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      CAMP CASSEY

                  2018

                           SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
                            BEAR-GLASGOW FAMILY YMCA
2018 CAMP CASSEY SUMMER CAMP GUIDE - YMCA of Delaware
About Our Camp
    OUR CAMP PHILOSOPHY
    The Bear-Glasgow YMCA believes in providing comprehensive camp programs, which
    foster the social, cultural, physical and emotional development of children. Activities
    reflect the character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. We create
    opportunities for children to enhance their self-esteem, build friendships, develop
    greater independence and give them a sense of their creative potential in a safe, fun
    and nurturing environment.

    CAMP STRUCTURE
    6 locations: same great offerings! New in 2018, all YMCA of Delaware Camps will now
    be structured the same way. Whether you are spending time at home or down at the
    beach, your child will be in the same unit.

    EXPLORERS CAMP: Completed K-1st Grades             PIONEERS CAMP: Completed 6th-8th Grades
    ADVENTURERS CAMP: Completed 2nd-3rd Grades         LEADER IN TRAINING (LIT) PROGRAM:
                                                       Completed 9th and10th Grades
    VOYAGERS CAMP: Completed 4th-5th Grades

        TEXT ALERTS                           MAIN PHONE                    ONLINE
        To receive text alerts with           (302) 836-9622                www.ysummercamp.org
        important camp information,
        text @BGYCAMP to                      CAMP OFFICE
        (302) 721-5562.                       (302) 250-2170

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YOU DO AT
WHAT WILL
        Camp Cassey?
    CONNECT. Build lasting friendships and                     GO ON FIELD TRIPS. Take a trip to the
1   lifelong memories.                                    8    movies, a bowling ally or even Sahara Sams!
                                                               Field trips vary by group. See pages 8-12
    CELEBRATE. Start each day at 9 a.m. with a                 for a full listing.
2   fun-filled, high energy meeting. Every Friday,
    celebrate with an awards ceremony and                      HAVE THE BEST SUMMER EVER!
    spirit stick presentation.                            9    Every day at Camp Cassey is full of fun filled
                                                               activities with good friends.
    SWIM. Get your goggles ready! Each
3   group will visit the outdoor pool at least
    once per day.

    LITERACY, MUSIC, SCIENCE AND NATURE.
4   Visit learning stations each day where you
    will participate in fun, enriching activities                           NEW FOR
    using hands-on materials.

    PLAY GAMES. Shoot some hoops on the
                                                                             2018
5   court with a game of Knockout, get sandy
    playing Gaga, or connect with a game of
    Connect 4.
                                                              ARCHERY & LOW
6   TEAM BUILDING. Visit the Team Building
    station which is designed to bring campers                ROPES COURSE!
    together to achieve a common goal.
    There will be a focus on emphasizing
    communication, listening and cooperative
    skills.

    ARTS AND CRAFTS. Explore your creativity
7   at the art station each week.

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ey Staff
                                 2017 Camp Cass

At Camp Cassey, we believe
that staff is our greatest        CAMP PROGRAMING
resource. Each staff
member undergoes a series
of interviews, reference                   JOHN GILROY            ANTONIO THORNTON
checks, and a complete                     Camp Director          Assistant Camp and
                                           jgilroy@ymcade.org     Teen Director
background/criminal history                                       athornton@ymcade.org
check. Our Unit Directors
are college students/
graduates who are working                  COURTNEY HOY
professionals in the fields                Senior Child
                                           Development Director
of education and child                     choy@ymcade.org
development. All camp staff
are at least 18 years of
age with prior experience        REGISTRATION & BILLING
working with children. We
provide each staff member
with a minimum of 24
                                           ANITA STEWARD            BEN KETTNER
hours pre-camp training                    asteward@ymcade.org      bkettner@ymcade.org
and ALL staff are certified
in First Aid and CPR.

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Welcome
                                 I am so excited that you have           for Soccer Shots as the Assistant
                                 chosen Camp Cassey for your child       Director and Lead Coach. There, I
                                 this summer! Although this will be      assisted with programming at the
                                 my first year as Camp Director at       day care centers, schools, park
                                 this location, I have experienced,      programs and summer camps.
                                 worked with and coordinated camps       Most recently, I was the Sports
                                 for many years.                         Director at the Dover Y.

                                 Since my first camp experience          While at Camp Cassey, I plan to
                                 with the Cub Scouts in Manchester       focus on staff training and quality
                                 England, I knew camp was a very         programming, making sure all
                                 special place. As I got older, I        children have a positive experience
                                 decided I wanted to experience a        at camp while making memories that
                                 camp in America. In 2005, I went to     last a life time (just like I did).
                                 work for Camp Arrowhead in Lewes,
                                 Delaware. Of course, I did not know     Please feel free to contact me with
                                 where DE was exactly, but I packed      any questions.
                                 my bags and was off! I enjoyed it so
                                 much that I came back the next two
                                 summers. I also met my now wife,        Cheers,
                                 the first summer.

                                 In January of 2012, I moved to
                                                                         John Gilroy
                                 Delaware full time and went to work

I am so excited to be returning         This summer at Camp Cassey I
to Camp Cassey for my 2nd year          will be focusing on day-to-day
as the Assistant Camp Director.         operations, parent communications
Although I am still fairly new to the   and providing a safe and fun
Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, I am no       environment for the children. Please
stranger to the camp environment.       feel free to reach out to me at any
                                        time with any questions or concerns
I started my camp experience after      you may have. I look forward seeing
graduating college in May 2005          you and your campers this summer.
when I joined the Rocky Run YMCA
summer camp team as a camp
counselor. The following summers, I     Sincerely,
had great opportunities to be a Unit
Director and to become the Camp
Director of a satellite site in the
                                        Antonio Thornton
Chester Community. In addition, I
served as Camp Director at the West
Chester YMCA and the Claymont
Boys & Girls Club.
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2018 Camp Cassey

