Camp Brochure 2016 - Five Points Branch by The Gateway Family YMCA

The Best Summer

Ever. SUMMER CAMP 2016 THE GATEWAY FAMILY YMCA FIVE POINTS BRANCH

SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION Dear Camp Families,

Summer Camp is a special time in a child’s life. It is when memories are made. Children will learn to swim, they will make new friends that will last a lifetime and make huge messy art projects. We are ready for another exciting summer and are thrilled that your children will be spending it with us. Whether they want a different experience every day at our traditional summer day camp or prefer to focus on a specialty or sport, we have a little something for everyone. The Five Points Branch has a great summer day camp experience ready for them!

Financial Assistance:

Pre and Post Camp:

At the Y, we believe every child deserves a camp experience. Through the ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, we raise money for camp scholarships. Please call the camp director more information or pick up an application at the Welcome Center or on our website.

Early and extended hours are available for all age groups and camps. For this option, registration can be done a weekly basis or for multiple weeks. Payment is due at the time of registration. Pre Camp starts at 7:00am until 8:30am and Post Camp begins at the end of the regular camp day (5pm) and runs until 6:30pm. Pre and Post Camp is held at your child’s camp site unless otherwise noted in the camp description. During Post Camp a variety of activities such as organized games and crafts are provided for the campers.

Multi-Sibling Rate We offer a multi-sibling rate for camp and child care participants. The oldest child(ren) will receive 10% off of the weekly rate. This rate applies to private pay participants.

How to Register:

1. Complete the registration form. All original registration forms must be submitted at the Welcome Center by the parent. Registration forms cannot be faxed or emailed. 2. Campers are required to be a member of the Five Points Branch, throughout the length of their camp participation. For memberships applications and/or questions please contact the front desk. 3. Unfortunately we are not able to process refunds. 4. Space is available for each camp and week on a first come, first serve basis. The only way to guarantee a spot is to leave a deposit of $30 for each week your child will be attending camp. This deposit is deducted from the total balance for the week. If a deposit is not left, space is not guaranteed.

Field Trips and Special Events:

For camp weeks noted on the registration form, there is a scheduled field trip for campers. Camp trips are not open to preschool campers. Please note the designated date for camp trips based on the child’s grade/camp. Camp trips are optional; any child not attending will have a traditional day at camp with fun-filled activities! Trips are an additional $15 per trip, registration is required. For each trip, there will a maximum capacity based on what can be accommodated for the trip location. In order to register for a field trip, your child must be registered for that week of camp with the balance paid in full. Once the field trip slots are filled, we cannot add on additional spaces or hold a spot on a field trip. If your child is attending our field trips, he/she must wear the camp shirt and bring a bagged lunch.

Our Staff

The Five Points Branch makes taking care of your child our top priority. The best way to do that is to hire the best staff. Many of our camp counselors have grown up with the Y, or are staff that work in our before-after care programs during the school year. They know the program, traditions, and values that our camps offer. At the YMCA, we carefully select and screen caring role models who demonstrate a passion for developing confidence and good character in youth. Our camp staff attends trainings and must pass a rigorous background check and interview process before joining our team. Training includes CPR, First Aid, bullying and child abuse prevention and bus safety. We are dedicated to helping our campers learn, grow and play all within the pillars of our core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Camper Checklist • Wear comfortable, weather appropriate

clothing. • Lunch, 2 snacks, plenty of water & refillable water bottle. • Drawstring or backpack to hold belongings. • Label everything with your child’s name. • 3’s, Buccaneers & Discovery campers should wear their bathing to camp in the morning. • No microwavable lunches, please.

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Information For Parents

PRESCHOOL CAMP

Preschool Camp

Summer Fun Threes and Buccaneers Our Camp

Make your child’s first camp experience a positive one! Our preschool camp is for children wishing to go to camp, but not yet ready for a full day. Summer Fun for Threes and Buccaneer Camp features age-appropriate activities, designed to encourage physical and social development, along with character development. Throughout the day children will participate in hands-on and engaging activities including instructional swim lessons, arts & crafts, sports and games, music and movement, story time, science/nature and cooking. Each week a new theme is introduced. This camp is for campers ages 3 and 4. All campers must be toilet-trained.

