YMCA Day Camp Spring Lake 2021 Parent Handbook
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YMCA Day Camp Spring Lake 2021 Parent Handbook About YMCA Day Camps YMCA Day Camps are wonderful places for your child to experience fun, outdoor adventures in the summer! New and returning campers thrive during a week packed full of exciting, structured traditional and specialty activities. Campers participate in small, age-appropriate groups where they build self- esteem and learn new skills. Our experiences are built on the Y’s Core values of caring, honesty, responsibility and respect. Our goal is to give all kids the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Day Camp is an enrichment program and the next step in youth development.
YMCA DAY CAMP SPRING LAKE
Contents
Registration and Forms
Transportation & Drop-Off/Pick-Up Info
Bus Information
Life at Camp Contact Information
What to Bring
Lane Underdahl, Camp Program Coordinator
Health & Safety
651-259-1475 | lane.underdahl@ymcamn.org
COVID Guidelines
Customer Service Center– 612-230-9622
Call for general questions, registration, and billing
YMCA Customer Service Center. issues or after camp hours in the summer.
612-230-9622 or visit online at www.ymcamn.org/
contact_us. Contact them about registration, payments,
financial assistance etc. Changes and/or cancellations Amy Rowan, Camp Director.
must be completed in writing using the link above. 651-319-8010 | amy.rowan@ymcamn.org
Day Camp Spring Lake
Phone: 651-248-5645
Camp Open House & Family Nights
Email: camp.springlake@ymcamn.org
Open House: Saturday June 12, 9-11am
Facebook: YMCA Camp Spring Lake
Family Nights:
Instagram: @ymcadaycampspringlake
Thursdays 6-7:30pm: Address: 13690 Pine Bend Trail, Rosemount, MN
June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12. 55068
No registration needed Summer Office Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm
Check our Facebook and Instagram pages for
updates on how to virtually connect your family to
your favorite camp!
Letter from the Camp Coordinators– Goldie & Pepsi
Hi! We are thrilled to be spending another summer at Camp
Spring Lake! What we love most about camp is having the
opportunity to provide a safe and fun environment! We are
lucky at camp to have such amazing campers, phenomenal
staff, and supportive families. We can’t wait to share
another wonderful year of growing and learning. Please feel
free to contact us if you have any questions. Summer 2021
is right around the corner, can’t wait to see you!
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Registration and Forms
Registration Personal Pricing Plan
Registration can be completed online at https:// The Personal Pricing Plan is a needs-based
www.ymcanorth.org/camps/day_camp_spring_lake scholarship fund. Day Camp scholarships can be
applied toward a maximum of two weeks per child.
You will receive confirmation by email immediately
To apply for personal pricing, download an
if you register online or within 24 hours of your
application at: ymcamn.org/summer
paper registration being processed.
Enter the key words: Personal Pricing in the top
The balance for your session is due one week prior
right corner and follow instructions. Please submit
to your child attending camp, unless you have a pre
application with, registration form to the Customer
-approved payment plan established with the
Service Center.
Customer Service Center.
Diversity & Inclusion
It is the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities’ vision to
serve relentlessly with out community until all can
thrive in each stage of life. At camp, we gladly
welcome campers regardless of race, ability, creed,
national origin and gender.
Please contact us if you have perspective on your
camper that may help us better support your
camper while they are at camp or complete our
Individual Camper Care Plan, found on our website.
Forms
All forms are available at daycampspringlake.org
under the ‘forms and publications’ tab.
The Medication Release Form must be submitted if
you are sending medications, prescription or non-
prescription, with your camper to camp.
The Camp Store Form may be sent to camp with
your camper if you would like your camper to be
able to shop at the camp store.
The Teen Release Waiver is for campers in our teen
programs, that are allowed to check themselves out
from the bus.
The Individual Camper Care Plan is if you think
there is anything important or specific your child’s
counselor should know about working with him/her.
This includes, detailed allergy information,
camper’s fears/reservations, behavior concerns and
tips etc.
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Transportation & Drop-Off/Pick-Up Info:
Transportation Pick-up
Day Camp Spring Lake provides free, supervised Safety of your child is our number one priority.
transportation to and from camp; you are Bus security procedures are in place for the safety
responsible for signing your child in and out of the of your family. It is not our intention to offend
bus each day, with the bus captain. anyone when we question the person’s right to pick
You may also drop your child off at camp between up a child.
