Camp Sagemont

Camp Sagemont Brings Innovative "Stomp" Style Percussion to its Summer Offerings

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:22:00 GMT

Camp Sagemont brings innovative “Stomp-style” percussion to its summer offerings

Broward’s Camp Sagemont goes beyond the typical day camp offerings. This summer, it features a new specialty camp that focuses on teaching music through the creative use of “Stomp-style” percussion.

Mar 29, 2012 - Camp Sagemont is not your typical day camp. Sure, it offers a traditional day camp program for PreK through 3rd graders, but where the camp has really earned a name for itself is with its programming for older campers. It offers a unique selection of specialty camp programs to appeal to all interests, from future forensics specialists to those who dream of the bright lights of Broadway.

“We want to go beyond the traditional day camp and offer programs that appeal to specific tastes and that get campers excited and motivated about trying new things,” shares Camp Director Edwin Cruz. That’s why Camp Sagemont offers options such as Adventure Camp, Art Camp, Sports Camp, Science Camp, and more. “Experimenting with new camp offerings has been a very positive and rewarding venture.”

New this summer will be Stomp It Band Camp, modeled after Sagemont’s popular Stomp-style percussion class. Under the direction of Noah Bellamy, who happens to be a member of the classic 70’s band KC and The Sunshine Band, campers will learn to make music using found objects such as buckets, paint cans, trash cans, or anything else the kids can get their hands on.

“The creativity in a class like this not only comes in the form of music, but also in the instruments we are playing,” explains Bellamy. “Because we are playing basic percussion instruments, the kids will see immediate results and have a great time learning about the mechanics of music.”

Stomp It Band Camp requires no previous musical experience or talent, for that matter. “The only requirement is a positive attitude and a willingness to learn about rhythms,” states Bellamy, noting this will help them in school. “The foundation of rhythm is rooted in math. Students who play an instrument and understand the workings of rhythm tend to do better not only in math, but in all subjects.”

While that may appeal to parents, for kids Stomp It Band Camp will be all about having fun making music. Campers who prefer vocals to percussion instruments, will love Camp Sagemont’s Glee Camp. Inspired by the hit TV show Glee, campers have the opportunity to sing, dance and perform just like the characters on the show. In fact, at the end of the session, campers put on a show for all of Camp Sagemont. “I like that we had our moment to shine and show who we are,” stated Katrina Samuell. Fellow camper Ana Melgarejo added, “It was fun to express ourselves.”

Camp Sagemont also offers a CSI Camp for those campers interested in learning about the crime scene investigation techniques they see on CSI. There is also a Science Camp for children interested in performing wacky experiments and exploring topics such as states of matter, forces of motion, microorganisms and cells, biomes and more.

For kids on the go, Camp Sagemont offers a summer Sports Camp, a Travel Camp, as well as its Adventure Camp. “Campers love all the adventurous field trips which challenge them, teach them how to enjoy outdoor activities and encourage them to try new things that may have been intimidating at first,” explains Cruz, noting that campers experience everything from mountain biking and rock climbing to go-karting and cable water skiing. “At the end of each activity, campers have a sense of accomplishment, improved self-confidence and self-esteem, and a stronger group bond.”

These camps are all geared toward students in third through eighth grades. “With the growing population of middle schoolers and tweens, we are accommodating this age group by providing unique camp options appealing to older kids with specific preferences and skills,” states Cruz.

Even the younger campers will enjoy many new programs at Camp Sagemont this summer. There will be more field trips, extra Color Wars, a weekly bounce house, and exciting new activities and entertainment options, which Cruz won’t reveal because he wants to surprise campers.

While its numerous program options appeal to children of all ages, parents love the flexibility at Camp Sagemont. Most of the programs are offered in one-week sessions, with the exception of some of the two-week specialty camps.
According to Cruz, “Camp Sagemont offers flexibility which aids parents in planning around family vacation and sleep away camp commitments. With our new online registration option, parents can easily register their children for programs with the click of a button. Register now to take advantage of our Early Bird discount available through April 15th.”

