2018 Camp Melstone Brochure

Adventure Awaits At

CAMP MELSTONE

2018 Summer Camp Program MELROSE FAMILY YMCA 497 Main Street, Melrose, MA ymcametronorth.org

WELCOME TO CAMP! Camp Melstone is a seasonal day camp program for girls and boys ages four to fifteen. At Camp Melstone, children will make new friends, discover new passions, explore creativity and develop skills through a wide range of fun and enriching activities.

Camp Melstone is much more than a typical day camp.

It is a place for values, learning, skill building, selfconfidence and fulfilling dreams. Our program encourages independence and teamwork leading to happy, healthy, confident kids.

Join us, adventure awaits!

Camp Melstone Highlights: • Sports, games, arts and crafts, social responsibility and fun all on-site at the Melrose Family YMCA! • Swimming activities at the YMCA pool.

• Weekly field trips to a variety of local attractions for ages 7-15 years.

• Weekly on-site special events for campers ages 4-6 years.

• Specialized Teen Leaders program for our older campers.

• Specialized Mini Melstone program for our younger campers. (Children must be fully potty trained.)

• Weekly camp newsletters with important information and announcements for parents and campers.

• Dedicated staff team with years of camp experience and extensive training.

A Typical Day: Each day, the camp begins with a morning assembly- a spirited meeting to get campers excited for the day! Here we sing songs and make special announcements.

Campers move on to many activities, both indoor and outdoor; from swimming, gym games, creative arts, nature and adventure and more. Ages 4-6 will partake in a fun and exciting special event on-site each week.

Adventure Days are held each week for ages 7-15 where campers will be offered an exciting day trip away from camp. Each week also has a service learning theme where campers will explore different social responsibility activities.

Camp Melstone/Teen Leaders Themes & Adventure Days* Session

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Adventure Day

Carnival Week Carnival Games Super Hero Week Jump On In Party in the USA Obstacle Courses Sports Week Lowell Spinners Around the World Peabody YMCA Melstone Got Talent Laser Quest Farming Fun Connors Farm Wet and Wild Piers Park Into the Wild Franklin Park Zoo Spirit Week Paradise Golf

Mini Melstone Themes & Adventure Days* Session

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Theme

Adventure Day

Carnival Week Carnival Games Super Hero Week Wow Magic!

Party in the USA Team Relays Sports Week Fun Fitness Games Around the World ZUMBA! Melstone Got Talent Balloon Artist Farming Fun Square Dance Hoedown Wet and Wild Bubble Man Into the Wild Curious Creatures Spirit Week Obstacle Courses

Camp Dates & Hours: Camp Melstone runs for ten, one week sessions from June 18 – August 24. We are open five days a week from 9:00am-4:00pm with opportunities for extended care. *Camp is closed on Wednesday, July 4th.

Camp: 9:00am-4:00pm Extended Care Hours: 7:00am-9:00am

4:00pm-6:00pm* *Extended care is offered for $50 per week.

Camp Info Sesions: Monday, February 19, 11:00am-1:00pm Saturday, March 24, 1:00pm-4:00pm Thursday, April 19, 1:00pm-2:00pm Saturday, May 12, 10:00am-12:00pm* *Located at the Melrose Y table at Healthy Melrose.

Camp Melstone Rates: Ages

Family Member

Youth Member

Non Member

Mini Melstone (ages 4-6)

$250

$270

$315

Camp Melstone (ages 7-11)

$220

$250

$305

Teen Leader (ages 12-15)

$220

$250

$305

*Drop off & pick up only at 497 Main St Melrose

Required Paperwork: A 2018 camp application, health history, and immunization record are mandatory for every camper who attends camp. All paperwork must be on file at the Melrose YMCA two weeks prior to your child attending camp.

Financial Aid: Financial aid is available through the YMCA’s ACCESS program. All financial aid applications are due by May 31st and is on a first come, first serve basis. More information including application forms and payment plans are available at the YMCA Welcome Center.

Teen Leader Program: The Teen Leaders is an association wide leadership program available at Camp Melstone, Sachem and Eastman. Our oldest campers enjoy programming tailored to their interests. The Teen Leaders program for ages 12-15 years provides a fantastic opportunity for those who are interested in being future volunteers, camp counselors, employees or leaders. Teen Leaders also participate in leadership development, basic job training, career exploration, field trips, fitness instruction and exercise, team building, community service, introductory child care training and meetings with local leaders to learn about how they achieved success in life. The Teen Leaders from all the camps will come together for joint projects, activities and field trips!

Melrose Family YMCA Mission: The Melrose Family YMCA builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Camp Melstone Vision: Camp Melstone intentionally fosters achievement, relationships and belonging through fun, safe and enriching experiences at day camp. We help children build skills, develop strong friendships and feel like they are part of something great.

Camp Melstone Goals: • Deliver a summer full of rewarding experiences to campers of all ages.

• Ignite a passion for physical activity and appreciation for camp life.

• Encourage campers to try new experiences.

• Give campers the opportunity to belong in a safe and supportive environment.

• Inspire socially responsible campers ready to give back to the community.

Camp Melstone complies with all regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and is licensed by the Board of Health. Parents/Guardians may request copies of background checks, health care and discipline policies as well as procedures for filing grievances.

For more information on Camp Melstone please contact:

For more information on Teen Leaders please contact:

Nick Olivieri Camp Melstone Director 781-279-2002 nolivieri@metronorthymca.org

Stephen Headley Teen Leader Director 781-665-4360 sheadley@metronorthymca.org