Crestwood Country Day Camp Blog & News
Published on: 04/16/24 1:10 PM
Countdown to Camp Checklist
Published on: 04/16/24 1:10 PM
WELCOME CRESTWOOD FAMILIES NEW AND RETURNING!
Spring is here and that means that CAMP is right around the corner.
To help you get ready for Crestwood, please see our
COUNTDOWN TO CAMP CHECKLIST
- Mark Your Calendars (more info to follow): Saturday, June 22nd Family Fun & Clothing Day from 10AM – 3PM. Meet your child’s Group Leader, Administrators & other campers, see the camp, and drop off your packing list items.
- Packing List (Not for Teens): 3 Bathing Suits, Sunscreen, Sweatshirt, Sweatpants, Rain Jacket, Extra Pair of Shorts, T-shirt, Underwear, Socks. For those not toilet trained – Diapers/Swim Diapers. Label and drop off items in a bag at Family Fun Day. Crestwood provides towels for swim. Towels from home are not allowed at camp.
- Medical Exam & Medical Authorization Forms: All Medical Forms must be filled out and uploaded to your Camp InTouch Account. Campers can NOT start camp without them. Start making those Well Visit Check Up Appointments. Click here for more information and instructions.
- Personal Information Forms (Not for Teens or Leadership): Completed online in your Camp InTouch Account to give your child’s Group Leader, Division Head, and Directors pertinent information about your child.
- For Campers Using Bus Transportation: Due ASAP – Please call or email the office if you have moved or if your pick up/drop off address has changed.
2024 Crestwood Merchandise Store is now OPEN
Published on: 04/16/24 12:58 PM
Dear Crestwood Families,
We are excited to offer you our Crestwood store of the cutest and coolest fashions for the Summer. Show your green and white pride on the camp grounds or around town, be prepared for spirit day or maybe you just need a few new things in your closet from Spring shopping… and what’s better than some Crestwood gear?
Click here and shop while it gets mailed directly to you, doesn’t get much easier!
If you would like the items before camp starts, please place your order by June 2, 2024.
Please note that all enrolled campers will receive
a complimentary Crestwood Camp t-shirt.
2024 Post-School/Pre-Camp Program
2024 Post-School/Pre-Camp Program Monday, June 10th – Wednesday, June 26th LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE Crestwood will once again offer a Post-School/Pre-Camp Program for those going into Nursery through 1st Grade. This program will take place between the end of many local preschools and the start of summer camp from Monday, June 10th to Wednesday, June 26th, closed Wednesday June 19th. The program is open to Crestwood families and friends who do not attend Crestwood. Our discounted rates will expire May 1, 2024. For details about the program and to enroll click here. If you have any questions, please let us know. |
Camp Southwoods Open House & Info Session
Published on: 02/26/24 4:14 PM
Join Mark T & Mark H on Saturday, March 2nd
for an Open House & Info Session with the
Camp Southwoods Directors, Carl & Maddie Acosta.
WHERE: Crestwood Day Camp – 313 Round Swamp Rd. Melville
WHAT: Brief Presentation plus Q&A Sessions will be held at 11AM & 12PM
Crestwood Day Camp Tours will also be available
RSVP Requested – click here to RSVP
For more information about Camp Southwoods and to watch the video please click here.
2023 Crestwood Cookbook
Published on: 11/14/23 3:56 PM
Our campers LOVE Cooking at Crestwood over the summer!
Below is the link to the Crestwood Cookbook filled with all the yummy recipes that you can recreate at home with your children.
ENJOY!
NEW! Crestwood Cruisers Summer Program for Ages 18-24 Months
Published on: 11/3/23 5:15 PM
Puppy Raffle for Crestwood Families
Published on: 07/28/23 6:25 PM
to try and win one of Crestwood’s wonderful
Shih Tzu/Bichon “Teddy Bear” puppies.
Get your raffle entry in by WEDNESDAY, 8/2.
The raffle will be held on THURSDAY, 8/3.
Click here for the Puppy Raffle Entry Form.
