A Summer to Discover SUMMER CAMP 2015 - SUMMER DAY CAMP 2015 BROCHURE THE GATEWAY FAMILY YMCA
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A Summer to Discover SUMMER CAMP 2015 SUMMER DAY CAMP 2015 BROCHURE THE GATEWAY FAMILY YMCA Rahway Branch PROUDLY SERVING: Avenel, Carteret, Colonia, Linden, Port Reading, Rahway, Sewaren, Winfield Park, and Woodbridge
Day Camp at the Y
Our Y Camp impacts the community by giving each camper a place where they
belong. At the Y, campers develop new friendships, explore creativity, experience
new opportunities and learn life lessons. The Y is committed to investing in every
child’s future by giving campers the building blocks to be successful.
DEDICATED STAFF REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
Our staff serve as role models, All Registration must be completed in person
consistently displaying energy, at the Rahway Branch
enthusiasm, patience, understand and Hours of Operation:
fairness. Safety is our number one priority, Monday-Friday 5:30a.m.-10:00p.m.
so all camp staff are certified in American Saturday 6:00a.m.-9:00p.m.
Red Cross CPR and First Aid. Sunday 7:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
All children need to have an active membership
DAILY SCHEDULE to participate in camp programs. Our camp
Our traditional camp is full of exciting program membership is $40 for the summer.
opportunities to grow, discover and learn. To register, you must fill out the camp
Some daily activities may include: registration packet and provide a copy of the
Swimming Sports and Games child’s immunization records.
Performing Arts Special Events Registration is ongoing throughout the summer,
Reading/ Story Time Healthy U but children must be registered prior to the start
Arts and Crafts Peer Leaders Club of the camp week.
MULTI-SIBLING RATE
TRADITIONAL CAMP OPTIONS: We offer a multi-sibling rate—10% off for oldest
Discovery Camp (Entering Kindergarten-1st grade) siblings.
Explorer Camp (Entering 2nd-3rd Grade) CAMP CHANGES
Adventure Camp (Entering 4th-5th Grade) A Camp Change Request Form must be filled out if
Pioneer Camp (Entering 6th-8th Grade) you would like to change the weeks your child will
be attending or the number of days your child will
Leaders in Training (LIT) be attending. Forms are available at the Welcome
(Entering 9th-10th Grade) *Located at our 5pts. Branch Center Desk and must be returned prior to the
Campers will serve as mentors for younger week you are requesting the change.
campers, develop leadership skills, and
experience the significance of community * No refunds will be provided due to missed
service. weeks.
Specialty Camps
SPECIALTY CAMP OPTIONS
Our Specialty Camps are a great place to let your child do what they love, or try new things!
Specialty camps are 4 days in length, and 3.5 hours long (8:30-12:00). Specialty Camp is not held on Wednesday.
Tennis Camp– Weeks 3, 5, or 7
Experienced instructors will teach basic fundamentals of tennis. Lessons will include the utilization of modified
equipment and creative methods of individual training for an optimum learning environment, meeting each child’s skill
level needs.
Basketball Camp– Weeks 2, 6, or 9
This developmental basketball camp introduces the participant to the skills of basketball. From shooting, passing, and
dribbling, the participant will learn structure of the game. Once the skills are learned, let the games begin.
Youth Soccer Camp– Week 4, 7, or 8
The soccer camp is designed to develop fundamental soccer skills while learning teamwork, strategy, and
sportsmanship. Children will learn basic fundamentals, strategies and rules of the game, sportsmanship, and much
more. Skills taught include fundamentals of shooting, passing, and dribbling.
Flag Football Camp– Week 4, 5, or 8
Football camps are presented in fun and invigorating training environments. These camps offer the core skills of
passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive positioning. Our objective is to prepare our campers to be true
champions on and off the gridiron.
Baseball Camp– Week 3, 6, or 9
Baseball camp is designed for the beginning and intermediate level player. All fundamentals (catching, throwing,
hitting, fielding, and more) are taught in a safe and fun atmosphere. Each participant will need a glove for class.
HipHopKidz– Week 3 or 7
High-energy dance and fitness camp for both boys and girls alike. Get your feet moving with the latest hip hop music
and moves. The end of the week will culminate with a dance showcase! Dancers of all levels are welcome.
