Every year at Hip Hop Night, Rolling River awards one lucky family with $1,000 off camp tuition just for referring new families.  This year is no exception, yet the prize is bigger and better than EVER!

To celebrate our 20th anniversary, this year’s lucky winner will pay only $1,993 for an 8 week voyage in 2013…the original Rolling River tuition in 1993!

This is a ONE TIME anniversary offer so remember to refer your friends!  The more friends you refer, the better your chances at winning camp 2013 for $1,993.

If you have any questions, please email marissa@rollingriver.com or call Marissa at 516-593-2267.

Between May 1 & May 31st, visit our Facebook page, LIKE the Waverunners Giveaway Post & click the provided link to complete the entry form.

Open to first time Rolling River campers only ages 3 years old through entering 3rd grade in Sept. 2012 

What is the RRDC Waverunners Program? The Waverunners Program is designed to let children “skim the surface” of Rolling River to see what camp is all about before committing to an entire summer.

The 2012 Waverunners Program runs from Monday, August 6 to Friday, August 17, 2012.
The Waverunners Program Features:

• 2 Weeks at Rolling River where children will be integrated into current camp groups overseen by an adult head counselor and multiple assistant counselors
• Daily hot lunch and snacks plus substitute options
• 2 swims daily including Red Cross Swim instruction in one of our 3 heated onsite pools
• More than 20 sports and arts activities including boating, Nintendo Wii, cooking and more
• Special events including Color War and nighttime activities
• Camp t-shirts and summer recap yearbook DVD
• Opportunity to enroll for RRDC 2013 and save big $$ at the alumni price

PRICE: $1,200 ($200 discount for RR siblings)

There are limited spots for the Waverunners Program and spots are available on a first come, first serve basis.  Early registration for Rolling River siblings is open from May 1-May 15, 2012.  

Click HERE to Learn More about the Waverunners Program

This year’s May Play Days will be held on Saturday, May 5th and Saturday, May 19th from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Camp families new and old are welcome to come play in the playgrounds, on the fields and courts.

This is a great opportunity for first year campers to familiarize themselves with our camp.  Members of our leadership team will be on hand to answer any questions and discuss any concerns you may have leading up to the beginning of the summer.

If you would like to bring your family to play on either of these days, RSVP TODAY by logging in to your Camp In Touch account or calling the camp office at 516-593-2267 .

• Reminder about the tuition rate increase on March 31st
• Recap of RRDC winter events including the NY Islanders Family Night, Valentine’s Great Date Night, February Break Holiday Camp, Winter Reunion at Pump It Up and the Navigator Reunion at San Dee Lanes
• 2nd Annual Rock-the-River Spring Festival and Fundraiser on Saturday, April 21 from 11am-3pm
• Spring Break Holiday Camp registration information April 9-April 13 featuring new lower prices!
• Welcome back returning crew members
• What’s new at the RIVA for 2012
• March, April and May camper birthdays
• Welcome new campers for 2012
• After camp lessons including private swim lessons and yoga
• Information on how to book a birthday party at RRDC

About New York Life:

New York Life’s goal is to provide financial security and peace of mind through their products and services.  Being a mutual company for over a century and a half, New York Life is uniquely aligned with their customers.  Every decision they make, every action they take has one overriding purpose: to be here when customers need them.  That is why they call themselves “The Company You Keep®”.

If you have any questions about New York Life, please contact:

Martha A. Kalish, Agent

Bus:  631-207-5159      Cell:  516-835-5659

E-mail: makalish@ft.newyorklife.com

Thank you to the New York Life team for participating in The Campmates Program- Martha A. Kalish, Ray L. Bonsignore, Richard L. Budelman, Danielle R. pastor, Thomas Molinari and Susan Avelli.

Click HERE to learn more about The Campmates Program and how your business can become a sponsor.

New LOWER prices to celebrate our 20th year!

Camp is not just for the summer anymore! Parents now have a safe and affordable option for their children when school is closed for holiday break. Children will participate in various supervised camp activities including: athletics, arts & crafts, Nintendo Wii, cooking, computers, music, gymnastics, lanyard, yoga, movies, sports, relay races, a special field trip and more!

