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YMCA Camp Kern Parent Planner 2021 - Part 1
www.campkern.org
Welcome to Summer 2021 DIRECTIONS
PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST YMCA Camp Kern is located approximately
It’s finally here! It’s time to start thinking about
Register 10 miles North of Kings Island off of I-71.
summer camp!
Submit Payment Exit 1-71 at exit #32, head South on State
There are many decisions that we still need to make Complete Forms (1 month before arrival) Route 123, make a left onto State Route
in the next few months to ensure we’re operating Health History Form (including dietary restrictions) 350, travel 2 miles, YMCA Camp Kern will
safely. But there are some things we are sure about! MAP
Parent Camper Confidentiality Form be on the right hand side.
Everything in this planner is updated for 2021. We
Permission to Treat and Health Notification
will add more updates the first week of May and re-
share it with you. Some updates that will be included
Publicity Waiver Distance
in the next edition will be: Sunscreen and Bug Repellent Application Consent 30 miles from Cincinnati
- Mask Wearing Policy Any Program Specific Waivers 35 miles from Dayton
- Check-in and Check-out Procedures Review Important Information
80 miles from Columbus
- All Camp Activities pages 7-10
- Cabin Capacities
Pack EMERGENCY CONTACT GENERAL CONTACT
We are beyond excited for this summer and all the page 4 To contact camp: There will be someone available in our office from Phone: 513-932-3756
adventures we have planned for your camper! We Prepare Mail 8:30 am - 5 pm from Monday to Friday at (513) 932-3756. Fax: 513-932-8607
cannot wait for them to come grow with us! After business hours: You can call the emergency number provided to you Address:
page 6
during check in. This number will also be on the recording when calling our 5291 St. Rt. 350
Load up the car for the best summer ever! office after hours. Oregonia, OH 45054
In the event of an emergency: You will be contacted via phone. Updates on
weather emergencies will be communicated via E-mail and our Facebook page.
1 CHECKLIST DIRECTIONS 2
CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT LOCATIONS
Full Week Camps Semi-Residential and Day Camps
Program Time Location Program Time Location
Drop Off Pick Up
Drop Off Pick Up
Traditional SUNDAY FRIDAY Taste of Kern
Frontier (7-9) 3: 00 - 3:30 6: 00 - 6:30 Singerman Monday and Tuesday 7:30-8:30 5:00-6:00 Singerman Parking Lot
Explorer (9-11) 3:30 - 4:00 6:00 - 6:30 Singerman Wednesday 7:30-8:30 None Singerman Parking Lot
Adventure (11-13) 4:00 - 4:30 6:30 - 7:00 Singerman Friday None 5:00-6:00 Singerman Parking Lot
Pioneer (13-14) 4:30-5:00 6:30-7:00 Singerman
First Camp
Counselors in Training 2:45 6:30-7:00 Singerman Monday and Tuesday 7:30-8:30 5:00-6:00 Singerman Parking Lot
Wednesday 7:30-8:30 None Singerman Parking Lot
6:00-6:30 Wilderness Pavilion Friday None 5:00-6:00 Singerman Parking Lot
Fully Theme Camp 3:00-4:00
6:30- 7:00 Wilderness Pavilion Boots and Bits
Kern Challenge 4:00- 5:00
Monday- Friday 7:30-8:30 4:00-5:00 Elk Lodge
Leaders in Training 4:00-5:00 6:30-7:00 Wilderness Pavilion
MEALS
Horse Camps 3:00-5:00 6:00-7:00 Elk Lodge If you want your camper to have breakfast please arrive by 8:00
If you want your camper to ave dinner please pick-up after 5:30
PACKING LIST ADDITIONAL HORSE CAMP ITEMS
CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT LOCATIONS - Jeans, breeches or long pants required daily for riding
- Sleeping Bag or twin sized bedding
- Pillow - Boots with a heel
- Summer clothes that can get messy!
*Taste of Kern and First Camp should bring these
- Underwear and socks (6-7 sets)
items and a spare change of clothes in backpack daily.
- 2 pairs of shoes
ELK LODGE Closed toe required for climbing *Boots and Bits should bring these items and jeans
- 1 pair of flip flops (for the shower) or long pants and boots with a heel for daily riding.
- Bath towel & wash cloth
- Beach towel* ALL ITEMS BROUGHT TO CAMP SHOULD BE LABELED
- 1 pair of long pants If your camper forgets or is in need of a required item, alert a
- 1 sweatshirt or jacket camp staff member at check-in, we’ll be glad to help.
