NEENAHMENASHA YMCA Camp Tonkaweya (Ages 7-12) Sports & Specialty (Ages 7-12) Empower Me Camp (Grades K-8) Adventure Camp (Ages 5-6)
GOOD TO KNOW! CAMP PROGRAM POLICIES ONLINE REGISTRATION ALL REGISTRATION IS ONLINE, and entered on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Monday, January 8, 2018 at 6:00 AM. A $25 non-refundable registration fee is required per child*. Wait lists may be established based on enrollment per day. *If a $25 non-refundable registration fee is required per child for your camp selection, and you are registering for more than one camp, you will initially be charged the $25 registration fee per program. After the first $25 registration fee is charged, any additional registration fee(s) will be credited the first week of care for that program. DAILY RATES DAY CAMP AND SUMMER SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM FEES Y Member General Public Full Day $35 $48 Half Day* $20 $28 *Half Days are only offered at the following camps, please see specific camp page for more information: Camp Apple Creek Appleton School Age Child Learning Center (CLC) Appleton Sports & Specialty Camps Art & Education Camps Fox West Summer School Age Fox West Teen Camps Camp Kimber Y Heart of the Valley School Age PAYMENT POLICY Payments will be deducted automatically from a checking/saving account or credit card. Please note, your reservation is not secured until a payment plan is complete. The Y believes that no youth should be turned away due to the inability to pay. Financial assistance is available upon request. W2 state and county funding also accepted at some camps. Please call or email the camp contact for additional information. SCHEDULE CHANGES Removal/switching of days will be accepted through Monday, April 9 at no charge. Contracted days after April 9 will be charged out in full unless a cancellation notification is given per policy. Adding of days will be accepted based on availability. All requests must be submitted in writing by email. CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations for the full or remainder of contracted days require a two-week written notification by email. Cancellations prior to April 9 are no charge. If a cancellation is received after the deadline, a change fee may apply. The 2-week stated payment policy is still in effect, full rates apply. FIELD TRIPS Children attending a field trip are required to wear a color-coordinated (by camp they are attending) t-shirt that can be purchased online at the time of registration. SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE At the Y, we believe in providing membership and program services to all who desire to participate in the Y, regardless of ability to pay. We are asking those in need of assistance to make an appointment prior to scheduled camp. If you have a child who would like to participate, but needs assistance, please contact Member Services at your Y location. Y MEMBERSHIP HAS BENEFITS!* If you are not already a Y Member, consider buying a Youth Membership for children ages 2 days per week per site minimum schedule. 6-12 for only $15/month plus a $25 joiner fee. SAVE MONEY This membership will offer you the lower daily rate for a substantial savings. WITH A Y MEMBERSHIP! *To receive member rates your child must be a member 2 weeks prior to registering for camp, and remain a member throughout the entire program. How to Register Online Follow the steps below to complete your online registration. All steps must be completed to finalize registration. This program does not save incomplete information. DAY CAMP/SCHOOL AGE 1. Login to your online account using your email address and password at ymcafoxcities.org. 2. Go to Program Search and choose Browse All. 3. Select Day Camp Summer from the list of categories. 4. From the list of available programs, choose the appropriate program, location and instances that the participant would like to attend. 5. When finished selecting, choose Register. 6. Complete all registration requirements and questions and choose Check Out. 7. Select from any stored billing methods or add a credit card or bank account information and select Pay Now. 8. You will be emailed a receipt once payment has been receipted. SPECIALTY CAMPS 1. Login to your online account using your email address and password at ymcafoxcities.org. 2. Go to Program Search and choose Browse All. 3. Select Camps from the list of categories. 4. From the list of available programs, choose the appropriate program and then the specific camp that the participant would like to attend. 5. When finished selecting, choose Register. 6. Complete all registration requirements and questions and choose Check Out. 7. Select from any stored billing methods or add a credit card or bank account information and select Pay Now. 8. You will be emailed a receipt once payment has been receipted. 5
