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1 2017 SUMMER DAY CAMP IRVING PARK YMCA irvingparkymca.org

IRVING PARK YMCA 4251 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60641 773.777.7500 irvingparkymca.org Professionally Trained Staff Our caring counselors are professional role models.

2 IRVING PARK YMCA 4251 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL irvingparkymca.org Professionally Trained Staff Our caring counselors are professional role models. ACA Accredited We maintain the highest standards regarding program safety and quality. Swimming Kids cool off in the pool under the close watch of lifeguards. Healthy Kids Focus Dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children. Financial Assistance Available We believe every child should have the opportunity to experience Y camp. Extended Care Available Before and after hours to accommodate working parents. Field Trips Unique opportunities to explore nature and experience new places. 22 Locations in Chicagoland Close to where you live and work. Inclusion The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago invites persons with disabilities to enjoy Y programs and facilities. If you require a reasonable modification due to a disability to enjoy any of our programs, please answer the request question on the registration form. A member of our Inclusion Team will then contact you. Any questions that you may have can also be sent to inclusion@ymcachicago.org. WELCOME TO SUMMER DAY CAMP! The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago summer camps provide children with summer adventures that promote a healthy spirit, mind and body. Children spend time indoors and outdoors as experienced staff lead campers in a wide variety of activities each day, including creative art experiences, games, skits and songs, sports, recreational swimming and weekly off-site field trips. At the Irving Park YMCA, we strive for the highest quality programming and the best experience for your children. We focus on character development and implement our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all that we do. IPY follows an education based curriculum throughout all 11 weeks of programming with a focus on skill development, reading and creative learning. In addition, the YMCA continues to incorporate its healthy kids curriculum into its summer camp programs. At the YMCA, our summer camps are ACA-accredited, which means we maintain the highest standards. We believe the most important elements of a positive summer camp experience are the safety and well-being of your child. 2 Summer 2017 Programs View and register for our programs at irvingparkymca.org/camp.

3 CAMP INFORMATION ACA STAFF RATIOS CAMPER AGE RATIO to to to 10 CAMP SESSION DATES PRIVATE SCHOOL SESSIONS DATE PROGRAM COST June Mon, June 19 Tue, June 20 Private School Camp Days Out Days Out $180/members, $260/non-members $35/members, $50/non-members $35/members, $50/non-members *No part-time camp registration permitted for the week of June 12. *Days Out registration cannot be done the day of it must be completed at least one day prior. Please note we fill up quickly for these days, so please register ahead of time! *For children that need the entire week of camp for the week of June 19, they must register for the Days Out and Week 1 of CPS summer camp beginning on 6/21. CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL DATES Dates are subject to change based on the CPS calendar. Please attend Parent Orientation for updated schedules. SESSION DATE THEME 1* Jun The Great Outdoors Week 2 Jun Around the World Week 3** Jul 3-7 Stars and Stripes Week 4 Jul Superhero Week 5 Jul Time Travelers Week 6 Jul Wet and Wild Week 7 Jul 31-Aug 4 Y Factor Week 8 Aug 7-11 Olympics Week 9 Aug Art Appreciation Week 10 Aug Weird Science Week 11 Aug 28-Sep 1 Wizard Week *CPS is in session June 19 and 20. Camp will begin on June 21. Fees have been adjusted. **There is no camp on Tuesday, July 4. Fees have been adjusted. MANDATORY PARENT ORIENTATION ORIENTATION DATE CAMP NAME AGE GROUP INFORMATION Kiddie Camp Explorers, Adventures and Navigators Junior Discovery, Discovery and Teen Disney II Educational Camp Age 4-5 (half-day camp) Ages 5-7 (full-day camp) Ages 8-14 (full-day camp) All Disney II educational campers Tuesday, June 6 6:30PM at IPY Wednesday, June 7 6:30PM at IPY Thursday, June 8 6:30PM at IPY Friday, June 9 at 6:30PM at IPY *All orientations will be held at the Irving Park YMCA. Orientations are age/camp specific please attend only the orientation for the camp you have registered for. Camp orientation is mandatory for attendance. FEES, CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS All camps require a $25 deposit and should be placed as soon as you decide you need care. The remaining balance is due by the Wednesday prior to camp. For all camps, this deposit is credited toward your total camp fee(s). Your child will not be admitted into camp if fees are not paid in full. By June 1, 2017, you may cancel the session(s) or week(s) and receive a refund of the total paid amount for that session(s) or week(s), minus the non-refundable, non-transferable deposit. In addition, if your child is hospitalized or ill for an entire camp week, you may receive a refund for days missed, minus the nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit, with a doctor s note. If you fail to meet the cancellation deadline, you will be responsible for payment in full, regardless of attendance. View and register for our programs at irvingparkymca.org/camp. Summer 2017 Programs 3

