GREENPOINT YMCA
Summer Camp 2016
WE’RE ready for a summer of growth and FUN! Dear Parents/Guardians, We welcome all of our returning and new campers to our 2016 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. In 2015 the YMCA served over 12,000 campers in communities throughout New York City. We are proud that in the neighborhoods of Greenpoint and Williamsburg the Greenpoint YMCA 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, Angela Speakman, Summer Camp Director aspeakman@ymcanyc.org
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 Camping Association (ACA) and our staff go through rigorous training to ensure the safety and positive experience of each child.
PROGRAMS Our YMCA camps have something unique to offer for every age group from our Early Childhood to Kindercamp Programs to Teen Camp. Our goal is to meet your child’s developmental needs and provide a foundation for continued learning during the summer months. 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. 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.
OUR CAMP LOCATIONS The Greenpoint YMCA Summer Day Camp operates out of our main branch location at 99 Meserole Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222. We also offer programs at other locations that provide the same quality programs and services. Our Summer Sleepaway Camp is for youth ages 6-16 from all over the world and is located outside NYC in Huguenot, NY. There is a Counselor In Training (CIT) program for 16 year olds, as well as two villages, McAlister (ages 6-12) and Talcott (ages 12-15), that are located on 1,150 acres of forests and lakes.
TESTIMONIAL
She loves camp and doesn’t want to leave at the end of the day. I feel good knowing that she is safe and happy while I am at work. - YMCA Summer Camp Parent
WHAT FAMILIES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DAY CAMP DATES & HOURS OF OPERATION Greenpoint YMCA Summer Day Camp is an eight-week program that runs from July 5th - August 26th. Camp hours are from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.
DAY CAMP OPEN HOUSES •
Saturday, February 27th: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Saturday, April 30th: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Saturday, May 21st: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
REGISTRATION MADE EASY •
Visit the Greenpoint YMCA’s member services desk.
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Select your camp
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Submit $50 deposit per session you would like your child to attend. This will hold your child’s spot for the designated sessions of camp.
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Take advantage of the 10% Early Bird discount by paying off your entire balance by May 21, 2016.
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Submit your child’s medical form completed with parent/guardian information and signature as well as the doctor’s information, signature and stamp as soon as possible. It’s a good idea to keep extra copies of the medical form for your records.
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Submit two passport size photos of your child.
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The YMCA accepts all major credit cards or you may sign up for automatic billing to ensure payments are made on time with no late fees incurred.
DAY CAMP DISCOUNTS •
10% Early Bird Discount for those who register before the end of the day on May 21st and have paid in full.
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10% Sibling Discount is available for all siblings of the first child registered at full price.
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Discounts cannot be combined and are available only on the cost of camps per session, not on extended day or transportation fees.
GOVERNMENT & UNION VOUCHERS* We accept ACD, HRA, TWU Local 100, and 1199 SEIU vouchers. You must have your confirmation letter with you at the time of registration. (*Participation varies by Branch.)
REFUNDS AND CREDITS 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 is nonrefundable. Credits can be used for camp or other 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.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
PARENT/ guardian ORIENTATION
The YMCA of Greater New York 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.
Attendance at one Parent/Guardian orientation meeting is mandatory. The meetings will be held on the following dates and times: Saturday, May 21st 10:00 am - 11:00 am 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Early Childhood Compass NYC Kindercamp/ Grasshopper Bumblebee, Firefly and Dragonfly
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.
SUMMER DAY CAMP GREENPOINT YMCA DAY CAMP Traditional Day Campers will engage in activities that will enhance their social and emotional skills, help keep their academics on track, keep them physically active and challenge them to learn new things every day. They will have the opportunity to make new friends and take exciting trips throughout New York City. Campers will participate in a wide range of sports, instructional swimming, arts and crafts, and weekly themed days such as Crazy Hat Day. In addition, campers will engage in a variety of science, technology, engineering and math activities through each session. Traditional day campers will be divided into age groups with children no more than 1-2 years apart in age.
A SUMMER OF FUN!
