Where a Summer
Lasts a Lifetime
DAY CAMPS 2017
June 26 to September 1, 2017
Fulton County YMCA
WELCOME TO FULTON COUNTY YMCA SUMMER CAMPS
FRIENDS,FUN &
SUMMER FUN
Fulton County YMCA Mission
Fulton County YMCA is dedicated to the promotion of fitness & healthy
lifestyles, strengthening family life, community development, the instilment of leadership qualities in our young people, and strengthened
international understanding, based upon Judeo-Christian principles.
EVERYONE BELONGS AT THE Y!
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
No youth that qualifies will be denied access to camp programs due to an inability to pay the full cost of camp.**
Funds provided by the Fulton County YMCA Strong Kids
Campaign.
Our YMCA is an approved DSS childcare provider. Please
check with your case worker as to which camp programs are
covered & the status of your eligibility before you register
for camp or apply for YMCA financial assistance.
GENERAL YMCA INFORMATION
Address/Phone/Fax/Website/E-mail
Fulton County YMCA
213 Harrison St. PO Box 629 Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 848-3447 (518) 848-3463 - fax
www.fultoncountyymca.org
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.facebook.com/fultoncountyy
Annual Youth Membership $125
Annual Family Membership $792
Summer Hours of Operation*
Effective June 19th—September 4th
Monday through Friday……...5:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday……………………….…..7:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday……………………..……….8:00am - 5:00pm
*Please note: All activities cease at times listed
Financial assistance is available to those who meet financial
guidelines, complete a financial aid form with all required
documentation (proof of all household income & financial
need) & have a confidential review of application.
For an application please stop by the Member Service desk.
Completed applications are confidential and reviewed only
after ALL documentation is received. Please allow a few
weeks to process.
**Subject to the availability of funds & income eligibility
guidelines.
Parents Trust Us
Do not leave personal items unlocked or unattended.
YMCA Day Camps provide high quality camp experiences for
your child, which help build a healthy spirit, mind and body.
Our cause-driven organization is for youth development,
for healthy living, and for social responsibility. We believe a strong community can only be achieved when we
invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors.
The YMCA is not responsible for any personal items lost, stolen
or damaged at camp.
Staff
Holiday Hours
The YMCA is closed July 4th & Labor Day, Sept 4th.
Personal Items & Electronic Devices
Camper Cards
Each camper will be issued 2 blue program cards at time of registration.
These program cards will allow parents access to the secure daycare area for
the purpose of late arrival drop off, early pick-up, & to collect their child’s
personal items from the SACC room.
REMINDER: Camper cards are for parents, not campers.
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Our counselors are hand-picked, trained, and responsible. Each
counselor spends 20+ hours in training before working at day
camp. These professional role models consistently illustrate the
YMCA core values of responsibility, respect, caring, and honesty.
They know cool games like Um-Ah and great camp songs like
Boom-Chicka-Boom. Additionally, most YMCA day camp staff
are trained in CPR and First Aid.
For more information call (518) 848 -3447
CAMP AGAMING
(AH-GAH-MING)
Ages 6-14 — 9am - 4pm
We offer safe, fun, adventure filled days.
Activities include
sports, games, recreation, arts & crafts, swimming, nature activities, skill classes, music, drama, field trips, special events & more.
All campers receive a free camp t-shirt.
Camp is designed to develop a child’s spirit, mind & body with a
balance of small & large group activities & opportunities for individual expression & development. Campers are grouped into ageappropriate units with experienced counselors. Our weekly
themes engage campers so they will never be bored & can attend
all summer long!
Session Dates & Themes
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
Session 4:
Session 5:
Session 6:
Session 7:
Session 8:
Session 9:
Session 10:
June 26-June 30 – Aloha Summer
July 3-July 7 – Dr. Seuss Week
July 10-July 14 - Bugs Life
July 17-July 21 – Sports Extravaganza
July 24-July 28 – World Wide Adventure
July 31-August 4 – Under the Sea
August 7-August 11 - Comical Carnival Craze
August 14-August 18 - Splish Splash Spectacular
August 21-Aug 25 – We’ve Got Talent
August 28-Sept 1 - Superheroes
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Camp Agaming is licensed & inspected by the NYS Department of
Health (DOH). Our camp meets all YMCA & NYS DOH guidelines
& regulations.
HOURS & RATES:
9am—4pm
Optional Extended Care- AM: 7-9am
PM: 4-5:30pm. No additional charge.
