CAMP: MORE THAN SUMMER FUN HAMDEN/NORTH HAVEN YMCA

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1 CAMP: MORE THAN SUMMER FUN HAMDEN/NORTH HAVEN YMCA Camp Mountain Laurel 2016 Summer Day Camp Brochure

2 WHY SUMMER CAMP AT THE YMCA? At the Y, we help children and teens realize their potential to be active, engaged and thriving members of the community. Our youth programs nurture social, emotional, cognitive and physical development, providing kids with the skills and support they need to be successful in school and life. Summer is the cornerstone of youth development at the Y. When kids have a chance to break from the routine of school and explore in a new setting, the Hamden/North Haven YMCA summer camp is there to help them discover who they are and all they can achieve. At Camp Mountain Laurel, youth have the opportunity to build new skills and talents, foster relationships with friends and role models, and develop a sense of belonging so they feel comfortable to be themselves. Our welcoming and inspiring setting motivates kids to push past their comfort zones to try new things while building self-confidence. NEW AND EXCITING AT CAMP MOUNTAIN LAUREL THIS SUMMER! You can expect all of the annual favorites including swimming, archery, challenge course, sports, nature, arts and crafts, and counselor led activities. We will also continue to offer a variety of specialty camps throughout the summer. There will be new and returning specialty camp options many featuring new field trips and activities. Specialty camps are a great opportunity to try something different this summer. Also, check out our new outdoor, larger than life backyard games and stations! There s something for every child, all in one location! Campers range in age from 3-15 years old. Whatever camp program you choose, your camper is sure to have fun, grow as a person, and make friends that will last a lifetime. We look forward to you joining us at the Hamden/North Haven Y for a summer of fun-filled activities! THE Y IS HERE FOR YOU The Y has supported the health and well-being of youth through camp for over 130 years and today is one of the largest providers of camp programs in the United States, serving more than 1.3 million kids and adults a year. Whether day camp or specialty camp, youth will find a program that best meets their needs and summer schedule. With financial assistance available, all kids have an opportunity to experience camp. Please talk with us if you or someone you know could use assistance to send a child to camp. OUR MISSION: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. HAMDEN/NORTH HAVEN YMCA P W hnhymca.org

3 CAMP MOUNTAIN LAUREL SPECIALTY CAMPS COUNSELOR IN TRAINING Our Counselor in Training program is ideal for youth years old especially Camp Mountain Laurel campers who are interested in developing leadership skills while working with children. CIT s will be mentored by YMCA staff who will help foster independence and self-confidence in a secure setting. A CIT Application must be submitted to the Y to be considered for this program. ROOKIE SPORTS Grades 1-3 Enjoy a variety of sports activities and games with a focus on fun, sportsmanship, and skill development. ALL STAR SPORTS Grades 4-7 Play a different sport each day with others your age. Build skills and progress each day. ANIMAL MANIA Grades 1-6 Let the wild adventure begin! Broaden your horizons with a variety of animals and their natural habitats. Visit local wildlife centers, aquariums, and wetlands. This popular camp that fills quickly, register today! SCIENCE Grades 1-6 If science is your love, you ll be going to museums, wildlife centers, Audubon Societies, and more! This popular and reaches capacity early, register now! BEGINNER SWIM CAMP Learn the survival float, how to tread water and all the other essential steps it takes to learn how to swim! Focus on the Freestyle stroke and maybe the backstroke if they are learning faster than expected! INTERMEDIATE SWIM CAMP Swimmers will have to pass a skills assessment to participate. They will learn how to enhance their weaker strokes and make their best strokes even stronger. Endurance will be built, so they can tread water longer and maintain the survival float. Techniques for other bodies of water will be introduced. NATURE RANGERS Grades 1-4 Gain an appreciation for the natural beauty of Camp by starting a garden, planting vegetation, finding birds, animals, scavenger hunts, hiking, and crafts. Traditional camp and swimming are included. NATURE NAVIGATORS Grades 5-9 Learn all about nature from land to sea! Check out what s in the ocean, what plants are only growing in our region and what birds are native to CT. OUTDOOR EXPLORERS Grades 2-9 A nature lover s dream! Enjoy hiking, exploring marsh lands and streams, fishing, canoeing, and the Audubon Society. DISCOVER THE PAST Grades 1-4 Journey into the past with trips to local museums and attractions. Learn everything from dinosaurs to exotic extinct animals, their eating habits, where they lived and who their biggest rivals were!

4 CAMP MOUNTAIN LAUREL SPECIALTY CAMPS MACH 1 CHALLENGE Grades 5-8 NEW! Spend part of each day with Y challenge course specialists to develop the confidence and skills to scale the climbing wall, ride the zip line, and take on our high rope elements. Design a Camp obstacle, fun run course! Plus test your new skills on a field trip to a local challenge course. DESTINATION FUN Grades 2-9 Travel Connecticut and enjoy many attractions. Visit the beach, go to a baseball game, try a water park, attend a movie, go bowling, visit a sub base, or take in a science museum. Each day will be fun-filled. ULTIMATE ADVENTURES Grades 3-9 Like fun and challenging activities? Travel to a place for a new activity each day. Sailing, tubing, canoeing, cave exploration, rock climbing, mountain biking, amusement parks, and a trampoline center. CIRCUS MANIA Grades 1-4 Got talent? Workshops for magic, agility, dancing, juggling, miming, clowning, and more! Show off your skills at the end of the week! Traditional camp and swimming are included. KIDS ZUMBA Whether you re a beginner or a pro, Kids Zumba is the way to go! Kids Zumba is movement through dance combined with Spanish language. The first part of the class is taught in Spanish while working on activities/ crafts. The second part of the class is filled with high energy movement to music. GET CRAFTY Grades 1-6 NEW! Our Arts & Crafts guru will lead fun activities that can be brought home at the end of the week. Kite making, scrap booking, memory books, deco paging, and pottery for creative campers of all ages. TRANSPORTATION TIME Bus 1 8:00/4:45 Hill House High School 8:20/4:30 Helen Street School TIME Bus 2 7:30/5:20 Dunkin Donuts (State and Ridge Road) 7:45/5:00 Clintonville School 8:00/4:40 Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church 8:15/4:25 Spring Glen School SNACK BAR Back by popular demand! Your children can purchase cold water, juice, and a healthy snack during the camp day. Store accounts are available for purchase so that your child does not have to carry cash with them at camp.

