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SUMMER CAMP 2019
YMCA OF BUCKS COUNTY | Fairless Hills/Cabrini
WELCOME
TO CAMP
As a mom of two and your Chief • Empowering youth from preschool to 10th grade
Operations Officer, I am proud
to share with you our 2019
• Held at the nurturing outdoor environment of
Summer Camp Theme: THIS IS ME. Saint Francis Cabrini church
Celebrating our first time together • A perfect blend of indoor air conditioned, and
as YMCA of Bucks County, 2019 outdoor sunshine activities
will be a memorable summer, in
which thousands of campers, of all • Mature, well trained and engaged camp staff;
ages, will get to experience what a full leadership team to support all families
it truly means to be Bucks County • Full day and half day PM campers swim Monday,
Strong! From our morning opening Tuesday and Wednesday at our Fairless Hills Branch
ceremonies, to our highly trained,
indoor pool. All campers are swim tested for safety
dedicated staff, to our core value
based curriculum, activities and events – all campers will be
and wear color bands representing their swim level
encouraged and nurtured to march to the beat of their own • Weekly trip options
drum in our THIS IS ME theme.
• Flexible scheduling including full day, half day and
As campers learn, grow and thrive in our values-based camp extended care options
environment; parents and caregivers, you can look forward to • High parent communication through our Facebook
the following VALUE in our camp fees: groups and weekly email blasts
Our dedicated camp staff leadership team and I look forward
to serving you and your family this summer. Thank you for
choosing YMCA of Bucks County. Together we are, Bucks
County Strong!
Trish Feinthel
Chief Operations Officer
REGISTRATION BECOME A Y SUMMER
Please visit ymcabucks.org
or our Welcome Center MEMBER JUNE 1-AUG 31
Purchase a Y
CONTACT CAMP Summer Membership
YOUTH $55
215.949.3400 x25 TEEN $85
and receive member 1 ADULT+DEPENDENTS $210
lowerbuckscamp@ymcabucks.org pricing for camp and
2 ADULTS+DEPENDENTS $245
CAMP LOCATIONS programs at ALL our
Saint Francis Cabrini county-wide YMCAs!
