BRIDGEPORT YMCA 2016 Summer Day Camp Brochure

CAMP: MORE THAN

SUMMER FUN

At the Y, we help children and teens realize their potential to be active, engaged and thriving members of the community. Our youth programs nurture social, emotional, cognitive and physical development, providing kids with the skills and support they need to be successful in school and life. Summer is the cornerstone of youth development at the Y. When kids have a chance to break from the routine of school and explore in a new setting, the Bridgeport Y summer camp is there to help them discover who they are and all they can achieve. At the Bridgeport Y Summer Camp, youth have an opportunity to build new skills and talents, foster relationships with friends and role models, and develop a sense of belonging so they feel comfortable to be themselves. Our welcoming and inspiring setting motivates kids to push past their comfort zones to try new things and build confidence in their abilities.

OUR MISSION: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

NEW AND EXCITING AT THE Y THIS SUMMER!

WHY SUMMER CAMP AT THE YMCA?

THE Y IS HERE FOR YOU

The Y has supported the health and well-being of youth through camp for over 130 years and today is one of the largest providers of camp programs in the United States, serving more than 1.3 million kids and adults a year. Whether day camp or specialty camp, youth will find a program that best meets their needs and summer schedule. With financial assistance available, all kids have an opportunity to experience camp. Please talk with us if you or someone you know could use assistance to send a child to camp.

BRIDGEPORT Y 203 334 5551 www.bridgeportymca.org

CHARACTER COUNTS AT THE Y!! The counselors and campers will concentrate on the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in everything they do. Each day the counselors will give “shout outs” to the campers who have shown positive character traits throughout the day. The character values will be reinforced through colored beads; red for caring, blue for honesty, yellow for respect and green for re-sponsibility. Campers will receive and collect the colored beads to make their own character value necklace. The more values– the more beads– it all counts!

OUR CAMP COUNSELORS

A LITTLE ABOUT OUR STAFF... Here at the Bridgeport Y, we understand the importance of a quality camp experience. Our camp staff are carefully chosen to ensure that they will work together to bring your child the best camp experience possible. Many have background in teaching and in the sports and recreation area. All of our staff are a minimum of 18 years or older and each receives a minimum of 40 hours of training in safety, positive behavior management, activity planning and universal precautions.

GRADE LEVEL GROUPINGS

Rooted in the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, the Y’s approach to youth development helps kids grow in spirit, mind and body, all while having fun. Children are organized according to the grade they will enter in the fall. Each day campers will participate in various activities that will be age appropriate. If your child requires special accommodations (social, behavioral, medical) please contact the Camp Director. The Y strives to provide each camper with an optimal summer experience.

ENTERING GRADE CAMP GROUP

Pre K (Ages 3, 4, 5)

Discovery

Kindergarten - 1st Greenhorns

2nd - 3rd Explorers

4th - 6th Pioneers

7th, 8th, 9th Adventurers

14 - 15 year olds CIT (Counselor In Training)

TYPICAL DAY CAMP SCHEDULE

DATES THEME

June 20–24 Summer Fun

June 27-July 1 Wet & Wild

July 5-July 8 Stars & Stripes

July 11-15 Sporting Summer

July 18-22 Back to the Future

July 25-29 Water Wonders

August 1-5 Comic Con

August 8-12 Olympic Week

August 15-19 Fantasy Land

August 22-26 What’s Next?

Summer Camp will not be in session on Monday, July 4. Central Connecticut Coast YMCA’s All Camp Day is scheduled for Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Our themes and field trip plans may change as details are finalized. The Y has programs available from the day school lets out until it begins again! We also offer an overnight camp experience, at YMCA CAMP HI-ROCK! A ‘home-away-from-home’ where campers will grow as individuals while having fun in a beautiful Berkshire Mountain environment. Visit camphirock.org or call us for more specific details!

The Bridgeport Y Camp day begins at 8:00 am and ends at 4:00pm. During the day your child will take part in a variety of fun filled activities that include swimming, arts and crafts, field trips and group sports. A healthy breakfast and lunch will also be provided to all children during the camp day at no additional cost. Extended Care: Here at the Y we understand the importance of meeting the needs of our families. Our camp pro-vides extended care to families who need care be-yond the normal camp hours. Medical Forms: An updated medical form is required for all children. Informational Sessions: Staff will host open house events prior to camp on: Saturday March 19 10 am -1 pm Saturday April 30 10 am -1 pm Saturday May 14 10 am -1 pm On these dates, please come visit the camp and meet the staff. Add additional details here so that folks know what to expect when they visit for an Open House. We will show you the camp and answer any questions that you may have about the upcoming summer. Call for information 203 334 5551 or visit www.cccymca.org The Bridgeport YMCA Summer Day Camp is a camp licensed by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood.

CONTACT INFORMATION

BRIDGEPORT YMCA A Branch of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA

850 Park Avenue, BPT 06604 P 203 3345551 F 2033342847 Bridgeportymca.org

GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION

Enjoy the many benefits of being a Y Member! Being part of the YMCA family has many things to offer! Receive reduced prices on camp and other program fees, participate in a variety of classes that promote health and wellness and socialize in safe and relaxing environment that welcomes all! Financial Assistance available.

2016 CAMP FEES

REGISTRATION STEPS

Camp Choice Weeks Offered

Member Community Member

Youth Membership

$26.00 Monthly

n/a

Week 1 June 13-17 $ 155 $ 179

Week 2 June 20-24 $ 155 $ 179

Week 3 June 27-July 1 $ 155 $ 179

Week 4 July 5-8 $ 155 $ 179

Week 5 July 11-15 $ 155 $ 179

Week 6 July 18-22 $ 155 $ 179

Week 7 July 25-29 $ 155 $ 179

Week 8 Aug 1-5 $ 155 $ 179

Week 9 Aug 8-12 $ 155 $ 179

Week 10 Aug 15-19 $ 155 $ 179

$25.00 non-refundable, non-transferrable registration fee per camper is required. $50.00 non-refundable deposit per camper per session required upon registration. EZ Pay Options are available. Payments can be made monthly, weekly, or biweekly prior to your child’s start date of camp once deposits and fees have been paid. Final payments for each session are due the Wednesday prior to the start date of sessions of camp. Financial Assistance forms are due no later than May 1, 2016.

Step 1: Download, pickup, or have us mail you the registration packet. Download at.bridgeportymca.org Step 2: Fill out the registration forms. Step 3: Calculate the deposit. Step 4: Write out your check and either mail or drop off forms at the Y.

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