Summer Camp Welcome Letter

Welcome to Summer Camp, 2021!

The start of your child’s session is right around the corner and we are so excited to welcome you to Fair Acres Summer Camp 2021. This summer is going to be amazing, and we need it more than ever! With that, we want you to feel comfortable and prepared ahead of time.

Below, you will find information that will help prepare yourself and your child for camp:

What should I pack?
● We request all campers bring a facial covering with them. Campers are not required to wear masks outdoors but are encouraged to wear masks when indoors.
● Nut free lunch labeled with your camper’s name and a cold pack (we do not offer refrigeration)
● Life preserver (if appropriate) for “water adventure” games. (optional)
● Water bottle
● Sneakers
● Bathing suit and towel (flip flops/swim shoes – optional)
● Change of clothes in case something gets wet.
● Sweatshirt on chilly mornings/days
● Sunscreen (please label your child’s name.)
● Your camp spirit!

Please label all of your camper’s belongings!

What should I expect at drop-off?
● Drop off is between 8:30-9:00 AM. In order to moderate the amount of traffic, we are asking you to stagger the times you arrive:
○ Last names A-L: Drop off between 8:30-8:45 AM
○ Last names M-Z: Drop off between 8:45- 9:00 AM
● You will be greeted at the entrance of the Fair Acres driveway, where I will check you in!
● I will then ask you to drive to your designated drop off location, which will be marked by a colored barrel.

What should I expect at pick-up?

● Pick-up is between 3:15-3:30. A staff member will be at the entrance of the drive-way to help guide you to the correct location.
● At this time, your child will be ready and waiting at the same designated area they were dropped off at and are now ready for pick-up (marked by a colored barrel- I will again be at the front of the driveway to guide you if you are not sure!). They will have all of their belongings with them and ready to leave when you arrive.
● Both of your child’s counselors will be available at pick-up if you need anything. I will also be available, should you need me at all.
● Again, we ask you to remain at your car, to be respectful of traffic, and proceed in a timely manner.
● We kindly ask you to be on one time for pick-up.

Who will I meet?!
● At drop off and pick up you will see the most amazing Fair Acres Team, so excited for another fantastic day of good ole’ camp fun!. We will greet you every morning and be there to tell you about our crazy adventures in the afternoon!

Meet our Summer Camp 2021 Staff here!


*** Also, as a reminder, we continue to have hand sanitation stations around camp for your
child to use throughout the day, and campers are also encouraged to wash their hands
regularly. Additionally, we sanitize and disinfect our campus each night.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! See you soon!


Lisa and the Fair Acres Team

2021 Family Picnic

It was wonderful to be able to welcome our students and their families for a year-end picnic, during which time we celebrated all of the children’s accomplishments over the course of the school year – and, also the opportunity to come together in person!

Fair Acres Summer Camp

Meet the Fair Acres 2021 Summer Camp Staff!

Our 2021 staff is so excited to welcome both our new and returning campers for an action-packed, FUN-filled, sun-filled summer!

Get to know the team, here!

Learn more about our summer camp programming, here!

Summer Camp Packing List

Welcome to Summer Camp, 2021!

Our “packing list” will help ensure our campers are well-equipped to have the best possible summer camp experience!

Please send your child with the following items each day:

  • We request all campers bring a facial covering with them.  Campers are not required to wear masks outdoors, but are encouraged to wear masks when indoors.
  • Nut free lunch labeled with your camper’s name and a cold pack (we do not offer refrigeration)
  • Life preserver (if appropriate) for “water adventure” games. (optional)
  • Water bottle
  • Sneakers
  • Bathing suit and towel (flip flops/swim shoes – optional)
  • Change of clothes in case something gets wet.
  • Sweatshirt on chilly mornings/days
  • Sunscreen (please label your child’s name.)
  • Your camp spirit!

Please label all of your camper’s belongings!

Please email us at info@fairacrescapecod.com with any questions!  We can’t wait to see you soon!

2021 Kindergarten Celebration

We celebrated our graduating Kindergarten class last week, with a heartwarming ceremony, attended by our rising 1st graders and their families, as well as our teachers and staff.

After each student was recognized for their incredible achievements during their time at Fair Acres, they were treated to a special dessert from the ice cream truck!

View the event photos on our Facebook page!

***Our 2021-2022 Kindergarten class is currently full – please email info@fairacrescapecod.com to be placed on our waitlist!

April Vacation Camp Highlights

This year’s April Vacation Camp was an action-packed week, full of fun and friendships, featuring plenty of outdoor games, imaginative play, crafts and nature-based activities!

Our vacation campers made use of the entire campus, and enjoyed this year’s themes, which included Sports Day, Super Hero Day and a Color Wars Day…

News from Amigo!

We are so happy to report that Amigo, our beloved school horse, is settling in just fine at his new home in Athens, Georgia, with his owner, trainer and caregiver, Molly Larson. Molly, a 99′ Fair Acres graduate, tells us Amigo is loving the warm weather, enjoying the Southern hospitality and making new friends everyday!

Molly made the decision to bring Amigo to Georgia last September to be with her, as she was completing her three-year residency specializing in Internal Equine Medicine. Molly recently graduated from the UPenn Veterinarian program, and after completing an internship in Kentucky, she moved to Athens, where she now resides with her fiancé, Dan Adams (veterinarian surgeon), their dogs, Luke, and three-legged Golden Retriever, Lefty (pictured below).

All are doing well and we look forward to their safe return to Fair Acres someday soon!

Read more about Amigo’s departure last October, here!

Welcoming Spring with Eric Carle!

There’s no better way to welcome Spring than by immersing ourselves in a unit about the beloved children’s book author, Eric Carle! Besides being beautiful and entertaining, his books always offer children the opportunity to learn something about the world around them.

Some of the titles our students have been enjoying, include:

  • The Tiny Seed
  • The Little Cloud
  • The Hungry Caterpillar
  • A House for Hermit Crab

In addition to reading his stories, our students have also been participating in numerous activities inspired by Carle’s loveable characters and vibrant illustrations, even growing their own peas from seeds!

Our teachers have been proudly displaying their students’ colorful renditions of Carle’s illustrations, which they used an array of mediums to create.

We hope you enjoy the sampling below!

2021-2022 School Year Registration is Open!

Thank you for your interest in Fair Acres country Day school.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR IS NOW OPEN!

2021-2022 REGISTRATION

2021-2022 TUITION

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SCHEDULE A TOUR

REOPENING APPROACH

Call (508) 420-3288 for more information and to schedule your personal tour of our expansive nature-based campus nestled on the sandy shores of sparkling Shubael Pond, boasting several outdoor classrooms, forests, fields, gardens and playgrounds!

We are prepared to offer your child a safe and nurturing environment in which to learn, play and grow! We can’t wait to welcome you to Fair Acres!

Kindness Counts!

As a way to promote and model kindness throughout the Fair Acres community, the Kindergarten class sends monthly “Kindness Connection” packets to each class that contains a book for their class library, a return letter template and some treats for their peers to enjoy!

     

Ms. Julie’s 5-day Pre-K class showing off the December Kindness Connection packet.

Ms. Tracy holds the November Kindergarten Kindness Connection packet, distributed in recognition of World Kindness Day, which is observed annually on November 13th.

We know that even a small act of kindness can make a big impact! Interested in joining Fair Acres in spreading kindness in 2021? Check out Kindness.org for some inspiring initiatives!

#KindnessCounts