MACCOLL YMCA

MACCOLL YMCA
Partnering with the Woonsocket YMCA
MacColl YMCA is located on 125 wooded acres, just off route 146, in Lincoln,
RI. The Y’s accredited summer camps provide a variety of activities including
onsite camps, travel camps, specialty camps and teen camps. The Y offers
free transportation from the communities of Cumberland, North Providence
and Woonsocket. Campers can begin their adventure at MacColl at age 4 and
continue into their high school years.
Y camps stress the importance of values such as caring, honesty, respect
and responsibility, life skills such as swimming and living a balanced, healthy
life style. At the Y, campers will experience swim lessons conducted by
certified life guards, arts and crafts, sports and nature. The Y’s staff is
CPR/First Aid certified, fingerprinted, background checked and national
sex offender registry checked. Most are in college studying some form
of child development program. They have many talents and give much
to the children they care for.
We take every precaution to ensure the safety of our children. All campers
are tracked at key points throughout the day, from the time they arrive until
the time they leave. The YMCA uses detailed camp rosters and children are
escorted by staff at all times. Parents or authorized adults picking up children
must show photo identification clearing them for pick up.
Download Camp Registration Forms at: www.GoYMCA.com
Now Offering Therapeutic Child Care
Services at MacColl YMCA Camps
The therapeutic child care services program provides the
foundation for children to learn, socialize and play alongside
their typically developing peers. Therapeutic groups have an
additional staff member to provide a lower staff to child ratio.
All staff are given the skills and techniques to work with all
of the children.
Who is eligible? Any child ages 18 months - 12 years who
receives Kids Connect services. Any child with special health
care needs. These can include behavioral, developmental,
emotional or physical needs. A child covered under Rite Care,
Rite Share or Katie Beckett.
Therapeutic childcare is available in all camps except those
that travel off the grounds.
If you feel your child would benefit from therapeutic
childcare services - contact Karen at kguerrier@ymcapawt.org
or call 401-725-0773 for more information.
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CAMP DISCOVERY
Ages: 4 - 5 years (must be potty-trained)
Camp Weeks: Weeks 1 - 10 • June 22 - August 28
Fees: Member: $175 per week • Non-Member: $200 per week
Half Day, 2,3,5 day rates available - please call for more information.
Hours: Full Day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m • Half Day 8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Full Day - No additional charge for Pre-Camp (drop off from 6:30
a.m.) • Post-Camp (pick up to 5:45 p.m.)
Food: Children must bring a lunch daily, 2 snacks and a refillable water
bottle.
Camp Highlights: A child’s first camping experience that combines a
climate controlled indoor adventure with the diversity of an outdoor play
experience. Activities include water play, arts & crafts, games and dramatic
play. Your child will grow socially and have a great camp experience in
a fun and safe environment. This program is based in the Lincoln Child
Development Center at the MacColl YMCA.
All of our camps are
accredited by the ACA
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CAMP QUEST
Maintaining Academic Skills
Age Groups: Educational - Children entering 1st or 2nd grades
Soar - Children entering 3rd through 5th grades
Camp Weeks: Weeks 2 - 9 • June 29 - August 21
Fees: Member: $160 per week • Non-Member: $185 per week
Hours: Full Day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m • No additional charge for
Pre-Camp (drop off from 6:30 a.m.) • Post-Camp (pick up to 5:45 p.m.)
Food: Children must bring a lunch daily, 2 snacks and a refillable water
bottle. (a $5 charge will apply to any child that does not have a lunch
and $1 for a water bottle).
Camp Highlights:
Educational - Children will spend the morning with a certified teacher,
reinforcing fundamental skills taught throughout the school year. Campers
will spend afternoons enjoying swimming, sports and arts and crafts.
(limited to 25 students)
Soar - Children will not only stretch their bodies this summer, but their
brains will soar as well. Campers will spend the morning participating
in sports, arts and crafts, swimming and nature. They will spend the
afternoon with a certified teacher reinforcing fundamental skills taught
throughout the school year.