325 S Oxford Valley Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030
JR ADVENTURE CAMP ONLY
YMCA OF BUCKS COUNTY | Fairless Hills
601 S Oxford Valley Road Adventure Camp | Pages 3-4
Failress Hills, PA 19030
FAIRLESS HILLS BRANCH Sports Camps | Pages 5
YMCA OF BUCKS COUNTY | Fairless Hills
601 S Oxford Valley Road Specialty Camps | Pages 6
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Ryan Hazelett
Teen Camp | Page 7
YMCA OF BUCKS COUNTY | Fairless Hills
Director of Youth Development: SACC & Camp
215.949.3400 x25
Field Trips | Page 9
Stacy Thompson
Camp Administrator
Financial Assistance | Page 9
Pricing & Availability | Page 10
Sydney Lester
Site Coordinator
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ADVENTURE
CAMP
11 WEEKS OF ADVENTURE!
WEEK 1 | ALOHA SUMMER | 6/17-6/21 WEEK 7 | LET’S GET MESSY | 7/29-8/2
EMPHASIS: Cultural Competence EMPHASIS: Honesty
SPIRIT TUESDAY: Inside out/Backwards Day SPIRIT TUESDAY: Pajama Day
BIG EVENT: Kona Ice BIG EVENT: Dirt Dessert
FRIDAY TRIP**: Aquarium FRIDAY TRIP**: Diggerland
WEEK 2 | COLOR WARS | 6/24-6/28 WEEK 8 | CARNIVAL CRAZE | 8/5-8/9
EMPHASIS: Peaceful Conflict Resolution EMPHASIS: Caring
SPIRIT TUESDAY: Tie Dye Day SPIRIT TUESDAY: Carnival Games
BIG EVENT: Color Run BIG EVENT: Penny Carnival
FRIDAY TRIP**: Crayola Factory FRIDAY TRIP**: Cherry Crest Farm
WEEK 3 | PARTY IN THE USA | 7/1-7/5* WEEK 9 | PASSPORT AROUND THE WORLD
EMPHASIS: Positive View of Personal Future 8/12-8/16
SPIRIT TUESDAY: Twin Day EMPHASIS: Personal Power
BIG EVENT: Camp Zumba SPIRIT TUESDAY: Cultural Food Day
FRIDAY TRIP**: Tyler State Park BIG EVENT: Passport Journey Around Camp
*No camp THUR JULY 4 FRIDAY TRIP**: Crystal Cave
WEEK 4 | MAGIC MANIA | 7/8-7/12 WEEK 10 | Y OLYMPICS
EMPHASIS: Integrity 8/19-8/23
SPIRIT TUESDAY: Crazy Hair Day EMPHASIS: Self-Esteem
BIG EVENT: Visit from the Magician SPIRIT TUESDAY: Crazy Sock Day
FRIDAY TRIP**: Legoland BIG EVENT: Popsicle Party
FRIDAY TRIP**: Kid Street Playground
WEEK 5 | WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE | 7/15-7/19
EMPHASIS: Equality and Social Justice WEEK 11 | ADVENTURES AT HOLLAND
SPIRIT TUESDAY: Jungle Parade
BIG EVENT: Jungle Joe’s Wildlife Adventures
8/26-8/30
SPIRIT TUESDAY: Crazy Hat Day
FRIDAY TRIP**: Zoo
BIG EVENT: Poolside Party
WEEK 6 | TROPICAL PARADISE | 7/22-7/26 **Trip Option for Fridays. Registration required.
EMPHASIS: Responsibility
SPIRIT TUESDAY: Pirate Day See page 8 for more information.
BIG EVENT: Treasure Hunt
FRIDAY TRIP**: Sea Port Museum
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Your camper will be placed according to grade going into September 2019 for the 2019/2020 school year
FROGS | PRE-K, 3-5 YRS* WOLVES | GRADE 2
Your preschooler can leap into the fun of camp Be a part of our brand new group! Your child
with a focus on socialization and play. 3-5 year will have a howlin’ good time participating in
olds. Must be potty trained. This camp will swim! a wide variety of activities while making new
*Held at the Fairless Hills Branch. friends and memories.
CUBS | GRADES K-1
TIGERS | GRADE 3
Come out of hibernation for a summer
Earn your stripes! Tigers will express their
filled with excitement. Your Cub will build
creativity throughout all of the thrilling
meaningful friendships through exciting
experiences camp has to offer.
activities and play.
EAGLES | GRADES 6-7
LIONS | GRADES 4-5
As our eldest Adventure group, Eagles will
You’ll have a roarin’ good time at camp
take a different approach to daily activities
this summer. Your Lion will gain a sense
throughout the camp day. Your PreTeen will
of empowerment. Leave your paw print on
enjoy the fun environment of camp while
Camp at the Y.
serving as a role model for younger campers.
SAMPLE ADVENTURE
CAMP SCHEDULE
9-9:15 AM* SIGN-IN
9:15-9:30 AM OPENING CEREMONIES
9:30-10 AM DRAMA
10-10:30 AM MUSIC
10:30-11 AM SNACK/WATER/SUNCREEN
SWIMMING
11-11:30 AM CAMPER CHOICE & PLAY Adventure campers will be transported to
11:30 AM-12 PM SPORTS the Fairless Hills YMCA for a half hour of
swimming. As safety is our top priority, all
12-12:30 PM LUNCH campers are swim tested before entering
12:30-1 PM CAMPER CHOICE & PLAY the water. Each child wears a bracelet of
swim level through our Swim, Mark, Protect
1-1:15 PM CHANGE program, specifically modified for camp.
1:15-1:45 PM SWIMMING For this reason, your child’s swim level
during camp may differ from their level
1:45-2 PM CHANGE in typical rec swim To ensure your child’s
2- 2:30 PM SNACK/WATER/SUNCREEN safety, the pool is supervised by Red Cross
certified lifeguards in addition to all camp
2:30-3 PM NATURE staff being present in the water.
