Bradford County Branch YMCA Summer Day Camp

Location: Our program is located in the gym/multipurpose room of the J. Andrew Morrow Primary School. Doors to the program are located on the right-hand side of the main entrance near the cafeteria loading dock. The LAST week of camp will be located at the YMCA facility.

Hours: Before-Care Hours: 6:30am-8:00am (M-F) Camp Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm (M-F) After-Care Hours: 4:30pm-6:00pm (M-F) ($20.00 charge for every 15 minutes past the hour)

Fees: The cost of the program is $110.00 per week per child for ages 5-12 and $55.00 per week per child for ages 13-15. There is a one-time $20.00 registration/activity fee per child. The activity fee helps us cover the cost of some of the bigger field trips. You must drop off or authorize (bank draft) the first's week payment which includes the registration fee, at initial registration.

Reduced Fees: Due to donations from our community and the many friends of the Y, partial scholarships may be available for those who cannot afford YMCA fees. Please ask for a scholarship application. If you wish to attend before scholarship paperwork is processed, you must make full payment to reserve your spot. Scholarships cannot be completed without ALL the necessary documents. Must be completed and fully processed prior to start date.

Meals/Dietary Restrictions: Our program provides breakfast, lunch and snack. Parents may pack a lunch and a drink for their child(ren) if they choose. IF your child(ren) has any dietary restrictions, it must be noted in the registration packet. Please send your child(ren) with a labeled water bottle every day.

Sign In/Out: Your child(ren) must be signed in and out of the program each day by an adult18yrs or older. This is a requirment of the state! Children will NOT be released to ANY unauthorized person that is NOT on the registration form without permission from primary parent/guardian.

Attendance: We only have 60 spots available per week!! You WILL BE CHARGED the weekly feeREGARDLESS of attendance because we are holding your spot in our program so please only register for the weeks of camp that you are certain your child will be attending. We can always add another week if the space is available.

Field Trips: We do our best to stick to our field trip schedule, however sometimes they are cancelled or moved to another day due to unforseen circumstances such as weather. We appreciate your patience and will let know of any changes as soon as possible. Please sign up for RainedOut to receive cancellations via text message.

Custody Issues:

Medications:

We MUST be informed of any custody issues and may request further documentation if parents/guardians split custody during the week before your child(ren)'s start date. Safety is our top priority!

We WILL NOT administer any medications without dosage amounts, times and a signature from a licensed physician, also includes over-the-counter medications.

Special Needs:

Bradford County Branch YMCA Summer Day Camp

If your child(ren) has special needs, we must be informed before your start date so that we can determine how to best serve your child(ren).

Curriculum:

Questions:

In order to enhance your child(ren)’s experience while attending our program, YMCA Child Care Services has implemented a curriculum that focuses on the following areas: Arts and Humanities, Character Development, Health, Wellness & Fitness, Literacy, Service Learning, Science and Technology, and Social Competence and Conflict Resolution.

It is our desire to provide a program that meets the needs of parent and most importantly, the child. Please take the opportunity to ask questions and share concerns with the Program Staff, or Program Director.

Deadlines: Registration MUST be turned in 1 week before the start of camp, for your child to start on the first day of camp. We will NOT be accepting applications on the weekends for the upcoming Monday. All applications packets must be turned in a week in advance and any with missing information will NOT be accepted.

General: You are required to submit a health assessment and immunization records before you child(ren) can start the program. Your child(ren) MUST have completed one year of Kindergarten in order to register. There is NO EXTRA charge for before and after care hours. Weather permitting, we will be swimming every day. Please send your child(ren) with appropriate swim attire. Sneakers are required for camp! Please refer to our parent handbook for more information.

Parent signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________________

Please read over carefully. We will not accept your registration without any missing information or required signatures!

We can’t wait to see you and are looking forward to the best summer ever! Great news, we have added an additional week. Camp will now begin June 1st. 2020 Summer Day Camp will look a bit different but we are committed to providing opportunities for fun, learning and engagement for kids.

Please know the safety of our camp families, staff, and community is our highest priority. In order to adhere to recommendations and restrictions of state officials, as well as the CDC, we will be making adjustments that will affect all of our camp families.

1. Children will be signed in and signed out at the entrance. Check in will be from 6:30-9am. There will not be staff available after 9am unless prior arrangements are made.Every day there will be a series of questions and a temperature check for campers andstaff. Check out will be 3:30-6pm.

2. Staff will be wearing masks. Campers are strongly encouraged to wear masks.

3. There will be no bus trips during the month of June. July and August will be determinedbased on recommendations.

As time progresses, we will provide additional updates. Please continue to check our website at www.rvrymca.org. You can also email charityf@rvrymca.org. Thank you for believing in our abilities to keep you kids safe and give them the best summer ever!

