A SUMMER TO SHINE - YMCA of South Palm Beach County

A SUMMER
TO SHINE
Learning, Friendships &
So Much More.
2015 SUMMER DAY CAMP
PARENTS:
Get Informed!
Attend Orientation
(see back for details)
DeVos-Blum Family YMCA of Boynton Beach
CAMP
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Keri DeBowes,
Director of Youth
Development
A native of Delray Beach,
Keri DeBowes received her
Bachelor’s degree from Florida
State University in Child
and Family Sciences. During
her college days, Keri took
a position at a local YMCA
overnight camp in Tallahassee
and right away she knew her calling. She came to love the Y’s
mission and knew it would become her career.
Keri says a favorite part of her role is seeing the kids smile,
building friendships and learning each step of the way. Working
in the childcare field for over 5 years now Keri’s passion for what
she does is evident. When asked what she enjoys most about
working for the Y she said, “I love working for an organization
that gives back so much to the community and truly cares about
the people who walk in our doors each day.”
Sandra Dejesus,
Camp & LIT
Coordinator
Born and raised in the
city of Boynton Beach,
Sandra was determined
to find a future that
would give her the
opportunity to express
her creative abilities.
Having experience as a volunteer for the community of
San Castle Sheriff’s department and being awarded a
$6,000 scholarship for her education – Sandra knows
what it means to be dedicated.
She started with the Y in 2006 in the child watch center,
assisting in preschool and supervising Kids Club. “I began
to realize that the Y offers so much for the community
and this is what I love to do – helping others feel better
about themselves and impact lives positively.” In the past
4 years Sandra has started a dance team at the Y – The
Shooting Stars – which helped her realize a dream. Her
goal for each individual that joins the team is to build
self-esteem and cultivate strong minds. Sandra has
completed her 40 hour child care certification and is
looking forward to continuing her education in child care.
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Donna Angus,
Director of Preschool
While Miss Donna, as she’s
known, is from Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania she has been in
Florida working in Childcare
with the YMCA for nearly
19 years.
On a daily basis her inspiration
is being able to help families
and kids. She explained, “I enjoy working for the Y because we
have the ability to go out and help the community and I like
seeing the difference we can make.”
Donna received a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from
Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania and holds her Florida
Childcare and Education program Director Credential.
Sam Sheilds,
Director of Sports
Sam most recently hails
from the Central Florida
YMCA, where she also
coordinated and developed
youth and adult sports
programs.
A two-sport athlete,
Sam earned collegiate
scholarship offers in both basketball and track and field. As
a student athlete, Samantha was a part of UCF’s track and
field team, where she competed in the heptathlon. Samantha
referee’s youth and adult recreational basketball games
as well as AAU basketball at Disney’s Wide World of Sports.
Samantha earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, and a
minor from the DeVos Sport Business Management program
while attending the great University of Central Florida in
Orlando. She received her Master of Business Administration
in Communications and media management from Lynn
University.
A Denver Colorado native, Samantha is an avid Denver
sports fan!
SPOTLIGHT
PROGRAM
YBIKE
We are thrilled to be bringing back our YBIKE Program. This program
was started to help empower our youth to ride bikes for fun, fitness
and transportation.
We aim to teach kids bike safety, biking skills, environmental safety and
plan to travel to bike parks for field trips too!
VOLUNTEER with YBIKE! We have a range of volunteer options from bicycle
mechanics, to working with youth, to the crucial organizational/office work.
The goal is to teach youth (and community) how to fix bikes, ride bikes
and go on safe city excursions. We can always use an extra hand in the
process!
To volunteer or offer support to this program, contact Volunteer Coordinator:
Joe Burns at 561-893-2153 or jburns@ymcaspbc.org. To get started visit ymcaspbc.org/volunteer and
fill out the volunteer application.
SUMMER CAMP
PROGRAMS
“My daughter learned the importance of fitness, and eating
better and taking care of yourself. She has great counselors
that were positive and motivated her to do the best she
can do. She also made friends... This was the first camp she
really enjoyed and it increased her confidence.”
- Real 2014 YMCA Camp Parent
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TRADITIONAL
CAMP
SUMMER FUN FOR EVERYONE
Lifelong memories are made at YMCA Summer Camp...
make this summer one your kids will never forget!
