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summer time adventure TIME SUMMER CAMPS 2015 Entering Grades K-11 ALBANY YMCA
Summer Camps at a Glance 2015
Camp Name Entering Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 W
Page # Grade June 15 - 19 June 22 - 26 June 29 - July 2* July 6-10 July
(Closed July 3)
Kinder Cubs K-1 It's a Jungle Outer Space Party in the USA Pirate Week Maste
p. 7 $260 $260 $210 $260 $
The Jungle Lawrence Hall Pixieland Adventure Oak
of Science Playground
Sports Camp
p. 8 Basketball Soccer Ultimate Frisbee Baseball Ho
Grades 2-5
$260 $260 $210 $260 $
Swim Camp Swim Swim Swim Swim
p. 8 Grades 2-5 $300 $300 $250 $300 $
Art Camp Mixed Art Mixed Art Mixed Art Mixed Art Ce
p. 8 Grades 2-5 $270 $270 $220 $270 $
Specialty Camps Grade varies LEGO® Ninja-Neering Pheno Physics LEGO® Gymnastics Dan
p. 14-16 $310 $300 Eco-Engineering $310 $
$260
Crazy Chemistry Magic Video Game Design 1 Video Ga
$300 $280 Energy Blast (grades 4-5); $300 (grades
$250
Hip Hop Skateboarding Smash Lab Ice
$270 $300 Circus Arts $280 $
$260
Pedaling Along Grade varies
Bike Camp 1 Bike
Bicycle Camp, p. 17 $300 $3
Counselor In Training Grades 8-11 C.I.T. C.I.T. C.I.T.
p. 18 $60 $60 $48
Leader In Training Grades 8-11
p. 18 June 22 - July 2 (closed July 3): $200 July 6-17: $225
Awesome Grades 6-8 Boomers Six Flags Exploratorium Giant's Game Academy
Adventures Waterworld Ice Skating SF Zoo Horseback Riding Paddl
p. 13 Rock Climbing Ropes Course Driven Raceway Bowling @ Plank Ride
$300 $300 $250 $300 $
Morning Camp Grades 4-9
Gamers 1
p. 19 9am-12noon; $150 9
2
Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10
y 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31 August 3-7 August 10-14 August 17-21
er Chef Cubs Enchanted Forest Wild Wild West Under the Sea Super Heroes Spirit Week
$260 $260 $260 $260 $260 $260
kland Zoo Fairyland Train Town Aquarium of the Bay Sky High Pump It Up
ockey Flag Football Soccer Basketball Y's World of Sports Y's World of Sports
$260 $260 $260 $260 $260 $260
Swim Swim Swim Swim Swim Swim
$300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300
eramics Mixed Art Ceramics Mixed Art Mixed Art Mixed Art
$280 $270 $280 $270 $270 $270
nce Camp Bubbleology Lego® Jedi Engineering Lego® Minecraft Fencing Chess
$270 $280 $310 $310 $310 $300
ame Design 2 Cheerleading Wacky Wonders Earth Trek
s 4-5); $300 $270 $300 $300
e Skating Rock Climbing Bowling Trapeze Arts
$300 $280 $280 $350
Camp 2 Mountain Biking Bike Camp 1 Bike Camp 2
300 $300 $300 $300
C.I.T. C.I.T. C.I.T. C.I.T. C.I.T. C.I.T.
$60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60
July 20-31: $225
my of Sciences Raging Waters Great America Trapeze Arts Santa Cruz Boomers
leboarding A's Game Sailing Ice Skating Laser Tag Golden Skate
the Ducks Mountain Biking Tech Museum Winchester Mystery Dragon Boating A's Game
$300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300
Gamers 2
9am-12noon; $150
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Youth Development
Nurturing the potential of every child and teen.
general camp information
camp philosophy CAMPERSHIP FUND
The YMCA provides a safe, fun, and educational environment for children If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to help another child
where they learn to respect other participants, their environment, and attend camp this summer, you can do so with your child’s registration.
their own abilities. We help children develop an appreciation for our Your generosity will help another child have a safe and wonderful summer!
diverse community. We also strive to incorporate the YMCA values of Our tax identification number is 94-1156635.
CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in our programs.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Staff Financial assistance is available for all camps. These funds are made
YMCA summer programs are under the direction and supervision of available to the community through the generosity of individual
professional YMCA staff with extensive experience. Our staff are mature contributions and through special events sponsored by the Albany
and creative leaders who are selected because of their ability to relate YMCA. Financial assistance is based on financial need. Priority is given
to children. The YMCA four core values of caring, honesty, respect and to financial assistance applications received by May 16. Notification will
responsibility serve as a model of values for all our staff and participants, be mailed or e-mailed by May 23; thereafter, you will receive notification
creating a truly caring community of learning and exploration. We one week after receipt of application. Applications will still be accepted
complete a rigorous background check and criminal clearance, and throughout the summer. Application form is also available online.
camp staff are trained in first aid & CPR, conflict resolution guidance
techniques, transportation safety, developmentally appropriate activities, REFUNDS
child abuse prevention, and more. Deposits for camp ($25 per week) are not refundable nor transferable.
Program fees — less deposit and membership — are only refundable
Camp Registration with a minimum two-week cancellation notice. A cancellation form
Sign up at the Albany YMCA, Monday through Friday, 9am-7pm, or must be completed in writing and submitted to the registration office
register by mail. If your child has a current membership at Albany or at 921 Kains Avenue, Albany. Cancellation forms are available at
Berkeley, you may register online at www.ymca-cba.org; register under 921 Kains Avenue or online at www.ymca-cba.org/Albany. Membership
your child’s name. In order to reserve a space, a $25 deposit for each is not refundable.
week (to be applied toward session fees) is due with your registration
forms. Balance is due13 days prior to camp start date. A late fee of $10 field trip transportation
will be assessed if registering less than seven days prior to camp start Transportation will vary, depending on field trip location, distance and size
date. All registered participants will receive one YMCA Summer Camp of the group being transported. Chartered school buses are used for most
T-shirt during his or her first week of camp. After registration you will major field trips, but we also walk, use public buses (AC Transit, MUNI) or
receive additional parent information. take BART. If you have questions about the mode of transportation for a
specific camp or trip, please speak with a Program Director prior to regis-
MEMBERSHIP tering your child for camp. Your child will not be permitted to participate
The YMCA is a membership organization. In order to participate in our in the field trip if he/she hasn’t arrived at the designated departure site
programs, each child must be a youth member of the YMCA of the on time.
