Parent Packet - YMCA of Greater Charlotte
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MAKE<br />
MY<br />
DAYS<br />
McCROREY <strong>YMCA</strong><br />
2013 Day Camp <strong>Parent</strong> <strong>Packet</strong><br />
<strong>YMCA</strong> Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Dear <strong>Parent</strong>s,<br />
Summer 2013<br />
Welcome to the H.L. McCrorey Family <strong>YMCA</strong> Summer Day Camps! We are pleased that you have decided to<br />
join our family. Most <strong>of</strong> the program information you will need is in this <strong>Parent</strong> <strong>Packet</strong>. If you have<br />
additional questions please contact us.<br />
The McCrorey Family <strong>YMCA</strong> teaches our core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith.<br />
These values guide how our staff interacts with you and your child(ren), how we interact with each other on<br />
our staff team and how we expect our children to treat each other and their Y leaders.<br />
Our staff works hard to make the McCrorey Family <strong>YMCA</strong> Summer Day Camps a fun, caring, creative, dynamic<br />
place for children to spend out <strong>of</strong> school time. Our program is set up for children to participate in a variety<br />
<strong>of</strong> age appropriate activities and choices.<br />
We hope that you are delighted with the program <strong>of</strong>ferings we have created for your family. Please feel free<br />
to let us know how we can enhance the services we are providing. Because we understand the whole child,<br />
we encourage parent participation. You are welcome to stop by anytime to participate, volunteer or<br />
communicate with us.<br />
We are looking forward to the summer. More importantly, we are excited about the opportunities that we<br />
can <strong>of</strong>fer your children. This is going to be a great year for McCrorey’s children. Each Friday, we will be<br />
communicating with you regarding the next week’s camp activities and information, so please make sure we<br />
have a valid email address for your family. We thank you in advance for allowing us to be a part <strong>of</strong> your<br />
child’s life and we look forward to sharing their many accomplishments with you.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Rebecca Grobe<br />
Nakia Brandt<br />
Operations Director<br />
Family Services Director<br />
(704) 716-6511 (704) 716-6529<br />
Rebecca.grobe@ymcacharlotte.org nakia.brandt@ymcacharlotte.org<br />
Will Barringer Jerrell Oates Donnell Washington<br />
Sports Coord. Family Services Coord. Teen Coord.<br />
704-716-6522 704-716-6510 704-716-6513<br />
william.barringer@ymcacharlotte.org Jerrell.oates@ymcacharlotte.org Donnell.washington@ymcacharlotte.org<br />
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Table <strong>of</strong> Contents<br />
Mission, , Vision and<br />
Purpose 4<br />
Contact and Financial Information 5<br />
<strong>Parent</strong> Responsibilities 6<br />
Releasing Campers 7<br />
Daily Camp Hours And Locations 7-8<br />
Discipline 9<br />
Important Information Before Camp 10<br />
What To T<br />
Bring/What Not To Bring 10-11<br />
11<br />
Inclement Weather, Swim Lessons & Swim Testing 11-12<br />
12<br />
Day Camp 12<br />
Rising 1 st Grade-Rising 7 th Grade<br />
Themed Camps 13<br />
Swim Camps 13<br />
Dance, , Cheerleading and Gymnastics Camp 13<br />
Sports Camps 13<br />
Teen Camps 13<br />
Community Numbers 14<br />
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OUR MISSION<br />
The <strong>YMCA</strong> is a Christian based organization<br />
that strives to fulfill our mission in all<br />
programs.<br />
<strong>YMCA</strong> Mission: To put Christian principles<br />
into practice through programs that build<br />
healthy spirit, mind and body for all.<br />
Our focus at Day Camp is to encourage<br />
campers to meet their full potential by<br />
demonstrating our 5 key Values:<br />
Caring - Honesty - Respect<br />
Responsibility- Faith<br />
In addition we institute the following 4 pillars<br />
into our daily programming: Make Healthy<br />
Choices, Build Relationships, Become a<br />
Servant Leader and Develop Skills.<br />
OUR PURPOSE<br />
To provide a quality, Christian-oriented<br />
experience that is safe, convenient and<br />
creative. These programs present age<br />
appropriate opportunities and activities that<br />
enhance the child's spiritual, physical, social,<br />
intellectual and emotional growth.<br />
GOALS OF THE<br />
<strong>YMCA</strong> DAY CAMP PROGRAM<br />