Preschool Camp Schedule Time

Activity

8:30 – 9:00 Arrival 9:00 – 9:15

Arrival of children Outdoor Play Toileting & Changing for Swim SWIMMING Changing Morning Snack Arts & Crafts/ Group Game Gross Motor Play / Dancing Playground Time (weather permitting) Lunch & Transition to Quiet Time Quiet Time Activities: Reading Puzzles Coloring Afternoon Snack Story time Activities Outdoor Gross Motor Play Indoor Movement Activities Activity Centers

9:30 – 10:00 10:00 – 10:15 10:15 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:30 11:30 – 12:00

12 noon – 1:00 1:00 – 3:00

3:00 – 3:30 3:30 – 4:00 4:00 – 4:45 4:45– 5:00 Departure

Traditional Summer Camp:

Who wouldn’t want to spend their summer meeting new friends, having fun, and making cool discoveries about themselves and the world they live in? Camp offers all of these things and more in a structured environment that also encourages free play, creativity and the development of positive self-esteem and confidence. Each day will start with a morning circle to get campers energized and excited for the day! Children will be placed in small groups for activities that include sports of all sorts, arts and crafts, discovering nature and science and much more. Campers will also participate in a daily swim time and each friday they will participate in a fun-filled special event and a field trips on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (optional). To top it all off we give you the option of signing up for 5 days of the week or you can choose any 3 days of the week to come have fun with us!!

We offer a summer camp for children with special needs! Contact Laura Margeotes to schedule an individual appointment to determine if this is the right camp program for your child. Limited spaces available. Funded in part by the Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation.

MAD SCIENCE Camp (Entering 2nd-6th Grade)

In our new Mad Science summer camps offered on two separate weeks during the summer, children will have the opportunity to learn about science through interactive and hands-on science activities. • Offered on weeks 5 & 8 • Additional Fee applies • 4Cs subsidy: parent is responsible for the difference in fee.

Summer Camp Themes: WEEK 1: ALOHA SUMMER! Mahalo campers! Come join us for a week of fun in the sun to kickoff camp! WEEK 2: HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! The campers are coming! The campers are coming! Help us celebrate America’s birthday while playing games and learning fun facts about our country. WEEK 3: A WEEK OF WIZARDRY You’re a wizard camper! Come learn magical spells and play bewitching games with us. WEEK 4: WHAT IS THAT? Campers will explore their inventive side in a week packed with activities, like building pasta cars, that allow them to find their inner Thomas Edison!

WEEK 5: Y-MAN AND HIS CORE 4 There’s a new super hero team in town! It’s Y-man and His Core 4! Campers can become super heroes of their own, while exploring the Y’s 4 core values. WEEK 6: WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE! Come cool off with a week of water filled activities. Come beat the heat! WEEK 7: OH THE WILD OUTDOORS! Come enjoy the beautiful nature all around us! Play games and do projects while learning about the environment. WEEK 8: WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CAMP? We’re not in Union any more campers. Come travel the world and explore a different country each day this fun filled week!

WEEK 9: PIRATES OF THE Y! Yo ho ye scurvy sea campers! Come explore exotic islands and hunt for buried treasure this arrrghmazing week! Week 10: Camp Rewind. Did you love all of the water games during the summer? Did you want to super slimy just one more time this summer? Then you’re in luck! Spend the last week of camp revisiting all of our favorite activities and games as we put the entire summer on rewind.

School-Age Traditional Camp

SPORTS CAMP

Sports Camps Campers will have the opportunity to spend extra time doing what they love. Program ages vary depending on sport. Designated weeks for each camp are listed on the registration page. *Specialty Camps are welcome to sign up for the weekly trip.

Sports Camp Checklist • Bathing suit/towel (Full day campers) • Sneakers & comfortable clothing

• 2 snacks and lunch • Plenty of water

• Refillable water bottle

Basketball Camp

Baseball/Softball Camp

Soccer Camp

Multi-Sports Camp

(Entering Grades K-5th) This camp is designed for your child to have fun while gaining knowledge in the rules and skills of basketball. Players will work with an experienced coach specializing in the sport to improve on skills like: dribbling, passing, shooting and defense.

(Entering Grades 1st-5th) Campers will focus on building on skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. Players will learn team work and sportsmanship as well as gain confidence. Your child will come home happy, tired, and ready for more the next day.

(Entering Grades 3rd-5th) Camp is designed to develop each players skills by teaching them the fundamentals of the game. Players will have the opportunity to work with YMCA coaching staff on hitting, fielding, and base running.

(Entering Grades 1st-5th) Campers will be introduced to various sports each day throughout the week. Campers will learn new skills of each sport while learning the importance of teamwork. This is a good opportunity for both children who enjoy all sports or those who are looking to try new sports.

4-Time Olympian Joetta Clark Diggs presents The Head 2 Toe Fitness® Program (Entering Grades 4th-8th) The Head 2 Toe Fitness® Program has been conducted throughout New Jersey for over 12 years. It is dedicated to helping children and their families embrace fitness/ wellness. The program focuses on physical activities, agility, coordination, nutrition and goal setting in a friendly and monitored environment. Our goal is to encourage our youth to create the daily physical habits that will stay with them forever.

