2021 SUMMER CAMP Preschool to Campers Entering 6th Grade The Y-Zone Youth Annex (Grades 1-6) 25 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 - The Greater ...
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The Greater Morristown YMCA’s 2021 SUMMER CAMP Preschool to Campers Entering 6th Grade The Y-Zone Youth Annex (Grades 1-6) 25 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 The Richard F. Blake Children’s Center 65 Horsehill Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
WELCOME 2 0 2 1
TO THE Y-ZONE
WELCOME TO THE 2021 CAMP SEASON! PARENT ORIENTATION
For more than 40 years, boys and girls have been creating CAMP Y-ZONE
special memories and forming lifelong friendships at the Greater Thursday, June 10th from 6:30-7:15pm at the Y-Zone or
Morristown YMCA Summer Camps. We provide many creative via ZOOM. To be confirmed closer to orientation.
activities, and most of all, fun, while instilling a sense of belonging
in a safe and nurturing environment. LITTLE OWLS / KINDER CAMP (Ages 3-5)
Thursday, June 17th from 6:30-7:15pm at the Richard F.
This summer will be our sixth year at the Y-Zone Youth Annex Blake Children’s Center (65 Horsehill Road) or via ZOOM.
facility, a 6,000 square foot building situated on three acres
with a field for sports, woods for exploring, and shaded tables
for crafts and games. The inside features two large multipurpose CAMP T-SHIRTS
rooms and a gym. You will receive ONE free t-shirt that
will be given out at parent orientation.
Additionally, our new 6 Saddle Road facility, located just down the If you are unable to attend orientation,
street from the Y-Zone, features a new STEM room, instructional you may pick-up your camper’s
kitchen, dedicated art room, and a reading/brain-game room. t-shirts before the start of camp. YMCA
Please call the Y-Zone to schedule a
We are excited to welcome all of our new and returning campers
pick-up time at 973.998.9199. You
for another summer of fun!
may also pick shirts up on the first
day of camp. Campers MUST wear
Christine Wyckoff, Camp Director
their camp shirts every day.
THINGS TO KNOW & IMPORTANT INFORMATION LUNCH
The Greater Morristown YMCA offers age-appropriate, Campers may bring their bagged lunch or purchase
progressive camp programs for children in preschool to lunch Mondays-Thursdays through Simply Gourmet
those entering 6th grade. Lunches. Parents can customize their camper’s
lunches from a daily menu of selections on-line at
OUR STAFF https://www.simplygourmetlunches.com. Simply Gourmet
We carefully select and screen caring role models who will deliver the lunch to camp with your child’s name on
demonstrate a passion for developing confidence and good the box. You can choose the days, lunch entree, and any
character in youth. The Y maintains a commitment to a additional sides. Lunches start at around $5-6/day. Allergy
recruiting process that includes comprehensive training and free foods are available too! All campers will receive
background checks. FREE pizza on Fridays and one daily snack shack. Simply
Gourmet Lunches are not available to Little Owls or Kinder
OUR OPERATING HOURS Campers, however, they will receive Pizza on Fridays.
Normal camp hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm. We strongly
encourage you to drop off by 9:00am and pick up can occur Y-ZONES FAMOUS SNACK SHACK (nut-free)
no later than 5:00pm. Refreshing afternoon snacks are available everyday and one
snack per day is included in your weekly tuition. Additional
CAMP WEEKS snacks are available for $1.00 each.
Camp will run for 8 weeks starting Monday, June 28th
through Friday, August 20th. WHAT TO BRING EACH DAY
Campers should bring the following each day:
• Lunch Monday-Thursday (if not purchasing through Simply Gourmet)
IMPORTANT: HOW TO REGISTER • Bug Spray • 2 face masks
• Snack
Camp registration will be available on-line at • Hand sanitizer
• Water bottle • Sunscreen
www.greatermorristownymca.org starting Monday, January
• Closed toed shoes • Camp T-Shirt
25th, 2021. There are limited spots available for the 2021
Summer Camp season so registration is on a first come, first On swim days, campers should pack:
served basis. It is highly recommended that you register • Towel • Goggles
early for all the weeks you require as there is a strong • Swim Suit • Plastic bag for wet clothes
possibility that some weeks will fill up. Registration must be
done two weeks in advance of your planned week to allow
PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING! We are not responsible for
for processing and planning. Scheduling changes are due two
any lost items. Misplaced items will be kept in our Lost &
weeks before your start date and there is a $30.00 payment
Found area for a limited amount of time.