1. To provide a positive growth experience,<br />
while recognizing each individual child's<br />
needs and abilities.<br />
2. To provide activities and experiences that<br />
develop and support Christian values, selfesteem<br />
and fun.<br />
3. To strengthen the family unit.<br />
COMMITMENT TO QUALITY<br />
OUR VISION<br />
The <strong>YMCA</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Charlotte</strong> will connect<br />
and engage people <strong>of</strong> all backgrounds<br />
regardless <strong>of</strong> race, class, creed, or national<br />
origin, to enhance lives and build community.<br />
It is important to us that our campers feel<br />
connected to each other and to the staff that<br />
they interact with each day. It is through this<br />
relationship that we will role model our core<br />
values and mission. This will help build your<br />
child’s spirit, mind and body and serve to<br />
promote a healthier life.<br />
The McCrorey Family <strong>YMCA</strong> Traditional<br />
Day Camp is a 4 star licensed center in<br />
North Carolina. Our license covers all<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> programming, staff education and<br />
compliance history. We remain in<br />
compliance with these state standards as<br />
a guarantee <strong>of</strong> our quality program<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering and in order to provide care for<br />
the families in our community receiving<br />
funding from Child Care Resources. For the<br />
2012 Summer Camp, our Traditional Day<br />
Camp does accept CCRI. Please contact<br />
Nakia Brandt at<br />
nakia.brandt@ymcacharlotte.org or (704)<br />
716-6529 for more information.<br />
(Sports, Specialty and Teen Camps do not<br />
qualify for CCRI)<br />
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STAFFING<br />
A <strong>YMCA</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional supervises all <strong>of</strong> our camps.<br />
We recruit our Day Camp staff through local<br />
churches, leadership organizations and from area<br />
colleges and high schools. All staff members are<br />
required to attend over 30 hours <strong>of</strong> training prior<br />
to the beginning <strong>of</strong> the camp season. We take<br />
pride in the high expectations we set for our<br />
summer camp staff each year and evaluate them<br />
on a regular basis.<br />
A Full-Time Director is responsible camp. They<br />
can be reached at the following:<br />
DAY CAMP (CCRI ACCEPTED) AND ALL OTHER CAMP<br />
Rebecca Grobe, Operations Director<br />
704 716 6511 | rebecca.grobe@ymcacharlotte.org<br />
Nakia Brandt, Family Service Director<br />
704 716 6529 | nakia.brandt@ymcacharlotte.org<br />
If you have questions, comments or concerns that<br />
cannot be addressed to the specific director <strong>of</strong> a<br />
camp, please contact (704) 716-6511.<br />
For registration information, changes, transfers or<br />
cancellations please see Member Services.<br />
Appropriate forms are available at the Member<br />
Services Desk. Changes cannot be taken by phone<br />
or fax.<br />
FINANCIAL INFORMATION<br />
PAYMENT OF FEES<br />
All payments for camp registration must be made by<br />
mail or to the Member Services desk at the McCrorey<br />
Family <strong>YMCA</strong>. Day CamC<br />
amp staff cannot take payments.<br />
No checks are accepted for Camp Fees.<br />
Payment Schedule:<br />
Due Date<br />
MAY 31 – Session 1: June 10-14<br />
JUNE 7 – Session 2: June 17-21<br />
JUNE 14 – Session 3: June 24-28<br />
JUNE 21- Session 4: July 1-5<br />
JULY 28 – Session 5: July 8-12<br />
JULY 5 – Session 6: July 15-19<br />
JULY 12 – Session 7: July 22-26<br />
JULY 19 – Session 8: July 29-Aug 2<br />
AUGUST 26 – Session 9: August 5- 9<br />
AUGUST 2 – Session 10: August 12-16<br />
AUGUST 9 – Session 11: August 19-23<br />
Your camper will not be allowed to attend camp unless<br />
your balance is paid in full.<br />
FORMS OF PAYMENT<br />
The McCrorey Family <strong>YMCA</strong> receives payment for camp<br />
in the form <strong>of</strong> cash, credit, money order or automatic<br />
drafting for fees.<br />
PROGRAM<br />
RATE<br />
ADJUSTMENT<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> our My Y Pricing rate structure, Adjusted<br />
Program Rate is available to all who qualify. Both<br />
Members and Non-Members must provide income<br />
verification at the Member Service Desk in order to<br />
receive an adjusted program rate. Note: All program<br />
