2020 Summer Camp

YMCA OF METUCHEN, EDISON, WOODBRIDGE & SOUTH AMBOY ymcaofmewsa.org

THINGS TO KNOW HOW TO REGISTER

OUR PHILOSOPHY

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

BEFORE AND AFTER CAMP PROGRAM CAMP PAYMENTS FIELD TRIPS

CAMP DISCOUNTS

CAMP FOR ALL-FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

“Some of the important lessons I learned at YMCA summer camp was learning to respect everyone, getting along and including everyone when we played games and activities.” -D. Ford “My favorite YMCA camp experience was meeting new friends and making new friends” -S. Crotty “I feel like the camp counselors make it more fun and it keeps me wanting to come back every year. I like the variety of things camp offers and if we didn’t understand how to do something, the counselors helped me figure out a way to do it.” -H Simon

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YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME Through programs that develop our youth, support healthy living and foster a sense of social responsibility, the YMCA ensures that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to belong.

Y campers laugh, play and learn! They develop selfconfidence, teamwork and leadership skills through structured activities that are safe and accepting.

Interactive themes tap into the curiosity and wonder in each of our campers. Children make new friendships, build lasting memories and spend summer days having fun and learning!

Our highly trained staff takes the time to know each camper while providing a safe and exciting environment for your child to play, grow and help prevent summer learning loss.

10 weekly sessions beginning June 22, 2020.

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Y LEARNING CENTER CAMPS The YMCA believes that all kids deserve the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

Our unique programs bridge the gap between child care and day camp, offering campers from Kindergarteners to pre-teens a broad range of age appropriate activities. These activities include a healthy balance of indoor activities, engaging weekly themes like S.T.E.A.M., summer reading and art, as well as outdoor activities like twice weekly swim, sports activities, and CATCH fitness programs.

Similarly, our weekly educational field trip will stimulate their imaginations and creativity! These five programs located in neighborhood learning centers offer many benefits for campers.

METUCHEN CENTENARY EARLY LEARNING CENTER 200 Hillside Avenue Contact: Melinda Wilson melinda.wilson@ymcaofmewsa.org 732.548.5468

EDISON OUR SAVIOR’S LEARNING CENTER 50 Calvert Avenue East Contact: Jeanna Kim jeanna.kim@ymcaofmewsa.org 732.548.0523

KEN SHIRK LEARNING CENTER 445 Old Post Road Contact: Samantha Coté samantha.coté@ymcaofmewsa.org 732.287.1131

WOODBRIDGE AVENEL LEARNING CENTER

These programs provide smaller group sizes, making it easier for counselors and campers to get to know each other and build strong relationships. Programs can be individualized to meet the needs of each camper through communication and planning. Contact us for more information today!

SUMMER FUN CLUB Our Learning Center wants to help give your kids ages 3-5 the Best Summer Ever! The Summer Fun Club is designed specifically for Preschool children to help them build upon and enhance their social, emotional and academic development. Through themed events and activities, they will learn new skills, have new experiences and discover new parts of themselves while building relationships, developing a sense of belonging and accomplishing developmental goals. This program is offered at all five locations and provides a variety of scheduling options. This program sells out quickly—register soon!

238 Avenel Street Contact: Deanna Smith deanna.smith@ymcaofmewsa.org 732.636.1100

COLONIA LEARNING CENTER 400 Inman Avenue Contact: Samantha Brannigan samantha.brannigan@ymcaofmewsa.org 732.340.9622

Main Camp Hours: Before Care Hours: After Care Hours:

8:00am to 5:00pm 7:00am to 8:00am 5:00pm to 6:30pm

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METUCHEN YMCA SUMMER CAMPS LEADERS IN TRAINING For grades entering 7th-9th grade

Main Camp Hours:

8:00am to 5:00pm

CAMP MUNSEE For children entering grades K-9

SPECIALTY CAMP (S.T.E.A.M. activities) (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math)

For children ages 5-13

Main Camp Hours: Before Care Hours: After Care Hours:

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8:00am to 5:00pm 7:00am to 8:00am 5:00pm to 6:30pm