4 DEPOSITS A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $25 per week per child is required at the time of registration. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Due to our limited YMCA scholarship money, we require all families in need of financial assistance to first request assistance from Action for Children at You can pick up signed Action for Children applications at the Irving Park Member Service Desk. Families are responsible for submitting their own applications to Action for Children and providing a receipt of submission and a copy of the application to the Irving Park YMCA s Youth and Family Director. It is highly recommended that families seeking financial aid request a meeting with the youth and family director as soon as possible. All certificates of approval must be submitted by May 1 to ensure that you will be eligible prior to the beginning of camp. Please note: Action for Children does not cover all fees due. You will be responsible for all fees not covered by Action for Children. Parents must also complete a scholarship application and if you are denied we will work with you to get assistance. Financial assistance from the YMCA is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Upon filling out the YMCA scholarship packet, you need to return the completed forms to the Irving Park YMCA. WHAT TO BRING Please label all items Swimsuit and cap Towel Gym shoes and socks Nut-free lunch and two snacks Refillable water bottle Sunscreen CAMP FEE INCLUDES YMCA summer camp t-shirt Transportation and admission for all field trips Extended care program for working parents Recreational swim time All the fun your camper can handle! 4 Summer 2017 Programs View and register for our programs at irvingparkymca.org/camp.

5 SUMMER CAMPS PRIVATE SCHOOL CAMP Does your child attend a private school? IPY now offers camp to accommodate your child s schedule! Be the first kids at camp this summer and get a head start on all the summer fun! Both programs (Days Out and camp) will run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please register in advance limited space is available! DAYS OUT PRICING Member: $35/day Non-member: $50/day CAMP PRICING Member: $180/week Non-member: $260/week DATE PROGRAM COST $180/members, June Private School Camp $260/non-members $35/members, Mon, June 19 Days Out $50/non-members $35/members, Tue, June 20 Days Out $50/non-members *No part-time camp registration allowed for the week of June 12. Days Out registration cannot be done the day of it must be completed at least one day prior. Please note: we fill up quickly for these days, so please register ahead of time! For children that need the entire week of June 20, please register for both Days Out and then Week 1 of CPS summer camp beginning on June 21. KIDDIE CAMP Are you looking for something for your 4 to 5-year-olds to do this summer? Send them to Kiddie Camp through the Irving Park YMCA at Belding State Preschool: YMCA fun with the best preschool facility in the area! This camp experience is ideal for children who are still making or have not yet made the transition to preschool. This first-time experience away from Mom and Dad will allow your camper to embark on a developmentally appropriate journey of activities including swimming, sports, creative art experiences and songs. Weekly Fees (M/W/F): Member: $75; Non-member: $95 Weekly Fees (Tu/Th): Member: $55; Non-member: $75 *Belding State Preschool is located at W. Irving Park Road. Drop-off and pick-up will take place at this location daily for the program. 4-5 Jun 26-Aug 18 (8 weeks) M/W/F or Tu/Th 9AM-12PM Kiddie Camp will begin Monday, June 26 and end August 18. *Kiddie Camp is 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and there is no extended care. lesson on Thursdays! Wednesday prior to the camp week. All Explorer campers will swim recreationally once a week on Tuesdays (no additional registration required). View and register for our programs at irvingparkymca.org/camp. Summer 2017 Programs 5

EXPLORERS CAMP Great News! IPY has full-day camp for your 5-year-old! Is your child ready to make that transition from part-time camp to full-time camp? This is the camp for them!

