PARENT HANDBOOK 2019 The Summer of DISCOVERY EXPLORE ENGAGE CREATE IMAGINE PLAY East Lake Family YMCA
WELCOME TO SUMMER CAMP AT THE EAST LAKE FAMILY YMCA! Our camps strive to provide a safe, fun, recreational atmosphere for all campers. Our summer programs allow opportunities for campers to develop interpersonal relationships and social skills. At the Y we are "For Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility." The East Lake Family YMCA provides camps at our Youth and Teen Center located at 1765 Memorial Drive, Atlanta, GA 30035. Our camps are: *Mini Camp for ages 3-5 (available 6 weeks only) "Explorers Camp for ages 5 and 6 "Voyagers Camp for ages 7 and 8 *Pathfinders Camp for ages 9-11 "Teen Adventures Camp for ages 12-14 "Jr. Cheerleading Camp for ages 5-1 0 sr. Cheerleading Camp for ages 11-16 0 Teen Leaders Camp for ages 15-16 All camps are full of excitement! Your child will embark on a summer of fun activities, games, outdoor sports and play, meeting friends and adventure built on a foundation of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility. Welcome from the Director, Diane Armstrong-Stuckey Senior Director of Youth and Teen Development REQUIRED FORMS (IMMUNIZATION AND YMCA MEDICAL RELEASE/WAIVER) The state of Georgia requires an immunization form 3231 for every child. Please submit at the time of registration or e-mail to dianea@ymcatlanta.org within 1 week of registration. Please ensure you list the camp your child is enrolled in. The East Lake YMCA requires a completed registration form and YMCA wavier to be completed and signed prior to any camper starting our programs. PAYMENTS AND DUE DATE Due to limited space, pre-registration is required for each week. In order to ensure you have a slot, a $25 per week deposit is required. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferablehowever, it is deducted from your weekly payment. Full payment for each week is due each Thursday prior to the week of service. If payment in full is not paid by 8:00pm and deposit has been made, the deposit and camp slot will be forfeited. CAPS is accepted. An active acceptation is needed prior to the camper start date. After enrolling your child(ren) all payments there after must be completed online or at the membership desk at the East Lake YMCA. Slots are first come first serve, Attending one week does not guarantee a slot for the entire summer. Slots are only guaranteed once full payment for the week is made.
WHAT TO WEAR Every day at camp is an active day full of playing, exploring, learning and fun. Activities take place indoors and outdoors. We encourage parents to dress campers in the following items, which will most likely get dirty: Shorts, t-shirts and socks (playing clothes) Tennis shoes (campers will not be allowed with sandals or open toe shoes. They are not safe to wear during camp activities) Hat is needed to block sun Proper attire based on weather WHAT TO BRING Everything that your child brings to camp needs to be labeled with their name, to ensure that if they lose it, we can find it. Please send your child to camp each day with a backpack containing the following: Refillable water bottle Swimsuit and towel on swim days Change of clothes for younger campers Sun Screen Bug Spray WHATTO LEAVE ATHOME Cell Phones Electronics Toys Valuables The Y is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. PLEASE DO NOT BRING VALUABLES TO CAMP DROPPING OFF/ PICKING UP YOUR CAMPER FULL DAY CAMPS: At both locations we encourage drop-off and pick-up in a carpool format. Please plan to remain in your vehicle each day and your camper will be escorted by Y staff from and to your car. A picture ID is required and only those listed on the authorized pickup list of your camper s profile will have access to picking up the camper each day. HALF DAY CAMPS: Camper must be escorted to the camp activity room for both drop off and pick up. DROP OFF/ PICKUP TIMES FULL DAY CAMPS: Drop off begins at 7am. Camper MUST be present by 9:30am to participate for the day unless there is doctor's appointment. Written notice from the doctor is required. Pickup begins at 3:30pm. Camp ends a 4pm. However, post camp is provided from 4pm-6pm at no additional cost. There is a $1 per minute late fee for late pickups beginning after 6pm. HALF DAY CAMPS: Drop off begins at 8:30am. Camper MUST be present by 9:30am to participate for the day unless there is a doctor's appointment. Written notice from the doctor is required. Camp ends at 1 pm. There is a $1 per minute late fee for late pickups after 1 pm.
THEMES AND FIELD TRIPS FOR CAMPS AGES 5-11 Sessions Themes Explorers Ages 5 & 6 Voyagers Pathfinders Age 7 & 8 Ages 9-11 Session I May 28-May 31 Welcome to the Jungle Session 2 June 3-7 Justice League Session 3 lune 10-14 Once Upon A Time African Ameri- can History Session 4 lune 17-21 MLK Museum MLK Museum MLK Museum Session 5 June 24-28 CIA Camp Session 6 July 1-5 Stars and Strips Session 7 July 8-12 Back In Time Carlos Museum Carlos Museum Carlos Museum Session 8 July 16-19 Medieval Mayhem Session 9 July 22-26 Under the Sea Session 10 July 29-Aug 2 Rock-A- Palooza INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY Please be prepared for sunshine or rain. Many of our activities are held outdoors. Some are under tents and some are not. We will continue our regular scheduled activities outdoor unless there is thunder or lighting. If this occurs, campers will be moved indoors to an available room. The safety and well being of the children is always our first priority. POOL/SAFETY Safety is one of the YMCA's most important responsibilities to our members and campers. We operate our 3-6 year old groups at a 1 :8 ratio and our 7 and up at a 1: 1 5 ratio. In the pool ratios are lower with the assistance of the Y aquatic lifeguard staff. All staff complete several training hours in supervision, age group dynamics and Keeping Kids Safe protocols. All staff are certified in First Aid and CPR.
