TRANSFORMTOGETHERTHIS SUMMER!2019 PRINCETON FAMILY YMCA SUMMER CAMP

PRINCETON FAMILY YMCA2019 SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMSONE WEEK SESSIONSJUNE 24 - AUGUST 23, 2019REGISTRATION CURRENTLY OPEN AND STAYS OPEN ALL SUMMER!

This summer, the Princeton Family YMCA’s day camp program is offering kids a chance to make their summer legendary through an exciting and enriching experience and get more out of their summer break – more learning, more exploration and more achievement. Through a mix of fun and educational activities aimed at improving well-being, kids will try new adventures, learn and master new skills, share and trade interests with friends, and get plenty of high-fives along the way.

At the Y, we know that when kids are given an opportunity to accomplish things, make friends and feel like they belong, they are comfortable expressing individuality and feel more confident, connected and supported. We focus on these youth development areas to ensure that kids in our day camp program go home with so much excitement for all they’ve accomplished and enjoyed that they can’t wait to come back the next day. As a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, the Y offers a place to play, have fun, and so much more!

Our ACA Accredited camps have 50 years of parent trust behind them. ACA Accreditation means that your child’s camp cares enough to undergo a thorough (up to 300 standards) review of its operations - from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. American Camp Association collaborates

with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies to assure that current practices at your child’s camp reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation. Camps and ACA form a partnership that promotes growth and fun in an environment committed to safety.

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PIONEER CAMP

Fun camp for kids entering Kindergarten

DISCOVERYCAMP

Traditional camp for kids entering 1st-7th grade

MVP SPORTSCAMP

Sports based camp for kids entering 1st-7th grade

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Specialized topics for kids entering 1st-7th grade

OUTSTANDING VALUE FOR OUTSTANDING KIDS!• DAILY SWIMMING!• Trained, nurturing, fun and engaging staff• Pre & Post Camp INCLUDED in price• No extra cost for field trips or special events• Exciting daily activities and themes• Healthy afternoon snack provided every day• Many camp options with weekly flexible registration• Friendships, self-confidence growth, new skills & more!• TONS OF FUN!

PIONEER | DISCOVERY | MVPFULL DAY CAMP

7:30am-6:00pmFull Facility & Summer

Camper Members: $265Program Members: $320

PIONEER | DISCOVERY | MVPHALF DAY CAMP

7:30am-1pm or 1pm-6pmFull Facility & Summer

Camper Members: $175Program Members: $200

SPECIALTY CAMPSFULL DAY ONLY

7:30am-6:00pmFull Facility & Summer

Camper Members: $365Program Members: $420

WRAP AROUND TENNIS CAMPPARTNERSHIP WITH PTP

12:00pm-6:00pmMember/Non Member: $175**additional fees and registration must be done

with PTP prior to wrap around YMCA registration**

2019 CAMP FEES PER WEEKSIBLING DISCOUNTS: 1st Child Full Price | 2nd Child 10% Off | 3rd Child 15% Off

**WE DO NOT OFFER A PARTIAL OR PRORATED WEEK OPTION EXCEPT FOR JULY 4TH WEEK****Campers must have an active Princeton Family YMCA Membership throughout the duration of their enrollment.

Membership information can be found in the registration packet**

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Thanks to generous community support, the Princeton Family YMCA makes camp available to all kids even if they are unable to pay some or all of the cost. Financial assistance may be granted to anyone who can demonstrate verifiable need on a first-come first-served basis.

HELP SEND A CHILD TO CAMP We believe that every child should have the opportunity to attend summer camp. For more information on how you can help provide a camp experience for a child, please visit our website at princetonymca.org. Your donation will not only change a child’s summer, it could make a difference in their life.

Traditional summer camp for kids ENTERING Grades 1st through 7th in Fall 2019 Discovery Camp is a wonderful place for your child to experience fun outdoor adventures this summer. Campers thrive during a week packed full of exciting, structured activities. With a focus on values-based and traditional camp activities, children of all ages enjoy the benefits of a quality day camp experience. Campers have opportunities to explore their world through free play, nature activities, sports and games, arts and crafts, plus age appropriate special events. Campers also gain self-confidence in the water with daily swim instruction by our qualified swimming staff. Discovery Camp is about making friends, growing in confidence and working together. NAVIGATORS 1st & 2nd Graders 6:1 ratio | EXPLORERS 3rd & 4th Graders 8:1 ratio | VOYAGERS 5th-7th Graders 10:1 ratio

