Swimming
Suite 3B
10 Weeks with an Awesome Theme Each Week!
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Each group's schedule is a perfect mix of swimming, sports, creative and performing arts, outdoor adventure and special events. The splishing and splashing is spectacular in our 3 heated pools. Our comprehensive sports program combines skill development and game play while teaching sportsmanship and teamwork. Campers love our creative arts programs and treasure their projects! The endless fun continues at our fabulous outdoor adventure areas, including our rock wall, high and low elements, nature and explorers programs. All this combined with specialty activities such as boating, dance, archery, fishing, our spectacular playgrounds and loads of special events! Our creative and innovative programs grow with our campers and provide summers filled with awesome activities and memorable experiences!
Daily swimming lessons and free swim, crafts (arts and crafts, ceramics, woodworking, jewelry, lanyard), sports (baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, basketball, lacrosse, archery, volleyball, gaga), challenge course with climbing tower and zip line, cooking, canoeing, plus special days, carnivals, cookouts and lots more!
With 25 acres, a lake, 6 pools, 7 tennis courts, a 7,000 square foot dining hall, a 1,000 square foot performing arts center, courts, fields and cabins for sports and fine arts, Deer Mountain offers a setting both well-appointed and beautifully transformative. Activities include: Sports (baseball, soccer, etc.), Arts and Crafts, Swimming, Lakes (fishing, canoeing, etc.) and Outdoor Adventures (rock climbing, zip lining, etc.). Smart, authentic leadership and experienced staff create an environment where Kids ages 3-15 years feel comfortable to be who they are. Expert instructors create engaging, high quality programs so kids develop real skills. Parents choose Deer Mountain because of our experience; Kids love us because of theirs.
Professional swim instruction in large, heated pools, an array of athletic fields sized for younger and older children, creative and performing arts such as: arts and crafts, ceramics, woodworking, dance, theater, digital photography and movie making, and specialties such as: archery, music, gymnastics, nature, edible gardening and yoga, among other activities. The camp also has a 38 foot climbing tower, tandem 250 foot zip lines and spider web net climber. Ample indoor space for rainy days.
1460 Garden Street, Hoboken
Activities include arts & crafts, sports & fitness, cooking, science experiments, field trips to beach front/pool, Gaga, visiting workshops and much more!
This 6-week summer day camp provides campers with a variety of activities, including swimming & tennis instruction, creative projects, platform tennis, basketball and a variety of field games.
Broad varied program of Athletics, creative and performing arts, adventure activities and swimming. All activities at our private 33 acre site are lead in purpose built facilities by our team of over 50 specialists. Our proven instructional swim program is a highlight with class sizes as low as 3 campers per instructor. Separate teams and age appropriate facilities for Early Childhood Campers. Also offer program variations for STEM and Teen travel options.
Swim, sports, tennis, bicycle riding/instruction, gymnastics, karate, arts and crafts, performing arts, cooking, nature/science, photography, computers, yoga, facilitated play, trips, special events and entertainment, as well as academic reinforcement, Social Skills Groups, Speech and Occupational Therapy.
Sports, aquatics, outdoor Adventures, arts and crafts and performing arts
Swimming, arts, sports, ropes course, lake boating and creative playgrounds, instructional and free swim daily. Arts: cooking, art, jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, theater, music, dance, science, & robotics. Sports: gymnastics, tennis, soccer, basketball, softball, hockey, flag football, golf. Adventure: high and low ropes course, zip line, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, mountain biking, nature and outdoor skills, archery, fishing, go-karts. Free Play: 4 independent, creative playgrounds
601 Park Avenue
Hoboken, NJ
Description
This camp includes all of our most popular programs: Leadership, Debate and Mock Trial
Leadership
Presentation - Communication (with individuals and within a group) - Negotiation (individual and multi-party, distributive and integrative) - Delegation - Adaptability - Initiative - Time management - Conflict resolution - Teamwork - Critical thinking - Emotional Intelligence (Empathy) -Mediation - Preparation - Organization
This class will include:
• -Improvisation and other Theatre games
• -Building with Kinex, Legos and other materials
• -Balloon relay races, sack races and obstacle courses
• -Engineering with gumdrops, DIY catapults
• -Fencing (with inflatable lightsabers)
• -Dodgeball (foam balls), Volleyball and other physical activities
Speech and Debate
The objective of this program is to prepare participants for the myriad situations that require formal and informal presentations. Participants will learn how to craft and present arguments, opinions and ideas. They will learn the fundamentals of rhetoric and will practice informing, persuading and motivating an audience in a variety of ways. The grading rubric was adapted with the permission of Neil Mercer, the Director of research and Head of Faculty at The University of Cambridge.
Parliamentary Debate
Students will learn to effectively present and defend a persuasive argument using the ARESR method developed by the English Speaking Union. Students will learn to outline, draft, develop and deliver effective arguments and counter arguments. They will learn to refute using the four steps of effective refutation. They will explore what is efficient-and inefficient-in arguments (and counter arguments) and the different methods that popular orators have used throughout the years to sway opinion. We will also address political framing techniques, speaker-audience and speaker-topic commonality, persuasive rhetoric, fallacies in reasoning, persuasive use of evidence and stylistic devices.
