If you were to flap open the gigantic atlas, situated somewhere between the hustle and bustle of New York and the historic charm of Pennsylvania, you would find a little jewel named New Jersey. Often affectionately referred to as the "Garden State," it's not just famous for its juicy tomatoes or the taste-bud tingling corn, but it's also a big splash in the world of swimming! The kids of New Jersey, or as our imaginary character, Captain Flipper likes to call them – the "Jersey Water Wizards," are quite the aquatic aficionados. With a backstroke as smooth as butter sliding down a hot ear of corn, they swoop through the water, leaving a trail of bubbles and awestruck onlookers. In the morning, as the sun peeks over the Atlantic Ocean, Captain Flipper, a funny, oversized dolphin with sunglasses and a neon swim cap, rallies his team. With a hearty "Flippity, floppity, let's get hoppity!" they dive into the pristine pools that dot the state, from Hoboken to Hackensack. These wizards are not just swimming for gold medals, but for the golden rays of the sun and the cheer of the crowd. Captain Flipper, with his blowhole that sounds like a laughing trombone, instills in them a spirit of fun, friendship, and a love for the magical dance between water and body. He often tells them, "In New Jersey, we don't just swim; we glide, we play, we make the water our stage." And so, from the tiniest of tots to the tallest of teens, the swimming pools of New Jersey echo with laughter, splashes, and the occasional trombone-like blowhole sound - a tribute to the watery wonderland they call home. And the "Jersey Water Wizards" continue to swim, following the flipper-steps of their funny and lovable mentor, Captain Flipper.
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For over 50 years, Frontier Camp has been dedicated to making disciples of Jesus by sharing God’s Word amidst the beauty of His creation. Since our founding in 1969, we’ve been licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services and are proudly accredited by the American Camping Association. We’re also a member of the Christian Camping and Conference Association. Our mission is to use Christian camping and outdoor recreation as a means to support local churches in fulfilling the Great Commission—evangelizing people of all ages and discipling believers toward deeper maturity in Christ. Frontier Camp offers a dual ministry: during the summer, we host a 10-week youth camp, and throughout the rest of the year, we serve as a retreat facility for churches and like-minded religious organizations. Whether through summer camps or retreats, our goal remains the same: to expose people to Christ and encourage their spiritual growth through His Word and by reflecting His character in everything we do. While we provide top-notch recreation and exciting programming, the heart of our camp is the spiritual impact, rooted in the truth of God’s inerrant Word.
At KKWC, we use an innovative approach to ensure children get the most out of their summer. Our holistic approach to camping has been developed over many years, dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for children to learn and grow. We focus on physical health, responsible social expression and self-esteem, with a variety of activities and experiences tailored to ensure our campers learn and develop in a positive and supportive environment. We are proud to have been providing under-resourced Middlesex County children with summertime enjoyment since 1924. Our mission is to build and nurture physical health, responsible social expression, self-esteem, mental well-being and other sustainable life skills through a holistic approach and diverse programming. We have been fortunate to have provided a fun and health focused away from home experience to over 50,000 county residents, and to have supported working parents, guardians and families.
Swimming is a life skill that is valuable to student’s development, physically, socially, and emotionally. Five Star Swim Schools motto is “Swim like a Star!” This motto signifies the confidence that students gain when they learn to swim. We love seeing this confidence develop in children, from their first lessons, feeling timid or fearful. Then, as they master skills and move up through the skill levels, we see that confidence on full display. We have found, that in talking with parents that the self-esteem boost attained during swim lessons carries over into other aspects of their children’s lives.
At Five Star Swim School, we are dedicated to the success of each student. Our staff is passionate, highly trained and certified and our indoor saltwater pool is heated to a comfortable 90 degrees. Students are divided by age and skill level and receive plenty of attention with a 3:1 student to instructor ratio. We focus on repetition of drills and a consistent routine to ensure each student is comfortable and reaches their individual goals. Whether it be getting over a fear of water or reaching the next level of swimming, Five Star Swim School is the place for quality swim lessons!
To get to the pool, located inside the Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, NJ, drive to the back of the school where the baseball/football fields are located. You should see a metal staircase. The men’s locker room is at the bottom of the staircase and the woman’s locker room is at the top. Both locker rooms offer access to the pool area. The Wardlaw-Hartridge School is the ideal place for students to perfect their swimming techniques. With the availability of a large, competition size pool, this is the perfect location for adult swimming lessons. Please contact the office for additional information regarding the schedule and availability of this location. We invite you to take part in swimming classes at this amazing facility and see why everyone is talking about this great opportunity!