In addition to the popular Camp Carleton for children ages 5 to 12 and a program for teens, children can enjoy the Reunion bouncy tent, inflatable slide, and miniature-golf course. Check out the Bald Spot area on Friday afternoon.

Kids ages 12–17 who are registered for Reunion are welcome to participate in any of the scheduled Reunion activities. Additionally, there are teen program activities that are designed specifically for this age group on Friday and Saturday.

Bringing High Schoolers?

If you are bringing a high school student with you, you may wish to schedule an interview and tour via the Admissions website or call 800-995-CARL in advance to schedule an interview and tour. The Carleton Admissions Office will be open on Friday, June 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office will be closed on Saturday, June 16, but there will be a general information session that afternoon. Call the office to add your child to the mailing list to receive admissions publications.

Toddlers and infants—“Wee Carls”

A list of students willing to babysit is available upon request from the Office of Alumni Relations in May. You are responsible for payment and for making arrangements for transporting the sitter to/from campus. The going rate in Northfield is $9 per hour. Reservations must be made before June 1.

 

CAMP CARLETON REUNION TEEN PROGRAM

PROGRAM STAFF

Clare Dudzinski
Clare was an assistant leader of last year’s Teen Program. Originally from a northern suburb of Chicago, but since graduating from St. Olaf in 2010, she has become an official Northfield resident and loyal friend to both colleges in town. She currently serves as an AmeriCorps Promise Fellow, hosted by the Northfield Middle School. In this position, Clare offers academic and social support to students in need of additional services during the school day. She also organizes and implements programming at the Middle School Youth Center, an after school program for students in grades 6 through 8. When not at the middle school, Clare works as a social worker at the Northfield Hospital. She isthrilled to be a part of the Teen Program again this year.

Rachel Woldum
Rache is a 2009 St. Olaf graduate and former AmeriCorps Promise Fellow at the Northfield Union of Youth. She now serves as the site leader at the Middle School Youth Center and a Parent Liaison at Greenvale Elementary School.

MEETING INFORMATION

Upper Sayles will serve as home base for the teen program. Teens can meet up with peers or Carleton students to hang out, play games, participate in large group activities, or find directions to other Reunion activities. Any teen is welcome to attend the program, but a parent/guardian must sign registration forms.

2012 Carleton Teen’s Program Schedule

Subject to change

Friday, June 15

11:00 am - Gather in Upper Sayles. Come to Upper Sayles, the Teen Program home base, for a quick orientation.  Parents will need to sign forms at this time.  Take this opportunity to meet other teens, play Wii and board games, review the schedule, and make plans for the weekend.

12:00 pm - Lunch on the Bald Spot

1:00 pm - Scavenger Hunt. Are you lost when your parents start telling stories about Carleton?  Join us for an exciting and challenging field trip around campus.  You’ll get to know your way around and learn some fun facts about Carleton along the way!

2:30 pm - Bake cookies at Dacie Moses House or try the Bouldering Wall: gather your new friends and head to the famous cookie house to make and enjoy fresh-baked cookies. -or- if baking isn’t your thing, try your talents at rock climbing on the bouldering wall in the Rec Center.  (Teens over 16 can also climb the rock wall.)                          

4:00 pm - Reunion Carnival: Play mini-golf, roam the inflatables, get your face painted, and take photos with Minnesota’s own Captain Jack Sparrow, etc. -or- Frisbee Golf! If you’re not interested in the exploring the Carnival, take on Carleton’s Frisbee Golf course with some current Carls.

5:30 pm - Dinner at Hogan Brothers. Take a short walk to one of Northfield’s hippest eateries—Hogan Brothers.  Please bring money (suggestion of $10 maximum) along for dinner.

7:00 pm - Bowling. Strike some fun down at the Jesse James Lanes.  Please bring money for bowling ($4) and shoe rental ($3).

9:00 pm - Ice Cream. Make your own ice cream sundaes with every possible topping. Yum!

10:00 pm - Fireworks*! Find a great spot on campus to watch the fireworks. 

 

Saturday, June 16

9:45 am - Parade: Catch the Carleton Alumni as they stroll through campus. - or- T-shirt Design Contest: Bring out your inner artist to design a t-shirt for this year’s Teen Program.  The winning design will be selected after reunion weekend, and the shirts will be shipped to you later in the summer.

