SUMMER OF FUNDay CampsYMCA OF MONTCLAIR

REGISTRATION OPENS

MARCH 19TH

(unless otherwise noted)

Fun. Delivered fresh daily. At the YMCA of Montclair, our camps offer children and teens — ages 2 to 15 — a safe, exciting, and memory-making experience.Camp, like many Y programs, is about learning skills, developing character and making friends. But few environments are as special as camp, where kids become a community. They learn to be more independent and how to contribute to a group while engaging in physical, social and educational activities. Amidst the fun, our camps teach self-reliance and the development of good character and leadership. Whether campers are engaged in sports, art, games, outdoor adventure, water activities or educational learning, the YMCA of Montclair counselors dedicate their time and skills to making sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper.

ACHIEVEMENTDiscovering skills to help children realize their passions, talents, and potential.

RELATIONSHIPSBuilding friendships to demonstrate the role positive relationships play in the well-being of a child.

BELONGINGBeing a place to belong where kids feel safe, welcome, and can express their individuality.

SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMSI’m a Big Kid Now (Ages 2-3) ..................................................................4June Bugs (Ages 3-6) ...............................................................................4New Discoveries (Ages 4-9) ....................................................................5 Early Adventures (Ages 3-Kindergarten) ...............................................6G.A.P. - Gaining Academics Program (Grades 1-4) ...............................8Summer Sparks (Grades 1-6) ..................................................................8A.C.E. - Academic Camp Experience (Grades 2-5) ...............................9Camp at the Lake (Ages 5-13) .............................................................10Camp at the Lake Specialty Camps (Ages 8-13) ............................... 12Explorers Camps (Ages 8-12) .............................................................. 14Y.B.A. - Youth Basketball All-Stars (Ages 8-13) ............................... 15Voyagers Teen Camp (Ages 12-14) ..................................................... 16Summer Quest (Ages 14-15) ...............................................................17

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• Registration opens Saturday, March 19th at 8:00 a.m. (unless otherwise noted) - You can register by completing pages 19 & 20 from this camp guide.

• Parent Packets and updated camp information (including trip details and weekly announcements) are available on our website at www.montclairymca.org/camps.

I’M A BIG KID NOWAges 2-3

Camp Dates: June 27 - September 2 (10 one-week sessions; no camp July 4)Camp Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Camp Fee: Members $155 per session/Non-members $175 per session (Session 2 - Members $124/Non-members $140) Camp Location: Geyer Family Branch, 159 Glenridge Avenue, MontclairCamp Director: Kim Dripchak, kdripchak@montclairymca.org, 973.415.6105

I’m a Big Kid Now is specially designed for 2-3 year old children and is based off our preschool readiness program that we run during the school year. Each day is filledwithindoorfreeexploratoryplay,art,musicandsongs,circletime,snack,andoutdoor play time. Potty training is not necessary and you may sign up for as many weeks as you wish. Don’t let the little ones miss out on camp fun this summer!

REGISTRATION OPENS: Wednesday, March 16 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Geyer Family Branch

JUNE BUGSAges 3-6

Camp Dates: June 6 - June 16 (2 one-week sessions; Monday to Thursday)Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Camp Fee: $170 per sessionCamp Location: Geyer Family Branch, 159 Glenridge Avenue, MontclairCamp Director: Kim Dripchak, kdripchak@montclairymca.org, 973.415.6105

June Bugs is here for those who need a great program between preschool ending and summer beginning. Fun activities to keep your child active and learning include daily swimming, art, gym, and outdoor time. Special enrichment classes such as music, dance, and cooking further enhance each camper’s experience. PLEASE NOTE: Campers need to be potty trained.

REGISTRATION OPENS: Wednesday, March 16 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Geyer Family Branch

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Facilities:New Discoveries

Camp is located at the Montclair Community Pre-K facility at 49 Orange Road in

Montclair. This child-friendly, fully-secured facility offers indoor and outdoorspacesforourfun-filled

activities. The four youngest groups of campers are bussed to swim at the Geyer Family Branch, while all

other groups will take a short walk to our Park Street

Branch.

NEW DISCOVERIESAges 4-9

Camp Dates: June 27 - August 26 (9 one-week sessions; no camp July 4)Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.Camp Fee: $260 per session (Session 2 - $208)Before Care: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. ($70 per session; Session 2 - $56)After Care: 3:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ($100 per session; Session 2 - $80)Camp Location: Montclair Community Pre-K, 49 Orange Road, MontclairCamp Director: Rob Casale, rcasale@montclairymca.org, 973.415.6117

At New Discoveries Camp our staff believes it is important to meet every child’s physical, creative, and emotional need. Children are given the opportunity to play with and meet new friends. They learn new games and skills during specialty activities including sports, nature, science, Healthy U nutrition, cooperative games,creativearts,drama,andinstructionalswim.Andfinally,theygrowbothemotionally and physically throughout the summer. This allows them to develop confidenceandbuildself-esteem,whilecreatingnewmemories.

