MAKE WAVES Dive into new experiences this summer at camp. MADISON AREA YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMPS 2018 Entering Kindergarten - Grade 11 madisonareaymca.org/camp
GREETINGS FROM SUMMER CAMP 2018! Adventure awaits this summer at the Madison Area YMCA! Dive into new experiences and make waves. We believe in creating experiences for campers that allow them to explore, play and grow. We believe in providing a safe and enriching environment where children and teens can make friends, try new things and be a part of something truly magical. Parents can expect their campers to gain confidence, build character and develop relationships all summer long. Campers will create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime all with the help of our dedicated Y camp staff. From lacrosse and soccer, to swimming and hiking, campers can have it all this summer. Whether rafting the Lehigh River, traversing the Touch Tunnel at Liberty Science Center or watching a baseball game, campers are guaranteed to have the time of their lives! If your child is a first time camper or if they have grown up with us, we are happy to welcome you to our camp family this summer. Let s MAKE WAVES! Rosemary Adamo F.M. Kirby Children s Center Camp Director Camp Wantago radamo@madisonymca.org 973.377.4945 x3262 Liz Kryznefski Youth & Teen Director Family Center Camps QuestCamps@madisonymca.org 973.822.9622 x2265 SAVE THE DATE! Summer Camp Kickoff for Camp Wantago is Thursday, June 7, at 6PM in the Kirby KWrap room. Campers and their parents are invited to meet the directors and learn about all the fun things we will do this summer. 1
WHAT S INSIDE Page 3: Things to Know Page 5: Camp Wantago (Entering Kindergarten - Grade 2) Page 7: Camp KidsQuest (Entering Grade 3-5) Page 9: Camp SummerQuest (Entering Grade 6-10) Page 11: L.I.T. Program (Entering Grade 9-11) Page 12: Plan your Summer Page 13: Camp For One, Camp For All: Financial Assistance Page 14: Registration Guide 2
THINGS TO KNOW Two Locations Camp Wantago is held at the F.M. Kirby Children s Center at 54 East Street in Madison. KidsQuest, SummerQuest and Leader in Training camps are held at the Madison Area YMCA s Family Center at 111 Kings Road in Madison. Camp SummerQuest, a teen travel camp, is off-site daily. The Best Staff The safety and care of your child is at the forefront of our minds as we carefully select our camp staff. Many of our camp counselors have grown up at the Y, so they know the program, traditions and values that our camps offer. At the Madison Area YMCA, our camp staff attends 40 hours of training and must successfully complete a rigorous background check and interview process. Training includes CPR, First Aid, AED, bullying prevention, child abuse prevention and bus safety. To supplement our highly-trained aquatics staff, many camp counselors are also American Red Cross certified lifeguards. Our counselors are dedicated to making this summer the best ever! Field Trips Each camp at the Madison Area YMCA will go on a variety of field trips throughout the course of the summer. Examples include Liberty Science Center, Funplex and the Turtleback Zoo. For camp weeks that include a field trip, the registration fee cannot be prorated if a camper chooses not to participate in the field trip. Registration Process New online registration! Registration for all Madison Area YMCA day camps is now available online! Visit our website to register: www.madisonareaymca.org/camp. In-person registration is available at the Family Center and F.M. Kirby Children s Center. If registering in person, please complete one form per child. See page 14 for the registration form. Additional forms are available at both Centers or can be printed from our website. At the time of registration, a $50 nonrefundable down payment is required for each week of camp enrolled, per child. Additional payment may be required. Please see website for payment schedule. The Madison Area YMCA is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The Y is the nation s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. At the Madison Area YMCA, we nurture the potential of every youth and teen, improve the community s health and wellbeing, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. We believe everyone, regardless of age, income or background, should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Visit our website for more information about financial assistance or to make a donation: www.madisonareaymca.org. 3
