YMCA CAMP INGERSOLL 2021 - FRIENDS MEMORIES ADVENTURE - Regional School District 17
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YMCA CAMP
INGERSOLL
2021
FRIENDS
MEMORIES
ADVENTURE
VISIT US AT
CAMPINGERSOLL.ORG
WELCOME TO OUR YMCA CAMP IN
Change can be exciting and refresh
ing, but also scary and stressful.
GERSOLL FAMILY!
our educational institutions, soc We experienced unprecedented
ial behavior, and everyday needs change in 2020. While
and relief for our campers. As COV changed; we are incredibly proud
ID-19 swept the country, we ens to hav e offered consistency
a safe environment. Change influen ured Ingersoll would provide a life
ced camp as well, but the spirit - changing summer in
dedication, and drive of our staff of Ingersoll prevailed thanks to
team, Camp Family, and YMCA com the unrelenting creativity,
We led 103 opening ceremonies munity.
(the most ever) from March to Aug
socially distanced Color Games. We ust. We vanquished Dr. NoFun from
created a safe outlet for more tha camp during our first
percent. We improved the consist n 600 campers and increased our
ency and efficiency of our parent dro p off capacity by 300
local organizations to run a safe communication and collaborated
, impactful, program amidst a glob with national, state, and
personally, professionally, and as al pandemic. Our change promoted
a Camp Family. New adjustments growth. In 2020, we grew
order to promote positive, lifelong will be required this summer and
, change in our campers. Thank you we will continue to grow in
into our Camp Family for the Bes for your continued trust. We can
t Summer Ever! not wait to welcome you
Ben Silliman, Camp Director
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Registration Essentials ................................................................ 3 Camp Choices 7
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We Grow Together ........................................................................................................ 4 Specialty Areas 8-9
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What We Do at Camp .............................................................................. 5 Bus Information 10
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Camp Units ................................................................................................................................................................ 5 New at Camp 11
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Pricing ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Specialty Camps 12-13
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Subway Lunch ............................................................................................................................................ 6 Parent Communication 14
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Before & After Care ........................................................................................... 6 Free Events 15
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Payment Options ................................................................................................................. 6 Parent’s Reflections 16
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2 FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT CAMPINGERSOLL.ORG
INGERSOLL
PRIORITY REGISTRATION:
ESSENTIALS
SESSION DATES:
Begins Monday, January 18 (returning families only) PREVIEW WEEK: June 14-June 18
THEME: Wild Science: Big Ideas, Big Hair, Big Goggles
GENERAL REGISTRATION: SESSION 1: June 21-July 2
Begins Monday, February 1 THEME: Ingersoll Olympics: Train, Compete, Celebrate
SESSION 2: July 5-July 16
OPEN HOUSE DATES: THEME: The Greatest Show: Share Your Talents
Saturday, May 1, 2-4 PM SESSION 3: July 19-July 30
Saturday, June 5, 2-4 PM THEME: Space Jam: Blast Off to YCI
SESSION 4: August 2-August 13
FAMILY NIGHTS: THEME: Magic & Monsters: Spells to Save Ingersoll
Thursday, June 24 • Thursday, July 8 FINALE WEEK: August 16-August 20
Thursday, July 22 • Thursday, August 12 THEME: Rhymes & Riddles: WIll You FInd the Clues?
See page 15 for additional information. F.L.A.S.H. Camp
(Fun Learning Adventure Skills Half Session Camp)
FLASH Camp is for Youngers and Middles and will be Coed
June 21-June 25 / August 2-August 6
REGISTRATION ESSENTIALS
WHAT YOU WILLL FIND: This brochure highlights the unique OUTDOOR CENTER: After last year’s success, we will continue
opportunities available at YMCA Camp Ingersoll. You will find to offer our Outdoor Center discount to camp families in 2021.
information about camp programs, busing, extended day options, Purchase an Outdoor Center (OC) Membership at the discounted
and our initiatives to promote the growth of our campers through rate of $100 during camp registration and we will waive the $20
values, learning skills, and making friends! Summer Membership Fee – a $220 offer! The OC membership
COVID-19 ADJUSTMENTS: COVID-19 has changed the way we includes year round access to camp facilities (when camp is not
think about, plan, and run YMCA Camp Ingersoll. We learned how in session), swimming when the waterfront is open (Weekends,
to adjust to our new normal while running an extremely successful from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 10-6 p.m., and Wednesdays and
and safe program in 2020. We reviewed feedback from families Fridays from June 23 to August 20, 6-8 p.m.), and a 50 percent
and staff and are prepared to improve upon last summer in order discount on birthday parties at Ingersoll.
to make 2021 the Best Summer Ever! The information in this bro- THEMES: Every session follows the themes listed above. These
chure reflects our plans to run camp in our current environment. themes influence special activities, i.e.: scavenger hunts, Wacky
We expect there may be significant changes to these plans as the Wednesday dress-up days, special crafts, and activities. Every fam-
Office of Early Childhood (OEC), the local health department, and ily receives a Theme Calendar and other important information at
the State of Connecticut implement new regulations. We will update least a week before the start of the session.
