Summer Camp - YMCA of Greater Williamson County

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YOUR
SUMMER
2015
Brochure
Summer Camp
YMCA OF GREATER WILLIAMSON COUNTY
NEW! – Register online at ymcagwc.org
WELCOME!
Camp brings back many memories and images to campers both young and old. It is a powerful experience that can strengthen
the values that you as parents are teaching daily. Whether it’s through arts & crafts or swimming, through field trips or sports,
or through various outdoor / indoor adventure activities, Y summer camp counselors have always allowed kids to be kids while
staying safe during the heat of the summer. At the YMCA of Greater Williamson County, we offer a wide array of summer camp
options to meet every camper’s needs. All of our summer camps are designed to make summer fun, exciting, convenient
and safe, while focusing on the Y’s values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.
CAMP DATES*
CAMP REGISTRATION
Summer Camp at all of our locations runs weekdays from:
Summer Camp Registration begins at all locations on:
June 8 - Aug. 21, 2015
Y Family Members:.........Feb. 7, 2015
Non-Members:...............Feb. 21, 2015
Programs 9am-4pm • Extended Care 7am-9am, 4pm-6:30pm
*All dates and times are subject to change.
CAMP ASSISTANCE & OUTREACH
We believe every child and family should have the chance to
participate in any Y program and enjoy the benefits of Y
membership. Those not able to pay the full fee may be
awarded partial Financial Assistance based on their
demonstrated ability to pay and the Y’s ability to fund
the subsidy. Since demand is great, Financial Assistance is
awarded subject to available resources. Applications are
available at the Member Services Desk of your local Y.
100% OF FUNDS RAISED THROUGH OUR ANNUAL
CAMPAIGN ARE USED TO HELP FAMILIES!
Financial Assistance is funded through the Y’s Annual
Campaign. All Y camps join in this campaign and would like
to ask for your help in raising funds for 2015. Ask a staff
member or call (512) 615-5539 to learn how you can help us
make a difference in the lives of local families today!
NEW! – Register ONLINE at ymcagwc.org
You may register for all camps at any of our Y locations:
CHASCO Family YMCA & Y Licensed Child Care
1812 N. Mays St., Round Rock, TX 512 615 5563
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Hutto Family YMCA
200 Alliance Blvd., Hutto, TX 512 846 2360
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Twin Lakes Family YMCA
204 E. Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park, TX 512 250 9622
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YMCA of the Highland Lakes at Galloway-Hammond
1601 S. Water St., Burnet, TX 512 756 6180
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Complete registration packets are available at the above
Y branch locations and online at ymcagwc.org.
And remember if you become a Y Member, you not only
receive all the benefits of Y Membership, including
priority registration for summer camp, but you would
also save up to $300+ per child on camp for the entire
summer! See your local Y for complete details.
YMCA CAMP TWIN LAKES
Location
204 E. Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park, TX
512 257 0709
Ages
Entering K - 8th Grade
Days & Times
Weekdays
9am-4pm (Programs)
7am-9am, 4pm-6:30pm (Extended Care)
Deposits
One-Time Reg. Fee ...$35 per child
Weekly Deposit...........$15 per child
At registration, each child receives
a T-Shirt & Water Bottle
(while supplies and sizes last) .
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All paid deposits are nonrefundable
and nontransferable. Deposits are
also applied to the weekly fees for
your selected camp location.
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Camp Twin Lakes
Y Family Members:......$168 per child
Non-Members:.............$200 per child
YMCA Camp Twin Lakes offers summer days filled with exciting outdoor
adventures that help children discover confidence and character, build
friendships and learn independence as well as problem-solving skills.
Centrally located in Cedar Park near US 183 and IH-45, we are convenient
for daily drop-off and pickup on a 55-acre site filled with oak trees, two lakes,
fields and outdoor/indoor adventure activity areas that make campers feel
like they are 100 miles away from real life. Parents can trust that the
adventures at YMCA Camp Twin Lakes are led by a well-trained camp staff
whose primary focuses are their campers and safety.
YMCA Camp Twin Lakes is ready to become your favorite place!