rate adjustments are subject to branch-specific,<br />
program-specific caps. Standard rates are set by each<br />
individual branch.<br />
For Traditional Day Camp Only – we do accept CCRI,<br />
please bring your Child Care Resources Voucher with<br />
you upon registration. We will need you to submit your<br />
voucher NO LESS THAN two weeks before your child’s<br />
arrival in the program.<br />
LATE PAYMENT & CANCELLATION<br />
POLICIES<br />
Late Payment Policy<br />
Payments received after the balance due date will<br />
be charged $25 per child, per session. Once the<br />
late fee has been assessed, only credit cards or<br />
cash will be accepted. In addition, if payment is not<br />
received in full according to the dates listed above,<br />
the camper will be removed from the session.<br />
Cancellation Policy<br />
Cancellations and requests to transfer programs<br />
must be made in person in writing at Member<br />
Services.<br />
Cancellations must be received by 5:00 PM the<br />
Friday, one week before the session to be canceled<br />
starts. Cancellations not received by 5:00 PM the<br />
Friday, one week before the session starts will<br />
result in a forfeiture <strong>of</strong> all deposits and fees paid<br />
towards that camp week, and payments that have<br />
not been made will still be collected.<br />
Deposits are not transferable.<br />
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PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES<br />
PARENT UNDERSTANDINGS<br />
• I understand that <strong>YMCA</strong> staff and volunteers<br />
are not allowed to transport children at any<br />
time outside <strong>of</strong> the <strong>YMCA</strong> program.<br />
• I understand that I am not to leave my child at<br />
the <strong>YMCA</strong> or program site unless a <strong>YMCA</strong> staff<br />
or volunteer is there to receive and supervise<br />
my child.<br />
• I understand that state law mandates the<br />
<strong>YMCA</strong> report any suspected cases <strong>of</strong> child<br />
abuse or neglect to the appropriate<br />
authorities for investigation.<br />
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT<br />
One <strong>of</strong> our goals is to strengthen families <strong>of</strong> all<br />
shapes and sizes! During the summer, we will <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
special family activities that start after normal<br />
program hours. We encourage you to participate.<br />
If you have a special talent and would like to be<br />
more involved with our camps, we would love for<br />
you to share your talents with us. Please notify<br />
any <strong>of</strong> our Camp Directors!<br />
<strong>YMCA</strong> BASICS<br />
• The <strong>YMCA</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Charlotte</strong> will not<br />
discriminate by race, color, sex, national<br />
origin, creed or special needs.<br />
• A registration form must be completed for<br />
each camper along with a copy <strong>of</strong> the child’s<br />
immunization records – a ‘file’ is not kept on<br />
record from previous summers/programs.<br />
• Payments must be made as stated in the<br />
Registration <strong>Packet</strong>.<br />
COME VISIT<br />
You are always welcome to visit us at camp. We<br />
also encourage you to talk with our leaders or the<br />
Camp Directors about the program and any needs<br />
or special successes your child is experiencing.<br />
For the safety <strong>of</strong> our campers, all visitors are<br />
asked to check in with our Member Services<br />
Representatives.<br />
EVALUATIONS<br />
We need your comments, input and<br />
ideas on how to make our Day Camp<br />
programs better serve you and your<br />
child. During the summer months you will be<br />
contacted via email and/or phone to complete a<br />
survey on your experience with our summer day<br />
camp program. Please take the time to give us<br />
your feedback. This allows us to make necessary<br />
changes in the program and to recognize staff<br />
who are providing outstanding service to you and<br />
your family. If for some reason you are not<br />
contacted and have feedback that you would like<br />
to provide, please contact the Camp Director. You<br />
may receive a periodic phone call from the director<br />
to get your input on a more specific area <strong>of</strong><br />
concern. Please feel free to share any suggestions<br />
you might have.<br />
WHAT’S GOING ON AT<br />
HOME?<br />