METUCHEN YMCA SUMMER CAMPS

CAMPTASTIC

READY, SET, LEARN

For children ages 3-6

Main Camp Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm Half Day Camp Hours: 8:00am to 11:30am or 12:30pm to 4:00pm

Seven weeks in July and August Monday-Wednesday-Friday 9:00am to 11:00am

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EDISON YMCA OAKCREST SUMMER CAMP

OAKCREST CAMP AND POOL 970 Inman Avenue, Edison NJ Main Camp Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Before Care Option: 7:00am to 8:00am After Care Option: 5:00pm to 7:00pm

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FREE SWIM LESSONS FOR CAMPERS! Camp Director: Eric Meshirer eric.meshirer@ymcaofmewsa.org Before June 22: 732.494.3232 ext. 3505 After June 22: 908.756.9853

EDISON YMCA OAK TREE CAMP

OAK TREE CAMP 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ Main Camp Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Before Care Option: 7:00am to 8:00am After Care Option: 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Camp Director: Mike Tivey mike.tivey@ymcaofmewsa.org 732.494.3232, ext. 3516

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SOUTH AMBOY YMCA SUMMER CAMPS

Contact Judith Murawski at judith.murawski@ymcaofmewsa.org or 732.553.9622 Main Camp Hours: Before Care Hours: After Care Hours:

9:00am to 4:00pm 7:00am to 9:00am 4:00pm to 7:00pm

ACHIEVERS CAMP Grades 1-3

appropriate

DISCOVERY CAMP Ages 3-5 years

ADVENTURE CAMP Grades 3–5

Morning Discovery 9:00am-12:00pm Afternoon Discovery 1:00pm-3:30pm

events and having

VOYAGERS CAMP EXPLORERS CAMP Grades K-1

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Grades 5 and up

PISCATAWAY YMCA SUMMER CAMP

CAMP LENAPE For children grades entering K-9

Main Camp Hours: Before Care Hours: After Care Hours:

8:00am to 5:00pm 7:00am to 8:00am 5:00pm to 6:00pm

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SUMMER CAMP OPEN HOUSE DATES January 11

April 18

11:00am-2:00pm

11:00am-2:00pm

February 22

May 13

11:00am-2:00pm

5:00pm-7:00pm

Open Houses are held at the Metuchen, Edison and South Amboy branches EDISON YMCA CAMPS*

Y LEARNING CENTER CAMPS*

Oak Tree Camps 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison Oak Tree Enrichment Camp

Ken Shirk Learning Center 445 Old Post Road, Edison Contact: Samantha Coté kenshirkccc@ymcaofmewsa.org

732.494.3232 S.T.E.A.M. Camp

Oakcrest Family Swim Club Camps 970 Inman Avenue, Edison 908.756.9853 S.T.E.A.M. Traditional Camp Counselors in Training Leaders in Training

METUCHEN YMCA CAMPS* Metuchen YMCA 65 High Street, Metuchen 732.548.2044 Leaders in Training Camp Munsee Camptastic

SOUTH AMBOY YMCA CAMPS* South Amboy YMCA 200 John T. O’Leary Blvd.

South Amboy Camps

732.553.9622 Camp SAY

PISCATAWAY YMCA CAMP* Camp Lenape 520 Hoes Lane, Piscataway

732.548.2044

732.287.1131

Our Savior’s Learning Center 50 Calvert Avenue East, Edison Contact: Jeanna Kim oursaviorsccc@ymcaofmewsa.org

732.548.0523

Centenary Early Learning Center 200 Hillside Avenue, Metuchen Contact: Melinda Wilson centenaryccc@ymcaofmewsa.org

732.548.5468

Avenel Learning Center 238 Avenel Street, Avenel Contact: Deanna Smith avenelccc@ymcaofmewsa.org

732.636.1100

Colonia Learning Center 400 Inman Avenue, Colonia Contact: Samantha Brannigan coloniaccc@ymcaofmewsa.org

732.340.9622

*EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT

BY JUNE 1, 2020. Ask about our sibling discount!

REGISTER NOW!

YMCA OF METUCHEN, EDISON, WOODBRIDGE & SOUTH AMBOY ymcaofmewsa.org/camp