I CAN... AT CAMP! Summer Day Camp 2016 ages 3-13

Decatur Family YMCA

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT®

FOR HEALTHY LIVINGFOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Day Camp OverviewCAMP SCHEDULEHalf-Day: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm • Full-Day: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFree Extended Care for Full-Day only: 7:00 am - 9:00 am & 4:00 pm - 6:00 pmFull Day Pick up and Drop off: In lower parking lot of the DecaturYMCA for full day. Half Day - Walk In Drop off and Pick up: in theMcKoy Room. Late drop off is at the camp office from 9:30-10:00 am.Campers will not be admitted to camp past 10:00 am without approvalfrom the camp director. Pick up is NOT permitted from 3:30-4:00 pm.Please contact the camp director for early pick up.

CARING, TRAINED COUNSELORS: Our counselors have a mandatory background check and receive First Aid & CPR training. Weare a drug free workforce. Camp staff go through training on child abuseprevention, how to discipline, how to keep kids engaged, child behaviormanagement, group games, risk management, bully prevention, etc.

PARENT GUIDE: It is the parent’s responsi bility to review the Parent Guide found at www.ymcadaycamping.com

YMCA MEMBERSHIP: Camp fees are noted for YMCA facility members(MEM) and program members (PRO). Facility members enjoy reducedrates as a benefit of membership. For those who wish to participate inYMCA programs without use of the facility, a YEARLY Program Memberfee of $40/family is required in addition to fees for your programs ofchoice. YMCA facility membership must remain current throughoutthe summer to qualify for the facility member rates.

GENERAL INFORMATION:• Half Day campers should pack 1 snack & lunch daily.• NO NUT PRODUCTS ALLOWED.• All full-day campers should pack 2 snacks and lunch daily. • All campers should only wear sneakers.• Frosty Fruit Slushies available daily for half-day and full-day campers for $2 daily or $9/week. CASH ONLY/ EXACT AMOUNT PLEASE. Not available for camps offsite.• Pizza day is available for purchase for $3 for all half-day and full-day camps. CASH ONLY/EXACT AMOUNT. Due by Wednesday.• Do not bring: toys, cell phones/electronic devices, money or playing/ trading cards, etc.• The Y will not be responsible for lost, broken or stolen items.• An informational email will be sent a week prior to each camp session• Immunization form is REQUIRED to register.

PAYMENT INFORMATION: We accept VISA,Amex, MasterCard, and Discover. Camp may be paid infull at the time of registration or set up on autocharge. Here are some friendly camp payment reminders:• $25 Deposit per week per child (nonrefundable)• Please view balance due dates for auto charge.• ALL REGISTRATIONS are online at ymcaregistration.com.• Financial assistance information is available through member services and must be applied for and accepted February 1 through April 15.• There is a one time $25 cancellation fee and/or transfer fee/camper/session to cover processing.• Any parent or guardian with a past due balance will not be allowed to continue to register his or her camper(s) for additional weeks until the balance is paid in full.• There will be additional charges for returned checks.• Parents of children dismissed from camp for behavioral problems will not receive a refund.• We do not deduct absences from your fee because the space is reserved.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We will be accepting applications starting February 1, 2016 and they areawarded on a first come, first served basis. Metro Atlanta YMCA branches actively seek to reduce YMCAfees for those in need. Summer Camp financial aid islimited and takes two weeks to process. *Please complete your application in full with all necessarysupporting documents and submit it as soon as possible. PLEASE NOTE: Submitting your applicationdoes not guarantee you financial aid or your preferredcamp sessions. Download a camp financial aid form atwww. ymcaatlanta.org or stop by the Y and pick oneup at Membership. Financial Aid approval must beprocessed before Summer Camp registration. We willstop taking applications after April 15.

*Supporting documents include two forms of financialverification from each adult in the household. (e.g. Twopay stubs, government assistance award letters,unemployment award letters, and 2015’s 1040).