Children's actions in camp<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten reflect situations they<br />
are experiencing at home (i.e. pet's death, recent<br />
divorce, fight with sibling). If any such disruptive<br />
or traumatic experience should occur, please<br />
inform the Director or camp counselor. This will<br />
enable us to better meet the needs <strong>of</strong> your child.<br />
DAY CAMP STAFF AS BABYSITTERS<br />
We strongly encourage staff to refrain from<br />
babysitting for campers. Staff work diligently with<br />
children throughout the day and need time to<br />
renew their energy in the evenings and on<br />
weekends.<br />
LOST ARTICLES<br />
Label everything!! This will<br />
minimize the opportunity for<br />
your child to lose an item at camp. We have a Lost<br />
and Found in each camp program and we make<br />
special efforts to return lost and found items to<br />
campers. All labeled items found will be returned<br />
to campers. Any unlabeled items will be kept for<br />
two weeks and then donated to charity.<br />
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RELEASING CAMPERS<br />
DESIGNATION OF INDIVIDUALS<br />
AUTHORIZED TO PICK-UP<br />
For the safety <strong>of</strong> your child, participants<br />
will only be released to the legal guardian<br />
or responsible adult listed on the camper's<br />
registration form. All authorized pick ups<br />
must be 18 years old. Every adult must<br />
present a photo ID at rides out.<br />
In the<br />
event that a child will be picked up by an<br />
adult not listed on the registration form, a<br />
parent note (including the person's name as<br />
it appears on their photo ID) is required<br />
and photo ID must be shown during rides<br />
out. Help us speed up the rides out process<br />
by having your ID ready.<br />
DAILY CAMP HOURS AND LOCATIONS<br />
LOCATION<br />
All camps will be held at<br />
the McCrorey Family <strong>YMCA</strong><br />
unless otherwise stated in<br />
the camp description. Some<br />
camps will be going on field trips throughout<br />
the week—campers and parents will be<br />
notified <strong>of</strong> any field trips planned at the<br />
beginning <strong>of</strong> each session.<br />
HOURS FOR FULL DAY CAMPS<br />
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Rides In<br />
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Camp programming<br />
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Rides Out<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
If your child is not feeling well, please do not<br />
send them to camp. If they will be missing<br />
more than one day <strong>of</strong> camp due to illness,<br />
vacation, etc. please let the Director know! At<br />
camp, we take our <strong>of</strong>ficial attendance for the<br />
day after our morning assembly. It is always<br />
helpful for you to let us know <strong>of</strong> any prearranged<br />
activities (vacation, family in town,<br />
doctor’s appointments, etc.) that may keep<br />
your camper from joining us each day at camp.<br />
Please note that if your child misses a day or<br />
more <strong>of</strong> camp, the days can not be “made up”<br />
or refunded.<br />
HOURS FOR AM HALF-DAY CAMPS<br />
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Rides In<br />
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Camp Programming<br />
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Rides Out<br />
HOURS FOR PM HALF-DAY CAMPS<br />
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Rides In<br />
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Camp Program<br />
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Rides Out<br />
***Locations <strong>of</strong> Rides In and Rides Out may vary<br />
from camp to camp—so please check the camp<br />
description to know the proper location***<br />
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EARLY PICK-UP AND LATE ARRIVALS<br />
We encourage you to leave your<br />
child at camp until the camp day<br />
ends so they will not miss any<br />
activities and recognition <strong>of</strong><br />
awards earned that day. We understand that<br />
there will be exceptions and ask that when<br />
these occur, please send a note to your child's<br />
camp director, prior to the date. We do<br />
request written notice <strong>of</strong> late arrivals prior to<br />
the date.<br />
Drop <strong>of</strong>f ends at 9:00 AM for full day and AM<br />
camps. In the case that you are running late,<br />
please contact the Camp Director to inform<br />