                   D A T E S
CAMP REGISTRATION                       HEALTHY KIDS DAY CAMP                  ALL CAMP CELEBRATION
AND BEACH PARTY                         OPEN HOUSE                             WEEK 5: JULY 11
JANUARY 26 • 6-8 P.M.                   APRIL 21 • 12 -3 P.M.                  On this special day, all YMCA of
Join us Friday, January 26th            Join us as we celebrate Healthy        Delaware campers join together
from 6-8 p.m. for our Camp              Kids Day, our national initiative      to participate in camp games,
Registration Kick-Off and               to improve the health and              sing-offs, inflatable bounces
Beach Party. There will be              wellbeing of kids. This event          and water slides! Please be
games, open swim and camp               is open to the community and is        sure to send campers in their
registration staff on-site to           a great opportunity to learn           bathing suits with a labeled
get you signed up for the BEST          about our camp.                        lunch.
SUMMER EVER!
                                        CAMP ORIENTATION                       COLOR WARS WEEK
REGISTRATION NIGHTS:                    MAY 10 • 6-8 P.M.                      WEEK 6: JULY 17-21
Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m.                      Camp orientation will take             During color wars week, we
January 30th - June 5th                 place at the Bear-Glasgow              divide the entire camp into
Camp Registrar’s will be                Family YMCA’s campsite,                two teams; Red vs. Blue.
available at the Front Desk             located behind the YMCA. You           Throughout the whole week,
to answer questions and take            will have the opportunity to           the camp will participate in
registration paperwork.                 meet our camp director and ask         fun competitions leading up to
                                        questions regarding summer             Friday’s final performances of
____________________________________                                           songs, dances and skits. Our
                                        camp. An overview of camp will
                                        be given and information will          kids and counselors always
100 DAYS ‘TIL                           be provided on daily schedules,        look forward to this exciting
                                                                               week of camp.
CAMP OPEN HOUSE                         newsletters, field trips, staff,
                                        and much more.
MARCH 3 • 12 - 2 P.M.                                                          COLOR WARS FAMILY NIGHT
                                                                               JULY 19
                                        MEET YOUR                              Join us at Camp Cassey, located
                                        COUNSELOR NIGHT:                       behind the Bear-Glasgow
                                        JUNE 6 • 6-7 P.M.                      Family YMCA. Come out and
                                        Meet your counselor night will         meet your children’s friends
                                        take place at the Bear-Glasgow         while earning points for your
                                        Family YMCA’s campsite, located        camper’s team. The YMCA will
                                        behind the YMCA. You will have         provide light refreshments and
                                        the opportunity to meet your           entertainment.
                                        children’s counselors as well as all
                                        our activity specialists.

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2018
                                                    SUMMER CAMP
                                                    SESSIONS
                                                    Week 1: June 11 - 15
                                                    Week 2: June 18 - 22
                                                    Week 3: June 25 - 29
                                                    Week 4: July 2 - 6
                                                    (no camp July 4th)
FUN FRIDAY                                          Week 5: July 9 - 13
Each Friday campers are asked to                    Week 6: July 16 - 20
join in the fun by dressing up for the              Week 7: July 23 - 27
Fun Friday theme of the week. This
awesome camp tradition will encourage               Week 8: July 30 - Aug 3
your child to get creative and be silly!
                                                    Week 9: Aug 6 - 10
WEEK 1: Superheros                                  Week 10: Aug 13 - 17
WEEK 2: Crazy Hair                                  Week 11: Aug 20 - 24
WEEK 3: TV/Movie
         Characters
WEEK 4: Stars + Stripes
WEEK 5: Camouflage
WEEK 6: Color Wars Team
WEEK 7: Crazy Hat
WEEK 8: Mix Match
WEEK 9: Summer Luau
WEEK 10: Sports Teams
WEEK 11: Camp Shirt for Autographs

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TRADITIONAL CAMPS
Full Member: $210 per week •        Program/ Non-Member: $265 per week

EXPLORERS CAMP                                               ADVENTURERS CAMP
COMPLETED K - 1ST GRADE                                      COMPLETED 2ND - 3RD
Explorers camp is for the younger campers who are            The Adventurers group is for the slightly older
ready for a full-day camp experience. Campers will be        camper who is ready to explore a bit more of
outdoors, experiencing a wide variety of hands-on            our camp area! These campers will participate
                                                             in hands-on activities including art, science
fun. Daily activities include arts and crafts, swimming,
                                                             exploration, sports and games, and will regularly
reading, singing, sports, games and visits to our activity   visit our activity specialist. Adventurers will also
specialists. Campers in Explorers will have on-site field    go on an off-site trip each week.
trips most weeks.
STAFF TO CAMPER RATIO - 1:6                                  STAFF TO CAMPER RATIO - 1:8

WEEKLY TRIPS (THURSDAYS):                                    WEEKLY TRIPS (THURSDAYS):
                                                             Week 1 (June 11-15): Betty’s Bounces
Week 1 (June 11-15): Dance Party
                                                             Week 2 (June 18-22): Sahara Sam’s
Week 2 (June 18-22): Wet-n-Wild
                                                             Week 3 (June 25-29): Bowling
Week 3 (June 25-29): Wild West
                                                             Week 4 (July 2-6): Franklin Institute
Week 4 (July 2-6): Jungle John
                                                             Week 5 (July 9-13): Camp Celebration
Week 5 (July 9-13): Camp Celebration
                                                             Week 6 (July 16-20): Lums Pond
Week 6 (July 16-20): Lums Pond                               Week 7 (July 23-27): Camp Tockwogh
Week 7 (July 23-27): Moon Bounce Mania                       Week 8 (July 30- Aug 3): Family Fun Galaxy
Week 8 (July 30- Aug 3): Mad Science                         Week 9 (Aug 6-10): Linvilla Orchards
Week 9 (Aug 6-10): Camp Carnival                             Week 10 (Aug 13-17): Movies
Week 10 (Aug 13-17): Magician                                Week 11 (Aug 20-24): Dutch Wonderland
Week 11 (Aug 20-24): Movies

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VOYAGERS CAMP                                                  PIONEERS CAMP
COMPLETED GRADES 4TH -5TH                                      COMPLETED GRADES 6TH -8TH
Voyager campers will participate in hands-on activities        Pioneer campers will participate in hands-on activities
including art, science exploration, sports, and games          including art, science exploration, sports and games
and will regularly visit our activity specialists. They will   and will regularly visit our activity specialists. Our
learn to work cooperatively as a group and develop             Pioneer campers are given the opportunity to lead and
new skills through trying new things. Campers will go          complete more challenging activities and are given time
on an off-site trip each week.                                 to “hang out” with their friends. Campers will go on an
                                                               off-site trip each week.
STAFF TO CAMPER RATIO -1:10
                                                               STAFF TO CAMPER RATIO -1:10
WEEKLY TRIPS (WEDNESDAYS):
                                                               WEEKLY TRIPS (TUESDAYS):
Week 1 (June 11-15): Family Fun Galaxy
                                                               Week 1 (June 11-15): Laser Dome
Week 2 (June 18-22): Camp Tockwogh
                                                               Week 2 (June 18-22): Franklin Institute
Week 3 (June 25-29): Jungle Jim’s
Week 4 (July 2-6): Movies                                      Week 3 (June 25-29): Camp Tockwogh

Week 5 (July 9-13): Camp Celebration                           Week 4 (July 2-6): Camden Aquarium
                                                               Week 5 (July 9-13): Camp Celebration
Week 6 (July 16-20): Lums Pond
Week 7 (July 23-27): Funplex                                   Week 6 (July 16-20): Lums Pond
                                                               Week 7 (July 23-27): Sahara Sam’s
Week 8 (July 30- Aug 3): Roller Skating
                                                               Week 8 (July 30- Aug 3): Arnold’s
Week 9 (Aug 6-10): Bowling
                                                               Week 9 (Aug 6-10): Bowling
Week 10 (Aug 13-17): Splash World
Week 11 (Aug 20-24): Laser Dome                                Week 10 (Aug 13-17): Splash World
                                                               Week 11 (Aug 20-24): Funplex
NOTE: ALL TRIPS ARE SUBJECT
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SPECIALTY CAMPS
Full Member: $260 per week • Program/ Non-Member: $335 per week

  COMPLETED GRADES 2ND THROUGH 4TH
                                                                                Week 7 (July 23-27):
                                                                                PLANES, TRAINS &
                                                                                AUTOMOBILES
                                                                                Get into high gear as we tour Dover
                                                                                Downs Speedway and take flight
                                                                                at the helicopter museum. We will
                                                                                also climb aboard the Wilmington
                                                                                Western Railroad for an adventure
                                                                                on the rails.

