Camps 'R' Us http://www.campsrus.org Where summer vacation is our job! Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:50:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 CRU Reunion 12 http://www.campsrus.org/cru-reunion-12/ http://www.campsrus.org/cru-reunion-12/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:18:32 +0000 campsrus http://www.campsrus.org/?p=1155 Learn more »]]> On Sunday, February 26th, campers, parents and staff members are invited to the 4th annual CRU Winter Reunion, as we celebrate 20 years of making summer funner at Camps ‘R’ Us.

Activities include unlimited rides, unlimited laser tag, $10 game card, lunch (pizza/chicken nuggets, fries and soda), and refreshments for parents.

There will be wonderful door prizes and free raffles too!!!

Our bright smiling mascot, Shades, will also be in attendance, so be sure to bring your camera for a candid shot with your camper. 

Sunday, February 26, 2012, 10 AM – 12:30 PM

Fun Station, U.S.A.
40 Rocklyn Avenue
Lynbrook, New York

Please RSVP using the form below by Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Please note: parents/guardians must remain at Fun Station, U.S.A. during the event. Current CRU Staff who would like to volunteer at the reunion, please contact the camp office.

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]]> http://www.campsrus.org/cru-reunion-12/feed/ 0 Congratulations! http://www.campsrus.org/congratulations/ http://www.campsrus.org/congratulations/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:54:23 +0000 campsrus http://www.campsrus.org/?p=1144 Learn more »]]> This past holiday season, we offered families who enrolled between December 16th and January 6th the chance to win a free week of camp, valued at $300. Contestants had a 1-in-5 chance of winning. Thank you to all who participated.

Congratulations to our winning families, each of whom received a special fee waiver of $300:

The Maignan Family – CRU Baldwin
The Petruccelli Family – CRU Valley Stream
The Seidman Family – CRU Bellmore

]]> http://www.campsrus.org/congratulations/feed/ 0 2012 Calendars http://www.campsrus.org/2012-calendars/ http://www.campsrus.org/2012-calendars/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:08:56 +0000 campsrus http://www.campsrus.org/?p=1103 Learn more »]]> The introduction of the Camps ‘R’ Us calendars each year is one of the most anticipated events leading up to the camp season. What a wonderful opportunity to give campers, parents and seasonal staff a glimpse of what’s in store this summer!

Over the years, we’ve developed some wonderful camp traditions, including trips, events and theme days that add to the already amazing daily activities at camp, and keep each day new and exciting for all.

This summer, we’ve added some new events, themes and trip venues to the calendars, including: Bayville Adventure Park, Extreme Magic of Eric Wilzig, KZAM, Laser Bounce, Tiki Action Park, Michael Jackson Experience and our first ever organization-wide food drive, “Let’s Can Hunger.”

Some of our most storied traditions, the ones that make our camp season special each summer include: Crazy Hat Day, “What day?” is Sundae, Pinewood Derby, Hawaiian Luau, Shades’ BIG Shindig, Color War, Wild ‘n Wacky Challenge and Talent Show. This summer, we’re celebrating our 20th anniversary with old and new favorites alike.

Be sure to check out the 2012 camp calendars for your campus today!

Download the 2012 Baldwin Campus Calendar Download the 2012 Bellmore Campus Calendar Download the 2012 Hicksville Campus Calendar Download the 2012 Northport Campus Calendar Download the 2012 Valley Stream Campus Calendar Download the 2012 Voyagers Calendar ]]> http://www.campsrus.org/2012-calendars/feed/ 0 Holiday Contest Extended http://www.campsrus.org/holiday-contest-extended/ http://www.campsrus.org/holiday-contest-extended/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:36:44 +0000 campsrus http://www.campsrus.org/?p=1084 Learn more »]]> With the holiday season coming to close, we’re giving you one last chance to enjoy the benefits of the season of giving. Our holiday contest has been extended for one more week!

Enroll by January 6, 2011 and you’ll be entered in our holiday contest in which 1 in 5 enrolled campers can win a free week of camp valued at $300!!!

Enroll Now for a chance to receive one more gift this holiday season.

See our official contest rules for details.

]]> http://www.campsrus.org/holiday-contest-extended/feed/ 0 Voyagers Calendar 2012 http://www.campsrus.org/voyagers-calendar-2012/ http://www.campsrus.org/voyagers-calendar-2012/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:41:59 +0000 campsrus http://www.campsrus.org/?p=1076 Learn more »]]> Just in time for the holidays, we present the 2012 Voyagers Teen Trip & Travel Program Calendar. Each destination has been hand-picked by our directors to create a summer experience unlike any other.

This year, we’ve added some great first-time venues for the Voyagers, including The Hub Billiards Club, Six Flags Great Adventure, Jones Beach, and our first multiple night trip, Washington, DC!

Old favorites making a return after a few years absence are Playland, Yankee Stadium, Mountain Creek, The Castle, The Beast, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Top of the Rock and NYC Duck Tours (part of “Greetings from NYC”). Our calendar is rounded off with perennial favorites Dorney Park and Kittatinny Whitewater.

Download the 2012 Voyagers Calendar ]]> http://www.campsrus.org/voyagers-calendar-2012/feed/ 0