READY...SET... SUMMER! KidzLodge Early Learning Center SUMMER CAMP 2018

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2 Great Fun! Great Value! From 7am 6pm! At the Y, summer camp is an enjoyable and impactful blast for your child, and flexible and convenient for you! JUST LOOK AT ALL WE OFFER Our camp day is scheduled with age-appropriate activities from 9am 4pm Monday through Friday. Plus! We re open for before and after care from 7am 9am and 4pm 6pm at no additional cost. That s 11 hours of care daily! For no extra charge, we provide two meals and one snack every day! And we offer campers swim lessons and in-house or traveling field trips as well as a t-shirt! SIBLING SAVINGS = For Each Additional Child in Camp, Save $100! With our sibling savings option, you save more for each additional child you send gether camp. For each additional child who attends camp, you save $10 a week! That s a savings of up $100 for each additional child. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE We offer financial assistance for those who need help afford summer camp. Please call us day learn more at We re able offer summer camp those in need thanks the generosity of many donors, who support our Annual Campaign. Please help us help others. Donate the Y day. CAMP CONTACTS KIDZLODGE DIRECTOR: Elizabeth Volkmann x 1700 CHILDCARE COORDINATOR: Joelle Grande x 1701 BILLING & DSS QUESTIONS: Billing Services Dept x 9960 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: If you need reach your child while she/he is with us at camp, please call Join Us! Enjoy opportunities meet and interact with your child s teachers! From information about each teacher s skills and abilities, fun meet and greet events, you and your child will feel at ease in our care this summer. CAMP OPEN HOUSE DATES Thursday, June 14 6:15 7:30pm Thursday, July 26 6:15 7:30pm June 14 July 26 Tadpoles Your Key Communication We offer a unique ol help you easily keep tabs on your little one during summer camp. It s an app called Tadpoles which provides daily updates about your child throughout the day, including phos and videos. You ll also have your child s daily schedule and reminders at your fingertips! Tadpoles helps you share important information and create a memorable record of all the great things your child is doing at summer camp. Call day learn more about Tadpoles. Safety and Staff: A Winning Combo! Our day camps meet the highest health and safety standards of the YMCA and the NYS Health Department. Camps are inspected twice each year by the Department of Health and files are available for inspection at your county health department office. Our hand-picked staff are trained in First Aid, CPR, pool safety, heat and sun safety, age-appropriate activities, conflict resolution, rainy day play and more! Staff training includes almost 30 hours before camp begins. Camper Safety Safety comes first at the Y. That s why we ask all campers celebrate camp in ways that are respectful themselves, other campers, and our staff. To ensure the safety of all those in our care, a camper whose behavior poses a risk safety may be removed from camp. Phos and Videos To help share the fun of summer camp, YMCA staff use phographs and videos that feature children from our camps for promotional materials. Refunds We cannot refund the cost of camp for the voluntary withdrawal of a camper due illness, vacation, or other absence (temporary or permanent), or for the dismissal of a camper.

OUR PROGRAMS Building Confident Children KINDER CAMP Entering Kindergarten and First Grade During the typical day, children enjoy fun activities that encourage physical involvement, social

Meal patterns, components, and serving sizes follow guidelines set by the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). SWIM LESSONS AVAILABLE Summer camp is a great time for your child learn swim.

Your child will learn floating, basic swim strokes and skills appropriate for her/his age and swim level all under the guidance of our certified swim instrucrs.

3 OUR PROGRAMS Building Confident Children KINDER CAMP Entering Kindergarten and First Grade During the typical day, children enjoy fun activities that encourage physical involvement, social interaction, educational opportunities, and personal growth and creativity. Included in weekly cost for camp are a nutritious breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. Meal patterns, components, and serving sizes follow guidelines set by the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). SWIM LESSONS AVAILABLE Summer camp is a great time for your child learn swim. It s convenient for you, and great fun for your child! We offer swim lessons three days a week. Your child will learn floating, basic swim strokes and skills appropriate for her/his age and swim level all under the guidance of our certified swim instrucrs. Summer Literacy Enrichment Our Summer Book Club helps develop your child s love of reading, and strengthen your child s literacy skills. Our staff provide campers with fun activities enrich their literacy all summer long. NEW This Summer! Enrichment Visirs and Activities Campers will enjoy visits from a variety of high quality guests, encouraging children develop a greater passion for the things they love and try new things! Examples of the fun we have in sre include: The Children s Museum of Science and Technology Music and Dance Counselors Community Helpers YMCA Fitness Instrucrs The Traveling Planetarium CAMP REGISTRATION TWO WAYS TO REGISTER: 1. ONLINE AT complete your child s registration. 2. AT YOUR YMCA BRANCH, kiosks will be available for you complete your child s registration. Staff will also be available for assistance. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/APPROVALS: Upon registration, you will receive an from Joelle Grande, KidzLodge Coordinar requesting medical information, immunization records, emergency contacts and authorized pickups, as well as approve medical emergency, pho/video permission, activities, and sunscreen release forms.

