2017 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE June 19 Th September 1 St MEADOWLANDS AREA YMCA MOST CAMPS NOW IN THE NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART YMCA
WELCOME With the opening of our brand new YMCA in East Rutherford comes an abundant supply of activities and programs available to our campers like never before. As a result, this year is going to be the Best Summer Ever for our campers and their families. There are many options for your children ages preschool to eighth grade to have a summer experience of a lifetime. From half-day programs to full-day camp and with the ability to choose, in most cases, the number of days per week your child participates in camp there truly is something for everyone. We are also excited to offer bus transportation this year to make our camps even more accessible than ever before. All of this will be happening while emphasizing our YMCA Core Values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Caring. WHAT S INSIDE: KIDDIE CAMP...4 CAMP DISCOVERY...5 TRAVEL CAMPS...6 TEEN CAMPS...7 SPORTS CAMPS...8 MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP...9 CAMP REGISTRATION FORM...10-11 THINGS TO KNOW...12 BELONGING We re here to make kids feel welcome. To help them quickly realize this is a place where they belong and can be themselves. To try new things. To make new friends. And be a part of something great. 2 2017 Summer Camp Guide ACCOMPLISHMENT We re here to surround your kids with fantastic chances to try new experiences. Show them all they can do when they believe in themselves. FRIENDSHIPS We re here to inspire kids to work together and play together, creating friendships that can last a lifetime.
SUMMER CAMP FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Every child deserves a camp experience. Through the Annual Support Campaign, the Y raises money for camp scholarships. Please call 201.955.5300 for more information and an application. Scholarship applications accepted beginning May 1st. This year the Y is unveiling all new camps and a new location! Many of the camps will be located within our brand new 83,200 sq ft building offering amazing new experiences for all campers. Summer is the time of year when children make new memories, build lifelong skills and everlasting friendships. At the Meadowlands YMCA Summer Day Camps, your child will engage in a variety of activities to develop confidence, keep them active and healthy, promote social and interpersonal skills and challenge them to try new things - all in a safe environment led by positive adult role models. SPECIAL OFFERS - SAVE MONEY! Visit Meadowlandsymca.org for further information and take advantage of any of following valuable offers: Sibling DIscount 10% discount for each additional child in the family. Discount is deducted from the session fees only and will be applied towards the lower rate per session. Military Discount 10% discount applies to children of military personnel. Military ID must be presented at time of registration. Limited Time Promotional Offer Register for four (4) or more weeks before April 29th (Healthy Kids Day) and we will waive your processing fee. ($25 value) OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION Tuesday, April 25th, 6pm - 8pm Pierrepont School 70 East Pierrepont Ave. Rutherford Wednesday, April 26th, 6pm -8pm Cliffside Location (TBD) Call for Details Saturday, April 29th, 2:30pm - 4:30pm Y Program Center 375 Murray Hill Pkwy, East Rutherford Sunday, June 4th, 2pm - 4pm New Meadowlands Y 390 Murray Hill Pkwy, East Rutherford Meadowlands Area YMCA 3
KIDDIE CAMPS AGES 3-5 June 19th-Sept 1st (Weeks 1 11) Full Day 8:30am-5:30pm Half Day - 9:00am-Noon WEEK DATES THEME 1 6/19 6/23 DINOSAUR WEEK 2 6/26 6/30 3 7/3-7/7 (no camp July 4th) HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW WEEK THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND WEEK This program provides an introduction to the camp experience on an intimate scale for our youngest campers encouraging all children to reach their full potential. Our staff creates a positive learning environment, encouraging every camper to make new friends, become more independent and gain a new understanding of the world around them. Located in our new Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning, the variety of age-appropriate activities are designed to build confidence, self-reliance, social skills, teamwork, and