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Day Camp 2021 Berwick Area YMCA
WELCOME TO YMCA CAMP At Y Summer Camps, you get the opportunity to create your story every summer! We are here to provide the fundamentals of an atmosphere that enriches the life of your child: Friendship, Achievement, and Belonging. Day campers are able to explore creativity, teamwork and leadership in a wide range of physically active programs that influence lifelong healthy living. They have the opportunity to enjoy an outdoor environment where they develop an appreciation of nature. A variety of activities insure children build on current interests while expanding upon new pursuits. Through Y summer programs, the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development of all youth are nurtured and celebrated, resulting in the... BEST SUMMER EVER
Camp Staff Age Groups
Safety and fun are main priorities at There are four age groups for our Day Camp
camp. For this reason, our camp program; age groups are determined by the
staffers are put through a 40 hour grade a child will be entering in the
training before the start of camp. All upcoming school year:
staff are CPR/First aid certified, trained
in water safety, and come with the Red Group: Completed K and 1st grade
highest recommendation. Camp staff
also specialize in building relationships Blue Group: 2nd and 3rd grade
with campers and encouraging them
to try new things everyday. Green Group: 4th and 5th grade
Yellow Group: 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
Typical Weekly Schedule*
Monday: YMCA/Park
Tuesday: Park/Pool
Wednesday: Field trip
Thursday: Park/Pool
Camp Activities
Friday: YMCA/Park
Our Day Camp program is designed to
inspire children in things such as *Subject to change due to availability
outdoor education and team building. Camp Attire
We have time built into our daily
programming for our campers to Please keep in mind the nature of our
express their creative side as well as summer day camp program when sending
learn new activities. This year’s YMCA children to camp. We will be doing many
staff are trained in entertainment and activities where campers will be expected to
recreation activities that are sure to get wet or dirty so old clothes are advised.
entertain children all day long. Our Swim suits and towels are needed on swim
activities are age-appropriate and days; please pay close attention to the weekly
exciting for all campers; whether they newsletter. To ensure that a camper is able to
are entering first or eighth grade. This take part in all activities, we recommend that
year’s activities will give campers a sneakers are worn at all times.
chance to explore and discover more
than ever before. Camp T-shirt must be worn for each field trip.
Why do parents choose YMCA Day Camp?
Well-Trained and Energetic Staff: We take your child’s safety seriously. Our counse-
lors, camp staff and lifeguards are required to complete 40 hours of pre-camp training
including CPR, First Aid, AED and Child Abuse Prevention. We conduct background
checks and drug screenings on all camp staff and employees. Our counselors also
learn child development best practices as well as techniques to encourage all campers
to be inclusive and celebrate our differences.
Variety of Activities and Experiences: We focus on age-appropriate enrichment ac-
tivities, including games, arts and crafts and more. In order to meet the growing
diversity of our campers, each YMCA offers a broad variety of experiences to meet
their interests. From traditional camps to sports camps to an assortment of themed
camps, there is something sure to spark your child’s excitement and interest this sum-
mer!
Reputation in Community: At the Y, you’re not just a member of a facility; you’re part
of a cause, with a shared commitment to nurture the potential of youth, improve
health and well-being, to give back and support our neighbors. YMCA members enjoy
special pricing on programs and receive priority registration.
WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT A Y
SUMMER?
When school's out, it's time to relax,
decompress, and have fun with friends. Yet
taking a break from school does not mean
kid’s development is on vacation. PROFESSIONAL ROLE MODELS
Summertime at the Y focuses on the three
key drivers of impact that inspire healthy Our counselors are selected based on their
youth development journeys: achievement, experience, attitude, skills, and their ability to
relationships and belonging. demonstrate YMCA values. Our “Professional Role
Models” attend extensive training covering topics
Kids Love Us like safety, CPR and First Aid, behavior
A variety of activities insure children build management, child abuse prevention, games, skits
upon current interests while expanding new and songs, nature crafts, and team building. Camp
pursuits. At YMCA Day Camp children get to:
staff are trained to highlight teachable moments
• Make new friends and emphasize accomplishments and success in all
• Play sports and games campers. At YMCA Camp, caring role models are
• Learn about the outdoors, archery and
boating committed to helping kids build skills, confidence,
• Get messy
• Do arts and crafts character and community. We maintain a staff-
• Learn funny songs and skits camper ratio of 1:12 to ensure the safety of
• Be a KID
everyone in our program.