LIT PROGRAM (LEADERS-IN-TRAINING)
The Fulton County YMCA offers exciting opportunities for teens,
ages 13—16, to experience summer fun and develop leadership
skills through our LIT summer program. LITs have an opportunity
to begin friendships for the summer while getting the training
they need to be successful volunteers helping our day camp
staff. LIT campers work as a group to explore and enhance their
leadership skills, self-confidence, & self-esteem while learning the
importance of responsibility.
Members: $115/week
$92 Session #2– closed 7/4
General Public: $150/week
$120 Session #2-closed 7/4
Registration & Payments
Register in person at the Y. $25 non-refundable deposit is
required for each camp session. Balance due for camp sessions
must be paid in full by the first day of each session. Payments
made after the first day are charged a $15 late fee.
JUNIOR LIT PROGRAM (AGES 13-14)
Members: $115/week
$92 Session #2– closed 7/4
General Public: $150/week
$120 Session #2-closed 7/4
SENIOR LIT PROGRAM (AGES 15-16)
$115 PER 2 WEEK SESSION
$100 first 2 weeks– closed 7/4
Registration for camp & extended care must be submitted to
the Y by the Friday before each camp session.
NYS DOH requires all forms must be complete and submitted
with current immunization records at the time of registrationNO EXCEPTIONS!
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WHAT TO BRING EVERY DAY
LUNCH
TOWEL
H2O BOTTLE
HAT
SWIM SUIT
2 SNACKS
EXTRA CLOTHES
SNEAKERS ON YOUR FEET!
The YMCA is a peanut free facility!
PARENTS!!!! WONDER WHAT’S GOING ON???
PLEASE, CHECK THE PARENT BOARD AT SIGN IN/SIGN OUT FOR UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS, PROGRAM CHANGES, & ANNOUNCEMENTS !
Visit us online at www.fultoncountyymca.org
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SPORTS CAMPS
Sport camps are designed for the sports enthusiast.
Using the Y Super Sports Model, campers will learn
through the “games approach” method. They will develop
skills and techniques while learning the value of sportsmanship and fair play. Each camp will include drills, skill
development, learning the rules of the game and actual
play.
*$20 DISCOUNT WITH SAME WEEK CAMP AGAMING
REGISTRATION! That’s only $15 for YMCA members!
Volleyball Camp
July 17-21
Come learn how to bump, set and spike at
our new Volleyball camp. Enjoy your time
as you work on individual and team skills.
Gymnastics July 10-14 or
August 21-25
Basketball Camp
Boys and Girls
Aug 14-18
Tumble, jump, twist, & take off with our gymnastics camp full of fun & games as you learn gymnastics skills on the floor & equipment. Great
for those that want to try gymnastics for the
first time or those that want to develop their
basic skills.
Sports Sampler Camp
Come join the Y as we partner with EJ Gallup and
work on fundamental skill development through
July 31-Aug 4
fun drills and develop conditioning & team strategies through game play. Campers also receive Campers ages 6-13 experience a great way to
individual coaching & guidance to help them de- try new sports or activities like whiffle ball,
tennis, volleyball, soccer, wallyball, floor hockey,
velop their skills.
basketball, & more. Campers try different sport
activities daily for non-stop fun & games.
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For more information call (518) 848 -3447
CAMP IROQUOIS
Ages 4 - 5 — 9am - 4pm
Camp Iroquois offers safe, fun-filled days. Young campers will
enjoy their first camp experience. It provides smaller group sizes
than regular camp under the guidance of caring counselors that
have experience working with younger children.
Activities include group games, sports, arts & crafts, swimming,
nature activities, music, guest presenters, & literacy opportunities. All campers receive a free camp t-shirt.
Camp is designed to develop your child’s spirit, mind & body with
a balance of small & large group activities & opportunities for
individual expression & development. Campers are grouped into
small units with experienced counselors.
Camp Iroquois is licensed & inspected by the NYS Department of
Health (DOH). Our camp programs meet all YMCA & NYS DOH
guidelines & regulation.
HOURS & RATES:
9am—4pm
Optional Extended Care- AM: 7-9am
PM: 4-5:30pm. No additional charge.
Members: $140/week
$112 Session #2-closed 7/4
General Public: $150/week
$120 Session #2-closed 7/4
Session Dates & Themes
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
Session 4:
Session 5:
Session 6:
Session 7:
Session 8:
Session 9:
Session 10:
June 26-June 30 – Aloha Summer
July 3-July 7 – Dr. Seuss Week
July 10-July 14 - Bugs Life
July 17-July 21 – Sports Extravaganza
July 24-July 28 – World Wide Adventure
July 31-August 4 – Under the Sea
August 7-August 11 - Comical Carnival Craze
August 14-August 18 - Splish Splash Spectacular
August 21-Aug 25 – We’ve Got Talent
August 28-Sept 1 - Superheroes
Registration & Payments
Register in person at the Y. $25 non-refundable deposit is required for
each camp session. Balance due for camp sessions must be paid in full
by the first day of each session. Payments made after the first day are
charged a $15 late fee.
