WHAT SUMMERS ARE MADE OF CAMP YMCA AT RIDER UNIVERSITY SUMMER 2018 LOCATED WITH CONVENIENT ACCESS TO RT. 206, RT. 1, I-95 & I-295 June 25 - August 24 Registration begins Jan. 2! www.yridercamp.org
What SUMMERS Are Made Of 2018 CAMP YMCA AT RIDER June 25 - August 24 What kind of place is Camp YMCA at Rider? It s a place where children make memories that last a lifetime. It s a place where children are challenged to learn and explore. It s a place where children are surrounded by positive role models. And, as with all YMCA programs, it s a place where we strive for excellence each and every day. We re raising the BAR at Camp YMCA at Rider. Belonging. Achievement. Relationships That s What Summers Are Made Of. 2018 Camps Traditional Summer Camp Full Day Rates Only Entering Kindergarten through Entering 8th grade 7:30 am to 6:00 pm January 1st to March 31st $235 per week Starting April 1st $250 per week Adventure Camp Full Day Rates Only Entering 6th through Entering 9th Grade 7:30 am to 6:00 pm January 1st to March 31st $250 per week Starting April 1st $300 per week Sports Camps Entering 4th through Entering 8th Grade Lacrosse, Tennis and Soccer 7:30am to 6:00 pm January 1st to March 31st $235 per week Starting April 1st $250 per week www.yridercamp.org 2 We do not offer partial or prorated week option. Summer Camp Featuring: Academic Enrichment Arts & Crafts Field Trips Sports STEM Swimming For more information or to apply, contact Victoria Gist 609.599.9622, ext. 218 or vgist@trentonymca.org. Everyone is welcome at the YMCA. Financial assistance is available*. The YMCA is a leading charitable 501(c)3 organization. Help us help others with a tax-deductible donation. FIELD TRIPS Additional fees may apply. Schedule available Spring 2018. FEES: Weekly cost includes lunch and Before/After Care at no additional cost. Registration fee $35 per child (nonrefundable, one-time fee). Program Membership ($20 single youth) is required and must remain current through the duration of the program. Tuition includes lunch (no outside food is permitted) Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free options are available. Discount of 10% for each additional child on tuition only; this discount does not apply to fees. * Financial Aid Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2018.
Traditional Summer Camp 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Entering Kindergarten through Entering 8th Grade When you send your child to Camp YMCA at Rider, you can count on your child experiencing what summers are made of. Belonging we re here make kids feel welcome, feel comfortable being themselves and know they re part of something great. Achievement We surround your kids with fantastic chances to try new experiences. We show them all they can do when they believe in themselves. Relationships We re here to inspire children to work together and play together, creating friendships that can last a lifetime. Adventure Camp 7:30 am to 6:00 pm* Entering 6th through Entering 8th Grade Whether it s boating the Delaware, biking the canal path, or hiking the trails; Adventure Camp will offer your child daily learning experiences and thrilling times. From basic bike safety to the experience of traveling by bike on the Riverline and cycling town after town your son or daughter will gain confidence in seeking new adventures. Led by an instructor with over 15 years experience, you won t be disappointed. *Adventure Camp will take place during specific weeks. Check the website for more information. Sports Camp 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Entering 4th through Entering 8th Grade Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis; Campers will learn fundamentals, drills, rules and the etiquette of various sports. Sports camp will teach campers the value of sportsmanship, teamwork and fair play, while developing/strengthening their skills and techniques. 3
