CREATIVE ADVENTURES SUMMER PROGRAM
Creative
Adventures at Academy MetroWest is based on a cooperative and
non-competitive approach to children's recreation. When children are
presented with opportunities to play in a way that emphasizes
collaboration, fun, and participation, rather than confrontation, and
winning or losing, they are often able to relax and enjoy themselves. This popular program is open only to
our school-year clients and their siblings.
At
Creative Adventures, the overwhelming majority of activities are structured
in a cooperative manner that enables children to maximize their level of
success. There is an active repertoire of over 150 Academy
MetroWest-created, physically-oriented activities.
Our staff
provides the children with many fresh and innovative ways to have fun. The
structure of these activities encourages children to work together as a
team and to learn about their role in a group. This structure, combined
with close, nurturing relationships with professional counselors, often
enables children to develop improved feelings of self-esteem and to have a
stress-free, fun-filled summer.
Participants
Creative Adventures is designed for those children looking for a summer,
full-day recreational setting that is smaller and more personal than that
found at traditional day camps. No more than 25 participants will be
attending this program at any time. Because the program is small, staff
will be able to concentrate on establishing close relationships with each
child. This individualized approach will help children become involved in a
very integral way, in both the physical and social aspects of the program.
Recreational
Activities
Our weekly schedule includes instructional and free swim, non-competitive
and cooperative games, arts & crafts, field trips, team sports, and
performing arts.
Transportation
Transportation to and from our site must be arranged by parents. Creative
Adventures will not be providing transportation but will facilitate
car-pooling.
Dates
and Times
For
the 2010 session, Creative Adventures will operate for seven weeks from June
28th through August 13th. Week #2 only has four days because we will be
closed Monday, July 5th. For the sake of continuity, you must enroll your
child for a minimum of two consecutive weeks, plus any additional weeks
desired. Enrollment is conducted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Program hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. All children
must enroll for five full days per week.
Fees
Tuition at Creative Adventures varies according to the duration of a
camper's stay. For those enrolling for a 2-5 week period, the fee is $530
per week. For those attending for 6-7 weeks, the fee is $500 per week.
There is a sibling discount of $30 per week. There is also a non-refundable
registration fee of $30.
Application
Procedure
If you would like an application and health form for enrollment at Creative
Adventures, please call us at 508-655-9200. Once you receive your
application and health form, please return them, along with a $250 check,
$30 of which is a non-refundable registration fee, payable to Academy
MetroWest. Interviews can be arranged to determine whether or not Creative
Adventures is an appropriate match for your child. A bill for the balance
due will be sent to you with payment required in full by June 1. Please
note that enrollment at Creative
Adventures opens to the public in April based on availability. Prior to
that, enrollment is open only to participants in the
school-year program and their siblings.
Location
Creative Adventures is based out of Academy MetroWest, which is located at 9 Tech Circle
in Natick.
Facilities include a large gymnasium and indoor play area, and an arts
& crafts room. Creative Adventures will be making extensive use of
various state parks and local recreational facilities, including an outdoor
pool complex.
Creative
Adventures is a resource for boys and girls aged 8 - 13. Children of all
races, religions and ethnic backgrounds are accepted. Creative Adventures
programs are available to persons with disabilities.
9
Tech Circle, Natick, MA | 508-655-9200
email: info@academymetrowest.com
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