REGISTRATION OPENS: Saturday, March 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Montclair Community Pre-K; thereafter register at Park Street Branch (25 Park Street, Montclair)

SESSION DATE THEME

Session 1 06/27-07/01 Animal Planet

Session 2 07/05-07/08 USA, All the Way!

Session 3 07/11-07/15 Wacky Wild West

Session 4 07/18-07/22 Surf’s Up!

Session 5 07/25-07/29 Carnival Craze

Session 6 08/01-08/05 A King’s Tale

Session 7 08/08-08/12 Creative Creations

Session 8 08/15-08/19 Color Wars

Session 9 08/22-08/26 Blast from the Past

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00-9:30 Check In and Game Stations

9:30-10:00Camp Opening

Arts and Crafts Arts and Crafts Healthy U

Camp-Wide Special Event

10:00-10:30 Nature Exploration Playground Nature Exploration

10:30-11:00 Healthy U Water Sports Water Sports Water Sports

11:00-11:30 Playground Science Explosion Science Explosion Science Explosion

11:30-12:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

12:00-12:30 Travel Time Travel Time Travel Time Travel Time Lunch

12:30-1:00 Swim Swim Swim Swim Travel Time

1:00-1:30 Travel Time Travel Time Travel Time Travel Time Swim

1:30-2:00 Arts and Crafts Clubs Adventures in Drama Adventures in Drama Travel Time

2:00-2:30 Adventures in Drama Sports and Games Sports and Games Sports and Games Playground

2:30-3:00 Snack Snack Snack Snack Snack

3:00-3:15 Pick Up and Sign Out

During their camp experience, children are grouped according to age and will follow a structured daily schedule. The highlights of their week will be camp openings, Wacky Wednesdays and camp-wide special events, such as Carnival, Gold Rush and Water World. This in-town camp will have a traditional camp feel. Your adventures await!

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Kids like to make new friends at camp and over the years we have found that these friendships grow throughout the year, but if you feel your child would not thrive in a new setting (for example an extremely

shychild)wewillTRYtoaccommodateafriendrequest.Pleasenotethatyoumayonlyrequestonefriendwhoisnomore than six months apart in age and who is registered forthesamesession(s)andprogram.Anyfriendrequestmust be reciprocal on the friend’s registration.

EARLY ADVENTURESAges 3-Kindergarten

Camp Dates: June 20 - June 24 (Pay per day) June 27 - September 2 (10 one-week sessions; no camp July 4)Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Half day) 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Full day)Camp Fee: $195 (Half day; Session 2 - $156) $260 (Full day; Session 2 - $208)Before Care: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. ($35 per session; Session 2 - $28)Focus Camp: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ($115 per session; Session 2 - $92)After Care: 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ($90 per session; Session 2 - $72)Camp Location: Geyer Family Branch, 159 Glenridge Avenue, MontclairCamp Director: Amy Costa, acosta@montclairymca.org, 973.559.9286

EarlyAdventuresofferschildrenages3-Kindergartenasafe,fun,andcreativefirsttimecampexperience.Childrengrowinself-reliance,confidence,andself-esteem,whilebuildinglots of new skills. Children are grouped according to their age, and move through the program center to different activities and adventures throughout the day. All special events and activities are created around the theme for the week. Whether it’s through singing, swimming or art, our camp staff leads children in developing strong YMCA values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

REGISTRATION OPENS: Saturday, March 19 at 8:00 a.m. at Geyer Family Branch

SESSION DATE THEME

Early Bird 06/20-06/24 Summer Kick Off

Session 1 06/27-07/01 Artistic Expression

Session 2 07/05-07/08 Red, White, and EA

Session 3 07/11-07/15 Hero Week

Session 4 07/18-07/22 Spirit Week

Session 5 07/25-07/29 Storybook Adventures

Session 6 08/01-08/05 Olympics

Session 7 08/08-08/12 Disney

Session 8 08/15-08/19 Barnyard Boogie

Session 9 08/22-08/26 Under the Sea

Session 10 08/29-09/02 Ooey Gooey Week

CAMPERS ENJOY:Daily swimming lessons

Dynamic gym classesArts and Crafts

StorytellingPlaytimeMusicDanceDrama

Wacky WednesdaySpecial Event Friday

NEW TIMES FOR 2016!EarlyAdventureshasmanyflexibleoptionsforparentstochoosefrom. No matter which time frame you choose, campers take part in highqualityprogrammingandinteractwithwell-trainedandcaringstaff throughout their day. Both full day and half day campers participate in fun activities and swim daily. We are dedicated to the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of all campers, and have designed this program surrounding these needs.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration for the full day is very limited. We advise that you plan accordingly and take part in our Registration Day on March 19th at the Geyer Family Branch.

