GREAT SUMMERS START HERE! SOUTH SHORE YMCA CAMP GORDON CLARK | 2021

LOCATED AT

SOUTH SHORE YMCA EMILSON BRANCH 75 MILL STREET | HANOVER, MA 02339

SSYMCA.ORG/CAMPGORDONCLARK (781) 829-8585 ext. 8400

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WELCOME WELCOME TO SOUTH SHORE YMCA CAMP GORDON CLARK DAY CAMP! We hope you will join us this summer as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of South Shore YMCA Camp Gordon Clark. For two decades, Camp Gordon Clark has provided children with a rich, engaging day camp experience rooted in the YMCA core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring. Here, campers explore the outdoors, discover new talents, form connections with new friends, and create memories that last a lifetime.

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SOUTH SHORE YMCA CAMP GORDON CLARK Located at Emilson YMCA Branch | 75 Mill Street, Hanover, MA 02339 781-829-8585 x8400 | ssymca.org/campgordonclark

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS!

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OUR STAFF & PHILOSOPHY We hire positive role models at South Shore YMCA Camp Gordon Clark and that’s why it’s on our shirts. Our counselors are high school & college students, teachers, and adults with experiential learning, camping and recreational backgrounds.

Our philosophy is that we must make the most of our opportunity to have a positive influence on the lives of our campers. Everything we do at camp is guided by the firm belief that we are responsible for the children we lead. Every day we teach our core values of honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, fun and friendship. We live by the motto “Make a friend, make a summer.”

At South Shore YMCA Camp Gordon Clark, we seek to provide our campers with a safe and engaging summer experience that builds community and the memories that will last a lifetime.

”The counselors are amazing role models. They make a point to know my children and demonstrate encouragement and positive social interactions. I believe both my kids, but especially my older son who has been going to Y camp for a few years now, has grown to become a kind, considerate person.” - Camp Parent

A MESSAGE FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS To those who joined us last summer, thank you for putting your trust in us as you sent your children to South Shore YMCA Camp Gordon Clark. We are proud of the fun, safe camp experience we were able to create for campers last summer, and we are ready to welcome everyone for the summer of 2021.

With safety as our priority, we believe that now, more than ever before, children need camp and the experience of being outside, making friends, and building relationships that will last a lifetime. Life is better with camp, and we hope your child will jump in on the fun this summer. We have created a safe and fun environment, completely adapting our camp structure to align with the CDC and State guidelines to ensure the safety of all campers, staff and families.

Here, your child will find a sense of connection, develop new skills, and discover outdoor adventures, with the guidance of positive and mature role models. We strive to build a community where campers of all ages, races, and backgrounds feel welcomed and empowered to try new things.

Camp has the ability to change people. It boosts confidence and self-esteem, builds social skills, encourages acceptance, and challenges campers to great things. Whether your family is returning to Camp Gordon Clark, or enjoying camp for the first time, we are excited to bring them into our world and give them the best summer they’ve ever had.

CHRISTOPHER CROSSEN-SILLS SSYMCA Camp Gordon Clark Director ccsills@ssymca.org (781) 829-8585 ext. 8400

ELISABETH GRANT SSYMCA Camp Gordon Clark Assistant Director egrant@ssymca.org

VERONICA FRANK SSYMCA Camp Gordon Clark ArtsCamp Director vfrank@ssymca.org

INCLUSION STARTS HERE We support a Unified YMCA camp environment that is welcoming to all campers with or without disabilities. All camp staff and Inclusion Specialists are trained in YMCA Universal Inclusion Strategies that address Zones of Regulation, Target Green Zone Behaviors, Redirection to Task, Sensory Replacement, Coping Tools, Self-Regulation, and Maladaptive Protocol. It is our goal to provide campers with the modification necessary to improve and encourage communication skills, social and emotional development, cooperative interactions, physical well-being, and friendships.

