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Here is some FAQ's about camp. Attached is the July and August  Special Events Calendar

Putnam Valley Day Camp FAQs 2024

DAY CAMP 2024 DATES: Monday July 1^st to Friday August 23rd 2024 (no camp Thursday July 4^th)

Day Camp Hours: 7am-4pm (after camp care 3:30-6:00pm)

1. What to bring to PV Day Camp: (ALL ITEMS SHOULD BE LABELED)
   • Lunch (will be refrigerated when the child gets up to camp unless requested not to)
   • Snack
   • Bathing Suit
   • Towel
   • Sunscreen/Bug Spray
   • Water bottle (refillable please)
   • Book bag
   • Must wear Sneakers-Everyday

What NOT to bring to Camp: (we are not responsible for things they bring from home)

• CELL PHONES –We have a camp phone. Phones are prohibited.
• Water guns-Unless it’s wet and wild day
• Flip flops or crocs
• Trading cards
• Toys
• Electronics

For all other information please refer to our parent handbook that is on our website (reg.pvpr.com) under Resources--> Documentation--Day Camp 

2. Important Phone Numbers: (the camp numbers are NOT on until July please call Parks & Recreation for all information before camp starts.

Camp Phone: 845-260-2807

Camp Nurse: 845-743-0020

Parks and Recreation Office: 845-526-3292

Fax Number: 845-306-2114

3. Drop off:

Parents will Drop off at the Putnam Valley Middle School  (142 Peekskill Hollow rd.) (Second Building on the campus) We will be located under the overhang of the main entrance. Children will then be bused up to the camp. Camp buses start at 7am and run every 20 minutes until 9am.

 If you are running late to drop off and miss the last bus at 9am, please call the day camp phone number 845-260-2807 when you get to the bridge before driving up to camp.

4. Pick up by 4pm:

Parent pick up is at the Putnam Valley Middle School Parking lot. Children will be bused down to the school and should be there between 3:45 and 4pm. After 4pm pickups will be considered after camp care.

You must park and get out of your cars EVERY DAY to check them out at pick up! DON'T FORGET YOUR PIN NUMBER FOR PICK UP. Your pin code can be found on reg.pvpr.com. Please log into your account (reg.pvpr.com)  and under enrollà Edit/new child and choose the child—first slide will show you the name and the 4 digit pin #

5. After 4pm pick up:

Buses will run from 4:20pm until 6pm (every 20 minutes) Please call the camp phone 845-260-2807 to schedule a time for your child to get on the bus. In after camp the children get a light snack and swim every afternoon (weather permitting) until 5:30.

6. Early pick up / late Drop off:

Please call the Camp to let them know of any early pick up or late drop off. This can be done between the hours of 9:20 and 2:45pm. YOU MUST call 845-260-2807 before driving up the hill.

7. Physicals & Immunization Records:

We require all children who attend PV Day camp to have updated physicals and Immunization records before they can attend our camp.

All records are due no later than June 3^rd.

8. A Day At Camp:

Children will go through a rotation schedule with their group at camp. This rotation schedule includes:

Art and Crafts- a variety of arts and crafts different each week for each age group. Most arts and crafts will be focused on the event for the week.

Nature- Hiking & STEM nature based activities.

Ropes-( 7 years old and up) Zip line- rope ladder- and a climbing wall. Children under 7 will do large group activities that involves team work

Sports- A variety of gym games different each week for each age group

Pool- Each Monday our Water Safety Instructor (WSI) will swim test all interested children 7 yrs. and up. We will also offer swim assistance on Wednesdays (this will be offered during open swim) If its extremely hot out we will do a double pool. Each group will have the pool rotation twice those days.

Snack- & Lunch- EVERYDAY (you must provide snack and lunch) Pizza will be provided by the camp EVERY FRIDAY! 

Create- this rotation will include, but not limited to: acting and improv, creating things, talent   show practice, set design (for events) imaginary play ex. Office or school.  Quick Cooking projects (ice cream in a bag or Jell-O) 

Game Room- Each week they will play and enjoy organized games. Examples:  Board games, pool table, air hockey, ping pong table and card games.