them if you will be entering camp after 9:00<br />
AM. If a director has not been contacted the<br />
child will not be able to attend for the day.<br />
day). The fee will be assessed at a rate <strong>of</strong><br />
$1.00 per minute after 1:00 pm and 6:00 PM.<br />
CUSTODY ISSUES<br />
In cases <strong>of</strong> separated or divorced parents,<br />
where visitation rights are denied to one<br />
parent, we cannot deny releasing the child to<br />
such parent unless a court decree or<br />
separation document is in our file expressly<br />
forbidding such parent from picking up the<br />
child from our program or from picking up at<br />
times not allowed by the court decree. The<br />
court decree must also be specific to the<br />
rights <strong>of</strong> visitation on the <strong>YMCA</strong>/camp<br />
property during camp hours. The court<br />
document must specify in writing that<br />
visitation is permitted by the non-custodial<br />
parent. Otherwise, visitation will not be<br />
permitted.<br />
If you bring your child after 9:00 AM to any<br />
<strong>of</strong> our camps you must sign in the child with<br />
the Camp Director, in the Camp Office<br />
ARRIVING EARLY<br />
Rides in begins with supervision <strong>of</strong> Children at<br />
7:00 AM for full day camp and 7:30 AM half<br />
day morning camps. Campers MAY NOT be<br />
dropped <strong>of</strong>f at camp prior to 7:00 AM. This<br />
allows the camp staff to properly prepare for<br />
the day without interruption from campers<br />
arriving early. Camp staff will be ready to<br />
greet your camper promptly at 7:00 AM.<br />
Please do not let your camper arrive until a<br />
<strong>YMCA</strong> Day Camp staff member can greet you.<br />
INTOXICATION<br />
Your child's safety is our priority. At times we<br />
are called to make judgments concerning their<br />
safety. If a <strong>YMCA</strong> staff member believes that<br />
a parent is intoxicated when they arrive to<br />
pick-up their child, we will detain the child<br />
until an alternate plan can be arranged for the<br />
transportation <strong>of</strong> the child and their parent.<br />
We will first try to contact another family<br />
member or spouse; then one <strong>of</strong> the emergency<br />
contacts listed on the child's registration<br />
form. If those means are unsuccessful, a cab<br />
will be called at the parent's expense.<br />
LATE PICK-UP<br />
In fairness to our staff, it is very important<br />
that your child be picked up on time. A late<br />
fee will be charged for each child not picked<br />
up by 6:00 PM (full day) and 1:00 PM (half<br />
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DISCIPLINE<br />
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PHYSICAL<br />
ATTACKS BE ALLOWED AT CAMP. CAMPERS WHO<br />
ARE PHYSICALLY HARMFUL TO STAFF OR OTHER<br />
CAMPERS WILL BE DISMISSED FROM CAMP<br />
IMMEDIATELY. THIS INCLUDES ANY TYPE OF FOUL<br />
LANGUAGE, SEXUAL TOUCHING OR CONVERSATION,<br />
OR ANY OTHER BEHAVIOR DEEMED INAPPROPRIATE<br />
BY OUR STAFF.<br />
Fighting is not tolerated. If your child is<br />
involved in a fight, starting or finishing, they<br />
will be dismissed from camp for the day and<br />
will be suspended for the following day. If<br />
they are dismissed twice in the summer for<br />
fighting they will not be allowed to return.<br />
The philosophy <strong>of</strong> our program is based on<br />
mutual respect being shown for and between<br />
all campers and staff. We relate to children on<br />
an individual basis. Rules, expectations and<br />
consequences will be made known to all<br />
children upon entry into the camp. Should a<br />
discipline problem arise:<br />
1. The first referral will result in a conference<br />
among the counselor, Camp Director and<br />
the child. The counselor will write a note<br />
explaining the disruptive behavior and the<br />
action that was taken to try to stop the<br />
inappropriate behavior. A verbal contract<br />
with the child will be reached and the<br />
parent will be informed about the incident<br />
and agreement.<br />
2. After the second written referral, the<br />
Camp Director will call the parent. The<br />
behavior <strong>of</strong> the child will be discussed and<br />
the parent will be asked to participate in<br />
resolving the problem.<br />
3. If a third referral is necessary, the parent<br />
will be called by the Camp Director, and a<br />
conference scheduled. Depending on the<br />
severity <strong>of</strong> the situation, the child may be<br />
