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BEST SUMMER EVER!
SUMMER DAY CAMP 2018GRANDVIEW FAMILY YMCA
GRANDVIEW FAMILY YMCA INTRODUCTIONThe Grandview Family YMCA Summer Day Camp
offers an invaluable experience for children ages
5-15, helping them to unplug from the age of
technology by stepping out into nature for a time
of exploration. With the help of an excited staff,
children gain the confidence to make friends and
grow as individuals as they embark on the Best
Summer Ever!!
Grandview Family YMCA Summer Day Camp is an
action-packed outdoor experience led by highly
trained and imaginative YMCA staff, located on 190
wooded acres with two beautiful lakes. As a Day
Camp, our facilities are unmatched; complete with a
horse barn, water park, athletic fields, hiking trails,
mud pit, disc golf, ga-ga pits and a gymnasium
all led by qualified counselors to teach each child
new skills for the best experience possible. Daily
devotionals, YMCA certified swim lessons and nature
education are just part of how the Grandview Family
YMCA strives to fulfill the YMCA’s mission of helping
each child to grow in spirit, mind and body. Let your
kids come and be molded by the 4 YMCA character
traits of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility
that they will find at the Grandview Y.
WEEKLY CAMP THEMES AND DATES£ Member ($120 per week) £ Non-Member ($145 per week)
WEEK 1 May 29 – June 1 Aloha Splash (No camp on Memorial Day)
WEEK 2 June 4 – June 8 The Superhero in You
WEEK 3 June 11 – June 15 Blast from the Past
WEEK 4 June 18 – June 22 Ship Wreck Island
WEEK 5 June 25 – June 29 Sam I Am Green Eggs and Ham
WEEK 6 July 2 & 3, 5 & 6 Party in the USA (No camp on July 4th)
WEEK 7 July 9 – July 13 Spooktacular Halloween
WEEK 8 July 16 – July 20 Christmas in July
WEEK 9 July 23 – July 27 Disney Adventures
WEEK 10 July 30 – August 3 Summer Fiesta
Please check your child’s school calendar! Every school releases and returns on different dates.
The last day of school for Elmore County & Montgomery County – Thursday, May 24th
and Autauga County – Friday, May 25th.
SUMMER DAY CAMP COSTSEARLY BIRD REGISTRATION$0 registration fee January 1-March 31
PRE-REGISTRATION$25.00 Non-Refundable Pre-Registration Fee April 1-April 30
REGISTRATION$50.00 Non-Refundable Registration Fee May 1-End of Summer
TRANSPORTATION FROM MONTGOMERYPick-Up Site: Montgomery YMCA Soccer Branch (300 Brown Springs Road) – Children can be dropped off between 7:00am-8:00am and the bus leaves promptly at 8:00am. The bus returns around 4:30pm and children must be picked up by 6:00pm
LUNCH AND SNACKBreakfast snack, lunch and afternoon snack are included in the cost of camp. A calendar of meals will be available at the front desk. If your child has special dietary restrictions, you will need to provide a meal for the day(s) that he/she will not eat the provided meal.
A $10 per week non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. All remaining fees must be paid by automatic draft.
$ 145.00 for Non-Members per week$ 120.00 for Members per week$ 10.00 discount for second child$ 15.00 discount for additional children
IMPORTANT CALENDAR OF EVENT DATES1). CAMP SIGN-UP DAYSaturday, March 17th 8:00 am – 12:00 pm$10 discount per child for each week paid in full. No join fee for membership.
2). HEALTHY KIDS DAYSaturday, April 21st 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
3). SUMMER DAY CAMP PARENT ORIENTATION/MEET THE COUNSELORS! Sunday, May 20th 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
4). VBS AT COOSADA BAPTIST CHURCH – FREE!June 11-15th 9:00 am – 12:00 pmTransportation provided by the YMCA.