Day camp activities are designed to help children retain and build upon the academic skills they have developed during the school year. Research has shown that children can lose a half grade of learning over the summer months. To help mitigate summer learning loss, the YMCA offers interactive programs such as Book of the Week which gives campers the opportunity to read books and participate in facilitated discussions. In addition, activities such as journaling and age-appropriate science experiments will expand their literacy, math and science skills, and promote their ability to think critically. Field trips to
museums and science centers will link to the camp-based activities and maximize educational enrichment. Early Childhood and Kindercamp will enjoy onsite visits instead of field trips.
EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMP Ages 2 to 4 Early Childhood Camp provides our youngest campers with hands-on, experiential, fun activities intentionally planned to support each child’s social, physical and cognitive skill development. Activities include swimming, outdoor play, music and movement, and interactive science, language and literacy activities. Staff members experienced in engaging with preschoolers understand the importance of rich adult-child interactions and focus on building supportive, nurturing relationships with every camper. Early Childhood campers will enjoy campsitebased collaborations with child-friendly organizations and go on excursions within walking distance in their own communities. Swimming 1-2 times per week. *Cost per 2 week session: Member: $550 Non-Member: $650
KINDERCAMP Ages 4 to 5 Kindercamp is designed for children entering into kindergarten in September 2016. 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, theme-based arts and crafts, and local outings. To prepare our young campers for their transition into kindergarten and develop their skill sets and comfort level with city travel, Kindercampers will participate in one field trip by bus each session. Swimming 1-2 times per week. *Cost per 2 week session: Member: $500 Non-Member: $550
GRASSHOPPER CAMP Age 5 (completed kindergarten) Participants in this camp will enjoy a dynamic program that includes learning camp songs, team building opportunities, group games in the gymnasium, arts and crafts, the opportunity to participate in our annual Spirit Day competition, and a chance to make new friends while strengthening past relationships. Campers will swim 1-2 times per week onsite. Campers will participate in a field trip once per session. *Cost per 2 week session: Member: $445 Non-Member: $550
BUMBLEBEE CAMP Ages 6 to 7 This camp is designed to engage the whole child as we explore opportunities to strengthen critical thinking skills, literacy, math, socioemotional development, and a sense of community, all while having fun. Campers will enjoy an array of activities that strengthen problem solving skills on an individual and group level. They will also work as a team to design a performance for our annual Spirit Day competition. Campers will participate in swimming 1-2 times per week at our branch location and in a field trip once per session. *Cost per 2 week session: Member: $395 Non-Member: $550
EXPLORE! PLAY! GROW!
FIREFLY CAMP
DRAGONFLY CAMP
GREEN TWEENS
Ages 8 to 9
Ages 10 to 12
Grades 6 to 8
Firefly campers will enjoy an array of daily activities that will challenge them cognitively and physically. Campers will have the opportunity to problem solve individually and as groups as they use critical thinking skills. Participants will learn a variety of sports techniques, participate in expressive arts activities, take on team challenges, and be engaged in learning opportunities that support academic growth in relevant and exciting ways. Campers will have a chance to showcase their learning at our annual Spirit Day competition. Campers will participate in swimming 1-2 times per week at our branch location and in a field trip once per session.
Activities for this camp are designed to engage our older participants as they learn the value of community service, take additional trips, master team challenges, and participate in sports activities. Campers will also be given opportunities to express themselves through the arts as they plan for our annual Spirit Day competition. This camp will support the development of our preteens by allowing them the chance to celebrate their growing independence by offering them an array of choices. Campers will participate in swimming 1-2 times per week at our branch location and in a field trip once per session, with opportunities for smaller trips on a more frequent basis.
The Green Tweens will introduce Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) to middle school participants. The program will integrate inquiry-based learning, experiential learning, and service learning. They will have an opportunity to work in the classroom as well as place-based learning throughout the Greenpoint neighborhood. The children will learn how to be environmentally responsible community members. By becoming more aware of how their actions impact their environment and community, they will be able to change their habits, incorporating sustainable practices into their lives.
*Cost per 2 week session: Member: $375 Non-Member: $550
*Cost per 2 week session: Member: $370 Non-Member: $550
*Cost per 2 week session: Member: FREE Non-Member: FREE
PLAY ALL DAY!
