Thursday, July 31, 2008

I LOVE CAMP FESTIVAL: This Friday

News and announcements:
Friday is I Love Camp Festival!!!! Campers will be given the opportunity to do a variety of activities, including traversing an obstacle course, bouncing in our bounce house, and enjoying a variety of snacks such as snow cones, cotton candy, and Good Humor ICE CREAM!!! Campers should bring a swimsuit for water activities. Campers will only be allowed 1 free ice cream, after that, campers may purchase another ice cream if they wish.
Other items that will be on sale are as follows:
I Love Camp Odyssey shirts
Current and Past camper and counselor shirts
Camp Odyssey logo items including backpacks, waterproof containers, etc.

NEWS!!!! NEWS!!!! NEWS!!!!

The circle will be closed for pick up on FRIDAY!!!!
Individuals who are picking up campers must park and walk up to the sign out table and sign the camper out. Parents/families are welcome to join us on this day of all days at camp.
Our professional photographers will be taking pictures, which can be purchased at a later date.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Reminders for Wednesday, July 30th

*** Reminders for Wednesday, July 30th ***
Camp Odyssey’s Annual “Make Our Community Better Day”
All campers should pack a lunch and wear their Camp Odyssey T-Shirt! Campers ordering from the Lunch Program will all still receive their orders as scheduled.
Setting Sail campers will travel to the Salisbury Zoo and Ben’s Red Swings in the morning. Campers should wear their Camp Odyssey shirt on this trip. Lunch will be back at camp, followed by studio activities.
Sunfish campers will participate in a Camp Beautification Project led by resident Salisbury School Teacher and Nature Enthusiast Alvin Kruger. In the afternoon campers will participate in studio activities.
Marlins campers will travel to the Tyaskin Volunteer Fire Department to deliver handmade gifts and learn about Fire Safety.
Dolphins and Teens will travel to Assateague Island State Park to participate in a SurfRider beach clean-up project. Campers will also have time to enjoy the beach afterwards, so be sure to pack a swimsuit, towel, and lots of sunscreen! Note: please do not bring boogie boards or other water toys.

Reminders:
* We are also having a canned food drive up throughout this day so please give generously any non-perishable items that you can spare. We want to line the sides of the Triangle Tunnel so we need every bit of food we can get!
* THURSDAY is also the OC Overnight (Dolphins and Sharks): Campers who choose to sign up for the overnight will travel to Ocean City for a day (depart camp at 12:30pm, return by 11:30pm) and night of great activities, including Jolly Roger Splash Mountain, Old Pro Golf, and Trimper’s Rides, and have an amazing time! Sign up by Wednesday at 9:00 AM!!

Monday, July 28, 2008

Camp Odyssey News and Reminders For Week 7

· TOMORROW is Chunk ‘N Splatter! Campers will fill watermelons with “nasty” stuff that will later be thrown and launched. Any produce or condiments that you can donate would be greatly appreciated!
· WEDNESDAY is Make Our Community Better Day! This is a travel day where campers will travel to different places to help make our community better! Setting Sail will help clean up the park, Sunfish will learn about going “green”, Marlins will learn about fire safety, and the Dolphins and Sharks will help with beach clean-up. We are also having a canned food drive up through this day so please give generously any non-perishable items that you can spare. We want to line the sides of the Triangle Tunnel so we need every bit of food we can get!
· THURSDAY is Z-Elections Day! Campers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite counselor for several different superlatives.
· THURSDAY is also the OC Overnight (Dolphins and Sharks): Campers who choose to sign up for the overnight will travel to Ocean City for a night of great activities and have an amazing time! Sign up by Wednesday at 9:00 AM!!
· FRIDAY is the I Love Camp Festival!!! This day consists of several activities during festival fun for both campers and parents! The Festival begins at 1:10 for any parents who want to help celebrate a fantastic year at Camp Odyssey.
· REMINDERS:
o I LOVE CAMP ODYSSEY T-shirts are available to purchase for $12. The proceeds from the shirts go to The Camp Odyssey Scholarship Fund.
o Please get canned goods and non-perishable items ready for this Wednesday for Make Our Community Better Day.
o If your Camper would like to submit something to the Zany Press, e-mail Nupur at Nupur@campodyssey.org. Articles are encouraged to be about the Camp Week.
o Please send your camper with plenty of water to drink or a refillable water bottle to use throughout the hot summer days.
o PLEASE do NOT allow your camper(s) to bring and/or chew gum while at camp.
o No campers should bring lunches that require use of microwaves or stoves.
o No campers should wear open-toed shoes, including flip-flops or crocs.
o Campers should not be bringing cell phones to camp. If they need to call someone in the case of an emergency they can use a camp phone.

