Camden Central School District -

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!)

Congratulations to CHS alumnus Sam Morse on once again leading the local contingent to the finish line at this weekend's Boilermaker 15k Road Race in Utica! Did you know he has qualified for the Olympic Trials for the marathon multiple times in his running career? https://romesentinel.com/stories/camdens-morse-top-local-boilermaker-finisher,188182

One week from today, our Connected Community Schools team will host Open Hub Hours at CHS! They will be available to assist you with any essentials you may need for the Summer months. Contact information is included in the attached flyer.

McConnellsville Elementary School families: Save the date for the 2023 "Back to School Bash"! We look forward to another awesome event!

Last week, our Connected Community Schools team hosted CCSD students for a bird feeder craft!

Supply lists for Camden Middle School and portions of Camden Elementary School are now available! We will update with more lists as they are received throughout the Summer months! https://www.camdenschools.org/page/school-supply-lists

Connected Community Schools is having open HUB hours at CHS on Monday, July 17th! See the flyer below, including contact information for our site coordinators Cole and Kim, who are running this event.