Camp Hours
Regular camp hours run Monday through
Friday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.
Extended care before and after camp is Camp T-Shirts
now included at no additional charge! For safety and identification purposes, each
6:30-8:45 am and 4:15-5:30 pm camper must purchase and wear this
summer’s camp t-shirt for Wednesday field
*Please note that some Wednesday trips trips. Shirts are $9 each and will be given to
have late return times. Exact times will be campers upon registration.
announced in the weekly newsletter.
Parent’s Night
Day Camp Rates Want to be able to see what your camper
A $25 deposit per child per week is has been up to all summer? Parent’s night is
required upon registration for camp. The
an opportunity to get to do just that.
balance of fees are due on the Friday Parents and campers will be invited to a fun
before each week of care. All deposits are get-together. We will look back on some
non-refundable and non-transferable.
camp highlights and you’ll have the
YMCA Members: $154 per week opportunity to see all the fun stuff campers
participated in all summer.
Non-Members: $179 per week
ALL MEALS INCLUDED
The YMCA believes that every child should We make it easy on parents! As part of your
have the opportunity to attend camp and summer camp experience, we provide
make great summer memories. Financial breakfast, lunch, and a super snack at the end
support from the Early Learning Resource of the day! This is done so parents can rest
Center and YMCA Scholarships help make easy knowing that their children are being fed
the YMCA camp possible for all. Ask about nutritious, heathy meals. Menus will be
the types of support that can be provided. provided to you as well, just in case you’d like
to pack something different for your child.BERWICK AREA YMCA
ONE
2021 Summer Camp Registration Form
CAMPER PER FORM
ADDITIONAL FORMS AVAILABLE AT THE YMCA
Camper Name:
________________________________________________________________DOB_______________________
Grade your child will be in next school year: _________________
T-shirt size (circle one): YS YM YL AS AM AL AXL
Parent/ Guardian Name:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________________ State: ________ Zip: ______________
Phone: _____________________________________________________ DOB: ________________________
Parent Email:
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Please check the camp weeks you are registering for.
Week Dates
1 ____________ June 1-4 *
Office Use Only
2 ____________ June 7-11
3 ____________ June 14-18 Date T-Shirt Paid: _________________________
4 ____________ June 21-25
5 ____________ June 28– July 2 Date T-Shirt Received: _____________________
6 ____________ July 5-9
7 ____________ July 12-16 Amount of Deposit Paid: ___________________
8 ____________ July 19-23
Receipt #: ___________________________________
9 ____________ July 26-30
10 __________ August 2-6
Initials:______________________________________
11 __________ August 9-13
12 __________ August 16-20SUMMER CAMP SESSION DATES
SESSION DATES
Week 1 June 1-4 * Join us at the Berwick Area YMCA and make
Week 2 June 7-11 memories that last this summer! Enjoy weekly field
Week 3 June 14-18 trips and special events as well as daily swimming,
Week 4 June 21-25 crafts and socialization. Pending COVID-19
Week 5 June 28– July 2 restrictions, field trips will include Lake Tobias, Zoo
Week 6 July 5-9 America, Milton Rock Gym, Del Grosso’s Amusement
Week 7 July 12-16 Park, various Pennsylvania State Parks and more!
Week 8 July 19-23
Week 9 July 26-30
Week 10 August 2-6
CAMP RATES
Members: $159/week Non-members: $179/week
Week 11 August 9-13
Extended care now included in camp rates!
Week 12 August 16-20 *
* First and last weeks of camp are subject to change based on the Governor’s
restrictions and the Berwick Area School District schedule. The last day of camp will be
the districts last day of summer break. Pricing for Week1 will be prorated based on the
number of camp days that week.
Please contact the Berwick YMCA at 570-752-5981 or innovation@berwicky.org
for more information or with any questions.Kinder Camp at the YMCA!
Designed for children entering
Kindergarten in the Fall of 2021!
Variety of activities, experiences & educational field trips!
We will focus on age-appropriate enrichment activities including games,
arts & crafts and more! We will build on your child’s independence and
social and emotional skills. Their days will be filled with fun!
5-Day Rate: $135
3-Day Rate: $108
Registration Packets are Available at the Berwick Area YMCA!
BERWICK AREA YMCA
231 West Third Street
For more information contact Hattie Ramsey, Early Berwick, PA 18603
Childhood Coordinator, at hramsey@berwicky.org
570-752-5981
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