                                                                                Week 8 (July 30 - Aug 3):
                                                                                FOOD FEST
                                                                                Travel to Grotto’s Pizza and make
                                                                                your own pizza lunch, learn how
                                                                                potato chips are made at the Herr’s
                                                                                Factory and visit Half Baked to
 Week 2 (June 18-22):                   Week 4 (July 2-6):                      decorate cupcakes for dessert.
 DEEP SEA ADVENTURE                     ZOO MANIA
 Find out what lurks deep below the     If you love unique animals, this
 waters in this deep sea adventure.     is the camp for you! We will visit      Week 9 (Aug 6 -10):
 First, travel to the Adventure         the Philadelphia Zoo and the            CREATION STATION
 Aquarium in Camden and enjoy           Brandywine Zoo.                         Get ready to let your imagination
 their 4D theater. Next, experts                                                run wild at our creation station.
 from the Museum of Natural                                                     Join fellow artists as you work on
 History will present their Under the   Week 5 (July 9-13):                     fun projects throughout the week.
 Sea program. Finally, travel to the    AHOY, PIRATES!                          Projects will include pottery making,
 National Aquarium in Baltimore to      Ahoy Matey! Take off on a deep sea      painting, and t-shirt tie-dying.
 enjoy their Dolphin Show.              adventure this week disguised as a
                                        pirate. Search for buried treasure      Week 10 (Aug 13-17):
                                        but be on your guard for a few          DREAM VACATION
 Week 3 (June 25-29):                   surprise appearances. This camp         Do you wish you could go on all
 TECH STARS CODING WITH                 will travel to the Pirates of Lewes     the best trips in one week? Now
 SCRATCH JR                             and the Urban Pirates of Baltimore.     you can! Travel to the most popular
 Campers will program their own         Yo Ho, Yo Ho, a pirate’s life for me!   places of the summer for bowling
 interactive stories and games. They                                            and laser tag at Family Fun Galaxy,
 will learn to solve problems, design   Week 6 (July 16-20):                    and Waterpark fun at Sahara Sam’s.
 projects and express themselves        TECH STARS WE DO 2.0                    To top off this dream, you will take a
 creatively on the iPad. Creating       ENGINEERING                             limo ride to the movies on Friday!
 Animal races, spooky forests, dance    This next level camp will use the
 parties and basketball games are       brand new LEGO WeDo2.0 Kits
 just some of the projects we will      and Software. Our LEGO builds are
 explore.                               connected via Bluetooth so your
                                        Mars Rovers, Bulldozers and Frogs
                                        have new found mobility.

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COMPLETED GRADES 5TH THROUGH 7TH
Week 2 (June 18-22):                Week 5 (July 9-13):                 Week 8 (July 30 - Aug 3):
TECH STARS MINECRAFT                X-TREME                             TECH STARS STEM
MODS & REDSTONE                     Have a new adventure as             ADVENTURES IN BUILDING &
This camp is for serious            you participate in extreme          PROGRAMMING
Minecrafters only. We will          obstacle courses at the Hanby       This hands-on exploration
experiment and critically           Outdoor Center, laser tag at        of engineering and coding
evaluate mods, shaders and          Laserdome and rock climbing at      combines building with LEGOs
resource packs as a way to alter    the Delaware Rock Gym. Plus,        and programing with Pico Blocks
the appearance and physics of       get ready for some friendly         created in the MIT Media Lab.
the game. Each student will go      competition!                        Campers will be exposed to a
home with a copy of their own                                           variety of technologies building
custom resource pack and a new      Week 6 (July 16-20):                dragons, carnivals rides and
appreciation of what goes into      CREATION STATION                    more!
the Minecraft experience.           Get ready to let your imagination
                                    run wild at our creation station.   Week 9 (Aug 6-10):
Week 3 (June 25-29):                Join fellow artists as you work     DREAM VACATION
WATER X-TREME                       on fun projects throughout          Do you wish you could go on
                                    the week. Projects will include     all the best trips in one week?
Experience X-Treme camp on          pottery making, painting, and       Now you can! Travel to the
the water! Travel to Wilderness     t-shirt tie-dying.                  most popular places of the
Canoes for tubing on the                                                summer for bowling and laser
Brandywine River, to Jungle Jim’s                                       tag at Family Fun Galaxy, and
Water Park, and to YMCA Camp        Week 7 (July 23-27):
                                    FOOD FEST                           waterpark fun at Sahara Sam’s.
Tockwogh for water fun on the                                           To top off this dream, you will
Chesapeake. Are you ready for       Travel to Grotto’s Pizza to make
                                    your own pizza lunch, learn how     take a limo ride to the movies on
Water X-Treme?                                                          Friday!
                                    potato chips are made at the
                                    Herr’s Factory and make your
Week 4 (July 2-6):                  own cupcakes for dessert at Half    Week 10 (Aug 13-17):
GREAT ESCAPE                        Baked!                              NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
Break out of your comfort zone                                          Tour the areas coolest museums.
as we take on the ropes course                                          Trips to the Franklin Institute,
at Camp Tockwogh and break                                              Academy of Natural Sciences
out of an escape room.                                                  and the Hagley Museum are just
                                                                        the start of this adventure.

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SPORTS CAMP
Full Member: $260 per week      •      Program/ Non-Member: $335 per week

Sports camps teach children the basic skills to succeed in their favorite sport. They will learn
the fundamentals of the game and the various positions, rules, and regulations. Campers will
participate in daily warm-ups, practice skills, learn new drills, play scrimmages, and enjoy friendly
games. They will also have a weekly field trip and swim times.
AGES: Completed grades 2nd - 8th
STAFF TO CAMPER RATIO: Approximately 1:8

                                           FIELD TRIP           Y OF DE             SPECIAL EVENT
                          SPORTS
 WEEK                                      (Tuesdays)           PLAYDAY             (Friday)
                          CAMP                                  (Thursdays)
                                           Lincoln Financial
 Week 2 (June 18-22)      Flag Football                         Brandywine YMCA     Punt, Pass, Kick
                                           Field

                                                                Bear-Glasgow
 Week 3 (July 25-29)      Soccer           Foot Golf                                PK Shootout
                                                                Family YMCA

                                                                Western Family
 Week 4 (July 2-6)        Swimming         Splash World                             Swim Meet
                                                                YMCA

 Week 5 (July 9-13)       Basketball       Wells Fargo Center   Dover YMCA          Skills Challenge

                          Baseball/                             Middletown Family
 Week 6 (July 16-20)                       Baseball Game                            Home Run Derby
                          Softball                              YMCA

 Week 7 (July 23-27)      Dodgeball        Impact Sports        Brandywine YMCA     Dodgeball Tournament