Camp Lunch and Snack A nutritious and nut-free lunch and snack is provided from the F.M. Kirby Children s Center daily for Wantago, KidsQuest and Leader in Training camps. Breakfast is offered to Wantago Campers arriving before 8:30 a.m. Before and After Care We offer before care beginning at 7-9 a.m. and after care from 4-6 p.m. every day, at no extra charge. For Camp Wantago families, extended after care is available from 6-6:45 p.m. for an additional fee. When registering, please indicate if you will be utilizing before and/or after care. Health and Immunization Information All campers must have completed forms for emergency contacts and medical information (such as allergies or medications that may need to be administered during the camp day). All campers must also have a copy of their immunization records, even if this is not their first summer at a Madison Area YMCA camp. These forms can be found on our website and must be completed and submitted via fax, email or in person BEFORE June 1, 2018. This information is vital to our staff to ensure the safest summer camp experience for your child. Overnight Information: Camp SummerQuest Overnights are every three weeks this summer. Campers and staff participate in an overnight at a NJ State Park or at the Family Center. Campers sleep in tents based on gender and age, weather permitting. Dinner, breakfast and lunch is provided on overnights. Tents and cooking utensils are provided. Overnights are held indoors at the Madison Area YMCA s Family Center during inclement weather. If a camper chooses not to participate in an overnight, parents must provide transportation to and from the campsite or Y. Camp fees are not prorated or refunded if a camper chooses not to participate. Look for these symbols throughout this guide! Para descripción o información en Español favor de comunicarse con Maggie Claudio al (973) 822-9622, extensión 2311, o a su correo electrónico mclaudio@madisonymca.org. 4
CAMP WANTAGO @ The F.M. Kirby Children s Center FULL DAY: 9AM 4PM Monday - Friday; Lunch & Snack Included. Entering K - Grade 2 MAKE WAVES! With field trips twice per week, fun activities, games, time for learning and building friendships, these 10 weeks are filled with excitement! Every week has a new and exciting theme. Our emphasis on S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities ensure that children stay sharp and keep learning all summer long. Campers also head over to the Family Center twice per week* for instructional swim lessons supervised by trained and certified lifeguards. *There is no instructional swim during weeks 9 &10 due to annual pool maintenance. Other activities are substituted. 5
WEEKLY THEMES June 25-29: Go Green Go Green camp days begin with entertaining age-appropriate, eco-friendly lessons on ways to keep our earth green. Campers explore the natural environment and participate in activities in the arts and sciences. July 2-6: Where the Wild Things Are Let your inner monster loose and let the wild rumpus begin! Guided mischief of one kind or another will be featured as we sail through each day exploring nature, performing magic tricks, and playing games inspired by Max, King of Beasts. (No Camp July 4) July 9-13: Super Slimy Get ready for a week of icky, sticky, silly stuff! Create slimy and awesome concoctions that are fun to play with. Come dressed to get dirty this week! July 16-20: Under the Sea Anyone for a game of sharks and minnows? Want to make a socktopus? Mermaids, shells, fish, whales, and of course sharks abound as we explore life under sea through nature, craft projects, and friendly water competitions. July 23-27: Holiday Hullabaloo What s your favorite holiday? We will celebrate some fun holidays wrapped up in one fantastic week: Valentine s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Halloween. Make sure to bring your holiday cheer. July 30-August 3: Sports of All Sorts How many sports can we fit into a week? Let s find out as we wear ourselves silly with many games, matches and tournaments while practicing good sportsmanship. Skills and assorted activities will improve balance and focus while building strength and motor skills. August 6-10: Creative Campers Get creative and unleash your inner artist. Show up ready to get messy as we dive into a world of color and paint. Draw and mold exciting pieces of art as we discover our new talents. August 13-17: Top Chefs An introduction to the culinary arts where