Bring on Summer!
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BRING ON SUMMER! CAMP HICKORY 2021 THIS IS SUMMER! Hey Campers & Families! Summer is just around the corner and we are excited at the Hanover Area YMCA to redefine your kids’ Summer of 2021. We have planned: themed weeks, bi-weekly field trips, adventures and the opportunity to make new memories. Our staff will teach campers new skills and facilitate learning through activities in a safe and fun environment. We will focus on building character, self-esteem, and team building throughout the summer. This will be done while encouraging campers to make new friends and socialize so they may continue to develop their interpersonal skills and independent personalities. Each Camp Hickory age group, will have the opportunity to explore ALL summer activities to including art, science, cooking, swimming and aquatics, and bi-weekly field trips. In addition, camp will have special activities: Around the World Family Picnic, pie the counselor, slime the counselor, talent show and more. In order to ensure an organized and safe camp experience, the $30 deposit for registration is due by close of business WEDNESDAY (8:00 p.m.) for the upcoming week. The $30 deposit will go towards the camper’s weekly camp fee. We have also set up a Remind App to allow for quick communication of changes for families. Simply download the Remind App through the app store and text @88G393 to 281010. We will also utilize the Hanover Area YMCA mobile app to send notifications if needed. Please ensure that your notifications are on to receive messages. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us using the information below. Let the summer of fun begin! Matt Doran, Camp Hickory Sports Director Phone: 717-632-8211 ext: 330 [email protected] What’s Inside... 2 Camp Pricing 3 Registration Information 8 Evaders Info 4-5 Important Information 9 Sports Camp 6 Avengers Info 10 Littlestown 7 Challengers Info 11 Counselor in Training (CIT) REGISTRATION INFO Camp Hickory Registration Opens Monday, March 1, 2021 Camp Hickory Regular Hours: 8:45 AM to 4:00 PM daily Extended Camp Hickory Hours: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM daily In response to the Covid-19 pandemic and understanding the fiscal difficulties this has created for some families, Camp Hickory is now accepting $30 (non-refundable) deposits to secure your child’s camp spot. In order to ensure an organized and safe camp experience, the $30 deposit will still need to be paid by close of business (8:00 p.m.) on Wednesday the week prior. The remaining (camp and extended care) balance is due by Sunday @ noon. It’s our hope the deposit system will provide some flexibility for families and allow more children to experience a summer camp full of wonderful memories! Camp Type YM Rate NM Rate Camp Hickory Full Time (4-5 Days) $140/week $170/week Camp Hickory Part Time (1-3 Days) $95/week $125/week South Sports Camp Full Time $135/week $165/week South Sports Camp Part Time $90/week $120/week Counselor-in-Training (12-15 yr.)* See CIT page 11 for information Camp Littlestown Full Time $135/week $165/week Camp Littlestown Part Time $90/week $120/week Extended Care** $30/week $30/week Sibling Discounts We offer a 10% sibling discount on program fees for the 2nd child and a 15% discount for the 3rd child. Sibling discounts cannot be combined with any other discounts including scholarships/coupons, and apply only when registering two or more children in Camp Hickory. Sibling discounts can only be applied to registrations done in person at a Hanover Y branch or over the phone. *DISCOUNTS CANNOT BE APPLIED TO ONLINE REGISTRATIONS. Financial Assistance Financial Assistance (FA) is available for those that qualify, simply complete a FA packet and return it to the front desk. Please allow up to two weeks for processing. This assistance is made possible by the generous support of the YMCA Annual Kids Come First Campaign and the United Way of York County. Refunds & Credits Information Monthly term A 75% program refund will be issued for memberships are available. For requests made by noon on the Friday prior to the camp week. Credits/refunds will more information and rates, not be issued for days missed. please stop by the Front Desk. 2 REGISTRATION AND SESSION INFO All registrations must be completed by the close of business (8:00 PM) the WEDNESDAY before the upcoming week of camp. A $25 non-refundable late fee/ $40 for families with multiple campers will be applied to all registrations completed after WEDNESDAY at 8:00 PM. Late registrations will NOT be allowed after 12:00 PM the Friday before the upcoming camp week. All balances must be paid in full to register for the next week. How to Register • Register Online: www.hanoverymca.org • Register in Person: At any Hanover YMCA location Please specify: camp