lifespan quakertown summer camp- 2014 meet the counselors

Welcome new and returning parents to LifeSpan Summer Camp 2014. We hope you have had a great school year. As summer soon approaches we would like to inform you of some important information that you and your child/children will need to know before starting camp.

General Information

*We provide care to children ranging in grades Kindergarten and up. *Campers must have completed Kindergarten in June 2014*Before/After Camp Care: 6:00am-9:00 & 4:00pm-6:00pm.

During these hours, children will partake in mixed age group activities. *Camp Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm.

During these hours, children will be involved in different activities and centers based on their age groups.

*Please plan to arrive at camp no later than 8:30am for camp roll-call and group activities.*Sneakers must be worn at camp at all times;

children can bring flip flops and sandals to wear at the pool.*Breakfast, morning snack and afternoon snacks are provided daily at no additional cost!

*Packed lunches are required, no glass, nothing microwavable or that needs heating. *Children are recommended to pack a labeled water bottle daily.

*If you have a younger child in camp, it is a good idea to pack a change of clothes in case of an accident.

*Please DO NOT bring toys from home, including electronics. LifeSpan is not liable for personal items.*LifeSpan Summer Camp reserve the right to modify activities, the daily schedule, special events, and

location based on weather conditions, facility availability, and in response to School District Energy Saving Programs.

*If you cannot make it by 6pm to pick up your child, please make sure you have arranged for alternate pick up for your child. The person picking up must be on the emergency contact form or you must give

written/oral permission with them having photo ID with them at time of pick-up. *A late fee of $1 per minute per child will be charged for late pick-ups.

Pool Information*Pool passes are a required part of attending our camp-Quakertown location only.

*Please note that pool pass applications must be taken to the Quakertown Community Pool. LifeSpan does not accept the applications.

*There is an early application discount for the application which must be submitted to them by May 23rd.

*The children walk to the pool daily, unless weather permits. Attached is a map of the route that is taken.

LifeSpan Summer Camp Care You Can Trust for Children

http://www.quakertownboro.com/index.aspx?page=136

Pool Walking Map:

LifeSpan School-Age Care You Can Trust for Children

Meet Our Summer Camp Administrative Faculty

www.lifespanchildcare.org

Ms. HeatherDirector - School Age Programs and Summer Camp Joined the LifeSpan family 2011Experience:Ms. Heather has worked with Out of School Time (OST) Programs and Early Education since 1995.Education:Currently Attending: Edinboro University – M.Ed. Educational LeadershipBachelors Degree - Business Management with a minor in MarketingAssociate’s Degree - Early Education PA Directors CredentialMilitary School Age CredentialCommittees and Volunteer Work:Pennsylvania School-Age Child Care Alliance (PENN SACCA) – Advocacy Committee MemberPennsylvania Afterschool Youth and Development Network (PSAYDN) – Afterschool AmbassadorMemberships: National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)Favorite Childhood Book: Where the Wild Things Are - Maurice Sendak

Ms. AmandaSchool Age and Summer Camp Programs Family Coordinator and Group SupervisorJoined LifeSpan in 2012Education:Currently Attending NHCC - PA Directors CredentialPenn State: Bachelors Degree - Elementary and Kindergarten Education. Favorite Childhood Book: Miss Spider’s Tea Party - David Kirk

http://www.lifespanchildcare.org/


Quakertown Summer Camp Faculty


Ms. AlexisGroup SupervisorJoined LifeSpan in 2012Education: Currently attending: Edinboro University – M.Ed. Early EducationMillersville University: Bachelors Degree – Elementary EducationExperience:LifeSpan’s Private Academic Kindergarten TeacherFavorite Childhood Book: Big Dog. Little Dog – PD Eastman

Mrs. KrauseAssistant Group SupervisorJoined LifeSpan in 2013Education:NHCC: Currently studying for the School-Age CredentialExperience: Quakertown Community School District 2002 – current - Instructional Teachers Aide. Favorite Childhood Book: Cat in the Hat ~ Dr. Seuss

Mrs. MonserratAssistant Group SupervisorJoined LifeSpan in 2013Education:NHCC: Currently studying: for the School-Age CredentialExperience: Quakertown Community School District1999 – current- Reading AideVolunteer Activities: QCSD - Fall Festival, Winter Wonderland, Kindergarten Graduation and Thank You Day - Girls on the Run – CoachFavorite Childhood Book: The Little House on the Prairie Series



Summer Camp Faculty 2014


Ms. MirandaGroup SupervisorJoined LifeSpan in 2005Education: MCCC: Associates Degree – Early Education Experience: 2005-2013 LifeSpan School-Age Group Supervisor 2013-Current LifeSpan’s Pre-K Count’s Teacher Assistant Favorite Childhood Book: The Giving Tree ~ Shell Silverstein

Ms. SaraAssistant Group SupervisorJoined LifeSpan in 2013Education: Currently attending BCCC - Early Education Experience: 4 years of experience working with children. Volunteer Activities: Susan G. Koman 3 Day for the CureFavorite Childhood Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar ~ Eric Carl

Ms. MackenzieSite SupervisorJoined LifeSpan in 2008Education: Gwynedd-Mercy College: Bachelors Degree- Elementary Education. Experience: 2013 – present Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 as a Para Educator, 2008-2013 QCSD Para ProfessionalFavorite Childhood Book: Happy Birthday Little Witch ~ Deborah Hautzig





