METROWEST YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMPS 2021
June 21 - August 27, 2021 For children ages 3-15
Member Registration: January 18, 2021 Non-Member Registration: Feb 17, 2021
www.metrowestymca.org Financial assistance is available.
WELCOME TO SUMMER CAMP 2021! DEAR METROWEST Y CAMP FAMILIES, We’re so excited for another Y summer! Last year looked a bit different than past years due to COVID-19, but with your support we still had a fun, successful summer! We’ve decided to carry over our safety policies from summer 2020 into summer 2021. Flip to page 5 to see the policies laid out for you. By registering now, you’re getting a jumpstart to summer, risk free! Your camper will be secured a spot before the May rush, and you won’t be held to your registration. We understand times are still tricky now, so we’re here for you! Follow us on social media or come in for a tour to see our safety guidelines in action plus our new renovations at our Framingham Regional YMCA! Sincerely, Rick MacPherson President and CEO MetroWest YMCA
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“I feel very safe. I have been telling friends about the protocols and how well everything is being handled in hopes that they will feel comfortable to send their kids.” SUMMER 2020
“Tommy enjoyed camp so much I added two more weeks!” “My daughter is so sad when I come to pick her up because she does not want to leave. I think that is a very good indicator of how much she is loving everything!”
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SAFETY ............................................................
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HOPKINTON SUMMER DAY CAMP ............... CAMP OCP
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NINJA-TASTICS .....................................
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STEPPING STONES CAMP ......................
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CAMP CLEARBROOK .............................. STEAM CAMP
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT REGISTRATION
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & CANCELLATIONS
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STAY UP TO DATE / CONTACTS
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MORE MEMBERSHIPS CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.METROWESTYMCA.ORG
FAMILY OF 2
FAMILY OF 2+
ages 2-17
Two individuals, same address
Two adults with children under 26 residing at the same address
MONTHLY DRAFT: $19.25
MONTHLY DRAFT: $91.44
MONTHLY DRAFT: $106.49
JOINERS FEE: $25
JOINERS FEE: $75
JOINERS FEE: $75
FOC FAMILY
SR FAMILY OF 2+
MONTHLY DRAFT: $36.75
MONTHLY DRAFT: $95.90
JOINERS FEE: $30
JOINERS FEE: $60
Up to 2 adults with children under26 residing at the same address
Two adults both 65+ with children under 26 residing at the same address
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE Y! Youth/Teen Members: Youth Membership will pay the Youth rate for summer camps. Your child will also receive member rates for all programs at both the Framingham and Family Outdoor Center branches. With this membership you will receive priority registration dates. FOC Family Swim Club and FOC Member benefits are not included. Family Members: (Best Value!) If you have a family membership though the Framingham Regional YMCA you will receive the Family Rate on all Camps and priority registration dates. Family Outdoor Center Swim Club and member benefits are included Family Outdoor Center Members: FOC members pay the family member rate for FOC camps, programs and the FOC Family Swim Club. With this membership you will receive priority registration dates.
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Non-Members: You do not need to have a membership to participate in YMCA camps and programs. Non members are welcome to register for specific programs, like camps or youth sports. There is no monthly fee for this type of account, and you do not have access to any YMCA facility except for during the programs you might register. You will not receive priority registration dates.
GUIDELINES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
OUR PLEDGE TO SAFETY
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FACE MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES, EXCEPT WHILE SWIMMING
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GROUPS WILL STAY IN THEIR COHORTS AND WILL ONLY MIX WITH OTHER GROUPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CDC GUIDELINES
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DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP PROCEDURES WILL LIMIT EXPOSURE BETWEEN FAMILIES
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ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING INTEGRATED INTO CAMP DAY
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CAMPERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT A DAILY HEALTH ATTESTATION TO LIMIT POTENTIAL ILLNESS FROM COMING TO CAMP
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HOPKINTON SUMMER DAY CAMP 45 East St, Hopkinton, MA 01748 508-435-9345; cross@metrowestymca.org Welcome to MetroWest YMCA’s Summer Day Camp at the Family Outdoor Center! Summer camp is the perfect place to explore the great outdoors, learn new skills, foster independence and meet new friends. Whether this is your first summer or your seventh, each summer guarantees you fun, laughter and new adventures. We’ve got a new Camp Director this summer! Cody Ross has been with the Metrowest YMCA for just over a year and brings over 5 years of overnight and day camp experience. Cody has a passion for providing opportunities for youth to be thier truest selves and build lifelong relationships through camp.
