THE IROQUOIS SPRINGS TIMES SPRING EDITION 2015 P.O Box 20126 | Dix Hills | NY 11746 P: 631.462.2550 | www.iroquoissprings.com A NOTE FROM MARK AND LAURA Bring on the Spring….. (and Summer) WOW!!! This winter, by all accounts, was one of the harshest, longest and coldest on recent record. We have all weathered through frigid days and plenty of snow – we are certainly wishing spring, and of course the summer to get here as soon as possible. We are so excited to start of our 15th summer after this winter. It is so hard to believe camp is less than 100 days away before we will all be together again in the place that we all love so much. This time of the year is marked with so many feelings and so much to do in order to get prepared for another summer. We have just returned from our annual camp conference in Atlantic City. The Tri-State Camp Conference is the largest gathering of camp professionals in the world. It is so amazing to spend time with so many people who love camp as much as we do. The energy and enthusiasm is amazing for the three days we spend together. One of the highlights for us is how it reinforces what we do and the importance of camp in so many peoples lives. Most importantly, the thing we walk away from is this unbelievable feeling of how lucky we are to be doing this year after year. We get a chance to help develop children, mentor staff and partner with parents - no other profession has such an incredible opportunity we are so overwhelmed by this when we stop and think over the last 14 years how many lives we have been a part of in such a positive way. We can’t wait to do it all again in 2015 - our 15th season at Iroquois Springs. In a few short weeks we will start the official beginning of the summer with the move up to Rock Hill followed by our new family orientation – this year we have so many new families to welcome into the IS family, we cannot wait! The best part of getting up to camp so early is watching how camp comes alive again for another summer – not just the grass growing, or the trees coming into blossom, but seeing new staff arrive on almost a daily basis, and getting camp ultimately prepared for June 27th! We also wanted to take this opportunity to thank so many of you who have helped spread the word about Iroquois Springs - we have had a wonderful year, with most groups filled. We have also been able to spread the word in many new places from as far as California, and around the world. Thanks for all the terrific support. Since the countdown has officially begun, we need to get back to work getting ready for summer 2015. We really cannot wait to see everyone and get the summer off to a great start. Here’s to counting down to June 27th! See you there. GIRLS SIDE GAB With Rosie Hello Girls Side!!! Last newsletter before we are up at camp!!! WOOHOO I cannot wait. Today was the warmest day we have had in a really long time and that got me really excited for this upcoming summer. I even started my camp pile :) - I know you know what I am talking about :) BOYS SIDE STUFF WITH JOSH Could it be? I think it is. Is it finally over? I think we are in the clear. Winter is gone and spring is here --YES! No more snow storms, hats, gloves and scarves. I can actually think warm thoughts and not have to run from my car into a store because it is so cold out--this is awesome! I can almost hear the sounds of Boys Side heading to line-up or feel the splashes from kids jumping in the pool. Spring is great but it only gets me excited for summer. We are only several weeks away from Memorial Day and that only means that duffel bags are going to start getting filled, shirts and shorts are going to have new name labels put on them and that Iroquois Springs is ready for its 15th summer. Spring is one of the most exciting times of the year for our returning campers but especially our 1st time campers too. I am looking forward to kicking off our summer at the New Family Orientation. I know that everyone has officially started their own countdown to camp. We have even heard that some campers start off each day by putting another “X” on a countdown calendar. There are only about 75 more X’s to put on the calendar until we will begin the summer of our lives. I am looking forward to the buses rolling in and seeing all of the faces from previous summers while also watching our new campers experience Iroquois Springs for the first time. Before we know it Boys Side will be woken by the sounds of reveille and line-up. The basketball courts will be jammed with campers and the cabin porches will be filled with the sounds of campers talking and laughing while enjoying the best days of their lives. As the school year winds down I know that the anticipation for