 Week 8 (July 30-Aug 3)   Basketball       Camp Tockwogh        Dover YMCA          3 Point Contest

                                                                Bear- Glasgow
 Week 9 (Aug 6-10)        Volleyball       Camp Tockwogh                            Skills Challenge
                                                                Family YMCA

                                                                Western Family
 Week 10 (Aug 13-17)      All Sports       TBD                                      Multi-Sport Challenge
                                                                YMCA

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ALL SPORTS                             DODGEBALL/AGILITY                     SWIMMING
Can’t decide which sport you want      Learn the many variations of this     Swimmers, take you mark; GO!
to play? No problem. Join us this      very popular camp game from           This exciting camp is designed for
week as we play as many sports         Doctor Dodgeball to Gaga. Plus,       kids who want to improve their
as we possibly can. Plus, enjoy        campers will participate in a         swimming stroke. Campers will
a field trip to Putters Paradise       Dodgeball tournament at the end       learn proper swimming techniques
for a round of miniature golf!         of the week. This camp is designed    and also participate in fun pool
Equipment needed: None                 for fun while working on speed and    games. Requirements: Camper
                                       agility skills. Equipment needed:     must be able to swim and be at a
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL                      None.                                 Green Band Swimmer level.
Come on out and enjoy America’s
favorite pastime. Learn the basic      FLAG FOOTBALL                         VOLLEYBALL
fundamentals of this great game.       Be prepared to show off your skills   Volleyball camp will teach the
Our special event for this camp will   with this fast paced non-contact      fundamentals of the game to
be a home run derby! Equipment         sport. During the week, we will       help improve campers’ overall
needed: Baseball/Softball Glove        have our own punt, pass, and kick     skill levels. Throughout the week
                                       competition as well as participate    campers will participate in drills,
BASKETBALL                             in a play day with the other YMCA     fun mini-games, and real
This camp is a perfect introduction    of Delaware camps. Equipment          volleyball matches. This camp will
to the game of basketball. It will     needed: None                          take a field trip to YMCA Camp
                                                                             Tockwogh to play on their beach
focus on ball handling, passing,
                                                                             volleyball court! Equipment
shooting, and much more. Along         SOCCER
                                                                             needed: Knee Pads
with learning the fundamentals,        Kick off the summer with our
get ready for fun tournaments          soccer camp. Learn the game of
and games. The fun won’t stop          soccer and the basic skills and
there because this camp will be        fundamentals needed to help
participating in a play day with the   improve your game. From passing
other YMCA of Delaware camps.          to shooting, this week will be
Equipment needed: None                 filled with excitement. Equipment
                                       needed: Shin Guards

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                                              BEAR-GLASGOW   SUMMER
                                                           FAMILY YMCA DAY CAMP
                                                                        CAMP     2017
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TEEN PROGRAMS
Full Member: $230       •    Program/ Non-Member: $275

DATES:
Session 1: June 18 – July 13 (No camp July 4th)
Session 2: July 16 – August 10
Teen programs at Camp Cassey give high school students the chance to have fun while learning real
interpersonal skills that will serve them for the rest of their lives. Participants will be able to highlight
their experience and service hours in college essays and interviews.

LIT (LEADER IN TRAINING) PROGRAM
AGES: Completed 9th and 10th Grade
Our LIT participants will learn teamwork oriented leadership through a variety of hands-on workshops
and volunteer projects. They will work closely with younger campers and will go on weekly field trips with
the Explorers group. In addition to day camp, the LIT’s will enjoy an overnight stay at Camp Tockwogh
where they can celebrate as a group!
Staff will mentor and coach each LIT. They will work closely with each camper and provide feedback and
insight into their efforts. Through daily leadership workshops and working with our younger campers,
teens will soon discover what it means to be a leader.

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YMCA OF DELAWARE
                                                                         MEMBERS SAVE $100
                                                                         OFF ONE AND TWO
                                                                         WEEK SESSIONS!

ADVENTURE
AWAITS AT
CAMP TOCKWOGH!
Overnight camp on the beautiful Cheasapeake Bay

  OVERNIGHT                  TICKWOGH                        TEEN                           FAMILY CAMP
  SUMMER CAMP                SAILING CAMP                    LEADERSHIP                     Memorial Day
  Sessions Start             COMPLETED GRADES 7-10           PROGRAMS                       Weekend:
  June 20, 2018                                              COMPLETED 10TH AND             May 25 - 28
                             Tickwogh is perfect
  Mini Camp:                 for campers who want            11TH GRADE                     Summer’s End:
                                                             Our CIT (Counselor-In-         August 19 -26
  COMPLETED GRADES K-5       to hone their sailing
  Traditional Camp:          skills. Our experienced         Training) and LIT (Leader      Join us for a family
  COMPLETED GRADES 2-9       instructors work with           -in-training) programs are     vacation that everyone
                             each camper to meet             focused on helping youth       will love! Together
  At Camp Tockwogh, we                                       develop valuable life skills   you will enjoy all the
                             individualized goals
  work hard to create a                                      while creating friendships     Tockwogh activities
                             through small group                                            including sailing,
  positive experience full                                   and memories that will
  of friends, the great      instruction, interactive        last a lifetime. Teens         waterskiing, horseback
  outdoors and new           lessons, hands-on drills        will participate in daily      riding, arts & crafts,
  adventures. Campers        and water games in              leadership workshops,          ropes courses and
  will enjoy tons of         the beautiful                   service learning               more! We’ll bring
  activities including       Chesapeake Bay.                 opportunities and enjoy        the food, lodging,
  SAILING, WATERSKIING,                                      an off-site one night trip.    activities and FUN-
  HORSEBACK RIDING,                                                                         you bring the family.
  ARTS & CRAFTS, ROPE
  COURSES, SWIMMING,
  CAMPFIRES AND
  MORE! With multiple
                             RETREATS
                             Camp Tockwogh is the perfect venue for
  options to choose from,    weddings, educational field trips, family
  including one or two       reunions, church groups, scouting groups
  week Overnight Camp,       and corporate events. We offer dozens        Chesapeake
  three day Mini Camp, or    of reasonably priced rustic cabins,          Bay
  Tickwogh Sail and Ski,     year round meeting spaces and tons of
                             facilitator led programs that everyone                                  Middletown
  we have something for
  everyone!                  will be sure to enjoy!
                                                                                               Maryland

 For more information and to register for the best
 summer yet, visit www.ymcacamptockwogh.org!                                                              Dover

 YMCA CAMP TOCKWOGH |                24370 Still PondBEAR-GLASGOW
                                                      Neck Rd., Worton, MD 21678
                                                                     FAMILY YMCA | (410)
                                                                                   CAMP348-6000
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EMPOWERING
 FAMILIES TO LIVE
 HEALTHIER
 Healthy Weight and Your Child Program

 Healthy Weight and Your Child is a four month evidence-based program for
 children with obesity. This program empowers 7-13 year olds, with the support of
 their families, to reach a healthy weight and live a healthier lifestyle.

