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Dear French Woods Families
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Tristan, Michael & I will be leaving for camp before we know it and we are so excited to get back up there!
There is nothing we look forward to more than the upcoming summer season and this is going to be a great one. We put together a fabulous show schedule and we even will be debuting some new shows this summer. I am so excited that we have special permission to debut The Prom this summer and I will direct it.
We continue to work hard to put together the best staff for you this summer and we do have so many wonderful people who will be with us this year. We still are looking for staff in a few areas, so if you know someone looking for a summer plan, please let them know. Potential staff members can submit their application to work with us right on our website.
Are you a nurse or do you know one? We currently are looking for camp nurses and PAs, particularly in session two. Please call us if you are interested.
See you soon! Beth
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March 1 Alyssa Azeke Charlotte Casella Cleo Maass Gracie Mannheim Kasey Luong Maria Nelen Michelangelo Alvarez Sophia Mobley
March 2 Anne Nodelman Eloise Calatozzo Grace Heraty Hannah Bowman Hayley Brick Keira Sibomana Leo Mogavero Oscar Heyman Reece Kirschenbaum Rosalind Viola Hoover
March 3 Emily Beaird Eva Edelman Molly McClamma Rebecca Kleinhans Simona Freed William Goldsman
March 4 Alaina McCarthy Gianna Mainor Haley Ruthman Idara Valdez-Starks Liat Skolnick Luca Aghababaie Michael Mintz Victoria Meier Victoria Scott-Gonzalez Ximena Manzano
March 5 Austin North Dakota Diehl Imogen Kurtz Lola Nagelberg Mark Davidson Oceania Schaay
March 6 Catherine Emily Cunningham Daniel Vayserfirov Danny Baumfeld Sebastian Arias Sophia Cygielman
March 7 Alexis Kagan Charlotte Reiser Josephyne Schaefer Lauren Gilder Lulu Anderson Maggie Duncan Maxwell Frank Uma Scher
March 8 Andrew Cohen Avery Dnistrian Julian Peccia Kai Piccone Susana Sebourne
March 9 Ari Feinberg Belen Rayhill Gaspard Viros Grace Nagle Honora Muratori Liam Ruthman Sienna Speed Vivian Dinota
March 10 Arella Wright Ellewillow Campagna Harrison Morgan Julia Schwing Justin Gulbranson Kieran Salvatierra Nina Oberfest Nova Castillo
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March 11 Benjamin Fertig Ella Rae Gill Isaiah Gabriel Luke Corbin Sasha Reich Sophia Spalten
March 12 Chloe Contreras Greta Friedman John Gnagy Stella Swade
March 13 Ava Small Aviva Kramer Bella Pianko Grayson Aspen Jane Kaufman Julia Freedman Katherine Sullivan Lily Thomas Ruby Nieman
March 14 Abby Langer Hannah Landsman Oleksandr Zubko Penelope Stern Zimu Qiu
March 15 Alessandra Keeley Charlotte Coppola Daniel Pena-Chadee Eleanor Winters Elliot Miller Emmanuelle Rave-Meir Keera Lehane Ronan O'Sullivan Ruby Farmer Sydney Morakis
March 16 Alessandra Baldacchino Christopher St-Louis Holden Shepherd Leah Glazer Meera Shroff Feldman Siena McKelvey
March 17 Jesse Ehrlich Madeline Dick Maggie Moroney Mika Prissert Morgan Krakauskas
March 18 Ardyn Wales Autumn Wadhwa Margaret Salvatierra Margit Romero Mushka Seidner Natalie Hovav Samantha Alper
March 19 Akiv Shah Anna Vogelbaum Bingene Gonzalez Eva Lindveit Gideon Miller Jacob Gordon James Wallace Lilly Gordon
March 20 Afeni Collins-Johnston Alessandra Rosenthal Alyssa Franck Arden Maynard Delilah Shack Harper Maynard Leopold Smith Sienna Withers Sophie Cabrera
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March 21 Aksinya Artemenkova Chaya Friedman Emma Ehrlich Hendrix Tewlow Hilton Rodriguez Nancy Veloudis
March 22 Chloe Lucich Ella Fielding Phoebe Halley Willa Halley William Muller Sophie Philips Zimu Qiu
March 23 Caleb Norman Julia Lambert Katie Young Natalie Rubin Rafi Popowitz Roderick Greenfield
March 24 Amelia Wright-Frost Elise Dehlin Lillian Walker Maxwell Cohen Quincy Sanchez-Diffee