5 WHO IS OUR STAFF? Future teachers, psychologists, and recreation professionals with a passion for making sure that every child who comes to camp at the Y leaves more confident along with many new friends and stories. Eighty percent of our staff is 18 years of age or older and each receives a minimum of 40 hours of training in safety, positive behavior management, activity planning, and more. The majority of the staff are members of the YMCA School-Age Child Care Department working in the after school programs during the academic year. We strive for continuity of care as well as quality of staff working with your children throughout the year. The staff is planning new, fun, and exciting activities for the 2016 season! GRADE LEVEL GROUPINGS Rooted in the Y s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, the Y s approach to youth development helps kids grow in spirit, mind and body, all while having fun. Children are organized according to the grade they will enter in the fall. Each day campers will participate in various activities that will be grade appropriate. If your child requires special accommodations (social, behavioral, medical) please contact the Camp Director. The Y strives to provide each camper with an optimal summer experience. ENTERING GRADE CAMP GROUP Pre K (Ages 3, 4, 5) Discovery Kindergarten - 1st Greenhorns 2nd - 3rd 4th - 6th 7th, 8th, 9th year olds Explorers Pioneers Adventurers CIT (Counselor In Training) CAMP MOUNTAIN LAUREL SCHEDULE DATES June June 27-July 1 July 5-July 8 July July July August 1-5 August 8-12 August August THEME Summer Fun Wet & Wild Stars & Stripes Sporting Summer Back to the Future Water Wonders Comic Con Olympic Week Fantasy Land What s Next? Summer Camp will not be in session on Monday, July 4. Central Connecticut Coast YMCA s All Camp Day is scheduled for Wednesday, July 27, Our themes and field trip plans may change as details are finalized. The Y has programs available from the day school lets out until it begins again! We also offer an overnight camp experience, at YMCA CAMP HI-ROCK! A home-away-from-home where campers will grow as individuals while having fun in a beautiful Berkshire Mountain environment. Visit camphirock.org or call us for more specific details!

6 CONTACT INFORMATION HAMDEN/NORTH HAVEN YMCA A Branch of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA 1605 Sherman Ave, Hamden, CT, P F W hnhymca.org GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION The Y camp day begins at 9:00am and ends at 4:00pm. The Before Care Program starts at 7:30am and runs until the camp day begins. The After Care Program runs from the time camp is dismissed until 6:00pm. Bus transportation: For Hamden, North Haven and New Haven on a first come, first serve basis. State regulations require that a fully completed and signed health form must be on file for each camper. Health forms are due no later than two weeks prior to the first day of camp. No camper will be allowed to attend camp without a current, complete form. A physical within the last two years is required with this year s signature and date from your child s physician. Staff will host open house events prior to camp on: Saturday March am -1 pm Saturday April am -1 pm Saturday May am -1 pm Please visit camp and meet the staff! We will show you the camp and answer any questions that you may have about camp, the upcoming summer and Y Membership. Hamden/North Haven YMCA Camp Mountain Laurel, licensed day camp through the Office of Early Childhood, is accredited by the American Camp Association. The American Camp Association sets standards that, when followed by a camping program, help to ensure the program is at its best. To learn more about the ACA visit: BECOME A Y MEMBER Enjoy the many benefits of being a Y Member! Your camper and family can receive reduced program fees. Experience many free group exercise classes and free child watch. Socialize, connect and get healthy together. Call the Y Branch for more information! Financial Assistance available CAMP FEES Camp Choice Weeks Offered Member Youth Memberships Monthly $26.00 n/a Classic Camp All $168 $245 REGISTRATION STEPS Community Member Pre/Post Care All $36/$38 $36/$38 Swim Camp All $210 $250 Ultimate Adventures 6/27-7/1, 8/1-8/5 $240 $280 Out Explorers 8/8-8/12 $235 $270 Science Camp 7/25-7/29 $235 $275 Animal Mania 7/18-7/22 $230 $270 Destination Fun 7/11-7/15, 8/15-8/19 $235 $275 Rookie/All Star Sports 8/15-8/19 $210 $250 Get Crafty 7/25-7/29 $210 $255 MACH 1 Challenge 6/20-6/24 $220 $260 Nature Rangers 7/5-7/8 $176 $208 Kids Zumba 7/18-7/22 $220 $260 Discover the Past 7/5-7/8 $188 $220 Fort Building 6/27-7/1, 8/8-8/12 $220 $260 Circus Mania 8/1-8/5 $220 $260 Nature Navigators 8/22-8/26 $235 $275 $25.00 non-refundable, non-transferrable registration fee per camper is required. $50.00 non-refundable deposit per camper per session required upon registration. EZ Pay Options are available. Payments can be made monthly, weekly, or biweekly prior to your child s start date of camp once deposits and fees have been paid. Final payments for each session are due the Wednesday prior to the start date of sessions of camp. Financial Assistance forms are due no later than May 1, Step 1: Download, pickup, or have us mail you the registration packet. Download at hnhymca.org Step 2: Fill out the registration forms. Step 3: Calculate the deposit. Step 4: Write out your check and either mail or drop off forms at the Y.