friendships. Each themed week includes swimming, arts and crafts, games, special event days, and more! 4 7/10-7/14 MICHELANGELO TO MONDRIAN WEEK 5 7/17-7/21 NATURE EXPLORATION WEEK 6 7/24-7/28 INTERNATIONAL FOODS WEEK 7 7/31-8/4 CLASSICAL DANCE AND MUSIC WEEK 8 8/7-8/11 RENAISSANCE WEEK 9 8/14-8/18 10 8/21-8/25 11 8/28-9/1 KIDDIE CAMP OLYMPICS WEEK FRACTURED FAIRYTALES WEEK DOWN THE SHORE WEEK Our new Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning located in the new Y, has bright, open spaces for children up to 5 yrs. old. We focus on nurturing the potential of every child with age appropriate, center-based learning activities and a curriculum that develops social, emotional and creative skills. 4 2017 Summer Camp Guide
CAMP DISCOVERY AGES 5-13 June 19 Sept 1 (Weeks 1 11) 8:30am-4:30pm with an option for extended care before and after camp beginning as early as 7am The New Y 390 Murray Hill Parkway Enrichment activities expand the minds of campers and keep them educationally engaged in a fun way during the summer months. Research shows that the key to reducing the effect of what is widely known as Summer Slide is finding novel ways to get books into the hands of children during the summer break. Our camp day excites and energizes campers to learn new things, exercise their minds and bodies, and build friendships. Hands on science, art, music and physical activity are all part of the daily program. All activities take place in the New Y building giving every camper access to a variety of fun and interactive experiences. The Meadowlands YMCA understands that each family has their own summer camp needs so we offer flexible schedules including daily and weekly options! Meadowlands Area YMCA 5
TRIP DESTINATIONS* SIGNATURE Liberty Science Center Medieval Times Zoo Aquarium Buehler Challenge Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty NJPAC Lincoln Center ENRICHMENT Longstreet Farm Health Barn Garden State Discovery Museum Newark Museum Montclair Art Museum Morris Museum Sterling Hill Rainbow Art Glass IN-HOUSE Harlem Wizards Rizzo s Wildlife World Mobile Ed Dinosaurs Rock Music IQ Team Makers TRAVEL CAMPS AGES 5-13 8:30am-4:30pm with an option for extended care before and after camp beginning as early as 7am Take camp on the road! Travel camp is for kids who enjoy experiencing new adventures. Day trip opportunities include notable sight-seeing locations, enrichment trips as well as in-house special events. Trained counselors maintain a high level of safety and supervision while your child builds lasting summer memories with friends. Chelsea Piers Land of Make Believe Crayola Factory Waterloo Village Circus Place Crossroads of American Revolution Jersey Shore Pirates Diggerland Imagine That *list subject to change CAMP QUEST June 19 Sept 1 (Weeks 1 11) The New Y 390 Murray Hill Parkway East Rutherford This is our new travel camp that will be based out of 390 Murray Hill Parkway. The children will be traveling and gaining experiences that will be educational and exciting while having fun, gaining new friendships and making great memories that will last a lifetime. Twice a week, on the days they are not on the road, the children will have the opportunity to go swimming at the Rutherford High School pool. CAMP JOURNEY June 26 Aug 18 (Weeks 2 9) Pierrepont School 70 East Pierrepont Ave. Rutherford The children will be traveling and gaining experiences that will be educational and exciting while having fun, gaining new friendships and making great memories that will last a lifetime. Twice a week, on the days they are not traveling, they will have the opportunity to go swimming at the Rutherford High School pool. 6 2017 Summer Camp Guide CAMP ODYSSEY June 26 Aug 25 (Weeks 2 10) Bergen County Headstart 263 Lafayette Ave. Cliffside Park Camp Odyssey will be on the road this summer! Campers will not only have the opportunity to hike, skip, bounce, paint and play, they will have swimming twice a week at the Rutherford High School pool. This summer will be all about exploration and fun! They will get to make friendships and create memories for a lifetime.