March 25 Daliha Polissaint Delmarie Ortiz Elleanor Honneus Giacomo Harris Gwendolyn Rosenstein Kenrick Boateng Valeska Damon
March 26 Cole Smith Estelle Allen Genevieve Alonso Laney Rakofsky
March 27 Colin Sherer Danielle Galatti Dexter da Cunha Harrison Sherer Lucas Petitto Sofia Capparelli Tabitha Meyer
March 28 Alexander Delgado Alexis Garcia Andre Kolak Benyapa Sherman Owen Kuca Zachary Udin
March 29 Carmen Rose Lacosta Kolsrud Emily Stepan-Jackson Harold Hurley Isabella Leon Jessi Kaplan Lilyanna Meyer Noa Zacks Pablo de la Vega Rebecca Mestel Vaughn Oberhuber
March 30 Caden Gonzalez Liam Noble Owen Enslein
March 31 Millie Tomppert Paige St. Claire Sadie Hepinstall Stephanie Cruz
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Just Registered (to 3.17.22)
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Ada Andrews Abbey Kass Abby Carbonneau Abigail Cochran Abigail Satzman Adam Khaykin Addilynn Fulks Addison Rogers Adrienne Elsberg Aislynn McHugh Alana Ma Alessandra Baldacchino Alexa Seder Alexandra Paradise Alexandria Lovering Alexis Kagan Alyssa Azeke Amanda Leung Ammon Wormuth Amy Zambrano Anabel Quittman Anna Delale-O'Connor Annika Peachman Anson Pitts Antonella Ventosa Campa Arabella Frost Aubrey Goldstein Audrey Budabin August Schumann Aurelia Mcdonald Autumn Redd Ava Anjarwala Ava Rose Di John Ava Tucker Bailey Moseley-Bennett Bailey Tuzzo Basile Pallier Beatrice Sheridan Beckett Leslie-Jones Beckett Smith Belen Rayhill Benjamin Edelson Benyapa Sherman Bianca Treloar Brandon Firth Brooke Flueck Brooke Gatto Carina Davis Carly Weiss Caroline Dubuque Carter Klein Carter Wormuth Charles Whitaker Charlotte Kessler Charlotte Wells Chloe Contreras Christopher Inkenhaus Clover Cashman Coco Kief Cora Owen Cosima Nicolo-Jones Dakota Defrancesco Daniel Pena-Chadee Danny Baumfeld Diya Gupta Dylan Prime Eden Peters Elaine Rubin Eli Jacobson Eli Mertzel Elisa Nazem Eliza Relyea Elizabeth Smaguine Elizabeth Tate Ella Davis Ella Woodson
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Elle Flueck Elliot Stack Ellis Brown Emma Ramirez Ethan Roy Eva Donahey Evangelina Winckler Evangeline Rayhill Perez Fernanda Mier Zamora Francesca Riccardo Gabriella Watkins Gemma Pitts Gianella Hartman Gianina Lasky Gianna Aubry Ginevra De Bernardis Graham England Gwendolyn Rosenstein Hannah Landsman Hannah Schmiechen Hudson You Imogen Kurtz Imogen Lisowski Irene Arzu Isabella Doogan Isabella LaRocca Jack Sobolewski Jacob Dewey Jacob Palma Jaden Sabathia Jake Lazar Jasmine You Jean Luciano Rossi Jenna Dewey Jeremiah Landsman Jillian Gulbranson Jolie Glezerman Jonah Kinsella Joshua Dewey Julian Green Julian Kuri Manzutto Juliana Huff Juliet Scott Juliet Thomas Juliette Nahman Juniper Smith Justin Gulbranson Justin Ledo KeaLani Garrity Kerala Sovak Kiran Sovak Kortney Debride Kunlaya Wang Kyana Momah Laila Kuri Manzutto Lavinia Capra Lawrence Flinn Leila Pohl Leila Yatak Leo Herman Lila Hoffman Lila Hone Lilliana Soto Lilly Baumfeld Lilly Burnside Lily Siegel Lilyanna Meyer Lincoln Baldwin Lincoln De Pietro Louisa Eichelberger Lucia Roth Luke Neuer Lya Romero Madeleine "Madi" Cardillo Madeleine Garcia Madeline Maguire Margaret Balafas
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Margaux Brown Maria Delgado Moore Marni Kofsky Mary Ann Wright Maximilian Duravcevic Maya Brenner Mei Rogers Merus Brown Mia OReilly Micah Rubin Michaela Murray Miles Wheatland Monique Hightower-Gaskin Morgen Thompson Natalia Rayhill Perez Nate Rimalovski Nia Fuller-Hammond Nicalette Aubry Noelle Morales Nora Black Oleksandr Zubko Oliver Cohen Oliver Florin Olivia Shar Oscar Saltalamacchia Owen Kuca Pareesa Nazem Patrick Kelley Petra Ogrodnek Pilar Lu-Heda Pippa Daykin Rachel Sapozhnina Ray Schambra Stevens Rebecca Browning Reid Ryland Roman Gelbard Rose Crowson Ruby Schneider Ruth Seneviratne Ryder Lago Sadie Fu Sadie Wynne Sage Tobias Sammy Baumfeld Sammy Meskill Sarah Sofia Mesa Hernandez Sasha Appel Scarlett Gitterman Sebastian Appel Shachar "Dawn" Biton Shira Brener Sienna Cekirge Simone Levy Sofia Gonzalez Sofie Poliakoff Sophia Calne Sophie Caridi Sophie Redvers Stella Farrell Story Lund Surabhi Jain Sydney Glover Sydney Lovering Sylvia Cashman Sylvie Jacobs Teagan McHugh Tomas Medina Violet Cohen Vivian Colburn Vivian Goldstein Wyatt Dnistrian Wyatt Hungerbuehler Zack Schambra Stevens Zahari Fine
