PARENT GUIDE SUMMER CAMP TWO RIVERS YMCA tworiversymca.org

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1 SUMMER CAMP 2017 PARENT GUIDE TWO RIVERS YMCA tworiversymca.org SMALL WONDERS DISCOVERY IN MOTION SPORTS AND WELLNESS BTWEEN JUNIOR COUNSELORS

2 Welcome to Two Rivers YMCA Summer Camps! Summer is a special time for children to enjoy the outdoors, to learn, to have fun and to build new relationships. It is also a time when working parents are concerned about the care and security of their children. YMCA Camps can provide special memories for your children and for you as parents. We feel that the time your child spends away from home each day is very important and we want to make it special. Please be a good listener when he or she comes home each day eager to share the day s events. Children are involved in a wide range of activities that make camp more than a day care program. Some different types of activities which take place at camp include: leadership development team building problem solving swimming outdoor education unique academic enrichment field trips values education service learning more Our YMCA Character Development program teaches CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY. We will be emphasizing these four values in all that we do during the summer. We hope you ll be delighted with our program and we look forward to working with you and your family. The leaders and counselors are carefully chosen for their maturity, enjoyment of physical activities and for the character traits that make them positive role models for youth. Though we cannot be parents, we can be a positive influence that is necessary for youth today. Please read over the following information carefully so that you are familiar with our policies and procedures. Our staff is available to answer questions and help solve any problems. Have a great summer! Shannon Flynn Cami Ill Camp Director Camp Director Small Wonders/Sports & Wellness BTween / Discovery ext ext 258 CONTENTS Camp Curriculum p 3 Objectives & Goals p 4 Weekly Activity Plan p 5 Requirements p 7 Policies & Procedures p 8 FAQs p 11 Camp Kick-off p 16 CONTACTS Small Wonders and Sports & Wellness Camps Shannon Flynn ext 242 BTween and Discovery Camps Cami Ill ext 258 Finance Assistant ext 250 YMCA MISSION To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Each child shall be recognized as an individual whose gender, ability, differences, personal privacy, choices of activities, cultural, ethnic and religious background shall be recognized and will be respected. 4 Core Values of Character Development Building character in young people to help them form positive values has always been the focus of the YMCA Mission. Through YMCA programs, we strive to develop the following character traits in our campers. CARING: the importance of putting others before yourself; of building more responsive communities. HONESTY: the importance of integrity; of telling the truth and keeping promises to yourself and others. RESPECT: the importance of treating others as you would want them to treat you; of acknowledging and accepting others regardless of differences. RESPONSIBILITY: the importance of doing what you should; of accepting accountability, pursuing excellence and following through on personal commitments. The YMCA believes the development of these character traits is more important than ever. It is no secret that it is tough growing up today. Children are faced with many negative forces and must make difficult decisions every day. As the familiar African proverb states, It takes a whole village to raise a child. We at the YMCA work hand in hand with families, churches, schools, and other organizations to help young people acquire the kind of values they need to make positive choices as they face the difficult. It is our hope that, through camp, children can develop self-confidence, self-respect, and an appreciation of their own worth as individuals so that they can grow to recognize the worth of all people. Summer Camp Curriculum Components Arts and Humanities - Drama, music, art, crafts, art history, poetry, cooking, etc. Self expression and a greater sense of imagination are encouraged in these activities. Character Development - Caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Through consistent teaching, modeling, reinforcement, and practice, staff help children demonstrate and accept positive values. Health, Wellness and Fitness - Sports, team-building activities, nutrition education and healthy lifestyles. Young bodies develop better when good habits are a part of daily life. Outdoor Education - Hiking, climbing, group games that focus on experiential and environmental education. We strive to make a better planet for the younger generations. Literacy - Reading, writing, speaking, gathering and using information, critical thinking, understanding others, and expressing oneself. This component gets children excited about books and stories. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) - Use of technology to research, study, and learn what happens in the world around them. Children are fascinated with these activities. Service Learning - Develop skills, knowledge, and civic awareness to make meaningful contributions to the community. Projects may include a community garden, work at an animal shelter or community clean-ups. Social Competence and Conflict Resolution - Help make programs emotionally and socially comfortable for participants and enhances their ability to interact with one another. 2 3

