Hi RRDC campers and families!  There is so much going on at camp to prepare for the first day on June 30!  Our crew has already arrived as we are hosting our annual staff orientation now.  Everyone is so thrilled to reunite with old friends and even more excited to welcome new crew members aboard.  We have also been pushing through the heat wave to set up the camp facilities.  The pools have water, the boats are being loaded back into the river, and speciality cove is filled with art projects.  The multi-porpoise room is even receiving as a makeover as we install our new “Wii sports” activity.  Remember that Meet your Mateys day is next Saturday, June 21.  This will be your chance to meet both your counselors and your group members.  Check the RRDC mailing for the time of your group orientation.  Also, feel free to call the camp office at 516 593-CAMP with any last minute questions or concerns.  Can’t wait to “sea” you on June 30!!!

Hi camp families!  Our official camp countdown on the website says there are less than 50 days until voyage 2008 begins…we can’t believe it!  We are so busy preparing the schedule and the campus for June that we are going to keep this entry short and sweet.  Just a reminder to make sure all of your forms are signed and in to our camp office as soon as possible.  Also, photos of our new RRDC merchandise can be found in the “newsletter” section of the website so take a look and place your orders today!  Finally, since camp season is around the corner, check out the new online ”Kids Zone” to brush up on RRDC trivia.  We can’t wait to “sea” you at Meet your Mateys Day next month!

Hi Rolling River families! It’s definitely starting to feel like spring now…which means camp season is just around the corner! We have been very busy here at camp this past month. Everyone should have received their “Ocean Floor Supply Store” mailings to start ordering new RRDC gear. In addition to camp shirts and shorts, we have created several new styles of sweatshirts, sweatpants and hats. It’s the perfect way to show “Riva” pride in all seasons! If you did not receive your mailing yet, you can download the clothing order form right off the website. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts about the new and improved product!

With the sun shining bright and temperature warming, we can’t stop thinking about the playground! That means Pebble Beach Playground is our April Memory of the Month. What’s your favorite part of the pebble playground?

Hello RRDC Families!  We have officially hit March (and spring forward) and according to our camp countdown, that means only three months until camp season begins!  As the weather starts to warm up, we have been extremely busy here at camp.  Many old AND new families have been stopping into the main Pilothouse to tour the facilities and sign up for summer 2008.  We are continuing to update both the campgrounds and the activities for 2008.  Look out specifically for an awesome new and high tech game in your schedule.  Not only are we making additions at camp but we are also adding features to the website.  Check out the new “RRDC Kids Zone” where campers can sing along to your favorite camp tunes or play interactive games (coming soon!)  This week several members of our supervisory staff are off to the American Camping Association’s Tri-State Conference in Atlantic City to learn of more ways that we can make the Rolling River experience exciting and memorable.  “Sea” you in April!

PS- Who can forget the amazing facepainting special event from 2007?

Welcome back to our bLOG! Thanks to everyone who has visited and commented on our posts…we love to hear how both our returning and new families are doing in the off-season, so keep it up! First, we would like to welcome all of our new families and staff members aboard for summer 2008. Again, groups are filling up quickly so if you have not yet signed up, make sure to visit us today!

Second, 3 new hermit crabs have finally joined us in the main house fish tank! They are holding down the fort while we search for the perfect fish. They all still need names though so comment back with your ideas. The campers who provide us with the three winning names will receive gift cards to the Ocean Floor Supply Store where they can pick up cool new RRDC gear!

Finally, as football season sadly comes to a close (Go Giants!) and basketball is now in full swing, our February memory of the month of course must be our Staff basketball tournament 2007. Get ready to hear more about awesome summer 2008 tournaments for both staff and campers! “Sea” you soon!

The new year is finally here and we are officially counting down the days until Rolling River Day Camp’s Voyage 2008!  It’s hard to believe that this will be Rolling River’s 16th year.  Now that the holidays have past, planning for the summer is kicking into high gear.  Look out for some pre-season activities to get you in the camp spirit.  Don’t miss Rolling River’s Complimentary Family Fun Fitness Day at Sky Athletic Club in Rockville Centre on Sunday, January 20.  Not only have mailings gone out but calls have been made to personally invite every family to this amazing event!  The wheels have been put in motion for several other pre-season activities and events too!  We have more exciting news that it looks like the main house at Rolling River will be getting several year-round “fish friends” in our new aquarium.  If you can think of any names for our new fish, let us know today!

Finally, talk about celebrating the new year…we hope it compared to the “big fun” of Carnival 2007! What was your favorite ride or activity?  Tell us what you would like to see back again for Carnival 2008.

“Sea” you next month!

In the spirit of the holidays, Rolling River wants to bring back memories of July 4th, or Red, White, and Blue Day 2007! Who can forget the visit from Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty? Or else eating those patriotic ice pops?? Even Myrtle the Turtle got into the spirit! What are your favorite memories from Red, White, and Blue Day?

The Rolling River Day Camp family wishes your family a happy and healthy holiday season. By now, our Voyage 2007 camp families should have received their DVD yearbook. Please share the yearbook with your relatives and friends to show off our amazing campers and crew. Feel free to respond to this post with your reactions to the DVD (ex: what was your favorite section, song, or even outtake). We will be searching for the most creative comments from our 2007 camp families who have viewed the DVD. Be on the lookout for the contest winners who will be posted in December and invited to come to the Ocean Floor Supply Store to pick out a holiday gift! “Sea” you soon!