(limited to 25 students).
Note: You must sign up for 2 week sessions of Educational or Soar;
sessions begin week 2.
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SPROUTS CAMP
Ages: 5 - 6 years
Camp Weeks: Weeks 1 - 10 • June 22 - August 28
Fees:
Member: $155 per week • Non-Member: $180 per week
Hours: Full Day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m • No additional charge for
Pre-Camp (drop off from 6:30 a.m.) • Post-Camp (pick up to 5:45 p.m.)
Food: Children must bring a lunch daily, 2 snacks and a refillable water
bottle. (a $5 charge will apply to any child that does not have a lunch
and $1 for a water bottle).
Camp Highlights:
These groups will swim in our Instructional Pool that starts at 6 inches
and goes to 4 feet. Campers will go to Arts & Crafts and Sports at least
once throughout the week and will eat lunch in the Pavilion.
• Cheer Camp - Spirit, teamwork and basic cheering skills will be
introduced to the campers. The week culminates with a Friday performance
at 3:15 p.m. when the cheerleaders show off their routines for parents and
campers.
• Dance Camp - Young dancers will be introduced to several different
types of dance including hip-hop, jazz and more. The week culminates
during our Friday performance at 3:15 p.m. when dancers perform their
routines for all to see.
• Basketball Camp - Basic fundamentals and skills of basketball will be
the focus of sprouts basketball. Children will gain a sense of teamwork
and sportsmanship, as well as, a basic understanding of the game.
• Soccer Camp - Children will build confidence, enthusiasm and the love
of soccer. Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of soccer and skill
development while working on teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Move & Smile Group - Our popular camp is geared towards the child
who would like to do a little bit of everything while at camp. They will go
swimming, to the spray park, arts and crafts and sports.
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CAMP CARE-A-LOT
Ages: 7 - 8 years
Camp Weeks: Weeks 1 - 10 • June 22 - August 28
Fees: Member: $155 per week • Non-Member: $180 per week
Hours: Full Day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m • No additional charge for
Pre-Camp (drop off from 6:30 a.m.) • Post-Camp (pick up to 5:45 p.m.)
Food: Children must bring a lunch daily, 2 snacks and a refillable water
bottle. (a $5 charge will apply to any child that does not have a lunch
and $1 for a water bottle).
Camp Highlights:
• Cheer Camp - Spirit, teamwork and basic cheering skills will be
introduced to the campers. The week culminates with a Friday performance
at 3:15 p.m. when the cheerleaders show off their routines for parents and
campers.
• Dance Camp - Young dancers will get an introduction to several different
types of dance including hip-hop, jazz and more. The week culminates with
a Friday performance at 3:15 p.m. when dancers perform their routines for
all to see.
• Basketball Camp - Basic fundamentals and skills of basketball will be
the focus of Care-A-Lot Basketball. Children will gain a sense of teamwork
and sportsmanship, as well as, a basic understanding of the game.
• Soccer Camp - Children will build confidence, enthusiasm and love of
soccer. Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of soccer and skill
development while working on teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Zig Zag Zoom - Children will zig, zag and zoom their way through
their day. This popular camp at the Y is geared towards the child who
would like to do a little bit of everything while at camp. Y Summer Camp
is a great way to not only create lasting memories, but to also instill
skills that benefit youth for life. All of the Y Camps strive to instill the Y’s
four core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility into every
activity, every day. Children will go swimming, to the spray park, arts
and crafts and sports.
• Nature & Beyond - This exciting program is designed to introduce
young people to the outdoors. Outdoor education has three branches;
environmental science (learning about the natural world and how things
are inter-connected), teambuilding (getting a group of individuals to work
together cohesively as a group), and outdoor living skills (how humans
learned to survive without modern technologies). The activities highlighted
in this camp are designed to explore the field of outdoor education in a
fun and unique way.
