June 2017(Booklet)

By Stacy Case
Summer is here, in case nobody could tell! That means one
thing...American Heritage Summer Camp in Plantation is all set to be the
second home for many area youths again! With a variety of programs
offered over the span of several different sessions, just about any campers'
needs can be met. Boys and girls from 3-13 years old, are placed in ageappropriate
groups.
"We excel in harnessing kids' passions and helping them grow over the
summer at our recreational camps," says Wayne Lenoff, the director of the
summer camp programs at American Heritage in Plantation for a fourth
year. "We vary everything by age and skill level, putting an educational spin
on the recreational programs so all of these kids can have a fun experience
throughout the summer."
And with about 75-80 percent of the campers coming back from one summer
to the next, high levels of return registrations say it all!
"A lot of the kids look forward to coming back to see their old friends, some
who they don't get to see during the school year, while others are very
excited to make new friends," says Wayne, who served as the assistant
camp director for five years before taking charge. "In fact, the kids have so
much fun that once some of them age-out of the program, plenty return to
become counselors here."
American Heritage Summer Camp certainly knows how to run the gamut of
options. From lacrosse, tennis, baseball and soccer to art, robotics, video
production and theater, plus a whole lot more, this summer camp really is,
according to Wayne, a "one-stop-shop.”
There is also a traditional day camp for those who are not looking for that
specialty element, but regardless of which activity the campers may
choose, Wayne says each participant will conclude their session(s) having
had a great time and will have made fun memories. "Our camps offer great
socialization for these kids," adds Wayne. "Our specialty camps can really
help them prepare for the upcoming school year, especially those who will
be new to our school. But that aside, every camp, every day is
action-packed."
And while there is that educational aspect offered
through the specialty camps, it's not just the
material that is key; it's having a hands-on
instructor and/or coach who has
experience in that field who teaches
the campers. "The campers get
great instruction and learn something
new every day," Wayne tells us.
"At the beginning of (each) camp, the
kids get a warm welcome from our great counseling
staff, and we're all just looking to have a good
time again."
Once all camps have concluded, there is an endof-the-summer
carnival in which all participants get
to culminate their programs. Last summer, about
700 campers were in attendance and Wayne
expects about the same, if not more, this year.
Registration is still open, but spots may vary
depending on enrollment. For more camp
info, visit ahsummerprograms.com or call
954-472-0022, ext. 3043.
See ad opposite page.
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