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2019 Summer Camp Catalogwww.ymcapawtucket.org

Pawtucket Family YMCA20 Summer Street

Pawtucket, RI 02860 727-7900

Heritage Park YMCA333 Roosevelt AvenuePawtucket, RI 02860

727-7050

BESTSUMMEREVER

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YMCA Camp Sites ........................................................ 1

YMCA Summer Camps

Camp Pioneers (Age 5) & Camp Voyagers ( Ages 6-8) ..... 2

Camp Dino-Mytes (Ages 5-7) .............................................. 3Aim High Camp (Ages 6-7) & (Ages 8-10) .............................. 4Cheer & Dance Camp (Ages 6-12) ........................................ 5Sports Camp (Ages 6-13) ................................................... 6Explorers Adventure (Ages 8-10) ......................................... 7Art Camp (Ages 9 & up) ..................................................... 8Photography Camp (Ages 9 & up) ........................................ 9Explorers I (Ages 11-14) ..................................................10Future Leaders Camp (Ages 12-16) ....................................11Information/Open Houses ..........................................12Registration Information .......................................13

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAWTUCKET FAMILY YMCA Welcome to the Pawtucket Family YMCA! Our state-of-the-art facility provides over thirty venues to recreate, socialize and stay active while giving us the vehicle to put forth one of the most innovative programming calendars in the country. Our program model is based on three simple premises:

• Enable every family member an opportunity to recreate at an affordable price

• Provide educational tools that will enhance life skills• Make each visit a fun and worthwhile experience

The Y is pleased to offer a wonderful variety of summer camp experiences to choose from. Come and select the camp that is just right for your child’s summer experience!

HERITAGE PARK YMCAHeritage Park YMCA is located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. It has a BrightStars rated quality early childhood education program for children ages 6 weeks to 8 years old. There are 20 spacious classrooms as well as indoor and outdoor play spaces. At Heritage Park YMCA, each of our programs is outfitted with the latest materials that encourage children to learn at their own pace. Heritage Park is licensed by the Department of Children, Youth and Families. The camps are approved by the American Camp Association. Contact Heritage Park YMCA at (401) 727-7050 and schedule a tour.

Download Camp Registration Forms at:

www.ymcapawtucket.org

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CAMP PIONEERSAge: 5 (by June 1, 2019)

Camp Weeks: Offered only Weeks 1 - 10* * No camp on August 22nd and 23rd

Location: Heritage Park YMCA Early Learning Center, 333 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI (401) 727-7050

Fees:Member: $165 per week • Non-Member: $190 per week$12 activity fee per week

Hours: Full Day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Food: Breakfast, lunch & nutritious snacks provided

Camp Highlights: Designed especially for your child’s first camping experience, these camps feature a combination of climate controlled indoor adventure with the diversity of an outdoor play experience. Activities include swim twice per week, arts and crafts, science, literacy and weekly themes and field trips. Your child will grow socially and have a great camp experience in a fun and safe environment.

CAMP VOYAGERSAges: 6 - 8 years

Camp Weeks: Weeks 1 - 10* * No camp on August 22nd and 23rd

Location: Heritage Park YMCA Early Learning Center, 333 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI (401) 727-7050

Fees:Member: $165 per week • Non-Member: $190 per week$12 activity fee per week

Hours: Full Day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Food: Breakfast, lunch & nutritious snacks provided

Camp Highlights: Designed especially for your child’s first camping experience, these camps feature a combination of climate controlled indoor adventure with the diversity of an outdoor play experience. Activities include swim twice per week, arts and crafts, science, literacy and weekly themes and field trips. Your child will grow socially and have a great camp experience in a fun and safe environment.

All of our camps areaccredited by the ACA.

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CAMP DINO-MYTESAges: 5 - 7 years

Camp Weeks: Weeks 1 - 10 • June 17th - August 23rd

Location: Pawtucket Family YMCA, 20 Summer Street, Pawtucket, RI(401) 727-7900

Fees:Member: $155 per week • Non-Member: $185 per week

Hours: Full Day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. • No additional charge forPre-Camp (drop off at 6:30 a.m.) • Post-Camp (pick up at 5:45 p.m.)No later than 9:00 a.m.

Food: Lunch & snack provided

Camp Highlights: This camp is designed to explore the imagination of children. Campers will enjoy fun activities like camp songs, arts & crafts, and action games. Additionally, campers have two opportunities to swim throughout the day (including one swim lesson and one free swim). Children will develop a healthy sense of themselves and others on their way to making life-long friends and memories. YMCA camps have value-based programming focused on honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. Camp Dino-Mytes goes on a weekly field trip to local parks.

