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A SUMMER TO DISCOVER GREENPOINT YMCA

Summer Day Camp 2012

Is your child ready for a summer of adventure?

The Greenpoint YMCA is about to embark on yet another fun and exciting summer

of day camp. Welcome to all of our returning and new campers to our 2012 Day

Camp Program. Y Day Camp uses hands-on learning through indoor and outdoor

educational activities. Thank you for choosing our summer day camp for your child.

We look forward to getting to know your son or daughter!

Sincerely,

Tammea Tyler

Senior Director, Youth and Family

YMCA Day Camp

Through programs like Day Camp,

we nurture your child’s sense of self-

confidence and introduce them to positive,

fun experiences that build leadership and

social skills. Well-trained, qualified staff

serve as positive role models for campers. Y

Day Camp enhances camper’s self-

confidence, self-esteem and leadership skills

through structured (and fun!) activities.

Campers develop a true understanding of

diversity in an atmosphere of acceptance and

approval of the uniqueness of others.

Campers are encouraged to be creative,

expressive and learn new skills. Summer

learning activities offer fun ways for campers

to read and learn over the summer months.

All YMCA Day Camps are licensed by the NYC

Department of Health and Accredited by the

American Camping Association (ACA).

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

OUR YMCA MISSION The YMCA of Greater New York is a community-

based service organization which promotes

positive values through programs that build

spirit, mind, and body, welcoming all people with

a focus on youth.

OUR VALUES Caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

YMCA DAY CAMP OBJECTIVES YMCA Summer Day Camp helps campers ages

3-12 years old and teens ages 13-17 years old

grow mentally and physically by participating in

challenging activities in both small and large

group settings under the supervision of a caring

and well trained staff.

SUMMER LEARNING To succeed in school and life, children and young

adults need ongoing opportunities to learn and

practice essential skills. This is especially true

during the summer months when children lose

much of what they learn during the school year.

YMCA of Greater New York Day Camps provide

high-quality summer learning initiatives that give

children a variety of ways to improve reading

and math skills and explore music, drama, art

and sports. Through fun, themed curriculum that

incorporates key academic components, children

will practice and further their academic skills,

learn to plan and create projects, learn

teamwork and develop new skills. To inspire

reading, our program will provide books

recommended by the Department of Education

for summer reading.

CAMP LOCATION The Greenpoint YMCA Summer Day Camp oper-

ates out of the Greenpoint Y branch and St.

Stan’s School. We also use offsite facilities such

as local parks and schools to conduct Day Camp.

Greenpoint YMCA

99 Meserole Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

(between Manhattan Ave/Lorimer St)

St. Stan’s School

189 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

(between Diamond St/Newell St)

DATES & HOURS OF OPERATION The Greenpoint YMCA Summer Day Camp is a

nine-week program that runs from July 2

through August 31 from 8 am to 6 pm.

OPEN HOUSES Saturday, March 3, 2012 12 – 4 pm

Saturday, April 28, 2012 10 – 3 pm

Saturday, May 19, 2012 12 – 4 pm

REGISTRATION MADE EASY Come to the Greenpoint YMCA, and pick

up a camp registration folder. Follow

instructions and fill out all registration

packet forms making sure they are

completed and signed

Have 2 passport size photos of your

child for submission

Bring everything (forms and photos) in

with payment for your child’s first

session with additional deposits of $50

per child for each added session, and

$45 youth membership fee (if your child

is not already a Y member). This will hold

your child’s spot for the designated

weeks of camp.

Take advantage of the10% Early Bird

discount by paying off your entire

balance by Saturday, May 19.

Submit your child’s medical form

completed with parent information and

signature as well as the doctor’s

information, signature and stamp as

soon as possible. It’s a good idea to keep

extra copies of the medical form for your

records.

The YMCA accepts all major credit cards or you

may sign up for automatic billing to ensure

payments are made on time with no late fees

incurred. REGISTRATION BEGINS FEBRUARY 1,

2012.

PARENT ORIENTATION Parent Orientation is mandatory. Parent or guardian

must attend this mandatory meeting on Saturday,

May 19 at 3:00 pm.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The YMCA of Greater New York awards

scholarships to campers based on a parent

or a family’s annual income. The scholarship

applications must be submitted by May 19, 2012.

GOVERNMENT & UNION VOUCHERS We accept ACD, HRA, TWU Local 100, and 1199 SEIU

vouchers. You must have your confirmation letter

with you at the time of registration.

REFUNDS AND CREDITS Camp fees are non-refundable unless the YMCA

cancels a camp. The deposit of $50 is non-

refundable and non-transferable. If your child

cannot attend camp for a period of time paid, you

may submit a request for credit along with docu-

mentation to the Camp Director. Credits can be

used for camp or other programs throughout the

year. Any refund requests will be submitted to the

Camp Director and will be granted under the dis-

cretion of the Youth & Family Director. All re-

quests should be made prior to the start of the

session. There will be no partial refund, and ses-

sions will not be divided.

LATE FEE POLICY A $25 late fee will be added to payments made

after each payment due date.