- 2 swim suits*
- Rain Gear WHAT NOT TO BRING
Main Entrance
- White shirt (for vespers) - Cell Phones which includes smart watches, tablets, etc.
- Masks - Cash
- Electronics
- Laundry Bag
- Jewelry and other Irreplaceable Items
- Sunscreen* - Pets
1 - Bug Spray* - Personal Sporting Equipment, camp will provide everything
- Shampoo/Conditioner & Soap - YMCA Camp Kern is nut-free. All food will be provided by camp.
WILDERNESS - Toothbrush & Toothpaste - YMCA Camp Kern is a drug and weapon free zone. Any camper
PAVILION - Water bottle* found in possession of drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, e-cigarettes,
SINGERMAN - Small backpack (for day use)* weapons of any kind, or fireworks will be immediately dismissed
PARKING LOT - Flashlight without a refund.
- Disposable Camera - Any cell phone found will be confiscated and held in a locked
cabinet until check-out.
3 CHECK IN AND OUT PACKING LIST 4
SENDING MAIL TO YOUR CAMPER
TRADITIONAL CAMP SCHEDULE RANCH CAMP SCHEDULE Receiving mail at camp can be a fun addition to your child’s week. If you would like to send something please check
7:00 Rise and Shine 7:00 Rise and Shine out the following guidelines:
7:50 Flag Raising 7:30 Groom and Tack
No care packages. Not everyone gets packages and this can become a negative experience for
8:00 Breakfast 8:00 Flagpole some of our campers who feel left out.
8:50 Morning Assembly 8:30 Breakfast
9:25 Morning Activities* 9:00 Riding Lessons*
12:30 12:30 Prevent homesickness by using upbeat camper focused language:
Lunch Lunch
1:10 Rest Hour 1:10 Rest Hour “We can’t wait to hear about what
vs. “We miss you so much”
2:15 Cabin Activity 2:15 Trail Rides/Cabin you’ve done this week”
3:30 Snack Activities* Mail can be from anyone! Feel free to share the address with extended family just be sure to
3:45 Cabin Activity 3:30 Snack remind everyone we are only accepting letters. No packages.
5:15 Flag Lowering 4:00 Swimming
5:30 Dinner 5:15 Flag Lowering
6:15 Village Time 5:30 Dinner You can also send letters through our website. Go to www.campkern.org/message-a-camper
or to our home page and scroll down to fill out the form and leave a message to your camper.
7:15 All Camp Activity 6:15 Evening Activity They will be delivered at snack everyday!
8:50 Evening Program 7:15 All Camp Activity
9:00 Snack 8:50 Round Up ** Please use this format for addressing all mail sent to YMCA Camp Kern:
10:00 Lights Out 9:00 Snack Camper Name
*Morning Activities vary. See your child's camp
10:00 Lights Out Session # Cabin #
*Lessons and activities vary per age and riding 5291 St. Rt. 350
description for more information.
group Oregonia, Ohio 45054
5 SCHEDULES MAIL 6
IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Refund/Payments Homesickness/Visiting Medical Care Medical Care cont.
Full payment is due by June 1st or 2 weeks prior Homesickness is a natural feeling experienced by Camper mental, physical, and emotional safety is In the event off site care is needed every attempt
to camp if registering after June 1st. If you elect many campers, counselors, and parents too! For our number one priority. We aim to accommodate will be made to contact you prior to transporting
to register your child for additional sessions most it passes in a day or two and our counselors with a range of health needs and encourage your child for care. A registered nurse is on call
during the summer payment is due at registration. receive special training on identifying and caring camper parents to contact us to discuss their and lives on site throughout the summer.
There is a $20 charge for any returned checks. for homesick campers. It is the policy of YMCA needs prior to camp. All campers are given
Campers who leave early due to a medical Camp Kern to keep campers involved in constant health screenings by our staff during check-in
condition will receive a prorated refund. Dismissal activities to reduce the feeling of homesickness. this includes a temperature and lice check. At
due to unsatisfactory conduct is not refundable. In the case of severe homesickness, a member of this time medications, prescription and non-
the leadership team will contact you for advice in
Photos
The Executive Director has the final decision in prescription drugs in their ORIGINAL CONTAINERS Photos will only be taken during full camp
incidents of behavioral dismissal. The $77 Deposit assisting your camper. To prevent homesickness, must be given to the camp nurse. Medication activities. There will be updates on Facebook
is non-refundable. visiting is strongly discouraged during the camp will be distributed at meal times and before and Instagram throughout the week. On the
Due to the uncertainty that the Covid-19 week. If you have an extenuating circumstance lights out. Tylenol, Antacids, and other incidental Saturday after your campers session, all photos
pandemic has created, we are being extremely please call the camp office to discuss your options. over the counter medications are available from will be uploaded to www.campkern.smugmug.com.
