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LEARN GROWTHRIVE

Bloomsburg Area YMCA30 East 7

thStreet

Bloomsburg, PA 17815P: (570) 784-0188

bloomsburgy.org

2014 Summer Camp Guide


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LOCATION

BLOOMSBURG YMCA

30 E. 7th

St.

Bloomsburg, PA 17815P: (570) 784-0188

F: (570) 784-4303

bloomsburgy.org

CONTACT INFORMATION

Allison DiParlo

Childcare Director

[email protected]

CAMP INDEX

INFO FOR PARENTS 4

PAYMENT INFO 5

NEED TO KNOW 6

DAILY SCHEDULE 7

FULL DAY REG 8

FULL DAY OPTIONS 9

MINI CAMP REG 10

MINI CAMP OPTIONS 11
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THE ORIGINAL SUMMER CAMPAt the Y, there is fun for everyone regardless of your age, income or background.

We bring people closer together in a welcoming, supportive environment to

nurture the potential of youth, promote healthy living and give back to the

community.

This summer, children can learn, grow and thrive through the exhilerating fun of a

traditional day, specialty, and sports camps at the Y. In the midst of all the fun,

theyll explore nature, find new talents, try new activites, gain independence, and

make lasting friendships.

Teens can have fun socializing with their friends in a safe, positive environment

while exploring interests, learning leadership skills, and discovering all they canachieve.

Counselors can express their unique personalities, share their diverse talents, and

role model the path for the futures young leaders.

Plan your summer fun at the Y and experience the impact we can make in your life

and in the community.


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INFORMATION FOR PARENTSA SAFE PLACE FOR SUMMER

YMCA Day Camps provide a happy and healthy environment for children to learn and grow. Children have the

opportunity to build self-confidence, independence and creativity. Parents have peace of mind knowing their

children are in a safe and enriching environment.

EVERYONE BELONGS AT THE Y: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEIndividuals and families may apply for financial assistance for membership or programs such as child care and

day camp. Assistance is based upon a number of factors including total household income and number of

dependents. The process is confidential and application forms and brochures about the program are available

at the Bloomsburg YMCA or online atwww.bloomsburgy.org.

STAFF

The YMCA Summer Camp staff will provide a safe environment with planned activities that are exciting and

age appropriate. Counselors are selected based on their educational skills, maturity, creativity, and sensitivity

to the needs of campers. All counselors have criminal and child abuse clearance and are certified in First

Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Prevention, Blood Borne Pathogens, Fire/Water Safety, and Emergency Action Plans. So,

you can rest assured that the Bloomsburg Area YMCA counselors are trained, caring, and positive role models.

PACKING LIST

Full day campers need to bring the following items daily, labeled with

the childs name in the backpack:

Water Bottle Swim Suit (One piece) Towel Tennis Shoes (Closed-Toe Shoes) NOFlip-Flops! Sunscreen (to re-apply throughout the day)

Most campers spend the day outdoors. Children must wear appropriate clothing and footwear. No sandals or

flip flops permitted. Sunscreen should be applied before camp and brought to camp as well.

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WEEKLY PAYMENTChoose the week of the camp you would like to attend and pay only for that week. Camp rates listed in the

guide are per week.

BALANCE PAYMENT

Weekly balance payments are due by 7:00pm on the Monday prior to the start of each

camp week.

Weekly balance payments may be made inperson or over the phone.

Camp payments are nonrefundable.TRANSFERS

A transfer of the deposit and balance fromone camp week to another new week will

be accepted on a space available basis.

Transfers must be completed 7 days prior to

the start of the camp week initially

registered for.

If a transfer is requested less than 7 daysprior to the start of the camp week initially

registered for, the deposit will be forfeited.A new deposit will be required to secure a

spot in the new camp week.

CAMPER (ages 5-12)

DAYS MEMBERNON-

MEMBER

3 DAY $115 $135

5 DAY $140 $160

MEMBERNON-

MEMBER

$50 $75

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (ages 13-16)

FULL DAY CAMP FEESREGISTRATION FEE

Member: $25

Non-Member: $50


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NEED TO KNOWINFORMATION

PROCEDURES

HOURS6:30am9:00am Extended Care (Drop-Off Time)

9:00am4:00pm Camp

4:00pm5:30pm Extended Care (Pick-Up Time)

SIGN IN/OUT PROCEDURE

Every day, your child must be signed in and out by

an adult listed on the contact list you complete

during registration. For your childs safety, we

require anyone picking up a child to show a picture

ID.