6 EXPLORERS CAMP Great News! IPY has full-day camp for your 5-year-old! Is your child ready to make that transition from part-time camp to full-time camp? This is the camp for them! Modeled after our traditional day camp, your 5-year-old will have a blast with creative art experiences, songs, field trips, swimming and more! All activities will be perfectly planned to keep your 5-year-old engaged and nurtured! Member: $180 per week Non-member: $260 per week 5 Jun 21-Sep 1 (11 weeks) M-F 9AM-4PM* *Extended care from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. is included in the cost of camp. lesson on Thursdays! Wednesday prior to the camp week. All Explorer campers will swim recreationally once a week on Tuesdays (no additional registration required). ADVENTURE CAMP Do you have an adventurous 6-year-old? This is the perfect camp! At Adventure Camp, your camper will play field games, participate in creative art experiences, learn with guest speakers and participate in the weekly field trip and weekly swimming! Member: $180 per week Non-member: $260 per week 6 Jun 21-Sep 1 (11 weeks) M-F 9AM-4PM* *Extended care from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. is included in the cost of camp. lesson on Thursdays! Wednesday prior to the camp week. All Adventure campers will swim recreationally once a week on Tuesdays (no additional registration required). NAVIGATORS CAMP (NEW THIS SUMMER!) New this summer! A camp specifically for your rambunctious 7-year-old! In Navigators Camp, your camper will play field games, participate in creative art experiences, learn with guest speakers and participate in weekly field trips and weekly swimming! All campers will have the opportunity to participate in an array of organized educational and recreational activities, all of which will promote social skills, self-confidence, sportsmanship, character development and healthy kids. Member: $180 per week Non-member: $260 per week 7 Jun 21-Sep 1 (11 weeks) M-F 9AM-4PM* *Extended care from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. is included in the cost of camp. lesson on Thursdays! Wednesday prior to the camp week. All Navigators campers will swim recreationally once a week on Tuesdays (no additional registration required). 6 Summer 2017 Programs View and register for our programs at irvingparkymca.org/camp.

7 JUNIOR DISCOVERY CAMP Do you want your 8-year-old to have a summer they ll never forget? Jump into Junior Discovery Camp. This year, junior discovery is exclusively for 8-year-olds! Your camper will have the opportunity to participate in an array of organized educational and recreational activities, all of which will promote social skills, self-confidence, sportsmanship, character development and healthy kids. Daily activities include swimming, creative art experiences, sports, singing, cookouts and group games. Each week of camp includes a field trip, too! Member: $180 per week Non-member: $260 per week 8 Jun 21-Sep 1 (11 weeks) M-F 9AM-4PM* *Extended care from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. is included in the cost of camp. lesson on Wednesdays! Wednesday prior to the camp week. All Junior Discovery campers will swim recreationally once a week in Fridays (no additional registration required). DISCOVERY CAMP Discovery camp is designed for youth to grow and increase self-confidence while developing values, respect and self-esteem. Children make lifelong friends and have fun! Activities include singing songs, exploring creative art experiences, playing sports, taking field trips, swimming and character development. Member: $180 per week Non-member: $260 per week 9-11 Jun 21-Sep 1 (11 weeks) M-F 9AM-4PM* *Extended care from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. is included in the cost of camp. swim lesson, you now can add an age/level specific lesson on Wednesdays! Wednesday prior to the camp week. All Discovery campers will swim recreationally once a week in Fridays (no additional registration required). TEEN CAMP Looking for something more than an ordinary summer? Want to hang out with friends all day and go on fun, exciting trips? Look no further! Teen Camp will take you and your friends on an interesting, new adventure every day! Teen Camp is a great way to meet new friends, explore your interests and discover new skills that can open new opportunities. This camp focuses on leadership, team building, character development and creating positive self-esteem. Teens will participate in structured activities relating to recreation and sports, life skills, communication, career exploration and community involvement. Other than weekly field trips, your teen will also participate in community service projects and work toward accomplishing hours for their high school requirement. Member: $180 per week Non-member: $260 per week Jun 21-Sep 1 (11 weeks) M-F 9AM-4PM* *Extended care from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. is included in the cost of camp. lesson on Wednesdays! registration. Register when you deposit for summer camp! Registration must be completed by the Wednesday prior to the camp week. All teen campers will swim recreationally once a week on Fridays (no additional registration required). View and register for our programs at irvingparkymca.org/camp. Summer 2017 Programs 7

DISNEY II EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT CAMP Does your child attend Disney II Magnet School? If so, this is a great opportunity for you! This educational camp is held on-site at the school.