PROMOTIONAL OFFERS Early Bird Discounts 10% discount for participants who are

registered by May 19 and have paid in full.

Siblings Discounts 10% off each additional sibling. Discounts cannot be

combined.

CAMP GEAR Each child will receive two shirts and a camp bag.

Swim caps will be given during the camper’s first day

of swimming. Camp t-shirts must be worn every day.

Additional shirts may be purchased at $8 each. Swim

gear must consist of a towel, swimsuit, swim cap, a

change of clothing, water shoes and a plastic bag (or

other receptacle for wet swim gear). Camp gear is

distributed during the camper’s first day of camp.

CATERPILLAR CAMP (AGES 3 – 4) Caterpillars will have the opportunity to participate

in swimming, outdoor and dramatic play, all sorts of

art projects, music, movement and exciting per-

formances. Summer camp is a great time for your

child to get to know our YMCA and make lots of

friends.

Location: Greenpoint YMCA ONLY

Fee: $390 per session

Specialty Fee:* $40 additional per session

BUMBLEBEE CAMP (AGES 5) Bumblebees will have the opportunity to participate

in swimming (twice per week), outdoor time that

incorporates sports, recreation and gym activities,

and exploration time in our new center-based class-

rooms designed with educational and stimulating

manipulatives for this age group.

Location: Greenpoint YMCA and St.

Stan’s School



BUMBLEBEE CAMP (AGES 6)

Bumblebees will have the opportunity to participate

in swimming (twice per week), outdoor time that

incorporates sports, recreation and gym activities,

and exploration time in our new center-based class-

rooms designed with educational and stimulating

manipulatives for this age group. Our 6-year olds will

work with materials that are designed to challenge

their young minds.


Stan’s School



FIREFLY CAMP (AGES 7-9)

Fireflies will have the opportunity to participate in

club based activities that will extend over the whole

summer. Campers will swim (twice per week), sing

songs, dance, act, chant and participate in ongoing

thematic based workshops. We aim to stimulate the

campers mind with project-based learning activities.


Stan’s School



DRAGONFLY CAMP (AGES 9-12) Dragonflies are spreading their wings into pre-teen

years and will enjoy a customized camp that allows

them to participate in projects designed for older

children. Campers will swim, work on extended pro-

jects, performances, have mentorship and service

learning opportunities and explore their local and

extended area through additional trips and outings

designed to engage and introduce them to new ex-

periences.

Location: St. Stan’s School ONLY



*SPECIALTIES: Other choice specialty 2x per week

may include sports, art, dance, gardening, cooking,

technology, mad science, swimming and much more.

COUNSELOR–IN-TRAINING (AGES13-17)

Our Counselor In Training (CIT) program is for

tomorrow’s leaders. Teens who are involved in this

amazing program gain job readiness skills and work

experience during the summer working along with

experienced staff. CIT’s receive training in program

safety and a Community Service Award.

EXPLORE PLAY AND GROW Each week of camp provides your child hands-on activities

including educational field trips and theme days.

A SUMMER OF FUN 2012 Summer Day Camp Sessions and Fees

CAMPS (AGES 3 -12)

Session Dates Payment Due Date

I July 2 – July 13 (closed July 4) May 18

II July 16 – July 27 June 1

III July 30 – August 10 June 15

IV August 13 – August 24 June 29

HOLIDAY CAMP (AGES 5-12)

August Holiday Camp August 27- August 31* $198 Flat Fee due July 27

*based on number of registered campers

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM (AGES 13-17)

Session Dates Fee

I-V June 29 - August 24 FREE

FEES PER SESSION (every two weeks)

Session Ages Fees Location

Caterpillar Camp 3-4 yrs $390 per session Greenpoint YMCA ONLY

Bumblebee Camp 5 yrs $390 per session Greenpoint YMCA/St. Stan’s School

Bumblebee Camp 6 yrs $350 per session Greenpoint YMCA/ St. Stan’s School

Firefly Camp 7-9 yrs $330 per session Greenpoint YMCA/ St. Stan’s School

Dragonfly Camp 10-12 yrs $325 per session St. Stan’s School ONLY

REGISTRATION BEGINS FEBRUARY 1, 2012 A $50 non-refundable deposit (per child and per session) is required to hold your child’s spot in

camp.

THE NEXT ADVENTURE New York YMCA Sleepaway Camp

Boys and Girls (Ages 6 – 16)

Located 86 miles northwest of Manhattan, the New York YMCA Camp is a globally diverse

community built upon the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Here

each child enjoys adventures, new friendships and joyful experiences. Campers are secure in our

bully-free camp from day one. Children are always supervised by highly trained counselors. Friend-

ships are immediately fostered through teambuilding and cabin activities. By supporting each

camper and cabin group, our counselors help campers form the life-long relationships for which

our camp is known.

• Sports • Horseback Riding • Performing Arts

• Outdoor Life Skills • Swimming • Boating

• Waterskiing • Tubing • Arts

Call us toll free at 877-30-YCAMP or visit

us online www.newyorkymcacamp.org

to learn more.

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