[Njabs-talk] Camp Marcella information

[EVELYN E. VALDEZ]

Please review the following provided by the 

adminestration of Camp Marcella.
 
 
Camp Marcella  
New 

Jersey Camp for Blind Children, 

Inc.

Open 

House


 
For All New and Returning 

Campers
and 

Families
 

Sunday, March 25, 

2012
1pm  to  

4pm
 
Please join 

us for a tour of the Camp
 
Refreshments will be 

served
 
Please 

confirm attendance on or before March 

18th
 
 
For 

additional information contact: Paula Tarantino  201-709-4944 

or
e-mail: pdgpaula at comcast.net
 
Please 

visit our website at www.campmarcella.org.for directions 

to Camp

Camp  Marcella	    

													 New 

Jersey Camp 

for Blind Children, Inc.  
								  								 


Letter to 

parents: 
Dear 

Parent/Guardian:
 
Imagine the thrill your child 

will get as he/she rounds third base, heading for home with the cheers of the 

crowd in the background; or the feeling of accomplishment when an arts and 

crafts project-destined to be a future birthday or “thanks for sending me to 

camp” gift for you is completed; or the feeling of “becoming a star” after 

participating-to the sound of applause-in a talent show!  These are just a few of theconfidence-building, as well as exciting, activities your child can 

experience at CampMarcella this 

Summer.  “The activities 

don’t stop here:” swimming in our fully handicapped-accessible pool, 

canoeing, hiking, over-night camping, bowling-are just a few of the additional 

opportunities offered in the program!
 
New Jersey Camp for Blind 

Children, Inc., nestled within the woods of Rockaway Township, Morris County, provides the facility for a 

camping experience for visually and multiple-challenged children equivalent to 

programs offered at camps attended by sighted children.  Since our opening in 1947 many of 

campers return year-after-year renewing old friendships and beginning new ones 

that continue after they return home.  

Our campers not only take home the friendships they have made but a 

greater feeling of self-confidence, self-reliance, independence as well as the 

attitude that “I can be just like everyone else”!
 
During their stay at Camp Marcella the children are encouraged, 

guided and supported by the staff to participate and to learn to overcome fears 

of not being able to achieve.  

Camp 

Marcella is more than just 

a “week in the woods”-for most campers it is a life-altering 

experience.
 
We invite you and your child to 

join us at an Open House on Sunday, March 25, 2012,					  

where you can take in the beauty of our camp and see first-hand what 

awaits your child!
 
In the meantime, please take a 

virtual tour and enjoy the beauty and amenities of the entire facility on our 

website.  Please visit us at: www.campmarcella.org.    
 
This year we will be offering 2 

camping sessions: Sunday, July 29th through 

Saturday, August 4th and Sunday, August 5th through 

Saturday, August 11th. The program provider will once again be Easter 

Seals. The cost of each session is $1,050.   Camperships 

may be awarded on an as-needed basis, upon availability.  Applications will be forwarded to all 

families completing and returning the enclosed pre-registration form.   
 
Whether your child is a new 

camper or a returning camper –we welcome all and look forward to hearing from 

and meeting with you. Questions or additional information needed, please contact 

Paula Tarantino at: 201-709-4944 or e-mail: ptarantino at campmarcella.org.
 
Sincerely,
Paula M. 

Tarantino,
Vice President 

Program Development  
 
Celebrating 65 years of 

Service to Visually and Multiple-Challenged Children “
 
 
Pre-Registration 

form:
Camp Marcella
New 

Jersey Camp for Blind Children, 

Inc.
 
2012 Camping 

Sessions
July 29th - August 

4th		  

August  5th-August 

11th  


 
Pre-Registration Form  




  _____Yes, my child will  attend  Camp    		    ** Preferred Session: 

_____________________________   


**Session placement is based upon availability at 

time of reply and is on a first-come/first-served basis-	      	therefore we urge you 

to respond as quickly as possible to assure session preference 
 
   	_____No, my child will not attend Camp	   

______Please keep contact information on file for next 

year
   _____I will be able to pay the 

full amount -$1,050.00- per session  for my child to attend 

Camp
   _____I will be able 

to pay $________________ and request *assistance for the 

balance
*I do understand funds for assistance may not be 

available
   _____I would like my 

child to attend but I cannot pay and request full 

*assistance
*I do understand funds for assistance may not be 

available
 
Financial assistance-if available-will be granted based upon information 

provided on completed application
 
 
 
   _____Yes	   

______No	    

 my child 

does /does not receive DDD benefits  


   ____________________________________________________________________________
 
  My child attends (Name/Location of 

School):__________________________________________________
 
   _____Yes	   

______No	    my 

child is/is not enrolled in an IEP Program at his/her school  
____________________________________________________________________________
 
  Child’s Name: 

___________________________________________					 

  	  Age: 

_____________
 
  Parent’s 

Signature:________________________________________________________________________
 
  Address: 

________________________________________________________________________________
 
			 

	   _______________________________________________________________________________
  Phone: 

_______________________________   

E-mail: 

__________________________________________
 
Deadline for Return:    March 1, 2012   
 
Complete Application Will Be 

Forwarded Upon Receipt of this Form
 
Please Return by Mail or E-mail 

to: Paula Tarantino 7 South Carpenter Terrace Unit 

2L Belleville, NJ  

07109 


 
Questions:  please contact me at 201-709-4944  or via e-mail:  

pdgpaula at comcast.net