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LITTLE MOON
Age 3 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:
Summit YMCA
Fee:
$185 Half / $225 Full ($165/$205 for Week 2)
DESCRIPTION
This Camp
allows first time campers to explore new adventures through
discovery and play. Activities include swim instruction,
outdoor play, arts & crafts, free play and special events.
All campers MUST
be potty trained and 3 years of age as of June 1st,
2007.
CAMP
STRUCTURE
Camp
Little Moon will be held on site at the Summit Area YMCA.
We will have access to the YMCA’s pool and the
playground area across the street from the YMCA. The Summit
Area YMCA will be air-conditioned providing a comfortable
indoor environment. Through participation in camp
activities such as swimming, crafts, songs, gym activities,
story time and creative play, your child will learn to
develop both
cooperative skills
and
independence. The
camper to counselor ratio will be approximately 6:1.
Camp
begins at 8:30 am. Please bring your child to the second
floor classrooms each morning. 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,
and
4:00 pm for full day campers.
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
Half day
campers can be picked up in the second floor classrooms.
Full day campers can be picked up in the second floor
multi-purpose room. 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 a late fee of $2.00 per child for every minute past
your pick-up time.
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PRE/POST
CAMP EXTENDED CARE
Pre and
Post Camp are available for an additional fee. Pre-camp
runs from 7:30-8:30 am. Post camp runs from 4:00-6:00 pm.
Pre and Post camp will be held in the multi-purpose room.
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SWIMMING
Camp
Little Moon 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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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 to camp 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
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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