SPLASH Camp

(Entering 1st-5th Grade) SPLASH Camp is dedicated to swim lessons, open swim, and aquatic safety. During SPLASH Camp, campers will enjoy a minimum of two hours of swimming each day! Friday is fun water day!

In Vocal and Dance Camp, campers will work with certified instructors that will introduce them to the basics of music. Camp is designed to teach young artist terminology, music, and technique.

Vocal Camp Â Learn how to: q Produce a beautiful, relaxed singing tone. q Breathe correctly for a better voice control q Improve pitch q Sing with Confidence q Have Fun Singing with new friends!

Gymnastics Camp Checklist q No Gymnastic experience required q Wear comfortable clothing (Leotards optional) * Children will develop coordination, balance, strength, and flexibility.

Dance Camp Checklist Â q No Dance experience required q Dancers should wear comfortable clothing q Dance shoes are optional q Bring plenty of water q Two snacks and a lunch (Full Day camp) q Bathing suit/towel (Full Day camp) * Grades vary based on the week, check the registration page for more details.

Vocal, Gymnastics, & Dance Camp

CAMP REGISTRATION

CAMP REGISTRATION Child’s Name: Entering Grade: Please clearly circle or highlight the appropriate box to indicate the camp you would like to select for your child. All camps are based on the grade your child is entering effective September 2016. Camp

Entering Week 1 Grades 6/27-7/1

Week 2 7/4-7/8 *No camp on 7/4

Week 3 7/11- 7/15

Week 4 7/18-7/22

Week 5 7/25-7/29

Week 6 8/1-8/5

Week 7 8/8-8/12

Week 8 8/15-8/19

Week 9 8/22-8/26

Week 10 8/29-9/2

Preschool (8:30am-5:00pm) Preschool (8:30am-5:00pm 5 Days a week) Full Member: $211 per week, Basic Member: $221 *Please mark the week your child will attend Summer Fun for “Threes”

Age 3

Buccaneers

Age 4

Traditional Camps (8:30am-5:00pm 5 Days a week) Full Member: $211 per week, Basic Member: $221 *Please mark the week your child will attend Discovery

K&1

Explorer

2&3

Adventure

4&5

Pioneer

6-8

Leader In Training

9-11

$181

$145

$181

Splash $251

Mad Science $301

$181

All Sports 1-5 $251

Specialty Camps (All campers can register for the trip) Specialty Camp

1-5

Sports Camp

Varies (Grades listed)

Dance, Vocal & Gymnastics

Varies (Grades Listed)

Splash $251 All Sports 1-5 $251

Mad Science $301

All Sports 1-5 $181

Basketball 1-5 $251

The Head 2 Toe Fitness ® Soccer Program 1-5 4-8 $251 $251

All Sports 1-5 $251

Basketball 1-5 $251

Baseball/ Softball 3-6 $251

All Sports 1-5 $251

Dance 2-3 $181

Dance K-1 $251

Dance Preschool 8:30am12pm $75

Gymnastics K-4 $251

Dance Preschool 8:30am12pm $75

Dance K-1 $251

Dance 2-3 $251

Vocal 5-11th $251

3– Day Options (Please select and circle which days your camper will be attending) Full Members $156 Basic Member $ 166 Summer Fun for Three’s

Age 3

M T W Th F

Buccaneers

Age 4

M T W Th F

Discovery

K&1

M T W Th F

Explorer

2&3

M T W Th F

Adventure

4&5

M T W Th F

Pioneer

6-8

M T W Th F

Additional Options Pre Camp 7-8:30am

All

$25

$20

$25

Post Camp 5-6:30pm

All

$25

$20

$25

Pre & Post Camp

All

$45

$40

$45

Weekly Trip

K-11

$10

$15

$10

2016 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

CIRCLE CAMP ATTENDING:

3”s

Dance Child’s Name: Birth Date: Home Address:

Buccaneers

Discovery

Head 2 Toe Fitness

Explorer Mad Science

Last Age:

Grade

Street

Adventure

Pioneer

Gymnastics

LIT

Sports Camp

First Middle (Fall 2016) Home Phone#

City

State Zip

Mother’s Name:

Occupation:

Name of Co:

Address:

Business Hours:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone #:

Additional #:

Email Address: Father’s Name:

Occupation:

Name of Co:

Address:

Business Hours:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone #:

Additional #:

Email Address:

LIST ALL PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 18 AUTHORIZED TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD (Child will not be released to anyone else without written permission) Name:

Phone:

