CONCORD FAMILY YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMPS

Camp Mowkawogan At YMCA Camp Spaulding

Camp Squeaky Sneakers At Concord Family YMCA

BEST SUMMER EVER FRIENDSHIP | ACCOMPLISHMENT | BELONGING

DEB GALIPEAULT Youth Services Director 603.290.7123 | dgalipeault@concordymca.org

AMANDA NEWTON After School / Camps Director 603.783.1129 | anewton@concordymca.org

FRIENDSHIP ACCOMPLISHMENT

BELONGING

Concord YMCA camp programs offer a fun and

unique experience that gives children and teens

the opportunity to have their best summer ever

by meeting new friends, exploring nature,

discovering new interests, being physically active

and creating memories that last a lifetime. WHAT MAKES

CAMP MOWKAWOGAN

SO UNIQUE?

It’s a day camp that truly feels like “camp”,

in a natural setting that provides opportunities

for traditional summer camp activities.

Campers will have the opportunity to engage

in programs such as archery, boating, arts and

crafts, and discovering nature while still

returning to the comforts of home at the

end of the day.

“ My son started the

summer shy and unsure

about going to camp.

After the first few days

with the Squeaky

Sneakers he was

comfortable, met new

friends and looked

forward to going back

each day!”

- Squeaky Sneakers Parent

* FRIENDSHIPS: Amidst the fun of camp games, songs,

swimming, canoeing and talent shows, campers meet,

make new friends and strengthen existing friendships.

The bonds formed at camp are important and lasting for

many youth.

* ACCOMPLISHMENT: (PERSONAL GROWTH) While

in the welcoming environment of camp, youth are

encouraged to learn new skills and develop confidence

and independence by taking on new responsibilities

and challenges.

* BELONGING: Campers are put into groups of school

age peers to experience many activities as a camper unit.

This environment fosters a smaller camp family group to

relate to on a daily basis.

“The Day Camp Program gave my

son the opportunity to challenge

himself in new settings and learn

how to trust in his own abilities.”

- Camper Parent

“He loved going daily. And when

we signed him up, he was not

interested at all!” - Camper Parent

Day Camp Mowkawogan @ Camp Spaulding

Day Camp Mowkawogan is a unique camp that is in collaboration with

Greater Nashua resident camp Spaulding! This means that while our campers

only come to camp for a day, they still get to experience what it is like to go

to a resident camp.

Day Camp Mowkawogan Hours and Location:

Drop-off is at Abbot- Downing School

Between the hours of 7:00 AM & 8:45 AM (camper must be signed in)

The YMCA bus will leave promptly at 9:00 AM from Abbot-Downing to

bring campers to Camp Spaulding for their daily activities.

Pick-up is at Abbot-Downing School

Between the hours of 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM

*PARENTS/GUARDIANS MUST PROVIDE PHOTO ID AT PICK-UP*

What will kids do at Day Camp Mowkawogan @ Spaulding?

Arts (theater, drama), Crafts (Pottery, Painting etc.), Progressive

Sports ( basketball, soccer, field games and more), Team-Building

Games, Swimming, Canoeing, Archery, Nature Exploration, Outdoor

Living Skills, High & Low Ropes Course, and more!

Camp Staff brings their passion for life to our camps through activities

like Superhero Academy, Dance-off, Sewing, Disc Golf, Video club,

and much more!

Keep a lookout for our NEW Field Trip Schedule!

Age/Grade of Campers:

Completed 1st Grade – Completed 8th Grade

Completed Grade 9 and above LIT/CIT Program Available—

rates differ from camp and LIT/CIT’s are @ Camp everyday

Rates for Day Camp Mowkawogan:

Y member Rates Vs Community Non-member rates

$150 Full Week /$165 non-member

$125 Monday, Wednesday, Friday /$140 non-member

$110 Tuesday, Thursday /$125 non-member

LIT/CIT Rates:

LIT Program Rates

$375 For 5 weeks of the summer –

This includes a mandatory training week; Week 3

CIT Program is FREE to all who have completed our LIT program.

Interview required.

“I think by working in the LIT program my daughter

was able to appreciate the challenges that many

young kids face every day. It helped to increase her

empathy in working with these campers. It was an

experience out of her normal comfort zone which

she really enjoyed.” -LIT Parent

SAY HELLO TO FUN

CAMP SQUEAKY SNEAKERS Camp Squeaky Sneakers is a great way to get your child

comfortable with camp! Open to kindergartners, kids will

participate in organized play at the YMCA to get a summer

camp experience in a safe atmosphere with other campers

of the same age. Throughout the summer campers will take

field trips to state parks around NH and to camp Spaulding

every week!

Camp Squeaky Sneakers Hours and Location

at Abbot Downing Elementary School between 7&8:45AM.

Pick up at Abbot Downing between 4:30-5:30 PM.

What will kids do at Camp Squeaky Sneakers?

Field trips to State Parks, weekly Swimming, Arts, Crafts,

Sports, Gym activities and Group games, Indoor rock climbing!

Friday field trip to Camp Spaulding for themed days!

