MAGIC...that's the best way to describe our days at Thornton-Donovan Summer Challenge! There's magic in the warm, sunny days that find us exploring and playing outside...there's magic in all that we learn while we splash away in our beautiful pool...there's magic in all that we create and grow in whether we are making a craft or playing on the field!

This unique summer magic requires one particular thing—YOU! Together with our qualified staff, we take pride in continuing the camp traditions and legacy that Mr. Douglas Fleming and Mr. Frank Friscia started over 50 years ago—valued camp favorites, new innovative ideas, and magic!

We hope you'll join in helping us make some magic this summer!

With sunshine,

Virginia Keating-Miller,  Camp Director

Dean Penzabene, Sport’s Director

Gina Ronca, Playschool’s  Director

Play School (Ages 3-7)

The Play School provides young campers with a well-balanced program of recreational, social, and cultural events that contribute to the child's mental and physical growth. The Play School program consists of the following:

Daily Activities

Instructional & recreation swimming, Arts & crafts, Playground

Options

Bouncy castle, Sidewalk chalk, Slip & slide, Sprinkles, Crafts, Freeze dance, Board games, Quiet games, Other free play

Weekly Activities

Karate, Drama, Olympic Fitness Challenge, Team building, Yoga, S.T.E.M., Jersey Wednesdays, Line dancing (music, rhythm dance), Special themed dress-up days, Zumba (aerobic, music, rhythm & dance)

WE DON'T GO ON TRIPS, THE TRIPS COME TO US!

Every week, we have a Friday afternoon special. On the final day of camp, we hold our annual awards ceremony, where the strength of every camper is highlighted. Each camper receives one trophy. One unique camper receives the Camper of the Year award/trophy.

Sports Fitness (Ages 8-14)

The Sports Fitness program offers a wide variety of sporting activities. There is a heavy emphasis on instructions and light competition. Your child should leave the program with more exposure to various sports and improvement of ports already familiar. The sports Fitness program consists of the following:

Daily Activities

Instructional & recreational swimming, Arts & crafts, Flag football, Basketball, Tennis, Golf, Baseball/kickball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Field hockey, Bumper pool, Whiffle ball, and Ultimate frisbee.

Weekly Activities

Karate, Drama, Yoga, Line dancing (music, rhythm & dance), Zumba (aerobic, music, rhythm & dance), Special themed dress up day

ON THE FINAL DAY OF CAMP:

We hold our annual awards ceremony, during which the strongest competitions in every category are highlighted with an award. One special camper receives the Camper of the Year trophy, which dates back to 1969.

RATES

$698 for Week 1, 3-8 / $556 for Week 2 (no camp on July 4th)

There is a $100 Total Sibling Discount on your family's 2nd, 3rd, and 4th child.

To apply, please fill out the “2024 Application Form” below!

For more information, call (914) 632-8836, fill out the “Inquire Now” form at the bottom of the page, or email Virginia Keating Miller at vkeating@td.edu.

2024 Application Form *

PLAY SCHOOL (Ages 3-7 / Pre-K - 2nd Grade)

SPORTS FITNESS (Ages 8-14/3rd grade & up)

Participant's Name *

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Does the participant have any food allergies? *

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Does the participant have any other allergies? *

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Is there any limitation to the physical activities in which the participant can engage? If "yes" please accompany this form with a letter of explanation. *

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How did you hear about our program? *

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My child is friends with the following campers: *

Camp notifications are shared via email. Please provide your email address(es). Email Address #1: *

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Additional Adults Designated for pickup: Adult #1:

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Sunscreen Permission (please initial below): As the parent/guardian of the above listed child, I give permission for the staff at Thornton-Donovan Summer Camp to apply the sunscreen product I have supplied in my child's bag. I understand that sunscreen may be applied to exposed skin, including but not limited to the face (except eyelids), tops of ears, nose, bare shoulders, arms, legs. For medical or other reasons please do NOT apply sunscreen to the following areas of my child's body: *

My child's sunscreen will remain at the camp for daily use until the end of the program. At the end of the program any remaining sunscreen will be sent home with my child. I will be notified of or when my child runs out of sunscreen. *The Summer Challenge Staff will not administer or be responsible for the dispensation of any medication to any camper. Initials (sunscreen permission): *

Please check all desired weeks for participation: **Discounts available for multiple weeks

June 24 - 28

July 1 - 5 (no camp July 4)

July 8 - 12

July 15 - 19

July 22 - 26

July 29 - Aug. 2

Aug. 5 - 9

Aug. 12 - 16

Thank you!

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