We understand that a camper with a disability does not have to achieve an identical result or level of achievement as a person without disability. Our camp eligibility criteria include a reasonable expectation that all campers can function independently within our standard camp ratios (6 years and under 1:5, 7 years and above 1:10). If a camper is unable to function independently within our ratios, we welcome the added support of outside organizations, Job coaches, Program/ Residential Aids, 1:1 Direct Support Therapists, Applied Behavior Analysis, Peer Mentors, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Personal Care Attendants, and Respite Care Providers. All outside organizations must be registered with the Inclusion Director and CORI/SORI are required. The YMCA does not provide 1:1 aide for campers. If it is determined that a camper requires more supports than the established ratios our Inclusion Coordinator will work with the families to explore support options. Contact: Chris Crossen-Sills at ccsills@ssymca.org or (781) 829-8585 ext. 8400.

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TRADITIONAL DAY CAMPS AGES: Grades K-10 These camps offer a fun, well-rounded camp experience

with a little bit of everything. Campers are placed in co-ed groups by the grade they are entering in the fall where they have the opportunity to try new activities, learn from skills and make new friends - all under the supervision of enthusiastic role models.

LENGTH: 8:00am – 5:00pm

LOCATION South Shore YMCA Emilson branch

DATES & FEES See page 12 for camp dates and fees

AGES 3-5 & GRADES K-6 ENTERING GRADES 8-10

MORNING EXPLORERS Ratio for these groups is 1:5

Ages 3-5 LEADERS IN TRAINING Grade 10 or Age 15

An exciting, introductory week-long camping experience designed for our youngest campers. The activities and schedules are developmentally age appropriate and include daily swim. Morning Explorers gives young campers a great intro to the camp experience.

PLEASE NOTE: Campers must be potty trained. This is a half day camp.

The Leaders in Training (LIT) program teaches participants leadership skills. Activities include assisting camp groups and facilitating camp activities under the direction of senior camp staff. Emphasis is on team building exercises and includes both classroom-style and experiential learning. LIT’s will learn the skills necessary to become role models at camp, at school and in their community.

PIONEERS Entering K

TRAILBLAZERS Grade 1

PATHFINDERS Grade 2

Campers will experience a week full of camp favorites including archery, arts & crafts, field sports, new games and drama among many other activities. Each co-ed group will have daily swim with a mix of instruction and free swim throughout the week. Each week campers will join in activities that build community and create positive, life-long memories.

RANGERS Grade 3

NAVIGATORS Grade 4

MAVERICKS Grade 5

ADVENTURERS Grades 6 & 7

In addition to camp favorites, some new activities and an element of choice is introduced in the afternoons for our older campers. Campers will continue to have instructional and free swim as well as a variety of activities they will participate in throughout the week with their group. Activities will include traditional favorites, such as soccer, archery or four square or may include exciting new options like Zumba, ga-ga or climbing our SkyTrail Explorer© indoor ropes course.

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SPORTS CAMPS AGES: Grades K-8 Whether you are new to the sport or looking to improve

your skill level, these camps offer something for everyone. Campers are grouped according to age and ability. Please note, all Sports Camps are half-day sports and half-day traditional camp programming. Campers are required to wear appropriate athletic clothing and footwear for all sports camps.

LENGTH: 8:00am – 5:00pm

LOCATION South Shore YMCA Emilson branch

DATES & FEES See page 12 for camp dates and fees

SOCCER CAMP Grades K-3 & 4-7 GYMNASTICS CAMP Grades 1-6

Daily skills competitions the first 4 days and our famous World Cup Soccer Festival ends the week.

Come learn how to roll, flip and swing! Spend half your day in our state-of-the-art air-conditioned gymnastics facility learning and working skills on all 4 Olympic events as well as out in-ground trampoline and foam training pit, instructed by our trained gymnastics coaches. Spend the rest of your day experiencing traditional camp activities.

PLEASE NOTE: Campers will be walking 5 minutes by way of path to and from the gymnastics center.

NFL FLAG CAMP Grades 1-3 & 4-7

Based on the NFL Flag Football Program, in this no-contact camp, children will learn the fundamental skills necessary to excel in football and receive fitness instruction to improve their game.

