A FUN PLACE TO GROW Summer Camp GREENBUSH YMCA 2016 Builders Camp Travel Camp Sports Camp Savvy Skills Camp
New Specialty Camps! New Trips! Swim Lessons! This summer, we have new games and more field trips! We also offer swim lessons and new Specialty Camps. Great Fun! Great Value! Our Summer Camp is in full swing from 9AM until 4PM, Monday through Friday, with lots of fun things for your child to experience each day. In addition to a high-quality summer camp experience, we also offer before and after camp care at no additional charge! Save $40 Each Day! From 7 to 9AM and from 4 to 6PM, we care for your child before camp starts each day and after it ends each day at no additional charge. That s a savings of at least $40 each day for each child. NEW This Summer! Enjoy new opportunities to meet and interact with your child s counselors! From information about each counselor s skills and abilities, to fun meet and greet events, you and your child will feel at ease in our care this summer even before camp starts! Swim instruction 2 times a week (Kindergarten through 3rd grade) More organized camp shed, where children store their belongings. Safety Comes First Our day camps meet the highest health and safety standards of the Y 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. First Aid equipment is on site and staff are trained in First Aid and CPR. Save $100! With our sibling savings option, you save more for each additional child you send together to camp. For each additional child who attends camp, you save $10 a week! That s a savings of $100 for each child who spends the summer at the Y! Financial Assistance We offer financial assistance for those who need help to afford summer camp. Please call us today to learn more. 518.477.2570. 2 Easy online registration www.cdymca.org
OUR HOURS Camp 9AM to 4PM Drop off starts at 7AM Pick up until 6PM Closed for July 4th Holiday OUR PROGRAMS Day Camp Entering Grades K 5 We help your child build confidence while enjoying a variety of programs and activities that encourage your child to develop independence while learning new skills. Campers enjoy swimming, sports, art, and special events. Children enjoy fun activities that allow for physical involvement, social interaction, educational opportunities, leadership building, personal growth and creativity. Campers are divided into groups by age, with activities appropriate to the interests and needs of each group. Each week has a fun theme and includes a field trip! Field trip schedule: Grades K - 3 Wednesdays and Grades 4-5 Thursdays. Children engage in community building projects and many opportunities for personal growth with our focus on discovery, hands-on education, and enriched learning opportunities. SPECIALTY CAMPS Our new specialty camps focus on one or more subjects for a full week of fun! Builder s Camp Grades K-2 (week 7 only) 3-6 (week 6 only) Dream it. Build it. Wreck it. Repeat. We challenge our builders in this camp to think outside the box as we incorporate building challenges that involve LEGOS, blocks and even spaghetti and marshmallows. Using the fundamental principles of engineering and physics, we take this camp to new heights. Is your camper up for the challenge? Field trips on Wednesday. Junior Chef s Camp Full & Half Day Options All Ages Welcome Week 3 & Week 8 Junior Chef s Camp is a unique culinary experience which includes cooking classes for children (in a safe environment) that encourages discovery and creativity. In this half day camp, your child will learn about kitchen safety and basic cooking techniques as we work with foods from farm to table international style! Daily lunch is included as we eat what we create! Campers can join this camp as part of our full-day Day Camp program or choose just the half day option. Field trip on Wednesday (for full day children). SOLD OUT Savvy Skills Camp LIMITED SPOTS. SIGN UP TODAY! Grades 3 8 Week 4 Join us as we discover the chemistry behind baking and the fun behind hand sewing! Your child will love the fun of creating edible gifts and cool concoctions as she/he develops important life skills. This camp has a $15 materials charge. Field trip on Wednesday. Sports Camp LIMITED SPOTS. SIGN UP TODAY! Grades 1-6 Week 5 Your child will learn the skills and drills of sports like basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis and more. On Friday, we learn how to play sports from other countries! We combine learning and enhancing skills, and the value of healthy eating as we include snack in this camp. Field trip on Wednesday. Questions? Please call us! 518.477.2570 3
