Camp Sertoma

Camp Sertoma 2010

Our 57th Year!

459 Johnson Rd.

Kirkwood, NY

Camp Sertoma Registration Brochure 2010

Camp Sertoma Employment Application

Since 1953, Camp Sertoma has been providing quality outdoor experiences for thousands of children. Camp Sertoma is located on 110 acres of beautiful woodland, nine miles east of Binghamton, in the hills of Kirkwood. It is through the efforts of the Binghamton Noon Sertoma Club that Camp Sertoma continues to grow.

Facilities

- Swimming pool

- Tennis courts

- Athletic field

- Playground

- Horse stables

- Pond

- Dining hall

- Residence halls

Activities

- Swimming lessons

- Horseback riding

- Archery

- Kayaking/Canoeing

- Athletics

- Nature studies

- Music/Drama

- Crafts

- Indian lore

Hours/Dates

Hours:

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

General Day Camp (for ages 5-12*):

Session 1: July 5 - July 16

Session 2: July 19 - 30

Session 3: August 2 - August 13

*Must have completed kindergarten to attend

Resident Camp for Girls:

July 18 - July 23 (ages 11-13)

August 8 - August 11 (ages 8 -10)
*Resident campers must attend the camp session that corresponds with the resident camp dates.

Resident Camp for Boys:

August 1 - 6 (ages 11-13)

July 25 - 28 (ages 8-10)
*Resident campers must attend the camp session that corresponds with the resident camp dates.

CIT Program

Phase I (first-time CITs):

- All first-time CITs must attend one of the following training sessions:

- July 6 - July 9, with the option of attending the second week of Session 1 (July 12 - 16)

- August 3 - 6, with the option of attending the second week of Session 3 (August 9 - 13)

Phase II (returning CITs) and Phase III (by invitation only):

- Same as general day camp sessions

Fees

General Day Camp:

- All campers must be members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Binghamton (membership fee is $50/year)

- Registration fee is $10 (to be paid one time, per child, per summer)

- Each two-week session is $275

- Each additional session is $247.50
- If not paying for the full session fee, a $20 deposit is required to secure your spot
- The balance for a camp session is due three weeks before the session starts

Resident Camp:

- 5 Nights: $120

- 3 Nights: $90

CIT Program:

- Phase I training: $100

- Phase I optional second week: $50

- Phase II & III: $100 (per session)

- Phase I, II, and III CITs must pay the $10 registration fee (good for the entire summer) and the $50 membership fee (if not already a member)

Additional Camp Sertoma Details

Daily Schedule

Camper groups rotate through four activity periods each morning, including a daily swim lesson. After lunch, campers attend free activity and free swim. During free activity, campers choose where they would like to spend the period. Activity instructors announce what they have planned, and campers sign up to participate. They may also choose to work on the scheduled Warrior Program requirements during this time.

9 – 9:15 arrive at camp; flag and opening

9:15 – 10 1st activity period

10 –10:45 2nd activity period

10:45 –11:30 3rd activity period

11:30 –12:15 4th activity period/1st lunch (lunch starts at 11:45)

12:15 –1 5th activity period/2nd lunch (lunch starts at 12:30)

1:05 – 2:15 free activity or free swim

2:15 – 2:25 period change

2:25 – 3:35 free activity or free swim

3:40 – 4 snack and closing

4 camp dismissed/board busses

Warrior Program

The Warrior Program is a progressive ranking system that gives campers, CITs, and staff the opportunity to learn new skills and set individual goals to accomplish throughout their time at camp. It is this program that separates Camp Sertoma from other camps and keeps children and staff returning year after year.

Each earned rank is recognized by a patch and feather and corresponds with a Cornerstone — a statement that illustrates esteemed qualities and guides behavior. In order, the ranks are as follows:

Blue Brave: For our new campers, ages 10 and under, the rank of Blue Brave can be easily earned in one two-week session. To receive their Blue Brave rank, campers need only to participate in each activity area and learn the Blue Brave Cornerstone.

Red Brave: For new campers, ages 11 and up, and/or for returning campers who have achieved the rank of Blue Brave, the rank of Red Brave requires that campers give up their free time to complete projects in each activity area. In addition, campers must know both the Blue Brave and Red Brave Cornerstones.

Warrior: For campers who have achieved the rank of Red Brave, any CIT, and any new staff member, the rank of Warrior requires the completion of more advanced projects in each activity area, which usually takes longer than one two-week session. Other requirements include a day of toil and silence and knowledge of the Blue Brave, Red Brave, and Warrior Cornerstones. Warrior candidates who successfully complete these activities stay on a camp overnight to achieve their rank. The rank of Warrior contains two parts (1^st part and 2^nd part or full-fledged), which are completed in separate sessions.

Silver Warrior: This rank usually takes campers into their CIT and staff years and takes several summers to complete. Requirements include serving in ceremonies, demonstrating responsibility and leadership, completing a 20 hour service project, and attending a backpacking trip to the Adirondacks led by camp staff. The rank of Silver Warrior contains two parts (1^st part and 2^nd part or full-fledged), which are completed in separate summers.