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WITH TWELVE DIFFERENT COMBINATIONS YOU CAN CHOOSE THE SCHEDULE THAT BEST MEETS YOUR CAMPER’S NEEDS!Before Care Before Care Before Care Before Care Before Care

Half Day Half Day Half Day Half Day Half Day Half Day Full Day Full Day Full Day Full Day

Focus Camp Focus Camp Focus Camp Focus Camp Focus Camp Focus Camp After Care After Care

After Care After Care After Care

7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

EARLY ADVENTURES FOCUS CAMPBRAND NEW THIS YEAR! Check out our afternoon offerings, there is a camp theme for every child to enjoy,learn,andgainnewskills.Thisweek-longexperienceisfilledwithanarrayofactivitiesthattailortovarious abilities and creative outlets. The objective of this camp is to focus in on a certain subject area in an educational, fun, and innovative way.

SESSION DATE THEME I SKILLS & ABILITIES GAINED THEME 2 SKILLS & ABILITIES GAINED

Session 1 06/27-07/01 Every Living ThingScience, Communicating Ideas, Observing

N/A N/A

Session 2 07/05-07/08 Mindful Yoga Reflection,Flexibility,Concentration N/A N/A

Session 3 07/11-07/15 Dance-NasticsDance, Gymnastics, Balance, Gross Motor Skills

Champ CampSports, Cooperative Play, Body Awareness, Decision Making, Gross Motor Skills

Session 4 07/18-07/22 Artistic ShowcaseFin Arts, Fine Motor Skills, Experimenting

HoopStarBasketball, Cooperative Play, Healthy Behavior

Session 5 07/25-07/29 Motions, Molecules and MatterScience, Predicting, Drawing Conclusions

N/A N/A

Session 6 08/01-08/05 Got Game?Cooperative Play, Data Analysis, Writing

N/A N/A

Session 7 08/08-08/12 Future BallerinasBallet, Body Awareness, Gross Motor Skills

Superheroes UniteCreativity, Healthy Behavior, Positive Self-Identity

Session 8 08/15-08/19 The Hungry GamesCooking, Experimenting, Decision Making

Champ CampSports, Cooperative play, Body Awareness, Decision Making, Gross Motor Skills

Session 9 08/22-08/26 The Variety ShowActing, Dance, Speaking and Vocabulary, Community

N/A N/A

Session 10 08/29-09/02 Academic JourneyProblem Solving, Engagement, Comprehension

N/A N/A

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For full descriptions please visit our website at www.montclairymca.org/camps

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G.A.P. - GAINING ACADEMICS PROGRAMEntering 1st-4th Grade

Camp Dates: July 5 - July 22 (1st three-week session) July 25 - August 12 (2nd three-week session)Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Camp Fee: $420 per 3-week sessionBefore Care: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. ($10 per week) Afternoon Option: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Summer Sparks - $140 per week; see below for details)After Care: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ($20 per week)Camp Location: Memorial Middle School, 500 Ridge Road, Cedar GroveCamp Director: KimberleyGriffiths,kgriffiths@montclairymca.org,973.415.6102

G.A.P.isforstudentswantingorneedingtoincreasethespecificskillsofreading,writing, and math. The program goals are to reverse summer learning loss, achieve learning gains, and give students the chance to master some material that they did not learn during the previous school year. The program is only offered for a half-day, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the summer afternoons. Led by Elementary Education certifiedteachers,studentsneedonlybringamorningsnack-wewillprovidetherest.If you need your camper to be entertained in the afternoon, the Summer Sparks Camp offers enrichment workshops from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Students must bring a lunch in addition to their snacks if registering for a Summer Sparks afternoon workshop.

REGISTRATION OPENS: Saturday, March 19 at 8:00 a.m. at Park Street Branch (25 Park Street, Montclair)

SUMMER SPARKSEntering 1st-6th Grade

Summer Sparks enrichment programs are all completely hands on as well as highly interactive. Program examples are science, writing, social skills, building, drama, music, travel, and so much more. All classes taught by professional educators with experience inspecificsubjectareas.It’syourchild’schoiceofmorningorafternoonsessionsorsign up for a full day (2 sessions). Enrichment activities expand the minds of campers and keep them educationally engaged in a fun way during the summer months. All activities take place on-site.

REGISTRATION OPENS: Saturday, March 19 at 8:00 a.m. at Park Street Branch (25 Park Street, Montclair)

Camp Dates: June 27 - August 19 (8 one-week sessions; no camp July 4) Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (morning session) 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (afternoon session)Camp Fee: $140 per morning/$140 per afternoon (Session 2 - $112 per morning or afternoon)Before Care: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. ($10 per week) After Care: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ($20 per week)Camp Location: Memorial Middle School, 500 Ridge Road, Cedar GroveCamp Director: KimberleyGriffiths,kgriffiths@montclairymca.org,973.415.6102

CHECK WEBSITE

FOR CLASS LISTINGS

A.C.E. - ACADEMIC CAMP EXPERIENCEEntering 2nd-5th Grade

Researchshowsthatthekeytostemmingsummerreadinglossisfindingnovelwaysto get books into the hands of children during the summer break. A.C.E., a summer education alignment program, helps keep kids on track with reading, writing, and math skills and includes DEAR (Drop Everything And Read). Hands on science, art, music, and physical activity are all part of the daily program. Led by Elementary Education certifiedteachers,studentsbringlunch,adrink,andsnack,andweprovidetherest.