CGC TENNIS CAMP Grades 4-8 NEW CHEER CAMP Grades 1-6

Campers will enjoy a half-day of tennis instruction from the tennis department at the SSYMCA as well as a half-day of traditional camp activities including swim and high ropes. This is a great introduction to playing tennis and improving basic skills of tennis. Tennis lesson ratio is 1:4.

For more advanced instruction, see MATCH POINT TENNIS ACADEMY CAMP on page 5 or visit ssymca.org/matchpoint

New to Camp this Summer! Come learn from our cheerleading counselors on the basics of being a part of a cheerleading squad. Learn to tumble, stunt, and perform to your own created routines. This is a beginner's experience into cheerleading - no experience needed.

PLEASE NOTE: Campers will be walking 5 minutes by way of path to and from the gymnastics center.

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MATCH POINT TENNIS CAMP AGES: Grades K-12 | Ages 6-10 and 11+ For over a decade, our South Shore YMCA Match

Point Tennis Camp Academy & Camp has helped players of all ages and levels discover their game and make new friends. South Shore YMCA Match Point Tennis Academy camp is limited to 20 players/session. Visit ssymca.org/matchpoint

LENGTH: Half Day 9:00am-12:00pm Full Day 9:00am-4:00pm

LOCATION: South Shore YMCA Emilson branch

DATES & FEES: See page 12 for camp dates and fees

MATCH POINT TENNIS CAMP ssymca.org/matchpoint

At Match Point Tennis Camp, newcomers to tennis will experience the game’s basics through a combination of fitness, learning and games.

Players with some experience will round out their games through games, drills and match play. Experienced players will improve through intensive drills, games, strategy sessions and match play.

Campers are grouped by playing level and by ages 6-10 and 11+. Each day, we mix tennis with other indoor activities. Swimming included for ages 6-10.

Drop off and pick up for all tennis camps take place inside the YMCA Tennis Lobby unless arranged with the Match Point Tennis Academy Director.

SPECIALTY ENRICHMENT CAMPS AGES: Grades K-9 Designed and led by partner organizations, our

specialty camps give campers fun and interactive experience in a chosen area. Campers work on their specialty for half of the day, then participate in traditional camp programming.

LENGTH: 8:00am-5:00pm

LOCATION South Shore YMCA Emilson branch

DATES & FEES See page 12 for camp dates and fees

NEW SPACE CAMP Grades 1-3 MARINE BIOLOGY Grades 1-3

Travel in your mind to the sun, moon, stars, and planets. You’ll fall for gravity, cast a wide shadow, eclipse the sun, and learn about cloud formations with the help of the environmental educators from the South Shore YMCA Natural Science Center.

Explore the deep blue sea with us! From whales and sharks to squids and jellyfish, campers dive into the world of ocean ecosystems to learn about the creatures that call it home.

NEW COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP

Grades 4-6

NEW NATURE CRIME SOLVERS: FUN FORENSICS Grades 4-6

Come join this program and help develop projects to help the surrounding community. Learn personal skills, work as a team, and help us live the YMCA's message of giving back to the community.

You’ll be on the case as you learn how to solve crimes using biology, chemistry, and your new knowledge of the natural world. You’ll dissect owl pellets to identify bones, track pollen, and catch a criminal with insects!

SURVIVAL SKILLS CAMP Grades 4-6 Could you survive in the wild? What skills do you need to spend a night in the outdoors without the conveniences of home? Join us as we learn about fire building, orienteering, basic first aid, knot tying, water collection techniques, and shelter creation. Ready yourself for your next adventure!

ALL ON OUR INDOOR, AIR-CONDITIONED COURTS!

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NATURE ADVENTURES CAMP AGES: Ages 3-15 The South Shore YMCA Natural Science Center Nature

Adventures Camp is a place where campers participate in hands-on science exploration in the outdoors. Our mission is to educate, excite and inspire campers to preserve the environment and to encourage responsible use, stewardship, and enjoyment of our natural resources.