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Session 3 2022 Shows - (subject to change)
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101 Dalmatians -- Ages 7-9 In a loving home in the city of London, Dalmatian parents, Pongo and Perdita happily raise their Dalmatian puppies, until the monstrous Cruella De Vil plots to steal them for her new fur coat! Join all the dogs of London, as they daringly rescue the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen. With a delightfully fun score, lovable characters, and one of the most deliciously evil villains in the Disney canon, this stage adaptation is certain to charm and delight.
Bugsy Malone -- Ages 9-11 This pie-flinging, pinstripe-wearing, pint-sized classic features Fat Sam, who runs one of the most popular speakeasies in town, that is in danger of being closed down by his “business rival,” Dandy Dan. Enter baby-faced Bugsy Malone, a definite asset to Fat Sam. Unfortunately, Bugsy also has caught the eye of Sam’s girlfriend Tallulah – though he’s set his designs on the showgirl Blousey Brown.
Let it Be -- Ages 9-11 A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles.
Willy Wonka -- Ages 9-11 Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory,” which features the songs from the classic family film.
Fancy Nancy - Ages 9-11 Six-year-old Nancy is excited to experience what the world has to offer and to celebrate the differences that make everyone unique.
Do Re Me -- Ages 11- 12 The reformed gangster Hubie Cram is trying to make it big in the juke box and music promotion business. However, when things don't go as planned, gangsters re-enter his life causing further troubles to his marriage. The only thing he does succeed at is making a star out of a young singer.
Be More Chill -- Ages 11-14 It's just your atypical love story – a guy (he wants to fit in), a girl (she wants to be noticed), and the supercomputer inside the guy's head that tells him what to do (it wants to take over the world!). According to The New Yorker, "If you fed 'Dear Evan Hansen' and 'Mean Girls' to the 'Little Shop of Horrors' plant, you'd get BE MORE CHILL." In other words, it's both a relatable tale about how far we'll go for a little validation… and an otherworldly delight about a loveable geek and his very invasive (im)plant. The Lightning Thief -- Ages 11-14 The musical follows Percy Jackson, a teenager who newly discovers that he is a demigod and goes on an epic quest to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt and to prevent a war between the Greek gods.
Goosebumps -- Ages 11-14 Brooke and Zeke are thrilled to be starring in a mysterious show called The Phantom, and not the least bit frightened by the old legend that the play is cursed. But when strange, spooky messages start appearing, and a masked menace starts disrupting rehearsals, they begin to wonder: what if there really is a ghost haunting their school, determined to stop the show?!
Wizard of Oz -- Ages 11-14 Dorothy lives on a farm in Kansas until a cyclone arrives, and picks up her house, her dog and Dorothy herself, depositing them all in the land of Oz. Things in Oz are strange and beautiful, but Dorothy just wants to get back home. She’s helped by the Good Witch of the North, but she’s also in trouble with the Wicked Witch of the West, who seeks revenge for the death of the Wicked Witch of the East, for which she blames Dorothy.