3 Camp Objectives and Goals The purpose of YMCA Camp, as of any YMCA program, is to help participants grow spiritually, mentally, and physically. By using YMCA facilities, incorporating trips to other natural settings, and by providing challenging activities in both small and large group settings under the guidance of caring, well-trained staff members, YMCA Camp can give children an experience that can last a lifetime. This experience is grounded in a set of objectives that characterize all YMCA programs: Weekly Activities Sign In - The Sign In table to drop your children off for camp, will be offered in two different locations. All children who will be dropped off between the hours of 6:30 AM-8:30 AM will need to be signed in at the Spirit, Mind and Body Center ( rd Street, Moline). The Sign In table will also be available in the South Lobby of the Y after 8:00 AM. Please keep in mind at drop off time, we may be transitioning from one area to the next. You will be required to sign your child in each day. Grow Personally YMCA Camps build self-esteem and self-reliance. Youth who are involved in YMCA Camp gain a greater sense of their Appreciate Diversity YMCA Camps teach campers to respect people of different ages, abilities, incomes, races, religions, cultures, and Pledge/Flag All campers will gather together and say the pledge as a camp. Counselors will lead the camp in fun songs and cheers to get the day started on a happy note! Attendance is taken and children will then separate into their group, in which they will be in for the majority of the day. own worth. They learn to treat themselves and others with beliefs. The country s diversity can be seen in terms of Meals and Snacks Campers arriving before 7:45 AM will receive a cold breakfast/snack at the Spirit Mind and Body Center, respect. High self-esteem helps people of all ages to build religion, race, ethnicity, age, income, abilities, and lifestyle. if they choose. All campers will receive a lunch, prepared by the Quad City Area Children s Food Program (see page 14 for strong, healthy relationships and overcome obstacles in life YMCA Camps must assess the families they serve to see more information). Children may bring a lunch if they don t like the menu items. Menu is subject to change. There are no refrigerators to keep lunch items cold or access to stove/microwave to heat food for children. We will also provide a snack and so that they can reach their full potential. whether the camps reflect the diversity of their communities. Diversity is a source of strength. The YMCA fosters Learn Values water in the afternoon. The Y follows a healthy nutrition policy for all snacks and meals. Campers may not chew gum during an environment where everyone is treated with respect Y camp hours. YMCA Camps develop moral and ethical behavior based on and is able to contribute to the larger community. Diversity Christian principles. The YMCA has been helping people should be celebrated, not merely tolerated. Indeed, helping Guest Speakers and Visitors We collaborate with many organizations to provide campers with exciting and educational develop values since its founding in Begun originally youth strengthen their ability to get along with others is a programs. Guest speakers will be scheduled from time to time for each camp. Our guests get the campers involved and to bring young men to God through Christ, it has evolved critical component of leadership development in today s introduce them to new ideas. into an inclusive organization that helps men, women, boys diverse society and global economy. and girls of all faiths to develop values and behavior that Swimming Swimming will take place at the YMCA and area pools. Counselors will be in the pool and active with their are consistent with Judeo-Christian principles. The YMCA believes the four core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring are essential for character development. Become Better Leaders and Supporters Campers and staff at YMCA Camps learn the give-and-take necessary to work toward the common good. Volunteers assigned groups during all swim times. The YMCA Aquatics Department will lifeguard our on site recreational swim times. We will also have one staff per 12 children in the Cool Pool and 1 staff per 8 children in the Warm Pool. All children must wear a flotation device if you have marked that they need one on their registration form. Children must also swim in the In camp, youth learn to define and demonstrate the four are the essence of the YMCA, and today we have renewed shallow end unless they pass the swim test. Only those who pass the test will be allowed to swim in the deep end. This will be determined