BEST. SUMMER. EVER.

POCONO FAMILY YMCA SUMMER CAMPS June 5 - August 25, 2017

809 Main Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360

P. 570-421-2525 F. 570-421-2640

poconoymca.org

Registration opens March 20th!

WELCOME CAMP HOURS: Camp Hidden Lake: 8:00am - 4:00pm Bus leaves YMCA promptly at 8:15am

Curious Minds: 6:30am - 6:30pm daily

Teen Camp: 8:00am - 4:00pm daily

*Before care from 6:30am—8:00am *After care from 4:00pm—6:30pm

If you do not pick up your child by 4:15pm, they will be taken to after care and you will be billed for that day of care.

*Must be pre-registered; Additional fees apply.

OUTSTANDING VALUE FOR OUTSTANDING KIDS! Fully trained, nurturing, fun and engaging staff

Field trips and events are included

Healthy afternoon snacks

Transportation to and from the YMCA to Camp Hidden Lake is included

Friendships, self-confidence growth and new skills

TONS OF FUN!

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE We believe that every child and family should have the opportunity to participate in any YMCA pro-gram and enjoy the benefits of being a YMCA mem-ber. Financial assistance for camp is available for those in need. If applying for camp, applicant must have already been denied by CCIS and a copy of the denial letter must be included with the scholarship application. Since demand is great, financial assis-tance is awarded subject to available resources. Ap-plications are located at the Welcome Desk. Finan-cial assistance is awarded on a first come first serve basis. Those not able to pay the full fee may be awarded partial financial assistance based on their demonstrated ability to pay and the Y’s ability to fund the subsidy. Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing of the application.

HELP SEND A CHILD TO CAMP We believe that every child should have the opportunity to attend summer camp. For more information on how you can provide a camp experience for a child, please contact our Branch Director or visit poconoymca.org. Your donation will not only change a child’s summer, it could make a change their life.

CAMPING WITH A PURPOSE Campers will gain new skills, challenge themselves with the unexplored and learn to work with others as a team.

2017 CAMP FEES

CURIOUS MINDS FULL-DAY FEES PER WEEK 6:30am - 6:30pm Members: $175 Program Members: $219

CAMP HIDDEN LAKE FEES PERWEEK 8:00am - 4:00pm Members: $150 Program Members: $188

TEEN CAMP FEES PER WEEK 8:00am - 4:00pm Members: $130 Program Members: $163

BEFORE CAMP FEES PER WEEK 6:30am - 8:00am Members: $30 Program Members: $40

AFTER CAMP FEES PER WEEK 4:00pm - 6:30pm Members: $40 Program Members: $50

COMBO BEFORE & AFTER CAMP FEES PER WEEK 6:30am - 8:00am; 4:00pm - 6:30pm Members: $60 Program Members: $70

SIBLING DISCOUNTS: $10 off each additional child

POSITIVE ROLE MODELS

DEDICATED STAFF Our passionate and enthusiastic summer camp staff are chosen for their strong character, maturity and commitment to our Y values and serve as Professional Role Models for our campers. Each member of our camp staff is CPR and First Aid certified and has passed a background screening.

CAMPER-TO-COUNSELOR RATIOS YMCA Day Camping offers children a quality, outdoor summertime experience that is age-appropriate and focuses on their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

We emphasize and encourage core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility with our campers and staff. Our Summer Camp programs are fully licensed through the state of Pennsylvania, which means we have higher standards than the average summer camp.

Our child to staff ratios start at 1:10 for the Curious Minds group and 1:15 for the school-age children. These ratios follow the State Mandated ratios for licensing.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT TO WEAR? Comfortable, lightweight clothing and sneakers should be worn each day. Camp T-shirts should be worn on field trip days. Please be sure everything is labeled with your child’s first and last name.

WHY DO I HAVE TO SIGN-IN AND SIGN-OUT MY CHILD? For the safety of every child, parents/guardians are required to sign-in and sign-out their child every day. Please bring your photo ID.

WILL THE STAFF GIVE MY CHILD MEDICATION? The staff is not permitted to administer medications. If your child uses an inhaler, this is to be labeled and turned into the camp director. The staff will provide the inhaler for your child to use. All other medications must be administered by a parent or guardian at home.

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP: Sunscreen, insect spray, bathing suit & towel, LUNCH and a refillable WATER BOTTLE. Please Label everything with your camper’s first and last name.

WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP: Toys, hand-held games, electronic devices, weapons of any kind, and money. The Y and its staff are not responsible for lost items.

LATE PICK-UP POLICIES AND FEES

Camp ends at 4:00pm. Any child who is not picked up by 4:15pm will be taken to the after care program. There is a $15.00 fee for late pick up which must be paid before picking up your child. After care ends at 6:30pm, any child not picked up by 6:30pm will be charged a $15.00 late fee per 1/2 hour. This fee will be billed to your account and must be paid the next day.

CURIOUS MINDS MY FIRST CAMP (Ages 4 - 5)

Welcome to Curious Minds Summer Day Camp!

We are so happy that you have chosen the Y for your child’s first

day camp experience and we look forward to meeting you!

Curious Minds strives to offer a top quality program which

encourages our campers to have adventures, learn new skills, make

new friends and strengthen values such as honesty, caring, respect

and responsibility. Activities include: swimming, games, field trips,

crafts and special presentations.

If you should have any questions prior to your child attending,

please feel free to call 570-421-2525, ext. 122.

June 5 - June 16 are available - themes begin June 19.

Week 1: Teamwork Week 2: Pirate Week Week 3: Stars & Stripes Week 4: Where the Wild Things Are Week 5: Under the Big Top

Week 6: Noisy, Crash, Boom, Bang!

