TRANSFORM TOGETHER THIS SUMMER! - 2019 PRINCETON FAMILY YMCA SUMMER CAMP
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TRANSFORM TOGETHER THIS SUMMER! 2019 PRINCETON FAMILY YMCA SUMMER CAMP
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PRINCETON FAMILY YMCA
2019 SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS
ONE WEEK SESSIONS
PIONEER
CAMP
Fun camp for
kids entering
Kindergarten
JUNE 24 - AUGUST 23, 2019 DISCOVERY
REGISTRATION CURRENTLY OPEN AND STAYS OPEN ALL SUMMER!
CAMP
This summer, the Princeton Family YMCA’s day camp program is offering
kids a chance to make their summer legendary through an exciting and
Traditional camp
enriching experience and get more out of their summer break – more for kids entering
learning, more exploration and more achievement. Through a mix of fun
and educational activities aimed at improving well-being, kids will try new 1st-7th grade
adventures, learn and master new skills, share and trade interests with
friends, and get plenty of high-fives along the way.
At the Y, we know that when kids are given an opportunity to accomplish
things, make friends and feel like they belong, they are comfortable
expressing individuality and feel more confident, connected and
supported. We focus on these youth development areas to ensure that
kids in our day camp program go home with so much excitement for all MVP SPORTS
they’ve accomplished and enjoyed that they can’t wait to come back the
next day. As a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community CAMP
through youth development, the Y offers a place to play, have fun, and so
much more!
Sports based camp
for kids entering
accreditation. Our ACA Accredited camps have
50 years of parent trust behind
1st-7th grade
them. ACA Accreditation means
that your child’s camp cares
enough to undergo a thorough (up
to 300 standards) review of its
SPECIALTY
operations - from staff
qualifications and training to
CAMPS
emergency management. American Specialized topics
Camp Association collaborates
with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red
for kids entering
Cross, and other youth-serving agencies to assure that current practices at 1st-7th grade
your child’s camp reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in
camp operation. Camps and ACA form a partnership that promotes growth
and fun in an environment committed to safety.
OUTSTANDING VALUE FOR
OUTSTANDING KIDS!
• DAILY SWIMMING!
• Trained, nurturing, fun and engaging staff
• Pre & Post Camp INCLUDED in price
• No extra cost for field trips or special events
• Exciting daily activities and themes
• Healthy afternoon snack provided every day
• Many camp options with weekly flexible registration
• Friendships, self-confidence growth, new skills & more!
• TONS OF FUN!
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Thanks to generous community
support, the Princeton Family YMCA makes camp available
to all kids even if they are unable to pay some or all of the
cost. Financial assistance may be granted to anyone who
can demonstrate verifiable need on a first-come first-served
basis.
HELP SEND A CHILD TO CAMP We believe that every child
should have the opportunity to attend summer camp.
For more information on how you can help provide a camp
experience for a child, please visit our website at
princetonymca.org. Your donation will not only change a
child’s summer, it could make a difference in their life.
2019 CAMP FEES PER WEEK
SIBLING DISCOUNTS: 1st Child Full Price | 2nd Child 10% Off | 3rd Child 15% Off
**WE DO NOT OFFER A PARTIAL OR PRORATED WEEK OPTION EXCEPT FOR JULY 4TH WEEK**
**Campers must have an active Princeton Family YMCA Membership throughout the duration of their enrollment.
Membership information can be found in the registration packet**
PIONEER | DISCOVERY | MVP SPECIALTY CAMPS
FULL DAY CAMP FULL DAY ONLY
7:30am-6:00pm 7:30am-6:00pm
Full Facility & Summer Full Facility & Summer
Camper Members: $265 Camper Members: $365
Program Members: $320 Program Members: $420
PIONEER | DISCOVERY | MVP WRAP AROUND TENNIS CAMP
HALF DAY CAMP PARTNERSHIP WITH PTP
7:30am-1pm or 1pm-6pm 12:00pm-6:00pm
Full Facility & Summer Member/Non Member: $175
**additional fees and registration must be done
Camper Members: $175 with PTP prior to wrap around YMCA registration**
Program Members: $200
DISCOVERY CAMP
Traditional summer camp for kids ENTERING Grades 1st through 7th in Fall 2019
Discovery Camp is a wonderful place for your child to experience fun outdoor adventures this summer. Campers thrive during a week
packed full of exciting, structured activities. With a focus on values-based and traditional camp activities, children of all ages enjoy the
benefits of a quality day camp experience. Campers have opportunities to explore their world through free play, nature activities, sports
and games, arts and crafts, plus age appropriate special events. Campers also gain self-confidence in the water with daily swim
instruction by our qualified swimming staff. Discovery Camp is about making friends, growing in confidence and working together.
