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DISCOVERY:
Entering Kindergarten
Camp
offered:
Weeks 1 - 8
Hours: 8:30 a.m – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Watchung Reservation & Summit YMCA
Fee:
$225 per week
($205 for week 2)
DESCRIPTION
Pre-K
campers enjoy the summer mornings in the fresh air of
the Watchung Reservation and the afternoons at the
Summit YMCA. Days are spent playing games, making arts
& crafts, being in the pool and exploring nature.
Special activities and theme days add to the fun!
CAMP STRUCTURE
YMCA Pre-School
camps help children to develop to their fullest
potential by allowing them to learn through discovery
and play. Our camps offer developmentally appropriate
activities that help children develop physically,
emotionally, intellectually and socially. Activities
are designed to reinforce and encourage the YMCA values
of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Discovery Camp will spend their mornings at the Watchung
Reservation and their afternoons at the Summit YMCA.
Each day children must be dropped off in the 2nd
floor classrooms at 8:30 am. Children will then be
transported to the Watchung Reservation by bus to the
Loop Area where our older age (Camp Cannundus) camp is
located. Children will be bused to the reservation at
9:00 am to start their day and return to the Y in the
early afternoon. Parents needing to drop off after 9:00
am or pick up earlier than our return will need to do so
at the Reservation. At the reservation children will
experience the outdoor camping atmosphere. Through
participation in camp activities such as swimming,
crafts, hikes, song, nature/science activities and
creative, active play, your child will learn to develop
both physical growth and cooperative skills. The camper
to counselor ratio will be approximately 8:1.
If
your child will be absent from camp, please call the
Camp Absentee Phone Line at (908) 273-3330 ext 165.
Please state you child’s name, camp program, your name
and a number where you can be reached for any
questions. Please note; calls should be made to the
absentee line each day your child is absent.
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DROP-OFF / PICK-UP PROCEDURES:
Camp
begins at 8:30 am. Drop off and pick will be at the
Summit YMCA in the 2nd floor classroom.
Children must be signed in and out each day.
Please do not drop children off earlier than this time. NO
EXCEPTIONS!! Camp ends at 4:00 pm for campers.
Children must be picked up on time. If your child is
not picked up by 4:00, the YMCA will charge late fees of
$2.00 every minute past the hour per child.
PRE/POST CAMP
EXTENDED CARE:
Pre
Camp is available for an additional fee. Pre-camp runs
from7:30-8:30 am and will be held in the multi-purpose
room at the YMCA. Post Camp runs from 4:00-6:00 pm in
the same room.
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SWIMMING:
Discovery Camp will swim at the Summit YMCA facility.
On swim days please pack a bathing suit and towel in a
marked backpack. If you do not want your child to swim
on a particular day, please notify the counselors in the
morning.
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RAINY DAYS:
On
rainy or extremely hot days, children will use space at
the Summit YMCA.
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WHAT TO WEAR
Please
remember that children will be involved in a number of
different activities and may get their clothing wet or
dirty. Do not send your child in wearing any clothes
you would not want stains on. Clothing should be
comfortable and weather appropriate. (shorts, T-shirts,
socks,
sneakers).
NO FLIP FLOPS OR SANDALS. Please mark all clothing,
lunch boxes, and water bottles with your child’s name
for easy identification in case of loss. Each child
will receive one camp T-shirt for the summer during
his/her first week of camp.
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WHAT TO BRING
Small
water bottles are highly recommended! Counselors will
refill them as needed. Please put your child’s name on
his/her bottle to avoid confusion. An extra set of
clothing may be brought each day. Children are not to
bring any valuables or money to camp. They are not
permitted to use the YMCA vending machines.
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WHAT TO BRING
Parents will be notified as to when special activities
are scheduled. Special activities will be scheduled
during each week of camp.
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LUNCH
Campers should bring a non-perishable lunch and beverage
to camp everyday. We recommend the insulated lunch
bags. There are no refrigeration facilities. Children
may require an extra beverage. No glass please.
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MEDICAL FORMS /
MEDICATIONS
State
Law requires that all campers have a current Medical
Form on file before attending camp. The YMCA
must receive the completed form with your first
payment. The form does not need to be completed
by a doctor. Camper safety is a main priority and all
of our staff is trained in emergency procedures. If
your child will be taking medications during camp,
please contact the Camp Director at 908-273-3330 for a
Medication Release Form. This form and the medication
must be given to the Pre-School Camp Director on the
first day your child attends camp. If an accident
occurs which requires treatment beyond our first aid,
the staff person in charge will arrange for the camper
to be taken to Overlook Hospital. You will be notified
of the situation and your permission for treatment will
be necessary.
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STAFF
The
YMCA takes pride in our quality staff! All directors
and counselors are chosen based on their enthusiastic
personalities, leadership abilities, and appreciation of
children. All of our staff are trained in emergency
procedures. Camper safety is our main priority.
Our
staff is dedicated to making your child’s summer fun and
enjoyable. We strive to have each camp leave the day
with a smile on his/her face. It is our hope that you
will let us know if anything prevents this.
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DISCIPLINE
PROCEDURES
In order
for camp to operate smoothly, we must set reasonable
limitations. Limits are necessary to maintain safety,
protect health and regard the right of others. Constructive
methods of discipline will be used to promote the child’s
self discipline and good behavior. Serious behaviors that
affect other children, counselors or supervisors, such as,
but not limited to, swearing, fighting, leaving the group
and refusal to obey the staff will be handled in the
following manner:
First
Warning:
Written notice of infraction requiring Parent/Guardian signature.
Second
Warning:
Parent/Staff/Camper conference and possible temporary
suspension.
Third
Warning:
Child will be dismissed from camp; fees are non-refundable.
Any
other discipline problems as determined by the staff may
also be reasons for
warnings or termination. In very serious cases,
suspension may be the first step.
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