Week 7: Community Helpers

Week 8: Happily Ever After

Week 9: Healthy Choices Week

Week 10: Junior Scientist Week

CAMP HIDDEN LAKE FRIENDSHIP, ACCOMPLISHMENT, BELONGING (Ages 6 - 12)

Camp Hidden Lake offers children a quality, outdoor summer-time experience that is age-appropriate based on the grade completed in school. It focuses on their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Camp is for children completing Kindergarten through 6th grade. Mini Camp available beginning June 5 for a daily rate. June 19 weekly themes and pricing begins.

EXPLORERS Ages 6 or 7 by June 6

TRAILBLAZERS Ages 8 or 9 by June 6

NAVIGATORS Ages 10 - 12 by June 6

CAMP HIDDEN LAKE SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE 6:30am - 8:00am Before Care*

8:00am - 8:15am - Huddle Time

8:15am - Bus leaves for Camp Hidden Lake

8:30am - 9:00am - Bus games/Songs

9:00am - 10:00am - Canoeing; Field Games

10:00am - 11:00am - Biking; Archery

11:00am - 12:00pm - Arts/Crafts; Nature Hike

12:00pm - 12:45pm - Wash-up; Lunch

12:45pm - 1:30pm - Archery; Field Games

1:30pm - 1:45pm - Load bus to YMCA

2:00pm - 3:00pm - Swimming; Group Games

3:00pm - 3:45pm - Counselor Choice

3:45pm - 4:00pm - Huddle Time

4:00pm - 6:30pm - After Care*

* Pre-registration is required; Additional Fees apply.

WEEKLY THEMES: Better Together

Ahoy Matey!

Party in the USA

Where the Wild Things Are

Under the Big Top

Time Travels

Hometown Heroes

Lights, Camera, Action

Game Mania

Science Week

What are you doing this summer? The Y offers a teen camp experience for youth ages 13-16 in a safe atmosphere with a highly trained, fun and energetic staff. Teen Camp offers leadership and service learning opportunities to keep teens engaged in meaningful activities during the summer months. Teen Camp is filled with fun and exciting events so your teen won't feel like they are in a day camp, but like they are hanging out with friends.

Teens will complete service learning projects, organize and help run special camp events. Each week will include guest speakers, trips, projects, life skills as well as on-the-job experiences throughout the community. Your teen may be left at the YMCA before or after the group meets, it is the parents responsibility to drop off and pick up. If they are members of the YMCA, they will be able to: workout in the fitness center after they have finished teen strength, swim during open swim or even volunteer at member services. This program will help foster teen and team development and is not a baby-sitting service. All teens will participate in the

daily activities which include weekly planning meetings. Mini Camp available beginning June 5 for a daily rate. June 19 weekly themes and pricing begins.

Week 1: BETTER TOGETHER

EMPHASIS: Teamwork

Week 6: BILL & TED’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE

EMPHASIS: Positive Peer Influence

Week 2: SHIPWRECKED

EMPHASIS: Self-Confidence

Week 7: HOMETOWN HEROES

EMPHASIS: Service to Others; Caring

Week 3: STARS & STRIPES

EMPHASIS: Sense of Purpose

Week 8: WE’VE GOT TALENT

EMPHASIS: Social Responsibility

Week 4: MYTH BUSTERS

EMPHASIS: Honesty

Week 9: AMAZING RACE

EMPHASIS: Diversity

Week 5: FEAR FACTOR

EMPHASIS: Responsibility

Week 10: INVENTOR’S WORKSHOP

EMPHASIS: Creativity & Integrity

TEEN SUMMER OPTIONS LEADERSHIP, ACCOMPLISHMENT,

ACCEPTANCE (Ages 13 - 16)

SPECIALTY CAMP 2017

SPORTS SPECIALTY CAMPS

These sports camps will focus on

one specific sports for the entire

week. They may include one field trip

a week. Camps include special

guests that will speak to and enrich

each camper on these specific

sports. Enrollment is limited for

these programs.

This summer, let your camper

discover something special. Camps

will focus on footwork, ball handling,

hand-eye coordination, physical

fitness, rules, teamwork,

sportsmanship while having FUN.

Summer Basketball Camps

Registration opens April 1, 2017.

Session 1: July 31, 2017 – August 4, 2017 Ages 5 – 7 8:30am – 12:30pm Member: $100; Program Member: $150 Registration closes: July 10, 2017 Session 2: August 7, 2017 – August 11, 2017 Ages 8 – 13 8:30am – 2:30pm Member: $150; Program Member: $200 Registration closes: July 17, 2017 Session 3: August 14, 2017 – August 18, 2017 Ages 14 – 17 8:30am – 4:30pm Member: $200; Program Member: $250 Registration closes: July 24, 2017

Other Sports Specialty Camps TBA. Please check our website or Facebook page regularly.

POCONO FAMILY YMCA SUMMER CAMPS

PRE/MINI CAMP - DAILY SESSIONS June 5 - June 16, 2017 ONE WEEK SESSIONS June 19 - August 25, 2017

REGISTRATION CURRENTLY OPEN AND REMAINS OPEN ALL SUMMER - AS LONG AS THERE IS SPACE AVAILABLE!

POCONO FAMILY YMCA 809 Main Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360

P. 570-421-2525 F. 570-421-2640

poconoymca.org

FRIENDSHIP

We’re here to inspire kids to work together, play together and create friendships that can last a lifetime.

ACCOMPLISHMENT

We’re here to surround your kids with fantastic chances to try new experiences and show them all they can do when they believe in themselves.

BELONGING

We’re here to help kids feel welcome. To help them quickly realize this is a place where they belong and can be themselves by being a part of something great.

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