Registration Information for 2005
What You Need To Know About Camp Sussex:
Camp Sussex is a coed sleep-away camp for children ages 7 - 14. It is located in Northwestern part of New Jersey (about 65 miles from midtown Manhattan).

Educational Enrichment Program: All campers will participate in a Reading & Math Enrichment program each day. By integrating a 90 minute nontraditional academic program with a traditional camp program, we hope to reinforce what was learned in school, and prepare the children for the upcoming school year. This is not like regular school.

Camper Expectations: The campers must learn to live cooperatively in a community environment and work to make the most of their time at camp. The camp is their home for 2 ½ weeks and must be treated with care. Campers are expected to make new friends, participate in all activities, share in the cleaning up of their cabins daily, respect the property of others and help with basic tasks in the dining room such as passing food and stacking dishes.

Session I: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - Friday, July 15, 2005
Session II has been reserved by a private foundation (Turn 2) and only its selected participants will be permitted to register for the second session.
Session III: Wednesday, August 3, 2005 - Friday, August 19, 2005

We want to make you aware that fees will rise this year. Due to the overall increases in food, fuel, staff salaries and insurance, we have no choice but to increase our fees. As most of you know, the fees the camp charges families are but a fraction of what it costs to send a child to camp. Most of our costs are borne by the foundations and contributors that support us.

Registration fee is $75
Minimum tuition fee is $425.

Download the camper registration form here
Download the credit card form here

Florida residents with campers participating in the Northern Lights Project, please click here for your application and here for the credit card form.

Please Note: The non-refundable application fee is for each child per session. Make money orders payable to Camp Sussex or use your credit card. This fee is refunded only if the child is not accepted for admission. The minimum fee is for Foster Children, and Children who qualify for the Summer Food Program (see chart on back of Summer Food Program Form in application). That includes the registration fee. Families of children who do not qualify for the the Summer Food Program are charged a fee based on the income of all family members living in the household (sliding scale).

Payment plans available. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

Cabin Housing: Cabin groups are arranged according to age. Every cabin accommodates 8-10 children and at least two staff members. Each cabin has two toilets and three sinks. There is a separate shower facility. Boys and Girls live on separate campuses.

Activities: Campers participate in a wide variety of supervised activities. Our structured program includes: lake swimming & boating, swimming instruction, arts & crafts, ceramics, computers, dance, drama, photography, pioneering & hiking, basketball, football, gymnastics, miniature golf, soccer, softball, street hockey, tennis, volleyball & newcomb, and a reading & math program.

Meals: Three family style meals a day and two snacks consisting of milk and cookies. (No pork products and no shellfish)

Bus Transportation: Departure & Arrival at the Port Authority Building,
Manhattan (41st Street & 8th Avenue). No extra charge.

Clothing: Shorts, T-shirts and Socks are supplied for children 7-12 years old. Teen campers (Born: 1989, 1990, 1991) bring their own clothing. Recommended clothing list will follow after registration is complete.

Linens: Blankets, Sheets and Towels are supplied for each child.

Orientation & Open House: All new campers and their parents are urged to attend one of our Orientation Sessions. This is your opportunity to meet the Camp Director, see slides of the camp and have all of your questions answered. Location & Dates will be mailed to you in May. Our Open House is held on the camp grounds, and is being held on Sunday, June 12th. If you are interested in visiting the campsite in Sussex, New Jersey you will have to provide your own transportation. Information about this day will be mailed to applicants later.

Any questions, please call Amira at (718) 261-8700 ext#10
between 10am & 5pm weekdays.

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