8:45-9:00am daily. Pick up is at 3:30-3:45pm. Campers can only be picked up by someone listed
Pro Parent Tip on their authorized to pick up list (emergency
contacts) and carrying their photo ID.
Bus schedules are subject to change weekly, due If you need to add an authorized pick up or change
to enrollment. Usually time differs by only 5-10 a pick up location, camp needs that in writing.
minutes. Please give a hand written note to the bus captain
Please be sure to check the website one week at the beginning of the week or email camp this
prior to know exact bus times. addition.
Campers in our Teen Programs are allowed to walk
Directions home from a bus stop, with your permission. You
must fill out, sign and return the Teen Release
FROM THE NORTH Waiver , found on our website.
US 52 South, Turn slight left onto Courthouse Blvd/
MN-55 E., Turn left onto Pine Bend Trail, continue
In order to stay on schedule, busses cannot wait
past their scheduled time. If you are late for pick
for about a mile, Take left onto Fahey Ave, Camp is
the first right up please call camp. If we do not hear from you, we
FROM THE SOUTH will attempt to reach you by phone. If you are not
reached, we will call persons listed as emergency
North on MN-3 N/Chippendale Ave. W, Turn right contacts. Your camper will be transported to the
onto CR-42 E/150th St., Continue to follow CR-42
E., Turn Right onto MN-55/CR-42/Courthouse Blvd., closest Before/After care site. After 1 hour, the
Take the 1st left onto Fahey Ave. (portions authorities will be called to ensure the safety of
unpaved), Continue through stop sign, take first your child.
right into camp.
FROM THE WEST
W 8th St/MN-55 W., Continue to follow MN-55 W.,
Pro Parent Tip- Many bus stops are at public
Turn right onto Fahey Ave. (portions unpaved), locations. Allow yourself a few extra minutes to locate
Continue through the stop sign, turn right into the pick up location on Monday Mornings.
Camp Spring Lake
FROM THE EAST
CR-42 E/150th St. W., Continue to follow CR-42 E.,
Turn Right onto MN-55/CR-42/Courthouse Blvd.,
Take the 1st left onto Fahey Ave. (portions
unpaved), Continue through the stop sign, turn
right into Camp Spring Lake
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YMCA DAY CAMP SPRING LAKE 2021 BUS SCHEDULE
Below is a schedule of pick up/drop off times. The time listed below are subject to change.
*Bus times subject to change:
Check website 1 week prior to session for exact bus pick up/drop off times
RACOON BUS PICK UP/DROP OFF
Baker Community Center - June 14-August 27
209 Page Street W., West St. Paul, MN 8:10 am / 4:15 pm
YWCA West St. Paul
1426 E Mendota Road, Inver Grove Heights, MN 8:25 am / 4:00 pm
Simley High School
2920 80th St. E., Inver Grove Heights, MN 8:40 am / 3:45 pm
PENGUIN BUS
North Trail Elementary- June 14-August 27
5580 170th Street W, Farmington, MN 8:10 am / 4:10 pm
East Lake Elementary - June 14-September 3rd
8:20 am / 4:00 pm
4715 162nd St W, Lakeville, MN
June 14-August 17
Shannon Park Elementary 8:40 am / 3:45 pm
13501 Shannon Parkway, Rosemount, MN
BEAR BUS
Eagan YMCA
5500 Opperman Dr., Eagan 8:15 am / 4:00 pm
Woodcrest Church
525 Cliff Road, Eagan MN 55125 8:25 am / 3:50 pm
SHARK BUS
Hastings YMCA
85 Pleasant Dr., Hastings, MN 8:40 am / 3:45 pm
Please note, you are not able to register your child for a different morning and afternoon bus stop locations.
Please contact camp if you need to make special arrangements.
Camp Drop Off and Pick Up
When registering, if you selected “No Bus Needed,” you can drop and pick up directly at camp.
