OAK SQUARE YMCA SUMMER CAMP 2018 YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON

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1 OAK SQUARE YMCA SUMMER CAMP 2018 YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON ymcaboston.org

2 YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON DAY CAMPS Y CAMPS. SO MUCH MORE. Y Day Camp keeps kids engaged, safe, healthy, and learning. Above all, we focus on making summer fun! JOIN US FOR THE BEST SUMMER EVER! Hands-on exploration and skill building Exposure to the arts Team building Focus on wellbeing Building life skills Active play Social and emotional growth Quality, experienced staff Memories to cherish Strong role models Emphasis on positive relationships Lifelong friendships A strong community of the best campers and staff around! CAMP SESSION DATES SESSION 1 June 25 - June 29 SESSION 2 July 2 - July 6 (CLOSED JULY 4) SESSION 3 July 9 - July 13 SESSION 4 July 16 - July 20 SESSION 5 July 23 - July 27 SESSION 6 July 30 - August 3 SESSION 7 August 6 - August 10 SESSION 8 August 13 - August 17 SESSION 9 August 20 - August 24 SESSION 10 August 27 - August 31 LOCATION: Oak Square YMCA CAMP WALSH HOURS: 9:00am - 4:00pm EXTENDED DAY OPTION AVAILABLE!

3 WHERE SUMMER MEANS MORE YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON OVERNIGHT CAMPS On the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, our New Hampshire Overnight Camps are inclusive, traditional summer camps, focused on personal growth, YMCA values, and providing an unforgettable summer experience! PLEASANT VALLEY CAMP FOR GIRLS & NORTH WOODS CAMP FOR BOYS Our camps bring together children ages 8 to 15 to partake in fun-filled summer activities while learning about themselves, their environment, and each other. Campers at each camp are divided into 3 sections based on age and grade. The enjoyment, friendships, and excitement that come from being a part of our overnight camps are memories that last a lifetime! SANDY ISLAND FAMILY CAMP Spend an unforgettable week with your loved ones at Sandy Island Family Camp in New Hampshire. Located on 66 acres on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, Sandy Island offers lakefront cabins, scrumptious healthy meals, organized activities, fishing, boating, swimming and so much more! NEW CAMPER COUPON $100 OFF YOUR 2018 SUMMER REGISTRATION to North Woods YMCA Camp for Boys or Pleasant Valley YMCA Camp for Girls. Must be a member in good standing of the YMCA of Greater Boston. Coupon only valid for firsttime campers to North Woods or Pleasant Valley. For more information about overnight and family camps, call or campingservices@ymcaboston.org. ymcaboston.org/overnightcamps Need based scholarships are also available, please call us at for an application.

4 OAK SQUARE YMCA CAMP WALSH SCAMPER CAMP AGES 3-4 Sessions 1-10 This camp offers quality care in a safe and supportive environment that fosters the emotional, physical, social development of each camper. Campers will have exposure to the arts, STEM, literacy, free swim, swim lessons, sports and participation in weekly camp events. In addition, your child will develop skills to build character values, self-esteem and friendships. Campers must be potty trained to attend this program. Family Member $283 Youth/Kids Pass $302 Community $339 SCOUT CAMP AGES 5-6 Sessions 1-10 Scout campers participate in specialty blocks in STEM, the Arts and Health & Wellness. Campers will also gain aquatic safety skills and confidence through free swim and swim lessons. In addition, your child will develop skills to build character values, self-esteem, and friendships through team building activities. Family Member $283 Youth/Kids Pass $302 Community $339