Water Exploration– Week 5 or 6 (Ages 5 & up)
Come cool off this summer in our pool! This specialty camp will encourage your camper to become a stronger swimmer
through instructed lessons and games. All swim abilities are welcome and campers will be separated according to skill.
The week will wrap up on Friday with some races and relays with noodles and flotation, if needed.
Story Time and Art: The Exploration of Eric Carle-Week 4 (Ages 5-8)
Campers will listen to stories from the famed author Eric Carle. Each camper will use paints and collage techniques to
work in the “style” of Eric Carle. Campers will creative 3 pictures based on his stories. Students will choose one fin-
ished work at the end of the week to have matted, to make it a true “finished masterpiece. “
Creative Crafts Week 6 (Ages 7-11)
For campers who love to create wearable, fun, and functional items. Campers will make decorative pillowcases, summer
memory scrapbooks, tie dye drawstring backpacks, and a fun animal key chain. Campers will use paints and decorative
items to design and embellish their crafts.
Specialty Camp Rates:
Full Day Camper : $30.00/week
Full Member: $55.00/week
Program Member: $65.00/weekCAMP REGISTRATION
Child’s Name: Entering Grade:
Please clearly X or highlight the appropriate box to indicate the camp you would like to select for your child.
All camps are based on the grade your child is entering effective September 2015.
Grade Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10
Week 4 Week 5
Camp in Fall 6/22- 6/29-7/3 7/6- 7/27- 8/3- 8/10- 8/17- 8/24-
7/13-7/17 7/20-7/24
2015 6/26 7/10 7/31 8/7 8/14 8/21 8/28
Traditional Camps 5-Day Option (8:30am-5:00pm) Full Member: $210 Program Member: $220
Discovery K&1
Explorer 2&3
Adventure 4&5
Pioneer 6-8
Specialty Camps (8:30am-12:00pm —No specialty camp on Wednesday) Full Day Camper: $30 Full Member: $55 Program Member: $65
Basketball Tennis Soccer Tennis Basketball Tennis Soccer Basketball
Sports ALL
Flag Flag Flag
Baseball Baseball Soccer Baseball
Football Football Football
Water
1 & Up
Exploration
Hip Hop Kidz ALL
Story Time Creative
Arts Varies Art Crafts
Ages 5-8 Ages 7-11
3– Day Options (Please select and circle which days your camper will be attending) Full Member: $155 Program Member: $165
MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW
Discovery K&1
Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F
MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW
Explorer 2&3
Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F
MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW
Adventure 4&5
Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F
MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW MTW
Pioneer 6-8
Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F Th F
Additional Options Pre Camp: $25 Post Camp: $25 *Register for Pre AND Post for the same week and SAVE $5*
Pre Camp
All
7-8:30am
Post Camp
All
5-6:30pm
Weekly Trip All $15 $15 $15 $15 $15 $152015 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FORM
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Child’s Name:
Last First Middle
Birth Date: ____Age: ___Grade ___(Fall 2015) Home Phone# _____
Home Address:
Street City State Zip
Mother’s Name: Occupation:
Name of Co: Address:
Business Hours: Work Phone:
Cell Phone #: Additional #:
Email Address:
Father’s Name: Occupation:
Name of Co: Address:
Business Hours: Work Phone:
Cell Phone #: Additional #:
Email Address:
LIST ALL PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 18 AUTHORIZED TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD
(Child will not be released to anyone else without written permission)
Name: Phone:
Name: Phone:
Name: Phone:
Name: Phone:
LOCAL PERSONS TO BE CONTACTED IN AN EMERGENCY IF PARENTS CANNOT BE REACHED.
1. Name: Relationship:
Address: Phone:
2. Name: Relationship:
Address: Phone:
Doctor:
Address: ___________________ Phone #:MEDICAL HISTORY FORM
Child’s Name Camp
Immunization History
Please record the date (month & year) of the basic immunizations and the most recent booster.
If you have any questions, please consult with your doctor & submit immunization records.
DPT Booster Tetanus Booster Polio OPV (sabin)
MMR Pertussis HBV
HIB Varicella Tuberculin Test Result
Date of last medical examination ___________
Health History
Has your child had any of the following? If so, at what age?
