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Children's Programs & Activities
for ages 3 - 4 years
Discovery Dynamos and fun activities for your children!
June 8 - September 3, 2012.
Discovery Dynamos All-Day Program
For Ages 3 - 4 years.
Offered daily, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Regular price $85 per person per day. Discovery Dynamos daily programs are INCLUDED for those children paid to be on the FamilyFest or Adventure Connection Vacation Package. SimplySmuggs Package guests take 25% OFF when pre-registered prior to arrival.
Discovery is exactly what this all day program is about. Youngsters will explore Vermont nature and the forests, make creative crafts, search for the pirates treasure, make new friends and have plenty of play time too.
Children are placed in groups based on age and developmental abilities. Typically 3 years olds are placed together and 4 years olds are placed together. If you wish children of different ages to be in the same group, the older child will be placed with the younger child, in a group appropriate to the younger child.
Discovery Dynamos Program is licensed by the State of Vermont Social Rehabilitiation Services to ensure the best programming and care possible for children ages 3-4. Children must be completely toilet trained to participate in the Discovery Dynamos program. No pull ups or diapers are allowed in this program.
Theme of the Day(Click here for more details.)
Each day the activities will focus around one central theme. Other activities, unrelated to the theme of the day, may also take place. Parents are encouraged to participate in our Theme Week celebration on Thursdays.
Sunday — Creative Crafts
Children will use their imaginations to create projects using a variety of materials such as clay, paint, and recycled items.
Monday — Rockin' Rythms and Musical Fun
Children sing some old favorites and learn a couple new songs. A sing-along will begin at 10:30 am featuring our own Rockin' Ron the Friendly Pirate and Pearl the Purple Pirate Princess, followed by an afternoon of making our own music and dance.
Tuesday — Mogul Mouse & Billy Bob Bear Mystery
Mogul Mouse and Billy Bob Bear are missing and we need the children's help to find them. They follow the nursery rhyme clues to each location to find out where they are hiding. Groups will get their photo taken with the Characters.
Wednesday — Tricky Wednesdays
This will be an action packed day filled with running and jumping as we test our physical abilities and build our self-confidence by going through a mini obstacle course and enjoy other movement activities. Stanley the Frisbee Dog will also be here to show us his special tricks.
Thursday — Theme Day & Creative Fun
The children will finish their masks and/or costumes to prepare for the afternoon Theme Week Celebration. The Celebration will be at 3:15 pm on the Village Green. The event will begin with a parade. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend.
(Theme Week schedules are posted at Camp Meeting areas.)
Friday — Search for Pirate's Treasure
The groups will follow clues around the Village to find the Rockin' Ron the Friendly Pirate and his hidden treasure.
Saturday — The Great Reservoir Adventure
Children will ride to the Highlands Lodge where they will learn about frogs through puppet games, fun stories, and arts and crafts. Then they'll hike to the Reservoir where they'll see frogs and tadpoles up close, and explore the nature of a forest pond.
Nature Investigations
Children investigate the Vermont woods and streams with their own Smugglers' naturalists. The naturalist leads the children through discoveries of the wonders of nature, from catching bugs to catching frogs and a visit to our Nature Center. The counselors sign up with the naturalists for a specific day and time depending on the availability of the naturalist.
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Children will use their imaginations to create projects using a variety of materials such as clay, paint, and recycled items.
Monday — Rockin' Rythms and Musical Fun
Children sing some old favorites and learn a couple new songs. A sing-along will begin at 10:30 am featuring our own Rockin' Ron the Friendly Pirate and Pearl the Purple Pirate Princess, followed by an afternoon of making our own music and dance.
Tuesday — Mogul Mouse & Billy Bob Bear Mystery
Mogul Mouse and Billy Bob Bear are missing and we need the children's help to find them. They follow the nursery rhyme clues to each location to find out where they are hiding. Groups will get their photo taken with the Characters.
Wednesday — Tricky Wednesdays
This will be an action packed day filled with running and jumping as we test our physical abilities and build our self-confidence by going through a mini obstacle course and enjoy other movement activities. Stanley the Frisbee Dog will also be here to show us his special tricks.
Thursday — Theme Day & Creative Fun
The children will finish their masks and/or costumes to prepare for the afternoon Theme Week Celebration. The Celebration will be at 3:15 pm on the Village Green. The event will begin with a parade. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend.
(Theme Week schedules are posted at Camp Meeting areas.)
Friday — Search for Pirate's Treasure
The groups will follow clues around the Village to find the Rockin' Ron the Friendly Pirate and his hidden treasure.
Saturday — The Great Reservoir Adventure
Children will ride to the Highlands Lodge where they will learn about frogs through puppet games, fun stories, and arts and crafts. Then they'll hike to the Reservoir where they'll see frogs and tadpoles up close, and explore the nature of a forest pond.
Nature Investigations
Children investigate the Vermont woods and streams with their own Smugglers' naturalists. The naturalist leads the children through discoveries of the wonders of nature, from catching bugs to catching frogs and a visit to our Nature Center. The counselors sign up with the naturalists for a specific day and time depending on the availability of the naturalist.
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Every Day Activities Sampling
Groups will get a chance to play in one of our wading pools daily, which are 2 1/2 feet deep and are carefully supervised by counselors and lifeguards.
Rest/Story Time
Please let us know if your child normally takes a nap and at what time and for how long. We will group the children as best we can.
Snack Time
Groups will get a snack in the afternoon. There is a different snack every day. Check out our bulletin board, located at the Discovery Camp Check-in, for the current Snack Schedule.
How to find your child during the day: The best time to check on your child is at lunch time, which is 11:15 am in the Meeting House. The Guest Service Desk also has copies of the itineraries for each individual group.