REGISTRATION OPENS: Saturday, March 19 at 8:00 a.m. at Park Street Branch (25 Park Street, Montclair)

Camp Dates: July 5 - July 22 - Ancient Warriors (1st three-week session) July 25 - August 12 - Water World (2nd three-week session)Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Camp Fee: $600 per 3-week sessionAfter Care: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ($50 per week/$150 per session)Camp Location: NewLightBaptistChurch,89DeweyStreet,BloomfieldCamp Director: KimberleyGriffiths,kgriffiths@montclairymca.org,973.415.6102

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CAMP AT THE LAKEAges 5-13

Camp Dates: June 20 - June 24 (Pay per day) June 27 - September 2 (10 one-week sessions; no camp July 4)Camp Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Camp Fee: Tier 1 $295/Tier 2 $265 per session (Traditional Camp) [Session 2 - $236/$212] Tier 1 $365/Tier 2 $315 per session (Specialty Camp) [Session 2 - $292/$252]After Care: 3:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ($95 per session; Session 2 - $76)Camp Location: YMCA of Montclair Outdoor Education Center, 131 Germantown Road, West MilfordCamp Director: Kim Burrows, kburrows@montclairymca.org, 973.415.6118

This American Camp Association accredited camp provides children with exciting adventures, cooperative learning, and tons of fun! Campers have an action-packed day starting right after the fun bus ride with morning announcements and wacky events at camp opening. The day then consists of a variety of activities in smaller groups that mayincludeartsandcrafts,playingsports,catchingafish,paddlingaboat,workingas a team, exploring nature and science, and much, much more! While other activities vary from day to day, swim lessons are provided daily. Campers express their creativity, unleash their boundless energy, learn new skills, and develop meaningful relationships.

REGISTRATION OPENS: Saturday, March 19 at 8:00 a.m. at Park Street Branch (25 Park Street, Montclair)

TIER PRICING: Realizing that families have differing abilities to pay, we’ve instituted a voluntary 2-tier pricing program. This is strictly an honor system; select the fee you feel is appropriate for your family. Thisprogramisvoluntaryandinnowayinfluencestheexperiencechildrenreceive.

TIER 1: This fee is based on the actual cost of camp for a child to participate. It includes expenses for staff, maintenance, snack, programs, supplies and wear/tear to the facility.

TIER 2: ThisisourY-subsidizedrate.Itdoesnotreflectthetruecostofoperatingcamp.10

TRADITIONAL DAY CAMPExperience everything we have to offer by signing up for one or more of our weekly sessions. Because of our themes, every week at Traditional Camp is completely different, so join us for the entire summer!

Campers are grouped as follows:• ROOKIEVILLAGE for children age 5/entering Kindergarten• JUNIORVILLAGE for children ages 6 & 7/entering 1st & 2nd grade• MIDDLEVILLAGE for children ages 8 & 9/entering 3rd & 4th grade• SENIORVILLAGE for children ages 10-13/entering 5th grade & up

SESSION DATE THEME

Early Bird 06/20-06/24 Ooey Gooey

Session 1 06/27-07/01 Hooray for the Holidays

Session 2 07/05-07/08 Splish Splash

Session 3 07/11-07/15 Myths & Legends

Session 4 07/18-07/22 Under the Big Top

Session 5 07/25-07/29 Magic Quest

Session 6 08/01-08/05 Olympics

Session 7 08/08-08/12 Rock of Ages

Session 8 08/15-08/19 Wild West

Session 9 08/22-08/26 Team Up

Session 10 08/29-09/02 Best of the Best

Lake Swimming and Fun Water Activities

BUS STOPS: Staff at location at 7:30 a.m. Bus leaves location at 8:00 a.m. Bus returns around 4:30/4:45 p.m. with pick-up by 5:00 p.m.

Bloomfield BerkeleyPlace(nexttoBerkeleySchool)Bloomfield WatchungPresbyterianChurchParkingLot(375WatchungAvenue)Cedar Grove L.R. Parks School (520 Pompton Avenue)Clifton Clifton Jewish Center (18 Delaware Street - drop off located in parking lot across the street)Montclair Charles H. Bullock School (55 Washington Street)Montclair George Inness Annex Parking Lot (on N. Fullerton Ave. near corner of Chestnut Street)Montclair Nishuane Park Parking Lot (near corner of Harrison Avenue & Cedar Street)Upper Montclair Mt. Hebron School Parking Lot (on Lorraine Avenue)Verona H.B.WhitehorneMiddleSchool(600BloomfieldAvenue)West Orange Liberty Middle School (1 Kelly Drive)

AFTER CAMP CARE ONLYMontclair Hillside School (54 Orange Road - grassy area in front of school) This bus is for those parents paying an extra $95 per week for their child to participate in the Camp’s After Care Program. Bus returns around 6:00/6:15 p.m. with pick-up by 6:30 p.m.