campers learn to create fun things to eat. From chopping to cleaning up, its all food for thought. We will end this week with a friendly Jr. Chopped competition. August 20-24: Splish Splash Join us as we splish and splash through this week of camp. Beat the heat with a series of water balloon games, sprinklers, slip n slides and more! August 27-30: Camp Rewind Do you want to be super slimy just one more time? Did you love all the water games during Splish Splash week? Then you re in luck. Spend the last week of camp revisiting all of our favorite things as we put the entire summer on rewind. (No camp August 31) No field trip this week. SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE 7-8:30AM Breakfast / Free Play / Quiet Activities 8:30-9AM Outside / Gym 9AM-12PM Organized Camp Group Activities 12-12:30PM Lunch 12:30-1PM D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read) 1-3:30PM Swimming, Water Play, Organized Activities 4-6PM Choices 6
CAMP KIDSQUEST @ The Family Center FULL DAY: 9AM 4PM Entering Grade 3-5 Monday - Friday; Lunch & Snack Included. MAKE WAVES! Camp KidsQuest is splashing its way into summer 2018! Campers will gain independence, make new friends, and enjoy just being themselves at Camp KidsQuest. With new weekly themes and activities and some of those old camp favorites, there is something for everything at the Madison Area YMCA this summer. In smaller age-based groups, learn about the Y s Four Core Values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility. Campers participate in their own choice of activities such as gymnastics, Y Ninja Gym, cooking and sports led by Y staff. New this year, campers have the option to learn robotics and build with LEGO Mindstorms kits! Campers enjoy daily recreational and instructional swim, weekly campfires, and field games. They ll also travel on a different field trip each week. Join us this summer and Make Waves! *There is no instructional swim during week 9 & Mini Camp due to annual pool maintenance. Other activities are substituted. 7
WEEKLY THEMES June 25-29: Make Waves Let s kick off the summer and say So long! to school by enjoying our best camp activities! July 2-6: America the Beautiful This week is all about celebrating our great country. Patriotic songs, history and crafts will make this week one you won t want to miss! (No Camp July 4) July 9-13: Under the Sea What s so great about the summer? Water play! This week we will splash our way into water games, slip and slides and water balloon tosses! July 16-20: Get Your Head in the Game Get up and play! Camp classics like Camouflage and Capture the Flag are just some of the activities in a week full of being active! July 23-27: Mad About Science This week is all about embracing the scientist within. We will make slime, volcanoes, and complete tons of LEGO challenges! July 30-August 3: Voyage On Grab your passport and learn about all of the different cultures the world has to offer. Campers embrace their heritages and learn and celebrate others! August 6-10: Rock to the Beat Dancers, singers, performers, oh my! Campers will rock out all week long. They will learn about different types of music, rehearse and perform in the 6 th Annual Lip Sync Competition! August 13-17: Roughin It Let s embrace all that is great about the outdoors! Hiking and leaf collecting are just some of the things campers will learn as they become one with nature. August 20-24: Ook s Mini Color Challenge Campers participate in the 2 nd Annual Ook s Mini Color Challenge. Learn what Color Challenge is all about as well as teamwork and the Y s Core Values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility. August 27-30: Last Taste of Summer Mini Camp Join us for one last taste of summer before school starts up again! We offer a wide range of activities including cooking, soccer, science, water play and a campfire in between. This is the week campers get to do the things they love most about summer one last time! (No Camp August 31) There is no field trip this week. Please pack a lunch! Our new daily schedule is making waves. Get ready for the best summer yet! Check it out below. SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE NEW! 7-9AM 9:15AM 9:30AM 10:15AM 11AM 12PM Before Care Morning Huddle Craft Break* Fun and Games** Camper s Choice*** Lunch & Free Play 1PM 1:30PM 2:15PM 3:45PM 4-6PM Summer Readers Camp Team Building**** Instructional Swim***** Closing Circle After Care Afternoons at camp include a weekly trip to the Madison Public Library, a camp fire, and CAMP-WIDE games. Each Friday we go on an ALL DAY field trip to a NJ attraction. Field trips are announced in June. There is no alternative or proration available for campers who choose not to participate in a field trip. *Option of 2-3 arts and crafts projects that relate to the theme of the week. **Option of 2-3 sports and games activities. ***Options include robotics, LEGO, cooking, gymnastics, ninja gym, games, etc. ****Campers will learn about the Y s Four Core Values and participate in various team building activities. *****If the pool is unavailable, water games and other fun activities are substituted. 8
