Rocky Run YMCA Day Camp

"Just Being a Kid”

Welcome to the Rocky Run YMCA 2008 Summer Camp! For more than 14 years the Rocky Run YMCA has been making summer exciting for children in our community. YMCA Summer Camps focus on developing the whole child through programs that support children’s social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual development. Enriching all of our programs are the principles of the YMCA Character Development: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

YMCA Summer Camp programs include field trips, swimming, sports and activities that help campers discover the importance of living a life full of fitness and nutrition. Give your child the gift of summer memories by enrolling them in our distinguished programs.

Financial Assistance is available for qualifying families.

2008 Summer Camp Session Dates

Session 1 June 16th –June 20th
Session 2 June 23rd-27th
Session 3 June 30th-July 4th (Closed July 4th)
Session 4 July 7th-11th
Session 5 July 14th18th
Session 6 July 21st-25th
Session 7 July 28th-August 1st
Session 8 August 4th-August 8th
Session 9 August 11th-15th
Session 10 August 18th-22nd
Session 11 August 25th-29th

**Day Camp will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2008 and there will not be a pro rate for this week.

2008 Summer Camp Registration Dates

Full Privilege Members- February 4, 2008
Program Members- February 11, 2008

Want to know more about our specific camps and age groups?

Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available for qualifying individuals and families. Interested individuals may call for an application. This assistance is made possible by the generous support of individuals, companies and foundations who contribute to the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign. Financial assistance can be used for any YMCA program or membership. Contact our Welcome Center Desk staff for information at extension 1200 or the Business Office at extension 1208.

Parent Information Handbook
Upon receipt of a completed enrollment form, registration and membership paid, parents will receive a Parent’s Information Handbook full of camp details and procedures.

Cultural Diversity
The YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity embraces values and beliefs, which aggressively supports and reflect the inclusion and appreciation of all persons regardless of race, gender creed, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. In each community served we shall be a positive force for the appreciation of all persons as children of God, deserving of equal opportunity and promise.

Camp Staff
Our camp counselors are carefully selected for their special skills, experience, enthusiasm, maturity and love for children. All camp staff receives the following:
* Screening through background and substance abuse checks.
* Professional training and development.
* A minimum of 40 hours of pre-camp training including first aid and CPR, child abuse prevention, safety guidelines, and program planning.

Transportation
Parents are responsible for providing transportation to and from camp for their child. Each day, parents are asked to sign their child in at arrival and sign their child out at departure. Children will only be released to parents or adults listed on the child’s registration form. Photo identification is required.

Camp Fees/Payment Schedule
Camp Session payments must be paid in full (2) weeks prior to the start of each camp session. The Rocky Run YMCA accepts all major credit cards, cash and checks. Failure to make payment will result in the forfeiture of your camp deposit in addition to losing your child’s spot in Camp. Financial Assistance is available; please refer to our Financial Assistance section for more information.

General Overview
The Rocky Run YMCA provides a safe and fun camping experience for all children. All of our YMCA Camp Programs are located at the Rocky Run YMCA. The YMCA Camp staff has planned a diverse menu of one to two week-long sessions for children ages 4 to 18. Great care has been taken to recruit staff with enthusiasm, personal warmth, camping skills and commitment to YMCA Character Development. Our activities are designed to enrich each child’s physical and emotional growth through planned, organized, creative activities.

Our goal is to help your children grow while enjoying the setting of an outdoor camp. We offer arts & crafts, sports, games, nature, archery, low ropes, adventure, performing arts, swimming, field trips, cook-outs, special events, story telling, camp songs and many other activities. All activities are centered on a weekly theme. Please contact Mark Kalloz for any questions about Camp at extension 1234 or mkalloz@philaymca.org or Katie Duffus at extension 1210 or kduffus@philaymca.org. Please visit us on the web at www.rockyrunymca.org to learn more about our camp, including daily camp schedules, etc.

Supervision 1:1
The Rocky Run Branch YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity is not able to provide 1:1 supervision for any child in our branch programs. If your child requires 1:1 supervision it will be the parent’s responsibility to inform the YMCA and provide that service for their child.

Age Placement
Campers will be placed in their camp groups based on their age at the time of registration by the parent. We do not guarantee changes or transfers of children based on a birthday that occurs during our Day Camp operational dates (June 16-August 29, 2008). Parents with children that have birthdays falling within our camp program weeks will need to contact the Camp Directors to inform them of this type of request. The Camp Directors will try to accommodate changes based on their discretion and the camper’s ability to adjust to the new camp age group.

ACA Accredited
We are proud to announce our accredited status in the American Camping Association. It is your assurance about the credentials of the summer camp you choose. To best promote high professional practices, ACA undertakes an exhaustive program of camp accreditation. This evaluation process assures our compliance with over 3,000 aspects of camp administration, particularly those related to program quality and the health and safety of campers and staff.

International Camp Counselors
Through the YMCA’s International Camp Counselor Program, the Rocky Run YMCA hosts international counselors from other countries, adding to the multicultural awareness and diversity in our program. If you and your family are interested in hosting an international camp counselor in your home this summer, please contact Alyssa Small or Katie Duffus for more information or visit us on the web at www.rockyrunymca.org. There is a possibility to receive (1) week of camp for free.

Registration Procedures

1. Registration for camp begins Monday, February 4, 2008. Camp registration can be taken at the Rocky Run YMCA Welcome Center Desk from 9 AM to 8 PM, Monday through Friday; 9 AM to 5 PM, Saturday; and 11 AM to 5 PM, Sunday.

2. All campers must have a current Rocky Run YMCA membership; otherwise a Rocky Run YMCA Youth Full or Program membership must be purchased. Please reference the Rocky Run YMCA Brochure for more membership information.

3. Registration closes two weeks before each camp week begins. Please be sure to register in advance, as our sessions do fill up. Registration requires a non-refundable $50 per week deposit. Deposits are applied to camp fees. Registration weeks are transferable until Monday, June 2, 2008. After June 2, 2008, no deposits will be interchangeable between camp sessions. In order to cancel/drop or transfer a camper week a Drop/Cancellation form must be filled out by the parent and approved by the Camp Director.

4. In order to complete the registration process, each camper must have the registration packet filled out in its entirety. Registration packets can be obtained at the Rocky Run YMCA. All registration packet documents must be turned into the Rocky Run YMCA camp office by Monday, May 5, 2008. If your child’s registration packet is not in by the deadline your child will not be able to start camp. Once the registration packet is complete, your child will be ready to have the best summer camp experience.

Open House Dates

Camp Information Nights
Come to one of our camp presentations to have all of your camp questions and concerns addressed by our team of camp director and get your child registered.

Monday, January 21st 6 PM-7:30 PM (Information Night Only)

Monday, February 4th 5 PM-8 PM

Thursday, February 21st 10 AM- 12 PM

Thursday, March 6th 6 PM-7:30 PM

Wednesday, March 19th 5 PM-8 PM

Saturday, April 12th (Healthy Kids Day)

Monday, May 5th 5 PM-8 PM

Friday, May 23rd 10 AM- 12 PM

Camp Open House
Don’t miss out on our Open House Night! All camp families are invited to come and meet our camp staff and take a tour of our facilities. Camp tee shirts will also be handed out.

Saturday, May 17th 10 AM-1 PM

Friday, June 13th 5 PM-8 PM

Rocky Run YMCA Day Camp

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