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Your summer camp experience wouldn’t be complete without taking a dip in our beautiful freshwater lake. Campers get to cool off by enjoying lots of lake time. Water safety is the Y’s #1 priority, so campers are scheduled for swim lessons Monday through Thursday,withfreeswimonFriday.OurAmericanRedCrossCertifiedLifeguardstestevery camper’s swim ability before they hop in the lake, placing them at the correct swim level. Our group lessons are inspired by the National YMCA Progressive Swim Lesson Program. Our lake is the ‘central hub’ of the excitement, action, and learning. Kayaks, canoes, pedal boats, and paddle boards are campers’favorites,with‘walkingonwater’onthemuchlovedaqua-matbeingthebiggesthit.Spendingtimeinandaroundourlakeaddsgreatvalue,andhelpsbuildconfidenceandlifeskillsincampers,onesplashatatime!

PERFORMING ARTS (Session 1 & 5): Join the cast or crew and take the stage to get your creativity and imagination rolling! Hilarious drama games, story development, character building, costume, and set design are explored while preparing for Friday’s live show in front of the entire camp!

CREATIVE ARTS (Session 2, 4, 6 & 8): Explore a variety of art mediums including: clay, paint, papier mâché, collage, charcoal, printmaking, animation/comics, bookmaking, photography, and cooking crafts. We learn about cultures and famous artists, and also use items in nature found at camp. Each sessionfollowsanewtheme,sogetyourimaginationflowinganddiscoveryourinnerartistasyoufindwhichmediumssuityoubest.

DYNAMITE DANCE (Session 3 & 7): For children who love to dance and ‘bust a move’! Campers use their expressive nature and physical energy in this camp. They learn the basics of jazz, modern, and hip-hop. Dance instructors give daily warm-ups and lessons incorporating great music. Campers also improvise their own dances using time, space, energy, body, and rhythm. The week ends with a mini-recital to entertain the entire camp community.

CAMP AT THE LAKE SPECIALTY CAMPSThese camps are held at the same location as traditional camp and campers travel on their regular bus. Specialty Camps are designed to provide an intense exposure to one program area and are a great way for our 8-13 year old campers to add even more variety to their summer experience. It is very important that campers have a passion and strong desire to explore this program area. All Specialty Campers have swim lessons and participate in Special Event Fridays.

Sports CampsSUPER SOCCER (Session 1 & 5): A soccer experience like no other! Discover the thrill of being part of a team preparing for the playoffs! Skills, drills, fun games, activities, and scrimmages. Develop speed, ball work, strength, and agility. Group challenges and initiatives help develop teamwork. All participants must bring cleats and shin guards.

SPORTS FAN CLUB (Session 2 & 6): If you love every sport and want to try them all, then this isyourchance.Lotsofactivityandvariety.Includesbasketball,flagfootball,lacrosse,soccer,ultimate frisbee, volleyball, and softball. Through practice drills, scrimmages, and tournaments, Sports Fan Club emphasizes the fun of learning about different kinds of sports and developing positive attitudes about teamwork and competition.

BASKETBALL BONANZA (Session 3 & 7): Who says the only basketball madness happens in March? Focus on dribbling, shooting, defense, and rebounding through drills, warm-up games, activities, and scrimmages. Participants show off their skills and teamwork at camp opening on Friday, cheered on by a ‘stadium’ full of their friends!

WORLDWIDE SPORTS (Session 4 & 8): All aboard for a global sporting experience that is sure to get you hooked on games from around the world! Campers ‘travel’ around camp on the Lakeside Express, visiting countries from afar, diving not only into new and captivating pastimes,butalsothecultureoftheregion.Cricket,rugby,quidditch,kabaddi,bocce,gaga,boomerangs, and more!

Arts Camps

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Outdoor Education Camps (for campers ages 8-13, unless otherwise noted)

SPLASH CAMP (Session 1): AweeklivinginWaterWorld.Spendtheweekfishing,paddleboarding,kayaking,canoeing, raft building, and exploring the wonders of water conducting magical science experiments. Campers put all their new found skills to the test in the Second Annual H

20 Olympics and the King and Queen of Water

World are crowned. Round off the week with a rafting trip down the Delaware River! [Offered to campers ages 8 & 9 - includes an overnight trip on Thursday]

CAMP SUPER SLEUTH (Session 2): Can you solve the mystery? Campers, training as secret agents, get codenames, and are immersed in a mystery that not even the Pink Panther can solve. Learn how to make invisible ink,checkforfingerprints,makespygadgets,andfollowthecluestosolveamysterythatthreatens the entire camp population!

DESTINATION EXPLORATION (Session 3): Get ready to become an expert explorer. During the beginning of the week campers explore the trails at camp, learn how to read a map, use a compass, participate in a scavenger hunt, and much more. On Thursday they head to High Point State Park to climb the monument, swim, and set up camp for the night. [Includes an overnight trip on Thursday]

THE GREAT CAMPING COOK-OFF (Session 4): Can you taste victory? Combine your love of the outdoors and food!Campersdevelopessentialoutdoorcookingskillsandtechniques,butonlyaftermasteringtheartofmakingafireandfilteringandboilingwater.Wegetcreativewithingredientsandcookoverthecampfire,ongrills, and camping stoves. All skills are put to the test with a ‘Chopped’ style cooking competition featuring mystery ingredients and ‘celebrity’ judges.

