Hopewell Valley YMCA Day Camp Pennington, NJ Camp Program Guide

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1 Hopewell Valley YMCA Day Camp Pennington, NJ 2018 Camp Program Guide

Hopewell Valley s BEST camp for working families!

day camp and sports camp options Professionally trained staff Values based fun State licensed ACA accredited HOPEWELL VALLEY YMCA DAY

(ACA) Accreditation is a voluntary process and means our camp meets over 300 standards in health and safety, staff qualifications and

2 Hopewell Valley s BEST camp for working families! Camp Highlights Affordable and convenient for working families Daily instructional and recreational swim Weekly field trips Traditional day camp and sports camp options Professionally trained staff Values based fun State licensed ACA accredited HOPEWELL VALLEY YMCA DAY CAMP Licensed and Accredited Hopewell Valley YMCA Camp is a state licensed day camp and is accredited by the American Camp Association. (ACA) Accreditation is a voluntary process and means our camp meets over 300 standards in health and safety, staff qualifications and training, quality programming, and emergency management allowing us to provide a great camp environment for your camper. Our staff is highly trained and ready to make this summer a memorable and safe one for every camper.

At Hopewell Valley YMCA s summer camp, our staff of professional role models lead kids in arts and crafts, science, swimming, and exciting field trips.

3 SPEND THE SUMMER WITH US! HOPEWELL VALLEY YMCA DAY CAMP About our camp There is nothing like being a kid in summertime. At the Y we believe in giving every kid the chance to discover their full potential and try new things while making friends and having fun. At Hopewell Valley YMCA s summer camp, our staff of professional role models lead kids in arts and crafts, science, swimming, and exciting field trips. And you don t have to worry about rushing back from work for an early pick up, we ve got you covered! How to register Registration is all done online. When visiting the HV YMCA website, click on camp and Register Now. Register for one week or a whole summer! Camp Locations Camp takes place right here in your walkable community. Hopewell Valley YMCA has the benefit of using several community resources for camp. YMCA Main Office 62 South Main St, Pennington, NJ CAMP DROP OFF AND HOME BASE Toll Gate Grammar School 275 South Main St, Pennington, NJ CAMP SWIM The Pennington School (Indoor Pool) 112 W. Delaware Ave, Pennington, NJ Camp Dates June 25 August 31 Camp Hours Monday Friday YMCA Core Camp Day: 8:00 am 6:00 pm YMCA Flex Camp Day: 8:30 am 4:00 pm YMCA All Day Camp: 7:00 am 6:30 pm

TRADITIONAL DAY CAMP Entering Grades Kindergarten 8th Hopewell Valley YMCA Camp s goal is for campers to have fun, build friendships and make memories that will last a lifetime.

4 TRADITIONAL DAY CAMP Entering Grades Kindergarten 8th Hopewell Valley YMCA Camp s goal is for campers to have fun, build friendships and make memories that will last a lifetime. Campers will get to grow individually and as a team through our extensive hands on curriculum. Campers will be placed in groups based on age and participate in specialty activities such as: arts & crafts, games, sports and science. ALL campers receive instructional and recreational swimming during the week as well as a daily snack and a weekly field trip to an exciting location! Camp Location: Toll Gate Grammar 275 South Main Street Pennington, NJ Weekly Themes Week 1: June 25-29: Ready to Explore Week 2: July 2-6: Holiday Fun Week Week 3: July 9-13: Summer Challenge Week 4: July 16-20: Tropical Paradise Week 5: July 23-27: Summer Olympics Week 6: July 30-Aug 3: Wacky Water Week 7: August 6-10: Color Wars Week 8: August 13-17: Treasure Hunt Week 9: August 20-24: Around the World Week 10: August 27-31: Bon Voyage! Daily Trips Session Dates: June 25 August 31 Hours and Fees: YMCA Core Camp Day: 8:00 am 6:00 pm $340 / week / camper YMCA Flex Camp Day: 8:30 am 4:00 pm $299 / week / camper YMCA All Day Camp: 7:00 am 6:30 pm $375 / week / camper * Daily rates available upon request * Week 10: Camp will be based at the Admin Gym. Campers will go on daily trips from there!

TOM JACKSON SPORTS CAMP Entering Grades 3 RD 7 TH Campers enrolled in sports camp will receive structured fun drills and activities in various sports during the course of the week to strengthen their

Our sports camps are supported by the Hopewell Valley YMCA s Tom Jackson Fund in honor of Thomas R. Jackson, a long time Pennington resident and dedicated sports enthusiast.

5 TOM JACKSON SPORTS CAMP Entering Grades 3 RD 7 TH Campers enrolled in sports camp will receive structured fun drills and activities in various sports during the course of the week to strengthen their sportsmanship and personal skills. All campers receive instructional and recreational swimming during the week as well as daily snack and a weekly field trip to an exciting location. Our sports camps are supported by the Hopewell Valley YMCA s Tom Jackson Fund in honor of Thomas R. Jackson, a long time Pennington resident and dedicated sports enthusiast. Tom s friends and family remember his dedication to an active and healthy life and as a person who epitomized the teamwork, determination, and competitive spirit of a champion. The community comes together each year in his honor at our annual Tom Jackson Champion Golf Tournament. Proceeds from the event go to the Tom Jackson Fund. Through this fund, Tom s legacy and love of sports continues in support of Hopewell Valley YMCA youth sport programs so every child in the Hopewell Valley community can participate and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. Camp Location: Toll Gate Grammar 275 South Main Street Pennington, NJ Session Dates: July 2 August 24 Hours and Fees: YMCA Core Camp Day: 8:00 am 6:00 pm $340 / week / camper YMCA Flex Camp Day: 8:30 am 4:00 pm $299 / week / camper YMCA All Day Camp: 7:00 am 6:30 pm $375 / week / camper * Daily rates available upon request

FIELD TRIPS Traditional Day Camps and Tom Jackson Sports Camps Hopewell Valley YMCA campers will embark on a field trip adventure every Thursday.

Week 1: June 25 th to June 29 th Franklin Institute Week 2: July 2 nd to July 6 th Magicians / Circus Workshop Week 3: July 9 h to July 13 th Liberty Science Center Week 4: July 16 th to

6 FIELD TRIPS Traditional Day Camps and Tom Jackson Sports Camps Hopewell Valley YMCA campers will embark on a field trip adventure every Thursday. Buses will depart from Tollgate Elementary School. Week 1: June 25 th to June 29 th Franklin Institute Week 2: July 2 nd to July 6 th Magicians / Circus Workshop Week 3: July 9 h to July 13 th Liberty Science Center Week 4: July 16 th to July 20 th Philadelphia Union Week 5: July 23 rd to July 27 th iplay America Week 6: July 30 th to August 3 rd Sahara Sam s Week 7: August 6 th to August 10 th Colonial Bowling Week 8: August 13 th to August 17 th Pirates on the Manasquan Week 9: August 20 th to August 24 th Lego Land **Week 10: August 27 th to August 21 st Daily Trips. List will be available closer to week 10.

Values Based Fun! At the Y, we incorporate character building into all of our activities with a focus on honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.

Two Great Camps to Choose From! Whether you re looking for a sports filled summer or a more traditional day camp, we ve got the camp experience for you!

7 Why the Y? With more than 2,000 day camps serving more than 800,000 kids every summer, the Y is one of the nation s largest providers of camping programs in the USA. Values Based Fun! At the Y, we incorporate character building into all of our activities with a focus on honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. Through games, sports, and service projects, the Y aims to encourage behaviors that help children grow, socially, emotionally and physically. Two Great Camps to Choose From! Whether you re looking for a sports filled summer or a more traditional day camp, we ve got the camp experience for you! Art and Science Exploration Each day, campers are introduced to new and fun activities in arts and crafts and wacky science! What s in day? A typical camp day might look something like this... * schedules vary by age group Drop off / playground time Morning meeting Swim Science Lunch Art Snack Playground and sports Group Games

8 Stop by and see us at a Camp Open House! March 28, 6:30 8:00 pm March 29, 6:30 8:00 pm April 25, 6:30 8:00 pm April 26, 6:30 8:00 pm Toll Gate Grammar School Cafeteria Hopewell Valley YMCA Day Camp

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