Summer Day Camp - 2015 Irving Park YMCA

2015 Irving Park YMCA

SUMMER DAY CAMPJOIN THE FUN!

irvingparkymca.org/camp

Camp is Y.Remember the fun of summer when you were

a kid? Exploring the outdoors, spending time

with friends, playing games and splashing

in the pool? At Y camp, we create an

exciting, safe environment for kids to have

an unforgettable summer of fun. And while

they’re taking part in unique experiences and

adventures, they’re also building self-esteem,

developing interpersonal skills and making

lasting friendships and memories. Summer

is just around the corner, so sign up at the

membership desk today!

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CAMP INFORMATIONWELCOME TO SUMMER CAMP! The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Summer Camps provide children with summer adventures that promote a healthy spirit, mind and body. Children spend time indoors and outdoors as experienced staff lead campers in a wide variety of activities each day, including arts and crafts, games, skits and songs, sports, recreational swimming, and weekly off-site field trips.

At the Irving Park YMCA, we strive for the highest quality programming and the best experience for your children. We focus on character development and implement our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all that we do. IPY follows an education based curriculum throughout all 12 weeks of programming with a focus on skill development, reading, and creative learning. In addition, the YMCA continues to incorporate its healthy kids' curriculum into its summer camp programs.

Children participate in weekly interactive workshops with doctors, dentists, nutritionists and athletes to gain basic knowledge on how to incorporate proper nutrition, exercise and positive self -images into their everyday lives.

At the YMCA, our summer camps are ACA accredited, which means that we maintain the highest standards regarding program quality. We believe the most important elements of a positive summer camp experience are the safety and well-being of your child.

ACA Staff RatiosCamper Age Staff-Camper Ratio

3-5 1-66-8 1-89-15 1-10

Irving Park YMCA4251 W. Irving Park Road , Chicago, IL 60641 773.777.7500 www.irvingparkymca.org

Professionally Trained StaffOur caring counselors are professional role models

ACA AccreditedWe maintain the highest standards regarding program safety and quality

SwimmingKids cool off in the pool under the close watch of lifeguards

Healthy Kids FocusDedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children

Financial Assistance AvailableWe believe every child should have the opportunity to experience Y camp

Extended Care AvailableBefore and after hours to accommodate working parents

Field TripsUnique opportunities to explore nature and experience new places

22 Locations in ChicagolandClose to where you live and work

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CAMP SESSION DATES Private School Sessions

Session Date Theme

1 Jun 10-12 (Wed-Fri) Beach Week!

2 Jun 15-16 (Mon & Tue) Animal Week!

*No part time camp registration allowed for above 2 weeks.

*For children that need the entire week of camp for the week of June 15th must register for week 2 of Private School camp and week 1 of CPS summer camp.

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL DATES

Session Date Theme

1* Jun 17-19 (CPS is in session Jun 15 and 16)

The Great Outdoors

Week!

2 Jun 22-26 Around the World Week!

3* Jun 29-Jul 2 Stars and Stripes Week!

4 Jul 6-9 Superhero Week!

5 Jul 13-17 Time Travelers Week!

6 Jul 20-24 Wet and Wild Week!

7 Jul 27-31 Olympics Week!8 Aug 4-8 Y Factor Week!

9 Aug 11-15Art

Appreciation Week!

10 Aug 18-22 Weird Science Week!

11 Aug 25-29 Wizard Week!12 Aug 31-Sep 4 Sports Week!

*There is no camp on Monday, June 15th, Tuesday, June 16th for CPS students. Fees have been adjusted.

*There is no camp on Friday, July 3rd. Fees have been adjusted.

**DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON CPS CALENDAR. Please attend Parent Orientation for updated schedules.

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION Registration for all camps begins March 5th, 2015.

MANDATORY PARENT ORIENTATION Kiddie Kamp: Thursday, June 4th, 6:30pm

Day Camp: Friday, June 5th, 6:30pm

Disney II Educational Camp: Wednesday, June 3rd, 6:30pm

*All orientations will be held at Irving Park YMCA.