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AIM HIGH CAMPAges: 6 - 7 years: Aim High Camp • 8 - 10 years: Aim Higher Camp



Fees:Member: $155 per week • Non-Member: $185 per week$5.00 weekly field trip fee

Hours: Full Day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. • No additional charge forPre-Camp (drop off at 6:30 a.m.) • Post-Camp (pick up at 5:45 p.m.)


Camp Highlights:

Aim High Camp - A unique camp that is designed to improve skills in reading, math, and writing while retaining the “fun” of a day camp. Weekly field trips, swimming, and creative educational models are used to peak the interest of each participant. English as a second language is also taught.

Aim Higher Camp - A continuation of “Aim High Camp” will focus on study habits, time management, and becoming more independent. English as a second language is also taught.

* Campers keep Summer Learning Logs to keep track of their work.

All of our camps areaccredited by the ACA

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CHEER & DANCE CAMPAges: 6 - 9 years: Cheer & Dance Gold • 10 -12: Cheer & Dance Elite






Dance Camp Highlights: Dance Camp is designed for campers to learn the history of dance and various skills and techniques in dance. The camp will focus on Hip Hop, Jazz and Step Dancing. Other dance forms (such as ballet and tap) will be introduced. Each week, participants of this specialty camp will dance in a short performance to exhibit skills that were learned during the session. The performance takes place in front of other campers but parents are also invited to attend, every other Friday at 4:00 p.m.

Cheerleading Camp Highlights: Cheerleading camp was created for participants to learn about the history of cheerleading while acquiring various skills and techniques involved with cheering. In this camp, participants learn a number of cheers with corresponding movements as well as simple stunts and lifts. Campers will be closely monitored and spotted by staff. Each week, participants of this specialty camp will dance in a short performance to exhibit skills that were learned during the session. The performance takes place in front of other campers but parents are also invited to attend, every other Friday at 4:00 p.m.

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SPORTS CAMPAges: 6 - 13 years

Camp Weeks: Weeks 1 -10 • June 17th - August 23rd





Rookies Sports Camp (Ages 7-8) - Children play sports in a non-competitive environment that allows them to develop athletic skills and an appreciation for teamwork. Through creative activities, kids will improve self-esteem and confidence.

Future Stars Sports Camp (Ages 9-10) - This is the next level of sports camp which has an emphasis on teaching sport specific skills in a non-competitive environment. This camp begins to develop team concepts and skills and team building skills.

All Stars Sports Camp (Ages 11-13) - Children play in a more competitive setting. Special guests will lecture on sport specific topics. Although the camp has a competitive flavor, Y “character counts” values are incorporated into this sports program.

All of our camps areaccredited by the ACA

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EXPLORERS ADVENTUREAges: 8 - 10 years






Camp Highlights: This camp will ease your young camper into the busy world of traveling and working as a team, learning about responsibility and other core values. Y camps are all about discovery. Kids have the opportunity to explore the outdoors, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories. And, of course, it’s fun too! Our Y Youth Camp encourages campers to have fun while participating in group activities, special events and trips which develop creativity, independence, and a sense of teamwork. Each camper will gain confidence and grow socially through a number of diverse activities. This group will go on one field trip per week along with some other local travel to fun destinations.

* All field trip fee must be paid a week in advance.


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ART CAMPAges: 9 years and up

Camp WeeksWeeks 1 - 5 • June 17th - July 19thWeeks 6 - 10 • July 22nd - August 23rd


Fees:Member: $155 per session • Non-Member: $188 per session$20.00 supply cost per session



Camp Highlights: Art camp will give campers an opportunity to let their creativity side soar. During this camp they will learn new techniques, abstract creativity, expand their imagination, build self-esteem and make friends. Working together they will discover new things about the artist in them and will spark the flame of their creative abilities. Campers will learn new skills working in various mediums. Swim, games and camp activities will all be included during their exciting camp day. Spots are limited.

Due to ongoing projects, it is recommended that your child/children be enrolled in art camp throughout the whole session.


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PHOTOGRAPHY CAMPAges: 9 and up

Camp WeeksWeeks 2 • June 24th - June 28thWeeks 4 • July 8th - July 12thWeeks 5 • July 15th - July 19thWeeks 6 • July 29th - Aug 2nd


Fees:Member: Total Cost: $155 per weekNon-Member: Total Cost: $185 per weekSupply cost: Total Cost: $10 per week



Camp Highlights: Photography summer camp will give campers an opportunity to be behind the lens. Through the four weeks campers will learn about lighting, framing, focusing, retouching and Photoshop tools. Campers will create a photo book, produce a mounted picture and produce other pictures. By learning new techniques and having fun new experiences campers will develop a life-long love of photography while forming friendships with campers who share their enthusiasm about photography. Sign up today - limited to 13 campers.

Cameras andFilm Will Be

Provided

Shooting Techniques,

Photoshop Demonstration,

Dark Room, Lighting and

Development Techniques,

Scrapbooking, Formatting

and Project Completion

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Camp Highlights: This camp will ease your young camper into the busy world of traveling and working as a team, learning about responsibility and other core values. Each camper will gain confidence and grow socially through a number of diverse activities. This group will go on field trips every day and explore local destinations. Some sleepovers occur. All field trip fees must be paid a week in advance.

EXPLORERS I CAMPAges: 11 - 14 years







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FUTURE LEADERS CAMPAges: 12 - 16 years






Camp Highlights: Designed for teenagers looking to take the “next step” into young adulthood by helping with resume building, the employment application process as well as interview techniques and job readiness. This Future Leaders Camp helps teens learn how to express themselves, come together for a common cause and become active and informed citizens. We will help teens prepare for life by teaching them professional skills that will follow them throughout their careers. Some exciting aspects of this summer experience will include dining out, sleepovers, fundraising and an end of the year field trip. Teens will enjoy normal camp activities such as swimming, field trips, baseball games and much more. Future Leaders will have the opportunity to be involved with daily schedules of Y camps as well as coordinating “The End of Summer” performances. Future Leaders will become involved in our Y Mentoring Program that gives leadership and mentoring roles with other campers. Camp T-Shirts Must be worn every day. $10.00 Fee for Camp T-Shirts. Note: There is a POTENTIAL for a Sr. Future Leader to earn up to a $50 stipend and a Jr. Future Leader to earn a $35 stipend every 2 weeks based upon good work.

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YOU’RE INVITED TO OUR OPEN HOUSES

YMCA VALUE & TRADITIONThe Y has built a reputation on providing day camp programs that are safe, supervised and engages children in activities that keep their minds and bodies active during the summer. Summer Camp is about making positive relationships with others in a caring atmosphere. Using this framework, campers have opportunities to plan activities for themselves and their group. They also learn something new about themselves while practicing the Y “character counts” values. The YMCA of Pawtucket is committed to creating a fun, secure and educational environment for all children.

YMCA SWIM LESSONSThe Y’s goal is to teach children the fundamentals of swimming, to become a better swimmer and to be safe in and around the water. Our YMCA uses the Y-USA youth progressive swimming program. It uses a problem-solving, guided-discovery teaching approach in a positive, caring environment. Swim is a student-centered, caring atmosphere by certified instructors who give students personalized attention. Lessons are developmentally appropriate and designed to quickly and effectively teach aquatic skills. Safety is our highest priority.

PAWTUCKET FAMILY YMCA

Healthy Kids DayApril 27th

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Open House

(sign up - no registration fee)

Open House May 18th

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Open House (free camp T-shirt)

Block PartyJune 1st

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.(free camp T-shirt with

your enrollment)

Open House June 8th

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Open House (free camp T-shirt)

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A $15 (non-refundable) registration fee per camper is required.

Fees and PaymentsPayments in full are due at time of registration unless a credit card or draft agreement is in place as a payment plan. All payments of fees in a payment plan will then be charged each week for camp on the Friday prior to the 1st day of camp and these fees are non-refundable.

Trip Fee / Activity FeesNon-refundable and non-transferable, and drafted weekly with payment unless paid in full at time of registration.

TransportationChildren will be dropped off and picked up by parent or guardian unless transportation is provided. At time of registration, parents are required to designate authorized individuals.

Sibling DiscountSecond child discount - 15% off camp fee

Cancellation Policy / Refund PolicyAfter June 1st - a two-week written notice to cancel a week of camp is required. A $20 cancellation fee will be charged for each cancelled week. Registration, trip and activity fees are non-refundable. No refunds for partial week absences granted. Refunds are given for medical reasons when accompanied by a doctor’s note and clear evidence that the child cannot participate. Requests must be made by the last day of the camp season. Prior to June 1st - a refund of all camp fees may be granted upon written request.

DelinquenciesAre to be paid prior to the start of the next week. If your child/children attend a camp which requires a field trip fee, he/she must have a cleared balance, and the trip must be paid for the week prior. Any participant that has been delinquent three or more times will be dropped from the program. The participant’s slot may be filled.

Dates and Holidays Refer to each camp page for the specific dates and times of camps. All Camps will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day and Monday, August 13th for Victory Day.

Financial Assistance The YMCA has financial aid for those families in need. For more information or to request an application, please see a Member Services representative at the front desk of any of our YMCAs.

THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO REGISTER:A. Bring your registration form and payment to any of the YMCA camp registration sites.B. Mail registration form to the actual camp location with your payment payable to YMCA of Pawtucket. C. Fax your registration form to the camp location with your credit card

number, expiration date, amount and signature. The YMCA accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.

Pawtucket Family YMCA - Fax: (401) 727-7907 Heritage Park YMCA - Fax: (401) 727-7757

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