Name:

Phone:

Name:

Phone:

Name:

Phone:

LOCAL PERSONS TO BE CONTACTED IN AN EMERGENCY IF PARENTS CANNOT BE REACHED. 1. Name:

Relationship:

Address:

Phone:

2. Name:

Relationship:

Address:

Phone:

Doctor: Address:

Phone #:

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FORM

THE FIVE POINTS BRANCH

MEDICAL HISTORY

Medical History Form Child’s Name

Camp

Immunization History

Please record the date (month & year) of the basic immunizations and the most recent booster. If you have any questions, please consult with your doctor. DPT Booster

HBV

Polio OPV (sabin)

MMR

Pertussis

Tetanus Booster

HIB

Varicella

Tuberculin Test

Result

Date of last medical examination

Health History

Has your child had any of the following? If so, at what age? Allergies

Conditions

Hay Fever

Ear Infections

Ivy Poisoning

Heart Defect/Disease

Insect Stings

Convulsions

Penicillin

Bleeding Disorders

Sun Screen

Asthma/Reactive Airway

Bug Spray Food Allergies: Medical Allergies: Does your child carry an asthma inhaler?

Does your child carry an Epipen?

Has your child had any operations or serious injuries?

At what age?

If so, please describe: Has your child ever been hospitalized?

Under what circumstances?

Does your child have any chronic or recurring illness including seizures: If yes, please explain Does your child have emotional or behavioral problems? Please list any additional health history information we should be aware of: Does your child have any limitations to physical activity?

If yes, please explain:

IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTIFY THE CAMP IF THIS CHILD HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO ANY COMMUNICABLE DISEASE. This health history is correct as far as I know, and the person herein described is in condition and has permission to engage in all in all usual activities except as noted above by me. Parent or Physician’s Signature: Date: Permission for emergency treatment: In order to meet all legal requirements, I hereby authorize representatives of The Five Points Branch to give consent for any and all necessary emergency medical care for my child while he/she attends The Five Points Branch camp program. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

• I have received The Five Points Branch Parent Handbook, and I will review the camp safety and behavioral guidelines with my child. I understand my communication will support my child in having a safe, happy, and memorable camp experience. • I understand the importance of completing all registration materials prior to enrolling my child in camp. The registration materials support the YMCA in meeting licensing standards and are therefore a requirement. • I understand that full payment is needed prior to my child’s participation in camp. • To ensure the safety of all campers, I understand that a child may be suspended or terminated from the program, at the discretion of the Camp Director, for behaviors that violate YMCA rules and procedures. I also understand that there are no refunds for suspensions or terminations. • I understand that The Five Points Branch is not responsible for lost or damage belongings, and that a lost and found is provided throughout the camp season.

Parental Authorization and Consent

I hereby enroll my child, , in The Five Points Branch Summer Camp, and I: • Give permission for my child to participate in walking trips within the YMCA neighborhood. I understand these walks do not involve entrance into any facility and the route of any walk involves no safety hazards. • Give consent for my child to take part in all field trips or excursions under proper supervision. I also give my consent for my child to be transported to and from field trips/excursions. • Give consent for my child’s picture to be taken by childcare staff or area media personnel to be used for promotional purposes as deemed appropriate. • Give permission for my child to participate in all Healthy U activities and I give The Five Points Branch permission to fitness test my child in cooperation with the Healthy U-CATCH initiative.

Parent’s Signature

Date

Inquiring YMCA staff are eager to know...

How did you hear about us?

______Previous Camper ______Direct Mail/Brochure ______Website

______Friend

______School ______YMCA Employee

Please list any siblings that will be attending either summer camp or our child care program. 1. 2. 3.

PARENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION

Parent Agreement

Non-Profit organization US Postage

The Gateway Family YMCA Five Points Branch 201 Tucker Avenue Union, NJ 07083 www.tgfymca.org 908-688-9622

PAID

Permit 85 Union, NJ

Upcoming Open House Dates

Contact Information:

Come meet the Camp Directors, learn more about camp, take a tour and get all your questions answered. You can also register at anytime!

Pre-School Camps

• Wednesday, March 29th 5-8pm • Saturday, April 30th 12-3pm • Tuesday, May 18th 6-8pm

Lisa Yanez lyanez@tgfymca.org

School-Age Traditional Camps Laura Margeotes lmargeotes@tgfymca.org

Sports/Dance/Vocal Camps Thomas Galuppo tgaluppo@tfymca.org

Financial Assistance The Y is a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the foundations of community. We believe all children should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. In addition, the Y partners with and accept 4 C’s & Programs for Parents. For more information, contact Camp Director at (908) 688-9622