MORE CAMP OPTIONS Summer Adventures! DAY CAMP FUN!

and much more! FREE TOURS! Visit www.cdymca.org day for our ur schedule, or call 518.456.6929.

Please join us at Chingachgook for our Open House events on April 22 & 29 and May 6 & May 20.

4 MORE CAMP OPTIONS Summer Adventures! DAY CAMP FUN! YMCA Adventure Camp Located just off Route 155 in Guilderland, YMCA Adventure Camp is our premier regional day camp, with an outdoor pool, pond with paddle boats, zip line, rock wall, and much more! FREE TOURS! Visit day for our ur schedule, or call Also, join us for one of our Open House events: Wednesday, May 16 (5 7pm) and Sunday, June 3 (11am 1pm). OVERNIGHT CAMP FUN! Camp Chingachgook on Lake George FREE TOURS & FAMILY DAYS! Please join us at Chingachgook for our Open House events on April 22 & 29 and May 6 & May 20. Join us for our Winter Wonderland and Spring Fling Days, free opportunities for families experience Camp (archery, crafts, hikes, and more!), lunch is included. Our Winter Wonderland Days are February 17 and 24 and the Spring Fling is May 12. To RSVP for these events please call You can also call request a personal ur with our Summer Camp Direcr or Adventure Trips Direcr at a time that works for your family. Visit www. LakeGeorgeCamp.org or call learn more and sign up for programs.

8/20 8/24 #10 8/27 8/31 Sub Total KINDER CAMP $260 $310 + SWIM LESSONS 3X a Week $15 $25 + *WEEK 2 RATES prorated for July 4 th holiday Kinder

- You will need include weekly $10 non-refundable camp deposit (per child) when registering.

5 SUMMER CAMP PLANNER Summertime Fun! Camp Week CAMP Member Rate Non Member Rate #1 6/25 6/29 #2* 7/2 7/6 #3 7/9 7/13 #4 7/16 7/20 #5 7/23 7/27 #6 7/30 8/3 #7 8/6 8/10 #8 8/13 8/17 #9 8/20 8/24 #10 8/27 8/31 Sub Total KINDER CAMP $260 $310 + SWIM LESSONS 3X a Week $15 $25 + *WEEK 2 RATES prorated for July 4 th holiday Kinder Camp - $208/$248 Subtract $10 (per week) if you qualify for the sibling discount (for each child after the first child). - You will need include weekly $10 non-refundable camp deposit (per child) when registering. TOTAL = BILLING SCHEDULE Camp Week Payment Due Camp Begins Week 1 June 25 June 25 Week 2* July 2 July 2 Week 3 July 9 July 9 Week 4 July 16 July 16 Week 5 July 23 July 23 Week 6 July 30 July 30 Week 7 August 6 August 6 Week 8 August 13 August 13 Week 9 August 20 August 20 Week 10 August 27 August 27 *Will be pro-rated due July 4 th Holiday

