Location: Harrington Park School, 191 Harriot Ave, Harrington Park, NJ 07640
Dates: July 3- Aug 11, 2017
Hours: Mon- Fri, 8:30am – 3:00pm
(extended day hours 7:30am – 5:30 pm available at an additional charge)
Ages: 5-17
Tuition: $5,200.00 for the six week program.
$4,800.00 for the five week program.
$4,500.00 for the four week program.
Tuition includes transportation from central pick-up points, Parent Group with complimentary child care provided during the group for camper and siblings, breakfast, afternoon snacks, and off-site trip.
What Our Programs Offer
The Camp Excel Bergen County summer camp program is designed to meet your child’s academic, social and emotional needs in a camp-like setting.
ClassroomChildren work on academics and behavior management with a Certified Special Education Teacher. Each child’s academic program is developed to meet individualized goals based on information provided by the child’s last teacher.
Social Skills GroupThese daily groups assist children in improving interpersonal skills and are facilitated by Master’s Level Therapists. Therapeutic activities are fun and based on themes such as Conversational Skills, Problem Solving, Cooperation, Self-Esteem Building and Anger Management. In addition to these groups, staff members continuously give encouragement and guidance in using these social skills throughout the day.
Sports SkillsThe children work with Certified Physical Education Teachers, and are given coaching and supervised practice in sports and game skills. Small groups and a 1:3 staff to child ratio, allow for individual attention and optimal success. The goal of sports skills training at Camp Excel is to teach cooperation, enhance self-esteem and self-efficacy. Good effort is encouraged and competition is not emphasized.
Arts & CraftsArts and crafts give children an opportunity to express their creativity. Art projects often have a therapeutic component such as projects that build self-esteem, express feelings or encourage cooperation.
Special ActivitiesSpecials activities can include Cooking, Laser Tag, Talent Show, and more.
SwimmingMonday through Thursday, children swim at Pascack Valley Swim Club, a private pool with Certified Life Guards on duty. Staff to child ratio is 1:3 for swimming to provide for maximum supervision. Safety is the highest priority at Camp Excel. Our summer program is certified by the New Jersey Department of Health and follows all safety practices required for that certification.
Field TripsWeekly field trips can include bowling, Rye Playland, Keansburg Waterpark, Funplex, Liberty Science Center, Medieval time and more. Children are very well supervised during these trips, and are assigned to counselors with a 1:3 staff to child ratio.
Behavior Modification SystemCamp Excel utilizes an extensive behavioral point system to encourage and reinforce progress toward goals. Children earn points that they can spend on fun prizes in the Camp Store!
AwardsFriday is Award Day at Camp Excel. Awards are given to several campers from each group during a special assembly. The award, as well as the recognition from staff and other campers in a full round of applause, does absolute wonders for boosting self-esteem!
TransportationTransportation is provided from central pick-up points. The fee for transportation is included in the tuition. We make every effort to accommodate our families’ transportation needs. Children are transported in 15 passenger vans, 7 passenger vans or automobiles. All drivers have a Commercial Driver’s License and undergo fingerprinting and background checks. In addition to the driver, each vehicle has at least one aide. Both drivers and aides are Camp Counselors. Current pick-up points include:
Overpeck Park, Teaneck
Saddle Brook Marriott-
Paramus Park Mall
Hawthorne Gospel Church -
KFC, Oakland -
Northvale Diner
Palisades Canter Mall, West Nyack.
Ramsey -Kohl’s Rt 17
Other pick-up points may be arranged according to specific needs.
| Group Schedule |
| 8:30- 8:45 |
Breakfast |
| 8:45- 9:45 |
Classroom (with Special Education Teacher) |
| 9:45- 10:15 |
Sports Skills (with Certified P.E. Teacher) |
| 10:15- 10:45 |
Social Skills (with Masters level Therapist) |
| 10:45- 11:15 |
Specials (Art, Cooking, Nature, Music) |
| 11:15- 11:45 |
Computers (Educational Programs) |
| 11:45- 12:15 |
Lunch |
| 12:15 – 1:45 |
Swimming |
| 1:45-2:15 |
Choice Time (interactive activities) |
| 2:15- 2:30 |
Snack |
| 2:30- 2:45 |
Feedback |
| 2:45-3:00 |
Dismissal |
FamiliesAt Camp Excel, family involvement is an essential part of our program. Daily Reports, Weekly Social Skills Progress Reports, End of Program Academic Summaries and End of Program Social Skills Progress Reports are sent home to inform families of the child’s progress. A Parent Group is offered one evening each week. We provide complimentary childcare during that time for campers and their siblings in an effort to make attending more convenient. The sessions are not mandatory, but strongly recommended. Parent Group topics could include:
- Behavior Modification
- Giving Effective Commands
- Communication
- Social Skills
- Building Self-Esteem
- Dealing with Siblings
- Using Time-Out
- Limit Setting and Appropriate Consequences
- Medication Issues
- How to Deal with Bullying
These groups offer helpful information and also provide a supportive environment for families. Many parents take this opportunity to network with other parents and continue to keep in touch throughout the year. We also provide an evening for parents to meet with their child’s Counselors to discuss the child’s progress.
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