We re Raising the BAR at Camp YMCA at Rider. Belonging. Achievement. Relationships. A Typical Day at Camp YMCA at Rider We are planning many fun small and large group activities. The schedule will keep the campers interested, engaged and energized throughout the day, but don t be surprised if they come home tired! 7:30 to 8:30 am Before Care (Campers should arrive by 8:30am) 8:30 to 8:45 am Opening Ceremony 9:00 to 9:20 am Small Group Meeting 9:30 to 10:30 am Swimming 10:45 to 11:45 am Academic Enrichment/Reading Round Up 12:00 to 1:00 pm Lunch at Daly s Dining Hall 1:15 to 2:00 pm Tennis 2:15 to 3:00 pm Theme Week Activity 3:15 to 4:00 pm Arts & Crafts 4:15 to 5:00 pm Super Science 5:00 to 6:00 pm After Care This is a sample schedule of Traditional Summer Camp and is subject to change. 4
THAT S WHAT SUMMERS ARE MADE OF. Theme Weeks Week One (June 25-29) Bienvenidos! A fun week of ice breakers and team building. Week Two (July 2-6) Our Country Tis of Thee Campers will learn fun facts about the history of our nation while making special art projects and taking trips to local historic landmarks and sites. Week Three (July 9-13) Super Science Week Campers will engage in science-themed games, experiments, and science lab. Did somebody say Let s make a mess? Week Four (July 16-July 20) CSI Week Campers will learn how to follow clues to unmask the secrets of our greatest mysteries. Week Five (July 23-27) Culture Week Learn more about world cultures and traditions and the history that makes us all unique. Week Six (July 30-August 3) Team Spirit Week Campers show team pride, share their chants, and support/compete in team challenges. Week Seven (August 6-10) Let s go Camping Get the outdoor experience by learning to pitch a tent and survival tactics. Somebody bring the marshmallows! Week Eight (August 13-17) Storytellers Campers become a character in a book or an author. They will have a ball acting out their favorite chapters! Parents are invited on Friday for a special afternoon performance. Week Nine (August 20-24) Bon Voyage Special activities to capture memorable moments. Finale camp trip! 5
2018 CAMP YMCA AT RIDER Lunch Program All campers will eat lunch at Rider University s Daly Hall. A variety of meal options will be available to all campers providing them with a healthy and delicious lunch. Your weekly tuition payment includes lunch and no outside food is permitted. Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free options are available. Academic Enrichment The Y recognizes that while camp gives children an opportunity to gain new skills and perspectives through experiences, it is also an opportunity to advance their love of academic learning. Everyday campers will have specific time set aside for reading and fun academic games that will increase their self-confidence and build on the skills they obtained the previous academic year. Contact Us For more information or to apply, contact Victoria Gist 609.599.9622, ext. 218 or vgist@trentonymca.org. Registration Pennington Princeton Registration begins January 2, 2018 www.yridercamp.org 31 LAWRENCEVILLE 206 Stay Informed 95 1 Quaker Bridge Mall Follow us on FACEBOOK and OPT IN FOR TEXT UPDATES (text YCamp to 41411) for parent updates. 31 Ewing 206 1 Trenton Hamilton 6
1 2 Summer Camp 2018 Registration Form Summer 2018 Fee Information After April 1st, higher fee applies. See payment schedule below. Lower fee listed in boxes on the block chart indicate the cost per session for camps, to be paid in full on or before March 31, 2018. Higher fee indicates cost to be paid in full April 1 and after. 