A SUMMER TO DISCOVER GREENPOINT YMCA
Summer Day Camp 2012
Is your child ready for a summer of adventure?
The Greenpoint YMCA is about to embark on yet another fun and exciting summer
of day camp. Welcome to all of our returning and new campers to our 2012 Day
Camp Program. Y Day Camp uses hands-on learning through indoor and outdoor
educational activities. Thank you for choosing our summer day camp for your child.
We look forward to getting to know your son or daughter!
Sincerely,
Tammea Tyler
Senior Director, Youth and Family
YMCA Day Camp
Through programs like Day Camp,
we nurture your child’s sense of self-
confidence and introduce them to positive,
fun experiences that build leadership and
social skills. Well-trained, qualified staff
serve as positive role models for campers. Y
Day Camp enhances camper’s self-
confidence, self-esteem and leadership skills
through structured (and fun!) activities.
Campers develop a true understanding of
diversity in an atmosphere of acceptance and
approval of the uniqueness of others.
Campers are encouraged to be creative,
expressive and learn new skills. Summer
learning activities offer fun ways for campers
to read and learn over the summer months.
All YMCA Day Camps are licensed by the NYC
Department of Health and Accredited by the
American Camping Association (ACA).
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
OUR YMCA MISSION The YMCA of Greater New York is a community-
based service organization which promotes
positive values through programs that build
spirit, mind, and body, welcoming all people with
a focus on youth.
OUR VALUES Caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
YMCA DAY CAMP OBJECTIVES YMCA Summer Day Camp helps campers ages
3-12 years old and teens ages 13-17 years old
grow mentally and physically by participating in
challenging activities in both small and large
group settings under the supervision of a caring
and well trained staff.
SUMMER LEARNING To succeed in school and life, children and young
adults need ongoing opportunities to learn and
practice essential skills. This is especially true
during the summer months when children lose
much of what they learn during the school year.
YMCA of Greater New York Day Camps provide
high-quality summer learning initiatives that give
children a variety of ways to improve reading
and math skills and explore music, drama, art
and sports. Through fun, themed curriculum that
incorporates key academic components, children
will practice and further their academic skills,
learn to plan and create projects, learn
teamwork and develop new skills. To inspire
reading, our program will provide books
recommended by the Department of Education
for summer reading.
CAMP LOCATION The Greenpoint YMCA Summer Day Camp oper-
ates out of the Greenpoint Y branch and St.
Stan’s School. We also use offsite facilities such
as local parks and schools to conduct Day Camp.
Greenpoint YMCA
99 Meserole Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
(between Manhattan Ave/Lorimer St)
St. Stan’s School
189 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
(between Diamond St/Newell St)
DATES & HOURS OF OPERATION The Greenpoint YMCA Summer Day Camp is a
nine-week program that runs from July 2
through August 31 from 8 am to 6 pm.
OPEN HOUSES Saturday, March 3, 2012 12 – 4 pm
Saturday, April 28, 2012 10 – 3 pm
Saturday, May 19, 2012 12 – 4 pm
REGISTRATION MADE EASY Come to the Greenpoint YMCA, and pick
up a camp registration folder. Follow
instructions and fill out all registration
packet forms making sure they are
completed and signed
Have 2 passport size photos of your
child for submission
Bring everything (forms and photos) in
with payment for your child’s first
session with additional deposits of $50
per child for each added session, and
$45 youth membership fee (if your child
is not already a Y member). This will hold
your child’s spot for the designated
weeks of camp.
Take advantage of the10% Early Bird
discount by paying off your entire
balance by Saturday, May 19.
Submit your child’s medical form
completed with parent information and
signature as well as the doctor’s
information, signature and stamp as
soon as possible. It’s a good idea to keep
extra copies of the medical form for your
records.
The YMCA accepts all major credit cards or you
may sign up for automatic billing to ensure
payments are made on time with no late fees
incurred. REGISTRATION BEGINS FEBRUARY 1,
2012.
PARENT ORIENTATION Parent Orientation is mandatory. Parent or guardian
must attend this mandatory meeting on Saturday,
May 19 at 3:00 pm.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The YMCA of Greater New York awards
scholarships to campers based on a parent
or a family’s annual income. The scholarship
applications must be submitted by May 19, 2012.
GOVERNMENT & UNION VOUCHERS We accept ACD, HRA, TWU Local 100, and 1199 SEIU
vouchers. You must have your confirmation letter
with you at the time of registration.
REFUNDS AND CREDITS Camp fees are non-refundable unless the YMCA
cancels a camp. The deposit of $50 is non-
refundable and non-transferable. If your child
cannot attend camp for a period of time paid, you
may submit a request for credit along with docu-
mentation to the Camp Director. Credits can be
used for camp or other programs throughout the
year. Any refund requests will be submitted to the
Camp Director and will be granted under the dis-
cretion of the Youth & Family Director. All re-
quests should be made prior to the start of the
session. There will be no partial refund, and ses-
sions will not be divided.
LATE FEE POLICY A $25 late fee will be added to payments made
after each payment due date.
PROMOTIONAL OFFERS Early Bird Discounts 10% discount for participants who are
registered by May 19 and have paid in full.
Siblings Discounts 10% off each additional sibling. Discounts cannot be
combined.
