Summer Camp 2010....Play Seriously
Summer Camp 2010 Brochure
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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.
Tiny Tots Preschool Camp
Let your child learn through the summer! Class will be taught by an experienced pre-school teacher. The children will follow a curriculum as well as get a chance to participate in other fun YMCA Camp activities. Three day options are available. Contact Child care for details.
Ages 3 and 4 – Must be age 3 by May 1, 2010.
Dates: May 26 – Aug 7 (9am-1pm for instruction)
Fee: $75 Members (per week)/ 3 Day $50 per week
$100 Non-members (per week)/ 3 Day $75 per week
Staff to Camper Ratio: 1:8
Traditional Camp (Age 5-11)
Give your child the full camp experience! Traditional campers will go, go, and go. The children will visit the park one day per week, attend the movies for a day, take an exciting one-day fieldtrip, and spend a day outdoors at YMCA Camp Hargis. The children will have craft, devotion, story, swim, and gym time daily.
Ages 5 -11: Must be 5 by May 1, 2010
Dates:June 1 – Aug 7 *There is a $10 fieldtrip fee per week for this camp.
Fee: $113 Members (per week)
$164 Nonmembers (per week)
Staff to Camper Ratio, Age 5-8: 1:10
Age 8 and above: 1:12
Teen Scene Camp
Help empower your child and teach values at the same time. The children will plan their week of volunteering and fieldtrips. Our goal is that the children will take an active role in their schedules and tasks.
Ages 12-15
Dates: June 1 – Aug 7 *There is a $10 fieldtrip fee per week for this camp.
Fee: $113 Members (per week)
$164 Nonmembers (per week)
Staff to Camper Ratio: 1:12
Things We Value at Y Camp:
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/or problems
• We conduct evaluations for feedback throughout the summer
• Leadership teams are 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 Greystone 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 7:00am-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 will begin at 4:00pm each day and end at 6:00pm.
Specialty Camps
All specialty campers must be present no later than 9am (unless otherwise noted). Their camp specific activity will begin promptly at 9am and end at 12pm. The children will then engage in “traditional camp” afternoon activities (craft and swim time). Camps are full day but you may pick up after “specialty” portion is over if you choose too. Specialty campers can participate in the full day 7am-6pm, the "specialty portion" is from 9am-12pm.
Cost $143 for members and $207 for non-members
**Additional fees may be noted.
Extreme Room Makeover
Age 6-12
June 1-4
Tired of the same old summer activities? Let your child explore their love of art while making personalized items for their space. Local artist, Vallie Pate, returns for a second summer to facilitate this popular camp.
*There is an additional $25 supply for this camp.
Princess Camp Age 3-5
Princess Camp is back and better than ever! Have a little girl who loves to be pampered? Well, this is the camp for her! Send her to polish nails, do hair, have tea parties, and round out the week with a fun fieldtrip to Sweet ‘N Sassy and Build a Bear. *Parents must attend Friday field trip.
Session 1: June 7-11
Session 2: July 19-23
*There is a $10 fieldtrip fee associated with this camp.
Diva Camp Age 6-9
All the fun of princess camp for the older girls! This year we will take our Diva’s to make their very own “bling”, we will take daily trips to Painted by U for your little ladies to make jewelry, when they return to the branch in the afternoon, they will do all the “princess” things they love.
Session 1: June 7-11
Session 2: July 19-23
Knights of the Round Table
June14-18 Age 7-12
Fencing, horse back riding, chess and much more in this fun camp. Let your child have a mid-evil experience of a life time!
*There is a $25 fieldtrip fee associated with this camp.
Wacky Science
June 21-25 Age 5-12
Hands on Science fun. Come and enjoy mornings filled with chemistry and other neat experiments that will have child so engaged they will not even know that they are learning! We will end the week with a Friday Science Fair for all to see!
Clay Camp
June 28-July 2 Age 6-12
Come and fun with clay. The children will be transported to Painted by U in Hoover for a camp centered around modeling and developing clay projects.
*There is a $25 supply fee associated with this camp.
Painting with the Masters
July 5-9 Age 5-12
Your child will learn history and technique of some of the greatest artists of all time. As they learn and explore the different mediums, they will create masterpieces for you to cherish for years to come. The children will be transported to Painted by U in the morning and back to the YMCA in the afternoon.
*There is a $25 supply fee associated with this camp.
Flight Camp
July 12-16 Age 6-12
Future pilots and astronauts allowed…..we will spend a day at the Flight Museum, the Birmingham Airport and Huntsville Space and Rocket Center, learning all about the aviation and it’s history.
*There is a $25 fieldtrip fee associated with this camp.
Magic
July 26-30 Age 6-12
Join Larry the Magic Man to learn all the tricks magicians use. The children will spend the week learning and perfecting their new talent. On Friday, parents can join the summer campers to watch our new magicians perform on stage!
Drawing
Aug 2-6 Age 6-12
Ever wanted to know how cartoons are made? What about drawing a portrait of your favorite pet? Vallie Pate of Crafty Kids will lead campers in this introductory drawing class. You will learn the basics of drawing using artist pencil sets and other tools. By the end of the week you will have a sketch book full of different types of drawings we have mastered!
