Summer Camp Information

General Information

Camp Store

The MPH Summer Camp Store is located in the Phoenix Student Center and offers snacks, drinks, and other camp favorites. Campers may make purchases using:

• A Camp Store account (recommended)
• Cash

Funds can be added to a Camp Store account at any time by:

• Emailing communityprograms@mphschool.org
• Your reservation account using the Camp Store Form
• Cash, check, or form of payment on file

Electronics

To help campers stay engaged and connected with their peers, personal electronic devices are not permitted at camp unless required for a medical or health-related reason.

Off-Campus Field Trips (Grades 5–8)

Field trip permission forms are not required for off-campus field trips. Enrollment in an off-campus activity serves as parental permission for participation.

Campers will travel in either an MPH Chevy Express Van or an MPH 20-passenger school bus. All vehicles are operated by certified, trained drivers who are also CPR and First Aid certified.

Schedule Changes (Grades 3–8)

Requests to change activity block classes may be made after the first day of camp. Schedule changes will be processed beginning on the second day of each camp week and are subject to space availability. Please note:

• Parent permission is required to add or withdraw from classes with lab fees.
• Lab fees are non-refundable if a camper withdraws from a class.

Summer Camp T-Shirt

Every camper will receive an MPH Summer Camp T-shirt.

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures

Camp staff and signage will be available throughout campus to help guide families during drop-off and pick-up.

Kinder Place (PreK & Kindergarten)

Location: Laurie Mezzalingua ’86 Center for Early Learning (CEL)

Morning Drop-Off

• Enter campus and take the first left.
• Park near the Center for Early Learning.
• Families with children enrolled in both Kinder Place and Fun Place/Summer Place should also park at the CEL. Camp staff will escort older campers to the main campus.

Afternoon Pick-Up

• Park near the Center for Early Learning and walk to the building entrance.
• Please do not enter the building.
• Be prepared to show a photo ID.
• A counselor will bring your child to you.

Fun Place & Summer Place (Grades 1–8)

Location: Main Campus

Morning Drop-Off

Upon entering campus, proceed to either the second or third drop-off lane:

Express Lane (2nd Lane)

• For quick drop-offs only. Campers exit the vehicle to the right and take the walkway to the main entrance.

Main Drop-Off Lane (3rd Lane)

• Parents drive up to the main entrance. Campers exit the vehicle to the right and enter through the main entrance.
• If your child needs additional assistance, if you have questions for camp staff, or if you wish to walk your child into the building, please park in a designated parking space and proceed to the main entrance.

To help traffic flow smoothly, please pull forward as far as possible before stopping and remain in a single-file line.

Afternoon Pick-Up

• Use the 3rd lane only for pick-up.
• Display your camper pick-up sign on your dashboard where it is clearly visible.
• Remain in your vehicle.
• A staff member will bring your camper to your car.

The camper pick-up sign serves as identification. If you do not have your sign, you will be asked to show photo ID.

Extended Day

Morning Extended Day (8:00–9:00 a.m.)

Please follow the standard drop-off procedures for your camper’s program.

Afternoon Extended Day (4:10–5:30 p.m.)

Kinder Place (PreK & Kindergarten)

Until 4:30 p.m.

• Location: Center for Early Learning (CEL)
• Park and walk to the entrance.
• Be prepared to show photo ID.
• A counselor will bring your child to you.

After 4:30 p.m.

• Extended Day moves to the Dining Hall on the main campus.
• Follow the pick-up procedures outlined below.

Fun Place & Summer Place (Grades 1–8)

Location: Dining Hall, Phoenix Student Center

To pick up your camper:

1. Pull up to the Phoenix Student Center main entrance.
2. Call the Extended Day phone at 315-748-6934.
3. Provide your camper’s name.
4. Remain in your vehicle while a counselor escorts your camper to you.

Please display your camper pick-up sign or be prepared to show photo identification.

What to Bring / What to Pack

Please label all personal items with your camper’s name.

All campers should bring a lunch, except campers enrolled in Bistro Kids. Campers should also bring a water bottle each day.

Campers should wear sunscreen daily for outdoor activities. Sunscreen must be applied at home before camp. We will have sunscreen available to reapply as needed.

Kinder Place: PreK and Kindergarten

• Nap mat
• Lunch with an ice pack or frozen juice box, as refrigeration is limited
• Swimsuit, towel, and water shoes
• Extra set of clothes, including underwear and socks

We recommend that Kinder Place campers wear their bathing suit to camp.