processing fee. Last minute registration is available on a
case-by-case basis. There is a $25.00 processing fee per WHAT NOT TO BRING
camper for enrollments made using paper forms (and not on- Any items of value to you or your child; toy guns; personal
line). items such as cell phones, tablets, Pokémon trading cards,
CAMP T-SHIRTS toys, etc.
Camp t-shirts must be worn every day. Extra t-shirts can
be purchased for $9/each and can only be ordered at the UNIVERSAL HEALTH / IMMUNIZATION FORMS
time of registration. Your child will not be able to attend camp without the
completed & signed Registration/Health & History Form.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Forms must be stamped and dated by your Pediatrician’s
Limited financial aid is available to those who qualify and office before your child is allowed to start camp.
live in our service area. Financial aid applications will
ONLY be accepted from January 25th-February 8th, CAMP FOR ONE, CAMP FOR ALL
2021. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The YMCA believes that every child should have the
There are NO exceptions. Applications can be picked opportunity to enjoy a summer camp experience. As a non-
up at the YMCA’s Member Services Desk or by visiting profit organization, the Greater Morristown YMCA offers
www.greatermorristownymca.org. a financial assistance program that provides help to families
who cannot afford the full price of camp.Through generous
PAYMENT INFORMATION donations and special events, the Greater Morristown
A 50% deposit of camp fees is required at the time of YMCA provided 90 children with scholarships to camp last
registration. The remaining 50% is due before May 1st, year, which totaled close to $80,000 in assistance. When
2021. After May 1, 2021, 100% of the bill is due. A non- you register your child for camp this year, please consider
refundable registration fee of $50 is required for ALL making a donation. Your financial assistance does more
campers. NOTE: ALL OTHER FEES ARE DUE IN FULL UPON than send kids to camp - you’ll ensure another child will
REGISTRATION (EXTRA T-SHIRTS, REGISTRATION FEES, have the best summer ever. The Y. So Much More™.
ETC.) WE CANNOT REFUND THE COST OF CAMP FOR
THE VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL OF A CAMPER DUE TO
ILLNESS, VACATION, OR OTHER ABSENCE (TEMPORARY
OR PERMANENT), OR FOR THE DISMISSAL OF A CAMPER. 3
CAMP Y-ZONE INFORMATION .....................
For Campers entering 1st-6th grades
Summer is a time for your camper(s) to make friends, have fun,
learn and grow, but most of all, BE HAPPY! Our camp allows
your child the freedom to do all that and then some!
OUR CAMP OFFERS:
• Great, convenient hours 8:00am-5:00pm
• Convenient drop-off and pick-up from your car (think
valet!). Pick-up may be at our 6 Saddle Road location (tbd)
• Recreational swim at the YMCA and outdoor facilities
• Specialty camps like STEM, art, and cooking classes are
part of the tuition and located at our newest facility, 6
Saddle Road, just down the street from the Y-Zone.
• Fun Fridays including Pizza for lunch (included in fee)
• Our staff is experienced, well trained, and love their job! Above: one of the Y-Zone’s large multi-purpose rooms
• Seasoned camp directors and supervisors
• When campers are seniors in high school, they are eligible
to apply for the Annual Y-Zone College Scholarship
• Please note: Fieldtrips and swimming are TBD pending
COVID restrictions and guidelines. Information to follow
as we lead up to the camp season
Above: Overlooking the Y-Zone’s 3 outdoor acres
NEW! 6 SADDLE ROAD FACILITY
Y-ZONE YOUTH ANNEX CAMP FACILITY Opened officially for the start of camp in 2019, this
Opened in 2016, the Y-Zone Youth Annex was created beautiful new facility boasts a dedicated art room, STEM
specifically for camp and is located just around the corner from room, an instructional kitchen (see below) and more!