Weekly Add-On* Fees
Add-Ons*
Paintball 1 & 2:...............$53 per child
Tango Tower:....................$53 per child
Project T.O.A.D.S.:..........$53 per child
Robotics:............................$53 per child
Wood Craft:......................$53 per child
Top Chef:............................$53 per child
Jewelry:...............................$53 per child
Video Production:..........$32 per child
Mad Science:....................$32 per child
Hunger Games:................$32 per child
Gymnastics:.......................$32 per child
CSI:.......................................$32 per child
Swim Lessons:..................$32 per child
Outdoor Living Skills:....$32 per child
Sew Fun!:...........................$32 per child
Lunch Plan:........................$32 per child
SUPER Camp
Y Family Members:......$233 per child
Non-Members:............. $263 per child
The Pioneer Program
Y Family Members:......$295 per child
Non-Members:..............$345 per child
Themes
Each week during the summer will be
highlighted by a different theme at
YMCA Camp Twin Lakes. See what’s in
store this year below. Of note, theme
dates are subject to change.
June 8-12............................Wild Wild West
June 15-19............................Amazing Race
June 22-26...................................Superhero
June 29-July 3.............Red, White & Blue
July 6-10...............................................Disney
July 13-17................................Color Games
July 20-24.......................You’ve Got Talent
July 27-July 31................................Decades
Aug. 3-7...........................Pirates vs. Ninjas
Aug. 10-14.............................................Space
Aug. 17-21........................................ Carnival
* Each add-on requires a $15 deposit at registration,
while swim lessons must be paid in full at registration.
Daily Schedule
Camp program hours at YMCA Camp
Twin Lakes are from 9am until 4pm.
Campers will get the most out of
camp by being in their unit
and ready for fun between these
hours. Extended care is provided
at no additional charge between
7am-9am & 4pm-6:30pm.
Please note that the sample schedule
below is subject to change.
Time
7-8:45am
8:45-9am
9-10am
10-11am
11am-12pm
12-12:30pm
12:30-1pm
1-2pm
2-3pm
3-4pm
4-4:30pm
4:30-6:30pm
Activity
Camper Drop-Off
& A.M. Care +
Morning Snack
Opening /
Activity 1
Activity 2 /
Add-Ons
Activity 3 /
Add-Ons
Lunch 1
Lunch 2
Activity 4
& Pool
Activity 4
& Pool
Activity 5
& Closing
Snack +
Camper Pick-Up
& P.M. Care
Units
Campers at YMCA Camp Twin Lakes
are placed in Units by grade level
and then into Trail Groups with an
individual counselor in a ratio
between 1:6 and 1:15 (depending on
age) for maximum fun. Our staff has
customized the daily activities and
age requirements with safety and
progression of skill building in mind
to better meet camper needs with
age-appropriate activities. UNITS
are also given a COLOR to foster
team-unity.
Tenderfoot..................................Green
Entering K & 1st Grade
Survivor............................................Red
Entering 2nd Grade
Navigator....................................Purple
Entering 3rd Grade
Explorer.......................................Yellow
Entering 4th Grade
Trekker............................................Blue
Entering 5th Grade
Voyager.....................................Tie Dye
Entering 6th Grade
Ranger................................ Sandstone
Entering 7th & 8th Grades
CITs.............................................Orange
Entering 9th & 10th Grades
Activities
The following are the general
activities that campers will have
a chance to participate in throughout the
summer at YMCA Camp Twin Lakes. Of
note, certain activities are only open to
certain ages.
LAND ACTIVITIES
Archery
Arts & Crafts
GaGaHiking
Car Wash Bridge
Songs & Skits
TetherballWashers
Zoom Floom Slide
Basketball
Field Hockey
Flag Football
KickballLacrosse
Soccer
Frisbee Golf
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Climbing Wall
Zip Line
Giant Swing
Giants Ladder
Pamper Pole
Human Foozball
Low Ropes Course Paintball
WATER ACTIVITIES
Aqua Park
Swim Lessons
Canoeing Sailing
KayakingPaddleboards
Fishing
Splash Pad
Wet Willie Water Slide
Add-On Activities
Add-On activities provide campers
with a chance to focus on specific
areas of interest while going more
in-depth on topics than the general
camp curriculum allows. Most
Add-Ons will occur during the
morning activity periods and
campers may miss some of the
regular camp activities but still
receive a full day of camp fun.
