GirlSummer 2010
GirlSummer was developed by faculty members of Emma Willard School. We offer girls ages 6 to 13 an athletic experience comparable to sports camps combined with extensive offerings in art, dance, drama, and writing.
The GirlSummer staff seeks to provide girls with the sense of satisfaction that grows out of fun, collaboration, physical development, and artistic worth. This program focuses on supporting each other as individuals through respecting one another’s differences. GirlSummer is a place where fun and friendship happen!
Two-week Programs
Session 1: July 5-16
Session 2: July 19-30
One-week Programs
Session 3: August 2-6
Session 4: August 9-13
GirlSummer Sampler for girls entering first grade is exclusively designed for our youngest Girlsummer participants. GirlSummer Sampler creates the opportunity for younger girls to experience GirlSummer on a small scale in an age-appropriate format. The Sampler program is available only during Sessions 1 and 2.
Program Hours, Monday–Friday
Arrival/sign-in: 8:30–8:45 am
Sign-out/dismissal: 2:45–3:00 pm
Dismissal Policy
Every effort must be made to pick up by 3 pm each day. There will be a late fee charged for pick-up after 3 pm. For every 15 minutes past 3 pm (or fraction thereof), you will be charged $10. As a courtesy to our instructors, this policy will be strictly enforced. If you are running late, please contact the GirlSummer office.
Extended Hours
We offer an extended hours program, offering activities and supervision to GirlSummer participants until 5 pm. The additional fee for this program is $175 per session for Sessions 1 & 2 and $90 each for Sessions 3 & 4. The pick-up time is 5 pm each day. We ask you to be punctual. In the event you are late, there will be a charge of $10 for every 15 minutes past 5 pm (or fraction thereof). As a courtesy to our instructors, this policy will be strictly enforced. You must register for the full number of days in the session your daughter is attending. The fee for this program is non-refundable. The girls will be dismissed from the library in the art building. Should you need to pick up your daughter earlier than 5 pm, please let us know in writing, and we will plan to meet you at the specified time.
Health and Authorization Forms
Each participant must present a Health Registration form and an Authorization form, completed by her parent/guardian, by June 1, 2010. Use the links above to download the forms. Fill them out and return to GirlSummer.
Staff
Morgan Storms is the returning director of the GirlSummer program. During the school year, she is an education manager for a local non-profit agency. Ms. Storms has been an elementary school teacher, has worked in a number of summer programs for young children, and has coached both soccer and basketball. She earned her undergraduate degree at SUNY Geneseo, where she majored in elementary education. She received her master’s degree in curriculum development from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is a certified elementary school teacher.
The assistant director is Tosha Grimmer. Ms. Grimmer has been with the Girlsummer program for many years, and is thrilled to be returning.
Our instructors are highly qualified professional educators, many of whom have been with GirlSummer for a number of years. These instructors are dedicated to the education of young women and believe strongly in providing quality experiences designed to outlast the warm days of summer. We also have a full-time nurse on staff for the GirlSummer Program.
For further information, check out our FAQ page.
Registration
Inquiries about the GirlSummer program may be made by calling (518) 852-6580 or e-mailing the director at mstorms@emmawillard.org. Emma Willard School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies and programs. Applications will be accepted via email and processed on a first-come, first-served basis once payment is received. Please note that in the past we have had waiting lists for all of our sessions.
Online School Store
Want to purchase some of our EWS or GirlSummer items? Click on these links to access our online school store:
EWS visor (left)
GirlSummer visor (right)
GirlSummer t-shirt
Sport Safe
Frisbee
Mesh shorts
Flip flops