5). GIRLS LOCK-IN (GRADES 2ND – TEEN CAMP)Friday, June 15th 7:00 pm- Saturday, June 16th 7:00 am$30/members and $40/non-members
6). INDEPENDENCE DAY COOKOUT AND FIREWORKS – $1 ADMISSION AT THE GATEFood, Fun & Fireworks!!Tuesday, July 3rd 7:30 pm – 9:30pm
7). BOYS LOCK-IN (GRADES 2ND – TEEN CAMP)Friday, July 6th 7:00 pm – Saturday, July 7th 7:00 am$30/members and $40/non-members
8). BRING YOUR PARENTS TO CAMP DAYSaturday, July 21st 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
9). CAMP CELEBRATION SLIDE SHOW – FREE! Friday, August 3rd 7:30pm – 9:00pm
DAILY FLOW6:30-9:00 am Drop Off/Breakfast Snack/Gear Up9:00-10:00am Devotion (Songs, Skits, Daily Information)10:00-12:00 pm Morning Activities **12:00-1:00 pm Lunch1:00-3:00 pm Afternoon Activities **3:00-3:30 pm Camper Transition Time & Snack Time
(No check out)3:30 pm Check-Out/Clean Up/Cool Down
ACTIVITIESActivity possibilities include Horseback Riding, Archery, Sling Shots, Canoes, Paddle Boards, Pedal Boats, Kayaks, The Blob, Zip Line, Corcles, Swim Lessons, Free Swim, Hiking, Ga-Ga Pit, Inflatables, Salamander Crawl, Red Dirt Hill, Fort Building, Song Time, Water Balloon Wars, Shaving Cream Wars, Recreational Sports, Spiritual Devotions and SO much more!** Activity options vary weekly by age & your child’s interests. There’s so much to do—it’s hard to pack it all into one week!!
WHAT TO BRING
Please label all items. Unclaimed lost items will be donated to a local charity after one week. Please see the parent handbook for a list of restricted items.
• Water Bottle• Bookbag
• Sunscreen• Closed Toed Shoes
• Comfortable Attire• Swim Suit & Towel
A summer program for grades 8th – 10th focused on developing leadership skills and teamwork through fun, interactive activities, service projects, and opportunities to work with children in the Day Camp program. Participants will gain valuable experience in team building, leadership skills and problem solving through group work experiences. Candidates must enter with good behavior and a positive attitude displaying the YMCA Character Traits of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility.
GRANDVIEW TEEN CAMP
**Our goal is to provide a balance of group activities, individual choices and progressive skill building programs. Activity options will vary daily and are subject to availability and weather. We value a full and rich camper experience with many opportunities for friendship and skill development.
Program Hours: Monday – Friday, 6:30 am until 6:00 pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
Are you interested in sending your child to one of our many Vacation Bible Schools around town, but you can’t find the time in the day to drop them off or pick them up with your busy work schedule? Leave that up to us! You can sign your child up for VBS when registering for camp and we will take care of the rest!*Children must be registered in our day camp program for us to provide transportation.
VBS at Coosada Baptist ChurchJune 11-15th, 9am-12pm • For incoming 1st – 5th gradersRegistration deadline is May 31st
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
YOUTH POLICE ACADEMYWant to know what it takes to be a police officer? This academy offers fun and excitement for kids GRADES 5-8. Kids will learn and participate in activities such as: Self-protection, Drinking and driving detection, State laws, Character and team building, Building searches, Crime scene investigation, Ceremonial procedures, and Physical fitness.These classes will be on a first come first serve basis. There will be 2 classes consisting of 20 kids.Cost for the academy is free and will include a t-shirt and Graduation ceremony.
Each class will run 8am till 12pm for 5 days. Graduation ceremony Friday at 2:00
*The YMCA will provide transportation.
Contact Lt. RD Johnson 285-6832 or 850-9518 or email [email protected] for more information.
