New for 2012!

Check out our amazing list of new things for the 2012 Camp Season!

 

New Electives!

Water Aerobics, Paintball for Seniors (two weeks), Balloon Art, Face Painting, Rock Out (literally a ROCK elective - throwing, skipping, painting, etc.), Golf with professionals from the Old York Country Club , Game Club, Movie Magic (make up), Twilight & Hunger Games, Jam Session 

Facility Improvements! 

Green House, New High Ropes Elements, Playgrounds, Twin Cedars Revamp, Tipis, Zoom Flume, Octagon Gaga Pit, Tee-Pee, Turtle Town, Floating Bridge
 

New Spirit Events! 

Walk Like an Egyptian, Holiday Hodge Podge & Fear Factor

New Lunch Menu Items! 

Chicken Fajitas, Raviolis + Pork Roll & Cheese 

Lunchtime Initiative! 

Following our 5-Points of Youth Development, we are creating a new DIY Camper-Clean-up initiative, with the incentive being that groups will be allowed to eat outside the tent, in new picnic areas! 

Website Enhancements! 

Interactive Spirit Calendar - you can now click on any of the 49 days in the Spirit Calendar, and a pop up will appear with all of the important details & information for the event!  

Interactive Lunch Menu - Featuring calorie & carb counts, ingredients + more 

More New & Nifty Initiatives!

Three Color War Teams: Red, White & Blue! 

Teen Leadership Program Name Change: Entering 9th graders are now CITs – Campers in Transition & entering 10th graders are now LITs – Leaders in Training.

Late-Bus: leaving from Camp at 5:15 & going south on 295 -

■ Martin's (Rt. 38 and Marter Ave) - 5:30pm
■ Woodcrest Shopping Cntr (Berlin Road) - 5:50pm
■ FunPlex (Rt. 38) - 6:10pm 

Decision 2012 (Week 6):  YOU are part of the process. We’re picking a BRAND NEW LLDC ELECTIVE- And YOUR vote counts! 

Sunday Camp:  July 15th! A day of camp for current campers and their friends - on a Sunday! More details coming soon! 

Tag Your Towel:  We will photograph our Lost & Found every Friday and post them on to Facebook!

TOP 5 CAMP ACTIVITIES AT LIBERTY LAKE DAY CAMP

Here is a list of the most popular activities at Liberty Lake Day Camp based on how quickly the electives are filled... 

5 . Lanyard – This Camp favorite has been a staple in all Camps for years.  But did you know that lanyard dates all the way back to the 15^th century?  It is true! However the lanyard we do today at Camp is for pleasure and not always for its main purpose from the 15^th century, to carry objects.

4.  Swimming – Whether it be the water tramp, swim team, water aerobics, swim lessons or just free swim with your group, being in the 

water is the highlight of any campers day and a great way to cool off!

3.  High Rope Adventure – This is a true test of courage! Many campers have tried and few succeed in mastering their nerves while climbing the Vertical Playground and walking across the cat walk to go down the zip line that stretches across the lake.  Do you have what it takes?

2.  Hulla-Ball – Is a game made up by Hullabaloo and is a Liberty Lake original version of Four-Square. Fun Fact: Four Square dates back to 1964 but has evolved through the years into many different varieties.  Hulla-Ball is played on a flat surface with a court divided into four squares and each square is given a ranking (Ace, King, Queen, Jack). The object of the game is to become the Ace so you can control the rules of the game.  For more info on Hulla-Ball see theHulla-Ball Rule Book.

1.  Ga-Ga – The number one sport at Liberty Lake actually started out in Israel as a form of dodge ball.  Ga-ga is played in a large octagon or hexagon called the Ga-Ga pit.  Ga-Ga begins with someone throwing the gaga ball up into the air.  When it bounces the players say "Ga" each bounce for the first three bounces. Players are out if they double touch, hit the ball out of the octagon or if they get hit below the waist.

What is most fascinating about this list is that Liberty Lake offers countless electives, from climbing a rock wall, to laser tag, and digital photo but the top 5 things on the list are games that have been played for hundreds of years.  Playing and being at camp is like taking a step back in time because these top 5 activities are the same games played before the Internet, or texting, or even TV.  I guess some things are just in our DNA and that’s why we all love camp so much!! 

Can't wait to see everyone at camp!!!!! ONLY 26 MORE DAYS!!!!!!!

NJ Renaissance Faire at Liberty Lake, the First Two Weekends in June!

