ipswich y 2012 summer camp guide

EXPLORATION,ADVENTURE,AND MUCH MORE!

SUMMER CAMP 2012Ipswich Y

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CAMP TAKOMA at the Ipswich Family YMCA

Experience an Amazing Summer at Y SUMMER CAMPwww.northshoreymca.org

Summer is the time to discover!

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Summer Camp plays an important part in the lives of our communities’ youth. At a Y camp, kids make friends, have fun and stay active while discovering who they are and what they can achieve. Whatever

interest your child has, there is a Y camp for them. Led by caring, highly trained staff, you can rest assure that your child is in a safe, nurturing environment. Our camps help kids grow and become

healthy adults with the self-confidence to accomplish anything they set their minds to.

Swimming • Sports • Arts & Crafts • Mini Golf • Nature Exploration • More

CAMP DORY at Centennial Grove in Essex

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GENERAl INfORMAtIONThis camp must comply with the regulations of the MA Department of Public Health and be licensed by the Ipswich Board of Health. Parents have the right to request to review the following policies: background review, health care, discipline policies and grievance procedures.

YMCA MembershipAll campers are encouraged to join as a YMCA member to receive full membership privileges including: reduced camp rates, free open swim time, free open gym time and early registration for all YMCA programs. The youth membership, for ages 0-13 is $168/year or $14/month. The teen membership, for ages 14-18 is $276/year or $23/month. For more information on all YMCA memberships, please contact your local YMCA or visit our website at www.northshoreymca.org.

Financial AssistanceYMCA summer camps are for everyone regardless of income. The YMCA provides financial assistance for families who are unable to pay the full camp fee. Subsidies are available thanks to the generous support of “Y for All” donors and United Way contributions. Contact your local YMCA or visit our website at www.northshoreymca.org for a confidential financial assistance application or to make a contribution. Applications should be submitted at least three weeks prior to the start of the camp session to allow for processing.

Commonly Asked Camp QuestionsHow Do I Register? Registration packets and Parent Handbooks are located in the lobby of the YMCA as well as online at www.northshoreymca.org. The YMCA of the North Shore offers several convenient ways to register for camps in 2012.

• Register in person at the Ipswich Family YMCA • Mail in your registration to the Ipswich Family YMCA,110 County Rd. Ipswich, MA 01938 • Register online at www.northshoreymca.org

Your camp registration is not complete and your camper is unable to attend until all required items are submitted to the YMCA camp registrar. To do so,

• Return a complete registration packet • Submit an up to date physical and immunization form • Pay your first week in full

Do I have to register for every week in advance?No, you can register your child week to week. Please be advised that some weeks do fill and may become closed. If you decide to register week to week, a full camp payment is due upon re-registration. If you know your child’s summer schedule and would like to register for multiple weeks in advance, a $50 deposit is due for each week you register for and weekly camp balances must be paid in full one week prior to child attending camp.

If my child has attended YMCA programs in the past, do I need to provide a registration packet and medical forms?Yes, registrations packets and medical forms must be updated annually. Registrations forms for 2012 are required one week prior to the start of the 2012 Y Summer Camp season.

When are camp payments due and where do I make payments?Camp registration closes the Friday prior to the start of the camp week. Camp payments must be made through the Camp Registrar and are due in full one week prior to child attending camp.

What is E-Pay?E-Pay is a hassle free way to make weekly camp payments. If you choose to use E-Pay, your weekly camp payment will be automatically taken out of the account of your choice the Friday prior to child attending camp. This method is highly recommended for campers who are joining us for multiple weeks of camp.

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Little OwlsAges 4-5 (Preschool), Co-edSession Length: One Week, Monday-FridaySession Options: 3 and 5 day optionsTime: Half day 9am-1pm Full day 9am-4pm Session Fees (session fees include deposit): 3 Half Days: Members $85 Community $1005 Half Days: Members $125 Community $1403 Full Days: Members $145 Community $1605 Full Days: Members $175 Community $190Non-Refundable Deposit: $50 per session Location: Ipswich Family YMCA, 110 County Rd, Ipswich

Chipmunks Entering K, Co-ed ...

Wombats Entering 1st grade, Co-ed

Badgers Entering 2nd grade, Co-ed

Otters Entering 3rd grade, Co-ed

Coyotes Entering 4th grade, Co-ed

Eagles Entering 5th & 6th grades, Co-edSession Length: One Week, Monday-FridaySession Options: 3 and 5 day optionsTime: Full day 9am-4pm Session fees (session fees include deposit): 3 Days: Members $145 Community $1605 Days: Members $175 Community $190Non-Refundable Deposit: $50 per session Location: Ipswich Family YMCA, 110 County Rd, Ipswich

C.I.T. ProgramEntering Grades 7th & 8th, Co-edSession Length: One Week, Monday-FridaySession Options: 3 and 5 day optionsTime: 9am-4pm Session Fees (session fees include deposit): 3 Days: Members $85 Community $1005 Days: Members $130 Community $145Non-Refundable Deposit: $50 per session Location: Ipswich Family YMCA, 110 County Rd, Ipswich

Extended Day OptionsFull day camp runs from 9am-4pm. Camp Takoma offers extended day options for your convenience. Drop your camper(s) off as early as 7am and/or pick your camper(s) up as late at 6pm.Before or After Care3 Days - $38 per week5 Days - $42 per weekBefore and After Care3 Days - $48 per week5 Days - $58 per week Registration for Extended Day CarePayment in full is required when registering.Registration is due the Friday before care is needed.

Theatre Camp: AristocratsEntering Grades 3rd-8th, Co-edWhy not join the Y Theatre Company and experience the fun and festivities of putting on a play this summer? It promises to be an experience your child will never forget as they work with our professional theatre team and kids from across the North Shore to create a full-scale production. This camp gives young stars an opportunity to experience the progression of a full scale show. From auditions and casting to blocking and choreography, it all culminates in a final performance to “show off” for friends and family. Come playwith us this summer!Session Length: Two WeeksSession Options: Monday - Friday, 9am-4pmSession Dates: 7/30-8/10Session Fee: Members $475 Community $525Non- Refundable Deposit: $75 per sessionProgram Director: Natalie Miller, 978.922.0990 x1117 or [email protected]

Camp Takoma ScheduleWeek Specialty Themes Sports Emphasis

6/18-6/22 Wild West Sports Jam

6/25-6/29 Super Heroes Soccer

7/2-7/6 Party in the USA Kickball

7/9-7/13 Color Wars Tennis

7/16-7/20 Legends of the Hidden Gymnastics Temple

7/23-7/27 Olympics Olympic Sports

7/30-8/3 Survivor Floor Hockey

8/6-8/10 Carnival Basketball

8/13-8/17 Rock Stars Soccer

8/20-8/24 Hawaiian Hullabaloo Volleyball

8/27-8/31 Imaginarium Sports Jam

CAMP TAK0MA

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CAMP TAKOMA

6/1

8-6

/22

6/2

5-6

/29

7/2

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7/9

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3

7/1

6-7

/20

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3-7

/27

7/3

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/3

8/6

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8/1

3-8

/17

8/2

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/24

8/2

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/31

Circle days attending

Before Care

7-9am

After Care

4-6pm

Little Owls 4-5 yrs

3 Day or 5 DayM T W T F

full or Half Day

Y / N Y / N

ChipmunksEntering K


Y / N Y / N

WombatsEntering 1st grade


Y / N Y / N

BadgersEntering 2nd grade


Y / N Y / N

OttersEntering 3rd grade


Y / N Y / N

CoyotesEntering 4th grade


Y / N Y / N

EaglesEntering 5th & 6th grades


Y / N Y / N

C.I.TEntering 7th & 8th grades


Y / N Y / N

Theatre Camp Entering 3rd-8th grades

5 DayM T W T F

Y / N Y / N

Payment Method

Cash / Check / Credit Card / E-Pay (Please circle payment method)

Total number of weeks attending __________

Required Camp Deposit ($50 for each week attending) $___________ Deposit Total

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express

Credit Card # ________________________________________________ Exp. Date ____/____

Name on Card: _______________________________________________

Check #_____________

Items Needed for the Week of Camp:

• Complete Registration Packet• Complete Reservation Form• Up-to-date Physical and Immunizations• First Week Tuition Paid in Full• Parent Handbook Read and Signed

Children cannot attend camp without a fully completed

registration packet and payment.

CAMP TAKOMA RESERVATION FORMChild’s Name: Parent/Guardian:

Age: Grade Entering: Home phone:

Address: Cell phone:

City: State: Zip: Work phone:

Email:

Contact Information - Camp takomaCamp Registrar: Ashley Pritchett 978.479.4969 or [email protected] Director: Christine McClory 978.356.9622 x1312 or [email protected]: Ipswich YMCA, 110 County Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

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Day CamperPetty Officer Entering K, Co-ed

Sailor Entering 1st grade, Co-ed

Boatswain Entering 2nd grade, Co-ed

Ensign Entering 3rd grade, Co-ed

Chief Officer Entering 4th grade, Co-ed

Lieutenant Entering 5th & 6th grades, Co-edSession Length: One week, Monday - FridaySession Time: Full day, 9am-4pmSession Fees: Members/Essex Residents $175 Community $190Non-Refundable Deposit: $50 per sessionLocation: Centennial Grove, Essex

C.I.T. ProgramEntering Grades 7th & 8th, Co-edSession Length: One week, Monday - FridaySession Time: Full day, 9am-4pmSession Fee: Members/Essex Residents $130 Community $145Non-Refundable Deposit: $50 per sessionLocation: Centennial Grove, Essex

Camp Dory Schedule Week Specialty Themes Sports Emphasis

6/18-6/22 Pirates & Bucaneers Football

6/25-6/29 Treasure Hunters Baseball

7/2-7/6 Ship Building Floor Hockey

7/9-7/13 Myths & Legends Soccer

7/16-7/20 Wild, Wild West Basketball

7/23-7/27 Olympics Olympic Sports

7/30-8/3 Alien Arrival Kickball

8/6-8/10 Criminal Investigators Quick Start Tennis

8/13-8/17 Hawaiian Beach Party Volleyball

CAMP DORY

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CAMP DORY

6/1

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5-6

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7/9

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7/1

6-7

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3-7

/27

7/3

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8/1

3-8

/17

Day Camper Entering K-6th grades

C.I.T.Entering 7th & 8th grades

Payment Method

Cash / Check / Credit Card / E-Pay (Please circle payment method)

Total number of weeks attending __________

Required Camp Deposit ($50 for each week attending) $___________ Deposit Total

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express

Credit Card # ________________________________________________ Exp. Date ____/____

Name on Card: _______________________________________________

Check #_____________

Items Needed for the Week of Camp:

• Complete Registration Packet• Complete Reservation Form• Up-to-date Physical and Immunizations• First Week Tuition Paid in Full• Parent Handbook Read and Signed

Children cannot attend camp without a fully completed registration packet and payment.

CAMP DORY RESERVATION FORMChild’s Name: Parent/Guardian:

Age: Grade Entering: Home phone:

Address: Cell phone:

City: State: Zip: Work phone:

Email:

Mail to:Ipswich Family YMCA110 County Rd.Ipswich, MA 01938

Contact Information - Camp DoryCamp Registrar: Ashley Pritchett 978.479.4969 or [email protected]

Camp Director: Nick Fitzgerald 978.578.8797 or [email protected].

the YMCA of the North Shore has over 60 exciting camps to choose from this summer! Register today and give your

camper an experience that will last a lifetime!

Non Profit Org.US Postage

PAIDYMCA of theNorth Shore

Ipswich Family YMCA110 County RoadIpswich, MA 01938

YMCAs of the North Shore:Greater Beverly YMCA • Cape Ann YMCA • Ipswich Family YMCA Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA • Salem YMCA • Haverhill YMCA

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