FEES, CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS All camps require a $25 deposit. All fees are due by the Wednesday prior to camp. For all camps, this deposit is credited toward your total camp fee(s). Your child will not be admitted into camp if fees are not paid in full. By June 3, 2015, you may cancel the session or week(s) and receive a refund of the total paid amount for that session or week(s), minus the non-refundable, non-transferable deposit. In addition, if your child is hospitalized or ill for an entire camp week, you may receive a refund for days missed, minus the nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit, with a doctor's note.

If you fail to meet the cancellation deadline, you will be responsible for payment in full, regardless of attendance.

DEPOSITS A non refundable/ non transferable deposit of $25 per week per child is required at the time of registration.

CAMP INFORMATION

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Due to our limited YMCA scholarship money, we require all families in need of financial assistance to first request assistance from Action for Children (previously known as Day Care Action Council) at 312.823.1100. You can pick up signed Action for children applications at the Irving Park Member Service Desk. Families are responsible for submitting their own applications to AFC.

It is highly recommended that families seeking financial aid request a meeting with the youth and family director as soon as possible.

All certificates of approval must be submitted by May 1 to ensure that you will be eligible prior to the beginning of camp.

*Please note: Action for Children does not cover all fees due. You will be responsible for all fees not covered by Action for Children. If you are denied assistance from Action for Children, you are welcome to pick up the YMCA Scholarship Packet from the Member Service Desk. Financial assistance from the YMCA is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Upon filling out the YMCA scholarship packet, you need to return the completed forms to the Irving Park YMCA.

WHAT TO BRING Please label all items• Swimsuit and Cap• Towel• Gym Shoes and Socks• Nut Free Lunch and Two Snacks• Refillable Waterbottle • Spray Sunscreen

CAMP FEE INCLUDES• YMCA Summer Camp T-Shirt• Transportation and Admission for All Field Trips• Extended Care Program for Working Parents• Instructional and Recreational Swim Time• All the Fun Your Camper Can Handle!

CAMP INFORMATION

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SUMMER CAMP

PRIVATE SCHOOL CAMP Does your child attend a private school? IPY will now be offering camp to accommodate your child's schedule! Be the first kids at camp this summer and get a head start on all the summer fun!

Member: $110 for WEEK 1 (Wed-Fri) Non-member: $160 for WEEK 1 (Wed-Fri)

Member: $55 for WEEK 2 (Mon & Tue) Non-member: $110 for WEEK 2 (Mon & Tue)

*Campers can sign up for week 1 of full camp to attend Wednesday-Friday (June 17-19) Session Date Theme

1 Jun 10-12 (Wed-Fri) Beach Week!2 Jun 15-16 (Mon & Tue) Animal Week!

KIDDIE KAMP Are you looking for something for your 3- to 5 year-olds to do this summer? Send them to Kiddie Kamp through Irving Park YMCA located at Belding State Preschool-- YMCA fun with the best preschool facility in the area! This camp experience is ideal for children who are still making or have not yet made the preschool transition. This first-time experience away from mom and dad will allow your camper to embark on a developmentally appropriate journey of activities including: swimming, sports, crafts and songs.

Weekly Fees (M/W/F): Member: $75; Non-member: $95

Weekly Fees (Tu/Th): Member: $55; Non-member: $75

*Belding State Preschool is located at 4207-09 W. Irving Park Road. Drop off and Pick up will take place at this location.

Age Date Day Time3-5 Jun 22-Aug 21

(9 weeks)M/W/F or

Tu/Th 9am-12pm

*Kiddie Kamp will begin Monday, June 22nd and end August 21st.

*Kiddie Kamp is from 9am-12pm, there is no extended care for Kiddie Kamp.

EXPLORERS CAMP Great News! IPY has full day camp for your 5 year-old! Is your child ready to make that transition from part-time camp to full-time camp? This is the camp for them! Modeled after our traditional day camp, your 5 year-old will have a blast making crafts, singing songs, field tripping, swimming and more! All activities will be perfectly planned to keep your 5 year-old engaged and nurtured!

Member: $175 per week Non-member: $250 per week

Age Date Day Time5 Jun 17-Sep 4

(12 weeks) M-F 9am-4pm*

*Extended care from 7-9am and 4-6pm is included in the cost of camp.