flexible with refunds in 2021. If you need to cancel No refunds are granted for campers leaving early. the nurse during the week on an as needed Photos will be available to view and purchase. The
your camper’s registration ,just let us know as basis at no charge. Medical expenses incurred password to access the galleries will be given to
soon as you can and we will work with you. Food Service during a campers stay are the responsibility of you at check-in. Our focus is always on the camper
Balanced meals are planned and served by the the camper’s guardian. You and your insurance experience, we cannot guarantee photos of every
food service team. Note: If your child is vegetarian company will be billed directly for Doctor, camper. All proceeds from photo sales will go
or has special dietary needs please include this on pharmacy, urgent care or emergency room visits. towards our Annual Campaign which helps ensure
the Health History Form. all children can enjoy a week of Camp.
7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION 8IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONTINUED IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONTINUED
Discipline Aquatic Safety Lost and Found/Personal Items Bed Wetting
Campers are expected to treat each other and All campers are screened for swimming ability at Lost and Found items are displayed prominently Our staff are trained to handle bed wetting
staff with respect and to abide by camp rules their first swim and identified with wristbands at meal locations throughout the week and at confidentially. Please notify your child’s counselor
at all times. It is our policy to use a three step to determine the portions of the pool available each check out location. Please check your child’s at check-in and note on the camper information
procedure when disciplining campers: to them. Wristbands also aid our lifeguards in belongings before leaving camp. Unclaimed articles form any history of bed wetting. We are happy
1. Verbal Warning ensuring safety at the pool for all swimmers. Non- will be held at YMCA Camp Kern for one week past to follow preventative measures you use at home
2. Behavior Agreement made between swimmers are still able to participate in aquatic the session end date and then donated to a local (bedtime voiding, reduced liquid intake in the
camper, counselors, and leadership staff activities, however, there will be portions of the charity. Please label all items your child brings to evening, using GoodNites, etc.) Please instruct
3. Conference with Program Director pool that are off limits to them. Life jackets are camp. your camper to inform their counselor right away
Severe behavioral incidents require a phone available to any camper who would feel more if they wet the bed, or need help. While we do
call to the parent or guardian and may result comfortable using one. have washing facilities at camp, sending an extra
in bypassing the three steps directly to a Life jackets are required for all campers and staff sleeping bag or sheets can help ensure everyone
conference with the Executive Director. members taking part in Lakefront Activities. gets back to sleep quickly and discreetly.
Head Lice
Drugs and Alcohol When your child arrives at camp they will be
Sexual Harassment We reserve the right to seize any drugs, alcohol, screened for head lice and nits. If it is discovered
It is the policy of YMCA Camp Kern that no cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or drug paraphernalia that a camper has head lice or nits they will not
behavior that would be classified as sexual found in camper possession. Possession of any of be permitted to remain at camp. It is Camp Kern’s
harassment will be tolerated by staff or the aforementioned items will result in immediate policy not to treat head lice or nits at camp. The
campers. Such behavior will result in dismissal contact with the camper’s guardians and dismissal campers will only be readmitted when lice and nits
or termination. with no refund. have been treated and removed.
9 IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION 10Contact Information
(513) 932-3756
Traditional and Semi-Residential Camps Registration and Financial Assistance
Gus Noriega Loretta Deters Bailey
Summer Camp Director Director of Administration
gnoriega@daytonymca.org ldeters@daytonymca.org
(513) 932-3756 ext 1530 (513) 932-3756 ext 1513
Horse Camps Meals
Equestrian Director Laura Slea and Seann Boland
Russ Lee lslea@daytonymca.org
russlee@daytonymca.org sboland@daytonymca.org
(513) 932-3756 ext 1531 Kitchen Coordinators
(513) 932-3756 ext 1516
Teen and Theme Camps
Karley Holdeman
Teen and Family Director
kholdeman@daytonymca.org
(513) 932-3756 ext 1530
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