Central Bay Area. Membership entitles youth to register for Berkeley
and Albany YMCA programs. The annual membership fee of $25 is not
transferable and not refundable. Membership must not expire before
your child's last day of camp.
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DROP OFF/PICK UP
Campers must be signed in and out each day. Parents/guardians of chil-
dren whose names do not appear on the roster, or who have a balance
due, will be asked to resolve the registration issue before their child(ren)
may attend camp. For your child’s protection, we will release children
only to those persons who are listed on the Emergency Information form,
or who have been authorized by parents in writing. In addition, we will
require identification from anyone with whom the staff is unfamiliar.
Anyone picking up children (including parents) should be prepared to show
identification. Parents/guardians may fill out a form allowing your child
grade 6 and up to sign him/herself in and out of camp each day. Campers
will not be allowed to sign themselves in/out without parental permission.
Forms are available at the office, on site or online.
camp Cancellations
We require a minimum enrollment for programs to operate. Programs may Important Notice: For safety and scheduling reasons, it is the policy of
be canceled if this minimum is not met. In such cases, you will be notified the YMCA NOT TO ALLOW PARENTS TO PICK UP OR DROP OFF CHILDREN
by e-mail with a follow-up phone call at least one week in advance. In the WHILE PROGRAMS ARE IN TRANSIT OR ON FIELD TRIPS. As a courtesy
unlikely event that your program is canceled, we will make every effort to to parents, we will allow children to be picked up when they are at local
transfer your child to another camp appropriate for her or his age. If you parks/pools, provided that parents arrive BEFORE the program departs.
decide not to enroll in any other Albany YMCA programs, all fees, including Your child will not be permitted to participate in the field trip if he/she
membership and deposit, will be refunded. hasn’t arrived at the designated departure site on time.
BILLING INFORMATION illnesses
Your payment for each week of camp will be automatically collected 13 Sick children and children with injuries should be kept at home. If your
days prior to camp start date, either through your bank account or credit child becomes ill while at the program, you will be contacted to pick him
card. You must complete the Authorization Agreement portion on the or her up immediately. No refunds will be given for day(s) missed due to
registration page. If you register your child less than two weeks prior to illness.
camp start date, full payment must be made at that time. If for any reason
your payment is not collected 13 days prior and there is a waiting list for injuries
the program, your spot will be cancelled for that camp and space will be If your child is injured, the staff will administer basic first aid, and will then
given to someone on the waiting list. Please call the office at 525-1130 if take whatever steps, if necessary, to obtain emergency care. These steps
you have any questions. may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Contact the parents. If parents are unavailable, someone listed on the
Balance Due Dates are 13 days prior to camp Emergency Information form will be called.
• Call the doctor listed on the Emergency Information form.
Camp Session Balance Due Date
• Call 911 for emergency assistance. Staff will accompany any child
Week 1 June 15- 19 June 2
transported from the program to the hospital.
Week 2 June 22 - 26 June 9 • In the event of a natural disaster, campers will continue to be in the
Week 3 June 29 - July 2 June 16 care of the YMCA until arrangements are made to return children to
(closed July 3) their parent/guardian.
Week 4 July 6 - 10 June 23
Medications policy
Week 5 July 13 - 17 June 30
If your child is taking any medication, please bring it directly to the Camp
Week 6 July 20 - 24 July 7 Director in its original container with a PRESCRIPTION OR DOCTOR’S
Week 7 July 27 - 31 July 14 NOTE (even if it’s over-the-counter). You will be asked to complete a
“Medication Authorization Release Form” at that time. The form is also
Week 8 August 3 - 7 July 21
available online.
Week 9 August 10 - 14 July 28
Week 10 August 17 - 21 August 4 SPECIAL NEEDS
If your child has any special needs or uses an aide during his or her school
day, please inform the Program Director at the registration office at the
time of registration., or contact the day camp director at abutler@ymca-
cba.org. If the YMCA cannot serve your child due to a lack of expertise or
resources, we will try to recommend an alternate summer program.
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general camp information
What to Bring to Day Camp behavior guidelines
• LUNCH and DRINK. Campers may be exposed to peanuts or nuts while All camp staff are trained in positive discipline techniques based on our
at camp. If your child has a severe allergy, please notify the Camp YMCA character values. In the event of a behavior problem, written reports
Director when you register for camp. will be completed and conversations will be held with the parents/guard-
• SNACK: morning snack each day ians to try to resolve the issue. The YMCA has developed ground rules to
• WATER BOTTLE help set limits and provide a basis for cooperation:
• A BACKPACK with camper's belongings.
• SUNSCREEN everyday for everyone! (Please apply and show your child • Participants must agree to abide by rules and regulations set by the
how to apply.) program for the health, safety and welfare of all the participants.
• JACKET or SWEATSHIRT • All medications must be brought directly to the site staff in accordance
with the Medications Policy.
• WEAR CLOSED-TOED, COMFORTABLE SHOES. Flip-flops, Crocs or
platform shoes are not allowed. • Willful destruction of property is the financial responsibility of the
participant’s parent/guardian.
• SWIMSUIT & TOWEL on swim days with a plastic bag for wet things.
• Participants must remain within established boundaries wherever the
DO NOT BRING: money (except when designated), video games, iPods, program occurs on and off YMCA property.
headphones, matches, knives, trading cards, expensive clothing and • Participants are not allowed to be in possession of any tobacco, alcohol,
jewelry, or toys from home. The YMCA and its staff are not responsible illegal drugs, firecrackers, firearms, other weaponry, or explosives.
for lost or stolen items. • Continued inappropriate behavior such as threatening, swearing, not
following directions, teasing, sexual harassment, intimidation, fights, or
CELL PHONES: Cell phone use by campers is not permitted in camp. improper behavior in vehicles, may result in immediate dismissal from
the program with no refund.
program activitIes • Any participant who poses a threat to themselves or to others will be
dismissed from the program with no refund.