Add-On activities will be held
Monday – Thursday and require
pre-registration and an extra fee.
See our registration packet for fees
and dates of specific activities.
Swim Lessons
5 yrs old ($32/NONREFUNDABLE)
Swim Lessons
6+ ($32/NONREFUNDABLE)
Paintball 1
($53/3rd-4th Grade)
Learn the basics of paintball
equipment, safety and game
strategies. We begin with target
practice and teamwork scenarios
before venturing to the playing
field with our own age group.
Paintball 2
($53/5th-8th Grade)
Compete on our “Boot Hill” course
while learning safety, teamwork
and game play under the close
supervision of our trained
instructors.
Tango Tower
($53/3rd-8th)
An exhilarating add-on that
allows campers to fully explore
all aspects of the Tango Tower
beyond the normal camp high
ropes experience. Activities led
by certified tower staff for a safe/
fun experience for campers. Push
yourself to the tower limit.
Project T.O.A.D.S.
($53/5th-8th)
Use high-tech computer gear,
live-feed cameras, remote-control
drones and airsoft markers to
plan missions and work together
to accomplish goals.
Robotics
($53/ 3rd-8th)
Learn basic robotics and
engineering concepts while
working as a team to design, build
and program a robot to perform a
number of skilled tasks.
Gymnastics
($32/ 3rd-8th)
Receive quality instruction in
tumbling, swinging, balancing,
bouncing and cartwheels while
also exploring our full array of
gymnastics apparatus.
Wood Craft
($53/ 3rd-8th)
Learn the basics of woodworking
through the use of hand tools.
Practice carpentry skills to
complete and bring home weekly
projects.
CSI
($32/3rd-8th)
Learn the basics of deductive
reasoning and investigative
techniques, such as finger
printing, track casting, blood
typing and spray patterns, used
by law enforcement personnel use
to solve crimes and mysteries.
Top Chef
($53/4th-8th)
Learn about kitchen safety,
proper food handling, measuring,
food preparation & baking,
balanced meal planning and
healthy eating.
Jewelry
($53/ 3rd-8th)
Create authentic jewelry that is
both wearable and trendy while
taking away craft skills that can
be repeated at home for years to
come.
Video Production
($32/4th-8th)
Discover photo and video
journalism while also learning
reporting techniques to create
online camp blogs and create a
video of your week at Camp Twin
Lakes.
Mad Science
($32/ 3rd-8th)
Through fun and exciting science
experiments, you will be able to
smell and taste what science is
really all about. So much fun that
you will forget you’re learning.
Hunger Games
($32/ 3rd-6th)
Learn the skills of the archery,
javelin, foils and swords in order
to survivor our daily competitions
while also obtaining strategy and
tracking knowledge.
Register for Summer Camp online at ymcagwc.org
Outdoor Living Skills
($32/ 3rd-8th)
Learn the basics of pioneering
with activities such as outdoor
cooking and shelter building. Your
camper will experience what it
was like for early Texas settlers.
Sew Fun!
($32/ 4th-8th)
Learn basic sewing skills while
designing and making practical
projects. You will learn seaming,
pattern usage and be educated on
parts of a sewing machine.
SUPER CAMP
Members $233 / Week
Non-Members $263 / Week
Open to campers entering grades
5th-8th. Super Camp runs from
8am-4pm Energized activities
include Zip Line, Paintball, Giant
Swing, Aqua Park and more ALL
day, EVERY day.
Pioneer Program*
Members $295 / Week
Non-Members $345 / Week
A special program for ages 7-17
with special needs. Designed
for kids who have ASD or CI,
have difficulty with social or
interpersonal interactions and/
or have had a traumatic brain
injury AND can participate in the
outdoor program with a staff
ratio of 1:4. Application required.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMPS
Locations
Ages
YMCA Camp Round Rock Entering K - 8th Grade
1500 N. Mays. St.
Days & Times
Round Rock, TX
Weekdays
512 615 5563
7:00am - 6:30pm
YMCA Camp Pflugerville
Windermere Clubhouse
16800 Gower
Pflugerville, TX
512 615 5563
Deposits
One-Time Reg. Fee ...$35 per child
Weekly Deposit...........$15 per child
At registration, each child receives
a T-Shirt & Water Bottle
(while supplies and sizes last) .
