Day Camp for Children ages 4 to 15

From the Director of Challenge Camp

Dear Friends,

I am delighted to continue our association with Tuckahoe School District in Eastchester for the 31st wonderful summer of Challenge Camp 2011. The beautiful, spacious campus will provide an enhanced learning environment with bright, airy rooms, expansive new turf athletic field, art studios, cutting-edge computer lab, gymnasium, auditorium/theatre and lunch facilities.

The Gifted and Talented Development Center, Inc. remains dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for children to realize their intellectual and personal potential. Morning classes are designed to stimulate imagination and creativity. In addition to favorites such as Robot's Alive, The Illusionist, NASCAR Tech, Grand Prix, CITYscapes and Checkmate, we are introducing many new morning courses this year including: Dr. GoodBODY, Books of Thunder, "Chicken Soup with Rice", Google World, "The Little Mermaid", I Want My Mummy, Jammin’ Drums, Recording: In Session, LEGOtech, Between the Folds, Thinking Like Einstein, The Producers, Circuit City, Is That Your Final Answer?, DNAmazing and The ART of Science.

The Afternoon Challenge features our outstanding sports program. Jewel Box, CheerS, Stage Door, Casting Call, GameStop, Mechanical Marvels, "Project Runway", Snapshot, Photo Finish, Varsity and Zumba are some of the many exciting new enrichment options.

We will continue to offer a wide variety of existing workshops which include the ever popular Applause, Computer Simulation, K'NEXplorations, Dungeons & Dragons, Send in the Clowns, Buzzers & Bells, Rocket University, My Secret Garden and Stage Door

The charismatic and talented Joseph Fields will return as Challenge's assistant director. Joe's boundless enthusiasm and expertise as an administrator has been a perennial inspiration to both our experienced teaching staff and campers. Marcy Geisser-Wolf , an assistant director coordinates all camp activities including instructing the Counselor–in-Training program. Laura Gillings will facilitate the administration of camp operations to make this a memorable summer.

For your convenience, an optional early morning arrival program will be available this summer. I am hopeful that you will be able to join us for our 31st anniversary at Challenge 2011 - your passport to learning.

Please call me at (914) 779-6024 or e-mail at carole@challengecamps.com to learn more about the benefits of early registration, to arrange an on-site visit or if you have any questions about our program.

Sincerely,

Carole B. Berman
Director
Challenge Day Camp