Travel Camp Trips! Ages 11 13 Children enjoy fun trips to Saratoga Strike Zone, Peerless Pools, Fun Spot, White Water Rafting, and more! Field trips on Tuesday & Thursday. Leaders-In-Training (LIT) Program Age 14 Our two week sessions help our LITs to identify the characteristics of leadership, and develop those characteristics in themselves. LITs focus on personal development, goal setting and teamwork. Week one is spent getting to know fellow LIT members through team building and group morale activities. Week two focuses on personal development as a leader in camp, school and the community. Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program Age 15 Our two week sessions help CITs to learn job skills and identify the characteristics of a good counselor and to develop those characteristics in themselves. CITs attend child care related trainings that will help them learn and understand things such as: behavior management skills, safety and awareness, how to lead games and activities and how to be a positive role model. Our CIT program is also designed to help CITs learn skills necessary to obtain and retain employment. LIT and CIT programs are in 2 week repetitive sessions. To participate, your child needs to complete an interview with our staff, prior to registration. Other YMCA Camp Options: OVERNIGHT CAMP FUN! Camp Chingachgook on Lake George FREE TOURS! Please join us at Chingachgook for a free tour of camp on April 27, May 15 and May 22. You re also welcome to call for a tour any time that s convenient for you. Visit www.lakegeorgecamp.org today to learn more, or call 656.9462. 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! We have convenient bus routes to pick up and drop off your child. FREE TOURS! Visit www.cdymca.org today for our tour schedule, or call 456.3634. Also, join us for one of our Open House events: Tuesday, May 10 (5 to 7PM), Saturday, May 21 (11AM to 1PM), and Sunday, June 5 (11AM to 1PM). 4 Easy online registration www.cdymca.org
GREENBUSH DAY CAMP CHILD INFORMATION Child s First Name FAX 518.479.0615 LOW DEPOSIT. Just $10 per week per child. Child s Last Name Date of Birth Grade Entering in Fall Gender M/F PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION First Name Last Name Date of Birth Email Address Billing Address City Home Phone Cell Phone Work Phone 2nd Parent/Guardian Name Phone If separated or divorced, who has legal custody? (A court order is needed if a parent is denied access to a child.) PICK-UP/EMERGENCY CONTACT AUTHORIZATION I authorize the following people to pick up my child from YMCA Day Camp. I also authorize these people to be contacted in an emergency situation if I cannot be reached. All authorized persons need to be at least 16 years of age and be prepared to show PHOTO ID. First Name/Last Name Relationship Address Main Phone # Work # Cell# First Name/Last Name Relationship Address Main Phone # Work # Cell# MEDICAL INFORMATION Does your child have allergies or dietary needs? If yes, please list Does your child take medication? If yes, please list If your child should need any medication while attending camp, please contact your branch camp director to complete the appropriate medication consent forms. These forms need to be completed and signed by a physician prior to your child attending camp. Please indicate if your child has a history of the following: [ ] Anemia [ ] Appendicitis [ ] Asthma [ ] Contact Lenses [ ] Diabetes [ ] Ear Infections [ ] Fainting [ ] Severe Headaches [ ] Hay Fever [ ] High Blood Pressure [ ] Hyperkinesis [ ] Seizures [ ] Skin Problems [ ] Swimmer s Ear [ ] Tonsillitis Other ( Optional: Does your child have an existing IEP? [ ] YES [ ] NO ) Are there any activities that your child should not participate in for health reasons? Are there any recent medical treatment/surgeries? IMMUNIZATION RECORDS NEED TO BE INCLUDED WITH THIS REGISTRATION FORM. MEDICAL EMERGENCY & SUNSCREEN RELEASE I, being the parent/legal guardian of the above named minor, do hereby appoint YMCA staff to act on my behalf in authorizing emergency medical, dental or surgical care and hospitalization in my absence. In addition, I do here by grant said minor to carry and use sunscreen which I have supplied. Parent/Guardian Signature 5
