NEW THIS SEASON —

The Ultimate Summer Camp Experience!

February 2012

CAMP SMUGGS!

Summer can be a tricky time for parents trying to arrange programs and activities that will keep the kids happy and entertained. We believe we've found the answer: Camp Smuggs, here at Smugglers' Notch Resort!

This program, NEW for Summer 2010, offers children ages 9-14 a week-long supervised overnight camp integrated into our award-winning children's programs and other Resort activities.

Smugglers' is the perfect environment for children to enjoy their days in the great outdoors and then return to a home setting in one of our 5-bedroom mountainside townhouses each night with their peers, under the supervision of two of our Summer Fun University counselors in each home. Camp activities will offer an enriching experience filled with adventure, fun, education and more... right in the heart of our world-renowned family Resort. For a sense of what your child's day might be like, please check out our
sample agenda.

Sunday
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Check-in
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner and getting to know each other
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Unpacking and getting ready for bed
10:00 pm - Lights out

Monday
7:30 am - Wake up!!!! Getting ready for camp
8:15 am - 8:45 am Breakfast
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Camp
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Free Play with counselor (outside)
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Wash up and Dinner
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Evening Activities
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Wash-up, clean up, indoor free play
10:00 pm - Lights out

Tuesday
7:30 am - Wake up!!!! Getting ready for camp
8:15 am - 8:45 am Breakfast at Mountain Grill
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Camp
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Free Play with counselor (outside)
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Wash up and Dinner
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Evening Activities
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Wash-up, clean up, indoor free play
10:00 pm - Lights out
5:00 pm - 7:00 am Ages 11-14, attending Notch Squad Overnight Excursion.

Wednesday
7:30 am - Wake up!!!! Getting ready for camp
8:15 am - 8:45 am Breakfast at Mountain Grill
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Camp
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Free Play with counselor (outside)
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Wash up and Dinner
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Evening Activities
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Wash-up, clean up, indoor free play
10:00 pm - Lights out
5:00 pm - 7:00 am Ages 9-10, attending Adventure Rangers Overnight

Thursday
7:30 am - Wake up!!!! Getting ready for camp
8:15 am - 8:45 am Breakfast at Mountain Grill
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Camp
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Wash up and Dinner
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Country Fair
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Wash-up, clean up, indoor free play
10:00 pm - Lights out

Friday
7:30 am - Wake up!!!! Getting ready for camp
8:15 am - 8:45 am Breakfast
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Camp
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Free Play with counselor (outside)
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Wash up and Dinner
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Evening Activities
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Wash-up, clean up, indoor free play
10:00 pm - Lights out

Saturday
7:30 am - Wake up!!!! Getting ready for camp
8:15 am - 8:45 am Breakfast at Mountain Grill
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Camp
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Packing and getting ready for parents
5:00 pm - Parents Pick up Kids!!
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Campers will be housed in Smugglers' 5 bedroom townhouses , not cabins, where they will be roomed with 5-8 mates of the same age and gender. Two highly qualified and experienced Smugglers' camp counselors will share the same house and act as house moms with the girls or house dads with the boys. They will supervise their group's "family time" in the evening and overnight. During the day, the kids will be integrated into Smugglers' award-winning daily camp programs (by age group) with a variety of activity selections.

Call 1-800-419-4615 to reserve your child's
Camp Smuggs today!

Camp Smuggs includes:


			•	A full 7 day/6 night residential camp experience

Sunday 7/11 — Saturday 7/17


			•	Participation in the Resort's award-winning full day children's programs (by age group)
			•	Packaged meal plan (breakfast, lunch, & dinner) plus daily snacks
			•	Use of 8 heated, outdoor pools, 4 waterslides, and Rum Runners' Hideaway with Aqua Jump.
			•	Fully supervised evening activities, including mini golf, the FunZone, evening entertainment and much more
			•	Mountainside 5 Bedroom Townhouse Lodging
			•	Special Overnight Excursion
			•	All this for $950 per child, per session, all-inclusive

(Plus service charge. Receive a 10% discount for multiple participants - 3 or more - on the same reservation.)

Camp Smuggs is directed by Harley Johnson and Dave Farrell, experienced managers with both Summer Fun University and Snow Sport University, who between them offer more than 40 years of experience in recreational program management.

Dave Farrell and Harley Johnson

Meet Dave Farrell - Camp Smuggs Program Manager

Dave Farrell joined Smugglers’ Notch Snow Sports University (SSU) in 2002. A transplant to the beautiful Green Mountains from Florida, Dave has extensive Summer camp experience. In his 22 years of camping, at both day and residential camps, he has done almost every job in camp including trading post salesman, canoe and kayaking instructor, American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructor, lifeguard, pool director, special events coordinator, cabin counselor, and Counselor-In-Training group leader and supervisor.

Dave started as a ski instructor with SSU. He enjoyed his experience so much he joined the Summer Fun University as well. This will be Dave’s fourth Summer with the Summer Fun University and third as the Camp Program Manager.

Dave can be reached at (802) 644-1056 or dfarrell@smuggs.com
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Meet Harley Johnson - Director

Harley Johnson, the director of Smugglers’ Notch Summer Fun University and Snow Sport University, has been working with children and young adults for over 20 years. She started her career at Smugglers’ as a camp counselor in 1989. In 1997, she became a Supervisor for Snow Sport University. Since 2005 she has provided leadership to both the Summer Fun University and Snow Sport University as director.

Harley graduated from the University of Vermont in 1995 with a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management.

Harley is an accomplished soccer coach with five years of coaching experience in middle and high school, where she coached at both the junior varsity and varsity level.

Harley and her husband, Hugh, are the proud parents of Hugh and Hannah, ages 3Ã‚Â½ and 1 year.

Harley and her team work to ensure each camper has a fun and enriching experience in our beautiful Vermont resort. Harley also likes to have fun! Catch her leading the sing-along for our youngest campers as Pearl the Purple Pirate Princess with our own Friendly Pirate.

Harley can be reached at (802) 644-8545 or hjohnson@smuggs.com
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Frequently Asked Questions

What should my child bring? Your child will need to have clothes for 7 days of camp including at least 2 swimsuits, rain coat, a sweater or jacket, pajamas, back pack, beach towel and sturdy shoes for hiking and games. They will not need sheets or blankets. We will be providing food and snacks throughout each day. What to Bring List

Who are my counselors going to be? When hiring our staff, we look for young adults who exemplify a wholesome role model for your children. We recruit our staff members from colleges and universities throughout Vermont and New England. We also have teachers and other professionals working with and living in the townhouse. Each counselor must go through a rigorous application process, which includes a personal interview and reference check.

How are the rooming arrangements made? We will be grouping the campers by age and gender. There will be between 5-8 campers in the townhouse with two counselors. The age groups will be 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14. There can be some flexibility to accommodate friends and relatives. The assignments will be made by the directors prior to arrival.

What information do parents need to provide to counselors? The registration form that you send to us will provide the information for the counselors.

Will there be phone calls or mail? There will be one phone call during the week. When the campers check in the parents and the counselors will pick a time for a phone call that works with the parents' schedule. We will also have the campers write at least 3 times during the week. We encourage the parents to also write. Emails can be sent to campsmuggs@smuggs.com

What if my child gets sick or needs medication? We will have a nurse on duty to supervise the taking of daily medications. They will also be on call through out the day. We also have EMTs on staff at Smugglers’ Notch who are available to respond to emergencies 24 hrs a day.

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