SUMMER DAY CAMP Parent Handbook 2017

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1 SUMMER DAY CAMP Parent Handbook 2017 Great South Bay YMCA 200 West Main Street Bay Shore, N.Y

2 N. Parent Orientation Night Camp Great South Bay Table of Contents: I. Kiddie Camp Camp Divisions: General Information: A. Payment/Membership fee/financial Assistance II. III. IV. Youth Camp K-4 grade Junior Travel Camp 4 6 grade Sports Camp B. Camp T- Shirts C. Toys/ Personal Belongings D. Clothing V.*Performing Arts Camp/Performing Arts Camp Jr. V. Teen Camp VI. Directions to Off-Site Locations VII. Quick Reference E. Lunch and Snack F. Swimming G. Rainy Day / Inclement Weather H. Transportation VIII. Department of Health Guidelines I. Field Trips J. Medical/ Health/Safety K. Tips& Gratuities L. Phone Numbers 1 M. Camp Blog Information

3 Note: *Performing Arts Camp/Performing Arts Camp Jr., have separate Handbooks for their specialized procedures (i.e. arrival, dismissal, offsite locations, etc.) **Campers will receive schedules on the first day of their camp session and camper s group numbers/counselors will be mailed home prior to their camp session starting. **Camp Calendars are located on our website and can be found by logging onto YMCALI.ORG (Please note that all trips/activities are subject to change). General Information: A.) Payments/Membership/Financial Assistance: Business Office (Mary McEntee-ext. 113) A non-refundable/non-transferable deposit of $100 is required for each session for each child. Payments can be made by check, cash, or credit card. (Charge card payments can be accepted over the phone during business hours). All campers are required to have a current YMCA membership. The remaining balance must be paid in full three weeks before the start of each camp session or your child will not be permitted to begin camp. No exceptions. 2

4 There will be a $10 fee for late payments. Deposits may be used as credit when transferring camp sessions but will not be credited upon withdrawal. There will be no prorating or reduction of fees based on missed days due to illness. Medical requests must have an accompanied Dr. Note. Membership Fee All campers are required to be Y members at the time of registration. A youth program membership is $75. Financial Assistance Financial Assistance is available for qualified individuals. Campership applications must be completed in full and received no later than May 15 th, 2017 for consideration by the financial assistance committee. Applications are evaluated on a first come first serve basis and are available at the Member Service Desk starting January 7, Contact Jenette Adams, Outreach Coordinator at-jenette.adams@ymcali.org Camp Flex Options: Need 1 week here? 2 Weeks There? At the Y, we offer 3-week session blocks because we find that consistency helps kids form friendships, advance their swim skills, and experience everything our Summer Day Camps have to offer. That said, we know how busy families can be during the summer and if you need more flexibility, we're here to help. If you'd like to purchase summer camp weeks "a la carte," just come in and let us know which weeks work for your family. Please be aware that to take advantage of flexible scheduling, you must register in person. Space may be limited. Flexible scheduling is offered based on camp capacity: children who are part of our 3-week sessions have priority on all off-campus trips. Restrictions that may apply: *No other discounts will apply *Days attended not flexible *Trips may be missed *Flex Fare rates will not be adjusted for new/adjusted registrations. PLEASE NOTE: Registration discounts are listed in the camp brochure Any and all camp Special Requests must be submitted in writing. ALL CHANGES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING Campership based on financial need is available. Please pick up a Financial Assistance Application at the member service desk. Deadline for submittal is May 15 th,

