Details, Costs, Contacts
Low Cost, High Quality: While STW is the premier training ground for the next generation of leaders for the community service world, we are working especially hard in these economic hard times to keep costs low.
What is STW doing to keep the cost of WW affordable?
We at Spark the Wave are well aware of the economic hardship that many are facing these days. As such, we have done everything in our power to keep the cost of Wave Week as affordable as possible. How are we able to undercharge other leadership-type camps by 25, 50 and even 100%?? VOLUNTEER HORSEPOWER! We have a dedicated group of volunteers who each give literally hundreds of hours of their time to make Wave Week happen. This is the main reason that we can bring this life altering training to the young people we serve. We still understand that this may be a stretch for you this year and we very much appreciate you considering making the investment in the future of not just one young person but our community.
SPECIAL RATES AVAILABLE if you apply to WW online! Apply online by clicking here and you will save $25 off the mail-in application rate.
Wave Week Costs (Online Application Rates)
Overnight Camp
| Group/individual | Cost per person | If post-marked by… |
| Group of 3 or more | $624.00 | May 15th, 2010 |
| Group of 3 or more | $674.00 | June 30th, 2010 |
| Individual | $674.00 | May 15th, 2010 |
| Individual | $774.00 | June 30th, 2010 |
Day Camp
| Group/individual | Cost per person | If post-marked by… |
| Group of 3 or more | $275.00 | May 15th, 2010 |
| Group of 3 or more | $350.00 | June 30th, 2010 |
| Individual | $350.00 | May 15th, 2010 |
| Individual | $399.00 | June 30th, 2010 |
SIT’s: If you are applying to be an SIT, the cost of WW is reduced to $499. SIT rates are only open to returning campers who apply for an SIT position and are accepted. Please note: there is limited scholarship money available for SIT’s if you would note otherwise be able to attend.
(There will be a $75.00 non-refundable, processing fee if the applicant withdraws before June 30th, 2010. Refunds are not possible if the applicant withdraws after June 30th, 2009.)
Day Camp: Day campers may arrive between 8 and 8:30am and pick up is between 5:30 and 6 pm. Day campers will be served lunch but no other meals.
Extended Day Camp: This offers campers a chance to partake in all of the evening social activities at WW (volleyball tourney, WW social, dance and talent show). Campers arrive after 8AM with pick up by 10PM. When applying for the Extended Day Camp, there is an additional charge of $100.00 (added to the above cost). This covers your dinners and nightly activities.
Please Note: Spark the Wave has a few full and partial scholarships available
to defray the costs for individuals who would not otherwise be able to attend.
If you wish to apply for a scholarship, please include your Scholarship Application
Form with your Wave Week Application Form. (Send a check, as directed on
the Scholarship Application Form, along with both forms when applying.)
The daily schedule gives students a mix of learning, group projects and free time to spend with new friends. There’s also a lot of social time, a dance, talent show, and of course service projects where you’ll get to put what you’ve learned into action!
Registration Color Group Festival Free Time Special Presentation MBTI Profiles Color Groups |
How to “Talk the Talk” of a Leader Free Time Myers-Briggs VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY Color Groups Meet With Dorm Leaders |
How to Make a Group Work for You Free Time Special Presentation Color Groups WW Social |
What it Takes to be a Great Leader In Search of Understanding Free Time Talent Show Color Groups |
Community Service Project Free Time Myself as a Leader Color Groups Dance |
How Do I Make my Idea Become a Reality Presentation of Project Service Fair Color Groups Closing Session |
Tracks
Returning Campers Can Choose From One of 2 Paths
Note: Participants are welcome to return to either path for as many years as they would like.
Regular Path: These participants will focus on solidifying basic leadership, communication, and project planning skills. They will also be exposed to one of three advanced classes: Fundraising, Finance, or Marketing. They will broaden their awareness of their own leadership styles, and examine the way their actions affect the world around them.
If you choose this path, you will participate with the 1st years campers in all activities. Our hope is that you will share your experience, wisdom and leadership strengths with this new group of campers. In addition, we expect that you will take a more substantial leadership position within activities and the project planning session.
To apply for this path simply send in your WW application. We can’t wait to have you back!
Staff In Training (SIT) Path: Participants on this path will take the next step of training on their STW journey. SIT’s will split there time between working on activities with 1st year campers and spending time working on advanced training just with other SIT’s.
SITs will come to camp at the same time as other campers. From there they will learn the basics of facilitating and observing classroom and color group discussions. They will be assigned to an operations committee that participates in behind-the-scenes planning with staff members; and will serve as mentors and coaches for the first year campers.
To apply for this path you have to complete a WW Application. In addition, you will need to submit a SIT Supplemental Application. You will then be informed within a few weeks, whether you have been accepted. There are limited spaces for this path.
Wave Week Contacts
For more information, feel free to call the STW office.
Sarah Burns, Wave Week Director, sarah@sparkthewave.org
215-206-9432
Laura Oleksiak, Day Camp Director, LauraO@sparkthewave.org