LET YOUR IMAGINATION RUN WILD- The Next Two Weekends, at the NJ Renaissance Faire @ Liberty Lake

While watching the talented NJRF cast practice their performances this past week, I had an epiphany, as to what it is about the Renaissance Faire, that makes it so magical...


As adults, we are always fascinated by the imagination of children. The way they can transport themselves into make-believe situations, create entire universes inside their heads, and spend hours in their bedroom or backyard with just only their creativity and imagination limited them.  Remember those days?  Those were the days!  So care-free and wonderful. 


We'll, I'm writing tonight to tell you that those days do NOT have to end!  For some of us, we continue to embrace our imagination, and refuse the notion that being grown-ups means to be BORING!  For more people than you'd think- Renaissance Faires are an oasis of fun- Letting your imagination run wild, in a beautiful Shire filled with the most uber-talented actors, musicians, stunt-men, artisans, jousters, falconers and aerialists you have ever met! You may not be able to swallow a sword or juggle fire, but you are certainly eligible to interact with these folks, be entertained by them, while devouring your own turkey-leg and giant pickle!  


At Liberty Lake, we have a summer staff of almost 200, most of whom understand the joy and exuberance of childhood, and love to be around it.  At the NJ Renaissance Faire, a typical day brings well over 1000 people who not only embrace their inner-child, but their inner-child-MEGA-IMAGINATION!  So I dare you... Go with it, jump in, join the fun, step back in time- about 500 years before your childhood- and you'll have a wonderful experience (and be back for more!)

What: Liberty Lake will once again become the Shire of Crossford for the 2012, Three Musketeers-themed New Jersey Renaissance Faire. The family-friendly festival features an ecclectic variety of entertainment, food, and activities, including jousting, sword fighting, comedy, music, and Valenzano Winery “Meade Garden”- as well as an extensive Merchant Village of fine crafts, trinkets, armoury, and period clothing. 

When: June 2,3 + 9,10 ~ 11am to 6pm

Where: Liberty Lake 1195 Florence-Columbus Rd,  Bordentown, NJ 08505 (minutes off the NJ and PA turnpikes, Rt. 206, and Rt. 130; seconds from Rt. 295, exit 52A.) 

Admission: • $20 for adults • $12 for children, 6-12 • Free for children 5 and under • Discount tickets online at www.njrenfaire.com

Community Health Day - Saturday May 12th

 Come Out for a Healthy Day with the Liberty Lake Foundation!

On Saturday, May 12, from 11 am to 4 pm, the Liberty Lake Foundation will be hosting our 2nd Annual Community Health Day. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Liberty Lake Foundation.

Community Health Day is an action-packed and fun-filled event for families with lots of awesome camp activities- including miniature golf, outdoor laser tag, boating and rock wall climbing. In addition, there will be many health-related activities + organizations attending as vendors and providing services.

Here are some of our vendors for the event:

■ Major League Baseball's Pitch, Hit and Run Competition for ages 7-14, 11am registration 

■ Twin Oaks Diaper Derby- Bring Baby-related items in exchange for activity vouchers 

■ The Art of Living Well 

■ Burlington County 911 & Health Department 

■ Pampered Chef 

■ Take Shape for Life 

■ American Red Cross Blood Drive. Click here to schedule an appointment 

■ Zumba Fitness 

■ Northwestern Mutual

■ Smile Center of Mansfield

■ BRW Enterprises 

■ Health Haven of Hainesport 

■ Melaleuca Wellness 

■ Simply Self-Storage 

■ Tomaro's C.H.A.N.G.E. 

■ Tri Hope Group 

■ THE PICCADILLY CIRCUS!!! www.theFunCircus.com 

NEW Interactive Spirit Calendar!

The LLDC Web Team has brought the 2012 Spirit Calendar to life! This summer’s Spirit Calendar is action packed as usual, featuring everyone’s favorite classics, like Color War, Yacht or Not & Wet-Wild + some added new twists, including Fear Factor, “Holiday Hodge Podge” & more! 

With our new Interactive Spirit Calendar, we’ve made it easier for parents, campers & team members to know what’s on the Spirit Agenda each & every camp day! With this new format, you can now click on any of the 49 days in the Spirit Calendar, and a pop up will appear with all of the important details & information for the event! You can also click through the days as a slideshow if you prefer!

Click on the link below to check out the Interactive Spirit Calendar. Let us know if you have questions, email - webmaster@libertylakedaycamp.com 

2012 Interactive Spirit Calendar -

http://www.libertylakedaycamp.com/welcome-our-interactive-spirit-calendar