Parent Encouragement Program's Summer Friendship Camp
for girls ages 8 - 12
2 week camp June 19 – June 30 , 2006 (9:00 - 3:00 Monday - Friday)
1 week camp - July 17 - July 21, 2006 (9:00 - 3:00 Mon. – Friday)
held at PEP’s FamilyEncouragementCenter
10100 Connecticut Avenue in Kensington, MD20895
Where the Focus is on Friendship
PEP’s Friendship Camp is designed with a difference. Rather than organizing the day around activities like most camps, this Camp is planned around the girls’ social interaction. The Camp offers fun-filled opportunities for girls to learn specific friendship and communication skills, build leadership qualities, and grow in self-awareness and self-confidence.
The limited group size (16 girls) and the generously scheduled free choice activities allow campers to practice their new social skills while receiving individualized feedback and support from the staff. Campers help design the two-week program which usually includes music, dancing, organized games, group challenges and special performances. A short phone or in-person “camper check in” between one of the camp directors and parents is also offered. The camp’s focus on friendship is designed to foster healthy relationships at this Camp and beyond! Please note that this Camp program is not a therapeutic setting, because of staff child ratios.
2006Camp Staff
Co-Directors: 2 week Camp: Amy Lear White and Ruth Sorenson
Amy Lear White, an early childhood and parent educator will co-direct the 2 week camp. Amy is a PEP Leader, and she has two children, a 19 year old daughter and a son aged 18. Amy co-directed Friendship Camp in the summer of 2005, and co-directed the Boys Building Buddies Spring Break class in 2004.
Ruth Sorenson. Ruth Sorenson, an early childhood teacher and the music and movement teacher at a Chevy ChaseBaptistChurchNursery Schoolfor 17 years returns this summer to co-direct with Amy. Ruth also enjoys her various involvements in the productions of the SomersetElementary School’s Spring Festival in Bethesda. She has four children: 2 daughters, ages 17 and 16 and two sons, ages 15 and 10 years old. Ruth co-directed Friendship Camp in 2005 with Amy.
Co-Directors 1 week Camp: Barbara Strom Thompson
Barbara Strom Thompson is a child development specialist in private practice in Chevy Chase, Md. She enjoys working with parents and teachers, along with public speaking on family life issues. Building on her experience in running PEP’s coed Making Friends class, Barb founded the Girls Friendship Camp and looks forward to returning for her twelfth summer.
Sarah Crosby Sarah Crosby is a certified K-12 teacher and is currently teaching high school students with learning disabilities in Charlottesville, Virginia. Sarah co-directed the PEPBuilding Buddies Boys Friendship Camp last summer with Barb Thompson. She also ran the children’s program at the Laramie River Ranch in Wyoming, and (years ago) was a Counselor-In-Training at PEP’s Friendship Camp for girls. Sarah possesses a valuable combination of athleticism and a desire to share her love of fun and games and coaching experiences with children of all abilities.
Activities: Organized daily discussions and group challenges, arts and crafts, singing, movement, generous free time, water play, games and moredesigned to foster healthy friendship skills and leadership opportunities.
The basic necessities:
Campers bring a bag lunch and drink each day. Refrigerator and bottled water on-site. Sneakers or sturdy shoes are necessary for outdoor games. Bathing suit for water games. Bring a blanket or throw for quiet times.
For parents of campers: A parent orientation on "Helping Your Daughter to Foster Friendships" will be held at the PEP Office in mid June, date to be announced.
Parents are welcome to visit our Camps at 3:00 p.m. dismissal time on our “Welcome Wednesdays.”
Cost and Application Information: $570 for two week camp, $285 for one week camp. Typically there are more applicants for the Camp than spaces. Please note that returning campers and children of PEP Leaders and Board receive a preference in placement. Camper families must be PEP Members by the time that the camp balance is due ($45/year).
A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due with application by February 10. This deposit is immediately returned if there is not space for your child in this summer’s Camp. If your child is accepted into Camp, the deposit is non-refundable. Please make checks payable to the Parent Encouragement Program. Mastercard/Visa/Discover available. The balance of $470/$185 (plus PEP Membership cost if not already a Member) is due by May 15, 2006, if not already paid. No refunds after this date.
Applications are due by February 10. Families will be notified no later than February 17. All camper and medical information must be updated by May 15, 2006.
For more information, please contact the PEP Office at 301-929-8824.
FAX 301-929-8834 or email:
PEPSummer Friendship Camp for girls ages 8 – 12
Please indicate for which camp session you are applying
____ 2 week camp June 19 – June 30 , 2006 (9:00 - 3:00 Monday - Friday)
____ 1 week camp July 17 - July 21, 2006 (9:00 - 3:00 Mon. – Friday)
____ Either camp ______1st choice _____ 2nd choice
held at PEP’s FamilyEncouragementCenter
10100 Connecticut Avenue in Kensington, MD
Registration and Deposit: return to PEP office by February 10, 2006
Name______
Birthday ___/___/___ Age ____ Grade next fall ____ School ______
Address______
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Home Phone ______
Father's Name ______Home Phone ______
Email address ______Work Phone______
Cell phone ______
Mother's Name ______Home Phone ______
Email address ______Work Phone______
Cell phone ______
Camper's special talents, hobbies, interests ______
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Siblings (names and ages)
name / age / Name / AgePlease use the space below and on the back page (if needed) to describe developmental, social issues and/or medical issues that would be helpful to camp leaders. Please inform us if your child has any learning problems or has been involved in any counseling[*]. ______continued on back of page__
(Complete if applicable) I am a ____ returning camper ____ PEP Class Leader’s child
Person to contact in case of emergency, if parents cannot be reached:
Name ______Phone______
cell phone______
Address ______
Relationship to Camper ______
Doctor's Name ______Phone ______
Preferred Hospital ______
Is your child on medication? ______If so, describe completely ______
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Allergies (food, insect, drug), existing medical conditions, or sensitivities of your child: ______
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Medical Insurance Company ______Policy # ______
Additional information required from the State of Md regarding immunizations will be sent later. Both the Maryland form and the above medical insurance information must be completed prior to camp.
In case of medical emergency, if I cannot be contacted, I authorize the Parent Encouragement Program to arrange for my child to receive emergency medical treatment at the emergency room of the nearest hospital. The hospital and its medical staff have my authorization to provide treatment, at my expense, which a physician deems necessary for the well-being of my child. I waive and release the Parent Encouragement Program, its Summer Friendship Camp and staff from all liability for any injuries and illness incurred while at camp.
Parent/Guardian signature ______Date ______
Child's name ______
DEPOSIT PAYMENT ENCLOSED: $100_ ___check ___Visa ___ MasterCard ___Discover
#______Exp. date ___/___
Signature ______
Send deposit of $100 with this application. If child is accepted into Camp, the deposit is not refundable. Balance due of $470 (or $185 for 1 week camp), plus $45 to join PEP if your family isn’t a Member, due by May 15, 2006.
Please return to the PEP Office at 10100 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, MD20895 by February 10, 2006. Faxes with a credit card number are acceptable (301-929-8834).
[*] Reminder: Friendship Camp is not a therapeutic camp. Such developmental information is not disqualifying, but will helpus plan for a successful camp. If you’re not sure whether this camp is appropriate for your child, please call the PEP Office at 301-929-8824 for more information.