CAMP SUMMERQUEST Teen Travel Camp FULL DAY: 8:30AM 5:30PM Monday - Friday; Please pack a lunch! Entering Grade 6-10 Make Waves! This summer is all about making waves and trying something new. Camp SummerQuest continues to provide lasting memories and experiences as we dive into summer. Designed to expose teens to positive developmental growth, we encourage decision-making, social responsibility and independence all summer long! Each week gives campers a taste of the best things that summer has to offer and will allow them to try something new. Campers can expect to hike, paddle, raft and swim all summer long! With three overnight camping trips built into the summer schedule, campers also learn team-building skills, practice independence and learn about outdoor camping. Join us this summer and Make Waves! 9
WEEKLY THEMES June 25-29: Gotta Love NJ There s no place like New Jersey! With the Jersey Shore, county fairs, and beautiful mountains, there s so much to see and do! We will start the summer off by experiencing all of the great things that New Jersey has to offer. Campers can expect to hike, hit the beach and spend a day at the County Fair this week! July 2-6: It s All Fun and Games Get ready to play this week! Campers hit the fastest roller coasters, the slickest waterslides and everything in between! This week we are bringing out all the fun and games that make summer the best time of the year! (No Camp July 4) July 9-13: Take Me to the River The first of two paddle weeks, we will float, swim and kayak our way to adventure during this popular week of camp. Try your hand at various water sports on the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers during this action packed week! Overnight at a NJ State Park. July 16-20: Make Waves This first of two beach weeks, we will visit the beautiful Jersey Shore, head to a water park and try our hand at stand up paddle or surf lessons. July 23-27: Get Your Head in the Game Getting up and getting active is the theme of this week! We will try our hand at mini golf, catch a sports game, and even blast our way through a SummerQuest favorite, outdoor laser tag. Embrace your sports star within. July 30-August 3: The Great River Challenge The second of two paddle weeks, we will float swim and kayak our way to adventure during this popular week of camp. We will try our hand at kayaking, rafting and other water sports on the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers during this action packed week! Overnight at a NJ State Park. August 6-10: Hit New Heights Reach for the stars during this action packed week! Explore high adventure activities like rock climbing, hiking and high ropes. This is week is all about testing your limits. August 13-17: Down the Shore Everything s Alright The second of two beach weeks, we will visit the beautiful Jersey Shore, head to a water park and try our hand at stand up paddle or surf lessons. August 20-24: Ook s Color Challenge* Get ready for a week long COLOR WAR! Teamwork and the Core Values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility will bring you and your team to victory in a week of awesome games, challenges and adventures. Double overnight (Tuesday, Wednesday overnight, returning Thursday). *Campers must be registered for one other week of camp to sign up for this week. SUMMERQUEST EXTENDED DAY SummerQuest campers enjoy a Wednesday campfire and dinner back at the Madison Area YMCA s camp area on weeks that do not include an overnight. Help prepare dinner, play games and learn about camping basics. There is a later pickup time on these days. Camp fees are not prorated or refunded if a camper chooses not to participate in the extended day. 10