Camp Drop Off is between 8:45-9:00am. Camp Pick Up is between 3:30-3:45pm
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prescription medication
Life at Camp 4. Personal equipment
5. Shoes (not water shoes or sandals)
6. Backpacks
Our Camp Community
Camp will keep these items for no longer than two
YMCA Programs are about learning skills, weeks from the end of the session. After this time,
developing character and making friends. But few these items will be donated or thrown away. Please
environments are as special as camp, where kids note that these items will be held at the discretion of
become a community as they learn both how to be camp staff. Items that are soiled, damaged, or
more independent and how to contribute to a otherwise deemed not able to be safely stored will be
group as they engage in camp activities. disposed of. The list of items camp will not hold on to
Camp Groups. Campers are assigned to camp includes but is not limited to: socks and underwear, all
groups based on age and program choice (i.e. toiletries and toiletry bags, all swim gear including
Specialty/Traditional Camp). swim suits and goggles, hats, t-shirts, pants, shorts,
In addition to the group rotations, camp often towels, water shoes including sandals, water bottles,
gives campers the opportunity to interact with sunglasses, toys, cameras, arts and crafts projects
some of the other groups through large group, all including tie dye. We highly encourage parents to label
camp, or camper’s choice activities. all items with their camper’s name to help our staff
Camp Staff. Each staff member goes through an identify items during the camp session. Many items
look similar and it can be confusing for both staff and
campers. As a reminder, please do not send your
Pro Parent Tip camper with anything that is irreplaceable. Things like
Check your camper’s backpack for information jewelry or favorite stuffed animals can be easily lost or
damaged. Electronics, including phones, are not
handouts and schedules on Monday on what your
permitted at camp. Phones may not be used at camp
camper’s week will look like. and will be confiscated and returned to families at the
end of the day. Camp is not responsible for any lost,
extensive hiring process including criminal history damaged, or stolen items—including confiscated
background check, reference checks, and interview. phones.
They receive many hours of training in camp Communication
program areas, relating to children, health and While your camper is at camp, all communication
safety skills, and are First Aid and CPR certified. should be directed to the Day Camp office. We
Camp staff members are committed to being encourage campers to learn independence while at
positive role models for campers. camp; communicating with your camper through
the office staff is strongly encouraged. If you have
Camp Store an emergency please call 651-248-5645 or email
Store order forms may be filled out and turned in Camp.SpringLake@ymcamn.org, and a lead staff
with payment to your camper’s counselor. Make member will address your situation as necessary.
any checks payable to: YMCA.
LOST & FOUND POLICY
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, YMCA Day Camp
Spring Lake is limiting items held in lost and found after
each camp session ends. We want to be mindful of safe
storage space and how to prevent exposure of staff and
campers from items, week to week. As such, camp will only
hold the following specific list of items:
1. Jackets / Sweatshirts
3. Prescription glasses, durable medical equipment,
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Life at Camp
Camp Activities Camper Behavior
Campers will experience a variety of activities Caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are the
during their camp experience. Our camp staff aim YMCA’s core values and the foundation of our
to encourage campers’ creativity, skill development, behavior guidelines.
understanding of the world around them. Often Camp’s general behavior rules:
times, during these creative learning experiences in
a camp setting, campers are exposed to the natural Campers take responsibility for their actions
elements of camp. They will experience dirt, mud, Campers respect themselves, one another, the
bugs, plants, and various types of weather—but environment and camp equipment
camp will go on. Our staff are trained to recognize
and avoid unsafe situations. However, if your child Campers should be honest with one another
has a specific reaction (allergies, fears, etc) to any and their counselors
camp elements; be sure to indicate this in their Campers should care for themselves and one
health information. Also if necessary, to help us another.
work with your camper, please fill out the Camper
Individual Care Plan, found on our website. Camp Staff are trained to encourage positive
behavior and redirect misbehavior. We make every
attempt to work with children to teach appropriate
Pro Parent Tip behavior. Parents will be notified if consistent
If your child is especially prone to mosquito bites, behavior problems occur.
be sure to send long layers (long sleeve shirts/ Unacceptable Camper Behaviors
pants) to help prevent future discomfort. Unable to follow parameters under the new CDC
& MN Dept. of Health guidelines for health and
safety set by YMCA Camp Team
Campers registered for Specialty Camps will spend Fighting & Bullying
a portion of each day in their specialty area— Refusing to follow behavior guidelines & rules
weather permitting. If weather makes it unsafe to
run a specialty activity, camp staff will lead Bringing inappropriate things to camp such as:
alternative programming. In addition, they will do alcohol, drugs, personal equipment (sports
their best to make up activity time lost later in the equipment, electronics, etc.), vehicles, animals,
week if the schedule allows. and/or weapons.
