As soon as you receive this brochure, you may begin the registration process! The Longmeadow Parks and Recreation offers half day and all day traditional camp experiences along with Specialty and Sports Camps options for your child. The Majority of our camp programs are licensed with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Longmeadow Board of Health. These camps are designated by the word “Licensed” next to the camp name. If a camp is not licensed it still complies with our strict guidelines for a safe and exceptional camp experience. Due to licensing requirements, you must submit for each child enrolled in our Camps, a Health Information form and a certificate of immunization (signed by a physician) with proof of Chicken Pox and Polio immunity. These forms are available at the time of registration and on-line at www.lprd.net. They must be completed and turned in at the time of registration. There is a 10% sibling discount offered for each camp that more than 1 child in a family participates in.

The Deadline to register for camps is the Wednesday prior to your session at 5pm to avoid a $10 late registration fee.

Due to the increasing number of children who have seasonal and food allergies, we ask that you plan your son or daughters lunches to not include peanut butter or any nut products in their sandwiches and snacks. Many children have severe food allergies and our goal is to have all children safe in our program and when these children come in contact with the foods that they are allergic to, then their life can be put in danger. Many things such as seasonal factors and bees, we cannot control so we depend upon parents to be vigilant in making sure that we do not put these children in harms way. Therefore Longmeadow Parks & Recreation Department is peanut, latex and tree nut free for all programs throughout the year, especially our summer camps. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the office at 413.565.4166.

Outdoor Adventure for Ages 11-15, Licensed
Two weeks of high adventure are planned for young teens who don't want to spend their summer sitting around! Participants must be at least 11 years old (birth certificate required) and strong swimmers. The group will meet at Bliss Park daily and then take off for exciting outings such as: river snorkeling, ropes and rock climbing, river tubing, hiking and orienteering, and canoeing. Pack a lunch, water bottle and swim gear daily. Depending upon the weather, an afternoon swim will be included each day when possible. A complete listing of each day's activities and departure and return times are available online at www.lprd.net and will be provided at the time of sign-up. Mandatory swim test for all campers on the first day of each session at Reynolds Pool. Most days, the participants will be back at Bliss Park by 3pm but please refer to the calendar for some of the trips when the arrival time back to Bliss will be later. The last event of each session will be an overnight at Camp Wilder. Pick up at Camp Wilder on Parker Street in Springfield will be on Friday morning, July 8 at 8:30am for Session 1 and Friday morning, July 22 at 8:30am for Session 2. There is no camp on Monday, July 4.
Outdoor Adventure Camp Itinerary & Waiver Packet

Session 1 for Ages 11 & 12
Activity: 1512.401 Dates: Monday-Friday, June 27-July 8
Time: 9am-3pm Location: Meet at Bliss Park each day
Fee: $375 per person Min/Max: 25/40

Session 2 for Ages 13 & over
Activity: 1512.402 Dates: Monday-Friday, July 11-22
Time: 9am-3pm Location: Meet at Bliss Park each day
Fee: $400 per person Min/Max: 25/40

Advanced Outdoor Adventure Camp for Ages 11-15, Licensed
Participation in this year’s Outdoor Adventure Camp is recommended. This camp is for young teens who just didn't get enough during our Outdoor Adventure Camp, or kids who participated in our Outdoor Adventure Camp last year, can sign-up for an additional week of more advanced activities, including: kayaking, a challenging high ropes course, caving, hiking, in-pool scuba, whitewater rafting and more! Mandatory swim test for all campers on Monday, August 1 at Reynolds Pool.
Advanced Outdoor Adventure Camp Itinerary & Waiver Packet

Activity: 1512.403 Dates: Monday-Friday, August 1-5
Time: 9am-3pm Location: Meet at Bliss Park each day
Fee: $315 per person Min/Max: 18/25

Summer Cool Theatre Camp for Kids in Grades 4-9, Licensed
This camp will incorporate a variety of activities including acting, mime, theatre games, stage combat, movement, voice and a final performance! Theatre Camp allows a child to express themselves in many ways and helps with their self-esteem, socialization and teamwork skills. Director is James Cass. There is no Theatre Camp on Monday, July 4th.

Activity: 1515.401 Dates: Monday-Friday, June 27-July 8
Time: 9am–3pm Location: Community House Auditorium
Fee: $310 per person Min/Max: 12/25

Activity: 1515.402 Dates: Monday-Friday, August 1-12
Time: 9am–3pm Location: Community House Auditorium
Fee: $340 per person Min/Max: 12/25

Summer Art-venture Camps with Let’s Gogh Art All Art-venture Camps
• Awesome works of art go home every day.
• All materials and supplies are included in the fee.
• Cover-ups are provided but wear art-friendly clothes.
• Fee includes 5 days, 3 hours a day.
• Supervision can be arranged between morning and
afternoon camps with Let’s Gogh Art.
• Individual projects may vary due to availability of materials
but will always be a blast to do!

Fairies and Dragons for Ages 5-10
Enter the fantasy world of imagination where fairies fly and unicorns roam. Unleash your inner elf as you conjure up fire-breathing dragons, goblins and other fantasy creatures. Campers experience painting, drawing, print making, journaling, stained glass, ceramics, fabric, clay art and more while creating two and three dimensional works of art. Create fairy houses, paint ceramic unicorns or bobble head dragons, build fantasy castles and so much more. Fairies and Dragons storytelling is included, as well as surprises, face painting and humor. Fun, fantasy-filled art-ventures.