the summer of 2015 is growing. As we look forward to what will be another great summer, I hope that the next few months will go quickly and that we are all at the opening night campfires enjoying our friends and delicious s’mores together. I am so eager to get back that camp feeling that we have been missing all winter. There is nothing like spending the summer with your best friends. See you soon! Josh We have spent the last couple of months meeting and planning for camp. However, it just seemed so far away - now we are getting closer and I am getting excited. I am excited to be with you again. I am excited for line-up, campfires, trips, evening activities, DJ Yahney and more. I am excited to see your faces all day and then every night before you go to bed. I am excited for smiles, laughter, singing, cheering and MORE. I am excited to see you on the field, in the pool, at Hobbyville, in the lake and MORE. I am excited to see you get off the bus on day one, tribals, color war and MORE. I am excited to see you grow up a little, be nice to each other and learn from one another and MORE!!!!!! I get excited just thinking about all of our new campers starting this summer and joining our family. I am looking forward to seeing you at New Family Orientation. I am excited to see all of our returners come back to camp and spread their love for camp with all of us. I am excited to see our returning staff and meet the new “difference makers” that will be joining us. I AM JUST SO EXCITED…..I BET YOU ARE TOO! Last summer, I spoke a lot about traditions on girls side - I cannot wait to continue them. I cannot wait to hear girls side song (ladies start writing), I cannot wait for our new rest hour activities, our big/little events, our girls side sing and our divisional activities that have now turned into TRADITIONS, and we can not forget GIRLS ON THE RUN. Ladies - camp is so close, yet we still have time left for studying and being nice - Just a reminder - It is much easier to be nice to each other then to be mean. We treat others the way we want to be treated. On girls side we do not tolerate any bullying, leaving out, or "mean girl stuff". Just a reminder - GIRLS SIDE is a special place and what makes it special is that we are made up of NICE, caring, empathetic girls. You make me proud both at camp and outside of camp KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. Continue doing the right thing!!! Let the count down begin---See you in just a few weeks. With love, Rosie THE WINTER ARROW CLUE We are still looking for the correct answer, so here we go again! In each issue of the Iroquois Springs Times we will present a new clue to the “Winter Arrow’s” location. Unlike in Color Week, the “Winter Arrow” can be ANYWHERE in Camp – indoors or outdoors, areas both in bounds and off limits. Use your creativity and imagination…you can even search without a counselor!!! The first Girls Side and Boys Side campers to correctly name the exact location of the “Winter Arrow” will win a prize for their bunk next summer. Remember to give a detailed description of why you think the “Winter Arrow” is there when you respond. Send your answers to: [email protected] and make sure to include your first and last name in the email. Here is Clue #1: Once upon a time. Yet Again. Cadence and Cascade walk to the rhythm of a song all their own After 45 pirouettes of the tick and the tock, they arrived back where they started from Home, a drink, they see their reflection. Peace for a while. They have found their city of gold that lies in the deep distance of each of our heart’s desires. Here is Clue #2: And Cadence and Cascade walk again amongst the season of the children. There is a magic to their laughter and their happiness in this wonderful land that even a journey through the ghost woods couldn’t make fade away. Cascade worried that too much laughter may leave those beautiful young voices ragged and frayed, but it never seemed to matter. And their song remained the same. Home again. A drink, they see their reflection. Peace for a while. Somewhere, not far away, a Tori Amos album was playing. If you listen closely, maybe you can recognize music from “Scarlet’s Walk”, or maybe the sounds of “Unrepentant Geraldines”….. Here is Clue #3: It was a winter that many would like to forget in Rock Hill as temperatures remained at 0 or below for extended periods of time and the snow seemed to pile-up once January came around, but that did not stop us! Our planned kitchen and dining room renovation stayed on schedule and neither snow, rain, cold, sleet or wet conditions stopped the crew who knew how important it was to be ready for summer! It was amazing to see the progress of these hard working