2017 East Jefferson YMCA Camp & Summer Guide

Summer Camp

EAST JEFFERSON YMCA #BestSummerEver ymcaneworleans.org

CAMP & SUMMER GUIDE

BEST SUMMER BEST CAMP CRUISING INTO SUMMER May 30-June 2 (no camp May 29) 

May 31: City Putt

MEDIEVAL MEYHAM June 5-9  

June 5: Kidsports June 7: City Park Storyland

UNDER THE SEA June 12-16 

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June 12: Kidsports June 14: Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE June 19-23  

June 19: Kidsports June 21: Audubon Zoo

BLAST FROM THE PAST June 26-30

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 June 26: Kidsports June 28: Louisiana Children’s Museum (Grades K-2)  June 28: National WWII Museum (Grades 3 & up)

EVER!

STARS AND STRIPES July 3-7 (no camp July 4)  July 3: Kidsports July 5: Lafereniere Splash Pad

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SPORTS CENTER July 10-14  

July 10: Kidsports July 12: Field Day! Belle Chasse YMCA

TO INFINITY AND BEYOND July 17-21 

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July 17: Kidsports July 19: Kenner Planetarium

IN THE SPOTLIGHT July 24-28  

July 24: Kidsports July 26: Airline Skate Center

BON VOYAGE, SUMMER July 31-August 4 

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July 31: Kidsports August 2: Adventure Quest Laser Tag

FAST FACTS YMCA SUMMER CAMP AGES:

FRONT DESK : (504)888-9622

entering grades K-6

YOUTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR

RATES:

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CAMP CONTACT INFORMATION

Members- $140/week Non-Members- $180/week

(+ a one time $30 registration fee)

HOURS:

7:30am to 4:00pm AFTERCARE AVAILABLE: 4pm to 6pm, $20/week LUNCH AND SNACK INCLUDED! Everyday a healthy lunch and snack will be provided daily. They will be given one serving for lunch and a healthy snack in the afternoon. If children need additional food it may be brought in a cooler lunch box.

Candace Schaedel (504)888-9622 x103 candaces@ymcaneworleans.org

CAMP COORDINATOR Courtney Kissinger (504)888-9622 x109 courtneyk@ymcaneworleans.org

SNACK CARDS Punch Cards for snack and drinks will be available for $5.00/card. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase and range in price from $.25 to $1.00. This is so that the campers will not have to carry cash on them. Cash will not be accepted at the snack bar.

DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP

DROP-OFF 7:30-8:45am The earliest you can drop off your child is 7:30 a.m. You will drop off your child in front of the breezeway. Please follow the carpool line and be sure to avoid blocking parking spaces. IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 8:45AM, YOU WILL NEED TO BRING YOUR CHILD TO THE MEMBERSHIP DESK AND SIGN THEM IN. AFTERNOON PICK-UP 4:00-6:00pm You will pick up your child in front of the breezeway. Please follow the carpool line and be sure to avoid blocking parking spaces. You will need to sign your child out daily with a signature and time and show your ID to match your child's registration form. CAMPERS NOT PARTICIPATING IN AFTERCARE NEED TO BE PICKED UP BY 4:00PM SHARP. Campers in aftercare must be picked up by 6:00pm sharp. PARENTS WHO PICK UP THEIR CHILD AFTER 6:00 PM WILL BE CHARGED A LATE FEE OF $1.00 PER MINUTE, PER CHILD. THE FEE MUST BE PAID BEFORE YOUR CHILD CAN RETURN TO CAMP. FEE SHOULD BE PAID AT THE MEMBERSHIP DESK.

PAYMENT INFORMATION PAYMENT IS DUE THE THURSDAY OF THE

WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SESSION. If not paid by Thursday, a late fee of $5 per day will be assessed. If balance is not paid

by Monday of the current week, registration is void and your child will be unable to attend until payment is received. No refunds or credits will be issued to anyone withdrawing once the first day of the session has begun. Cancellations or transfers must be made in writing one week in advance.

Payments can be made by automatic withdraw from the account on file at the YMCA or a separate bank account or credit card.