 Pre-registration and healthcare provider approval are required.
 TO QUALIFY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROGRAM:
 • Child must be 7-13 years old
 • Child must carry excess weight with a body mass index of the 95th percentile or higher
 • Child must receive medical clearance from a healthcare provider or school nurse
 • Parent/Caregiver MUST attend all sessions

 For details and fee information, contact the Healthy Living Department at (302) 572-9622 or
 healthyliving@ymcade.org. www.ymcade.org

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BE A HER O
                                  A TE TO  D A Y
                              DON
                                        ade.org           ymc

Every day, we work side-by-side with our   Your contribution opens doors not only
neighbors to make sure that everyone,      for kids, but also for families, adults and
regardless of age, income or background,   senior citizens alike. Your gift is used to
has the opportunity to learn, grow and     provide financial assistance to those in
thrive. When you give to the Y, you        our community who are unable to afford
strengthen our community.                  the cost of membership, summer camp and
                                           other YMCA programs.

How do I get financial assistance?
Contact the nearest YMCA branch and request an Open Doors financial assistance
application or download it at www.ymcade.org.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHERE IS THE CAMP LOCATED?                            WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP?
Camp Cassey is a predominately outdoor day            • Lunch in a small cooler
camp that rotates through stations behind the         • Large drink/water bottle
Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA.                             • Bathing suit and towel
                                                      • Sunscreen and sneakers
WHAT ARE THE CAMP HOURS?
Monday - Friday from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. with extended     WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP?
care available from 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. at no additional   Children should not bring money, toys, hand-held
charge. Camp begins on June 11th and ends             games, electronic devices, headsets, pets, weapons
on August 24th.                                       of any kind including knives and aerosol cans.

HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO                          HOW TO PREVENT SUNBURN?
ATTEND CAMP?                                          Please send your camper with non-medicated,
Completed Kindergarten - 10th grade                   waterproof sunscreen which should be applied
You must have completed the required grade            before and during camp. Our Camp Staff is NOT
for each camp prior to the camp week you              permitted to provide, share or apply sunscreen on
wish to attend.                                       any camper unless a parent/guardian has signed
                                                      the release. Parents are encouraged to show their
WHY DO YOU NEED MY EMAIL?                             camper how to apply the sunscreen on areas that
You will receive the following information through    may be exposed to the sun. All sunscreen must be
your email account:                                   clearly marked with your camper’s name and in the
• Confirmation/billing schedule                       original container. Parents should also consider
• Receipts                                            hats, short and/or long sleeve shirts, and an extra
• Camp updates                                        shirt for swimming for children who are sensitive
                                                      to the sun. In addition to campers using their own
HOW DOES THE WAIT-LIST WORK?                          sunscreen, we have a sunscreen station available
You are placed on the wait-list if the camp is sold   for campers during afternoon swim. Counselors may
out. There is no charge to be on the wait list, but   apply with parent consent.
your camp paperwork must be turned into the
office. The YMCA registrar office will contact you    HOW DO CAMPERS STAY HYDRATED?
if a spot opens, and at that time, you can either     We encourage everyone to bring a water bottle
accept or decline. If you accept, then your payment   daily. Campers will move around outside during the
is due. If you decline, the YMCA will move to the     day and having a water bottle to stay hydrated
next person on the wait list.                         is very important. There are plenty of water refill
                                                      stations and water fountains at our camp. Please
WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD WEAR?                            remember to label your child’s water bottle.
Comfortable, lightweight clothing and sneakers
should be worn each day. A towel and bathing suit
need to be packed daily. Old clothes and shoes are
recommended. Please be sure everything is labeled
with your child’s name.

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IS CAMP OPEN ON RAINY DAYS?                             WHY IS YOUR CAMP CALLED CAMP CASSEY?
Yes! Activities are scheduled in case of inclement      Our Summer Day Camp is named after John Cassey
weather. Camp has use of the gym or classroom           who was the Executive Director at the Western
space if needed. When choosing clothing, please         Family YMCA and the Vice President of Operations
consider that Camp Cassey is an outdoor camp and        for the YMCA of Delaware in the nineties. John
campers will most likely come home dirtier than         Cassey played an integral role in starting the Bear-
usual on rainy days.                                    Glasgow Family YMCA. We were honored to name
                                                        our camp after such a caring and respectable man
HOW ARE CAMPERS GROUPED FOR                             after his passing away in the late nineties. Today,
TRADITIONAL CAMP?                                       we carry on the name and the character values set
Campers are separated into groups by grade level.       forth by John Cassey.
If you have a special request to group two children
together who are close in age, please indicate it
on your registration form. Not all requests will be
guaranteed.

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CAMP PROCEDURES
SIGN-IN & SIGN-OUT                                     MEDICATION
For the safety of every child, parents are required    If your child needs medication during the camp day,
to sign their child in and out of camp every day.      please bring the medication in its original container
Curbside drop-off is available from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.   with your child’s name. You will be asked to
                                                       complete a medical form on the first day you drop
EARLY DISMISSAL                                        the medication off at camp. Please do not leave the
The early dismissal book must be completed for         medication with your child. All medication is kept in
any children who are leaving camp prior to 4 p.m.      the medical box located by the sign-in/out area.
Children will be ready for pick-up at the stated
time. Arrangements must be made for early              SICKNESS OR INJURY PROCEDURES
dismissals that occur during field trip hours.         1. Sick children are not permitted to attend camp.
LATE PICK-UP POLICIES & FEES                           2. W
                                                           henever it is necessary to contact you due
Camp ends at 6 p.m. Anyone who arrives late will          to sickness or emergency, we will first contact
be charged a late pick-up fee. There is a $15 fee         the numbers provided and then proceed to
for arrivals between 6 - 6:15 p.m. and an additional      the emergency numbers listed on the child’s
$15 fee for each consecutive15 minutes. Parents           enrollment forms.
who arrive late will be asked to sign a late pick-up   3. If a minor injury (i.e. small cut or bruise) occurs
form.                                                      during the day, an injury report will be filled out
                                                           and the parent/guardian will be notified during
AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION                               pick-up. If a more severe injury occurs during the
All camps run at the Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA              camp day, parents will be immediately contacted
are proud to be accredited by the American Camp            about the situation.
Association. Developed exclusively for the camp
industry, this nationally recognized program           BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
focuses on quality, health and safety issues, and      It is the goal of our YMCA to provide a healthy,
requires us to review every facet of our operation.    safe, and secure environment for all day camp
Camp Cassey has voluntarily submitted to this          participants. The YMCA teaches the core values
independent appraisal, conducted by camp experts,      of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
and has earned this mark of distinction.               Children who attend the program are expected
                                                       to follow the behavior guidelines and interact
FIELD TRIPS                                            appropriately in a group setting.
All campers are expected to attend all off-site
trips as they are scheduled. On field trip days,       TERMINATION
please encourage your child to wear their camp         A child’s participation in the program may be
t-shirt. A weekly newsletter will be provided each     terminated if:
Monday of camp, listing the weekly field trips.        • His/her behavior is chronically disruptive or poses
Due to travel time, the camp day may be extended          a danger to him/ herself, others, or the program.
beyond 4 p.m. Please do not send money with your       • He/she is picked up late (after 6 p.m.) excessively.
child on field trips.
                                                       • His/her tuition is not paid by the appropriate
                                                          due date.