Camp Sagemont begins the week of June 11th and runs through August 10th. Camp hours are 9am to 3:30pm, with early care and after care available. All programs are held on Sagemont’s Lower School Campus. To learn more about Camp Sagemont visit http://www.campsagemont.com or call (954) 384-1894. Like Camp Sagemont on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/campsagemont

Camp Sagemont is a division of The Sagemont School. The Sagemont School is a private school serving preschool students starting at age three through high school graduation. This respected college prep school caters to the Fort Lauderdale area, including Weston, Davie, Southwest Ranches, Cooper City, Miramar, and Sunrise. Camp Sagemont offers a variety of summer programs to meet the needs of children from preschool through 8th grade. Programs include traditional day camp, travel camp, sports camp, art camp, science camp, adventure camp and CIT leadership. Follow us on Facebook! To read more stories about Camp Sagemont and camps in Weston written by Stacey Bomser go to Camp News at www.ourcityofweston.com.

The Bunk: Camp Sagemont's Monthly Newsletter/ March 2012

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:11:00 GMT

Hello Camp Families,

This is the latest issue of our camp newsletter. Newsletters will be provided throughout the year to inform you about camp days, summer camp registration, camp open houses and other pertinent camp information.
·   Our website is now live! Please visit www.campsagemont.com to view all of our summer camp offerings for 2012. Click on the Register tab to register online and to see our extra perks for registering for certain weeks. Also, take advantage of our Early Bird discount available until April 15th.
·   Spring Break is around the corner and we will be offering Spring Camp from March 12th-16th.
·   We will be offering a Spring Camp POP Special! Pay one price for early care, camp and after care. Non-Sagemont students are $55 per day, sign up for all 5 days and the cost is $50 per day. Sagemont students are $50 per day, sign up for all 5 days and the cost is $45 per day. Activities will include arts & crafts, computers, cooking, field trips, games, science, special events, swimming and more! Campers must bring their own lunches and we will provide two snacks daily.
·   We will also be offering a Camp Day on the next Teacher Planning Day on Friday, March 30th. Details will be provided in the next newsletter.
·   Starting next month we will be highlighting some of our programming to provide you tidbits about the exciting things that we will be offering this summer. Stay tuned!
·   If you require any camp information or assistance please call us at 954-384-1894 or email us at camp@sagemont.com.

Edwin Cruz
Camp Director
Camp Sagemont
1570 Sagemont Way
Weston, FL 33326
(t) 954-384-5454, ext. 3403
(f) 954-384-0053
ecruz@sagemont.com
www.campsagemont.com
Find us on www.Facebook.com/CampSagemont

The Bunk: Camp Sagemont's Monthly Newsletter/ February 2012

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:09:00 GMT

Hello Camp Families,

This is the latest issue of our camp newsletter. Newsletters will be provided throughout the year to inform you about camp days, summer camp registration, camp open houses and other pertinent camp information.

·   Our website is now live! Please visit www.campsagemont.com to view all of our summer camp offerings for 2012. Click on the Register tab to register online and to see our extra perks for registering for certain weeks. Also, take advantage of our Early Bird discount available until April 15th.
·   Spring Break is around the corner and we will be offering Spring Camp from March 12th-16th.
·   We will be offering a Spring Camp POP Special! Pay one price for early care, camp and after care. Non-Sagemont students are $55 per day, sign up for all 5 days and the cost is $50 per day. Sagemont students are $50 per day, sign up for all 5 days and the cost is $45 per day. Activities will include arts & crafts, computers, cooking, field trips, games, science, special events, swimming and more! Campers must bring their own lunches and we will provide two snacks daily.
·   We will also be offering a Camp Day on the next Teacher Planning Day on Friday, March 30th. Details will be provided in the next newsletter.
·   Starting next month we will be highlighting some of our programming to provide you tidbits about the exciting things that we will be offering this summer. Stay tuned!
·   If you require any camp information or assistance please call us at 954-384-1894 or email us at camp@sagemont.com.

Edwin Cruz
Camp Director
Camp Sagemont
1570 Sagemont Way
Weston, FL 33326
(t) 954-384-5454, ext. 3403
(f) 954-384-0053
ecruz@sagemont.com
www.campsagemont.com
Find us on www.Facebook.com/CampSagemont

The Bunk: Camp Sagemont's Monthly Newsletter/ January 2012

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:05:00 GMT

Hello Camp Families,

This is the latest issue of our camp newsletter. Newletters will be provided throughout the year to inform you about camp days, summmer camp registration, camp open houses and other pertinent camp information.