Children enrolled for Holiday Camp on Wednesday, April 11 will be transported to and from the Spring Reunion and supervised by RRDC Staff.

Children Enrolled for RRDC 2012: $65 per day
Children Not Enrolled at RRDC: $85 per day  
*Save $25 if enrolled for all 5 days
*Prices based on 9:00am-4:00pm.  Extended hours to 6pm- $10 per hour 

Contact Ali at alison@rollingriver.com if you have any questions about Holiday Camp.  PLEASE CALL COLLEEN IN THE MAIN OFFICE AT 593-2267 if you would like a mailed paper copy.

Visit www.rollingriver.com/holiday-camp/ to learn more! 

“One Step at a Time – Helping Kids in Crisis”, Sunday, March 11th, 11:00am, Green Acres Mall, Valley Stream 

 Supported by Green Acres Mall, Kohl’s, JCPenney, Vitamin World, LucieB Jump ‘n Fun, the NY Islanders, Rolling River Day Camp, Jerry’s Bagels, TGI Friday, Walmart and more!  

 Join us for Sunday morning exercise by walking the Mall to support children’s services at Peninsula Counseling Center! For a $20 donation you’ll walk away with an event t-shirt, water for the walk, a spa kit from the Mall, a power bar, vitamin samples, Dr. Seuss books and stuffed animals for the little ones, prizes from the NY Islanders, professional tips on nutrition and fitness, a delicious bagel nosh, and a shoppers’ coupon packet. If you raise or donate $35, you are automatically entered in a free raffle drawing to win a Kindle! And, if you raise or donate $50, you are automatically entered in a free raffle drawing to win 1 of 2 Kindles!

 10,000 appointments are made for Peninsula Counseling Center’s Child-Family Unit every year. This community needs PCC and PCC needs you. Please sign up to walk or sponsor the event.
You can contact Audrey Goodman at PCC at 516-569-6600 or visit http://www.peninsulacounseling.org/  to learn more.  PCC is a proud partner of the RRDC Campmates Program.

 Reunite with your summer friends for an afternoon of Bowling and Pizza on Saturday, March 10th at 1pm. Location to be announced.

Parents can drop their children off at the bowling alley for bowling and pizza with friends and RRDC staff.

This event is FREE and ONLY for campers  who were in the Navigator division for Summer 2011 or entering the Navigator division in 2012.
(B12, B13, B14, B15, G12, G13, G14)

You can RSVP by responding directly to anthony@rollingriver.com, RSVPing on your Camp In Touch account (Forms–> Navigator Reunion 2012) or call Camp at (516) 593-CAMP(2267)

We hope to “Sea” you there!

In our effort to “go green” as well as allow our parents more time and flexibility to complete the necessary camp forms, Rolling River’s forms have been posted electronically on your personalized Camp In-Touch account.  Now you can log in to complete camp forms the same way you view camp photos!

Click HERE to complete your forms! 

Forms are available one of two ways:

• PDF:   Parents must download and PRINT this type of form. The form can be completed by hand and either mailed in or dropped off at the camp office by the listed due date.
• ONLINE:  Parents complete this type of form electronically through their Camp In-Touch account. The information is completed on the computer and once you click “submit”, the form will be sent to the camp office. You do NOT need to print this type of form.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL FORMS ARE COMPLETED BY THE ASSIGNED DUE DATES.  YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED IF YOUR FORMS HAVE NOT BEEN COMPLETED AS WE NEAR THE DUE DATE. DUE DATES ARE LISTED ON THE “FORMS CHECKLIST” THAT WAS SENT HOME IN THE MAILING OR POSTED ON THE PARENT’S QUARTER WEBSITE PAGE.  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CHECKLIST.

 As this is a large change from last year, please do not hesitate to call Marissa or Colleen at 593-CAMP(2267) or email marissa@rollingriver.com or colleen@rollingriver.com.

If you would like hard copy versions of the forms,  please contact Colleen in the Main Office.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN!

• A smaller camp group
• Additional transition time built into schedule
• Sensory and language based exercises incorporated into traditional camp activities
• Focus on ADL skills
• Peer integration for further socialization & communication skills