Campers will have the time of their lives as they swim,
play, learn new skills each week, meet new friends, take
EXCITING field trips, enjoy our FUN on-site entertainment
and so much MORE! At our Y day camp, kids are able to
explore our many camp traditions including: rewards for
portraying the Y values, team building games, weekly
field trips, daily themes, tie dye art, beach BBQs,
receiving a camp t-shirt and much more!
DATES:6/8-8/14 (10 WEEKLY SESSIONS)
AGES: 5-11 (must have completed kindergarten)
TIME: 7:30am-6pm
COST: $190 per week - Members
$290 per week - Non Members
Traditional Camp is separated by age groups, so kids can bond with others within their similar age group.
Each group is designed to introduce children to a fun, educational and safe summer camp environment
through an age-appropriate daily schedule of indoor/outdoor activities.
CARING CATERPILLARS - AGES: 5-6 (must have completed kindergarten)
RESPECTFUL RHINOS - AGES: 7-8
HONEST OWLS - AGES: 8-9
RESPONSIBLE WOLVERINES - AGES: 10-11
*Groups may vary depending on enrollment numbers
Field trips for Caring Caterpillars and Respectful Rhinos will be on Tuesdays and Field trips for Honest Owls
and Responsible Wolverines will be Wednesdays. There are no field trips the first or last week of camp.
Week #
Dates
Theme
Week 1:
June 8 -12
Under the Big Top
Bounce House Circus Day
Week 2:
June 15 -19
Innovation Imagination
Monkey Joes
Week 3:
June 22 - 26
H2Ohhh YEAH!
Coconut cove water park/Funky
Fish Ocean Adventure
Week 4:
June 29 - July 3
Party in the USA
Catherine Strong Splash Park/
Beach BBQ
Week 5:
July 6 - 10
Challenge Week
Roller Skating
Week 6:
July 13 - 17
Oopy Goopy Sticky
Loggerhead Marine Life Center
Week 7:
July 20 - 24
Wild, Wild, West
Chucky Cheese/Boomers
Week 8:
July 27 - 31
Zoocredibles
Gumbo Limbo Nature Preserve
Week 9:
August 3 - 7
Mischief, Mayhem, and
Movies
Make Believe Color Wars
Week 10:
August 10 - 14
Retro Cool
*Field trips are subject to change
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Field Trip*
YMCA End of Summer
Disco Party
L.I.T. CAMP FOR TEENS
(LEADERS IN TRAINING)
The Y’s L.I.T. Camp is a leadership program for teens who are ready to take on a challenge in camp and in their community.
This program provides endless achievement opportunities including: increased self-awareness, growth and development as
individuals, as well as building new friendships with like-minded kids of the same age. All teens interested in the L.I.T.
program are required to complete the L.I.T. application and will be called in for an interview. NOTE: There is limited
space available per session. L.I.T. applicants will be chosen by the camp leadership team and notified by phone. This camp
program stresses Service Learning to help teens achieve their individual goals. Perfect for the teen who is looking to become
a community or student leader.
Each session is 5 weeks.
Session 1: weeks 1-5. Session 2: weeks 6-10.
DATES: T
wo Five Week Sessions
6/8-7/10 & 7/13-8/14
AGES: 12-15
(Teens may sign themselves out starting at
4:30pm with parent authorization,
but must leave YMCA campus)
TIME: 9am-6pm
COST: $300 per session - Members
$410 per session - Non Members
*Interview required prior to registration*
**Application for L.I.T. can be found at the front desk.
1:15 STAFFATTO
CAMPER R IO
10%
SIBLING
DISCOUNT!
“My son has been going to the YMCA since he was 4. And
he still looks forward to going, it’s almost like his home
away from home. It’s a place where he can have structured
fun, and just be a kid. He has formed very good friendships
and has learned to work out problems and communicate his
feelings in a positive way.”
- Real 2014 YMCA Camp Parent
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TOP 10 REASONS
YOU AND YOUR CAMPER LOVE
SUMMER CAMP AT THE YMCA!
The YMCA is one of the nation’s largest providers of out-of-school programming, and has a long, rich history
of over 100 years in providing top-notch summer camps to parents across the country. We, at your local YMCA,
strive to provide kids as young as 3 and through the teen years with a safe environment and a place to continue
learning, hone social skills and have some FUN for an overall outstanding summer camp experience.