•   We would like to wish you a happy and healthy New Year!
•   A Camp Day will be offered on Friday, January 20th. This is a Teacher Planning Day and schools will not be in session. If you need to place your child(ren) in a structured program, have them spend the day with us. Camp hours are 9am through 3:30pm and Early and After Care are available. Campers will need to bring their own lunches and we will provide two snacks. Activities will include art, bounce house/sno-cones, computers, field trip for 1st grade & up to the Pines Ice Arena for skating, games, music and sports. You can register in person in our front office or download the registration form by visiting our website at: www.campsagemont.com and click on the School Break Camp tab on the left hand side of the homepage and then click on the Holiday Break Camp Application Form. You can drop off or mail the registration form along with your payment. Online registration for Camp Days is not available at this time.
•   Watch for the re-launch of our camp website in early February which will provide all the 2012 summer camp information.
•   Packets with summer camp information will be mailed to you soon if you had children enrolled in our camp last summer. If you would like to receive a packet, please call our office at 954-384-5454.
•   In future newsletters, tidbits of Summer Camp 2012 will be provided as we gear up for another exciting summer!
•   If you require any camp information or assistance please call us or email us at camp@sagemont.com.

Broward Day Camp Helps Families By Hosting Programs for Winter Break

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:22:00 GMT

Camp Sagemont continues the fun of summer camp throughout the year by hosting Holiday Break Camps.

The programming is similar to summer camp but the sessions are held during Winter Break, Spring Break and selected Teacher Work Days. The Winter Camp programs are offered to children from 3 years old to 5th grade. Camp Sagemont is special because it is a neighborhood camp with many of the amenities of a much larger program. During the holiday sessions, campers enjoy a wide variety of activities and day trips. Trips can include bowling, a day at the movies, Butterfly World, Flamingo Gardens and Monkey Joe’s. Camp Sagemont is known for its themed days that create a party atmosphere with bounce houses, sno-cones, face painting and special events. Many camp days include swimming in the beautiful pool located on the Sagemont Lower School Campus in Town Center. The Swim Academy is housed on site and supervises swim activities. Camp Sagemont has its own dedicated buses and bus drivers. The buses are air-conditioned and are equipped with seat belts. One price includes all activities, trips and snacks. Camp Sagemont Holiday Break Camps make sense for families. Campers have the opportunity to enjoy their days off in a fun and safe environment while parents can have time to get errands done or fulfill their scheduled work commitments. Camp Sagemont is located in the heart of Weston on the Sagemont Lower School Campus. Camp Sagemont serves the Fort Lauderdale area, including Weston, Davie, Southwest Ranches, Cooper City, Miramar, and Sunrise. Please go to www.campsagemont.com to learn all about Camp Sagemont. Holiday camp information is listed within the left side tab “School Break Camp”. Join the conversation with Camp Sagemont at http://www.facebook.com/campsagemont

Camp Sagemont is a division of The Sagemont School. The Sagemont School is a private school serving preschool students starting at age three through high school graduation. This respected college prep school caters to the Fort Lauderdale area, including Weston, Davie, Southwest Ranches, Cooper City, Miramar, and Sunrise. For more information on Camp Sagemont please call (954)384-1894 or email camp@sagemont.com.

Address:
1570 Sagemont Way, Weston, FL, 33326
(954) 384-1894

The Bunk: Camp Sagemont's Monthly Newsletter /October 2011

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:54:00 GMT

Hello Camp Families,
This is the latest issue of our monthly camp newsletter. We provide
this on a monthly basis to inform you about camp days, summer camp
registration, camp open houses and other pertinent camp information.

- We would like to thank those parents who took the time to
complete our summer camp survey. Your feedback is very
important to us as we strive to make improvements to our
camp program.
- This past summer we offered our traditional Day Camp, Art
Camp, Science Camp, Adventure Camp, Sports Camp, Travel
Camp, the debut of our Glee and CSI Camps, Summer School
and our Leader In Training Program. A variety of options were
available to suit the interests of our campers. Look for the
return of these programs and other surprises for 2012.
- Camp Sagemont was voted as Best Weston Summer Camp by
Our City of Weston's Best of Weston!
- We are now in the early planning stages of preparing our
programs for summer 2012. As more details are finalized, we
will inform you of them in future newsletters.
- We do offer Camp Days throughout the school year during
Teacher Planning Days and winter and spring breaks.
- Our next Camp Day will be offered on the next Teacher
Planning Day, Friday, October 28th. Halloween themed
activities will stir up some spooktacular fun such as bewitching
crafts, haunted music, ghoulish games, weird science and
more! Camp hours are from 9am-3:30pm and extended care is
available. Campers must bring their own lunches and we will
provide two snacks.