H2WOW (Session 5): AweeklivinginWaterWorld.Spendtheweekfishing,paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, raft building, and exploring the wonders of water conducting magical science experiments. Campers put all their newfound skills to the test in the Second Annual H

20 Olympics and the King and Queen of Water World are

crowned. Round off the week with a rafting trip down the Delaware River! [Offered to campers ages 10 & up - includes an overnight trip on Thursday]

UNDER CONSTRUCTION (Session 6): What will you invent? Explore the inventions & inventors that shape our world — and innovate and invent to design our own inventions. Design. Build. Test. Campers test the limits of their creativity and the limits of their designs. Designing & building are only half the fun — testing allows campers the opportunity to push their design to fail and then learn from experience to rebuild their inventions stronger than ever.

FEAR FACTOR (Session 7): Take it to the limit! Are you tough enough to tackle the challenges that lay ahead in this extreme camp experience? Campers push themselves safely to the limit, facing both mental and physical challenges around our 30 adventurous acres. The ultimate challenge comes when the group reaches new heights on a white knuckle high ropes course and camps out overnight in tents. [Includes an overnight trip on Thursday]

SURVIVOR (Session 8): Are you up for the challenge? Campers start as one large group and then split into tribes. Teams compete against each other in reward and immunity challenges, gaining valuable survival skills along the way. Tribal Council is twice a day in which teams receive advantages...or disadvantages on their journey into the unknown!

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EXPLORERSAges 8-12

Camp Dates: June 20 - June 24 (Pay per day) June 27 - September 2 (10 one-week sessions; no camp July 4)Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Camp Fee: $265 per session (Session 2 - $212)Before Care: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. ($30 per session; Session 2 - $24)After Care: 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ($90 per session; Session 2 - $72)Camp Location: Geyer Family Branch, 159 Glenridge Avenue, MontclairCamp Director: Amy Costa, acosta@montclairymca.org, 973.559.9286

Explorers is designed to spark your child’s imagination, grow new friendships, and assist in discovering new talents each and every day. With creatively-planned activities, campers enjoy their summer to the fullest and look forward to returning eachyear.EveryweekatExplorersisfilledwithfun,age-appropriateactivitiesandtrips to local destinations.

In our small camp culture, a maximum of 60 campers per week, everyone gets to know each other and have a personalized experience. Our goal is to provide a high quality,safe,funandexcitingsummercampwhilepromotingtheY’sfocusareasofyouth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

REGISTRATION OPENS: Saturday, March 19 at 8:00 a.m. at Geyer Family Branch

SESSION DATE THEME

Early Bird 06/20-06/24 Summer Kick Off

Session 1 06/27-07/01 Artists in Training

Session 2 07/05-07/08 Celebration of the Nations

Session 3 07/11-07/15 Superhero

Session 4 07/18-07/22 Color Wars Game Show

Session 5 07/25-07/29 Mad Science

Session 6 08/01-08/05 Olympics

Session 7 08/08-08/12 Let’s Go to Hollywood

Session 8 08/15-08/19 Treasure Hunt

Session 9 08/22-08/26 Water World!

Session 10 08/29-09/02 Ooey Gooey Week

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Y.B.A. - YOUTH BASKETBALL ALL-STARSAges 8-13 (limited spaces per session)

Camp Dates: June 27 - August 12 (6 one-week sessions; no camp week of July 4)Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Camp Fee: $245 per sessionAfter Care: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ($75 per session)Camp Location: Memorial Middle School, 500 Ridge Road, Cedar GroveCamp Director: KimberleyGriffiths,kgriffiths@montclairymca.org,973.415.6102

Youth Basketball All-Stars Camp (Y.B.A.) is the perfect place for your basketball enthusiast. Y.B.A. is an intense program for basketball players of varying abilities. Campers further develop their skills, learn game strategies, and achieve goals on and off the court. Each day is spent improving fundamentals, performing interactive drills, building offensive and defensive skills, playing in-house tournaments, and getting in shape. Campers may register for as many weeks of the program as they like.

REGISTRATION OPENS: Saturday, March 19 at 8:00 a.m. at Park Street Branch(25 Park Street, Montclair)

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VOYAGERS TEEN CAMPAges 12-14

Camp Dates: June 27 - August 19 (8 one-week sessions; no camp July 4)Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.* (Monday through Wednesday) 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.* (Thursday & Friday) [*earlier/later depending on trip]Camp Fee: $375 per sessionCamp Location: Central Presbyterian Church, 46 Park Street, MontclairCamp Director: KimberleyGriffiths,kgriffiths@montclairymca.org,973.415.6102

At Voyagers youth go on thrilling excursions, make an impact in the local community, and choose their weekly camp activities such as drama, art, sports, cooking, and so much more. Day trip opportunities are Wednesday-Friday and may include, but are not limited to, laser tag, Six Flags Amusement Park, rock climbing, Mountain Creek, race car driving, the beach, Bronx Zoo, bowling, and movies. Trained staff maintains a high level of safety, fun, and mentoring for all participants.