5 B.) Camp T-Shirts: T-shirts are given out on the first day of your child s camp session. Extra shirts will be available at an additional cost ($10.00 per shirt) at the front desk. T-shirts are to be worn on trip days and picture days. The YMCA will not be able to provide loaner or borrow shirts if they are forgotten. Please refer to your specific camp calendar for trip and picture day dates. C.) Toys/ Personal Belongings: Please do not let your child bring toys or electronic items to camp, as the YMCA cannot be responsible for loss of these items. Valuables, wallets, cell phones, portable gaming systems, etc. should be left at home. D.) Clothing: Campers should wear comfortable clothing to camp such as shorts, T-shirts, and sneakers. We encourage campers to become involved in activities, so please have children wear clothing that is easy to manage and that you are not overly concerned about getting dirty. Campers should wear sneakers and socks. Clogs, flip flops, and sandals are not permitted during camp. In addition, Campers should have their name written on all personal belongings. (PLEASE LABEL ALL OF YOUR BELONGINGS) YMCA does not provide towels. Swimwear- Campers must bring a bathing suit and towel on all camp swim days (see Swimming for further information). A plastic bag is recommended, as their suits will be wet after their swim session. Kiddie Campers: A change of clothing for each camper is required. Please place clothing in a shoebox or zip lock bag marked with his/her name. E.) Lunch & Snack: Children are to bring their own non-perishable lunch and snacks daily. No refrigeration is available, we suggest the following: Do not use mayonnaise or salad mixtures Extras-include a paper napkin, additional drinks and extra snacks in each lunch Ice pack or small cooler will help to keep lunches and drinks cool Please do not bring glass containers of any kind Please label your child s lunch boxes/bags F.) Swimming: Safety is our #1 Priority At All Times!! YMCA Indoor Pool at Great South Bay 4

6 Supervision- the Day Camp Aquatics Program is closely supervised by YMCA/American Red Cross Lifeguards and YMCA/Water Safety Instructors. All lifeguards are certified in CPR and 1 st Aid, as well. All instructors have received the YMCA Instructor Certification and/or WSI Instructor Certification. All Day Camp counselors also receive extensive training. Our Aquatics center has a permit to operate from the NYS Department of Health and is inspected regularly. What To Bring/Wear All campers must bring a bathing suit and towel each day they are in attendance- please label all belongings. Swimmer Levels All campers will be swim tested on the first day of swimming by our Aquatic Staff. Campers will be asked to demonstrate a variety of basic aquatic skills so that the Certified Aquatic Staff can determine an appropriate level. Campers will then be placed in the appropriate swim group for their instructional or group free swim session. POLLIWOG- Beginner Level (No skill required) GUPPY- Beginner who has completed Polliwog and/or can swim 25 yards without a flotation device using paddle stroke. MINNOW- Advance beginner level. Completed Guppy and can swim 50 yards with good rotary breathing and strong kick, basic of front crawl. FISH Intermediate. Completed Minnow and can swim 50 yards nonstop, demonstrating endurance and coordination. FLYING FISH Completed Fish and can swim 200 yards of front crawl and 50 yards each of back crawl, elementary backstroke, kick, and dolphin kick SHARK Advanced Buddy Check All campers will be assigned a buddy after they have been swim tested on the first day of each session. Non-swimmers with Non-Swimmers, intermediates with intermediates, etc. LOCKER ROOMS/CHANGING AREA All on-site campers with the exception of Kiddie Campers will change in our portable changing areas located on the South East side of our campgrounds. Kiddie Campers are changed in their classrooms before making their way to the pool. If there are any questions regarding our Day Camp Swim Program, please call our Aquatics Director, Maureen Kiernan at ext. 122 G.) Rainy Day / Inclement Weather: During Rainy Day/ Inclement Weather schedules, all campers will be placed on a alternative schedule that will provide larger group programming to avoid the outdoor elements (i.e. assembly, gymnasium performance, YMCA Boulton Center trip, bowling etc.) 5