Use of profanity, vulgarity or obscenity
Water Activities
Stealing or damaging personal or camp property
All swimming and watercraft activities are
supervised by Certified Lifeguards. Refusal to participate in activities or cooperate
with staff
Personal Flotation Devices are worn by campers
and staff at all times during boating/watercraft Leaving the program area, without permission
activities, and are provided by camp. Endangering the health and safety of children
Each camper’s swim ability will be tested on their and/or staff
first day of swimming. Campers may be required to We reserve the right to send a camper
wear life jacket depending on their swimming
abilities. Campers are not required to swim. home, without a refund, in the event of a
physical altercation and/or if consistent
misbehavior affects the experience of other
campers and/or camp
programming/staff.
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What to Bring
Traditional Camp/Wee Bees Specialty Camps
Dress your child for a day of outdoor fun. Please Please bring the items on the Traditional Camp
do not send your child’s best clothing/shoes, as packing list. The following are additional items
camp activities are outside and rugged. All items
should be clearly labeled with your child’s full specific to the specialty program.
name. This will assist us with claiming lost and
found. Camp Spring Lake is not responsible for lost, Horse Camps
stolen or damaged items. Valuables and Sturdy closed-toe riding shoes (boots with a
meaningful items should be left at home. heel are recommended)
Bring Loose fitting long pants—avoid capri pants, no
Mask & Hand Sanitizer shorts for riding.
Bring shorts for time spent at camp if weather is
Lunch and 2 snacks (AM & PM)
appropriate
Layers appropriate for the weather of the day
Note: Safety helmet—HAS-approved helmets are
Re-fillable water bottle provided by camp
Insect repellent and sunscreen* Fishing Camp
Backpack/Bag (labeled)—to tote all items
Poles, bait and life jackets provided by camp
Close toed shoes / sandals with ankle or back
strap are recommended Campers may bring a personal fishing pole and
tackle box to be left a camp until Friday. Please
remove all hooks for bus ride.
Pro Parent Tip
Please apply sunscreen and bug spray before your Challenge Camp / Teen Challenge
child comes to camp. Course
*Send spray sunscreen if your child will need help
Close-toed shoes are REQUIRED for ropes/
re-applying throughout the day.
challenge. Shoes must be close-toed and
enclosed in back/at ankle (no clogs).
Do Not Bring Campers will NOT be permitted to climb in flip-
flops, sandals, etc.
Electronic Equipment, cell phones, iPods/mp3
players, cards/games, personal sports Campers may bring sandals with back strap for
equipment except when requested for specialty time not climbing if desired.
camp
Teen Digital Photography
Firearms, pocket knives or weapons
Campers may bring a digital camera OR bring a
Alcohol or drugs
cellphone with camera capabilities
Unregistered friends/family
If campers choose to bring a cell phone they will
Pro Parent Tip not be allowed to use social media or other apps
on their phone during camp time, and their
Don’t feel the need to go buy lots of new things if phone may be taken away during the day if this
you already have gear that will do. With very few becomes a problem
exceptions, high-end gear doesn’t improve your Camp Spring Lake is not liable for
camp experience. lost, stolen or broken phones.
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Health & Safety
Inclement Weather. Camp is held rain or shine. Pro Parent Tip
Please make sure your camper dresses for the
weather, with appropriate rain gear. On rainy Don’t be alarmed if you get a call from camp. We
days, many time fun filled activities are held inside like to get parent input on even minor health,
our rain shelters. Your child may return home wet homesickness, and behavioral issues.
and muddy!
In extreme heat situations, certain activities may Medications. Medication will be turned into the
be cancelled to keep campers safe. Campers will be director upon arrival. Medication must be in the
encouraged to drink more water, will play more original container and marked clearly with dosage,
water games and enjoy activities in the shade. frequency and camper’s name. This includes over-
the-counter drugs. Please only send medication
In the case of severe weather, campers will be that will be needed for your child’s week at camp.
taken directly to the Tornado Shelter and/or Additionally, a Medication Release Form will need
bussed to the Hastings YMCA. The camp director to be completed upon arrival and turned in with
will notify the YMCA as soon as possible about medications. The form can be found on our
camper safety and any bussing delays. Updates will website.
also be posted on our Facebook page and by email
and text, when available. Child Protection Policy. Your child’s safety is our
top priority. If you witness or feel that your child is
Illness Procedures & Guidelines. For the health & in danger of any type of verbal, physical, sexual or
safety of all campers, please do not send your child emotional abuse, please report it to our Human
to camp if they are ill. If your child is ill and must Resource Department at 612-465-0551. Parents
miss camp, please notify camp by phone or email. may observe the program at any time.