NAVIGATORS 1st & 2nd Graders 6:1 ratio | EXPLORERS 3rd & 4th Graders 8:1 ratio | VOYAGERS 5th-7th Graders 10:1 ratio
DISCOVERY SAMPLE SCHEDULE
7:30am-9:00am Drop Off at the YMCA
9:00am-9:20am Camp Community
9:30am-10:05am Arts & Crafts Rotation
10:15am-10:50am Sports & Games Rotation
11:00am-11:35am Science & Nature Rotation
11:45am-12:30pm Lunch
12:45pm-1:25pm Changing and Swim Time!
1:45pm-3:00pm Group Time & Free Play
3:15pm-4:00pm All-Camp Activity
4:00pm-4:00pm Snack
4:00pm-6:00pm Pick Up at the YMCA
SERIES 5 COLOR WARS...RE-INVENTED...WITH FOUR! Who
JULY 22-26 doesn’t enjoy a mid-summer all camp competition!
THE FANTASTIC Our new color wars format is going to be fantastic!!
ALL WEEK: TEAM SPIRIT
FOUR! FUN FRIDAY: SPECIAL EVENT & CAMP BBQ
SERIES 1 Get ready for an INCREDIBLE summer! Together as
JUNE 24-28 a family, we will seek out a new adventure each day. SERIES 6 Cowabunga my NINJA dudes! It’s time to explore
THE INCREDIBLE Get ready to have the best summer ever! JULY 29-AUG 2 creatures from below like stealth snakes, chame-
THEME DAY THURSDAY: WILD & CRAZY CLOTHES leons, alligators, lizards any many more reptiles.
ADVENTURE FUN FRIDAY: SPECIAL EVENT & CAMP BBQ TURTLE T.D.THURSDAY: ANIMALS OF THE WILD
POWER! FUN FRIDAY: FIELD TRIP
SERIES 2 Time to assemble and AVENGE your counselors in
JULY 1-5 the messiest way ever! It is time to bring back the SERIES 7 TRANSFORM and roll into another week of fun!
slime, the pies in the face, the human taco, the ice Get ready to create amazing inventions using
EARTH’S cream sundae and anything else that is sure to be a AUG 5-9 everything from recycled materials to cardboard!
MIGHTIEST wild and crazy time. MORE THAN T.D.THURSDAY: INSANE HAIRDOS
& MESSIEST THEME DAY THURSDAY: JULY 4th NO CAMP! MEETS THE EYE! FUN FRIDAY: SPECIAL EVENT & CAMP BBQ
HEROES FUN FRIDAY: FIELD TRIP
SERIES 8 Be the CAPTAIN of our Earth’s future! With
SERIES 3 MORPH into an era of a time before! A period AUG 12-16 our powers combined, we can make our Earth a
where dinosaurs roamed the earth. A prehistoric better place as we explore all of Mother Nature!
JULY 8-12 time where TREX was the king of the land. I AM A T.D.THURSDAY: TIE DYE
THE ZORDS THEME DAY THURSDAY: TBT CAMP SHIRTS PLANETEER! FUN FRIDAY: FIELD TRIP
FROM BEFORE FUN FRIDAY: SPECIAL EVENT & CAMP BBQ
SERIES 9 All of my friends are SUPERHEROES! You are the
SERIES 4 We are the GUARDIANS of our galaxy! Blast off AUG 19-23 most talented, most interesting, most
JULY 15-19 this week to outer space and go full speed ahead to WORLD’S extraordinary person in the universe and you are
another world. capable of many things! Thanks for being our hero!
CAMPERS OF THEME DAY THURSDAY: NEON GLOW DAY GREATEST WEDNESDAY: FIELD TRIP | TDT: SUPERHERO
THE GALAXY! FUN FRIDAY: FIELD TRIP SUPER FRIENDS FUN FRIDAY: SPECIAL EVENT & CAMP BBQMVP SPORTS CAMP
Sports based camp for kids ENTERING Grades 1st through 7th in Fall 2019
MVP Sports Camp is the ideal program for the young athlete who can’t get enough of sports and loves the spirit of competition.
Campers will receive quality instruction and guidance in sports such as soccer, basketball, baseball, football, floor hockey and other
new and exciting games. YMCA staff not only challenge campers, but give them the one-on-one attention they need to grow and learn.