our website regularly as well as email families concerning any F.L.A.S.H. CAMP: Friends Learning Adventure Skills Half Session
changes to our programs. Camp is a coed, one-week, program designed specifically for fami-
HOW TO REGISTER: A life changing camp experience is just a click lies who may be away for the second half of session 1 or 4. This
away! Visit CampIngersoll.org to register online, print out a paper option is expanded for all traditional campers. Campers must be
registration packet, or learn more information about camp. You can registered for the F.L.A.S.H. Camp session, this is not a split ses-
also call the camp office at 860-342-2267. sion.
IT WAS AN AMAZING CAMP EXPERIENCE. IT GAVE MY DAUGHTER SOME SOCIAL INTERACTION WITH OTHER KIDS AND A BIT OF NORMALCY IN A CRAZY YEAR. THANK YOU 3
FUN AND FogAeM ILY:
ther!
We Grow T r,
due to COVID-19. Last summe
ldin g blo ck in you th dev elo pment and has been thwarted mu nic atio n, pro ble m sol ve,
g is a vital bui com
Social and Emotional Learnin learn skills, practice effective
Ing ers oll pro ved tha t cam pers could play with friends, t suc ces s by usi ng our 77- acre outdoor center, trained
YMCA Cam p n tha
in a safe environment . We wil l bui ld upo celebrate, challenge, teach,
and manage their emotions ate an inc lus ive camp community designed to
ntional programm ing to cre love, and stay safe by:
and dedicated staff, and inte e Cam p Fam ily. We wil l ens ure our campers learn, laugh,
their divers
and connect our campers to
First Aid
k Certifying staff in CPR and on a team
values and excel as members
k Selecting staff who live by support
with consistent leadership and
k Maintaining small groups
nds, and creating memories
k Teaching skills, making frie per interests and initiatives
nce and sel f-respect by supporting cam
k Bui ldin g con fide s, and conflict resolution
and inte rac tio n wit h div ers e people, cultures, experience
k Exposure ironment
healthy habits in a natural env
k Practicing conservation and s, and leaders
blem solvers, critical thinker
k Preparing campers to be pro ievement program
p, val ues and per son al dev elopment through our bead ach
k Instilling ownershi
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WHAT WE DO AT CAMP
Personal connections create the Ingersoll experience. Our staff greet and walk campers to their counselors on the
first day of every session. Relationship building begins as campers sit with their group and play name games or
icebreakers. Campers connect with friends and trust others as they spend all two weeks, eight periods a day, with
their group. Every morning, campers hand in notes and their lunch boxes. At 9 a.m., they head to the amphitheater
to start their day with the Pledge of Allegiance, the Inger-Pledge, and daily announcements. A daily schedule has…
• ONE SWIM PERIOD: Following current COVID-19 guidelines, groups will swim in their private area once a day.
Half of the time will be free swim, while the other half will be activities to build skills. Campers opting out go to
a designated area with sports equipment and games.
• ONE SPECIALTY AREA: Ropes, Nature, Archery, Boating, Arts & Crafts. Campers will participate in a different
Specialty every day.
• L ITERACY: Counselors read or lead literacy activities for at least 30 minutes every day.
• L UNCH: Locations vary from tables to towels, the beach to the woods. The week ends with Campfire Fridays.
•C OUNSELOR PLANNED ACTIVITIES: active games, circle games, arts and nature based activities, etc. . .
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: UNITS:
GREETING
Take attendance,
Sanitize Hands,
WEE WONDERS (4-5 YEARS • 1:6 RATIO)
9:00-9:30 Name Games, A fun day of exciting (active games) and stimulating (crafts, reading, etc.)
Camper Engagement activities focused on learning how to make friends and interact with peers.
Emergency Procedures,
Name Games,
KIDDY CAMP (ENTERING 1ST GRADE • 1:8 RATIO)
PERIOD 1 Specialty areas give campers more freedom and independence while counselor-
Value Contracts
9:30-10:15 planned activities continue to strengthen social development.
(Responsibility,
Pavilion)
Ice Breakers: Trading
YOUNGERS (ENTERING GRADES 2 TO 3 • 1:12 RATIO)
PERIOD 2 Places / Capture the Activities teach campers how to work together while specialty areas offer more
10:15-11:00 Flag (Honesty, advanced challenges for the young adventurer.
Corbin Beach)
PERIOD 3 Swim Period
MIDDLES (ENTERING GRADES 4 TO 5 • 1:12 RATIO)
11:00-11:45 (Waterfront) Transition between introductory activities to more challenging skills, concepts
and even modified skill clinics.