1 Lower fee listed in boxes on the block chart indicate the cost per session for camps, to be paid in full on or before March 31, 2018. Higher fee indicates cost to be paid in full April 1 and after. Camper s Name Grade Entering 9/2018 (one form per camper please print clearly) Camper s Name Grade Entering 9/2018 (one form per camper please print clearly) Please clearly check or highlight in the appropriate box to indicate the camp you would like to select for you child. All camps are based on grade child is entering in September 2018, except where otherwise noted. Please review your 2 Please selections clearly carefully. check or highlight in the appropriate box to indicate the camp you would like to select for you child. All camps are based on grade child is entering in September 2018, except where otherwise noted. Please review your selections carefully. Traditional Camps Traditional Camps Week 1 6/25-6/29 Week 1 6/25-6/29 Week 2* 7/2-7/6 closed Jul.4 Week 2* 7/2-7/6 closed Jul.4 Week 3 7/9-7/13 Week 3 7/9-7/13 Week 4 7/16-7/20 Week 4 7/16-7/20 Week 5 7/23-7/27 Week 5 7/23-7/27 Week 6 7/30-8/3 Week 6 7/30-8/3 Week 7 8/6-8/10 Week 7 8/6-8/10 Week 8 8/13-8/17 Week 8 8/13-8/17 Week9 8/20-8/24 Pioneers Entering K-2 $235/$250 $188/$200 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 Week9 8/20-8/24 Pioneers Entering K-2 $235/$250 $188/$200 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 Explorers Entering 3-5 $235/$250 $188/$200 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 Explorers Entering 3-5 $235/$250 $188/$200 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 Pathfinders Entering 6-8 $235/$250 $188/$200 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 Sports Camps Sports Camps Pathfinders Entering 6-8 Week $235/$250 1 Week $188/$200 2* Week $235/$250 3 Week $235/$250 4 Week $235/$250 5 Week $235/$250 6 Week $235/$250 7 Week $235/$250 8 Week9 $235/$250 6/25-6/29 7/2-7/6 7/9-7/13 7/16-7/20 7/23-7/27 7/30-8/3 8/6-8/10 8/13-8/17 8/20-8/24 Week 1 6/25-6/29 closed Jul.4 Week 2* 7/2-7/6 closed Jul.4 Week 3 7/9-7/13 Week 4 7/16-7/20 Week 5 7/23-7/27 Week 6 7/30-8/3 Soccer Entering 4-8 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 Week 7 8/6-8/10 Week 8 8/13-8/17 Week9 8/20-8/24 Soccer Entering 4-8 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 Lacrosse Entering 4-8 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 Lacrosse Entering 4-8 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 Tennis Entering 4-8 $235/$250 $235/$250 $235/$250 Adventure Camps Adventure Camps Tennis Entering 4-8 Week 1 Week $235/$250 2* Week 3 Week $235/$250 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week $235/$250 8 6/25-6/29 7/2-7/6 7/9-7/13 7/16-7/20 7/23-7/27 7/30-8/3 8/6-8/10 8/13-8/17 Week 1 6/25-6/29 closed Jul.4 Week 2* 7/2-7/6 closed Jul.4 Week 3 7/9-7/13 Week 4 7/16-7/20 Week 5 7/23-7/27 Week 6 7/30-8/3 Week 7 8/6-8/10 Balance Due Dates Early Bird Rate total balance due... March 31, 2018 use for section below Standard Rate balance due Weeks 1, 2 and 3... May 7, 2018 Balance Due Dates Weeks Early 4 and Bird 5 Rate... total balance due May March 21, 2018 31, 2018 use for section below Weeks Standard 6 7 Rate... balance due Weeks 1, 2 and 3... June May 4, 2018 7, 2018 Weeks Weeks 8 and 4 and 9... 5... June May 18, 2018 21, 2018 Weeks 6 and 7... June 4, 2018 Weeks 8 and 9... June 18, 2018 Week 8 8/13-8/17 Week9 8/20-8/24 TBD Entering 6-8 $250/$300 $250/$300 $250/$300 $250/$300 $250/$300 Week9 8/20-8/24 TBD Entering 6-8 $250/$300 $250/$300 $250/$300 $250/$300 $250/$300 CLOSED 7
3 Summer Camp 2018 Registration Form, continued Summer 2018 Fee Information 4 How are you getting to and from camp? This Form Must Be Completed For Each Camper Camper s Name TRANSPORTATION MUST BE SELECTED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION Campers must have the same bus stop location for both pickup and drop off Transportation fee: $25 per week additional am/pm; $15 per week one way A minimum of 5 campers is needed for each bus stop or it will be excluded from the route FYI: There will NOT be any YMCA supervision at any of the bus stops Please allow a 7 minute grace period (before & after all times) Transportation fees are due by June 18 th and are non-refundable Please check your transportation/bus stop selection: All times reflect departure and arrivals. Westminster Church, 1140 Greenwood Avenue 7:00 am pickup 6:00 pm drop off Both (Round Trip) Washington Elementary School, Chestnut Ave side 