Youth Summer Camp Guide 2019 Albany YMCA & Downtown Berkeley YMCA
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Youth Summer Camp Guide 2019 Albany YMCA & Downtown Berkeley YMCA
ALBANY YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMPS
KINDER CUBS: WEEKLY SESSION THEME FIELD TRIPS
ENTERING GRADES K-1 1 June 17–21 JUNGLE SAFARI Oakland Zoo
Focused on building self-awareness,
2 June 24–28 UNDER THE SEA Aquarium of the Bay
social skills, and positive group
dynamics. Staff: Camper Ratio 1:8 July 1–3
3 STAR WARS & STRIPES! Lawrence Hall of Science
Cost per week: $325 (no camp July 4 & 5)
Cost Week 3: $260 4 July 8–12 WILD WESTERN Y Train Town
Cost Week 10: $65/day
5 July 15–19 LEGO WEEK Discovery Museum
6 July 22–26 DINOSAUR WEEK Academy of Science
7 July 29–Aug 2 A BUG’S LIFE Wildcare
8 Aug 5–9 PIRATE WEEK Adventure Playground
9 Aug 12–16 UP! UP! AND A Y! Sky High
10 Aug 19–21 LAST BLAST OF SUMMER Bowling | Ice Skating | Rock Climbing
DISCOVERY & WEEKLY SESSION THEME FIELD TRIPS MORNING OPTIONS COST
EXPLORER: Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Pokemon
$355
$375
ENTERING GRADES 2-5 JUNGLE
1 June 17–21 Oakland Zoo
SAFARI Swim $355
Children spend the morning
in Swim, Traditional or weekly Traditional $325
Specialty camps, and combine in the STEM Fundamental $355
afternoon and on field trip days. Adventure Gymnastics $375
Campers entering grades 2-3 are 2 June 24–28 PIRATE Playground (2-3)
assigned to DISCOVERY and children Laser Tag (4-5) Swim $355
entering grades 4-5 are assigned Traditional $325
to EXPLORER. Focused on positive July 1–3 STAR WARS The Great Race $260
group dynamics, problem solving, 3 Golden Skate
(no camp July 4 & 5) & STRIPES! Traditional $260
and communication.
Nailed It $375
Staff:Camper Ratio 1:10
Children’s Rockin’ Robots & Aerodynamics $375
Cost per week varies; see table. MAD
4 July 8–12 Creativity
SCIENCE Swim $355
Museum (SF)
Traditional $325
Minecraft Master Engineering w/Legos $355
UP! UP! Smash Lab $375
5 July 15–19 Sky High
AND A Y! Swim $355
Traditional $325
Jedi Master Engineering w/Legos $355
OUTER Chabot Space Sewing $375
6 July 22–26
SPACE & Science Swim $355
Traditional $325
Harry Potter Master w/Legos $355
WACKY Eureka! The Inventor’s Camp $375
July 29– Aqua
7 WATER
Aug 2 Adventures Swim $355
ADVENTURE
Traditional $325
Power Rangers $375
Academy of Science Mysteries $375
GREAT
8 Aug 5–9 Science (2–3)
OUTDOORS Swim $355
Six Flags (4–5)
Traditional $325
Gymnastics $375
SILLY
9 Aug 12–16 House of Air Swim $355
OLYMPICS
Traditional $325
Bowling
LAST BLAST
10 Aug 19–21 Ice Skating Full Day K–5 $65/day
OF SUMMER
Rock Climbing
AWESOME ADVENTURES: WEEKLY SESSION FIELD TRIPS
ENTERING GRADES 6–8 1 June 17–21 Ice Skating | Oakland A’s | Sky High
Focused on developing independence, teamwork, and owning 2 June 24–28 Bowling | Giants Game | Great America
behavior and decisions. Staff: Camper Ratio 1:12
Cost per week: $355 July 1–3
3 House of Air | Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Cost Week 3: $280 (no camp July 4 & 5)
4 July 8–12 Exploratorium | Sky High | Santa Cruz
5 July 15–19 Driven Raceway | Rock Climbing | Great America
6 July 22–26 Scandia | Bowling | Six Flags
7 July 29–Aug 2 Laser Tag | Raging Waters | Oakland A’s
8 Aug 5–9 Dragon Boating | Giants Game | Six Flags
9 Aug 12–16 Sky High | Rock Climbing | Santa Cruz
BIKE CAMP: WEEKLY SESSION FIELD TRIP
ENTERING GRADES 4–9 6 July 22–26 Bike Camp
The perfect place to start for those who are confident bicycle
riders but who have limited or no street-riding experience.