CLIMBING ARCHERY & SPORTS
SWIMMING, BOATING & MORE!
JUNIORS
MIDDLERS
SENIORS
AGE 3 ENTERING GRADE 2
ENTERING GRADES 3-5
ENTERING GRADES 6-10
CAMP DATES & HOURS JUNE 21-AUGUST 27 Monday–Friday 9:00-4:00 HOP AM Care 7:00-9:00 AM HOP PM Care 4:00-6:00 PM FRAM AM Care 7:00-8:20 AM FRAM PM Care 4:45-6:00 PM CLICK HERE FOR TRANSPORTATION INFO
SCHEDULES, PRICING & CAMP DESCRIPTIONS ON THE NEXT PAGES CLICK TO JUMP TO REGISTRATION INFO
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HOPKINTON SUMMER DAY CAMP: JUNIORS
ENTERING GRADES
JUNIORS SCHEDULES & AGES CAMP WEEK
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CAMP DATES
JUN 21 - 25
JUN 28 - JUL 2
JUL 5 -9
JUL 12 - 16
JUL 19 - 23
JUL 26 - 30
AUG 2 -6
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AUG 16 - 20
AUG 23 - 27
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TRADITIONAL CAMPS
3-K SCAMPER 1
CAROL
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OUTDOOR EDUCATION CAMPS 1-2 LITTLE NATURALIST 1-2 JUNIOR FARMERS
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CREATIVE ARTS CAMPS 1-2 ART CREATIONS
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JUNIORS PRICING PER WEEK MEMBERSHIP TYPE
FAMILY MEMBERS
YOUTH MEMBERS
NON-MEMBERS
TRADITIONAL CAMPS SCAMPER 3-K
$325
$364
$438
CAROL 1
$325
$364
$438
BOB-O-LINK 2
$325
$364
$438
OUTDOOR EDUCATION CAMPS LITTLE NATURALIST
$353
$395
$476
JUNIOR FARMERS
$503
$564
$679
$387
$433
$522
$52 EACH
$58 EACH
$70 EACH
CREATIVE ARTS CAMPS ART CREATIONS
AM OR PM CARE:
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HOPKINTON SUMMER DAY CAMP: MIDDLERS ENTERING GRADES
MIDDLERS SCHEDULES & AGES CAMP WEEK
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CAMP DATES
JUN 21 - 25
JUN 28 - JUL 2
JUL 5 -9
JUL 12 - 16
JUL 19 - 23
JUL 26 - 30
AUG 2 -6
AUG 9 - 13
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AUG 16 AUG 23 - 20 - 27
TRADITIONAL CAMPS
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OUTDOOR EDUCATION CAMPS 3-5
JUNIOR FARMERS
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HORSEBACK RIDING
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PATHFINDERS
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CREATIVE ARTS CAMPS
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ART EXPLORATIONS
3-5
CERAMICS HAND BUILDING & SCULPTURE
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3-5
MAGIC
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CREATIVE KITCHEN
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STEM CAMPS
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FLIGHT
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ENGINEERS
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MIDDLERS PRICING PER WEEK MEMBERSHIP TYPE
FAMILY MEMBERS
YOUTH MEMBERS
NON-MEMBERS
TRADITIONAL CAMPS EXPLORERS
$314
$382
$424
BOB WHITE
$314
$382
$424
OUTDOOR EDUCATION CAMPS JUNIOR FARMERS
$503
$564
$679
HORSEBACK RIDING
$670
$750
$904
PATHFINDERS
$503
$564
$679
CREATIVE ARTS CAMPS ART EXPLORATIONS
$503
$564
$679
CERAMICS HAND BUILDING & SCULPTURE
$552
$618
$744
MAGIC
$503
$564
$679
CREATIVE KITCHEN
$503
$564
$679
FLIGHT
$552
$618
$744
ENGINEERS
$552
$618
$744
$52 EACH
$58 EACH
$70 EACH
STEM CAMPS
AM OR PM CARE:
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HOPKINTON SUMMER DAY CAMP: SENIORS ENTERING GRADES
SENIORS SCHEDULES & AGES CAMP WEEK
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JUN 21 - 25
JUN 28 - JUL 2
JUL 5 -9
JUL 12 - 16
JUL 19 - 23
JUL 26 - 30
AUG 2 -6
AUG 9 - 13
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AUG 16 AUG 23 - 20 - 27
TRADITIONAL
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OUTDOOR EDUCATION 6-8
WILDERNESS SKILLS