Activity: 2205.301 Date: Monday-Friday, August 8-12
Time: 9am-12noon Location: Community House
Fee: $155 per person Min/Max: 10/24

Totally Twisted Time Machine Travel for Ages 7-12
Dare to enter the time machine and travel back in time to the fascinating cultures of the past! Travelers create wicked cool two and three dimensional art forms using techniques from ancient cultures. Learn about the art of mosaics, fabric design, weaving, printmaking, stained glass, clay sculpture and more. Create talking rocks, bark paintings, textured clay looms, molas, baskets, dream catchers, sand paintings or totem poles. Fun facts about each culture as well as concepts in history, geography and humor are included in this fun and creative art-ventures week.

Activity: 2205.302 Date: Monday-Friday, August 8-12
Time: 1pm-4pm Location: Community House
Fee: $148 per person Min/Max: 10/24

More Fine, Fun and Funky Art-ventures for Ages 8-14
Art explorers begin each fine day by creating works of art inspired by the masters. Learn the techniques of famous artists using acrylics on canvas, water colors, oil pastels, colored pencils, markers, and metallic paints. Then move on to fun and funky art projects using unconventional techniques and materials to create totally cool works of art. Experience yarn painting, stained glass, paper coil basket making, tie dyeing and other textile art. Explore clay sculpture, cool collage, mosaic art and “painting with clay”. Glitter Tattoos anyone? Concepts in art history, culture, ecology and humor are included in this whimsical and wacky week. Don’t miss the fun!

Activity: 2205.303 Date: Monday-Friday, August 22-26
Time: 1pm-4pm Location: Community House
Fee: $148 per person Min/Max: 10/24

Pre-Engineering with Lego for Ages 5 & 6
Participants ages 5 & 6 will build cities, bridges and motorized cars and planes and explore the many creative possibilities of engineering with the LEGO system. With access to over 100,000 pieces of LEGO, participants will have the opportunity to build whatever they have dreamed of with the support of the experienced Play-Well Engineering instructor to guide them.

Activity: 1522.301 Dates: Monday-Friday, June 27-July 1
Activity: 1522.302 Dates: Monday-Friday, August 15-19
Time: 9am-12noon Location: Community House Rear Aud.
Fee: $175 per person Min/Max: 12/35

Engineering FUNdamentals with Lego for Ages 7-9
Participants take on real life engineering challenges that explore concepts in physics, architecture, mechanical and structural engineering with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO material. From racecars to battletracks, this is a hands on and minds on camp suitable for LEGO novices to “maniacs.” Designed by engineers, the curriculum challenges both new and returning participants to reach the next level of engineering comprehension, all while having loads of fun.

Activity: 1522.303 Dates: Monday –Friday, June 27-July 1
Activity: 1522.304 Dates: Monday-Friday, August 15-19
Time: 1pm-4pm Location: Community House Rear Aud.
Fee: $175 per person Min/Max: 12/35

Fantasy Dance and Gymnastics Camp for Ages 3-6, Licensed
Our Fantasy Dance and Gymnastics Camp is where Royal Princess's will learn the utmost in Princess Etiquette like...The Wave, The Curtsy, The Walk, and of course Pinkies Up. To add to the fun they will even enjoy tumbling, balance beam, and gymnastic bars for the perfect balance a young lady should have. They will begin their day by Dressing-up as royals with crowns and scepters. Throughout the journey, participants will enjoy a variety of Fairytale Activities, such as crafts, a Glamorous Fashion Show, song and dance routines. Each dancer/gymnast will get to make their very own Sash and will receive a Glam Photo starring themselves. For the Grand Finale, the girls will be Crowned and become Certified Princess's. They will then sit down to a very Elegant Tea Party. Participants may bring any special glamourous outfits they have at home, including ballet and tap shoes. Parents will be invited to our Fantasy Dance Presentation where each girl will receive a crown and sash at the end of the camp. Participants must be potty trained to attend. Participants should wear leotard and skirt or shorts and ballet slippers. Please pack a daily snack, full water bottle and peanut free lunch. Camp Directors are Lorrie Rousseau and Jessica Prokop.

Activity: 1517.401 Dates: Monday-Friday, July 11-15
Activity: 1517.402 Dates: Monday-Friday, July 18-22
Times: 9am-1pm Location: Community House Dance Studio
Fee: $160 per person Min/Max: 15/30

Cartoons, Caricatures and Beyond, Ages 8-12
Do you like to doodle? Do you have some crazy ideas for characters or stories? Let's channel that activity and make some cartoons! In this class you will learn tricks and tips of the cartoon world; how to create characters, design cartoons and work with various media! The focus of this class is on each individual's personal style with a lot of one-on-one instruction! If you have never drawn cartoons before, this is the place to learn - if you're already drawing cartoons then we can take your cartooning to the next level. Instructor is Mike Cady.

Activity: 3506.301 Dates: Monday-Friday, August 22-26
Time: 9am-12noon Location: Community House Rear Auditorium
Fee: $100 per person Min/Max: 10/20