CAMP GEAR Each child will receive two shirts and a camp bag.
Swim caps will be given during the camper’s first day
of swimming. Camp t-shirts must be worn every day.
Additional shirts may be purchased at $8 each. Swim
gear must consist of a towel, swimsuit, swim cap, a
change of clothing, water shoes and a plastic bag (or
other receptacle for wet swim gear). Camp gear is
distributed during the camper’s first day of camp.
CATERPILLAR CAMP (AGES 3 – 4) Caterpillars will have the opportunity to participate
in swimming, outdoor and dramatic play, all sorts of
art projects, music, movement and exciting per-
formances. Summer camp is a great time for your
child to get to know our YMCA and make lots of
friends.
Location: Greenpoint YMCA ONLY
Fee: $390 per session
Specialty Fee:* $40 additional per session
BUMBLEBEE CAMP (AGES 5) Bumblebees will have the opportunity to participate
in swimming (twice per week), outdoor time that
incorporates sports, recreation and gym activities,
and exploration time in our new center-based class-
rooms designed with educational and stimulating
manipulatives for this age group.
Location: Greenpoint YMCA and St.
Stan’s School
Fee: $390 per session
Specialty Fee:* $40 additional per session
BUMBLEBEE CAMP (AGES 6)
Bumblebees will have the opportunity to participate
in swimming (twice per week), outdoor time that
incorporates sports, recreation and gym activities,
and exploration time in our new center-based class-
rooms designed with educational and stimulating
manipulatives for this age group. Our 6-year olds will
work with materials that are designed to challenge
their young minds.
Location: Greenpoint YMCA and St.
Stan’s School
Fee: $350 per session
Specialty Fee:* $40 additional per session
FIREFLY CAMP (AGES 7-9)
Fireflies will have the opportunity to participate in
club based activities that will extend over the whole
summer. Campers will swim (twice per week), sing
songs, dance, act, chant and participate in ongoing
thematic based workshops. We aim to stimulate the
campers mind with project-based learning activities.
Location: Greenpoint YMCA and St.
Stan’s School
Fee: $330 per session
Specialty Fee:* $40 additional per session
DRAGONFLY CAMP (AGES 9-12) Dragonflies are spreading their wings into pre-teen
years and will enjoy a customized camp that allows
them to participate in projects designed for older
children. Campers will swim, work on extended pro-
jects, performances, have mentorship and service
learning opportunities and explore their local and
extended area through additional trips and outings
designed to engage and introduce them to new ex-
periences.
Location: St. Stan’s School ONLY
Fee: $325 per session
Specialty Fee:* $40 additional per session
*SPECIALTIES: Other choice specialty 2x per week
may include sports, art, dance, gardening, cooking,
technology, mad science, swimming and much more.
COUNSELOR–IN-TRAINING (AGES13-17)
Our Counselor In Training (CIT) program is for
tomorrow’s leaders. Teens who are involved in this
amazing program gain job readiness skills and work
experience during the summer working along with
experienced staff. CIT’s receive training in program
safety and a Community Service Award.
EXPLORE PLAY AND GROW Each week of camp provides your child hands-on activities
including educational field trips and theme days.
A SUMMER OF FUN 2012 Summer Day Camp Sessions and Fees
CAMPS (AGES 3 -12)
Session Dates Payment Due Date
I July 2 – July 13 (closed July 4) May 18
II July 16 – July 27 June 1
III July 30 – August 10 June 15
IV August 13 – August 24 June 29
HOLIDAY CAMP (AGES 5-12)
August Holiday Camp August 27- August 31* $198 Flat Fee due July 27
*based on number of registered campers
COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM (AGES 13-17)
Session Dates Fee
I-V June 29 - August 24 FREE
FEES PER SESSION (every two weeks)
Session Ages Fees Location
Caterpillar Camp 3-4 yrs $390 per session Greenpoint YMCA ONLY
Bumblebee Camp 5 yrs $390 per session Greenpoint YMCA/St. Stan’s School
Bumblebee Camp 6 yrs $350 per session Greenpoint YMCA/ St. Stan’s School
Firefly Camp 7-9 yrs $330 per session Greenpoint YMCA/ St. Stan’s School
Dragonfly Camp 10-12 yrs $325 per session St. Stan’s School ONLY
REGISTRATION BEGINS FEBRUARY 1, 2012 A $50 non-refundable deposit (per child and per session) is required to hold your child’s spot in
camp.
THE NEXT ADVENTURE New York YMCA Sleepaway Camp
Boys and Girls (Ages 6 – 16)
Located 86 miles northwest of Manhattan, the New York YMCA Camp is a globally diverse
community built upon the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Here
each child enjoys adventures, new friendships and joyful experiences. Campers are secure in our
bully-free camp from day one. Children are always supervised by highly trained counselors. Friend-
ships are immediately fostered through teambuilding and cabin activities. By supporting each
camper and cabin group, our counselors help campers form the life-long relationships for which
our camp is known.
• Sports • Horseback Riding • Performing Arts
• Outdoor Life Skills • Swimming • Boating
• Waterskiing • Tubing • Arts
Call us toll free at 877-30-YCAMP or visit
us online www.newyorkymcacamp.org
to learn more.
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