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BREWSTER DAY CAMP Newsletter February 1st, 2021 Vol. 40 Issue 4
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Dear BDC Family & Friends,
Happy February!
For the last eight months, the BDC team has been focusing our work around one central theme, INTENTIONALITY. During this time of uncertainty in the face of COVID, much of our daily routines, "normal" lives, and plans for the future have been constantly evolving. In order to keep ourselves grounded, we prioritize the valuable tool that is INTENTIONALITY.
INTENTIONALITY is being thoughtful and purposeful in your decisions and actions. Being INTENTIONAL is useful in every aspect of our lives, from our personal lives to our professional relationships. As it seems almost everything around us is constantly dynamic, being INTENTIONAL has helped me remain grounded and stable. At BDC, this INTENTIONALITY can be found in our program design, curriculum and PLAPing (Progressive Learning Action Planning), staff training, and community. We are INTENTIONALLY designing a camp program that works within the new framework of our COVID-world, while INTENTIONALLY maintaining our culture and honoring our history. We are INTENTIONALLY hiring staff members to continue to expand the scope and sequence of our curriculum and PLAP in exciting and engaging directions. We are INTENTIONALLY working with local, state and federal resources to directly impact our own future and the future of the camping industry. As we move quickly towards this summer, give us a call and follow along on our social media platforms to learn more about the INTENTIONAL design of our new programs for BDC'21!
As the world around us continues to change, you can always count on BDC to share...
Courage, Hope, Good Spirit & Peace!
Daniel Michel Director
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Sign up for a week-long deep dive into one of our incredible programs! Our co-ed mixed age groups, 3-5th grades & 6-9th grades, create stable pods that provide your child with opportunity to engage with peers and foster the ever-important interpersonal skills development in a safe and nurturing environment.
This month be on the lookout for more information about our new Camper Leader Program this summer!
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Meet the BDC'21 Director Team!
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Camper Leader Director
Scott Rizzo is beyond excited to be returning as the Camper Leader Director this summer! Scott is a spirited person who enjoys working with school-aged children during the school year, while waiting for summer to return. With more than 15 years of BDC experience, Rizzo is thrilled to be back at BDC to lead the new CL Program. In his free time, Scott enjoys running, playing hockey, and sitting on the beach staring at the ocean.
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Program Director
Ciara Byrne is from Canton, Massachusetts. She holds BAs in Psychology & Education from the College of the Holy Cross. Ciara has years of experience working with various age groups and programs at 3570 Main St. In addition spending her summers at BDC, she is also a member of the year-round Family Schools faculty, working in the Beacon classroom. Ciara is currently pursuing a MA in School Counseling from Boston College. In her free time, Ciara enjoys hiking, rock climbing, and spending time with her dog.
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Camper Life Director
Kristen Green holds a BA in Psychology from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. Kristen grew up spending her summers at Camp Wyonegonic in Denmark, ME and has held many different roles at BDC, most recently as a Tent Counselor and Activity Head. She has experience as an Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist and Mental Health Counselor and is currently pursuing a MA from Boston College in School Counseling. She enjoys snowboarding in the winter, cycling in the summer and playing with her two dogs, year round.
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Associate Director
Max Michel holds a BS in Psychology, specializing in Development, from Brandeis University in Waltham, MA. Max is the youngest son of former Camp Director, Milisa "Misa" Galazzi, brother of the current Camp Director, Dan Michel, and grandson of BDC & TFS Founder Marcia Galazzi. Max has been a lifetime member of the BDC family and is an alumnus of Camp Nebagamon in Lake Nebagamon, WI. Born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, Max loves to spend his free time on the water, and working on and riding motorcycles."
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This year, we have simplified enrollment and pricing:
Week 1 (July 5th - 9th, closed Monday 7/4): $649
Weeks 2-7 (July 12th - August 20th): $749
Due to constraints created by COVID, we are unable to offer our traditional discounts this summer. We hope to bring these opportunities back in the coming summers!
Space is limited to meet COVID restrictions. We hope you will join us, please enroll soon!
If you are interested in applying for financial aid, please email our team.
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BDC Staff Need Your Help!
Every summer, BDC staff come from far and wide to create our incredible programs. Some of our staff are looking for housing on Cape Cod this summer! Please feel free to reach out to our Office Team via email if you have or know of any available space on the Cape!
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Nurturing and Challenging Children and Families on Cape Cod with
Courage, Hope, Good Spirit & Peace since 1981!
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The Family Schools, Inc. and therefore Brewster Day Camp, embraces diversity in staff, students, families, and curriculum.
TFS, Inc. and BDC do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, culture, age, religion, political beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or ability.
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