Decatur Family YMCA Summer Camp 2016 • 404-371-3311 • www.ymcaregistration.com

CAMP SESSIONS

W1: May 31 - June 3W2: June 6 - 10W3: June 13 - 17W4: June 20 - 24W5: June 27 - July 1

W6: July 5 - 8W7: July 11 - 15W8: July 18 - 22W9: July 25 - 29 W10: August 1 - 5

HALF-DAY CAMPS ages 3-5 All campers must be potty trained!Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pmFees: MEM: $75 PRO: $105

Tumbling Tikes: Campers will learn differentskills weekly and work on improving old onesusing the beam, bars, floor, vault, tumbletrack and rings. Campers will also participatein arts & crafts, obstacle courses and valuetime in addition to daily gymnastics. Weeks: 1-5 & 7-10

Splish Splash: This camp will have 30 minutes of pike/eel level swim lessons daily.Please send your child in their swim suit andpack a change of clothes. Campers will havewater time in the morning in our little outsidepools. Arts & crafts and value time will alsobe a part of weekly activities. Weeks: 1-5 & 7-10

Little All Stars: Run on over and spend eachday experiencing a different sport. Monday–Soccer; Tuesday– Basketball; Wednesday–Swimming; Thursday– Gymnastics; Friday– T-ball. Learn basic skills while having a fun time.Weeks: 1-5 & 7-10

Little Scientist: Come explore the world ofscience. Campers will have different hands-onscience experiments each day. Each week willhold a different theme. Please send your childin appropriate clothing. Parents are encouraged to attend the science fair onFriday at 12:30 pm to see what their kidslearned each week. Weeks: 1-3

Little Builders Camp: This camp will spendthe week building things out of Legos, boxesand other craft supplies. Each week camperswill build things out of different materials.Weeks: 4, 5 & 7

QUESTIONS? KimC@ymcaatlanta.org.

Little Artist Camp: Bring out the creative side in your child.Campers will participate in daily arts & crafts projects andlearn about different styles of art. Make sure to send yourchild in appropriate clothing. There will be an art show everyFriday in the hallway of the lobby. Parents are encouraged tocome at 12:30 for the show. Weeks: 8-10

Jedi Camp: The force is strong in your child! Come and gothrough Jedi training. Learn the ways of the force… practicewith your light sabers and go through the Jedi agility course.Children will also participate in arts & crafts, story time andvalue time. Parents, meet in the Y entrance on Fridays at12:30 pm for the Jedi parade. Weeks: 1-3

Princess & Pirate Camp: Learn how to be a proper princess& pirate. Princesses will learn to spin, curtsey & wave whilehaving their nails, hair & make up done. Pirates willlearn how to move handsomely (quickly) on a scavengerhunt, obstacle course and more. Story time, artsn' crafts and games, too. Parents, come Fridays at 12:30 pm for the princess &pirate parade. Weeks: 4, 5 & 7

Superhero Camp: Fly into action with yourfellow super heroes! This action-packedcamp will have “water day” on Tuesdayand Thursday (wear your swim suit), obstacle courses, arts & crafts & storytime. Wear your outfit to camp! Parentscome Fridays at 12:30 pm for the superhero parade. Weeks: 8-10

Decatur Family YMCA Summer Camp 2016 • 404-371-3311 • www.ymcaregistration.com

Preschool Camps

What to Wear/Bring:• Bring lunch & a snack daily. No nut products!• Splish Splash: wear a swim suit daily; pack a change of clothes.• Jedi &Super Hero Campers, wear a swim suit on Tuesday & Thursday and pack a change of clothes.

• Little All-Stars need swim suits on Wednesday.• Wear tennis shoes & label everything!

Daily Schedule: 9:00-9:30 am drop off in the McKoy Room• From 9:30-9:45 am campers will have opening ceremonies• From 9:45-11:45 am camp activities (including snack time)• Lunch is from 11:45 am-12:30 pm

• Playground/Pick-up: 12:30-1:00 pm (MUST be picked up by 1pm)• Photo ID is required at all times to pick up your child.

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Decatur Family YMCA Summer Camp 2016 • 404-371-3311 • www.ymcaregistration.com

Full-Day Camps

CLASSIC CAMPS ages 5-12Monday - Friday: 9:00 am-4:00 pmWeeks 1-10: MEM: $135 PRO: $165

Join the adventure and participate in STEM, our mileage running program, arts & crafts, game time (inside & out),Zumba/dance, tennis, yoga, reading time, gaga ball, and manymore counselor-led activities. Field trips will take place on Fridays at an additional cost.

