Check back in June for updates!
CAMP – FINAL WEEK!
Posted by on Saturday, July 27th, 2019
Monday 7/29:
- Lunch – Grilled Cheese / alternate: Hot Dog
- Senior Tennis – bring whites, sneakers and a racquet
- HALLOWEEN DAY – come dressed in your favorite costume!
Tuesday 7/30:
- Lunch – Chicken Nuggets / alternate: Hot Dog
- Bobby Valentine’s – bring a glove!
Wednesday 7/31:
- Lunch – FREE PIZZA
- Senior Tennis – bring whites, sneakers and a racquet
- Junior Paddle – bring sneakers and a paddle
Thursday 8/1:
- Lunch – Ham & Cheese Wrap / alternate: Hot Dog
- Bring the Hoopla – hula hooping for all campers!
Friday 8/2:
- Lunch – Mac & Cheese Bites / alternate: Hot Dog
- Junior Tennis – bring whites, sneakers and a racquet
- Senior Paddle – bring sneakers and a paddle
- Camper Appreciation Day – THANKS FOR A GREAT SUMMER!
Camp – Week 6 News
Posted by on Sunday, July 21st, 2019
Monday 7/22:
- Lunch – Grilled Cheese / alternate: Hot Dog
- Senior Tennis – bring whites, sneakers and a racquet
- Seniors – Bobby Valentine’s (bring a glove!)
Tuesday 7/23:
- Lunch – Chicken Nuggets / alternate: Hot Dog
- Juniors & PeeWees – Music with Miss Tracy
- Car Wash
- Swim lessons @ 1pm, Preteam at 1:30pm
Wednesday 7/24:
- Lunch – FREE PIZZA
- Senior Tennis – bring whites, sneakers and a racquet
- Junior Paddle – bring sneakers and a paddle
Thursday 7/25:
- Lunch – Ham & Cheese Wrap / alternate: Hot Dog
- Seniors – Basket Weaving
Friday 7/26:
- Lunch – Mac & Cheese Bites / alternate: Hot Dog
- Junior Tennis – bring whites, sneakers and a racquet
- Senior Paddle – bring sneakers and a paddle
- ANNUAL MSX TALENT SHOW @ 12:15 – Show us what you’ve got! Singing, dancing, karate, juggling, baseball skills, yo-yo tricks, stand-up comedy… anything goes.
CAMP – Week 5 News
Posted by on Sunday, July 14th, 2019
Monday 7/15:
- Lunch – Grilled Cheese / alternate: Hot Dog
- Senior Tennis – bring whites, sneakers and a racquet
- DIY Tie Dye T-Shirts
- Juniors & Pee Wees – Face Painting
Tuesday 7/16:
- Lunch – Chicken Nuggets / alternate: Hot Dog
- Seniors – Bobby Valentine’s (bring a glove!)
Wednesday 7/17:
- Lunch – FREE PIZZA
- Senior Tennis – bring whites, sneakers and a racquet
- Junior Paddle – bring sneakers and a paddle
Thursday 7/18:
- Lunch – Ham & Cheese Wrap / alternate: Hot Dog
- COUNSELOR APPRECIATION DAY – Bring homemade cards, drawings or keepsakes to say THANK YOU to your favorite counselors and staff! If you would like to donate toward the cash tip collection, please Venmo me @KatieBriggs4. Suggested donation is $20 per child. Thank you to the 39 families who have already donated!
- Seniors – Magic Workshop
Friday 7/19:
- Lunch – Mac & Cheese Bites / alternate: Hot Dog
- Junior Tennis – bring whites, sneakers and a racquet
- Senior Paddle – bring sneakers and a paddle
CAMP COUNSELOR APPRECIATION DAY – Thursday, July 18
Posted by on Thursday, July 11th, 2019
On Thursday, July 18, please show our amazing counselors your appreciation!
There will be bags with each counselor’s name to collect special notes, artwork, friendship bracelets – whatever your kiddo creates. If your child will not be at camp that day, you can drop any gift(s) to me during the next week.
PeeWee/Junior Counselors: Katy, Shannon, Jeff, Rory
Senior Counselors: Owen, Ella, Emily, Emmett
Director: Miss Sarah
Assistant Director: Jessica
Cash tips will also be given. To contribute, please Venmo me @KatieBriggs4, drop a check in my mailbox at 6 Georgian Lane or find me at the pool this week. Suggested donation is $20 per child.