Campers will learn biking and street riding skills. Routes are
mostly flat with intermediate level hills and cover 10-25 miles
a day (depending on the ability of the group). Location: TBD
Staff: Camper Ratio 1:5
Camp Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
Cost per week: $350
LEADER IN TRAINING (LIT) WEEKLY SESSION LIT CIT
ENTERING GRADES 8–11 1 June 17–21
LIT is a 2-week FULL DAY (9:00am-5:00pm) program designed for young people who are 2 June 24–28 X
interested in learning how to work with children in summer camps. A separate application is
required along with the general registration forms. 3 July 1–3
(no camp July 4 & 5)
Cost per 2-week session: $250
4 July 8–12 X X
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) 5 July 15–19 X X
6 July 22–26 X
ENTERING GRADES 8–11
CIT is a half-day program designed for the more experienced teen to develop his or her 7 July 29–Aug 2 X
leadership skills in working with children. Acceptance into the CIT program is contingent on 8 Aug 5–9 X
the approval of the Leadership Program Coordinator. A separate application is required along
with the general registration forms. All CIT program applicants must successfully complete a 9 Aug 12–16 X
session of the Leader-in-Training program in the current or previous summer. 10 Aug 19–21
Cost per week: $65
ALBANY YMCA CAMP BASICS
LOCATIONS You will receive a calendar/letter on the first day of each camp week
KINDER CUBS, GRADES K–1 explaining activities and field trips. All camps open at 7:30am and
1216 Solano Avenue, Albany close at 6:00pm as a convenience for parent work schedules; however,
program activities begin at 9:00am and end at 4:00pm unless noted
DISCOVERY & EXPLORER CAMPS, GRADES 2–5
otherwise on the weekly calendar. Please be sure to note special
Albany location, TBD activities and off-site times. Please ask the program staff if you have
AWESOME ADVENTURES, GRADES 6–8 any questions regarding the schedule. If you need specific schedule
Albany Middle School, Portable 1 information prior to the first day of camp, it will be available in advance
1259 Brighton Avenue, Albany on the website the Friday prior to camp start. Occasionally, locations,
times, trips, etc., may be altered without notice. If a field trip has to be
HOURS changed due to circumstances beyond our control, a similar trip will be
Monday–Friday: 7:30am–6:00pm substituted and no refunds will be issued. Please check the information
boards at sign-in for any changes/updates.
STAFF
We strive to hire an enthusiastic staff team to provide a safe, active WHAT TO BRING TO DAY CAMP
and enjoyable program for all involved. Staff are trained in small group Please bring a BACKPACK that includes:
management and safety, how to lead group games and activities, 1. A healthy LUNCH and WATER BOTTLE
conflict resolution, as well as in CPR/First Aid & Child Abuse Prevention. 2. SNACK for the morning; we provide afternoon snacks
CAMP REGISTRATION 3. SWIMSUIT & TOWEL with a plastic bag for wet things (on
1. Register at the Albany YMCA Welcome Desk or sign up online: designated swim days)
ymcaeastbay.org. 4. JACKET or SWEATSHIRT
2. Follow instructions to complete the registration information. 5. CLOSED-TOE, COMFORTABLE SHOES (no flip-flops, Crocs or
platform shoes allowed)
3. A $25 deposit per week or full payment is required to secure a spot 6. SUNSCREEN (Please apply and show your child how to apply)
for each week your child will be attending.
• Deposits are nonrefundable and nontransferable. PLEASE LABEL ALL BELONGINGS!
4. If paying deposits, you must provide a bank or credit card account that DO NOT BRING: money (except when designated), electronic devices,
we will use to collect the balance automatically 13 days prior to the headphones, trading cards, expensive clothing and jewelry, or toys
week your child is registered for. Failure to pay by the deadline will from home. The YMCA and its staff are not responsible for lost or
result in a loss of that camp week for your child. stolen items.
CELL PHONES: Campers may not use cell phones, watch phones, or
AUTOMATIC PAYMENT & BALANCE DUE SCHEDULE other similar devices during camp.