Mock Trial
Mock trial is a hands on simulation of the American judicial system. The goal is to help participants acquire a working knowledge of our judicial system, develop analytical abilities and communication skills, display leadership in a court of law, and gain an understanding of their obligations and responsibilities as participating members of our society. Materials for this course are provided by The American Bar Association and The Constitutional Rights Foundation.
Exploration and explanation of basic legal concepts, court etiquette and vocabulary
-Criminal vs. civil trial
-Bench vs jury trial
-Prosecution vs defense
-Lay witness vs expert witness
-Presumption of innocence
-Burden of proof
-Reasonable doubt
-Rules of Evidence
-Use of exhibits
-Direct vs circumstantial evidence
-Objections and objectionable material
-Witness impeachment
Case Analysis
-Analysis of statement of charges
-Breakdown of the elements of each charge
-Analyzing the burden of proof
-Outlining the evidence for and against each charge, including: Forensic evidence, eyewitness testimony and statements
-Determining motive or lack of motive
-Determining the opportunity or lack of opportunity to commit the crime
-Analysis of corroboration and/or inconsistencies between witnesses
-Analysis of exhibits
Assignment and analysis of roles in the mock trial
-Pairing witnesses with testimony
-Preparing students for the duties of each role
-Explanation and exploration of the trial process as it relates to each role
Writing and practicing Direct examinations
-Purpose, scope and expectations for each role
-Analysis of proper examination
-Further analysis of witness statements
-Outline of direct examination
-Draft of direct examination
-Analysis and removal of objectionable or extraneous material
-Witness preparation
-Adjustment based on witness preparation
-Timing of direct examinations and further editing if needed
-Responding to objections
Writing and practicing cross examinations
-Purpose, scope and expectation for each role
-Analysis of proper cross examination
-Analysis of anticipated direct examination
-Further analysis of witness statements
-Outline of cross examination
-Draft of cross examination
-Analysis and removal of objectionable, leading or extraneous material
-Witness preparation
-Adjustment based on witness preparation
-Timing of cross examinations and further editing if needed
-Responding to objections
Writing and practicing re-direct examinations
-Purpose, scope and expectation for each role
-Analysis of proper re-direct examination
-Analysis of cross examination as it pertains to re-direct examination
-Determining what needs clarification and/or dismissal
-Analysis of objectionable and/or extraneous material
-Timing of re-direct examination and further editing if necessary
Writing and practicing openings (Prosecution/Plaintiff and Defense)
-Purpose, scope, structure and expectations for openings
-Persuasive rhetoric and opening arguments
-Analysis of jury instructions and jury
-Developing and delivering the 'theme' of a case
-Analysis of extraneous or unhelpful information
-Further contemplation of burden of proof and how it pertains to the openings
-Contrasting analysis of defense's opening to the prosecution's opening
-Outline of the opening
-Draft of the opening
-Timing of openings and further editing if necessary
Writing and practicing closings (Prosecution/Plaintiff and defense)
-Purpose, scope, structure and expectations for closings
-Analysis of the charges, evidence, testimony and adjustments that the case may have brought
-Analysis of reasonable doubt
-Persuasive weighing of each argument
-Analysis of what may and may not be referenced in the closing
-Discussion of adaptability and last moment adjustments
-Outline of closings
-Draft of closings
-Timing of closings and additional editing if necessary
Mock trial performance
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Camp Dates
Notes
• Students will need to bring their own lunch and snacks. • Camp must have a minimum of 6 Students. If 6 Students are not enrolled, full refunds will be issued for those registered and the camp will be canceled.
Our camps are being housed in the gorgeous Secaucus Recreation facility located at 1200 Koelle Blvd that has 4 outdoor pools, grassy area, shaded areas, a baseball and soccer field, an indoor pool and basketball court and track run (in case of inclement weather) all of which we will be able to use every single day. The day will include swim lessons 2x/day, swim practice 2x/day, an outdoor adventure, a sports activity and a guided arts activity daily. The ratio is 1 teacher counselor per every 4 campers.
Off-site swimming, dance, music, cooking, arts and crafts, special events, field trips and more.
Beautiful 20 acre shaded campus, hot lunch and Kosher lunch, daily free swim and instructional swim, exciting special events, sports, arts and crafts, go-karts, rock climbing and much more! The 20 acres of trees, rolling hills, streams and natural surroundings give a "sleep-away camp" feel right here at home.
Swimming, martial arts, sports conditioning, dance and trips.
Swim, sports, arts, creative arts, trips, adventure challenge and weekly special events.
Summer is almost here! Secure your spot in our popular summer camp programs for this summer! We offer a wide range of program options for PreK 3s to 8th grade, plus all the amenities of a suburban day camp, minutes from home. All camps are led by experienced teachers and specially selected staff. Camp sessions are filling up quickly!
Visit stevenscoop.org/camp to download the Summer Discovery Brochure and learn more!
For questions and to RSVP, please email summer@nullstevenscoop.org
Aquatics, Athletics, Arts, Adventure and the best Special Events ANYWHERE! 4 Heated pools, 2 lakes, tubing, boating, swim instruction, playground, basketball complex, soccer (turf field), baseball (turf field), hockey, tennis, lacrosse, yoga, theater performances, gymnastics, dance, cooking, martial arts, climbing tower, rope courses, zip lines, science, nature, go-karts, fishing, archery, art, ceramics, candle making, basketry, jewelry, rocketry and more!