6 WEEKLY CAMP THEMES Weekly Fun! Week 1 June Week 2 July 2-6 Closed July 4 th Week 3 July 9-13 Week 4 July Week 5 July Week 6 July 30 - Aug 3 Week 7 Aug 6-10 Week 8 Aug Week 9 Aug Week 10 Aug HEROES WEEK Help us save the world! Campers enjoy a week of fun activities and games as we celebrate a kinds of heroes, from comic book real life heroes! Enrichment Visir: Local community helpers, such as fire fighters, dentists, and police! AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL Oh say can you see... all the fun this week! Campers explore what makes our country unique and what the colors red, white and blue stand for. Campers also have fun preparing, creating, and sending a care package a solider. GO GREEN! Is your child ready be a nature detective? How about searching for tiny creatures that live all around us? Campers explore the forest, fields and trails all around KidzLodge as they discover secrets that nature has tell us. This week we ll also visit the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Enrichment Activity: Show your creativity with recycled materials in the thingamajig competition, and have fun at our camp counselor fashion show (with outfits created by campers!)! GLOBETROTTERS Pack your bags and grab your passports. We re off on new adventures learning about different cultures and countries through games, music, and crafts. We ll end the week with our very own camp Parade of Nations. Enrichment Visir: STEM activities with the Children s Museum of Science and Technology. PASSPORT TO FITNESS Campers will jump-start their quest ward fun with fitness. We have lots of fun with fitness, sports, team building and physical activities. Enrichment Visir: YMCA Fitness Instrucrs for Kids Zumba and Yoga. FABULOUS FAIR WEEK Campers create a fun-filled fair for the whole camp enjoy. Enjoy water games, face painting, ring ss, pota sack races and much more. This week, we ll visit The Saraga Children s Museum. Enrichment Activity: Campers will work with counselors create LEGO creations for our end of the week LEGO show YOUNG CHEFS Our young chef s learn how prepare and cook different foods during the week. We concentrate on learning how the body needs good nutrition keep active and healthy. Enrichment Visir: Campers will explore their creative side with art counselors. The week concludes with an art show for camper s families. SPLISH SPLASH WATER WEEK There s no better way spend a hot summer day than in the water. This week is packed with fun water activities and experiments. Campers learn about water all around us from lakes rivers, oceans and ponds. Enrichment Visir: Campers explore their creative side with music and dance counselors. MAD SCIENCE This week is all about discovery as campers enjoy hands-on experiences with goopy, slimy, overflowing science experiments. Kinder campers learn the process of asking questions, conducting experiments, and discussing the results! This week we will visit The Children s Museum of Science and Technology. Enrichment Visir: Campers enjoy a visit from The Traveling Planetarium! SPIRIT WEEK Camp comes a close but the fun doesn t sp as we celebrate and show our camp spirit with daily camp themes!

7 WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP Camper Essentials! Swimsuit & Towel A plastic bag for wet swimsuit & wel along with goggles, if your child needs them. Backpack Large, sturdy backpack with luggage tag with your child s name on it. Insulated Lunch Bag Full lunch (that does not need be refrigerated) along with snacks & drinks Complete Change of Clothing Baseball hat or visor Water bottle Filled with water Sunscreen Non-aerosol only Sweatshirt It can get chilly during the day PLEASE ADD YOUR CHILD S NAME TO EVERYTHING THEY BRING TO CAMP. Also, please have your child dress appropriately for outdoor play (no dresses/skirts/dress shoes). Please send your child in SNEAKERS EVERYDAY (no flip-flops or sandals). Each camper receives a camp T-shirt. For the safety of your child, we ask that all campers wear their camp T-shirt on field trip days. To help your child take full advantage of all that we have offer, please leave these items home: Personal ys from home Electronic equipment (including cell phones, Nintendo DS, and other gaming devices) Trading or game cards

CAPITAL DISTRICT YMCA KidzLodge Early Learning

12065 PHONE 518.881.0055 FAX 518.881.0061 Non-Profit Org.

CAMP OPEN HOUSE DATES Thursday, June 14 6:15

8 CAPITAL DISTRICT YMCA KidzLodge Early Learning Center 47 Clifn Country Road Clifn Park, NY PHONE FAX Non-Profit Org. US Postage Paid Albany, NY Permit #227 JOIN US! CAMP OPEN HOUSE DATES Thursday, June 14 6:15 7:30pm Thursday, July 26 6:15 7:30pm June 14 July 26

READY...SET... SUMMER! Duanesburg YMCA

READY...SET... SUMMER! Duanesburg YMCA SUMMER CAMP 2018 1 Great Fun! Great Value! From 7am 6pm! At the Y, summer camp is an enjoyable and impactful blast for your child, and flexible and convenient for