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HORSEBACK RIDING
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CREATIVE ARTS 6-8
CREATIVE KITCHEN
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HAND BUILDING & WHEEL THROWING
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MAGIC
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STEM 6-8
ROBOTICS
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FLIGHT
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ENGINEERS
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SENIORS PRICING PER WEEK FAMILY MEMBERS
YOUTH MEMBERS
NON-MEMBERS
ADVENTURE
$314
$352
$424
ADVENTURE PLUS
$314
$352
$424
MEMBERSHIP TYPE
TRADITIONAL
OUTDOOR EDUCATION WILDERNESS SKILLS
$503
$564
$679
HORSEBACK RIDING
$670
$750
$904
CREATIVE KITCHEN
$503
$564
$679
CERAMIC HAND BUILDING & WHEEL THROWING
$552
$618
$744
MAGIC
$503
$618
$679
ROBOTICS
$552
$618
$744
FLIGHT
$552
$618
$744
ENGINEERS
$552
$618
$744
$52 EACH
$58 EACH
$70 EACH
CREATIVE ARTS
STEM
AM OR PM CARE:
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HOPKINTON SUMMER DAY CAMP: ALL CAMPS TRADITIONAL CAMPS
The MetroWest YMCA Family Outdoor Center Tradidtional Day Camps focus on our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Each day campers will participate in a variety of co-ed, age appropriate camp activities designed to promote physical activity, social interaction, personal growth and plenty of fun! All Traditional Camps have an instructional and recreational swim.
JUNIORS
Age 3 – Entering Grade 2 Our Junior Village Campers experience at camp is a special one! Campers are placed in groups of 10-15 with a staff ratio of 1:5 or 1:8. Junior Village campers get a little taste of evertything as they are exposed to the wonders of camp and the outdoors. You will be amazed at your camper’s social, emotional and physical growth during their time with us. Campers in this program are taught the importance of friendship, teamwork, and community.
MIDDLERS
Entering Grades 3 – 5 Self confidence and independence are really starting to shine through in our Middlers Village. Middlers are placed in groups of 16-20 campers along with staff ratio of 1:10. We strive to provide them with the space, support and programming that fosters positive growth and development. Middlers Village offers an expended programming such as ropes course and outdoor education.
SENIORS
Entering Grades 6-10 As the oldest campers on camp, Senior Village Campers exemplify what camp pride and spirit are all about. Campers are placed in groups of 20-30 with a staff ratio of 1:10. Sports, canoeing, archery, and high and low ropes, among other areas are all modified to meet the needs of our oldest campers’ experience. An emphasis is placed on campers developing problem-solving skills, building self-confidence, understanding the value of being a part of a community, and working together to achieve goals. Seniors Village Campers are given freedom, resources, and support in choosing how they spend some of their time at camp, creating an experience designed by themselves.
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JUNIORS CAMPS Junior Farmers
Entering Grades 1 - 2, One Week Sessions Weeks 3&4 Campers will begin their day at camp where they will enjoy a traditional camp morning of activities including recreational swim. After lunch they will board the bus to Lil’ Folk Farm in Holliston for a farm experience to remember! Junior Farmers will learn all about barnyard animals, including how to safely care, handle, and treat them. Campers will also learn how to lead a pony, llama, and alpaca as well as experience the fun pony and wagon rides have to offer!