Note: Campers in the Camp Care-A Lot groups will swim in the
large outdoor swimming pool. Participants will have 2 swimming
lessons during the week. Campers will go to arts and crafts and
sports at least once a week.
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U-GO-TO CAMP
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Ages: 9 - 12 years
Camp Weeks: Weeks 1 - 10 • June 22 - August 28
Fees: Member: $150 per week • Non-Member: $175 per week
Hours: Full Day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m • No additional charge for
Pre-Camp (drop off from 6:30 a.m.) • Post-Camp (pick up to 5:45 p.m.)
Food: Children must bring a lunch daily, 2 snacks and a refillable water
bottle. (a $5 charge will apply to any child that does not have a lunch
and $1 for a water bottle).
Camp Highlights:
• Girl Power Camp- Girl Power camp will help girls build self-esteem
and confidence. The Y will work with the participant in hope to raise the
girl’s awareness about young women’s issues such as body, image, peer
pressure and sexism. The Y helps the girls develop critical thinking skills
so they may make informed choices. We also hope to illustrate the links
between young women and the community (Limited to 18 girls).
• Energize Camp - A popular camp, geared towards the child who would
like to do a little bit of everything while at camp. Campers will go swimming, participate in arts and crafts, sports and nature.
• Cheer Camp - This camp is designed to meet the needs of the
everyday cheerleader. Basic skills will include cheers, formations and
jumps that will help aspiring cheerleaders to excel. The more advanced
cheerleaders will have the opportunity to work with tumbling and creating
their own routines. Activities will also include swimming, arts and crafts
and other team building group games. Campers will learn self-esteem and
gain personal confidence. The week culminates with a Friday performance
at 3:15 p.m. when dancers perform their routines for all to see.
• Dance Camp - Dance camp will offer your camper the opportunity to
explore creative movement integrating many different dance styles and
techniques. Our experienced dance instructors will help your camper
build self-esteem while learning healthy movement and self-expression.
Dance camp also teaches campers how to be a friend, leader and teammate.
The week culminates during our Friday performance at 3:15 p.m. when
dancers perform their routines for all to see.
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U-GO-TO CAMP
(Continued)
• Basketball Camp - Did you know that the Y invented the game of
basketball? This co-ed instructional camp will introduce the basics of passing,
dribbling, shooting and team play for beginners and will help develop
those skills in the advanced player. This camp teaches and encourages
children to show sportsmanship and teamwork in a group environment.
• Soccer Camp - This camp is designed for the enthusiastic soccer player
which incorporates specialty soccer instruction. Campers are taught the
basic skills of passing, dribbling, shooting and defense. Campers will
learn through skills and drills while building teamwork, self- esteem and
sportsmanship. (shin guards recommended)
• Swim Camp - Swim camp is the perfect opportunity for children
who are looking for that swim team experience. Participants will have
the opportunity to join the Fuller Stingray swim team, practice with the
swim team and even compete. Campers will work on building strength
as a swimmer and teamwork through the use of aquatic games. They
will also learn proper dry training, including stretching techniques and
strength building activities for the times they are not in the pool. The
Y’s goal is for each camper to come away from swim camp having more
refined swimming techniques, self confidence in the water and a greater
appreciation of aquatics.
Note: U-Go-To groups will swim in the large outdoor pool with 2
swim lessons per week. These groups will go to arts and crafts,
sports and nature at least once throughout the week.
All of our camps are
accredited by the ACA
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CAMP TRAILBLAZERS
Ages: 9 - 11 years
Camp Weeks: Weeks 1 - 10 • June 22 - August 28
Fees: Member: $165 per week • Non-Member: $190 per week
$15.00 weekly field trip fee
Hours: Full Day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m • No additional charge for
Pre-Camp (drop off from 6:30 a.m.) • Post-Camp (pick up to 5:45 p.m.)
Food: Children must bring a lunch daily, 2 snacks and a refillable water
bottle. (a $5 charge will apply to any child that does not have a lunch
and $1 for a water bottle).
