Bronx Summer Camp Guide 2017 by New York City's YMCA

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BRONX PROGRAM GUIDE

Dear Parents/Guardians,

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Dear Families, We welcome all of our returning and new campers to our 2017 Summer Camp Programs. We are excited to embark on another summer of fun and learning with you and your children. From sports and swimming to arts and culture, YMCA camps span a broad range of interests, while focusing on developing young minds and bodies.

04 The NYC YMCA

The Bronx Location Our Program

05 Summer Camps

Hours of Operation

06 What to Know about Day Camp 07 Registration Made Easy Discounts Orientation

08 Summer Day Camp

In 2016 the YMCA served over 10,000 campers in communities throughout New York City. We are proud that in the Bronx will be able to engage your child in a summer of new friendships, skills and exploration. Thank you for choosing our Y summer camp. We look forward to getting to know your camper! Sincerely, Dorothy Kardash Summer Camp Director 212-912-2490 dkardash@ymcanyc.org

Early Childhood Camp

09 Bronx Camps 10 Swim & Sports Camp 11 A Week at Camp 12 2017 Dates & Rates 13 Sleepaway Camp 14 Overnight Options

Gymnastics Camp Volleyball Camp

15 Adult Camp Options

Why Three Prices?

SUMMER 2017

Welcome to YMCA Summer Camps In 1885, the YMCA helped to invent summer camp to provide children with positive and fun experiences that build confidence and new friendships. YMCA camp staff have served as positive role models for generations of campers and helped build future leaders. The centerpiece of YMCA camps are activities that excite and engage your child, giving them a summer filled with fun and adventure. Whether learning a new sport, discovering arts and culture or exploring the best of New York City, YMCA Summer Camps offer an opportunity to build wonderful lifelong memories and a feeling of community that will last beyond the summer. Each of our camps is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and our staff go through rigorous training to ensure the safety and positive experience of each child.

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“She loves camp and doesn’t want to leave at the end of the day. I feel good knowing she is safe and happy while I am at work.” — YMCA SUMMER CAMP PARENT

Situated on 1,000 acres of forest, fields, and lakes our Summer Sleepaway Camp is located just 90 minutes northwest of NYC in Huguenot, NY. Designed for youth ages 6-15, our camp serves families from all over the world. In addition to our traditional sleepaway camp programs we also offer Gymnastics, Volleyball, Judo, Musical Theater, and Soccer camps. There are also great leadership development programs for teens.

PROGRAMS Our YMCA camps have something unique to offer every age group, from our Kindercamp Programs to Teen Camp.

Alongside sports, swimming and arts programs, the YMCA offers academic enrichment that is infused throughout the camp day. These programs include summer reading, journal writing and science activities

Our goal is to meet your child’s developmental needs and provide a foundation for continued learning during the summer months.

Each session you will be given a schedule of activities so you can follow your child’s course of learning and adventure over the summer.

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WHAT FAMILIES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DAY CAMP

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REGISTRATION MADE EASY

Complete a camp application.

We accept TWU Local 100, and 1199 SEIU vouchers. You must have your confirmation letter as well as the $50 registration fee with you at the time of registration for TWU members and for 1199 members you must be on our commitment listing.

Complete payment for your

Refunds & Credits

child’s first session, registration

If your child cannot attend camp for a period of time paid, you may submit a request for credit along with documentation to the Camp Director. Please note that the deposit & registration fees are nonrefundable. Credits can be used for camp or any other Youth & Family department programs throughout the year. Any credit requests will be submitted to the Camp Director and will be granted under the discretion of the Youth and Family Director. All requests should be made prior to the start of the session. Requests submitted after August 25th will be invalid.

Visit the Bronx YMCA’s member services desk.

Bronx YMCA Summer Day Camp is an eight-week program that runs from July 3–August 25. Please note that camp will not operate on July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

fee ($50 per household), and a deposit of $100 per each additional session you would like your child to attend. This will hold your child’s spot for the

Camp hours are from: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Extended Day hours are from: 7:30 am – 9:00 am 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

designated sessions of camp. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. 4

DAY CAMP OPEN HOUSES Saturday, February 25 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Take advantage of the 10%

Day Camp Discounts

Early Bird discount by paying

10% Early Bird Discount

10% Sibling Discount

off your entire balance by

For those who register before

Available for all siblings of the

May 20, 2017.

May 20 & have paid in full.

first child registered at full price.