Little Naturalist
Entering Grades 1 – 2, One Week Sessions, Weeks 2 - 9 Campers will be encouraged to use all senses and reconnect with the woods and nature. Campers will see, smell, touch and enjoy nature. Each day will be filled with the exploration of our natural surroundings through observation, hands-on activities and games. Little Naturalist will participate in a recreational swim and at least one other camp activity.
Art Creations
Entering Grades 1-2, One Week Sessions, Weeks 3-8 Your camper’s inner artist will be drawn out during a week of arts and craft fun! Campers will have an opportunity to explore the corners of their imagination as they work on group and individual art projects. Self-portraits, collages, papier-mâché, painting, and more will fill your camper’s day with one of a kind art creations! Campers will enjoy a dip in the pool for recreational swim in addition to visiting one of our traditional camp activities
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HOPKINTON SUMMER DAY CAMP: ALL CAMPS MIDDLERS & SENIORS CAMPS
CLICK HERE FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTIONS
Junior Farmers
Entering Grades 3-5, One Week Sessions, Week 3 & 4 Campers will begin their day at camp where they will enjoy a traditional camp morning of activities including recreational swim. After lunch they will board the bus to Lil’ Folk Farm in Holliston for a farm experience to remember! Junior Farmers will learn all about barnyard animals, including how to safely care, handle, and treat them. Campers will also learn how to lead a pony, llama, and alpaca as well as experience the fun pony and wagon rides have to offer!
Art Explorations
Grades 3-5, One Week Sessions Weeks 3 - 7 Our Art Exploration campers will travel with their YMCA counselors to the Hopkinton Center for the Arts for an afternoon of art projects! Campers will explore many different art disciplines such as pastel drawing, acrylic painting, watercolor, clay, and more! All Art Exploration campers will participate in recreational swim and one traditional camp activity each day.
Creative Kitchen
Entering Grades 3-5, One Week Sessions, Weeks 4, 6, 8, 9 Entering Grades 6-8, One Week Sessions, Weeks 5 & 7 Your camper will enjoy a week of imagination, adventure, teamwork, and creativity in our Teaching Kitchen. All Creative Kitchen Campers will participate in one traditional camp activity and recreational swim every day. Parents with campers who have allergies are strongly encouraged to call the Camp Director prior to registration.
Ceramic Hand Building & Sculpture
Entering Grades 6-8, One Week Session, Week 4 Campers will create pottery and small sculptures from clay using hand building techniques! They will learn about glazing and creating surface detail as they make sculptures, masks, creatures and pottery they can use. Ceramic campers will participate in recreational swim and one traditional camp activity each day before travelling to the Hopkinton Center for the Arts.
Magic Camp
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Entering Grades 3-5, (Middlers A.M.) One Week Session, Week 5 Entering Grades 6-10 (Seniors P.M.) One week Session Week 5 Magician Pat Farenga will teach our campers sleight of hand and other arts related to magic, including presentational and theatrical skills. Whether it’s a card trick or making something disappear, this week offers a wide variety of fun activities to keep everyone entertained. At the end of the week, campers will showcase their magical skills for their families and fellow campers in a performance.
Engineers
Entering Grades 5-8, One Week Session, Week 7 This hands-on physics camp explores the basics of levers, mechanical advantage, potential and kinetic energy, and gravity. The campers will build catapults and problem-solve on how to change the distance, height, and speed at which things can be launched. This is the ultimate camp for science enthusiasts!
Robotics
Entering Grades 5-8, One Week Session, Week 5 Does your camper like building things, learning how things work, and enjoy problem solving? Robotics is designed to enhance a camper’s instinctive curiosity about the surrounding world of machines. This camp provides an excellent experiential platform for our campers to participate in engaging, handson activities that demonstrate concepts of mechanics, motors, and electronics.
Flight
Entering Grades 5-8, One Week Session, Week 6 Flight introduces campers to the various aspects of flight in an active, participatory way. While building a variety of model rockets to launch, the waiting-for-the-glue-to-dry periods are occupied with a variety of experiments demonstrating and explaining Bernoulli’s principle. The campers are continually challenged to make predictions and observations about their work, frequently modifying their plans to achieve their goals.