PERIOD 4 Lunch
11:45-12:30 (Upper Sports)
CIO 1 (ENTERING GRADES 6 TO 7 • 1:12 RATIO)
PERIOD 5 Capture the Flag
Counselors plan week-long skill clinics based on camper interest. Depending
12:30-1:15 (Respect, Upper Sports)
on COVID-19 policies, campers sign up as individuals or plan activities as a
Picking a Book, group.
PERIOD 6 Reading Time,
1:15-2:00 Choose Group Name CIO 2 (ENTERING GRADES 8 TO 9 • 1:12 RATIO)
(Respect, Picnic Grove)
Depending on COVID-19 policies, campers sign up as individuals or plan activi-
Ropes: Rules, ties as a group. Skill clinics place greater emphasis on team building, problem
PERIOD 7 Teambuilding, Low
2:00-2:45 Ropes (Communication, solving, and leadership development.
Ropes)
PERIOD 8 Basketball and Hockey
LIT & CIT (AGES 14 TO 15)
2:45-3:30 (Courts) Our Leaders-in-Training (LIT) and Counselor-in-Training (CIT) programs pre-
pare our oldest campers to have fun while working at camp, or in any profes-
Review Bus #
DISMISSAL sional setting. LITs focus on communication and trust, while CITs gain practical
and Drop Off
3:30-4:00 experience working with counselors and campers. LITs and CITs follow modified
(Amphitheater)
camper guidelines and lead by example.
OUR KIDS WERE REALLY LUCKY ESPECIALLY WITH THIS COVID SITUATION! THEY MISS IT ALREADY AND CAN’T WAIT TO GO BACK! 5
TIERED PRICING THE MID FUND – Through generous donors, we
We understand families have differing abilities to pay for provide funding for middle income families through the
camp. To make camp more accessible we use a tier-based Mid Fund. It was created for families who do not qualify
pricing system. Please choose the tier most suitable for for financial aid, but still struggle to pay for camp, espe-
your family. All campers have similar experiences indepen- cially due to unforeseen circumstances. Interested families
dent of tier selection. Tier selections are confidential and should contact our Camp Registrar, Helen Peaslee, at 860-
can be entered in the discount box while registering online. 342-2267 or hpeaslee@midymca.org.
TIER A – Based on the True Cost of campers participat-
ing in the selected programs. It includes direct expenses,
staffing and partial busing. If you are able to pay this
amount, please do so. Thank you.
TIER B – A more heavily subsidized rate (around 10%)
for families whose children would not be able to attend
camp otherwise. If you’re unable to afford Tier A, please
pay this amount. Thank you.
TIER C: OPEN DOORS – Families with a Total
Household Income up to $75,000 are eligible for
enrollment. Families complete an application based on
Total Household Income and are provided more substantial
assistance on a sliding scale. Open Doors qualifying fami-
lies must complete a Care 4 Kids application. Applications
can be found at CampIngersoll.org, by calling, or by visiting
the YMCA.
BEFORE AND AFTER CAMP CARE
We can only offer AM/PM care at Camp Ingersoll in Portland. Families must also register for AM/PM care together,
not one or the other. Campers can be droped off between 7 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. and picked up between 4:10 p.m.
and 6 p.m. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided. Please see page 7 for pricing information. Unfortunately,
extended care is not an option for campers in specialty camps at this time. Please call Glastonbury YMCA
(860-633-6548) about AM/PM Care at South Congregational Church.
LUNCH IS IN THE BAG!
YMCA Camp Ingersoll partners with Subway to make fresh, high-quality lunches available to campers. This con-
venient option is available by the session and includes a sandwich, cookie, juice, fruit, and chips. Please see page
7 for pricing information. Menus are completed during online registration.
CONVENIENT PAYMENT OPTIONS
Please remember entire camp balances must be paid or scheduled prior to the start of the session.
AUTO CREDIT CARD OPTION – Provide credit/debit card information and we will divide your balance into equal
monthly payments automatically charged through August. This convenient plan allows you to spread your pay-
ments out more than our monthly billing plan.
MONTHLY BILLING – We provide you with equal monthly payments through June 1 and send you monthly invoices
which are payable by check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or cash.
PAY IN FULL – Pay off your entire balance up front. We accept check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or cash.