by our Y lifeguards. If you mark on the registration form that your child needs a floatation device they will core values in everything they say and do. emphasis on providing meaningful volunteer opportunities not be allowed to attempt the swim test. Any changes to what you have marked on the form for floatation devices will need for all kinds of people, especially youth and families. Improve Personal and Family Relationships to be made by the parent/guardian. You will receive a swim schedule with your field trip schedule in the middle of May. This Whether it s through a service-learning project for day Participants in YMCA Camp learn to care for and communicate and cooperate with their families and friends. YMCA schedule will also be available on our website: campers (for example, youth making toys for kids of lowincome families or cleaning up a river) or by asking more Special Activities Special activities are scheduled to take place throughout the summer. These activities may include outdoor water activities, guest speakers or off-site activities (all within walking distance). Camps embrace families of all kinds and are flexible in parents to take part as volunteers, people are being responding to their needs. Not only do YMCA Camps encouraged to move from program participation to deeper support families by giving their children a safe place to levels of involvement, including volunteer leadership. Sign Out Sign Out tables will be located in the south lobby of the Y. Please keep in mind at pick up we may be transitioning grow, but, our YMCA staff is constantly being trained to Volunteering will enrich their lives, their YMCAs, and their from one area to the next, so you may need to wait a few minutes for your child to arrive to the area in which you are sent help families in need or in crisis to find other community to. You will be required to sign your child out each day and show a picture ID to our staff. After your child is signed out, you communities. supports that can help as well. YMCA Camp staffers plan will be given a Pick-Up Pass to give to your child s counselor. This shows the counselor that you have already signed your programs and events with today s busy families in mind. Families also can get involved in helping to plan and run YMCA family activities and events. The idea is to program with families, not just for them. Develop Specific Skills Diverse activities help campers acquire new knowledge and ways to grow in spirit, mind, and body. YMCA Camps help youth succeed in their daily lives through programs that build self-reliance, practical skills, and good values. child out. Children will be scheduled at the Spirit Mind and Body Center throughout the day from 9am-4pm. *On your child s field trip day they will need to be signed out and picked up at the Spirit, Mind and Body Center. *BTween Camp will need to be signed out and picked up at the Spirit, Mind and Body Center on their field trip day (Friday) and also on Monday starting at 3pm. Field Trip Days Days may vary due to event availability. A field trip calendar will be available mid-may. You may view Have Fun This might mean learning to swim, to build a fire, to get calendars on our website or pick one up at the Camp Kick-off. Life is enjoyable. Fun and humor are essential qualities that along with others, to use a computer, or to speak a BTween Camp Fridays contribute to youth feeling good about themselves and Discovery in Motion Camp Tuesdays foreign language. about others. Small Wonders Camp Wednesdays Sports and Wellness Camp Thursdays 4 5 Jr. Counselors placed in one of the camps to help counselors

4 Requirements to Begin YMCA Camp 4 Completed registration forms for each child. 4 Session activity fee paid at registration. (2 camp sessions) 4 First week pre-paid or draft set up before the first week of camp. Financial Assistance No person is denied care due to the inability to pay fees. The Y provides assistance on a sliding fee scale and we also accept state agency payments. We must have this information before May 15 to qualify for assistance. Families may only be on Y Assistance or State Assistance (cannot use both at one time). State Assistance These accounts will still need to register and pay the appropriate activity fee to be considered registered. If we do not receive your co-payment information from the state before camp begins, you will be required to pay $25 per week per child until that information is received. Non- Draft Payment Policy Payments with credit card, cash, check or money order must be received in advance at the Y Front Desk or online by close of business on the Friday before the week your child will attend for non-draft accounts. All payments must be made in advance for your child to attend the next week either at the 1-3 day or 4-5 day rate (cannot combine day rates). If you do not notify us or pay by Friday close of business you will automatically be charged a $10 late fee per child along with the day rate fees that apply to your attendance. Draft Schedule Draft Payment Policy Draft Date Days Drafted If you choose to allow us to draft your