3:- 3:30 PM ART
3:30 - 3:45 PM CLOSING CEREMONIES
3:45 - 4 PM* SIGN-OUT
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SPORTS
CAMPS
BASKETBALL | K-7th GRADE HOCKEY | K-7th GRADE
Players are divided into teams by age and Learn the basics of hockey at our Y.
participate in four skill stations each day. Participants will learn stick handling,
Stations help develop dribbling, shooting, passing, shooting, and terminology. Campers
passing and defensive skills. Players take will take part in game play each day. The
part in game play each day as well. The week will conclude with a final game that will
week concludes with our Final Four be open to parents that will feature music
and NBA Finals games. and player announcements.
FLAG FOOTBALL | K-7th GRADE SOCCER | K-7th GRADE
Players are divided into teams by age and Players are divided into teams by age and
participate in four skill stations each day. participate in four skill stations each day.
Stations help develop passing, running, Stations help develop dribbling, shooting,
route running and defensive skills. Players passing and defensive skills. Players take
compete each day in games and learn to call part in game play each day as well. Players
their own plays. Week concludes with show off their country pride at our
the Y Super Bowl. World Cup on Friday.
SUPER SPORTS | K-7th GRADE
Campers are split into two groups by age.
The Rookies consist of ages 5 to 8 and the
Veterans are ages 9 to 12. Particpants stay
active by playing a variety of sports and
cooperative games throughout the week.
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SPECIALTY
CAMPS
DANCE | K-7 th
GRADE INTRO TO ART | K-7th GRADE
RUGBY | 3 -7th GRADE
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Dance Camp integrates technique Introduces children to beginning skills and
with creativity to cultivate a holistic art tools. Includes basic art vocabulary, and
understanding of dance. Classes in modern, new skills through an activity-based studio.
ballet and hip hop all enhance students’ Introduced to charcoal drawing, painting,
coordination, alignment, musicality and design, watercolors, sculpture, pastel and
compositional skills. more. Art Show on the last day of the week
for recognition.
FISHING | K-7th GRADE SCIENCE | K-7th GRADE
In addition to fishing, campers enjoy new Campers will transform into scientists as
outdoor elements such as orienteering, knot they experience a week in science camp.
tying, wilderness, and more! Travel off-site Each day will be a new journey through
each day to different parks throughout Bucks hands on, interactive and educational
County. All campers must provide their own experiements. Most of all, each activity will
fishing rod. Bait is provided by the camp. be absolutely awesome and tons of fun.
Campers can expect to do experiements
such as: creating their own lave lamp,
MUSIC | K-7th GRADE changning the color of flowers and building a
tornado in a jar, along with so much more!
Campers will spend the week learning about
different music styles. They will have fun
playing games and actives as the explore
the different music genres. Each camper will
receive their own recorder.
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TEEN
CAMP
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING | 8TH-10TH
Our widely popular teen camp that is offered at all of
our camp sites in Central and Lower Bucks County puts
your teen into an environment where he/she will begin to
develop into a young leader. CITs have the opportunity
to be a part of sports, specialty and Adventure camps.
CITs can begin their summer on any week of their choice.
PRESCHOOL
CAMPS
PRESCHOOL SUMMER EXPLORERS JR. ADVENTURE CAMP
Fairless Hills Youth Education Center Fairless Hills Branch Camp
Ages 3-Graduating Kindergartners and
Ages 3-5 and onsite camp for older siblings
onsite care for younger siblings
Weekly, Half-day, Full-day and Extended care options Weekly, Half-day options
Provides quiet/rest time daily for growing children Keeps children engaged in stimulating activities
A summer of exploration and wonder offering a
wide-range of activities and experiences with weekly Provides a modified Adventure camp curriculum, with
themes. Lessons are linked to the Pennsylvania Early a focus on Arts & Crafts, modified PE, Swimming, fine
Learning Standard to ensure children are gross motor skills. Different theme each week.
developing Kindergarten Readiness Skills.
Majority of the day is spent outdoors engaging in
Majority of the day is spent indoors, with opportunities
gross motor activities, with opportunities to
to explore nature and enjoy the outdoors.
spend times indoors to cool down and relax.
Must be potty trained Must be potty trained
Families must commit to a minimum of 4-weeks.
This provides stability for the child, as well as the Families may select as many or few weeks as they need.
staff and other children in intimate classrooms.
STARS accredited, DHS regulated, long term teachers
Energetic staff with a focus on fun and engaging activities.
with educational trainings and background.
Children enrolled in the Youth Education Purchase a Y summer membership receive
program receive a free membership. member pricing for camp and programs.