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LOST & FOUND                                            SWIM TESTING PROCEDURES
Lost and found items will be displayed each morning     All children ages 14 and under are required to take
at the Camp Office. All lost articles will be put in    a swim test and wear the appropriate band color
containers at the end of each day. Items that are       associated with their swimming ability. The swim
not claimed will be donated or thrown away.             test is one length of the pool, swimming on their
PARENTS, PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING THAT COMES             stomach, followed by a 30 second tread. Swimmers
TO CAMP WITH YOUR CHILD.                                will be accompanied by lifeguards during this test
                                                        and will not be forced to take the test if they are
LUNCH PACKING DAILY                                     uncomfortable. They may retest at any time, but are
There are no refrigerators or microwaves available.     limited to one test per day.
Packing a lunch in an insulated bag is recommended.
                                                        YELLOW - Any swimmer able to swim half a length,
FREE SNACK                                              but not a full length, and tread water for 30
Afternoon snack will be available this summer.          seconds. These campers will only be permitted to
Families should pack a snack if your child has the      swim in the Red and Yellow sections, should wear a
following:                                              life jacket anywhere they cannot stand comfortably,
• Food Allergies                                        and may use the slide if over 48” tall.
• Child does not like the snack being offered
• Snack being offered is not enough for your child      GREEN - Any swimmer able to swim a full length and
                                                        tread water for 30 seconds. Green banded campers
The following is a sample menu of snacks that will      may swim in any pool section and use the slide at
be provided during the summer:                          the complex.
Juice: 100% juice, 6oz
Snack: Cereal Bar, Cheese Crackers, Pretzels, or
Goldfish.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
CAMP AGES AND FEES
 CAMP                        GRADE COMPLETED          FULL MEMBER             PROGRAM/
                                                                              NON MEMBER
EXPLORERS                    K - 1ST GRADE            $210                    $265
ADVENTURERS                  2ND-3RD GRADE            $210                    $265
VOYAGERS                     4TH-5TH GRADE            $210                    $265
PIONEERS                     6TH-8TH GRADE            $210                    $265
SPORTS CAMP                  2ND-8TH GRADE            $260                    $335
SPECIALTY CAMP               2ND-7TH GRADE            $260                    $335
LEADERS IN TRAINING          9TH & 10TH GRADE         $500 (per session)      $700 (per session)

PAYMENT SCHEDULE
CAMP SESSIONS                   BANK DRAFT
Week 1: June 11-15              May 15
Week 2: June 18-22              June 1
Week 3: June 25-29              June 1
Week 4: July 2-6                June 15
Week 5: July 9-13               June 15
Week 6: July 16-20              July 1
Week 7: July 23-27              July 1
Week 8: July 30 - Aug 3         July 15
Week 9: Aug 6-10                July 15
Week 10: Aug 13-17              August 1
Week 11: Aug 20-24              August 1
 DEPOSITS: A $40 deposit is due per child, per week, to reserve your spot.
 ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE and cannot be APPLIED to additional weeks.

     ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
     Each branch of the YMCA of Delaware sponsors an annual giving
     campaign known as the Annual Campaign. With your help, kids and
     families in need have the opportunity to participate in nurturing
     and value-based programs, such as Summer Day Camp. If you would
     like to make a gift, please call our office at (302) 836-9622. All
     contributions are tax deductible. Thank you for investing in the
     future of Delaware’s children.

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OPEN DOORS
FINANCIAL                           REGISTRATION
ASSISTANCE                          REGISTRATION BEGINS
PROGRAM                             Friday, January 26
Thanks to our Annual Campaign
contributing donors, financial      HOW DO I REGISTER?
assistance is available.            Register online at www.ysummercamp.org or at the Member Services Desk.
Scholarship forms are available
at the Member Service desk or       REGISTRATION CHECK LIST:
online. Assistance is given on
a first-come, first-serve basis      All past due balances must be paid prior to registration.
and is determined by financial       Register online at www.ymcade.org, or in person at the Member
need. Financial documents             Services Desk.
requested on the forms must           Provide a non-refundable deposit of $40 per week, per child.
accompany your Financial               Cash, check, credit and debit cards are accepted. NOTE: All deposits and
Assistance application in order        field trips are non refundable.
to be processed.
                                       Camp must be paid in full two weeks prior to the start of the registered week.
Applications must be
received prior to camp                  Payment option must be selected on registration form.
registration.                            • PAYMENT OPTION #1 - Automatic Deduction
                                           (Payments taken from checking, savings, credit or debit card supplied)
PURCHASE OF CARE                         • PAYMENT OPTION #2 - Pay in Full
Purchase of Care is accepted            Provide child’s current shot record prior to camp beginning.
on a first come, first serve
basis for Traditional Camp only.        Be sure we have a valid email address on file.
POC Registration Criteria:
                                    REGISTRATION DEADLINES:
   ll past due balances must
  A                                 Camp registrations are due two weeks prior to the Monday of the desired week.
  be paid prior to registration.
  Current authorization form       AFTER THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS ARE MET:
   from the State of Delaware       You will receive an email indicating registration confirmation,
   must be provided at the time     additional information needed or wait listing options if space is full.
   of registration.
   Completed registration forms    PAYMENT PROCEDURE:
    must be submitted.              The remainder of each week’s fee is due two weeks prior to the beginning of
                                    the session. If the entire weekly fee is not paid off in full 2 weeks prior, your
    POC Contract must be signed
     with the YMCA prior to
                                    camp will be canceled and the next person on the wait list will be added. If there
     starting.                      is no wait list and there is still a spot available, a $25 late fee per child will be
                                    assessed.
     A non-refundable field trip
      fee of $20 per week, per      BANK DRAFT:
      child, must be provided.      All camp balances can be set up for automatic withdrawal from your bank’s
      CANCELLATION POLICY:         checking, savings, and debit/credit card account. If you register online, you will
  Any cancellation or change        automatically be setup for Bank Draft. For any automatic withdrawals that are
  must be submitted in              returned, those camp weeks will be canceled. If there is no wait list and there is
  writing one week prior to         still a spot available, a $25 late fee per child will be assessed.
  the change or cancellation
  date. All changes are subject     CANCELLATION & CHANGE REQUIREMENTS:
  to space availability and         Any cancellation or change must be submitted in writing two weeks prior to
  are not guaranteed. All           the change or cancellation date. For example, cancellation for week three
  deposits are non-refundable.      would need to be received in writing by the Monday of week one. All changes
  Without proper notification,      are subject to space availability and are not guaranteed. Please remember,
  all money paid will not be        when canceling, all deposits are non-refundable. If we do not receive proper
  refunded. See cancellation        notification, all money paid will not be refunded for that week. See cancellation
  and change form online.
                                    and change form online.
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YMCA	
  OF	
  DELAWARE	
  –	
  CAMP	
  ENROLLMENT	
  FORM	
  
                                                                        CAMPER INFORMATION
Email for Camp Information ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Email for Membership ___________________________________________________________________________________________                        Member # ____________________________________
Child’s Full Name_________________________________________________________________Birthdate__________________ Grade Completed _____________ Gender ___________
Child’s preferred nickname______________________________________________ Home phone #_________________________________ School __________________________________
Street_____________________________________________________________________City___________________________________________State__________ Zip_____________________________

                                                                             PARENT/GUARDIAN

Parent/Guardian #1_____________________________________________________________               Birthdate________________________             Authorized to pick up: YES NO
Primary Phone # ________________________________ (circle cell, home, work)                   Alternate Phone # ____________________________ (circle cell, home, work)

Parent/Guardian #2_________________________________________________________________ Birthdate ______________________                        Authorized to pick up: YES NO
Primary Phone # _________________________________ (circle cell, home, work)                   Alternate Phone # ____________________________ (circle cell, home, work)

Is Parent a staff member of the YMCA of Delaware?                       YES            NO
Do the child’s parents live together?              YES      NO
Is there a current custody agreement: YES NO                       If yes, please attach supporting documentation.	
  