Fun Place: Grades 1 and 2

• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Water shoes

Summer Place: Grades 3–8

Some activity block classes require special items. Please check your child’s schedule and send any items needed for their selected activities.

Activity Block Classes

Please note that some activity block choices are for Grades 5–8 only. Check your child’s schedule for details.

Farm Camp

• Long pants and rubber boots
• Clothes that can get dirty
• A change of clothes and shoes for the afternoon at summer camp

Get Wet Games

• Towel
• Change of clothes or bathing suit
• Water shoes

Gone Fishin’: Grades 5–8

• Fishing pole
• Hooks, bobbers, and weights, if available

All Sports-Related Classes

Campers should wear sneakers.

Health & Medical Information

Health Forms

All campers must have a completed and signed Summer Programs Health Form on file before their first day of camp. This is a New York State Department of Health requirement and applies to all campers without exception.

The health form should have been completed or updated during the registration process. Current MPH families are also required to complete the Summer Programs Health Form each year to ensure that health information and emergency contact information are current and accurate.

If you have not yet submitted a health form, please do so as soon as possible. Campers may not attend camp until all required forms have been received.

Immunization Records

New York State Department of Health regulations require all campers to have up-to-date immunization records on file. Campers must meet the vaccination requirements for the grade level they most recently completed. Religious exemptions are not accepted.

MPH will retrieve immunization records through the New York State Immunization Information System whenever possible. If your child received vaccinations in New York City, another state, or another country, please provide those records directly, as they may not appear in the state registry.

Current MPH school-year families already have immunization records on file.

Medications at Camp

If your child requires any medication during camp—including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, asthma inhalers, or EpiPens—New York State law requires a medication order from your child’s healthcare provider.

The medication order must include:

• Medication name, dosage, and method of administration
• Frequency of administration (daily or as needed)
• Time or circumstances for administration
• Whether the medication will be administered by the camp nurse or self-carried/self-administered (for approved rescue medications)
• Parent/guardian consent for administration at camp

Medication orders should be submitted before your child’s first day of camp whenever possible. Bringing paperwork on the first day may delay check-in.

All medications must:

• Be accompanied by a written healthcare provider order
• Be in their original container
• Include a pharmacy label when applicable

Please bring all medications to camp on your child’s first day.

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding health forms, immunization records, or medications, please contact:

Christine Civello, RN, BSN
Summer Programs Nurse
ccivello@mphschool.org

Camper Code of Conduct

At MPH Summer Camp, we are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where every camper can learn, grow, and have fun. Our camp community is guided by the MPH core values of authenticity, respect, curiosity, kindness, and agency.

We encourage campers and families to review these expectations together before camp begins.

Be Respectful

Campers are expected to:

• Treat others with kindness, courtesy, and respect.
• Listen to and value the thoughts, ideas, and feelings of others.
• Contribute positively to the camp community.
• Include others and help create a welcoming environment for everyone.
• Refrain from bullying, harassment, teasing, or exclusionary behavior.
• Respect personal belongings, camp equipment, and school property.
• Use words and actions that help keep everyone physically and emotionally safe.

Be Responsible

Campers are expected to:

• Take responsibility for their choices and actions.
• Follow directions from camp staff.
• Participate in activities to the best of their ability.
• Help care for camp spaces and materials.

Be Safe

Campers are expected to:

• Stay with their assigned group or approved buddy at all times.
• Follow camp safety guidelines and staff instructions.
• Make choices that support the safety and well-being of themselves and others.

Camp Guidelines

• Campers are encouraged to participate fully in camp activities.
• Cell phone use is not permitted without approval from camp staff.
• Personal electronic devices are not permitted at camp unless approved for a specific health-related need.

Supporting Positive Behavior

Our goal is to help every camper have a successful camp experience. When behavioral concerns arise, staff will work with campers in a supportive and age-appropriate manner.

If a camper is unable to meet the expectations outlined above, the following steps may occur:

1. Verbal redirection and support from camp staff.
2. A conversation with the Summer Camp Director or Assistant Director.
3. Parent/guardian communication, if needed.
4. If concerns persist, a modified schedule or dismissal from camp may be necessary.

Please note that refunds are not provided for missed camp time, reduced schedules, or dismissal due to behavioral concerns.