Sincerely, Bradford County Branch YMCA Staff (570) 268-9622

SUMMER DAY CAMP 2020

Bradford County Branch YMCA 9 College Avenue

Towanda, PA 18848 570-268-9622

abigayleg@rvrymca.org www.rvrymca.org/bradford-county

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Child: Age: Sex: Birthdate: Grade:______ T-Shirt Size: ________

Child: Age: Sex: Birthdate: Grade:______ T-Shirt Size: ________

1st Parent/Guardian: Relationship to Child: Address:

City: State: Zip: Phone: (H)

(C) (W) Email:

Place of Employment/School:

Social Security #:___________________________________________________ Birthdate: ________________________________________________________

2nd Parent/Guardian: Relationship to Child: Address:

City: State: Zip: Phone: (H)

(C) (W) Email:

Place of Employment/School:

Social Security #:__________________________________________________ Birthdate: ________________________________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Emergency Contact 1: Relationship to Child: Address:

City: State: Zip: Phone: (H)

(C) (W) Email:

Place of Employment/School:

Emergency Contact 2: Relationship to Child: Address:

City: State: Zip: Phone: (H)

(C) (W) Email:

Place of Employment/School:

Emergency Contact 3: Relationship to Child: Address:

City: State: Zip: Phone: (H)

(C) (W) Email:

Place of Employment/School:

Authorized to pick up child in addition to parents, legal guardians or emergency contacts:

1: Phone: 3: Phone:

2: Phone: 4: Phone:

Weeks may be subject to change depending on TASD school calendar!

MEDICAL INFORMATION & SPECIAL NEEDS (Please use back of page if you need additional room to write)

Physician/Medical Provider and Address:

Phone: Insurance: Policy Number:

Allergies: Medical Conditions:

Medications: Disabilities:

Special Needs: Restrictions:

PARENT’S SIGNATURE REQUIRED FOR EACH ITEM BELOW TO INDICATE PARENTAL CONSENT

Obtaining Emergency Care: Consent for Observation: _______________

Walks & Field Trips: Swimming/Wading: _____

Transportation by YMCA: Photograph/Video: ___________________________________

Administering Minor First Aid Procedures: ___________________________________Apply Sunscreen: ______________________

Apply Bug Spray/Repellent___________________________________ Today’s Date: ____________________________________

Weeks of Camp: Check ONLY the weeks you wish to attend

Week 1:

Week 2:

Week 3:

Week 4:

Week 5:

Week 6:

Week 7:

Week 8:

Week 9:

Week 10:

Week 11:

June 1st-June 5th

June 8th – June 12th

June 15th – Jun 19th

June 22nd – June 26th

June 29th – July 3rd

July 6th – July 10th

July 13th – July 17th

July 20th – July 24th

July 27th – July 31st

August 3rd – August 7th

August 10th – August 14th (YMCA)

** You will be charged regardless of attendance so only sign up for the weeks that you absolutely need!!!**

Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

Drop off and pick up are at the J. Andrew Morrow Primary School every day.

You must sign your child in and out.

Parents\Guardians are NOT permitted to sign their children out between 4:00-4:30pm while they are walking back to the school from the

YMCA pool. Any time before or after is acceptable.

Any missing information and/or delay in payment will postpone

your child’s start date!

Day Camp Fees:

$110.00/week per child (ages 5-12) $55.00/week per child (ages 13-15) $20.00 Registration/Activity Fee per child

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For Office Use Only:YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM

Fee Agreement

Name of Parent: Home Phone:

Address of Parent: Work Phone:

The following child(ren) will attend a YMCA Summer Day Camp Program:

Child’s Name Effective Date Site Weekly Fee / Co-pay

Total Weekly Fee /Co- pay:

I. The CONTRACTED FEE is due payable in advance no later than the Wednesday before the week the children arein care. The total fee is due regardless of attendance, YMCA observed holidays or emergency closings – parentsmay not adjust their payments.

II. The AGREEMENT and the CONTRACTED FEE FOR SERVICE will remain in effect until the YMCA is notified of the child’slast day (two week advance notice is required) or until a new agreement changing the type of service is completed.

III. I understand in the event funding is lost, applicant is responsible for the FULL FEE the Agency charges for the type ofcare being used.

IV. CLOSING TIME: Failure to pick your child(ren) up by closing time will result in late charges being assessed at the rateof $20.00 per child for every 15 minutes, beginning at 6:00pm. Any fee for lateness must be paid before thechild(ren) can return to care.

