BEST SUMMER EVER! 2019 SUMMER DAY CAMP June 3 rd - August 9 th* JORGENSEN FAMILY YMCA *Camp Dates vary, Dates subject to change due to possible changes in school schedule. THIS ACTIVITY IS NOT ASSOCIATED, AFFILIATED OR SUPERVISED BY SACS. Traditional Craft/Art Extreme Sports & Pee Wee Sports Cheerleading & Gymnastics Preschool Explorers Adventure Group Activate Teens Counselors In Training
WELCOME! Is your child ready to have the summer of a lifetime? We welcome all new and returning campers to another summer of fun adventures, friendship, and learning. At the Jorgensen Family YMCA camp, our kids become a special community, where they can be themselves and part of something great. We provide a variety of activities for all ages including sports, cheer, gymnastics, arts and crafts, and action packed field trips. We strive to offer the highest quality camps with the most diverse opportunities. We put a lot of effort into creating a fun, safe environment by carefully selecting staff through screenings, background checks, and thorough trainings. Our staff are of the highest integrity and are here because they LOVE camp! Thank you for choosing our Y Summer camp. We are excited to get to know your camper! -Rebecca Sullivan YMCA Childcare Services Director Jorgensen Family YMCA Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
WHY CHOOSE US? Various exciting programs that engage spirit, mind and body. Our programs are designed to build character and give children the support they need to become successful adults. Carefully screened and qualified staff receive training in camp safety and program quality. Convenient hours. Affordable rates with financial assistance available. Easy registration and locations. Camp themes that change every week! BASIC INFORMATION WHAT TO BRING: Lunch, swim suit, towel, sunscreen and athletic shoes. Remember that camp is based outside for most campers and clothes/shoes may get messy. LUNCH: Each camper must bring a drink and a lunch that doesn t require warming up or refrigeration. We recommend bringing additional snacks for morning and afternoon. Please bring a refillable water bottle for water breaks throughout the day. SWIMMING: Campers swim 3-4 times a week. Campers will need to bring a swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen daily for swimming and other outdoor water activities. Campers must pass a swim test to be eligible to swim in the deep side of the pool. FIELD TRIPS/IN-HOUSE SPECIALS: There are weekly field trips or specials throughout the summer for Traditional, Sports and Extreme Camps (excluding any partial weeks). Field trip information will be in the weekly Camp Newsletter.
TRADITIONAL CAMP Traditional Camp Dates and Themes June 3-7 Shipwrecked June 10-14 Creepy Crawlers Creative Genius June 24-28 GAME ON! July 1-5* Holiday Scramble Jedi Training July 15-19 Edible Engineering July 22-26 Movin & Groovin July 29-Aug. 2 Aesops Fables Survivor Week *PRORATED FOR NO CAMP JULY 4TH - $104/$132 Traditional camp is for campers looking for a fun summer experience. Based mainly outdoors, this camp includes weekly themes, field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, team building, leadership training, and singing many crazy camp songs. 9 am - 4 pm FREE Before/After Camp Care: 5:30 am - 9 am, 4 pm - 6 pm GRADES: K - 5 th (Fall 2019) FEE: $130/week YMCA members; $165/week program participants Learn new skills and build confidence at summer day camp!
