2020 ANN ARBOR YMCA DAY CAMPS ALL FOR CAMP. CAMP FOR ALL. Building Character, Curiosity, and Creativity www.annarborymca.org 2020 ANN ARBOR YMCA DAY CAMPS WELCOME TO THE ANN ARBOR YMCA DAY CAMPS! Registration opens Sunday, The Y is a place where everyone belongs and can be February 23 at 11:00 a.m. for themselves while engaging in new experiences, strengthening members, returning campers character, building new skills and making new friends. and their siblings. Registration opens Our well-rounded summer day camp programs are rooted Wednesday, February 26 at 7:00 a.m. for in the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility while being intentional about fostering new non-member participants. friendships, a sense of accomplishment, and belonging for all. We are committed to providing youth with a safe and positive environment that promotes participants to lead with empathy, build healthy relationships, effectively manage emotions, take responsibility for actions, and develop achievable goals. CONTACT The Ann Arbor YMCA Day Camp Team is here to cultivate INFORMATION your camper’s character, curiosity and creativity for youth to discover their passions and explore their potential. Ann Arbor YMCA Day Camp OUR MISSION Leadership Team The Ann Arbor YMCA’s mission is to put our core values @ Abbey Davis of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility into action Teen & Volunteer Director through facilities and programs that build healthy spirit, mind Teen Summer Programs and body for all. [email protected], 734-661-8012 @ Chris Deary OUR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Sports Program Director STATEMENT Sports & Travel Camps [email protected], 734-661-8016 The Ann Arbor YMCA is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen @ Kyandé Sanders communities. Together we strive to ensure that everyone, Day Camp and Youth Programs Director regardless of age, race, gender, gender expression, gender Traditional & Specialty Camps identity, income, faith, sexual orientation or cultural [email protected], 734-661-8005 background has the opportunity to live life to its fullest. @ Nelson Strickland Camp Birkett Director GOALS FOR Y CAMPERS [email protected] @ Create new friendships and experience a sense of belonging 734-661-8011 @ Engage in a wide variety of activities that inspire creativity, 734-426-0072 (Summer) critical thinking and a lifelong commitment to learning @ Brooklyn Sparks @ Develop meaningful relationships with caring adults Gymnastics Program Coordinator @ Serve as a part of a team Gymnastics Camps @ Set and achieve personal goals [email protected], 734-661-8022 @ For all inquiries regarding registration, FIVE REASONS TO ATTEND Y DAY payments, and waitlists please contact the Day CAMP PROGRAMS Camp Registrar. Email Address: [email protected] @ Have fun staying active while playing games Phone Number: 734-661-8039 @ Make new friends @ Engage with caring staff and volunteers @ For all inquiries regarding the Open Arms Financial Assistance Program and scholarships, @ Develop new skills by trying challenging activities please contact the Financial Assistance @ Enhance physical, social-emotional, and cognitive abilities Coordinator, Melika Belhaj. Email Address: [email protected] WAYS TO REGISTER Phone Number: 734-661-8007 @ Visit www.annarborymca.org and click the green Online: @ Para información en español, contacte ‘Camp Registration’ button. [email protected] o llame @ In Person: Membership Desk of the Ann Arbor Y, 400 West 734-661-8005. Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103. Ask to see a member of the Day Camp Leadership Team to register. @ By Phone: Day Camp Office (734) 661-8039 2 2020 ANN ARBOR YMCA DAY CAMPS GENERAL INFORMATION PRE CARE AND POST CARE Pre and Post Care gives families the option of extended care at the Ann Arbor YMCA downtown facility. Children DAY CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS are supervised while they play a variety of self-directed At the Y, we believe that every person who would like games and activities. Pre Care and Post Care are available to to should have the opportunity to participate in our campers participating in the Greenhills School full-day camps. programs. Through generous contributions to the Annual Campers registered for Greenhills School full-day camps Campaign, the Ann Arbor YMCA provides financial and Pre Care and/or Post Care will be transported to and scholarships which enable all members of the community from the Ann Arbor YMCA. Please note that Pre Care and to enjoy YMCA programs, regardless of financial Post Care are not available at Camp Birkett or at the capacity. Visit https://www.annarborymca.org/financial- Greenhills School location. assistancescholarships/ to learn more about applying Pre Care: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. for a day camp scholarship. The deadline for day camp