CAMP SESSION BALANCE WITHDRAWN ON FIELD TRIPS AND TRANSPORTATION
1 June 17–21 June 4 Transportation will vary, depending on field trip location, distance
2 June 24–28 June 11 and size of the group being transported. Chartered school buses are
used for most major field trips, but we also walk, use public buses
3 July 1–3 June 18 (AC Transit, MUNI) or take BART. If you have questions about the
4 July 8–12 June 25 mode of transportation for a specific camp or trip, please speak with
5 July 15–19 July 2 a Program Director prior to registering your child for camp. Your
child will not be permitted to participate in the field trip if he/she
6 July 22–26 July 9 hasn’t arrived at the designated departure site on time. For safety
7 July 29–Aug 2 July 16 and scheduling reasons, it is the policy of the YMCA NOT TO ALLOW
8 Aug 5–9 July 23 PARENTS TO PICK UP OR DROP OFF CHILDREN WHILE PROGRAMS
ARE IN TRANSIT OR ON FIELD TRIPS.
9 Aug 12–16 July 30
10 Aug 19–21 Aug 6 SPECIAL NEEDS
If your child has any special needs or uses an aide during the
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS school day, please inform the Program Director at the registration
TYPICAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE FOR K-5 office at the time of registration, or contact the Day Camp Director:
Monday On site, getting-to-know-you activities and games sdelarosa@ymcaeastbay.org. If the YMCA cannot serve your child
Tuesday Swimming due to a lack of expertise or resources, we will try to recommend
Wednesday Camp Carnival/Silly Olympics an alternate summer program.
Thursday Field Trip Day
Friday On site activities CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations must be in writing. If received at least 14 days prior to
TYPICAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE FOR AWESOME ADVENTURES the canceled week, a refund or credit for that week of camp minus the
Monday Swim at UC Strawberry Canyon $25 deposit is available. If cancellation is submitted less than 14 days
Tuesday Field Trip prior to the week of camp, no payment will be refunded. Please email
Wednesday Field Trip albanycamp@ymcaeastbay.org for all cancellation and refund requests.
Thursday Field Trip
Friday Swim at El Cerrito Pool
BERKELEY YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMPS
VOYAGER DAY CAMP: ENTERING GRADE K–1
Focused on building self-awareness, social skills, and positive group dynamics. Staff: Camper Ratio 1:8
Cost per week: Member: $295, Non-member: $325
Cost Week 3: Member: $177, Non-member: $195
WEEKLY SESSION THEME FIELD TRIPS
1 June 17–21 PALOOZA Bay Area Discovery Museum | Train Town
Chabot Space & Science Center |
2 June 24–28 SCIENCE
Lawrence Hall of Science
July 1–3
3 ADVENTURES Codornices Park | Oakland Zoo
(no camp July 4 & 5)
4 July 8–12 WILDERNESS Lindsey Wildlife | Tilden Little Farms
Prewett Family Aquatic Park | Clark
5 July 15–19 H2O EXTREME
Memorial Swim Center
6 July 22–26 MIX IT UP Pump it up | Children’s Creativity Museum
7 July 29–Aug 2 QUEST Adventure playground | Fairy Land
8 Aug 5–9 IMAGINATION Curiodyssey | MOCHA
DISCOVERY DAY CAMP: ENTERING GRADES 2-3
Focused on positive group dynamics, problem solving, and communication. Staff: Camper Ratio 1:10
Cost per week: Member: $295, Non-member: $325
Cost Week 3: Member: $177, Non-member: $195
WEEKLY SESSION THEME FIELD TRIPS
1 June 17–21 PALOOZA Bay Area Discovery Museum | Train Town
2 June 24–28 SCIENCE Chabot Space & Science Center | Exploratorium
July 1–3
3 ADVENTURES YMCA Point Bonita | Oakland Zoo
(no camp July 4 & 5)
4 July 8–12 INVENTORS MOCHA | Curdioyssey
5 July 15–19 H2O EXTREME Aqua Adventure | Prewett Family Aquatic Park
6 July 22–26 MIX IT UP Lawrence Hall of Science | Codornices Park
7 July 29–Aug 2 QUEST Adventure playground | Pump it Up
8 Aug 5–9 IMAGINATION Sky High | Bowling
EXPLORERS DAY CAMP: ENTERING GRADES 4-5
Focused on positive group dynamics, problem solving, and communication. Staff: Camper Ratio 1:10
Cost per week: Member: $295 , Non Member: $325
Cost Week 3: Member: $177, Non Member: $195
WEEKLY SESSION THEME FIELD TRIPS
1 June 17–21 PALOOZA Roller Skating | Mini Golf
2 June 24–28 SCIENCE Academy of Science | Exploratorium
July 1–3
3 ADVENTURES YMCA Point Bonita | Bowling
(no camp July 4 & 5)
4 July 8–12 URBAN THRILL Six Flags | Great America
5 July 15–19 H2O EXTREME Hurricane Harbor | Aqua Adventure
6 July 22–26 WILDERNESS San Francisco Zoo | Cull Canyon
7 July 29–Aug 2 QUEST Adventure playground | Laser tag