8 DISNEY II EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT CAMP Does your child attend Disney II Magnet School? If so, this is a great opportunity for you! This educational camp is held on-site at the school. Campers will do science projects, write stories and work on completing their summer packet. Campers will also swim twice a week at the Y, play sports and go on a weekly field trip. This is a great program for the wellrounded Disney II student! Drop off will take place at Disney II and pick up will take place at Disney II between 4 and 4:30 p.m. After 4:30 p.m. children will be walked back to the YMCA for extended care pick-up (included in the price). Please attend parent orientation for more details. *If there is space available children from other schools can attend camp with permission from YMCA director and the school s principal. Member: $185 per week Non-member: $265 per week Jun 26-Aug 12 7AM-4:30PM (4: M-F (8 weeks) 6PM will be held at IPY) 7-12 Jun 26-Aug 12 (8 weeks) M-F *No camp Tuesday, July 4. Fees have been adjusted. 7AM-4:30PM (4:30-6PM will be held at IPY lesson on Wednesdays! Wednesday prior to the camp week.all Disney II campers will swim recreationally once a week on Fridays (no additional registration required). SPECIALTY CAMPS Do you want to give your child something exciting to do? Are they interested in science, sports or architecture? We have a specialty camp for every interest. Specialty camps now run 5 days a week and attend the weekly allcamp field trip check each description for more information! BASKETBALL LEVEL 1 CAMP Be a part of a team and learn skills to develop your game. This camp is a great way to jump-start basketball skills. Member: $230 per week Non-member: $350 per week 8-9 July M-F 9AM-4PM *Basketball Level 1 campers will go on the all-camp field trip on Thursday! BASKETBALL LEVEL 2 CAMP This older class will create a positive basketball experience to bring your game to the next level. Member: $230 per week Non-member: $350 per week 9-12 July M-F 9AM-4PM *Basketball Level 2 campers will go on the all-camp field trip on Thursday! SOCCER LEVEL 1 CAMP Campers will sharpen their soccer skills with drills and scrimmages. Fun skills, competitions for penalty and corner kicks will add to the experience. Member: $230 per week Non-member: $350 per week 8-9 July M-F 9AM-4PM *Soccer Level 1 campers will go on the all-camp field trip on Thursday! 8 Summer 2017 Programs View and register for our programs at irvingparkymca.org/camp.

SPORTS OF ALL SORTS CAMP 1 Have your camper spend the week learning and playing a variety of sports including football, basketball, volleyball, floor hockey and more.

9 SPORTS OF ALL SORTS CAMP 1 Have your camper spend the week learning and playing a variety of sports including football, basketball, volleyball, floor hockey and more. The fun won t stop there, as we will also dive head first into the importance of nutrition and how to live a healthy lifestyle! Sports of all sorts campers will swim on Tuesday to have fun with all the water sports! Perfect for the active camper! Member: $230 per week Non-member: $350 per week 8-14 July 31-Aug 4 M-F 9AM-4PM 8-14 Aug 7-11 M-F 9AM-4PM *Sports of all sorts campers will go on the all-camp field trip on Thursday! FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP Flag football camp is here to develop football fundamentals, improve knowledge of the game and create superstars! We will track progress daily in this non-contact football fundamentals camp. Member: $230 per week Non-member: $350 per week 7-12 Aug M-F 9AM-4PM WEIRD SCIENCE CAMP Is your child interested in gizmos and gadgets? Chemical reactions? Forming hypotheses? This is the camp for them! Your camper will spend the week creating experiments and learning all about mad science! Member: $230 per week Non-member: $350 per week 8-10 July M-F 9AM-4PM *Weird Science campers will go on the all-camp field trip on Thursday! WINDY CITY TRAVEL CAMP This camp is all about Chicago. Campers will spend the week exploring the city and soaking in everything it has to offer. We ll even make a special trip to the Willis (Sears) Tower! Get to know your hometown by attending this one-of-a-kind camp! Member: $250 Non-member: $ Aug 7-11 M-F 9AM-4PM *Windy City Travel campers will attend the all-camp field trip on Thursday! *Flag Football campers will go on the all-camp field trip on Thursday! NEED PART-TIME CAMP? YOU PICK THE DAYS! Do you only need camp part-time? This is the option for you. Your camper (ages 5-11) can choose to attend traditional summer camp 3 days a week. Any days you need! Please note there is a 3-day minimum. You must notify the front desk before deposits are made and choose the days for attendance at time of registration. AGE DAY TIME M/NM (PER DAY) 5-11 Any 3 days M-F 9AM-4PM $35/$50 View and register for our programs at irvingparkymca.org/camp. Summer 2017 Programs 9

PLANS FOR THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR SCHOOL DAYS OUT Does your child have the day off from school? Come to the YMCA and enjoy a day filled with games, crafts, swimming and field trips!