Allergies Conditions
Hay Fever Ear Infections
Ivy Poisoning Heart Defect/Disease
Insect Stings Convulsions
Penicillin Bleeding Disorders
Sun Screen Asthma/Reactive Airway
Bug Spray
Food Allergies:
Medical Allergies:
Does your child carry an asthma inhaler? Does your child carry an Epipen?
Has your child had any operations or serious injuries? At what age?
If so, please describe:
Has your child ever been hospitalized? Under what circumstances?
Does your child have any chronic or recurring illness including seizures:
If yes, please explain
Does your child have emotional or behavioral problems?
Please list any additional health history information we should be aware of:
Does your child have any limitations to physical activity?
If yes, please explain:
IMPORTANT
PLEASE NOTIFY THE CAMP IF THIS CHILD HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO ANY COMMUNICABLE DISEASE.
This health history is correct as far as I know, and the person herein described is in ________
condition and has permission to engage in all in all usual activities except as noted above by me.
Parent or Physician’s Signature: Date:
Permission for emergency treatment: In order to meet all legal requirements, I hereby
authorize representatives of The Gateway Family YMCA to give consent for any and all necessary
emergency medical care for my child while he/she attends The Gateway Family YMCA programs.
Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:PARENT AGREEMENT
I have received The Gateway Family YMCA Parent Handbook, and I will review the camp
safety and behavioral guidelines with my child. I understand my communication will sup-
port my child in having a safe, happy, and memorable camp experience.
I understand the importance of completing all registration materials prior to enrolling my
child in camp. The registration materials support the YMCA in meeting licensing standards
and are therefore a requirement.
I understand that full payment is needed prior to my child’s participation in camp.
To ensure the safety of all campers, I understand that a child may be suspended or
terminated from the program, at the discretion of the Camp Director, for behaviors that
violate YMCA rules and procedures. I also understand that there are no refunds for
suspensions or terminations.
I understand that The Gateway Family YMCA is not responsible for lost or damage belong-
ings, and that a lost and found is provided throughout the camp season.
PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT
I hereby enroll my child, , in The Gateway Family YMCA
Summer Camp, and I:
Give permission for my child to participate in walking trips within the YMCA
neighborhood. I understand these walks do not involve entrance into any facility and the
route of any walk involves no safety hazards.
Give consent for my child to take part in all field trips or excursions under proper
supervision. I also give my consent for my child to be transported to and from field trips/
excursions.
Give consent for my child’s picture to be taken by childcare staff or area media personnel
to be used for promotional purposes as deemed appropriate.
Give permission for my child to participate in all Healthy U activities and I give The
Gateway Family YMCA permission to fitness test my child in cooperation with the Healthy U-
CATCH initiative.
Parent’s Signature Date
Inquiring YMCA staff are eager to know... Please list any siblings that will
How did you hear about us? be attending either summer
camp or our child care program.
___Previous Camper ___Direct Mail/Brochure
___Website ___Friend 1. _____________________________________
___School ___YMCA Employee
2. _____________________________________
Other
3. _______________________________________THE GATEWAY FAMILY YMCA Non-Profit
organization
RAHWAY BRANCH US Postage
PAID
1564 Irving Street Permit 116
Rahway, NJ 07065 Rahway, NJ
www.tgfymca.org
SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
Parents will have peace of mind Have questions about our
knowing that their child is well exciting camp offerings?
supervised in a caring, safe
environment while they work. The Come visit us for our
aftercare program is conveniently Camp Open Houses at the Rahway
located in the elementary schools Branch for a tour of our camp facility,
throughout Rahway and Linden. meet staff, and have all your
questions answered!
The children in this program will be
given help with homework, have a March 18th from 5-7pm
light snack; and participate in April 25th from 12-3pm
Healthy U/ CATCH games, and May 19th from 6-8pm
creative and recreational activities.
June 13th at 10am-Parent Orientation
We also offer morning care at the
elementary schools in Rahway! For more information please contact:
Jessica Rehfuss
SACC and Camp Director
(732) 388-0057
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance is available for families who qualify. Pick up an application at the
Welcome Center. The application must be filled out completely with the
necessary information. Please submit completed applications to the Welcome Center. Cen-
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