7 H.) Transportation: Eligibility: Campers must have completed Kindergarten to be eligible. Eligible Camps include: Youth Camp (K-4), Junior Travel (4 6 th grade), Sports Camp, Teen Camp, Performing Arts and CIT s. For Sports, Teen, Jr. Travel and Performing Arts Campers (off site), campers will be dropped off at their location. Types of Buses: Busing services will be provided by Suffolk Transportation. Mini- Buses will be used which will hold up to 18 campers. All buses will be air- conditioned and equipped with seat belts. Pick Up Times: Buses are scheduled to arrive at camp by 9am and depart by 3:30pm. You will be contacted by the bus company with your time. Depending on bus routes, campers could be on the bus anywhere from 15 minutes to one hour. Contact Information: Parents will have contact information for both the bus company (Suffolk Transportation) and the YMCA Transportation Coordinator. It will be important to keep open communication between all parties to ensure a safe, efficient process (i.e. absentees, time coordination, etc.) There is no pro-rating / multiple child discounts for this program I.) Field Trips: For any camper to participate in a camp field trip, a signed permission slip MUST be submitted to the camp. (This is part of your registration form when you initially register.) NO PERMISSION WILL BE TAKEN OVER THE PHONE THERE ARE NO FIELD TRIPS FOR KIDDIE CAMP PLEASE NOTE: (All calendars are subject to change) Campers will be required to wear their YMCA T-shirt on all camp trips. (This aids in group identification and safety). You will receive an agenda/calendar for all camp sessions. This will notify you of all scheduled trips and activities. Trip information is also available on the Day Camp Website/camp blog. If any field trip will extend beyond normal camp hours (9:00am 4:00pm), camp staff will notify all parents. J.) Medical/ Health & Safety PLEASE NOTE: Campers May Not Attend Without a Completed Medical Form on File. A Camp Nurse/EMT is on-site at the YMCA facility each day from 8:00am-5:30 pm. In case a camper becomes sick, we will bring the camper to the Camp Nurse/EMT and notify the parent. Please make sure to write any necessary home/work phone numbers on your medical and registration forms and any emergency phone numbers. Be sure you give names of family, friends or neighbors who are aware they have been named and are available. Each child must have an up to date physical. This is mandated by NYS Department of Health. A medical form will be given to you at time of registration. Medicals are due by 5/31/16. No child will be admitted into camp without an up to date medical form. 6

8 All off-site Camp Directors are RTE Certified (Responding to Emergency) by the American Red Cross. Medication Requirements: Children requiring medication must contact the Medical Staff (Camp Nurse or EMT) at (631) x 181(Active June 26).Your child will need a Written Medical Consent form with a doctor s signature. The medication must be handed to the nurse in its original container with the correct prescription label. Children are not allowed to carry medicines. Children will be required to self-administer medication in the presence of the Camp Nurse/EMT. Our camp is inspected and has a permit to operate from the NYS Department of Health. In case of emergency, we will call the parent. The ambulance will transport the child to either Good Samaritan or Southside Hospital. In the event a child is taken to the hospital a camp director will accompany the child. Parents will be advised to meet us there. The YMCA has A.E.D.s on premises. In the event a child becomes ill while at camp it is the parent s responsibility to pick up their child or have the designated emergency contact pick up the child. This includes signs and symptoms of fever, vomiting, head lice/nits and other infectious diseases. Parents will be notified immediately in the event of an illness or serious injury. K.) Tips & Gratuities: Tips are greatly appreciated by our camp counselors at the end of each session! L.) Phone Numbers: Great South Bay YMCA (631) Day Camp Office ext. 158 (Active June 26 th, 2017) Co-Camp Director Cathy McKenna... Ext. 181 Co- Camp Director- John Borromeo Ext.182 (Until June 27 th ) Youth Camp Director Cathy McKenna.....Ext. 169 Jr Travel Camp Director- John Borromeo Ext. 182 Kiddie Camp- Cindy Becker...Ext.137 Sports Camp Director-John Borromeo...Ext. 182 Teen Camp- John Borromeo.....Ext 182 Performing Arts/Pa JR Tiana Christoforidis...Ext. 148 Camp Medical Office....Ext. 181 (Active June 26 th ) Billing Office Mary McEntee..Ext. 113 M.) PARENT ORIENTATION NIGHT First time parents sending your child to camp? Do you have questions about your child s day camp experience? Come down for a question/answer session on what to expect during your child s camp day. Campers will receive schedules on the first day of their camp session and camper s group numbers/ counselors will be mailed home prior to their camp session. Meet our directors and feel more comfortable with sending or child to the Y. 7

