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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 2012 session, Creative Adventures
will operate for seven weeks from June 25th through August 10th. Week #2
only has four days because we will be closed Wednesday, July 4th. 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 2-4
week period, the fee is $540 per week. For those attending for 5-7 weeks,
the fee is $500 per week. Tuition for week 2 is $450. 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.
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Weekly
field trips include fun times at the beach...
Cookouts
and digging in the sand...
Staying
in and playing games together or on one of our computers...
Or
just floating around!
Staff
Creative Adventures at Academy
MetroWest is directed by Gary Steinberg, LSW, and Bruce Sabian, M.A., LMHC.
Mr. Steinberg has been involved in
children's recreation for over twenty-five years. He served as director of Camp Academy,
a large recreational day camp affiliated with the Academy
of Physical and Social Development
in Newton
and as a consultant to their pre-school program.
Mr. Sabian has been a children's group
therapist for fifteen years. In 1991, he designed Camp
Nonantum, a therapeutic day camp for
children with special needs, operated out of the Newton Academy.
He directed that program for three years and also served as assistant
director of Camp
Academy for two
years.
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