V. DELINQUENT FEES, in excess of one (1) week, will result in the suspension of service until the account is currentVI. YMCA Child Care Services reserves the right to close any site or program that does not maintain adequate

enrollment.VII. We DO NOT accept payment at the J. Andrew Morrow Primary School, YMCA Front Desk ONLY.VIII. If you have any payment questions or concerns, please call Charmaine Jarvis at 570-323-7134 or via

email at charmainej@rvrymca.org

I choose to pay by check or cash for my weekly payment and will attach the first's week's payment at initial

registration. (We will not accept registration without the payment)

I choose to utilize the EFT option for weekly payment. (Please see next page for further instructions)

I UNDERSTAND and AGREE to the terms and conditions above in exchange for the provision of child care services: Parent Signature: Date:

ATTACH VOIDED CHECK HERE

YMCA CHILDCARE AUTOMATIC FUNDS TRANSFER FORM Authorization of EFTs or Credit Card Drafts only

AUTHORIZATION OT THE YMCA: I have given my authority to the above named bank/credit card company to honor preauthorized EFT/Charge drawn by the YMCA on my account for the childcare payments as indicated above. It is understood that the YMCA’s transmission of a preauthorized draft to the bank as payment becomes due shall constitute valid notice of such payment due on the above named activity. When the bank honors the draft by charging my account, such draft shall constitute my receipt for the payment. Should any preauthorized draft not be honored by said bank when receive3d by them, then it is understood that the payment will be collected electronically as well as a $25.00 NSF service fee.

I understand that the weekly drafts will continue as long as my child is in childcare with the YMCA.

I choose to utilize the EFT option for weekly payment (direct debit from my Checking Savings account)

Bank Name

Routing/Transit Number

Authorized Signature

Name on Account

Account Number

I authorize the registration fee AND first week's payment to be drafted at initial registration. (We will not accept the registration without authorization of first week's payment)

Date

I choose to utilize the Credit Card Payment option for my weekly payment (automatic direct charge to credit card)

Credit Card Type Visa MasterCard

Account Number

Authorized Signature

Card Holder Name

Expiration Date

Date

Authorization for Emergency Hospital or Medical Treatment

In case of an emergency due to illness or accident, when it is thought advisable to have immediate medical attention for my child, I hereby authorize The Bradford County Branch YMCA to send my child to the nearest hospital ____________________________ (Please list preference).

I agree to meet the YMCA staff at the hospital as soon as possible after being notified.

I understand that I must bear all expenses involved, including those incurred to transport my child to the hospital.

In the event of a minor injury, I authorize the Bradford County Branch YMCA staff to administer basic First Aid to my child.

Parent/Guardian’s Signature: __________________________ Date: _______________

Relationship to Child: _____________________________________________________

Name of Child: __________________________________________________________

I, _____________________________________________________ hereby state that I do not have health insurance for my child(ren) at this time. In the event that that changes, I will immediately inform the YMCA Child Care Director and provide proof of insurance.

Name of Child(ren):_____________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________________

Date: ______________________________________________________

*YOU MUST fill out this form if you do not have health insurance for your child(ren)

Braford County Branch YMCA 9 College Avenue Towanda, PA 18848 570-268-9622 abigayleg@rvrymca.org

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NOTICE: THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT. Read this document carefully and in entirety. By signing this agreement, you give up your right and the named minor’s right to bring a court action to recover compensation or obtain any other remedy for any personal injury or property damage however caused arising out of the named minor’s participation in the River Valley Regional YMCA Programs, now or any time in the future.

Acknowledgment of Risk

I, in my legal capacity as the parent/guardian of the minor named below, do hereby acknowledge and agree that participation in childcare activities comes with inherent risks. I have full knowledge and understanding of the inherent risks associated with childcare participation, including but in no way limited to: (1) slips, trips, and falls, (2) aquatic injuries, (3) athletic injuries, and (4) illness, including exposure to and infection with viruses or bacteria. I further acknowledge that the preceding list is not inclusive of all possible risks associated with childcare participation and that said list in no way limits the operation of this Agreement.

Coronavirus / COVID-19 Warning & Disclaimer

Coronavirus, COVID-19 is an extremely contagious virus that spreads easily through person-to-person contact. Federal and state authorities recommend social distancing as a mean to prevent the spread of the virus. COVID-19 can lead to severe illness, personal injury, permanent disability, and death. Participating in River Valley Regional YMCA programs or accessing YMCA facilities could increase the risk of contracting COVID-19. River Valley Regional YMCA in no way warrants that COVID-19 infection will not occur through participation in River Valley Regional YMCA programs of accessing YMCA facilities.

Waiver, Release, Indemnification & Covenant Not to Sue

In consideration of ____________________’s participation in River Valley Regional YMCA - Childcare, I, ____________________, the parent/guardian of the minor named above, agree to release and on behalf of myself and the minor named above, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, and assigns, HEREBY DO RELEASE River Valley Regional YMCA, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, representatives and insurers (“Releasees”) from any causes of action, claims, or demands of any nature whatsoever including, but in no way limited to, claims of negligence, which I, the named minor, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators and assigns may have, now or in the future, against River Valley Regional YMCA on account of personal injury, property damage, death or accident of any kind, arising out of or in any way related to the use of YMCA facilities/equipment or participation in River Valley Regional YMCA programs whether that participation is supervised or unsupervised, however the injury or damage occurs, including, but not limited to the negligence of Releasees.