Camp is in need of the following supplies, if anyone could donate any of the following items it would be greatly appreciated:
1. Produce and Condiments for Chunk ‘N Splatter
2. Canned Goods for the Make Our Community Better Food Drive
3. Costumes, unique clothing, and props for dramas or special theme days. (goofier the better!!!)
4. Plastic or inflatable wading pools, pool or beach toys

Zany Press Issue #6 Is Here!!!


The sixth issue of the 2008 Camp Odyssey Zany Press is now online! Simply click here (approx. 13 MB file) to view or right click and "Save Target As" to download a copy for easy printing. Here you will get all the information you need for what each group and studio did this past week at Camp Odyssey!

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

News and Reminders for Monday, July 21 Week 6

· TOMORROW is Animation Celebration!!! Campers should dress as characters from cartoons for this animated day of fun and excitement. We will sing songs and have other cartoon-related fun.
· WEDNESDAY is Paint Power: This is going to be a messy, fun-filled day with paint. Campers should wear old clothes because they may get messy in the various paint-related activities.
· THURSDAY is the Space Festival! Campers will have the opportunity to create and decorate incredible star ships. Using their imaginations, they will go on fantastic trips through space! Each camper should bring in a small box (like a tissue box for example).
· FRIDAY is Camp Odyssey’s Got Talent!!! This is a special show where the counselors will perform different acts for the campers’ amusement and delight. Campers will get refreshments during the show.
· REMINDERS:
o Save the Date: July 25th is the Camp Odyssey Shorebirds Night. There are free tickets available to Campers and their families. Just contact Donna.
o A Camp Odyssey Silent Auction will begin on the morning of the 25th and go to the Camp Odyssey Night at the Shorebirds that evening. Many different theme baskets will be available for bidding. All proceeds go to the Camp Odyssey Scholarship Fund.
o I LOVE CAMP ODYSSEY T-shirts are available to purchase for $12. The proceeds from the shirts go to The Camp Odyssey Scholarship Fund.
o July 30th (Wednesday next week) is Make Our Community Better day and we want to have a big food drive. So please start getting your canned goods and non-perishable items ready for this special day where we give back to the local community.
o Specialty Camps should meet everyday in the Upper School Gym.
o If your Camper would like to submit something to the Zany Press, e-mail Nupur at Nupur@campodyssey.org. Articles are encouraged to be about the Camp Week.
o Please send your camper with plenty of water to drink or a refillable water bottle to use throughout the hot summer days.
o PLEASE do NOT allow your camper(s) to bring and/or chew gum while at camp.
o No campers should bring lunches that require use of microwaves or stoves.
o No campers should wear open-toed shoes, including flip-flops or crocs.
o Campers should not be bringing cell phones to camp. If they need to call someone in the case of an emergency they can use a camp phone.