CAMP Highlights
dismissal from the program
TYPICAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE FOR K-5
The Program Director reserves the right to determine what constitutes
Monday On site, getting-to-know-you activities and games a violation of these rules and will enforce them as necessary. The YMCA
Tuesday Swimming (K-1) reserves the right to contact a parent/guardian at any time for immedi-
Park (2-5) ate pick-up from camp if necessary. We also reserve the right to dismiss
Wednesday YMCA Kindergym (K-1) any participant from the program, at any time, at the parent/guardian’s
Swimming (2-5) expense and liability for violation of any of the above.
Thursday Field Trip Day
Friday Park Day (K-1)
"Campfire" Program (2-5)
TYPICAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE FOR AWESOME ADVENTURES
Monday Swim at UC Strawberry Canyon
Tuesday Field Trip
Wednesday Field Trip
Thursday Field Trip
Friday Swim at El Cerrito Pool
You will receive a calendar/letter on the first day of each camp week
explaining activities and field trips. Most camps open at 7:30am as a
convenience for parent work schedules, but program activities usually
begin at 9am unless noted otherwise on the weekly calendar. Please be
sure to note special activities and off-site times. Feel free to ask the
program staff if you have any questions regarding the schedule. If you
need specific schedule information prior to the first day of camp, it may
be available in advance by calling the YMCA. Occasionally, locations, times,
trips, etc., may be altered without notice. If a field trip has to be changed
due to circumstances beyond our control, a similar trip will be substituted
and no refunds will be issued. Please check the information boards at
sign-in for any changes/updates.
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KINDER CUBS Camp
general information
A caring place for children entering kindergarten and first grade
Time: 7:30am-6pm
Campers should arrive by 9am except field trip days.
Location: 1216 Solano, Albany
Kinder Cubs is a summer program designed to meet the needs of inquiring
minds and developing bodies of younger children. The program and
activities are specifically tailored to help our youngest campers who are
frequently new to group experiences. They learn how to cooperate, share,
take turns, follow directions, and most importantly – have fun! The 1:8
staff-to-child ratio helps ensure that your child gets the care and attention
she or he needs. Most of a typical day will be spent on site, engaging in
fun and creative play. In addition to the special events, field trips and
projects described here, Kinder Cubs will visit the park and go swimming
once a week at El Cerrito Pool. Non-swimmers will have supervised play.
Transportation will vary, depending on field trip location. In Kinder Cubs,
we use a chartered bus for our main field trip and to the pool each week.
Kinder Cubs walk whenever they are going to the park. We expect each
camper to wear good walking shoes and carry his or her own backpack
during trips. If you have questions or want any additional details, please
speak with a Program Director prior to registering your child for camp.
Weekly Cost: $260
Week 3 Cost: $210 (No camp July 3)
Staff to camper ratio 1:8
CAMP Highlights
DAY CAMP SESSIONS THEME & FIELD TRIPS ACTIVITIES
Week 1 June 15 - 19 "It's A Jungle" - The Jungle Design a safari hat
Make safari binoculars
Week 2 June 22 - 26 "Outer Space" - Lawrence Hall of Science Create an astronaut collage
Make space slime
Week 3 June 29 - July 2 "Party in the USA" - Pixieland Make a patriotic wind sock
(Closed July 3) Decorate your own hula hoop
Week 4 July 6 - 10 "Pirate Week" - Adventure Playground Make a pirate telescope
Decorate your own treasure box
Week 5 July 13 - 17 "Master Chef Cubs" - Oakland Zoo Decorate your own Kinder Cub cookbook
Make tie-dye muffins
Week 6 July 20 - 24 "Enchanted Forest" - Children's Fairyland Make a fairy dust necklace
Decorate a magic wand
Week 7 July 27 - 31 "Wild Wild West" - Train Town Make a sheriff's badge
Design your own bandana
Week 8 August 3 - 7 "Under the Sea" - Aquarium of the Bay Create an ocean in a bottle
Make an edible lei
Week 9 August 10 - 14 "Super Heroes" - Sky High Create a super hero cape
Make super hero people
Week 10 August 17 - 21 "Spirit Week" - Pump It Up Decorate a sun visor
Annual color fun run
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Sports, Art & swim camps
general information
entering grades 2-5
These camps will be comprised of four mornings of Sports, Swimming or Art, and one field trip day. Children from these camps join
those from the other morning camps each afternoon and on field trip days. Campers entering grades 2-3 are assigned to BEARS,
and children entering grades 4-5 are assigned to GRIZZLIES. During the afternoons, staff provide creative, exciting
activities and games in a supportive environment, along with traditional camp arts and crafts, skits, storytelling, singing, swimming
and trips to local parks. Staff ratio ranges from 1:9 to 1:12, depending on the program.
Time: 7:30am - 6pm
Campers should arrive by 8:45am except on field trip days.
Locations: • June 15-August 7: Oceanview School Multipurpose Room, 1000 Jackson Street, Albany
• August 10-21: Solano Center, 1216 Solano, Albany
Field Trip Highlights
Day Camp Sessions Sports Camp Swim Camp Art Camp BEARS (grades 2-3) GRIZZLIES (grades 4-5)
Week 1 June 15 - 19 Basketball Swim Mixed Art Sky High Sky High
Week 2 June 22 - 26 Soccer Swim Mixed Art Exploratorium Exploratorium
Week 3 June 29 - July 2* Ultimate Frisbee Swim Mixed Art Rock Climbing Dragon Boating
Week 4 July 6 - 10 Baseball Swim Mixed Art Creativity Museum Creativity Museum
Week 5 July 13 - 17 Hockey Swim Ceramics San Francisco Zoo Six Flags
Week 6 July 20 - 24 Flag Football Swim Mixed Art Adventure Playground A's Game
Week 7 July 27 - 31 Soccer Swim Ceramics Tech Museum Tech Museum
Week 8 August 3-7 Basketball Swim Mixed Art Aqua Adventures Aqua Adventures
Week 9 August 10 - 14 Y's World of Sports Swim Mixed Art California Academy of Science California Academy of Science
Week 10 August 17 - 21 Y's World of Sports Swim Mixed Art Golden Skate Golden Skate
* Closed July 3.
sports Camp Swim camp
Kids will learn more about soccer, basketball, flag football, baseball and Start your week with a splash! Campers should arrive by 8:45am each
Y’s World of Sports (such as beach ball volleyball, kickball, capture the swim day wearing a swim suit under their clothes, and bring a towel and
flag, 4-square and banana tag) while dribbling, hitting, kicking, passing, sunscreen. On the first day campers will be evaluated by instructors at El
running, and laughing. This camp is geared toward active girls and boys Cerrito Pool and then given 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of
who are interested in participating in sports. The concepts of teamwork, recreational swim four mornings each week. Note: campers will also par-
sportsmanship, and competition will be introduced, but fun is the main ticipate in a longer recreational swim one afternoon of the week. Campers
focus. How to work as a team is emphasized as well as individual develop- take an AC Transit bus to and from El Cerrito Pool.
ment. Adaptations to games/sports will be made so that children of all skill Weekly Cost: $300
levels can successfully participate. Each morning is spent focusing on the Week 3 Cost: $250 (No camp July 3)
weekly sport.
