ACHIEVEMENT • FRIENDSHIP • BELONGING

DISCOVER SUMMER

SUMMER FUN CAMP 2017 Summer Day Camp Eden Family YMCA Day Camp Information & Registration Guide Camp Website: edenymca.org

DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW AT SUMMER FUN CAMP At Camp, our goal is to provide a warm, safe and engaging environment where children can discover who they are by participating in meaningful activities and experiences, develop lifelong friendships and gain skills they will use for a lifetime. Join us to discover summer! One week or the whole summer. Archery to arts, classic sports to imaginative games, at Camp your child will have an amazing experience, all in a safe, inclusive, nurturing environment.

BELONG TO SOMETHING GREAT Campers will be separated based on the following individual Age Groups and Huddles

Benefits of Summer Fun Camp & What to Expect PEACE OF MIND: Safety comes first at Camp. Well-trained staff ensure that your child is provided a high-quality camp experience day after day. Staff are certified in CPR and First Aid and must pass a criminal background check and drug screen. Pre-summer trainings on child safety, healthy discipline, positive reinforcement, Character development, games, songs, and child abuse prevention ensure the best possible experience for your camper. RATIOS AT CAMP: Camp facilitates based on a 1:12 counselor to camper ratio.

Red 5-6 year olds Yellow 7-8 year olds Green 9-10 year olds Blue 11-12 year olds WHO’S ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND CAMP: Children Ages 5-12. Traditional Day Camp is offered to children ages 5-12. Eligible children must have completed Kindergarten and must have turned 5 years old on or before 8/31/2016 and may not exceed age 12. The YMCA has the right to request a birth certificate as proof of age. CAMP HOURS: Camp runs from 7:00am-6:00pm. Campers must arrive to camp by specified time on fieldtrip days and must be picked up by 6:00pm daily. DROP OFF: Children may arrive as early as 7a.m. each day of camp. A parent or guardian's signature is required for drop-off. We understand most parents are trying to make it to work on time. For this reason, we offer curbside drop off until 8 a.m. at our tennis court gate. BE PREPARED: Each camper will need to bring a bagged lunch to camp Monday-Friday! Please do not pack food that requires heating or refrigeration. Check back with us about the summer feeding program. It is possible that we will provide a hot lunch. Swim Suit and Towel are required for Swimming on Tuesdays, Thursdays and specified fieldtrip days. Other recommendations include Sun Block (applied prior to arriving to camp), a labeled and refillable water bottle, and cool and comfortable clothing.

AT THE Y, WE’RE FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT HEALTHY LIVING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OUR MISSION The Mission of the YMCA of Greensboro is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. CHARACTER VALUES CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY & FAITH

REGISTRATION AND PAYING PAYING FOR CAMP CAMP WEEK PAYMENT DUE Week 1: June 12-16 June 5th Week 2: June 19-23 June 12th Week 3: June 26-30 June 19th Week 4: July 3-7 June 26th (No Camp July 4th - weekly fee prorated) Week 5: July 10-14 July 3rd Week 6: July 17-21 July 10th Week 7: July 24-28 July 17th Week 8: July 31-Aug. 4 July 24th Week 9: August 7-11 July 31st Week 10: August 14-18 August 7th Week 11: August 21-25 August 14th CAMP DEPOSITS: Non-Refundable & Non-Transferable to other weeks A Camp Deposit of $15.00, per week, per child is required for all camp weeks. (Example: If you are registering for three weeks of camp, a $45.00 deposit will be required to hold your spot for those weeks of camp. These fees are deducted from your total weekly camp cost. However, in the case that you cancel those weeks of camp, the deposits are non-refundable nor can they be transferred to another week.)

WEEK 1: LET’S SET SAIL! June 12 - June 16 Get your Passports ready for a jump start to Camp fun. Explore several countries and make sure you get your passport stamped along the way. WEEK 2: WE GOT THE BEAT June 19 - June 23 Who’s got the beat? We’ve got the beat at Camp! Music, your beats and more will fill this week. Follow your personal beat! WEEK 3: COWABUNGA, DUDE! June 26 - June 30 It’s time to make a splash! Water, water everywhere. Cowabunga, Dude! This week will be a splash-tacular good time! WEEK 4: WHAT MAKES YOU, YOU? July 3 - July 7 (No Camp July 4th) All campers will be challenged to look within to discover their talents. Here at camp, we believe in the power of creativity!

WEEK 5: CAMPING 101 July 10 - July 14 This week will be all about exploring the great outdoors! Campers will get out and about while maintaining their safety. From nature walks to dino digs and everything in between. Psst– We’ll have s’mores!

WEEK 6: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! July 17 - July 21 You're the star this week! Watch a movie, debut in a skit, and always smile for the cam-era. This week is action packed straight outta Hollywood.

WEEK 7: GET YOUR GOGGLES! July 24 - July 28 You know who wears goggles? Scientists do! Bring your inner scientist for this week packed full of slime, eruptions, and goo!

