Join us in JUNE! Extra camp coverage! YOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS! Troy YMCA

Join us in JUNE! Extra camp coverage! YOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS! Troy YMCA SUMMER CAMP 2019

Great Fun! Great Value! From 7am 6pm! At the Y, summer camp is an enjoyable and impactful blast for your child, and flexible and convenient for you! JUST LOOK AT ALL WE OFFER Our camp day is scheduled with age-appropriate activities from 9am 4pm Monday through Friday. Plus! We re open for before and after care from 7am 9am and 4pm 6pm at no additional cost. That s 11 hours of care daily! For no extra charge, we provide two meals and one snack every day! And we offer campers swim lessons and in-house or traveling field trips as well as a t-shirt! SIBLING SAVINGS = For Each Additional Child in Camp, Save $100! With our sibling savings option, you save more for each additional child you send gether camp. For each additional child who attends camp, you save $10 a week! That s a savings of up $100 for each additional child. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE We offer financial assistance for those who need help afford summer camp. Please call us day learn more at 518.272.5900. We re able offer summer camp those in need thanks the generosity of many donors, who support our Annual Campaign. Please help us help others. Donate the Y day. CAMP CONTACTS CAMP DIRECTOR: Alysha Branch 518.272.5900 x 1220 BILLING & DSS QUESTIONS: Billing Services Dept. 518.869.3500 x 9960 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY: If you need reach your child while she/he is with us at camp, please call 518.272.5900. Orientation Celebrations! This June we ll host three family orientations! HEALTHY KIDS DAY! Saturday, April 27 GET TO KNOW YOUR COUNSELOR Wednesday, June 19 5:30 7:30pm APRIL 27 JUNE 19 & 28 Our camp staff will be ready answer camper questions, play games, and talk parents all about the fun activities we will be hosting this summer. Join us as we celebrate being one week away from our first day of the 2019 summer! CAMP FAMILY NIGHT Friday, June 28 Join us from 6 8pm at our first Camp Family Fun Night at the Troy YMCA. All past campers, current campers and interested campers and their families are invited for an evening of Summer Camp fun! Safety and Staff: A Winning Combination! Our day camps meet the highest health and safety standards of the YMCA and the NYS Health Department. Camps are inspected twice each year by the Department of Health and files are available for inspection at your county health department office. Our handpicked staff are trained in First Aid, CPR, pool safety, heat and sun safety, age-appropriate activities, conflict resolution, rainy day play and more! Staff training includes almost 30 hours before camp begins. Our camper counselor ratios follow best practices, with ratios from 1 counselor 6 campers 1 12, and pool ratios from 1 3 (for non-swimmers) 1 8 (for deepend swimmers). There are always two certified lifeguards on deck when we re in the pool! Camper Safety Safety comes first at the Y. That s why we ask all campers celebrate camp in ways that are respectful themselves, other campers, and our staff. To ensure the safety of all those in our care, a camper whose behavior poses a risk safety may be removed from camp. Phos and Videos To help share the fun of summer camp, YMCA staff use phographs and videos that feature children from our camps for promotional materials. Refunds We cannot refund the cost of camp for the voluntary withdrawal of a camper due illness, vacation, or other absence (temporary or permanent), or for the dismissal of a camper.

OUR PROGRAMS Build Confident Children DAY CAMP MOHAWKS Entering Kindergarten We re ready provide the Mohawks with an experience like no other! Campers spend time honing in on social and cognitive skills with sing-a-longs, counting, colors and letters practice and memory games all while spending their days with campers of the same age and staff ready help bridge the gap between pre-school and kindergarten! FIELD TRIPS Mohawks and Braves will experience a variety of interesting and engaging in house field trips each week. Blazers, Warriors and Pathfinders will experience traveling field trips weeks 2 8 and in-house field trips weeks 9 and 10. BRAVES Entering Grade 1 Campers in the Braves group enjoy a camp experience all their own. We offer specific age appropriate activities that ensure fun for all! Braves won t need travel for field trips because we bring the field trips them!! Braves focus on social interaction, creative play and being active! BLAZERS Entering Grades 2 and 3 The Blazers are sure have their best summer yet! They ll travel about the Capital District for field trips, enjoy hands-on activities and engage in physical play. Social interaction and large group games will highlight the summer for Blazers! WARRIORS Senior Campers Entering Grades 4 and 5 The Warriors group will have a daily focus on fun and social interaction amongst peers. They ll explore the deeper meaning of the YMCA s core values, and begin hone in on leadership skills and development. They ll have plenty of time dedicated large and small group games and they ll get messy with fun, hands on activities! PATHFINDERS Leaders in Training Entering Grades 6, 7 and 8 Our Pathfinders group will spend time focusing on leadership development and skills. They ll dive in the Y s core values (caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility) and focus on positive social interactions as well as developing selfesteem and confidence. They ll do this through a variety of activities including journaling, leading their peers in activities and small group games. For field trips, they ll have the option of hanging at the Y and shadowing the Braves team, attending Blazers field trips and shadowing their team, or attending the Warriors field trips! Pathfinders Take on the CDTA experience: Campers in grades 6 8 experience weekly trips downwn Troy where we try restaurants, meet city officials and attend meet and greets with local business owners. CAMP REGISTRATION TWO WAYS TO REGISTER: 1. ONLINE AT www.cdymca.org/camp complete your child s registration. 2. AT YOUR YMCA BRANCH, a kiosk will be available for you complete your child s registration. Staff are always available for assistance. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/APPROVALS: Once you register, you will receive an email from CampDoc.com requesting medical information, immunization records, emergency contacts and authorized pickups, as well as approved medical emergency information, pho/video permission, activities, and sunscreen release forms. This is all completed online and must be completed prior first day of camp.

CAMP ENHANCEMENTS Extra Fun! Weekly Swim Instruction for EVERY Camper! Whether your camper needs work on beginner skills like kicking and blowing bubbles or has already graduated the deep end and wants develop swim stroke skills, our weekly swim instruction will help your camper get there! SPECIAL EVENTS! Lunch with Local Heroes Our 2nd Annual Lunch with Local Heroes Event is set for Friday July 19, from 11am 1pm! We re thrilled welcome local first responders, influencers, parents, partners, staff and campers with a luncheon honoring all of their hard work and dedication making Troy a city full of positive impact! If you have a business or personal interest in honoring our local heroes, and would like support this special event, please contact Alysha Branch at abranch@cdymca.org. Color Run We ll spend the week working on our form and color combos! Join us Friday, August 24 for our 3 rd Annual Color Run as each camp group uses our trails and fields complete between.1 and.5 miles of fun run while other campers are dousing them with colorful corn starch! Remember wear your white t-shirt and bring sunglasses or clear goggles! Troy Camp Talent Show Back and better than ever! Our Talent Show promises be an afternoon full of entertainment for our audience! With past performances and collaborations that include dancing, singing and even some basketball and karate skills, this year is sure be the best yet! Join us Friday, August 9 at 3pm! MYSTERY READERS! Each week, a book and matching activity will be led by a mystery reader! Interested in becoming a Mystery Reader? Please contact Alysha at abranch@cdymca.org day! July 19 Aug 9 Mystery Reader Every Tuesday and Thursday! Lunch with Local Heroes! Friday, July 19 Troy Talent Show! Friday, August 9

SUMMER CAMP PLANNER Summertime Fun! CAMP Troy DAY CAMP - Campers are grouped by age Member Rate Non Member Rate #1* 6/26 6/28 #2* 7/1 7/5 #3 7/8 7/12 #4 7/15 7/19 #5 7/22 7/26 #6 7/29 8/2 #7 8/5 8/9 #8 8/12 8/16 #9 8/19 8/23 #10 8/26 8/30 $185 $235 + 3 days 4 days Camp Week Mohawks - Entering Kindergarten $185 $235 + Braves - Entering Grade 1 $185 $235 + Blazers - Entering Grades 2 and 3 $185 $235 + Warriors - Entering Grades 4 and 5 $185 $235 + Sub Total Pathfinders (LEADERS IN TRAINING)- Entering Grades 6, 7 and 8 $185 $235 *WEEK 1 RATES prorated for 3 day week Day: $111/$141 LIT: $111/$1141 *WEEK 2 RATES prorated for July 4 th holiday Day: $148/$188 LIT: $148/$188 Subtract $10 (per week) if you qualify for the sibling discount (for each child after the first child). - Please include a weekly $10 non-refundable camp deposit (per child) when registering. TOTAL = BILLING SCHEDULE Camp Week Payment Due Camp Begins Week 1* June 26 June 26 Week 2* July 1 July 1 Week 3 July 8 July 8 Week 4 July 15 July 15 Week 5 July 22 July 22 Week 6 July 29 July 29 Week 7 August 5 August 5 Week 8 August 12 August 12 Week 9 August 19 August 19 Week 10 August 26 August 26 *Will be pro-rated due 3 day week and July 4 th Holiday

WEEKLY CAMP THEMES Weekly Fun! Week 1 ALOHA TO SUMMER June 26 28 What better way spend your week at camp than with the cool island vibes of a Hawaiian paradise? We will be introducing campers summer fun and games with our Aloha themed week. Week 2 SPIRIT WEEK July 1 5 Help us celebrate your camp spirit with these daily camp themes! Monday Hat Day Thursday Closed for July 4th Tuesday Red, White and Blue Day Friday Pajama Day Wednesday Crazy Hair Day Week 3 FEAR FACTOR WEEK July 8 12 Campers enjoy a kid friendly version of this fun camp theme. Campers conquer their fears as they are challenged try something new. Will you be brave enough be crowned our Fear Facr Champion? Week 4 SUPERHERO WEEK July 15 19 Help us save the world! We ll enjoy a week at camp doing fun activities and great games. We ll celebrate all our heroes, from comic book heroes real life heroes! Event: Lunch with Local Heroes! Friday, July 19 11am 1pm Week 5 COLOR COLLISIONS July 22 26 Get ready for one of our most popular weeks of camp, filled with fun, friendly competition. Spend the week showing off your favorite color combos! We ll get messy and creative working with all the colors of the rainbow in many different ways! Event: Color Run! Friday, July 26 Week 6 GAME ON! July 29 August 2 Enjoy fun and games all week long! Campers will love Minute Win It activities, game show type challenges and fun carnival games! We round out the week representing countries from around the world at Ultimate Summer Games, Friday, August 2 at Adventure Camp. IN THE SPOTLIGHT August 5 August 9 Week 7 Whether it s singing, performing, inventions or magic, we ve got the space celebrate each camper s talents! We ll spend the week practicing a stellar program for our family and friends as we put on our Camp Talent Show! Event: Troy Talent Show! Friday, August 9th at 3pm Week 8 H2 OH YEAH! August 12 16 Don t let the heat sp you! This will be one wild, wet and water filled week! Pack a swimsuit, goggles and sunscreen as we prepare play extreme water games. BLAST FROM THE PAST August 19 23 Week 9 It s time get retro! Come have a tally groovy trip through the decades. Be prepared take a far out journey with us as each day we explore a different era learning about popular trends, games, and music from the past! Monday 50s Sock Hop Day Thursday 80s Hair Band Day Tuesday 60s Tie Dye Day Friday 90s Grunge Day Wednesday 70s Disco Day Week 10 CAMP REWIND August 26 30 For our grand finale week, campers decide the activities! We ll take the most popular themed days, games and activities and relive them one last time this summer! OVERNIGHT CAMP FUN! Camp Chingachgook on Lake George FREE TOURS & FAMILY DAYS! Please join us at Chingachgook for our Open House events on April 22, May 6 and May 20. Join us for our Winter Wonderland and Spring Fling Days, free opportunities for families experience Camp (archery, crafts, hikes, and more!). Lunch is included. Our Winter Wonderland Days are February 9 and 19, and our Spring Fling is May 11. To RSVP for these events please call 518.656.9462. You can also call request a personal ur with our Summer Camp Direcr or Adventure Trips Direcr at a time that works for your family. Visit www.lakegeorgecamp.org or call 518.656.9462 learn more and sign up for programs. DAY CAMP FUN! YMCA Adventure Camp Located just off Route 155 in Guilderland, YMCA Adventure Camp is our premier regional day camp, with an outdoor pool, pond with paddle boats, zip line, rock wall, and much more! FREE TOURS! Visit www.cdymca.org day for our ur schedule, or call 518.456.6929. Also, join us for an Open House event: Wednesday, May 15 (5 7pm) and Sunday, June 2 (11am 1pm).

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP Camper Essentials! Color in the backpack and hang on your fridge as a friendly reminder! Swimsuit & Towel A plastic bag for wet swimsuit & wel along with goggles, if your child needs them. Backpack Large, sturdy backpack with luggage tag with your child s name on it. Insulated Lunch Bag Provide your child s lunch (that does not need be refrigerated) along with snacks & drinks Complete Change of Clothing Baseball hat or visor Water bottle Filled with water Sunscreen Non-aerosol only Sweatshirt It can get chilly during the day PLEASE ADD YOUR CHILD S NAME TO EVERYTHING SHE/HE BRINGS TO CAMP. Also, please have your child dress appropriately for outdoor play (no dresses/skirts/dress shoes). Please send your child in sneakers everyday (no flip-flops or sandals). Each camper receives a camp T-shirt. For the safety of your child, we ask that all campers wear their camp T-shirt on field trip days. To help your child take full advantage of all that we have offer, please leave these items home: Personal ys from home Electronic equipment (cell phones, Nintendo DS, other gaming devices, etc.) Trading or game cards

CAPITAL DISTRICT YMCA Troy Branch 2500 21st Street Troy, NY 12180 PHONE 518.272.5900 FAX 518.272.4409 Non-Profit Org. US Postage Paid Albany, NY Permit #227 We have you covered early! Camp begins the last week in JUNE! JOIN US! HEALTHY KIDS DAY! Saturday, April 27 GET TO KNOW YOUR COUNSELOR Wednesday, June 19 5:30 7:30pm APRIL 27 JUNE 19 & 28 FAMILY CAMP NIGHT Friday, June 28 6 7pm