credit, debit, savings or checking account June 15 5/22-6/9 *3 weeks at the first and middle of the month (closest business day) you will not need to July 5 6/12-6/23 notify the Y Front Desk or our staff. You will be able to use summer camp anytime July 17 6/26-7/7 needed but will still have the 1-3 day or 4-5 day rate options (cannot combine August 1 7/10-7/21 day rates). If your card or account is declined for any reason when we draft August 15 7/24-8/4 there will be a $10 service fee for each incident. September 1 8/7-8/18 September 15 8/21-9/1 Late Pick Up Children must be picked up no later than 5:30. There is a LATE CHARGE of $1.00 per minute, per camper, if you pick your child up after 5:30 p.m. This is to be paid at the time of pick-up or no later than the next day of camp. If you repeat this action it may result in a removal from the program. Refund Policy Accounts will only be refunded if you cancel in advance. If your children do not attend the week you registered and paid for in advance, you will not be refunded. Activity fees will not be refunded after May 15. Collections and Late Fees We work with a third party when drafts are declined or accounts are overdue. There are various fees that will be attached to your balance when you allow your account to become overdue or we are declined during the draft process. We will not be responsible for any fees from ecashflow or Kinum Collections if your account is turned over to them. We also are not responsible for any service fees your bank charges. *Please call Shannon Flynn or Cami Ill at , ext 242 or 258 if you have further questions about payment procedures or your bill. 6 Summer Camp Policies and Procedures Sign In/Out Procedures All campers must be signed in and out from the program by an authorized adult on the camper registration form. I.D. will be required for pick up. There may be an occasional delay in locating your child due to groups moving from one location to another, especially if you arrive quarter to the hour to the top of the hour. This 15 minute time frame is when all groups are moving from one location to the other and using the restrooms. You will be given a pass and told a location. You will give the pass to a counselor to take your child. Please let staff know if you need help locating your child when you arrive at the designated room or location. Dress Code Campers must wear comfortable clothes, socks, and tennis shoes. Children will not be permitted to participate in activities if they are not properly dressed. Campers may bring hats and sunglasses for outside wear only. All campers must wear socks or have socks in their bag. Many activities require socks, such as the Kid s Adventure Center, Energy Zone and some field trips. On field trip days please send your camper in the field trip t-shirt you will be given at the beginning of camp. Please pick up shirts during the first week of camp at the sign in desks at the Y if you do not come to the camp kickoff. Illness and Attendance If your camper is not feeling well in the morning, has a temperature or is in the contagious stage of any illness please do not bring him/her to camp to see if they can make it through the day. You will be called and asked to pick up your camper immediately. Parents are not required to call the Y to report their campers absent from camp. You will not be refunded pre-payment or draft if your child is sick and unable to attend camp. Lice You will be expected to pick up your child immediately from camp. Your child can return after one treatment. Pink Eye You will be expected to pick your child up immediately from camp. Your child should not return until after 24 hours on antibiotic eye drops. Injury and First Aid If your camper is injured during camp hours, we will handle all minor scrapes, scratches and bruises. We will call you if there are any questionable or serious injuries. The Y does carry liability insurance coverage. You have signed a release that you understand we are not responsible for injuries associated with accidents that occur during normal daily activities. Incidents will be discussed with the parents by phone or when campers are picked up. Medication Medication which needs to be administered during camp hours should: Be in a prescription bottle and checked-in with the staff member at morning sign-in. Contain written instructions as to quantity, time to be administered, name and phone number of doctor, the prescription number, and the pharmacy where purchased. Additionally, written clearance must be given on the form called Authorization to Administer Medication which the staff will have at the YMCA. Medication will be kept in a locked box or a locked cabinet, with instructions on file. Meds will be taken on fieldtrips, park visits, or any other excursions outside of the YMCA so they can be administered at the proper times. 7 *On your child s field trip day they will need to be signed out and picked up at the Spirit, Mind and Body Center. *BTween Camp will need to be signed out and picked up at the Spirit, Mind and Body Center on their field trip day (Friday) and also on Monday starting at 3pm.

