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DescriptionStaten Island Day Camp's long history starts well before it became the present "ultimate day camp experience" that so many families have grown to love for over 30 years. It begins, in fact, more than 35 years ago at Willowbrook Park where current owner/founder Michael Halpern worked as a Director for another camp in Staten Island. (At that camp he stood on a very large prominent rock his stage) daily as he educated, entertained, and laughed with campers and counselors of all ages. Michael Halpern then a Physical Education Teacher (now retired NYC Board of Education Principal) began his journey in camping on that very rock where he stood committed to create a camp that fostered the building of self-esteem in children through positive social, educational, physical and creative experience. For those who might question the existence of that very large rock .. ? It stands firmly imbedded still for all to see on the west end of Willowbrook Park.In 1979 Michael Halpern started Staten Island Day Camp with a handful of campers and counselors. Although small in its initial stages compared to other day camps of that era in Staten Island, Michael Halpern began to establish a vision for camping which focused on creating an environment where kids belong and grow strong; where feeling the support of a caring counselor is common place; where the day is filled with confidence- building experiences, and where play inspires personal growth. The structure of Staten Island Day Camp has changed little since its inception. Yes the population of the camp has greatly expanded and new and exciting electives/activities are constantly offered to keep up with the times of the 21st century camper, but many of the authentic Staten Island Day Camp traditions which thousands of campers have enjoyed through the years have their very roots starting back in the year of 1979!!!! Details
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2008 Session Dates:
June 30th to August 22nd ReviewsNo Reviews to display
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