DISCOVERY SAMPLE SCHEDULE7:30am-9:00am Drop Off at the YMCA9:00am-9:20am Camp Community9:30am-10:05am Arts & Crafts Rotation10:15am-10:50am Sports & Games Rotation11:00am-11:35am Science & Nature Rotation11:45am-12:30pm Lunch12:45pm-1:25pm Changing and Swim Time!1:45pm-3:00pm Group Time & Free Play3:15pm-4:00pm All-Camp Activity4:00pm-4:00pm Snack4:00pm-6:00pm Pick Up at the YMCA

SERIES 1JUNE 24-28THE INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE

SERIES 2JULY 1-5EARTH’S MIGHTIEST& MESSIEST HEROES

SERIES 3JULY 8-12THE ZORDS FROM BEFORE

SERIES 4JULY 15-19CAMPERS OF THE GALAXY!

Get ready for an INCREDIBLE summer! Together as a family, we will seek out a new adventure each day. Get ready to have the best summer ever!THEME DAY THURSDAY: WILD & CRAZY CLOTHESFUN FRIDAY: SPECIAL EVENT & CAMP BBQ

Time to assemble and AVENGE your counselors in the messiest way ever! It is time to bring back the slime, the pies in the face, the human taco, the ice cream sundae and anything else that is sure to be a wild and crazy time.THEME DAY THURSDAY: JULY 4th NO CAMP!FUN FRIDAY: FIELD TRIP

MORPH into an era of a time before! A period where dinosaurs roamed the earth. A prehistoric time where TREX was the king of the land.THEME DAY THURSDAY: TBT CAMP SHIRTSFUN FRIDAY: SPECIAL EVENT & CAMP BBQ

We are the GUARDIANS of our galaxy! Blast off this week to outer space and go full speed ahead to another world.THEME DAY THURSDAY: NEON GLOW DAYFUN FRIDAY: FIELD TRIP

SERIES 5JULY 22-26THE FANTASTICFOUR!

SERIES 6JULY 29-AUG 2TURTLE POWER!

SERIES 7AUG 5-9MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE!

SERIES 8AUG 12-16I AM APLANETEER!

SERIES 9AUG 19-23WORLD’S GREATEST SUPER FRIENDS

COLOR WARS...RE-INVENTED...WITH FOUR! Who doesn’t enjoy a mid-summer all camp competition! Our new color wars format is going to be fantastic!!ALL WEEK: TEAM SPIRITFUN FRIDAY: SPECIAL EVENT & CAMP BBQ

Cowabunga my NINJA dudes! It’s time to explore creatures from below like stealth snakes, chame-leons, alligators, lizards any many more reptiles. T.D.THURSDAY: ANIMALS OF THE WILDFUN FRIDAY: FIELD TRIP

TRANSFORM and roll into another week of fun! Get ready to create amazing inventions using everything from recycled materials to cardboard! T.D.THURSDAY: INSANE HAIRDOSFUN FRIDAY: SPECIAL EVENT & CAMP BBQ

Be the CAPTAIN of our Earth’s future! With our powers combined, we can make our Earth a better place as we explore all of Mother Nature! T.D.THURSDAY: TIE DYEFUN FRIDAY: FIELD TRIP

All of my friends are SUPERHEROES! You are the most talented, most interesting, most extraordinary person in the universe and you are capable of many things! Thanks for being our hero!WEDNESDAY: FIELD TRIP | TDT: SUPERHEROFUN FRIDAY: SPECIAL EVENT & CAMP BBQ

DISCOVERY CAMP

Sports based camp for kids ENTERING Grades 1st through 7th in Fall 2019MVP Sports Camp is the ideal program for the young athlete who can’t get enough of sports and loves the spirit of competition.

Campers will receive quality instruction and guidance in sports such as soccer, basketball, baseball, football, floor hockey and other new and exciting games. YMCA staff not only challenge campers, but give them the one-on-one attention they need to grow and learn.

Younger campers focus on having fun while learning fundamentals and the importance of teamwork, while older campers focus on expanding their knowledge and abilities. At the Y, we use sports to teach lifelong skills and values.

