YMCA OF BUCKS COUNTYDoylestownWeek 6 Edition

THIS IS MY…WEEK AT CAMP!

Greetings from Camp!We are continuing our summer camp adventure in this week’s Wild West week. Throughout the week, campers will participate in Twin Day on Tuesday, and a Rodeo and Petting Zoo on Friday. In addition to all of the fun this week, campers will be continuing to make new friends and memories on the field, at play, and in song.

We are excited to spend this week continuing to celebrate our overall camp theme THIS IS ME!

The purpose of this newsletter is to inform you of weekly important details for your child’s camp experience and location! It also provides great conversation starters. Take time to ask about the weekly theme, special guests, and big events throughout the week.

I am here to support you! If you have any questions throughout the camp day, you can reach a member of the Camp Leadership team at doylestowncamp@ymcabucks.org, or 215-348-8131 ext. 1160.

I am looking forward to meeting you and your camper(s)!

Danny Hontz, Camp Director

Parent Reminders

● Spirit Day on July 23rd is Twin Day!

● Before you drop off your camper in the morning, please see pages 4-7 for specific drop off locations.

● Camper’s backpack should include: lunch, two snacks, sunscreen and reusable water bottle. *Adventure campers must also pack a swimsuit & towel.

● Wear closed toe shoes. ● Label all belongings clearly with

camper’s name.● All medication must be signed in at

drop-off with Site Coordinator.● At pick up, for the safety of your

child, a photo I.D. is required everyday to sign out your camper.

● Our Camp Office is located in the Club House. You can call the Club House directly at ext. 1160.

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SwimmingTo help cool off from the outdoor heat, each adventure camp group gets to swim for 30 minutes daily. Please remember to send your adventure camper with a bathing suit and towel daily to swim!

Additionally, throughout the day the campers may participate in water play to help stay cool when the summer heat is here!

UPCOMING EVENTSWEEK 5: Y’S GOT TALENTTue. July 16– Impersonation DayFri. July 19– Talent ShowFri. July 19– Interactive DJ WEEK 6: WILD WESTTue. July 23– Twin DayFri. July 26– RodeoFri. July 26– Traveling Petting Zoo

WEEK 7: CAMP SAFARITue. July 30– Animal Shirt DayFri. August 2– RodeoFri. August 2– Lehigh Valley Zoo ReachFri. August 2- Wibit Water Inflatable

WEEK 8: OLYMPICSTue. August 6– Sports Team DayFri. August 9– Camp OlympicsFri. August 9– Discount BounceFri. August 9– Family Olympics at 6PM!

WEEK 9: CARNIVALTue. August 12– Crazy Hat DayFri. August 16– Penny CarnivalFri. August 16– Dunk Tank

Musical Theater CampIf you are registered for Musical Theater camp, please note that sign in and sign out has been moved to the Student Center at Delaware Valley University. All registered extended care campers will be bussed to and from Delaware Valley University to and from the Y.

Join us for the show! The Musical Theater performance of Beauty and the Beast Jr. will be on Thursday July 25th at 5pm in the Student Center at Delaware Valley University.

The best way to get to the Student Center is by entering the Delaware Valley University campus at the Main Entrance. Please call a member of the

Camp Leadership team at 215-348-8131 ext. 1160 for assistance with directions!

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Join us for Family Night!On Friday, August 9th, join us for a Family Olympics night of fun! The event will run from 6pm-8pm, and you can come and go as you please. All family members are welcome! We hope to see you there!

Fun from the FieldOur campers had the pleasure of welcoming Cari Grundman, a summer camp donor, to our campsite on Tuesday morning. She and Zane Moore, President and CEO of YMCA of Bucks County, were able to see opening ceremonies, sing a camp song, and watch our Huddle groups in action!

Inclement Weather UpdatesIn the event of inclement weather (thunder/lightning in the area, high heat temperatures, etc), the campers will move inside to stay cool/dry.

The best ways to stay up-to-date about the location changes are:● By calling 215-348-8131 ext. 1160. The voicemail will be

updated with the indoor locations of our campers.● By joining the Doylestown Camp Facebook group here. A

member of the camp leadership team will post the locations of the campers in the group.

● By looking for the orange feather flag labeled “Check in/Check out”. This is moved to the main building, where most of the campers will be.

Parents/Caregivers, below are examples of open-ended questions to engage your campers:

● Talk to me about your day at camp…

● Tell me about your new friends…

● Teach me what you are learning...

Water and Sunscreen ReminderAs the warmer days of summer are upon us, all campers are reminded to reapply sunscreen and drink water multiple times throughout the camp day. We have water bottle filling stations throughout the campsite! If you forget to pack a water bottle, we have reusable ones available for purchase. Please connect with your lead counselor or a member of the Camp Leadership team for more information.

Please remember to pack a labeled, refillable, reusable water bottle each day to camp.

Week 6 Drop off and Pick up Locations

Please see the next few slides for the drop off and pick up locations for Week 6!

If you have a drop off or pick up location at the Club House, please enter through the Club House and exit through the gates with your pick up ticket to ensure the safety of all campers.

We appreciate your cooperation!

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Number on Map Camp Time Drop off and Pick up Location

2 Adventure Camp - CIT Program 9am-4pm Fitness Courtyard

1Adventure Camp (Cubs-Eagles) and Ability Teen Camp Various Club House

1 Afternoon Sports - Boys & Girls 1pm-4pm Club House

1 Archery - AM and PM9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm Club House

1 Art - AM and PM9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm Club House

3 Basketball 9am-12pm Gymnasium Emergency Doors

2 Cheerleading 9am-12pm Fitness Courtyard

1 Cooking 9am-12pm Club House

1 Dance (Hip-Hop) 1pm-4pm Club House

8 DelVal University Kids U!7am-9am, 3pm-6pm Allman Room 103 (at Delaware Valley University)

1 Extended Care7am-8:30am; 4:15pm-6pm Club House

6 Field Hockey 9am-12pm C.B. West Fields (Across the street from the Y)

1 Fishing 9am-12pm Club House *Please note: the bus leaves at 9:15am

1 Girls on the Move 9am-12pm Club House

4, 5 Junior Adventure Camp (Frogs) 9am-12pmDrop off: Fitness Center Lobby; Pick up: Playground Pavilion

1 Math (K-1) 9am-12pm Club House

9 Musical Theater 9am-4pm Student Center (at Delaware Valley University)

7 Scooter and Skate Camp 9am-12pm Skate Park

4 Swimming 9am-12pm Fitness Center Lobby

1 Volleyball (Outdoor) 9am-12pm Club House

1. Club House2. Fitness Center Courtyard3. Gymnasium Emergency Doors4. Fitness Center Lobby5. Playground Pavilion6. C.B. West Fields (across the fields from the Y)7. Skate Park

Teen Center

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8. Allman Building Room 103 (#5 on the map below)

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9. Student Center (#31 on the map below)

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