EXTREME CAMP Extreme camp is for the camper looking for a challenge. This highly thematic camp is immersed in its weekly theme. These camps may offer additional field trips, thematic events, or may even give campers a chance to show off their newly acquired skills! 9 am - 4 pm FREE Before/After Camp Care: 5:30 am - 9 am, 4 pm - 6 pm GRADES: 4 th - 6 th (Fall 2019) FEE: $130/week YMCA members $165/week program participants June 3-7 June 10-14 June 24-28 July 1-5* July 15-19 July 22-26 July 29- Aug. 2 Extreme Camp Dates and Themes Tropical Getaway - Campers kick off Summer Break through relaxation and adventure Buggin Out - Campers bug-out over insects of all sizes! Invention Convection - Campers learn to tap into their inner creativity as they tinker with creations! Ultimate Challenge - Campers take their summer to the next level by engaging in fun competitions Holiday Week - It s beginning to look a lot like Christmas...in July! Out of this World - Campers reach for the stars and go to infinity and beyond Crazy Concoctions - Campers mix up the Summer and get messy! Outdoor Leaders - Campers get a breath of fresh air and learn to lead in the great outdoors! Rolling out the Red Carpet - Campers strut their stuff and show their skills at this star studded event NO EXTREME CAMP *PRORATED FOR NO CAMP JULY 4TH - $104/$132
SPORTS & PEE WEE SPORTS CAMP This camp is for the energetic camper who loves to play sports. With a focus on conditioning, teamwork, sportsmanship, and skills training, these camps offer a chance to play a variety of sports with other passionate sports fans. Field Trip Included. 9 am - 4 pm FREE Before/After Camp Care: 5:30 am - 9 am, 4 pm - 6 pm SPORTS CAMP GRADES: 3 rd - 5 th (Fall 2019) PEE WEE SPORTS CAMP GRADES: K - 2 nd (Fall 2019) FEE: $130/week YMCA members $165/week program participants Build life-long friendships at summer day camp! Sports and Pee Wee Sports Camp Dates June 3-7 SPORTS June 10-14 PEE WEE June 24-28 July 1-5 July 15-19 July 22-26 July 29-Aug. 2 SPORTS PEE WEE NO SPORTS CAMP PEE WEE SPORTS PEE WEE SPORTS PEE WEE
CRAFT CAMP & ART CAMP Craft camp is for the camper who likes to paint, draw, and create. This camp also includes swimming, songs, games, and daily take home crafts. Art camp is for the aspiring artist. Loaded with daily arts and crafts this camp helps bring out the Picasso in anyone. This camp also includes swimming, songs, games, and more. 9 am - 4 pm FREE Before/After Camp Care: 5:30 am - 9 am, 4 pm - 6 pm CRAFT CAMP GRADES: K - 2 nd (Fall 2019) ART CAMP GRADES: 3 rd - 5 th (Fall 2019) FEE: $130/week YMCA members $165/week program participants Craft & Art Camp Dates June 3-7 CRAFT June 10-14 ART CRAFT June 24-28 ART July 1-5 NO CRAFT CAMP ART July 15-19 CRAFT July 22-26 ART July 29-Aug. 2 CRAFT NO CRAFT/ART CAMP
CHEERLEADING & GYMNASTICS CAMP Campers learn basic cheerleading and gymnastic moves, stunts and skills. They learn and create their own cheers, develop leadership and teamwork skills. Campers also prepare a program to present to parents and other camps at the end of the week. This is a performance based camp, therefore daily attendance is necessary. Other activities may include swimming, arts, and crafts. 9 am - 4 pm FREE Before/After Camp Care: 5:30 am - 9 am, 4 pm - 6 pm GRADES: 1 st - 5 th (Fall 2019) FEE: $130/week YMCA members $165/week program participants Cheerleading & Gymnastics Camp Dates June 3-7 June 10-14 June 24-28 July 1-5* July 15-19 July 22-26 July 29-Aug. 2 *PRORATED FOR NO CAMP JULY 4TH - $104/$132 Summer Camp is where kids feel safe, welcome, and free to express their individuality.