8 Aug 5–9 IMAGINATION Sky High | Boomers
BERKELEY YMCA CAMP BASICS
LOCATION TYPICAL “ON SITE” DAY (MIDDLE SCHOOL)
VOYAGER, DISCOVERY, EXPLORER CAMPS 8:00–9:00am Sign in, structured free-play
TBD 9:00–10:00am Camp opening, Small group time
MIDDLE SCHOOL XTREME CAMP 10:00am–12:00pm Enrichment activities
YMCA PG&E Teen Center, 2111 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley 12:00–1:00pm Lunch and free play
1:00–3:30pm Enrichment activities
HOURS 3:30–4:00pm Camp Closing
Monday–Friday: 9:00am–4:00pm 4:00–4:15pm Sign out
Drop off: 8:00–9:00am / Pick up: 4:00–4:15pm 4:00–6:00pm After Care (if applicable)
AFTER CARE OFF SITE DAYS
4:00–6:00pm Camps will spend their offsite days on field trips around the Bay Area
Voyager, Dicovery, Explorer Camps: on site TBD to regional parks, museums, and local fun centers. Our goal is to
Middle School Camp: Downtown Berkeley YMCA branch expose our campers to engaging, interactive, and fun places in the Bay
$25 per camper per week (additional fee, registration required). Our Area. Though camp activities, trips, etc. may change without notice
aftercare program provides campers with light activities and free time from time to time, we strive to replace it with a comparable activity.
in designated areas. Parents can pick up anytime during the extended Weekly camp schedules will be available on line and at the camp sign in
care hours at the sign in desk. Registration and payment for extended table at least one week prior to each camp week.
care is required. In order to staff properly we cannot take additional
children on a daily basis. TYPICAL “OFF SITE” DAY
8:00–9:00am Sign-in, structured free-play
STAFF 9:00–9:15am Camp opening
We strive to hire an enthusiastic staff team to provide a safe, active 9:30am Roll call, depart
and enjoyable program for all involved. Staff are trained in small group 12:00–1:00pm Lunch
management and safety, how to lead group games and activities, 4:00pm Return to site
conflict resolution, as well as in CPR/First Aid & Child Abuse Prevention. 4:00–4:15pm Sign out
CAMP REGISTRATION 4:00–6:00pm After Care (if applicable)
1. Register at the Downtown Berkeley YMCA Welcome Desk or dtby.org
SPECIAL NEEDS
2. Follow instructions to complete the registration information. If your camper has a medical need or needs to take medication at
3. A $25 deposit per week or full payment is required to secure a camp, a medical plan from a doctor is required prior to attending camp.
spot for each week your child will be attending. Medication needs to be in its original container with the prescription,
• Deposits are nonrefundable and nontransferable. you will also be asked to fill out a medication consent form.
4. If registering with deposits, 2 options are available for CANCELLATIONS
balance due payments: Cancellations must be in writing. If received at least one full business
1) Set up auto pay to a credit card or bank account (see week prior to the canceled week, a refund for that week of camp minus
payment schedule below) by calling (510) 665-3271. the $25 deposit is available.
2) Pay the balance due online or in person by the If cancellation is submitted less than one week prior to the week of
payment schedule below. camp, half of the full camp payment will be forfeited and not refunded.
• Balances and auto payments are due/withdrawn on the No refunds will be made after close of business on the Friday before
Monday prior to the week your child is registered for. the camp week begins. Please email dtcamp@ymcaeastbay.org for all
• Failure to pay by the deadline will result in a loss of that cancellation and refund requests.
camp week for your child.
• If your payment is declined, a service charge of $25 is applied. WHAT TO BRING TO DAY CAMP
Please bring a backpack that includes:
AUTOMATIC PAYMENT & BALANCE DUE SCHEDULE 1. A healthy lunch
CAMP SESSION BALANCE WITHDRAWN ON 2. Two large healthy snacks
3. Swimsuit (on designated swim days, goggles are optional)
1 June 17–21 June 10
4. Water bottle
2 June 24–28 June 17 5. Sunscreen and/or hat
3 July 1–3 June 24 PLEASE LABEL ALL BELONGINGS!
4 July 8–12 July 1
YMCA T-SHIRTS
5 July 15–19 July 8 Each camper will receive a free camp t-shirt to wear on field trip days.
6 July 22–26 July 15 If your child forgets, we will lend an extra for the day. Shirt will be
7 July 29–Aug 2 July 22 given on the first fieldtrip day of the week.
8 Aug 5–9 July 29
ON SITE DAYS
We are dedicated to providing an enriching experience on site.