Minor Participant Waiver, Release, Indemnification of All Claims & Covenant Not to Sue

Initial

Initial

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In consideration of the named minor’s participation in Childcare, I, the undersigned parent/guardian of the named minor, agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS Releasees from any and all causes of action, claims, demands, losses, or costs of any nature whatsoever arising out of or in any way related to the named minor’s Childcare participation.

I hereby certify on behalf of myself and the named minor that I have full knowledge of the nature and extent of the risks inherent in Childcare participation and that I, on behalf of myself and the named minor, am voluntarily assuming said risks. I understand that I and the named minor will be solely responsible for any loss or damage, including personal injury, property damage, or death, the named minor sustains while participating in Childcare and that by signing this agreement I, on behalf of myself and the named minor, HEREBY RELEASE Releasees of all liability for such loss, damage, or death. I further certify that the named minor is in good health and has no conditions or impairments which would preclude his/her safe participation in Childcare

I further certify that my date of birth is _____________ (MM/DD/YYYY), that my present age is ______, that I am therefore of lawful age (18 years or older) and otherwise legally competent to sign this agreement, and that I have legal capacity to act as the parent/guardian of the named minor. I further understand that the terms of this agreement are legally binding and certify that I am signing this agreement, after having carefully read it, of my own free will.

___________________________________ _____________________________________

Participant Name (Print Clearly) Date

___________________________________ _____________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature Parent/Guardian Name (Print Clearly)

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTHY LMN6 FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

MEDICATION LOG 55 Pa. Code §3270. 133; §3280 .133; §3290 . 133

PLEASE PRINT

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of _

Child's Name: Medication:

DPrescription D Non-Prescription Refrigeration Required: DYES D NO

If Prescription,Prescriber's Name: Telephone:

Dosage Amount: _ Time to Administer: a.m. p.m. times/day

Dates for Administration: From _ To Physician's Signature Date

Special instructions i.e., symptoms signaling need for administration, medication indications, reasons to hold medication, contraindications:

I give permission to administer medication to my child as stated above.

Parent Signature Date

FACILITY STAFF COMPLETE THIS SECTION Date

Administered mm/dd/yyyy

Time Administered

(am/pm)

Amount of Medication Administered

Comments/Reactions Staff Initials

This information is confidential and may not be shared or released without the parent's written permission.

________________ Physician's Signature Date

Bradford County 9 College Avenue

Towanda, PA 18848 (570)-268-9622

katiec@rv rymca.org School-Age Child Care

Behavior Policy

Dear Parents/Guardians:

The safety and well-being of your child(ren) when they are in our program is our top priority. Our goal is to help children learn to control their own behavior and learn to make responsible choices. We ask your help in this matter as well and together we can promote positive child guidance.

Behaviors that will NOT be tolerated are as follows:

• Deliberate physical abuse of another child or staff members • Deliberate destruction of YMCA and/or School Property • Bullying • Inappropriate Language • Running Away from staff members

Frequency and/or severity of behaviors may result in:

• Documentation of Verbal Warning • Write-up • One Week Suspension (Two Write-ups) • Termination (Three Write-ups)

Feel free to ask our staff for any further questions!

Sincerely,

Abbie Gannon

Child Care

Coordinator

Behavior Policy Acknowledgement Form

I acknowledge that I have received the Behavior Policy Form and have read it in its entirety.

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to comply with the policy contained in the form.

I acknowledge that I should consult the Program Staff/Director regarding any questions about the policy and/or issues resulting in a disciplinary action.

_______________________________________

Parent/Guardian Printed Name Program Director Printed Name

________________________________________ ________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature Program Director Signature

_______________________________________ ________________________________________

Date Date

Bradford County Branch YMCA Waiver

I hereby certify that my child is in normal health and capable of safe participation in the day camp program. I assume all risk and hazards incidental to the conduct of the program and for the transportation to obtain medical treatment for my child in the event that parents and the emergency contact cannot be reached.

I support the YMCA day camp philosophy, which is based on participation, fun, physical fitness and health, skill development, teamwork, fair play, family involvement, and volunteer leadership.

I will conduct myself and act in a respectful and honest manner. Any unethical or unsportsmanlike conduct could lead to dismissal from further participation.

I understand that pictures taken of me and/or my family may be used for YMCA promotions.

I understand that this form will remain on file at the YMCA of Bradford County and that I am responsible for updating the information immediately upon any changes in the above information.

