Jackson YMCA Summer Day Camps

Jackson YMCA
Summer Day Camps
Travel - Specialty - Sports - CIT’s
Ages 4-15
Inside
General Information .............. 1-2
Travel Camp Themes ............ 3
Specialty Camps .................... 4-5
Sports Camps ........................ 6
Jackson YMCA
127 West Wesley
Jackson Mi 49201
784-YMCA
www.jacksonymca.org
Important Dates
4/2-4/6 Spring Break Camp
6/7
Parents Meeting 6:30
6/8
Parents Night Out 5:309:30 $5 members $15
community
6/11
First Day of Camp!
6/27
Cedar Point Field Trip
8/1
Michigan Adventure Field
Trip
9/2
Last Day of Camp
The Jackson YMCA is a great place for kids to spend the summer. Your child will
have fun, learn new skills, make new friends, appreciate diversity, and learn to appreciate the world more fully. With the YMCA located in downtown Jackson,
campers will be able to take full advantage of our family friendly facility and also
all of the great local parks that Jackson has to offer. Fun-filled field trips round
out the experience for everyone.
Safe Environment
Parents trust us with their most valuable possession - their children - and we take this responsibility very seriously. Staff members spend 30 hours prior to the camping season in training. All are trained in CPR, First Aid, child abuse prevention, antibullying, and half are lifeguards. All staff are trained in safety procedures for our building, pools, lakes, parks and other field
trips.
Highest Quality Staff
Staff are chosen for their leadership skills, safety consciousness, responsibility, and caring attitude towards children. More
than 75% of our staff, and 100% of our leadership staff return from summer to summer. References and past work experience
are thoroughly checked. Criminal background checks are conducted prior to hiring. The counselor to camper ratio varies by
age from 1:6 for Kiddie Campers, 1:8 for Pathfinders, and 1:10 for older campers.
How to Register
Popular weeks fill quickly, so register early. You must come into the YMCA to register. You can print registration forms from
our website to save time at www.jacksonYMCAcamp.webs.com. Only registrations which are completed in full, signed and
accompanied by appropriate fees will be processed.
Hours of Operation
The drop off for all day/non sports camps is between 7:00am-9:00am. We utilize a drive through drop off system in the alley off
of Franklin Street. Pick up for all day/non sports camps is between 5:00-6:00. Due of the amount of travel these camps do,
please prearrange with your camps senior or lead counselor for late drop off or early pick up. Sport camps drop off is 15
minutes prior to the start of camp and pick up is 15 minutes past the end of camp.
Registration Fee, Deposit and Late Fee
There is a one-time registration fee for all campers attending travel and specialty camp. The fee is $28
for the first child and $13 for any additional children. All families paying full price are eligible for a 10%
discount on 2nd, 3rd and 4th children. A non-refundable, non-transferable $10 deposit is required to reserve
any week of camp OR you can sign up to have your payment automatically drafted out of a checking, savings or
credit card. No deposit is required if you are going to be drafted. Full payment is required by 6pm the Thursday
before the week of attendance. If full payment is not made by Thursday, your
space may be given to someone on the waiting list. A $10 late fee will be assessed if full payment is not made Thursday by 6pm.
Cancellations, Changes and Refunds
Cancellations received seven days before the affected week will receive a full
refund, less the $10 deposit. Refunds requested after this time require a doctors
excuse. Once the week begins, no refunds, transfers or credits will be given.
Any changes must be made seven days prior to the week beginning.
“The YMCA has become a second family to us and I can honestly say that they have
all taken a part in helping my children to become the people they are today.”
-Mom of 3 campers
Financial Assistance
The YMCA offers financial assistance to those who may be in need of a reduction of fees. You may request a financial assistance application from the front desk. All applications must be submitted two weeks prior to the week your child will attend.
Children with Special Needs
Your child with special needs can enjoy summer in a fun and interactive environment. Our experienced staff will make your
child feel welcome and safe. All participants must have basic abilities and be able to function in a group setting. “One-on-one”
staffing will not be provided. Please call Katie to discuss your child’s needs.