Ages 5–6: Little Explorers... This group swims on T/TH

Ages 7-9: Dream & Discover... This group splits. Some willswim T/TH; Others will swim on M/W

Ages 10-12: Big Explorers... This group swims on M/W

Post Camp Clubs - New for 2016Every Monday morning, campers will getto select a post camp club to participatein. They stay in this club the whole weekand can do a different club each week.Clubs run from 4:00p - 5:45p

Club Options:Cheerleading Club

STEM Club Art Club

Just Dance Club Circus Club

Game Time Club Basketball Club

Build it (Legos) Club

Running/Obstacle Course Club

Jewelry Making Club

SPECIALTY CAMPS ages 5-12Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmWeeks 1-10: MEM: $150 PRO: $180

Arts & Crafts ages 5-9: Come explore your creative side!Campers will do daily arts & crafts projects and a group project. Every Friday at 3:15 pm there will be an art show forparents to attend in the Y lobby. Campers will swim on W/F.Please send kids in clothes that can get messy. Campers willalso have an opportunity to do general camp activities.

Triple Threat Gymnastics ages 5-12: Campers will participate in gymnastics, dance & cheerleading daily.Campers will be split into groups based on their gymnasticsskill level. Campers will swim on Fridays. There will be a parent performance on Fridays at 3:15 pm in the gym.

Jr. Swim ages 5-12: For kids who want to learn how to swim -not for children who can swim without a flotation device.Campers will have swim lessons for 45 min. daily & have 45min. of free swim. General camp activities will also take place.

Sr. Swim ages 5-12: For kids who are able to swim 1 lengthof the pool without a flotation device. Campers will haveswim lessons for 45 min. daily & have 45 min. of frees swim.General camp activities will also take place.

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QUESTIONS? Contact KimC@ymcaatlanta.org.

Decatur Family YMCA Summer Camp 2016 • 404-371-3311 • www.ymcaregistration.com

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CAMP SESSIONS

Week 1: May 31 - June 3

Week 2: June 6 - 10

Week 3: June 13 - 17

Week 4: June 20 - 24

Week 5: June 27 - July 1

Week 6: July 5 - 8

Week 7: July 11 - 15

Week 8: July 18 - 22

Week 9: July 25 - 29

Week 10: August 1 - 5

Sports Camps

SPORTS CAMPS ages 5-12Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmInternational Community School2418 Wood Trail Lane • Decatur, GA 30033

Jr. Sports Camp ages 5-8: Campers will participate in learning the basic fundamentals of basketball, flag football,baseball & soccer with an emphasis on team play. In the afternoon, campers will swim (twice a week) and participate in general camp activities.

Weeks: 1- 10 • MEM: $145 PRO: $175

Sr. Sports Camp ages 9-12: Campers will participate in learning the basic fundamentals of basketball, flag football,baseball & soccer with an emphasis on team play. In the afternoon, campers will swim (twice a week) and participate in general camp activities.

Weeks: 1- 10 • MEM: $145 PRO: $175

Basketball Camp ages 5-12: Camp staff will lead skill-building games, fundamentals, rules, and techniques early inthe week. Then campers will focus on playing games towardsthe end of the week. Campers will swim twice a week and participate in general camp activities. Weeks: 1- 10 • MEM: $145 PRO: $175

Golf Camp ages 7-12: Come and learn how to play golf or improve on your current abilities. Golfers will work on putting, chipping, wedge play and full swing. Classes will takeplace at the Charlie Yates Golf Course in the afternoon.Campers will swim on Monday and Wednesday mornings.When campers are not playing golf they will participate insports camp activities. Weeks: 2, 4, 5, 7 & 9 • MEM: $175 PRO: $205

QUESTIONS? Contact Sports Camp Director Michael Duncan at MichaelD@ymcatlanta.org.

Wolves Soccer ages 6-12: Former & current players will coach and administer skill-building games. Fundamentals, rules, and techniques will be emphasized during the week while playing games. Soccer will takeplace offsite at Patillo Field from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. After soccer, camper will participate in general campactivities back at the Decatur Y. Campers must be at drop off site no later than 8:45am for transportation tothe soccer field. For more information, email Kathy Meyer-Frisbey at KathyF@ymcaatlanta.org.Weeks: 2 & 9 • MEM: $145 PRO: $175

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Teens Camps

TEEN CAMPS ages 13-15Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Teen Advanced Leadership Programs (ALA)This program is designed to take teens through the differentstages of leadership and preparing them to possibly be a future Y camp counselor or to work in another department inthe Y. Each level helps teens develop different leadershipskills: go on college tours, write to colleges of their choice,participate in volunteer projects, presentations on life skillsand much more. Please email Kim Castro - kimc@ymcaatlanta.org for more information.