Horseback Riding
Entering Grades 3-7, One Week Sessions Weeks 5-9 In collaboration with Lil’ Folk Farm in Holliston we are pleased to provide this wonderful and unique camp experience this summer. Campers will spend the morning at camp participating in traditional camp activities and recreational swim. After lunch, campers will board the bus with their counselors and head to the farm. Once there, campers will have daily riding lessons in small groups with a trained instructor. Campers also have the opportunity to lead a pony, groom and ride a miniature horse, take bareback rides, and learn how to feed, care for, and bathe horses. Lil’ Folk Farm will provide all the campers with an ASTM certified riding helmet during lessons. Participants are required to bring long pants and closed-toe shoes (preferably with a heel, such as a hiking boot) to wear each day.
Pathfinders
Each day will be a new adventure in our camp wilderness! We will work as a team to learn and utilize basic safety and survival skills while gaining a great understanding of our camp home! Campers will also participate in designing and building basic shelters and forts such as: ground level forts, lean-to forts, wicki-ups, leaf huts, and more! All Pathfinders will participate in recreational swim and one traditional camp activity each day.
Wilderness Survival & Outdoor Education
Entering Grades 6-10, One Week Sessions Weeks 4 & 8 We are excited to offer this new program for our campers. Wilderness Survival & Outdoor Education Camp is designed to set our campers up with basic wilderness survival skills. Camper will learn how to build a shelter, build and start a fire with one match or flint & steel, purify water, basic map & compass techniques, several knots & their proper uses and many other skills. We will partner with Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival School to offer this program which will merge Fort Building and other outdoor education programs into one complete session.
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CAMP OCP
280 Old Connecticut Path Framingham, MA 01701 508-435-9345 x115; gdustin@metrowestymca.org Camp OCP is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment in which every child can develop relationships, conflict resolution skills, community belongingness, and most importantly, fun experiences. Summer learning through hands-on enrichment activities STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) ELA (English Language Arts) Art Education 21st century skill development including decision making & problem solving Building social skills, creating friendships, and teambuilding Focus on global learning and social-emotional skills Swimming / water play Traditional camp activities such as: sports, arts and crafts & gaga-ball
SWIMMING IN NEW POOL
SPORTS, GAMES & MORE!
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
AGES
DATES
ENTERING GRADES 1- 6
JUNE 21 – AUGUST 27
WEEKLY PRICING
JUNIORS: Entering Grades 1-2; SENIORS: Entering Grades 3-6
FAMILY MEMBERS
YOUTH MEMBERS
NON-MEMBERS
JUNIORS $325
JUNIORS $364
JUNIORS $438
SENIORS $314
SENIORS $352
SENIORS $424
AM OR PM CARE $52
AM OR PM CARE $58
AM OR PM CARE $70
Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack included in price
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Monday–Friday 9:00-4:00 AM Care 7:30-9:00 AM PM Care 4:00-6:00 PM 19
NINJA-TASTICS 280 Old Connecticut Path Framingham, MA 01701 508-879-4420 X281; jhyman@metrowestymca.org Ninja-Tastics Camp combines the best of Gymnastics and Ninja Warriors in our newly renovated and air-conditioned gymnasium featuring: Development of strength, conditioning, flexibility and self-confidence in a fun, nurturing and supportive environment. A focus on skill building and individual growth. 21st Century skill development including decision making and problem solving. Building social skills, creating friendships and teambuilding. Traditional camp activities including swimming/water play, arts and crafts, gaga ball and traditional camp games.
SWIMMING IN NEW POOL NINJA FUN & GYMNASTICS
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
AGES
DATES
ENTERING GRADES 1- 6
JUNE 21 – AUGUST 27
WEEKLY PRICING FAMILY MEMBERS
YOUTH MEMBERS
NON-MEMBERS
$325
$364
$438
AM OR PM CARE $52 EACH
AM OR PM CARE $58 EACH
AM OR PM CARE $70 EACH
Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack included in price
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Monday – Friday 9:00-4:00 AM Care 7:30-9:00 AM PM Care 4:00-6:00 PM 21
STEPPING STONES CAMP (FORMERLY MY FIRST SUMMER CAMP)
282 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 Lolly Butz (MButz@metrowestymca.org) 508-626-8271 x251 Stepping Stones Camp, an Early Learning Center program and licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Registration for Stepping Stones Camp will begin on April 1. During the camp experience, we will be spending most of our day outdoors. We will participate in water play, a variety of games, movement songs, nature activities, arts & crafts and stories.