Registration for camp & extended care must be submitted to
the Y by the Friday before each camp session.
All forms & current immunization record required by NYS DOH
must be complete & submitted at the time of registration- NO
EXCEPTIONS!
WHAT TO BRING
EVERY DAY
LUNCH
2 SNACKS
SWIM SUIT
HAT
TOWEL
H2O BOTTLE
EXTRA CLOTHES
SNEAKERS ON YOUR FEET!
The YMCA is a peanut free
facility!
Visit us online at www.fultoncountyymca.org
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Sleepover
Friday, August 4th
7pm - 7am
Gather your sleeping bag, PJ’s & overnight gear
for a fun “Camp Out” at the Y with your camp
friends! You’ll enjoy games, swimming, stories, a
movie, snacks, and a cookout with s’mores. Don’t
miss this fun camp sleepover open to all Camp
Agaming campers. All campers must be picked up
by 7am.
REGISTER EARLY
SPACE IS LIMITED!
Fee: $35
INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL
Friday, July 28th
12-2pm
Camp Agaming & Camp Iroquois
Family Picnic & Closing Program
Thursday, Aug 31st 12-1:30pm
Join us in celebrating our international week
at camp by stopping by for a yummy taste
sensation of foods from around the world.
Purchase tickets to sample international cuisine from different countries! Tickets are
only $5/adult, $4/under 13, & $3/camper for
a buffet style smorgasbord with all proceeds
benefitting an Internationally recognized charity selected by an
Agaming camper majority vote. This event relies heavily on camper/staff/family donations. Please consider contributing a ’pot-luck’
style food item or sponsor a dish with a monetary donation. Public
attendees are served promptly at 11am while campers are served
by ‘huddle’ shortly after. If you would
like to join your child please let signin/sign-out staff know.
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All 2016 campers & their families are invited to our
FREE season’s end picnic & closing program. We’ll
share our favorite 2016 camp songs, stories, skits &
memories as well as present our annual camper
awards. Join us to enjoy a family picnic together before we close camp for another season.
RSVP by 8/29.
Stop by the sign in/sign out desk or let your child’s
counselor know. Any parent interested in helping or
donating food or beverages please speak with your
camp director.
For more information call (518) 848 -3447
Check the board!!!
Tye-Dye Tuesday
Every Tuesday is Tye-Dye Tuesday!!!
Please send campers with
 1 plastic grocery bag
 1 white article of clothing for dying. (ex: t-shirt, socks, shorts)
Please take a few moments
at sign-in & sign-out to read
our Camp information board.
This board will remind you
about tye dye Tuesday, field
trip/fun days, weekly
themes, upcoming events
and changes. The Camp
Information Board is our
PRIMARY form of
communication – please keep
informed! Also please check
our lost and found for any
missing items while you are
checking out the board!
Your child will be tye-dying their own t-shirt.
Please remember to pick your child’s t-shirt bag up from their group line in
the parking lot drying area. Bags will be secured and labeled with a masking tape tag. Please rinse your child’s tye-dye out after camp on Wednesday evening, let air dry, & then launder for the best results. Please see a
counselor if you have any questions.
DONATIONS
We’re accepting donations of recycled household items for arts & crafts and
games that can be used at Camp Agaming & Camp Iroquois this summer.
(examples: toilet paper or paper towel tubes, cans, glass or plastic jars, tissue
boxes, milk jugs or cartons, egg cartons, shoe boxes, ribbon, fabric,
newspaper, etc.)
Puzzles, board & table games, gently used toys or books are also greatly appreciated.
All donations can be submitted to any staff member at camper sign-in & signout.
Visit us online at www.fultoncountyymca.org
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FULTON COUNTY YMCA
213 Harrison St.
PO Box 629
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 848-3447
(518) 848-3463 Fax
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Fulton County YMCA Mission
Fulton County YMCA is dedicated to the promotion of fitness & healthy lifestyles,
strengthening family life, community development, the instilment of leadership
qualities in our young people, and strengthened international understanding, based
upon Judeo-Christian principles.
Summer 2017
www.fultoncountyymca.org