suspended from the program.<br />
4. After the conference, the Camp Director<br />
will determine whether or not the child’s<br />
behavior will result in exclusion from the<br />
program.<br />
5. If a child is excluded s/he might not be<br />
considered for re-enrollment.<br />
In the event <strong>of</strong> an incident involving an<br />
assault (<strong>of</strong> any kind), a weapon, alcohol, or an<br />
illegal substance, the Camp Director may<br />
choose to go directly to procedure #3 and #4<br />
if necessary to assure a safe and orderly<br />
environment for all children.<br />
WE DO NOT<br />
Spank, bite, pinch, punch, pull, slap, or<br />
otherwise physically punish children. Make<br />
fun <strong>of</strong>, yell at, threaten, make sarcastic<br />
remarks about, use pr<strong>of</strong>anity or otherwise<br />
verbally abuse the children. Deny food or rest<br />
as punishment. Place the children in locked<br />
rooms, closets, or boxes as punishment.<br />
Allow discipline <strong>of</strong> children by children.<br />
Criticize, make fun <strong>of</strong>, or otherwise belittle<br />
children, their parents, families, or ethnic<br />
groups. Shame or punish children when<br />
bathroom accidents occur.<br />
WE DO<br />
Praise, reward, and encourage children.<br />
Reason with children and set limits. Listen to<br />
the children. Model appropriate behavior.<br />
Modify the classroom environment to attempt<br />
to prevent problems before they occur. Treat<br />
children as people and respect their needs,<br />
desires and feelings. Explain things on their<br />
level. Provide alternatives for inappropriate<br />
behavior. Provide the children with natural<br />
and logical consequences <strong>of</strong> their behavior.<br />
Stay consistent in our behavior management.<br />
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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS PRIOR TO CAMP<br />
COUNSELOR TO CAMPER RATIO<br />
We follow the American Camping Association<br />
guidelines for counselor-to-child ratio. We<br />
maintain a counselor-to-child ratio <strong>of</strong> 1:6 for<br />
campers age 3-5, 1:8 for campers age 6-8,<br />
1:10 for campers age 9-14 and 1:12 for<br />
campers 15 and up.<br />
MEDICATION POLICY<br />
If medication must be administered, you<br />
should allow for extra time to complete the<br />
following:<br />
1. Bring medication directly to the Camp<br />
Director on the Monday morning <strong>of</strong> that<br />
session.<br />
2. Provide written instructions as to<br />
quantity, time to be administered and your<br />
name and phone number. The bottle or<br />
prescription directions from the pharmacy<br />
must be turned in.<br />
3. Additionally, written<br />
clearance from<br />
parent/guardian must be<br />
given to the <strong>YMCA</strong> to administer the<br />
medication. We will provide you with the<br />
appropriate form when we receive the<br />
medication.<br />
These guidelines are for your child’s safety.<br />
Please call (704) 716-6529 with any<br />
questions, or speak with the specific camp<br />
director.<br />
If your child has special circumstances that<br />
require additional attention (diabetes, etc.)<br />
please contact the director prior to the start<br />
<strong>of</strong> camp.<br />
EMERGENCIES<br />
In case <strong>of</strong> an emergency, every effort will be<br />
made to reach you or the contacts listed on<br />
your information sheet. If none can be<br />
reached, we will take the necessary actions<br />
for the health <strong>of</strong> your child. Should there be<br />
any changes in the emergency contact phone<br />
numbers, please notify us immediately. In an<br />
emergency, proper <strong>of</strong>ficials are called and<br />
your child will be transported to the<br />
emergency room <strong>of</strong> the closest hospital, CMC<br />
Main. Other hospitals may be used if a camp<br />
is <strong>of</strong>fsite on a field trip.<br />
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP<br />
WHAT TO BRING FOR<br />
FULL DAY CAMPS<br />
• 3-4 drinks (we encourage<br />
water)<br />
• 2 snacks<br />
• Water bottle (please label)<br />
• Spray on Sunscreen (please label)<br />
• Swim bag packed with their swimsuit<br />
clearly labeled. (Aqua Shoes are optional.)<br />
• Clean, dry towel<br />
SUNSCREEN<br />
The sun at camp is always a concern for us. We<br />
want you to know that we are committed to<br />
making sure your child is safe from the<br />
sun.<br />
