Oh no! It's finally here, the last day of camp! I'm getting misty eyed just thinking about my campers leaving....Some of them will join me in after school, so that's a relief. It's been a fun-filled week, with carnivals, earthquakes, and all sorts of interesting events!
It feels like yesterday that I was passing out orange shirts, greeting all the kids, starting each day with a energized rally. I had so much fun this summer, I'm not sure I'm ready for it to end. I'll miss the Museum of Moving Images, the kung fu, the swim class, the MET, cooking, Central Park, the Yellow Brick Road, the gift making, the Brooklyn Childrens Museum, the comic book class, and most of all, you!
Thank you for making my summer so easy and fun, I really do have the best job! I'll see you all next summer and I won't forget this summer!
I'm still working on the slide show, but I'll post the awards ceremony shortly! Thanks again for your patience and love, it's what makes this whole thing possible!
Friday, August 26, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Carni VAL!
Today is the Empire Camp Carnival! There will be games inside and out! Football Toss, Knock the Can, Strength Test, Fortune Teller, and of course juggling and so much more! We are going to have so much fun today! We'll be taking the subway back to P.S.183 this afternoon, and we should be back around 3:45-4.
Thank you so much and we'll see you soon!
Thank you so much and we'll see you soon!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Almost there....
What an interesting day.... Yes I called my maw who lives in West Virginia and yes she said it was totally bananas down there!
Today is another wonderful experience at camp, filled with kung fu and swimming! I love all the things at camp, but most kids know my favorite is swimming. I'm proud of all our kids at the pool. I know it's hard for some kids to get in the water and work, but we have so many little swimmers ready to learn and it makes my heart sing!
Thank you so much for your patience yesterday. I do understand how difficult it was for all of you to come downtown to pick up your child, but please know that as a childcare professional, we deemed it unsafe to travel underground after an earthquake, within the same afternoon. I know the MTA was saying there were no interuptions, but our thoughts are only of the safety of our kids.
I hope all of you are safe and I will see you soon!
Yes, we will be at P.S.183 this afternoon. We should be getting back there around 3:45-4.
Today is another wonderful experience at camp, filled with kung fu and swimming! I love all the things at camp, but most kids know my favorite is swimming. I'm proud of all our kids at the pool. I know it's hard for some kids to get in the water and work, but we have so many little swimmers ready to learn and it makes my heart sing!
Thank you so much for your patience yesterday. I do understand how difficult it was for all of you to come downtown to pick up your child, but please know that as a childcare professional, we deemed it unsafe to travel underground after an earthquake, within the same afternoon. I know the MTA was saying there were no interuptions, but our thoughts are only of the safety of our kids.
I hope all of you are safe and I will see you soon!
Yes, we will be at P.S.183 this afternoon. We should be getting back there around 3:45-4.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Earthquake?No problem!
Whoa, that was weird. To be honest, our little guys were in the park with me and we didn't even notice! I want to let you know we are not putting the kids on the bus this afternoon and we are definately not taking the subway. Chipman and I are attempting to call all parents ( its difficult but we're trying)to have you come and pick up down at the NEST school. I know this is a difficult situation, but please understand our kids safety is at risk if we choose to take the subway. I also think that if we take the bus we will be stuck in awful traffic and I don't want the kids to stress.
If you are trying to get through to me, I'm so sorry if it doesn't go through, we are allll groovy and to be perfectly honest, I didn't even know about it!
the address is 111 columbia street 10002. Feel free to call or email!
If you are trying to get through to me, I'm so sorry if it doesn't go through, we are allll groovy and to be perfectly honest, I didn't even know about it!
the address is 111 columbia street 10002. Feel free to call or email!
Field Day!
What great weather! Today, we're heading to East River Park to meet with the Downtown's camp again. We had a field day together back in July and now we're meeting again to finish the challenge! There will be relay races and games for everyone. We'll take the bus in the morning, reeeal early, and the subway in the afternoon. We should be back around 4pm,hopefully earlier, but that's what we're shooting for.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Week 8!