Swim provided. Swim provided.
REGISTER in person at the
Fairless Hills Youth Education Center REGISTER in person
601 S Valley Rd, Fairless Hills, 19030 at the Fairless Hills Branch or
Contact Janet Allen at 215.949.3400 x33 online at ymcabucks.org/camp
or jallen@ymcabucks.org
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TRIP
ADD-ONS
Enhance an already wonderful summer by adding on A new trip every week! Register for trips at least one
a trip to your camp week. In order to register for a week in advance to ensure your spot. Spaces fill up quickly.
trip, you must already be registered for that full-day of Campers must wear their 2019 summer camp t-shirts.
camp (see Parent Handbook for details). Departing at Trips for all camps except Jr. Adventure (3-5yrs).
9:15 AM and returning at 4 PM.* $25 per trip**.
WK 1 | FRI 6/21 | Adventure Aquarium WK 6 | FRI 7/26 | Seaport Museum
WK 2 | FRI 6/28 | Crayola Experience WK 7 | FRI 8/2 | Diggerland
WK 3 | FRI 7/5 | Tyler State Park WK 8 | FRI 8/9 | Cherry Crest Farm
TYLER STATE
PARK
WK 4 | FRI 7/12 | Legoland WK 9 | FRI 8/16 | Crystal Cave
C RYSTAL C AVE
WK 5 | FRI 7/19 | Philadelphia Zoo WK 10 | FRI 8/23 | Kidstreet Playground
KidStreet
*TRAFFIC AND OTHER FACTORS MAY AFFECT RETURN TIME. **Tyler State Park and KidStreet Playground $10
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FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE
CAMP FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
We sincerely thank everyone for meeting our camp financial assistance application
deadline of March 1, 2019. Applications have been reviewed and all families
who financially qualified have been sent an approved contact. Upon receiving a
contract, families have until the end of day Friday, April 19, to submit the camp
registration packet to the Welcome Center. Families who missed the application
process, and are seeking financial assistance, are encouraged to check our camp
website page for an update on Monday, July 8.
Questions?
Contact Megan Peck at mpeck@ymcabucks.org or 215.949.3400, x65.
THANK YOU to our
2019 Camp Sponsor!
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11Camper's Name: _______________________________________________ Date of Birth: ________________________ YMCA ADMIN USE ONLY
CABRINI
Date Received:
Time Received:
Grade Entering 2019/2020 School Year: ____________________________________________________________ Received by:
PRICING & AVAILABILITY | REGISTER ONLINE AT YMCABUCKS.ORG OR AT THE WELCOME CENTER
GRADE NON WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3* WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK 10 WEEK 11
IN SEPT MEMBER MEMBER JUNE 17- JUNE 24- JULY 1- JULY 8- JULY 15- JULY 22- JULY 29- AUG 5- AUG 12- AUG 19- AUG 26-
2019 TIME PRICE PRICE JUNE 21 JUNE 28 JULY 5 JULY 12 JULY 19 JULY 26 AUG 2 AUG 9 AUG 16 AUG 23 AUG 30**
ADVENTURE CAMPS - HELD AT CABRINI AND THE FAIRLESS HILLS BRANCH
ADVENTURE | 5-DAY | FULL DAY K-7TH 9AM-4PM $195 $265 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM
ADVENTURE | 5-DAY | AM DAY K-7TH 9AM-12PM $98 $124 9AM-12PM 9AM-12PM 9AM-12PM 9AM-12PM 9AM-12PM 9AM-12PM 9AM-12PM 9AM-12PM 9AM-12PM 9AM-12PM N/A
ADVENTURE | 5-DAY | PM DAY K-7TH 12-4PM $98 $124 12-4PM 12-4PM 12-4PM 12-4PM 12-4PM 12-4PM 12-4PM 12-4PM 12-4PM 12-4PM N/A