We strongly encourage you to pack your<br />
camper with SPRAY ON SUNSCREEN. In<br />
addition we ask that you provide a<br />
sunscreen with at least an SPF <strong>of</strong> 30 that<br />
is labeled “All Day” and “Waterpro<strong>of</strong>”.<br />
Campers should arrive to camp with sunscreen on<br />
– they will be reminded throughout the day to<br />
reapply.<br />
We will assist our youngest campers in applying<br />
sunscreen during each sunscreen break. However,<br />
campers 8 years old and up will be responsible for<br />
applying their own sunscreen during the day (with<br />
plenty <strong>of</strong> reminders from their counselors).<br />
If sun exposure is ever a problem – please notify<br />
the director immediately so that extra precautions<br />
and applications can be made.<br />
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WHAT NOT TO BRING<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> our Specialty Camps may ask campers to<br />
bring specific toys/props for use in the program.<br />
Unless your child is specifically asked to do so, we<br />
ask that they refrain from bringing any <strong>of</strong> the<br />
following:<br />
• Money, alcohol, drugs,<br />
vehicles, animals or<br />
weapons<br />
• Any valuables<br />
• Skateboards, scooters, Heelys or bicycles<br />
• iPods, cell phones or other electronics<br />
• Electronic games (including Nintendo DS)<br />
• Toys, balls, playing cards, etc.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong>s, please help us with these requests. We<br />
do not want something precious to your child to<br />
be lost or broken. Thank you very much!<br />
WHAT TO WEAR TO CAMP<br />
• Sunscreen<br />
• Shorts<br />
• Light-weight top<br />
• Hat<br />
• Comfortable, CLOSED TOE shoes<br />
• Camp t-shirt – EVERY Friday is camp t-shirt<br />
day!<br />
• On Field Trip days Camp T-shirts required.<br />
• Wednesdays we ask campers to dress<br />
according to the theme <strong>of</strong> the week- this is<br />
not mandatory.<br />
INCLEMENT WEATHER<br />
In the event that light rain is falling or a<br />
thunderstorm begins after 4:00 PM, we will still<br />
have Rides Out from the normal designated area.<br />
If thunderstorms begin prior to pick up, Sports<br />
and Themed Camps will have Rides Out from the<br />
Gymnasium. We will operate from the back door<br />
<strong>of</strong> the gym. A staff member will escort your child<br />
to the car. Please exercise patience. We will go as<br />
fast as possible during these conditions. Have<br />
your ID ready to help speed up the Rides Out<br />
process.<br />
If lightning is severe, and we feel conditions are<br />
unsafe, please understand that we will not risk<br />
the safety <strong>of</strong> our campers or staff no matter how<br />
long the traffic line is. As always, we will strive<br />
for safety as our number one goal.<br />
Thank you for your cooperation.<br />
WHAT NOT TO WEAR TO CAMP<br />
• Revealing clothing (i.e. halter tops) or any<br />
clothing with an <strong>of</strong>fensive message/logo<br />
• JEANS<br />
• Black/dark colored clothing<br />
• Expensive clothing, dresses, etc.<br />
• Jewelry/Makeup<br />
• OPEN TOED SHOES OR FLIP FLOPS – If your<br />
child chooses to wear these please be aware<br />
that they may be restricted from participating<br />
in certain activities for their own safety and<br />
you will be contacted by our camp director.<br />
SWIM LESSONS<br />
Swimming lessons are <strong>of</strong>fered through the<br />
McCrorey <strong>YMCA</strong> Aquatics Department. We ask<br />
that if you would like to register your child for<br />
swimming lessons that you do so for the sessions<br />
that are designed specifically for summer<br />
sessions.<br />
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during their pool time.<br />
SWIMMING<br />
Safety is our top priority at the pool. Prior to<br />
entry into the pool, ALL campers 12 and under will<br />
have their swimming ability tested and will then be<br />
placed into one <strong>of</strong> three swimming categories<br />
designated by a Green Band, Yellow Band or no<br />
band (non swimmer). The color <strong>of</strong> the band<br />
signifies a camper’s skill level in the water and the<br />
areas and depths <strong>of</strong> the pools where they will be<br />
allowed to swim. Swim band colors and the skill<br />
levels they represent are as follows:<br />
Non Swimmer: The camper is either an extremely<br />
weak swimmer or a non-swimmer. Depending upon<br />