Travel Camps
Travel Camps offer 4-14 year olds the opportunity to expand their talents and interests, build self-confidence and create lasting friendships. Adventure-filled days include four field trips a week plus swimming, games, arts and crafts, character development and more. Registration fee is $28 for the first child and $13 for additional children. Weekly fees are $110 for members
and $135 for the community. Youth memberships are $13 a month.
Weekly Themes and Big Trips
Camping Groups
Camp groups are determined
by age as of September 1st.
Kiddie Camp (K) —4-5 year
olds.
Pathfinders (P) —6-7 year olds.
Week 1 Friendship Week- Campers will meet
new friends, and go on great local field trips.
Big trip this week is Splash Universe in Dundee!
Week 2 Where the wild thing are - Campers
will learn all about animals with great trips to
zoos, and explore their wild side with great
monster crafts. K-A travel to Detroit and
Binder Park Zoo E-T Travel to Toledo and
Binder Park Zoo.
Week 8 Don’t forget your passport - Campers will travel around the world in this globe
hopping adventure. Eat foods from new countries and discover more about your heritage.
P-T will travel to Michigan Adventure. *there
will be an extra fee for Michigan Adventure
Week 9 A wrinkle in time - The clock is ticking, what decade will we stop in? See you in
the past with pony rides/horseback riding, a
trip to the fair, a sock hop, tie dye and more.
Adventurers (A)—8-9 year olds.
Explorers (E)—10-11 year olds.
Trailblazers (T)—12-14 year
olds.
CIT (Counselor in Training) - 1415 year s old and must go
through an application and
interview process. CIT’s must
apply before May 10th in order
to be considered.
Week 3 K/P Super Hero Camp A/E/T Thrill
Camp Our young campers will discover their
super powers in this fun filled week and enjoy
a trip to Full Blast. Older campers will be
thrilled with a trip to Cedar Point or Soak City.
*There will be an extra fee for Cedar Point/
Soak City.
Week 4 Minute to Win It- Come and see if
you have what it takes to win for your team in
this amazing week of games and laser tag.
Week 5 Wet N Wild - Plan on being wet all
week with field trips to Nixon, Rolling Hills,
Hawke Island, Red Oaks or Waterford Oaks.
Week 6 CSI - Can you solve the mystery? The
YMCA will be transformed into a giant game
of Clue. You must solve CSI puzzles to unlock
your next clue. Was it Ms. Katie in the pool
with the noodle, or Ms. B in the Board Room
with the chalk. The week will be topped of by
a trip to the Imagination Station for more
mystery mayhem.
Week 7 Games-a-Paooza Invent new games,
play Air Force football, rugby basketball and
travel to a Lugnuts Game.
Week 10 Mission Possible - A week of physical challenges, obstacle course, a trip to Castaway Café and a Field Day at the end of the
week. See if you have what it takes to complete the missions!
Week 11 Creepy Creatures Week - Campers
will learn about creepy creatures at the Detroit
Zoo and the Gator Farm.
Week 12 Pirates and Princesses - Young
campers will enjoy a week of tea parties and
dress up for our girls and pirate treasure hunts
and balloon sword fights for the boys. Older
campers will be separated in Boys and
Girls camp with shopping,
scrapbooking, crafts and
more for the girls and a week
of sports, physical
challenges, and video
games for the boys.
Specialty Camps
Specialty camps provide your camper with an opportunity to focus on an area of interest. Whether it is crafts or horses we
have a specialty camp designed with your camper in mind. All specialty camps have a limited enrollment. Be sure to register
early to ensure your camper has a space. Registration fee is $28 for the first child and $13 for additional children.
