IT’S THE SUMMER TO DISCOVER 2012 SUMMER DAY CAMPS Lake County Family YMCA
WELCOME Dear Parent, We believe all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That’s why, through the Y, millions of youth today are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement. Our camps carry that belief throughout the summer. From swimming to craft projects and outdoor education, Y summer day camps offer campers a day full of “typical” camping activities that include songs, games, and plenty of outdoor fun and adventure. Campers have the chance to build self-confidence, discover new skills, develop a respect for the outdoors and make new friends. Best of all, you can be assured that while your kids are exploring new ways to have fun, they are being well cared for in a friendly, safe environment. Days are spent primarily outdoors, so campers should dress to get messy! Our summer day camps are American Camp Association accredited, which means we maintain the highest standards of program quality. All counselors are certified in first aid, CPR and AED. We offer two summer camp experiences. One is for children in grades K-4 while the other is for those in grades 5-8. The younger group will have fun in a safe environment in which they are active, learning, laughing and made to feel special. The focus for the older group is community awareness and career exploration through service projects, leadership initiatives and social development. Space is limited, so we encourage you to register your children early. Members of the Y receive discounted rates. Our summer day camps, like all Lake County Family YMCA programs, are designed to encourage the four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. These are shared beliefs and essential principles that guide our behavior, our interactions with each other, our programs and our decision-making: CARING – Show a sincere concern for others. HONESTY – Be truthful in what you say and do. RESPECT – Follow the Golden Rule. RESPONSIBILITY – Be accountable for your promises and actions. Please feel free to contact either one of us for more information. Angela Tossman will lead the programs at the Central Lake Y while Phil Tensley will supervise the programs at the Northern Lake Y. We’re really looking forward to meeting you and having the pleasure of sharing our summer with your children!
Angela Tossman Central Lake Camp Director
Phil Tensley Northern Lake Camp Director
WHY CHOOSE THE YMCA? OUR ACCREDITATION Accredited by the American Camp Association, our YMCA day camps meet the highest standards in nearly 300 areas, including health, safety, personnel, transportation and facilities. OUR COMMITMENT Your child will find the confidence for creative selfexpression through songs, art, physical activities, new friendships and new adventures. We offer more than just nonstop fun. Your child will learn how to apply time, talent and energy toward a caring, honest, respectful and responsible life. OUR LEADERS 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 GOAL We are dedicated to making you and your child’s experiences at YMCA camp extraordinary. At the end of the day, your child will come home with positive memories that will last a lifetime.
WHY IT PAYS TO BE A MEMBER As a member of the Lake County Family YMCA you save more than $350 per child when you register for summer camp.
"I made two huge improvements on my life at camp, Maddie and Aria." - Brooke
CAMP WEEKS AND TIMES Week
Dates
Payment Due
Week 1
June 11 - June 15
Monday, June 4
Week 2
June 18 - June 22
Monday, June 11
Week 3
June 25 - June 29
Monday, June 18
Week 4
July 2 - July 6 No camp July 4
Monday, June 27
Week 5
July 9 - July 13
Monday, July 2
Week 6
July 16 - July 20
Monday, July 9
Week 7
July 23 - July 27
Monday, July 16
Week 8
July 30 - Aug. 3
Monday, July 23
Week 9
August 6 - August 10
Monday, July 30
Week 10
August 13 - August 17
Monday, August 6
Week 11
August 20 - August 24
Monday, August 13
REGISTRATION Register: Registration forms can be picked up at our Welcome Center or can be found online at www.ymcalakecounty.org. To register your child(ren) for camp, you must return the registration form to our Welcome Center. • We require a $50 non-refundable registration fee (before Feb. 29) or $75 non-refundable registration fee (after Feb. 29) for each week with your registration. This fee is part of the total payment for the session and not an additional charge. • Payment Options: • Make multiple payments on weekly schedule for your convenience. • Request automatic credit card payments (please check off option on registration form.) • Request automatic balance payment by credit card on June 1. • Pay by check or cash at our Welcome Center. NOTE: All paperwork (including health history) and fees are due no later than one week before the date of attendance. Please mark your calendar as a reminder. Upon receipt of the information above, parents will receive an e-mail with a link to the Parent Handbook. The Parent Handbook, which includes health history and other vital information, is available at www.ymcalakecounty.org. Those wishing to receive a printed copy of the Parent Handbook should contact the Welcome Center.
“I like coming to camp because it's fun and keeps me active." - Madeline
PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP Our summer camps, like all Lake County Family YMCA programs, are designed to encourage the four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. In addition to that, we will create an enjoyable first-camp experience for your child. Our preschool camp provides a safe environment in which children can learn practical and social skills plus develop positive values.
AGES: CAMP DAYS: LOCATIONS: CAMP HOURS: CAMP ARRIVAL: CAMP PICK UP: WEEKS OFFERED:
3-5 years MWF Central Lake YMCA 9 a.m. - noon 9 a.m. Noon 1-10
Campers will enjoy camp games and songs, crafts, and several field activities during which they can exert energy, discover who they are and what they can achieve. Campers also will swim one day each week. Preschool camp is running at our Central Lake branch only.
FEES PER WEEK:
OUR DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE
*The all-summer rate is the best deal of the summer. 10 weeks of fun as you save $150 for the summer.
9 - 9:30 a.m. 9:45 - 11 a.m. 11 - 11:30 a.m. 11:30 - noon
CENTRAL LAKE PRICING
Welcome Circle Group Activities (playground time, games and songs, crafts, plus more.) Snack Active play (sports and field games)
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Members
Community
WEEKLY RATE
$75
$100
ALL SUMMER RATE*
$600
$850
SUMMER DAY CAMP At the Lake County Family YMCA, we provide a safe, affordable and fun day camp for elementary school children in which they can learn practical and social skills and develop positive values.
