Ridgewood 2013 Summer Camp Guide

RIDGEWOOD YMCA Summer Day Camp 2013

WHERE KIDS GO TO GROW.

IS YOUR CHILD READY FOR A SUMMER OF GROWTH AND ADVENTURE?

The Ridgewood YMCA is about to embark on yet another fun and exciting

summer of day camp. Welcome to all of our returning and new campers to our

2012 Day Camp Program. Y Day Camp uses hands-on learning through indoor

and outdoor educational activities. Thank you for choosing our summer day

camp for your child. We look forward to getting to know your son or daughter!

Sincerely,

Cortnie McGinnis

Day Camp Director

SUMMER LEARNING

To succeed in school and life, children and young adults need ongoing opportunities to learn and practice essential skills. This is especially true during the summer months when children lose much of what they learn during the school year. YMCA of Greater New York Day Camps provide high-quality summer learning Initiatives that give children a variety of ways to improve reading and math skills and explore music, drama, art and sports. Through fun, themed curriculum that incorporates key academic components, children will practice and further their academic skills, learn to plan and create projects, learn teamwork and develop new skills. To inspire reading, our program will provide books recommended by the Department of Education for summer reading.

OUR CAMP LOCATIONS

The Ridgewood YMCA Summer Day Camp is located at the branch, 69-02 64th Street in Ridgewood, NY. We also use offsite facilities such as local parks. Campers ages 5 and up attend the Long Island City YMCA for swimming activities twice a week. Our Summer Sleepaway Camp is for boys and girls ages 6-16 from all over the world and is located 86 miles from NYC in Huguenot, NY. There are two villages, McAlister (Ages 6-12) and Talcott (12-15), that are located on our 1,150 acre property.

WELCOME TO YMCA SUMMER CAMP Through programs like YMCA Day and Sleepaway Camp, we nurture your child’s sense of self-confidence and introduce them to positive, fun experiences that build leadership and social skills. Well-trained, qualified staff serve as positive role models for campers. Y Day Camp enhances camper’s self-confidence, self-esteem and leadership skills through structured (and fun!) activities. Campers develop a true understanding of diversity in an atmosphere of acceptance and approval of the uniqueness of others. Campers are encouraged to be creative, expressive and learn new skills. Summer learning activities offer fun way for campers to read and learn over the summer months. All YMCA Day Camps are licensed by the NYC Department of Health and Accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA).

YMCA Summer Camp helps campers ages 3-12 years old and teens ages 13-16 years old grow mentally and physically by participating in challenging activities in both small and large group settings under the supervision of caring and well trained staff.

EXPLORE, PLAY AND GROW.

DAY CAMP Each week of camp provides your child hands-on activities including educational field trips and theme days.

MY LITTLE ACADEMY SUMMER (AGES 2.9-4) My Little Academy Summer helps campers ages 2.9-4 years old grow mentally and physically by participating in challenging activities in both small and large group settings under the supervision of caring and well-trained staff. Session 1 / July 1—July 12 5 Full Days Members: $296 / Non-Members: $333 5 Half Days Member: $163 / Non-Members: $198 3 Full Days Members: $241 / Non-Members: $280 3 Half Days Members: $123 / Non-Members: $160 Session 2-4 / July 15—August 23 5 Full Days Members: $329 / Non-Members: $370 5 Half Days Member: $181 / Non-Members: $221 3 Full Days Members: $241 / Non-Members: $280 3 Half Days Members: $123 / Non-Members: $160

EXPRESS CAMP (AGES 5-8) Express Camp is designed for the younger child. Campers participate in swimming, arts and crafts, health and fitness and group games. Campers also have the opportunity to participate in weekly excursions to museums, playgrounds and cultural events. As a part of Express Camp, campers learn how to develop long-lasting friendships and build solid social skills by learning about and utilizing our four core values. Session 1 / July 1—July 12 Members: $356 / Non-Members: $383 Session 2-4 / July 15—August 23 Members: $395 / Non-Members: $425

CREATIVE CAMP (AGES 8-12) Creative Camp introduces children to the performing and visual arts. During this unique program, children will develop their artistic ability through song, acting, sculpture, painting, and much more. Weekly trips allow campers to expand their creativity. They will experience a wide range of cultural activities through performances specifically geared to their weekly theme-based projects: Session 1: Vocal and Dance Session 2: Around the World Session 3: Theatre Session 4: Sculpture, Painting, Drawing Session 1 / July 1—July 12 Members: $360 / Non-Members: $387 Session 2-4 / July 15—August 23 Members: $400 / Non-Members: $430