ADVENTURE | 3-DAY | FULL DAY K-7TH 9AM-4PM $153 $217 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM N/A
JR ADVENTURE
5-DAY | FULL DAY 3-5 YRS 9AM-4PM $200 $270 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM
FAIRLESS HILLS BRANCH
TEEN CAMP - HELD AT CABRINI
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING 8TH-10TH 9AM-4PM $110 $141 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM 9AM-4PM
SPORTS & SPECIALTY CAMPS - HELD AT CABRINI
BASKETBALL K-7TH 9AM-12PM $110 $150 9AM-12PM N/A N/A N/A N/A 9AM-12PM N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
FLAG FOOTBALL K-7TH 9AM-12PM $110 $150 N/A N/A N/A 9AM-12PM N/A N/A N/A N/A 9AM-12PM N/A N/A
DANCE K-7TH 9AM-12PM $110 $150 N/A N/A N/A 9AM-12PM N/A N/A N/A N/A 9AM-12PM N/A N/A
FISHING 3RD-7TH 9AM-12PM $110 $150 N/A 9AM-12PM N/A N/A N/A N/A 9AM-12PM N/A N/A N/A N/A
HOCKEY K-7TH 9AM-12PM $110 $150 N/A N/A N/A N/A 9AM-12PM N/A N/A N/A N/A 9AM-12PM N/A
INTRO TO ART K-7TH 9AM-12PM $110 $150 9AM-12PM N/A N/A N/A N/A 9AM-12PM N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
MUSIC K-7TH 9AM-12PM $110 $150 N/A N/A 9AM-12PM N/A N/A N/A N/A 9AM-12PM N/A N/A N/A
SCIENCE 3RD-7TH 9AM-12PM $110 $150 N/A N/A N/A N/A 9AM-12PM N/A N/A N/A N/A 9AM-12PM N/A
SOCCER K-7TH 9AM-12PM $110 $150 N/A N/A 9AM-12PM N/A N/A N/A N/A 9AM-12PM N/A N/A N/A
SUPER SPORTS 1ST-7TH 9AM-12PM $110 $150 N/A 9AM-12PM N/A N/A N/A N/A 9AM-12PM N/A N/A N/A N/A
EARLY & LATE CARE - HELD AT CABRINI AND THE FAIRLESS HILLS BRANCH
EARLY CARE | 5-DAY K-7TH 7AM-9AM $37 $49 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM
EARLY CARE | 3-DAY K-7TH 7AM-9AM $32 $42 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM 7AM-9AM
LATE CARE | 5-DAY K-7TH 4PM-6PM $37 $49 4PM-6PM 4PM-6PM 4PM-6PM 4PM-6PM 4PM-6PM 4PM-6PM 4PM-6PM 4PM-6PM 4PM-6PM 4PM-6PM 4PM-6PM
LATE CARE | 3-DAY K-7TH 4PM-6PM $37 $49 4PM-6PM 4PM-6PM 4PM-6PM 4PM-6PM 4PM-6PM 4PM-6PM 4PM-6PM 4PM-6PM 4PM-6PM 4PM-6PM 4PM-6PM
*PRO-RATED PRICES-NO CAMP JULY 4TH.
PLEASE NOTE: Required Immunization Forms must be turned into camp staff prior to first week of camp.
**OUR CABRINI BASED CAMP IS NOW OFFERING CARE ON WEEK 11 OF CAMP (AUG 25-29). CAMPERS WILL
SPEND THE DAY ON OUR BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS AT THE HOLLAND CAMP SITE (BUSING PROVIDED FROM CABRINI)
AND RETURN TO FAIRLESS HILLS FOR PICKUP. BEFORE AND AFTER CARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT CABRINI SITE.
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ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
DOYLESTOWN, PA
18901
PERMIT NO. 267
YMCA OF BUCKS COUNTY | Fairless Hills
601 S. Oxford Valley Road
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
215.949.3400 | ymcabucks.org
Y CAMP held at SAINT FRANCIS CABRINI, JR ADVENTURE at FAIRLESS HILLS
Kick Off Summer With
Healthy Kids Day ! ®
FREE!
APR 27
3-6 PM
Community events with
swimming, movie and Fairless Hills
dinner and more Branch
ASK QUESTIONS, MEET
CAMP STAFF & REGISTER
at our Open House Events:
TUES APR 16, 6-8 PM SAINT FRANCES CABRINI
THUR MAY 16, 5-7 PM Held at the YMCA of Bucks 325 S Oxford Valley Road
WED JUN 12, 6-8 PM County Fairless Hills branch
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