TEEN CAMPS Ages 11+ 8:30am-4:30pm The New Y 390 Murray Hill Parkway East Rutherford Summer camp offer teens a place where they get the experiences they need to bolster their range of coping strategies. Your child will have the opportunity to take on challenges of getting along with a new group of peers, learning how to ask for help from others, or taking manageable amount of risks without a parent following after them. CAMP TRAILBLAZERS Ages 11-14 June 26 August 25 (Weeks 2 10) Teen Camp activities are designed to encourage decision making skills by providing challenging, fun and character building experiences. Each week includes team-building exercises, games, sports, crafts, community service projects, special event days, field trips, and more. This camp is located in the new Meadowlands YMCA offering the opportunity to use the NBA-grade gymnasium, spend time in the teen center as well as the various other areas within the 83,200 sq ft state-of-the-art facility. New and improved youth and teen camps at the new YMCA, our 83,200 sq ft facility located at 390 Murray Hill Parkway in East Rutherford. COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (CIT) Ages 14-15 Min 4 weeks Building Tomorrow s Leaders Today Many of our staff started in the Counselor-in Training program! CIT s work with the Teen Camp Director and Camp Staff to develop and learn the skills necessary to be a great counselor: leadership, organization, problem solving and being a team player. CIT s will be assigned to a senior counselor to shadow each week and will be exposed to an overview of the counselor experience by assisting in the welfare of the campers as well as preparation and execution of camp activities. CIT s are chosen by completing an application downloaded from our website and returning the form with references to the Meadowlands Area YMCA, Attn: Kris Logan. As part of your application, the camper must request a minimum of four weeks. (CIT s will enjoy a 50% discount). Limited space available. Meadowlands Area YMCA 7
SPORTS CAMPS AGES 6-13 The New Y 390 Murray Hill Parkway East Rutherford 8:30am-4:30pm What kid doesn t dream about playing on an NBA basketball court. Since the Meadowlands YMCA s gymnasium is the former Nets practice facility and still has the original floor and backboards, you can actually practice like a Pro. Campers will have the chance to hone their skills while learning the values of teamwork and sportsmanship. Children will be grouped according to age. We offer an atmosphere of fun and fitness for young maturing athletes to learn the love of the game and grow in confidence through skills development and team building activities. SPORTS GALORE CAMP June 26 July 21 (Weeks 2 5) When kids play sports, they get more than just exercise. Besides being physically healthier, they have higher self-esteem and a healthier body image. Our sports camps emphasize healthy competition, teamwork and individual development, and most of all...fun! We focus on the life lessons to be learned from sports, and our counselors strive to instill positive self-image in each player. Sports Galore is a combination of many different sports including basketball, tennis, soccer, football, volleyball, swimming, and non-traditional sports. Campers are divided into appropriate age groups to engage in drills, skills and scrimmages. Required Items: water bottle, athletic attire & sneakers BASKETBALL CAMP July 24 Aug 18 (Weeks 6 9) The focus of this camp is to improve your child s technique through a series of fun basketball challenges and drills. Skills covered during the week include: dribbling, passing, shooting, movement on and off the ball, offense and defense principals, and small-sided game play. Sports Camps at the Nets former training facility! 8 2017 Summer Camp Guide
MUSICAL THEATRE CAMPS Ages 5-7: Group 1 Ages 8-10: Group 2 Ages 12-14: Group 3 (Both sessions include 3 Age Groups) Mon. - Fri.: 1pm 4pm Director Melissa Manolakakis Whether you dream of being a Broadway Star one day, or you just like to entertain people, this is the place to be! From singing to acting to dancing, we will help bring out the best in you. But most of all, You'll have FUN! Our staff will immerse your child in a rehearsal process that allows all campers to be successful regardless of experience level. Miss Mano is back again directing for the 9th year. Campers can choose to participate in the either the Broadway Variety Show during the first session, Little Orphan Annie Showcase during the second session or both. Everyone will have the opportunity to perform including lots of dancing, acting and singing. Solos and duets are encouraged, but not mandatory. Camp will culminate in a 60-minute performance for family and friends on the final days of each