Age/Grade of Campers: Completed Kindergarten

Rates for Camp Squeaky Sneakers

Y member Rates Vs Community Non-member rates

$150 Full Week /$165 non-member

$125 Monday, Wednesday, Friday /$140 non-member

$110 Tuesday, Thursday /$125 non-member

CAMP MOWKAWOGAN & SQUEAKY SNEAKERS

Contact Information:

Deb Galipeault, Youth Services Director

Call or text: 603-290-7123, dgalipeault@concordymca.org

Amanda Newton, After School and Camp Director

Call or text: 603-783-1129, anewton@concordymca.org

CAMP WEEKS Camp Mowkawogan &

Camp Squeaky Sneakers

Anticipated Start & End Dates of Camp –

Dates subject to change based on school schedules

Week 1 June 19-21 (3 day week) Field Day/Sports Extravaganza

Week 2 June 24-28 Superheroes

Week 3* * July 1-5

(4 day camp week) Camp Un-birthday

No Camp Tuesday, July 4th

** This week is a MANDATORY TRAINING WEEK for the LIT PROGRAM

Week 4 July 8-12 The Art Of Art

Week 5 July 15-19 Vikings

Week 6 July 22-26 Candy Land

Week 7 July 29 - Aug. 2 Treasure Hunters

Week 8 August 5-9 Go Green / Recycled Fun

Week 9 August 12-16 Spirit Week / Color Wars

Week 10 August 19-23 Myths and Legends

Pay in full before May 5, 2019 and receive

a 5% discount.

Basic Camp Rules:

1. HAVE FUN!!!

2. Keep your hands to yourself and your own belongings!

Hands-on = immediate dismissal.

3. ALWAYS listen to counselors.

4. NEVER wander away from the group.

5. NEVER go to the bathroom alone—

Counselors MUST be in or outside the bathroom.

6. Dress appropriately for a camp of 5-14 year old

children! - No bikinis – if this is the only swim suit

available, bring a t-shirt to go over it.

7. No weapons, drugs, or foul language at

Camp Mowkawogan.

8. No electronics are permitted at camp.

9. NO Pokémon Cards! (or any other playing cards!)

10. Be respectful and be kind.

PERSONAL ITEM POLICY:

Campers are discouraged from bringing

any items that are NOT on the list of

required supplies.

If you choose to bring any personal items

from home, these items may be taken for

the day until pick-up time.

Camp Mowkawogan/Concord Family YMCA

is NOT responsible for any items that are

lost or stolen while at camp.

A personal camera (disposable, polaroid,

etc.) will be allowed for personal use BUT

children are not allowed to take photos of

other children without parental consent

and staff supervision.

Cameras on a phone will NOT be allowed.

Behavior Management :

Day Camp has a Behavior Communication Slip Policy

Parent/Guardian Communication Slip – to update a parent of any injuries or incidents that may have

happened at camp. This form is for parent/guardian concerning information about injury or questions

about your camper. This form is to be read on site, signed, and returned to staff. A copy of the

document will be provided within 24-hours.

Behavior Slips – are used for official documentation of behavioral misconduct-related incident(s).

These incidents may be caused by unsafe, disruptive, disrespectful, defiant or alarming behavior.

Behavior Slips can result in dismissal from the program immediately, for one day, for three days,

for a week, or permanently.

Aggressive Behavior-“Hands-on” another child or staff member will result in the immediate dismissal

from camp and at least a one-day suspension from camp.

Every effort will be made to ensure all campers are successful as possible. Dismissal of a camper due

to behavioral misconduct is left to the discretion of the camp leadership team.

Reasons that could result in an automatic dismissal include theft of camp, or another

camper’s property; assault against another camper; bullying/harassing other campers or staff;

inappropriate language/conversation topics.

Camp Mowkawogan is now an ACA accredited camp! What does that mean?

ACA is the American Camp Association.

Accreditation identifies those camps which have met requirements of up to 300 health, safety, and program quality standards.

The ACA-Accredited Camp accreditation process has 50 years of parent trust behind it and is a great way to presort among camp options.

This process is solid proof of accountability, credibility, and commitment. It provides evidence that this camp cares for their campers by going to great lengths to ensure all requirements have been evaluated and have passed the test!

It shows you continually seek expert counsel. Experts from many fields: The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Red Cross, etc., continually work with ACA to improve our camp standards program.

• Swimsuit & Towel

• 2 Snacks

• Bagged Lunch

• Bug Spray

• Water Bottle(s)

• Extra Clothes

• Sunscreen

• Sneakers

Please label all personal items.

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP:

PROMOTION RELEASE By signing up for Camp Mowkawogan, camp participants hereby grant

permission to the Concord Family YMCA to use photographs and/or video

footage of camp participants for commercial and art purposes in any

medium of advertising, communication, publication, or publicity that will

promote YMCA programs and services, and/or give recognition

of participants, at any time. Camp participants acknowledge that the

YMCA is a nonprofit organization.