9 Thursday, June 22nd Kiddie Camp 6:00pm-6:45pm at Great South Bay YMCA-Session 1 and 2 campers Thursday, June 22nd Youth Camp 7:00pm-7:45pm at Great South Bay YMCA-Session 1, 2 and 3 Campers Thursday, June 22nd Performing Arts & Performing Arts Jr.-6:00pm-7:00pm Great South Bay YMCA-Session 1, 2 and 3 Campers Thursday, June 22nd Jr. Travel, Teen and Sports Camp-6:00pm-7:00pm-Session 1, 2 and 3 Campers N.) Imagination Station/Camp Readers The YMCA Imagination Station is an integral component of YMCA summer day camp and helps children prevent the summer slide, the phenomena where students tend to fall back in reading and comprehension during summer months as a result of not reading for three months. Every week children are encouraged to use their imaginations to act out, draw or even cook what they have read. Thanks to the support of the Rauch Foundation the YMCA provides certified specialists who use an interactive and engaging curriculum created by our Literacy Cabinet for the camp season. Campers that are age 3 thru 3 rd grade will receive Imagination Station. Children are assessed at the start of camp and at the end of camp. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Rauch Foundation. This summer we will continue with our Camp Readers summer reading program. All campers enrolled in our Summer Day Camp Program will be participating in 30 minutes of reading. The Camp Readers Program shows kids that reading is fun and builds their reading skills. O. Goals & Objectives The purpose of the YMCA Day Camp is to assist young people in the process of growing up in an urban setting; to provide a community-like atmosphere in which they can relate to others and their environment; to enhance their knowledge of themselves and of others. Objectives 1. To create an environment and program for kids to have fun. 2. To learn to have respect for themselves, each other, adults, property and their environment. 3. To develop leadership and self-confidence. 4. To train our staff and be sensitive to the needs of the individual. 5. To provide a program which will identify with the needs and interests of the young people attending our camp. 8

10 6. To help campers acquire skills in swimming, sports, and outdoor education. 7. To provide a program which will make the campers more aware of their environment, and to teach them skills which they can use to better live in harmony with their surroundings. 8. To help campers meet other people, and learn to cooperate with and trust others. 9. To encourage our young people to be creative and adventurous. I. General YMCA Mission Statement of the YMCA of Long Island The YMCA of Long Island is a charitable, not-for-profit, community based service organization dedicated to improving the quality of life through programs that build spirit, mind and body. The YMCA promotes positive values through unique health, recreation, education and counseling services which serve people of all ages, races, religious, and economic services. History of the YMCA A. Founded by George Williams, London, England, in B. Began as a spiritual group of young men seeking to escape the wild life of London; focusing on Bible and other spiritual readings. C. Later adopted the triangle as its symbol, representing equal aspects of Body, Mind, and Spirit, to make a whole, well-balanced person. D. YMCA came to the United States in the 1850 s. E. Opening of several YMCA affiliated universities - Springfield, George Williams University and University of Indiana in PA. F. Focus shifted to more physical aspects staying in good physical condition. G. Prominent YMCA leaders developed sports of volleyball and basketball. H. Women were invited to join in the 1950 s. I. YMCA is founded all around the world, celebrating 150 years of service. J. Today focus appears to be mostly on the body, but we reach the Mind and Spirit by teaching good values, operating educational programs, and reaching out to make the whole person feel good. Goals of YMCA Camping The goal of YMCA Day Camping, as many other YMCA programs, is to help participants grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Using a natural camp site and providing challenging activities in both small and large group settings under the guidance of caring, well-trained staff members. YMCA Day Camping gives children an experience that lasts a lifetime. This experience is grounded in certain objectives that characterize all YMCA programs. YMCA Program Objectives All YMCA programs seek to help participants and staff do the following: A. Grow Personally 1. Grow and discover their own self-worth, improve self-esteem and self-confidence. 9

11 2. Campers can do this by developing new skills, making new friends, etc. B. Clarify Values 1. Making value decisions. 2. Choosing between right and wrong. C. Develop New Skills 1. Learning new skills leads to increased self-confidence and more effective relationships. 2. Physical fitness and mental well-being are conditions to maintain and achieve. D. Improve Personal and Family Relationships 1. Helping participants to understand the dynamics of relationships and to develop listening. 2. How to relate better to peers and family. E. Become Better Leaders and Supporters 1. Leadership is shared, and each individual is encouraged to both lead and support. F. Appreciate Diversity 1. People of very different backgrounds; religious, economic, and ethnic, all come together in YMCA programs. 2. This objective can be met through our scholarship program to reach out to diverse members of the community population. 3. It s a place where people learn to recognize the worth of all individuals, to work for interracial and inter-group understanding, and to develop a sense of worldmindedness. G. Have Fun! 1. Fun makes achievement of all other objectives possible; at the same time, achieving the other objectives leads to a deep satisfaction and to true enjoyment = to have fun! P. Inclusion Program This program gives children with special needs the opportunity to have an inclusionary summer camp experience. The Y, in partnership with the LIAM Foundation, will provide an inclusion specialist (at no cost) for the children that need extra support and guidance. One session per child based upon availability. Parents are required to pay the regular camp fee. Our Inclusion Program is not eligible for our Flex Week Option. Financial Assistance is available through our Campership program. To be a candidate for the Inclusion program, all applications must be submitted by May 15th. 10