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Preview Week: June 14-18
2021 CAMP CHOICES
Session 2: July 5-July 16 Session 4: Aug. 2-Aug. 13
Session 1: June 21-July 2 Session 3: July 19-July 30 Finale Week: Aug. 16-Aug. 20
CAMP SESSIONS GRADES PRICE ($)
Wee Wonders 1, 2, 3, 4 Pre-K or K TIERED PRICING
Tier A: $495
Kiddie Kamp 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade 1 Tier B: $450
Youngers 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade 2 or 3 TIERED PRICING
Tier A: $490
Middles 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade 4 or 5 Tier B: $440
CIO1 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade 6 or 7 TIERED PRICING
Tier A: $495
CIO2 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade 8 or 9 Tier B: $450
LIT 1, 2, 3, 4 (2 Session Min.) Age 14+ $310
CIT 1, 2, 3, 4 (2 Session Min.) Age 15+ $210
F.L.A.S.H. Camp Youngers 1, 4 Grade 2 or 3 $260
6/21-6/25 or 8/2-8/6
F.L.A.S.H. Camp Middles 1, 4 Grade 4 or 5 $260
6/21-6/25 or 8/2-8/6
SPECIALTY CAMPS
Specialty Camp Sampler 1 Grade 2-4
Little Dribblers Soccer 3 Grade 2-4
Little Ballers Basketball 4 Grade 2-4
Arts & Crafts 2 Grade 2-4
Let’s Dance 1, 3 Grade 2-8
All Sports 1, 2 Grade 2-4
Can We Build It? Yes We Can! 3 Grade 3-5
STEAM 1 Grade 3-5 TIERED PRICING
Tier A: $560
Adventure Girls 2, 4 Grade 3-5
Tier B: $505
Mega Fortbuilding 2, 3, 4 Grade 3-5
Mountain Biking 2, 3, 4 (3-5), 1, 4 (6-9) Grade 3-9
Ingersoll Adventurers 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade 3-5
Ninja Warrior 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade 3-5
All Aqua 3 Grade 4-6
Campfire Cooking 1 Grade 5-8
Film Camp 4 Grade 6-9
Fort Building 2, 3, 4 Grade 6-9
TRAVELING SPECIALTY CAMPS
Horseback 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade 2-9
Fishing 1, 2, 3, 4 Grade 3-8 TIERED PRICING
Back to Basics: Adventure Camping 2 Grade 6-9 Tier A: $705
Olders Adventure 1, 3 Grade 6-9 Tier B: $645
Parkour 2, 4 Grade 6-9
Horseback Experience 4 Grade 3-6 $800
FINALE/PREVIEW WEEK LOCATION EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM: LOCATION
Preview / Finale Week $260 Camp Ingersoll Sessions 1-4
Extended AM & PM $110 Camp Ingersoll AM & PM $180 Camp Ingersoll
SUBWAY LUNCHES: Sessions 1-4: 4” - $85; 6” - $95 Preview/Finale Week/FLASH Camp: 4” - $45; 6” - $50
YOU DID AN AMAZING JOB THIS SUMMER WITH COVID AND THE CHALLENGES MOTHER NATURE PROVIDED. 7
YMCA CAMP INGERSO
Specialty areas provide the perfect opportunity for campers t
Specialty areas are directed by trained and/or certified leaders who design their programs to match t
may be open during the first three family nights (COVID-19 policies pending). Experience the challeng
ARCHERY
ortance
At Archery we emphasize the imp
trol.
of safety, patience, and body con
p, dra w,
Campers learn proper stance, gri
s of
and release to celebrate the succes e,
s imp rov
hitting a bullseye. As camper
ate new
we adapt the environment to cre lls.
challenges and teach advanc ski
ed
BOATING
Kayaks, paddleboards, and
canoes provide a variety of
learning opportunities at
Boating. Fitting a lifejacket,
holding the paddles, and
navigating are just a few of the
skills your campers will learn
from boating on Job’s Pond.
SWIMMING
private
Our swimming area will provide a
Each
section for each group to swim in. e
sections is divided to accommodat
sw im.
campers that can and cannot
Lifeguards swim test every camper
on the 1st day of every session to
e more
ensure safety. Swimmers becom
ies
confident with skill based activit
im
during the second half of the sw
t pla ce
period. Job’s Pond is the perfec
their
for campers to cool off, improve
skills, and hav e fun!
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OLL: SPECIALTY AREAS
to learn skills, connect with friends, and of course, HAVE FUN!
the interests and skill levels of their groups. The Challenge Course, Swimming, Boating and Archery
ge, success, and camp excitement as a family!
NATURE
Counselors lead their campers
through prepared nature activities
once a week. Campers conduct
nature themed experiments and
explore our 77 acres while learni
ng
how to identify plants and anima
ls
and how to become a steward of
our
natural world.
CHALLENGE COUectRorSE
will Dir
During the first week, the Course
initiatives
guide groups through “low ropes” work
designed to challenge campers to
ly, and trust
together, communicate effective portive
their peers. Campers create a sup
rcome fears
group that will enable them to ove h Ropes
and reach new heights on our Hig
Challenges
Elements during the second week. te.
are adapted to be age appropria
ARTS & CRAFTS
Each week at Arts & Crafts, camper
s
will have the opportunity to exp
ress
themselves in new and creative wa
ys.
The A&C director uses our Sessio
n
Themes to plan and facilitate act
ivities
that capture the interests of eac
h
unit, challenge campers to use the
ir
imaginations, and utilize variety
of materials to create a take-hom
e
masterpiece.