Weekly Cost: $260
Week 3 Cost: $210 (No camp July 3)
art camp
Everyone can be an artist at Art Camp. As long as there is an interest in
creating and a curiosity about various art techniques and mediums, your
camper can join in the fun summer exploration of fine arts and crafts.
Artists will get to experiment with different mediums such as water color,
drawing, jewelry making, and print making. At the end of each camp week
campers will come home with their own masterpieces. Ceramic projects will
be available the following Monday.
Weekly Cost: $270
Week 3 Cost: $220 (No camp July 3)
Week 5 & 7 Cost: $280
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Albany YMCA
921 Kains Avenue 2015 Summer Camp Registration Form
Albany, CA 94706
One form for each child, please.
510 525 1130
CHILD'S NAME _____________________________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN ___________________________________________
Sex _______ Age ________ Birthdate _______________________________
Home Address ________________________________________________
Grade (Fall 15) _______ School ___________________________________
City ______________________________________ Zip __________________
Home Address ___________________________________________________
Home Phone ___________________________________________________
City ___________________________________ Zip ________________________ E-mail___________________________________________________________
Your child will receive only one 2015 Summer Camp t-shirt, By signing up for these programs, I understand and accept
regardless of the number of weeks enrolled. We will attempt to the policies described in the accompanying brochure.
provide the appropriate sized t-shirt for your child, depending
on supplies. PARENT SIGNATURE_____________________________________________
Mark an X in each camp week you wish to enroll.
Please tear out and complete pages 9-12.
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3* Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10
6/15-19 6/22-26 6/29-7/2 7/6-10 7/13-17 7/20-24 7/27-31 8/3-7 8/10-14 8/17-21
Kinder Cubs
Basketball Soccer Frisbee Baseball Hockey Football Soccer Basketball Y Sports Y Sports
Sports Camp
Swim Camp
Ceramics Ceramics
Art Camp
Lego Ninjaneering Magic Lego: Eco- Video Game 1 Video Game 2 Bubbleology Lego Jedi Lego Minecraft
Engineering Engineering
Specialty Crazy Chemistry Pheno Physics Energy Blast Smash Lab Dance Camp Cheerleading Wacky Wonders Earth Trek
Fencing Chess
Camps
Skateboarding Circus Gymnastics Ice Skating Rock Climbing Bowling Trapeze Arts
Hip Hop
Pedaling Bike 1 Bike 2 Mountain Bike Bike 1 Bike 2
Along**
LIT 1 LIT 2 LIT 3
LIT**/
CIT** CIT CIT CIT CIT CIT CIT CIT CIT CIT
Awesome
Adventures
Gamers 1 Gamers 2
Half Day 9am-12noon 9am-12noon
**Additional application form required. *Closed July 3.
AUTOMATIC PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT $25 PER WEEK DEPOSIT REQUIRED (non-refundable)
Automatic billing will occur 13 days prior to camp start date.
Please complete information for A or B below: # of weeks ________ x $25 = $___________
A. Credit card Number:______________________________________________ OR, enclosed is full payment of $___________
(We accept MasterCard; VISA; American Express)
YMCA Annual Youth Membership*: $25 $___________
Expiration Date: _________/____________
Campership Donation (optional) $ __________
B. Checking Account: Routing #: _________________________________
(First 9 numerals at bottom left of check) Late fee $10 (if applicable) $___________
Account Number: ____________________________________
Total Enclosed $___________
Name on account: ______________________________________________ Incomplete registration forms will not be processed.
*If your child needs a membership, $25 of first payment will
ACCOUNT HOLDER SIGNATURE X_______________________________________
be used for that payment. Please check below if your child is
exempt from membership dues.
Office Use Only: date recd _______________ $ recd ______________
initials ________ pay type _________________ [ ] Downtown Berkeley Family Membership
[ ] Albany or Berkeley Teen or Youth Membership
Child's Name __________________________________________________________________
YMCA OF THE CENTRAL BAY AREA
Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement
IN CONSIDERATION of being permitted to utilize the facilities, services and programs of the YMCA for any purpose,
including, but not limited to observation or use of facilities or equipment, or participation in any on-site or off-site
program affiliated with the YMCA, the undersigned, for himself or herself and any personal representatives, heirs,
and next of kin, hereby acknowledges, agrees and represents that he or she has, or immediately upon entering or
participating will, inspect and carefully consider such premises and facilities and/or the affiliated program(s). It is
further warranted that such entry into the YMCA for observation or use of any facilities and/or equipment or
participation in any such affiliated program(s) constitutes an acknowledgement that such premises and all facili-
ties and equipment thereon and such affiliated programs have been inspected and carefully considered and that
the undersigned finds and accepts same as being safe and reasonably suited for the purpose of such observation,
use or participation.
IN FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF BEING PERMITTED TO ENTER THE YMCA FOR ANY PURPOSE INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO OBSERVATION OR USE OF FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT, OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY ON-SITE OR
OFF-SITE PROGRAM AFFILIATED WITH THE YMCA, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES TO THE FOLLOWING:
1. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES AND CONVENANTS NOT TO SUE THE YMCA, its
directors, officers, employees, volunteers and/or agents (hereinafter referred to as “releasees”) from all liability
to the undersigned, his personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin for any loss or damage, and any
claim or demands therefor on account of injury to the person or property or resulting in death of the undersigned,
whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise while the undersigned is in, upon, or about the
premises or any facilities or equipment therein or participating in any program affiliated with the YMCA.
2. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the releasees and each
of them from any loss, liability, damage or cost they may incur due to the presence of the undersigned in, upon or
about the YMCA premises or in any way observing or using any facilities or equipment of the YMCA or participating
in any program affiliated with the YMCA whether by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise.
3. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE due to negligence of releasees or otherwise while in, about or upon the premises of the YMCA
and/or while using the premises or any facilities or equipment thereon or participating in any program affiliated
with the YMCA. THE UNDERSIGNED further expressly agrees that the foregoing RELEASE, WAIVER AND INDEMNITY
AGREEMENT is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and if
any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force
and effect.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THE RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY
AGREEMENT, and further agrees that no oral representations, statements or inducement apart from the foregoing
written have been made.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE
Date: __________________________ Print Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Signature: X_______________________________________________________________CHILD’S LAST NAME _____________________________________
(Please print)
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT and EMERGENCY INFORMATION
ALBANY YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP 2015
1. CHILD’S INFORMATION: (Please Print)
Child’s name:____________________________________________________________________________________________ Gender: ___________ Present age: ____________
Last First M.I.
Address:________________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________________________Zip:_______________________
Birthdate:_________ /_________ /_________ Entering Grade (Fall 2015):____________ Home Phone:__________________________________________
Has your child been involved in our camps or Kids’ Club programs? [ ] No [ ] Yes If yes, most recent year: ___________
2. PARENT INFORMATION: The YMCA has unrestricted permission to release the above named child to all parents listed below. On
the reverse side, please list any other persons who have permission to pick up your child.
1. CALL FIRST: Parent/Guardian ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name Relationship Home Phone
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address Occupation Work Phone
Cell phone: _________________________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________________________________________________
2. Parent/Guardian ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name Relationship Home Phone
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address Occupation Work Phone
Cell phone: _________________________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________________________________________________
Name(s) of any siblings in Albany YMCA Summer Camps _______________________________________ Name of camp ______________________________
3. MEDICAL INFORMATION
Name of Doctor & Phone # __________________________________________________________ Insurance Co. & Policy #__________________________________
Please answer the following questions honestly, explaining all answers fully on another sheet so we can better serve your child.
Medical History
_____ Asthma (last attack) ___ Hayfever ___ Vision Problems ____ Speech Problems ___ Hearing Problems ____ Motion Sickness
_____Other (describe) __________________________________________________________________________________________
Does your child have any allergies to medications? If so, list: ____________________________________________
Medications taken daily_______________________________________________________________________
Medications recently discontinued ___________________________________________________________
Does your child have any known allergies to foods?__________ Please list:_________________________________________________
Other Allergies Insect/Plant/Animal/Etc.:_____________________________________________________________________________
Does your child have any special physical, behavioral, or other needs? _____ If yes, please describe, and contact the program director:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Does your child have an aide during the school day? ______ If yes, please contact the Program Director.
Does your child have any problems or fears that staff should know about?_____________________________________________4. SUNSCREEN POLICY: Staff will supply sunscreen for your child as needed unless you check the box below.
Do NOT apply sunscreen to my child other than what I provide.
The YMCA of the Central Bay Area has my unrestricted permission to release the named minor at any time, to the following
individuals without any further written or verbal communication from me:
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As the parent, legal guardian, or authorized representative, I hereby give consent to the Albany YMCA Summer Camp
program to provide all emergency dental or medical care prescribed by a duly licensed physician (MD or DO) or dentist
(DDS) for the above named child. This care may be given under whatever conditions are necessary to preserve the life,
limb, or well-being of the child.
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Please go over these items with your child:
1. Participant agrees to abide by rules and regulations set by the program for the health, safety and welfare of
the participants.
2. All medications will be brought directly to the site staff in accordance with the Medications Policy.
3. Willful destruction of property will be the responsibility of the participant’s parent/guardian.
4. Participants must remain within established boundaries wherever the program occurs on and off YMCA property.
5. Participants are not allowed to be in possession of any tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, firecrackers, firearms,
or explosives.
6. The YMCA is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen personal belongings.
7. Continued inappropriate behavior, such as threatening, swearing, not following directions, teasing, sexual
harassment/intimidation, fights, or improper behavior in vehicles, may result in immediate dismissal from the
program with no refund.
8. Any participant who poses a threat to themselves or to others will be dismissed from the program with no refund.
_________ The Program Director reserves the right to determine what constitutes a violation of these rules and will enforce them
as necessary. We reserve the right to dismiss any participant from the program at the parent/guardian’s expense and
liability for violating any of the above.
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in this registration packet.
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or private transportation during camp.
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Signature of Parent, Guardian Printed Name Date
or Authorized Representativeawesome adventures
general information
entering grades 6-8
Campers spend most of their days on the go, exploring sights and having fun with new
friends. Campers should arrive by 9:30am the first day of camp each week, and be
prepared (with towel and suit) to go swimming that day. Campers can sign them-
selves in or out only with written parent/guardian permission (forms available on site,
online, or at the office). Transportation will vary, depending on field trip location. In
Awesome Adventures, we usually have two-three chartered bus trips per week, and
use public transportation (BART, AC Transit, MUNI) and walk for other trips. We expect
each camper to wear good walking shoes and carry his or her own backpack dur-
ing trips. If you have questions about the mode of transportation for a specific trip,
please speak with a Program Director prior to registering your child for camp.
Awesome Adventures has a 1:12 staff to camper ratio to ensure a safe and fun envi-
ronment. Each day campers should bring a big, healthy lunch, a sweatshirt/jacket and
sunscreen for an awesome summertime adventure.
Time: 7:30am-6pm
Location: Memorial Park, 1325 Portland Avenue at Ramona, Albany
Weekly Cost: $300
Week 3: $250 (No camp July 3)
Day Camp Sessions FIELD TRIPS
Week 1 June 15-19 Boomers / Waterworld / Rock Climbing
Week 2 June 22-26 Six Flags / Ice Skating / Ropes Course
Week 3 June 29-July 2 (closed July 3) Exploratorium / SF Zoo / Driven Raceway
Week 4 July 6-10 Bowling / Horseback Riding / Giant's Game
Week 5 July 13-17 Academy of Sciences / Stand-Up Paddleboarding / Ride the Ducks
Week 6 July 20-24 Raging Waters / A's Game / Mountain Biking
Week 7 July 27-31 Great America / Sailing / Tech Museum
Week 8 August 3-7 Trapeze Arts / Ice Skating / Winchester Mystery House
Week 9 August 10-14 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk / Laser Tag / Dragon Boating
Week 10 August 17-21 Boomers / Golden Skate / A's Game
13specialty CAMPs bowling
Bowl a strike at Bowling Camp! This week is for bowlers of any level. At
Albany Bowl, campers will get some instruction, bowl two games, and have
general information time for lots of practice to better their score.