EXTENDED CARE

EXTENDED CARE IS OFFERED AT NO ADDITIONAL

COST! During these hours, campers have a variety

of stations to choose from, including sports, group

games, and arts & crafts.

AGE GROUPS

Camps are organized by grade. All campers must be

entering the grade in the fall as listed for each

camp.

Our ratios range from 1 staff leader for every 7

campers to 1 staff leader for every 10 campers,

depending upon grade level.

SWIM TEST REQUIREMENT

Campers will complete a brief water competency

check the first time we swim to ensure water

safety.

SPECIAL NEEDS

YMCA leaders are encouraging, patient, and can

help facilitate successful camp experiences for

children with mild to moderate disabilities. For

specific questions regarding your child, please

contact Allison DiParlo at

[email protected].

T-SHIRT

With your registration, you will receive one

Bloomsburg Y Camp Shirt. It is important that all

campers have a camp shirt for our field trip days.

Camp Shirts will also be available for $5 each if

youd like a second shirt or if you lose your original

one.

LUNCH

Thank to the Tapestry of Health all of our summer

campers are allowed to participate in the Free

Lunch Program at Memorial Elementary.

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FULL DAY REGISTRATION

SUMMER CAMPSummer Camp offers a time full of

friendships, fun, and lasting memories.

What better way to experience this than

the 2014 Bloomsburg Area YMCA

Summer Day Camp? The camp is designed

to meet the summertime needs of

children, working parents, and families.Our staff emphasizes emotional growth,

character development, and physical

activities, as well as, building the self-

confidence all kids deserve.

This camp is based on a 10-week program

where the Y provides childcare for

children ages 5-12 years during the hours

of 9am to 4pm. Before and after campcare is also provided from 6:30am-9am

and 4pm-5:30pm. Camp includes crafts,

games/sports, enrichment time, character

development, guest speakers, field

trips/swimming, and much more.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION Our day camp is a 10-week program that runs

June 16-Aug 15.

Campers can sign up one or more weeks. Registration opens April 5, 2014. The extended care hours for :

o Pre-camp are 6:309:00 amo Post-camp are 4:005:30 pm.

Please submit the following:o Registration packet (one per child)o Immunization records (one per child)o Medications being taken and dosage

instructions

o Emergency contact phone numberso All campers require a health report signed

by their physician

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2014 REGULAR CAMP

WEEK 1:June 16th20th

We are celebrating the start of summer Hawaiian style.

We will be playing lots of ice breakers and making fun

crafts. The campers swim test will be held Wednesday.

WEEK 2:June 23rd27thLions and tigers and bears! Oh My! Come on a safari

with us to Lake Tobias and learn everything from animal

calls to life at the zoo. Learn about all different habitats

and experience the vast smorgasbord of plant and

animal life on our planet.

Field Trip: Lake Tobias.

WEEK 3:June 30thJuly 3rdCome join your friends as we enjoy the summer sun!

We will take part in classic outdoor games; such as

limbo, corn hole, Tug-of-War, sack races, and relay

races that you dont want to miss!! We will jam out to

back yard tunes as we partake in our good ol

watermelon festival.

Field Trip: Peanut Bowl.No Camp on July 4

th.

WEEK 4:July 7th11thCome one, come all to the greatest camp on earth!

Join this wild and wacky circus troupe!

Field Trip: Knoebels.

WEEK 5:July 14th18thLose yourself at camp! This week we will learn

yoga, fitness tips, how to cook with a local expert,

and challenge your mind and your body.

Field Trip: Skate Town.

WEEK 6:July 21st25th

Water! Water! Water! Campers will have fun cooling off

in this soaked and water-filled camp. Campers will swim

and participate in various water activities.

Field Trip: Montage Mountain Water Park.

WEEK 7:July 28thAugust 1st

Treasure from trash. Shoeboxes, newspaper, paper

bags, and more turned into something artistic and fun.

Field Trip: Tee-to-Green.