WE PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION
FITNESS CAMPGRADES 5TH & UP
At the Y, we’re dedicated to helping develop the whole child physically, intellectually, and socially. Campers participate in a fun, non-intimidating, non-competitive wellness program combining strength, cardiovascular exercises, and nutrition. Every day is a new adventure for your child to grow! After a week in this camp each child will be certified by our wellness coach in the fitness center.Week 3: June 11 – June 15 Week 7: July 9 – July 13Members: $25 Non-Members: $50
FISHING CAMPGRADES: ALL
The early bird gets the fish! Learn the techniques of fishing through our fishing-enthused counselors. Campers will learn to bait, cast, and release by themselves. All fishing
equipment will be provided. Please do not bring any fishing polls, hooks, bait to camp. Week 5: June 25 – June 29 Week 8: July 16 – July 20Members: $25 Non-Members: $50
RIFLERY CAMPGRADES: ALL
This camp is led by the states finest! Our generous State Troopers come to camp and teach our campers the importance of gun safety. Each camper will get to shoot various guns
SPECIALTY CAMPS*
* In order to sign up for Specialty Camp, your child must be enrolled in Summer day camp.
throughout the week while under the direct supervision of a state trooper. We are so thankful for this partnership!Week 2: June 4 – June 8 Week 4: June 18 – June 22Members: $25 Non-Members: $50
SPORTS SPECIALTY CAMPSVARIOUS GRADES
For 2 hours, Monday through Thursday, we will be teaching skills, developing techniques and creating a passion for your child’s selected interest. Space is limited and time varies for Sports Specialty Camps. Payment is due upon registering and no refunds are given if your child does not attend or for inclement weather. If your child is signed up for a specialty camp, pending time of the camp,
they will miss some of their regularly scheduled group activities.Additional cost is due at the time of registration.
LITTLE DRIBBLERS CAMPGRADES K, 1ST, & 2ND
Great for your beginners needing some extra practice, or to learn the main skills of basketball! Our talented staff will help your camper improve their basketball skills in dribbling, shooting, passing, defense, and half-court game play.Week 3: June 11 – June 15 Week 7: July 9 – July 13 Week 9: July 23 – July 27Members: $25 Non-Members: $50
BASKETBALL CAMPGRADES 3RD AND UP
Let us help bring your camper’s game to the next level this summer! Our talented staff will help your camper improve their basketball skills in dribbling, shooting, passing, defense, and half- court game play.Week 3: June 11 – June 15
Week 7: July 9 – July 13 Week 9: July 23 – July 27Members: $25 Non-Members: $50
MINI SOCCER CAMPGRADES K, 1ST, & 2ND
Campers work with our experienced staff to learn the basic skills and improve techniques including dribbling, passing, and shooting. Week 2: June 4 – June 8Week 5: June 25 – June 29Week 8: July 16 – July 20Members: $25 Non-Members: $50
SOCCER CAMPGRADES 3RD & UP
Campers work with our experienced staff to learn the basic skills and improve techniques including dribbling, passing, and shooting. Week 2: June 4 – June 8 Week 5: June 25 – June 29 Week 8: July 16 – July 20Members: $25 Non-Members: $50
CHEERLEADING & TUMBLINGGRADES: ALL
Dance, flip, jump, cheer, and perform stunts at this camp for girls of all ages. Cheerleaders from our local area provide a fun experience for both beginner and advanced cheerleaders. Throughout the week campers learn skills, techniques, and different routines.Week 3: June 11 – June 15 Week 7: July 9 – July 13Members: $25 Non-Members: $50
NATURE CAMPGRADES: ALL
Our nature camp is perfect for someone new to camp or an older camper looking for something different and challenging. A fun-filled week of challenges including fort building, hiking and exploring nature around 190 acres of Camp Grandview.Week 4: June 18 – June 22 Week 9: July 23 – July 27Members: $25 Non-Members: $50
VOLLEYBALL CAMPGRADES 3RD & UP
Campers work with our experienced staff to learn the basic skills and improve techniques including passing, setting, spiking & serving. Week 2: June 4 – June 8 Week 4: June 18 – June 22 Week 8: July 16 – July 20Members: $25 Non-Members: $50
SPORTS OF ALL SORTSGRADES: ALL
A new sport is played every day! Counselors explain the rules of the game, and campers play that sport for the day! Sports include basketball, soccer, flag football, dodgeball, and more.Week 4: June 18 – June 22 Week 9: July 23 – July 27Members: $25 Non-Members: $50
HORSE CAMPGRADES: ALL
The Grandview Family YMCA has a Horse Camp experience to meet the needs of all the horse lovers in your family, from ages 5 to 15. This week is offered for 3 hours, Monday through Friday. Slots for all Horse Camps are limited to 12. Payment is due upon registering and no refunds are given if your child does not attend or for inclement weather. If your child is signed up for horse camp, they will miss some of their regularly scheduled group activities. On Friday’s your child will be presenting a horse show that will demonstrate new skills and techniques they learned throughout the week. This show will be from 4:00 – 5:00 pm Friday evenings. Please come out and support your child’s hard work!