THANK YOU FOR PUTTING IN SUCH TREMENDOUS EFFORT TO ALLOW THE KIDS TO HAVE SOME SEMBLANCE OF A NORMAL SUMMER!! 9
2021 BUS STOPS
*BUS SCHEDULE MAY BE ADJUSTED BEFORE 2021 SUMMER. IF SO, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL. **BUSES MAY RUN 5-10 MINUTES
LATE ON THE FIRST DAY OF EVERY SESSION. ***CAMPERS MUST USE THE SAME STOP FOR PICKUP AND DROP OFF
COLCHESTER AM PM HADDAM AM PM PORTLAND AM PM
Route 16 & 149 8:05 4:55 Haddam Elementary 8:00 4:45 Gildersleeve Elementary 8:45 4:15
CROMWELL MARLBOROUGH
8:20 4:40
Cromwell Middle School
Pierson Park 8:30 4:30
Elmer Thienes School 8:20 4:30
PREVIEW & FINALE WEEK
MIDDLEFIELD
ONLY BUS OPTION 2 BUSES ONLY:
DURHAM Middlefield Com. Center 8:10 4:45 MIDDLETOWN
Allen Brook Park 8:00 5:00 MIDDLETOWN Moody School 8:15 4:30
EAST HAMPTON East & West Lake 8:35 4:25 Middletown YMCA
8:25 4:35 8:35 4:10
Congregational Church 8:30 4:20 Middletown YMCA
Moody School 8:20 4:35 GLASTONBURY
GLASTONBURY
8:25 4:35 Wesley School 8:20 4:35 Glastonbury High School
Glastonbury High School 8:25 4:35
Naubuc School 8:15 4:45 ROCKY HILL So. Congregational Church 8:35 4:20
So. Congregational Church 8:35 4:20 West Hill School 8:10 4:50
St. Dunstan’s Church 8:10 4:50
BUS POLICY
COVID-19 took away our ability to bus campers in 2020. In 2021, we hope to reinstate busing in a limited capac-
ity with an additional fee. We understand that busing is a convenience to some families, but a necessity to others.
Please reflect on the needs of your family before registering for a bus. If transportation is not a necessity, please
choose the Drop Off / Pick Up option to save space for those families who need the bus. We plan to offer five buses
limited to 25 families per bus. The cost will be $20, per camper, per session. The bus fee is waived for families who
qualify for Tier C - Open Doors.
Riding the bus is a privilege. Our bus monitors will assign families alternating seats to keep distanced on the bus.
Monitors will inform camp and parents of any issues on the bus (teasing, bullying, inappropriate language or touching,
etc.). Constant behavioral issues, or substantial safety issues, will result in loss of bus riding privileges.
Busing is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We allow up to 25 camp families on each bus and then close the
buses. Our primary method of communication about specific bus delays is the email you provide during registration.
We also use our Facebook page to notify families if all buses are departing camp more than 5 minutes late. Below is
a brief explanation of the bus policy that each of our bus monitors follow. An extensive bus policy can be found
in our Parent Handbook and Parent Agreement that must be signed during registration. You will be emailed
a copy after you have completed registration.
AM BUS: The check-in procedure will be adjusted to reflect current COVID-19 requirements. Requirements may
include screening questions, visual health check, etc. . . We will introduce Bus Monitors (along with adjusted policies
/ procedures / expectations) via email prior to the first day of the session. They will arrive early (15 minutes) to the
first stop on the first day of the session in order to complete the current bus procedure. Please note that morning
buses leave the stop at the time listed on the pre-session email to make sure everyone arrives at camp on time.
PM BUS: The check-out procedure will be adjusted to reflect current COVID-19 requirements. If parents would like
change how their campers get home, they must provide a note, or call camp prior to 3:00pm. Unless campers
have written permission to “Wait Unattended”, all campers must be signed off the bus by their parent / guardian or an
approved emergency contact. All adults picking up campers should bring their photo ID with them every single day. A bus
will only wait 5 minutes past a scheduled stop time. Parents will then have to pick up at the next stop or at Camp Ingersoll.
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LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE: COV
OLL!
ID-19 is no longer a new virus, but
many summer programs will be pla
nning for a summer with COVID-
for the first time. We have learned 19
from our experience last year and
are prepared to offer your camper
s the Best Summer Ever! We will
continue to provide open and con
sistent communication to staff,
families and our community, whi camp
le expanding our outreach through
online introductions to bus monitor
s and leadership staff. Too much
information can be overwhelming
; our goal is to build upon last yea
make you and your campers mor r to
e excited and comfortable when plan
for this summer. ning
cialty
ng with Travel Camps, a new Spe
PROGRAMS: Slidezilla is back, alo
l Gaga!