ENTERING GRADES 2-5 Week 7: July 27-31; Cost: $280
These camps will be comprised of four mornings with their
specialty program and one field trip day. Children from these Specialty Cheerleading Camp
Camps join those from the other morning camps each afternoon and Boys and girls will learn essential skills to lead cheers and support the
on field trip days. Campers entering grades 2-3 are assigned to BEARS home team! Each cheerleader will receive pom-poms, and learn proper
and campers entering grades 4-5 are assigned to GRIZZLIES. During the hand and body movements and jumping techniques. The week concludes
afternoons, staff provide creative, exciting activities and group games in a with a choreographed performance and cheers that will be performed dur-
supportive environment. Along with traditional camp arts and crafts, skits, ing the Friday afternoon campfire.
storytelling, singing, swimming and trips to local parks, BEARS and Week 6: July 20-24; Cost: $270
GRIZZLIES will enjoy a field trip each week. Staff/child ratio ranges from 1:8
to 1:12, depending on the specialty camp. chess --Provided by berkeley chess school
Chess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily. Studies have found
Transportation will vary, depending on field trip location, distance and size that chess helps improve test results in reading, science, and math and
of the group being transported. Chartered school buses are used for most produces growth in critical cognitive skills. Beyond academia, chess influ-
major field trips, but we also walk and use public buses (AC Transit). If you ences social behavior including self esteem, respect for others, patience
have questions about the mode of transportation for a specific camp or and good sportsmanship. And did we mention--it's FUN!
trip, please speak with a Program Director prior to registering your child Week 10: August 17-21; Cost: $300
for camp.
Campers should arrive by 8:45am except on field trip days.
Time: 7:30am-6pm
Locations: • June 15-August 7: Oceanview School Multipurpose Room,
1000 Jackson, Albany
• August 10-21: Solano Center, 1216 Solano, Albany
field trip highlights
Sessions Camp Grades Field Trips & grades
Week 1 Lego® Ninja-Neering 2-5
June 15-19 Crazy Chemistry 2-5 Sky High (2-5)
Hip Hop 2-5
Week 2 Pheno Physics 2-5
June 22-26 Magic 2-5 Exploratorium (2-5)
Skateboarding 2-5
Week 3* Lego® Eco-Engineering 2-5
Rock Climbing (2-3)
June 29-July 2 Energy Blast 2-5
Dragon Boating (4-5)
(*closed July 3) Circus 2-5
Week 4 Video Game 1 4-5
Children's Creativity Museum
July 6-10 Gymnastics 2-5
(2-5)
Smash Lab 2-5
Week 5 Video Game 2 4-5
San Francisco Zoo (2-3)
July 13-17 Dance Camp 2-5
Six Flags (4-5)
Ice Skating 2-5
Week 6 Bubbleology 2-5
Adventure Playground (2-3)
July 20-24 Cheerleading 2-5 Circus Arts
A's Game (4-5)
Rock Climbing 2-5
Campers will learn multiple circus disciplines while developing strength,
Week 7 Lego® Jedi-Master 2-5 coordination, creativity and theatricality. Circus skills include acrobatics,
July 27-31 Wacky Wonders 2-5 Tech Museum (2-5)
Bowling 2-5
juggling, stilt walking, unicycling, and clowning. Lessons held at University
Village in Albany.
Week 8 Lego® Mine Craft 2-5 Week 3: June 29-July 2 (closed July 3); Cost: $260
August 3-7 Earth Trek 2-5 Aqua Adventures (2-5)
Trapeze Arts 2-5
Dance Camp
Week 9
August 10-14
Fencing 2-5 Academy of Science (2-5) Our talented instructor will lead campers in warm-ups, stretches and a
choreographed routine. Different styles of dance including jazz, modern,
Week 10
August 17-21
Chess 2-5 Golden Skate (2-5) and hip hop will be incorporated into the daily practice and routine.
Week 5: July 13-17; Cost: $270
beginning skateboarding
fencing
In this class, skaters will learn the physics of balancing and riding their
boards; proper techniques for pushing, rolling and turning; basic flat This camp will introduce kids to the sport of fencing at the Sport Fencing
ground tricks; some transition and obstacle skills (rails and small jump Center. Students will learn to fence and develop an understanding of how
ramps). Camp emphasizes comfort and confidence in skateboarding ability the sport’s strategy, rules, and conduct relate to the history of swordsman-
as well as the basic building blocks for more advanced techniques and ship. Campers must wear long pants and sneakers. All other equipment
tricks. Participants must bring a good quality skateboard, helmet, knee and and protective gear is provided. Campers take an AC transit bus to and
elbow pads. Lessons held at University Village in Albany. from lessons.
Week 2: June 22-26; Cost: $300 Week 9: August 10-14; Cost: $310
1414Gymnastics
In this fun and instructional camp, children will improve basic skills and
learn new ones. Campers will use various gymnastics equipment, such as
balance beams and spring boards. Lessons will be held at University
Village in Albany.
Week 4: July 6-10; Cost: $310
hip hop
This is a great class for all levels of dancers who will learn basic or more
technical moves, depending on their individual abilities. Class instruction is
taught by our talented dance instructor, and includes contemporary street
style dance, such as popping, house and break dance moves, to current
"Y-rated" music.
Week 1: June 15-19; Cost: $270
ice skating
This camp is a great opportunity for campers who want to learn basic
skating skills or strengthen their skills and learn new skills on ice. Campers Arimaw Production Camps
will take a chartered bus to Oakland Ice Center where they will receive a
30-minute lesson with one of the OIC skating coaches. Free time on the
bubbleology & balloons
ice will give your camper time to practice. Campers should dress in warm
layers and must wear socks. This camp makes scientists out of bubble lovers. We deal with every kind
Week 5: July 13-17; Cost: $300 of bubble and every kind of balloon, and there are billions of them! For the
older kids, we focus on the science of bubbles. Surface tension, light wave
lengths, sublimation, states of matter, and more.