I understand that I am responsible for signing in upon entry to the YMCA facility and signing out upon departure from the facility.

Parent Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _____________________________

Applicant Information Name: ______________________________________ Date of Birth: _____________ Age: _______ Gender M F Phone Number: _______________________________ Email Address: _________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ City: __________________________ State:_____ Zip: _________ Check One: Single Married Separated Widowed

List ALL persons living in household:

(Please attach another document if you need extra space for additional names.)

I am applying for: Financial Information Membership ___________________ Please list all monthly income, before tax. This includes all who

Childcare (membership type) reside in the household regardless of use of the Y.

Summer Camp Programs ______________________ Gross wages, salary & tips

(program type) Spouses gross wages, salary & tips Other household gross wages, salary, & tips

______________________ ______________________ ______________________

Would you be willing to: Share your story Volunteer

Unemployment Compensation Social Security (SSI & SSD) Retirement/Pension income (non SS) Child Support/Alimony Public Assistance All Other Income (interest, dividends)

Total Monthly Household Income

______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________

______________________

How much can you afford toward your YMCA fee? $________________________________________

For you application to be processed, you must provide proof of the last 30 days of income and a copy of your most recent tax return. Failure to attach will result in delay of processing. Scholarships will be processed within 7 days.

Signature of Applicant: ___________________________________________________ Date:___________________________________ The information I have provided on this form is complete and correct and I agree to provide additional documentation upon request to verify need of financial assistance. I understand that the Y provides assistance to the extent that resources are available and the Y reserves the right to refuse assistance to any applicant. I also understand that my current Y account must be in good standing prior to this application being processed.

River Valley Regional YMCA Financial Assistance Application

New Renewal (required every 6 months)

Williamsport Bradford Eastern Lycoming Jersey Shore Tioga

YMCA Staff Use Only:

Date Received: _____/_____/_____ By Whom: ________________________

First Name, Last Name Age DOB Gender Relationship Employer/school MM/DD/YY i.e. spouse, child, etc.

1.__________________________________ _____ __/__/__ M F ________________ ______________________ 2.__________________________________ _____ __/__/__ M F ________________ ______________________ 3.__________________________________ _____ __/__/__ M F ________________ ______________________ 4.__________________________________ _____ __/__/__ M F ________________ ______________________ 5.__________________________________ _____ __/__/__ M F ________________ ______________________

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BRADFORD COUNTY BRANCH YMCA 9 COLLEGE AVE.

TOWANDA, PA 18848 570-268-9622

River Valley Regional YMCA

Summer Day Camp

PARENT HANDBOOK

2020

Summer Camp Programs

Provided by the Branches of the RVR Association:

Williamsport Branch YMCA

Jersey Shore Branch YMCA

Tioga County Branch YMCA

Bradford County Branch YMCA

Eastern Lycoming Branch YMCA

Lock Haven Area YMCA

River Valley Regional YMCA

Summer Day Camp Parent Handbook 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page I. Mission and Goals ....................................................................................................................................... 1

II. Counselors ..................................................................................................................................................... 2

III. Camp Location and Phone Numbers ......................................................................................................... 3

IV. Cost/Hours ...................................................................................................................................................4

V. Transportation .............................................................................................................................................4

VI. Schedules ................................................................................................................................................ 4-6

A. Daily Schedule

B. Weekly Schedule

C. First Day of Camp

D. Field Trips

E. Sign In/Sign Out

VII. Survival Tips for Campers and Parents .......................................................................................... 7-10

A. What to Wear & What to Bring

B. The First Day

C. Medication

D. Parent Involvement.

E. Behavior Management & Discipline Policy

VIII.A Word From The YMCA Senior Staff .................................................................................................. 11

IX. Fun Stuff ............................................................................................................................................ 12-13 X. Contact Us

I. Mission Statement:

The mission of the RVR YMCA is to put Christian principals into practice through programs that

build healthy mind, body, and spirit for all.

Summer Day Camp Goals: To provide a fun experience for each child on a daily basis.

To help campers realize their full potential. This means giving them the opportunity to be

creative and to grow.

To develop each child’s confidence, leadership, and achievements by participating in group

activities.

To help campers work and play together. This includes helping them to relate to others and

recognizing the differences that make each person special.

The help develop friendships with the other children and the counselors.

To reinforce the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, responsibility, and respect into each

camper’s daily lives.

It is our desire for each child to have the traditional

“YMCA” camping experience. Our hope is that years

from now, your child will look back on his/her time at

the YMCA summer day camp program and remember it

as a very special time in his/her life.

II. COUNSELORS

Selection

Everyone knows that counselors are the key to the great Summer Day Camp experience.