**Swim Lessons Moved – July 9**
Posted by on Tuesday, July 9th, 2019
Due to the away swim meet,
swim lessons will be as follows:
Lessons at 1:00pm
Pre-Team at 1:30pm
If you would like extended day at camp tomorrow (1:00-1:30) and a counselor to walk your child(ren) to the lesson, please advise Sarah via email or at drop off in the morning.
CAMP NEWS – WEEK 4 & COUNSELOR APPRECIATION!
Posted by on Sunday, July 7th, 2019
Monday 7/8:
- Lunch – Grilled Cheese / alternate: Hot Dog
- Senior Tennis – bring whites, sneakers and a racquet
Tuesday 7/9:
- Lunch – Chicken Nuggets / alternate: Hot Dog
- ACTING OUT – PeeWees & Juniors (an interactive creative dramatics program)
- Car Wash – Seniors
Wednesday 7/10:
- Lunch – FREE PIZZA
- Senior Tennis – bring whites, sneakers and a racquet
- Junior Paddle – bring sneakers and a paddle
Thursday 7/11:
- Lunch – Ham & Cheese Wrap / alternate: Hot Dog
- Bobby Valentine’s Sports – Seniors bring a glove!
Friday 7/12:
- Lunch – Mac & Cheese Bites / alternate: Hot Dog
- Junior Tennis – bring whites, sneakers and a racquet
- Senior Paddle – bring sneakers and a paddle
COUNSELOR APPRECIATION DAY will be next Thursday, July 18. This is a fun way to say THANK YOU to your MSX Day Camp staff! They LOVE artsy cards, crafty key chains, personalized bookmarks and other Pinterest-worthy gifts from the kids. I am also organizing a voluntary money collection – suggested donation is $20 per child. Please drop in my mailbox @ 6 Georgian Lane – or via Venmo @KatieBriggs4 or find me @ the pool! Thank you in advance for your generosity.
SWIM LESSON TIMES CHANGED – Tuesday, July 2
Posted by on Monday, July 1st, 2019
Due to Tuesday’s swim meet, swim lessons will be as follows:
Lessons at 1:00pm
Pre-Team at 1:30pm
If you would like extended day at camp (1:00-1:30) and a counselor to walk your child(ren) to the lesson, please advise Sarah at drop off in the morning.
Camp News – Week 3
Posted by on Saturday, June 29th, 2019
Monday 7/1:
- Lunch – Grilled Cheese / alternate: Hot Dog
- Junior Paddle – bring sneakers and a paddle if you have one
- Bobby Valentine’s Sports for Seniors – bring a glove
- Senior Tennis – bring whites, sneakers and a racquet if you have one
Tuesday 7/2:
- Lunch – Chicken Nuggets / alternate: Hot Dog
- Patriotic crafts and activities
Wednesday 7/3:
- Lunch – FREE PIZZA
- Bring the Hoopla – Hula Hoop for all campers
- Senior Tennis – bring whites, sneakers and a racquet if you have one
- Patriotic crafts and activities
Thursday 7/4:
- NO CAMP – Happy 4th!
Friday 7/5:
- Lunch – Mac & Cheese Bites / alternate: Hot Dog
- Junior Tennis – bring whites, sneakers and a racquet if you have one
- Senior Paddle – bring sneakers and a paddle if you have one
No PreTeam Practice Today
Posted by on Thursday, June 27th, 2019
**There will be NO pre-team practice today, Thursday 6/27, due to Friday’s White Meet.**
Pickup is normal time for all campers.
Summer Specials & Reminders
Posted by on Sunday, June 23rd, 2019
Week 2 – 6/24:
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- Tuesday – Bobby Valentine’s Sports (Seniors – BRING A GLOVE!), Dance on the DL (all campers).
Week 3 – 7/1:
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- Monday – Bobby Valentine’s Sports (Seniors – BRING A GLOVE!)
- Wednesday – Hip Hop
Week 4 – 7/8:
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- Tuesday – Acting Out (Juniors & Pee Wees), Car Wash (Seniors)
- Thursday – Bobby Valentine’s Sports (Seniors – BRING A GLOVE!)
Week 5 – 7/15:
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- Monday – Face Painting (Juniors & Pee Wees)
- Tuesday – Bobby Valentine’s (Seniors – BRING A GLOVE!)
- Thursday – COUNSELOR APPRECIATION DAY!
- Thursday – Magic Workshop (Seniors)
Week 6 – 7/22:
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- Monday – Bobby Valentine’s (Seniors – BRING A GLOVE!)