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All paid deposits are nonrefundable
and nontransferable. Deposits are
also applied to the weekly fees for
your selected camp location.
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Weekly Fees - Round Rock
Y Family Members ...$153 per child
Non-Members...........$173 per child
Weekly Fees - Pflugerville
Y Family Members ...$140 per child
Non-Members...........$165 per child
Weekly Add-On* Fees
Paintball.......................$53 per child
Swim Lessons.............$32 per child
Each add-on requires a $15 deposit
at registration, while swim lessons
must be paid in full at registration.
These add-ons are only available
at the Round Rock location.
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Y Outdoor Adventure Camps
provide an action-packed
summer experience designed to
help children and teens make
friends, acquire new skills,
develop values and create
memories that will last a lifetime.
Our wide array of activities allow
for a unique quality adventure
that, by its very nature, begins to
enhance campers potential in
spirit, mind and body.
Units
Similar to YMCA Camp Twin Lakes,
Outdoor Adventure campers are
placed in Units by grade level with a
counselor in a ratio between 1:8 and
1:15 (depending on age) for maximum
fun. Our staff has customized the
daily activities and age requirements
with safety and progression of skills
in mind to meet camper needs with
age-appropriate activities.
Tenderfoot..................................Green
Entering K & 1st Grade
Survivor............................................Red
Entering 2nd Grade
Navigator....................................Purple
Entering 3rd Grade
Explorer.......................................Yellow
Entering 4th Grade
Trekker............................................Blue
Entering 5th Grade
Voyager....................................Tie-Dye
Entering 6th, 7th & 8th Grades
Activities
The following are the general
activities that campers will have
a chance to participate in throughout
the summer at Outdoor Camps. Of note,
certain activities are only open to certain
ages.
LAND ACTIVITIES
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Climbing Wall
Disc Golf
Car Wash Bridge
Songs & Skits
Basketball
Field HockeyFlag
Football
KickballLacrosse
Soccer
VolleyballGaGa
HikingPaintball*
Mountain Biking
Low Ropes Course
Theater
WATER ACTIVITIES
Swimming
Water Slides*
Splash Pad
Swim Lessons*
NEW!
Low Ropes Teams Course
Human Foozball
*These activities are only available at
YMCA Camp Round Rock.
EXCURSION CAMPS
Locations
Gattis Elementary
2920 Round Rock Ranch
Boulevard, Round Rock, TX
78665
Sommer Elementary
16200 Avery Ranch Blvd.
Austin, TX 78717
Teravista Elementary
4419 Teravista Club Drive,
Round Rock, TX 78665
Cox Elementary
1001 Brushy Creek Road,
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Cypress Elementary
2900 El Salido Parkway,
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Y Excursion Camps help young campers grow in Mind, Body & Spirit at
school-based sites with expert YMCA programming. We use challenging and
fun activities – both indoor and outdoor as well as field trips – that feature weekly themes,
promote personal growth and encourage having fun with friends.
Nadine Johnson Elementary
480 Carl Stern Blvd.
Hutto, TX 78634
Deposits
YMCA of the Highland Lakes
1601 S. Water St.
Burnet, TX 78611
512 756 6180
At registration, each child receives
a T-Shirt & Water Bottle
(while supplies and sizes last) .
Ages
Entering K - Entering 6th
Days & Times
Weekdays
7:00am - 6:30pm
One-Time Reg. Fee ...$35 per child
Weekly Deposit...........$15 per child
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All paid deposits are nonrefundable
and nontransferable. Deposits are
also applied to the weekly fees for
your selected camp location.
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Weekly Fees - School Sites
Y Family Members ...$142 per child
Non-Members...........$152 per child
Weekly Fees - Burnet
Y Family Members ...$90 per child
Non-Members...........$105 per child
Weekly Add-On* Fees
Swim Lessons.............$32 per child
Each add-on requires a $15 deposit
at registration, while swim lessons
must be paid in full at registration.
This add-on is only available at the
Burnet location.
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Activities
At our Excursion Camps, children will
have fun by taking part in a wide
array of both indoor and outdoor
activities and field trips.
