West Hills Day Camp March 19th Free Open House to Introduce New Programs and Leadership Team

Huntington, NY; March 1, 2016 – West Hills Day Camp will host a special free open house for prospective campers and families to provide them with the opportunity to meet the 2016 leadership team and tour the camp and facilities. The program will explain the summer camping experience, traditions and programs for which West Hills has earned an exceptional reputation. The open house will be on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Hills Day Camp, located at 21 Sweet Hollow Road, Huntington, NY 11743.

“Every year we work to enrich campers’ experiences and enhance the summer camp programs at West Hills. For 2016, we have new, interesting and fun programs that campers will enjoy. We also have a new corporate partner program that makes access to West Hills Summer Camp programs easier for people who work at local companies,” said Kevin Gersh, Owner/President of West Hills Day Camp.

The open house at the 18-acre West Hills Day Camp will introduce visitors to its summer camp programs. The camp has 7 heated pools which support aquatic activities and a pond for fishing and boating. Sports, under the direction of specialized instructors, include soccer, softball, basketball, tennis, golf and courage-building activities such as an ATV course, ziplines and bungee jumps. Other stimulating and learning activities include tutoring and book clubs, dance/Zumba, photography, a radio station, fashion design and off-site horseback riding.

West Hills Day Camp, accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), has one of the finest, most comprehensive and well-administered travel programs in camping today. West Hills offers two travel programs: Junior Travel (6th & 7th grades) and Teen Travel (8th thru 10th grades). Junior Travel is a great introduction to the finest travel program around. It offers a summer filled with overnight trips (up to 5 days) and daily trips to water parks, Cape Cod, Niagara Falls and amusement parks. No other camp’s recreational and educational travel program can compare to West Hills Teen Travel with trips to places throughout the country and beyond. Teens will not want to miss this unforgettable summer experience “out on the road.”

This year West Hills will offer C.A.M.P. (Creating Academic Math, Reading and Writing Progression), a specialized “camp within a camp” program focusing on cognitive strategy instruction and tutoring as well as the benefits of the regular day camp program. Instruction will take place 4 days a week for 90 minutes each day. These campers will be integrated into camp groups for the remainder of each camp day. Students will be taught by certified teachers in small groups and individually based on their specific needs.

West Hills has launched a corporate partnership program offering Island-based employers with an offer for employees who want their children to enjoy summer day camp. The program was designed to support the needs of both employers and employees. HR professionals and business owners are encouraged to attend the open house to learn more about his program’s benefits.

West Hills also offers programs for children on the autism spectrum and/or with other special needs. Programs focus on giving children an exceptional and stimulating experience at summer camp. Programs are fun and encourage friendships and personal development under the supervision of caring and qualified professionals.

For more information about West Hills Day Camp, its programs and the open house, visit www.westhillsdaycamp.com or email Camp Director Susan Diamond susan@westhillscamp.com.

West Hills Day Camp is a long-standing member of the American Camp Association (ACA) and the Long Island Camp and Private Schools Association (LICAPS), representing the highest standards in camping. Located on 18 magnificent acres, West Hills has a highly qualified professional staff to care for and supervise campers made up of certified teachers, skilled professionals, parents, college graduates, students and registered nurses. The camp offers a wide variety of stimulating and fun activities for children of all ages. For more information visit www.westhillsdaycamp.com

Founded by Edward Gersh in 1954, West Hills has been owned and operated by the Gersh family since its inception. Edward’s son and current owner, Kevin Gersh, grew up at West Hills Day Camp. In fact, it’s his joyful memories of those special summer days at camp that drive him to ensure that as many youngsters as possible have a chance to have similar West Hills experiences. During the summer of 2009, he designed a camp program within West Hills Day Camp directly tailored to children on the autism spectrum and/or with other special needs. This dynamic program has grown in size each year.
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PHOTO CAPTIONS:

Photo1: Campers at West Hills Day Camp in Huntington participate in a theater club sing-along performance with camp counselors.

Photo 2: Campers at West Hills Day Camp in Huntington practice their soccer skills under the supervision of trained athletic counselors.

Photo 3: A camper enjoys the rope bridge on one of the playgrounds located at West Hills Day Camp in Huntington.

Photo 4: A camper heads down one of the numerous water slides into one of the seven pools on a hot summer day at West Hills Day Camp in Huntington.

Photo 5: A camper lends a friend a hand as they climb the rope ladder together on one of the activity grounds located at West Hills Day Camp in Huntington.