ALL-STARS 1st & 2nd Graders 6:1 ratio | CHAMPIONS 3rd & 4th Graders 8:1 ratio | DREAM TEAM 5th-7th Graders 10:1 ratioMVP SAMPLE SCHEDULE

7:30am-9:00am Drop Off at the YMCA9:00am-9:20am Camp Community

9:30am-10:05am Skills & Drills10:15am-10:50am Head to Head Games

11:00am-11:35am Athlete Training11:45am-12:30pm Lunch

12:45pm-1:25pm Group Time & Free Play!1:45pm-3:00pm Changing and Swim Time!

3:15pm-4:00pm All-Camp Activity4:00pm-4:00pm Snack

4:00pm-6:00pm Pick Up at the YMCA

SERIES 1JUNE 24-28THE INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE

SERIES 2JULY 1-5EARTH’S MIGHTIEST& MESSIEST HEROES

SERIES 3JULY 8-12THE ZORDS FROM BEFORE

SERIES 4JULY 15-19CAMPERS OF THE GALAXY!

SERIES 5JULY 22-26THE FANTASTICFOUR!

SERIES 6JULY 29-AUG 2TURTLE POWER!

Get ready for an INCREDIBLE summer! Together campers will participate in team sports such as handball, basketball, soccer, or football.THEME DAY THURSDAY: WILD & CRAZY CLOTHESFUN FRIDAY: SPECIAL EVENT & CAMP BBQ

Time to assemble and AVENGE your counselors in the best way ever! This week will bring back the campers versus counselors fun. We will add a little twist where winners get chances to slime, pie in the face, or a camp favorite...ice bucket!THEME DAY THURSDAY: JULY 4th NO CAMP!FUN FRIDAY: FIELD TRIP

MORPH into a different type of player! This week we will play games that have spun-off of other sports like newcombe, ultimate, quidditch, THEME DAY THURSDAY: TBT CAMP SHIRTSFUN FRIDAY: SPECIAL EVENT & CAMP BBQ

You are the GUARDIANS of your goal! Get ready to defend your own net this week in games like soccer, hockey, lacrosse, and netball!THEME DAY THURSDAY: NEON GLOW DAYFUN FRIDAY: FIELD TRIP COLOR WARS...RE-INVENTED...WITH FOUR! Who doesn’t enjoy a mid-summer all camp competition! Our new color wars format is going to be fantastic!!ALL WEEK: TEAM SPIRITFUN FRIDAY: SPECIAL EVENT & CAMP BBQ

Cowabunga my NINJA dudes! Get ready to be a stealthy offensive player of some famous animal mascot teams from footbal, basketball, & baseball. T.D.THURSDAY: ANIMALS OF THE WILDFUN FRIDAY: FIELD TRIP

SERIES 7AUG 5-9MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE!

SERIES 8AUG 12-16I AM APLANETEER!

SERIES 9AUG 19-23WORLD’S GREATEST SUPER FRIENDS

TRANSFORM and roll into another week of fun! Get ready to play some different types of games like base games, tag games, and race games. T.D.THURSDAY: INSANE HAIRDOSFUN FRIDAY: SPECIAL EVENT & CAMP BBQ

Be the CAPTAIN of our team! Step up and lead your team to victory in our king of the court week. See who comes out on top.T.D.THURSDAY: TIE DYEFUN FRIDAY: FIELD TRIP

All of my friends are SUPERHEROES! You are the most talented, most interesting, most extraordinary person in the universe and you are capable of many things! Thanks for being our hero!WEDNESDAY: FIELD TRIP | TDT: SUPERHEROFUN FRIDAY: SPECIAL EVENT & CAMP BBQ

MVP SPORTS CAMP

7:30am-6:00pm | For kids ENTERING Grades 1st through 7th in Fall 2019YMCA Specialty Camps offer a myriad of activities the entire summer that each camper can enjoy. Specialty Camps focus on one topic or specific field of interest for the entire week. These weeks are designed to provide an intense exposure and are a great way for campers to add even more variety to their summer experience. It is very important that campers have a passion and a strong desire to explore these topics. Specialty Camps are very enriching and in most cases very educational. Some Specialty Camps will travel on a field trip each week or visit with local Princeton organizations. Specialty camps have many special guests who come in to speak and enrich campers on specific topics. Enrollment is limited for each spcialty camp and spaces are first-come, first-served.

SPECIALTY CAMPS

CAMP WEEK 2: JULY 1-5 | COOKING CAMP: TOUR OF PRINCETON | ENTERING GRADES 1-3Campers will sauté, simmer, and slice; bake, blend and braise. The chefs will create an assortment of dishes and desserts, learning how to serve them with style. Many activities include daily walking trips and hands on experience at many local Princeton eateries!

