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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 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!!
We appreciate all of your ongoing support and loyalty and that is why our alumni have the opportunity to enroll at a special rate not even shown on the tuition schedule!
Enrollment for Summer 2013 is NOW OPEN for Current RRDC Families.
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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This Week's River Reporters Rolling River Gives Back Week:
Lauren Fox
Christian Pareja
This Week's Topic:
This week is Rolling River Gives Back week at camp. What are different ways camp can give back to the community? What have you done this summer to give back? How can you help others in camp and in your community? What are some ideas to give back that we can do in the future?
Read their responses at Macaroni Kid Long Beach/Oceanside
If you have any questions about the River Reporters Program please contact Marissa at 516-593-2267 |
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Featured Business Partner
Marty Hyman Photography
1183A Broadway
Hewlett, NY
516-791-9292
info@martyhyman.com
For over 30 years, we have established successful and continual relationships with hundreds of schools and camps in the tri-state area, most of which we still photograph to this day. Our clients have recognized that we genuinely care about them, and about doing a superior job in all aspects. For this we are truly grateful.
We do what is best for you! We are a company that was founded and is run by a professional photographer with degrees in both education and media, who has taught photography to children, adults and other photographers. We approach every school in an educationally sound manner, with the schools needs first and foremost.
We love kids! Our photographers, many of whom are parents themselves, are skilled, experienced, child-friendly professionals who know how to work well with children in an age-appropriate manner.
For us, top quality is the only standard. In choosing us as your photographer, youll see this from the moment we arrive at your school to the time you receive your finished photos.
Thank you to Marty Hyman and staff for yet another amazing Picture Day! The new 20th anniversary frame is beautiful. If you would like to order additional photos for grandma, grandpa, cousins, etc. from picture day, please contact the camp office at 593-CAMP(2267) for an order form.
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 3rd and 4th Grade Shows are Next Week!
We are so excited for the 3rd and 4th grade shows next week! Please see the schedule below to see when your child's show is, and what they should come dressed in!
3rd Grade Show at 7:00 pm:
Arrive at 6:30pm
G7, G8, B7, B8
Please bring your child to camp at 6:30 pm wearing the costumes:
B7- red shirt, blue or black shorts
B8- blue shirt, black shorts
G7 and G8- bright colored shirt, bright colored shorts
4th Grade Show at 7:00pmArrive at 6:30pm
G10, G11, B10, B11
Please bring your child to camp at 6:30 pm wearing the costumes:
G10 and G11- light colored tank top, bright colored shorts
B10 and B11 - red shorts, light colored tank top
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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 5
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Week 5 Recap:
Rolling River Gives Back Week, Theater Arts Shows, Carnival, Hollywood Day
It was yet another amazing week down by the RIVA for Summer 2012. We hosted a very successful "Rolling River Gives Back" Week to raise money for causes near and dear to Rolling River (i.e. The Campmates Program and the CIT Community Service Trip). Thanks to all of our campers and families who brought in spare change for the giant RR piggy banks!
Our campers enjoyed many other special activities this week including the Camp Brookwood Overnight trip, "C is for Cookie" Skipper special event, jump rope shows, 1st and 2nd grade theater arts shows, Hollywood Day (with a surprise appearance from Joe Gannascoli from "The Sopranos" and of course, CARNIVAL! We also said goodbye to our 1st four week campers and welcomes our 2nd four week campers. Read below for specific divisional recaps from the supervisors. As always, pictures from these activities & events are posted daily on your Camp In Touch account.
Next week, we are looking forward to the 3rd and 4th grade shows, a trip to Mountain Creek for the Navigators and CITs and the Hawaiian Water Carnival.
If your child is having an amazing summer this year, then we know they are ready for Summer 2013! Alumni have the opportunity to pre-enroll starting TODAY before enrollment opens to the public. See below to learn about how you can lock in the lowest rates of the season.
CLICK HERE TO ENROLL FOR 2013!!
Looking forward to Week 6 at RRDC!
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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
This week was our chance to give back at RRDC,
As we donated change to charity.
The Kindergartners trip was really great,
Seeing The Little Mermaid at the LI Puppet Theater was first rate!
