Camp Cardinal
Reunion & Commencement Weekend is a Family Event: Bring the Kids!
The entire family is strongly encouraged to participate in Reunion & Commencement Weekend. While you attend various activities, your children (ages 4 months through 12 years) may enjoy Camp Cardinal, a supervised program created to entertain children during the weekend.
Camp Cardinal Preschool Program
Ages 4 Months to 5 Years
For the 17th consecutive year, the Neighborhood Preschool, a licensed day-care facility serving the Middletown and Wesleyan communities, will operate a special program exclusively for children of alumni and parents attending Reunion & Commencement Weekend. The professional, trained staff will organize games and other activities, and will also provide quiet time, when needed, for the younger children in the group. The Preschool is conveniently located on the Wesleyan campus at 115 High Street, near the Butterfield residence halls.
Camp Cardinal Children’s Program
Ages 6 to 12 Years
The Children’s Program will provide entertainment and supervision for 6- to 12-year olds attending Reunion & Commencement Weekend. Children will be supervised by current Wesleyan students who have experience with child care. The program begins on Friday afternoon with games and activities, including the 11th annual all-campus scavenger hunt, and concludes with a pizza party and movies. Saturday’s schedule features more games, meals, and lots of other fun-filled indoor and outdoor activities on campus.
Camp Cardinal “Counselors in Training”
While we will not offer a schedule of activities for teens, children 13 and older are welcome to act as “counselors in training” throughout the weekend. Teens may assist student counselors with various children’s activities during Camp Cardinal hours. Please contact Sarah Myksin ’06, assistant director of events, at smyksin@wesleyan.edu or (860) 685-2522 to make arrangements.
Camp Cardinal Registration
The cost for each child is $50 per session (Session I: Friday 3 p.m.–midnight, Session II: Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p .m., and Session III: Saturday 4 p.m.–midnight). Parents may drop off their children at the Camp Cardinal desk at Registration (Usdan University Center) anytime during program hours, and must report to the Camp Cardinal desk to determine up-to-the-minute locations of program activities. Children under 6 years of age should be taken directly to the Neighborhood Preschool at 115 High Street, where all Preschool Programs will be held. You may bring along toys and other items from home that will make your child’s day more fun or comfortable. If your child is enrolled in the Children’s Program (children ages 6 through 12) and will be swimming at the Freeman Athletic Center, please send a towel, bathing suit, and bathing cap (required). Be sure to clearly label all belongings with your child’s name. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Myksin ’06, assistant director of events at (860) 685-2522 or smyksin@wesleyan.edu. For specific information about the Preschool Program, please contact Diane Kischell, director of the Neighborhood Preschool at (860) 346-4333.
Camp Cardinal Children’s Program
Preliminary schedule. Ages 6-12 years.
| 3 p.m. |
Meet and Greet Location: Camp Cardinal Headquarters, Team Rooms, Usdan University Center (lower level) |
| 4 p.m. |
Scavenger Hunt (Weather Permitting) Location: Leaving from Huss Courtyard, Usdan University Center |
| 5 p.m. |
Swimming at Freeman Location: Wesleyan Natatorium, Freeman Athletic Center, 161 Cross Street |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Pizza Party Location: Camp Cardinal Headquarters, Team Rooms, Usdan University Center (lower level) |
| 8 p.m. |
Movies Location: Camp Cardinal Headquarters, Team Rooms, Usdan University Center (lower level) |
| 11 p.m. |
Time for Bed Location: Camp Cardinal Headquarters, Team Rooms, Usdan University Center (lower level) |
| 9 a.m. |
Good Morning Location: Camp Cardinal Headquarters, Team Rooms, Usdan University Center (lower level) |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Annual Parade Practice Location: Camp Cardinal Headquarters, Team Rooms, Usdan University Center (lower level) |
| 11:15 a.m. |
Assemble for the Annual Parade Location: Observatory Circle, Top of Foss Hill |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Annual Parade begins Location: Observatory Circle, Top of Foss Hill |
| Noon |
Fun with Fitness Location: Wesleyan Natatorium, Freeman Athletic Center, 161 Cross Street |
| 1 p.m. |
All-College Picnic and “Kids Fair ” Location: Andrus Field |
| 4 p.m. |
Arts, Crafts and Stories Location: Camp Cardinal Headquarters, Team Rooms, Usdan University Center (lower level) |
| 6 p.m. |
Pizza Party |
| 8 p.m. |
Ice Cream Sundaes and Movies Location: Camp Cardinal Headquarters, Team Rooms, Usdan University Center (lower level) |
| 11 p.m. |
Goodnights and Goodbyes Location: Camp Cardinal Headquarters, Team Rooms, Usdan University Center (lower level) |