The Program /
Ages /
Program Dates /
Program Times /
Transportation /
Rainy Days /
Meals /
Staff /
Prices
Thank you for your interest in Oasis in Madison @ Drew University. Our online registration process is now closed for the season, but we still have room at camp! Please contact drew@oasischildren.com to inquire about availability for Summer 2008.
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The Program
Oasis in Madison, located in Northern New Jersey close to Morristown, Chatham and Livingston, is an enriching summer day camp that uses the wonderful resources of Drew University.
Drew University is an ideal setting for a summer camp. The scenic campus has beautiful athletic facilities including playing fields, tennis courts, a swimming pool and gym. With access to these wonderful facilities, Oasis will provide children with a traditional summer camp experience that includes sports and recreation, visual and performing arts, recreational and instructional swim and field trips. Oasis programs also have a unique outdoor education component that includes everything from environmental studies to orienteering.
For families seeking a fun, safe and enriching summer program, Oasis in Madison offers children an experience that is unrivaled by even the most expensive private day camp programs.
Location of Oasis
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Ages
The program at Oasis in Madison is for boys and girls ages 5 through 13.
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.
Program Dates
Oasis in Madison will operate on weekdays, from June 23rd - August 15th 2008 Children must enroll for a minimum of two weeks. Start dates are as follows:
June 23rd Two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight-week enrollment
July 7th Two, three, four, five, six-week enrollment
July 21st Two, three, or four-week enrollment
August 4th Two-week enrollment only
August 18th Oasis Camp Extension Week
*there will be no camp on Friday July 4th
Program Times
Oasis runs a full day, from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Camp Extension Program
From August 18th through August 22nd, 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 800-317-1392.
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 $9003 weeks $1,265
4 weeks $1,610
5 weeks $1,925
6 weeks $2,230
7 weeks $2,500
8 weeks $2,750
Options:
Don't forget the SAVINGS! Families have the opportunity to SAVE on the weekly camp fee by enrolling for the entire summer or a combination of multiple weeks!
Siblings at Oasis SAVE an additional 10%.
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Trips
At Oasis, children also have the opportunity to go on field trips. Children travel on yellow Oasis school buses to attractions of interest and educational value. Past trips have included the Staten Island Children's Museum and the Turtleback Zoo.
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Transportation
Families are welcome to drop their children off at Drew University 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 cost of $75 per week 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.
Rainy Days
When the weather is bad, children will enjoy a number of indoor activities. Some will travel with our staff to local museums or to other attractions, while others will spend the day indoors learning arts and crafts, drama and much more.
Meals
Weather permitting, Oasis campers have a picnic lunch everyday. Most children bring a brown bag lunch from home. Oasis refrigerates the lunches, provides plenty of water, and serves an afternoon snack.
Boxed Lunch Option
For families who would prefer to purchase a prepared lunch, Oasis will provide a daily boxed lunch service for and additional cost of $40 per week. The boxed lunch service includes fruit, chips or pretzels, choice of sandwich and dessert.
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. 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.
Register
Thank you for your interest in Oasis in Madison @ Drew University. Our online registration process is now closed for the season, but we still have room at camp! Please contact drew@oasischildren.com to inquire about availability for Summer 2008.
For More Information
Call (718) 596 4900