Fiddler on the Roof -- Ages 11-17 Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality, culture and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.
TBA -- Ages 11-17
On The Town -- Ages 11-17 With a fluid integration of drama, comedy, jazz, classical and popular ballads, On the Town stands as one of the great innovative works in the history of musical theater. Three sailors, Gabey, Chip and Ozzie, 'let loose' on a 24-hour pass in New York and the Big Apple will never be the same!
Legally Blonde Ages 11-17 Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
Romeo and Juliet Ages 11-17 This classic love story of star crossed lovers by William Shakespeare has received many interpretations and settings. It served as the basis for “West Side Story.” The battle between the mighty Montegue and Capulet families has entranced audiences for centuries.
Two Weeks With the Queen Ages 11-17 Colin has a mission. He wants to speak to the Queen about his brother Luke who has cancer. Cousin Alistair would like to help but stress brings on his dandruff. Colin takes the lock off the back door and heads out alone.
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This winter, many of our new French Woods families were able to participate in one of our online info sessions that allowed them to “meet” many of our dedicated staff, learn all about French Woods and what we offer their children. Parents had the chance to ask questions and everyone benefited by hearing both their questions and our answers.
One of the concerns we heard is that many first-time camp parents are concerned about homesickness. I assure you that our counselors are trained and our long-time staff is experienced in helping our campers (and parents) overcome homesickness. Here is a short video that addresses homesickness and how to be our partners in making your child’s stay at camp successful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek0zvv6dlqg Please listen to it. It is 9 minutes 'short' and includes examples, tips and the means to help you feel comfortable and confident that we have your child's best interest at heart.
What comes next…
For new campers - we welcome you and your family to join us for a pre-camp get together up at French Woods (199 Bouchoux Brook Road, Hancock, NY 13783) on Saturday, May 21st, from 10:30 AM until 4 PM. There you will have an opportunity to meet the directors, head counselors, our program director, and the rest of our administrative team. There will be an informational session in one of our beautiful theaters, a tour of the camp facilities, sample activities for the children and a luncheon prepared by our Executive Chef. (We will post videos of the day if you are unable to attend.)
Please RSVP by calling (607) 637- 8400 or you can email us at visiting@frenchwoods.com and let us know how many children and how many adults will be joining us. Family members must be vaccinated to attend unless a valid exemption has been submitted to camp. Everyone will have to submit a negative rapid test taken within 24 hours of arrival at camp. At-home tests are allowed.
Just remember ALL - it's 79 days till Session 1 and 97 days till Session 2.
Won't be long now,
Isaac
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Sophie Redvers was cast as Brooke Windham in Applause New York's production of Legally Blonde in January and was cast as Trix the Aviatrix as well as being named Dance Captain for their current production of The Drowsy Chaperone.
Alyssa Emily Marvin will play the title role in the world premiere of a new play “Edie Saves the Birds” this April at Theatre East in New York.
Andrew Adams was cast as Javert in the Fordham Prep production of Les Miserables. He feels Les Miz will be the greatest event and accomplishment in his life to-date.
Olivia "Liz" Woloz is excited to be playing Yvette in her high school's production of Clue this spring.
Aaron Harris was just cast as a munchkin in a professional production of The Wizard of Oz at the Lyric Theater in Marietta, GA. He also is playing King Julien in Madagascar Jr. at the Orbit Arts Academy. Aaron will be honored this year as a Knight of the Arts for music in the Lower School at Pace.
Congratulations to owner and founder of French Woods, Ron Schaefer, who is being honored on April 25th by the New York Pops. The 39th Birthday Gala Concert is being held at Carnegie Hall followed by a Dinner Dance at the Mandarin Oriental in NYC. Ron is a long time supporter of the NY Pops Kids On Stage Program.
Alex Boruff (former camper, former video staffer, 2021 horseback superhero) is doing a cabaret on Friday, April 29th at The Duplex Upstairs (21+) in NYC at 9:30 PM. Cat Schaefer will be helping him out on a couple of numbers, and they would love to see some FW rep in the house! Also, it’s Alex's birthday, so more of a reason to come!
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#StandWithUkraine Ellie Titarenko spent 2 summers with us in the Wellness Center while her two children attended camp, just prior to COVID. She is Ukrainian, she lives in Colorado and a year ago founded Arvada West Family Medicine, near Denver.