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At the YMCA we keep a 15:1 child to counselor ratio as we believe a smaller ratio
creates a more personal valuable experience in which to learn and grow.
(State of Florida mandates a 25:1 ratio.)
2
Safety is paramount at the Y. All camp counselors are
specifically trained to meet the needs of various age
levels and abilities, and are required to complete the
40-hour YMCA camp training course prior to instruction.
They also must pass a nationwide background and drug
screening and must hold current CPR and First Aid
certifications.
3
Our various camp programs offer opportunities for friendly competition through games,
sports, arts and knowledge all rooted in the YMCA core values of caring, honesty,
respect, responsibility.
4
For your convenience, we offer curbside drop off for campers at the back entrance
of the YMCA.
5
During drop off and pick up, you’ll be greeted by a friendly YMCA staff member who
manages our secure sign in/sign out process for each camper.
6
At the Y, we strive to promote Healthy Eating
and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards in our
many childcare program areas. Each Y camper
will receive at least 1 to 2 hours of physical activity
each day and we strive to model healthy eating
behaviors ourselves.
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Since we are constantly aiming to provide your kids
with new and exciting options, this year we are
thrilled to be incorporating our YBIKE program into
summer camp curriculum. This program will teach
campers bike safety, how to ride a bike and the
benefits one can gain from doing so.
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Our YMCA features two indoor pools. Each Y camper
will enjoy at least an hour of swim time each day, 4
days per week. At the beginning of camp, each camper
is tested by YMCA lifeguards on swimming ability.
If determined to be a “red band” swimmer (needs
improvement in swimming) they will receive a half hour
of FREE swimming lessons once a week and have the
remainder of time spent in recreational swim.
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Y camp curriculum features the opportunity for
enhanced learning activities when other guest
groups come in to offer fun and educational
learning experiences. Such groups have included:
Center for Creative Education, Kid Kritics,
Primetime, Palm Beach Zoo and Mad Scientist.
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Constantly aiming for best-in-class programming,
we are pleased to have incorporated
professional educators as staff into our camp
curriculum who can focus on topics like history,
science, reading, math and art with our Y kids.
Our staff is here to help you and we welcome any suggestions you may have in order for us to better
serve you. If you have any questions on Summer Camp at the Y, please contact:
Keri DeBowes at 561.536.1418 or kdebowes@ymcaspbc.org
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SPECIALTY CAMPS:
SPORTS
BASKETBALL CAMP
• Field trip every Thursday
• Professional specialized instructors
• Guest speakers
• YBIKE Program
• Swim lessons
• Weekly Progress Reports for
EACH camper
• Daily & weekly achievement awards
• Understanding of basic importance of
daily/weekly activity and nutrition logs
Be the best you can be on the basketball court! The Y’s
Youth Basketball Camp teaches kids a variety of basketball
dynamics including: strength and conditioning, team
games, drills and skills, provides access to guest speakers,
professional specialized instructors, competitions against
other local camps and much more. Our goal is for each
camper to learn how to practice with a purpose, improve
fundamentally, set goals, carry themselves with integrity
on and off the court, and ultimately have fun in the game
of basketball.
DATES: 6/8-8/14 (10 WEEKLY SESSIONS)
AGES: 5-11 (must have completed kindergarten)
TIME: 7:30am–6pm
COST: $200 per week - Members
$300 per week - Non Members
SPORTS CAMP FIELD TRIPS
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Week #
Field Trip*
Week 1:
Bounce Houses
Week 2:
Roller Skating
Week 3:
Movies
Week 4:
No Field Trip
Week 5:
Hammerheads Baseball Game
Week 6:
Bowling
Week 7:
Coconut Cove
Week 8:
Monkey Joes
Week 9:
John Prince Park Field Day
Week 10:
Bounce Houses
SPORTS OF ALL SORTS
Have a sports-loving kid with tons of energy to burn? Does your camper love to be active in all kinds of sports and enjoy
time playing with friends? In Sports of All Sorts, campers enjoy a fun-filled day jam packed with a variety of activities
including: soccer, capture the flag, swimming, basketball, flag football, kickball and more. Activities change every hour and
each activity is designed to help kids improve motor skills and coordination, develop new social skills, meet new friends
and create awareness with a variety of healthy behaviors that are easy to play at home. Campers will also learn the basic
importance of exercise and nutrition by keeping a weekly activity and nutrition log.