WATER PLAY
GAMES, CRAFTS & MORE
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
AGES
DATES
ENTERING PREK-K (AGES 4-5)
JUNE 28 – AUGUST 20
WEEKLY PRICING FAMILY MEMBERS
YOUTH MEMBERS
NON-MEMBERS
$325
$364
$438
AM OR PM CARE $52 EACH
AM OR PM CARE $58 EACH
AM OR PM CARE $70 EACH
Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack included in price
REGISTER REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 1
EMAIL CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR REGISTRATION REMINDERS
CAMP HOURS Monday–Friday 9:00-4:00 AM care: 7:30-9:00 AM PM care: 4:00-6:00 PM 1 Week Sessions 23
CAMP CLEARBROOK 120 Parker Rd, Framingham, MA 01702 508-879-4420 x281; jhyman@metrowestymca.org Camp Clearbrook is a half day program at the beautiful Clearbook Swim Club that provides youth with a well-rounded camp curriculum. Activities include swim lessons, arts & crafts, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) activities, traditional camp games, and introduction to different sports such as tennis, golf, soccer, etc. This is a great program for kids that like to do a little of everything. Families can register for 2, 3, or 5 days of camp per week based on their needs.
SWIMMING SPORTS & GAMES
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
AGES
DATES
ENTERING GRADES 1-5
JUNE 21 – AUGUST 27
PRICING FAMILY MEMBERS
YOUTH MEMBERS
NON-MEMBERS
2 DAY $93
2 DAY $105
2 DAY $126
3 DAY $140
3 DAY $157
3 DAY $189
5 DAY $232
5 DAY $260
5 DAY $313
Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack included in price
CAMP HOURS
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STEAM CAMP
East School, 90 Oak Street, Natick 01760 508-435-9345 x115; gdustin@metrowestymca.org STEAM stands for Science Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Some of you may remember our amazing Y STEM Camp, but this year we’re adding a new twist! It’s like your traditional education camp but choose your own adventure style! From week-to-week, you can choose whether you want to explore creative thinking and hands-on learning through science, technology, engineering, and math or through literature, theater, writing, painting, and technical arts. Campers will be learning about jobs and hobbies in STEM and Arts fields as well as discovering new friends along the way. We will have some traditional camp activities woven in throughout the day, too!
HANDS-ON LEARNING CREATIVE THINKING
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
AGES
DATES
ENTERING GRADES 1- 6
JUNE 21 – AUGUST 27
WEEKLY PRICING
JUNIORS: Entering Grades 1-2; SENIORS: Entering Grades 3-6
FAMILY MEMBERS
YOUTH MEMBERS
NON-MEMBERS
JUNIORS $353
JUNIORS $395
JUNIORS $476
SENIORS $346
SENIORS $388
SENIORS $467
AM OR PM CARE $52 EACH
AM OR PM CARE $58 EACH
AM OR PM CARE $70 EACH
Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack included in price
CAMP HOURS CLICK TO JUMP TO REGISTRATION INFO
Monday – Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM AM Care: 7:00-9:00 AM PM Care: 4:00-6:00 PM 27
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Leader-In-Training The LIT (Leader-In-Training) program is designed to build leaders both at camp and within their community. At the core of the program is their own personal growth and development in leading others, learning different roles within a team, project planning, and communication with others. LITs will participate in a number of activities that are aimed at building their own unique leadership skills; team building, values sessions, positive role modeling and problem solving. They will be with our In-Training Corps Directors throughout their camp day for the two week session. LITs are not directly assigned to groups with other campers like CITs but will instead assist specialists in leading a few activities.