C is for Cookie was a YUMMY event,
As we colored, sang and ate under the hockey tent.
Carnival Day with rides, cotton candy and inflatables,
We were smiling and laughing, this day was incredible!
Hollywood Day brought out our charm, style and grace,
with a special puppet show that really rocked this place!
Last but not least, the 1st 4 weeks flew by so fast,
We said good-bye to some campers, knowing they had a blast!
Welcome to the RIVA' to our 2nd 4 week friends,
There's so much more in store for us, the fun never ends!
More trips, more shows, more extra special fun,
RRDC's 20th "Sail-A-Bration" is an awesome one!
Upcoming Skipper Schedule for the Week of 7/30:
- Monday, 7/30:
Make-Up Picture Day #2 for Absentees, 2nd 4 Week Campers and Camper Sibling Photos
- Tuesday, 7/31:
Regular Schedule
- Wednesday, 8/1:
Morning Cast-Off Event
- Thursday, 8/2:
Regular Schedule
- Friday, 8/3:
Hawaiian Water Carnival and Luau
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Mariner Messages
Fran Oosterom, Mariner Supervisor &
Lonny Dugger, Asst. Mariner Supervisor 
The Mariners had an amazing week! Unscramble the words below to see all the fun we had at Rolling River.
a) CNLVRAIA __________________________
B) PLI CNSY HOWS _________________________
C)PPSSAHINE SI __________________ (1st GRADE SHOW)
D) TREWSIN ______________________ (SECOND GRADE SHOW)
E) MPUJ EPOR ORF TRAHE ______________________
F) DWOBORKOO _________________________
G) NOCI ARSTHVE ________________________
We are looking forward to our second 4 weeks and all the awesome activities we have planned! One last thing...please send in more sunscreen so we have enough for the remainder of the summer. Thank you for your unending support.
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 7/30:
- Monday, 7/30:
Make Up Picture Day #2 for Absentees, 2nd 4 Week Campers and Camper Sibling Photos
Pump It Up Trip for 2nd Grade (B4, B5, G4, G5)
Michael's Amusements Trip for 4th Grade
(B10, B11, G10, G11)
- Tuesday, 7/31:
Regular Schedule
3rd Grade Show at 7pm (B7, B8, G7, G8)
- Wednesday, 8/1:
Morning Cast-Off Event
- Thursday, 8/2:
Westbury Theater Trip for 1st Grade
(B1, B2, G1, G2, G3)
4th Grade Show at 7pm (B10, B11, G10, G11)
- Friday, 8/3:
Hawaiian Water Carnival and Luau
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Navigator Notes
Chrissy Bruno, Navigator Supervisor
It was such a fun week for the Navigators! On Tuesday, the entire division went to see the Brooklyn Cyclones play the Aberdeen Ironbirds at MCU Park in Coney Island. Everyone had the opportunity to run the bases after the game which was such a fun treat for us all! Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate with us for our Thursday Long Beach trip. Instead, we spent a great afternoon seeing Ice Age 4.
Navigators Got Talent was a huge success for our special event "Hollywood Day." We even had a special guest judge, the one and only Joe Gannascoli from the hit HBO show The Sopranos. All of the campers that chose to participate each had unique and special talents that they wanted to share with us. We saw singing, dancing, juggling, hula hooping, and much, much more!
We are looking forward to our trips next week on the Miss Freeport fishing boat and to Mountain Creek Waterpark. Thank you to all who contributed to our annual Coin Harvest to help support the RRDC campmates program. We truly appreciate all of your generosity!
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 7/30:
- Monday, 7/30:
Make-Up Picture Day #2 for Absentees, 2nd 4 Week Campers and Camper Sibling Photos
- Tuesday, 7/31:
Fishing Trip- G13, G14, G15, B13, B14, B15
- Wednesday, 8/1:
Regular Schedule
- Thursday, 8/2:
Mountain Creek Water Park Trip:
G12, G13, G14, G15, B12, B13, B14, B15
Early drop off at 7:15am and late pick up around 8pm, lunch will be provided, send approx. $10-$20 for dinner
- Friday, 8/3:
Hawaiian Water Carnival and Luau
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CIT- F.Y.I
Melanie & Matt, CIT Counselors
This week the CITs participated in a number of fantastic "giving back" activities at camp! Many of them donated to our coin harvest and jump-roped for heart with their groups. The Brooklyn Cyclones game on Tuesday was so much fun! The Skipper group CITs participated in the "C is for Cookie" event, listening to stories & songs about cookies, and of course making their own edible Cookie Monsters! The Mariner Lip-Sync competition was such a hit due to our dedicated CITs hard work and planning for their groups. Great job to all!!!