individuals day in and day out as our plan came to reality….wow, what a difference this is going to make! Last newsletter we told you about the new jet-ski we purchased, but now we have more exciting news to share. We have taken yet another leap forward and have also purchased a brand new ski boat to enjoy as part of our offsite Swinging Bridge ski program. Whether you’re water-skiing, wakeboarding, knee boarding or just enjoying the ride, this boat is sure to impress even the toughest critics – we can’t wait for you to see it! Of course, an addition to our popular Aqua-Playground is in store as well. We know the lake and water-ski program will continue to be popular choices amongst all of our campers! As you know, we take great pride in our facility and our program, and we know that these new additions are going to really be a welcomed change for our campers! And so on this hot summer day, a few moments of rest. Cadence and Cascade take a long cool drink and dream. They are Secretariat and Sham, or Affirmed and Alydar. Rivals for the silver cup. A group of happy campers await and another journey begins...... NCAA NCAA POOL POOL March Madness surely did not disappoint this year and we truly hope many of you enjoyed our 2nd annual Iroquois Springs camper and staff bracket competition. We are thrilled to let you know that Gabe Sender won the camper bracket and will be receiving his IS sweatshirt soon along with a trip to Ice Cream with his whole bunk this summer. Kenton Armbruster came out on top of the staff bracket and will be sporting his new sweatshirt as well this summer. Thanks to everyone who participated! Notes from BUBBA’S CLIPBOARD of Winter may have stuck around a bit longer than many shorts it’s past, the of us wanted it to, but that is a thing , and I cannot wait! It’s time to start laying season! Of course, with shorts season, comes camp season or the corner of the living room and day house out our clothes for packing in the spare room of the It’s the time of the year that it all starts er. summ this us offer dreaming about all that camp has to so much closer. For each of us, this feeling is to become real, everything you have been waiting for is to meet new friends and leave their mark on different and unique. Our new campers are getting ready see camp friends and revisit the memories to excited are rs Iroquois Springs, while returning campe and experiences they had last summer. it’s our staff too! Believe it or not, the first Of course, it’s not just our campers who are getting ready, to start getting camp ready for the season by few staff members will arrive in camp on May 1 and help folding towels, cleaning boats, opening the cleaning bunks, planting flowers, opening program areas, as we prepare for yet another summer spring each pools and so much more. The list goes on and on ! together in Rock Hill, our 15th as a summer camp family all of our emotions are running at an all time However, as we prepare and go through our checklist, speed up the clock just a bit to get camp could we wish all high. The excitement is contagious and we the case. The chance to see campers smile, the started already, but unfortunately, we know that’s not to mentor a staff member are just some of the opportunity to watch friendships form and the ability draws closer and closer. camps as to things I start to think about and look forward camp mode, I remind you what camp should As we prepare to wind down the school year and get into afforded to each of us is something truly been has really be all about. This unique opportunity that to be holds real value for all of us. It’s want you e anyon be and genuine. The chance to come to camp r is a must, caring for each other is expected a way to escape to a place where being nice to one anothe is rewarded. Camp is a place that we all ents and making one another feel great about accomplishm that we feel comfortable. unity comm a in come to feel good about ourselves and thrive care of all the last minute details for camp. So remember this as you start to pack your trunks and take may have a slightly different answer to us of Each ” “What do you want your summer to be all about. of our summer will be spent at Iroquois Springs this question, but we all share one important fact. Part learn to respect one another’s differences where we will have the opportunity to grow as individuals, so much more! and love er, and thrive in a place that is filled with fun, laught my pre-camp checklist and help ensure that For now though, it’s time for me to continue to work on er of 2015 will be one for the record books! all the details for the summer are set and that the summ get thinking about “your camp experience” , school in well do Finish the