12 KIDDIE CAMP (ages 3 5) must be 3 by June 1, West Main Street, Bay Shore N.Y Contact: Cindy Becker (631) ext ) Camp Hours: Camp operates Monday thru Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Extended hours are available from 7:00am to 9:00am, and 4:00 pm to 6:00pm. (For an additional fee) If you have children present in both Kiddie and Youth/Specialty Camps, you must pick up the Kiddie Camper first. 2.) Lunch & Snack Alternative: Snack Shack is available for this program. The Y offers a variety of healthy snack options. 3.) Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures: Drop Off: Parents of our 4/5 year olds (campers who are entering Kindergarten in 2017) can drop off at our drop off area located along the North side of the parking lot (adjacent to the YMCA pool) between the hours of 9am-9:15am. Campers will be greeted by the Kiddie Camp counselors. Parents of our 3 year olds must walk their Kiddie Camper into the building and to their designated classroom. Campers are not to be dropped off early unless they are registered in the Extended A.M. Program. Pick Up: Parents must park their cars and proceed to the classroom to pick up their campers. (Picture I.D and sign out is required at all times) 4.) Extended AM and PM Procedures: A.M. EXTENDED DAY (Drop off is between 7:00am 9:00am. Only) Parents should escort their child into the main entrance of the building. P.M. EXTENDED DAY (Pick Up is between Dismissal 6:00pm) Schedules will be made available outside the camp office as to where to pick up your child. Any camper who is not picked up by 6:00pm will be BILLED AUTOMATICALLY $1 for every minute you are late. (3) Late Charges are cause for removal from the program. 5.) Field Trips: There are no field trips for Kiddie Campers. 6.) Swimming: Swimming will take place (2) twice a week for M F campers and (1) once a week for MWF campers. They will receive a ½ hour of instructional swim in the Indoor YMCA Swimming Pool All campers will be tested on the first day of swimming for each session There is no swimming for ½ day campers 7.) Kiddie Camp Requirements: Kiddie Campers must be 3 by June 1, 2017 All Kiddie Campers must be toilet trained 11

13 YOUTH CAMP (K 3rd grade) 200 West Main Street, Bay Shore N.Y Contact: Camp Office (631) ext ) Camp Hours: Camp operates Monday thru Friday from 8:45am to 4:00pm (activities run from 9:30am- 3:30pm). Extended hours are available from 7:00am to 9:00am, and 4:00pm to 6:00pm. (For an additional fee) If you have children present in both Kiddie and Youth/Specialty Camps, you must pick up the Kiddie Camper first. 2.) Lunch & Snack Alternative: Snack Shack is available for this program. The Y will offer a variety of healthy snack options. Youth Camp will offer whole wheat pizza day for $2.00 per slice on Monday/Wednesday/Friday. 3.) Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures: Drop Off: YMCA staff will set up a drop off lane along the yellow curb (north side of lot). This is to provide parents with a safe and convenient drop off. Parents are asked not to leave their car it is for drop-off only! When entering the parking lot, please do not cut through the drop off area- this is dangerous! Of course, you can always walk your camper in if you would like to speak with YMCA staff! Drop off begins at 8:45. There is no supervision for your child before this time. Campers are not to be dropped off early unless they are registered in the Extended A.M. Program. *Campers dropped off after 9:15 am must be walked in to the Camp Office by parent. *Notification of your child s group number will be sent out via mail prior to their first day of camp. Pick Up: Parents must park their cars and proceed to the camp field to pick up their campers. Campers will be lined up with their group each day for check out. (Picture I.D is required at all times) 4.) Extended AM and PM Procedures: A.M. EXTENDED DAY (Drop off is between 7:00am 9:00am. Only) o Parents should escort their child into the main entrance of the building. P.M. EXTENDED DAY (Pick Up is between Dismissal 6:00pm) o Please proceed to the Camp Office where the Extended Day Director will call for your child. You will sign out with the Extended Day Director. o Any camper who is not picked up by 6:00pm will be charged a $10 late charge as well as $1 for every minute you are late. YOUR ACCOUNT WILL AUTOMATICALLY BILLED. o (3) Late Charges are cause for removal from the program. 4.) Field Trips: Field trips will take place (1) once per session on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday. 5.) Swimming: 12

