The Program /
Ages /
Program Dates /
Program Times /
Transportation /
Rainy Days /
Meals /
Staff /
Prices /
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The Program
Oasis is a comprehensive camp and educational summer program that uses the wonderful resources found throughout Central Park to provide children with an extraordinary outdoor experience. Now entering its eighth year, the program is well known for providing children with opportunities to play and learn in the great outdoors... without ever leaving Manhattan.
A "gentler" version of Oasis in Central Park, the Hi-5 program is similar to the core program but less physically demanding. It utilizes indoor spaces at P.S. 84 and the playground south of 96th St. Children will be shuttled by bus to the pool.
Program Dates
Oasis will operate on weekdays, from June 29th - August 21st from 9am-5pm daily.
Children must enroll for a minimum of two consecutive weeks.
Your child can start camp on any of the following dates.
June 29th Two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight-week enrollment
July 13th Two, three, four, five, six-week enrollment
July 27th Two, three, or four-week enrollment
August 10th Two-week enrollment only
Flexible Enrollment
At Oasis, families have the advantage to enroll their children around their summer plans. Children enroll for a minimum of two consecutive weeks, a maximum of eight weeks or any combination you choose. For an additional fee, Oasis also offers transportation or an early-drop off, late stay option.
Program Times
Oasis runs a full day, from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Camper Drop off is from 8:20am-9am and Pick Up from 5-5:20pm. Early Drop off /Late Stay options are an additional $30/week each. Early Drop Off is from 8-8:30am, Late Stay is from 5:30-6pm.
Prices
A $250 deposit is due at the time of enrollment. The remaining balance is due by May 29th, 2009. If you are enrolling after May 29th, your balance is due in FULL at the time of enrollment.
| Returning Family | New Family | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | $975 | $995 |
| 3 weeks | $1,380 | $1,405 |
| 4 weeks | $1,750 | $1,785 |
| 5 weeks | $2,090 | $2,130 |
| 6 weeks | $2,420 | $2,470 |
| 7 weeks | $2,730 | $2,785 |
| 8 weeks | $2,995 | $3,055 |
| Ext | $525 | $535 |
Options:
Don't forget! Families have the opportunity to SAVE on the weekly camp fee by enrolling for the entire summer or a combination of multiple weeks!
Ages
Oasis Hi-5 is a camp experience exclusively for 5 year olds.
Transportation
Families can drop their children at a variety of specified meeting points. We also have free bus pick-up and drop-off on East 96th Street. The traditional Oasis bus service stops throughout Manhattan and costs $65 per week.
Rainy Days
When the weather is bad, children enjoy a wide range of indoor activities. Some children may travel with our staff to museums or other local attractions while others spend the day at one of our many indoor spaces participating in creative art projects or utilizing the gymnasium.
Meals
Children bring lunch from home and picnic in the park every day. Oasis refrigerates the lunches, provides juice, plenty of water, and serves a morning and afternoon snack.
Staff
The Oasis staff are a big part of our outstanding spirit. We are a mixture of teachers, coaches, college students, and program specialists. Our adult to child ratio is 1 to 5. Each group of 15 children has 2 group leaders. An additional staff person, a specialist, runs each specific activity in which the children participate. A team of Division Leaders act as supervisors and every site has a nurse or EMT as well as a team of certified lifeguards. Many Oasis senior staff members participate in trainings throughout the year and college undergraduates have the opportunity to take an in-service training course during the summer for which they can receive up to four college credits.
Camp Extension Program
From August 24th to August 28th, Oasis will run a week-long, full-day, camp extension program. The extension program will include daily excursions such as beach trips, roller skating and more. For more information on the camp extension program, please CALL 718-596-4900.
Register
*Please print out these forms and mail them to Oasis Headquarters Office **
Central Park Application
Central Park Behavior Guidelines
Central Park Child Release Form
Central Park Swim and Trip Permission Form
Central Park Child Information Sheet
Central Park Health Form
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For More Information
Call (718) 596 4900