The Program /
Ages /
Program Dates /
Program Times /
Transportation /
Rainy Days /
Meals /
Staff /
Prices
The Program
Oasis Teen Travel is a summer program that gives young adults ages 12 to 14 the opportunity to take a unique field trip everyday. Participants visit numerous beaches, play games in parks, explore museums, and give back
by doing community service.
Oasis Teen Travel program departs camp each morning at 9:30am, spends the day on an excursion, and returns to the program headquarters by 5:00pm.
Ages
Oasis Teen Travel is offered exclusively for 12-14 year olds. For more information on other Oasis programs CALL 1-718-596-4900.
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 Dates
Oasis Teen Travel will operate on weekdays, from June 30th - August 22nd
Children must enroll for a minimum of two weeks. Start dates are as follows:
June 30th Two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight-week enrollment
July 14th Two, three, four, five, six-week enrollment
July 28th Two, three, or four-week enrollment
August 11th Two-week enrollment only
*there will be no camp on Friday July 4th
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!
Prices
A $250 deposit is due at the time of enrollment. The remaining balance is due by May 30th, 2008. If you are enrolling after May 30th, your balance is due in FULL at the time of enrollment.
2 weeks: $10653 weeks: $1475
4 weeks: $1850
5 weeks: $2200
6 weeks: $2520
7 weeks: $2800
8 weeks: $3070
Transportation, Early Drop Off/ Late Stay is an additional fee.
Transportation
Families are welcome to drop their children off at the Oasis site directly. Morning drop-off starts at 8:30am and afternoon pick-up is by 5:30pm. For an additional fee of $60 per week, Oasis offers an Early Drop Off / Late Stay Option.
The Oasis bus service will pick-up and drop-off from a number of convenient locations in select neighborhoods. There is an additional per week fee for the bus service.
Bus fees could increase if you do not live within the catchment area. Additionally, bus fees could increase based on changing gas prices. Bus routes are determined before the start of camp.
Meals
Participants in Teen Travel bring lunch from home every day. Oasis refrigerates the lunches, plenty of water, and serves an afternoon snack.
An example of a typical week at Oasis Teen Travel is listed below. The Official Calendar will be announced closer to Summer.
| WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | |
| Monday | Sport Time USA | Sailing on the Hudson |
| Tuesday | NYC Food Bank Volunteer Service | Planting a Community Garden |
| Wednesday | Maritime Aquarium | Professional Improv Comedy Workshop |
| Thursday | Hammonasset Beach | Jacob Riis Beach |
| Friday | Newark Bears Baseball Game | Yankee Stadium Tour |
Click here for a FIELD TRIP Calendar for Summer 2008
Staff
Most families agree that the defining characteristic of Oasis is our staff, 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. Oasis has a nurse or EMT at the site headquarters as well as a team of certified lifeguards for trips to beaches.
Oasis puts a tremendous emphasis on training. All staff members participate in at least four full days of training before the program begins and our senior staff members participate in training programs throughout the year. Our training includes on-site orientation, a computer based training course, a comprehensive training handbook and an in-service training course called Group Leadership in Youth Programming for which undergraduates can receive up to four college credits.
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More questions click here for the Oasis FAQ page.
For More Information
Call (718) 596 4900