5 Field Trips All field trip admissions and transportation are included in the Session Activity Fee. The activity fees are non-refundable after May 15. If your camper will not be attending the weekly field trip, you must find other arrangements for the day. There will be no supervision at the Y on field trip days if your child comes late or does not want to attend the trip. On field trip days campers must wear their camp shirt. A sack lunch will be provided by the Church of Peach on field trip days. You may send a lunch with your child on these days but please make sure it is in a disposable sack with their name on it. Each group will keep all of their lunches in a big cooler that the counselor will carry to and from the field trip. The paper/plastic bags will be thrown away during the trip after lunch. Please do not send items that cannot be thrown away such as sandwich containers, ice packs, silverware, etc. There will not be a way to keep your child s lunch cold while on the field trip and we will not be able to heat anything up. We would prefer that children bring healthy lunch items and parents limit the amount of sugar in their sack lunch food items. We will not authorize parents to drop off or pick up children from field trip locations. This disrupts our count and tracking of children. If you drop your child off after the depart time listed on the field trip calendar your child will not be permitted to attend the field trip. Campers may bring extra spending money to use during field trips. Discovery, Sports, BTween, and YLC participants must be responsible for their own money during field trips. This is an opportunity to teach the children responsibility. Please do not send over $10 per camper on field trips. Small Wonders participants parents must check-in their field trip spending money for each camper with the morning sign in staff. If a family has more than one camper the money must be divided for each camper. We will have envelopes for each camper. The counselors will be in possession of the spending money until we arrive at the event. The money is handed out to the campers at this time, and it is their responsibility from this point forward. Please do not send over $5 per camper on field trips. Swim Days Campers should bring a swimsuit and towel daily. They may only swim a couple times of week, but we often do water games and other things to help keep the children cool during the summer. They also must bring a bag for wet clothing (no wet suits rolled up in towels). Swimming abilities will be evaluated the first week of camp. Please mark Yes or No on your registration form if you wish to have you child wear a flotation device while swimming at the Y. Children who are marked as needing a flotation device will not be permitted to take the swim test and will be required to stay in the shallow end. Any changes to swimming capabilites must be made in writing by the parent and given to a Camp Director or Coordinator. The Y swims are fun swims. Please remember to send appropriate swim attire. Children may not bring inflatable floaties from home. If you send a life jacket from home it must be Coast Guard approved and the Aquatics Director/Aquatics staff must approve it. Y Classes You may enroll your campers in other Y swimming lessons, gymnastics, golf lessons or other Y programs during the hours of 10:00 AM-4:00 PM during the camp hours. You will need to pay the additional fee and register at the Y desk. You may also purchase a Y membership if you would like your child to become a Y member. Our staff will gladly get your camper to and from class during the hours of 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. If you sign your child up for classes outside this time frame you will be responsible for dropping off and picking them up. We cannot guarantee that your camper will make up any activity that went on during camp while they are gone for a class. On field trip days they will not be able to attend their lessons, make them up, or receive credit. If a class is cancelled we will not be responsible for finding out the make-up date. These classes are administered by other Y departments and staff, separate from Summer Camp. Parents must fill out a form one week prior to the start date for your camper to let us know the Y class or program name, time, and start/end date. Lost and Found Please have your camper s name on everything they bring to camp. We cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items. Lost and found will be at our sign in/out area or at the North Service Center. After 30 days we will donate all lost and found items to Goodwill. Campers in Small Wonders, Discovery or Sports may not bring toys, cell phones, radios, video games, DS, small electronics, ipods, etc. to camp. Our staff will confiscate any of the above items and release them to the parents at the time of pick-up. BTween may bring items of value. If