Therefore, we look for the very best when we hire. All applicants will be required to “audition” as

part of the hiring process. Characteristics that we look for are: good role models, high moral

values, outgoing personalities, leadership, patience, the ability to laugh at themselves, and

experience working with children. Camp staff are also chosen for their creativity, energy, and

sensitivity to the individual needs of each child.

Our staff members are dedicated to inspiring your

child’s potential by developing the core values of

caring, honesty, responsibility, and respect. All

applicants must have outstanding job references,

previous experience with children, and a “YMCA”

attitude. All applications also have a “Criminal

Background Check” before being hired.

Training

The RVR YMCA Summer Day Camp Staff undergo over 12 hours of intense pre-camp training,

which includes CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions, the YMCA’s Way to Childcare, Emergency

Procedures, YMCA of the USA Child Abuse Prevention, etc. We also give practical “working with

children” training that includes “how to work with children 101”, appropriate activities for age

ranges, proper discipline of campers, as well as proper procedures for bus trips, field trips,

leadership, proper games, building children’s self-esteem, special needs campers, etc. The YMCA

believes strongly in preparing these individuals to work with your children.

III. CAMP LOCATION AND PHONE NUMBER

The Bradford County Branch YMCA Day Camp in collaboration with

MT. Pisgah Start Park, Hornbrook Park, Sunfish Pond, Round Top Park & Valley Playland in

Athens Township, World’s End in Sullivan County, Memorial Park, and 3rd Ward Playground in

Towanda will provide many different activities throughout the summer. There will be fishing,

hiking, canoeing and a variety of experiences for each camper.

Summer Day Camp Site Phone Numbers:

There are no phones at most of the camp sites. The Site Supervisor will have a cell phone with him/her at all times. The Director MUST keep the line clear in case of an emergency.

If you have an EMERGENCY and need to get a hold of your child, you may contact the YMCA’s

front desk, and they will immediately relay the message to the Camp Director. The phone number for the front desk at the YMCA is 570-268-9622.

As a general rule, children are not allowed to call home unless there is an emergency or a

disciplinary problem. Please do not give your child permission to call home during the day.

Campers are not allowed to bring any electronics to camp, including cell phones. Parents are encouraged to come by camp any time. In case of an emergency, there is always a phone that the camper can use to call home.

IV. COST / HOURS

Price:

Day Camp: Ages 5 to 12 $110/week

Teen Leaders: Ages 13 to 15 $55/week

*One time $20 Registration Fee per child *

*Activity Fees are REQUIRED*

Hours:

Monday – Friday

Before Care: 6:30am to 8:00am

Camp: 8:00am to 4:30pm

After Care: 4:30pm to 6:00pm

* No Additional fee

V. TRANSPORTATION Each day some children go to a site, while other children stay at the drop-off/pick-up location.

The YMCA also offers transportation to all field trips. Transportation is provided by the YMCA at

no additional cost. When scheduled to leave, the bus will leave on time. PLEASE BE PROMPT! We

feel that each child is entitled to a full day of camp and or field trip. Therefore, we will leave on

time.

VI. SCHEDULES

A. Daily Schedule

Check-In until 8:00am

Opening Ceremonies (whole camp)

Group Meetings (your child’s group)

Group Activities

Lunch

Group Activities

Swim/Snack/Games/Sports Pick-Up starting 4:30pm

Activities and times will be different from day to

day based on age group. Due to the group schedule,

there is not much time to just sit around. Our

camps offer a wide variety of activities, from high

to low energy involvement.

And, here’s a well-known fact for you: Each year, most of our campers roll into their beds

particularly early at night (compared to the school year) due to the experience that the summer

day camp brings.

B. Weekly Schedule

Camp is an adventure every day! Children will experience a quality day camping experience which

includes a variety of fun and exciting activities. This includes archery, canoeing, swimming, fishing,

nature study, arts & crafts, counselor and group skits, singing, hiking, weekly field trips, crazy

games, water balloon fights, and tons more!

C. First Day of Camp

On the first day of camp, the campers will be organized into groups by age/grade they will be

entering in the fall. These groups will then participate in age-appropriate camp activities together

throughout the week. They will also be assigned to a counselor that will be assigned the group for

the week.

D. Field Trips

Each week, campers go on a field trip. Scheduled field trips may change at any time. Please make

sure that your child is wearing his/her YMCA Summer Day Camp t-shirt for ALL field trips.

E. Sign In / Sign Out

Sign In is from 6:30-8:00am and Sign Out is from 4:30-6:00pm. Although the YMCA offers 12

hours of summer day camp care, we strongly recommend to parents with young campers to pick

up as early as possible. We feel that a twelve-hour camp day may be too much for some campers.

Sign In and Sign Out activities are usually very simple. In both morning and evening sessions, the children play while the counselors watch over them. It is strongly recommended that campers do

not bring toys from home. We are not responsible for lost or stolen games, toys etc.