week, age group, and home location: North, South, Littlestown Drop-off and Pick-up Details Camp Drop-off: 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM Camp Pick-up: 3:30 PM-4:00 PM • North Hanover: Pavilion (behind the Y, please do not park in bus loading zones) • South Hanover: Fieldhouse • Littlestown: Littlestown Park Pavilion Extended Care Drop-Off and Pick-Up Extended Care Drop Off between: 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM all branches Extended Care Pick Up between: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM all branches Note: Breakfast and snacks are not provided, campers are encouraged to bring their own. Authorized Pick-Up All adults authorized to pick-up a camper must be listed on the Emergency Contact (EC) form and show proper photo I.D. Late Pick Up Campers not enrolled in Extended Care must be picked up by 4:00 PM. All campers not picked up by 4:00 PM will be signed into Extended Care. Parents will be charged for Extended Care at the published rate. A late pick-up fee of $1/minute will be assessed for all pick-ups later than 6:00PM. Families will be given a written warning of their first offense with a $0 fee, any additional late pick- ups will be assessed the late pick-up fee. 3 VERY IMPORTANT CAMP HICKORY INFO Medication The YMCA has a NO MEDICATION POLICY. Our Counselors We will not use or dispense any type of • Have PA State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI medication, including aspirin, calamine lotion, Fingerprint certifications. prescription medication, etc. We cannot • Attend required trainings and obtain First administer any medications that are not Aid/CPR certifications, Child Abuse considered “lifesaving”. Lifesaving medications Prevention and Mandated Reporting. include epi-pens or inhalers. Only designated • Obtain training in leading activities, guiding counselors will administer lifesaving behavior, and aquatic safety. medications. The designated counselors will follow the written instructions from the Positive Guidance individual who prescribed the medication Counselors follow the core YMCA Character as well as the parent/guardian. Parents Development Values of Honesty, Caring, of campers requiring the use of epi-pens, Respect, and Responsibility. On occasion, inhalers, etc. must notify the Camp Director campers may need to be corrected for and an action plan must be implemented. inappropriate behavior. Counselors or the Camp Director will notify parents of any Swim Testing inappropriate behavior by a camper. Behavior All participants will be tested to determine Notification forms will be given to the parent/ their swimming ability prior to free swim. This guardian for review. Our goal is to provide all testing includes swimming the length of the campers with a safe and enjoyable summer. pool and treading water for 60 seconds in the deep end. Participants who are unable to Participation Agreement - Photo and Video complete this test, will be required to swim in Permission/Release the shallow end while wearing a life vest. Upon signing a child up for summer camp, you agree to the following: Weather All summer camps will occur regardless of I understand that photos, video and digital weather conditions. In the event of inclement images will be taken during the course of weather, camps will be moved inside and participation, and I agree that the Hanover the drop-off and pick-up locations will move Area YMCA, organizers, administrators, to our gymnasium, in all locations. Parents and sponsors may use these images for will be notified via the Remind app, but can promotional or commercial purposes (including also check our main social media channels social media and websites) without royalties or for immediate updates, as well as the prior consent and with my full permission. hanoverymca.org page. NEXT PAGE --> Counselor Roles Our caring, well-trained staff members provide campers with a safe and enjoyable environment. With safety and the well- being of our campers as our main priority, counselors have been selected based on their educational background, experience and commitment to working with children. Staff will maintain a 1:12 ratio at all times. 4 CAMP HICKORY INFORMATION CONT. MUST HAVES... • A packed lunch with a drink (we suggest using a cooler with an ice pack). Please do not send items that need heating. We do not have access to a microwave during the camp day. • Water bottle or container to refill (water is provided throughout the day). • Swimsuit and towel. • Wear sunscreen and re-apply regularly. • Bug spray is also highly recommended. • Mark all belongings with your camper’s first and last name. • Pack a set of extra clothes. (Camp is an outside activity, we want all campers to be prepared). • We recommend that all campers wear sneakers. • Please leave all electronics, toys, games, magazines, etc.