New Year's Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It's a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes.  You can increase your already great relationship with your child by following some of the hints from this years top ten resolutions.  For more information on each resolution click on the link:

1. Spend More Time with Family & Friends

2. Fit in Fitness

3. Tame the Bulge

4. Quit Smoking

5. Enjoy Life More

6. Quit Drinking

7. Get Out of Debt

8. Learn Something New

9. Help Others

10. Get Organized

As we enter the new season you are provided the opportunity to save on tuition rates and to reserve your child's place in camp by enrolling early. 

Even though you may not have all of your summer plans set at this time, we want you to know that you can make schedule changes and receive refunds until June 1, 2008!

DEADLINE IS January 31, 2008

Pay Full Tuition Now and...deduct $7.00 per day for the following programs:

· Regular Day Camp (Grades 1 - 9)

· Cali Sports Camp(Ages 6 - 14)

· Transitional Day Camp (Grade K)

· Wrangler Camp(Ages 6 - 14)

· Junior Camp  (Ages 3, 4, 5)

· Camper-in-Leadership Training (Grades 7- 9)             

*Deduct these amounts from the Discount Tuition Schedule found on Page 12 in the brochure. Families with two or more children may deduct an extra 5% for each child after the first.  By paying the full tuition now you are actually saving $13.00 per day, which is an *11% discount!!

Online enrollment

Week 1 - Soccer
Week 2 - Tennis
Week 3 - Basketball
Week 4 - Soccer
Week 5 - Tennis
Week 6 - Basketball
Week 7 - Soccer
Week 8 - Tennis
Week 9 - Basketball

More Sports Camp info and pics

Hey kids, want to try your skill at a Snow Sports Word search? How about making some paper snowflakes? Or play some Snow games or Snow Trivia

Kids Page

Our Camp Directors and Staff will be available to take you and your family on a walking tour of our facility. Upon completion of the tour there will be a short DVD viewing of Cali-Campers participating in summer's activities. Refreshments will be served. If you bring a picnic lunch you can spend the entire afternoon enjoying the beauty and serenity of Topanga Canyon. Some of the activity areas will be open for participation.  Personal Tours are given during the week, daily from 9 AM to 4 PM.

The Sunday dates are:

• March 16
• March 30
• April 13
• April 27

When selecting a camp please use this list of questions to assist you in determining the proper camp for your child. Don't hesitate to ask questions when you meet with the director. He/she should welcome your questions and concerns.

• What is your camp's philosophy?
• Are you a member of the American Camp Association and when was your camp last accredited?
  
• How many years has the camp been in existence and how long have you directed it and or owned it?
• What are your qualifications as a camp director, and are you involved in the daily operation of the camp?
• Discuss your staff and their qualifications including camper to staff ratios found within the various counseling groups in
  camp.
• Describe your staff interview procedures and reference checks.
• What does the camp do to maintain a safe environment as it pertains to emergencies and medical procedures?
• Describe your transportation program including types of vehicles and driver training programs.
• What percentage of staff and children return each summer?
• How much time is allotted for activities, and are your activities held on your camp facility?
• Which professional organizations do you belong to in order to maintain and improve the operation of your camp?

These questions have been compiled by the American Camp Association and the Association of Independent Camps in order to guide Parents in finding "A Quality Camping Experience For Your Child!" 

For more info visit American Camp Association and the Western Association of Independent Camps

Camp is a community designed specifically for children which provides the essential elements necessary for successful development and where having fun is a daily criteria.Cali-Camp Summer Day Camp believes camp gives kids a world of good. Child and youth development professionals also agree.

Peter Scales, Ph.D. is a senior fellow with the Search Institute in Minneapolis.Dr. Scales, a noted educator, author, psychologist who specializes in promoting positive development in children and youth says, "Camp is one of the few institutions where young people can experience and satisfy their need for physical activity, creative expression and true participation in a community environment.Most schools don't satisfy all these needs."

Adding to Scales' comments, Michael Popkin, Ph.D., a family therapist and founder and president of Active Parenting, states, "Camp offers a unique opportunity for children to stretch themselves in three vital areas: belonging, learning and contributing - beyond what is available at home and school.  I've seen personalities blossom at camp!"

Take a look at a sampling of what happens to kids at Cali-Camp:

• Independence
• A chance to lead
• New perspectives
• Trust and openness
• Sense of humor
• Positive self-image
• Healthier body
• Patience
• Responsibility
• Sense of worth
• Appreciation for the earth
• Belonging to a community
• Opportunity to listen
• Positive adult role models
• A chance to contribute
• Respect for rules and safety of others
• Positive outlets for energy
• A lifetime of memories
• Self-confidence
• Respect for all
• Acceptance
• Renewed spirit
• Self-reliance
• Diversity
• Inclusion
• Simplicity
• Creativity
  
• Fresh air

• Hike a trail
• Laugh
• Play for play's sake
• Set goals
• Learn to swim
• Make new friends
• Relax
• Walk a log
• Hit a tennis ball
• Shoot an arrow and a camera
• Survive without TV, CDs and computers
• Kick, catch and throw a ball
• Increase balance and co-ordination
• Sing songs and perform skits
• Control a horse on a trail
• Help others succeed
• Solve a problem
• Resolve conflicts
• Help others
• Play by the rules
• Master a craft
• Respect and share
• Create things
• Play games
• Shoot a basket

The IRS looks upon day camps as strictly child day care centers (although we know differently).  Because of their interpretation of who and what we are, they have established certain standards for you to claim exemptions for tuition payments made towards child care.  We are not up to date on these requirements so you should check with your tax advisor. You will need to have our Federal Identification Number in order to file:

Recreational Profiles, Inc. dba
Cali-Camp Summer Day Camp  95-3023798

Many businesses will provide paid benefits for child care.Send your child care form to us and we in turn will provide you with the necessary information.