Seymour to Hold Soccer Camp

Looking for a Summer Job?

SEYMOUR - LOOKING FOR A JOB? Seymour Recreation is looking for Camp Counselors, Head Counselor and Art Coordinator for its Summer Camp program.

Not yet old enough to apply? CIT (Counselors in Training) might be for you. (Open to
Seymour Residents only) Want experience? Love kids?  If you answered yes to both, check out The New Seymour Summer Camp CIT program!  Click here to apply for the above: https://seymourct.myrec.com/…/activit…/program_details.aspx…

Seymour Recreation is also accepting applications now for:
Lifeguards & Swim Instructors

Click here to apply: https://imageserv11.team-logic.com/…/Seymour_Job_Applicatio…

Summer Camps in Seymour

Registration Underway for Seymour Summer Camp

Derby kids say goodbye to playground camp at Bradley School

Summer vacation is winding down.

Derby Mayor Anthony Staffieri, center, joins participants in the Summer Playground Camp on the last day. Dennis O’Connell, Director of Parks and Recreation,  Lead Counselor Adam Coppola and five other counselors Friday concluded the annual summer playground camp at Bradley School. The six-week program starts in July and includes sports, arts and crafts and field trips. More than 100 children participated in this year’s program, which is free to all Derby residents. / Contributed photo

Ansonia Nature Center plans summer day camp

ANSONIA - Summer Nature Days are on tap at the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Road.
The day camp is for children ages 3-11. Classes meet Tuesday through Friday from July 16 to Aug. 9.

The three-to-five-year olds meet from  8:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Tuition is $150 a week ($130 for Ansonia residents and family-level Friends of the Ansonia Nature Centr Inc. members.)

Children ages six to 11 meet from
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuition is $175 a week ($150 for Ansonia residents and F.A.N.C.I. members).

Registration is in-person only weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by a parent or legal guardian.

For information call 203-736-1053.


This information is taken from a press release. 

YMCA summer camp programs offer fun, build character

The Central Connecticut Coast YMCA branches are offering camp programs to give children and teens an adventurous, active and healthy summer.

YMCA camp programs offer youth fun and unique experiences with an opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories that last a lifetime.

Nearly 50 percent of U.S. parents say technological distractions, such as television, cell phones or video games make it difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle for their children, according to the latest findings of the YMCA’s Family Health Snapshot, a survey that gauges children’s activity levels during the school year. 
With more free time in summer, ensuring that kids practice healthy habits could be a greater challenge. 

The Y encourages parents to help their kids unplug from technology and explore all the Y’s camp has to offer.  

There are five reasons why children and teens should attend summer camp:   

1.    ADVENTURE: Summer camp is all about a wide variety of fun adventures and new experiences, and especially exploring the outdoors. YMCA camps have a new adventure for every child and teen. Visit www.cccymca.org for details.

2.    HEALTHY FUN: Day and resident camps offer fun, stimulating activities that engage the body and mind, and also help children and teens learn the importance of nutrition to help improve their eating habits. 

3.    PERSONAL GROWTH: While being away from the routine back home, youth have a chance to learn new skills, and develop confidence and independence by taking on new responsibilities and challenges.

4.    NEW FRIENDSHIPS: Amidst the fun of camp games, songs, swimming, canoeing and talent shows, campers meet new friends and strengthen existing friendships. 

5.    MEMORIES: Summer camp is an unforgettable experience that will give each camper memories (and campfire stories) that will last a lifetime. Youth return to school with plenty of camp stories to share!

The Central Connecticut Coast YMCA offers both day and resident camp experiences and to ensure that all youth have the chance to experience camp, the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA offers financial assistance to those in need through it’s Strong Kids Campaign.

A leading nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of youth, the Y has been a leader in providing summer camp for nearly 130 years. 

The Central Connecticut Coast YMCA continues to give youth an enriching, safe experience with caring staff and volunteers who model positive values that help build their kids’ character.

For information, visit www.cccymca.org or call 203-777-9622.

This post is taken from a press release from Central Connecticut Coast YMCA.

MDA seeks volunteer camp counselors

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is seeking caring, fun-loving individuals to become volunteer counselors at a week-long summer camp to assist young people with muscular dystrophy and related diseases to have the time of their lives.
The MDA camp runs Aug. 3-9 at Camp Hemlocks in Hebron.

Volunteer counselors must be at least 18 and able to lift and care for a young person between the ages of 6 and 17. 
Each counselor becomes a companion to a camper with a muscle disease and helps them with daily activities such as eating, bathing, and dressing. 
Counselors also assist campers with recreational activities such as arts and crafts, swimming and archery.

Volunteer counselors say the experience is rewarding for them as well.
"MDA summer camp is a life-changing experience for the young people we serve," Casey
Bilodeau, Health Care Services Coordinator said. "It's a week of barrier-free activities and fun
where children can build confidence, nurture independence and forge lifelong friendships with
other children facing similar challenges."
“MDA has changed my thinking by allowing me to breathe and not take life's little things
for granted.” said Kyle Fecteau, camp volunteer.
“As for being a unit leader, MDA has been the hands to mold me into what I have become today; a courageous leader, efficient worker, and an enthusiastic motivator,” he added.
At no charge to families, MDA is sponsoring 77 weeklong summer camp sessions this year, serving   children across the country and in Puerto Rico. 
Volunteers give a week of their time to serve as MDA camp counselors and medical staff. It costs the Association $800 to send one child to camp.
To obtain a volunteer application or learn about other ways to support MDA's summer camp program, call the Hamden MDA office, 203-248-6500. 
Information about summer camp volunteers may be found at http://www.mda.org/clinics/camp/.

This information is taken from a press release from the MDA office in Hamden. 

MDA seeks 15 camp counselors for August session

The search continues for an additional 20 men to fill the Muscular Dystrophy Association camp counselor roster.

Associates at MDA are busy planning a week of summer fun and male volunteers are needed to assist children with muscle diseases and help them enjoy a fun-filled, carefree week at MDA summer camp.

The camp takes place from Aug. 4-10 at Easter Seals Camp Hemlocks in Hebron.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, US Citizens and able to put the needs of someone else before their own need. As a volunteer counselor, an individual has the opportunity to assist campers with fun recreational activities such as adapted sports, fishing at the fishing dock, swimming and arts and crafts. Counselors become close companions to campers and assist them with daily tasks such at eating, bathing and dressing.

“MDA summer camp is a special week of the year where children affected by muscle diseases can enjoy themselves by participating in full range outdoor activities adapted to their abilities. Besides being great fun, camp helps youngsters find their independence and builds their confidence by helping them grow and develop emotionally and socially— it’s truly the highlight of the year, for both campers and their volunteer counselors.  Every camper is matched with their own volunteer counselor for the week. Several men from the area have signed up but we are still in need  of 15 more to complete our camp roster,”  said Jennifer Dain, MDA Camp Director.

MDA is dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and far-reaching professional and public health education.

Volunteering as a counselor at MDA summer camp is a rewarding and life-changing experience. The friendships formed and the memories created will last forever. To obtain a volunteer application or learn about other ways to support MDA’s summer camp program, call your local MDA office at 203-248-6500. Additional information about volunteering at MDA summer camp is available online at www.mda.org/clinics/camp.

For information, contact Jennifer Dain, 203-248-6500 or jdain@mdausa.org.