In the past few weeks, Ellie spearheaded supply drives that included donations of medical and hygiene supplies that are already benefitting the people of Ukraine. Collaborating with Project C.U.R.E., a not-for-profit that distributes medical supplies to resource-limited communities across the globe, truckloads of donations were shipped to Poland via Elle and her 'team' of volunteers. Project C.U.R.E handles the transportation and makes sure that the donations are used as intended benefitting the people on the ground in Ukraine.
Ellie continues to collect supplies. If you are so moved to do so, Ellie gratefully is accepting donations to be forwarded to Ukraine. 10050 Ralston Road, Suite 1, Arvada, CO 80004 Please click here for a list of what is needed. https://hfwaa.org/sites/default/files/uploads1/ukraine%20list.jpg
Our hearts go out to our own French Woods Families who come to us from Ukraine. Isaac, Errick, Ron & Beth are in touch with them. We hope we can get the children and staff back to camp this summer.
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Don't forget to sign up for the CIT Retreat that is taking place Memorial Day Weekend. It is sure to be informative, hands-on and fun! See camp before camp starts; participate in workshops, meet some like-minded campers, sing around the campfire, mindfulness.
Anyone registered as a 1st Year CIT, 2nd Year CIT, Super CIT or an Upper camper turning at least 15 before year end who wants to participate is welcome to do so. The cost is $150 to our not-for-profit The Hancock, French-Woods Arts Alliance, Inc. The signup form is on your CampIn Touch dashboard. For more info, please contact me at Rose@frenchwoods.com
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Important Online Forms and Documents
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It is time to get started on your camp forms regardless of which session(s) your child(ren) is registered for!
Forms and documents are accessible online. The forms you submit online become attached automatically to your child’s file. Please, please help us by getting this done timely. Fill out your Bunk Requests now.
ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS: Please go to frenchwoods.com and in the toolbar, click on “Login”. From there you will enter the parent email address that we have on file for you. If you have not yet had the chance to sign into CampIn Touch or if you forgot your password, click on retrieve/set password. Once you get your password, you will be directed to your Forms Dashboard. Click on Forms and Documents and there you will see two types of forms - the ones with a barcode icon must be printed out, filled in and signed by either the physician and/or parent.
The Registration, Physician’s Exam, Health Care Provider OTC’s, Parent Medical Authorization and Meningitis Vaccination forms are all forms to be printed out. Once completed and signed, you can scan the completed/signed forms into your computer and preferably upload each form on to your dashboard or you can fax them back to the designated faxback number on the bottom of the forms (845) 468-7078. (It is important that you use this faxback number only to faxback forms.)
The other forms type has a computer monitor icon. Those are all web-based forms and can be filled in online. The Application, Bunk Requests, Transportation, Health History, Immunizations, Activity Preference, Tennis lesson signup, Race for the Arts are all web-based forms. Please call the office if you need any assistance at all. We are here to help you. (607) 637-8400
Below the Forms and Documents for your camper you will find Forms and Documents for Your Family. There you will find important information including a packing list and information about CampMeds. If your child takes medication, New York state requires individual packaging of all meds. CampMeds can help you take care of this requirement. Please note that no child will be admitted to camp without a completed medical form signed by your physician. In addition, all immunizations must be documented. These are New York State Health Department rules that we must abide by.
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Hey Frenchwoodites,
I have such good news. From every indication, 2022 will return to a normal summer’s operation. We will have everything we have come to expect in our fifty-three years of French Woods.
Here's how it will work: All staff will be vaccinated. Children will be vaccinated, with the exception of those who have filed letters of exemption with us. In other words, 99% of our population will be vaccinated. There will be no mask requirements, however, we will require testing both five days before arrival and twenty-four hours before. Visiting days will be held on camp. All visitors will upload COVID vaccination cards onto their camper's CampIn Touch account or will present letters of exemption at least 2 weeks prior to visiting day. In addition, all visitors must present proof of testing that must have been taken 24 hours before arrival. No mask requirement will be in place for visiting day. Please note: As the summer gets closer, these rules may change again. It is our goal to make this summer an enriching and fun experience for every camper. We would love to receive your input. Don’t hesitate to email or call. Above all, we are looking forward to seeing you this summer. I can’t wait.
Ron
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The Performer is Your Newsletter
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