LENGTH: Half Day 8:30am-12:30pm Full Day 8:30am-5:00pm

LOCATION South Shore YMCA Natural Science Center Norwell, MA

DATES & FEES Visit ssnsc.org for details and fees

NATURE ADVENTURES CAMP THEMES

TADPOLES | AGE 3 | 9am-Noon

CHIPMUNKS | AGE 4-6 | 9am-Noon The youngest campers discover the wonders of the natural world through age-appropriate hands-on activities, including nature walks, stories, crafts, music, and meeting live animals. These young campers use their senses to participate in activities which encourage sharing, learning together, and being a friend to nature.

WEEK 1 BENEATH THE SURFACE

WEEK 2 DIGGING FOR DINOSAURS

WEEK 3 SHARKS, DOLPHINS & WHALES

WEEK 4 STEMsational SUPERSTARS

WEEK 5 SLITHER AND SLIME

WEEK 6 WONDERS OF WATER

WEEK 7 THINGAMAJIG: FORCES OF NATURE

WEEK 8 GALACTIC BLAST OFF

WEEK 9 THINGS WITH WINGS

WEEK 10 COLORS OF NATURE

RACCOONS | AGE 5, Grade K | 9am-3:30pm

OWLS | AGE 6, Grade 1 | 9am-3:30pm

Campers learn about the world around them through up close animal encounters, exploring the fields, woods and pond and participating in age-appropriate hands-on activities, crafts and games. Through nature and science discoveries, Campers build upon their self-confidence and develop camp friendships.

OTTERS | AGE 7-8, Grades 2-3 | 9am-3:30pm COYOTES | AGE 9-12, GRADES 4-6 | 9am-3:30pm

Coyotes investigate nature and science-based themes through hands-on, age-appropriate curriculum which include live animal encounters, nature hikes, learning to canoe on Jacobs Pond as well as participating in citizen science projects. Theme-specific topics are enhanced and supported through field trips and special guest appearances.

SPECIALTY CAMPS Grades 5-8 These camps are for those looking to concentrate on a specific area, whether seeking in-depth experiences in nature, or building upon a current STEM passion. Led by our Y environmental educators, campers spend the week participating in team-building skills through hands-on explorations and STEM activities

• FASCINATING FORENSICS • VET SCHOOL CAMP • SURVIVAL SKILLS • MARINE BIOLOGY

Age 10-13

LEADERS IN TRAINING

LEADERS IN TRAINING Age 12-15

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ARTSCAMP AGES: Grades 1-9 Calling all artists! ArtsCamp stuffs each week with creativity,

passion, and energy. Campers work on ArtsCamp programming in the morning, then participate in swimming and a specialty class in the afternoon. This is your chance to try something new or work on what you love. No experience necessary! ArtsCamp activities take place at the Laura’s Center for the Arts building across the parking lot from the South Shore YMCA Emilson branch.

LENGTH: 8:00am-5:00pm

LOCATION Laura’s Center for the Arts

DATES & FEES See page 12 for camp dates & fees

PERFORMING ARTS

MUSICAL THEATRE BOOTCAMP Grades 1-4

Explore the world of musical theatre as you dance, sing, and act these beloved musicals to life! Musical Theatre Bootcamps will be held as two 1-week sessions this year, in order to accommodate social distancing and provide camp to the most families! Culminates in a final performance to be shared virtually for family and friends.

Madagascar Jr. Grades 2-8 Week 1 & Week 2

Jungle Book (Kids) Grades 1-4 Week 5 & Week 6

High School Musical Jr Grades 2-8 Week 7 & Week 8

TEEN THEATRE PRODUCTION Grades 5-9

Teens take the stage in this cherished ensemble production, sharpening your singing, acting and dance technique over the course of two weeks. Culminates in a final performance to be shared virtually for family and friends!