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Week

Dates

Payment due in full by:

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May 30-June 2

Thursday, May 25

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June 5-9

Thursday, June 1

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June 12-16

Thursday, June 8

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June 19-23

Thursday, June 15

5

June 26-30

Thursday, June 22

6

July 3-7

Thursday, June 29

7

July 10-14

Thursday, July 6

8

July 17-21

Thursday, July 13

9

July 24-28

Thursday, July 20

10

July 31-Aug 4

Thursday, July 27

SWIM POLICY Campers swim daily (except on field trip days) Campers must bring the proper swimming wear and a labeled towel.

Girls must wear a bathing suit that covers the stomach area. Boys must wear swim trunks and may wear a non-cotton swim shirt.

Campers will be swim-tested at the beginning of every week, on Mondays, before they are permitted to swim.

Campers who PASS the swim test will be given a PASS swim band.

Children must keep the band on all week.

Campers who DO NOT meet the swim test requirements will be given a NOT PASS swim band and will only be WE RECOMMEND THAT allowed to participate in water CAMPERS ARRIVE AT CAMP IN activities in a designated area and THEIR SWIM ATTIRE AND BRING must wear a life jacket. Children must EXTRA CLOTHES TO CHANGE keep the band on all week.

INTO AFTER. This helps the The head lifeguard will announce changing process and saves general swimming rules before each time so that they will not swimming period. have to change twice.

Counselors are required to swim with the campers.

KIDS NIGHT OUT Drop off the kids (ages 1-12) at the East Jefferson YMCA for an evening of fun and games. Activities include crafts, studio time, bounce houses, and so much more! Available the first and third Fridays of the month!

DROP-OFF: 6:30-6:45pm.

PICK-UP: by 10pm.

MEMBERS: $9 per child NON-MEMBERS: $14 per child

PIZZA INCLUDED! PLEASE PRE-REGISTER, AS AVAILABLE SPOTS FILL FAST. $5.00 LATE FEE ADDED TO DAY OF REGISTRATION.

UPCOMING SUMMER DATES!

April 7: Totally Rad 80s Party April 21: Spring Fling May 5: All Star and Champion May 19: Pokemon Party June 2: Aloha, Summer

June 16: Hollywood Stars July 7: Stars and Stripes July 21: To Infinity and Beyond August 4: Pajama Jam August 18: Back 2 School

10:00am-1:00pm The East Jefferson YMCA is celebrating Healthy Kids Day and kicking off summer!

Families of all ages are welcome to participate in activities like swimming, face painting, climbing on the rock wall, bounce houses, a DJ, and dance performances!

HAVE FUN TOGETHER! Family Olympics and Pool Party Bash!

Have some family fun with friendly competition. Families will compete together as a team in activities ranging from tram sports, races, and backyard games. Prizes will be awarded at our membership appreciation pool party. Enjoy a live band, food, and fun for the whole family!

When: September 16 Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm– Family Olympics 4:00pm-7:00pm– Pool Party Cost: $25/family to compete in the Olympics.

Pool party is a FREE event

FAMILY FUN, POOLSIDE!

Flick-N-Float Movies Grab your family and friends and hang out at the East Jefferson YMCA and catch a great family friendly movie on our giant outdoor screen while either enjoying a dip in the pool or relaxing on the deck. Dive In Movies are FREE for members and $5 for non-members. Movies begin at sunset, usually around 8pm.

UPCOMING DATES:

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April 22 May 20 June 17

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July 15 August 19 September 16

STRONG SWIMMERS, CONFIDENT KIDS Did you know the Y owns and operates more swimming pools than any other organization in the country?

We teach millions of children & adults to swim and be safe around the water each year.

THE Y IS AMERICA’S SWIM INSTRUCTOR NOT BECAUSE WE TEACH TECHNICAL SKILLS BUT BECAUSE WE REALIZE THAT SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY PROGRAMS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO TEACH MUCH MORE THAN THAT.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SWIM LESSONS, SWIM TEAM, AND SAFETY AROUND WATER PROGRAMS AT THE Y!

Visit www.ymcaneworleans.org/aquatics

EAST JEFFERSON YMCA 6691 Riverside Drive Metairie, LA 70003 (504) 888-9622

NEW FOR YOU!

POOL DECK RENOVATION!    

New Chaise Lounges New Tables and Chairs Resurfaced Pool Deck New Shade Structure

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Shaded Preschool Playground New Queen Palms And More!

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