The Summer Spot Day Camp

https://www.facebook.com/100064559655144/posts/740377894790859/?mibextid=CDWPTG

"We have to develop a society that understands play, and the many good things it does for children's brains and minds." - Dr. Jaak Panksepp

Outdoor play is the ultimate occupation. There are numerous benefits -- especially when done with other children! 💕

Here is just one:

It optimizes volition. Outdoor play taps into a child's intrinsic motivation systems, setting up the brain for sensory integration (organization of the brain). Children will more likely to do hard things, overcome fears, regulate emotions, engage in new play scenarios, deal with conflict, and challenge themselves in other ways never anticipated or expected.

For example, a child that may not normally want to get dirty, may willingly walk into giant mud puddles when they see other children catching frogs. Another child that typically does not engage in construction or STEM projects in a classroom setting, may willingly build a forts with other children out in the woods. The list can go on and on....

That choice, that motivation to explore & play, can trump their fears, anxieties, apathy, disinterest, and more. As they continue to overcome challenges and test their limits in play, they get more and more confident and develop a strong sense of self.

Outdoor play is a priceless occupation. One that we must defend!

❤️💚❤️

@neildegrassetyson on raising kids.

Camp is the ideal recipe for kids who have spent time over the last 10 months in preparation for standardized tests. But what those tests don’t measure is key 21st century skills that will be most important for their future…collaboration, creativity, initiative, leadership, and responsibility—skills that are naturally learned and reinforced at summer camp!
We are excited for our 23rd camp season and to continue our proven track record and tradition of supporting working families and our campers being part of a diverse, fun and safe environment in the care of positive role models, making friends and building crucial lifelong skills and memories!

Why Camp? Camp is the ideal recipe for kids who have spent time over the last 10 months in preparation for standardized tests. But what those tests don’t measure is key 21st century skills that will be most important for their future…collaboration, creativity, initiative, leadership, and responsibility—skills that are naturally learned and reinforced at summer camp! We are excited for our 23rd camp season and to continue our proven track record and tradition of supporting working families and our campers being part of a diverse, fun and safe environment in the care of positive role models, making friends and building crucial lifelong skills and memories!

A great way to support The Summer Spot Day Camp is to share our website with families and/or pages that would help get the word out that we are opening back up. The website also contains our 2023 HIPAA Compliant 2023 Enrollment Link. Thanks so much!

Home The whole family is welcome to meet our Director and key staff, tour the grounds and have all your questions answered.  Please contact us to arrange   a personal tour.

An excellent read about how valuable a summer camp experience is, providing 21st century skills that are not emphasized in schools.

Summer Camp: An Ultimate 21st Century Skills Learning Environment Learn how summer camp is the best solution to some of the 21st century problems our children face in terms of development and education.

A very special Summer Spot alumn, Kesnel Menard is putting together a football showcase event in honor of his younger brother and our Director's Godson, Cyrenius Menard, who also attended camp. It will be May 20th at St. Joe's in Montvale. There will be coaches, scouts and players from all levels of the game. Looking forward to this day and it being a premier, annual event. Cy's memory, passion for life, helping others and football will live on forever.

ABOUT US | Cy Showcase Camp Are you a high school or college football player looking to take your game to the next level? Then look no further than Cy Showcase Camp! This events are designed to give athletes like you the chance to showcase your skills in front of coaches and scouts from all levels of the game. Whether you're a...

We found some more old school Summer Spot Day Camp pics! So thankful for all of our awesome staff over the years. Hope to find more. If we could only caption these pics, lol.

We wouldn't have ever had Color Games if it wasn't for this guy here, Cj Warren. The top pic must have been a rough day for his Red Team and the bottom pic he is the Director's chair getting a peak at some notes, lol. Chestnut Ridge Middle School early 2000's.

https://youtu.be/V5ejX4CQo4c

Season 20 - The Summer Spot Day Camp 2019 The Summer Spot Day Camp 2019 July 1st - August 16thCamp Bullowa Stony Point Camper Founder and Director: Max McClintockCamp Administrator: Ashley Maclin Mcl...

Children need plenty of opportunities to move and play. ❤️