If you require any camp information please call us at 954-384-
5454 or email us at camp@sagemont.com.

World's Largest Swim Lesson

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:34:00 GMT

The Swim Academy headquartered at Camp Sagemont’s Aquatic Center in Broward, FL, recently participated in a worldwide, record setting event. Joining venues around the world, The Swim Academy had over 65 Sagemont campers and staff members join in The World’s Largest Swim Lesson. Participants will be included in the GuinnessWorldRecordTM

The World’s Largest Swim Lesson was held simultaneously at venues across 5 continents. Officials are in the process of tallying the final numbers for entry in to the GuinnessWorldRecordTM Initial estimates are near 30,000 World’s Largest Swim Lesson participants. The purpose of the lesson was to build awareness about water safety, the importance of learning to swim and to ultimately prevent drowning.

“Swimming Lessons Save Lives,” was the theme for the event, now in its second year. Spokesman for the event is Rowdy Gaines, 3 time Olympic Holder and 11 Time World Record Holder. The headquarters for the event was at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.

Marcella Miciano, The Swim Academy Director, stated, “This gives us a golden opportunity to bring our message of water safety to an entirely new level. We teach and preach this every single day, so the chance to reach more people is very exciting. The Swim Academy and Camp Sagemont are proud to be a part of this amazing event.”

Drowning is the second leading cause of unintended injury deaths of children 14 years and under. For every drowning there are 11 near drowning cases often resulting in severe brain damage.

Camp Sagemont is a division of The Sagemont School located in Broward, Florida. Summer camp programs include traditional day camp, travel camp, sports camp, art camp, science camp, adventure camp and CIT leadership. Visit Camp Sagemont at http://www.campsagemont.com/. For more information on Camp Sagemont please call (954)384-1894 or email camp@sagemont.com. Follow us at www.facebook.com/campsagemont. For more information about The Swim Academy go to http://theswimacademy.com.

The Bunk: Camp Sagemont's Monthly Newsletter

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:29:00 GMT

Hello Parents,
This is the latest issue of our monthly camp newsletter. We provide this on a monthly basis to inform you about camp days, summer camp registration, camp open houses and other pertinent camp information.
Please visit our brand new camp website www.campsagemont.com for all of our summer camp information and online registration.
This month’s focus is on Sports Camp and Road Trip Adventure Camp:

Campers get ready to run, jump, dunk and dribble this summer! Sports Camp is offered in 9 weekly sessions which combines the convenience of a day camp with the fun of a travel camp. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in sport skill building techniques, exposure to new activities and lifetime recreation skills. Two weekly field trips are scheduled as well to add to the summer fun.
Sports focuses will include track &field/fitness, tennis/water sports, soccer, baseball/golf, basketball/lacrosse, flag football/badminton, outdoor games/team building, volleyball/ultimate Frisbee, group games, tournaments and camp-wide special events such as Color War and our Splash/Foam Party.
Athletic ability is not a requirement to be in Sports Camp but just the willingness to learn, have fun and make new friends.
A reminder about our brand new Road Trip Adventure Camp for 5th-8th graders during week 9 which runs from August 8th-12th. Campers will be on the road for 5 days on an air-conditioned coach bus visiting various Florida venues. This all inclusive package includes transportation, attraction admissions, hotel lodgings and all meals.

The travel itinerary is as follows:
Day 1- Check-in at 6:15am and prompt departure at 7am!-Estero Bay-eco-cruise, swimming and shelling on an island, night time miniature golf and overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 2-Busch Gardens and overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 3-Islands of Adventure at Universal and overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 4-St. Augustine-Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, The Black Raven Pirate Ship (sailing and pirate show), Old Town Trolley Ghost & Grave Stones Tour and overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 5-Daytona 500 Experience and head back to campus with an anticipated arrival at 8pm.
*****There is a deadline of registration by April 22nd to secure our coach bus and hotel accommodations.
Our next Camp Day will be on Friday, April 22nd. Schools will be closed due to Good Friday. Camp Day flier and

Camp Day Registration Form are attached for your convenience.
If you require any information or need assistance please do not hesitate to call us or email us at camp@sagemont.com.
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