SADDLE CLUBGRADES: K, 1ST & 2ND
Offered weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, & 9Cost: Members: $30 Non-Members: $60Program Hours: 9:00 am – 12:00 pmThis week–long camp provides younger campers with the chance to groom the horses, participate in games with their horses, and learn the beginner’s techniques to riding and caring for a horse. Campers must be at least 5 years old to participate. Camp takes place under the supervision of talented staff at the Grandview Family YMCA.
TRAIL RIDERSGRADES: 3RD & UP
Offered weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, & 9Cost: Members: $30 Non-Members: $60Program Hours: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ready for a more independent riding experience? This week–long camp provides more advanced campers with a chance to groom the horses, participate in games with their horses, and campers will spend ample time riding trails around 190 acres of camp. Camp takes place under the supervision of talented staff at the Grandview Family YMCA.
Your membership in the Grandview Family YMCA includes participation in all aerobics classes as well as discounts for any sports programs, swim lessons, afterschool, summer day camp and other events we offer throughout the year.
JOINING FEEWhen you join the Grandview Family YMCA, there is a $100 joining fee for families, and a $50 joining fee for individuals and youth. You will not be required to re-pay your joining fee as long as your Y membership stays active.
NO CONTRACTYou are not required to sign a contract at the YMCA. You may cancel your membership at any time with a 30-day written notice.
Monthly Membership Cost at Grandview Family YMCA only:Family Membership: $47Individual Membership: $37
Join the YMCA of Greater Montgomery Network Through a Y’s Choice Membership:
The benefits are virtually unlimited when you consider 12 locations throughout Montgomery, Millbrook, Wetumpka, and Greenville. Membership also includes use of three locations in Prattville.
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP COST:Household $64Household +1 $74Household +2 $84Single Parent Household $59Adult (26+) $50Senior Adult (Age 62+) $45Senior Couple (Age 62+) $59Young Adult (Ages 19-25) $36Youth (Ages 12-18) $26
BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGERJOIN THE GRANDVIEW FAMILY YMCA!
OTHER GREAT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE GRANDVIEW FAMILY YMCAAFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMWhen you have to work, the Y is here to provide your child with a fun and safe place to go after school. We provide a supervised, structured environment for children in grades K-8. Their activities include arts& crafts, games, creative activities, sports, snacks, and much, much more. We provide transportation to the Y from 5 different locations throughout our community.
School Sites: Coosada Elementary School, Airport Road Intermediate School, Millbrook Middle School, Millbrook Jr. High School, Victory Baptist Elementary School, Prattville Christian Academy** For VBS & PCA we need at least 6 children in attendance each week to pick up from these private schools.
Time: School Dismissal – 6:00 P.M.
AFTER SCHOOL REGISTRATION Early Bird Registration May 1 – June 30 $0Pre-Registration July 1 – July 31 $25Registration August 1 – September 30 $50Mid-Year Registration October 1 – end of school $25
AFTER SCHOOL RATES
Members: $57.00Non-Members: $72.00
BEFORE SCHOOL RATES Members: $20.00
Non-Members: $30.00
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL RATES Members: $70.00
Non-Members: $95.00
*Multiple child discount: $5.00
PARTY RENTALSDo you want to plan an AWESOME birthday party, corporate retreat, or church event? The Grandview Family YMCA can help! Camp facilities (Pools, Lake activities, Lodge, etc.) are available for your group to rent. Prices and availability vary by length of time and facilities rented. Call Bill Myers at 290-9622 ore-mail him at [email protected] for more info!
