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| Dates: | June 25 - 29, 2012 |
| Hours: | 9 AM - 3 PM, Monday - Friday |
| Cost: | $325 |
| Place: | Parent Encouragement Program 10100 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD 20895 |
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At this summer camp, the focus is on friendship and fun! With ample opportunity to plan and experience their play in free time, the boys' interests and imaginations help shape the daily agenda. During free play, the small camp size of 14 boys allows the camp staff to provide the boys with "coaching" that will reinforce leadership and friendship skills.
The campers will have indoor and outdoor play, team challenges, peer activities, games, and boy-style crafts at their disposal. Through the "old-fashioned neighborhood play experience" while at camp, the boys will have opportunities in which to explore their imagination, learn friendship skills, and ways to contribute to the group camaraderie. |
| Activities: Woodworking, outdoor play, water games, organized group challenges, arts and crafts, generous free time to plot and carry out adventures, made-up and board games, daily discussions, and more — all well overseen and designed to foster healthy friendship skills and leadership opportunities. |
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2012 Camp Staff Ruth Sorenson: (Co-Director) Ruth has been a co-director at the Girls and Boys PEP Friendship Camps for five years. In addition to her two sons who will work at the camp again this year (see below), Ruth also has 2 daughters, ages 24 and 23. Ruth has a background in P.E. and Early Childhood education. She is the Music Resource teacher at CCBC (Chevy Chase Bethesda Community Children's Center). Ruth's guiding belief is that programs that allow creative play are gems these days and her experience at work and at PEP is that the kids who participate find the experience really fun! Isaac Sorenson: (Co-Director) Isaac is 20 years old, a sophomore at St. Olaf College in Minnesota. He's enjoying his liberal arts education, great intramural sports, and singing in an a cappella group. Isaac has had experience working with kids in summer swim team and at the Special Olympics Camp Pals. Last summer was his first year working at PEP's Boys Buddies Camp which he co-directed with his mother Ruth. He especially enjoyed the board game marathons and is looking forward to another great week. Lars Sorenson: (Counselor) Lars is 17 years old, a junior at St. Andrew's Episcopal High School. Lars has worked at the Boys Buddies Camp several summers and has a riotous time with the boys in water play, made-up games, and being a great role model for a friend. In addition to his high school studies, Lars plays varsity basketball. He has also worked as a babysitter and volunteers with SOUnified Basketball. | The basic necessities: Campers bring a bag lunch and drink each day. Refrigerator and water on-site. After the first day, campers work together to bring a snack for the rest of the group. Sneakers or sturdy shoes are necessary for outdoor games. Bicycle or scooter and bathing suit for water games on one day to be announced. Bring a blanket or throw for quiet hang-out times. |
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For parents of campers:
A parent orientation on "Helping Your Child Foster Friendships" will be held at the PEP Office in late May or early June. This is an important part of your son's camp experience so we urge parents to attend - even if you have attended before!
During camp, parents are invited to visit at the 3:00 p.m. dismissal time on our "Welcome Wednesday." |
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Cost and Application Information: $ 325 is the camp fee. Additionally, all camper families must be PEP members ($50/year - okay to join after camp application has been accepted). Please note that there are usually more applicants for the Camp than spaces, and that returning campers and children of PEP Leaders and Board receive a preference in placement. Limited scholarships are available in case of financial need.
A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due with the application. The deposit is immediately returned if there is not space for your child in this summer's Camp. If your child is accepted into Camp, the deposit is non-refundable. Please make checks payable to the Parent Encouragement Program. Mastercard/Visa/Discover are available, and once accepted, please contact the PEP Office if you would like to arrange a payment plan beginning in March, 2012. The balance of $225 (plus PEP membership if due) is due by May 14, 2012. No refunds of the balance after this date. Applications are considered as they are received; the camp directors must review each application. All camper and medical information must be updated by May 14, 2012. |
| For more information, contact the PEP Office at 301 929-8824 or email PEPOffice@aol.com |
| Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Building Buddies Day Camp Information and Application Form. |