PRESCHOOL EXPLORERS CAMP Preschool Explorers Camp provides a fun and interactive environment for children 3-5 years old. Campers will enhance their social skills, develop friendships and focus on kindergarten readiness through theme-based activities. Your preschooler will have the opportunity to learn through exploration while remaining in a safe and secure environment. This camp is located at New Hope Church (down the street from the Jorgensen Family YMCA). We recommend campers wear play clothes to be prepared for our daily crafts and messy explorations. Please bring a lunch, water bottle, and change of clothes daily. Drop off and pick up will be at New Hope Church. 9am - 12pm Monday-Friday AGES: 3-5, Must be potty trained FEE: $50/week YMCA members; $65/week program participants DISCLAIMER: This program is not accredited by ACA. LOCATION: New Hope Church 8918 Aboite Center Road Fort Wayne, IN 46804 Preschool Explorers Camp Dates and Themes June 3-7 Make a Splash! June 10-14 A Bug s Life Young Inventors June 24-28 The STEM Lab July 1-5* Holiday Fun Space is the Place July 15-19 Farm to Fork July 22-26 Messy Fun July 29-Aug. 2 Fairytale Adventures NO CAMP *PRORATED FOR NO CAMP JULY 4TH - $40/52
9 am - 4 pm GRADES: 6 th - 8 th (Fall 2019) FEE: $130/week YMCA members $165/week program participants ADVENTURE GROUP This program is for middle school aged youth looking for an opportunity to have fun and hang out with friends. Activities include, field trips, group games, community service projects, leadership skill building and social activities. Each week is filled with activities that will interest a variety of personalities. Adventure Group is not accredited by ACA. CCDF Childcare vouchers not accepted for this program. Adventure Group Dates June 3-7 June 10-14 June 24-28 July 1-5* July 15-19 July 22-26 July 29-Aug. 2 *PRORATED FOR NO CAMP JULY 4TH - $104/$132 COUNSELORS IN TRAINING (CIT) AGES: 14-17 FEE: $54 one time fee / YMCA members $72 one time fee / program participants CONTACT: Jorgensen Youth and Family Director at 260.755.4822 The CIT program includes training in first aid, CPR, child abuse prevention, team building skills, leadership techniques, leading youth activities, and so much more. The program begins with a week of training followed by up to 9 weeks of the summer volunteering with our Summer Camp program. CITS participate in off-site leadership, team-building, and entertaining experiences during the summer. Volunteer hours will be based on CIT s availability. CIT Training Dates and Times Monday, June 3 Tuesday, June 4 Wednesday, June 5 Thursday, June 6 Friday, June 7
ACTIVATE TEENS This program is structured to include fun activities that will also help youth grow into a leader in our community. Areas of focus include leadership, teamwork, creativity, service, and connecting with other leaders. Activities include field trips with a focus on community service projects, leadership skills and team building activities, mentoring younger campers, and much more. 9 am - 4 pm AGES: 11-15 FEE: $100/week YMCA members $130/week program participants Activate Teens is not accredited by ACA. CCDF Childcare vouchers not accepted for this program. Activate Teens Camp Dates June 3-7 June 10-14 June 24-28 July 1-5* July 15-19 July 22-26 July 29-Aug. 2 *PRORATED FOR NO CAMP JULY 4TH - $80/$104
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: For a registration link and required forms, visit www.fwymca.org/jorgensen_family_ymca.php Questions? Contact Rebecca Sullivan, Childcare Services Director at 260.755.4826 or Rebecca_Sullivan@fwymca.org Online only registration begins February 1, 2019. Open registration begins on March 1, 2019. (online or in house) Immunization Records are due within 2 weeks of registering in order to save your spot. Copies of immunization records can be submitted to Rebecca_Sullivan@fwymca.org or dropped off at the branch. Camp payments will be set up to auto draft weekly from credit cards, debit cards, or directly from a bank account. A copy of our summer camp handbook is available online at www.fwymca.org /jorgensen_family_ymca.php. A camp shirt will be given on the first day of camp (to be worn on field trip days for traditional and sports camps & performance days for cheer/gymnastics). Adventure Group and Activate Teens must be signed in and out of this program by a parent/ guardian. If a parent is unable to pick up the youth between 9 am and 4 pm, they will be permitted to stay at the Y and use the facility as long as a permission slip is signed. The times that youth are at the Y before 9 am or after 4 pm will not be directly monitored by program staff. Note: All childcare balances must be paid current in order to register your child(ren) for camp. Automatic drafts will be taken out the Friday PRIOR to the week of attendance. Failure to pay balances on time may result in the loss of the spot and of the $15.00 deposit for that week. All requests for cancellation must be made by emailing Rebecca_Sullivan@fwymca.org no later than two weeks prior to the week cancelling payment due date. Only 1/2 of the camp fee will be refundable if this registration is canceled less than two weeks prior to payment due date. No refunds are given if cancellation is less than one week from attendance. $15 non-refundable deposit per week registered for each child. All deposits are non-refundable. There is no camp or childcare May 31st or Aug. 12th. Please register for Before/After School separately. If your child is on a waiting list please be advised that they will be automatically slotted into open spots and you will be contacted about the change via email. You will have up to 24 hours to cancel if the waiting listed week no longer works with your schedule.