- Tuesday – Music with Miss Tracy (Juniors & Pee Wees), Car Wash
- Friday – Talent Show
Week 7 – 7/29:
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- Monday – HALLOWEEN DAY!
- Tuesday – Bobby Valentine’s Sports (Seniors – BRING A GLOVE!)
- Thursday – Hip Hop Hula Hoop (all campers)
REMINDERS:
- Bring a swimsuit and towel EVERY DAY!
- When signing in, please check off lunch option (buying or bringing), and after camp activities (swim, tennis, etc.)
- Camp begins at 9:00am. If you drop-off earlier, you will be considered early drop-off and be charged $5.
- Check the lost & found boxes at each tent for your child’s items.
Weekly Camp Schedule & INSTAGRAM Update
Posted by on Tuesday, June 18th, 2019
Monday-Thursday: All level free swim and PeeWee swim lessons
Monday – Senior tennis (bring whites and tennis shoes)
Wednesday – Junior paddle (bring sneakers and paddle). Except July 1 week – Monday July 1 will be paddle.
Wednesday – Senior tennis (bring whites and tennis shoes)
Friday – Junior tennis (bring whites and tennis shoes)
Friday – Senior paddle (bring sneakers and paddle)
**INSTAGRAM – To follow, send an email to sarahmsxcamp@gmail.com with your Instagram name and request to follow @campmsx. For privacy reasons, She will ONLY accept requests after she receives your email. Pictures and stories will begin Day 1 of camp!**
2019 Summer Camp Lunch Menu
Posted by on Monday, June 17th, 2019
Snack bar lunch menu is as follows (each day includes fresh fruit or vegetable and
lemonade):
• Monday – grilled cheese / alternate – hot dog
• Tuesday – chicken nuggets / alternate – hot dog
• Wednesday – pizza (no charge)
• Thursday – ham & cheese wrap / alternate – hot dog
• Friday – mac and cheese bites / alternate – hot dog
*Lunches are $5.75 each and will be billed to your MSX accounts and appear on your monthly statements*
Day Camp begins this Wednesday, June 19!
Posted by on Monday, June 17th, 2019
A few reminders before we kick-off another fun camp season:
- Please send your child(ren) to camp with a bathing suit, towel, goggles, and a change of clothes each day. Label everything to avoid the lost & found!
- Apply sunscreen before dropping them off – even on cloudy days!
- Wednesdays are FREE pizza day, so no need pack or buy a lunch, unless you are opting out of pizza.
- Wednesdays are SENIOR TENNIS days – Seniors should bring tennis whites, tennis sneakers and a racket if they have one. There are rackets to borrow if necessary.
- Wednesdays are JUNIOR PADDLE days – Juniors should bring sneakers and a paddle if they have one.
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If your child brings any food containing nuts, please label them AND inform the staff at drop-off.
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Please do NOT send your children with electronic games or phones to camp.
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If you plan to drop-off early (8:30-9am) or pick-up late (1-1:30pm) please email Sarah to confirm: sarahmsxcamp@gmail.com. Fee is $5 for each 1/2 hour.
Day camp updates can always be found on our website.
Any questions or concerns, please contact Katie (917) 715-1567 or Sarah (203) 554-3225.
Happy Summer!
Camp forms DUE and INSTAGRAM signup!
Posted by on Monday, June 10th, 2019
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Camp begins next week – Wednesday, June 19!
All camp forms (sunscreen permission, health form and emergency information) are due TODAY. Please log in to your ACTIVE account and click on “My Programs” to complete them online.
New this summer: Sarah and her staff will be sharing great pictures and stories on a private INSTAGRAM!
To follow, please send your Instagram name to Sarah: sarahmsxcamp@gmail.com and send a request @ CAMPMSX.
Any questions or concerns, please reach out.
Thank you.
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EpiPen Information
Posted by on Friday, June 7th, 2019
We are strongly committed to the health and safety of your children at MSX summer camp!
If your child has been diagnosed with an allergy/health condition that requires the use of an EpiPen/Benedryl at camp, please email Sarah at msxcamp@gmail.com and provide an EpiPen that will not expire this summer.
Please place the EpiPen, a photo of your child, and updated medical orders/authorization in a manila envelope. Drop off at MSX on Saturday June 8th at 11:15 or Tuesday June 18th at 11:30 am.
Any questions or concerns, please contact Sarah.
Thank you.
Camp Update – May 24th
Posted by on Friday, May 24th, 2019
There are no updates at this time, but be sure to check back once the season begins