Younger campers focus on having fun while learning fundamentals and the importance of teamwork, while older campers focus on
expanding their knowledge and abilities. At the Y, we use sports to teach lifelong skills and values.
ALL-STARS 1st & 2nd Graders 6:1 ratio | CHAMPIONS 3rd & 4th Graders 8:1 ratio | DREAM TEAM 5th-7th Graders 10:1 ratio
MVP SAMPLE SCHEDULE
7:30am-9:00am Drop Off at the YMCA
9:00am-9:20am Camp Community
9:30am-10:05am Skills & Drills
10:15am-10:50am Head to Head Games
11:00am-11:35am Athlete Training
11:45am-12:30pm Lunch
12:45pm-1:25pm Group Time & Free Play!
1:45pm-3:00pm Changing and Swim Time!
3:15pm-4:00pm All-Camp Activity
4:00pm-4:00pm Snack
4:00pm-6:00pm Pick Up at the YMCA
SERIES 1 Get ready for an INCREDIBLE summer! Together
JUNE 24-28 campers will participate in team sports such as
handball, basketball, soccer, or football.
THE INCREDIBLE THEME DAY THURSDAY: WILD & CRAZY CLOTHES
ADVENTURE FUN FRIDAY: SPECIAL EVENT & CAMP BBQ
SERIES 2 Time to assemble and AVENGE your counselors
JULY 1-5 in the best way ever! This week will bring back the
campers versus counselors fun. We will add a little
EARTH’S twist where winners get chances to slime, pie in the
MIGHTIEST face, or a camp favorite...ice bucket!
& MESSIEST THEME DAY THURSDAY: JULY 4th NO CAMP!
HEROES FUN FRIDAY: FIELD TRIP
SERIES 3 MORPH into a different type of player! This week
JULY 8-12 we will play games that have spun-off of other
THE ZORDS sports like newcombe, ultimate, quidditch,
THEME DAY THURSDAY: TBT CAMP SHIRTS
FROM BEFORE FUN FRIDAY: SPECIAL EVENT & CAMP BBQ
SERIES 7 TRANSFORM and roll into another week of fun!
SERIES 4 You are the GUARDIANS of your goal! Get ready to AUG 5-9 Get ready to play some different types of games
JULY 15-19 defend your own net this week in games like soccer, like base games, tag games, and race games.
MORE THAN T.D.THURSDAY: INSANE HAIRDOS
CAMPERS OF hockey, lacrosse, and netball! MEETS THE EYE! FUN FRIDAY: SPECIAL EVENT & CAMP BBQ
THEME DAY THURSDAY: NEON GLOW DAY
THE GALAXY! FUN FRIDAY: FIELD TRIP
SERIES 8 Be the CAPTAIN of our team! Step up and lead
SERIES 5 COLOR WARS...RE-INVENTED...WITH FOUR! Who AUG 12-16 your team to victory in our king of the court week.
JULY 22-26 doesn’t enjoy a mid-summer all camp competition! I AM A See who comes out on top.
Our new color wars format is going to be fantastic!! T.D.THURSDAY: TIE DYE
THE FANTASTIC ALL WEEK: TEAM SPIRIT PLANETEER! FUN FRIDAY: FIELD TRIP
FOUR! FUN FRIDAY: SPECIAL EVENT & CAMP BBQ
SERIES 9 All of my friends are SUPERHEROES! You are the
SERIES 6 Cowabunga my NINJA dudes! Get ready to be a AUG 19-23 most talented, most interesting, most
JULY 29-AUG 2 stealthy offensive player of some famous animal WORLD’S extraordinary person in the universe and you are
mascot teams from footbal, basketball, & baseball. capable of many things! Thanks for being our hero!