ENROLLMENT FORMS All registration packets, complete with child’s medical form, must be received

2 weeks prior to your child’s first day of camp. A physician must complete the

physical form. Even if your child has attended After School, December,

February, or April vacation camp, a new enrollment packet MUST be

completed for summer camp.

CREDIT/DEBIT CARD/DRAFT PAYMENTS Weekly payments will be automatically charged to a credit card. The balance

due for each week of the program will be drafted from the account the Friday

prior to the session start date.

REFUND POLICY Deposits are not refundable. Refunds of camp/program fees are made only

for medical reasons causing the withdrawal from camp upon advice from a

physician. Minor illnesses such as a sore throat, stomachache, head lice,

inappropriate behavior, or changes of parent plans are not sufficient grounds

to warrant a refund.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Through the generous support of the YMCA members and friends,

scholarships are available. Please inquire at the YMCA or call Sarah Harrington

or Amanda Newton at 603.228.9622 ext. 147 for more information. Scholar-

ship requests must be submitted and approved before signing up for camp

sessions. You must indicate you are applying for a camp scholarship.

REGISTRATION A $2O non-refundable fee is due at the time of registration. Registration is

now available online at concordymca.org! Recommended registration deadline

is 6/5/19—first come first served. Late registration accepted based on

availability by contacting the Assistant Camp Director, Amanda Newton.

WHERE KIDS GO

TO GROW

MOWKAWOGAN HISTORY Mowkawogan—a word from the local Native Americans, the Abenaki, meaning community.

Our camp introduces campers to traditional summer camp activities and helps to prepare our youth as they discover, learn and grow, becoming active members in today’s community. Day camp, like many Y programs, is about learning skills, developing character and making friends. But few environments are as special as summer camp, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group while engaging in physical, social and educational activities. Every new experience comes with a chance to learn and grow.

OUR CAMP STAFF

You can have peace of mind when

you enroll your children in day camps

through the Concord Family YMCA.

With a low camper-to-staff ratio,

each child and teen will receive

individual attention in a safe and

supportive environment.

You can be assured that our staff are:

• VETTED: We complete reference

checks and extensive background checks on each of our camp staff.

• TRAINED: Day camp staff complete extensive pre-camp training, including first aid, CPR/AED, planning,

child abuse prevention, age-appropriate activities, and character-development awareness.

• COMMITTED: Our staff members possess extraordinary skills in working with children and a passion for

helping each child develop. Each staff is committed to helping children and teens make new friends, try new

activities and find a true sense of belonging at camp.

Staff Highlight:

CHRIS BARNES

I have worked for the YMCA Summer Day Camp and Kydstop

Program for 3 years. Two years ago I was asked to run the

Archery Program at Camp Mowkawogan/YMCA Camp Spaulding.

I am a USA Archery certified Level 2 instructor. I discovered after

I got involved with the Archery Program that I really enjoy

teaching and working directly with kids.

This past November I was honored to be

offered a Full-Time Position with the

Concord Family YMCA. I believe firmly that

the YMCA programs work. I am not only an

employee, but a parent of a camper as

well! The YMCA Kydstop and Summer

Camp programs do amazing things,

and I am proud to be a part of this

organization.

SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Child Safety Risk Management

1. Signing the registration form and submitting all pertinent documents are yours and

your family’s consent to the responsibility of reading and understanding the entirety of

this handbook.

2. The Summer Camp Staff will be the only additional persons with access to your children.

In the event of court-ordered restrictions, all pertinent information must be provided

to the Camp Directors. This information includes the name, description, current address,

and phone number of the person. All information must be provided in writing to be kept in

the confidential file of each child.

3. In the event of an intruder on the program, the staff will be briefed on how to properly

handle an uninvited guest.

4. All fire inspections and fire drills will be conducted to meet the legal requirement

for a building hosting childcare programs.

5. Throughout the summer, campers will learn more about the risks that are present

at summer camp. These include insect and plant safety, first aid, and sun safety.

Medical & Health

Risk Management

1. Please be aware that children will be playing at

Camp Mowkawogan. We do not have body

bubbles for everyone so cuts, scrapes, and

accidents are likely to happen.

2. ALL of our counselors are First Aid & CPR/AED

Certified and are trained to handle emergency

situations involving adults and children.

3. Medications will be administered by trained lead

staff only when provided it its original container

with prescription label included and a signed

medication form on file.

4. When necessary, inhalers and EpiPens can be

carried by campers with a written physicians

approval.

5. In the case of an emergency, if we are unable to

get in touch with parents or emergency contacts

listed on your registration, your child will be

taken to the closest emergency facility equipped

to effectively handle the situation.

6. Please provide a detailed list of allergies,

medications, or medical conditions that you feel

the staff should have in-depth knowledge of.

It is important that the staff is aware of any

information that could affect your child’s

ability to have a safe and happy summer with

us at camp!

7. All inhalers and EpiPens and other emergency

medical supplies will be kept in the respective

group first aid bags and will be carried on the

Group Leader’s person.

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WANT TO LEARN MORE

ABOUT CAMP?

MEET THE DIRECTOR?

Email:

Amanda Newton

After School / Camp Director

anewton@concordymca.org