Rock climbing Week 6: July 20-24; Cost: $280
Go climb a rock this week at Bridges Rock Gym in El Cerrito. Campers will
try bouldering, top-roping, and slacklining in a well-supervised environ- magic
ment. Campers should wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothes and A unique camp that teaches students how magic works. This exciting
sneakers. abracadabra camp is perfect for kids who enjoy the concept of magic or
Week 6: July 20-24; Cost: $280 enjoy performing magic tricks for friends and family. Campers learn the
art of great magic tricks and how to stage and perform them. The week
trapeze arts concludes with a short magic show.
Campers will learn an array of circus arts including flying trapeze, trampo- Week 2: June 22-26; Cost: $280
line, aerial arts, juggling, hand balancing, circus bike, acrobatics, tightwire,
and more. Campers need to wear form-fitting pants that go below the Smash Lab
knee, tights, leggings, or sweatpants that aren't too baggy. No jeans. Given random supplies, can you protect an egg? Did you know you can
Campers will take a chartered bus to Trapeze Arts in Oakland. make a cloud by smashing a water bottle? Have you ever built a sculpture
Week 8: August 3-7; Cost: $350 from smashed potatoes, then made it a target? In Smash Lab, campers
work together to build structures that will be put to the ultimate target
test. Teams will be scored and rewarded on their innovation, structural
integrity and aim. Campers should wear clothes they don't mind getting
messy!
Week 4: July 6-10; Cost $280
Lego® camps by play-well teknologies
eco-engineering
Design and build LEGO machines powered by alternative energy sources.
Race solar cars, build a wind-powered electrical generation facility, and
invent a machine powered by stored elastic strain energy. Learn about
sustainability and understand the human world while exploring concepts in
physics, engineering, and architecture.
Week 3: June 29-July 2 (closed July 3); Cost: $260
jedi engineering
The Force is strong in this class. Build complex machines and structures
based on the best designs from a galaxy far, far away. Projects include
LEGO X-Wings, AT-AT walkers, Pod Racers, Star Destroyers, Cloud Cities,
settlements, and fortresses. Play-Well’s Jedi instructors reinforce key engi-
neering concepts such as gear trains, worm drives, pneumatics, eccentric
motion and more as students tap into the powerful forces of imagination
and engineering
Week 7: July 27-31; Cost: $310
15minecraft Energy Blast: Electrons, Photons, and Protons!
Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO! Build a motorized walking Creeper, Jump into this exciting electrical adventure and survive the circuit maze!
a terrifying Ghast, and a motorized Minecart! This project-based Be amazed as we fish for feathers with electrons and conduct hair
course, designed by Play-Well instructors, combines the basic format raising experiments with an electrostatic generator. Discover the light
of our core engineering-themed programs based on the world of Mine- properties of colors, use a prism to separate the wavelengths of light,
craft. Students will explore real-world concepts in physics, engineer- and mix things up with a Technicolor Blender. Watch an underwater
ing, and architecture while building their favorite Minecraft objects. volcano demonstrate the properties of heat and bounce with Boinks
Students will have a blast, even without any prior experience with while connecting with kinetic energy.
Minecraft or LEGO. Week 3: June 29-July 2 (closed July 3); Cost: $250
Week 8: August 3-7; Cost: $310
crazy chemistry
ninja-neering Use your hands as a real Mad Scientist in this whirlwind class on how
Master the world of Ninjago by becoming a Ninjaneer! Tame the Ice a lab works! Students will learn to recognize chemical reactions and
Dragon, motorize your Blade Cycle, design the Dark Fortress, and hone mix up a few reactive ingredients for some sensational results. We will
your Spinjitzu battle skills! In this advanced LEGO course, Ninjaneer- explore the pH extremes with our Reaction Tubes in what is sure to be
ing masters will learn real world concepts in physics, engineering, and a popping experience! Create slime using the Mad Science recipe, and
architecture while exploring the fantasy world of Ninjago. then enter the Slime Olympics to test your polymers. Probe the proper-
Week 1: June 15-19; Cost: $310 ties of light and explore some unusual applications of glow-in-the-dark
technology! We will melt metal in boiling water and freeze water with
just a breath of dry ice!
Week 1: June 15-19; Cost: $300
mad science© camps
wacky wonders
phenomenol physics Explore the science behind everything! We will learn the science behind
Gravity… Inertia… Centripetal Force… who could ever imagine that an optical illusions, magic tricks, and movie effects. We will discover how
introduction to physics could be so much fun? We’ll experience these and why the toys we all know and love work the way they do. We
awesome forces, learn about the atoms and molecules and build some will use science to explain how we can stay connected with friends
cool devices! Use a vortex generator to create air pockets with a punch, and family over long distances. Science will help solve the mystery of
and levitate ping-pong balls in defiance of gravity. Learn how combina- chemistry! With hands-on activities we will explore mysterious mixtures
tions of shapes like triangles, cylinders, and arches make sturdy homes, and surprising solutions. We will need to put our mystery solving skills
bridges, and skyscrapers. And then explore the science of flight. Take to the test as we use science to solve the mystery of Mr. Baker’s stolen
home something at the end of each class such as a skyhawk plane, silly cookie recipe. After we help solve this tasty mystery, we will learn
putty, and a drag racer. about the science of our taste buds and get interactive experience with
Week 2: June 22-26; Cost: $300 blind taste tests!
Week 7: July 27-31; Cost: $300
FRESHi GAMES & FILMS CAMPs
video game design 1 (grades 4-5)
Beginning game developers work in pairs to conceive, design and build
their own original computer game from scratch. Everything created
for their game is original to the team—the characters, the action, the
background, the music and the format. Participants learn the funda-
mental game elements and build a single platform game that can be
shared with friends on-line. Every team completes a game by the end of
the program. Week 4: July 6-10; Cost: $300
video game design 2 (grades 4-5)
This is an advanced game design class that is intended for developers who
have taken Freshi game classes in the past. Each student works on his or
her own computer. The participants learn advanced game types, animations
and effects-applied 2D games. All completed work will be posted on-line or
can be downloaded to a personal thumb drive on the last day.
Week 5: July 13-17; Cost: $300
earth trek
In our exploration of the earth, you will discover many things. Inves-
tigate the power of force by testing your strength against an electro-
magnet. Uncover how rocks and gems are formed and peek beneath
the earths' crust. Test your earthquake knowledge with a shake table
experiment and erupt your very own volcano. Dive into our discussion
of the ocean and sea life by bringing 3-D sea creatures home with you.
