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RIDGEWOOD PROGRAM GUIDE
Dear Parents/Guardians,
TABLE OF CONTENTS 04 The NYC YMCA
The Ridgewood Location Our Program
05 Summer Camps
Hours of Operation
We welcome all of our returning and new campers to our 2017 Summer Camp Programs. We are excited to embark upon 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 the Ridgewood YMCA will be able to engage your child in a summer of new friendships, skills and exploration.
06 What to Know about Day Camp
Thank you for choosing our Y summer camp. We look forward to getting to know your camper!
07 Registration Made Easy
Sincerely,
Discounts Orientation
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Ted Teng Summer Camp Co-Director 212-912-2192 tteng@ymcanyc.org
Alexandra Reyes Summer Camp Co-Director 212-912-2185 areyes@ymcanyc.org
Early Childhood Camp
09 Ridgewood Camps 10 Swim & Sports Camp 11 A Week at Camp 12 2017 Dates & Rates 13 Sleepaway Camp 14 Overnight Options
Gynamstics Camp Volleyball Camp
15 Adult Camp Options
Why Three Prices?
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.
SUMMER 2017
WE’RE READY FOR A SUMMER OF GROWTH & FUN!
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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.
“You've all been wonderful and [my child] has had the best summer. We really appreciate everything!” — RIDGEWOOD Y SUMMER CAMP PARENT
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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 Scholarships The New York City's YMCA awards scholarships to campers based on the family’s annual income. Pick up a scholarship application at the Ridgewood YMCA or download an application online at ymcanyc.org 1
DATES & HOURS OF OPERATION Ridgewood YMCA Summer Day Camp is an eight-week program that runs from July 3rd–August 25th. Please note that camp will not operate on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Camp hours are from: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Visit the Ridgewood YMCA’s member services desk.
Government & Union Vouchers*
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Select your camp.
We accept ACD, HRA, TWU and 1199 SEIU vouchers. You must have your confirmation letter with you at the time of registration.
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Submit a $75 deposit for each 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
Extended Day hours are from: 8:00 am – 9:00 am 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
off your entire balance by
Refunds & 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. Requests submitted after August 25 will be invalid. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable. 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.
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Day Camp Discounts Submit your child’s medical form
10% Early Bird Discount
10% Sibling Discount
DAY CAMP OPEN HOUSES
completed with parent/guardian
For those who register before
Available for all siblings of the
Saturday, February 25 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
information and signature, as
May 20 & have paid in full.
first child registered at full price.
Saturday, April 29 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
copies of the medical forms.
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Saturday, May 20 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
well as the doctor’s information, signature and stamp. Keep extra
Discounts cannot be combined and are available only on the cost of camps per session, not on extended day or transportation fees.
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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.
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.
Parent/ Guardian Orientation Attendance at one Parent/Guardian orientation meeting is mandatory. The meetings will be held on the following dates and times: Sat. Apr. 29 10am-11am Sat. May 20 11am-12pm
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Sun. Jun 18 12pm-1pm Wed. Jun 28 6pm-7pm
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SUMMER DAY CAMP
OUR CAMP OPTIONS Early Childhood Camp
AGES 3-4
Early Childhood Camp provides our youngest campers with handson, experiential, fun activities intentionally planned to support each child’s social, physical and cognitive skill development. Activities include 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 campsite-based collaborations with child-friendly organizations and go on excursions in their own communities within walking distance of camp. COST PER TWO WEEK SESSION Member: $420 Non-Member: $520
Kindercamp
BORN IN 2012
Kindercamp is designed for children entering into kindergarten in September 2017. 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.