Next week we have a bunch of trips and special events planned. On Monday we will be venturing to Aviator Sports, Tuesday we will be heading to Dave & Busters, and Thursday we will splash down at Mountain Creek Water Park. Look out for some special *surprise* events and an awesome Hawaiian Water carnival on Friday!!! 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 7/30:
- Monday, 7/30:
Make Up Picture Day #2 for Absentees, 2nd 4 Week Campers and Camper Sibling Photos
- Tuesday, 7/31:
Regular Schedule
3rd Grade Show at 7pm
- Wednesday, 8/1:
Regular Schedule
- Thursday, 8/2:
Mountain Creek Water Park Trip
Early drop off at 7:15am and late pick-up at 8pm
Lunch will be provided, bring $10-$20 for dinner
4th Grade Show at 7pm
- Friday, 8/3:
Hawaiian Water Carnival and Luau
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Next Week's Special Events
Ali Goodman, Special Events Supervisor
Friday August 3: Hawaiian Water Carnival and Luau
Rolling River is taking a trip to the Hawaiian Islands for a day of special activities. Learn how to hula dance, participate in a luau and enjoy another Carnival featuring all water rides and slides!
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This Week Facebook
Contest Winners:
Stay tuned on Monday for the announcement of this week's Facebook contest.
Next week's Facebook Question:
It's time to vote on your favorite DVD yearbook songs of the past 20 years! We want your input on the songs and we will bring back old time favorites for this special year. Take the survey available on Facebook to have your child vote for this year's songs. Next Week's Prizes Include- Free Birthday Party from Once Upon a Sundae and 1 Month of Free Classes from Gymboree
Congratulations again to last week's winners! |
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Intramurals Update
Alexis Noest, Athletics Supervisor
Mariner Intramurals Updates- The scores are getting close and the competition is steep! Keep that spirit soaring because the playoffs are just around the corner. A great job by all this week!
Here are the scores for the 1st-4th grade groups
as of 7/26/12:
1st Grade Boys and Girls-
1- Italian Ices- 30 pts
2- English Muffins- 28 pts
3- Belgian Waffles- 28 pts
4- Swedish Meatballs- 25 pts
5- French Fries- 23 pts
2nd Grade Girls -
1- Chinese Noodles- 43 pts
1- French Braids- 38 pts
2- Australian Kangaroos- 31 pts
3- Samoan Girl Scouts- 27 pts
2nd Grade Boys -
1- Egyptian Camels- 49 pts
2- Bolivian Jaguars- 33 pts
3- Chilean Chili- 32 pts
4- Canadian Geese- 27 pts
3rd/4th Grade Girls
1- Russian Dolls- 45 pts
2- Egyptian Goddessess- 42 pts
3- French Toast- 41 pts
4- English Fish & Chips- 36 pts
5- Congo Lines- 35 pts
6- Moroccan Moccasins-33 pts
3rd/4th Grade Boys
1- Jamaican Beef Patties- 50 pts
2- Mexican Rice and Beans- 40 pts
3- Congo Bongos- 35 pts
4- German Shepards- 33 pts
5- Grecian Togas- 33 pts
6- Egyptian Pharaohs- 31 pts
2012 Navigator Intramural Standings Week 4
Team 6 Belgian Waffles 56 pts.
Team 10 Kenya Dig It 56 pts.
Team 3 Swedish Meatballs 48 pts.
Team 7 Czech Us Out 48 pts.
Team 9 Mexican Quesadillas 40 pts.
Team 2 Ghana With the Wind 32 pts.
Team 5 Jamaican Me Bananas 32 pts.
Team 8 English Muffins 32 pts.
Team 4 French Fries 32 pts.
Team 1 Italian Stallions 24 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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