Camp is in need of the following supplies, if anyone could donate any of the following items it would be greatly appreciated:
1. Horizons needs books to fill its new library. Books should be appropriate for Kindergarten – 9th grade students. Please bring any book donations to the Horizons office in the Middle School Building.
2. Color T.V. new or used. Old game systems or video games.
3. Costumes, unique clothing, and props for dramas or special theme days. (goofier the better!!!)
4. Plastic or inflatable wading pools, pool or beach toys
5. Outer space materials for this week’s Space Festival
6. Containers, Tupperware, or plastic bowls to hold jello and pudding
7. Clip boards and office supplies (note pads, markers, binders)
8. Paints for Paint Power day later this week.
9. Any old magazines
10. 1/2 gallon empty cartons of milk
11. Toilet paper rolls/paper towel rolls
12. Empty or full Kleenex boxes

Friday, July 18, 2008

Zany Press Issue #5 is HERE!!!!!

The fifth issue of the 2008 Camp Odyssey Zany Press is now online! Simply click here (approx. 15 MB file) to view or right click and "Save Target As" to download a copy for easy printing. Here you will get all the information you need for what each group and studio did this past week at Camp Odyssey!

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

MUD MADNESS REMINDERS!!!

Mud Madness T-Shirts and I Love camp shirts will be on sale starting Friday July 18. The shirts are $12 a piece and can be purchased when picking up campers. All proceeds will go to the Camp Odyssey Scholarship Fund.

When picking up your camper you will need to park in the parking lot and walk up to the designated sign out area.

July E-news Online!

Our July Edition of the Camp Odyssey E-Newsletter is now online! Simply click here and read up on our various Scholarship Fund Projects (including Mud Madness!) and much more!

Monday, July 14, 2008

News & Reminders for Monday, July 14 Week 5

· TOMORROW is Mello Jello!!! There will be several activities involving marshmallows and jello. Please send your camper with a change of clothes or a bathing suit as the activities could be messy.
· WEDNESDAY is Around the World in 80 Minutes: Campers will get a chance to travel to the different locations around the school representing different countries of the world!
· THURSDAY is Crazy Hat ‘N Hair! Wear your craziest hat or hairstyle for this fun-filled day.
· FRIDAY is MUD MADNESS!!!!!!!! MUDPIT, WHOOOO!!! Bring a change of clothes for your camper and a trash bag. During the week, please bring in gallons of water to leave on the sidewalk in order to heat up to clean off with.
· REMINDERS:
o Save the Date: July 25th for the Camp Odyssey Shorebirds Night. There are free tickets available to Campers if they contact Donna. The Silent Auction proceeds go to the Camp Odyssey Scholarship Fund.
o Mud Madness shirts are going to be available to purchase for $12 on Friday. The proceeds from the shirts go to The Camp Odyssey Scholarship Fund.
o Specialty Camps should meet everyday in the Upper School Gym.
o There will be a Mac Inc. Fun Day at Jolly Roger Amusement Park on Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 10am to 7pm. Tickets for this are $25 each. For further information or to buy tickets, contact Donna.
o If your Camper would like to submit something to the Zany Press, e-mail Nupur at Nupur@campodyssey.org. Articles are encouraged to be about the Camp Week.
o Please send your camper with plenty of water to drink or a refillable water bottle to use throughout the hot summer days.
o PLEASE do NOT allow your camper(s) to bring and/or chew gum while at camp.
o No campers should bring lunches that require use of microwaves or stoves.
o No campers should wear open-toed shoes, including flip-flops or crocs.
o Campers should not be bringing cell phones to camp. If they need to call someone in the case of an emergency they can use a camp phone.

Camp is in need of the following supplies, if anyone could donate any of the following items it would be greatly appreciated:
1. Horizons needs books to fill its new library. The new library is an important part of encouraging productive summer reading. Books should be appropriate for Kindergarten – 9th grade students. Please bring any book donations to the Horizons office in the Middle School Building.
2. Water jugs to use during Mud Madness.
3. Color T.V. new or used. Old game systems or video games.
4. Costumes, unique clothing, and props for dramas or special theme days. (goofier the better!!!)
5. Plastic or inflatable wading pools, pool or beach toys
6. Outer space materials
7. Containers, Tupperware, or plastic bowls to hold jello and pudding
8. Clip boards and office supplies (note pads, markers, binders)
9. Paints
10. 1/2 gallon cartons of milk
11. Toilet paper rolls/paper towel rolls
12. Empty or full Kleenex boxes

Friday, July 11, 2008

Zany Press Issue #4 Is Here!!!!