Mrs. MurphyAssistant Group Supervisor Joined LifeSpan in 2012Education: Associates Degree - Office Administration.Experience:Instructional Aide for the Quakertown Community School District at Tohickon Valley Elementary since 2005. Favorite Childhood Book: The Little House on the Prairie Series ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder

Ms. PhylishaAssistant Group Site Supervisor Joined LifeSpan in 2012Education:Montgomery County Community College: Currently attending - Medical Assistant and AdministrationVolunteer Activities: “GIRLS about Progress.” ,Drill Teams, Girl Groups and Fundraising for different organizations. Favorite Childhood Book: Corduroy

Mrs. YardAssistant Group Site Supervisor Joined LifeSpan in 2013Education:Albright College: Bachelors Degree - English/Communications College of William and Mary: Master of Arts - English Experience: Quakertown Community School District 2003 - present , Instructional Aide in the Reading Room at Tohickon Valley Elementary School.Favorite Childhood Book: Little House in the Big Woods ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder





Ms. NicoleGroup Supervisor Joined LifeSpan in 2012Education:Kutztown University: Bachelors Degree - Elementary Education Experience:Ms. Nicole is a “ shared faculty member” between School-Age and Quakertown LifeSpan’s Early Learning Center. Favorite Childhood Book: The Lorax ~ Dr. Seuss

Ms. HollyAssistant Group Supervisor Joined LifeSpan in 2012 Education:Currently studying: Child Development Associate Credential Experience:Working with children since 2002 as an assistant teacher. Miss. Holly has extended experience in infant and toddler care. Ms. Holly is a “ shared faculty member” between School-Age and Quakertown LifeSpan’s Early Learning Center. Favorite Childhood Book: Berenstain Bears Book series ~ Stan and Jan Berenstain

Ms. ReneeAssistant Group Supervisor Joined LifeSpan in 2012Education:BCCC: Associates Degree - Paraprofessional Instructional Assistant. Experience:Ms. Renee is “ shared faculty member” between School-Age and Quakertown LifeSpan’s Early Learning Center she also is a substitute teacher’s assistant within the Quakertown Community School District.Favorite Childhood Book: Nina Nina Nina Ballerina ~ Jane O’Connor




Mrs. Suchanec (Mrs. S) Assistant Group Supervisor Joined LifeSpan in 2012Experience:Mrs. S has worked for the Quakertown School District at Richland Elementary since 2007. She has worked along side the Reading Specialist at Richland since 2011.Favorite Childhood Book: Any Dr. Seuss book

Mr. JoeGroup Supervisor Joined LifeSpan in 1996Education:Lock Haven: Bachelors Degree - Elementary Education.Experience:Mr. Joe was LifeSpan’s Quakertown Center’s Private Academic Kindergarten teacher for 17 years.

Mr. HunterAssistant Group Supervisor Joined LifeSpan in 2011Education:Lebanon Valley College: Bachelors Degree - Music Education and Vocal Performance. Experience: Mr. Hunter is the Music, Spanish and Sign Language instructor at all of our LifeSpan Child Care facilities. Favorite childhood book: Goodnight Moon - Margaret Wise Brown.




Ms. KatherineGroup Supervisor Joined LifeSpan in 2012Education:Alvernia University: Bachelors Degree - Elementary EducationExperience:Ms. Katherine is an Instructional Assistant at Berks Career and Technology Center, since 2012. She has multiple experiences in elementary classrooms and with special needs students. Favorite Childhood Book: Harold and the Purple Crayon ~ Crockett Johnson

Ms. TaylorAssistant Group Supervisor Joined LifeSpan in 2012Education:Currently attends Elizabethtown College: Majoring in early/special education. Favorite childhood book: Author series.

Ms. JessicaGroup Supervisor Joined LifeSpan in 2013Education:Currently attends Kutztown University: Majoring in Elementary/Special Education. Experience:Special Olympics (1 year) and Skills and Drills at Saucon Valley for basketball (3 years). Favorite Childhood Book: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. ~ Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault .




Ms. Rain Group SupervisorJoined LifeSpan in 2012Education:Currently attends Kutztown University: Majoring in Elementary Education with a specialization in adolescent development and a minor in Spanish. Favorite Childhood Book: The Polar Express ~ Chris Van Allsburg

Mr. Abraham (Matt)Assistant Group Supervisor Joined LifeSpan in 2014 Education:Currently attends Kutztown University: Majoring in Elementary Education. Experience:Panther Camp (4 years). Favorite Childhood Book: Go Dog Go ~ Dr. Seuse

Ms. JessGroup SupervisorJoined LifeSpan in 2012Education: Edinboro University: Bachelors Degree - Early Childhood Education.Experience:Currently Teaching in LifeSpan’s Pre-K Counts ClassFavorite Childhood Book: Where the Wild Things Are - Maurice Sendak




Mr. Jose′ (Angel )Group Supervisor Joined LifeSpan in 2013 Education:Currently attending Kutztown University Elementary majoring in Education/Special Education/ History. Experience:Panther Camp (4 years). Therapeutic Staff support (2008-Present) supporting children of special needs. Favorite Childhood Book: Danny the Dinosaur ~ Syd Hoff