*There is a $25 supply fee associated with this camp.
Sports Camps
Each of our sports camps includes three hours of daily instructional clinics, as well as practice and games. Some sports are taught by outside professional instructors, coaches, and the YMCA trained sports personnel. Each sports camp will include opportunities for skill development, recreational enjoyment, and swimming on most days. Visit www.ymcabham.org for more detailed information on individual camps. Fees are $143 per week for members and $207 for non-members, unless otherwise specified. Camp is full day with sports clinic offered 9-12.
Volleyball
June 1-4 Age 5-12
Flag Football
June 7-11 Age 5-12
Fishing
June 14-18 Age 6-12
Soccer
June 21-25 Age 5-12
Extreme Sports
Rock Climbing, Go-Karts, Horseback Riding, Roller Skating and Bowling, what more could you ever want to do in one week???
June 28-July2 Age 6-12
So you think you can dance? “NEW”
July 5-9 Age 5-12
Baseball
July 12-16 Age 5-12
Basketball Age 5-12
July 19-23
Gymnastics and Cheerleading
July 26-30 Age 5-12
Lacrosse Age 6-12
Aug 2-6 CANCELLED!!!!!
YMCA Camp Registration
Three Easy Ways to Register
1. Register by mail – complete the registration packet and return to the Greystone YMCA along with the required NON-REFUNDABLE deposit for each camp session and a copy of the campers blue card.
Greystone YMCA
Attn: Tanya Hiers
5414 Hwy 280 Birmingham, AL 35242
2. Register online – Parents may register their child online at www.ymcabham.org. 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 Greystone YMCA anytime during regular operating hours.
Important Registration Information
1. Registration Fee: There is a $30 per family registration fee due at time of registration
2. Deposits: You may pre-register for any Camp at the Greystone YMCA by placing a $20 NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE DEPOSIT to the weeks your child will be attending. The deposit must be received 2 weeks prior to the start of the camp session. 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!
3. 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.
4. 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. Inside of 2 weeks NO refund will be given. Please understand that staffing properly helps ensure your child’s safety, we need 2 weeks to accommodate our ratios and provide your child with the best experience possible.
5. 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. Transfers inside of 2 weeks may or may not be possible.
Financial Assistance:
The YMCA believes in serving the needs of everyone in our community regardless of their ability to remit full payment of fees. Financial assistance, based on need, are available for our traditional and sports camps only. Financial assistance applications will be accepted beginning January 2, 2010, please understand that scholarships are granted on a percentage basis determined through income verification and Strong Kids Fund availability.
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 to be 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 remit payment.
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.
Letter from Camp Leadership
With the Greystone YMCA, you are participating in a camping program you can count on. We work hard to select leaders who will be positive adult role models for your child and who have demonstrated responsibility, maturity, reliability and good supervision for the personal growth of your child. 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.
Tanya Hiers- Greystone YMCA Program Director
Nadin Johnson– Summer Camp Coordinator
Greystone Summer Registration Packet
Week 10 August 2-6
Week 10 August 2-6
Traditional Camp
Field trip: Brunswick Riverview Lanes for bowling
The children MUST HAVE SOCKS!!!!!!!
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Hargis
We will not be going to YMCA camp Hargis for the remainder of the summer. We feel that the children need a change of pace, on their Hargis day, the children will be going to Oak Mountain State Park for our 2nd annual
Back 2 School Cook out. You do not need to send a lunch this day or Friday if they are getting pizza.
Specialty Camp
Drawing with Vallie Pate. We will have an art show for parents on Friday at 1130 am.
Sports Camp
Extreme Sports (in place of Lacrosse). Schedule for extreme sports
Monday: bowling at Brunswick
Tuesday :Skates 280
Wednesday :Treetop
Thursday: Chuck E Cheese
Friday Tennis in the morning, ice skating in the afternoon (we will not be back until 4)
Please send arcade money if you want them to have it.
MOVIE
How to Train Your Dragon
***We will not return on movie day until 3:3-pm (we will be seeing a 12:40 movie at Carmike Lorna Road), send snack money if you want them to have it.
August 2-6 Parent Schedule
Traditional Camp Themes and Field Trips
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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. The children will spend one day at YMCA Camp Hargis, one day at the park, one day on a fieldtrip and one day at the branch. The children will return to the YMCA in the afternoon for swim time, gym time and check out. The fieldtrips are listed below. Each week of traditional camp is theme based with crafts and activities, including our weekly mentor program.
Summer 2010 weekly field trip list
June 1-5 Theme: Safety Field trip: Roller Skating
June 7-11 Theme: Wild Wild West Field trip: Oak Mountain State Park
June 14-18 Theme: Fitness Frenzy Field trip: I JUMP
June 21-25 Theme: Science Field trip: McWane Center
June 28-July 2 Theme: Home Sweet Home Field trip: Flight Museum
July 5-9 Theme: Fun with Food Field trip: Golden Flake
July 12-16 Theme: Save the Planet Fieldtrip: Birmingham Southern Recycling
Center
July 19-23 Theme: Career Week Field trip: Blue Bell
July 26-30 Theme: It’s a Jungle Out There Field trip: Zoo
Aug 2-6 Theme: Art Field trip: Bowling
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