CAMP WEEK 2: JULY 1-5 | COOKING CAMP: EVERYDAY COOKING | ENTERING GRADES 4-7Want to help your family with meals, family parties, or brunch? Each day we’ll learn to prepare a variety of recipes for one meal. Breakfast, Entrees, Appetizers and Desserts! From sautéing and whisking to flavor-blending and knife skills, each day the campers will learn a variety of culinary skills and put them in to practice. CAMP WEEK 3 & 4 AND CAMP WEEK 5 & 6 | PERFORMING ARTS | ENTERING GRADES 1-7Campers will explore their favorite area of performing arts in this two week session based camp. Whether it is acting, singing or dancing! Campers may experience stage, make up, and costume design as well as scene development. In this camper-lead, creativity-driven camp, everyone gets a turn in the spot light!

CAMP WEEK 3: JULY 8-12 | OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS: BEGINNER | ENTERING GRADES 1-3This week for our younger campers covering basic outdoor skills. Campers will gain an understanding and appreciation of the outdoors through skills like: leave no trace, fire building, and how to tie basic knots. Campers will go on a field trip to YMCA Camp Zehnder, but will NOT participate in a sleepover.

CAMP WEEK 3: JULY 8-12 | OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS: ADVANCED | ENTERING GRADES 4-7This week is for our older campers. Campers will gain an appreciation of the outdoors through skills like: compass use, hiking, tent set up, outdoor cooking and more. Campers will go on an outdoor adventure field trip and must participate in the overnight sleepover Thursday night at YMCA Camp Mason resident camp located in Hardwick, NJ.

CAMP WEEK 4: JULY 15-19 | POTTERY CAMP: OUR EARTH | ENTERING GRADES 1-7Campers will create projects to show appreciation for Our Earth. Our creations will include a clay façade of your home, the Tree of Life and painting an Elephant on a clay tile. We will paint flowers on pottery and a Polar Bear landscape on canvas. Then create a multimedia project with found objects to showcase how important it is to reuse and recycle. This camp is in partnership with “That Pottery Place” www.thatpotteryplace.net

CAMP WEEK 5: JULY 22-26 | POTTERY CAMP: AROUND THE WORLD | ENTERING GRADES 1-7Campers will be inspired by the rich cultures of some of the countries we visit this week. Did you know that Japan is famous for its pottery as well as tea ceremony? Campers will create teacups and saucers and have a tea party! As we navigate over to Africa, we will explore the importance of ritual and ceremonial masks and create our own masks out of clay. We’ll paint tiles in the Mexican style and then shift to the Netherlands learning and painting using the Delft style and create some famous landmarks on canvas and paper. This camp is in partnership with “That Pottery Place” www.thatpotteryplace.net

CAMP WEEK 6: JULY 29 - AUG 2 | COOKING CAMP: TOUR OF PRINCETON | ENTER GRADES 1-3Campers will sauté, simmer, and slice; bake, blend and braise. The chefs will create an assortment of dishes and desserts, learning how to serve them with style. Many activities include daily walking trips and hands on experience at many local Princeton eateries!

CAMP WEEK 6: JULY 29 - AUG 2 | COOKING CAMP: INTERNATIONAL FLAIR | ENTER GRADES 4-7It’s a global gastronomical tour! We will explore foods of different countries and try our hand at preparing a variety of recipes from them. Campers will get to taste and prepare an assortment of foods from around the globe!

CAMP WEEK 7: AUGUST 5-9 | SCIENCE CAMP: COLORFUL CANDY | ENTERING GRADES 1-3Colorful Candy Science! Can you explore density, color separation, polymers and boiling points through candy? Absolutely! Discover the science behind candy as well as learn scientific principles using candy. We will also get to sample our experiments!

CAMP WEEK 7: AUGUST 5-9 | SCIENCE CAMP: DISCOVER WATER | ENTERING GRADES 4-7About 75% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. Explore a variety of habitats, test the water quality of a stream, and investigate problems facing our oceans. What are the effects of an oil spill, pollution, etc.? Let’s come to our own solutions and take a trip to the Sea Grant Consortium where we can dive in deeper to our exploration!