For our older campers
Camp Weeks
Week 1 Jr. Lifeguarding - This is an opportunity for teens to gain valuable certifications in one funfilled week. Certifications include First Aid, CPR-PR, AED, O2, and Jr. Lifeguard. Ages 14-15 Fee: $110
members/$135 community
Week 1 June 11-15
Week 2 Child and Babysitting Safety - The Child and Babysitting Safety program is a community
education program that covers child safety and basic care techniques for infants and children. CABS
stresses the priority to keep you and the children you care for safe. Babysitting is not just “watching”
the children, but being responsible for their safety and well-being. Campers will receive certification
for the American Health and Safety Institute upon completion of the camp. Ages 10-15. Fee $110
members/$135 community
Week 3 June 25-29
Week 3 Rockets, Coasters and Catapults - Did you ever dream of becoming an engineer? This is the
week to make it happen. Design and build three different rockets, create the most accurate marshmallow catapult in camp, drop an egg off the roof of the YMCA and allow it to land safely. With a trip
to Cedar Point, this is a week not to be missed! Ages 10-15. Limit 20 campers. Fee $130 members/$155
community +extra fee for Cedar Point Trip
Week 5 Jewelry Making - Come and create your own wearable jewelry. Create beaded masterpieces,
hemp necklaces, paper beads, and leather goods. Ages 8-14. Limit 20 campers. Fee $120 members/
$145 community
Week 6 Laser Tag and Nerf Wars– Three days of laser tag at three great facilities and all the nerf
darts you can shoot. Campers will play two games of laser tag three days this week, have epic nerf
gun battles and spend the remainder of their time with typical camp activities. Ages 10-14. Limit 20
campers. Fee $125 members/$150 community
Week 7 Photography and Scrapbooking—Join us for a great week of scrapbooking and photography. A scrapbook will be provided to each participant along with tools and paper to embellish their
creations. Campers need to bring 30 photos with them to create their books. Digital cameras will be
available for campers to use or they can bring their own as they learn how to take great and creative
photos. Ages 10-14. Limit 20 campers Fee $125 members/$150 community
Week 8 Magician Camp—Thrill your audience with death defying stunts! Well, maybe not death
defying but we will learn card tricks, slight of hand, and other magical entertainment. Campers will
put on a magic show at the end of the week for younger campers. Ages 8-14. Limit 20 campers. Fee
$120 members/$150 community + extra fee for Michigan Adventure
Week 9 Duct Tape—. Join us for a week of sticky fun as we create crafts from wallets to flip flops.
Ages 8-14. Limit 20 campers. Fee $120 members/$145 community
Week 10 Horse Camp - Do you love horses? This is your chance to learn more about your favorite
animal. Run in conjunction with Sundance, campers will spend three hours a day at Sundance
Riding Stables learning the basics of horse care, grooming, tacking and riding. The remainder
of
the day will be spent on typical camp activities. Ages 9-14. Maximum of 20 participants,
minimum of 10. Fee: $180 members/ $205 for community
Week 11 Drama Camp - Join us on the stage as campers put on a play. Campers will create
sets, costume and act out a play. Drama Camp will be offered week 11 for ages 8-14.
Fee: $125 members/$150 for community
Week 2 June 18-22
Week 4 July 2-6
Week 5 July 9-13
Week 6 July 16-20
Week 7 July 23-27
Week 8 July 30-August 3
Week 9 August 6-10
Week 10 August 13-17
Week 11 August 20-24
Week 12 August 27-31
Specialty Camps
Specialty camps provide your camper with an opportunity to focus on an area of interest. Whether it is crafts or horses we
have a specialty camp designed with your camper in mind. All specialty camps have a limited enrollment. Be sure to register
early to ensure your camper has a space. Registration fee is $28 for the first child and $13 for additional children.