AGES ENTERING GRADES 7 & 8
SESSIONS JUN 28 - JUL 9 JUL 12 - 23 JUL 26 - AUG 6 AUG 9 - 20
FM $466; YM $522; NM $628
Counselor-In-Training After the training week they will attend their selected 4+ weeks of camp in various roles: assisting counselors in camper groups, guiding campers in activities with the assistance of Activity Specialists, and other activities as assigned. The In-Training Corps Directors will connect with CITs throughout their summer giving guidance and feedback, written evaluations, and support. The valuable experience gained in the CIT program is often used on college entrance essays, for community service, and future employment in the community. Outstanding CITs may be selected by the Camp Director to return as Cadets once they are 15 years old and considered for employment as counselors once they turn 16. Training Week Pricing: FM $299; YM $335; NM $404
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AGES ENTERING GRADES 9 & 10
SESSIONS MANDATORY TRAINING: JUNE 21-25 Commit to at least 4 of the 8 remaining program weeks
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FOC Conservation Corps
The Family Outdoor Center Conservation Corps is for those who are looking to make a difference and are interested in environment management. Take on this challenge by completing high quality projects that will support healthy environments, expand outdoor recreation opportunities and work to be our next generation of conservation & environmental leaders. Participants will plan and complete conservation & environmental projects around the Family Outdoor Center. Example Proects: trail management & building, fire fuel reductions, erosion control, farming & gardening, habitat restoration, wildlife surveys, etc. Members will also participate in environmental workshops and presentations from guest speakers.
AGES ENTERING GRADES 7-10
SESSIONS JUN 28 - JUL 9 JUL 12 - 23 JUL 26 - AUG 6 AUG 9 - 20
FM $299; YM $335; NM $404
Counselor The ultimate goal of our Leadership program is for our campers to become counselors. There are many different job opportunities at camp, ranging from group counselors, activity specialists, lifeguards, and much more. Camp staff learn essential skills for working with youth, and what it means to work with others. They will learn and adhere to program and safety standards around working with children, following all YMCA policies and procedures. Working at summer camp is an excellent job, and great for any resume. Staff learn the meaning of hard work, communication, goal setting, adversity, and empathy. These skills are essential in any line of work, and there is no better place to work then summer camp!
AGES 16 + SESSIONS JUNE 21AUG 27 31
SIGN UP TODAY! LET’S GET STARTED! Registration Dates Members: January 18, 2021 (Stepping Stones: April 1) Non-Members: Feb 17, 2021
REGISTER REGISTRATION BEGINS JAN 18
TWO EASY WAYS TO REGISTER
Online Go to www.metrowestymca.org & click on the “Camp Registration” tab. In Person Visit us at either of our branches in Hopkinton or Framingham.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
All options will require a $25 deposit per week ($50/two-week session) at the time of registration. All AM/PM care and transportation options must be paid in full at the time of registration. Families who register online will have their credit/debit cards set up so that the camp tuition balance is automatically scheduled to be posted to their card three weeks before the first day of each camp session. If families would like to pay for camp before that date, they can pay any time before the auto charge is scheduled at one of the MetroWest YMCA branches or online. Please contact ycampoffice@metrowestymca.org or schoolsout@metrowestymca.org if you need additional assistance.
CAMP FEES
To receive the member rate for camp sessions, your child must have an active membership with the MetroWest YMCA until the end of the session in which your child’s camp ends. Memberships that are cancelled prior to this date will be charged the non-member rate.
CAMPER PROFILE
Our camps will use a secure online service that brings ease and convenience to completing your camper’s additional registration information, uploading health records and providing vital contact information. In the spring, you will receive an email with additional information on creating an account, uploading the required documentation and important dates and deadlines. Your camper’s registration will not be considered complete until all required information is provided.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
We recognize that families have different abilities to pay. In order to keep camps and programs accessible to all, the Y is now giving families the option to choose a membership that best reflects the rate they wish to pay for summer camp. If you feel you still need help affording summer camp, the MetroWest YMCA can help. Within its available resources, the MetroWest YMCA will provide summer camp and membership regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Partial financial assistance through our ASSIST program will be awarded to those who can demonstrate their inability to pay the full fee. Funds are secured by volunteers during the YMCA’s Annual Campaign. Visit member services or download an application online.