Athletic Camps

Thank you for registering for an MPH Summer Athletic Camp! We look forward to helping campers build skills, confidence, and teamwork while having fun and staying active.

Arrival & Dismissal

Please arrive approximately 5 minutes before the start of camp. Because MPH Summer Camp also begins at 9:00 a.m., traffic may be heavier during morning drop-off.

• Drop-off and pick-up take place at the Phoenix Student Center.
• Please remain in a single-file line when entering campus.
• Camp staff will assist with drop-off and escort campers to their activities.
• At pick-up, staff will bring campers directly to your vehicle.
• Campers attending Summer Camp after their athletic camp will be escorted to their next activity by camp staff.

What to Bring

All campers should:

• Wear comfortable athletic clothing
• Wear sneakers (unless otherwise noted)
• Bring a water bottle each day
• Apply sunscreen before arriving if participating in outdoor activities

The Summer Camp Store is open daily from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and offers drinks, snacks, and other camp favorites for purchase.

Basketball Camp

Grades 3–6

• July 20–23 (Week 4)
• 9:00–10:30 a.m.

Grades 7–9

• July 20–23 (Week 4)
• 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Location: Gymnasium
Coach: Coach McKinney

Soccer Goalkeeper Camp

Grades 5–8

• July 6–9 (Week 2)
• 9:00–11:00 a.m.

Location: Upper Field (Meet in the Phoenix Lobby)
Coach: Coach Beyel

Soccer Camp

Grades 1–2

• July 20–23 (Week 4)
• 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Grades 3–6

• July 20–23 (Week 4)
• 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Location: Upper Field (Meet in the Phoenix Lobby)
Coach: Coach Beyel

Equipment & Attire

• Campers may wear sneakers or cleats.
• Please bring sneakers in case activities move indoors due to inclement weather.
• Shin guards are recommended but not required.

Tennis Camp

Grades 4–8

Session 1

• July 27–30 (Week 5)
• 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Session 2

• August 3–6 (Week 6)
• 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Location: Tennis Courts (Meet in the Phoenix Lobby)
Coach: Coach Kelly

Equipment Required

• Participants should bring their own tennis racket.

Volleyball Camp

Grades 4–8

• July 13–16 (Week 3)
• 9:00–11:00 a.m.

Location: Gymnasium
Coach: Coach Beyel

Enrichment Courses

MPH Summer Enrichment Programs offer campers the opportunity to explore new interests, build skills, and learn alongside experienced instructors in a fun and engaging environment.

Arrival & Dismissal

Students should arrive approximately 5 minutes before the start of class.

Families may:

• Park and walk their camper into the Main Lobby, or
• Use the drop-off and pick-up line at the Phoenix Student Center.

Campers who are attending both an enrichment course and summer camp will be escorted to their next activity by camp staff.

What to Bring

All students should bring:

• A water bottle
• Any course-specific materials listed in the course description

The Summer Camp Store, located in the Phoenix Student Center, is open daily from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and offers drinks, snacks, and other camp favorites for purchase.

Program Schedule

Enrichment courses meet Monday through Friday. Course dates, times, locations, and instructors are listed below for the summer of 2026.

Science of Literacy Reading Classes

Dates

• July 13–17 (Week 3)
• July 20–24 (Week 4)
• July 27–31 (Week 5)

Location: Bradlee, Room 9
Instructor: Ms. O’Reilly

Board Game Design Workshop

Dates: July 20–24 (Week 4)
Time: 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Mezzalinga Humanities, Room 2
Instructor: Mr. Zencka

Dungeons & Dragons Club: Adventure Guild

Dates: July 20–24 (Week 4)
Time: 9:30–10:45 a.m.
Location: Mezzalinga Humanities, Room 2
Instructor: Mr. Zencka

Photography

Dates: July 6–10 (Week 2)
Time: 12:30–3:30 p.m.
Location: Digital Art Room
Instructors: Mr. Moyer and Ms. Toensing

Required Equipment: Students must bring a digital camera, such as a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or a quality smartphone camera.

Who to Contact

Summer Programs email
communityprograms@mphschool.org

Summer Programs & Extended Day Phone
315-748-6934

Rebecca Rhody, Director of Community Programs
RRhody@mphschool.org

Ashley Turenchalk, Assistant Director of Community Programs
ATurenchalk@mphschool.org

Jason Brown, Director of Summer Day Camp
JBrown@mphschool.org

Christine Civello, Summer Programs Nurse
CCivello@mphschool.org