LEADER IN TRAINING (L.I.T.) @ The Family Center SAMPLE SERVICE PROJECTS Garden maintenance at the Madison Community Garden. Organizing and executing a donation drive. Technology assistance for senior citizens in our community. Organizing donations at Dress for Success. FULL DAY: 9AM 4PM Entering Grade 9-11 Monday - Friday; Lunch & Snack Included. 4 Two-Week Sessions. Through leadership-oriented team building, meaningful community service projects and staff-led mentoring, our Leader in Training program will leave teens feeling fulfilled and confident by the end of the summer. Spending some of their session volunteering in the community and assisting on site with KidsQuest campers and counselors, teens enjoy experiences that teach important life skills including communication, decision making and conflict resolution. With guidance from counselors and coordinators, LITs learn responsibility and gain independence this summer. They receive weekly leadership/staff training and valuable feedback and evaluations. All LITs who participate in a session this summer receive a certificate of completion. LITs are provided with daily lunch from the F.M. Kirby Children s Center of the Madison Area YMCA and are invited to accompany KidsQuest campers on their field trips on Fridays.* These leaders are the role models that campers look up to all summer long. *There is no alternative or proration available for LITs who choose not to participate in a field trip. 11
MY CAMP PLANNER BY WEEK AND LOCATION GO GREEN WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK 10 June 25-June 29 July 2-July 6* July 9-July 13 July 16-July 20 July 23-July 27 July 30-Aug 3 Aug 6-Aug 10 Aug 13-Aug 17 Aug 20-Aug 24 Aug 27-Aug 30* CAMP WANTAGO AT THE F.M. KIRBY CHILDREN S CENTER: ENTERING K-GRADE 2 ($390 member/$415 non-member). *No camp July 4 & August 31 ($330 member/$350 non-member) BEFORE & AFTER CARE IS AVAILABLE AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE BEFORE CARE AFTER CARE 7-9AM 4-6PM EXTENDED CARE* 6-6:45PM *Additional Fee WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE* SUPER SLIMY UNDER THE SEA HOLIDAY HULLABALOO SPORTS OF ALL SORTS CREATIVE CAMPERS TOP CHEFS SPLISH SPLASH CAMP REWIND* CAMP KIDSQUEST AT THE FAMILY CENTER: ENTERING GRADE 3-5 ($400 member/$425 non-member). *No camp July 4 ($320 member/$340 non-member) & August 31 MAKE WAVES AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL* UNDER THE SEA GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME MAD ABOUT SCIENCE VOYAGE ON ROCK TO THE BEAT ROUGHIN IT OOK'S MINI COLOR CHALLENGE LAST TASTE OF SUMMER MINI CAMP CAMP SUMMERQUEST AT THE FAMILY CENTER: ENTERING GRADE 6-10 ($495 member/$525 non-member). *No camp July 4 ($395 member/$425 non-member) GOTTA LOVE NJ Extra Week! $295: Member $325: Non-Member IT'S ALL FUN AND GAMES* TAKE ME TO THE RIVER MAKE WAVES GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME THE GREAT RIVER CHALLENGE HIT NEW HEIGHTS DOWN THE SHORE EVERYTHING S ALRIGHT OOK'S COLOR CHALLENGE LEADER IN TRAINING (L.I.T.): ENTERING GRADE 9-11 Session 1 ($325 member/$350 non-member) *No camp July 4. Session 2, 3, 4 ($360 member/$390 non-member) Session 1 (June 25 - July 6*) Session 2 (July 9 - July 20) Session 3 (July 23 - August 3) Session 4 (August 6 - August 17) MADISON AREA YMCA
CAMP FOR ONE, CAMP FOR ALL! @ The Madison Area YMCA The Madison Area YMCA can only provide this help through generous donations and special events such as our Annual Charity Golf Classic. This event, held in June each year, helps to make our financial assistance program a reality offering assistance to everyone in need. For more information on the Charity Golf Classic and other ways to give, please visit: www.madisonareaymca.org/giving. The Madison Area YMCA is a 501(c)(3) cause-driven charitable organization, committed to providing help to families who may not be able to afford the full price of camp. At the Y, we believe that every child should be able to enjoy the best summer camp experience possible. Financial assistance is available to families who qualify. However, spaces are limited. To be considered, families must submit required paperwork before completing camp registration. Assistance is available to anyone who resides or works within the Madison Area YMCA s service area that can provide proof of financial need whether it is due to low income, recent unemployment or downsizing, disability, divorce, etc. Special circumstances and expenses may also be taken into consideration when determining an award. We ask that everyone pay a percentage of the total cost. Applicants who live outside our service area must first apply for camp assistance at the YMCA that serves their area. If denied, then the Madison Area YMCA will consider your application. (Proof of prior denial is required.) Families interested in Camp Wantago should apply for financial assistance directly at the F.M. Kirby Children s Center. Families who are interested in Camp KidsQuest, Camp SummerQuest or L.I.T. should apply for financial assistance at the Family Center. 13