Submit your child’s medical form

Discounts cannot be combined and are available only on the cost of camps per session, not on extended day or registration fees.

completed with parent/guardian information and signature, as

Saturday, April 29 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Saturday, May 20 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

well as the doctor’s information,

photos of your child. The YMCA accepts all major

Parent/ Guardian Orientation

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Camp Gear Each camper will receive two t-shirts and a camp bag. Swim caps will be provided on the camper’s first day of swim. Camp t-shirts must be worn every day. Additional shirts can be purchased for $10 each or three for $25. Swimmers must have a towel, swimsuit, change of clothing, water shoes and a plastic bag for wet swim gear.

signature and stamp. Keep extra

Submit two passport size

credit cards or you may sign up for automatic billing to ensure payments are made on time with no late fees incurred.

The New York City's YMCA awards scholarships to campers based on the family’s annual income. Pick up a scholarship application at the Branch or download an application online at ymcanyc.org

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DATES & HOURS OF OPERATION

Scholarships

Attendance at one Parent/Guardian orientation meeting is mandatory. Once registration is completed, you will be called by a member of the camp team (beginning in April) to be scheduled for your orientation. The meetings will be held on weekday evening and/or weekends.

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SUMMER DAY CAMP

OUR CAMP OPTIONS Kindercamp

AGES 4-5

Kindercamp is designed for children entering or just exiting kindergarten. Structured day camp activities support the transition to kindergarten by building social and emotional skills in a fun and nurturing environment; including a focus on classroom structure, transitional activities, and group play. Kindercampers will participate in instructional swimming, indoor and outdoor physical fitness, interactive science, literacy activities, themebased arts and crafts, and local outings. To prepare our young campers for their transition into/out of kindergarten and develop their skill sets and comfort level with city travel, Kindercampers will participate in one field trip by bus each session. COST PER 1 WEEK SESSION Member: $290 Non-Member: $305 COST PER 2 WEEK SESSION Member: $435 Non-Member: $450

Traditional Day Camp

AGES 6-12

Campers engage in activities that enhance their social and emotional skills, keep them physically active, challenge them academically, and inspire them to learn new things every day with lifelong friends in New York City. They participate in various sports, arts and crafts, and weekly themed days such as Super Hero Day, and learn about science, technology, engineering, and math during each session.

“The YMCA invented camp. We know how to set the bar.” — NATALIE NORTON Chief Operating Officer, New York City’s YMCA

Research has shown that children may lose a half grade of learning over the summer months. To mitigate summer learning loss, the YMCA helps children retain and expand the academic skills they develop during the school year by offering interactive programs such as Book of the Week, journaling, science experiments, and math lessons. These lessons come alive with exciting field trips to museums and science centers across New York City that spark creativity and imagination in everyday learning, the YMCA way! COST PER 1 WEEK SESSION Member: $290 Non-Member: $305 COST PER 2 WEEK SESSION Member: $420 Non-Member: $440

Discover even MORE camps on pages 10-12!

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CAMP OPTIONS CONTINUED

Swim Camp

LIFE AT YMCA CAMP

AGES 8-11

Our Swim Camp helps children and teens develop important swimming skills and a lifetime love of the water, while instilling values around water safety and responsibility. Swim Camp is divided into two age groups: 8-9 & 10-11.

A Day At Camp

A Week At Camp

The key components of Swim Camp are:

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AGES 13-16

Teen Camp is for young people who are currently enrolled in middle/High School school and is designed to immerse campers in a variety of fun activities that keep that will keep them active, learning and engaged during the summer months. A Teen Camp experience instills the values of accountability and teamwork in addition to the YMCA’s core values of honesty, respect, caring and responsibility. Teen campers participate in hands on programming geared towards building selfconfidence as well as activities designed to engage teens in developing educational and career goals. Fieldtrips are purposeful in connecting teens to real world experiences with technology, art and character development through team-building. Plus swimming, dancing, singing, sports and more! COST PER 1 WEEK SESSION Member: $280 Non-Member: $300 COST PER 2 WEEK SESSION Member: $380 Non-Member: $400

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Morning

Monday

Opening Assembly

In House Activities

Late Morning

Tuesday

Art Activities

Theme Day

Mid-Day

Wednesday

Lunch & Games Outside

In House Activities

escue: Campers learn basic R safety techniques.