14 Swimming will take place between 2 to 3 times a week of organized swim in our Indoor YMCA Swimming Complex. (There is no swimming on Mondays) MWF Campers will swim Wednesday and Fridays. Kindergarten and 1 st Grades will have swim instruction. 2 nd -3 rd Grade will receive lessons and organized swim. 4 th Grade will receive organized free swim. Junior Travel Camp (4 6 th grade) ACLD s Spiegel Children s Center Off-Site 67 Greenwood Rd. Bay Shore, NY Contact: Camp Office (631) ext. 158 Onsite Number: (516) (will be available after June 27, 2016) 1.) Camp Hours: Camp operates Monday thru Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Extended hours are available from 7:00am to 9:00am, and 4:00pm to 6:00pm. (For an additional fee) 2.) Lunch & Snack Alternative: Snack Shack is available. 3.) Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures: Drop Off: YMCA staff will set up a drop off lane along the curb. This is to provide parents with a safe and convenient drop off. Parents are asked not to leave their car this lane is for drop-off only! Drop off begins at 8:30am. There is no supervision for your child before this time. Campers are not to be dropped off early.if you need Early Care you must use the Extended AM Program located at the YMCA main site. *Campers dropped off after 9am must be walked in to the Camp Office by parent. Pick Up Procedure: Parents must park and walk to the North West corner of the parking lot where the campers will be waiting in their groups. Please sign out with your child's counselor. Always bring ID with you. We ask that you sign out as quick as possible to help open parking spots for other parents. This will speed up the sign-out process to ensure a faster pickup and no back-up traffic on Greenwood Rd. There will also be camp staff as parking monitors for coordination and safety. *Reminder- Dismissal will begin at 3:30pm and end at 4pm. 4.) Extended AM and PM Procedures (Extended Day held On-Site): A.M. EXTENDED DAY (Drop off is between 7:00am 9:00am. Only) o Parents should escort their child into the main entrance of the building. P.M. EXTENDED DAY (Pick Up is between Dismissal 6:00pm) o Please proceed to the Extended Day Director and they will call for your child. You will sign out with the Extended Day Director. 13

15 o Any camper who is not picked up by 6:00pm will be BILLED AUTOMATICALLY $1 for every minute you are late. o (3) Late Charges are cause for removal from the program. 4.) Field Trips: Field trips will take place 1-2 times a week. Weekly information will be sent home regarding the specifics to each field trip. 5.) Swimming: Swimming will take place 2-3 times a week at our outdoor aquatics complex SPORTS CAMP (1 st 8 th grade) ACLD s Spiegel Children s Center Off-Site 67 Greenwood Rd. Bay Shore, NY Contact: John Borromeo (631) ext. 182 Onsite Number: (516) (will be available after June 27 th,, 2016) 1.) Camp Hours: Camp operates Monday thru Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Extended hours are available from 7:00am to 9:00am, and 4:00pm to 6:00pm. (For an additional fee) 2.) Lunch & Snack Alternative: Snack Shack is available for this program. The Y will have a variety of healthy snack options. 3.) Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures: Drop Off: YMCA staff will set up a drop off lane along the yellow curb. This is to provide parents with a safe and convenient drop off. Parents are asked not to leave their car it is for drop-off only! When entering the parking lot, please do not cut through the drop off area- this is dangerous! Of course, you can always walk your camper in if you would like to speak with YMCA staff! Drop off begins at 8:30am. There is no supervision for your child before this time. Campers are not to be dropped off early unless they are registered in the Extended A.M. Program. Pick Up Procedure: Parents must park and walk to the North West corner of the parking lot where the campers will be waiting in their groups. Please sign out with your child's counselor. Always bring ID with you. We ask that you sign out as quick as possible to help open parking spots for other parents. This will speed up the sign-out process to ensure a faster pickup and no back-up traffic on Greenwood Rd. There will also be camp staff as parking monitors for coordination and safety. *Reminder- Dismissal will begin at 3:30pm and end at 4pm. 14