spring season on a high-note, and get excited about the incredible summer ahead. er of your life! Can’t wait to see you all as you arrive in 12775 for the summ Warm thoughts for the summer ahead… BUBBA B U B B A ’ S Towel Service We hope by now you have heard the great news that Iroquois Springs will continue to offer TOWEL SERVICE at the pool and lake this summer. There is absolutely no need to pack more than 6 towels this summer for your camper to use in the bunk for showers, in fact, we will ask that campers DO NOT bring any towels to the pool or lake and instead receive a camp towel once they arrive at each location. Don’t worry, we promise these are quality towels that absorb plenty of water, just ask all of our campers from last summer, they loved it! Of course, if you would like to bring an extra “cover-up” or “bathing-suit wrap” to camp to wear from your cabin to the pool or lake, we certainly encourage you to do so. We know that many campers like to “wear” their towels to the pool or lake around themselves as they walk to these activity areas. We hope you find our towel service a real help as you pack for camp and find great value in the service we will provide for our entire camp community. Computer Recycling Have an old computer sitting in your basement that you would like to discard of…put it to good use and donate it to camp this summer! Our “You Build It” program will once again be dismantling these old computers and having campers create their own robots this summer. It’s amazing to see what was created last summer and we would be thrilled to take your old computer to camp and let our campers imagination run wild as they create, learn and explore in You Build It! Please bring computers to our area luggage pick-up locations (Westchester, Rockland, Livingston, Long Island) on Sunday, June 21st where our staff will be more than happy to transport them up to camp. Thanks in advance for your help; hopefully this helps to declutter your basement just a bit and allows you to recycle at the same time. CAMPER REFLECTIONS Written By: : Noa K. – Camper, Summers 2011 - 2015 It’s what I live and breathe for It’s what keeps me going It’s the reason I wake up every morning Knowing your one day closer It’s where I’ve grown up and learned to be whom I am It’s the nucleus of my world It’s where I lean to grow and strive To become the person we all want to be It’s where we build friendships that last a lifetime It’s knowing when I leave, it never leaves you It’s where we have messy bunks And clothes that don’t belong to us It’s where I take on new adventure and take a leap of faith It’s where we learn song versus that will always be remembered From having countless memories and endless nights It’s giving us a summer family forever It’s allowing everyone to run free It’s that break that everyone needs to get away It’s feeding me friendly competition It’s letting me taste that fire It’s spitting out photographs to reminisce on It’s sharing times where you have to be there to understand It’s creating bonds so strong that never burn out It’s where I will do anything to have one more day It’s where my tears represent my love It’s where I know when I wake up, its goodbye It’s camp, and it’s my happy place! COUNSELOR’S CORNER REFLECTIONS FROM GAZZA Recently during an interview with a prospective staff member, I was asked about my first summer at Iroquois Springs… “What was the experience like for you as a first time counselor?” The question caught me off guard and I said what came first to my mind, “It was an amazing experience.” Later that night, the question still lingered. What were the vivid memories that I could share about my first summer at Iroquois Springs as a counselor back in 2001? First off, I can’t believe I passed through the Iroquois Springs gates for the first time fifteen years ago. As the bus turned into the tree-lined driveway, my stomach filled with butterflies. Having never experienced camp before, as a camper or counselor, I was all nerves and anticipation. What was I getting myself into? A summer at camp in the United States? Well, whatever it meant, I was determined to work hard and absorb every part of what camp had to offer. Orientation Week sped by in a blur of team building games and workshops, as we learned as much as we could about camp and working with children. Before I knew it, the buses were rolling in and Iroquois Springs was officially open! Boys 4 filled with ten boys and four counselors eager for the summer to start. I can still remember all of them - they were my summer family. Together we played baseball and soccer, jammed in the bunk while a camper played his guitar, and pushed each other to take risks while having a blast. One