In addition to instructional swimming, campers will also participate in traditional camp activities such as arts, STEM, fieldtrips and sports. COST PER 2 WEEK SESSION Member: $485 Non-Member: $505

Sports Camp

AGES 8-11

Our Sports Camp is designed to enhance various sports skills and fundamentals in age-appropriate groups. Through the coaching and support of camp staff with backgrounds or education in sports, campers will learn the history, rules and key skills of different sports; all while practicing their techniques in mini-games. In addition, campers will explore the values of teamwork, good sportsmanship and strong work ethics. Sports Camp is divided into two age groups: 8-9 & 10-11. In addition to sports, campers will also participate in traditional camp activities such as arts, STEM, fieldtrips and swimming.

Early Afternoon Swimming

Thursday Trip Day

Late Afternoon

Friday

Science Activities

Afternoon Showcases

COST PER 2 WEEK SESSION Member: $485 Non-Member: $505

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SLEEPAWAY CAMP

2017 SUMMER DAY CAMP SESSIONS AND FEES CAMP SESSIONS Sessions Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4

Start Date July 3, 2017 July 17, 2017 July 31, 2017 August 14, 2017

End Date July 14, 2017 July 28, 2017 August 11, 2017 August 25, 2017

Payment Due Date June 16, 2017 June 30, 2017 July 14, 2017 July 28, 2017

CAMP FEES PER SESSION (EVERY TWO WEEKS) NO CAMP JULY 4TH Payment in full for each session is due prior to session start date.

TYPE OF CAMP

AGE

SESSION 1

SESSION 2

SESSION 3

SESSION 4

4–5

M: $435 Nm: $450

DAY CAMP

6–12

M: $420 Nm: $440

TEEN CAMP

13–16

M: $380 Nm: $400

SWIM CAMP

8–11

M: $485 Nm: $505

SPORTS CAMP

8–11

M: $485 Nm: $505

AM OR PM EXTENDED HOURS

4–16

$50 per week

AM & PM EXTENDED HOURS

4–16

$75 per week

KINDER CAMP

M = Member price Nm = Non Member price

SUMMER 2017

THE CAMP YOU LOVE, TWENTY-FOUR SEVEN Our New York YMCA Camps in Huguenot, NY feature over 1000 beautifully wooded acres including three lakes, miles of hiking trails, high and low ropes courses and a seasonal horse ranch. Whether you are looking for a fun-filled family weekend in the great outdoors, an educational field trip destination for your child’s school, a beautiful meeting place for your retreat group, or a traditional sleepaway camp experience for your child, our New York YMCA Camps are the place to be!

SLEEPAWAY CAMP OPEN HOUSES April 17 & May 22 Join us for a tour! Buses are available from Manhattan to camp for our open house days. Sign up at nyycamp.org. Dates don’t work for you? Call (845) 858-2200 to arrange a personal tour that fits your schedule!

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CAMP OPTIONS Traditional Sleepaway Camp

National Gymnastics Training Camp

Join us for an unforgettable summer! Our traditional Summer Sleepaway Camp offers three exciting opportunities for campers ages 7–16. Camp McAlister (ages 7–10) is a fun, safe and nurturing introduction to the wonderful world of sleepaway camp. Camp Talcott (ages 11–14) features a wide range of exciting and challenging activities for slightly older campers. Our Counselor in Training (CIT) program (age 16) gives motivated teens the opportunity to develop leadership skills while having fun in the great outdoors. Across programs, campers from our branch and all over the world, enjoy a wide range of traditional camp activities including swimming, canoeing, sports, archery, arts & crafts, nature and outdoor skills, and fun on our floating, inflatable obstacle course! Optional additional activities include horseback riding, water skiing, and white water rafting.

We offer world class training for dedicated and determined gymnasts from around the world. Our focus is to support each gymnast to develop new skills and improve existing ones. Every gymnast has the opportunity to train closely with our world class coaches.

Combine any two consecutive sessions for a three week option by adding a “stayover” weekend camp.

Session 1 July 2–14 Session 2 July 16–21 Session 3 July 23–August 4 Session 4 August 6–11 Session 5 August 13–25 COST PER 2 WEEK SESSION Tier 1: 1 week: $910 2 weeks: $1680 Tier 2: 1 week: $810 2 weeks: $1480 Tier 3: 1 week: $710 2 weeks: $1280

GIRLS AGE 7-17

Our camp includes 16,000 sq feet of training space with first class vault stations and beam stations, competition bars, and two full exercise floors. Certified athletic trainers are on site and medical attention is available 24/7. For a nominal fee, register to stay over the weekend, take a rest, and join in for two weeks of training. Session 1 July 2–7