FAMILY ACTIVITIESStay tuned to our Facebook page throughout the year and be on the lookout for other great activities such as: “Monsters & Mummies” (Mother/Son) Halloween Dance, Family Campouts, and Breakfast with Santa!!
GRANDVIEW GATORS SWIM TEAMATTENTION PARENTS—Did you know your child could practice with the Grandview Gators Swim Team while he/she attends Summer Day Camp? The Gators practice Monday/Tuesday/Thursday from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Caring instructors will introduce your child to competitive swimming while developing his/her strokes and increasing their fitness level. Throughout the course of the summer, we’ll travel to other local YMCAs where your child will compete against other children their age. During camp check-in, our staff will make sure your child gets to the pool for practice, then he/she will rejoin their camp group after practice.
The cost for the summer is $75 for YMCA members and $150 for non-members.
For more information contact Bill Myers at 290-9622 or [email protected]. Summer swim league is a great way to stay fit for other sports!
SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONSCampers will receive group swim lessons as a normal part of their camp day, but for those who are interested, we now offer semi-private swim lessons for campers as a specialty camp. Instructors will work with each child’s individual needs to help he/she improve and become more confident in the water.
These special swim skill sessions occur Monday-Friday, 9:30-10:00 am with an instructor to participant ratio of 1:4.
Price is $25/week. We can take 12 kids in each session, so register early!
YEAR ROUND YOUTH SPORTSYMCA Youth Sports help children become better players and better people while also helping them make new friends, stay active and learn new skills that will help them succeed in life. We are committed to coaching with a focus on fair play, healthy competition and parent participation. We make sure that every child gets to play and that games are safe, fair and most of all fun.
Here are just a few of the opportunities you child has to get involved in the fun at the Grandview Family YMCA:
SPORT REGISTRATION SEASON
Fall Soccer July 15-August 15 September-October
Fall Volleyball September 1-30 October-November
Basketball October 1-31 December-Mid February
Spring Soccer January 1- February 15 March-April
Spring Volleyball February 1-28 Mid-March-Mid May
MISSION STATEMENTOur mission is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
STATEMENT OF EQUALITYIn accordance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department is prohibited. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)If you wish to file a Civil Right program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.asci.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866)632-9992 to request a form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint for or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, by fax (202)690-7442 or email at [email protected].
CONTACTIf you would like more information regarding our Camp, please call:Program Director, Rachel Joiner at (334) 290-9622 or e-mail [email protected]
REGISTER ON-LINE AT WWW.YMCAMONTGOMERY.ORG
FOR CONSTANT CAMP UPDATES:Like “Grandview Family YMCA” on Facebook & Instagram.Subscribe to the Remind App by texting “@grandcamp” to 81010 or follow the linkhttps://www.remind.com/join/grandcamp
NON-PROFITORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGE
PAIDMONTGOMERY, AL
PERMIT NO. 54
Montgomery YMCAPO Box 2336Montgomery, AL 36102
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The YMCA believes in serving the entire community regardless of ability to pay the full membership or program fee. The YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign provides funding to keep our doors open to everyone. Financial assistance forms are available at the Grandview Family YMCA. All assistance is on a first come-first serve need basis and is kept confidential. The schedule for Summer Financial Aid is as follows:
• Deadline to apply for Summer Financial Assistance is March 15, 2018
• Scholarship award e-mails will be sent out on April 15th, 2018
• Registration for Summer Day Camp with scholarship must be made by April 30th, 2018.
REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 1ST
Complete the registration application and submit to the Grandview Family YMCA. A new enrollment form is due for each program every year. Space is limited, so register early! A $10 per week non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. All remaining fees must be paid by automatic draft. Camps are registered only by weekly sessions.