EEC SUBSIDIES
If your child is currently receiving financial assistance from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) through a voucher or contracted slot at the MetroWest YMCA, your account has been updated so that you will not need to pay any fees at the time of registration. If you have a voucher outside of the MetroWest Y, please provide a copy of your voucher to the Y so that we can make the appropriate updates to your account. Please contact schoolsout@metrowestymca.org for more information.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Health Forms: Massachusetts State Law requires each camper to have a physical examination and current record of immunization signed by his/her physician within 18 months of arrival at camp. Safety: As leaders and role models, our staff are dedicated to providing a safe and funfilled experience. There will be at least two people on site at all times who are CPR and first aid certified. Our staff camper ratio is 1:5 (younger campers) and 1:10 (older campers). Pool Regulations: On the first day of each session, the children will be swim-tested and their swimming level will be recorded by their counselor and the lifeguard. If the lifeguard decides that your child needs a flotation device, they must wear it in the pool at all times.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE The MetroWest YMCA Camp programs comply with the regulations of the MA Department of Public Health and is licensed by the local Board of Health. Parents may call the camp to request copies of background checks, health care, and discipline policies, as well as procedures for filing grievances. All staff and volunteers, ages 17 and older are subject to SORI and CORI checks by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY 1) Families will be immediately charged a non-refundable deposit of $25 per week per child. 2) Prior to April 1, you may transfer your deposit to other camp programs. After April 1, deposits are non-transferrable. Remaining fees may be refunded without deposit. 3) Cancellations must be made prior to May 15 to receive a full refund without deposit. After May 15 there will be no refunds, credits or money transfers of any kind for withdrawal, failure to attend registered sessions, or partial attendance. 4) After June 1, all new camp registrations must be made in person by coming to a Y branch. All additional registration information including health records and contact information will be required at the time of registration so please bring an updated physical, medication authorizations, and authorized contact information with you. 5) A YMCA credit or refund without deposit will be issued if a participant is unable to attend camp due to a prolonged illness/injury lasting 3 days or more. This request must be made prior to the end of the camps session and must be accompanied by a doctor’s note. 6) All requests for changes to my child’s camp registration must be done in writing via email or letter to the correct camp office. Changes require a 2 week notice and not considered completed until confirmed in writing from the camp office. 7) All previous Y balances must be paid prior to camp registration. If any Y ast due balance is unpaid, your child will be unenrolled from camp and they will not be able to attend. There will be no refunds, credits or pro-rating for missed days. 8) Families who have registered at our member rate must keep their membership active from time of registration through the end of the month their children are participating in camp. Memberships may not be placed on hold. 9) All information collected is kept securely by the YMCA. Credit/Debit card information is not accessible by YMCA staff and is kept in a secure system 10) There will be a $10 late pick up fee per child for the first 10 minutes late. You will be charged $5 for every 5 minutes after. 11) If your child is on a waitlist we will contact you if an opening is available. Full tuition will be due at the time of enrollment. Waitlists are monitored regularly.
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SEE YOU THIS SUMMER! We’re here to serve you!
Visit us on the web at www.metrowestymca.org. Framingham Regional Y Staff Branch Executive Director (245) Membership Director (x271) Business Manager (x223) Camp Director (x281)
Family Outdoor Center Staff Director of Operations (x105) Camp Director (x262) Business Manager & Registrar (x110) Outdoor Ed Director (x104)
508-879-4420 Lisa Mandozzi Aura Hernandez Arlete Wilson Jen Hyman
508-435-9345 Kevin Mitrano Cody Ross Matt Donato Tyler Reynolds
Education Program Staff 508-626-8271 Executive Director of Education (x266) Heidi Kaufman Early Learning Center Director (x251) Lolly Butz Director of Family Services (x246) Kathleen Glennon Out-of-School Time Director (x115) Greg Dustin Camp OCP Director (x120) Emmett Prescott STEAM Camp Director (x293) Ashleigh O’Halloran