Session 2 July 9–14

COST PER SESSION Tier 1: $999 Tier 2: $899 Tier 3: $799

World Volleyball Training Center

GIRLS AGES 10-18

We offer progressive training techniques for all skill levels, position-specific training, and video training with personal feedback. We also offer plyometric and weight training opportunities for qualified campers. Our camp at Greenkill includes six indoor courts with sport court floor, outdoor grass courts, and a training room. Certified athletic trainers are on site and medical attention is available 24/7. Teams attending together are offered teambuilding activities. Session 1 July 23–28 Session 2 July 30– Aug 4 COST PER SESSION Tier 1: $949 Tier 2: $899 Tier 3: $849

International Judo Camp

STARTING AT AGE 8

Celebrating our 45th year, the International Judo Camp has offered world class training for athletes from around the world. During daily practice and evening Randori, our coaches evaluate skills to develop an individualized, training program for every camper. Our focus is to support each child and adult to learn new skills and to perfect their existing ones. Our camp includes six competition areas of two

SUMMER 2017

inch Dollamar Flexi-roll mats—ideal for safe training and competition. Weightlifting and cardiovascular training equipment is available, and trainers and medical staff are on site 24/7. Session 1 August 6–12 COST PER SESSION ADULTS: Tier 1: $699 Tier 2: $599

KIDS: Tier 1: $599 Tier 2: $499

Boys/Girls Outdoor Leadership Development

AGES 12 - 16

We offer one or two-week adventure trips where campers experience safe, outdoor activities including mountain biking, hiking, camping, canoeing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, surfing, tubing, high-team adventure and so much more. Visit our website for more details at nyycamp.org

ADULT CAMP Greenkill Retreat Center

Greenkill Outdoor Education Center Our Greenkill Outdoor Education Center in Huguenot, New York provides educational programs for students of all ages tailored to each school’s specific needs. Whatever your goals, educational programs target social development, experiential and challenge education, learning for sustainability, and help you achieve your school’s STEM objectives. Our professional staff focuses on the needs of students and encourages learning in the natural environment. Details on programs can be found at nyycamp.org. For more information, give us a call at (845) 858-2200. September to June

Women’s Wellness Weekends Immerse yourself in your “peace” of nature at our Women’s Wellness weekends. Build your personal development and skills, participate in arts and crafts projects, take guided hikes throughout our picturesque property, enjoy health and wellness sessions, yoga and more. Lifetime friendships are made each year during this re-energizing weekend. Spring ‘17 Session May 19–21 Fall ‘17 Session November 10–12

ALL AGES, ALL YEAR ROUND

The Greenkill Retreat Center in Huguenot, New York is beautifully situated and environmentally inviting. The center is open year-round with options for day trips, overnights, or multiple-night stays. From activity choices and breakout sessions to lodging, recreation, team building, and meals, we work closely with each group to design the perfect retreat for your specific needs and goals. Consider our retreat center for college groups, high school events, family reunions, or leadership training and team building.

Family Camp Strengthen family bonds and have fun at our all-inclusive Winter or Summer Family Camps. Enjoy a weekend with sports, crafts, and special themed activities. When winter gives us snow, XC-skiing, snow-shoeing, and snow-tubing are always family favorites. In the summer, have fun in the sun on our beautiful beaches where families can swim, tube, and water-ski.

WHY THREE PRICES? New York YMCA Camp realizes that families have differing abilities to pay, so we offer a 3-tier pricing program. This is strictly an honor system; select the fee you feel is appropriate to what you can pay. The program is voluntary, and in no way influences the experience children receive. TIER 1 Is the actual cost of camp for a child to participate TIER 2 Is our partially subsidized fee for temporary or minor financial need TIER 3 Is our heavily subsidized fee for those in need of more financial assistance We also offer need-based financial assistance.

Winter ‘17 Session February 17–20 Summer ‘17 Session September 1–4

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COMING SUMMER 2017 "Kid Stuff Session 17-4" Soccer, Ballet, Hip Hop, Creative Movement, Sports Sampler & more Call or visit our website for these exciting new programs.

DAY CAMP PROMOTIONAL OFFERS! Early Bird Discounts*

Sibling Discounts*

10% Discount for participants who are registered by May 20, 2017 and have paid in full.

10% Off each additional sibling. Discounts cannot be combined.

Financial Assistance Available* Pick up a scholarship application at the branch or download an application online.

* Does Not Apply To Sleepaway Camp Programs and discounts cannot be combined

VISIT YMCANYC.ORG/CAMP OR CALL 212-912-2490 TO LEARN MORE!