Can you believe it? Summer camp is almost over!! That means we have to make this week really count....meaning, lots of swim, lots of group games, and lots of fun.
This week every morning at 9:45 we'll take the school bus down to the NEST school, where our sister camp is located. Thankfully the pool we use, Seahorse, is right next to the camp so as soon as we get off the bus, off to the pool! That means it would help us greatly if kids are already changed into bathing suits when arriving to camp, we don't mind taking the time to help kids out, but if they come dressed that means more time in the pool!
In order to ensure our kids get two classes at NEST after swim, we'll be taking the subway back in the afternoon. I'll explain, if we take the bus back to the Upper East Side, we'd have to leave NEST at 2pm, leaving no time for a real class. The bus has to leave so early as to not hit traffic, I hope I didn't confuse you.... I guess what I'm trying to say is that it's important that the kids get to participate in all the awesome things we do at Empire, and since our kids are very skilled at subway travel, I'll think we'll be fine.
With that being said, I wouldn't want to inconvenience anyone who may need to pick up their child early, if that is the case, please please let me know in advance so I can arrange an early dismissal. Please call with any questions or email me anytime!
(540)336-0684
bridgette@empirecamp.com
Thank you to everyone for being so nice to me on my birthday! Camp is so important to me, and it meant so much to receive such kindness from all of you and the campers!
I realized that the slide show I made for the kids has music on it that is copyrighted! Whoops! We all enjoyed it at camp, but I must find a way for you to view it, I'll see if I can post it up without music, it will be less enjoyable, but at least you get a chance to see it!
This week every morning at 9:45 we'll take the school bus down to the NEST school, where our sister camp is located. Thankfully the pool we use, Seahorse, is right next to the camp so as soon as we get off the bus, off to the pool! That means it would help us greatly if kids are already changed into bathing suits when arriving to camp, we don't mind taking the time to help kids out, but if they come dressed that means more time in the pool!
In order to ensure our kids get two classes at NEST after swim, we'll be taking the subway back in the afternoon. I'll explain, if we take the bus back to the Upper East Side, we'd have to leave NEST at 2pm, leaving no time for a real class. The bus has to leave so early as to not hit traffic, I hope I didn't confuse you.... I guess what I'm trying to say is that it's important that the kids get to participate in all the awesome things we do at Empire, and since our kids are very skilled at subway travel, I'll think we'll be fine.
With that being said, I wouldn't want to inconvenience anyone who may need to pick up their child early, if that is the case, please please let me know in advance so I can arrange an early dismissal. Please call with any questions or email me anytime!
(540)336-0684
bridgette@empirecamp.com
Thank you to everyone for being so nice to me on my birthday! Camp is so important to me, and it meant so much to receive such kindness from all of you and the campers!
I realized that the slide show I made for the kids has music on it that is copyrighted! Whoops! We all enjoyed it at camp, but I must find a way for you to view it, I'll see if I can post it up without music, it will be less enjoyable, but at least you get a chance to see it!
Friday, August 19, 2011
Changes...
Well, today is important for two reasons.....one IT'S MY BIRTHDAY! yes,the rumors are true, I'm finally a quarter of a century....I feel.....different. The other important thing is we're heading down to the NEST school today. We're leaving around 9:45, and coming back around 4. Since it's a Friday and there's bound to be traffic, we're shooting for 4pm, but please be patient as we try to get back to Ella Baker as soon as possible.
The Slide Show was great yesterday! I'm attempting to put it on the blig but I am having some trouble. If you go to YouTube.com, type in JackRuss2 and the slide show should be available for viewing, I'm trying my darnedest to get it on the blog though!
Thanks for your help and see you soon.
The Slide Show was great yesterday! I'm attempting to put it on the blig but I am having some trouble. If you go to YouTube.com, type in JackRuss2 and the slide show should be available for viewing, I'm trying my darnedest to get it on the blog though!
Thanks for your help and see you soon.
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