GREAT SUMMERS START HERE! YMCA Day Camp | 2021 ANN ARBOR YMCA WWW.ANNARBORYMCA.ORG (734) 996-9622 CAMPS AVAILABLE IN ANN ARBOR, YPSILANTI AND PINCKNEY AREAS! | www.annarborymca.org Welcome to Ann Arbor YMCA SUMMER PROGRAMS The Y is a place where everyone belongs and can be themselves while engaging in new experiences, strengthening character, building new skills and making new friends. Our well-rounded summer day camp programs are rooted in the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility while being intentional about fostering friendships, a sense of accomplishment, and belonging for all. More than ever this summer, we are committed to providing youth with a positive environment that prioritizes safety and promotes participants to lead with empathy, build healthy relationships, effectively manage emotions, take responsibility for actions, and develop achieveable goals. As you review our camp brochure, you will notice a range of in-person day camps offered across Washtenaw County, along with several exciting new camps that bring all of the fun of camp to you to complete at home. We are also offering virtual camp programs that will engage your child in some of their favorite activities from home. The Ann Arbor YMCA Day Camp Team is here to cultivate your camper’s character, curiosity and creativity for youth to discover their passions and explore their potential. Adventure Awaits! 1 OUR MISSION The Ann Arbor YMCA’s mission is to put our core values ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS: of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility into action Members: Sunday, March 14 at through facilities and programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. 11:00 a.m. Non-members: Wednesday, OUR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION March 17 at 7:00 a.m. STATEMENT The Ann Arbor YMCA is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we strive to ensure that everyone, CONTACT regardless of age, race, gender, gender expression, gender INFORMATION identity, income, faith, sexual orientation or cultural background has the opportunity to live life to its fullest. Ann Arbor YMCA Day Camp Leadership Team HOW TO REGISTER » Abbey Davis Teen & Volunteer Director » Online: Visit www.annarborymca.org and click the teal Teen Camps & Youth Volunteer Corps “Camp Registration” button. [email protected] » By Phone: Day Camp Registrar (734) 661-8039 (734) 661-8012 » Chris Deary OUR AREAS OF IMPACT Sports Program Director Youth Development: Empowering young people to reach Sports & Travel Camps [email protected] their full potential. (734) 661-8016 Healthy Living: Improving individual and community well- being. » Kyandé Sanders Day Camp and Youth Programs Director Social Responsibility: Providing support and inspiring Traditional & Specialty Camps action in our communities. [email protected] (734) 661-8005 GOALS FOR Y CAMPERS » Amanda Hutcheon Camp Birkett Director » Create new friendships and experience a sense of [email protected] belonging (734) 661-8011 » Engage in a wide variety of activities that inspire (734) 426-0072 (Summer) creativity, critical thinking and a lifelong commitment to learning » For all inquiries regarding registration, payments, and waitlists please contact the Day » Develop meaningful relationships with caring adults Camp Registrar. » Serve as a part of a team » Set and achieve a personal goals Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: (734) 661-8039 » For all inquiries regarding the Open Arms FIVE REASONS TO ATTEND Y DAY Financial Assistance Program and scholarships, CAMP PROGRAMS contact the Financial Assistance Coordinator, Melika Belhaj. » Have fun staying active while playing games » Make new friends Email Address: [email protected] » Engage with caring staff and volunteers Phone Number: (734) 661-8007 » Develop new skills by trying challenging activities » Enhance physical, social-emotional, and cognitive » Para información en español, contacte abilities [email protected] o llame (734) 661-8005. 2 GENERAL STAFFING All staff members are selected for their maturity, dedication, INFORMATION enthusiasm, and desire to allow children to reach their fullest potential. We are committed to hiring a diverse and SAFETY AT CAMP DURING welcoming staff. COVID-19 Our entire staff is CPR and First Aid-certified and participates in an intensive week-long training program which covers Safety of participants, staff, and volunteers is our top safety, supervision, counseling and camp procedures. priority. All in-person opportunities will abide by Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and If you, or someone you know, would like to work with governmental recommendations and regulations. Camp the Y this summer, please visit our employment page at groups will be reduced in capacity to provide additional www.annarborymca.org to apply. space in any indoor areas. All camp activities will be modified to minimize necessity for close physical interactions. It is safe REFUND AND TRANSFER POLICY