December 2010
7 posts
Donor Appreciation Night - Free to All 2010...
To thank our wonderful 2010 donors, we are planning a Donor Appreciation Night to take place in early 2011. The event will be a dressy evening with drinks and dessert, with no entry fee for those who have supported us this past year with donations, no matter how small. If you have been planning to support Camp Alvernia with a donation this year, now is the time. It’s hard to believe,...
Only 6 more chances to vote! →
The Best of LI contest is over December 15! You can vote once per day, so that means only SIX more chances to vote for Camp Alvernia as the best camp on LI!
You can find us in the category “Attractions”. Thanks for helping!
New Camp Alvernia Merch Available!
We’ve got some great new Camp Alvernia gear that we have available, including long sleeve thermal shirts, embroidered polos, and embroidered beanies. See below for details. The long sleeve thermal shirts are tend to run a size smaller than normal. Please keep this in mind when ordering! Quantities are limited, so place your order soon if you’re interested! There are...
More DETAILS about Guys' Night Out!
Just a reminder that today, Friday Dec 3, is the RSVP date for the upcoming Dec 6 Guys’ Night Out at Mac’s Steakhouse! We’ll be watching the Jets play the Patriots in the game of the year! Just $25 per person! If you are registered for 2011 already, we can conveniently bill your account! Otherwise, we ask that you bring your payment to the camp office. We have more details...
November 2010
1 post
Guys' Night Out!
Monday December 6 is Camp Alvernia Guys’ Night Out at Mac’s Steakhouse on Gerard St in Huntington! All Camp Alvernia dads, staff, and campers welcome! Bring your friends!
Here’s the info:
We’ll be watching the Monday Night Football game of the year, Jets - Patriots.
Just $25 per person gets you entry, food, and a chance to win lunch or dinner at Mac’s.
Menu: ...
October 2010
6 posts
We've been nominated for Best of Long Island 2011! →
Cast your vote up to once per day from now until December 15! You’ll find us under the category “Attractions”. Thanks for helping!
July 2010
2 posts
Just a few days ago we received the sad news that a member of our Alvernia family had died in a tragic car accident. Nikki Kantor was a camper here since she was a little girl and worked as a staff member for two summers. She grew up here at Alvernia, sailing our boats and splashing in our pools, showcasing her dance skills in talent shows and learning leadership skills in our JC/CIT program. ...
Session 1 2010
We’ve had one of the best first sessions of camp ever, and the fun is only beginning! Session 1 is the only session this summer that will have TWO special days, including our amazing 4th of July camp kickoff special day! We had a great time at our first BBQ/Campfire last week, and this week at the outdoor movie screening of Finding Nemo! With only six new full-time staff this summer, we’ve got...
May 2010
3 posts
Check out this list of raffle items and silent auction items for this weekend’s fundraiser!
Silent Auction Session at Camp Alvernia, FIVE winners (The BEST camp around since 1888!) Mariano Rivera Autographed Baseball (Yankee legend!) Get Gardening (includes free planting and consultation by Colorscapes, who do our plantings!) Breakfast in Bed (includes everything, even the tray) ...
A BIG THANKS to our major sponsors of this weekend’s FAMILY FUN EXTRAVAGANZA!
Huntington Coach Chalet Inn Peticular Pet Love of Learning Montessori Kinder Club Citizens Bank Waldorf & Associates Northport Dance Timothy’s Pizza Modell’s Sporting Goods Variations Dance Studio
Work for this weekend has been non-stop, but it’s all going to pay off! We’ve had incredible support from our parents, alumni, vendors, and local businesses. From donations to marketing, we have been amazed to see how many people love and support Camp Alvernia!
April 2010
2 posts
Sign up for our 3-on-3 basketball tournament! →
March 2010
5 posts
Support Peticular Pet
Just wanted to take a minute to encourage you to check out Peticular Pet on 25A in Huntington. Peticular Pet is owned by the DeRosa family, whose two kids are regulars at Camp Alvernia. The DeRosas are great people, and they have been so helpful to me with my golden retriever puppy Hobbes. Our campers may remember the fun animal show they did on the last day of camp last summer! If you...
Tristate Camp Conference Report
It’s been quite a busy few weeks over here at Camp Alvernia, and in the hubbub I haven’t been able to sit down and report back on the Tristate conference. Doesn’t look like it’ll die down anytime soon, so I’m taking 10 minutes to make it happen!
The Tristate Camp Conference is the largest gathering of camp professionals in the country, with nearly 4000 attendees...
MAY 22nd - 23rd FAMILY FUN EXTRAVAGANZA 2010!
Mark your calendar for the weekend of May 22 - 23! Camp Alvernia is having a Family Fun Extravaganza to raise money for our new pool project, open to ALL! Tentative slate of activities: - DJ - 3 on 3 basketball tournament - Dunk Tank - Alvernian Idol singing competition - Dance Dance Revolution tournament - Take out a canoe, kayak, or sailboat, or take a ride in one - Caricaturist/Airbrush artist...
NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children →
I’ve been reading this book on a recommendation from Scott Arizala, a camp consultant and speaker at the ACA’s national conference last week. Check it out, it’s got some great insights!
Personal Camp Tours Saturday March 6!
Sign up to get a personal tour of Camp Alvernia with the Director! I’d love to take you around our beautiful 15-acre waterfront property on a golf cart and show you camp firsthand! It’s a great chance to find out what we do and ask me any questions you may have.
Email me at ben@campalvernia.org to set it up!
February 2010
5 posts
WatchCamp Alvernia A-Way Team Mission #2: Project H.O.P.E. - video highlights!
