Why Summer Camp at the Alabaster YMCA
Safety First
• Low staff to child ratios
• Campers are assigned a specific leader within camp
• Monitored sign-in/sign-out
• Staff training
• Safety standards
Fun Asset Building Activities
• Multitude of outdoor activities
• Field trips
• Swimming or water activities
• Special events
• Positive adult role models
Parent Communication
• Parents receive weekly highlight sheets with activity schedule and special reminders
• Parents can communicate with staff to help each child have a great experience
• Our staff will let you know about your child’s successes and any problems
• We conduct evaluations for feedback throughout the summer
• Leadership team available by phone or email to answer questions
• We keep your personal information confidential
Camp Location and Hours
Our camp programs are based out of the Alabaster YMCA with many camps traveling off site for activities. Please check the individual camp descriptions for off site locations.
Drop off for all camps will occur at the YMCA. Campers can be dropped off between 6:30am-8:45am. Our camp day starts promptly at 9:00am. Failure to arrive on time could result in your child missing out on fun camp activities and possibly missing a bus to an off site location. Pick up for all camps will occur at the Alabaster YMCA. Pick up will begin at 4:00pm each day and end at 6:30pm.
Camps Offered:
Traditional Camps
Campers will experience the adventure and excitement of the outdoors daily, meet new friends, and express their growing independence under the supervision of qualified and caring YMCA camp staff. Camp activities include games, sports, field trips, crafts, songs, skits, swimming and water activities. Campers will be outdoors most of the day, except during inclement weather.
Little Explorers
Entering Kindergarten – must be 5 years olds
Dates: May 29 – August 3
Fee: $100 Members (per week)
$150 Nonmembers (per week)
Scamper Camp
Entering 1st Grade
Dates: May 29 – August 3
Fee: $100 Members (per week)
$150 Nonmembers (per week)
Trailblazer Camp
Entering 2nd – 5th Grade
Dates: May 29 – August 3
Fee: $100 Members (per week)
$150 Nonmembers (per week)
Teen Scene Camp
Entering 6th – 8th Grade
Dates: May 29 – August 3
Fee: $100 Members (per week)
$150 Nonmembers (per week)
Nontraditional Camps
Princess Camp
Entering K – 5th Grade
This camp is for the little princess in every girl! Campers will spend the week doing fun royal activities such as dressing up, painting nails, dancing, fun princess crafts, and more! The camp will include an exciting trip to Painted by You and a trip to Justice for Girls where they will enjoy their very own princess makeover.
Dates: June 18-22
Fee: $140 Members
$210 Nonmembers
Wild about Wilderness
Entering 3rd Grade – 8th Grade
Join the fun and education as we take trips around the state to places like Tigers for Tomorrow; Auburn University’s Raptor Rehab; our own Camp Cosby and Zoos as we spend time learning about the animals in our state and around the world.
Dates: June 25-29
Fee: $160 Members
$240 Nonmembers
Sports Camps
Our Sports Camps are designed to work on existing as well as new skills for the participants registered. Each day participants will spend time in the mornings working in skills clinics and in the afternoons they will swim and play games using the skills they worked on that morning. Camps are from 9-4 each day with an early drop off and late pick up option.
All participants should be brought to the YMCA no later than 8:30am to get ready for the day. Each camp is run by our Sports Coordinator as well as volunteer coaches from each of the sports areas offered.
Bump, Set, Spike! – Volleyball Camp for girls
Grades 4-8
Dates: July 23-27
Fee: $100 members
$150 nonmembers
Get Your Kicks at the YMCA – Soccer Camp (boys and girls)
Grades K-8
Dates: June 25-29
Fee: $100 members
$150 nonmembers
Punt, Pass and Kick your way into Flag Football - (boys and girls)
Grades K-8
Dates: June 11-15
Fee: $100 members
$150 nonmembers
PPK challenge at the end the week
Tumble into Cheerleading Camp for Girls
Grades K-8
Dates: June 11-15
Fee: $100 members
$150 nonmembers
S/He shoots; S/He Scores Basketball Camp (boys and girls)
Grades K-8
Dates: July 9-13
Fee: $100 members
$150 nonmembers
YMCA Camp Registration
Three Easy Ways to Register
1. Register by mail – complete the registration packet and return to the Alabaster YMCA along with the required NON-REFUNDABLE deposit and Registration Fee for each camp session and a copy of the campers blue card.
Alabaster YMCA
Attn. Windy Croft
1303 7th St. SW
Alabaster, AL 35007
2. Register online – Please note that parents will still be required to complete all required paperwork when registering online.
3. Walk-in registration – You may register for summer camp at the Alabaster YMCA anytime during regular operating hours.
REGISTRATION PACKET
Important Registration Information
1. Registration Fee: There is a $40 per family registration fee due at time of registration
2. Deposits: You may pre-register for any Camp at the Alabaster YMCA by placing a $15 NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSERABLE DEPOSIT. The deposit must be received 2 weeks prior to the start of the camp session, after which, the full payment must be made.
3. Fees: All fees must be made via draft from either your checking account or credit card. Fees will be drafted each Wednesday prior to the start date of your child’s camp. Ask about our pre-payment plans!
4. Late Registrations: A $10 late fee will be applied 5 days prior to the start of each camp. We will not accept registrations after Noon on Friday for the next week.
5. Refund Policy: If the YMCA cancels the camp, a full refund of the camp price will be given. If you wish to cancel a camp week for your child, you must complete a cancellation/refund request form 2 weeks prior to the start date of the camp.
6. Transfer Policy: We will gladly transfer your child to another session if space allows. To request a transfer, please complete a transfer request form 2 weeks prior to the new camp week.
Financial Assistance:
The YMCA believes in serving the needs of everyone in our community regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial assistance, based on need is available for our traditional and sports camp only. We will accept financial assistance applications from March 1 – April 30, 2012.
Why Your Child Belongs at the YMCA
Our Core Values: We make our core values – caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility- part of everything we do.
Our Commitment: We plan our programs around essential elements to help kids grow up caring and responsible. We call these elements “Developmental Assets”.
Our Staff: We are caring, competent and experienced. Our training includes camp safety, activity planning, CPR, First Aid, and more, making your child’s experience both safe and fun.
Our Promise: No child is denied access due to inability to pay.
Our pledge: We are dedicated to making you and your child’s experiences at the YMCA extraordinary. At the end of the day, your child will come home with stories of a fun-filled and fabulous day.
Low camp staff/child ratios:
1:10 enter grades K-3
1:12 entering grades 4-8
Letter from Camp Leadership
With the Alabaster YMCA you are participating in a camping program you can count on, not just for good supervision and safety, but for the personal growth of your child. We work hard to select leaders who will be positive adult role models for your child and who have demonstrated responsibility, maturity and reliability. Our attention to safety and the campers’ health has resulted in a safety record that any organization would be delighted to match. Beyond safety and good supervision, the YMCA believes that special, positive, and growth filled opportunities await every child who attends the Y Camp.
We look forward to providing a quality camp experience for your family.
In His Service,
Chris