HALF DAY PROGRAMS

PIONEER CAMP DAILY SCHEDULE Campers Arrive 7:30-9:15amCamp Community 9:15-9:30amPlayground 9:40-10:10amMorning Snack 10:10-10:25amSports & Games 10:25-11:00amChange to swim 11:10-11:30amSwim Time! 11:30-12:10pmChange from swim 12:10-12:25pmLunch 12:30-1:15pmArts & Crafts 1:15-1:55pmScience & Nature 2:00-2:40pmGroup Time 2:45-3:30pmFinal Activity & Snack 3:30-4:00pmCampers Depart 4:00-6:00pm

WEEK 1: ADVENTURE WEEK Theme Day Thursday: Crazy Clothes Fun Friday: All Camp BBQ WEEK 2: MESSY WEEK Theme Day Thursday: No Camp July 4 Fun Friday: Field Trip WEEK 3: DINOSAUR WEEK Theme Day Thursday: Backwards Fun Friday: All Camp BBQ WEEK 4: OUTER SPACE WEEK Theme Day Thursday: Neon Glow Fun Friday: Field Trip WEEK 5: COLOR WARS WEEK Theme Day All Week: Team Spirit Fun Friday: All Camp BBQ WEEK 6: REPTILE WEEK Theme Day Thursday: Animals Wear Fun Friday: Field Trip WEEK 7: INVENTIONS WEEK Theme Day Thursday: Crazy Hair Fun Friday: All Camp BBQ WEEK 8: EARTH WEEK Theme Day Thursday: Tie Dye Fun Friday: Field Trip WEEK 9: SUPERHERO WEEK Wednesday: Trip Thurs: Superhero Fun Friday: All Camp BBQ

For kids entering Kindergarten Fall 2019This newly improved program is for our youngest campers! With a focus on low ratios (6:1), first time campers will be able to have the care and support they need to thrive in our summer camp program.

Daily activities are held both indoors and outdoors. Campers will participate in a myriad of activities as well as experience free play on the playground with other friends. Pioneer Camp is about making friends, growing confidence, and gaining independence.

The basic weekly schedule is below, but see the Discovery Camp page for even more weekly theme information!

PIONEER CAMP

DISCOVERY | MVP | PIONEER CAMPS HALF DAY OPTION AM HALF 7:30am-1:00pm PM HALF 1:00pm-6:00pmDo you only need camp opportunities for a portion of the day due to other schedules? We are glad to offer a half day rate for those families. Half day campers participate in the same schedule as their age groups and programs listed on the previous pages. Check out the schedules located for each camp program (Discovery, MVP, or Pioneer) to see what the groups will be doing in the AM or PM Half Day option. Half day options are not available for Specialty Camps.

PM HALF DAY CAMP WRAP AROUND CARE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PRINCETON TENNIS PROGRAM - ptp.org 12:00pm-6:00pmThis summer, send your child to one of the most comprehensive beginners tennis camps in Princeton. The PTP Rookie Camp is for beginner tennis players ages 5-8 years old. Players will focus on tennis strokes, hand-eye coordination, rules, sportsmanship and FUN! The morning program is ran by the Princeton Tennis Program organization at CP Courts from 9am-12pm, not the YMCA. PTP Rookie Camp Registration must be completed through the PTP office prior to enrolling in the PM Half Day YMCA Wrap Around Care. For more information on the cost and how to register for the PTP Rookie Camp, visit ptp.org.

If care is needed from noon-6pm, the YMCA has you covered! At 12pm, your camper will be signed out of the PTP camp by one of the YMCA camp staff and signed into the YMCA camp program. Both YMCA staff and campers will walk from Community Park to the YMCA. Once at the Y, campers will join in on fun afternoon activities including daily swimming! To register for the PM Half Day Camp Wrap Around Care, complete the Princeton Family YMCA Summer Camp enrollment packet and be sure to indicate the Half Day Tennis Wrap Around Care for the weeks needed.

PRINCETON FAMILY YMCA2019 SUMMER CAMP LOCATED ON SITE AT 59 PAUL ROBESON PLACE, PRINCETON, NJ

JUNE 24 through AUGUST 23, 2019ONE-WEEK SESSIONS7:30am-6:00pm daily!

FRIENDSHIPWe’re here to

inspire kids to work together and play

together. Creating friendships

that can last a lifetime!

ACCOMPLISHMENTWe’re here to

surround kids with fantastic chances to try new things. Show them

all what they can do when they believe

in themselves.

BELONGINGWe’re here to make kids feel

welcome. To help them realize this is a place

where they belong and can be themselves.