of the highlights of the summer was the overnight trip to the legendary Tarzan’s Lair where we camped for the night, enjoying a lot of laughs around the campfire and an epic game of capture the flag in the dark. To this day campers and counselors alike still reminisce about this night. During this first summer, in addition to being able to work with a great group of children, camp provided many opportunities for to me to take leadership roles and try new things myself. A personal highlight was being chosen to lead my tribals team. Dressed up as Braveheart, I marched the team into the Field House and kicked off the events with a William Wallace worthy roar. It was through being a role model and caretaker for campers, as well as being able to step up as a leader that I learned a great deal about myself and grew as an individual. At Iroquois Springs I developed my own self-confidence and the ability to lead others, and improved my time-management and problemsolving skills. Now, fifteen years later, as I interview prospective counselors, I try to describe the experience of being a counselor and what it really entails, which is not easy, but I do promise applicants that if they come to Iroquois Springs with their enthusiasm, and the willingness to work hard and be selfless, they will have a memorable summer just as I had back in 2001. Elaine representing IS in the mountains of Haiti Ski staff both pa s present showin t and go there IS pride ff Get e h t r o f ready of y E F I our L Message from our Camp Office With less than 100 days to go until camp, the office has shifted into high gear. As you are preparing for camp, so are we and readily available to help our camp families with questions about forms, medications, packing, etc. Our summer office has always been a high functioning team and we are happy to welcome back Becky, Daria, Rebecca & Robin for another summer. We are however losing a valued team member this summer. Sheila, who has been part of the Iroquois Springs office staff since 2001 is unable to return and she will definitely be missed. As many of you will know, Sheila was the voice on our office phones in the evening. Our campers all got to know her as they entered the office for their phone calls. Always smiling & caring, Sheila was a well-known figure in our camp community. She handled herself with professionalism, ready to lend a hand and always ready to listen to parent concerns. Don’t Forget to Pack… Every day in camp should be a special one and we want to make sure you get the most from every experience this summer. While packing for camp, here are a few things not to forget: When asked about Sheila, Larry W. (Lah) had this to say “During the late afternoons and evenings, Sheila’s welcoming smile, helpfulness and camaraderie have been a foundation of our camp office for over 20 years. From managing the hectic camper phone call periods to her knowledge of the workings of camp and her sage advice, Sheila will be missed. And, she is a great friend. Thank you, Sheila! We will miss her at camp and hopefully she will be able to return to the office for another summer in the future. • White T-Shirt & Pillow Case to Tie-Dye / Silk Screen / Air-Brush • Anywhere Chair, (Crazy Creek Chair) Available from the Everything Camper Website • Crazy / Fun Hat for “Crazy Hat Day” • Football Jersey for Monday Night Football on Boys Side • Musical Instrument (Camp Rock Band) • Halloween Costume (yes, we celebrate Halloween during the summer) • Outfit for Banquet Night Of course, a full packing list can be found on the Iroquois Springs and Everything Campers websites NEW WEBSITE AND PROMOTIONAL VIDEO Make sure to check-out our BRAND NEW website featuring all new videos, an amazing virtual tour and great new photography that truly captures the essence of Iroquois Springs! FAVORITE RECIPE FROM Kitchen Stadium No-Bake Smores Pie • • • • • • • • • • • For the Crust: 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup malted milk powder 2 tablespoons granulated sugar ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted ¼ cup heavy cream For the Chocolate Filling: 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped cup heavy cream 1½ teaspoons light corn syrup 2½ tablespoons unsalted butter For the Marshmallow Topping: 1 (10-ounce) bag marshmallows Directions 1. Make the Graham Cracker Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the graham cracker crumbs, malted milk powder, sugar and salt. In a measuring cup, whisk together the melted butter and heavy cream, then pour over the crumb mixture. Using a rubber spatula, fold and mix and the ingredients together until all of the dry ingredients are evenly moistened. Turn the mixture out into a 9-inch pie plate and press evenly along the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Refrigerate while the chocolate filling is prepared. 