Please remember - no electronic games or toys of any

kind are allowed at the YMCA summer day camp. They

will be confiscated and given back to campers when

they leave at the end of the day.

When dropping your child off at camp, please walk with him/her up to the drop off spot yourself.

It is required that you sign your child in and out daily. Please let any know who will be picking your

child up from camp that the counselors will ID them. Please keep in mind that the safety of our

campers is our #1 priority. By signing them in and out and with the ID method, safety will prevail.

If the counselors know you (or can recognize you) then they will not ask for an ID.

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VII. SURVIVAL TIPS FOR CAMPERS AND PARENTS

Ensure that your child has the very best camp experience!

A. What to Wear & What to Bring

Have your child wear clothes that can get dirty.

Shorts, t-shirts, and

SNEAKERS are a must. Please keep in mind that

at camp the campers are outdoors for some of

the day. Sandals and/or open toed shoes are not

permitted (this includes crocs). Campers cannot

fully participate in many activities with the wrong

kind of shoes. Campers may bring flip flops to

wear to and from the pool area.

Breakfast, Lunch, and a snack will be provided for campers on a daily basis. Campers may pack a

healthy lunch if they choose to do so. If you choose to pack a lunch please send it in a disposable

bag. Please note that refrigeration will not be available.

Campers need to bring a swimsuit (one-piece for girls) every day for swimming. Bug repellent can

be brought in a labeled zip-lock bag every day. A labeled water bottle should be brought daily to

keep your child hydrated at all times.

Please label everything: jackets, lunch boxes, swimsuits, water bottles, etc. If it is still here a week after camp ends, it will be donated.

VII. SURVIVAL TIPS FOR CAMPERS AND PARENTS, CONT.

B. The First Day

For many newcomers, the first day of camp can be scary and intimidating. While for old-timers,

camp means nothing but excitement, enthusiasm, and meeting up with old friends. Once camp

officially starts, the counselors will make their formal introductions. At this point, children will be

split up into groups and will be in these groups throughout the summer.

Campers will then take part in various icebreaker activities to chase

those jitters away. A tour of the campsite and brief rules will then

follow.

By this time, the newcomers are so excited that they can hardly contain themselves while the old-timers feel right at home.

C. Medication

Please do not send your child to camp with aspirin, ibuprofen, cough drops, etc. as he/she will not

be permitted to give such medications to himself/herself. We reserve the right to take such

medications from the child.

The camp staff will be glad to administer medication to your child as long as the parent has

completed the Medication Log. Parents also have the option to come in at any time during the day

to administer medication to their child without following the Center’s guidelines:

Over-the-Counter Medicine: Center staff may administer over-the-counter medications only if

they are accompanied by a doctor’s written instructions. These instructions must state the type of

medication, dosage amount, frequency of the dosage, and the timeframe for which the medication

is to be given.

VII. SURVIVAL TIPS FOR CAMPERS AND PARENTS, CONT.

Prescription Medicine: Center staff may administer prescription medications that are in the original container with a current prescription label and dosage instruction attached.

Medication Administration: Medicine is most easily given (including asthma treatments) at lunch and snack time. However, if your child has an asthma attack and is in need of a breathing treatment we will administer one as needed. Please be considerate and give your child his/her medication before you come to camp each day. If you have a special circumstance, please speak

with the camp director.

Measuring Instrument: parents are responsible for providing their own measuring instrument for liquid

medication (one teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, or whatever the dosage) to assure that the correct dosage is

given.

It is important that we have accurate and up-to- date medical information with the staff and/or camp director.

D. Parent Involvement

Due to safety concerns we cannot allow parents to volunteer to chaperone groups out at camp or on field trips without completing a volunteer packet. Please let the camp director know in advance. And please be mindful of the rules, traditions, etc. and the camp counselor has implemented. We encourage parents to speak directly to their child’s summer day camp counselor if you have a question or need a problem addressed. The YMCA Site Director is also available to help you.

VII. SURVIVAL TIPS FOR CAMPERS AND PARENTS, CONT.

E. Behavior Management & Discipline Policy

When a camper is not behaving appropriately, the counselor will try to redirect the camper with

positive encouragement. If positive encouragement does not redirect the camper, the camper will

be given a short time out from an activity. If the inappropriate behavior continues, a discussion

with the Site Supervisor may then take place.

Fun and safety are our #1 priorities at YMCA

Summer Day Camp. We must do everything we can to

provide ALL of the children in our care with the

summer camp experience that he/she is looking for.

As a last resort, we reserve the right to call parents to pick children up from camp if we have

exhausted all other options. We will make every attempt to work with parents to modify

inappropriate behavior, as long as that behavior does not directly interfere with the camp

experience of another child. If a child is expelled from camp for bad behavior, refunds are not

issued.