TURTLE T.D.THURSDAY: ANIMALS OF THE WILD GREATEST WEDNESDAY: FIELD TRIP | TDT: SUPERHERO
POWER! FUN FRIDAY: FIELD TRIP SUPER FRIENDS FUN FRIDAY: SPECIAL EVENT & CAMP BBQSPECIALTY CAMPS 7:30am-6:00pm | For kids ENTERING Grades 1st through 7th in Fall 2019 YMCA Specialty Camps offer a myriad of activities the entire summer that each camper can enjoy. Specialty Camps focus on one topic or specific field of interest for the entire week. These weeks are designed to provide an intense exposure and are a great way for campers to add even more variety to their summer experience. It is very important that campers have a passion and a strong desire to explore these topics. Specialty Camps are very enriching and in most cases very educational. Some Specialty Camps will travel on a field trip each week or visit with local Princeton organizations. Specialty camps have many special guests who come in to speak and enrich campers on specific topics. Enrollment is limited for each spcialty camp and spaces are first-come, first-served. CAMP WEEK 2: JULY 1-5 | COOKING CAMP: TOUR OF PRINCETON | ENTERING GRADES 1-3 Campers will sauté, simmer, and slice; bake, blend and braise. The chefs will create an assortment of dishes and desserts, learning how to serve them with style. Many activities include daily walking trips and hands on experience at many local Princeton eateries! CAMP WEEK 2: JULY 1-5 | COOKING CAMP: EVERYDAY COOKING | ENTERING GRADES 4-7 Want to help your family with meals, family parties, or brunch? Each day we’ll learn to prepare a variety of recipes for one meal. Breakfast, Entrees, Appetizers and Desserts! From sautéing and whisking to flavor-blending and knife skills, each day the campers will learn a variety of culinary skills and put them in to practice. CAMP WEEK 3 & 4 AND CAMP WEEK 5 & 6 | PERFORMING ARTS | ENTERING GRADES 1-7 Campers will explore their favorite area of performing arts in this two week session based camp. Whether it is acting, singing or dancing! Campers may experience stage, make up, and costume design as well as scene development. In this camper-lead, creativity-driven camp, everyone gets a turn in the spot light! CAMP WEEK 3: JULY 8-12 | OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS: BEGINNER | ENTERING GRADES 1-3 This week for our younger campers covering basic outdoor skills. Campers will gain an understanding and appreciation of the outdoors through skills like: leave no trace, fire building, and how to tie basic knots. Campers will go on a field trip to YMCA Camp Zehnder, but will NOT participate in a sleepover. CAMP WEEK 3: JULY 8-12 | OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS: ADVANCED | ENTERING GRADES 4-7 This week is for our older campers. Campers will gain an appreciation of the outdoors through skills like: compass use, hiking, tent set up, outdoor cooking and more. Campers will go on an outdoor adventure field trip and must participate in the overnight sleepover Thursday night at YMCA Camp Mason resident camp located in Hardwick, NJ. CAMP WEEK 4: JULY 15-19 | POTTERY CAMP: OUR EARTH | ENTERING GRADES 1-7 Campers will create projects to show appreciation for Our Earth. Our creations will include a clay façade of your home, the Tree of Life and painting an Elephant on a clay tile. We will paint flowers on pottery and a Polar Bear landscape on canvas. Then create a multimedia project with found objects to showcase how important it is to reuse and recycle. This camp is in partnership with “That Pottery Place” www.thatpotteryplace.net CAMP WEEK 5: JULY 22-26 | POTTERY CAMP: AROUND THE WORLD | ENTERING GRADES 1-7 Campers will be inspired by the rich cultures of some of the countries we visit this week. Did you know that Japan is famous for its pottery as well as tea ceremony? Campers will create teacups and saucers and have a tea party! As we navigate over to Africa, we will explore the importance of ritual and ceremonial masks and create our own masks out of clay. We’ll paint tiles in the Mexican style and then shift to the Netherlands learning and painting using the Delft style and create some famous landmarks on canvas and paper. This camp is in partnership with “That Pottery Place” www.thatpotteryplace.net CAMP WEEK 6: JULY 29 - AUG 2 | COOKING CAMP: TOUR OF PRINCETON | ENTER GRADES 1-3 Campers will sauté, simmer, and slice; bake, blend and braise. The chefs will create an assortment of dishes and desserts, learning how to serve them with style. Many activities include daily walking trips and hands on experience at many local Princeton eateries! CAMP WEEK 6: JULY 29 - AUG 2 | COOKING CAMP: INTERNATIONAL FLAIR | ENTER GRADES 4-7 It’s a global gastronomical tour! We will explore foods of different countries and try our hand at preparing a variety of recipes from them. Campers will get to taste and prepare an assortment of foods from around the globe! CAMP WEEK 7: AUGUST 5-9 | SCIENCE CAMP: COLORFUL CANDY | ENTERING GRADES 1-3 Colorful Candy Science! Can you explore density, color separation, polymers and boiling points through candy? Absolutely! Discover the science behind candy as well as learn scientific principles using candy. We will also get to sample our experiments! CAMP WEEK 7: AUGUST 5-9 | SCIENCE CAMP: DISCOVER WATER | ENTERING GRADES 4-7 About 75% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. Explore a variety of habitats, test the water quality of a stream, and investigate problems facing our oceans. What are the effects of an oil spill, pollution, etc.? Let’s come to our own solutions and take a trip to the Sea Grant Consortium where we can dive in deeper to our exploration!