Each camp will spend 2-3 days a week on site rotating in small
groups through our 4 enrichment areas. Our enrichment areas are:
Science/Cooking, Group Games, Art, Swimming/Park Time
BERKELEY YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMPS
MIDDLE SCHOOL XTREME CAMP: ENTERING GRADES 6-8
Focused on positive group dynamics, problem solving, and communication. We engage campers in high energy adventures to challenge
themselves and support individual growth. Staff: Camper Ratio 1:12
Cost per week: Member: $300, Non Member: $330
Cost Week 3: Member: $180, Non Member: $195
WEEKLY SESSIONS THEME FIELD TRIPS
1 June 17–21 SUMMER FUN Mini Golf | Rock Climbing | Roller Skating
2 June 24–28 THE CITY Ropes Course | Giants Game | House of Air
July 1–3
3 HOMETOWN HEROS Bowling | Strawberry Canyon
(no camp July 4 & 5)
4 July 8–12 URBAN THRILL Great America | Scandia | Six Flags
5 July 15–19 H2O EXTREME Aqua Adventure | Clarke Memorial Pool | Hurricane Harbor
6 July 22–26 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Mountain Biking | Kayaking | Cull Canyon Lake
7 July 29–Aug 2 THE TOWN Lake Merritt Boating | A’s Game | Rock Climbing
8 Aug 5–9 H2O PART 2 The Wave | Paddle Boarding | Boomerang Bay
BERKELEY YMCA CAMP BASICS
MIDDLE SCHOOL XTREME
LOCATION
MIDDLE SCHOOL XTREME CAMP
YMCA PG&E Teen Center
2111 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley
HOURS
Monday–Friday: 9:00am–4:00pm
Drop off: 8:00–9:00am
Sign out starts: 4:00pm
Pick up: 4:15pm
SIGN IN
8:00–9:00am
All campers must be signed into a camp by a parent or guardian.
Campers cannot sign themselves into camp.
SIGN OUT
4:00–4:15pm
When registering your Middle School camper, you can indicate
if you would like your camper to sign themselves out of camp
at 4:00pm.
AFTER CARE
4:00–6:00pm
Aftercare for middle scholl campers will be held at the
Downtown Berkeley YMCA activity room. Campers will be
walked over to the branch at 4:15pm and engage in activities
there. There is no aftercare at the Teen Center.
OUR
PHILOSOPHY
At the YMCA we are committed to building
character, and supporting your child’s
social and emotional development
through fun and engaging summer
activities in an urban environment.
We integrate our four character values of
caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility
into our daily routine while fostering
individual growth and
group dynamics.
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REGISTER FOR CAMP ONLINE REGISTRATION: ymcaeastbay.org IN PERSON: ALBANY YMCA 921 Kains Ave, Albany, CA 94706 (510) 525-1130 Monday–Thursday, 5:00am–9:00pm Friday, 5:00am–8:00pm Saturday–Sunday, 7:00am–6:00pm DOWNTOWN BERKELEY YMCA 2001 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 848-9622 Monday–Friday, 5:00am–10:00pm Saturday–Sunday, 7:00am–7:30pm CAMP CONTACT: Albany: albanycamp@ymcaeastbay.org, (510) 525-1130 Berkeley: dtcamp@ymcaeastbay.org, (510) 665-3271 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial assistance is available to make YMCA summer camp accessible to everyone. Our financial assistance fund is made up of donations to the YMCA Annual Campaign by families and individuals in the community. APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT THE WELCOME DESK BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1. To Apply: • Complete an application even if receiving YMCA financial assistance. • Submit applications at least one month prior to the week of camp you wish to attend. • A notification email regarding your application will be sent one week after applying. • Once you receive your email notification, make sure to register for camp with $25 per week deposits. Please note: • We do not accept financial aid applications from families who are receiving subsidized funds from other agencies. • No refunds/pro-rates will be granted on past weeks of camp.
YMCA OF THE EAST BAY NONPROFIT
Albany YMCA Downtown Berkeley YMCA ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
921 Kains Ave 2001 Allston Way PAID
Albany, CA 94706 Berkeley, CA 94704 OAKLAND, CA
PERMIT NO. 459
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