5 My kids made new friends, gained confidence and learned the meaning of teamwork. We can't wait for next summer! SPORTS CAMP AGES 7-12 Sessions 1-9 Scampers will learn the fundamentals tools of each sport to successfully engage in healthy competitive scrimmages. Through drills and partner work, our instructors teach campers the importance of teamwork. Campers will also get in the pool to gain aquatics safety skills and confidence in the water. Family Member $219 Youth/Kids Pass $240 Community $265 SPORTS MANIA CAMP Sessions 1,2,5,6,9 All sports, all the time! This exciting camp featuring fundamentals, drills and skills for many different sports features healthy competition to help kids learn how to be a team player. BASKETBALL CAMP Sessions 4 & 8 Shoot like a pro! Learn the fundamentals, rules and strategies of basketball. Campers focus on building sport skills with an emphasis on teamwork. SOCCER CAMP Sessions 3 & 7 Develop passing, shooting, goalkeeping and dribbling skills. Each day includes competitive scrimmages and fun drills where campers learn the rules and strategies of soccer. REGISTER ONLINE AT YMCABOSTON.ORG/CAMPS

6 COUNSELORS IN TRAINING VOYAGER CAMP AGES 7-12 Sessions 1-10 Voyager campers participate in specialty blocks in STEM, the Arts and Health & Wellness. Your child will develop skills to build character values, self-esteem and friendships through group games and team building activities. Campers will also gain aquatic safety skills and confidence through free swim and swim lessons. Family Member $195 Youth/Kids Pass $215 Community $231 AGES Start dates of each two-week session fall on the FIRST DAY of Sessions 1,3,5,7,9 As our oldest campers, our teens will be role models for our younger campers while gaining the tools for leadership. CITs will spend a great deal of time with our Scamper & Scout campers to push themselves to new heights. Through hands on work with our youngest campers, CITs will learn the tools they need to be future counselors. CITs will work together and participate in fieldtrips, community service projects and leadership development. Our teens won't feel like they are campers in a day camp, but more like they are counselors at camp while hanging out with friends in a supportive, safe and positive atmosphere! CITs must be 13 the first day of the session to attend. TWO-WEEK SESSION RATE Family Member $258 Youth/Kids Pass $282 Community $306 CAMP WALSH EXTENDED DAY 8:00-9:00am 4:00-6:00pm Just $50 for early drop-off and late pickup!

7 REGISTER ONLINE AT YMCABOSTON.ORG/CAMPS REGISTRATION Register for camp online or at your local YMCA branch. Online registration is not available for those who receive financial aid. Please register in your local YMCA Branch. ENROLLMENT FORMS Once registration is complete, please submit your child's enrollment forms, most recent physical, immunization records, and any other necessary medical documentation. Enrollment and Medical forms are due no later than June 1st. All forms must be completed by that date to secure your child's space at camp. For forms, visit ymcaboston.org/camps or visit your local YMCA Welcome Center. LUNCH & SNACK Daily and afternoon snack are provided by the Massachusetts Department of Education Summer Food Program at no cost to families. Participation in this program is optional. When packing lunch for your camper, keep in mind we are a nut free camp. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The YMCA serves people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and incomes and strives to make camp fees affordable for families in need. Pick up a financial assistance application at your YMCA Welcome Center. The YMCA accepts vouchers. MEMBERSHIP A YMCA membership is a great way to spend quality time with your kids. Visit our Welcome Center or call us to join. Bonus you'll save on Camp Rates! This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health. The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. CAMP POLICIES For information about group ratios, schedules, group breakups, lunch procedures, etc., please find a copy of our Summer Camp Handbook at the Oak Square YMCA front desk or call the camp office to request one. To learn more about summer camps, us at oaksquarecamps@ymcaboston.org. ALL KIDS HAVE POTENTIAL. That s why we support their academic, physical, and social-emotional development from cradle to career with holistic programs that eliminate the opportunity gap they help kids realize who they are and all they can achieve. EXPLORATION & PLAY SERVICE LEARNING FAMILY INVOLVEMENT LITERACY COMMUNITY EXPLORATION RELATIONSHIPS ARTS SELF CONFIDENCE STEM HEALTH & WELLNESS ACA ACCREDITED: The Oak Square YMCA is proud to be American Camp Association Accredited, providing a safe, nurturing environment for all campers. Our programs educate and support the whole child and meet the 300 Standards of Health, Safety and Program Quality.