Camp and an activity area to riva s
igned for last year’s Kiddy Camper
1. Specialty Camp Sampler is des cial ty cam p. Cam per s
to one spe
or campers that just can’t commit of spe cial ty cam ps – a dif-
variety
in grades 2-4 will try out a wide rts,
ry day – incl udi ng Fort Building, Ninja Warrior, Spo
ferent one eve
Arts & Crafts, and more!
to Ingersoll! It’s an activity that
2. Nine Square in the Air is coming
– Nine Square in the Air is fast-
combines 4-square and volleyball
.
paced, exciting, heart-racing fun
ONLINE REGISTRATION: Online reg
istration has been around for qui
some time, but you will notice som te
e differences this year.
1. Transportation is not listed in
the family screen. You will have
register for a transportation opt to
ion: pick up/drop off, AM/PM Car
at Camp, or a bus stop. This will e
be in the same section as registe
for your camp options. ring
2. AM/PM Care is only available at
YMCA Camp Ingersoll in Portland
families will have to register for and
both options together.
NG, ADVENTURE, SKILLS, HALF
CO-ED F.L.A.S.H. (FRIENDS, LEARNI
ran for the first time ever last
SESSION) CAMP: F.L.A.S.H. Camp
ortunity to register for a 1 week
summer. It gave families the opp
are bringing it back this year, but
camp session during session 4. We
group. There are both benefits and
it will intentionally run as a co-ed
groups, and F.L.A.S.H. Camp is the
challenges associated with co-ed
co-ed groups to the Younger and
perfect opportunity to introduce week
week of Session 1, and the first
Middle units! It will run the first call y; it is
F.L.A.S.H. Camp specifi
of Session 4. Parents register for
not a split session.
OUTDOOR CENTER (OC) MEMBER
SHIP: Last summer, more families
the Outdoor Center than ever bef joined
ore. For $100, gain access to cam
all year round including swimming p
and boating on summer weekends,
50 percent discount on Birthday
Parties, fishing, hiking, Slidezilla,
more! Sign up during camp registr and
ation and we’ll wave the $20 sum
membership fee. mer
given us so much over the years:
FRIENDS OF INGERSOLL: Camp has
. Give back to camp and ensure the
memories, skills, and opportunities more
Friends of Ingersoll Fund! Learn
magic continues by donating to the
at campingersoll.org
WE LOVE THIS CAMP. I WOULDN’T THINK TO SEND MY SON ANYWHERE ELSE. 11•••SPECIALTY CAMPS•••
•••LET’S DANCE CAMP (entering grades 2-8):
Learn basic dance routines and choreography. Both
beginners and experienced dancers combine differ-
ent genres of dance to put on a stage performance
at Family Night.
••
•FILM CAMP (entering grades 6-9): In a small
group setting, campers work to create, plan, film,
edit and produce a variety of short films, newscasts
and more as they learn behind-the-scenes skills
utilizing current media and software programs to
create a one-of-a-kind project!
•••MOUNTAIN BIKING CAMP (entering grades
3-9): A fun and instructional introduction to the
world of Mountain Biking! Campers will learn riding
techniques, bike maintenance, trail etiquette, biker
safety, and have tons of fun along the way. Bikers
will be encouraged to progress at their own pace,
and will have support to reach their individual goals.
••
•CAN WE BUILD IT, YES WE CAN (enter-
ing grades 3-5): Imagine, design, create and compete
using Legos®! Learn the tricks of the Lego® trade
needed for creative builds, team builds, and a vari-
ety of challenges (car races, tallest towers, stron-
gest bridges and more!).
•••NINJA WARRIOR (entering grades 3-5):
Participate in exciting challenges, training regi-
mens, and camp activities to gain strength, agility,
speed, stealth and honor! Campers are in for a ses-
••
•SPECIALTY CAMP SAMPLER! (entering sion of high-action adventures as they develop and
grades 2-4): Curious what Specialty Camps are become their own Ninjas by the end of the session.
all about? Try out the Specialty Camp Sampler! Includes one time trip to AMParkour Facility.
Campers will get a chance to try out new skills and ••
activities of a different Specialty Camp every day of •INGERSOLL ADVENTURERS (entering
the session. It is only offered during Session 1 so grades 3-5): An introduction to shelter building,
it’s a great way to see what Specialty Camps you fire starting, knot-tying, orienteering, and more.
want to try out this summer or future summers to Includes a field trip canoeing down the Farmington
come! River and a day trip hiking off-camp.
•••ARTS & CRAFTS CAMP (entering grades 2-4): •••CAMPFIRE COOKING (entering grades 5-8):
Drawing, painting, crafts, larger scale art projects, Grab your apron and let’s get cooking! Campers
and more are offered throughout the session as cook daily over an open fire while learning about
campers explore their interests and learn new skills. safety, technique, nutrition, and essential tips for
•• making new and classic outdoor cooking treats.