GREENBUSH YMCA Child s First Name Child s Last Name Date of Birth Grade Entering in Fall Gender M/F DSS Subsidy WEEK Starting Date Member Rate Non Member 1 6/27 2 7/4* Day Camp $170 $195 + Travel Camp $225 $275 + LIT (2 week sessions) $200 $250 + CIT (2 week sessions) $175 $225 + *Camp is closed on July 4th. WEEK 2 RATES ARE PRORATED: Day Camp $136/$156 Travel Camp $180/$220 LIT $180/$225 CIT $157/$202 Specialty Camps Builder s Grades 3-6 $195 $225 + Builder s Grades K-2 $195 $225 + Savvy Skills** $210 $240 **PRICE INCLUDES $15 MATERIALS FEE + Sports $195 $225 + Jr. Chef (full day) $195 $225 + Jr. Chef (9-1pm) $98 $113 + I qualify for the $10 (per week) sibling discount (for each child after the first child). Sibling Name: - TOTAL = Please include your weekly $10 non-refundable camp deposit (per child) with your application. 3 7/11 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 4 7/18 Billing Payment Information (Charged Weekly) 5 7/25 6 8/1 7 8/8 8 8/15 9 8/22 10 8/29 Subtotal Credit Card I want to be charged: Only the Deposit Now Full Amount Deposit Now / Then Balance Each Week Name on Card Card Number My Card is on file. Last 4 Digits: Exp. Address City State Zip Phone Bank Withdrawal (ACH) I want to be charged: Only the Deposit Now Full Amount Deposit Now and then the Balance Each Week Name Bank Name Checking Savings Routing Number (9-Digits) Account Number Terms: I authorize my financial institution to honor pre-authorized debits/charges initiated by the YMCA on my account for camp payments. I authorize the Y to re-run my credit card within three business days if my card returns declined. Should any payments not be honored by the above financial institution, I understand that in addition to the regular payment, I will be charged a $20 NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds) fee. Signature (I have read and understand the terms of this draft authorization) Date TO BE COMPLETED BY THE Y Staff Initials Date Receipt # Cash Check Scholarship Percentage % Executive Director Signature 6
THE Y. A FUN PLACE TO GROW. Week 4: Amazing Race Join us for art, games, and geography covering 4 different countries. Includes our very own Amazing Race around the world! Week 5: Color Wars Join your colored teams and compete to be the best color! Each team competes in teambuilding games, group challenges and more! Week 6: Camp Throw Down It s camp challenge time, complete with scavenger hunts and a camp field day. Let your inner idol shine at the camp Family Night where camper s showcase their best talent! WEEKLY CAMP THEMES Week 1: Superhero Boom! Kapow! Join us as we kick off the summer in a super way! Enjoy the first week at camp as your favorite superhero! The Y s 4 core value heroes will be in town this week! Week 2: Fear Factor Watch your favorite staff members and fellow campers face their fears with food and try to be the ultimate winner of our fear factor game. Friday lunch (pizza) is included plus the Blue Monster Water Slide makes its first appearance! (4 day week due to 4th of July) Week 3: Decades Dig through your parents closet this week as we visit the decades past that your parents may remember. Week 7: Wet N Wild Join us as we turn camp into a summer oasis filled with water games and activities that include the Blue Monster water slide! Week 8: Survivor Join a tribe and compete in a fun way against others in puzzle challenges, team-building games and relay races! Only one tribe can be the ultimate survivor! Week 9: Game Show Mania Join us as we battle for the gold! Campers of every age will enjoy fun Olympic-related games and activities. Week 10: Sports Say goodbye to summer the right way! Gear up for summer s end by learning about sports like baseball, volleyball, soccer and even pickle ball! Questions? Please call us! 518.477.2570 7
SAVE $10 Register online by Mar. 31 & Save $10 Non-Profit Org. US Postage Paid Albany, NY Permit #227 CAPITAL DISTRICT YMCA Greenbush Branch 20 Community Way East Greenbush, NY 12061 PHONE 518.477.2570 FAX 518.479.0615 NEW IN 2016 New opportunities to meet and interact with your child s counselors Swim instruction 2 times a week (K 3rd) Parent/Camper Orientation March 18 6 8pm April 22 6 8pm Meet the Counselor Night May 27 6 8pm May 28 9 11am Open House June 11 10am 1pm June 25 12 3pm