The Drowsy Chaperone Jr Grades 5-9 Week 3 & Week 4

LEADERS IN TRAINING

LEADERS IN TRAINING Grade 10 or Age 15

The ArtsCamp Leaders in Training (LIT) program teaches leadership skills through the Arts and the camp community. Activities include assisting ArtsCamp groups and facilitating large group activities under the direction of senior camp staff. Emphasis on team building exercises and includes both classroom-style and experimental learning. LIT’s will learn the skills necessary to become role models at camp, at school and in their community. ArtCamp LIT’s will also participate in meetings and/or trainings with Camp Gordon Clark LIT’s! Please note experience at ArtsCamp is preferred but not required.

EXPLORE THE ARTS

EXPLORE THE ARTS Grades 1-9

Experience a palette of the arts through various mediums, art workshops, activities, and team projects throughout the week!

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VISUAL ARTS DIGITAL MEDIA

PETITE ARTISTES! Grades 1-4 NEW WEBSITE DESIGN Grades 3-9

Inspired by the world of contemporary and master artists, explore, play, and experiment using various tools and techniques to create your portfolio.

Van Gogh | Color & Expression | Week 1 Piet Mondrian | Modernist Line and Rhythm | Week 4 Robert Rauschenberg | Sculpture | Week 6 Andy Warhol | Pop Art | Week 8

Learn how the websites you use every day come to life! From clickable links to page layout, creating design headers and more.

Throughout the week you will learn the important design principles that go into creating your own website!

NEW ART, COLOR & CHEMISTRY Grades 3-9 BEHIND THE LENS: FilmPRO Grades 3-9

Watch art come alive through the eyes of science! Find out what happens when you add heat to crayons, how easy it can be to duplicate a drawing through printmaking, and how science plays into many different kinds of art.

Join us in our state-of-the-art digital media lab to experience the art of film production! Work to produce an original commercial or short film from first draft, shooting on location, acting, and final touches. Cameras and editing software will be provided during camp sessions.

NEW COMIC, CARTOON & DOODLE Grades 3-9 BEHIND THE LENS: PhotoPRO Grades 3-9

Discover the world of cartoons and comic books through your original ideas from character development, sketch, illustration, to finished design!

See the world through your lens as you explore a different subject each day in nature, on stage, action, and throughout camp! Cameras will be provided during camp sessions.

NEW WILD & WONDERFUL ART Grades 1-4 GRAPHIC DESIGN Grades 5-9

Nature and art have always gone hand and hand! Step outside and learn how your inner artist takes in the natural world. Get inspiration from nature and use materials found in nature to create your artwork.

Everything you see from traffic signs, movie posters, even your favorite snack all needed an artist to design it. Discover the nuts and bolts of design in our state-of-the-art digital media lab through exercises and a final project.

MIXED MEDIA LAB Grades 3-9

Work in our digital media lab to explore and experiment in digital design. Then week two, step away from the computer and switch to our art studio to get your hands messy working with dry and wet mediums to create a new kind of art!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Veronica Frank, ArtsCamp Director

South Shore YMCA Camp Gordon Clark

vfrank@ssymca.org

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ABOUT SOUTH SHORE YMCA CAMP GORDON CLARK South Shore YMCA Camp Gordon Clark

Emilson YMCA & Laura’s Center for the Arts 75 Mill Street, Hanover, MA 02339

(781) 829-8585 ext. 8440 | cgc@ssymca.org ssymca.org/campgordonclark

LOCATIONS

YMCA Camp Gordon Clark is located at the South Shore YMCA Emilson Branch, 75 Mill Street, Hanover, MA on the Hanover/Norwell line, minutes from Route 3 (exit 13) and behind the Hanover Mall site.

Camp Gordon Clark includes a spacious athletic field, three outdoor pools and bathhouse/changing area, games court, tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball court, traverse climbing wall, ga-ga pit, low ropes, archery area, Family Farm, Laura’s Center for the Arts and also our indoor SkyTrail Explorer© ropes course.

