Just as this CSMF student tackled the obstacle course, we hope you're overcoming every obstacle on your way to the weekend!
The human side of what we do is so important, but sometimes a statistic or two helps you grasp the gravity of the work we do every day.
Let's start off our Friday with a fun fact about our awesome food service team. Throughout the 2022-23 school year, our team served up over 300,000 meals between breakfast and lunch that kept our students going each day. We appreciate every member of our food service team for the work they do for our students during the year, and during our summer programs.
On Tuesday, our Connected Community Schools team is hosting a Teddy Bear picnic, and you're invited! See the attached flyer for details on how to get in on the fun, including contact information for our site coordinators. They can answer any questions you have.
During the Summer, kids can still eat free at Camden Schools! We offer free breakfast and lunch to anyone 18 years of age and under until August 18th as part of our summer nutrition program.
Students enrolled in our summer programs, such as these students from Camp Sum-More-Fun, have these meals included as part of their daily schedule. However, all children are welcome to come and receive meals even if they don't participate in summer programming through the district.
A schedule of locations and serving times is included here!
The Camden Connected Community Schools team will be hosting "Open Hub Hours" at CHS on Monday, 7/24 from 4-6 PM. Please bring bags if you have them. See the flyer below for more information, and contact our site coordinators at the numbers listed with any questions.
The look of curiosity and amazement on a student's face when they take the controls of a drone will never get old. Whether they're interested in remote piloted aircraft, or perhaps stepping into the cockpit to become a licensed pilot, getting to work with drones in schools is a great opportunity for any young aviation enthusiast, and something we're proud to offer during Camp Sum-More-Fun.
In the world of Camp Sum-More-Fun, camp bucks are extremely valuable. They can be used to redeem for prizes in the camp store operated by our "Tycoon Junior" business group. A great way to earn them is on a trip inside the "Money Machine", where students are given the chance to grab as much as they can in just over ten seconds. We saw a lot of happy faces take their turn on Wednesday!
Camp is back in session! Wednesday marked the third day of our summer enrichment program called “Camp Sum-More-Fun”.
Over 400 students in grades K-9 are taking part in this award-winning educational program for the 2023 season at Camden High School.
Our K-2 students, the “Happy Campers”, explore a wide variety of age-appropriate STEAM activities. Students in grades 3-8 are known as the “Explorers” group, and are enrolled into subject-based “cabins” where they can explore an area of their choice such as drones, culinary arts, agriculture, business, music, and theatre.
We have also added a ninth grade “leadership” group for the first time. A select group of students were chosen to offer peer mentorship and leadership education opportunities to the younger campers.
In our Wednesday session, we saw an incredible racing drone demonstration, craft activities with our “Tycoon Junior” business group, spirited competition from the “Ninja Warriors” group, and an AWESOME science presentation by “Professor K” at our closing ceremony (We’ll have video shortly!).
Stay tuned for plenty of content as CSMF continues!
CSMF is presented through a partnership with the Madison-Oneida BOCES LEAP summer enrichment programs!
The 2023-24 Camden High School Student Handbook is now available!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2998/CHS/2107437/CHS_planner___code_of_conduct_23-24_FINAL_revised_July_14.pdf
A new student academic calendar has been posted! There is only one small change to note, and it was a slight adjustment to the 4th quarter elementary report card date. All other information remains the same. Check the link below, or get it on our website any time!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2998/CCSD/2864409/2023-2024_Student_Calendar__Final_.pdf
The Center for Family Life and Recovery needs your feedback! The Center is looking to provide support and plan free events this summer across the region, including right here in Camden, but they're looking to test demand for varying types of programming with a brief survey.
If you are able to, please take a moment and fill this out:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=78qbinNgjk6VYWvNwM2OCrLDKkds_uVOnJDz5CbrhrFUM1M3WDRDNE1WV1NSWjA5OE84SzZHSEk1VS4u
Thanks!
ATTENTION Class of 2023! Your graduation portraits from Perfect Game Imaging have arrived! Pick yours up in the CHS Main Office on weekdays from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Contact the main office if you have questions.
Times have been updated for this year's summer meals program to reflect different breakfast/lunch time slots at each building.
Join our team! We are looking to fill a Full-Time Cleaner position. The successful candidate would primarily work on the 11 PM to 7 AM shift when school is in session. This is a 12 month position, and compensation and benefits would be provided per what is stipulated in the CSEA contract for the position.
To apply, visit https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/otheropp and select "Camden Central School District" or submit your letter of interest by the close of business on July 17th, 2023 to....
Karen Jones, Assistant Superintendent for Business
c/o Kelly Eveleth, Personnel
51 Third Street
Camden, NY 13316.
Questions can be directed to Kelly Eveleth at (315) 245-5307
The Center for Family Life and Recovery needs your feedback! The Center is looking to provide support and plan free events this summer across the region, including right here in Camden, but they're looking to test demand for varying types of programming with a brief survey.
If you are able to, please take a moment and fill this out:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=78qbinNgjk6VYWvNwM2OCrLDKkds_uVOnJDz5CbrhrFUM1M3WDRDNE1WV1NSWjA5OE84SzZHSEk1VS4u
Thanks!
The Camden Elementary School Supply List has received a huge update with multiple classrooms added on!
https://www.camdenschools.org/page/school-supply-lists
Update: Times have been updated for this year's summer meals program to reflect different breakfast/lunch time slots at each building.
Construction on the turf baseball field at Camden Middle School is underway, and crews are working quickly to start getting the ground ready for what's next!
Join Connected Community Schools on Tuesday for a "Minute to Win It" program! Students will attempt to complete timed challenges that test their coordination and problem solving skills!
This August, Oneida County Youth Bureau will be holding a youth fun and fitness run!
Who Can Participate: Youth Ages: 4-13 Age Categories: 4-6 (1/4 mile), 7-8 (1/2mile), 9-10 (3/4 mile), and 11-13 (1 mile)
What: A Youth Fun and Fitness Run where youth in the above-mentioned age categories will participate in a race held on the grounds of Mohawk Valley Community College’s (Utica Campus) outdoor track.
****IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE YOUTH RUN WILL BE MOVED INSIDE TO THE MVCC JORGENSEN ATHLETIC CENTER****
When: The race is schedule for Thursday, August 10th, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. To Pre-Register for this event call (315) 798-5027 or on-line at: www.ocgov.net/departments/youth-bureau/
Registration for this event begins at 9 a.m. The first race begins at 10 a.m. followed by all other age groups competitive run. The event will conclude by 12 p.m. Youth and their families will take advantage of educational presentations before and after their run(s).
Where: The run will once again will be held at Mohawk Valley Community College located at 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica on their outdoor track.
****IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE YOUTH RUN WILL BE MOVED INSIDE TO THE MVCC JORGENSEN ATHLETIC CENTER****
Purpose: The Oneida County Youth Bureau continuously promotes health and wellness to the youth of Oneida County.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://ocgov.net/departments/youth-bureau/youth-fun-and-fitness-run-registration/
(Make sure you complete the waiver!)