the item is checked in at the sign in table in the morning we will provide a secure area for storage. It is up to the discretion of the counselor when these items may be used. If this becomes a problem the camper may be asked not to bring these items back to camp. The camper will be responsible for the care of these items. We will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. Sunscreen Each year we ask parents to donate one bottle of SPF 45+ sunscreen and the Y will take care of the rest. With your permission, Y staff will assist your child to apply sunscreen at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM during each sunny camp day. Please drop off the sunscreen with the Y staff at the sign in table. Camp T-Shirts Your child will receive a camp t-shirt that must be worn on field trip days to help staff keep track of our campers in public areas. Camp t-shirts will be available for pickup at Camp Kick-off. If your child s shirt is not picked up during this time, sizes cannot be guaranteed. After June 5th, shirts may be picked up at the Spirit, Mind and Body Center between the hours of 6:30-8:30 AM and 4:00-5:30 PM. Please note that T-shirts are not permitted at outdoor and municipal pools according to state and pool regulations. Flotation devices are also not allowed. Camps swim on the following days each week: Small Wonders - Tuesday & Thursday Sports & Wellness - Wednesday & Friday Discovery - Monday & Thursday BTween - Tuesday 8 9

6 FAQ s What does the Session Activity Fee cover? This fee covers camp shirt, administrative costs, field trip expenses, field trip admissions, and transportation costs. May my child be able to attend camp for only two or four days a week? Children can attend camp any number of days throughout a week however we have a 1-3 day or 4-5 day rate. If campers attend 2 days, you will be charged the 1-3 day rate or if they attend 4 days, you will be charged the 4-5 day rate. If my schedule varies, can my child s attendance change each week? You may change the number of days your child attends. When you register your child each week by Friday, you can switch from 1-3 days to 4-5 days and then back again if needed. What hours are available for the Y Camp programs? Drop-off is available at 6:30 AM and pick-up is no later than 5:30 PM Monday through Friday. What will I need to send with my camper for Y Camp? You will need to provide a water bottle, swimsuit, towel, tennis shoes, bag for all belongings, small umbrella on rainy days and one bottle of SPF45 sunscreen. Please drop off the sunscreen at the Sign In/Out desks. Where do I drop off my camper for Y Camp programs? Sign In will be located at the Spirit Mind and Body Center between the hours of 6:30 AM-8:30 AM. Sign In will also be available in the South Lobby beginning at 8:00 AM. Sign Out will be in the South Lobby. On your child s field trip day they will need to be signed out and picked up at the Spirit Mind and Body Center. BTween Camp will also be signed out and picked up at the Spirit Mind and Body Center on Mondays after 3:00 PM. Can my child leave camp on their own? No camper may leave any area without an authorized adult who will sign each camper in at arrival time or out at departure time. Campers must be in view of a staff member at all times. How do you keep track of my child? Children are divided into groups by age as you register. We assign 1-3 counselors to each group of children. These counselors usually are with these same groups throughout the summer. We use nametags for each child during the first month of camp to get to know names and identify their camp and group. Can I request the group and children I want my child with? We will attempt and do our best to place your children with at least one friend they want to be within a group. We like to make children feel comfortable, but it is not always possible to match everyone up. The children must be in the same camp and around the same age. The sooner you register, the easier it is to grant your special requests. We will not be able to grant special requests after May 15. May my child switch what camp they attend from week to week? Due to staff to child ratios, campers may not switch camps. Once your child has been enrolled in a camp, they must remain in that camp for the entire summer. What number do I use to reach Y Camp Staff? Y Camp programs may be contacted at the YMCA s main number at If emergencies arise, the Y Front Desk Staff can contact our camp directors via cell phone and relay messages as needed. During field trips and excursions outside the Y, staff will have means of communication with the Y and with parents in case of emergencies. Do I need to apply sunscreen to my child in the morning before camp? Large portions of our days are spent outdoors at the Y. For the safety and well being of your children, we are asking for your assistance with the application of sunscreen, in the