Greetings! Summer is my favorite season and I'm excited about this opportunity to share my enthusiasm with a few special friends. As a working parent I always fretted about choosing the right camp/childcare for my kids. After completing my teaching credential I decided to create the summer experience I always wanted for my children. We are calling this adventure Camp 1609, a home-based program guaranteed to make summer 2010 one to remember.
My two children and I look forward to an engaging summer spent with three camp friends. Maintaining a low camper:counselor ratio (5 to 1) provides the opportunity for increased interaction to meet the needs particular to each child. It will also allow us to experience hands-on, meaningful projects and explore an array of activities in Austin.
Camp programming is based on my experience and interests as an educator and parent. Our time together will be focused around physical exercise, language arts (reading, writing, speaking, listening and visual literacy), field trips, nutrition, arts and crafts, and old-fashioned free playtime. Activities will be adapted to fit the developmental stages and interests of each camper. We will begin our days at West Enfield Neighborhood pool. All campers are encouraged to join the swim team which practices Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 10 am from June 7 through July 16th. As summer approaches I will outline our weekly program. Here are a few resources that I'll be using to develop our summer fun schedule.
About town:
Neighborhood Swim Team Program
Parks and Playgrounds
Swimming Pools
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Austin Children's Museum
Austin Nature & Science Center
Texas Memorial Museum
Boggy Creek Farm
Highland Lanes
Austin Public Library
Blanton Museum of Art
Projects and Inspiration:
Building Miniature Structures
Sculpting and more sculpting
Hope wish prayer flags
Cooking and reading recipes
Talking about eating good food
Baking bread and more bread
Terrariums
Reading
Quality Screen Time
Pretend play
Gardening
Dates & Times:
Session 1 (3 weeks) June 7 – June 25th
Session 2 (3 weeks) June 28th – July 16th
Session 3 (3 weeks) July 19th – August 6th
Closed last 2 weeks of summer vacation (August 9 - 20)
7:30 am – 5:30 pm (extended evening hours available upon request)
* $100 registration fee per session to hold space.
Ages: 5 and above
Base camp: 1609 West 9th Street – conveniently located near MoPac Expressway
Contact:
Lynne White
[email protected]
510-468-0271
Important Dates:
March 26th – Final day to turn in Camp 1609 applications
March 30 – Notification to Camp 1609 applicants
April 1 -- Neighborhood Swim Team (West Enfield Water Moccasins) registration
June 2nd – Last day of school -- AISD
June 7th – First day of Camp 1609 Swim team practice begins
July 16th – Last day of swim team practice
August 6th – Last day of Camp 1609
August 23rd – First Day of School – AISD
Applications:
Applications will be reviewed to best match age, gender and interest for an optimal camp dynamic. Priority will be given to families seeking a full-time / full summer program. Please contact me and I will send you an application and medical release form.
Fees:
$585 full tuition for 3 week session.
Session 1 (3 weeks) June 7 – June 25th
Session 2 (3 weeks) June 28th – July 16th
Session 3 (3 weeks) July 19th – August 6th
Closed last 2 weeks of summer vacation (August 9 - August 20)
A $100 registration fee per child per session is required to hold campers space. This fee is part of the total tuition. The remainder of fees are due 15 days prior to the first day of camp. A reminder will be emailed to each family.
*$70 (optional $10 t-shirt) Swim Team, one payment to The City of Austin on April 1st
*campers will need to bring a packed lunch and water bottle daily.
*wholesome snacks will be provided.
Procedure
1. Email or call to request application and/or to discuss program (Lynne White at 510-468-0271, [email protected]). I will send you an application and medical release document via email.
2. Fill out application and medical release documents. Please make sure to select the specific sessions you are interested in attending.
3. Mail application/medical release and registration fees (check) to:
Lynne White
1609 West 9th Street
Austin TX 78703
The registration fee is $100 per child, per session to hold campers space. This fee is part of the total tuition.
4. Pay remainder of tuition 15 days prior to attending the first day of camp. A reminder will be emailed to each family.
5. Register for the Neighborhood Swim Team (West Enfield Water Moccasins) on April 1st (optional).
6. Check in on our blog for updates on Camp 1609 program development.
Lastly, if you want to get a jump start on summer swimming the YMCA still has space available in its swim program.
About:
My name is Lynne White, you may know me and my family through one of our local affiliations (Mathews Elementary, Crenshaw Athletic Club, WAYA, YMCA etc). I am a certified teacher and parent of Ella Rae 7 and Cyrus 4. I am married to Chris Jones who is a professional writer and editor. We live near Mathews Elementary in the Old West Austin neighborhood. If you would like to know more about our family please visit our weblog at http://whatmookiethinks.blogspot.com/ or feel free to contact me with questions at 510-468-0271 or [email protected].