                                                                          AUTHORIZED	
  PICKUP	
  LIST	
  
        •   In	
  the	
  event	
  of	
  an	
  emergency,	
  parent/guardian	
  cannot	
  be	
  reached,	
  the	
  following	
  individuals	
  (listed	
  as	
  emergency	
  contact)	
  	
  
            can	
  be	
  reached.	
  
        •   In	
  addition	
  to	
  the	
  Parent/Guardian,	
  all	
  individuals	
  listed	
  below	
  are	
  authorized	
  to	
  pick	
  my	
  child	
  up	
  from	
  camp.	
  
	
  
                               Name	
                                                       Phone	
  #	
                              Relationship	
  to	
  child	
  	
  
                                                                                                                                                                                                 	
  
1	
                                                                                                                        	
  	
                                           Emergency	
  Contact	
  

2	
                                                                         	
  	
                	
                       	
  	
                                           Emergency	
  Contact	
  

3	
                                                                         	
  	
                                         	
  	
  
4	
                                                                         	
  	
                                         	
  	
     	
  
5	
                                                                         	
  	
                                         	
  	
     	
  
6	
                                                                         	
  	
                                         	
  	
     	
  
Are you concerned about a specific individual who may attempt to pick up your child that we should be aware of? 	
  
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I give the YMCA permission to release my child as indicated. I understand any changes to this information must be submitted in
writing to the camp office. In the event there is a question about who my child is to go home with, my child will be kept at camp,
and I will be responsible for picking him/her up at camp.

Signature of PARENT/GUARDIAN ________________________________________________________________________________________

                                                                                            BEAR-GLASGOW FAMILY YMCA                                       CAMP CASSEY 2018                             25
YMCA OF DELAWARE - CAMP HEALTH/CONSENT INFORMATION
Child’s Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Medications (prescription and over the counter) your child currently takes. A medication administration form is required for our
staff to administer medication while at camp. Please include description of why the medication is needed.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Child’s Physician __________________________________________________________________________________ Phone # __________________________________________________
Child’s Dentist ______________________________________________________________________________________ Phone # __________________________________________________
Insurance Policy #____________________________________________________ Group # _____________________________ Carrier ____________________________________

 DATE OF LAST Tetanus Shot __________________________ MMR ___________________       Diphtheria __________________
 Please initial indicating that all immunizations, as required by the local school district, are up to date ___________________________
                                                                                                                  (parent initials)

GENERAL HEALTH QUESTIONS: (Explain “yes” answers below)
 Had recent injury, illness or                                                                                                                                                           Diabetes                                                                                             Y N                                                    Emotional Difficulty
 infectious disease                                                                                                           Y           N                                              Dietary Restrictions                                                                                 Y N                                                    (sought medical assistance)                                                                                         Y           N
 Had Chronic or recurring illness/condition Y N                                                                                                                                          Seizures                                                                                             Y N                                                    Eating Disorder                                                                                                      Y           N
 Ever been hospitalized?                                                                                                       Y           N                                             Skin problems? (rash, itchy)                                                                         Y            N                                         Mononucleosis                                                                                                        Y           N
 Ever had surgery?                                                                                                             Y           N                                             ADHD                                                                                                 Y           N                                          Wears Glasses / Vision Issues                                                                                        Y N
 Have frequent headaches/head injury                                                                                          Y           N                                              Asthma                                                                                              Y           N                                           Allergies                                                                                                           Y N
 Been knocked unconscious?                                                                                                    Y           N                                              Orthopedic Issues                                                                                    Y           N                                          Other _____________________________________
 Passed out during or after exercise?                                                                                        Y           N                                               Heart Murmur                                                                                          Y           N

CONCERNS AND SPECIAL NEEDS: Please explain any “yes” answers, noting the number of the question. Also, indicate any activities
your camper would not be able to participate in while at camp and/or any other health issues we should be aware of.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
	
  
CAMPER REQUEST: (1 request/child – request must be mutual) Please group my child with:_________________________________________________

 Treatment/Emergency	
  Care	
  -­‐	
  I	
  hereby	
  grant	
  permission	
  to	
  the	
  emergency	
  care	
  physician	
  and/or	
  YMCA	
  director	
  to	
  order	
  X-­‐ray,	
  routine	
  tests,	
  treatment;	
  to	
  release	
  any	
  
 records	
  necessary	
  for	
  insurance	
  purposes;	
  and	
  to	
  provide	
  or	
  arrange	
  necessary	
  related	
  transportation	
  for	
  my	
  child.	
  	
  In	
  the	
  event	
  I	
  cannot	
  be	
  reached	
  in	
  an	
  emergency,	
  I	
  
 hereby	
  give	
  permission	
  to	
  the	
  physician	
  selected	
  by	
  the	
  YMCA	
  supervisor	
  to	
  secure	
  and	
  administer	
  treatment,	
  including	
  hospitalization,	
  for	
  the	
  person	
  named	
  above.	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  
 Signature__________________________________________________________________	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  Date_________________________	
  

 Field	
  Trip/Transportation	
  -­‐	
  The	
  Y	
  has	
  permission	
  to	
  take	
  my	
  child	
  on	
  all	
  pre-­‐arranged	
  field	
  trips	
  indicated	
  as	
  part	
  of	
  the	
  Y	
  program	
  my	
  child	
  is	
  registered	
  for.	
  	
  This	
  
 includes	
  off	
  site	
  outings	
  due	
  to	
  extreme	
  weather	
  conditions	
  as	
  part	
  of	
  summer	
  programs.	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  
 	
  Signature__________________________________________________________________	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  Date_________________________	
  

 Photo/Video	
  Release	
  -­‐	
  I	
  grant	
  permission	
  for	
  my	
  child	
  to	
  be	
  photographed	
  and/or	
  interviewed	
  for	
  promotional	
  purposes.	
  	
