*What a busy week we had! It was so much fun showcasing the ducks we cared for on Fox 29! You can catch more of our week together on our Facebook page.
*Soft Pretzels from the Philly Pretzel Factory may be ordered as a summer snack by clicking here. Week 7 orders are closed, but you may order for Week 8 at this time. Orders for Week 8 will close on Thursday at 12:00 PM so that we can give the count to the Pretzel Factory.
*Water ice is available for purchase on Mondays and Wednesday. Camper may bring cash to purchase a water ice treat the day of OR you may Venmo for the weeks that your child will be present at camp for the rest of the summer. Please fill out the Google Form here to pay by Venmo.
*Thank you for your patience last week as we had to adjust the sign-in procedure due to the roof being completed. We believe the roof is now complete and sign-in can resume in its normal location beginning on Monday.
*For anyone that owes tuition or before/after care fees. please make sure you submit your payment. We only have two weeks of camp left and would like to do our final reporting and close out the summer. All balances are posted to your Procare account.
*Due to the rain storm in the afternoon on Wednesday, not everyone was able to complete their Tye-Dye shirts. Groups 4, 5, and 6 will complete their shirts on Monday. Sorry for the inconvenience.
*For Friday's trip we plan to leave here at 9:15 AM, please make sure you are here before then. We do not want anyone left behind, nor can we hold the bus up for anyone. The movie we are seeing is Sing 2.
Sneak Peak at Week 7:
Monday: Karate and water ice
Tuesday: Pool and water activities
Wednesday: Camp Olympics and water ice
Thursday: Pool and water activities
Friday: Trip to the Movies
*If you need to call during camp hours, our phone number is 267-205-8725. The telephone number is also posted on the School Yard doors.
*If you need to call during camp hours, our phone number is 267-205-8725. The telephone number is also posted on the School Yard doors.
Please remember that all billing for before and after care as well as any outstanding tuition fees are being billed through Procare. Invoices will be sent to your email, and they are also available using the Procare app. Procare will allow you to easily generate a tax statement at the end of the year if you need one for tax purposes.
Payments may be made in the following ways:
- Via credit card or a checking account using the Procare app.
- Venmo (@sjsphila) (we have to mark your account as paid when we receive the Venmo, so please don't worry if your account is not instantly credited).
- Cash/check at drop off or pick up (please put in an envelope with your child(ren)'s name(s). As with the Venmo transactions, we have to credit your account with the cash or check payment.
*Please make sure all belongings are labeled if possible. It makes it easier for us to give back lost belongings . We do have a lost and found here.
*We are having an issue with the rainbow loom bracelets. We did have a discussion with the campers about leaving them at home. If you can help us out with this we would greatly appreciate it.
*Before care starts at 7:30 AM and after care will start after 4:00 PM. Both of these will be in room 100 in the Blessed Mother Building. If you need this service please let us know. All billing is handled through Procare.
*Swim days will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Waivers for campers ages 6-13 went out for Winchester. They need to be signed and returned ASAP. Campers who use Winchester leave campus around 10:30 and return around 3:30 PM. Campers who are 3-5 will stay back and enjoy the pools and water slides at camp.
*Meet our staff! Below are the teachers who will be working with your children throughout the day. Due to their availability they may not be always on each day. All of our lead staff have their clearances and are all teachers or studying to be one:
3 year olds: Ms. Hanna, Ms. Nicole, Mrs. Rivera
4 year olds: Ms. Nicole, Ms. Jamie, and Mrs. Chiacco
5 year olds: Ms. Meghan
6 year olds: Mrs. LoMastro
7 year olds: Ms. Satanoff
8 year olds: Ms. Katie, Mrs. Dalton
9 year olds: Mrs. O'Donnell, Mrs. McConnell
10-13 year olds: Mr. Joe
*If you have not received your Procare invite, please be sure to check your SPAM folder; the email came directly from Procare. It can also be resent, by request, if you are unable to find it. Also, once you log into Procare, you can add additional authorized pick-ups for your child.
*The Summer Camp page contains more information, including the Camp Google Calendar.
*Information about admissions for St. Jerome School appears in the graphic below. We especially welcome applications for our flexible Pre-K3 program, 1st Grade, and 6th Grade (transfer grants available for 6th graders transferring from public or charter schools). We have limited openings in other grades.
*You can follow St. Jerome Summer Camp on Facebook.