DATES: 6/8-8/14 (10 WEEKLY SESSIONS)
AGES: 5-11 (must have completed kindergarten)
TIME: 7:30am–6pm
COST:$200 per week - Members
$300 per week - Non Members
1:15 STAFFATTO
CAMPER R IO
10%
SIBLING
DISCOUNT!
“I think it has given [my son] a sense of familiarity and
belonging. He has a great time at the Y! His counselors made an
effort to make him feel loved and special. [And] I am grateful for
the strong emphasis on values.”
- Real 2014 YMCA Camp Parent
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SPECIALTY CAMPS:
AQUATIC
AQUA MANIA
Have a water lover on your hands? You have an Aqua
Maniac! Each exciting week will be filled with water and
other fun activities. Campers will enjoy weekly field trips
to the beach, snorkeling, surfing, paddle boarding or
water park visits. Every day a new water sport or activity
is introduced to Aqua Mania campers such as stroke
technique, endurance, diving, snorkeling, water games,
safety, leadership, team building and camper/counselor
challenges to learn and explore their talents.
NOTE: Space is limited.
DATES: 6
/8, 6/15, 6/22, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20,
7/27, 8/3, 8/10
(9 WEEKLY SESSIONS)
AGES: 5-11 (must have completed kindergarten)
TIME: 9am–2pm (Extended am and pm care available)
COST: $195 per week - Members
$290 per week - Non Members
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CAMP
Preparing the future lifeguards of Florida, YMCA Junior
Lifeguard Camp includes training in water safety, basic rescue
techniques, First Aid, CPR and AED, hands-on guarding
activities, general watermanship and fitness training.
Campers also enjoy a field trip to the beach or water park.
DATES: 6/22, 7/20
AGES: 10-14
TIME: 9am-2pm
COST: $200 per week - Members
$250 per week - Non Members
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD
FIELD TRIP SCHEDULE:
1:15 STAFFATTO
CAMPER R IO
10%
SIBLING
DISCOUNT!
AQUAMANIA
FIELD TRIP SCHEDULE:
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Week #
Field Trip*
Week 1:
Ocean Front Park/Beach Day
Week 2:
Stand-up Paddle Boards
and Surfing at Intercoastal Park
Week 3:
Peanut Island Snorkeling
Week 4:
No Camp this Week
Week 5:
Red Reef Park Snorkeling
Week 6:
Ocean Front Park/ Beach Day
Week 7:
Stand-up Paddle Boards
and Surfing at Intercoastal Park
Week 8:
Peanut Island/Snorkeling
Week 9:
Stand-up Paddle Boards
and Surfing at Intercoastal Park
Week 10:
Ocean Front Park/ Beach Day
Week #
Field Trip*
Week 3:
Peanut Island Snorkeling
Week 7:
Stand-up Paddle Boards
and Surfing at Intercoastal Park
SPECIALTY CAMPS:
FITNESS
YOUTH/TEEN FITNESS CLINIC
“I really loved the teen camp concept
for my son. It gave him a great sense of
independence.”
- Real 2014 YMCA Camp Parent
PRESCHOOL CAMP
Encouraging exploration, creativity and self expression through
developmentally appropriate activities and fun weekly themes kids
ages 3-5 get to enjoy the day camp experience too. Activities
include 1 swim lesson per week and morning and afternoon
snack and are all held at the DeVos-Blum Family YMCA Preschool.
(Immunization and physical forms required upon registration.)
DATES: 6
/8-8/18 (dates subject to change based on Palm
Beach County School Schedule)
AGES: 3-5 (pre-kindergarten)
TIME: 7:30am–6pm
COST: $190 - weekly rate
$50 - registration fee
Contact - Donna Angus at 561-536-1420 or
Lora Kennedy at 561-536-1434.