REGISTRATION OPENS: Saturday, March 19 at 8:00 a.m. at Park Street Branch

(25 Park Street, Montclair)

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SUMMER QUESTAges 14-15 (limited spaces per session)

Camp Dates: June 27 - July 22 (1st four-week session; no camp July 4) July 11 - August 5 (2nd four-week session) July 25 - August 19 (3rd four-week session)Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.* (*time may vary on trip days or intern weeks)Camp Fee: $600 per four-week sessionCamp Location: YMCA of Montclair, 25 Park Street, MontclairCamp Director: KimberleyGriffiths,kgriffiths@montclairymca.org,973.415.6102

Summer Quest gives adolescents a great foundation in preparation for the working world in a fun, creative, and skill oriented way. Everything they’ll need to know to get them started on a career path is explored:• Writingresumes• Dressingforthepart• Communicationskills• Leadershipdevelopment

Teenscanearnfirstaidcertifications,learnhowtointerviewandbeapartoffunandengaging internships at our YMCA branches and our various summer camp locations. Thereisafieldtriponthe2ndFridayofeachsession.Thefirsttwoweeksarespentinworkshopsandgroupactivities.Inthesecondtwoweeks,newskillsandselfconfidenceare put to the test in volunteer positions at our summer camps or at the YMCA. Two Directors facilitate this program and mentor the teens.

REGISTRATION OPENS: Saturday, March 19 at 8:00 a.m. at Park Street Branch(25 Park Street, Montclair)

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PARENT PACKETS for each camp are available on our website at www.montclairymca.org/camps

HEALTH FORMS will be done on CampMinder this year - more details to come.

DEPOSITS/

PAYMENTS

A non-refundable $30

deposit is due for each Camp

Session, Before Care, and

After Care selected at the

time of registration.

CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS

Changes must be done by

Thursday at 7:00 p.m. of the

week prior to the start

of the session. One

change of session

per family is allowed at no cost.

Thereafter, a $20 fee for each

changerequestedisapplied.

2016 FAMILY CAMP DAYS - SAVE THE DATES!A chance for the entire family to get into the camping spirit!July 16th and August 13th

Saturdays 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Family Days are held at our beautiful Outdoor Education Center in West Milford and are open to all families with campers in any of our camp programs. Bring a picnic and join us for a relaxing or action-packed day. Activities are suitable for ages 5+ and include swimming, archery, boating, s’more making and more! For planning purposes, please register the week prior to the event by calling 973.697.2929.

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEEvery child deserves a camp experience. Through the Annual Campaign, the Y raises money for camp scholarships.Tobeeligible,campersmustresidewithinourservicearea:Bloomfield,CedarGrove,Clifton,GlenRidge,Montclair,andVerona.ApplicationsforfinancialassistanceareavailableattheYandmustbesubmittedby May 6, 2016.

HELP SEND A CHILD TO CAMPCamping with the Y is a time for discovery, fun, and friendship. Help cover the cost of camp for a young adventurer and your gift will provide an unforgettable summer experience at one of our Y camps. Any dollar amount given counts, and helps children develop core values, learn new skills, make new friends, and have loads of fun in the process!

If you are interested in making a pledge, please state dollar amount in the SEND A CHILD TO CAMP box on the registration form (page 20). Your contribution is tax-deductible.

THANK YOU!

grant permission for my child to participate in all scheduled camp activities, including bus transportation (if applicable), swimmingandfieldtrips(ifapplicable),unlessotherwisestatedinwritingtotheYMCAofMontclair.

understandImustcompleteandsubmitmedicalformsonCampMinderrequiredbylawpriortothestartofcamp.Anyconditionswhichmight affect this child’s performance at camp, or any conditions of which the staff should be aware (medical treatment, allergies, asthma, specialrequirements),arelistedonCampMinder.

hereby give permission for images of my child, captured during YMCA of Montclair events through video, photographic, digital, electronic or any other media together with or without his or her name and hometown, to be used in YMCA of Montclair and YMCA of the USA promotional material and publications (including release to the news media), and waive any rights of compensation or ownership thereto.

hereby release and hold harmless the YMCA of Montclair, the YMCA of the USA, their agents and representatives and any third parties involved in the creation or publication of the promotional materials from any liability or claims by me or any third party for violations of my personal, proprietary or privacy rights or those of my child in connection with the use of such images.

understand the camp fees do not include health and accident insurance and I will be responsible for any and all charges incurred for prompt medical treatment.

understand that each camp and parent must cooperate and accept camp rules and guidelines. Inappropriate behavior may result in disciplinary action by the camp directors and/or dismissal from camp. If a camper is dismissed for inappropriate behavior, camp fees are non-refundable.

agree to pay the balance of camp fees in full, 10 days prior to the start of each session.

will read the camp policies and procedures as explained in the applicable parent information packet.

indemnify and hold harmless the YMCA of Montclair and its employees from liability for any harm that befalls my child as a result of participation in Y camp.

give permission for Y staff to apply or reapply as necessary sun lotion/bug spray that I provide for my child.

