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1 BOYERTOWN YMCA NEW FOR 2017 SIBLING DISCOUNT NOW AVAILABLE See branch for details SUMMER CAMP 2017 Planning Guide BEST SUMMER EVER! philaymca.org

GENERAL OVERVIEW The Boyertown YMCA Summer Camp program provides a safe, nurturing camp experience where kids of all ages can grow and develop a sense of independence.

Group activities like arts and crafts, field trips, and swimming give kids the confidence to make new friends and create memories that last a lifetime.

2nd Street Boyertown, PA 19512 Gilbertsville Program Center 144 Holly Road Gilbertsville, PA 19525 CAMP DIRECTOR Karrie Showalter 610-369-9622, ext.

2 GENERAL OVERVIEW The Boyertown YMCA Summer Camp program provides a safe, nurturing camp experience where kids of all ages can grow and develop a sense of independence. Our goal is to provide an exciting camp day in a fun and friendly environment. A variety of fun activities are planned each week and are designed around a fun theme. Group activities like arts and crafts, field trips, and swimming give kids the confidence to make new friends and create memories that last a lifetime. SUMMER CAMP LOCATIONS Boyertown Elementary School 641 E. 2nd Street Boyertown, PA Gilbertsville Program Center 144 Holly Road Gilbertsville, PA CAMP DIRECTOR Karrie Showalter , ext Alicia Dinnell Sports & Specialty Camp Director , ext. 223 SUMMER CAMP HOURS Monday Friday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM All Campers must be present by 9:00 AM unless approved by the Camp Director. EXTENDED CAMP CARE Staffed by our Camp Directors and Counselors, your children will have positive role models to interact with on a daily basis. We provide a variety of games and sports in an indoor or outdoor setting. Ages: 6-14 Sessions: 1-11 Before Care Hours 6 AM 9 AM After Care Hours 4 PM 6 PM BEFORE AND AFTER CARE COST IS INCLUDED IN CAMP FEE. Children who are signed out after 6:00 PM will incur a late fee of $1 per minute per child past 6:05 PM that they are in our care. MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT ONLINE Register, make payments, view balances and other frequently-used features PHILAYMCA.org REGISTRATION PROCEDURES 1 Registration for camp begins Monday, January 30, Camp registration can be taken at the Boyertown Y Welcome Center: Monday - Friday: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 2 3 All campers must have a current Y membership; otherwise a Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA Full Privilege or Youth Program Membership must be purchased. Registration closes two weeks before each camp week begins. Please be sure to register in advance, as our sessions fill up quickly. Registration requires a non-refundable $25 per week deposit. Deposits are applied to camp fees. Registration weeks are transferable until June 5, BOYERTOWN YMCA (610) NO PLACE FOR HATE FACILITY This Y is a designated No Place For Hate facility after completing a year of anti-bias and anti-bullying programs.

SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION NIGHTS Come to one of our Summer Camp Information Nights to learn more about our activities, and meet the Camp Director and Y Camp staff.

All camp families are invited to meet our camp staff, take a tour of the facility, and hear testimonials of Y Camp experiences.

3 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION NIGHTS Come to one of our Summer Camp Information Nights to learn more about our activities, and meet the Camp Director and Y Camp staff. Wednesday, April 5 th 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM SUMMER CAMP OPEN HOUSE EVENT Don t miss out on our Open House Events! All camp families are invited to meet our camp staff, take a tour of the facility, and hear testimonials of Y Camp experiences. Saturday, February 18 th Saturday, April 29 h (Healthy Kids Day ) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Special giveaway on 4-week deposits made) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Why Should Your Kid Go to Y Camp? ADVENTURE The YMCA has new adventures for everyone. EXPERIENCES Explore the outdoors, new friendships and leadership. PERSONAL GROWTH Learn new responsibilities and challenges. NEW FRIENDSHIPS Amidst the fun of games and swimming, friendships form. MEMORIES Summer Camp is an unforgettable experience that will give each camper memories that last a lifetime. PHILAYMCA.ORG 3

TRADITIONAL DAY CAMPS new friendships SMALL

YEARS 5 TH & 6 TH GRADES TRAILBLAZERS 12-14

4 TRADITIONAL DAY CAMPS new friendships SMALL FEET 3-5 YEARS PRE-K & K PIONEERS 6 & 7 YEARS 1 ST & 2 ND GRADES EXPLORERS 8 & 9 YEARS 3 RD & 4 TH GRADES PATHFINDERS 10 & 11 YEARS 5 TH & 6 TH GRADES TRAILBLAZERS YEARS 7 TH & 8 TH GRADES 4 BOYERTOWN YMCA (610)

5 SMALL FEET AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 1-4 The fun starts early for our littlest campers ages 3-5 years. Camp Small feet is designed with hands-on learning and fun in mind. Arts and crafts, songs, and games are centered around weekly themes to engage curious preschoolers. Swimming and outside play are a highlight of summer camp for this age group. All campers must be toilet-trained. For more information, contact Danielle DeForge at ext Half Day: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Full Privilege: $90/wk. Program: $105/wk. Location: Gilbertsville Program Center Must be 3 years old by June 11, Extended care is not available. PIONEERS AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 1-11 Camp Pioneers focuses on a traditional Summer Camp experience for children in grades 1 2. Campers learn how to create new friendships and explore the natural world around them. Camp activities like art, music, nature, swimming and sports are designed to build confidence, new skills, and untapped talent. Themes, field trips and special events make it a different adventure every week. Full Privilege: $200/wk. Program: $230/wk. EXPLORERS AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 1-11 Camp Explorers focuses on a traditional Summer Camp experience for children in grades 3 4. Campers become more self-reliant and will explore new interests with activities like art, music, nature, swimming and sports. Themes, field trips and special events make it a different adventure every week. Full Privilege: $200/wk. Program: $230/wk. PATHFINDERS AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 1-11 Camp Pathfinders gives kids in grades 5 6 a traditional camp experience with an emphasis on independence, and learning the importance of team building and leadership skills. Campers will enjoy fun-filled activities such as art, music, nature, swimming and sports designed to build confidence and encourage exploration into new areas. Themes, field trips and special events make it a different adventure every week. Full Privilege: $200/wk. Program: $230/wk. TRAILBLAZERS AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 1-9 Camp Trailblazers is intended for young teens and is designed to build their leadership skills, let them explore different career opportunities, give them a chance to make a difference in their community and most importantly, to let them have a fun-filled indoor and outdoor summer experience! Activities may include leadership, sports, adventure, swimming, nature exploration, the arts, social time and more. Themes, field trips and special events make it a different adventure every week. Full Privilege: $200/wk. Program: $230/wk. * Camp will be CLOSED Tuesday, July 4, Camp fees will be prorated for the week. PHILAYMCA.ORG 5

6 SPECIALTY CAMPS Specialty Camps include recreational and instructional swim and a weekly field trip or an in-house special event. ADVENTURE CAMP AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 10 Every day is a new adventure - hiking, boating, swimming and more. Campers will go on planned field trips every day YEARS Full Privilege: $255/wk. Program: $280/wk. Location: Boyertown YMCA ART CAMP AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 5, 7 Campers will use their imagination and creativity to explore different media of art painting, collages, clay and more! 6-8 YEARS Session: YEARS Session: 7 Full Privilege: $205/wk. Program: $235/wk. BEAUTY & FASHION CAMP AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 3 Beautiful fashionistas will get their hair and nails done, design and make clothes, and learn to dance YEARS Full Privilege: $205/wk. Program: $235/wk. 6 BOYERTOWN YMCA (610)

7 DANCE CAMP AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 5 Put your dancing shoes on at dance camp. Learn the basics of dance and movement YEARS Full Privilege: $205/wk. Program: $235/wk. GYMNASTICS CAMP AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 8 For beginners with no experience, intermediates familiar with basic gymnastics skills and advanced children mastering difficult skills. Learn conditioning and flexibility techniques and instruction in bars, balance beam and floor YEARS Full Privilege: $205/wk. Program: $235/wk. Location: Boyertown YMCA JR. CHEFS CAMP AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 6, 8 Learn your way around the kitchen. Surprise your family with meals and goodies created by you. Learn to read recipes, properly use kitchen tools, and make delicious creations. 6-8 YEARS Session: YEARS Session: 8 Full Privilege: $205/wk. Program: $235/wk. SCIENCE CAMP AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 2, 6 Explore the world of science - experiments, potions, mechanics, weather and more. 6-8 YEARS Session: YEARS Session: 6 Full Privilege: $205/wk. Program: $235/wk. ZOOKEEPER CAMP AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 9 Talk to the animals when visiting many area animal sanctuaries. Learn how to be a zookeeper on animal adventures. This camp includes field trips to zoos, animal sanctuaries and rescues YEARS Full Privilege: $255/wk. Program: $280/wk. Location: Boyertown YMCA * Camp will be CLOSED Tuesday, July 4, Camp fees will be prorated for the week. PHILAYMCA.ORG 7

8 SPORTS CAMPS Sports and Specialty Camps include daily recreational swimming and a weekly field trip or an in-house special event. MINOR LEAGUE SPORTS CAMP AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 2-8 Specialty Sports Camp is designed to teach basic fundamentals and knowledge of individual sports, fair play and teamwork. Former coaches, high school and college players will lead proper warm-ups, drills and strategy to each skill level group. The Y will provide equipment or campers may bring their own gear YEARS Full Privilege: $200/wk. Program: $230/wk. Session Activity 2 Soccer 3 Basketball 5 Multisport 6 Lacrosse 7 Football 8 Golf 8 BOYERTOWN YMCA (610)

Camp Speers YMCA OVERNIGHT CAMP IN THE POCONOS OVERNIGHT CAMP LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT HORSEBACK RIDING FAMILY CAMPS WEEKEND GROUPS SCHOOL OUTDOOR EDUCATION Located just a short ride from Philadelphia

9 Camp Speers YMCA OVERNIGHT CAMP IN THE POCONOS OVERNIGHT CAMP LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT HORSEBACK RIDING FAMILY CAMPS WEEKEND GROUPS SCHOOL OUTDOOR EDUCATION Located just a short ride from Philadelphia and New York City, our 1,100 acre Pocono Mountain oasis has something to offer each camper! We encourage campers to explore their potential, make new friends and grow in a natural setting. Make this summer the one your child remembers forever at Camp Speers! Visit CAMPSPEERSYMCA.ORG

Parents with children that have birthday s falling within our camp program weeks will need to contact the Camp Directors to inform them of this type of request.

10 GENERAL POLICIES AGE PLACEMENT Campers will be placed in their camp groups based on their age at the time of registration by the parent. We do not guarantee changes or transfers of children based on a birthday that occurs during our Summer Camp operational dates. Parents with children that have birthday s falling within our camp program weeks will need to contact the Camp Directors to inform them of this type of request. The Camp Directors will try to accommodate changes based on their discretion and the camper s ability to adjust to the new camp age group. SIBLING DISCOUNT A $5 sibling discount will be applied for second and subsequent children enrolled during the same week. May not be combined with any other discount. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The Y is accessible to all individuals regardless of age, income or background. The Boyertown YMCA counts on the generosity of our members and donors to keep our doors open to whoever needs a place to go to help them be more healthy, confident and connected to our community. Financial Assistance can be used for any Y program or membership. If you need help with payment of any portion of Summer Camp fees, please contact the Welcome Center to request a Financial Assistance application. Financial Assistance is awarded on a first come first serve basis. All applications must be submitted by Monday, June 5, PARENT HANDBOOK Upon receipt of a completed enrollment form and payment of registration and membership fees, parents will receive a Parent Information Handbook. The handbook contains details about YMCA Summer Camp policies and procedures. Parents must sign and return the Receipt of Parents Handbook form located in the back of the handbook. REFUND/CREDIT POLICY There are no refunds for deposits. Camp cancellations submitted in writing will be issued a refund less that deposit if the request is received prior to June 1, After June 1, 2017 refunds will be issued in the form of credit towards any YMCA program. No credit will be granted for a cancellation requested less than 2 weeks prior to the start of the camp session. SUPERVISION 1:1 The Boyertown YMCA is not able to provide 1:1 supervision of any child in our branch programs. If your child requires 1:1 supervision it will be the parent s responsibility to inform the YMCA and provide that service for their child. TSS POLICY Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS) are permitted to accompany children in our YMCA Summer Camp, Child Care and School-Age programs at the Boyertown Y. For more information, please contact the camp director. ADA COMPLIANCE Individuals with disabilities may request a workplace accommodation, a modification to a program, policy or practice, or auxiliary aids or services by contacting a Branch ADA Compliance Officer or the Association Office ADA Compliance Officer. Individuals with disabilities also have the option of contacting the Branch Program Director in person or by calling the YMCA branch s main telephone number and asking for the Program Director. DIVERSITY & NONDISCRIMINATION The Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA embraces values and beliefs which support and reflect the inclusion and appreciation of all persons regardless of race, gender, creed, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. The Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and care provider. CAMP PAYMENTS Camp payments can be made online at philaymca.org. Go to philaymca.org and click on My Y Account Log into your account (if you do not have an online account follow the directions online or contact your branch Welcome Center for assistance) Click My Balance and make payment FREE T-SHIRT! Each camper gets a free shirt for Camp! CAMP 10 BOYERTOWN YMCA (610)

11 CAMP PLANNING GUIDE Boyertown YMCA Use this guide to help plan your summer. Don t forget to bring it with you when you register! Traditional Day Camps Ages Camp Time Week 1 Full Privilege Program 6/12-6/16 Week 2 6/19-6/23 Week 3 6/26-6/30 Week 4 7/3-7/7 Week 5 7/10-7/14 Week 6 7/17-7/21 Week 7 7/24-7/28 Week 8 7/31-8/4 Week 9 8/7-8/11 Week 10 8/14-8/18 Week 11 8/21-8/25 Camp Small Feet AM-1 PM $85 $100 Camp Pioneers AM-4 PM $200 $230 Camp Explorers AM-4 PM $200 $230 Camp Pathfinders AM-4 PM $200 $230 Camp Trailblazers AM-4 PM $200 $230 Specialty Day Camps Ages Time Week 1 Full Privilege Program 6/12-6/16 Week 2 6/19-6/23 Week 3 6/26-6/30 Week 4 7/3-7/7 Week 5 7/10-7/14 Week 6 7/17-7/21 Week 7 7/24-7/28 Week 8 7/31-8/4 Week 9 8/7-8/11 Week 10 8/14-8/18 Week 11 8/21-8/25 Adventure Camp AM-4 PM $205 $230 Art Camp AM-4 PM $205 $ AM-4 PM $205 $235 Beauty & Fashion AM-4 PM $205 $235 Dance Camp AM-4 PM $205 $235 Gymnastics Camp AM-4 PM $205 $235 Jr. Chefs Camp Science Camp AM-4 PM $205 $ AM-4 PM $205 $ AM-4 PM $205 $ AM-4 PM $205 $235 Zookeeper Camp AM-4 PM $255 $280 Specialty Sports Camps Minor League Soccer Minor League Basketball Minor League Multisport Minor League Lacrosse Minor League Football Ages Time Week 1 Full Privilege Program 6/12-6/ AM-4 PM $200 $ AM-4 PM $200 $ AM-4 PM $200 $ AM-4 PM $200 $ AM-4 PM $200 $230 Week 2 6/19-6/23 Week 3 6/26-6/30 Week 4 7/3-7/7 Week 5 7/10-7/14 Week 6 7/17-7/21 Week 7 7/24-7/28 Week 8 7/31-8/4 Week 9 8/7-8/11 Week 10 8/14-8/18 Week 11 8/21-8/25 Minor League Golf AM-4 PM $200 $230 Camp will be closed Tuesday, July 4, Camp fees will be prorated for the week.

12 wanna have the best summer ever Summer is finally here so let s make the most of it - new friends, field trips, water play and a camp season where anything is possible. CHECK OUT SUMMER CAMP AT THE Y! philaymca.org BOYERTOWN YMCA 301 West Spring Street Boyertown, PA P NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PHILADELPHIA, PA PERMIT NO. 5551

COLUMBIA NORTH YMCA SUMMER. CAMP 2017 Planning Guide SIBLING DISCOUNT NOW AVAILABLE. philaymca.org

COLUMBIA NORTH YMCA SUMMER. CAMP 2017 Planning Guide SIBLING DISCOUNT NOW AVAILABLE. philaymca.org COLUMBIA NORTH YMCA SUMMER NEW FOR 2017 SIBLING DISCOUNT NOW AVAILABLE See branch for details CAMP 2017 Planning Guide philaymca.org GENERAL OVERVIEW The Columbia North YMCA Summer Camp program provides