  I	
  also	
  grant	
  permission	
  for	
  my	
  child	
  to	
  view	
  
 age	
  appropriate	
  movies	
  as	
  part	
  of	
  the	
  Y	
  camp	
  program	
  activity.	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  
 Signature__________________________________________________________________	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  Date_________________________	
  

 Sunscreen	
  Release	
  -­‐	
  I	
  grant	
  permission	
  to	
  the	
  Y	
  to	
  apply	
  sunscreen	
  provided	
  by	
  me	
  or	
  from	
  the	
  sunscreen	
  machine	
  during	
  summer	
  programs.	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  
 Signature__________________________________________________________________	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  Date_________________________	
  

 Informed	
  Consent	
  -­‐	
  I	
  understand	
  that	
  the	
  YMCA	
  activities	
  have	
  inherent	
  risks	
  and	
  I	
  hereby	
  assume	
  all	
  risks	
  and	
  hazards	
  incident	
  to	
  my	
  family's	
  participation	
  in	
  YMCA	
  
 activities.	
  	
  I	
  further	
  waive,	
  release,	
  absolve,	
  indemnify	
  and	
  agree	
  to	
  hold	
  harmless	
  the	
  YMCA,	
  the	
  organizers,	
  volunteers,	
  supervisors,	
  officers,	
  directors,	
  participants,	
  
 coaches,	
  referees,	
  as	
  well	
  as	
  persons	
  or	
  parents	
  transporting	
  participants	
  to	
  and	
  from	
  activities	
  from	
  any	
  claims	
  or	
  injury	
  sustained	
  during	
  my	
  use	
  of	
  YMCA	
  property.	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  
 Signature__________________________________________________________________	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  Date_________________________	
  

 Behavioral	
  Policy	
  -­‐	
  I	
  certify	
  that	
  my	
  child	
  is	
  in	
  good	
  health	
  and	
  is	
  amiable	
  to	
  normal	
  discipline	
  necessary	
  for	
  the	
  success	
  of	
  the	
  group	
  experience.	
  	
  I	
  have	
  reviewed	
  and	
  
 discussed	
  with	
  my	
  camper	
  the	
  YMCA	
  character	
  values	
  of	
  caring,	
  honesty,	
  respect,	
  and	
  responsibility.	
  	
  We	
  agree	
  to	
  honor	
  the	
  behavior	
  policies	
  of	
  the	
  YMCA	
  day	
  camps	
  
 and	
  understand	
  that	
  it	
  is	
  at	
  the	
  discretion	
  of	
  the	
  camp	
  director	
  to	
  suspend	
  or	
  dismiss	
  campers	
  from	
  the	
  program	
  due	
  to	
  inappropriate	
  behavior.	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  
 Signature__________________________________________________________________	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  Date_________________________	
  
 Billing/Payment	
  Understanding	
  -­‐	
  I	
  understand	
  that	
  the	
  deposits	
  are	
  non-­‐refundable	
  and	
  will	
  hold	
  my	
  child's	
  spot	
  until	
  the	
  balance	
  is	
  due.	
  	
  Registration	
  is	
  not	
  
 guaranteed	
  until	
  the	
  balance	
  is	
  paid	
  two	
  weeks	
  prior	
  to	
  the	
  first	
  day	
  of	
  the	
  session.	
  	
  Failure	
  to	
  pay	
  the	
  balance,	
  when	
  due,	
  could	
  result	
  in	
  cancellation	
  of	
  my	
  
 registration.	
  	
  I	
  also	
  understand	
  if	
  I	
  do	
  not	
  give	
  proper	
  notification	
  of	
  cancellation,	
  all	
  money	
  paid	
  will	
  not	
  be	
  refunded	
  for	
  the	
  week.	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  
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 Signature__________________________________________________________________	
                                                                                                          	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  	
  Date_________________________	
  
YMCA OF DELAWARE CAMP PAYMENT FORM
Child’s Name:______________________________________________________________Member #_________________________Birth Date:_________________________ Age: ____________
                                          PROGRAM NAME                         PROGRAM NAME                         PROGRAM NAME
                                          (1st choice)                         (2nd choice)                         (3rd choice)                 Deposit
 Example for one week                     Dream Vacation                       Voyagers                             Baseball                     $40.00
 Week1 (June 11-15)
 Week2 (June 18-22)
 Week3 (June 25 - 29)
 Week4 (July 2-6)
 Week5 (July 9-13)
 Week6 (July16-20)_
 Week7 (July 23-27)
 Week8 (July 30 - Aug. 3)
 Week9 (August 6 -10)
 Week10 (August 13-17)
 Week11 (August 20-22)

 			                                                                                                                                TOTAL: $___________________________

DEPOSIT PAYMENT: ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE
Enclosed is my $40 per week deposit for ______________ weeks totaling $_____________________________________________________

    VISA           MASTERCARD                      AMERICAN EXPRESS                      DISCOVER

CARD NUMBER_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________     EXPIRATION DATE________________________________

Billing Zip Code ______________________________ *PRINT NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD__________________________________________________________________________

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN SIGNATURE______________________________________________________________________________________________ DATE ___________________________

REMAINING BALANCE FOR SUMMER CAMP
    Checking account - Please attach a voided check.

    Savings Account - Please attach statement with routing and account numbers.

    VISA            MASTERCARD               AMERICAN EXPRESS                   DISCOVER

CARD NUMBER ______________________________________________________________________________________ EXPIRATION DATE_______________________________

Billing Zip Code___________________________________ Print Name as it appears on card _____________________________________________________________

Parent Guardian Legal Signature                       ___________________________________________________________________________________ Date________________________

 OFFICE USE ONLY / TIME STAMP
 Staff Inputting name:________________________________________________________                  Date/Time Stamp:___________________________________________________________
 Check off list completed: Yes or No			                                                          Registrar checking initials: _______________________________________________

                                                                                            BEAR-GLASGOW FAMILY YMCA                            CAMP CASSEY 2018                27
YMCA OF DELAWARE LOCATIONS
BEAR-GLASGOW                DOVER YMCA                  MIDDLETOWN FAMILY           CAMP TOCKWOGH
FAMILY YMCA                 1137 South State Street     YMCA                        24370 Still Pond Neck Road
351 George Williams Way     Dover, DE 19901             404 N. Cass Street          Worton, MD 21678
Newark, DE 19702            (302) 346-9622              Middletown, DE 19709        (800) 331-CAMP
(302) 836-9622                                          (302) 616-9622
                            SUSSEX FAMILY YMCA                                      ASSOCIATION OFFICE
BRANDYWINE YMCA             20080 Church Street         WALNUT ST. YMCA              100 West 10th Street
3 Mt. Lebanon Road          Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971    1000 N. Walnut Street        Suite 1100
Wilmington, DE 19803                                    Wilmington, DE 19801
                            (302) 296-9622              (302) 472-YMCA               Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 478-YMCA                                                                       (302) 221-YMCA
                            WESTERN FAMILY YMCA
CENTRAL YMCA                2600 Kirkwood Highway
501 West Eleventh Street    Newark, DE 19711
Wilmington, DE 19801        (302) 709-9622
(302) 254-9622

OUR MISSION
The YMCA is an association of people of all ages, ethnic groups and religious affiliations that strives to
cultivate the human potential, self-esteem, and dignity of all people. Our organization exists to develop
and practice the Christian principles of love, caring, inclusiveness, justice and peace… and to enrich the
emotional, physical and social life of all individuals, families and our community.

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