PIONEER CAMP
WEEK 1: ADVENTURE WEEK
Theme Day Thursday: Crazy Clothes
Fun Friday: All Camp BBQ
For kids entering Kindergarten Fall 2019 WEEK 2: MESSY WEEK
This newly improved program is for our youngest campers! With a focus on low Theme Day Thursday: No Camp July 4
ratios (6:1), first time campers will be able to have the care and support they need to Fun Friday: Field Trip
thrive in our summer camp program.
Daily activities are held both indoors and outdoors. Campers will participate in a WEEK 3: DINOSAUR WEEK
myriad of activities as well as experience free play on the playground with other Theme Day Thursday: Backwards
Fun Friday: All Camp BBQ
friends. Pioneer Camp is about making friends, growing confidence, and gaining
independence. WEEK 4: OUTER SPACE WEEK
The basic weekly schedule is below, but see the Discovery Camp page for even more Theme Day Thursday: Neon Glow
weekly theme information! Fun Friday: Field Trip
WEEK 5: COLOR WARS WEEK
PIONEER CAMP DAILY SCHEDULE Theme Day All Week: Team Spirit
Campers Arrive 7:30-9:15am Fun Friday: All Camp BBQ
Camp Community 9:15-9:30am
Playground 9:40-10:10am WEEK 6: REPTILE WEEK
Morning Snack 10:10-10:25am Theme Day Thursday: Animals Wear
Sports & Games 10:25-11:00am Fun Friday: Field Trip
Change to swim 11:10-11:30am
Swim Time! 11:30-12:10pm WEEK 7: INVENTIONS WEEK
Change from swim 12:10-12:25pm Theme Day Thursday: Crazy Hair
Lunch 12:30-1:15pm Fun Friday: All Camp BBQ
Arts & Crafts 1:15-1:55pm
Science & Nature 2:00-2:40pm WEEK 8: EARTH WEEK
Group Time 2:45-3:30pm Theme Day Thursday: Tie Dye
Final Activity & Snack 3:30-4:00pm Fun Friday: Field Trip
Campers Depart 4:00-6:00pm
WEEK 9: SUPERHERO WEEK
Wednesday: Trip Thurs: Superhero
Fun Friday: All Camp BBQ
HALF DAY PROGRAMS
DISCOVERY | MVP | PIONEER CAMPS HALF DAY OPTION
AM HALF 7:30am-1:00pm PM HALF 1:00pm-6:00pm
Do you only need camp opportunities for a portion of the day due to other schedules? We are glad to offer a half day rate for
those families. Half day campers participate in the same schedule as their age groups and programs listed on the previous pages.
Check out the schedules located for each camp program (Discovery, MVP, or Pioneer) to see what the groups will be doing in the
AM or PM Half Day option. Half day options are not available for Specialty Camps.
PM HALF DAY CAMP WRAP AROUND CARE IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH PRINCETON TENNIS PROGRAM - ptp.org
12:00pm-6:00pm
This summer, send your child to one of the most comprehensive beginners tennis camps in
Princeton. The PTP Rookie Camp is for beginner tennis players ages 5-8 years old. Players
will focus on tennis strokes, hand-eye coordination, rules, sportsmanship and FUN! The
morning program is ran by the Princeton Tennis Program organization at CP Courts from
9am-12pm, not the YMCA. PTP Rookie Camp Registration must be completed through the
PTP office prior to enrolling in the PM Half Day YMCA Wrap Around Care. For more
information on the cost and how to register for the PTP Rookie Camp, visit ptp.org.
If care is needed from noon-6pm, the YMCA has you covered! At 12pm, your camper will
be signed out of the PTP camp by one of the YMCA camp staff and signed into the YMCA
camp program. Both YMCA staff and campers will walk from Community Park to the YMCA.
Once at the Y, campers will join in on fun afternoon activities including daily swimming! To
register for the PM Half Day Camp Wrap Around Care, complete the Princeton Family YMCA
Summer Camp enrollment packet and be sure to indicate the Half Day Tennis Wrap Around
Care for the weeks needed.PRINCETON FAMILY YMCA
2019 SUMMER CAMP
LOCATED ON SITE AT 59 PAUL ROBESON PLACE, PRINCETON, NJ
JUNE 24 through AUGUST 23, 2019
ONE-WEEK SESSIONS
7:30am-6:00pm daily!
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