YMCA Nature Adventures Camp is located at the South Shore YMCA Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA 02061

SAFETY

Safety is our number one priority. We comply with regulations set by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (105 CRM 430) and are licensed by the Town of Hanover Health Department. All of our staff members complete a comprehensive training program. See our website for the latest COVID-19 safety protocols.

COVID-19 POLICIES

With the safety of our children as our number one priority, state guidelines determine enhanced safety protocols for summer 2021:

• GROUPS DIVIDED INTO COHORTS: All groups will adhere to the 12 person per group limitation as mandated by the state. Each camper group must remain separated from other groups during camp hours.

• FACE MASK/COVERING: Campers will be expected to bring multiple face masks to camp every day and is expected to wear that mask up to a majority of the camp time. We will be working to facilitate activities where PPE is not necessary, but masks must be worn in areas where 6 feet between campers/staff cannot be guaranteed.

• DAILY HEALTH SCREENING: All staff and campers will be expected to do a self-evaluation and self-certification prior to arriving at Camp.

Please note, we continue to follow 2020 COVID-19 camp regulations until we receive updates on what restrictions, if any, will be mandated for this upcoming summer.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

Camp is an outdoor recreational program. In the event of inclement weather, the camps will use tents for activities when possible. Severe weather conditions may dictate the use of indoor facilities for some or all activities. Please make sure campers are dressed appropriately for the weather as campers will need to go outside to get between different activities.

PACKING LIST

The YMCA is not and cannot be held responsible for the loss or damage of toys, games, clothes, or any other personal belongings.

WEAR

• Weather-suitable and comfortable clothes • Closed-toed shoes, as campers will be active during the day

BRING

• Backpack • Bathing Suit & Towel • Bagged Lunch & Drink • Snack • Sunscreen • Hat / Sun Protection • Water Bottle • Extra Face

Masks/Coverings

DON’T BRING

• Personal Belongings and/or valuable items

• Electronic Games • Nintendo Switch • Cell Phones • Tablets • Trading Cards • Weapons (real or fake) • Toys

Additionally, the YMCA asks that all shareable items be left at home due to COVID regulations.

THE Y IS A LEADING NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION All are welcome at the Y. Our programs touch the lives of 65,000+ people on the South Shore regardless of ability to pay. This is possible thanks to annual donations from our community. Together, we make it possible for everyone to belong.

We want to meet you! Stop by our branch development office and meet Mary Orne or reach out to her at morne@ssymca.org or (781) 264-9416 to learn more about how you can help ensure all kids have the opportunity to experience camp this summer.

SUMMER CAMP FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial Assistance is available based on the need demonstrated by household income and/or extenuating circumstances, and funds available. Financial Assistance is made possible through charitable donations. A Summer Camp financial assistance application can be found at ssymca.org/campgordonclark

Completed Financial Assistance applications should be sent to: South Shore YMCA, Emilson | 75 Mill Street, Hanover, MA 02339 ATTN: Summer Camp Financial Assistance

Summer Camp financial assistance is not retroactive and can only be applied to camp sessions that occur on or after the date the financial assistance is awarded. A $50 non-refundable and non-transferable (per child, per week) deposit is due upon registration. Scholarship applications take at least two weeks to be assessed and are assessed in the order that they are received.

For more information on Financial Assistance: Contact our Camp Registrar at cgc@ssymca.org | (781) 829-8585 ext. 8440

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REGISTRATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGISTRATION DATES Registration for returning South Shore YMCA camp families opens February 15, 2021. Public registration begins February 22, 2021

HAVE THE FOLLOWING READY WHEN YOU REGISTER

1. Camps/weeks you wish to register for 2. Payment: (A) $50/week/camper deposit or (B) payment in full. 3. Camper Information including emergency contact & authorized

pickup names and numbers; medical information, current medications and allergies.

4. Physical/immunization records (within last 24 months) must be submitted when registering in person or within 7 days of online registration (registration may be canceled if not supplied within 7 days).