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ADVENTURES CAMP Do you have an adventurous 6 year-old? This is the perfect camp! Adventures Camp will play field games, participate in arts and crafts, learn with guest speakers and participate in the weekly field trip and bi-weekly swimming!


Age Date Day Time6 Jun 17-Sep 4



JUNIOR DISCOVERY CAMP Do you want your children ages 7-8 to have a summer they'll never forget? Jump into Junior Discovery Camp! Your Junior Discovery camper will have the opportunity to participate in an array of organized educational and recreational activities, all of which will promote social skills, self-confidence, sportsmanship, character development and healthy kids. Daily activities include swimming, crafts, sports, singing, cookouts and group games. Each week of camp includes a field trip too!


Age Date Day Time7-8 Jun 17-Sep 4



DISCOVERY CAMP Discovery camp is designed for youth to grow and increase self-confidence while developing values, respect and self-esteem. Children make lifelong friends and have fun! Activities include singing songs, creating crafts, playing sports, taking field trips, swimming and interacting with each other and other YMCA summer camps.





TEEN CAMP/LEADERS IN TRAINING Need a place for your teenagers to spend their summer other than on the couch? Send them to the Irving Park YMCA Teen Camp! This camp focuses on leadership, team building, charac-ter development and creating positive self-esteem. Your teen will participate in structural activities relating to recreation and sports, life skills, communication, career exploration and community involvement.

Other than weekly field trips, your teen will also participate in a weekly community service project and accomplish approximately 5 hours per week for high school requirement.





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DISNEY II EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT CAMP Does your child attend Disney II Magnet School? If so, this is a great opportunity for you! This educational based camp is held on site at the school. Campers will do science projects, write stories and work on completing their summer packet. Campers will also swim twice a week at the Y, play sports and go on a weekly field trip. This is a great program for the well-rounded Disney II student!

Drop off will take place at Disney II and pick up will take place at Disney II between 4-4:30pm. After 4:30pm children will be walked back to the YMCA for extended care pick up (included in the price). Please attend parent orientation for more details.

*If there is space available children from other schools can attend camp with permission from YMCA director and the school's principal.


Age Date Day Time

5-6 Jun 22-Aug 4 (8 weeks) M-F

7am-4:30pm* (4:30-6pm will be

held at IPY)

7-12 Jun 22-Aug 14 (8 weeks) M-F

7am-4:30pm* (4:30-6pm will be

held at IPY)

* No camp on Friday, July 3rd. Fees have been adjusted.

SPECIALTY CAMPS Don't need 5 day-a-week child care but want to give your child something exciting to do? Are they interested in science, sports or architecture? We have a specialty camp for every interest. Specialty camps run 3 days a week. For an additional fee of $40 a day Members and $60 a day Non-members, your camper can attend traditional day camp on Tuesday and Thursday!

SPORTS OF ALL SORTS CAMP Have your camper spend the week learning and playing a variety of sports including football, basketball, volleyball, floor hockey and more. The fun won't stop there, as we will also dive head first into the importance of nutrition and how to live a healthy lifestyle! Perfect for the active camper!


*For an additional fee, camper can attend traditional summer camp on Tuesday and Thursday.

Age Date Day Time7-14 Jul 6, 8, & 10 M/W/F 9am-4pm

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WEIRD SCIENCE CAMP Is your child interested in gizmos and gadgets? Chemical reactions?

Forming hypothesis? This is the camp for them! Your camper will spend the week creating experiments and learning all about mad science!


*For an additional fee campers can attend traditional day camp on Tuesday and Thursday.

Age Date Day Time5-6 Aug 3, 5 & 7 M/W/F 9am-4pm7-9 Aug 17, 19, & 21 M/W/F 9am-4pm

WINDY CITY TRAVEL CAMP This camp is all about Chicago. Campers will spend the week exploring the city and soaking in everything it has to offer. A special trip to the Willis (Sears) tower will be made as well! Get to know your hometown by attending this one of a kind camp!

Member: $170 Non-member: $240


Age Date Day Time8-14 Aug 10, 12 &14 M/W/F 9am-4pm

CAMP ROCK Do you have a musically inclined camper? Do they love to sing, play an instrument, jam out and dance? Send them to IPY's amazing camp rock. Let them show off their talent and improve their stage presence with our gifted and talented staff!

Member: $150 Non-member: $200


Age Date Day Time7-12 Jul 13, 15 & 17 M/W/F 9am-4pm

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PLANS FOR 2015SCHOOL DAY'S OUT Does your child have the day off from school? Come to the YMCA and enjoy a day filled with games, crafts, swimming and field trips! Space is limited and registration closes the night before Day's Out begins.

Member: $50/day; Non-Member: $80/day

Please note: Ten children must enroll in Day's Out program, otherwise it will be canceled.

BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL (Ages 5-14) The Irving Park YMCA Before & After School Enrichment Program is for children who need a safe and nurturing environment to learn, play and make friends before and after school. The program focuses on educational enrichment through physical fitness, swimming, arts, homework assistance and character development.

Our educated staff exceed standards required by DCFS in the state of Illinois and are trained in YMCA Child Care, Child Abuse Prevention, American Red Cross CPR and First Aid.

Before School Program Get your child's day off to the right start! The program begins at 7am and we will safely take your child to school!

IPY drops off at Disney II, Belding, Portage Park and Gray. Please contact the director for any updates or changes for the 2015-16 school year.

After School Program IPY's After School Program is open until 6:30pm Mon-Fri, and focuses on educational enrichment through physical fitness, swimming, art, help with homework and character development.

IPY runs onsite programs at O.A. Thorp, Disney II, Bateman and Belding. We offer pick up from Gray, Murphy, Beaubien, Edison, Portage Park, and Chicago Academy. Please contact the director for any updates or changes for the 2015-16 school year.

For more information on school drop-off and pick-up locations and on site programs, wplease contact Youth and Family Director Allison Greenman at 773.326.2627 or at [email protected].

Program M/NM (per month)Before School $130/$200After School $335/$435 *prices vary on location

NEED PART-TIME CAMP?

YOU PICK THE DAYS! Do you only need camp part time? This is the option for you. Your camper age 5-11 can choose to attend traditional summer camp 3 days a week. Any days you need! Please note there is a 3-day minimum. You must notify the front desk before deposits are made and chose the days for attendance at time of registration.

Age Day Time M/NM (per day)

5-11 Any 3 days M-F 9am-4pm $50/$80

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2015 YMCA Summer Overnight Camp

FUN & ADVENTURE START HERELooking for an overnight, resident camp experience for your child or your family this summer? The YMCA of Metro Chicago has four resident camp options in beautiful pristine areas sure to provide special memories to last a lifetime.

YMCA Camp DuncanSince 1921, Camp Duncan has provided safe, quality camping programs for boys and girls ages 7 to 15 and Teen Adventure Camps for 15 to 17 year olds. All activities are geared to the developmental level of the campers. Camp Duncan is a co-ed, summer resident camp located near Fox Lake, Illinois, on 300 acres.

YMCA Camp MacLeanCamp MacLean is located just two miles east of Burlington, Wisconsin, just 20 minutes from Lake Geneva, on 247 acres of woods and grassland property. The camp offers fun and challenging activities such as swimming, climbing, boating, kayaking, archery, hiking, and much more. We also leave room for plenty of traditional programs, including sing-alongs, campfires and campouts.

YMCA Camp PinewoodTraditional but up-to-date, Camp Pinewood features 16 cabins on a private, spring-fed lake, with every activity from sailing to horseback riding. The camp is nestled in the heart of the Manistee National Forest near Muskegon, Michigan. It’s convenient but remote enough to ensure that everyone enjoys the natural beauty of the camp’s 200-acre facility.

YMCA Family Camp NawakwaFamily Camp Nawakwa offers a unique experience- an opportunity to bring together whole families, not just children, through camping. The camp sits on 180 acres of pristine forest lands, and includes wetlands and lakes with abundant wildlife. The camp is nestled in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, which is home to the Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.

YMCA Camp IndependenceCamp Independence is a special place for campers age seven and up with spina bifida. At camp, kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group. We teach self-reliance, a love for nature, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character. Our counselors are dedicated to making sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper.

ymcachicago.org/overnightcamp

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