Camp Chris Week 8
July 29 - August 2, 2024
| Get ready to ignite your competitive spirit and embrace the thrill of victory during Olympics Week at camp! Campers will channel their inner athletes as they participate in a wide range of exciting Olympic-themed activities and challenges. From relay races and team sports to individual competitions and friendly tournaments, every camper will have the chance to showcase their skills and sportsmanship. With teamwork, determination, and a whole lot of fun, we’ll celebrate the spirit of the Olympics and create unforgettable memories together. So, lace up your sneakers and get ready to go for gold during this action-packed week of Olympic excitement! |
What to Bring for Events
On Monday, your camper will come home with a country and color assignment- please wear your color on Friday for our full Olympic event!
Everything you could need to know about camp is in our handbook. Please read carefully.
Drop Off Location: Please use the interactive map below to find out where your camper should be dropped off.
Please look for the colored pins on the map, and colored flags at camp to find your camper's drop off and pick up.
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Orange |
Camp Chris Lower Camp, Family Drop Off, Eagles MultiSport & Sport Specific Camps |
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Blue |
Camp Chris Upper & Senior Camps, LIT programs, Exploration Camps, Extended AM/PM programs |
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Yellow |
Camp Chris Chipmunks & Chickadees & Middle Camps |
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Magenta |
Prep for the Prep, Aspire Academic & Enrichment Camps |
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Green |
Visitor & Staff Parking |
Drop Off Time: Starts at 9:00 am*
Pick Up Time: Exploration Camps start at 3:45pm, All other camps at 4:00 pm*
*Extended Day options are available, starting at 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Registration must be made in advance.
Your welcome email contains a unique Pick Up Pass. Show this pass for a quicker pick up experience. Individuals who do not show the correct pass will be asked to verify their pickup with identification that matches the approved pick up person on the child’s CampBrain account. Click here for more information on authorized pick ups.
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Need to pick up early or drop off late?
We offer two Early Pickup times at 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm. Please contact the Camp Office at 978-774-1427 in advance to arrange for an early pickup.
Drop Offs after 9:15 am should be brought to Memorial Gym. We will escort your camper to their program as staffing allows.
Please see our handbook for our policies on late pickups.
Is your camper going to be absent? Please call the Camp Office.
Only campers who have registered for transportation can access bus transportation. Spaces are limited- please visit our register link below to add bus registration. Bus registration closes on the Monday before your camp week starts.
Please see our Family Handbook for bus rules and expectations.
Bus stops do not have restroom facilities. Please encourage your child to visit the restroom before you leave.
Please check your child in with the Summer at St. John’s Counselor every day before departing the bus drop off area.
When picking up, please be prepared to show ID or Pick Up Pass every time. If you are late to pick up, the bus will move on to the next stop with your camper on board.
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Bus Stops & Times
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Bus Stop Location
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1. Swim Gear
Make sure to pack a swim suit and towel! Please make sure that everything is labeled with your child's name. If your camper is in Lower Camp or Chimpmunks/Chickadees, they can come in their suit, as swim lessons are early.
2. Sunblock
Ensure your camper arrives with sunblock already applied each day. Don't forget to pack extra for reapplication throughout the day. A hat and sunglasses provide additional protection against the sun's rays.
3. Lunch and Snack
To keep food fresh, pack lunch and snacks in an insulated container along with an ice pack. Even if you buy lunch, your camper needs a snack. All lunches and snacks must be nut free!
4. Refillable Water Bottle
We have hydration stations all over camp filled with ice cold water to keep everyone refreshed + hydrated. Label your water bottle with your child's name in case it accidentally gets misplaced.
5. Adventure-Ready Clothes and Shoes!
Our days are jam packed with excitement! To ensure uninterrupted fun, make sure that your camper wears comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes. A comfy backpack stocked with weather-appropriate backup clothes like a rain jacket or sweater ensures that the adventure never slows down!
Lost & Found is located in the Camp Office in Memorial Gym. You can visit anytime from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Please park in the visitors lots and walk in.
Camp Lunch is Awesome!
Skip the packed lunch hassle and let us deliver a hot or cold lunch to your camper.
The deadline to add lunch is Friday, July 19, 2024 at 4:00 pm. Log onto your parent account to add lunch.
Campers who purchase lunch still need to bring a nut-free snack from home.
This Week's Lunch Choices:
Hot Choices: Hot Dogs, Breaded or Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, Veggie Burgers, and Cheese Pizza
Cold Choices: Turkey and Provolone Wrap, Turkey Sandwich, Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich
All lunches served with choices of whole fruit, chips, dessert and water.
Nutritional and Allergy information can be found on the Sage Dining site. Gluten free options are available.
The Google lunch order form will be emailed exclusively to families who have ordered lunch Monday, July 22, 2024. A gentle reminder that Seniors and LIT 1’s must choose a cold lunch on Wednesday!
Campers entering Grades 2 and up will visit the Camp Store. Here, they can indulge in purchasing camp merchandise, snacks, and refreshing beverages. The Camp Store is cashless- campers purchase items using their Camp Store funds allocated through their CampBrain account.
We also have an online Camp Store for camp merch- you can order in advance, and we'll deliver while your camper is in camp, or you can pick up at the camp office. This is a great option for your Lower Camp or Exploration camper!
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At camp, the fun never stops, whether the sun is shining or raindrops falling. We provide indoor spaces and fun alternatives in case of rain, but do need to go outside to transition between activities. If the weather forecast calls for rain, please pack a rain jacket (no umbrellas, please!) and a sweatshirt- most indoor spaces are air conditioned.
The Camp Health Office is staffed with nurses and health assistants. You can reach them through our Camp Office at 978-774-1427 or campnurse@stjohnsprep.org with any questions you have. A few reminders:
- Campers' medications should not go in backpacks, but should be dropped off at camp at the Medical Drop Off Table at the Family Drop Off location on Monday mornings starting at 8:45 am.
- Medications for campers who ride the bus need to be signed in with the Summer at St. John's Counselors riding the bus on Monday morning.
- Please see our Family Handbook for details on medications and when you should keep your camper home from camp.
- Please make sure that your camper's medical forms are all up to date and uploaded in our parent portal.
This week Seniors will head to Jay Gee’s Ice Cream and Fun Center! Jay Gee’s offers a state-of-the-art Fun Center filled with games, prizes, rides, and more! All campers attending will get a Fun Pass which will allow for one go kart ride, one round of mini golf, one batting cage token, one bumper car ride, and one bumper boat ride. Campers are able to bring their own money for ice-cream, snacks, and arcade games. Please note: Summer at St. John’s does not take responsibility for personal possessions, including cash.
This trip will leave at 9:15 am, please arrive promptly at 9am.
Things to pack: Campers will be provided a yellow Camp Chris shirt. Campers should wear normal adventure ready clothes and closed toe shoes. Campers should bring a nut free lunch and snacks, water bottle, sunblock and other items needed for a day of fun! Please note: Summer at St. John’s does not take responsibility for personal possessions, including cash.
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