Day Camp YMCA OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT #BestSummerEver
Day Camp, like many Y programs, is about learning skills, developing character and making friends. But few environments are as special as camp, where kids see what they can accomplish, learn and master skills, make new friends, and feel like they belong. Every new experience at day camp is a chance for kids to stay active, address gaps in learning when school is not in session, and have fun. With the careful guidance of our trained staff, campers will learn core values that will last forever. They ll explore. They ll play. They ll grow. And they ll have an incredible amount of fun! Safe, Licensed Program Safety is our motivation at the Y. We hold our programs to the very highest standards through internal assessments and external inspections. Many of our camps voluntarily fulfill with third party requirements and regulation, including state-licensing and/or ACA accreditation. This helps further ensure a safe, healthy and worthwhile camping experience. Financial Assistance Available to Qualified Families We work hard throughout the year so everyone can be a part of the Y. Our Annual Campaign makes financial assistance available for those who qualify. For more information or for application materials, please contact your local Y. Featured Activities Weekly activities may include:» Swimming» Field Trips» Arts & Humanities» Literacy» Outdoor Education» Singing Songs» Financial Literacy» Group games» Character Development
Certified, Well-Trained Staff Y counselors are dedicated to making sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper. Each Professional Role Model has the knowledge and training to make each moment of your camper s summer fun and enriching. Our staff believes in developing youth through nurturing the potential of every camper. All Y staff meet the following criteria to join our team:» CPR certification» First Aid certification» Child Safe certification» Background check» Drug screen Camper-Counselor Ratios Ages 3-5 Ages 6-8 Ages 9-11 Ages 12-17 6 campers : 1 counselor 8 campers : 1 counselor 10 campers : 1 counselor 12 campers : 1 counselor Week A: Let s Get Moving! June 10 14 Focus on physical and team challenges, tracking progress daily. Kickball, relay races, and swimming are some of the activities that will get your camper moving. Week B: Hollywood Extravaganza June 17 21 Roll out the red carpet and celebrate kids movies with various games, crafts and activities all centered around the greats, from Minions to Inside Out. Week C: Y World of Sports June 24 28 Let the games begin! Campers will learn various sports, from the popular ones to the non-traditional and may even find a sport to be passionate about. Week D: Spirit Spectacular July 1 5 We ve got spirit! Show us your Camp Spirit through goofy hats, crazy socks, minute-to-win-it games, friendship circles, and wacky relays. Week E: Ocean Commotion July 8 12 From tide pools to the deep blue, from sandy beaches to colorful reefs, discover the wonders of the ocean and the secrets of the animals that live there. Week F: Farm Life July 15 19 Cock-a-doodle-doo! Life on the farm has never been this much fun! Join us for an exciting week of farm themed activities. Campers will live the Farm life learning about farms and animals. Week G: Mad Science July 22 26 This week will be filled with exciting camp-style experiments and exploration. Learning this week may be messy and wild but guaranteed to be fun! Week H: Summer Safari July 29 August 2 Many adventures await your camper as we prepare to go on a Summer Safari! Discover creatures that slither, crawl, swing, climb, and run during this adventurous week of exploring the jungle. Week I: Moving and Grooving August 5 9 Campers will go back in time and visit music from the 60 s, 70 s, 80 s, 90 s, and today. From Elvis to Justin Bieber, we will have something for everyone and plenty of dancing. Week J: Superhero Adventure Week August 12 16 Are you faster than a speeding bullet or wish you had powers from another world? Campers will use their super powers to recognize the heroes in their everyday lives. Activities include camper to superhero transformations! Week K: Movers, Shakers, Gizmo Makers August 19 23 Calling all inventors! Campers will brainstorm, plan, create and build this week by using various supplies and materials to invent their own wacky gizmos and gadgets. Week L: Game Show Mania August 26 30 Come on down! Campers will have a blast playing new and classic game shows. From Family Feud to Wheel of Fortune to Jeopardy, we Double Dare you to spend your summer on the best game show around!