camp session. This is an excellent opportunity to learn different aspects of musical theatre. Skills learned include: stage directions, script reading, vocal technique, ensemble numbers, skits, acting techniques, theatre dance, improv games, audition tips, featured solos and public speaking. SESSION 1 BROADWAY VARIETY SHOW June 26th-July 7th (Weeks 2 3) (We are off on Tuesday 7/4) SHOW: Friday, July 7th, 2017 at 2:30pm SESSION 2 LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE SHOWCASE July 10th July 28th (Weeks 4 6) SHOW: Friday, July 28th, 2017 at 2:30pm Rehearsals Wood-Ridge Civic Center 495 Highland Ave. Wood-Ridge Dress Rehearsal and Final Performance The John J. Breslin Theater at Felician College 262 South Main St. Lodi, NJ 07644 If you have a question or concern, please email Miss Mano at mayvas@gmail.com Funding has been made possible in part by a grant administered by the Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural Affairs from funds granted by the New Jersey State Council of the Arts. Meadowlands Area YMCA 9
Registration Form 2017 Meadowlands Area YMCA Summer Camps (One form per child, please print - MUST be completed and returned to: Meadowlands Area YMCA, P.O. Box 252 Rutherford NJ 07070 or Fax to: 201 955 2055 CAMPER NAME First Last 1 SUMMER CAMP OPTIONS Kiddie Camp Camp Discovery Travel Camp Teen Camp Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 6/19-6/23 6/26-6/30 7/3-7/7 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 7/10-7/14 7/17-7/21 7/24-7/28 7/31-8/4 8/7-8/11 8/14-8/18 8/21-8/25 Week 11 8/28-9/1 TOTAL Kiddie Camp Full Day No Camp 8:30am - 5:30pm 5 Days q $250 q $250 7/4 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 $ 4 Days q $210 q $210 q $210 q $210 q $210 q $210 q $210 q $210 q $210 q $210 q $210 $ 3 Days q $165 q $165 q $165 q $165 q $165 q $165 q $165 q $165 q $165 q $165 q $165 $ 2 Days q $128 q $128 q $128 q $128 q $128 q $128 q $128 q $128 q $128 q $128 q $128 $ Kiddie Camp Half Day 9:00am - Noon 5 Days q $188 q $188 q $188 q $188 q $188 q $188 q $188 q $188 q $188 q $188 q $188 $ 4 Days q $158 q $158 q $158 q $158 q $158 q $158 q $158 q $158 q $158 q $158 q $158 $ 3 Days q $124 q $124 q $124 q $124 q $124 q $124 q $124 q $124 q $124 q $124 q $124 $ 2 Days q $95 q $95 q $95 q $95 q $95 q $95 q $95 q $95 q $95 q $95 q $95 $ Camp Discovery@ No Camp The New Y 7/4 8:30am - 4:30pm 5 Days q $200 q $200 q $200 q $200 q $200 q $200 q $200 q $200 q $200 q $200 $ 4 Days q $192 q $192 q $192 q $192 q $192 q $192 q $192 q $192 q $192 q $192 q $192 $ 3 Days q $173 q $173 q $173 q $173 q $173 q $173 q $173 q $173 q $173 q $173 q $173 $ Camp Quest@The New Y No Camp 8:30am - 4:30pm 5 Days q $260 q $260 7/4 q $260 q $260 q $260 q $260 q $260 q $260 q $260 q $260 $ 4 Days q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 $ 3 Days q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 $ Camp Journey@ No Camp Pierrepont School 7/4 8:30am - 4:30pm 5 Days q $260 q $260 q $260 q $260 q $260 q $260 q $260 $ 4 Days q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 $ 3 Days q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 $ Camp Odyssey@ Bergen County Headstart No Camp Cliffside Park $ 7/4 8:30am - 4:30pm 5 Days q $260 q $260 q $260 q $260 q $260 q $260 q $260 q $260 4 Days q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 $ 3 Days q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 $ Extra Travel Camp Trips (FYI: You must seek another Child Care option for the day if your child does not participate) q $30 Land of Make Believe 6/28 q $35 FunPlex 7/12 REE Carnival Day 7/21 q $45 Dorney Park 8/2 q $50 Camelback 8/16 Camp Trailblazers No Camp 8:30am - 4:30pm 5 Days q $260 q $260 7/4 $ q $260 q $260 q $260 q $260 q $260 q $260 q $260 4 Days q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 $ 3 Days q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 q $225 $ $ Extended Care Choose Your Days! Specialty Camps 7:30am - 6:00pm q $35 q $35 q $35 q $35 q $35 q $35 q $35 q $35 q $35 q $35 q $35 7:00am - 6:30pm q $50 q $50 q $50 q $50 q $50 q $50 q $50 q $50 q $50 q $50 q $50 Days of the Week Child is Attending (Required) Sports Galore Camp 8:30am - 4:30pm, Mon - Fri Basketball Camp 8:30am - 4:30pm, Mon -Fri Musical Theatre Camps 1pm 4pm, Mon - Fri Musical Theatre Camps (I & II) 1pm 4pm, Mon - Fri No Camp 7/4 q $250 q $200 q $250 q $250 $ q $250 q $250 q $250 q $250 $ q $279 q $406 $ q $617 $ $ Choose Your Days!