I’m being honored at the Celebrate Long Island’s Young Professionals reception at the Cresthollow Country Club on March 10, sponsored by the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce. The event features 30 people under the age of 30 who
- Make a notable impact on their business or industry, including government & non-profit arenas
- Are outstanding citizens that actively...
Sponsorship Opportunity
Rewarding kids when they make the honor roll or score a goal in a soccer game gives them a great sense of achievement and well-being, and encourages them to keep working hard at things that matter. We’d love to offer prizes as an incentive for our campers to work hard helping others. Please let us know if you or your business would be willing to donate a prize or two for the upcoming A-Way...
A-Way Team Mission #3: Haiti's Children
By now you should be aware of the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti in recent weeks. We have a number of Camp Alvernia staff and campers who are from Haiti, including our very own Assistant Director, Badyr Aschkar. What We’re Doing Over the next month, the A-Way Team will be collecting t-shirts and shoes for the children of Haiti. On Monday March 15, we will have a big gathering...
January 2010
5 posts
Students For 60,000
Tonight I’ll be giving a short presentation to a club at Northport High School called Students For 60,000. Being an NHS alum, it’s kind of like coming full-circle to be invited back there to give a presentation. It’s a great club though, and I’ll have the opportunity to share with the students about what Camp Alvernia does for the community, particularly through the...
A-Way Team Mission #2: Project HOPE
We had an amazing turnout for our second A-Way Team Mission, Project HOPE. Over 100 campers and parents came by throughout the day to help serve food to the poor and elderly of Huntington! We’re so proud of all our campers and parents! Video to follow!
Camp Alvernia Alumni Campfire & BBQ! Alumni Only! →
Attention camp alumni: If you’re on facebook, click this link to view the event! Please pass on this information to all your friends from camp, and bring them!
A-Way Team Mission #2: Project HOPE
Our next A-Way Team mission is in support of Project HOPE, a volunteer organization that serves the poor in the Huntington area. We will be serving at one of their “Sunday Suppers”, a twice-monthly sit-down meal that is offered to the poor, the elderly, and the unemployed. Details Date: Sunday January 10 Time: Some needed at 1pm, some needed at 3:15pm, done by 6pm Location:...
Report: PBJs & Carols
We were able to make 436 sandwiches! 150 of them went to Family Service League in Huntington, and 286 of them went to St. Anne’s in Brentwood. St. Anne’s distributes to the following agencies: Freeport Inn,Freeport Hope for the Future, Farmingdale Operation Homeless Queen of the Most Holy Rosary St Martha’s, Uniondale Mercy Soup Kitchen, Wyndanch Mary Brennan Inn, Hempstead...
December 2009
6 posts
WatchHighlights from our first A-Way Team Mission: PBJs and Carols!
WatchMerry Christmas from all of us at the Camp Alvernia office!
Camper Scholarships
Every year Camp Alvernia gives out scholarships to well over 100 campers whose families have found themselves in financial hardship. The value of last year’s scholarships totaled $497,652. So many of you have contributed to the Brother Robert Memorial Scholarship Fund, and we thank you for your spirit of service and generosity. Who are these scholarship recipients? Many of them are...
Hobbes' signature
Just got done helping Hobbes sign his name on a piece of paper. Also got an ink pawprint out of him. It’s so I can put his signature on postcards/emails we send to the kids. Do I have the best job ever? Probably. :)
PBJ and Carols Update
We’re up to 80 campers and 40 parents who will be participating in our first A-Way Team mission! If you can’t make it, we’re accepting donations of bread, peanut butter, and jelly! Contact me at ben@campalvernia.org if you’d like to donate!
I'm Speaking at the ACA Tristate Conference 2010!
I just got word today that my session proposal was accepted by the ACA Tristate Camp Conference Program Committee, and so I will be speaking at the largest gathering of camp professionals in the country!
Side Note: One of the keynote speakers will be Henry Winkler, who along with his acting and producing career, is an active advocate for kids with special needs. Winkler is dyslexic, and his book...
November 2009
19 posts
Happy Thanksgiving!
I’m away in San Diego visiting my sister for Thanksgiving, and the office will be closed for the rest of the week! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, filled with great food and blessed times with family!
70 Kids Signed Up For Our First A-Way Team...
You read that right, we have SEVENTY campers coming December 9 to make PBJs for the poor and sing at Carillon! Unfortunately we are only allowed to bring 40 to Carillon, but we’ll still have a great time here at camp making sandwiches and having pizza!
Your Director Wins Leadership Award!
I was humbled and excited to find out today I’m going to be presented with a national leadership award at the 2010 ACA National Camp Conference. The ACA (American Camp Association) is our accrediting agency, and it is such an honor to be recognized out of all the amazing young professionals I have met from across the country.
From the ACA website: The American Camp Association (formerly...
Has your camper achieved something special? Send me an email at ben@campalvernia.org, I’d love to post it here!
We’ve already signed up over 40 kids for the Dec. 9 A-Way Team mission!
The A-Way Team Does PBJs for the Poor and Carols...
We cordially invite you and your campers to join us in a special night of giving back to the community! When: Wednesday, December 9, from 5:30-8pm Where: Camp Alvernia’s cafeteria, then Carillon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Who: Camp Alvernia campers of any age What: We’ll start off the night making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to be given to feed the poor. We’ll...
The A-Way Team: At Your Service
We are pleased to announce the creation of Camp Alvernia’s own community service team, the A-Way Team. Committed to the Alvernian Way (Respect Yourself, Respect Others, Respect Your Environment), the A-Way Team will be getting together for 3 or 4 special community service events between now and the start of camp! It’s a great chance for us all to give back to the community we love!