YMCA OF MONTCLAIR 2016 CAMP REGISTRATION FORMPleaseprintclearly,completeinfullandsign.Oneformisrequiredforeachchild.SUBMIT: A.C.E., Camp at the Lake, G.A.P., New Discoveries, Sparks, Quest, Voyagers, and Y.B.A. forms to YMCA of Montclair, 25 Park Street, Montclair, NJ 07042. Early Adventures, Explorers, I’m a Big Kid Now, and June Bug forms to Geyer Family YMCA, 159 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042.

CHILD’S NAME 1ST SUMMER WITH US?

YES NO

STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP

BIRTHDAY AGE (as of 06/01/2016) GENDER GRADE (as of 09/01/2016)

PARENT/GUARDIAN 1 PARENT/GUARDIAN 2

HOME PHONE WORK PHONE HOME PHONE WORK PHONE

CELL PHONE CELL PHONE

E-MAIL(please print clearly)

@ (gmail/aol/verizon/etc.)

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US?

EMERGENCY CONTACTS AND PICKUP AUTHORIZATIONSIn addition to parents, ONLY those on the list below will be allowed to pick up a camper from camp. (Photo ID required at pickup.) Please list all additional persons authorized to pick up your child. Parent/guardian may give written permission for an individual, who is not on this list, to pick up child. No child will be released without written permission. Please make sure that the individuals on this list are aware that they may be called in an emergency to pick up your child. You are welcome to add or to delete from this list at any time. Please indicate if a non-custodial parent has limits on visitation or pickup. If a non-custodial parent has been denied visitation or has limitedvisitationbycourtorder,acopyoftheordermustbegiventotheYMCAandkeptonfileatprogram.

NAME CELL WORK HOME

NAME CELL WORK HOME

NAME CELL WORK HOME

PARTICIPATION & PERMISSION AGREEMENT (please initial each statement)I hereby enroll my child, _________________________________________________________________________________________, in the YMCA of Montclair program and I:

Reservation not valid without a signature and will be returned.By signing below I acknowledge and accept the above stated release and the YMCA of Montclair’s camp policies that I have initialed.

Signature _________________________________________________________ Printed Name __________________________________________________ Date____________________________________19

Camper Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________ DOB: _____________________________ Age: ____________________

YMCA OF MONTCLAIR 2016 CAMP REGISTRATION FORMCAMP NAME CODE

A.C.E. - Academic Camp Experience ACE

Camp at the Lake Traditional CATL

Camp at the Lake Arts Specialty ART

Camp at the Lake Outdoor Education Specialty OE

Camp at the Lake Sports Specialty SPORT

Early Adventures Half Day EA

Early Adventures Full Day EAF

Early Adventures Focus Camp FOC

Explorers EX

G.A.P. - Gaining Academics Program GAP

PLEASE WRITE THE CAMP CODE IN EVERY BOX FOR THE SESSION AND PROGRAM FOR WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER THIS CAMPER

SESSION Early Bird 6/20-6/24

16/27-7/1

27/5-7/8

37/11-7/15

47/18-7/22

57/25-7/29

68/1-8/5

78/8-8/12

88/15-8/19

98/22-8/26

108/29-9/2

CAMP CODE

BEFORE CAMP

AFTER CAMP

20

CAMP NAME CODE

I’m a Big Kid Now IBKN

June Bugs JB

New Discoveries ND

Summer Quest QUE

Summer Sparks Morning MSPA

Summer Sparks Afternoon ASPA

Summer Sparks Full Day FSPA

Y.B.A. - Youth Basketball All-Stars YBA

Voyagers VOY

PAYMENT SUMMARY

Total Camp Tuition $

Deposit DUE AT REGISTRATION($30 per Camp Session, Before Care, and After Care)

$

Send a child to camp!(Donate to the Annual Campaign)

$

Camp Balance(Minus Deposit)

$

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+

=

FRIEND REQUESTS Our camps will try to accommodate all requests

1.

2.

3.

CAMP AT THE LAKE ONLY

TIER PRICING (See page 10) Tier 1 Tier 2

BUS STOP(See page 11)

Cash Y Gift Card Visa AmEx MasterCard Discover E-pay(Pleasefillout&signagreementboxbelow)

Name on Card __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Card # Expiration Date CVV#

PAYMENT METHOD

Signature _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date ________________________________________________

Signature _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date ________________________________________________

E-PAY AGREEMENT - Only sign & date if you selected E-pay option aboveI understand that each session’s fees will be paid from the account listed above, on a weekly basis. Should any draft not be honored by my credit card for any reason, I understand that I am still responsible for that payment in addition to a $20.00 service charge applied by the YMCA of Montclair. Any additional charges, such as late pick-up and change fees, will also be drafted.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY