2018 COMMUNITY YMCA SUMMER CAMP June 11-August 24 www. REGISTRATION FP Members: 12/10/17 Community: 1/15/18
Get ready for a summer of ENRICHMENT, DISCOVERY & ADVENTURE. Community YMCA Camps are ALWAYS right around the corner. Here s where our camps are this summer. Lansdowne YMCA 2110 Garrett Road Lansdowne, PA Beverly Hills MS 1400 Garrett Road Upper Darby, PA Ridley Area YMCA 900 South Avenue Secane, PA Springfield at ETR Middle School 20 W. Woodland Ave. Springfield, PA CAMP WEEKS Week 1 June 11-15 Week 2 June 18-22 Week 3 June 25-29 Week 4 July 2-6 No Camp July 4 Week 5 July 9-13 Week 6 July 16-20 Week 7 July 23-27 Week 8 July 30-August 3 Week 9 August 6-10 IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION CAMP HOURS Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm AM Care, 7-8:30am FREE PM Care, 4:30-6pm FREE CAMP INFORMATION NIGHTS Meet our staff and learn about our camps. Wed., January 17 6:30-7:30pm (ETR Cafeteria) Thurs., February 1 6-7pm (RY) Wed., May 2 6:30-7:30pm (LY) CAMP OPEN HOUSES Meet directors and camp staff. Visit topic tables including: drop-off and pick-up, swimming, T-shirt pick-up, field trips, What to Bring to Camp, and more. Last day to submit camp paperwork is at your Open House. Thurs., May 31 6-8pm LY Thurs., May 31 6-8pm RY Wed., May 30 6:30-7:30pm ETR Cafeteria Week 10 Camp Location Key August 13-17 Lansdowne YMCA - LY Lansdowne YMCA Off-site - BH Week 11 Ridley Area YMCA - RY ETR Middle School - SPF August 20-24
SUMMER DAY CAMPS SPECIALTY CAMPS & TRAVEL CAMP Camp Staff Our enthusiastic, skilled staff are committed to delivering the YMCA values in camp. Counselors are carefully chosen, subject to comprehensive background checks, and certified in CPR and First Aid. Our staff attend camp-specific trainings to ensure camper safety and a quality summer program. Counselors become mentors to campers and help them with problem-solving, communication, compromise, sportsmanship, and so much more. Day Camp & Little Explorers Campers enjoy swimming and daily group activities with children their own age. Special camp rotations are led by experienced staff in sports, arts and crafts, team building, performing arts, science, nature, and group games. Weekly activities, including a special event or trip, are coordinated with that week s theme. Camp gives your child the opportunity to: Learn new skills Have fun outdoors Gain confidence Make new friends Be part of a team Entering Kindergarten Weeks 1-11 LY only Grades 1-7 Weeks 1-11 Weeks 1, 10, 11 Weeks 2-9 Weeks 2-10 RY LY BH SPF Leader In Training (LIT) Let us help your child develop sound decision-making skills by providing challenging and fun character-building experiences. LITs enjoy all the fun of camp with their peers while also demonstrating leadership skills by planning and teaching camp activities to younger campers. An application, two letters of reference, and an interview are required for approval and registration in the LIT program. Grades 8-11 Weeks 2-11 Weeks 2-11 Weeks 3-10 RY LY Off-site SPF (Day, Little Explorers, LIT Camps) Science Camp We encourage our campers to explore, experiment, ask questions, and try lots of new things. Let your child s curiosity emerge while letting them have the opportunity to strengthen their problem-solving skills in camp. Weeks 3, 6, 9 (grades 1-4) RY Week 6 (grades 1-4) BH Week 7 (grades 5-8) BH Art Camp Let s create! This camp provides a great opportunity to get messy while your child creates a variety of hands-on projects. Painting, drawing and sculpting are just a few of the mediums we will explore. Weeks 2, 5, 8, 10 (grades 1-4) RY Week 3 (grades 1-4) BH Week 5 (grades 5-8) BH Brick Camp Kids experience the hands-on fun of model building, from concept to completion, while using Legos, K nex, Lincoln Logs, and more. We will help campers foster teamwork and collaboration, while building with our imagination. Week 1, 4, 7 (grades 1-4) RY (Science, Art & Brick Camps) FP Family: $175 FP Youth: $210 Comm.: $250 Full Privilege: $210 Comm.: $250 Full Privilege: $220 Comm.: $260 Quest Camp The adventures await! Come join us for daily trips to places like Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Wildwood Beach and Boardwalk, Go Ape-Zip Line and Tree Top Adventure, Sahara Sam s, Arnold s Family Fun Center, and the movies. This small group setting offers opportunities to build friendships, develop team building and have a world of FUN! Transportation and admission fees are included in camp fees. Weeks 3, 5, 7 (grades 5-8) RY December 10-May 27: Full Privilege: $295 Comm.: $345 Full Privilege: $305 Comm.: $355
SPORTS & SPORTS SPECIALTY CAMPS REGISTRATION INFORMATION Sports Camp at ETR Middle School Whether your child is passionate about a favorite sport or just likes to play on a team, sports camp is the best way to keep them active! Our YMCA Sports Camp is a place for kids to participate in a variety of sports including: flag football, soccer, wiffle ball, basketball, kickball, and team handball. We will help your child enjoy the excitement of sports in a supportive environment based on teamwork and sportsmanship. Sports Camp is designed to teach basic fundamentals and knowledge of sports through fun instruction and drills. Campers will utilize the skills they learned in daily games. Family sports events will round out the summer fun. Weeks 2-10 (grades 3-7) Basketball Camp at ETR Middle School Campers will participate in multiple drills to work on dribbling, passing, defense, rebounding, and shooting. Daily scrimmages allow campers to use their new skills in a game setting. Week 6 (grades 3-4) Week 7 (grades 5, 6, 7) Fishing Camp at RY Let s get hooked! Fishing camp provides the opportunity to develop skills such as; baiting, casting, reeling, and fishing with different types of tackle. Water and fishing safety are practiced throughout each day. Join us for weekly trips to Ridley Lake, Furey Park, Drexel Lodge Park, Ridley Marina, and John Heinz Refuge to catch the BIG ones. We release all fish caught by our campers. Weeks 2, 6, 8 (grades 3-8) FP Family: $220 FP Youth: $245 Comm.: $285 Full Privilege: $245 Comm.: $285 Full Privilege: $255 Comm.: $295 CAMP CONTACTS Ridley Area YMCA (RY) Lindsay Everitt P: 484.479.3401 E: leveritt@ HOW TO 1. Go to www./programs/summer-camp/ 2. Go to the Ridley or Lansdowne YMCA branches and our staff will be there to help. Deposit Amounts for 2018 $35 (Day Camp, LIT, Little Explorers, Sports Camp) $75 (Quest, Fishing, Basketball Camp) Lansdowne YMCA (LY/BH) Meredith Young P: 610.713.5242 E: myoung@ YOU CHOOSE HOW & WHEN to pay for your Summer Camp Fees. All camp balances are due one week prior to your child attending camp. Financial Assistance is available for Day Camp and Sports Camp. Financial Assistance does not reserve a spot for your child unless camp registration is made in advance. Financial Aid applications accepted beginning 1/2/18, approvals begin after 2/14/18. Apply early and online at www.. Day Camp at ETR Middle School (SPF) Joanna Schwenke P: 610.328.1132 E: jschwenke@ Sports Camp at ETR Middle School (SPF) Tim Wilson P: 610.713.5264 E: twilson@ Camp Secretary (Paperwork, billing, registration, and camp business matters). Ridley - rycamp@ Lansdowne - lycamp@ Springfield - spfcamp@
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID Philadelphia, PA Permit 4181 BRANCH CAMP & REGISTRATION LOCATIONS Lansdowne YMCA 2110 Garrett Rd., Lansdowne, PA 19050 P: 610.259.1661 Ridley Area YMCA 900 South Ave., Secane, PA 19018 P: 610.544.1080 Springfield ETR Middle School 20 W Woodland Ave. Springfield, PA CAMP LOCATIONS Beverly Hills MS 1400 Garrett Rd. Upper Darby, PA 19082 ONLINE AT www. CAMP IS COMING Summer Camp 2018