16 4.) Extended AM and PM Procedures (Extended Day held On-Site): A.M. EXTENDED DAY (Drop off is between 7:00am 9:00am. Only) o Parents should escort their child into the main entrance of the building. P.M. EXTENDED DAY (Pick Up is between Dismissal 6:00pm) o Please proceed to the Camp Office where the Extended Day Director will call for your child. You will sign out with the Extended Day Director. o Any camper who is not picked up by 6:00pm will be BILLED AUTOMATICALLY $1 for every minute you are late. o (3) Late Charges are cause for removal from the program. 4.) Field Trips: Field trips will take place (1) once per session. 5.) Swimming: Swimming will take place 2-3 times a week at our outdoor aquatics complex PEFORMING ARTS CAMP (Grades 4-10) Session1 & 2 Bay Shore Middle School 393 Brook Ave. Bay Shore, NY Session 3 (GRADES 3-10) YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts 37 W. Main St, Bay Shore NY PERFORMING ARTS CAMP JR. (Grades K-4) Session1 & 2 Bay Shore Middle School 393 Brook Ave. Bay Shore, NY Days a week M/W/F Held at Bay Shore Middle School 393 Brook Ave. Bay Shore, NY Additional 2 day Tues/Thurs option available AT THE YMCA For more detailed information see the PERFORMING ARTS CAMP HANDBOOK for your registered session! 1947 Contact: Tiana Christoforidis (631) ext. 148, AFTER JUNE 26 CELL Tiana.christoforidis@ymcali.org 1.) Camp Hours: Camp operates Monday - Friday from 8:45am to 4:00pm. Extended hours are available at the YMCA (via registration) for 7:00 am to 9:00 am, and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. for an additional fee. 2.) Lunch & Snack Alternative: FREE LUNCH is offered to all Performing Arts Campers (SESSION 1 & 2 ONLY) through Bay Shore UFSD at the Middle School. SESSION 3 campers must bring their own lunch. As Performing Arts Camp will eat lunch at their off-site location, additional food, snacks and drinks need be brought by each camper. We do sell snacks (not drinks) in all sessions in the afternoon (mostly $1.00 each). 3) Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures: 15

17 Drop Off - On the first day of the session, it is necessary for parents to park their car and escort their child to the designated greeting area located in the theatre. **After the first day, it is not necessary to park and escort your child. YMCA staff will set up a drop off area along the circular driveway at the theatre entrance to meet and walk your child into the building. Drop off begins daily at 8:45 am. There is NO supervision for your child before this time! Pick-Up: Parents must park their car in the lot and proceed into the theatre to pick up their campers. Campers will be lined up with their group each day for checkout. (Picture I.D is required at all times) 4) Extended AM and PM Procedures (Extended Day is held Off-Site at ACLD s Spiegel Session 1&2 ACLD Spiegel Children s Center Off-Site 67 Greenwood Rd. Bay Shore, NY Session 3 GSB YMCA 200 W Main St Bay Shore NY A.M. EXTENDED DAY (Drop off is between 7:00am 8:45am. Only) Parents should escort their child into the main entrance of the building. Campers will be bused to Bay Shore Middle/ Boulton Center after extended AM is over. P.M. EXTENDED DAY (Pick Up is between Dismissal 6:00pm) Campers in extended PM will be bused to ACLD s Spiegel Children s Center. Any camper who is not picked up by 6:00pm will be BILLED AUTOMATICALLY $1 for every minute you are late. 3 Late Charges are cause for removal from the program. 5) Swimming: Swimming may be offered for one day per session at our ACLD site. 6) Field Trips: Weekly information will be sent home regarding the specifics of the end of session field trip or special activity. TEEN CAMP (7 th 9 th grade) ACLD s Spiegel Children s Center Off-Site 67 Greenwood Rd. Bay Shore, NY Contact: John Borromeo Contact #: (631) ext. 182 Onsite Number: (516) (will be available after June 27 th, 2016) 1.) Camp Hours: Camp operates Monday thru Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Extended hours are available (Via registration) from 7:00am to 9:00am, and 4:00pm to 6:00pm. (For an additional fee) Both located at the YMCA. 2.) Lunch & Snack Alternative: To Be Announced. 16