Summer Day Camp DOWNRIVER FAMILY YMCA #BestSummerEver Day Camp with the Y promises your camper a fun and interactive summer experience they won t forget. Exciting field trips, fun games, swimming, and unique activities, combined with the Y s four core values ensures that our campers get a fun filled summer that helps them learn and grow! Join us as we soar with superheroes, make scientific discoveries, explore far off lands, and much more! Camp runs in week-long themed sessions from June 17 to August 30. Camp activities run from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm, and before & after care is available at no additional charge. Day Camp Open House Saturday, January 26, 11:00 am 1:00 pm Saturday, March 23, 11:00 am 1:00 pm Saturday, May 11, 11:00 am 1:00 pm Downriver YMCA Day Camp Cub Camp - Ages: 3-5* (have not completed kindergarten) Campers must be potty trained. Adventure Camp -Ages: 5-10** 5 year old campers can change for swimming by themselves. Teen Camp - Ages: 11-14 C.I.T S The CIT program is for teenagers in the 9th grade and up that are making the transition from camper to counselor. The CIT program is a work-oriented experience, which gives participants the opportunity to work under qualified counselors to begin to learn and understand the demands and responsibility of a counselor s job. Register and pay $50 a week to ensure your camper gets a great mentor experience. Camp Cost TIER 1 PRICES (register for camp from January 1 until January 31) 5 DAYS Y Members $165, Community Participants $216 TIER 2 PRICES (register for camp from February 1 until March 31) 5 DAYS Y Members $175, Community Participants $226 TIER 3 PRICES (register for camp from April 1 until August 31) 5 DAYS Y Members $185, Community Participants $236 3 DAY* PRICES 3 DAYS Y Members $136, Community Participants $166 *Days must be chosen for each week at registration. Day Camp open houses are a great way to meet our summer staff, learn more about day camp, receive awesome deals, and enjoy a day at the Y with your family! DOWNRIVER FAMILY YMCA 16777 Northline Road, Southgate, MI 48195 P 734 282 9622 ymcadetroit.org/downriver
Swim Camp Plus Offered Monday through Thursday from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm. Days are limited to 10 participants each day, first come first serve. Wednesday s are reserved for cub camp only. Participants attend one day a week and must sign up on a weekly basis. Swim Plus Cost: $10 per lesson A Day in the Life of a Day Camper Campers arrive and are signed in by a parent or guardian. Campers who arrive before 9:00 am will be offered a full breakfast. After breakfast, campers will have time for free play, games, puzzles, and other activities. At 9:00 am we will clean up and head to opening ceremony. After opening ceremony, campers break in to their huddle groups. During huddle groups, campers create goals and play team building games. After huddle groups,activity time starts. We will enjoy group games, craft activities, word play, exploration station, and other healthy activities. We will build financial literacy with Character Cash and our camp store, and decrease summer learning loss with daily literacy options, plus engaging weekly science and math activities that will keep our brains active. Snack and water breaks will be provided throughout the day, each camper brings their own healthy snack and refillable water bottle. Lunch will be provided each day and a bagged lunch will be provided on field trip days. Day Camp Policies REGISTER ONLINE @ ymcadetroit.org/day-camp In-person registration at the Y is also available. Before Care/After Care Policies There is no cost for Before Care (7-9 am) & After Care (4-6 pm). Campers must be picked up by 6:00 pm or late fees will be applied. Important Registration Information A one-time registration fee of $25 per family will be applied at the time of registration. This fee is nonrefundable. A nonrefundable, non-transferable deposit of $15 is required for each week reserved and applies toward the total camp fee. Weekly balances are paid with an EFT payment the Wednesday prior to the start of each week of camp. If full payment is not received, your camper will be dis-enrolled and your deposit will be forfeited. If you re-enroll for that camp week, the full price will be assessed. Sibling Discount & Payment Plans A 10% discount is available for each additional sibling registered after the weekly deposit. Food / Meals The Y is proud to be a Meet Up & Eat Up summer food sponsor and provide breakfast and lunch for children 18 and younger all summer long. All Downriver Family Y campers can receive a healthy breakfast and lunch free of charge. We are excited to announce that we have a new menu that meets the Y's healthy eating standards and includes delicious meals such as Taco Salad, Greek Chicken Pita and Make Your Own Pizza! If an alternative breakfast or lunch is preferred, parents are welcome to pack a healthy meal for their child. Please have your child bring 1-2 healthy snacks each day and leave soda, chips and candy at home. What to Pack for Camp All campers should bring two snacks, water bottle, sunscreen, towel, and a swimsuit to camp every day. For more information please contact: Stefanie Patrico, Youth Development Manager at spatrico@ymcadetroit.org or call (734) 655-0674 or Cathy Sucan, Youth Development Manager at catherine.sucan@ymcadetroit.org or call (734) 655-0619