Registration Form 2017 Meadowlands Area YMCA Summer Camps (cont'd) (One form per child, please print - MUST be completed and returned to: Meadowlands Area YMCA, P.O. Box 252 Rutherford NJ 07070 or Fax to: 201 955 2055 2 BUS TRANSPORTATION AND FEE TOTAL Bus Stop Pick-up Location Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 6/19-6/23 6/26-6/30 7/3-7/7 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 7/10-7/14 7/17-7/21 7/24-7/28 7/31-8/4 8/7-8/11 8/14-8/18 8/21-8/25 Week 11 8/28-9/1 TOTAL A. Wood-Ridge q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 B. L yndhurst/n. Arlington q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 C. Little Ferry q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 $ D. Secaucus q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 q $20 YMCA Childcare Membership Fee (Required of all campers. Must be a current member through 9/01/17) $ 20 Non-Refundable Processing Fee* (T-shirt Included) $ 25 Additional T-shirts (Quanity X $13.00) $ Give The Gift Of Camp! (Donate to the Camp Scholarship Fund) $ 10% Military or Sibling Discounts (Camp Fee Only, if applicable) $ NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT DUE AT REGISTRATION ($50/week X Weeks) $ *Register for a minimum of four weeks of camp, before April 29th (Healthy Kids Day) and we will waive your $25.00 processing fee. Balance Due $ 3 T-SHIRT SIZE q Youth Medium q Youth Large q Adult Small q Adult Medium q Adult Large q Adult X-Large q Adult XX-Large 4 CAMPER INFORMATION (Required) CAMPER NAME First Last Home Phone Date of Birth Gender: Age as of 7/1/17 Grade as of 9/1/17 Home Address City/Zip Deposits are NON-Refundable. There are NO REFUNDS or CREDITS given past June 1st. Days missed due to illness, etc. cannot be made up in subsequent sessions. Please select your session schedule carefully. The YMCA will try it s best to accommodate changes within reasonable working limitations. THERE WILL BE AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR ANY CHANGES. Early Registration is recommended. In order to ensure the safety of all children and the appropriate staffing ratios, a completed registration form along with payment must be received at the registration office by noon Thursday for participation in the following week. 5 PAYMENT METHOD q Visa astercard q American Express Credit Card Number Exp. Date Security Code Print Name as it appears on Credit Card Signature as it appears on Credit Card q Payment Option 1: Send in the Deposit listed above and the balance is paid in full by June 1, 2017. q Payment Option 2: Send in the Deposit and pay the balance of each week of camp 10 days prior to the start of that week. AUTO DRAFT IS MANDATORY FOR THIS OPTION. PARENT/GUARDIAN (1) Full Name Work # Cell (Required) Date of Birth E-mail (Required) Address (if different than above) City/Zip PARENT/GUARDIAN (2) Full Name Work # Cell (Required) Date of Birth E-mail (Required) q EFT Draft q Checking q Savings Routing # Account # Bank Name # Attach copy of VOIDED check or a Bank Specification letter to form. Print Name on Account *Make check payable to Meadowlands YMCA. AUTHORIZATION I authorize the Meadowlands YMCA to charge my credit card MANDATORY AUTO-PAY FOR WEEKLY PAYMENT OPTION: I authorize the Meadowlands Area YMCA to automatically charge this payment method for the weekly balance. I understand I will be charged 10 days prior to the start of each weekly session. I assume all responsibility to notify the YMCA in writing of any changes that may affect this agreement. Initial Date / /
MEADOWLANDS AREA YMCA 390 Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford NJ 07073 P 201 955 5300 F 201 955 2055 Meadowlandsymca.org How to Register Complete and submit the registration form and Parent Pack with your deposit. Your deposit must include the following: $25 processing fee, Cost of additional field trips, Additional t-shirts requested, $50 NON-REFUNDABLE tuition fee per session chosen, and $20 Child Care Annual Membership if your child s membership is not current through the whole camp season. Payment Option 1: Send in the Deposit listed above and the balance is paid in full by June 1, 2017. Payment Option 2: Send in the Deposit and pay the balance of each week of camp 10 days prior to the start of that week. AUTO DRAFT IS MANDATORY FOR THIS OPTION. Auto Draft can be set up using Master Card, Visa, American Express of an EFT through a checking or savings draft. Deposits are non-refundable. Competed Parent Packs MUST be submitted with your registration or your child is not considered registered. A copy of your child s immunization record from your pediatrician must also be submitted at this time. PLANNING FOR CAMP? THINGS TO KNOW: Meadowlands YMCA Summer Camps provide a safe and enriching environment for campers to participate in healthy, developmentally appropriate activities and learning experiences. All camps focus on building self-esteem, confidence and social skills while increasing independence and health and wellness awareness. Your camper will have fun and make new friends while exploring new experiences. Staff Our staff is a carefully selected group of individuals who demonstrate a love and ability to work with children. The program is supervised by the Meadowlands Area YMCA Child Care Department, who welcome your questions about Youth and Teen Camp. The Y maintains a special commitment to the recruitment process, which includes comprehensive training and background checks. A large percentage of our Lead Staff are year-round employees with many years of experience and training. New This Year! A YMCA Childcare Membership is required for participation in YMCA camp. BUS TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION The Meadowlands Y is pleased to offer a bus transportation program this summer that provides express neighborhood transportation from designated pickup points, each morning for a fee of $20 per child per week. Please visit meadowlandsymca.org for a list of the designated neighborhood stops. WOOD-RIDGE LYNDHURST/NORTH ARLINGTON SECAUCUS (PENDING) LITTLE FERRY