ONLINE REGISTRATION

The fastest way to secure your space is to register online. You may also register at our Emilson Y Welcome Desk. Camper Information & Physical/Immunization Records MUST accompany walk-in registration and will be required to complete all online registrations.

PLEASE NOTE: The online registration process includes entering Camper, Emergency Contact and Medical Information at the time of registration. This process replaces additional paper/electronic Camper Information Forms that are required for walk-in registration.

1. Visit ssymca.org/campgordonclark 2. On the upper right-hand corner, click “REGISTER” 3. Search for your camp(s) and date(s) 4. To register, you will need to Log In to your South Shore YMCA

online account or Create an Account where prompted 5. Once you have logged in, choose the Camper and Camp you

wish to add to your cart and follow prompts to complete the registration and check out.

6. Once you have registered, please send your child’s physical and immunization records to us within 7 days

After registering online, financial assistance recipients may contact our Camp Registrar at cgc@ssymca.org, (781) 829-8585 ext. 8440

MEMBERSHIP RATE POLICY As a membership benefit, active South Shore YMCA members receive preferred Member Rates on South Shore Y camps and programs. Full SSYMCA membership must be obtained prior to registering for camp in order to receive the Member Rate. Membership status at the time of your camper’s enrollment determines the fee that is owed for the session/s you register for at that time. If you are a non-member when registering, you will pay the Non-Member rate. If you are a South Shore YMCA member at the time of enrollment, you will pay the Member rate. Your membership must remain valid throughout your child’s camp session/s in order to receive the preferred Member Rate. If you cancel or put your membership on hold, you will be charged the balance of the full non-member rate for all registered camps and programs. Visit ssymca.org/join to join our Y.

PAYMENT POLICIES PAYMENT IN FULL FOR ALL CAMPS IS DUE BY MAY 31, 2021. Full payment or a $50.00 non-refundable deposit per camper/per week is required at time of registration.

Please note that your child will not be able to begin camp until all of the required documents and your full payment for the week is received. If payment in full is not received by May 31, your child’s camp spot may be forfeited.

PAYMENT OPTIONS PAYMENT IN FULL: $50 per child/per week is non-refundable and non-transferable.

DEPOSIT OF $50 PER CHILD/PER WEEK: Payment of the remaining balance is due by May 31st. PLEASE NOTE: Payments must be scheduled to a card payment or EFT at time of registration.

THIRD PARTY PAYMENT / STATE VOUCHER: If camp payments are being made by a 3rd party, registration must be made in house. At time of registration, you must provide proof that the camper has funding for camp and contact information for the funder. If you receive a state voucher, a current school year voucher or blank Confirmation of Provider form is required to register. The camp balance will remain the parent/guardian’s responsibility until funding has been verified.

State Voucher Parent Fees: Upon registration, a payment schedule will be established for each week of camp. Payments can be made online or at the Branch at any time prior to May 29. Any remaining balances are due the Monday before the camp session begins and can be scheduled, paid online or at the branch.

State Voucher Contact: For state voucher inquiries and contact: Kathy Crompton, kcrompton@ssymca.org

WAIT LIST POLICY If a camp is full, you will be placed on a wait list and make no payment at that time. The South Shore Y will contact you if we are able to add you to the camp. Please make sure we have your correct address, email, and phone number on file. Please do not call the Y to check your status. Please do not come to the first day of the camp session if you are on the wait list.

CANCELLATION POLICY The $50.00 deposit/per child, per week is nonrefundable, non-transferable.

• 100% refund (including deposit): If cancellation notice is received before April 15, 2021

• 100% refund (less the $50.00 deposit): If cancellation notice is received between April 16 - May 29, 2021

Refunds will be issued in the same method that payment was received. Refunds by check may take 2 weeks to process. No refund will be given if cancellation is received after May 29, 2021.

MEDICAL CANCELLATION POLICY In the case of severe illness or other medical limitations where a doctor states the camper is not allowed to attend camp, a SSYMCA credit* will be applied. A doctor’s note MUST be submitted stating the camper’s specific restrictions causing him/her not to attend camp. Refunds will be issued to your SSYMCA Account.