ADVENTURE SPORTS CAMP (AGES 9-13) Two of our most popular camps all in one! Adventure Sports Camp balances scheduled and optional activities for older boys and girls. Campers participate in a wide range of adventurous activities including, but not lim-ited to sports, instructional swimming, trips throughout the five boroughs, arts and crafts, environmental science and more. To facilitate academic success our recreational reading component is designed to help kids sharpen their reading skills throughout the summer months. Campers will learn the rules and fundamentals of different sports, while practicing their techniques in mini games. In addition, they will learn about team work, sportsmanship, and motivating each other to succeed. Session 1 / July 1—July 12 Members: $360 / Non-Members: $387 Session 2-4 / July 15—August 23 Members: $400 / Non-Members: $430

MOVIN’ ON CAMP (AGES 12-14) A special summer experience awaits pre-teens and teens enrolled in the Movin’ On Camp. There are many scheduled activities and trips, but Movin’ On Camp emphasizes decision-making, so that youth are encouraged to choose their activities. Swimming, sports, reading, group games, leadership development activities, and trips across all five boroughs are offered. Additionally, there will be activities that teach youth to make a positive impact in their neighborhood. Movin’ On Camp helps pre-teens and teens build on their social and leadership skills while having tons of fun. Session 1 / July 1—July 12 Members: $248 Non-Members: $289 Session 2-4 / July 15—August 23 Members: $270 Non-Members: $315

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (AGES 15-16) Our Counselor In Training (CIT) program is for tomorrow’s leaders. Teens who are involved in this amazing program gain job readiness skills and work experience during the summer working alongside experienced staff. CITs receive training in program safety and also participate in community service projects. Session 1-4 / July 1—August 23 Members: $500 (one time fee) Non-Members: $535 (one time fee)

SLEEPAWAY CAMP The New York YMCA Camp is located 86 miles from NYC on a 1,150 acre property.

Activities offered at New York YMCA Camp are Summer Sleepaway Camp, Specialized Summer Sports

Camps (Gymnastics, Volleyball and Judo), Day Camp for Hudson Valley residents, Greenkill Outdoor

Education Center, and customizable Retreat Groups or Special Retreat Weekends (Women’s Wellness

Weekend, Men’s Adventure Weekend, Family Camp).

SUMMER SLEEPAWAY CAMP (JUNE 30TH—AUGUST 23RD) Have an unforgettable summer at New York’s YMCA Camp! Our camp is for boys and girls ages 6-16 from all over the world. There are two villages, McAlister (Ages 6-12) and Talcott (12-15), that are located on our 1,150 acre property for Summer Sleepaway Camp. Just a sample of activities that we offer are swimming lessons, a wide variety of sports, arts and crafts, outdoor living skills, our new media program, canoeing, and our ropes courses. We also offer specialty programs that include water skiing, horseback riding, and rafting trips.We are 86 Miles outside of NYC and we are a safe, inclu-sive, and diverse camp community. We are a place where children can develop friendships, lifelong

SPORTS CAMPS GYMNASTICS

(JUNE 23RD—JULY 5TH) We offer world class training for dedicated and

determined gymnasts from around the world. Our

focus is to support each gymnast while learning

new skills and improving existing ones. Every gym-

nast has the opportunity to train closely with our

world-class coaches. Our facilities include 16,000

sq feet of training space, 6 vault stations, 12 beam

stations, 4 sets of competition bars, 2 full floor

exercises, and more.

VOLLEYBALL (JULY 14TH—AUGUST 9TH) We offer progressive training techniques for all

skill levels, position specific training, and video

training with personal feedback. We also offer

plyometric and weight training opportunities for

qualified campers. Our facilities include 6 indoor

courts with all new sport court, 5 outdoor grass

courts, a training room, certified athletic trainers,

and medical attention available 24/7.

JUDO (AUGUST 11TH—AUGUST 17TH) We offer world class training for athletes from

around the world. During daily practice and evening

Randori, our coaches evaluate skills to develop an

individualized, appropriate training program for

every camper. Our focus is to support each child

and adult to learn new skills and to perfect their

existing ones.