10:15 am - Field trip – Kayaking down the Cannon River! Join us for a field trip to Cannon Falls, MN to kayak 8 miles down the Cannon River.  It is sure to be a fun way to get off campus and explore the beautiful area around Northfield.  There will also by time for swimming at a sand bar along the way.  Lunch will be provided.  Teens will need $20 to rent kayaks or $30 to rent canoes.  All equipment and safety materials will be provided.  Guardians will have to sign a liability waiver form in advance.  This trip has proven to be one of the biggest hits for the Teen Program, so make sure you sign up and don’t miss the fun! 

Back-up plan (in case of rain or low river levels): Brunswick Zone in Lakeville.  Enjoy arcade games, laser tag, bowling and much more!  Lunch will be provided.  Teens should bring money for games (bowling: $24.99/hour/lane + $3.69 for shoes; laser tag: $5.99/game; arcade games: $0.50-$3.00/game).

4:00 pm - Robotics Lab (tentative) Interested in technology, science, computers, and ROBOTS?  Spend time with Carleton students experimenting and exploring the robotics lab! -or- Art Exploration - Are you more artistic?  Experience a Carleton art class with a current professor!

6:00 pm - Dinner in Sayles Hill Café.

7:00 pm  - Movie Night - Settle in to watch the big screen in Leighton 304.  We’ll vote on what movie we want to watch.  It will be a relaxing way to end an exciting weekend. 

9:00 pm - Bonfire*. Round out the weekend with a bonfire at the Council Ring near Lyman Lakes. Spend some final quality time with your new teen program friends, and eat a few s’mores while reflecting on all of the weekend fun.

*The teen program staff will not be present but all teens are welcome to participate on their own.

CAMP CARLETON REUNION CHILDREN'S PROGRAM

(For children who will be entering first grade in the fall, through age 12)

PROGRAM STAFF

Barb Howe, Children’s Program Coordinator:  Barb Howe has been serving as the Coordinator of the Children’s Program since 1982.  She has taught both kindergarten, first grade and Title One (supplemental reading and math), has served as the Children’s Arts Coordinator at the Northfield Arts Guild, and she is presently the Director and 3-day lead teacher at Open Door Nursery School in Northfield.

PHILOSOPHY OF PROGRAM

Having taught children from ages pre-school through fourth grade, Barb is aware of the various levels of children in this program.  While this range in ages can prove challenging at times, it can also be an incredibly rewarding and positive experience for all involved.  She believes that it is very important for the children to be able to look back on their experience in the children’s program at Carleton as an enjoyable one that they will remember for some time.

PROGRAM GOAL

The children’s program is set up to provide interesting and fun activities for the children.  We attempt to offer a wide range of activities taking into account the varying ages and interests of the children in the program.   Each year it is encouraging to see how quickly the children relate to one another.  The staff have seen some children form wonderful friendships during the two days.  They are pleased to be involved in such a program.

2012 Carleton Children’s Program Schedule

Friday, June 15

8-9 a.m. - Registration – Sayles Hill Great Space

9-11:45 a.m. - Art, Movement and Activities – Weitz Center

11:30-1:15 p.m. - Registration – Sayles Hill Great Space                   

12 p.m. - Picnic Lunch                                                              

1 p.m. - Arboretum walk

2:30 p.m. - Swimming – West Gym

4- 5 p.m. - Reunion Carnival – Bald Spot

4:15 – 4:45 p.m. - Check-in  for Dinner and a Movie for pre-registered only

5 p.m. Dinner, Sayles-Hill Great Space                                                      

6:15 p.m. - Movie  -  Babe

8 – 8:30 p.m. - **Pick up children in Sayles-Hill 252

Saturday, June 16

8:30-8:45 a.m. - Registration – Steps in front of Sayles-Hill 

9 a.m.- Arboretum walk

10 a.m. - Parade of Classes – Bald Spot

10:30 a.m. - Art – Weitz Center

12-12:45 p.m. - Picnic lunch

12:30- 1 p.m. - Registration  – Look for Camp Carleton Banner
Children registered for afternoon session should plan to eat with parents before joining the program.

1 - 3:30 p.m. - Art and Movement – Weitz Center

3:30 - 4:45 p.m. - Swimming

4:15 - 4:45 p.m. - Check-in  for Dinner and a Movie for pre-registered only – Sayles-Hill Great Space

5 p.m. - Dinner - Sayles-Hill Great Space

6:15 p.m. - Movie – Cool Runnings

8 - 8:30 p.m. - **Pick up children in Sayles-Hill 252

**For safety purposes, please be sure to check out with Barb Howe before leaving.  If someone other than a parent is picking up your child, please inform Barb in advance.  If parents do not check out children as required, the children will not be allowed to participate in the following day’s activities.