Learn how to take a cast of an animal track and take home your own
experiment set!
Week 8: August 3-7; Cost: $300
1616Pedaling along Bike Camp 1
bike cAMP Bike Camp 1 is the perfect place to start for those who are confident
bicycle riders but who have limited or no street-riding experience. This
week will focus on how to bicycle effectively and to go from a beginning
general information to intermediate level of riding. Participants will learn biking and street
ENTERING GRADES 4-9 riding skills to use their bikes to get around town. Students are given
Pedaling Along is a bicycle camp for proficient riders (i.e., know how to the first day to learn these skills and practice before embarking on the
ride a bike and have good control) with limited or no experience riding first daylong ride the second day. Routes are mostly flat with intermedi-
on the street or with a group. ate level hills and cover 10-25 miles a day (depending on the ability of
the group) to all kinds of fun destinations.
Before entering the streets, participants learn vehicular riding skills (i.e.,
learn rules of the road and traffic laws) and basic bike handling skills Bike Camp 2
on a safe blacktop area. Once each group is ready, they will continue This camp is a fine start for more experienced riders who have street
their learning on the roads around the Bay Area, riding to fun destina- riding experience or are ready to move up from Bike Camp 1. The focus
tions (parks, beaches, etc.). Throughout the week students will get the of the week is using a bicycle as a means of transportation. Participants
chance to learn about conditioning, diet, bicycle maintenance, and other learn more advanced skills and are challenged with more intermedi-
aspects of cycling. ate and longer rides (15-30 miles a day). Daily rides include trips into
Berkeley, Richmond, Piedmont, Oakland, Alameda and perhaps San
This camp is led by an experienced director, with support from veteran Francisco if all riders are ready.
bicycle staff. There are always instructors acting as lead and sweep
riders. Beginning Mountain Biking
Prerequisite: Bike Camp 2 or instructor approval
Each day is very physically challenging. Students will be riding for a Required: Mountain bike with all terrain tires and at least 18 gears
minimum of five hours a day. It is recommended that participants keep (but the more gears the better!). Bikes must be in good condition; front
evening activates to a minimum: a good dinner, shower, and sleep. suspension is desirable.
All camps (except Beginning Mountain Biking- see description) require a All rides start and end from our meeting spot at Oceanview Elemen-
good quality bike with AT LEAST 12 gears. Please be sure that the bike tary School. The rides to and from trails are on the streets and require
fits the camper well. Heavy bikes are discouraged. If a camper arrives some traffic riding experience. Each full day of trail riding is thrilling and
with an inadequate bike s/he will not be able to participate in this camp. sometimes demanding with most destinations in the East Bay hills.
Also, all cyclist are requires to have a properly fitting helmet and bike
Once in the hills we focus on developing safe, healthy skills to help
gloves. All bikes must be safety inspected by a certified mechanic. Most
riders venture out into nature with confidence. Each participant will
bike shops offer free or low cost inspections.
learn to ride well on our local trails through preparation, skill building,
and smart decision-making. Finally, riders will learn how to approach
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
different surfaces and obstacles through planning, power, and timing to
Location: Oceanview School, 1000 Jackson Street, Albany
ensure success.
Weekly Cost: $300
Session Dates GRADE BIKE 1 BIKE 2 MT. BIKE
E-mail abutler@ymca-cba.org to ask about early dropoff and late
pickup. Week 4: July 6-10 4-9 •
Separate Bike Camp forms are also required; they are available at the
Week 5: July 13-17 5-9 •
registration desk and online. Week 6: July 20-24 5-9 •
Week 7: July 27-31 4-9 •
Week 8: August 3-7 5-9 •
17leadership CAMP
lEADER IN TRAINING Program (LIT) COUNSELOR iN tRAINING (cit)
Entering grades 8-11 Entering grades 8-11
The Leader in Training program is for young people who are interested Are you ready to take the next step in what it takes to be a camp
in learning how to work with children in summer camps. Being a camp counselor? The Counselor In Training program is designed for the more
counselor is a lot of work and the LIT program will allow teens to really experienced teen to develop his or her leadership skills in working with
see what it is all about. This full day program is designed to give teens children. Acceptance into the CIT program is contingent on the approval
opportunities to acquire valuable job skills, work with children and adults of the Leadership Program Coordinator. All CIT program applicants must
of all ages and backgrounds, and meet other young people. The Leadership successfully complete a session of the Leader-in-Training program in the
Program Coordinator provides supervision and training. YMCA camp staff current or previous summer.
also provides direct supervision at the different Summer Day Camps. It is
expected that LITs will enjoy themselves, but this is not intended to be a When registering, participants must complete a separate CIT application
teen camp. which is available at the front desk or online.
The LIT program is a FULL DAY program. Part of the day will be spent in After approval, participants can sign up for a one-week session and
trainings and observations with the Leadership Program Coordinator, and commit to a half-day shift in the morning (8am-12:30pm) or afternoon
the other part will be directly working in the camp. Topics include child (12:30-5pm). Shifts may be adjusted due to field trip times and some
development, safety, conflict resolution, discipline, communication and shifts may not be available. CIT's must attend one of these CIT
clarification of a LIT’s role with campers and staff. LITs also learn songs, trainings prior to their session start date:
games, tricks for leading activities and attention-getters to use with • June 18, 1:30-4:30pm; or
campers. To maintain the integrity of this program teens are required to • July 16, 1:30-4:30pm.
attend the full 2 weeks in order to successfully complete the program.
Cost: per half-day session: $60; Week 3: $48
When registering, participants must also complete a separate LIT Time: Half Day - 8am-12:30pm; OR 12:30pm - 5pm
application which is available at the front desk or online. Location: Assigned by Coordinator
Cost per two-week session: Session 1: $200; Sessions 2 & 3: $225 Session Dates CIT LIT
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: Oceanview School Multipurpose Room, 1000 Jackson, Albany Week 2 June 22 - 26 •
•
Session 1: June 22-July 2 (closed July 3) Week 3 June 29 - July 2* •
Session 2: July 6-17 Week 4 July 6 - 10 •
Session 3: July 20-31 •
Week 5 July 13 - 17 •
Week 6 July 20 - 24 •
•
Week 7 July 27 - 31 •
Week 8 August 3 - 7 •
Week 9 August 10 - 14 •
Week 10 August 17 - 21 •
*Closed July 3
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