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ENDLESS SUMMER
Entering grades 1 – 4
(Ages
6-10)
Camp offered:
Week 9 Hours:
8:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m.
Location:
Watchung Reservation / Hubbard Gymnasium
Fee:
$280 Max Enrollment Each Week:
80
Description:
For
all those students still out of school, this week is for
you. As we close out the summer we will continue
to have fun with arts & crafts, swimming, games, sports
and special events. This week is a fun and
memorable way to finish out a great summer experience
that will leave you changed both inside and out.
CAMP
STRUCTURE
The Summit YMCA is committed to Building Character in
Kids through our summer camps! Activities are designed
to reinforce and encourage the YMCA values of Caring,
Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
We bus
the children daily from the Summit Area YMCA the Loop
Area of the Watchung Reservation. The campers utilize
portable bathroom facilities and the YMCA brings fresh
drinking water to the site each day.
Campers will be broken down into two groups, first -
second graders and third - fourth graders. While one
group will have camp at the Watchung Reservation, the
other group will have camp in the Hubbard Gymnasium.
Groups will trade off as this is a natural outdoor
setting, we are affected by the weather. On rainy days
camp will be held in the Hubbard Gym located on the
second floor at the Summit YMCA.
If
your child will be absent from camp, please call the
YMCA by 7:30 AM at (908) 273-3330 ext 165 and leave a
message on the Absentee Hotline.
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DROP-OFF
/ PICK-UP PROCEDURES:
Campers are dropped-off and picked-up at the Summit Area YMCA in the
Hubbard Gym. Drop-off in the gym is between 8:00 - 8:30
AM. Pick-up at the Summit Area YMCA, Hubbard Gym is
between 4:00 - 6:00 PM.
Please do not park directly in front of the YMCA, as the busses unload
there. All campers must be signed out by a parent or
other authorized person. For the safety of our campers,
no children will be allowed to leave the YMCA without an
adult signature.
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PRE/POST
CAMP EXTENDED CARE:
Campers leave the Watchung Reservation and return
to the Summit Area YMCA by 4:00 PM. From 4:00 – 6:00 PM
campers will have a snack and a choice of numerous
activities such as arts and crafts, playing quiet games
or large group games at the gym.
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SWIMMING
Campers will participate in recreational swim at the Summit YMCA.
Campers should bring a bag with a bathing suit and
towel, labeled with their name. Groups will swim by the
following schedule.
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RAINY
DAYS
In
case of rain, Campers at the reservation will be bused
back to the Summit YMCA's Hubbard Gymnasium.
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FIELD
TRIPS & WEEKLY EVENTS
No field trips will be offered for this last week; However, we will
celebrate with an all camp bar-b-que at the
reservation. Special activities and games are planned.
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WHAT
TO WEAR
Campers should dress for camp activities in shorts,
t-shirt, socks and sneakers. No sandals and flip-flops.
Please apply sunscreen to your child before camp and
teach them how to reapply. YMCA staff are not
allowed to apply sunscreen to campers. Expect your
child to get dirty while enjoying camp!
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WHAT
TO BRING
Campers should bring a swimming bag on swim days, and lunch every day.
Other personal items do NOT belong at camp, such
as trading cards, water guns, Game Boys, and other
electronic devices. If these items are brought to camp,
the Camp Director will hold them during the day and give
them back to your child at the end of camp. When we
have a special theme day, your child’s counselor may
request a specific item to be brought to camp. This will
be done in writing. All personal items should be labeled
with you child’s name. Children should not bring money
to camp on regular days. They are not permitted to use
the YMCA vending machines during Pre-Camp, Camp or
Post-Camp.
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LUNCH
Campers should bring a non-perishable lunch and drink (no
glass!) to camp each day. An insulated lunch bag is
recommended, as there are no refrigeration facilities at
the Reservation. Water is available for campers
throughout the day.
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MEDICAL
FORMS
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.
PLEASE SEE PAYMENT
SCHEDULE. The form
does not need to be completed by a doctor. Camper
safety is a main priority and all of our staff are
trained in emergency procedures.
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MEDICATIONS
If
your child will be taking medication during camp, the
camp must have written permission from the child’s
doctor about the medication in addition to our Camp’s
Medication Form. This includes any over the counter
medications. The medication form must be turned in to
the director a month prior to your child’s first week of
camp.
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CARING
STAFF
We
carefully select counselors that have a genuine interest
in children, enjoy being with children, and have the
ability to interact in a positive and caring way with
your child. All of our counselors have certification in
First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. They
receive training in YMCA leadership skills, safety and
emergency procedures, and the principles of healthy
child development. All staff members and volunteers go
through criminal background and drug tests prior to the
start of camp.
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DISCIPLINE
PROCEDURES
In
order for our camp to operate smoothly we must set
reasonable limitations. Limits are necessary to
maintain safety, protect health and regard the rights of
others. Constructive methods of discipline will be used
to promote the child's self-discipline and good
behavior. Serious behavior that affects other children,
counselors or supervisors, such as, but not limited to,
swearing, fighting, leaving the group or refusal to obey
directives of 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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