2. Make the Chocolate Filling: Place the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. Combine the heavy cream and corn syrup in a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Warm the mixture until it is just barely boiling. Remove from the heat and pour over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then gently begin stirring with a rubber spatula (starting in the middle and working your way out), mixing until all of the chocolate is melted and combined. Add the butter and stir until melted and incorporated. (If the mixture cools down too much to totally melt the chocolate or butter, microwave in 10-second increments on 50% power, stirring until everything is completely melted together.) 3. Pour the chocolate mixture into the chilled pie crust and spread into an even layer. Gently press the marshmallows into the chocolate filling, covering the top of the pie with marshmallows. Chill the pie briefly (30 minutes to 1 hour) to allow the chocolate the set. When ready to serve, use a kitchen torch to toast the marshmallows. The pie can be kept at room temperature as long as it’s not warmer than about 72 degrees. If your kitchen is warmer than that, then I would refrigerate the pie so the chocolate filling doesn’t melt. We are thrilled to welcome the following new campers to the Iroquois Springs Family (since our last newsletter) Elle Baer Jonah Bassuk Eva Baumann Mina Baumann Matthew Bianchi Agueda De Carvajal Salome Descubes Du Chatenet Simon Descubes Du Chatenet Tyler Ehrman Eudin Gallardo Elliott Herzog Zoe Horwitz Anabel Howe Lauren Jacoby Benjamin Krause Maria Kulakova Gabrielle Lemery Zachary Lemery Brian LI Brooke Luce Bethesda, MD Rye Brook, NY Moscow, Russia Moscow, Russia Jericho, NY Madrid, Spain Paris, France Paris, France Upper Saddle River, NJ White Plains, NY New York, NY Weston, FL Greenwich, CT Briarcliff Manor, NY Wyckoff, NJ Moscow, Russia Danielson, CT Danielson, CT Jericho, NY Pelham, NY Bryan Manheimer Jason Prince Ava Salameh Ben Sash Adam Savage Alex Schwalb Jessica Schwalb Daniil Shokhin Jackson Sinatra Eliott Skornik Michelle Sosner Joseph Steinman Kaia Torrente Gabriel Torrente James Ubi Peter Ubi Sarah Vergura Adam Weiss Eden Weiss Noah Weiss Scarsdale, NY New York, NY Scotch Plains, NJ Chappaqua, NY Lake Hill, NY Jeffersonville, NY Jeffersonville, NY Moscow, Russia New York, NY Neuilly, France Scarsdale, NY Chappaqua, NY Dayville, CT Dayville, CT Staten Island, NY Staten Island, NY New Providence, NJ Colts Neck, NJ Colts Neck, NJ Colts Neck, NJ May 3 3 3 3 3 4 5 5 6 6 8 8 9 10 10 10 10 11 11 12 12 12 12 13 15 15 16 16 16 18 18 18 19 19 20 22 22 23 23 24 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 27 27 29 29 29 30 April Mina Baumann Owen Fischer Mackenzie Gemmell Lindsay Kantor Mollie Keller Bailey Levin Jonah Bitman Jolie Schoenhaus Brandon Bessen Brandon Marks Julia Bretschneider Eli Wiener Dylan Sturdevant Chloe Greenstein Halle Kraus Hannah Leshman Beibhinn O’Reilly Delilah Frey Alexandra Winitch Lexi Eimbinder Matthew Gillam Jude Huseby Rebecca Manheimer Sean Miller Daniel Costa Emma Glaser Sydney Conner Ilana Cooperman TJ Katz Alexa Keller Jaron Kline Miles Leslie Sammy Berger Kacey Hamlin Aidan Gross Juan Alvarez-Sala Drew Grossman Dylan Seymour Arielle Solomon Olivia Sichenzia Julia Burk Sam Costa Allison Levy Annie Radin Brandon Weinberg Eli Bitman Grant Bitman Madeline Brabants Michelle Sosner Carli Mager Katie Wenczl Ryan Wenczl Alexis (Lexi) Silverman 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 4 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 13 14 14 15 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 19 20 20 20 20 21 21 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 25 26 26 27 27 27 27 28 28 29 29 31 31 Olivia Coughlin Emily Pacicca Jessica Polvino Cece Snyder Natalie Wollen Eric Maurer Alexander Bondorowsky Benjamin Kam Rachel Leibowitz Max Berman Mason Kleiner Mackenzie Maher Jonathan Mandelbaum Brendan Ehrman Hannah Nassau Isaac Schildkraut Sara Fischer Zachary Lemery Allie Pollack Max Salameh Matthew Santola Lindsey Scheiner Aidan Schwartz Riley Schwartz Tyler Ehrman Isabel Levine Ella Sokich Lauren Jacoby Kaia Torrente Noah Greenberg Zachary Segal Danielle Koenig Thomas Byrnes Kate Goldstein Troy Stein Thomas Chason Mariela Ginzburg Gabrielle Lemery Matthew Tankel Mitchell Meyer Augusto Arriaga Alexa Binstock Daniel Cohen Olivia Mayo Mia Battistella Morgan Fodiman Cristina Servet Jordan Bash Jordyn Meisner Reese Meisner Anabel Howe Nicholas Kestenbaum Carly Pearl Julia Spenser Ryan Wancier Ryan Abfier Charlie