Summer recreation engages Merrick students

The Merrick Summer Recreation program was once again a tremendous success with more than 250 campers attending. Held at Chatterton Elementary School from June 27 to July 28 and coordinated by teachers Melissa Robinson and Kelley Merkel, the program featured engaging, hands-on experiences for students in kindergarten through sixth grade and was staffed by certified teachers and counselors.

The program is full of activities to keep students active while acclimating new students to the elementary school setting as well as their peers and staff. It’s also a great way to strengthen existing friendships or form new ones.

Campers were grouped by school and attended five periods per day, each with a different designated activity ranging from crafts, jewelry making, art and computers to outside play and many others.

Theme days like Red, White and Blue, Crazy Sock and Hair, Pajama Day and College Day also added to the fun. One of the favorite activities was a visit from Mad Science, one of Long Island’s leading science enrichment providers that combines games, science discovery and physical activity for a dynamic experience.