For our younger campers
Camp Weeks
Week 1 June 11-15
Week 2 June 18-22
Week 3 June 25-29
Week 4 July 2-6
Week 5 July 9-13
Week 6 July 16-20
Week 7 July 23-27
Week 8 July 30-August 3
Week 9 August 6-10
Week 10 August 13-17
Week 3 Photography and Scrapbooking—Join us for a great week of scrapbooking and photography. A scrapbook will be provided to each participant along with tools and paper to embellish their
creations. Campers need to bring 30 photos with them to create their books. Digital cameras will be
available for campers to use or they can bring their own as they learn how to take great and creative
photos. Ages 6-9. Limit 20 campers. Fee $125 members/$150 community
Week 5 Messy Art-Does your camper want to throw paint, shoot it out of a water gun and splatter it
all over? Then this is the camp for you, just be sure to send your camper in OLD clothes because the
paint is NOT staying on the paper in this wild art camp! Ages 4-7. Limit 15 campers. Fee $120 members/$145 community
Week 7 Jewelry Making - Come and create your own wearable jewelry. Create beaded masterpieces,
hemp necklaces, paper beads, and leather goods. Ages 4-7. Limit 20 campers. Fee $120 members/
$145 community
Week 8 Silly Science - We will have a silly good time with this camp. We will make great hands on
projects like, silly putty, obleck, play dough and more. We will also travel to Kids N Stuff and Impression 5. Ages 4-7. Limit 20 campers. Fee $120 members/$145 community + (Optional for 6-7 year oldsextra fee for Michigan Adventure)
Week 9 Laser Tag and Nerf Wars– Three days of laser tag at three great facilities and all the nerf
darts you can shoot. Campers will play two games of laser tag three days this week, have epic nerf
gun battles and spend the remainder of their time with typical camp activities. Ages 6-9. Limit 20
campers. Fee $125 members/$150 community
Week 11 August 20-24
Week 12 August 27-31
Counselor in Training (CIT)
CIT’s are 14 or 15 year olds who have shown an interest in taking on a leadership role in our camp.
Counselors developed through the camper ranks
offer camps great value. The love and devotion for
a summer camp developed as a camper cannot be
matched. The Counselor In Training program is
designed for campers aged 14-15 who are interested in becoming a counselor in the future.
Our CITs will be given an orientation similar to that
given to our camp counselors. It will include classes
in age characteristics, counseling techniques,
group dynamics, organizational skills, basic first aid
and CPR training.
CITs will also receive hands-on experience working
with our younger campers under the direct supervision of our experienced counselors. The CIT participants will also design, plan and execute crafts,
games and morning announcements/skits.
CIT’s must be willing to commit to attending at
least 4 weeks of camp from 8:30am-5:00pm. If
interested please stop in by May 10 for an application packet.
Sports Camps
Week 1—June 11-15
Bitty Sports 9am-12pm Enjoy days filled with all the sports our young
campers love best, gymnastics, swimming, soccer, and basketball. For
ages 4-7.
Soccer 1pm-5pm Learn the fundamentals of indoor soccer and improve
your skills. We will focus on ball control, shooting techniques, and teamwork. For ages 4-14.
Week 6—July 16-20
Cross Country 9am-12pm Get ready to run with our new cross country Gymnastics 9am-12pm Tumble, flip and twist in our gymnastics camp.
camp. We will travel to local parks to explore their running trails. Camp- Gymnasts will spend time on floor, beam, bars and vault, practicing
ers will spend time learning proper stretching techniques, how to pace
basic skills, gaining strength and learning new tricks. For ages 4-14.
themselves and enjoy running. For ages 10-15.
Football 9am-12pm Practice the fundamentals of football. Campers will
Basketball 1pm-5pm Learn the fundamentals and expand your skills.
spend time at local parks and at the YMCA. We will focus on safety, ball
We will focus on ball handling, passing, and proper shooting form. For
handling, strength, and endurance. For ages 8-14.
ages 4-14.
Swimming 1pm-5pm Make a splash with us at swim camp. Learn and
Soccer 9am-5pm Practice the fundamentals of indoor and outdoor
develop your strokes, practice water safety skills and have a great time.
soccer in this high-energy all-day camp. Campers will spend time at
For ages 4-14.
local parks, and at the YMCA. For ages 6-14.
Week 7—July 23-27
Week 2—June 18-22
Rockwall/Dodgeball 9am-12pm Two great extreme sports in one day.
Gymnastics 9am-12pm Tumble, flip and twist in our gymnastics camp. Conquer our rockwall then enjoy a great game of Dodgeball. For ages 6Gymnasts will spend time on floor, beam, bars and vault, practicing
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basic skills, gaining strength and learning new tricks. For ages 4-14.