Winners will be notified by the end of WEEK 6 and puppies must be picked up on Friday, AUGUST 11th between 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Pre School Camp Shows
Published on: 07/28/23 5:55 PM
(Weather Permitting)
We are looking forward to seeing you at your child’s show. Please do not bring any outside food with you. For your safety and comfort, we recommend sturdy walking shoes or sneakers be worn, and that NO SANDALS OR FLIP-FLOPS be worn while visiting Crestwood.
For the 1st shows: Please arrive after 9:30AM as seating opens at 10AM
For the 2nd shows: Please arrive after 12PM as seating opens at 12:30PM
Monday, July 31st at 10:15 AM
Shawnee 3, Shawnee 7, Aztecs, Cayugas
Monday, July 31st at 12:45 PM
Shawnee 1, Mayans, Papawnee 4, Coyotes, Incas
Tuesday, August 1st at 10:15 AM
Shawnee 4, Papawnee 3, Papawnee 9, Eaglets
Tuesday, August 1st at 12:45 PM
Shawnee 5, Papawnee 5, Scouts, Papawnee 1
Wednesday, August 2nd at 10:15 AM
Mini 4, Papawnee 2, Papawnee 8, Shawnee 2, Hogans, Dakotas
Wednesday, August 2nd at 12:45 PM
Shawnee 6, Shawnee 8, Papawnee 6, Papawnee 7
Crestwood Soccer Camp
Published on: 06/30/23 12:44 PM
Crestwood is proud to announce that Brian Alcantara, Professional Soccer Trainer, will be directing a Soccer Skill Development Clinic in a Small Group Setting. This is a great opportunity to get taught by a top trainer and receive targeted attention. This optional pull-out program is Exclusive for Crestwood Campers and will take place during the regular camp day.
- For Boys and Girls entering grades 2 through 6
- Week 3 (July 10 to July 14) – 5 days
- Campers attend a 1-hour session each day during the week
- The Soccer Camp will also be offered in Week 6
Please sign up by Wednesday, July 5th to be included in the Week 3 session. You can sign up by emailing your Division Head or responding to this email. This is a free pull-out club for Crestwood campers and is available on a first-come first-serve basis. Campers in the soccer camp will miss scheduled group activities or elective time to participate in the program. If you have further questions, please let us know and Ken Korder, our Associate Director / Athletics Director will contact you.
Coach Bryan’s Bio
A lifelong soccer player and fan, Bryan began his soccer career at age 18 as a longtime grassroots coach with Coastal Soccer, which would later become SUSA FC, one of the largest youth soccer clubs in New York, after his departure. He spent 6 years with Coastal Soccer, honing his craft and being mentored by some of the game’s best coaches and instructors. At age 24, he would become the Director of Coaching at Hicksville Soccer Club and this is where the passion for leading coaches began. He learned from a young age that mistakes are how kids and coaches grow and develop, and people learn in sports today different from how they learned 20 years ago.
Bryan would go on to be the Assistant Director of Training & Development Programs for the New York Cosmos, where he oversaw the growth and development of the Cosmos’s youth training programs and academy, from its infancy to the world class organization it has become today. Notably, during his time with the New York Cosmos, Bryan coached their U12, U13, and U14 academy boy’s teams during the US Soccer Development Academy’s inaugural season.
WALDO Photo Service
Published on: 06/29/23 6:58 PM
Our Camp Photographers will be posting hundreds of photos each day to our Camp Photo Galleries.
This summer we will be using a new Photo Service and Website called WALDO.
Please email info@crestwoodcountryday.com to get the link to begin – (It is recommended to use your cell phone):
Photos from Clothing & Family Fun Day and the first days of camp have already been posted.
Please note:
- For ease of use and for notifications, download the WALDO app from the app store.
- The Waldo galleries will include facial recognition for all campers.
- For facial recognition, parents will need to follow the prompts in the Waldo App and upload a photo of their child.
- Facial Recognition is not perfect, and unfortunately will likely not work for a small percentage of campers (problems occur more often with some preschool age campers and those with glasses)
- The delivery of photos of your camper to your phone (mobile app) is a free service for Crestwood Families
- Our photographers do their best to capture every group on a weekly basis in addition to special events at camp.
- We encourage you to browse the camp albums to see everything that Crestwood offers.
For questions about WALDO – please contact the Waldo Q&A Team – support@waldophotos.com