Typical Day in Camp:
9:45 am - 10:00 am Check in/Registration
10:00 am - 11:00 am Morning Activity
11:15 am Lunch time in the Meeting House
11:45 am - 4:00 pm Afternoon activities (e.g., pool time, snack time, arts & crafts, and games)
All children must be picked up by 4:00 pm at the Discovery Center.
All children in this program must be out of diapers and pull-ups. Typical Child to Counselor Ratio 1:5. Arrangements can be made for children requiring more individual attention than with the above ratio for an additional fee.
Our Lunch Policy:
Our counselors will include your children in our Children's Program Lunch if they do not bring their lunch or if prior arrangements for their lunch have not been made. A charge of $5.75 per child, per lunch, will be automatically posted to your credit card. The lunch buffet includes:
Sunday: Tacos, taco fixings with taco beef, Mexican rice, penne pasta with marinara sauce.
Monday: Grilled cheese, veggie burger, broccoli florets, penne pasta with marinara sauce.
Tuesday: Penne pasta with marinara sauce, meatballs, broccoli florets, garlic bread.
Wednesday: Hamburger, veggie burger, corn, mashed potato, penne pasta with marinara sauce.
Thursday: Cheese quesadillas, chicken quesadillas, quesadilla toppings, penne pasta with marinara sauce.
Friday: Pepperoni pizza, cheese pizza, penne pasta with marinara sauce.
Saturday: Homemade macaroni and cheese, broccoli florets, veggie burger, penne pasta with marinara sauce.
Daily offerings include: Tossed salad, carrots, celery, assorted Summer salads, whole fruit, soy butter & jelly sandwich, pudding, Jell-O, applesauce, and mandarin oranges.
Beverages: Water, lemonade, milk, chocolate milk.
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Monday: Grilled cheese, veggie burger, broccoli florets, penne pasta with marinara sauce.
Tuesday: Penne pasta with marinara sauce, meatballs, broccoli florets, garlic bread.
Wednesday: Hamburger, veggie burger, corn, mashed potato, penne pasta with marinara sauce.
Thursday: Cheese quesadillas, chicken quesadillas, quesadilla toppings, penne pasta with marinara sauce.
Friday: Pepperoni pizza, cheese pizza, penne pasta with marinara sauce.
Saturday: Homemade macaroni and cheese, broccoli florets, veggie burger, penne pasta with marinara sauce.
Daily offerings include: Tossed salad, carrots, celery, assorted Summer salads, whole fruit, soy butter & jelly sandwich, pudding, Jell-O, applesauce, and mandarin oranges.
Beverages: Water, lemonade, milk, chocolate milk.
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What should you wear?
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| • | Sturdy sneakers or hiking shoes should be worn. NO SANDALS allowed. | |||
| • | You should be dressed for an active outdoor day, including sweatshirt, light jacket or raincoat if needed. | |||
| • | Please label all of your belongings. | |||
What should you bring to the program?
• Day Pack or Backpack
• Bathing Suit
• Towel
• Water Bottle
• Water Shoes (no flip flops)
• Raingear (as needed)
Optional:
• Change of Clothes
• Extra Shoes
• Lunch
• Sunscreen
• Bug Repellent
For your best value and to assure a spot, call 1-800-419-4615 to pre-register for our
All-Day Camp Program.
Mom & Me, Dad & Me... American Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics
Become part of your child's swimming development with a Parent and Child aquatics class. You'll participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills, from water entry to underwater exploration and more. All sessions are in our heated pools with a 1:10 instructor to parent/child ratio.
Offered Monday - Friday. Ages 6 months to 5 years. Level A (6 mos. - 2 yrs.) meet 10:00 am; level B (18 mos. - 5 yrs.) meet 10:30 am. Swim diapers required for children not toilet trained.
$80 per parent & child for five consecutive 1/2 hour sessions.
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Kids' Night Out (click for details)Become part of your child's swimming development with a Parent and Child aquatics class. You'll participate in guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills, from water entry to underwater exploration and more. All sessions are in our heated pools with a 1:10 instructor to parent/child ratio.
Offered Monday - Friday. Ages 6 months to 5 years. Level A (6 mos. - 2 yrs.) meet 10:00 am; level B (18 mos. - 5 yrs.) meet 10:30 am. Swim diapers required for children not toilet trained.
$80 per parent & child for five consecutive 1/2 hour sessions.
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If your ideal Summer vacation includes a romantic dinner or an evening out socializing at one of our adult events, we offer Kids' Night Out at TREASURES. Kids enjoy dinner and fun activities, such as dodge ball, scavenger hunts and art projects with our caring staff. Your children, accompanied by our staff, will have the option of attending scheduled family evening entertainment. The evening closes with ice cream, popcorn and a movie.
June 10 - September 5, 2011.
Wednesday & Saturday,
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm. $30 per night, per child (ages 4 - 11). Advance reservation required.
50% cancellation fee within 24 hours.
Call 1-800-419-4615.
Click Here to download Kids' Night Out Registration Form
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Babysitting Services (click for details)June 10 - September 5, 2011.
Wednesday & Saturday,
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm. $30 per night, per child (ages 4 - 11). Advance reservation required.
50% cancellation fee within 24 hours.
Call 1-800-419-4615.
Click Here to download Kids' Night Out Registration Form
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TREASURES will help to arrange a private caregiver for evenings in your vacation home. Babysitters will entertain your children at home with games and stories, or take them to evening family activities if you wish.
A non-refundable $10 finders fee per babysitter is paid to TREASURES. A $12/hour, first child, $1/hour each additional child payment is made directly to babysitter for this service. Large groups of children will require multiple sitters. 48-hour advance reservations required, space available basis. Once we have confirmed your babysitter, changes in arrival time of the sitter may not be feasible. Call 802-644-1193 to make your arrangements for babysitters.
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