•STEAM CAMP (entering grades 3-5): Designed •
to immerse campers in the exciting principles of ••MEGA FORT BUILDING (entering grades 3-5):
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math; Construct real tree forts with instruction on using
campers have fun, make friends, and think cre- hand saws, hammers, and other basic tools while
atively while they participate in planning, building, making friends, working together, and gaining a
and carrying out daily experiments. better understanding of construction.
12 FOR DAILY PICTURES AND UPDATES VISIT FACEBOOK.COM/CAMPINGERSOLL•••FORT BUILDING (entering grades 6-9):
Construct real tree forts with counselor-led instruc-
tion on using more advanced tools and power
equipment while continue to practice the skills of
using hand saws, hammers, and other basic tools
to take the fort building creation to the next level,
all while making friends, working together, and
gaining a better understanding of construction.
••
•ALL SPORTS (entering grades 2-4): A fun and
instructional introduction to all things sports! With
an emphasis on teamwork and good sportsman-
ship, campers will play the classics (soccer, foot-
ball, basketball, volleyball) as well as some new and
exciting non-traditional games.
•••ALL AQUA (entering grades 4-6): Extended swim
instruction, long pond swims, more boating, and
creative water games help campers become more
comfortable and confident in the water. Includes a
canoeing field trip.
••
•ADVENTURE GIRLS (entering grades 3-5):
An introduction to outdoor adventures, shelter
building, fire starting, knot-tying, orienteering,
and more; all within a group of strong young girls!
•••OLDERS ADVENTURE (entering grades 6-9):
•••SOCCER BEGINNER DRIBBLERS (enter- For older campers looking for more adventure and
ing grades 2-4): Campers develop into strong soccer excitement, this camp focuses on creating oppor-
players through age-appropriate instruction and tunities to bond with new friends while enjoying
skill clinics all while having fun, working as a team, time spent off-camp on fieldtrips including Nomads
and making friends. Outdoor Adventure Quest, bowling, and mini-golf.
•• ••
•LITTLE BALLERS BASKETBALL (entering •FISHING (entering grades 3-8): Learn skills
grades 2-4): Recreational fun and skill development through instruction, challenges, and practice at
in a progressive goal-oriented program that also Jobs Pond and other local hot spots. (5 field trips
focuses on friendship, teamwork, and sportsman- per session, including a deep sea fishing trip.)
ship. •••HORSEBACK (entering grades 2-9): High qual-
ity half-day lessons every Monday, Wednesday, &
•••HORSEBACK EXPERIENCE (entering grades Friday in riding and grooming at Hunter’s Run in
3-6): Campers are transported to Hunter’s Run Glastonbury (campers are transported via bus.)
Stables every afternoon during the session where •
they focus on learning new skills while honing ••PARKOUR CAMP (entering grades 6-9):
existing skills. Prior experience is required for this Campers are transported to AMParkour three days
advanced program which can be gained by partici- a week where they will work with trained profes-
pating in an earlier Horseback session. sionals to improve their Parkour skills of running,
jumping, climbing, balancing, and more. Complete
••
•BACK TO BASICS: ADVENTURE with team building challenges, positive reinforce-
CAMPING (entering grades 6-9): Campers face chal- ment, and a love for movement, this camp will help
lenges together on the low/high ropes course and your children find a love for fitness and movement
continue to achieve new heights during a series of that you can’t find anywhere else.
day trips including rock climbing, canoeing, hiking, For more information about specialty camps,
and more. Includes campout at Ingersoll the 1st please visit our website at campingersoll.org or
Thursday and Canoe/Campout at Seldon’s Neck the contact our Specialty Camp Director, Emerson
2nd Thursday of the session. Badessa at ebadessa@midymca.org
YOU GUYS WERE ROCK STARS YOU MADE OUR KIDS SUMMER!! 13PARENT COMMUNICATION
Last year, we learned that among uncertainty, consistent and intentional communication alleviated much of the anxiety and concern over
sending kids to camp during COVID-19. We will continue to give regular updates around the status of this summer, especially as we get
closer to the spring and summer. Here are a few ways we communicate with parents:
EMAILS – We use email as our primary method of communication, including bus information/delays, start of the session information, and
policy or procedure adjustments. Please confirm your correct email during registration.
ONLINE – Our website, www.campingersoll.org, contains useful information about YMCA Camp Ingersoll, your camper’s day, and printable
forms such as physicals, Medication Administration, and our Parent Handbook. Check out our YouTube Channel and YMCA Camp Ingersoll on
Facebook and Instagram for daily pictures and news.
COUNSELOR PHONE CALLS – All families receive a phone call from our counselors introducing themselves and answering any general camp
questions you may have. These calls will take place on the second day of every session, during the camp day, and may come from a private
number. We understand some parents may be busy. Counselors will try to leave messages on your voicemail (if your voicemail is set up and
not full), are available on Family Nights, and may be available on their break periods if you make a return call to camp at 860-342-2267.