THEMES FOR MINI CAMP c Mini camp is a half day program designed for children ages 3-5. It is a 6 week program from June 10-July 19, 2019. All activities are based around the themes. This program is from 8:30am- 1 :00pm. Session 1- Animal Plant: June 10-14 Session 2-Mad Science: June 1 7-21 Session 3-Movin' and Groovin': June 24-28 Session 4-Superheroes: July 1-5 (Closed July 4th) Session 5- : Around the World July 8-12 Session 6-Disney: July 15-19 THEMES & FIELD TRIPS FOR CHEERLEADING & TEEN CAMPS **Trips subject to change if necessary** Sessions Themes Jr & Sr. Cheer Trips On Wed Teen Adventures Trips On Thursday Teen Leaders Trips on Thursdays Session 1 May 28-31 Hollywood Session 2 lune 3-7 Around the World Session 3 lune 10-14 Fun and Fitness Sky Zone Sky Zone Sky Zone Session 4 June 17-21 Game Show Mania Session 5 June 24-28 Mad Science On Site STEAM Truck On Site (Wed) STEAM Truck On Site (Wed) STEAM Truck Session 6 July 1-5 Wackey Water Session 7 July 8-12 That's Entertainment Movies Movies Movies Session 8 July 15-19 Leadership Session 9 July 22-26 Super Sports Stars & Strikes Stars & Strikes Stars & Strikes Session 10 July 29-Aug 2 Survivor,AMPLE SCHEDULE.II campers will participate in a variety of activities, but at different times of the day with campers of their our age groups..ii campers are together during morning assembly. Activities last approximately 45 minutes each with breaks for restroom, 1ater, lunch and snack. Camp is from 9am-4pm, however you have an option, at no additional fee, to drop your child off as arly at 7am and pickup as late as 6pm. This is only for the full day camps not mini camp. 'am-9am: Pre-Camp (Each group gathers, playing games prior to assembly) lam-9:45am: Moring Assembly and Attendance 0am-3:45pm: Activity rotation every 45 minutes, arts & crafts, outdoor sports, academic enrichment, music & movement, elay games, park on select days, swimming on assigned days, lunch and snack,pm-6pm: Post Camp (Each camp group engage in games and fun in various locations) :heerleading camp has tumbling, dance, choreography and stunt activities prior to lunch, and traditional camp activities he remainder of the day. letailed schedules will be available by group.
COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS Please make sure that all your contact information is given and current. We will primarily communicate through remote calling and constant contact emails. Campers may also come home occasionally with written material to keep you informed and updated on any upcoming activities or changes that may occur. BEHAVIOR & BULLYING POLICY For the safety and enjoyment of all campers, the YMCA has found it necessary to establish a discipline policy in the event that a camper is disruptive to the camp group or abusive to other campers. One of our goals is to help each camper enjoy the planned activities by understanding that he/she is responsible for his/her actions. Inappropriate behavior by a few children can spoil the experience for the entire group. On the first day of each camp session, children will be informed of the camp rules. In accordance with the severity of the infraction and the number of times it occurs, a camper may: 1) lose the privilege of participating in a specific activity 2) be denied special event privileges 3) be placed on probation from the program 4) be dismissed from the Day Camp program for (but Is not limited to): A) Intentionally going to unauthorized areas of the YMCA facility or park B) Refusing to remain with his/her assigned group during activities C) Using foul language D) Being disrespectful to staff and peers E) Fighting F) Refusing to follow camp rules and other basic rules of safety G) Stealing or defacing other camper's belonging/property No refunds will be given if a camper's behavior results in dismissal from camp.
LOST AND FOUND The Y assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen items. We ask that you label all your child's items and leave all valuable and sentimental items at home. If an item is found it will put away in a designated area for lost and found. ILLNESS Unfortunately, we are not equipped to provide extended care for sick campers. Please do not send children to camp if they are ill. If your child becomes ill while at camp you will be contacted to have him/her picked up. If your child is on medication prescribed by a doctor a medication form must be completed in order for a Y staff to administer. Y staff are not allowed to administer over the counter medication. COUNSELORS Each Y camp counselor is carefully selected from local high schools, colleges and universities. Some camp counselors are elementary and high school teachers. All Y staff complete and successfully pass a background investigation. Pre and ongoing training is conducted before and throughout the summer including CPR, basic first aid and operational procedures for camp activities, positive child discipline, Keeping Kids Safe and various skill development courses. Counselors are taught to encourage campers to do their personal best and assist campers in setting and reaching goals while making sure every camper has a rewarding camp experience. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THE Y! We are so excited to have your child are part of our camp and can't wait to begin this great summer adventure. Welcome to the East Lake Y family.. :...:,x--:. QUESTIONS? CONTACT US: Diane Armstrong-Stuckey Semo, Du ector of Youttl and Teen Development (El d1dnea@yrncaatl nta org (P) (404) 373-656 l East Lake Family YMCA 2 7 5 East Lake Blvd, Atlanta, GA, 303 1 7 YMCA Youth & Teen Development Center 1765 Memorial Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30317