WEEK 8: CAMPERS WITH CAPES July 31 - August 4 What does your cape say about you? At Camp our Campers with Capes serve as community heroes through service learning activities, community out-reach projects and serving others! WEEK 9: UNDER THE BIG TOP August 7 - August 11 The train has stopped in Eden and we’re watching the carnival come to life! Join us for ring toss, guessing games and so much more!

WEEK 10: READY, SET, GO! August 14 - August 18 It’s time to hit the court and field! A week jammed packed with game after game. From classic sports to games you create!

WEEK 11: LATER, GATOR August 21 - August 25 It’s time for all good things to come to an end! Summer is coming to a close and Camp is going out! Don’t worry though, we’ll see you next year!

WEEKLY CAMP FEES: YMCA Members: $90.00 (Week 4: Prorated fee of $72.00) Non-Members: $100.00 (Week 4: Prorated fee of $80.00) HOW TO REGISTER:

Read the 2017 Summer Camp Brochure Select the weeks to attend camp Complete the registration paperwork Submit registration form and $15.00 per week deposit for each selected week (Deposit required at the time of registration. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable to other weeks. Enrollment in any week of camp is not guaranteed without payment of deposit)

PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS: REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS Registration ends the Monday before (1 week in advance) each week of camp, at which time payments of remaining balances are due for the upcoming week. Any balance due payments made after Monday will result in a $10.00 late payment fee and can result in possible loss of deposit and spot. *See PAYING FOR CAMP FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY Through our Annual Giving Campaign we are able to provide discounted programs to individuals who may be in a financial hard ship. If you are in need of financial assistance for camp, please see the front desk for an Open Doors Scholarship application. Since demand for assistance is great and funds are limited, Completed Applications with required documentation are due for review MAY 26, 2017. Any Financial Assistance Scholarship applications submitted after May 26, 2017 will be placed on an automatic wait list.

“The staff is great! Reading is strongly encouraged along with healthy eating”

-Summer Camp Parent

THEMES & DESCRIPTIONS

FRIENDSHIP

BELONGING Unique camp rituals and Huddle Pride play a big role in providing campers with a sense of Belonging!

Refillable Water Bottle

Lunch

Refrigeration and Heating are not available

Sun Block Apply before attending

camp each morning.

Swim Suit, Towel and Bag for Wet

Items Only on specified days

Change of Clothes

Only on specified days

Extra Snack if Needed

One snack provided daily

What to leave home: All Electronics, Cell Phones, Toys, Flip Flops, etc. The YMCA will not

be held responsible for lost or stolen items.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Safe and Engaging Fun Weekly themed activities Field Trips Archery Lessons Weekly swimming Play swim and swim lessons Devotions Character Development Daily Snack Fitness Classes– YOGA Summer Learning Summer Reading Journaling Weekly parent newsletters Crafts Social Etiquette Free Play

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP! Please add your child’s name on everything they bring to camp.

ACHIEVEMENT

ACHIEVE SOMETHING NEW THIS SUMMER

Achievement focuses on the opportunity for campers to gain new knowledge, skills or abilities while gaining confidence in themselves.

Camp provides a unique environment for friendship and relationship building and provides campers with exposure to strong adult mentors and leaders.

“It’s never the same camp twice! The camp team does an excellent job with keeping kids engaged in a variety of activities”

-Summer Camp Parent

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Primary Guardian (Mother) (Father) (Other_________________) Authorized to Pick Up: Yes No First Name ____________________________________________________ Last Name ________________________________________________ ___ Cell Phone ____________________________ Work Phone __________________________ Other Phone __________________________

Secondary Guardian (Mother) (Father) (Other_________________) Authorized to Pick Up: Yes No First Name ____________________________________________________ Last Name ____________________________________________________ Cell Phone ____________________________ Work Phone __________________________ Other Phone __________________________ *MUST LIST AT LEAST ONE EMERGENCY CONTACT OTHER THAN PARENTS LISTED ABOVE*

Emergency Contact: Relation to Child _______________________________ Authorized to Pick-Up: Yes No Name ________________________________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________________ _____

CAMPER INFORMATION

SUMMER FUN CAMP - 2017 SUMMER DAY CAMP REGISTRATION FORM All sections of this registration form must be completely filled out

Child’s First Name: ___________________________________________________ Last Name: ____________________________________________ Birthdate ______/______/______ Age ______ Gender (circle one): Male Female Grade (2016-2017): _________ Street Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Apt.# __________ City _______________________________________________________________________ State _________________ Zip Code _______ __________ Email Address (required) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______

CONTACT INFORMATION

$15.00 PER WEEK NON-REFUNDABLE / NON-TRANSFERABLE DEPOSIT DUE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION.

AUTHORIZED PICK-UP

THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE HAVE MY PERMISSION TO PICK-UP MY CAMPER(S) IN THE CASE I AM UNABLE TO PICK THEM UP DUE TO AN EMER-GENCY OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCE. I UNDERSTAND THAT ANY OF THE PEOPLE LISTED BELOW MUST HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION IN ORDER

TO PICK-UP MY CAMPER. ANY PERSON NOT LISTED BELOW WILL NOT HAVE AUTHORITY TO PICK UP MY CAMPER.

NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE: _______________________________________________ NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE: _______________________________________________ NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE: _______________________________________________ NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE: _______________________________________________ NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE: _______________________________________________ NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE: _______________________________________________ NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE: _______________________________________________ PICK-UP PASSWORD: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

THIS PASSWORD IS ONLY TO BE SHARED WITH THOSE AUTHORIZED TO PICK UP YOUR CAMPER. YOU OR ANY PERSON PICKING UP THE CAMPER WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE PASSWORD EACH DAY AT THE TIME OF PICK-UP.

WEEKLY SELECTION

PLEASE SELECT THE WEEKS YOUR CHILD WILL ATTEND CAMP BOOMERANG. WEEK 1: LET’S SET SAIL! WEEK 7: GET YOUR GOGGLES! JUNE 12 - JUNE 17 JULY 25 - JULY 29 WEEK 2: WE GOT THE BEAT WEEK 8: CAMPERS WITH CAPES JUNE 20 - JUNE 24 AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 5 WEEK 3: COWABUNGA, DUDE! WEEK 9: UNDER THE BIG TOP JUNE 27 - JULY 1 AUGUST 8 - AUGUST 12 WEEK 4: WHAT MAKES YOU, YOU? WEEK 10: READY, SET, GO! JULY 5 - JULY 8 (No Camp July 4th) AUGUST 15 - AUGUST 19 WEEK 5: CAMPING 101 WEEK 11: LATER, GATOR JULY 11 - JULY 15 AUGUST 22 - AUGUST 26 WEEK 6: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION JULY 18 - JULY 22

CAMPER MEDICAL INFORMATION

PLEASE LIST ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS WE SHOULD BE AWARE OF __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE LIST ANY ALLERGIES YOUR CAMPER HAS, INCLUDING FOOD ALLERGIES __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LEGAL LIABILITY

THIS IS YOUR RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY (the “Release”). You individually and/or on behalf of any minor child, release the YMCA of Greensboro, Inc., its officers, directors, board members, employees, volunteers, agents, independent contractors, other participants and/or others acting on its behalf (collectively, “YMCA”). You agree that this Release is effective immediately. This is important to you and/or any minor children, so do not sign until you have had your questions answered. You provide this Release freely, and without duress under the following terms: 1) GENERAL RELEASE: I hereby agree for myself and/or my child and other respective heirs, assigns and

legal representatives, to indemnify, defend and hold YMCA and its officers, directors, board members, employees, volunteers, agents, independent contractors and other participants (“Release”) in the

program harmless from any and all claim and causes of action of any nature for any and all personal injury or illness, including death, which may occur to me and/or my child or which may be aggravated during or by any activity during the course of the program in which I have decide to allow myself and/or my child to engage. I further waive any and all claims or causes of action, which I and/or my child may now or hereafter have against Releases which may at any time arise as a result of any act or thing occurring in or arising out of my and/or my child’s participation in the program. I further expressly understand and agree the foregoing indemnity, release and waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law of the State of North Carolina and that any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full force and effect. 2) ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I, individually and/or on behalf of any minor child, expressly and specifically assume any and all risk of injury, illness, death or property damage resulting from my YMCA activities. You assume the risk: I, individually and on behalf of my minor child, understand that YMCA activities are strenuous and dangerous and should be engaged in only by persons in good health. I understand that I should consult a physician before enrolling myself and/or my child in the YMCA program. Once you sign, you are saying that you understand the risks involved and accept all of the risks. 3) MEDICAL RELEASE: I, individually and/or on behalf of any minor child, further hereby release YMCA from any claim whatsoever which may arise as a result of any first aid, treatment, or services or assistance provided to me in connection with any injury that arises from activities at YMCA. A) I take full responsibility for my and my child(s) welfare and safety on or at YMCA activities. B) I hereby give permission for emergency medical treatment to be administered as deemed appropriate. 4) INSURANCE: YOU ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE YOUR OWN HEALTH INSURANCE. You should understand that the YMCA does not carry insurance to cover injuries and losses that may befall you. 5) PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASE: I consent to be photographed and to allow YMCA’s use of any photos of myself and/or my minor child at its sole discretion. 6) I agree for my child’s grades and performance in school to be tracked for funding and informational purposes. HAVING READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREED WITH THESE TERMS, I HAVE EXECUTED THIS RELEASE, TO BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. __________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________ Applicant or Parent/Guardian Signature Date

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORIZATION I, ________________________________________________________ (parent/guardian) of ____________________________________________ _________ give my permission to Eden Family YMCA for my child to: Please Initial: __________ Be transported on YMCA vehicles to scheduled field trips and outings. I understand that the facility will use the appropriate child restraint devices and abide by all the safety rules when my child is transported in a vehicle. The facility will also notify me each time that my child is to participate in an activity that would involve transportation