Why the Y Day Camp?
Scampers
YMCA day camps create
experiences that will last a
lifetime. Our child centered
approach to day camp is based
on the principals of YMCA
Healthy Child Development. Our
talented and engaging staff team
have a criminal record check,
Standard First Aid and CPR and
go through a week of camp
oriented training to ensure your
children receive the high level of
care you expect.
Our Scampers camp is located
at the Strathroy-Caradoc
Family YMCA, Marilyn Buttery
Branch. This introduction to
camp provides your child the
opportunity to meet new friends,
participate in fun activities and
experience the structure of a full
day program. A great transition
for children going to school in the
fall or for children new to school
and need the continued structure
throughout the summer. No
matter what, your child will have
lots of fun!
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YMCA day camp is open to all.
We offer financial assistance
for all of our programs, lower
ratio of staff support to children
with special needs, extended
care (which is free for YMCA
members), field trips and
entertainment throughout
the summer.
YMCA day camp is the best
way to play, build relationships
and start to develop a healthy
lifestyle for your child this
summer.
(Campers 4-5 years old)
• Arts and crafts
• Sports
• Entertainment
• Water games
• High energy games
• Cooperative games
• Story time
• Songs and dramatic play
• Free choice play stations
• Special events day
Trailblazers
(Campers 6-8 years old)
Our Trailblazers camp is located
at the Boys Scout House at
Alexandra Park. This high energy
camp benefits from the resources
surrounding it. Campers have the
splash pad, baseball and soccer
fields, park (includes playground
equipment) and the conservation
area. Our busiest camp will keep
your child engaged and send
them home with new stories to
tell you every night.
• High energy games
• Field trips and entertainment
• Sports
• Cooperative games
• Water games
• Arts and Crafts
• Nature hikes/exploration
• Swimming
• Theatre/dramatic play
• Special events day
Mavericks
(Campers 9-12 years old)
Our Mavericks camp is located
at the Strathroy-Caradoc Family
YMCA, Marilyn Buttery Branch.
This camp caters to our preteens and balances a program
that offers the typical fun and
silliness of camp with leadership
opportunities to nurture your
maturing camper.
• High energy games
• Field trips and entertainment
• Sports
• Leadership opportunities
• Vocational tours/presentations
(i.e. Police Station, Dominos)
• Cooperative games
• Water games
• Arts and Crafts
• Nature hikes/exploration
• Swimming
• Theatre/dramatic play
• Special events day
Art Adventure
(Campers 6-12 years old)
Location: TBA
This camp is for the artsy kid in
your house. Your art camper will
get an opportunity to explore
all elements of their creativity
from painting to puppetry and
everything in between. Campers
will also have the chance to
explore their communities and see
what a positive impact they can
leave behind.
Activities include;
• Painting
• Drawing
• Theatre/Dramatic Play
• Sculpting
• Active & Co-Operative Games
• Water Games
• Swimming
Science Exploration
(Campers 6-12 years old)
Location: TBA
This summer we are focusing on
one exciting element of Science
each day. This camp is the spot
for kids who want to learn more
about the world around them and
how things work. We will explore,
learn and have lots of fun!
Each day will explore one of the
themes below;
• Space Exploration
• Prehistoric Party
• Our Natural World
• Cool Chemistry
• Creature Feature
Mystery Spy School
(Campers 6-12 years old)
Location: TBA
Step into the shoes of a detective!
Become a spy and test out your
skills – decoding messages,
creating invisible ink and lots of
other exciting methods to learn
about the science of sleuthing.
Our Spy’s in training will have
the opportunity to use science
to connect to dots unravelling
a mystery. The camp week will
include a variety of Spy themed
games, crafts and activities.
International Sports
(Campers 6-12 years old)
Location: TBA
International Sport Campers will
have the chance to travel the
world without boarding a plane!
Each day will teach campers
about a Sport from a different
location, plus the lots of cool
information about the Country
it originates from. The daily
schedule will include hands on
practice and games, crafts and
activities relating to the Country
of origin, plus a special event – no
passport required!
Cooking Camp
(Campers 6-12 years old)
Location: St. John’s Anglican
Church, Strathroy
Do you have an eager kitchen
helper at your house? Cooking
Camp is the place for them this
summer!
Campers will spend half the day
creating delicious dishes, learning
cooking methods and kitchen
safety. The remainder of the day
will be filled with exciting camp
games and activities. At the end
of the week, parents are invited to
sample their new chef’s creations
at a very special showcase. A
material fee of $35 will be
applicable for Cooking Camp.
What do I Need for Camp?