2016 Summer Day Camp Sessions and Fees CAMP OFFERINGS (Ages 2-12) CAMP SESSIONS Session
Start Date
End Date
Payment Due Date
Session 1
July 5, 2016
July 15, 2016
March 1, 2016
Session 2
July 18, 2016
July 26, 2016
March 22, 2016
Session 3
August 1, 2016
August 12, 2016
April 18, 2016
Session 4
August 15, 2016
August 26, 2016
May 21, 2016
CAMP FEES PER SESSION (every two weeks) Payment in full for each session is due prior to session start date.
CAMP
AGES
SESSION 1
SESSION 2
SESSION 3
SESSION 4
EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMP
2-4
M: $550 NM: $650
M: $550 NM: $650
M: $550 NM: $650
M: $550 NM: $650
KINDERCAMP/ CATERPILLAR
4-5
M: $500 NM: $550
M: $500 NM: $550
M: $500 NM: $550
M: $500 NM: $550
GRASSHOPPER
5
M: $445 NM: $550
M: $445 NM: $550
M: $445 NM: $550
M: $445 NM: $550
BUMBLEBEE
6-7
M: $395 NM: $550
M: $395 NM: $550
M: $395 NM: $550
M: $395 NM: $550
FIREFLY
8-9
M: $375 NM: $550
M: $375 NM: $550
M: $375 NM: $550
M: $375 NM: $550
DRAGONFLY
10-12
M: $370 NM: $550
M: $370 NM: $550
M: $370 NM: $550
M: $370 NM: $550
CAMP
GRADES
SESSION 1
SESSION 2
SESSION 3
SESSION 4
GREEN TWEENS
6-8
FREE
FREE
FREE
FREE
Green Tweens is made possible through the generous support of the Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund.
SAFE OVERNIGHT ADVENTURES
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!
GREENPOINT YMCA
SLEEPAWAY CAMPS GREENPOINT YMCA TRADITIONAL Sleepaway Camp Join us for an unforgettable summer! Our traditional Summer Sleepaway Camp offers three exciting opportunities for campers ages 6-16. Camp McAlister (ages 6-12) is a fun, safe and nurturing introduction to the wonderful world of sleepaway camp. Camp Talcott (ages 12-15) 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, Session 1 July 3 – 15 and fun on our floating, inflatable obstacle course! Optional additional activities include horseback riding, Session 2 July 17 - 22 water skiing, and white water rafting. Session 3 Jul. 24 - Aug. 5 Combine any two consecutive sessions for a three week option by adding a “stayover” weekend camp.
Tier 1 1 Week 2 Weeks $910 $1680
Tier 2 1 Week 2 Weeks $810 $1470
Session 4 Session 5
August 7 – 12 August 14 - 26
Tier 3 1 Week 2 Weeks $710 $1260
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.
family Camp Winter 2016 February 12 - 15 Summer 2016 September 2 - 5 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.
NATIONAL GYMNASTICS TRAINING CAMp Girls ages 7 - 17 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. 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 Session 2
Tier 1 $999
July 3 - 8 July 10 - 15
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 17 – 22
Session 2
July 24 - 29
Session 3
Jul. 31 – Aug. 5
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
$949
$899
$849
INTERNATIONAl JUDO CAMP For players of all ages starting at age 6 | August 7 – 13 For over 40 years, our 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 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.
Apply before July 1st:
$599
Apply after July 1st:
$799
Tier 2 $899
Tier 3 $799
2016 Sleepaway Camp Summer Open House Dates
GREENKILL OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER
April 17th May 22nd
September to June
Join us for a tour!
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.
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!
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TRIPS
Ages 10 - 15
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
GREENKILL RETREAT CENTER
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.
WOMEN’S WELLNESS WEEKENDS Spring 2016 | May 13 – 15
Fall 2016 | October 14 - 16
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.
GREENPOINT YMCA 99 Meserole Avenue (off Manhattan Avenue) Brooklyn, NY 11222 212-912-2260 ymcanyc.org/greenpoint facebook.com/greenpointymca twitter.com/greenpointymca
DAY CAMP Promotional Offers! Early Bird Discounts* 10% discount for participants who are registered by May 21, 2016 and have paid in full.
Sibling Discounts* 10% off each additional sibling. Discounts cannot be combined.
financial assistance available* Pick up a scholarship application at the Greenpoint Y branch or download an application online at ymcanyc.org. * Does not apply to sleepaway Camp programs
VISIT YMCANYC.ORG/CAMP TO LEARN MORE!