“The YMCA invented camp. We know how to set the bar.” — NATALIE NORTON Chief Operating Officer, New York City’s YMCA
COST PER TWO WEEK SESSION Member: $490 Non-Member: $610
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AGES 6-12
Traditional Day Campers will participate in a wide range of sports, instructional swimming, arts and crafts, and weekly themed days such as Crazy Hat Day. 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 Continued on p.10
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CAMP OPTIONS CONTINUED
Creative Camp
Creative Camp introduces children to the performing and visual arts. During this unique program, children will develop their artistic ability through song, acting, sculpting, painting and so much more. Weekly trips allow campers to expand their creativity. They will experience a wide range of cultural activities through performances specifically geared to their weekly theme-based projects. COST PER TWO WEEK SESSION Member: $500 Non-Member: $620
Ridgewood Teen Camp
promote their ability to think critically. They will have the opportunity to make new friends and take exciting trips throughout New York City. Through a variety of hands-on activities, campers will explore science, the arts, and sports, all with a focus on building skills, confidence and strong peer relationships. In addition, students will avoid the “summer slide” and retain academic skills through educational and fun handson activities. Each session, campers will participate in community projects and citywide trips COST PER TWO WEEK SESSION Member: $490 Non-Member: $610
Sports Camp
AGES 9-13
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. COST PER TWO WEEK SESSION Member: $500 Non-Member: $620
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LIFE AT YMCA CAMP
AGES 9-13
A Day At Camp
A Week At Camp
AGES 14-16
Teen Camp is open to 14-16 year-olds currently enrolled in high school. 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 self-confidence as well as activities designed to engage teens in developing educational and career goals. Field trips are purposeful in connecting teen campers to real-world experiences with technology, art and character development through team-building. Campers will also participate in swimming, dancing, singing, sports and more!
Morning
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In House Activites
Late Morning
Tuesday
Art Activities
Theme Day
Mid-Day
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Lunch & Games Outside
In House Activities
COST PER TWO WEEK SESSION Member: $412 Non-Member: $490
Counselor in Training (C.I.T) Camp
AGES 16-17
Our C.I.T. program is for tomorrow’s leaders. Teens that are involved in this amazing program gain job readiness skills and work experience. Our C.I.T. participants work alongside our experienced Summer Camp Staff learning the fundamentals of lesson planning, group facilitation and program planning. All participants receive training in a program safety and participate in service learning projects.
Early Afternoon Swimming
Thursday Trip Day
COST FOR THE SUMMER Member: $600 Non-Member: $635
Late Afternoon
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Science Activities
Afternoon Showcases
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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
TYPE OF CAMP
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End Date July 14, 2017 July 28, 2017 August 11, 2017 August 25, 2017
SESSION 1
Payment Due Date June 19, 2017 July 3, 2017 July 17, 2017 July 31, 2017
SESSION 2
SESSION 3
SESSION 4
EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMP
3–4
M: $378 Nm: $468
M: $420 Nm: $520
M: $420 Nm: $520
M: $420 Nm: $520
KINDER CAMP
4–5
M: $441 Nm: $549
M: $490 Nm: $610
M: $490 Nm: $610
M: $490 Nm: $610
DAY CAMP
6–12
M: $441 Nm: $549
M: $490 Nm: $610
M: $490 Nm: $610
M: $490 Nm: $610
CREATIVE CAMP
9–13
M: $450 Nm: $558
M: $500 Nm: $620
M: $500 Nm: $620
M: $500 Nm: $620
SPORTS CAMP
9–13
M: $450 Nm: $558
M: $500 Nm: $620
M: $500 Nm: $620
M: $500 Nm: $620
TEEN CAMP
14–16
M: $371 Nm: $441
M: $412 Nm: $490
M: $412 Nm: $490
M: $412 Nm: $490
CIT CAMP
16–17
ONE TIME FEE: M: $600 NM: $635
4–16
FREE
EXTENDED HOURS AM & PM
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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
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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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PLACE POSTAGE HERE
Ridgewood YMCA 69-02 64th Street Ridgewood, NY 11385 212-912-2180
COMING SUMMER 2017 Broadway Workshop on Tour! Joe Palumbo Soccer Academy! 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 Ridgewood YMCA or download an application online.
* Does Not Apply To Sleepaway Camp Programs
VISIT YMCANYC.ORG/CAMP OR CALL 212-912-2180 TO LEARN MORE!