Week #
Dates
Theme
Week 1:
June 8 -12
Sun, Surf and Sand
Week 2:
June 15 - 19
Under the Sea
Week 3:
June 22 - 26
Creepy Crawley Critters
Week 4:
June 29 - July 2
Happy Birthday America
Week 5:
July 6 - 10
Art Explosion
Week 6:
July 13 - 17
Ooey Gooey Science
Week 7:
July 20 - 24
Bubblemania
Week 8:
July 27 - 31
Winter in July
Week 9:
August 3 - 7
Animal Adventures
Week 10:
August 10 - 14
End of Summer Celebration
Week 11:
August 17 - 18
*Extended care available
Designed to help kids either lose weight or
maintain their ideal body weight and stay active,
Fitness Campers get the opportunity to work with
a personal trainer and nutritionist alongside a
group of their peers. Kids learn different methods
of exercise and proper nutrition in hopes of both
boosting confidence and building healthy habits
that can last a lifetime. They will also have the
opportunity to participate in our new YBIKE
program, teaching biking and bike safety.
NOTE: Limited space available.
DATES:6/8-8/7
AGES: 10 and up
TIME: 9am-1pm
COST: $115 per week - Members
$215 per week - Non Members
SPECIALTY CAMPS:
JOIN THE FUN CLUB!
FUN CLUB
EXTENDED CARE FOR
SPECIALTY CAMPS
Specifically designed for campers attending
specialty camps, the Fun Club offers parents
care for their children before and after the
start and end time of their selected camp.
Campers will participate in all Traditional Camp
activities while attending the Club. The rate for
Fun Club is based on a weekly schedule.
AM Extended 7:30am-9:00am
$25 per week - Members
$50 per week - Non Members
PM Extended 2:00pm-6:00pm
$25 per week - Members
$50 per week - Non Members
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IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION
*Extended policies will be included in our Summer Camp Parent Handbook, which will be provided at our parent orientation.*
PARENT ORIENTATION
June 1, 2015 at 6:30pm.
Please attend parent orientation to have all of your questions answered and receive
your parent orientation guide.
FAMILY CENTRAL
Family Central is accepted for our camps. Please be advised that parents are responsible
to pay the difference in subsidy.
DEPOSITS
Full payment of the first session your child attends as well as a $75/child, non-refundable deposit
is required to reserve your child’s spot in camp.
PAYMENTS
Weekly payments are due 2 weeks prior to the week of camp. Payments will be set up on a
draft. A late fee of $10 will be assessed for payments received after the payment due date.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
We’re here for everyone! Financial assistance is available for qualifying families.
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SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FEES
Our registration fee is $25 to sign up for camp. Weekly fees are additional.
Registration fee waived if payment received by April 25, 2015.
T-SHIRTS
Campers receive one free t-shirt. Additional shirts are available for purchase. Campers must wear
their YMCA Summer Camp t-shirt to camp every day. $10 for each additional t-shirt. T-Shirts
will be available for pick-up and purchase by April 25, 2015 (Healthy Kids Day)
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP
Campers will be spending most of the day outdoors. Sunblock must be worn and should be
brought for reapplication throughout the day. Campers will also need water, 2 snacks, lunch,
swim suit and towel. Participants must wear appropriate clothing and footwear; sandals/flip flops
are not permitted. Call your Camp Director for specifics on what is required for sports and
specialty camps.
WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED AT CAMP
Video games, iPods, cell phones, other electronics or weapons of any kind are not permitted
at camp. Playing cards, Yugioh, Silly Bands, etc. are also not permitted. The DeVos-Blum Family
YMCA is not responsible for lost or damaged personal items.
ABOUT OUR Y COUNSELORS
While your campers are having fun, you can be sure they are being well cared for in a friendly,
safe environment. All YMCA staff receive 40 hours of child care training, universal CPR/First Aid, are
background checked and fingerprinted, all before completing the hiring process. Our YMCA Day
Camp Counselors are caring role models that make your child’s camp experience all it should be.
DeVos-Blum Family YMCA
of Boynton Beach
9600 South Military Trail
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
800 903 1814
SPR-012715-010
CAMP STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
Keri DeBowes - Youth Development
561-536-1418 kdebowes@ymcaspbc.org
Cindy Dube - Aquatics Director
561-536-1406 cdube@ymcaspbc.org
Samantha Shields - Sports Director
561-536-1426 ssheilds@ymcaspbc.org
Delonyx Cortez - Wellness Director
561-536-1400 dcortez@ymcaspbc.org
Sandra DeJesus Assistant Coordinator /L.I.T. Coordinator
561-536-1489 sdejesus@ymcaspbc.org
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