Camps only provide a refund for sick days, with a
doctor’s note. Risks at Camp. YMCA Day Camps are members of
the American Camp Association, meaning we are
If your camper contracts a communicable disease, rigorously held accountable on over 300 standards
including but not limited to COVID-19, parents regarding health & wellness, transportation safety,
must notify the Camp Director as soon as possible. aquatic and program safety and more. These
The camp director will inform other participants in standards guide us to use the best practices
writing about the communicable disease. Please regarding camper safety & behavior, staff training
follow the below guidelines before sending your and much more.
camper back to camp:
Nonetheless, like all other
Injury & Illness at Camp. Campers are well looked
experiences, camp is not risk-free.
after. All camp staff are First Aid & CPR certified. Please refer to our waiver on our
We will treat bumps, bruises, and scrapes. For an website if you would like to review our
injury that requires more attention than our staff indemnification policies.
are trained to do, Y Staff will:
Call 911, perform immediate first aid and
contact you or emergency contacts, if you
cannot be reached.
If emergency transport is required, a staff
member will accompany the child to the hospital
and remain until the parent/guardian arrives.
In the case of illness, parents or emergency
contacts are called to make arrangements for
treatment or pick-up. If your child is ill and must
miss camp, please notify camp by phone or email.
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COVID Guidelines
What is camp doing to protect campers and team members h. Everyone sanitizes hands as they leave
while in programming?
i. Activities are ‘drills and skills’ only, no competitive games
Our YMCA programs have put protocols in place in all areas
How will you be screening participants and staff for COVID-
of camp to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. These
19?
include; changes to group size and building capacities,
screening procedures, camp hygiene practices, cleaning and We follow all protocols and guidance we receive from health
sanitation, and camper awareness and education. experts and know that it is possible that all participants and
staff will be asked to maintain self-observation before
Each child will be dropped off at a designated place to coming. We will go through the health screening for each
minimize contact between people. participant prior to check in, as well as checking for
Group sizes will not exceed six kids and one Y staff to symptoms. Participants and staff will be asked a series of 4
adhere to guidance of licensing requirements, with a question prior to entry into programming:
maximum of 18 students and 3 adults. Have you or anyone in your house traveled to another
Educational activities will enhance learning and offer country in the last 14 days?
opportunities to interact in person with their peers that Within last 14 days, has someone in your household
was not possible with distance learning. tested positive for COVID-19?
Our Y staff are following even more stringent cleaning Are you currently experiencing any symptoms of illness?
and disinfecting standards and will be teaching your child
ways to help make washing hands fun and how we care Do you have any concerns with abiding by our guidelines
for each other by keeping things clean. which include practicing physical distancing, increased
cleaning, and monitoring your health while in Y
There will be more handwashing and hand sanitizer programming?
stations located throughout camp and all will be required
to do regular handwashing and good hygiene practices. A “yes” response to any of the questions will result in the
participant or staff not being able to participate in
Deep cleaning in high traffic buildings at a higher programming until a “no” response can be given.
frequency will be required.
Will participants and staff be required to wear masks?
Food service will change to eliminating certain self-serve
Participants and staff will wear masks indoors, except during
options
snack. Note- As time goes on, requirements may change.
What activities will participants be able to do and not do? Please keep updated on these changes through our weekly
With safety and guidelines in place, we are able to run most newsletters, websites, and social media pages.
of our program areas.
a. Everyone washes hands before activity
b. Everyone sanitizes hands at activity area
c. No more than one group at an activity
d. Games and activities should be as low contact or no
contact as possible. No full body contact or games that
involve things like holding hands, linking elbows, or crawling
under others
e. All equipment handled by campers or staff (balls, shovels,
rakes, etc.) will be sprayed and wiped down after each
activity
f. Commonly touched surfaces (doorknobs, gate latches or
handles, etc.) will be wiped down after program sessions
g. Use sanitizer between games & watch for participants to
touch their face, mouth, or eyes
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