Spring Recess Program

Dates: April 20-23, 2010 (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday)

Time: April 20-22: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. April 23, 9:00 AM -1:00 PM

Place: BU Pool at 285 Babcock Street

Drop-Off: Main Entrance - we will walk your child to the pool.

Ages: 4-10

Levels: 1-5

Cost: $350

Theme: Earth Week

Clothing:

1. Wear a swimsuit to the pool.
2. Bring an additional swimsuit, which will be used for the second swim lesson. (We will do our best to dry the first suit, as this will be used for the third lesson.)
3. Bring goggles
4. Bring TWO towels
5. Have hair pulled back or wear a bathing cap
6. Bring two extra t-shirts plus 2 pairs of pants or shorts.
7. Bring crocs or closed sandals (easy shoes to take on and off).

Food: Children should bring lunch and a snack. Please list any food allergies your child has.

Report Cards: At the end of camp, children will be given report cards and ribbons. Anyone advancing to the next level will have a picture taken.

Pick-Up: Parents are asked to come to Main Level at the rear doors to pick up their child at 3:00. Please be prompt.

Have FUN: The CRA staff wishes to make this week entertaining for all the children. The week will be filled with three swim lessons each day, playtime in the pool, and Earth Day activities outside the pool. Below are some of the fun things you will do when you aren't in the water:

Tuesday: Plant Day
• scavenger hunt for beans
• plant a lima bean in soil
• read Magic School Bus Plants Seeds

Wednesday: Animal Day
• painting magnets
• parachute game

Thursday: EARTH DAY
• relay race/obstacle course (putting recyclables into recycling bin)
• read The Lorax

Friday: Bug Day
• coffee filter butterfly
• read Magic School Bus Visits a Beehive

Please feel free to call Marilyn any time at 617-777-3556 with comments, suggestions or questions.