DAY CAMP—(Hudson Valley) (JULY 1ST—AUGUST 23RD ) All camp activities are progressive and designed to allow each

child to see the growth of skills they learn in a fun and safe envi-

ronment. Younger campers are lead through adventurous and fun

activities, while older campers have a choice in the activities they

participate in throughout the day.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE (JUNE 23RD—JULY 5TH) Safe, sensational travel adventures for ages 10 to 15. Experience

outdoor adventure activities during one and two week camping

trips in the NE and SE regions.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS

OUTDOOR EDUCATION (SEPTEMBER-JUNE) The Greenkill Outdoor Education Center provides safe and educa-

tional programs for students through a holistic approach that

tailors each trip to a school’s specific needs. Our professional

staff focuses on the needs of students and encourages learning

in the natural environment.

WINTER FAMILY CAMP AND SUMMER FAMILY CAMP (WINTER—FEB. 15TH—18TH SUMMER—AUG. 30TH—SEPT. 2ND) Enjoy a wonderful themed weekend during the winter, the sum-

mer, or both filled with family fun.

SLEEPAWAY CAMP OPEN HOUSES AT NEW YORK YMCA CAMP March 24 April 14 May 5 June 2 1:00 -4:00pm Transportation is available from NYC For more information on any of these activities please call 877-30-CAMPS or visit our website at www.nyycamp.org

WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW

DATES & HOURS OF OPERATION The Ridgewood YMCA Summer Day Camp is an eight-week

program that runs July 1st—August 23rd from 8am to 6pm.

DAY CAMP OPEN HOUSES

Saturday, March 2, 10am-4pm Saturday, April 27, 10am-4pm Saturday, May 18, 10am-4pm

ONLINE REGISTRATION MADE EASY

Log-on to ymcanyc.org/camp

Select your camp

Submit payment for your child’s first session with

additional deposits of $50 for each added session.

This will hold your child’s spot for the designated

weeks of camp.

Take advantage of the 10% Early Bird discount by

paying off your entire balance by May 18, 2013.

Submit your child’s medical form completed with

parent information, signature, doctor’s infor-

mation, signature and stamp 1 week prior to your

child’s camp start state. It’s a good idea to keep

extra copies of the medical form for your records.

Have 2 passport size photos of your child for

submission

The YMCA accepts all major credit cards or you

may sign up for automatic billing to ensure pay-

ments are made on time with no late fees incurred.

Please note that financial assistance applicants

cannot register through our online system.

Parents can also register in person with the

member service desk at the Ridgewood branch.

Hours operation are Monday-Friday 6am-10pm

and weekends from 8am-8pm.

PARENT ORIENTATION

Parent Orientation is mandatory. Parent or guardian

must attend this mandatory meeting on Monday June

17th at 6:30pm in the Ridgewood Gymnasium.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The YMCA of Greater New York awards scholarships to

campers based on a parent or a family’s annual

income. The scholarship applications must be submitted

by May 1, 2013.

GOVERNMENT & UNION VOUCHERS

We accept ACD, HRA, TWU Local 100, and 1199 SEIU

vouchers. You must have your confirmation letter with

you at the time of registration.

REFUNDS AND CREDITS

If your child cannot attend camp for a period of time

paid, you may submit a request for credit along with

documentation to the Camp Director. Credits can be

used for camp or other programs throughout the year.

Any refund requests will be submitted to the Camp

Director and will be granted under the discretion of the

Youth & Family Director.

*All requests should be made prior to the start of the

session.

CAMP GEAR

Each child will receive two shirts and one camp bag. Camp

t-shirts must be worn every day. Camp gear is distributed

during the camper first day of camp. Additional shirts may

be purchased from the membership desk at $10 each.

Swim caps will be given during the camper’s first day of

swimming. Swim gear must consist of a towel, swimsuit,

swim cap, a change of clothing, water shoes and a plastic

bag (or other receptacle for wet swim gear). Swim caps are

$5.00 each.

A SUMMER OF FUN

2013 SUMMER DAY CAMP SESSIONS & INFO

SUMMER DAY CAMP OFFERINGS (AGES 5-16)

SESSION START DATE END DATE PAYMENT DUE DATE Session 1 July 1, 2013 July 12, 2013 Upon Registration Session 2 July 15, 2013 July 26, 2013 June 14th Session 3 July 29, 2013 August 9, 2013 July 12th Session 4 August 12, 2013 August 23, 2013 July 12th

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING CAMP Sessions Dates Fee Due Date 1-4 7/1-8/23 $500 (one-time) Upon Registration EXTENDED HOURS Drop off is between 8am and 9am and pick-up is between 5pm and 6pm.

ADDITIONAL T-SHIRTS You may purchase an additional t-shirt while participating in any of our camps for a fee of $10.00 by check or credit at our membership desk. SWIM CAPS A swim camp fee will be applied to your camp the first session that your child attends camp. The swim cap fee is $5.00.

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