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BREWSTER DAY CAMP          Newsletter    July 3, 2016        Vol. 35 Issue 10
  
Hello Brewster Day Camp!

REUNITED, at last!

The word REUNION breaks into two simple parts; "re" and "union," meaning "in union again." As campers and counselors return to BDC, there is a harmonious sense of UNITY on campus; in small and large groups. This UNITY provides a refreshing element of calmness amidst fast-paced camp life.

At camp, we form special relationships. This allows friends to separate for months and miles - and once REUNITED at camp, feel like we have never been apart! On Friday night, I thoroughly enjoyed REUNITING with camp friends and families from the past and present. The BDC 35th REUNION also allowed for new friendships to emerge! Thank you to everyone who made our special event so fantastic!

This coming Friday is Grad-titude Day. As we enter Week 2, we reflect on the people who have come before us and will come after us who encompass the qualities of Courage, Hope, Good Spirit, and Peace. I am grateful to be REUNITED with old and new friends, and I am grateful for working with such incredible people!

What makes you grateful?

CHGsP!
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Milisa 'misa' Galazzi, Director
Brewster Day Camp

PS: Not yet enrolled? Call 508-896-6555 or email us here. UNITE with us in our 35th Season! 
 

"Reunion reveals friendship potential that haven't yet been emerged in the past"
                                                                                          ~ Toba Beta
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
BDC This Week #2: July 5th-July 8th

1. This Friday is GRAD-TITUDE DAY! We will be celebrating qualities of people who have come before us and will come after us who encompass the qualities of Courage, Hope, Good Spirit, and Peace!

2. EXTRAS: Semi-Private Swim, Sailing School, Tennis, Horseback Riding, Golf, and SUP. Inquire at the BDC office!

3. Swim Meet Wednesday at 1-2:30!

4. Friday Morning: All camp assembly at Sailors Hill (8:50-9:30) for K-8th Graders. Young Children's Program at Mariners Hill (9:30-10:00).

5. Friday Afternoon: Player's Performance at Admirals Hill Assembly followed by a popsicle. Please join us!

REMINDERS

- Our camp hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. For complimentary early drop off from 7:30-8:00 am and extended pick up from 5:00-5:30 pm, campers will remain with our Camp Paramedic, Emily, and relaxing conversation while resting their busy bodies.

- BDC is a PEANUT AWARE camp. If your camper has a food allergy, please let us know! We are eager to create a plan with you for your child's food consumption at camp!

- Family Swim Guests: THANK YOU for continuing to park in the BDC PARKING LOT beginning at 5:00pm when Family Swim begins. The church parking lot is unavailable for evening parking for BDC Family Swim. 

Golfers swing in UNITY at their 
Golf Lesson at the Captain's Course in Brewster

SIGN UP for BDC EXTRAS

Add more fun to your camper's schedule with BDC EXTRAS! For enrolled campers AND their visiting friends and family members, BDC EXTRAS offers multiple ways to enrich your time at camp. 

For more information about our BDC Sailing School, Semi Private Lessons (swim, golf, tennis, horseback riding & standup paddle boarding) and Water Wizz Trips, go here!


BDC AFTER DARK
 
BDC After Dark is back by popular demand for campers entering 5th-8th grade. Campers enjoy REUNITING after camp hours for fun and games! Enjoy a Friday evening at camp during Weeks 4, 5 & 7. To sign up for BDC After Dark go here. 

If you have any questions about BDC EXTRAS please call us at 508-896-6555 or email us here.














REUNITE with the Camper Leaders for a popcorn treat!
POPCORN PROTOCOL 

 As many of you may have noticed...

BDC popcorn is back! Funds raised from popcorn sales go to BDC camperships.
 
1. Popcorn is available for purchase from 4:30- 5:00PM, Monday-Friday, once parents have arrived for pick up.

2. Purchase a BDC buck at camp office for $1.

3. Give your BDC Buck to the Camper Leaders at the popcorn stand.

4.  Enjoy your bag of popcorn in your car on the way home - after you have signed out of camp. Popcorn stays on the parking lot side of the camp fence.  
 
FEATURING...MARINERS HILL COUNSELORS
 
Dolphins Counselor:
Juan Boches: "This is my eighth collective year at camp."
White Sharks Counselor:
Nicole Rohrer: "I once rode one of the tallest roller coasters in the world."
Penguins Counselor:
 Chris Doyle: "My first word was golf."
 
Penguins Counselor: 
Lily Flores: "I went to South America for three months."
Blue Fish Counselor:
Ronnie Suriel: "I'm a licensed barber!"
Blue Fish Counselor:
Sage Orvis: "I know the Greek Alphabet."
Green Seahorses Counselor: 
Pete Quinn: " I've skied since I was four."

 
Happy 35th Birthday, BDC!
Green Seahorses Counselor:
Helen Ballentine "I worked on a film set in NYC."
   
 

FORKED BRANCHES
                        - a poem by Suzy Kassem
We grew up on the same street,
You and me.
We went to the same schools,
Rode the same bus,
Had the same friends,
And even shared spaghetti
With each other's families.


And though our roots belong to
The same tree,
Our branches have grown 
In different directions.
Our tree,
Now resembles a thousand
Other trees
In a sea of a trillion
Other trees
With parallel destinies
And similar dreams.
You cannot envy the branch
That grows bigger
From the same seed,
And you cannot
Blame it on the sun's direction.
But you still compare us,
As if we're still those two
Kids at the park
Slurping down slushies
Two great friends elated to be REUNITED!
Answer from last week: These shoes belong to Maegan Kelliher, Mariners Hill Head.
LEAP OUT'S WEEKLY NEWS:


We are at Sailors Hill Choice and will be writing each week to tell you things about camp as campers. It was fun to see our friends again. Here are some of our favorite parts of the week. We like BASE. One thing we loved to do every day that we have not done in a while is different stitches of gimp. I like all the activities and getting different beads. Our counselors are so nice because they watch over us and give us epic snacks. We are working hard on our backyards every day. We got cake in the morning for BDC's Birthday! There have been tons of caterpillars. The thing is, when you try to look for a caterpillar you can't find one but when you least expect, there is one is on your leg! It was really awesome to hear Marcia's story again on Friday. We like getting to swim again in our pool and at the ponds. Until next time!
JUST STARTING THIS WEEK at BDC?
(Here are some tips) 
 
- We hope you have received and read your official BDC Welcome Packet!
- Remember to send your child's health/immunization forms!
- Camper Expectations: Be fun, be kind, and be safe! (Read full details in the Camper Handbook)
- Questions? Email us here or call us at (508) 896-6555
Admirals Hill boys shoot in UNITY

Nurturing and Challenging Children and Families on Cape Cod with  
Courage, Hope, Good Spirit & Peace since 1981!

 


Brewster Day Camp
888-396-CAMP (2267)
info@brewsterdaycamp.com
http://www.brewsterdaycamp.com
The Family Schools, Inc. and therefore Brewster Day Camp, embraces diversity in staff, students, families, and curriculum.   
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