Camp Tonkaweya Your Child s Day at Camp Before Care (7:00-8:00 AM) Song Circle Activity Session 1 Activity Session 2 Reading/Snack Open Field Games Lunch/Small Group Core Value Stations Swimming/Large Group Activity Snack Closing Circle After Care (4:00-5:30 PM) What to Bring Daily AM & PM snacks Lunch Swimsuit/towel on designated days Water bottle Bug spray Sunscreen/Hat Jacket/sweatshirt Clearly mark all child s items with their name Electronic devices not allowed Camp Contact Director: Josiah Pooler P 920.886.2126 E jpooler@ymcafoxcities.org Please Note: Fieldtrip t-shirts are included in the fees for camp. You do not need to purchase one at the time of registration unless you need an extra. Traditional Camp Camp Tonkaweya is licensed and Youngstar rated. Held at Neenah s Memorial Park for children ages 7-12. Each day at Camp Tonkaweya begins and ends in our beautiful Song Circle. Our days are filled with activities, swimming, games, field trips, cookouts, fun and friendship. Our Closing Bead Ceremony recognizes campers that exhibit the four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. For additional information visit our summer camp page at ymcafoxcities.org. Monday-Friday (no program offered Wednesday, July 4) June 4 August 24, 2018 7:00 AM-5:30 PM (Camp begins at 8:00 AM) Fees located on page 4. Sports & Specialty Camps In addition to traditional camp, Camp Tonkaweya offers weekly Sports & Specialty Camps. These camps help children develop specific skills and techniques in a sport or activity. Camp Tonkaweya Sports & Specialty Camps include activities in the morning in the specific sport or specialty area, while the afternoon is spent engaging in traditional camp activities. The focus is on activities that help campers become familiar with the activity, improve skills, and make new friends in a safe, non-competitive atmosphere. Sports & Specialty camps are offered at a weekly rate, and campers are encouraged to participate in the full week. Sports & Specialty campers will participate in the traditional day camp s Wednesday field trips. Fees Y Member-$180/week; General Public-$245/week *If your child is participating in a sports & specialty camp, you only pay the weekly fee, you do not have to pay the daily fee for the traditional camp as well. 42 43
Dates 6/4-6/8 6/11-6/15 6/18-6/22 6/25-6/29 7/2-7/6 7/9-7/13 7/16-7/20 7/23-7/27 7/30-8/3 8/6-8/10 8/13-8/17 8/20-8/24 Theme Stars Come Out Where the Wild Things Are Represent Your Team Candy Land Freedom Fighters Beach Week Tundra Tailgating Olympic Week Clowning Around Lights, Camera, Action! Packer Week Favorite Counselor Empower Me is licensed and Youngstar rated. Held at Faith United Church in Neenah, The Empower Me Summer Camp is a one-week camp for higher functioning youth on the Autism Spectrum. Activities offer your child an educational opportunity to begin developing skills that can help them learn essential social, physical and intellectual building blocks. Kids will participate in fun activities such as swimming, physical activities, arts and crafts and music. A therapy trip to CHAPS (an equine-based experience) will highlight each week of camp, in addition to a special field trip for each session. For additional information visit our summer camp page at ymcafoxcities.org. Field trip Barlow Planetarium NEW Zoo Badger Sports Park Jelly Belly Tour Camp Nan A Bo Sho Bay Beach Tundra Lodge Sky Zone Funset Boulevard Movie Theater Lambeau Field Discovery Museum Camp Contact Julie Uhe at 920.886.2178 or juhe@ymcafoxcities.org For detailed information and class descriptions, visit our summer camp page at ymcafoxcities.org. Camp Tonkaweya - Sports & Specialty Dates 6/4-6/8 6/11-6/15 6/18-6/22 6/25-6/29 7/2-7/6 7/9-7/13 Sports Camps Football Basketball Kids Fit Lawn Games Track & Field Aquatics or Volleyball Specialty Camps Studio Y Dance OWC or Lego Camp Fishing or Young Chefs Mad Scientists or Art Club Unique Sports OWC (Outdoor Wilderness Camp) 7/16-7/20 7/23-7/27 7/30-8/3 8/6-8/10 8/13-8/17 Basketball Fishing or Passport Olympic Week - No Sports or Specialty Camps Golf Gymnastics or Drama Football or Soccer OWC Hip Hop Young Chefs or Lego 44 Empower Me Camp Camp Tonkeweya Schedules Camp Tonkaweya Grades K-3: July 16-20 Grades 4-8: July 23-27 8:30 AM-3:30 PM Fees $199 before June 1; $249 after June 1 $100 deposit required at the time of reservation to hold your child s spot. Balance is due no later than one week prior to camp. 45
Adventure Camp Camp Activities Arts & crafts Small & large group games Stories & songs Fitness activities Swimming Field trips Adventure Camp is licensed and Youngstar rated. Held at Neenah-Menasha YMCA, Adventure Day Camp is a fun and exciting introductory day camp experience for boys and girls ages 5-6. There will be lots of safe and healthy activities geared toward their developmental level. Quality leadership provides your child with the caring and understanding necessary to develop a happy and well-adjusted child. Typical activities include weekly themes that feature arts and crafts, small and large group games, stories and songs, fitness, sports and swimming. Weekly field trips, typically on Wednesdays are included in the cost. Have your child be a part of the magic that Adventure Camp offers! For additional information, and to view a list of our scheduled field trips, visit our summer camp page at ymcafoxcities.org. June 4 August 23, 2018 (no program offered Wednesday, July 4) 7:00 AM-5:30 PM (10-hour maximum) ADVENTURE CAMP FEES Y Member What to Bring Daily AM snack (fruit or veggie) Lunch Swimsuit/towel on designated days Water bottle Bug spray Sunscreen/Hat Jacket/sweatshirt Clearly mark all child s items with their name Electronic devices not allowed 5-days per week July 2-6 (No camp Wednesday, July 4) August 20-23 (Monday-Thursday only) 3-days per week (M/W/F) 2-days per week (T/R) Extended Care (over 10 hours) Early drop-off/late Pick-up $174 $140 $140 General Public $195 $158 $158 $144 $106 $166 $122 $10 every hour $20 every 15 minutes CAMP CONTACT Child Development Center Administrative Assistant Jennifer Abbs 920.886.2137 jabbs@ymcafoxcities.org IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ADVENTURE CAMP Boys and girls, ages 5 and 6 are eligible to attend Adventure Day Camp. Children must be 5 before starting camp. Children turning 7 during the summer are encouraged to register for Camp Tonkaweya for the full summer. 46 47