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LITTLE BEAVERS
Age 4-5 years
Camp offered:
Weeks 1 - 8 Half and Full day options
Half Day
Session:
8:30 a.m – 1:00 p.m.
Full Day Session:
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Lincoln Hubbard Elementary School
Fee:
$185 Half / $225 Full ($165/$205 for Week 2)
DESCRIPTION
A great
place for the younger set to spend the summer!
Activities include arts & crafts, swimming, games,
outdoor play and special activities! Campers build
self-esteem through creativity and exploration.
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. Little Beaver
Camp will be located at the Lincoln Hubbard Elementary
School Gymnasium. 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 in
the Lincoln Hubbard school. Counselors will meet
parents and children by the doors in the back parking
lot during these times. Children must be signed in and
out each day. Please do not drop children off earlier than this time. NO
EXCEPTIONS!! Camp ends at 1:00 pm for half day campers;
4:00 pm for full day campers.
Children must be picked up on time. If your child is
not picked up by 1:00 or 4:00 pm, the YMCA will charge
late fees of $2.00 every minute past 1:00 or 4:00 pm per
child.
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PRE/POST
CAMP EXTENDED CARE
Pre and Post Camp are available for an additional fee.
Pre-camp runs from7:30-8:30 am. Post camp runs from
4:00-6:00 pm. Pre and Post camp will be held in the
multi-purpose room at the YMCA and children will be
bused to and from Lincoln Hubbard school.
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SWIMMING
Camp Little Beaver will swim at the Summit YMCA
facility. Children will be bused to and from the YMCA
on swim days. 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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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
for Little Moon campers should be brought each day.
Children are not to bring any valuables or money to camp.
Children are not permitted to use the YMCA vending
machines.
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LUNCH
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.
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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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