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Welcome to the YMCA of Greater New Orleans Summer Camp!

We will strive to make each day, the best day for you and your child! The following information will give you all the information you need to know about Summer Camp at the Y: what to expect, what to bring, who will be there, payment information and lots more!

Our purpose is to offer a wonderful atmosphere that focuses on creating memories for our campers based on our four core values of respect, honesty, responsibility and caring. Your child will spend between one and eleven weeks this summer making friends, enhancing social skills, trying new things and gaining self-confidence through positive reinforcement, safe surroundings and fun with our trained and committed staff!

YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Facility Information: West St. Tammany YMCA 72156 Francis Road Covington, LA 70433 Phone Number: 985-893-9622 Camp Hours: Monday-Friday 7 AM to 6 PM Rates: Youth Camp (K-6th Grade) $25 deposit per week taken at the time of registration (for both members and nonmembers); weekly rates will be the below amounts less the $25 deposit.

Member: $150/Week Non-Member: ($30 one time registration fee) $195/Week Teens and CITs $25 deposit per week taken at the time of registration (for both members and nonmembers); weekly rates will be the below amounts less the $25 deposit.

Member: $120/Week Non-Member: ($30 one time registration fee) $170/Week

Camp Dates/Themes: Week 1: 5/27-5/30 – Core Values Week 2: 6/2 – 6/6 – Animal Planet Week 3: 6/9 – 6/13 – Pirates Week 4: 6/16 – 6/20 – Rewind the Times Week 5: 6/23 – 6/27 – Mad Scientist Week 6: 6/30 – 7/3 – Camp Wars Week 7: 7/7 – 7/11 – Super Heroes Week 8: 7/14 – 7/18 – Holiday Week 9: 7/21 – 7/25 – Idol Week 10: 7/28 – 8/1 – Wild, Wild West Week 11: 8/4 – 8/8 – To Infinity, and Beyond!

Camp Checklist!

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PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING. Reusable water bottle Back pack that can be carried all day, if need be!

Sunscreen *YMCA Camp Counselors and staff will ONLY apply spray sunscreen to a child. If you send your child with lotion sunscreen, please be sure they are capable of re-applying it to themselves.* A healthy lunch and snacks!

A hat Bathing suit and towel **girls in one piece swimsuits** Tennis shoes/gym shoes/sneakers – whichever you prefer to call them! Just make sure your camper is in closed toed, tied athletic shoes that don’t slip off when they’re being active!

Their CAMPER t-shirt. 2 will be provided but you can purchase more shirts at the time of registration for an additional $10 per shirt.

Weather appropriate clothing (aside from their camper shirt). It’s always easier to put on a rain jacket than it is to take off jeans – please dress your camper as if they will spend 80% of their day outside.

A great attitude and willingness to try new things!

LABELS ON EVERYTHING 

There are a few things your camper does not need that are also not permitted at camp.

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Money Electronic devices of any kind including cell phones and iPods/mp3 players Toys including dolls, stuffed animals, trading cards, etc.

Weapons Jewelry and make up

Healthy/Safety Guidelines  Children with colds or experiencing illness will not be permitted to attend camp.  Prescription medications will not be administered unless a “Medical Authorization Form” has been filled out. All medication must be in the original container.  A camper will only be released to those listed on the Authorized Pick Up form OR to the parents listed on the registration form.  All camp staff is required to check identification of all persons picking up children from camp. The YMCA will not allow a child to leave with anyone who does not have a picture ID or anyone not listed on the authorized pick up form. Changes (additions and subtractions) to the Authorized Pick Up List or one time pick-ups from camp, need to be done in writing and approved by the on-duty Camp Director.  YMCA Staff are mandated child abuse reporters – this includes physical, sexual, emotional, mental abuse and neglect.  The YMCA has a 3 incident discipline policy. 1st incident will result in parent notification by phone and/or writing. 2nd will result in a disciplinary action form and meeting with parent and 3rd incident will result in temporary or permanent suspension from camp without refund.  The YMCA will document all bumps and bruises and make the parent aware each time an incident or accident occurs. In extreme cases, we will call right away based on the information provided on the campers registration form. In not so extreme cases, we will communicate to the person picking the camper up and they will sign a “bump and bruise” report. If an accident/incident occurs that requires IMMEDIATE medical attention, the YMCA will call 911. The parents will assume fees for the emergency transportation.

Payment Information The YMCA will be auto-drafting summer camp fees from the account noted on the camper registration form 1 WEEK PRIOR to the intended week of camp. Financial assistance is available for those making under $40/K per year but funds are limited – registration and updated paperwork for financial assistance is required and should be turned in quickly to the Welcome Center.

Communication You will be hearing from us on a WEEKLY basis via email. It is imperative that we have the correct email on file. If you don’t receive a week one email by Saturday May 24th, please notify us immediately! The weekly emails will have any information you need to know about special events or activities we have planned as well as basic information about the weekly theme and field trip!