to assume that all in-person opportunities will require staff Deposits are non-refundable under any circumstances. At and campers to wear Personal Protective Equipment and to the time of registration, a deposit is due for each session for maintain a safe distance (6 feet) from one another whenever which the camper is registering. it is possible to do so. Up to three weeks before the beginning of the specific camp This summer we will not offer combination half-day programs session, all funds, less the deposit, are refundable and or pre/post care in order to avoid campers mixing between transferable within other day camp programs as space allows. groups. To accomodate campers we will be hosting camps This includes camp balance dues. Within three weeks of the between two sites - the Ann Arbor YMCA and Greenhills beginning of the specific camp session, all funds are non- School. Camps for older elementary students and teens will refundable and non-transferable to a balance due or to a new take place at Greenhills School with transportation available registration. If a camper, without notice, does not attend a between the sites. Photos used in brochure are pre-covid 19 session for which they are registered, there will be no refund pandemic. issued. In cases of homesickness, dismissal, or voluntary withdrawal, there will be no refund of any fees. DAY CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS If COVID-19 forces another closure we will provide options At the Y, we believe that every person who would like to to our families, including full refunds. We recognize should have the opportunity to participate in our programs. there are a number of reasons for potential cancellations Through generous contributions to the Annual Campaign, and refunds for summer 2021. If your family is in need the Ann Arbor YMCA provides financial scholarships which of a refund for summer programs, please contact us at enable all members of the community to enjoy YMCA [email protected] to discuss cancellation programs, regardless of financial capacity. options. Visit https://www.annarborymca.org/campscholarships to learn more about applying for a day camp scholarship. The deadline for day camp scholarship applications is Friday, March 26. SAVE THE DATE: Day Camp Parent Orientation PARENT HANDBOOK Wednesday, May 5 at 6:00 p.m. A Parent Handbook will be emailed to all registered The Parent Orientation is for registered families. participants prior to summer and will be available for Parents are encouraged to attend to learn in detail download at www.annarborymca.org. This handbook will about our day camp programs and logistics. Parents will contain detailed information on specific day camps. have the opportunity to ask questions of Y Day Camp Leadership Staff. This orientation will be held via Zoom. 2021 SUMMER CAMP SESSION DATES Session 1: June 14 – 18 Session 5: July 12 – 16 Session 9: August 9 – 13 Session 2: June 21 – 25 Session 6: July 19 – 23 Session 10: August 16 – 20 Session 3: June 28 – July 2 Session 7: July 26 – 30 Session 11: August 23 – 27 Session 4: July 5 – 9 Session 8: August 2 – 6 Session 12: August 30 – Sept. 3 3 INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? Check out our volunteering opportunities: YMCA Day Camp Second Language Guide YMCA Day Camp Readers Assist campers and families with limited English Campers spend 30-minutes engaged in quiet reading. proficiency at day camp. Potentially translate day Volunteers are available to assist with reading and camp materials, assist with registration and day camp helping children to build confidence and attain reading operations. goals. YMCA Program/Activity Specialist Volunteer YMCA Day Camp Photographer Do you have a skill or a talent that you would like Campers and families are looking for a way to document to share with youth? Programs and activities may their summer adventures. If you are a photographer encompass many skills and talents, including but looking to gain experience this is a great way to do so. not limited to: physical activities, fine arts, outdoor Help us capture the magic of camp. education, and leadership development. Program/ Activity Specialist Volunteers can create and facilitate workshops/clinics and/or assist existing summer Questions? programs. Visit our website at www.annarborymca.org or email [email protected]. 4 ANN ARBOR YMCA DAY CAMPS The YMCA offers a wide variety of full-day and half-day camps. Campers can pursue their interests with new friends and learn new skills in a safe and fun environment. Enjoy a full-day or a half-day filled with active games, engaging CAMP BIRKETT crafts, and opportunities to build friendships. Camp Birkett - Space Odyssey FULL-DAY CAMPS Session 5: July 12 - 16 CAMP BIRKETT AGES 5-12 Camp Birkett - Castles and Catapults Session 6: July 19 - 23 9141 Dexter-Townhall Road, Pinckney, Michigan 48169 Camp Birkett - Birkett Olympics Camp Birkett is licensed by the state of Michigan and Session 7: July 26 - 30 accredited by the American Camping Association.