mornings, before they come to Y Summer Camp. Our counselors will continue to supervise your children as they apply sunscreen to themselves throughout the day. However, our counselors are limited as to where they can apply sunscreen to your children due to protection and safety regulations. Again, all campers will apply and reapply at approximately 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM. What are your discipline procedures? There will be no fighting, hitting, biting, kicking, spitting, stealing, bullying, leaving the program area without staff, persistent inappropriate behavior, disrespect to staff etc. If a camper puts his/her hands on any other participants or staff they are subject to removal from the program immediately. Campers will be given a timeout away from the group, and the staff member will discuss the action with the camper when discipline issues occur. The timeout will not last longer than 10 minutes. If it needs to be discussed with a parent, it will be mentioned at pick-up time or at a conference. We will use several types of forms to communicate with parents and there is sometimes a need to have face-to-face meetings with parents to discuss ongoing issues with campers. The Two Rivers Y reserves the right to end a camper s participation in the program because of disruptive behavior or actions that are not in the best interest of the other campers. We strive to keep all campers safe and try to resolve all conflicts in a positive manner. We treat each child as an individual and discipline them based on what happened in each incident. Thank you and we look forward a great summer! Shannon Flynn CAMP DIRECTOR SMALL WONDERS AND SPORTS CAMPS Cami Ill CAMP DIRECTOR BTWEEN AND DISCOVERY CAMPS Smoking is not permitted on the premises. Help us keep our YMCA clean by not extinguishing your smoking materials in our parking lot. Please be aware of the parking spots marked with a handicapped sign when dropping off or picking up your children. Lisa Doyle Kayla Harris Rose Rivera Erica Attwood SMALL WONDERS CAMP COORDINATOR BTWEEN CAMP COORDINATOR DISCOVERY CAMP COORDINATOR SPORTS CAMP COORDINATOR 10 11

7 TWO RIVERS YMCA Accessing Your Accounts STEP 1 Visit tworiversymca.org Click on Programs & Activities STEP 4 NEW USERS: To set up your online account, enter the following information. Click SUBMIT. NOTE: You must have an address or active payment method associated with your account in order to register to access your online account. If you do not have either of those you will need to call the Y for assistance at STEP 2 Scroll to middle of page and click on Register Online STEP 5 Once logged into your account, click on MY ACCOUNT. STEP 3 If you already have your online account set up, enter your login information & click SIGN IN. Skip down to Step 5. STEP 6 Your account information will appear along with your facility visits for the current and previous months. If you do not have your online account set up, click FIND ACCOUNT. Go to Step 4. Jane R. Smith 1093 Ackerman Drive Moline, IL US (309) jsmith@aol.com 12 13

8 Quad Cities Area Children s Food Program Quad Cities Area Children s Food Program (QCACFP) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization providing meals for children in the Greater Quad City Area. To provide these after school and schools out time (summer, intersession) meals, QCACFP partners with local after-school, summer, and child care programs to serve children. All the meals and snacks are provided at no cost to the partner programs and families participating in the programs. All meals are funded by the Illinois State Board of Education in partnership with the USDA. Because of our partnership with the USDA, there are guidelines the QCACFP must follow. We employ monitors to visit each site, ensuring these guidelines are followed. Each month a menu is created with a variety of hot and cold entrees along with nutritious fruits and vegetables. All menus are created using a guide provided by the USDA for appropriate portion sizes and nutritional guidelines. These meals are cooked in one of our four kitchens and transported to the program locations, then served by the program staff during a designated time. Dependent upon the time of the program, QCACFP is able to serve breakfast, lunch, supper and/or a snack. No child is required to eat the provided meal, and parents can elect that their child not eat the meal/snack; however, all meals are provided for free to all program participants. For questions about the program, feel free to contact Nora Steele at 309/ or Katie Thompson at 309/ MARK YOUR CALENDAR Y Camp Kickoff Open House Wednesday, May 31, :00-7:30 PM at the Y s Spirit, Mind and Body Center Meet summer camp staff Pick-up the June camp activity calendar Pick-up field trip t-shirt Tour the Two Rivers YMCA Bring your questions All registered campers who attend the Camp Kickoff will receive a gift! 14