the camper’s age and size, they will be restricted<br />
to either shallow water swimming or swimming in<br />
the lower training (two feet deep) pool. A life vest<br />
must be worn at all times.<br />
Yellow Band<br />
B<br />
Swimmer: The camper is able to swim,<br />
but is not a very strong or comfortable swimmer.<br />
These swimmers will be allowed to swim in the big<br />
pool, but are restricted from using the slides or<br />
the deep water diving area.<br />
Green Band<br />
B<br />
Swimmer: The camper is a pr<strong>of</strong>icient<br />
swimmer and has access to all areas and features<br />
<strong>of</strong> the pool.<br />
The weekly swim test will incorporate campers<br />
being asked to swim around 20 to 25 yards.<br />
Testers will be looking for campers to get fully<br />
wet, to put their faces in the water and how<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>icient they are in their swimming. They are<br />
also observing if swimming is a struggle for<br />
campers, if they are nervous or uncomfortable in<br />
the water and their endurance for swimming that<br />
short distance.<br />
If parents feel that their camper was assigned a<br />
swim band color that does not match their ability,<br />
they may request a second test by a member <strong>of</strong><br />
the aquatics staff. A swim band is not a status<br />
symbol nor should it be treated as such. It is a<br />
means <strong>of</strong> insuring the safety <strong>of</strong> the campers<br />
TRADITIONAL CAMP<br />
DIRECTOR: NAKIA BRANDT<br />
DAY CAMP<br />
CHECK US OUT ON THE WEB!<br />
We are putting most <strong>of</strong> our camp information<br />
online for your convenience. In addition to<br />
forms, camp guides, parent packets and<br />
pictures, we will also be featuring a special<br />
section with our fantastic camp counselors.<br />
ymcacharlotte.org<br />
McCrorey <strong>YMCA</strong> > For Youth<br />
Development > Camp > Day Camp<br />
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McCrorey Family <strong>YMCA</strong><br />
Camp Structure<br />
Rising 1 st Grades – Rising 7th Grades<br />
Program Content<br />
Every week, children will have time for free play,<br />
gross motor play included, structured activities,<br />
devotion, snack, art, drama and character<br />
development.<br />
RIDES IN/RIDES OUT LOCATION<br />
Rides In and Rides Out for these camps are at the<br />
side <strong>of</strong> the building parallel to Beatties Ford Road<br />
area <strong>of</strong> the McCrorey <strong>YMCA</strong>. In case <strong>of</strong> stormy<br />
weather the location may be changed to the Gym<br />
Entrance north <strong>of</strong> the Main Entrance. Signs will<br />
indicate when this change is made.<br />
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SPORTS AND THEMED_<br />
CAMPS<br />
DIRECTOR: REBECCA GROBE<br />
Rides In/Rides Out Location<br />
Rides In and Rides Out for ALL<br />
Themed Camps will take place at the football<br />
field<br />
For all Sports Camps please bring snacks,<br />
drinks, sunscreen and dress cool and<br />
comfortable!<br />
TEEN CAMPS<br />
DIRECTOR: DONNELL WASHINGTON<br />
Teen Camps Rides In/Rides Out<br />
All Teen Camps will drop <strong>of</strong>f and<br />
pick up outside <strong>of</strong> the Main Entrance.<br />
Drop <strong>of</strong>f is from 7:00 - 9:00 AM and<br />
Pick up is from 4:00 - 6:00 PM unless<br />
otherwise noted in the weekly newsletter or<br />
by Camp Director communication.<br />
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Important Community Numbers<br />
Carolinas Medical Center (Emergency)…………………….. 704-355-2171<br />
Carolinas Medical Center (Northpark)……………………… 704-921-6100<br />
Carolinas Medical Center (Pediatrics)….…………………… 704-355-3156<br />
CMS Main Line…………………………………………….. 980-343-6220<br />
CMS Transportation………………………………………… 980-343-6715<br />
Child Care Resources, Inc…………………………………… 704-376-6697<br />
Crisis Assistance Ministry…………………………………… 704-371-3000<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Social Services………………………….…… 704-336-3150<br />
Health Department…………………………………………… 704-336-6500<br />
Poison Control……………………………………………….. 800-848-6946<br />
Police (East Service Area Main Line)……………………….. 704-432-0470<br />
Presbyterian Hospital (Main)………………………………… 704-384-4000<br />
Presbyterian Hospital (Emergency)………………………….. 704-384-5160<br />
United Family Services………………………………………. 704-332-9034<br />
United Way Hotline…………………………………………………….. .2-1-1<br />
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