The fourth issue of the 2008 Camp Odyssey Zany Press is now online! We are halfway done! Simply click here (approx. 12 MB file) to view or right click and "Save Target As" to download a copy for easy printing. Here you will get all the information you need for what each group and studio did this past week at Camp Odyssey!

Monday, July 7, 2008

News and Reminders for Monday, July 7 Week 4

· TOMORROW is Pasta and Tomato Smash: Campers should be prepared to get messy! There will be lots of pasta-related activities, and even a spaghetti-pool! Any donations of pasta sauce or spaghetti would be greatly appreciated.
· WEDNESDAY is Camp on Broadway!!! Campers have been preparing their Broadway performances and will perform them during the special activity period on this day! Parents are invited and encouraged to attend. The show will begin at 1:45pm.
· THURSDAY is Haunted Camp! Any donations of Halloween-style decorations, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
· THURSDAY is also the Annual ALL CAMP OVERNIGHT!!!!!!! Campers must be registered by 9:00am on Wednesday to attend the overnight. All age groups will travel to the pool from 6:30 to 8:00 and when they return they will enjoy the spooky events of the night!
· FRIDAY is Chill Out ‘N About: This is a travel day, where all groups will be taking trips to various exciting locations!
· REMINDERS:
o Specialty Camps should meet everyday in the Upper School Gym.
o There will be a Mac Inc. Fun Day at Jolly Roger Amusement Park on Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 10am to 7pm. Tickets for this are $25 each. For further information, contact Donna.
o Save the Date: July 25th for the Camp Odyssey Shorebirds Night. For tickets or info, contact Donna.
o If your Camper would like to submit something to the Zany Press, e-mail Nupur at Nupur@campodyssey.org. Articles are encouraged to be about the Camp Week.
o Please send your camper with plenty of water to drink or a refillable water bottle to use throughout the hot summer days.
o PLEASE do NOT allow your camper(s) to bring and/or chew gum while at camp.
o No campers should bring lunches that require use of microwaves or stoves.
o No campers should wear open-toed shoes, including flip-flops or crocs.
o Campers should not be bringing cell phones to camp. If they need to call someone in the case of an emergency they can use a camp phone.

Camp is in need of the following supplies, if anyone could donate any of the following items it would be greatly appreciated:
1. Horizons needs books to fill its new library. The new library is an important part of encouraging productive summer reading. Books should be appropriate for Kindergarten – 9th grade students. Please bring any book donations to the Horizons office in the Middle School Building.
2. Color T.V. new or used. Old game systems or video games.
3. Costumes, unique clothing, and props for dramas or special theme days. (goofier the better!!!)
4. Plastic or inflatable wading pools, pool or beach toys
5. Outer space materials
6. Containers, Tupperware, or plastic bowls to hold jello and pudding
7. Clip boards and office supplies (note pads, markers, binders)
8. Paints
9. 1/2 gallon cartons of milk
10. Toilet paper rolls/paper towel rolls
11. Empty or full Kleenex boxes
12. Pasta (boxed) and tomato sauce for pasta and tomato smash
13. Halloween decorations, etc. or other spooky stuff

ALL-CAMP SLUMBER PARTY: Thursday July 10th – Friday July 11th

AGE: 1st – 6th grade (Sunfish, Marlins, Dolphins)
COST: $46 INCLUDES ALL MEALS (DINNER ON THE 10TH; BREAKFAST & LUNCH ON THE 11TH), TRANSPORTATION, AND TRIPS!

If you have not yet registered, see Donna and/or Julie in the Camp Office or call 410-742-4464 ext. 320 to sign-up for all the fun and excitement!!!

Registration must be done by Wednesday (July 9th) at 9 AM.

WHAT TO BRING:
1. Please pack your 2008 CAMP ODYSSEY t-shirt for Friday’s trip!
2. Sleeping bag or bed roll with pillow
3. Sleeping clothes
4. Swimming gear: Swimming Thursday and Water Park (Jolly Rogers) Friday
5. Extra pair of sneakers or sandals
6. Change of Clothes
7. Jacket or Rain Coat
8. Personal toiletries, toothbrush, paste, etc.
9. Medication if necessary (give to Nurse Kim)
10. Spending Money for Concessions

Please refer to the Parent Packet or go online at www.campodyssey.org for a list of items that SHOULD NOT be brought to camp.
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Thursday Morning
Overnight Belongings Drop-Off Areas
· Sunfish in their group rooms
· Marlins in their labeled gallery (across from the bathrooms)
· Dolphins in their labeled gallery (across from the cubbies near group room)

Thursday Afternoon/Evening
3:00–5:30 All After-Camp Activities will run as scheduled!
(If your child is signed up for After-Camp Activities, they will run as scheduled. All campers signed up for the Overnight but not signed up for After-Camp will join Super Play)

Sunfish:
3:00 – 5:30 > Super Play
5:30 – 5:45 > Prepare for pool
5:45 – 6:15 > Dinner on back play ground
6:30 – 8:00 > Swimming at Elks Pool
8:15 – 8:30 > Setup for Overnight
8:30 – 9:45 > HAUNTED CAMP!
10:00 – 11:30 > Movie and Lights Out
Marlins and Dolphins:
3:00 – 5:30 > Super Play
5:30 – 5:45 > Prepare for pool
5:45 – 6:15 > Dinner on back play ground
6:30 – 8:00 > Swimming at Elks Pool
8:15 – 8:30 > Setup for Overnight
8:30 – 9:00 > Group Time
9:00 – 10:15 > HAUNTED CAMP!
10:15 – 12:00 > Movie and Lights Out

Friday:
Campers who did not stay for the overnight will follow regular drop off procedures.

Sunfish, Dolphins and Marlins:
7:30 – 8:15 > Wake-Up/Clean-Up/Pack-Up!!!
8:15 – 9:00 > Breakfast
9:00 – 9:30 > Opening in the Lower School Gym
9:30 – 2:30 > Jolly Rogers Amusement Park in Ocean City (Lunch will be provided at location for Overnight campers)
2:30 – 2:45 > Collect and bring all belongings to the Car Pool Circle
2:45 – 3:00 > Closing/Dismissal

Setting Sail
8:30 - 9:00 > Community Circle
9:00 – 9:30 > Opening in the Lower School Gym
9:30 – 10:00 > Snack Time
10:00 – 12:00 > Coco’s Fun House
12:00 – 12:30 > Lunch back at Camp
12:30 – 1:30 > Playground/Naptime
1:30 – 2:45 > Scheduled activities
2:45 – 3:00 > Closing/Dismissal

Teens:
New York Overnight
*See Packet that was sent home with Teen Campers

*If your child is registered for swimming lessons, he/she will accompany their group, unless requested otherwise.*

*If your camper is in Cool Kids Creations we will provide a schedule of low key activities for the afternoon. If, however, you would like them to travel with their group to Jolly Rogers, or be picked up at noon, please notify Donna by Wednesday at 9 AM*

3:00–5:30 All After-Camp Activities will run as scheduled!
· All campers will bring their Slumber Party belongings to their group signs near the car pool circle after they return to camp on Friday.
· The circle will be closed to all vehicles. Please park and come to the group signs to pick-up your camper(s) and all belongings.

PLEASE GIVE ANY MEDICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO NURSE KIM

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Zany Press Issue #3 Is Here!!!!!


The third issue of the 2008 Camp Odyssey Zany Press is now online! Simply click here (approx. 16 MB file) to view or right click and "Save Target As" to download a copy for easy printing. Here you will get all the information you need for what each group and studio did this past week at Camp Odyssey!