options
- 2 swims daily including Red Cross Swim instruction in one of our 3 heated onsite pools
- More than 20 sports and arts activities including boating, Nintendo Wii, cooking and more
- Special events including Color War and nighttime activities
- Camp t-shirts and summer recap yearbook DVD
- Opportunity to enroll for RRDC 2013 and save big $$ at the alumni price
PRICE: $1,200 ($200 discount for RR siblings)
There are limited spots for the
Waverunners Program and spots are
available on a first come, first serve basis.
Click HERE to Learn More about the Waverunners Program
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If you have questions about any of the information in this email, please call 516 593-CAMP(2267) or email camp@rollingriver.com.
Rhonda, Mark, Marissa, Ali, Jon & the RRDC Crew
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