The Greater Morristown YMCA and our new 6 Saddle Road
facility in Cedar Knolls. The Zone is 6,000 square feet in size
and located on 3 acres of property, the Y-Zone has everything
a kid needs to have the best summer ever!
• Soccer/sports field • Basketball gym (see below)
• Shaded picnic area • GaGa Pit
DID YOU KNOW?
There are many benefits of summer camp. Summer camp:
• Develops lifelong skills • Provides screen-free activities
• Promotes independence • Fosters growth
• Teaches teamwork • Builds self-esteem
• Teaches resiliency • Nurtures friendships
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CAMP DESCRIPTIONS & RATE INFORMATION A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CAMPER
The Greater Morristown YMCA runs camps for children Rain or shine, the Y-Zone Camp has plenty of fun in store
of all ages. See below for information on our camps. Little for your camper! Campers will enjoy a structured day, packed
Owls and Kinder Camp take place at the Richard F. Blake with tons of activities.
Children’s Center, located at 65 Horsehill Road in Cedar
Knolls (right next to the Greater Morristown YMCA). We are
TIME EVENT DESCRIPTION
proud to offer summer camp with 3, 4, or 5 day options for
Little Owls, Kinder Camp, and Grades 1-6. Please note we 8:00am- Drop-off & pre- Campers will be picked up
also offer sibling discounts. 9:00am camp activities from your car and brought
to their designated play
stations. You will be
Y-ZONE CAMPERS (Grades 1-6)
provided with a pin # for
Our philosophy is simple: put play in their day! Young
your camper which you
campers are interested in fun, activities, exploring, laughing
will use at drop-off and
and making friends. At Camp Y-Zone we are interested in
pick-up for sign-in and
that too - plus safety, caring, learning, growing, and bringing
sign-out.
out the best in your child. We’ve created the perfect blend in
our Y-Zone Camp so your child will have fun all summer long. 9:15am - Daily Kick Off Directors, counselors,
9:30am Meeting & Camp and campers will meet
# Sibling Challenges to kick off the day and
Weekly Rates REMINDER:
Days Discount The weekly rates unveil the schedule of fun
include daily snack activities. Campers will
5 $355 $345 shack and pizza split their time between
Fridays (2 slices + a
4 $315 $305 the Y-Zone, 6 Saddle
bottle of water)
Road, or the YMCA.
3 $265 $255
9:30am - Block Scheduling Campers will enjoy
3:30pm dedicated art classes,
STEM, brain games,
FUN TIMES AT CAMP Y-ZONE! sports, swimming,
There’s lots of fun to be had on any given day at Camp Y-Zone!
cooking, and outdoor
From cooking, to art, swimming, to STEM, your camper will
play. Lunch will be eaten
surely have a blast!
between 11:30-1:00pm.
3:30pm - Snack Shack Campers will enjoy a
4:00pm refreshing treat during
this coveted time of
the day. Snack shack is
included in your weekly
fee and campers will
receive one snack per
day. Additional snacks
can be purchased for $1/
snack.
4:00pm - Pick-up time Campers will await their
5:00pm rides in their designated
play stations where
we provide a variety
of activities inside and
outside. Counselors will
escort your camper(s)
directly to your car so
that you don’t even have
to park!
PLEASE NOTE:
We recommend you drop your camper(s) off no later than
Campers enjoy a fun-filled 9:00am and pick up your camper(s) between 4:00-5:00pm.
day, creating art masterpieces,
learning easy, healthy recipes but
Should you need to pick up your camper(s) prior to 4:00pm,
most importantly, they get to be please inform the Camp Director at drop-off that morning
kids! or via email at: camp@morristownymca.org. Schedules are
subject to change at any time. Late fees will be charged if
camper is picked up after 5:00pm.
