2017 West St. Tammany YMCA Camp and Summer Guide

Summer Camp

WEST ST. TAMMANY YMCA #BestSummerEver ymcaneworleans.org

CAMP & SUMMER GUIDE

BEST SUMMER WELCOME WEEK

May 24-26

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In-House Activities

CRUISING INTO SUMMER

May 30-June 2 (no camp May 29) 

June 1: Maritime Museum

MEDIEVAL MEYHAM June 5-9 

June 7: NOLA Baby Cakes Game

UNDER THE SEA

June 12-16

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June 14: InstaGator Ranch

IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE June 19-23 

June 21: Global Wildlife

BLAST FROM THE PAST

June 26-30

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June 29: Louisiana Children’s Discover Center (Grades K-1)  June 28: Pontchatoula Skate Rink (Grades 2 & up)

EVER!

STARS AND STRIPES

July 3-7 (no camp July 4)

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July 6: Louisiana Children’s Museum (Grades K-3)  July 6: National WWII Museum (Grades 4 & up)

SPORTS CENTER July 10-14 

July 13: Field Day at the Belle Chasse YMCA

TO INFINITY AND BEYOND

July 17-21

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July 20: Earth Balloon (in-house)

IN THE SPOTLIGHT July 24-28 

July 28: Talent Show!

BON VOYAGE, SUMMER

June 3-August 4 

In-House Activities

SNACK CARDS: Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase and range in price from $.25 - $1.00. Punch Cards for snacks and drinks will be available for $5.00/card. This is so that the campers will not have to carry cash on them. Cash will not be accepted at the snack bar. Snack choices vary weekly and include sports drinks, fresh fruit, granola bars, chips, etc. No gum, candy, or soft drinks will be sold.

FAST FACTS YMCA SUMMER CAMP AGES:

Youth Camp: entering grades K-6 Leaders Camp: entering grades 7-10

RATES:

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Members- $150/week Non-Members- $185/week

(+ a one time $30 registration fee)

HOURS:

7am to 6pm Monday-Friday

CAMP CONTACT INFORMATION FRONT DESK : (985)893-9622 YOUTH PROGRAMS/ CAMP DIRECTOR Krissy Cook krissyc@ymcaneworleans.org

(985) 893-9622 x 307

LUNCH INFORMATION Pack a nutritious lunch for your camper, including extra snacks and drinks.

Do not pack anything that needs to be heated or cooled.

DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP Drop-Off : 7:00am-8:45am  The earliest you can drop off your child is 7:00 a.m.  Please park and bring your child to the covered door at the front of the gym.  You will need to sign your child in at this time.

Daytime Drop-Off and Pick-Up: 9:00am-4:00pm  Camp activities begin at 9:00. You will need to bring your child to the membership desk and sign them in.  A staff member will escort your child to the camper’s group activity area.  Please do not leave your child until a camp staff member arrives.  Parents are encouraged to call ahead if picking a child up during the day so we may arrange to have your camper waiting for you.

Afternoon Pick-Up: 4:00pm-6:00pm  Please park and come to the covered door at the front of the gym.  You will need to sign your child out daily with a signature and time, as well as show your ID to match your child's registration form.  The latest you can pick up your child is 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.

PAYMENT INFORMATION Week

Dates

Payment due in full by:

WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SESSION.

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May 24-26

Thursday, May 18

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May 30-June 2

Thursday, May 25

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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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

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June 26-30

Thursday, June 22

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July 3-7

Thursday, June 29

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July 10-14

Thursday, July 6

8

July 17-21

Thursday, July 13

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July 24-28

Thursday, July 20

10

July 31-Aug 4

Thursday, July 27

PAYMENT IS DUE THE THURSDAY OF THE

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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 WE ASK THAT CAMPERS NOT PASS swim band and will only be ENTERING GRADES K-1 allowed to participate in water ARRIVE AT CAMP IN THEIR SWIM activities in a designated area and ATTIRE AND BRING EXTRA must wear a life jacket. Children must CLOTHES TO CHANGE INTO keep the band on all week.

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

KIDS NIGHT OUT

Drop off the kids (6 weeks – 12 years old) at the West St. Tammany YMCA for an evening of fun and games. Activities include crafts, studio time, movies, and so much more! Available the second and fourth Friday of the month!

DROP-OFF: 6:00-6:45pm.

PICK-UP: by 10pm.

MEMBERS: $10 per child NON-MEMBERS: $25 per child PIZZA AND LEMONADE INCUDED! PLEASE PRE-REGISTER, AS AVAILABLE SPOTS FILL FAST. $5.00 LATE FEE ADDED TO DAY OF REGISTRATION.

UPCOMING SUMMER KNO DATES!           

APRIL 28: April Showers Bring May Flowers  Wear bright colors MAY 12: Fiesta Friday  Wear your silliest hat MAY 26: Black Light Bash  Wear white JUNE 9: Under the Sea  Wear blue or green JUNE 23: July 4th Celebration  Wear red, white, or blue JULY 14: Fun in the Sun  Wear yellow or orange JULY 28: Ahoy Mates! It’s Pirate Night!  Dress like a pirate AUGUST 11: Wacky Watermelons  Wear red, green, or black AUGUST 25: Hula Hoopla  Wear a hula skirt or luau shirt SEPTEMBER 8: Shoot for the Stars  Dress for a hike SEPTEMBER 22: Fall Fest  Dress like a leaf-red, orange, brown

FAMILY FUN, POOLSIDE! Dive In Movies

Grab your family and friends and hang out at the West St. Tammany 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 $10/family for members and $15/ family for non-members.

UPCOMING DATES:   

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

WEST ST. TAMMMANY YMCA 71256 Francis Road Covington, LA 70433 (985) 893-9622

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