PROGRESS SHEETS – Our Wee Wonder and Kiddy Kamp campers take home daily progress sheets. In an effort to provide consistent com-
munication to families with older campers, all other camp units will take home progress sheets on Fridays. They will communicate which
activities campers took part in and highlights of the week.
SESSION CALENDAR – Included in our introduction email and distributed at camp, it details themes, dress-up days, and reminders about
Family Night.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. HOW DO I REGISTER? 5. W
HAT IF MY CAMPER NEEDS MEDICATION?
Online registration at CampIngersoll.org is the best. Please Complete and submit the “Authorization to Administer
read ALL directions at the beginning of EVERY step and your Medication” form. Forms are available online and by request.
camper will be registered in no time. Contact camp for paper Medications must be in original, labeled container.
registration.
6. DO YOU APPLY SUNSCREEN AT CAMP?
2. W
HAT SHOULD MY CAMPER BRING EACH DAY? Sunscreen should be applied by parents in the morning. Coun-
Campers must bring closed toe shoes/sneakers – reusable selors will help reapply after each swim session and lunch if
water bottle – towel – swimsuit – sunscreen – lunch – back- the parent provides it.
pack - an extra change of clothes. PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS!
7. H
OW CAN I FIND LOST CAMP ITEMS?
3. CAN MY CAMPER HAVE A PHONE AT CAMP? Please be proactive and label ALL items (first and last name)
Electronics cannot be used at camp, but campers can keep that come to camp with a permanent marker. Those items will
phones in their bags. Our counselors provide engaging and be returned to campers during opening or closing ceremonies.
varied activities for all campers which focus on social inter- Other, non-labeled, items will be displayed at the amphi-
actions, relationship building, and positive engagement. If theater to be claimed (most non-labeled clothes are never
phones are seen at camp, counselors first ask campers to claimed and therefore, donated at the end of the session).
put them away and eventually move to keep the phone in the
office until a parent can pick it up. 8. WILL CAMP BE SAFE IF COVID-19 IS STILL PRESENT
IN OUR COMMUNITIES?
4. CAN I PICK MY CHILD UP EARLY? Similar to last year, we work closely with the Chatham Health
Parents must notify camp prior to 3 p.m. Please pick your District, Department of Public Health, CT and RI YMCA Alliance,
camper up BEFORE 3:15 p.m. or at Parent Pickup at 4 p.m. and the Office of Early Childhood to meet or exceed all COVID-
Children will only be released to individuals with a valid photo 19 guidelines and requirements. We prepare to keep campers
ID and listed on the registration form. Campers MUST be as safe as possible through distancing groups, sanitizing and
signed out. cleaning, limiting capacity, adjusting procedures for bussing,
parent drop off and pick up, and AM/PM care and more.
14 FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT CAMPINGERSOLL.ORGFREE EVENTS FOR ALL FAMILIES
FAMILY NIGHTS – We hope to bring back Family Nights for summer
2021. We will continue to monitor state and local guidelines regard-
ing large group gatherings and make the necessary adjustments to
keep all families and staff safe as possible while still providing an
amazing summer camp experience for your family. One change we
anticipate implementing for Family Nights is inviting only those fami-
lies registered for that session of camp. Family Nights will be on the
first Thursday of each two-week session (session 4 Family Night is
on the second Thursday) - so no matter what session you sign up for
there is a Family Night for you to attend!
Family Night starts at 6:15 p.m.. We anticipate a more structured
setting where families can interact with counselors, participate in
activities, and make memories. We hold closing ceremonies around
7:45 p.m., which may include a camp performance, the Inger-Song,
and the “Tunnel of Love.” We hope you will take advantage of this
opportunity to spend time together, connect with our Camp Family,
and most importantly, HAVE FUN!
We emphasize the importance of our Camp Family because being part of a strong and supportive family is essential to our
maturation, growth and understanding of the world we live in. We want to welcome you into our Camp Family whether you
have experienced camp, have visited the grounds, or you are simply familiar with our name and that we exist!
YMCA Camp Ingersoll remains committed to providing opportunities for families to spend time together when possible. We
plan to hold monthly events for all families. Events may require a small fee or a highly suggested donation. You can find
more information on the Upcoming Events page at CampIngersoll.org.
7TH ANNUAL
CHILL FOR CHANGE FUNDRAISER
Saturday, February 20
Starting at 1 p.m. (Registration Required)
FAMILY HIKE & BONFIRE
Saturday, March 13 • 3 to 5 p.m.
VOLUNTEER DAY
Saturday, April 10 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FAMILY CLIMB DAY
Saturday, April 17 • 3 to 5 p.m.
CHASE THE SUN
AT HEALTHY KIDS DAY
Saturday, May 1 • 2 to 4 p.m.
Chase the Sun 5K XC starts at 4:15 p.m.
FAMILY FISHING DERBY
& MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, May 21
Fishing Derby 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Movie starts at 8 p.m.
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