AGES: CAMP DAYS: LOCATIONS:
Campers will enjoy a summer full of nature, water fun, games, field trips, sports, arts & crafts and new friendships.
CAMP HOURS: CAMP ARRIVAL: CAMP PICK UP: WEEKS OFFERED:
Our weekly themes allow your child to make new discoveries and explore activities of interest such as a variety of sports, art/theater/music, science and more.
WEEKLY FEES:
OUR DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE 6:30 - 8 a.m.
Active play
8:30 - 9 a.m.
Large-group activity
9 - 9:30 a.m.
Welcome Circles
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Fitness Activities
10:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Snack
10:45 a.m. - noon
Planned small-group activities
noon - 1 p.m.
Lunch
1 - 3 p.m.
Swim time (two days a week) Field activities (three days a week)
3 - 3:30 p.m.
Snack
3:30 - 4 p.m.
Small-group activities and journals
4 - 5 p.m.
Fine Arts
5 - 6 p.m.
Small-group rotations (games, sports and arts and crafts)
Kindergarten - 4th grade Monday - Friday Central Lake YMCA Northern Lake YMCA 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 6:30 - 9 a.m. 3:30 - 6 p.m. 1-11
CENTRAL LAKE PRICING
Members
Community
3 DAYS A WEEK
$135
$165
WEEKLY RATE
$215
$260
ALL-SUMMER RATE*
$2,000
$2,450
*The all-summer rate is the best deal of the summer. 10 weeks of fun as you save $150 for the summer.
NORTHERN LAKE PRICING
Members
Community
3 DAYS A WEEK
$105
$105
WEEKLY RATE
$170
$170
ALL-SUMMER RATE*
$1,550
$1,550
*The all-summer rate is the best deal of the summer. 10 weeks of fun as you save $150 for the summer.
TEEN REACH PROGRAM Our Teen Reach Program (formerly Summer UPROAR) puts an emphasis on building self-esteem, setting goals and developing leadership skills. Our summer camps, like all Lake County Family programs, are designed to encourage the four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Our teens will be reaching out into the community and lending a helping hand to various organizations throughout the summer. They will participate in service projects that will include Northern Illinois Food Bank and Winchester House, for example. They also will be developing a community garden from which produce will be donated to a local food pantry. Teens also will have the opportunity to participate in sports, crafts, fine arts and other field games. Our program will help teens cultivate the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement. OUR DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE 6:30 - 8 a.m. 8:30 - 9 a.m. 9 - 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - noon noon - 1 p.m. 1 - 3 p.m. 3 - 3:30 p.m. 3:30 - 4 p.m. 4 - 5 p.m. 5 - 6 p.m.
Free TIme Large-Group activity Welcome Circles Service Projects & Large group Activities Lunch Swimming, Field games and Hobbies Snack Time Reading, Journaling & Scrapbooking Fine Arts and Sports Small-group rotations and free time
AGES: CAMP DAYS: LOCATIONS: CAMP HOURS: CAMP ARRIVAL: CAMP PICK UP: WEEKS OFFERED:
5th - 8th grade Monday - Friday Central Lake YMCA Northern Lake YMCA 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 6:30 - 9 a.m. 3:30 - 6 p.m. 1-10
FEES PER WEEK: CENTRAL LAKE PRICING
Members
Community
3 DAYS A WEEK
$120
$140
WEEKLY RATE
$195
$230
ALL-SUMMER RATE*
$1,800
$2,150
*The all-summer rate is the best deal of the summer. 10 weeks of fun and $150 off your total.
NORTHERN LAKE PRICING Members
Community
3 DAYS A WEEK
$120
$140
WEEKLY RATE
$195
$230
ALL-SUMMER RATE*
$1,800
$2,150
*The all-summer rate is the best deal of the summer. 10 weeks of fun and $150 off your total.
HELPFUL INFORMATION FIELD TRIPS
WHAT TO BRING
As some of our field trips require traveling a long distance, we require that all campers are signed into camp before 9 a.m. as we may leave early for the field trip.
To fully enjoy and have a successful camp experience, campers need to bring the following required materials each day:
If we need to leave before 9 a.m. for a particular trip, we’ll let you know at least a day in advance.
Y GENERAL CAMP STORE The summer camp general store will be open for business, offering an array of items that campers can purchase. These include Y apparel, breakfast food and various healthy snack items. To help monitor your camper’s expenses, you can purchase $5 general store cards, and if you’d like, you can specify how much your camper may spend a day. CANTEEN HOURS Monday - Friday 7 - 9 a.m. & 3 - 3:30 p.m.
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Sunscreen Water bottle Bug spray Swim suit & towel Tennis shoes Two snacks Lunch
CAMP SWIM LESSONS Swim lessons are available to day camp participants. You can sign up for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Weekly registration is available. Member Community
Beginner
Monday/ Wednesday
3:15 - 4 p.m.
$25
$40
Intermediate
Monday/ Wednesday
3:15 - 4 p.m.
$25
$40
Advanced
Monday/ Wednesday
3:15 - 4 p.m.
$25
$40
"I like coming to camp because I get to spend a lot of time outside." - Diya
I’LL NEVER FORGET MY SUMMER AT THE Y.
I discovered that I can... ... swim in the deep end ... make a jump shot ... be a goalie ... be an artist ... be a leader ... just be myself ... make new friends
LOCATIONS We offer two convenient camp locations. Central Lake YMCA 700 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills Ph: 847.367.6797
www.ymcalakecounty.org
Northern Lake YMCA 2000 Western Avenue, Waukegan Ph: 847.360.9622