Please realize that we do not call parents just because a camper had to be talked to several times

from his/her counselor. Part of the camp experience is to grow and learn to play with others.

A call is usually for a serious matter and is done only when both the child and parents have

received warnings about his behavior, when the camper commits a first offense that is extreme (damage to the facility, etc.) or when the camper has infringed on the rights of another camper.

VIII. A WORD FROM THE YMCA SENIOR STAFF

Thank you for sending your child to the RVR YMCA Summer Day Camp Program at the Bradford

County Branch this summer! Our staff has over 60 years in combined day camping experience and

we are very excited to get to know your child. We have a great summer planned for him/her!

For those of you that have attend summer day camp in the past we are reinventing our summer

day camp program this year. We have looked at the YMCA of the USA Summer Day Camp Materials

as well as best practices from other YMCAs around the county. We feel that this year’s program

will be a great start to re-invigoration our program.

We want our summer day camp program to be more than just “summer child care.” We want to

offer a program that is as much experience as it is a program to attend.

Thank you again for giving our YMCA the opportunity to serve you and your child. We sincerely

hope that our newly renovated summer day camp program will “create summer memories to last a

lifetime” for your child.

Again, thank you for choosing the YMCA Summer Day Camp for your child this summer. We know

that you have choices in these matters and we promise to do all we can to live up to the Spirit of

this new direction that we have outlined within this Parent Handbook.

VIII. FUN STUFF

A. Y-Bucks

At Y-Summer Day Camp, we feel that it is

better to reward good behavior than to

discipline poor behavior. With this in mind, we

utilize a good behavior incentive program that

rewards good behavior daily.

Each day that a child displays positive choices, their counselor will give them a Y-Buck. A Y-Buck

is a piece of paper that is similar shape and size as a dollar bill. At the end of each week, campers

can use their Y-Bucks to buy items in the Y-Store.

The Y-Store is set up each Friday throughout the summer. Items in the

Y-Store includes all sorts of little knick-knacks, t-shirts, toys, etc. If you would like to donate a

new or gently used (working & complete) toy or items to the camp Y-Store, please just bring it in

and give it to the camp’s site director.

We tell the kids that the Y-Bucks are their responsibility to keep up with. We also tell them that

the camp counselors will not replace them if they lose them. Actually, we will replace them if they

are washed or flat-out lost, but we ask for your help in minimizing the requests.

It is a lot of fun to see campers get Y-Bucks, save them, and then spend them! The program does

wonders for many campers’ self-esteem as well as teach responsibility and the value of money.

B. Home Grams

Parents will receive “YMCA Home Grams” on occasion that will give a little tid-bit of how their

child’s day was at camp. This is the communication tool that the camp counselors will use to make

sure that the parents know and understand the daily activities at camp.

C. End of Session Group Awards

At the end of every week, each group will announce awards for the campers in their group.

Everyone gets one. Example: Funniest camper, most friendly, most helpful, etc…

Usually, on the last day of the week, the group will set aside a special moment for these awards.

D. YMCA Honor Camper Award

There is a tradition at YMCA Summer Day Camps to select one child per session that receives the

coveted “Honor Camper Award.” This award is given to one boy and one girl that best exemplify

the four Character Value Traits of Caring, Honest, Respect, and

Responsibility. Attitude, participation, and helpfulness are also key.

Each camp counselor will create their own tradition of recognizing the week’s honor camper.

The Honor Camp Award is not a popularity contest. Each group will nominate one of their own.

The counselor assigned to your child’s group will chose the winner and announce it to the whole

camp.

The Honor Camper Award is very special and if your child earns it, you should defiantly “make a

big deal” of it. The Honor Camper will receive something from the Camp Director to show his/her

parents congratulating him/her for earning the award.

THE RIVER VALLEY REGIONAL YMCA Serving communities within North Central Pa

Tioga County Branch YMCA

40-42 Besanceney Drive

Mansfield, PA 16933

(579) 662-2999 www.tiogacountyymca.org

Bradford County Branch YMCA

9 College Avenue

Towanda, PA 18848

(570) 268-9622 www.bradfordcountyymca.org

Jersey Shore Branch YMCA

826 Allegheny Street

Jersey Shore, PA 17740

(570) 398-2150 www.jerseyshorepaymca.org

Williamsport Branch YMCA

641 Walnut Street

Williamsport, PA

(570) 323-7134 www.williamsportymca.org

Eastern Lycoming Branch YMCA

50 Fitness Drive

Muncy, PA 17756

(570) 546-8822 www.elymca.org

Lock Haven Area YMCA

145 E Water Street Lock

Haven, PA 17745 (570)

748-6727

www.lockhavenymca.org

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