GENERAL ACTIVITIES
Songs & Skits
Games
Arts & Crafts
Field Sports
EventsHiking
SwimmingTeambuilding
FIELD TRIPS*
Zilker Park
Exotic Zoo
Mayborn Museum
Cameron Park Zoo
Longhorn Caverns
Bowling Lanes
Swimming Pools
Miniature Golf Courses
Bob Bullock Museum & IMAX
Summer Fun Water Park
*Field Trips listed above are just an example
of places visited. Trips are subject to change
and not available from all locations.
Daily Schedule
Each week at our Excursion Camps,
participants will not only spend three
days on-site, but will also have two
days of off-site activities.
During their on-site days, campers
will engage in enrichment activities
and special events. While off-site,
campers will head out on a field trip
or another unique excursion. Of note,
at least one of the off-site activities
each week will include swimming.
SPECIALTY CAMPS
Locations
CHASCO Family YMCA
1812 N. Mays St.
Round Rock, TX
512 246 9622
Hutto Family YMCA
200 Alliance Blvd.
Hutto, TX
512 846 2360
Twin Lakes Family YMCA
204 E. Little Elm Trail
Cedar Park, TX
512 250 9622
Ages
Entering K - 8th Grade
Days & Times
Weekdays
8:00am - 1:30pm
Y Specialty Camps allow campers to focus on one specific area
of interest while having fun, learning new skills and growing in
spirit, mind and body. Our camps, include a wide variety of focuses from sports to dance, cooking, life-saving skills and more to meet the individual interests of our campers.
Deposits
One-Time Reg. Fee ...$35 per child
Weekly Deposit...........$15 per child
At registration, each child receives
a T-Shirt & Water Bottle
(while supplies and sizes last) .
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All paid deposits are nonrefundable
and nontransferable. Deposits are
also applied to the weekly fees for
your selected camp location.
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Weekly Fees
CEDAR PARK
Member/Non
Baseball & T-Ball...........$100/$150
Basketball.........................$100/$150
Cheer..................................$100/$150
Dance.................................$100/$150
Flag Football....................$100/$150
Gymnastics.......................$100/$150
Soccer................................$100/$150
Volleyball..........................$100/$150
Member/Non
HUTTO
Basketball.........................$100/$150
Volleyball..........................$100/$150
Member/Non
ROUND ROCK
Baseball.............................$100/$150
Basketball.........................$100/$150
Cheer..................................$100/$150
Chef....................................$130/$180
Flag Football....................$100/$150
Gymnastics.......................$100/$150
Lacrosse............................$100/$150
Soccer................................$100/$150
Super Star........................$100/$150
Volleyball..........................$100/$150
Camp Offerings
ROUND ROCK
Each of our camps are taught by
experts in the field of choice and will
provide campers with high-quality
experience. All campers should pack
a sack lunch each day and bring a
swim suit and towel. Please check
our registration packet for the weeks
each camp will be offered.
Baseball & T-Ball.......5-10 yrs.
Basketball................. 7-14 yrs.
Cheer........................6-12 yrs.
Flag Football.............6-12 yrs.
Gymnastics...............5-12 yrs.
Lacrosse...................9-12 yrs.
Soccer.......................6-12 yrs.
Volleyball..................9-14 yrs.
CEDAR PARK
Learn the fundamentals of your chosen
sport from expert instructors while
gaining knowledge and insight into your
athletic game or discipline.
Baseball & T-Ball.......5-14 yrs.
Basketball.................5-14 yrs.
Cheer........................5-12 yrs.
Dance........................5-12 yrs.
Flag Football............. 7-14 yrs.
Gymnastics...............5-12 yrs.
Soccer.......................5-14 yrs.
Volleyball..................9-14 yrs.
Learn the fundamentals of your chosen
sport from expert instructors while
gaining knowledge and insight into your
athletic game or discipline.
HUTTO
Basketball................. 7-14 yrs.
Volleyball..................9-14 yrs.
Learn the fundamentals of either
basketball or volleyball from expert
instructors while gaining knowledge and
insight into your game.
Chef..........................5-13 yrs.
Participants will receive a unique culinary
experience in which they will learn about
kitchen safety, proper food handling,
food preparation, cooking / baking
techniques, presentation, table setting
and fundamental kitchen tool usage.