Day Camp Registration Camper Information (Please Print Clearly) A completed form is necessary for registration. Please turn in completed form to the YMCA. Please register early to secure your spot, a waiting list will be enacted if the program is full. Camper Name: Past Camper? YES NO FIRST MIDDLE LAST Age at the start of camp: Date of Birth: / / Last Grade Completed: Gender: MALE FEMALE Address: CITY STATE ZIP Guardian 1 Name: Preferred Phone: Second Phone: Emergency Phone: Guardian 2 Name: Preferred Phone: Second Phone: Emergency Phone: E-Mail Address: *This e-mail will be used to for Day Camp updates and communications. Authorized Pick-Up Name of person(s) in addition to parents, to whom camper may be released: 1. 2. 3. Emergency Information Name of person(s) to be notified in an emergency when parent/guardian is not available: 1. 2. Preferred Hospital for Emergency Treatment: Are your camper s immunizations up-to-date? YES NO I hereby give permission to the YMCA of Metro Detroit to secure emergency medical and/or emergency surgical treatment for the above minor. Parent Initial If there is a religious objection to consenting to receipt of emergency medical or surgical treatment, the authorized person shall submit a written statement to the YMCA that states the camper is in good health and that the person signing assumes the health responsibility for the camper. Special Health Considerations Please check YES or NO in the boxes that apply. For questions checked YES, tell us about them in the space provided. All information helps us provide the best possible experience for your child. - Allergies YES NO - Dietary regiment YES NO - Medical conditions YES NO (seizures, asthma, etc.) - Behavioral considerations YES NO (autism, homesickness, anxiety, etc.) - Talents/abilities YES NO - Needs/limitations YES NO (physical or otherwise) - Serious fears YES NO - Medications* YES NO *If yes, please list and fill out the prescribed medication form (available at the YMCA). Please provide other information that will help us understand your camper s needs: PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE
CAMPER S NAME: CAMP SELECTIONS Please only check the days/weeks being secured with a deposit/payment. Weeks marked with an asterisk (*) are not available at all YMCA locations. You can register online at ymcadetroit.org/day-camp. AGE: MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SPORTS* SPECIALTY* MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SPORTS* SPECIALTY* Week A * (June 10 14) Week G (July 22 26) Week B (June 17 21) Week H (July 29 August 2) Week C (June 24 28) Week I (August 5 9) Week D (July 1 5) Week J (August 12 16) Week E (July 8 12) Week K (August 19 23) Week F (July 15 19) Week L * (August 26 30) Payment Information The YMCA uses Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). This allows us to automatically withdraw payments directly from your credit/debit card or savings account. Weekly payments will be automatically withdrawn on the Wednesday prior to each camp week reserved. I/we authorize and request the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit to charge my(our) credit card/bank account for Day Camp fees. I/We further authorize the financial institution to debit these fees. I understand the draft will occur for each week of registration unless a 7 day written notice is provided. Registration Fee: A one time NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE registration fee will be assessed at the time of registration. Deposits: A NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE deposit is required for each camp week reserved. Weekly balances are due the Wednesday prior to each camp week reserved. Parent Initial Date Field Trips With weekly registration, my camper has permission to attend all field trips planned during the summer. NOTE: Parents/Guardians will be notified in advance of planned activities. If your camper cannot attend a field trip or has to be picked up early, the YMCA may not be able to provide provisional care. It is the parent/guardians responsibility to plan in advance of this need. Additional field trips may not be substituted if a camper misses a day. Parent Initial Swimming My camper may participate in the YMCA summer swim program. I understand my camper will supervised by a licensed lifeguard at all times. NOTE: Campers will be given a swim test before each swimming session. Parent Initial Program Information I have received the YMCA Summer Day Camp Parent Handbook. It is my responsibility to know all the policies and procedures outlined within. Parent Initial Photo/Video Release I give the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit irrevocable consent to release photographs, slides, moving pictures, and audio/visual material of the above named minor child for the purpose of YMCA records, public relations and/or advertising, videos, voice or text material, and either with or without my child s name or photo accompanying quotation. YES NO PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE Everyone is welcome. Financial assistance is available. The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit strengthens communities in Southeast Michigan through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit ymcadetroit.org/day-camp Everyone is welcome. The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit strengthens communities in Southeastern Michigan through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.