• Sunscreen and hat
• Proper footwear (sandals must
have a back strap)
• Extra clothes
• Lunch with lots of snacks *Nut
Free*
• Labelled water bottle
• Swimsuit and towel
• Specialty Camps may have
additional requirements,
inquire at the time of
registration
REGISTRATION
INFORMATION
I’m Ready to Register
Drop off
Complete your registration
form and drop it off at
Strathroy-Caradoc YMCA,
305 Frances Street
Strathroy, ON N7G 4H5
Online
Visit www.ymcawo.ca to process
your registration and payment
automatically and then download
or print your receipt. Available for
weekly registrations only.
Registration
Policies
Payment Options
Payment in full, at time of
registration. Payment can be made
by cash, current cheque, debit, Visa
or Mastercard.
0764 1649 RR0002
Charitable Registration #10764 1649 RR0002
Extended payment plans are
available, if requested at the time
of registration. Payment schedule
and dates are indicated on the back
of your child’s registration form.
Payments can be made by Visa,
Mastercard or pre-authorized debit.
Financial Support
Financial Assistance is available for
all YMCA day camps. Contact the
branch for more details.
Typical Day at Camp
7:30am – 9:00am
Parents can drop off their campers at camp
9:00am – 9:20am
Camp Program begins with an Opening Circle
9:20am – 12:15pm
Morning Program sessions (snack time included)
12:15pm – 12:45pm Lunch!
2017 Session Dates
Week
2017 Day Camp Fees
Camp Theme
Scampers Trailblazers Mavericks Specialty
July 4 – July 7
Beach Party
Art
Adventure
July 10 – July 14
Ooey Gooey
Science
Exploration
Epic Ocean Adventure
International
Sports
12:45pm – 1:00pm
Clean up and structured free play
All NSF payments will be subject to
a $30 service charge.
1:00pm – 3:30pm
Afternoon Program sessions (snack time
included)
July 17 – July 21
Cancellations
All cancellation requests must be
received at least 5 business days
prior to the affected camp session
in order to receive any refund less
the $5/day non-refundable deposit.
No refunds will be issued for
cancellations received with less
then 5 business days notice, with
the exception of cancellations
due to medical reasons that are
supported with a note from
the doctor.
3:30pm – 4:00pm
The day ends as it began with Closing Circle
July 24 – July 28
Wild West
Mystery Spy
School
4:00pm – 4:30pm
Parents can pick up their campers at camp
July 31 – Aug. 4
Holiday Classics
Cooking
Camp
Aug. 8 – Aug. 11
Around the World
Art
Adventure
Aug. 14 – Aug. 18
Superhero
Aug. 21 – Aug. 25
Pirates, Princesses and Castaways
Aug. 28 – Sept. 1
Y's Got Talent
The YMCA reserves the right to
cancel any program that does not
have adequate numbers to run an
effective program.
Strathroy-Caradoc
Family YMCA
ymcawo.ca
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Optional Extended Care Program
• Weekly rates are $145 Y member;
$175 non-members per child, at
all day camp sites.
• Short week rates are $116 Y
member; $140 non-members per
child, at all day camp sites.
• Daily rates are $36 Y members;
$48 non-members per child, at
all day camp sites.
Extended Care
Extended care is available
at each day camp site from
4:30pm-5:30pm. Extended Care is
FREE of charge for YMCA members.
The non-member fees for extended
care are $20 for a full week (5 days)
and $16 for a short holiday week
(4 days). Non-member daily
extended care fees are included in
the camp price.
*
All camps are CLOSED
Monday July 3, 2017 and Monday
August 7, 2017.
Child Protection
Policy
You have trusted us with the
safety of your child and the YMCA
takes that very seriously. Keeping
your child safe is our number one
priority and many safe guards
have been put in place. All of our
staff must provide a clean criminal
reference check that includes
vulnerable sector screening.
The camp staff are obligated to
document and report any form of
child abuse that they witness or
suspect, in regards to the campers
in our care.
The YMCA of Western Ontario has
adopted a sign in/out procedure
that includes asking all parents,
guardians or caregivers, that
will pick up a child from camp,
to provide a valid piece of
photo identification each day.
Individuals not authorized to pick
up your camper or that refuse to
show photo identification, will not
be permitted to sign the camper
out of program.
Camper Behaviour
Campers are expected to model
the YMCA core values of respect,
responsibility, caring and honesty.
Campers who can not meet
these expectations, or become
aggressive or violent will be
removed from the camp program.
No refunds will be given for
campers removed for behavioural
reasons.
Parent information guides will be
emailed upon request.
YMCA Strong Kids
YMCA Strong Kids is
focused on raising
much needed funds
to give kids the
opportunities they
need to live healthier, happier
lives now. Last year through YMCA
Strong Kids 221 children were able
to experience Day Camp.
Find out more at
ymcawo.ca/strong-kids
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