WEEK 8:August 4th8th

Slimy, snotty, sneezy and smelly Grossologyis the

scientific study of all thats NOT allowed at the dinner

table! This week is guaranteed to make you say

eeewwwwwwwww!

WEEK 9:August 11th15thReady to play Sharks and Minnows? Mermaids, shells,

whales abound as we explore life under the sea through

nature, crafts, and outside activities. Of course, no

Under the Sea week would be complete without some

wet, wild, and wacky water games as we find plenty of

ways to beat the summer heat.

Field Trip: Sunbury Pool.

ALOHA SUMMER

SUMMER SAFARI

BACKYARD BASH

UNDER THE BIG TOP

FIT AND FUN

SPLISH-SPLASH WEEK

GOING GREEN

GROSSOLOGY

UNDER THE SEA

FLASHBACK WEEK

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MINI CAMP REGISTRATION

The Bloomsburg Area YMCAs Mini

Summer Camps are offered to

children ages 6 and up unless

otherwise specified.

Each camp will run Monday

through Friday from either 9:00am-

12:00pmor 1:00pm-4:00pm.

Campers will have an exciting

summer learning and creating.

Space is limited and spots are

available on a first come first serve

basis.

Registration packets can be found

at the Y or at

www.bloomsburgy.org.

MEMBER NON-MEMBER

FULL DAY

SUMMER

CAMPERS

$60 $80 $50

MINI CAMP FEES:

*Price per camp. Ask about mutli-child discounts.

GALLERY SHOW

Family and friends are welcome to the

Gallery show at the end of each camp

week. During the Gallery Showings the

students pieces will be on display.

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2014 MINI CAMPS

An art camp for kids, where art work is inspired by

famous artists throughout history. Take a whirlwind

tour throughout time and be inspired by variousartists. Projects will include the artists Andy Warhol,

Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh and

many more! We will use a wide variety of media

during this camp.

DATE: July 7th

11th

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pmMaximum number of campers: 15

Learn how to create art jewelry out of found objects

(plastic, washers, buttons and paper) and new

materials (plastic beads). This five day class focuses on

jewelry making techniques in beading, wire wrapping

as well as exploring jewelry making from repurposed

and recycled materials.

DATE: July 7th

11th

TIME: 1:00pm-4:00pmMaximum number of campers: 15

Do you have a child whos not afraid to get messy

and loves to create? Throughout the week, campers

will get down and dirty creating various pieces of art

including paper mache, clay, tye-dye, and much

more!

DATE: July 14th

18th

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

Maximum number of campers: 15

An art camp for kids where artwork is inspired by the

seven continents. Take a whirlwind tour around theworld and create art work inspired by several culture

and their unique traditions. Projects will include

Aboriginal Paintings, Koi Fish, African Landscapes and

Mexican Guitars. We will use a wide variety of media

during this camp.

DATE: July 21st

25th

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pmMaximum number of campers: 15

Do you have an assistant chef in the kitchen who is

also an art fanatic? Throughout the week campers will

have the opportunity to make and eat various projects

such as tye-dye cupcakes and edible jewelry. Yum!

DATE: July 14thAugust 18st

TIME: 1:00pm-4:00pmMaximum number of campers: 10

Craft a creation! This unique, hands-on camp

introduces young artists to a variety of art media tha

may include drawing, painting, clay creations, paper

mache, and more! Please send campers in appropria

clothing that allow for freedom of expression or send

smock.

DATE: August 4th

8th

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm


FOR AGES 6-8Get fit with your friends!! Build muscular strength,

flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance through gam

and fun activities. This active and exciting camp mak

nutrition and exercise part of your daily life!

DATE: July 21st

25th

TIME: 1:00pm4:00pmMaximum number of campers: 15

Come beat the summer heat with us as we splasharound for a week of action packed fun.

Campers will visit local water parks and pools.

Trips include Sno Cove, Knoebels Pool, Oppenheimer

Playground/Sunbury Pool

DATE: July 28st

August 1st

TIME: 9:00am-3:30pm

COST: Members $180 Non-Members $200


JEWELRY MAKING

LEARNING WITH THE MASTERS

MESSY ART

FUN WITH FOOD

ART AROUND THE WORLD

MINI SPORTS CAMP

AQUA SPLASH CAMPFULL DAY

PENCILS, PAINTS, AND MORE

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