Skylar Smith, our neighbor and beloved babysitter will also be lending a hand on occasion. Skylar attends the Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA). Sky has also been a gymnastics camp counselor at WAYA and a lifeguard for The City of Austin Aquatics Department. She is CPR and First Aid certified.
My two children and I look forward to an engaging summer spent with three camp friends. Maintaining a low camper:counselor ratio (5 to 1) provides the opportunity for increased interaction to meet the needs particular to each child. It will also allow us to experience hands-on, meaningful projects and explore an array of activities in Austin.
Camp programming is based on my experience and interests as an educator and parent. Our time together will be focused around physical exercise, language arts (reading, writing, speaking, listening and visual literacy), field trips, nutrition, arts and crafts, and old-fashioned free playtime. Activities will be adapted to fit the developmental stages and interests of each camper. We will begin our days at West Enfield Neighborhood pool. All campers are encouraged to join the swim team which practices Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 10 am from June 7 through July 16th. As summer approaches I will outline our weekly program. Here are a few resources that I'll be using to develop our summer fun schedule.
About town:
Neighborhood Swim Team Program
Parks and Playgrounds
Swimming Pools
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Austin Children's Museum
Austin Nature & Science Center
Texas Memorial Museum
Boggy Creek Farm
Highland Lanes
Austin Public Library
Blanton Museum of Art
Projects and Inspiration:
Building Miniature Structures
Sculpting and more sculpting
Hope wish prayer flags
Cooking and reading recipes
Talking about eating good food
Baking bread and more bread
Terrariums
Reading
Quality Screen Time
Pretend play
Gardening
Dates & Times:
Session 1 (3 weeks) June 7 – June 25th
Session 2 (3 weeks) June 28th – July 16th
Session 3 (3 weeks) July 19th – August 6th
Closed last 2 weeks of summer vacation (August 9 - 20)
7:30 am – 5:30 pm (extended evening hours available upon request)
* $100 registration fee per session to hold space.
Ages: 5 and above
Base camp: 1609 West 9th Street – conveniently located near MoPac Expressway
Contact:
Lynne White
[email protected]
510-468-0271
Important Dates:
March 26th – Final day to turn in Camp 1609 applications
March 30 – Notification to Camp 1609 applicants
April 1 -- Neighborhood Swim Team (West Enfield Water Moccasins) registration
June 2nd – Last day of school -- AISD
June 7th – First day of Camp 1609 Swim team practice begins
July 16th – Last day of swim team practice
August 6th – Last day of Camp 1609
August 23rd – First Day of School – AISD
Applications:
Applications will be reviewed to best match age, gender and interest for an optimal camp dynamic. Priority will be given to families seeking a full-time / full summer program. Please contact me and I will send you an application and medical release form.
Fees:
$585 full tuition for 3 week session.
Session 1 (3 weeks) June 7 – June 25th
Session 2 (3 weeks) June 28th – July 16th
Session 3 (3 weeks) July 19th – August 6th
Closed last 2 weeks of summer vacation (August 9 - August 20)
A $100 registration fee per child per session is required to hold campers space. This fee is part of the total tuition. The remainder of fees are due 15 days prior to the first day of camp. A reminder will be emailed to each family.
*$70 (optional $10 t-shirt) Swim Team, one payment to The City of Austin on April 1st
*campers will need to bring a packed lunch and water bottle daily.
*wholesome snacks will be provided.
Procedure
1. Email or call to request application and/or to discuss program (Lynne White at 510-468-0271, [email protected]). I will send you an application and medical release document via email.
2. Fill out application and medical release documents. Please make sure to select the specific sessions you are interested in attending.
3. Mail application/medical release and registration fees (check) to:
Lynne White
1609 West 9th Street
Austin TX 78703
The registration fee is $100 per child, per session to hold campers space. This fee is part of the total tuition.
4. Pay remainder of tuition 15 days prior to attending the first day of camp. A reminder will be emailed to each family.
5. Register for the Neighborhood Swim Team (West Enfield Water Moccasins) on April 1st (optional).
6. Check in on our blog for updates on Camp 1609 program development.
Lastly, if you want to get a jump start on summer swimming the YMCA still has space available in its swim program.
About:
My name is Lynne White, you may know me and my family through one of our local affiliations (Mathews Elementary, Crenshaw Athletic Club, WAYA, YMCA etc). I am a certified teacher and parent of Ella Rae 7 and Cyrus 4. I am married to Chris Jones who is a professional writer and editor. We live near Mathews Elementary in the Old West Austin neighborhood. If you would like to know more about our family please visit our weblog at http://whatmookiethinks.blogspot.com/ or feel free to contact me with questions at 510-468-0271 or [email protected].
Skylar Smith, our neighbor and beloved babysitter will also be lending a hand on occasion. Skylar attends the Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA). Sky has also been a gymnastics camp counselor at WAYA and a lifeguard for The City of Austin Aquatics Department. She is CPR and First Aid certified.