18 3.) Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures: Drop Off: YMCA staff will set up a drop off lane along the curb. This is to provide parents with a safe and convenient drop off. Parents are asked not to leave their car this lane is for drop-off only! Drop off begins at 8:30am. There is no supervision for your child before this time. Campers are not to be dropped off early.if you need Early Care you must use the Extended AM Program located at the YMCA main site. *Campers dropped off after 9am must be walked in to the Camp Office by parent. Pick Up Procedure: Parents must park and walk to the North West corner of the parking lot where the campers will be waiting in their groups. Please sign out with your child's counselor. Always bring ID with you. We ask that you sign out as quick as possible to help open parking spots for other parents. This will speed up the sign-out process to ensure a faster pickup and no back-up traffic on Greenwood Rd. There will also be camp staff as parking monitors for coordination and safety. *Reminder- Dismissal will begin at 3:30pm and end at 4pm. 4.) Extended AM and PM Procedures (Extended Day held On-Site): A.M. EXTENDED DAY (Drop off is between 7:00am 9:00am. Only) o Parents should escort their child into the main entrance of the building. P.M. EXTENDED DAY (Pick Up is between Dismissal 6:00pm) o Please proceed to the Camp Office where the Extended Day Director will call for your child. You will sign out with the Extended Day Director. o Any camper who is not picked up by 6:00pm will be BILLED AUTOMATICALLY $1 for every minute you are late. o (3) Late Charges are cause for removal from the program. 5.) Field Trips: There will be on offsite field trips 3-4 times each week. Weekly information will be sent home regarding the specifics to each field trip. 6.) Swimming: Swimming will take place once a week at our outdoor aquatics complex. 17

19 DIRECTIONS TO YMCA DAY CAMP OFF-SITE LOCATIONS Junior Travel Camp/ Teen Camp/Sports Camp ACLD Spiegel Children s Center 67 Greenwood Rd, Bay Shore, NY Take Southern State Parkway to Exit 42 South (Fifth Avenue), Take Fifth Ave to first traffic light (CVS on Corner) and make a left onto Brooke Ave. Take Brooke Ave to first stop sign which is East Third and make a left. First right is Greenwood Rd.on take down about ½ mile and ACLD will be on your left. Performing Arts Camp (Session 1 & 2) Performing Arts JR Session 1& 2 Bay Shore Middle School 393 Brook Ave. Bay Shore, NY From the Southern State Parkway, take exit 42S onto Fifth Avenue south. At the first traffic light, make a left onto Brook Avenue (CVS on corner). Go past the first stop sign. The entrance to the Middle School is the first left past the stop sign. Note: Exit 42S on the Southern State is EAST of the Sagtikos Parkway. Performing Arts Camp (Session 3) The Boulton Center for the Performing Arts 37 West Main Street Bay Shore, NY Take Sunrise Hwy. to exit 43 South (Fifth Avenue). Fifth Avenue becomes Clinton Avenue. Turn Left on to West Main Street. The Boulton Center is on your left approximately 3 blocks down. 18

20 Summer Camp 2017 Quick Reference (Location & extended day) Great South Bay YMCA: EXT. AM & PM - ONSITE (200 West Main Street Bay Shore N.Y ) -Youth Camp (Kindergarten 3rd Grade) -Kiddie Camp ACLD Spiegel Children s Center: EXT. AM & PM ONSITE (67 Greenwood Rd. Bay Shore N.Y ) -Jr Travel Camp (4 th -6 th grade) -Teen Camp -Sports Camp -CIT Bay Shore Middle School: EXT. AM & PM ACLD Spiegel Children s Center (393 Brook Ave. Bay Shore, NY 11706) -Performing Arts Camp (Session 1/2) -Performing Arts Junior Camp (Sessions 1 &2) YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing: EXT. AM&PM- GSB YMCA (37 West Main St. Bay Shore, NY 11706) Performing Arts (Session 3) 19