Navigation ages 13 - 14: This camp will be held onsite andoff site. Teens will have the opportunity to give back to theircommunity with weekly service projects, strengthen theirleadership skills by taking weekly leadership classes and participate in fun outings. Weeks 2 - 9 • MEM: $170 PRO: $200

Advanced Leadership Camper (ALC) age 14: To become apart of this program, teens must apply for the program inJuly 2016 (1st - 31st) and come to interviews. This is ayear round program and teens will meet once a month for amandatory Impact Club meeting held on Saturdays at 1:00p.During the summer, teens will participate in camp activitieshalf of the time and participate in leadership competencyclasses during the other half of the time. This group willtravel to 3 colleges and tour them during the summer.

Leader In Training (LIT) age 15: To become a part of this program, teens must apply for the program in July 2016 (1st- 31st) and come to interviews. This is a year round programand teens will meet once a month for a mandatory Impactclub meeting held on Saturday at 1:00p. This group will alsohave an overnight retreat where they will gain additionaltraining for the summer. LIT's will also become CPR certifiedthrough the YMCA. During the summer teens will assist in allaspects of camp. Program goal is to prepare them to becomea camp counselor when they turn 16.

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CAMP FAMILY DAYSaturday, May 21, 1:00 - 2:30 pmFriday, July 8, 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Meet and greet camp staff! Comeand have fun with the camp staffsinging camp songs, doing arts &crafts, bouncing in the moonwalk,STEM projects, face paint and counselor led games. There will be astation where you can come and askthe directors all of your camp questions. This is for new and returning campers!

Register FULL DAY CAMPS

Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm • At Bransby Outdoor Y $30 roundtrip bus fee per week from Decatur Y*Must add bus option at registration** Bus departs Decatur Y at 7:45 am (arrive by 7:30 am) Bus returns to the Decatur Y by 5:30 pm

Adventure Camp: Ages 5 - 16: Campers will be splitinto age groups, swim daily and attend two skill activities daily, join a camp crew team and enjoy huddle group “try-it” scheduled activities. Participatein large group team building and all-camp them meetings. Upgrade your camp experience by adding optional activities listed below!MEM: $95 PRO: $110

Travel Camp: Ages 11 - 15: Tweens and teens willtravel around the Atlanta area. Each week will be abalance of education, exploration and summer fun!Our schedule will include visiting colleges, museums,historical sites, natural parks, recreational venues,Gwinnett and Atlanta Braves games, medieval times,the Atlanta Dream basketball game, Malibu race wayand more. MEM: $130 PRO: $135

Future Bransby Leaders and Apprentices (FBLA):Ages 13 - 16: In this program, we offer character-basedleadership training, providing teens the opportunity toserve others, venture more deeply into nature andcamp programs, develop self-confidence, explore thecharacter of leader and leadership styles. Developingleadership skills is the challenge that the C.I.T.

Decatur Y Summer Camps at Bransby • 770-484-9622

Bransby Y Full Day Camps

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QUESTIONS?Contact DeboraB@ymcatlanta.org.Bransby Outdoor YMCA1185 Rockchapel Rd. Lithonia, GA 30058

UPGRADE YOU R CAMP EXPERIENCE

Horseback Riding: Ages 5 - 16: Choose this upgradeto ride horses every day of the week. Join one fo ourtwo teams the Mustangs or the Broncos for daily riding and ground lessons. Scheduled times will aryeach session. Teen and Tween work towards earningthe Wrangler-In_training invitation. $15 Additional

Swim Lessons Ages 7 - 13: Swim Lessons are taughtMonday-Thursday. Class time is 3:15 - 4:00 pm. Fridayis reserved for rain make up days. $35 Additional

Climbing Camp: Ages 9 - 12: Campers will join a one ofour two climbing teams, the Flying Squirrels or theSoaring Eagle for 5 days of shear challenge andthrilling conquest as they travel through our challengeshigh above the ground and learn the ins and outs ofgroup work. Not only wil they try their hand at severalof our daily activities, including swimming, they willsolve problems together, travel with their group acrossinvisible moats, by out smarting the snapping (an non-existent) alligators to get their group to safety. Limitedspots for this adventure. $10 Additional

program embraces. One of our goals is to prepare youthfor future staff positions at camp. We encourage ourC.I.T’s to stay with us year-round with our Y Teen Leaders Club. Includes transportation, room and boardfor Teen Momentum Fall retreat and Operation Christmas Child volunteer event and party. Upgradeyour camp experience by adding optional activitiesbelow. MEM: $110 PRO: $120 - 1st 3 weekwMEM: 95 PRO: $100 - Remaining Weeks