REGISTRATION FORM: 2018 MADISON AREA YMCA DAY CAMPS ONE PER CAMPER Registration now available online for all Madison Area YMCA day camps! Visit: www.madisonareaymca.org/camp CAMPER NAME GENDER M F CAMP WANTAGO ENTERING K - GRADE 2 *No Camp July 4 & Aug 31 Member Non-member CAMP KIDSQUEST GRADE 3-5 *No Camp July 4 & Aug 31 Member Non-member CAMP SUMMERQUEST GRADE 6-10 *No Camp July 4 Member Non-member LEADER IN TRAINING (L.I.T.) GRADE 9-11 *No Camp July 4 Member Non-member Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 June 25-29 July 2-6* July 9-13 July 16-20 July 23-27 July 30-Aug 3 Aug 6-10 Aug 13-17 Aug 20-24 Aug 27-30* $390 $330 $390 $390 $390 $390 $390 $390 $390 $330 FREE BEFORE & AFTER CARE BEFORE CARE 7-9AM AFTER CARE 4-6PM EXTENDED CARE* 6-6:45PM *Additional Fee TOTAL $415 $350 $415 $415 $415 $415 $415 $415 $415 $350 Extra Week! $400 $320 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $295 $425 $340 $425 $425 $425 $425 $425 $425 $425 $325 $495 $395 $495 $495 $495 $495 $495 $495 $495 $525 $425 $525 $525 $525 $525 $525 $525 $525 SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4 $325 $360 $360 $360 $350 $390 $390 $390 HOW TO REGISTER REGISTER EARLY, SPACE IS LIMITED! ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE. Registration for all Madison Area YMCA day camps is now available online! Visit our website to register: www.madisonareaymca.org/camp. In-person registration is available at the Family Center and F.M. Kirby Children s Center. If registering in person, please complete one form per child. Additional forms are available at both Centers or can be printed from our website. Fill out the registration packet in its entirety. Incomplete forms cannot be accepted. All payment methods are accepted online or in person. Any outstanding Madison Area YMCA membership, program, tuition, child care and all other fees must be paid in full to register for camp. At the time of registration, a $50 non-refundable down payment is required for each week of camp enrolled, per child. Additional payment may be required. Please see website for payment schedule. Space at camp is limited and processed in a first come, first served basis. For your convenience, registration for camps may be completed online or at either facility until June 1, 2018. After this date, you must register at the home location of each camp. Registration must be paid in full. Financial assistance may be available. Registration must be completed in person at either facility. Please contact Member Assistance Coordinator Maggie Claudio at mclaudio@madisonymca.org or call 973-822-9622 x2311. PAYMENT INFORMATION For information on dress code, financial assistance & other camp policies, please visit: madisonareaymca.org/camp New this year! For your convenience, weekly automatic payments are processed through a credit card, debit card or checking account, beginning March 26 through May 28, 2018. Visit the Camp Overview page on our website to see the full Payment Schedule. If registering after these dates, payment is due in full at time of registration. A $50 non-refundable down payment is required at registration for each week of camp enrolled, per child. (Additional payment may be required if registering after a week s balance due date.) Slot in the camp program is subject to forfeiture if payment is delayed. Please contact Member Services Associate Jenna Zwain at jzwain@madisonymca.org or by calling 973-822-9622 x2225 if a third party (NJDCF or other) will be making payments. Staff Name: Staff Initials: madisonareaymca.org/camp Date:
ONLINE AND IN-PERSON CAMP REGISTRATION PRIORITY MEMBER REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 16, 2018 AT 7:30 PM OPEN REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 23, 2018 AT 7:30 PM ALL CAMPS START JUNE 25, 2018 MAKE WAVES MADISON AREA YMCA madisonareaymca.org/camp Family Center 111 Kings Road Madison, NJ 07940 973.822.YMCA (9622) F.M. Kirby Children s Center 54 East Street Madison, NJ 07940 973.377.4945 Project Community Pride 973.593.8450