*No credit will be given mid-week for illness/medical limitations.

PROGRAM TRANSFERS Camp transfer requests must be made in writing via Camp Transfer Form. Transfers will be made depending on availability. $50 deposit could be forfeited if transferring to a different camp week. Transfers cannot be made less than 5 days before camp starts. Any difference in registration fee is due at time of transfer. You will receive a confirmation email once a transfer is approved. All refund and transfer requests must be made on a camp cancellation/transfer form available from the camp office.

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DATES & RATES Camp Gordon Clark Day Camp 2021

TRADITIONAL Member Non-

Member Age/Grade Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10

Morning Explorers $182 $225 Age 3-5 x x x x x x x x x

Pioneers $318 $354 Entering K x x x x x x x x x x

Trailblazers $318 $354 Gr 1 x x x x x x x x x x

Pathfinders $318 $354 Gr 2 x x x x x x x x x x

Rangers $318 $354 Gr 3 x x x x x x x x x x

Navigators $318 $354 Gr 4 x x x x x x x x x x

Mavericks $318 $354 Gr 5 x x x x x x x x x x

Adventurers $318 $354 Gr 6 & 7 x x x x x x x x x x

Leaders in Training $130 $130 Grade 10 x x

SPECIALTY & SPORTS Member Non-

Member Age/Grade Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10

Gymnastics $420 $460 Gr 1-6 x x x x x x x x

CGC Tennis $420 $460 Gr 1-6 x x x x x x x x x x

Cheer Camp $420 $460 Gr 1-6 x

Soccer Camp $420 $460 Gr K-3 x

Survival Skills Camp $420 $460 Gr 4-6 x

Soccer Camp $420 $460 Gr 4-7 x

Space Camp $420 $460 Gr 1-3 x

NFL Flag $420 $460 Gr 1-3 x x

Nature Crime Solvers $420 $460 Gr 4-6 x

NFL Flag $420 $460 Gr 4-7 x x

Marine Biology $420 $460 Gr 1-3 x

Community Service Camp $420 $460 Gr 4-6 x

MATCH POINT TENNIS Member Non-

Member Age/Grade Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10

Match Point Tennis Full Day $530 $542 Ages 6-10 X x x x x x x x x x

Match Point Tennis Half Day $266 $278 Ages 6-10 X x x x x x x x x x

Match Point Tennis Full Day $530 $542 Ages 11+ X x x x x x x x x x

Match Point Tennis Half Day $266 $278 Ages 11+ x x x x x x x x x x

ARTSCAMP Member Non-

Member Age/Grade Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10

Musical Theater $442 $460 Gr 2-8 Madagascar Jr

Madagascar Jr High School

Musical Jr High School Musical Jr

Musical Theater $442 $460 Gr 1-4 Jungle Book Kids

Jungle Book Kids

Teen Theater $596 $624 Gr 5-9 The Drowsy Chaperone Jr

Graphic Design $442 $460 Gr 5-9 x x

Website Design $442 $460 Gr 5-9 x

Behind the Lens $442 $460 Gr 3-9 PhotoPRO FilmPRO PhotoPRO FilmPRO

Petite Artistes $442 $460 Gr 1-4 Van Gogh Mondrian Raushenberg Warhol

Art and More! (Petite) $568 $595 Gr 1-4 Wild &Won- derful Art

Art and More! $442 $460 Gr 3-9 Art, Color & Chemistry

Comic, Cartoon &

Doodle

Mixed Media Lab $596 $624 Gr 3-9 Mixed Media

Explore the Arts $442 $460 Gr 1-9 x

Leaders in Training $130 $130 Grade 10 x x

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LOCATED AT

SOUTH SHORE YMCA - EMILSON BRANCH

75 Mill Street | Hanover, MA 02339 WEB ssymca.org/campgordonclark | PHONE (781) 829-8585 Ext. 8400

SOUTH SHORE YMCA CAMP GORDON CLARK

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS!