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				DAYS UNTIL CAMP! Summer Day Camp Program | A/P Care Sports Camp | CIT Program | Trip Camp | Art Camp | Family Fun Nights Registration Information | Program Philosophy & Goals Download Summer Brochure, e-Newsletter and Forms Summer Camp Newsletter 2 Summer Camp Newsletter 1 Summer Day Program Brochure Parents Handbook Summer Program Registration Forms Summer Day Camp Program - Kids entering Kindergarten to 6th grade We are excited for another year of summer fun. This year will be an outdoor adventure that will build memories to last a lifetime. Our 8 week program will feature swim lessons, art, crafts, sports and many other activities. We are running our program with one week sessions. This will allow you to pick the weeks you are interested in. Weekly events like a field trip or an in house large activity will be planned. These events will match up to the themes listed below. The trips & activities should be in place by May 2008 and will work with the theme of that week. A registration confirmation packet will be mailed or e-mailed out at the beginning of June. This summer programs are located at Silvermine Elementary School, 157 Perry Ave. Session:   Dates: Theme: 1 June 23rd-27th Safety Week 2 June 30th-July 4th (no camp on the 4th) Holiday Week 3 July 7th-11th Sports Week 4 July 14th-18th Crazy Week 5 July 21st-25th Color War Week 6 July 28th- August 1st "DOG" days of summer Week 7 August 4th-8th All Camp Show Week 8 August 11th-15th Wilderness Week Fees: Day Program $175 per week (9:00am - 4:00pm) For information on Summer Day Camp Program contact Michael R. Garcia - Senior Director - (203) 866-4425 ext 318 - mgarcia@norwalkymca.org back to top A/P Care A/P Care is available for summer all programs. If you need to extend the day we have our AM/PM Care program as well. AM care runs 7:00-9:00 am & PM care runs 4:00-6:00pm. This time will be programmed with outdoor play. Large group activities will keep the kids going until you come pick them up. A snack in the afternoon is provided. This summer programs are located at Silvermine Elementary School, 157 Perry Ave. A/P Care will be an additional $30 a week per child. For information on A/P Care contact Michael R. Garcia - Senior Director - (203) 866-4425 ext 318 - mgarcia@norwalkymca.org back to top Sports Camp - for Ages 9-13 At our camp, expose your children to the sports they know along with sports they are not too familiar with. At our Sports Camp, we promote healthy living styles, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. At the end of the week your child will have boost of confidence as well as the self-esteem that team sports provide. This summer, we will be teaching sports like baseball, basketball, football, and soccer. Also, we will expose our campers to such sports as Lacrosse, Floor Hockey and Tennis. So sign them up fast because spots will be limited. And always remember this, "It doesn't matter who wins and loses, because if we are all having fun, then we have all won." The sports will be changed weekly so be prepared for anything. This summer programs are located at Silvermine Elementary School, 157 Perry Ave. Session:   Dates: Theme 1 June 23rd-27th Flag Football 2 June 30th-July 4th (no camp on the 4th) Soccer 3 July 7th-11th Baseball 4 July 14th-18th Basketball 5 July 21st-25th Floor Hockey 6 July 28th- August 1st Flag Football (Repeating Week 1) 7 August 4th-8th "All Sports" 8 August 11th-15th Competition Week Fees: Day Program $185 per week (9:00am - 4:00pm) For more information on Sports Camp contact Sam Gachelin - Teen & Family Director - (203) 866-4425 ext 380 - sam@norwalkymca.org back to top CIT Program The CIT (Camper-In-Training) program is a training program for 14 & 15 year olds that will give them the skills to work in a summer environment with children. A staff lead training program will allow for leadership opportunities and personal growth. CIT-I is for the first time participant. This will be a review of the basics of working with children. CIT-II is for past years participants to enhance the skills they have learned. Mentor opportunities exist for CIT I participants. This summer programs are located at Silvermine Elementary School, 157 Perry Ave. Sessions: This program will run all 9 weeks of the summer listed under our summer program. Fees: CIT-I & II - $105 per week (9:00am - 4:00pm) must be 14 & 15 years old For information on the CIT Program contact Michael R. Garcia - Senior Director - (203) 866-4425 ext 318 - mgarcia@norwalkymca.org back to top Trip Camp - 5th to 8th grade This is a time to get away. This program is based around daily trips to local areas in CT, NY & MA. Come explore the world around the city of Norwalk. Team building skills are a must and a strong ability to follow directions is required. This summer programs are located at Silvermine Elementary School, 157 Perry Ave. Session:   Dates: Theme: 3 July 7th-11th Outdoor Adventure 5 July 21st-25th Local Park 7 August 4th-8th Around the Town Fees: Day Program $275 per week (9:00am - 4:00pm) For more information on Trip Camp contact Sam Gachelin - Teen & Family Director - (203) 866-4425 ext 380 - sam@norwalkymca.org back to top Art Camp - 1st to 4th grade Bring out the Picasso in you! Our new Art program taught by a certified art teacher will allow you to express yourself in ways you can only imagine. This will be a day filled with Art history and hands on activities. Watercolor, sculpture drawing and much more will stimulate your mind. Swimming will be available most days of the week. This exciting program will have a field trip to a local art museum where you can view the classics as well as a view of local talent. This summer programs are located at Silvermine Elementary School, 157 Perry Ave. Session:   Dates: 4 - 1st & 2nd grade July 14th-18th 5 - 3rd to 5th grade July 21st-25th Fees: Day Program $190 per week (9:00am - 4:00pm) For information on Art Camp contact Michael R. Garcia - Senior Director - (203) 866-4425 ext 318 - mgarcia@norwalkymca.org back to top Family Fun Nights Session 4 - July 18th Session 7 - August 8th The YMCA will be hosting these 2 free family nights from 6:30-8:30pm. Come and join us for a fun time at the YMCA as a family. This open gym & open swim will be a party that your family can get in to. Adult supervision required and pre-registration is a must. You only need to be registered for any week of camp to participate. Contact the camp director or camp staff to register. back to top Registration Information To receive our summer program e-newsletter send your info to: mgarcia@norwalkymca.org. A minimum $50 non-refundable deposit per child per week is required to hold your spot upon registration. A 10% sibling discount will be offered to families. A $25 registration fee will be charged starting 3/3/08. Once you register you can come in at any time to make partial payments toward camp. ***We require you to apply for Care 4 Kids when applying for Y-FA. Suggested program registration timeline: 2/11/08 The YMCA will release the 2008 camp registration forms. 2/25/08 Registration begins WITHOUT the $25 registration fee. 3/3/08 Registration begins WITH the $25 registration fee. 5/1/08 Care 4 Kids forms should be picked up today. Contact 1-888-214-KIDS for more information. 5/20/08 Care 4 Kids Parent Provider Form should be handed into the YMCA. 5/20/08 Program Participants that are interested in applying for Y-FA need to hand in their paperwork. 5/29/08 Draft for Weeks 1 & 2 of camp will be processed. Anyone registering after this date will pay in full. 6/15/08 Draft for Weeks 3, 4, 5 & 6 of camp will be processed. Anyone registering after this date will pay in full. 7/14/08 Last day the Care 4 kids Parent Provider & Y-FA forms will be accepted at the YMCA 7/15/08 Draft for Weeks 7, 8 & 9 of camp will be processed. Anyone registering after this date will pay in full. For all billing, Care-4-Kids and Y-FA contact Beth - Childcare/ Camp Bookkeeper - (203) 866-4425 ext 314 - beth@norwalkymca.org back to top Program Philosophy The YMCA of Norwalk is a strong believer in outdoor play and an active lifestyle for children and their families. We believe in outdoor activities that will keep your child moving We believe in allowing the children to express themselves artistically We are a huge supporter of the YMCA of the USA Activate America Program This is forming a healthy lifestyle for kids and families not just at the Y but also at home Your child should be active all day long. If it is not a physical activity then it should be something that will allow them to express themselves. Program Goal The YMCA is to work on each camperšs Spirit, Mind & Body. We do this with the aid of Character Development called CHoRR Values Caring - symbolized by the color red for the heart, we seek to teach campers love and tolerance for fellow human beings. Honesty - is blue for "true blue", the value of honor and truthfulness in our lives. Respect - is gold for the "golden rule", treating others as we ourselves wish to be treated. Responsibility - symbolized by the color green for nature and our responsibility for the world around us. back to top
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