Tennis 9am-12pm Get into the swing of things and learn the basics of
Swimming 1pm-5pm Make a splash with us at swim camp. Learn and
this growing sport. For ages 8-14.
develop your strokes, practice water safety skills and have a great time.
Swimming 1pm-5pm Make a splash with us at swim camp. Learn and
For ages 4-14.
develop your strokes, practice water safety skills and have a great time.
Football 9am-5pm Practice the fundamentals of football in this all-day For ages 4-14.
camp. Campers will spend time at local parks and at the YMCA. We will
Volleyball 1pm-5pm Develop strength, endurance and a great overhand
focus on safety, ball handing, strength, and endurance. For ages 8-14.
serve. Designed to get girls ready for the upcoming season. For ages 10
-14.
Week 5—July 9-13
Basketball 9am-12pm Learn the fundamentals and expand your skills.
We will focus on ball handling, passing, and proper shooting form. For
ages 4-14.
Week 9—August 6-10
Rockwall/Dodgeball 9 am-5 pm Two great extreme sports in one day.
Conquer our rockwall, enjoy a great game of Dodgeball and have free
swim in the afternoon. For ages 4-14.
Week 10—August 13-17
All Sports Camp 9am-12pm Campers vote daily for the sports they
want to play. Choices will vary by the day and will include all sports
offered the entire summer. For ages 4-14.
Swimming 1pm-5pm Make a splash with us at swim camp. Learn and
develop your strokes, practice water safety skills and have a great time.
For ages 4-14.
Fees
Members
Community
AM Camp
$35
$50
PM Camp
$45
$60
All Day
$80
$110
Weeks at a Glance
Travel Camp
Themes
Younger
Specialty
$110/$135
Week 1
June 11June 15
Friendship Week
Week 2
June 18June 22
Week 3
June 25June 29
Where the Wild
Things Are
K/P Superhero
Camp
A-T **Thrill Camp
AM Sports Camp PM Sports Camp
$45/$60
All Day Sports
Camp $80/$110
Basketball
Soccer
(4-14)
(6-14)
Gymnastics
Swimming
Football
(4-14)
( 4-14)
(8-14)
Basketball
Soccer
(ages 4-14)
(4-14)
Gymnastics (4-14)
Swimming
Football (8-14)
(4-14)
Older Specialty
Bitty Sports (4-7)
Jr Lifeguarding
Cross Country
(14-15) $110/$135
(10-15)
Child and
Babysitting Safety
(10-15) $110/$135
**Rockets,
Coasters and
Catapults
(10-15) $130/$155
$35/$50
Photographs and
Scrapbooking
(6-9) $125/$150
Week 4
July 2July 6
Minute to Win It
Week 5
July 9July 13
Wet N Wild
Week 6
July 16July 20
CSI
Messy Art
(8-14) $120/$145
(4-7) $120/$145
Laser Tag and Nerf
Wars
( 10-14) $125/$150
Week 7
July 23July 27
Jewelry Making
Games-a-Palooza
Photography and
Scrapbooking
(10-14) $120/$150
Jewelry Making
( 4-7) $120/$145
Rockwall/
Dodgeball (6-14)
Tennis (8-14)
Swimming (4-14)
Volleyball (10-14)
Week 8
July 30August 3
**Don’t Forget
your Passport
Magician Camp
Silly Science
(8-14) $120/$145
(4-7) $120/145
Duct Tape
Laser Tag and Nerf
Wars
Dodgeball
(6-9) $125/150
(4-14)
Week 9
August 6August 10
A Wrinkle in Time
(8-14) $120/$145
Rockwall/
Week 10
August 13August 17
Mission Possible
Horse Camp
All Sports Camp
Swimming
(8-14) $180/$205
(4-14)
(4-14)
Week 11
August 20August 24
Creepy Creatures
Week 12
August 27August 31
Pirates/Princesses
Drama
(8-14) $125/$150
** Extra fees will apply for big trips to
Cedar Point/Soak City or Michigan Adventure plus dinner for that day.