1. What are the dates for the 2008 Camp Season? What sessions do you offer?
Camp starts on Monday, June 30 and ends on Friday, August 22, 2008.
Rolling Hills campers enroll for either 4 week, 6 week, 7 week or 8 week sessions. Campers enrolling for 6 or 7 weeks can choose any 6 or 7 weeks they would like to attend.
- Week 1 June 30 - July 3
- Week 2 July 7 - July 11
- Week 3 July 14 - July 18
- Week 4 July 21 - July 25
- Week 5 July 28 - August 1
- Week 6 August 4 - August 8
- Week 7 August 11 - August 15
- Week 8 August 18 - August 22
- Camp is closed on Wednesday, July 4th
2. What are the hours of a typical camp day?
Our camp day runs from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Buses will pick up your child between 8:15 and 8:45 am. Before and After camp care is available each day at no extra charge. Before camp care runs from 7:30 - 9:00 am and after camp care runs from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.
3. What are the ages of campers that attend Rolling Hills?
We offer camp programs for Pre- K (age 3) through 10th grade.
We have travel programs for 7th - 9th graders.
4. Is transportation included?
Rolling Hills provides professional, door-to-door transportation for all of its campers. All of our drivers are CDL certified and have background checks completed. In addition, each vehicle has a Rolling Hills staff member on it called a bus counselor. Bus counselors ensure safety, know all of the campers and make sure our bus rides are an extension of the Rolling Hills camp day- FUN!!!
Before the camp season begins, you will meet both your driver and bus counselor on Bus Day.
5. How many campers will be in my child's group?
A typical group has 16 campers of the same age and gender
6. How many staff are in a group? Is there an adult presence?
Pre- K groups have 5 group counselors, Kindergarten and 1st grade groups have 3 group counselors and second grade and older generally have 2 group counselors. Group counselors travel with their campers everywhere throughout the day and are active participants and helpers at each activity.
We also have a Division Leader who supervises all the groups in a particular division. All Division Leaders are adults who will contact you before the summer begins and throughout the entire summer. The Division Leader is your liaison and you may contact them and expect a quick return phone call at all times during the camp season. We are happy that a majority of our Division Leaders and Leadership Team return each summer!
7. Who instructs each activity?
While Group Counselors accompany are campers to each activity, they are not responsible for teaching each activity. Group Counselors are active participants and remain with their campers the entire day.
Specialists, with a highly skilled background, teach each activity. Our specialists are often teachers, coaches or professionals in their particular field.
8. Do we offer swim instruction?
The Rolling Hills swim program is our "pride and joy". We have 3 heated pools that are used age appropriately to teach our campers according to the Red Cross Swim Levels. Each camper has small group instruction every day with the same swim instructor to ensure that the camper feels safe and secure. Campers also are scheduled for recreational swim everyday.
Pre- K and Kindergarten campers have their own pool which is age and skill appropriate. The Frog Slide is always a hit!!!
All campers are provided with a fresh towel every time they swim.
9. Do we offer lunch?
Rolling Hills provides lunch as part of our all inclusive tuition. We offer a hot meal, salad bar, bagels, deli meats, fresh fruit and vegetables on a daily basis. Lunch is served to the campers by their counselors family style. Campers get dessert at the end of each meal: ice cream, cookies, Watermelon, etc.
We also offer snack at the end of each camp day. Snack is brought to the group by a counselor and the group eats it together.
We are well equipped to handle picky eaters and allergies!
10. Is there a nurse on camp?
We have two Registered Nurse's and another full time employee in the health office. We also have a Doctor on call at all times in case of an emergency.
11. What happens if it rains?
Rainy days at Rolling Hills are treated like a Special Event. During the winter we put together different rainy day schedules. All of our indoor activities can still run and we have plenty of room to program great activities! Please make sure to dress your child with a waterproof jacket in case of inclement weather!
Our older campers (4th, 5th and 6th graders) will often go off camp to see the latest movie, go bowling or to a local ice cream shop.
12. Are there Special Events at Rolling Hills?
We have several special events each week that keep things fun and exciting. Our campers love our Special Events!!! We bring in performers, musicians, jugglers, singers, game-shows and even entertainment from NBA and NFL half time shows!
We also have Special Events such as bubble day, graffiti day, banner day, pajama day, breakfast at camp, our Camp Drama Productions and Color War. Our Wacky Wild Water Day and Carnival are famous!!!
14. What do I need to send to camp everyday?
2 bathing suits are about it! We supply everything else!
15. Would you say that Rolling Hills is competitive or non-competitive?
While we do play competitive games, Rolling Hills Day Camp promotes a non-competitive sporting environment where everyone is a winner. Our staff emphasizes active participation and learning skills in a fun and dynamic atmosphere. Campers are always given equal playing time in each game. We want all campers to arrive home everyday feeling good about their Rolling Hills' experience.
At the same time, campers in senior camp may choose (as an elective) to participate in our competitive sports league on a daily basis. We also bring in professional sports coaches and players to run various sports clinics throughout the summer which emphasize skill acquisition.
16. How can I find out more about Rolling Hills Day Camp?
Please contact our camp office to schedule a tour or to ask questions. We are extremely proud of our program and facility and invite you to take a look for yourself! Our year round staff is available to answer your questions by calling 732.308.0405 (Monday - Friday) from 8:30am - 4:00 pm.