7:15 am pickup 5:50 pm drop off Both Trenton High West, West State Street 7:30 am pickup 5:35 pm drop off Both MLK Elementary School, 400 Brunswick Avenue 7:45 am pickup 5:25 pm drop off Both Moody Park, Parkside Avenue side 8:00 am pickup 5:15 pm drop off Both Lawrence Shopping Center rear parking lot near Princeton Pike 8:15 am pickup 5:05 pm drop off Both Round Trip fee $25.00 X # of weeks = One Way fee $15.00 X # of weeks = $ (This amount is Line G below. Payment due by June 18th) $ My child does not need bus transportation (Initial Here) Medical & Shot Records New Jersey state law requires us to collect proof of current immunization and physical as well as known allergies and medications. This year Camp YMCA at Rider will collect required documents through a secure HIPAA compliant portal. The portal will be available in late Winter. Parents will be notified by email and a link to the portal will be on our website www.yridercamp.org. Records should be submitted no later than June 1, 2018. Initial Here to acknowledge understanding this requirement. 5 Payment CALCULATE THE BALANCE DUE AT REGISTRATION (A) WEEKLY RATE TOTAL: Number of weeks enrolled X weekly rate [circle one] $235 or $250 per week = $ (B) DEPOSIT: Number of weeks enrolled X $25/week = $ (C) $35 Registration Fee >> $ 35 (D) $20 Program Membership Fee (for new and soon-expiring) >> $ 20 AMOUNT DUE BY THE BALANCE DUE DATES DUE BY JUNE 18 (E) Total Due at Registration >> B + C + D = $ (F) Total Balance Due (see schedule on previous page): Total Weeks (A) Weekly Deposit Paid at Registration (B) = $ (G) Transportation fee (total from transportation chart above) due by June 18 = $ NOTE: Camp Tuition does not include weekly field trips. This will be billed separately at least two weeks in advance. Check # Deposit Only Full Payment Credit Card # SID# Exp. Date Card Holder s Name (print) Signature Please keep my credit card information on file. I authorize the Trenton YMCA to charge my card by? for any remaining balances. Parent/Guardian Initials 8
This form MUST be submitted with all Registration Forms. SUMMER CAMP 2018 POLICIES NO CHILD WILL BE ADMITTED INTO CAMP UNLESS ALL PAPERWORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN FULL Camper s Name Date of Birth Phone Numbers (H) - - (C) - - (W) - - Street Address City State Zip Mother s Name Father s Name Email Address (MANDATORY FOR CAMP NEWSLETTERS, PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) @. PLEASE INITIAL EACH ITEM BELOW: A $35 non-refundable/non-transferable registration fee as well as deposit per camp week, per child, must accompany each registration. The deposit is applied to the weekly tuition fee. Refund Policy: Camp YMCA at Rider will refund payment, less the deposit, if cancellation is made within 7 days of the camp week beginning. No refunds will be given after this point. In case of illness or health related incidents, refund requests should be submitted accompanied by a doctor s note. All refunds are subject to director s approval only and are never guaranteed. I understand that in the case that my child is suspended and/or expelled from camp, there will be NO refund of camp fees for the period in concern. Bi-weekly payments are due in full according to the payment schedule. A $15 late fee will be assessed after the payment due date, no exceptions will be made. Prior to the start of camp, I promise to read and fully understand the 2018 Day Camp Parent Handbook. Financial Assistance is offered when funds are available, and is on a first come first serve basis only. I understand that more information and applications can be found at the YMCA Welcome Center. Financial assistance paperwork must be submitted by April 30, 2018. To the best of my knowledge, all of the information I have shared in this packet is correct and accurate for the above named camper. I understand I must complete the registration form, including emergency contact, mandatory child care subsidy information form (if applicable), camper release authorization form, medical records and shot records, in full, one packet per child. Third party subsidy payment participants must also complete and sign the payment agreement form. I agree to apply sunscreen to my child before the start of each and every camp day. I also give permission for my child s counselor (up to age 6) to apply sunscreen as needed throughout the day. Please label your child s sunscreen. I grant permission for my child to be transported to weekly planned field trips. I also give permission for my child to attend unscheduled group walking trips. I give permission for my child s image, photograph, or other reproduction to be taken without reimbursement for the sole purpose of advertising the YMCA programs for things such as camp brochures, camp newsletters, and public media. I understand that no personally identifying information will be publicized without my consent. All campers must have photo on file in YMCA database. Picture to be taken prior to start of camp. I give permission for my child to participate in recreational/instructional onsite swimming as part of the YMCA DAY CAMP program. My child s swimming ability is that of (check one) non-swimmer beginning swimmer deep end swimmer. I understand that my child will be taking part in recreational swim time. I also understand that ALL children will be swim tested before entering the pool. NO CHILD WILL BE ADMITTED INTO CAMP UNLESS ALL PAPERWORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN FULL I have read, understand and will abide by the above policies. I have retained a copy for my records. Parent/Guardian Name Parent/Guardian Signature Date 9
This form MUST be submitted with all Registration Forms. SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FORM Camper s Name Date of Birth Street Address Mother s Name/Legal Guardian Grade Entering Sep-2018 Home Phone Name of School Sep-2018 Address Email Address Business Phone Cell Phone Father s Name/Legal Guardian Home Phone Address Email Address Business Phone Cell Phone Emergency Contact Person(s) Name Phone Number, When Child is in Care Name Of Child s Physician/Medical Care Phone Number Address Special Disabilities (if any) Medical or Dietary Information Necessary In An Emergency Allergies (Including Medication Reaction) Medication, Special Conditions Additional Information On Special Needs Of Child Health Insurance Coverage For Child Or Medical Assistance Benefits Policy Number (Required) PARENT S SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED FOR EACH ITEM BELOW TO INDICATE PARENTAL CONSENT OBTAINING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE ADMIN. OF MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEDURES WALKS AND TRIPS ONSITE SWIMMING TRANSPORTATION TO TRENTON YMCA FOR BOATING/PERIODIC SPECIAL ACTIVITIES PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (INDOOR/OUTDOOR) Parent/Guardian Name Parent/Guardian Signature Date 10
This form MUST be submitted with all Registration Forms. 2018 CAMPER RELEASE AUTHORIZATION FORM AUTHORIZED PICK-UP PERSONS Please list below the individuals who will be picking up your child if you are not availbale for pickup. Camper s Name Parent/Legal Guardian s Name The people listed below MUST PRESENT A VALID PHOTO ID Authorized #1 Name Home Phone - - Address City State Zip Cell Phone - - Relationship to Camper Authorized #2 Name Home Phone - - Address City State Zip Cell Phone - - Relationship to Camper Authorized #3 Name Home Phone - - Address City State Zip Cell Phone - - Relationship to Camper Authorized #4 Name Home Phone - - Address City State Zip Cell Phone - - Relationship to Camper Parent/Guardian Name Parent/Guardian Signature Date 11
TRENTON YMCA 431 Pennington Ave. Trenton, NJ 08618 WHAT SUMMERS ARE MADE OF CAMP YMCA AT RIDER UNIVERSITY SUMMER 2018 We re raising the BAR at Camp YMCA at Rider. Belonging. Achievement. Relationships. That s What Summers Are Made Of. June 25 - August 24 Registration begins Jan. 2! www.yridercamp.org