10 PLANS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR SCHOOL DAYS OUT Does your child have the day off from school? Come to the YMCA and enjoy a day filled with games, crafts, swimming and field trips! Space is limited and registration closes the night before School Days Out begins. Member: $35/day Non-Member: $50/day Please note: Ten children must enroll in School Days Out program, otherwise it will be canceled. BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL (Ages 5-14) The Irving Park YMCA Before & After School Enrichment Program is for children who need a safe and nurturing environment to learn, play and make friends before and after school. The program focuses on educational enrichment through physical fitness, swimming, arts, homework assistance and character development. Our educated staff members exceed standards required by DCFS in the state of Illinois and are trained in YMCA Child Care, Child Abuse Prevention, American Red Cross CPR and First Aid. BEFORE SCHOOL PROGRAM Get your child s day off to the right start! The program begins at 7 a.m. and we will safely take your child to school! IPY drops off at Disney II, Belding, Portage Park and Gray. Please contact the director for any updates or changes for the school year. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM IPY s After School Program is open until 6:30 p.m. Mon-Fri, and focuses on educational enrichment through physical fitness, swimming, art, help with homework and character development. IPY runs on-site programs at John B. Murphy, Disney II and Belding. We offer pick-up from Gray, O.A. Thorp, Beaubien, Edison and Portage Park. Please contact the director for any updates or changes for the school year. For more information on school drop-off and pick-up locations and on-site programs, please contact Youth and Family Director Allison Greenman at or at agreenman@ymcachicago.org. PROGRAM M/NM (PER MONTH) Before School $130/$200 After School $320/$435 *prices vary by location 10 Summer 2017 Programs View and register for our programs at irvingparkymca.org/camp.

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YMCA CAMP DUNCAN Since 1921, Camp Duncan has provided safe, quality camping programs for boys and girls ages 7 to 15 and Teen Adventure Camps for 15 to 17 year olds.

11 2017 YMCA Summer Overnight Camp FUN & ADVENTURE START HERE ymcachicago.org/overnightcamp Looking for an overnight, resident camp experience for your child or your family this summer? The YMCA of Metro Chicago has five resident camp options in beautiful pristine areas sure to provide special memories to last a lifetime. YMCA CAMP DUNCAN Since 1921, Camp Duncan has provided safe, quality camping programs for boys and girls ages 7 to 15 and Teen Adventure Camps for 15 to 17 year olds. All activities are geared to the developmental level of the campers. Camp Duncan is a co-ed, summer resident camp located near Fox Lake, Illinois, on 300 acres. YMCA CAMP MACLEAN Camp MacLean is located just two miles east of Burlington, Wisconsin, just 20 minutes from Lake Geneva, on 247 acres of woods and grassland property. The camp offers fun and challenging activities such as swimming, climbing, boating, kayaking, archery, hiking, and much more. We also leave room for plenty of traditional programs, including sing-alongs, campfires and campouts. YMCA CAMP PINEWOOD Traditional but up-to-date, Camp Pinewood features 16 cabins on a private, spring-fed lake, with every activity from sailing to horseback riding. The camp is nestled in the heart of the Manistee National Forest near Muskegon, Michigan. It s convenient but remote enough to ensure that everyone enjoys the natural beauty of the camp s 200-acre facility. YMCA FAMILY CAMP NAWAKWA Family Camp Nawakwa offers a unique experience- an opportunity to bring together whole families, not just children, through camping. The camp sits on 180 acres of pristine forest lands, and includes wetlands and lakes with abundant wildlife. The camp is nestled in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, which is home to the Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. YMCA CAMP INDEPENDENCE Camp Independence is a special place for campers age seven and up with spina bifida. At camp, kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group. We teach self-reliance, a love for nature, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character. Our counselors are dedicated to making sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper. View and register for our programs at irvingparkymca.org/camp. Summer 2017 Programs 11

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2016 Irving Park YMCA irvingparkymca.org JOIN THE FUN! SUMMER DAY CAMP Irving Park YMCA 4251 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60641 773.777.7500 www.irvingparkymca.org Professionally Trained Staff Our