Super Star...................5-8 yrs.
Participants will receive instruction in
soccer, baseball, basketball, flag football
and volleyball. The goal of this camp is to
have fun, build self-esteem and teach the
fundamentals of each sport.
KINDER CAMPS
Locations
CHASCO Family YMCA
Y Child Development Center
1812 N. Mays St.
Round Rock, TX
512 246 9622
512 615 5563
Nadine Johnson Elementary*
480 Carl Stern Blvd.
Hutto, TX
512 615 5563
Twin Lakes Family YMCA
204 E. Little Elm Trail
Cedar Park, TX
512 250 9622
Ages
4-5 years
Y Kinder Camps are designed specifically for our youngest campers
and provide these children with both a safe and positive developmental
experience throughout the summer months by engaging them in a
wide range of fun summer activities and events.
Days & Times
Weekdays
7:00am - 6:30pm
in Hutto & Round Rock
8:00am - 1:30pm
in Cedar Park
Deposits
One-Time Reg. Fee ...$35 per child
Weekly Deposit...........$15 per child
At registration, each child receives
a T-Shirt & Water Bottle
(while supplies and sizes last) .
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All paid deposits are nonrefundable
and nontransferable. Deposits are
also applied to the weekly fees for
your selected camp location.
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Weekly Fees - Cedar Park
Y Family Members....$100 per child
Non-Members...........$125 per child
Weekly Fees - Round Rock
Y Family Members ...$157 per child
Non-Members...........$173 per child
Weekly Fees* - Hutto
Y Family Members ...$142 per child
Non-Members...........$152 per child
Weekly Add-On Fees
Swim Lessons.............$32 per child
Swim lessons must be paid in full at
registration. This add-on is only
available in Round Rock.
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Activities
At our Kinder Camps, children will
have fun by taking part in a wide
array of both indoor and outdoor
activities and field trips.
GENERAL ACTIVITIES
Songs & Skits
Games
Arts & Crafts
Events
Swimming
FIELD TRIPS*
Zilker Park
Exotic Zoo
Austin Zoo
Pioneer Farm
Bowling Lanes
Swimming Pools
Miniature Golf Courses
Austin Children’s Museum
*Field trips are subject to change.
DON’T FORGET...
CAMP COUNSELORS & FACILITIES
CAMP CIT PROGRAM
aSAFETY
aFIRST-AID
aCPR
a CHILD GROWTH
a CHILD DEVELOPMENT
a TEACHING METHODS
a GROUP DYNAMICS
Our CIT program is a four-week program for teens
entering 9th or 10th grade during the upcoming fall
semester. The program will teach leadership skills, problem
solving, communication skills and work ethics. The first
week of the program will consist of teambuilding activities,
CPR / First Aid training, professionalism seminars, job
training and other sessions about working with children in
a camp environment. Weeks 2-4 will be spent at a local Y
summer camp location where each CIT participant will be
paired with a seasoned counselor to gain hands-on
experience using the training that they received.
At each of our Y camps, our counselors are chosen for their
maturity, skills, patience, enthusiasm and desire to be good
role models for children. Staff undergo extensive training in
the areas of:
The health and safety of each camper is our primary
concern. With that in mind, our counselors are backgroundchecked, trained in the above mentioned areas plus Child
Safe training and accident prevention. Additionally, staff
certified in water safety are present during all water
activities.
All of our equipment and facilities are inspected daily,
including the lakes at YMCA Camp Twin Lakes which
undergoes water quality tests monthly and as needed. Each
of our camps are licensed by either the Texas Department of
State Health Services or the Texas Department of Family &
Protective Services.
Session 1:
Session 2:
Cost: June 8 - July 3
July 13 - Aug 7
$50 (Deposit) • $400 (All 4 Weeks)
All candidates for this program must complete an application
as well as three reference forms and attend an interview to
be accepted into the program. Once accepted, participants
must register for the program and complete all four weeks in
order to receive a certificate of completion.
For more information & to apply, please call the Y
Licensed Child Care Services Desk at (512) 615-5563.
YMCA OF GREATER WILLIAMSON COUNTY
1812 N. Mays Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
P 512 246 9622
ymcagwc.org