LITTLE OWLS & KINDER CAMP KINDER CAMP (starting Kindergarten in Sept. 2021)
Our youngest campers are located next door to the Greater This full day camp program is for children who are eligible to
Morristown YMCA at our Richard F. Blake Children’s Center. enter Kindergarten in September 2021. Our Kinder Campers
The center is located in a park like setting and includes take daily adventure walks to visit the YMCA playground and
20,000 square feet of classrooms, outdoor playgrounds and pool for recreational swim. Kinder Campers must bring their
our “Little Honey” indoor playland gym. We offer small group own snack, drinks, and bagged lunch (lunch is not available
sizes with low teacher-to-child ratios. The Richard F. Blake for purchase), however children are invited to participate
Children’s Center is located at 65 Horsehill Road in Cedar in Pizza Fridays which is included in the weekly fee. The
Knolls. Blake Center is a nut-free environment and is strictly
enforced. Nut-free Snack Shack options are available.
LITTLE OWLS (ages 3-4) Kinder Campers enjoy:
This full day camp program for children ages 3-4 lets them • Weekly themed activities
experience a little bit of the Blake Center. Children in this • Arts and crafts
program must be fully potty-trained. A daily, healthy snack • Field trips
is included in the weekly rate. Little Owls must bring their • Rock climbing wall
own bagged lunch and drinks. The Blake center is a nut-free • Science themes and activities
environment and is strictly enforced. Campers enjoy: • Recreational swim and swim lessons may be available if
• Outdoor water play we are given permission by the local Health Department
• Playground time when the summer camp season begins. We will be sure to
• Story time inform you either way.
• Music activities
• Themed activities
• Rock climbing wall
• Swim lessons may be available if we are given permission
by the local Health Department when the summer camp
season begins. Little Owls must be enrolled on a swim
day in order to participate.
WEEKLY RATES......................
REMINDER:
# Weekly Sibling The weekly rates
Days Rates Discount include daily
snack shack and
5 $355 $345 pizza Fridays (2
slices + a bottle
4 $315 $305 of water)
3 $265 $255
KINDER CAMP & LITTLE OWLS
2021 CAMP SESSION DATES
Kinder Camp and Little Owls camp will start the week of
June 28th and will end August 20th, 2021.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
A non-refundable registration fee of $50 is required
for ALL campers. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS GIVEN
ON DEPOSITS OR PAYMENTS. Registration forms
are available at the front desk of the Richard F. Blake
Children’s Center and Greater Morristown YMCA, or
on-line at greatermorristownymca.org. Please call
973.984.2255 for additional information. No child
will be able to attend camp without the completed &
signed Registration/Health & History Form. Forms must
be stamped and dated by your Pediatrician’s office and
sent in before your child starts camp. Kinder Campers
must wear shirts every day. You may purchase additional
shirts for $9/each.
Above pictures: the Blake Center’s outdoor playground & indoor gymnasium
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79 Horsehill Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
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CONVENIENT LOCATION! 2021 SUMMER CAMP
Our camp facilities are located just around the corner from
our main YMCA building (1/2 mile) in Cedar Knolls and just
10 minutes from 287. The Greater Morristown YMCA (79
REGISTRATION INFO.
Summer Camp registration begins on
Horsehill Road); The Richard F. Blake Children’s Center (65
Horsehill Road); 6 Saddle Road; the Y-Zone Youth Annex (25 Monday, January 25th, 2021 on-line at
Saddle Road). www.greatermorristownymca.org. A 50% deposit of camp
fees is required at time of registration. The remaining 50%
CAMP CONTACTS deposit is due before May 1, 2021. A $50 registration fee
Y-ZONE YOUTH ANNEX (Grades 1-6) is required for ALL campers. Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Christine Wyckoff, Camp Director Call 973.267.0704 for more information. We encourage
25 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
e-mail: camp@morristownymca.org you to sign up for all the weeks you need as registration will
Tel: 973.998.9199 be limited this year in anticipation of continued restrictions
due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. PLEASE NOTE:
LITTLE OWLS & KINDER CAMP (Ages 3-5) Some policies and procedures are subject to change if
Ashley Kindberg or Rose McGeough
65 Horsehill Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 COVID-19 persists into the summer.
e-mail: blake@morristownymca.org Please note, we are not responsible for any typographical or other
Tel: 973.984.2255 errors in this brochure.
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