scholarship applications is Sunday March 22, 2020. Post Care: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sessions: 1 – 12 STAFFING All staff members are selected for their maturity, dedication, enthusiasm, and desire to allow children to reach their SAVE THE DATE: fullest potential. We are committed to hiring a diverse and welcoming staff. @Day Camp Registration Information Session Our entire staff is CPR and First Aid-certified and participates Wednesday, February 19 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Ann Arbor in an intensive week-long training program which covers YMCA Downtown Location safety, supervision, counseling and camp procedures. Ann Have your questions answered before registration opens. Arbor YMCA average counselor-to-camper ratios exceed Spanish and English speakers will be available. Meet day state guidelines to ensure that your child receives the best camp staff, talk about the different camps the Y offers, and care and attention possible. If you, or someone you know, learn about our Open Arms Financial Assistance program. would like to work with the Y this summer, please visit our @ employment page at www.annarborymca.org to apply. Day Camp Parent Orientation Tuesday, May 5 and Wednesday, May 6 from 6:30–8:00 REFUND AND TRANSFER POLICY p.m., Ann Arbor YMCA Downtown Location The Parent Orientation is for registered families. Deposits are non-refundable under any circumstances. At Parents are encouraged to attend to learn in detail the time of registration, a deposit is due for each session for about our day camp programs and logistics. Parents will which the camper is registering. have the opportunity to ask questions and Y Day Camp Up to three weeks before the beginning of the specific Leadership Staff. camp session, all funds, less the deposit, are refundable @ and transferable within other day camp programs as space Healthy Kids Day allows. This includes camp balance dues. Saturday, May 16, Camp Birkett, 9141 Dexter-Townhall Rd, Pinckney, MI, 48169 Within three weeks of the beginning of the specific camp session, all funds are non-refundable and non-transferable Come to Camp Birkett for Healthy Kids Day! Healthy Kids Day is a Y-USA national initiative to improve the health to a balance due or to a new registration. If a camper, and well-being of kids. Join us for a free, fun-filled day of without notice, does not attend a session for which they games, crafts and snacks which are sure to get the entire are registered, there will be no refund issued. In cases of family ready for a healthy and active summer. homesickness, dismissal, or voluntary withdrawal, there will be no refund of any fees. @Camp Birkett Open House Wednesday, June 3 from 5:00–7:00 p.m., Camp Birkett, PARENT HANDBOOK 9141 Dexter-Townhall Road, Pinckney, MI 48169 A Parent Handbook will be emailed to all registered The Camp Birkett Open House is designed to give participants prior to summer and will be available for registered Birkett campers and their families a chance to download at www.annarborymca.org. This handbook will see the Birkett facility before summer begins. Birkett staff contain detailed information on specific day camps. will be available to answer questions, tour Camp, and get excited for the adventures to come! 2020 SUMMER CAMP SESSION DATES Session 1: June 15-19 Session 4: July 6-10 Session 7: July 27-31 Session 10: August 17-21 Session 2: June 22-26 Session 5: July 13-17 Session 8: August 3-7 Session 11: August 24-28 Session 3: June 29-July 3 Session 6: July 20-24 Session 9: August 10-14 Session 12: August 31- Sep 4 2020 ANN ARBOR YMCA DAY CAMPS Camp Birkett: Pirates of Silver Lake ANN ARBOR YMCA Session 4: July 6–10 DAY CAMPS Camp Birkett: Splash World The YMCA offers a wide variety of full-day and half-day Session 5: July 13–17 camps. Campers can pursue their interests with new friends and learn new skills in a safe and fun environment. Enjoy a Camp Birkett: Mad Science full-day or a combination of morning and afternoon camps Session 6: July 20–24 filled with active games, engaging crafts, and opportunities to build friendships. Camp Birkett: Super Secret Spy Week FULL-DAY CAMPS Session 7: July 27–31 CAMP BIRKETT: Camp Birkett: Splash World Remix FULL-DAY CAMPS AGES 5-14 Session 8: August 3–7 9141 Dexter-Townhall Road, Pinckney, Michigan 48169 Camp Birkett: Space Odyssey Camp Birkett is licensed by the state of Michigan and *NUT-FREE WEEK* accredited by the American Camping Association. A traditional Session 9: August 10–14 day camping program, Camp Birkett provides a full day of enriching experiences that promote skill development, Camp Birkett: Birkett Olympics self-confidence and fun in a safe environment. With over 100 Session 10: August 17–21 years of history, Camp Birkett has continued to offer a summer outdoors, immersed in a natural environment on the shores Camp Birkett: Smorgasboard of Silver Lake in Pinckney.