Nashel-Watts Jordan Berman Sadie Goldstein Danielle Stassa James Ubi Olivia Lancz Jade Radice Jamie Berkenblit Jillian Cohen Joseph Lederman Carson Mo June 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 6 7 9 9 9 9 10 12 14 14 14 15 16 17 17 17 18 18 19 19 19 19 21 21 21 21 21 22 22 23 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 25 26 27 27 28 28 28 28 29 29 30 30 30 Lilly Dreyer Bennett Levine Daniel Ross Danny Kosofsky Caley Navins Russell Kleiner Andrew Kraus Maya Silverstein Brooke Hirsch Dylan Schorr Jonah Bassuk Eudin Gallardo Jordan Dobstaff Evan Fine Matthew Singer Noah Sokaler Emma Mack Ella Mazer Riley Cohen Ryan Lessing Rebecca Weiss Arianna Stassa Maya Johnson Sophie Bohrer Alexa Frank Jack Levy Samara Liebmann Cole Mogensen Joshua Kestenbaum Jessie Kirschner Eli Nadell Andrew Speelman Alison Chertoff Zoe Fleischer Jade Haizen Noah Larkey Jordyn Radin Hailey Hirsch Sam Martin Alyssa Alperstein Justin Alperstein Gabrielle Egol Devon Nassau Abraham Frankel Lexie Goldman Lily Greenleigh Jack Nassau Maya Buxbaum Madison Kessler Sydney Bordetsky Jason Katz Lina Cappellini Samantha Orfinger Jesse Popper Quinn Seidenman Jordan Cohen Samantha Singer Stephen Barbelet Maxwell Frey Zachary Ostroff TECHNOLOGY UPDATE We want to take time to remind you of our cell phone & electronics policy. We know one critical component of the camp experience is the opportunity for kids to “unplug.” We strongly believe it is central to being at camp and will count on campers and parents to support our stance on this without exception. In the instance of a camper being found in possession of a cell phone or a disallowed electronic device, that camper will have to go home for three-nights. Parents will have to make arrangements to pick-up and return the camper to camp. Should the camper be away from camp on the senior trip, parents will need to pick up their child from the trip location. We hope that the idea of missing three entire days of camp will discourage campers and parents from disregarding this important policy. Thanks for your continued support and cooperation in making Iroquois Springs a camp community we all feel good about calling our summer home. We wanted to remind you that our Parent Dashboard has many features for families needing quick and easy camp information such as the ability to: • • • • • • • • • Print statements Add a new credit card Make a payment online View & print invoices View current, as well as past invoices Schedule Phone Calls (available in the spring) View daily pictures and videos (Camp Today) Email your camper Complete required forms We hope this technology continues to make your experience an easy one. Should you have any questions at all, just call and ask, we are always available to help! Announcing Rookie Day & Explorer Camp Come explore the world of overnight camp at Iroquois Springs, either for the day or overnight, we have 2 great programs to offer! Who: Future campers entering the 1st through 4th grades in September. Each program is strictly limited in enrollment, so please sign-up ASAP! ROOKIE DAY Date: Sunday, July 12th from 9:30 – 3:30 (1-Day Experience) Not for current siblings Cost: No Charge Date: Saturday, July 26th from 11:00 until Sunday, July 27th at 4:00 (Overnight Experience) EXPLORER Cost: $150 per camper, including transportation and t-shirts. This will be credited towards any camper who enrolls for camp in 2016. Program: Get a chance to explore what an Iroquois Springs camper enjoys each day throughout the summer. This is a terrific way to discover what Iroquois Springs will be all about before the 2016 summer arrives.You will be instantly transformed into an Iroquois Springs camper for life! These unique, well-rounded programs provide campers a chance to experience a variety of activities in a fun, nurturing and safe environment. Call the camp office for registration details or enroll on-line ASAP. Don’t forget to say hello to our entire group of Explorer’s from last summer who have decided to return to camp for a full session this summer – we are so proud of all of you! THE IROQUOIS SPRINGS TIMES P.O Box 20126 | Dix Hills | NY 11746 P: 631.462.2550 | www.iroquoissprings.com Dates to Remember Office Opens in Rock Hill New Family Orientation Area Pick-Up for IS Baggage Service Opening Day Visiting Day Rookie Day Session #1 Ends Explorer Camp Senior Trip to Boston Session #2 Begins Campers Return Home - Thursday, May 14th Sunday, May 17th Sunday, June 21st Saturday, June 27th Saturday, July 11th Sunday, July 12th Friday, July 17th Saturday, July 25th - Sunday, July 26th Sunday, July 26th - Wednesday, July 29th Saturday, July 18th Friday, August 7th
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