Camp Highlights: Our trailblazer’s series will focus on outdoor nature
activities that campers will enjoy. Participants will explore the outdoors
through fishing, hiking and other nature-based activities. Each camper will
gain self-confidence and grow socially while being a member of a team.
Campers will travel to other outdoor venues Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays to round out their camp experience.
Note: (Limited to 26 campers per week) Camp T-shirts must
be worn daily. Each child will receive 2 shirts for the summer;
additional shirts can be purchased at $10 each.
All of our camps are
accredited by the ACA
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ADVENTURE CAMP
Ages: 9 - 11 years
Camp Weeks: Weeks 1 - 10 • June 22 - August 28
Fees: Member: $155 per week • Non-Member: $180 per week
$30.00 weekly field trip fee
Hours: Full Day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m • No additional charge for
Pre-Camp (drop off from 6:30 a.m.) • Post-Camp (pick up to 5:45 p.m.)
Food: Children must bring a lunch daily, 2 snacks and a refillable water
bottle. (a $5 charge will apply to any child that does not have a lunch
and $1 for a water bottle).
Camp Highlights: Adventure camp will open your child up to a variety
of activities including sports, drama, swimming and teambuilding while
focusing on the YMCA core values. This camp will travel off grounds two
days a week to adventurous destinations around New England. Campers
will build a sense of independence, self- esteem and personal confidence.
Note: (Limited to 36 campers per week). Camp T-shirts must
be worn daily. Each child will receive 2 shirts for the summer.
Additional shirts can be purchased for $10 each. Extended camps
will be published on Adventure Camp’s weekly calendar.
All trips are subject to change without notice.
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EXPLORERS CAMP
Ages: 12 - 15 years
Camp Weeks: Weeks 1 - 10 • June 22 - August 28
Fees:
Member: $155 per week • Non-Member: $180 per week
$40.00 weekly field trip fee
Hours: Full Day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m • No additional charge for
Pre-Camp (drop off from 6:30 a.m.) • Post-Camp (pick up to 5:45 p.m.)
Food: Children must bring a lunch daily, 2 snacks and a refillable water
bottle. (a $5 charge will apply to any child that does not have a lunch
and $1 for a water bottle).
Camp Highlights - Explorers Camp is an alternative to the traditional
day camp. Imagine the excitement as your camper travels up to five days
per week to many new and exciting destinations throughout New England.
Campers will have the opportunity to work with age appropriate activities to
build a team environment. Campers will learn a variety of different skills
focused on developing positive behavior and personal responsibility in a
group environment.
Note: Camp T-shirts must be worn daily. Each child will receive
2 shirts for the summer. Additional shirts can be purchased for
$10 each. All trips are subject to change without notice.
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NEW
LEAD
(Leadership, Exploration and Discovery)
Ages: 11 - 15 years
Camp Weeks: Weeks 1 - 10 • June 22 - August 28
Fees:
Member: $125 per week • Non-Member: $150 per week
Hours: Full Day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m • No additional charge for
Pre-Camp (drop off from 6:30 a.m.) • Post-Camp (pick up to 5:45 p.m.)
Food: Children must bring a lunch daily, 2 snacks and a refillable water
bottle. (a $5 charge will apply to any child that does not have a lunch
and $1 for a water bottle).
Camp Highlights - Tired of sitting home all summer or attending popular
day camps meant for younger kids? Come hang out with the MacColl
crew as we wind our way through team building activities, challenges
and self-discovery projects, all geared to reinforce strong skills in future
leaders. Activities will include: teambuilding, coordinating a special event
for the MacColl’s younger campers, swimming and getting a little dirty
completing a hands-on community service project.
TEEN CAMP
Ages: 12 - 15 years
Camp Weeks: Weeks 1 - 10 • June 22 - August 28
Fees:
Member: $110 per week • Non-Member: $135 per week
Hours: Full Day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m • No additional charge for
Pre-Camp (drop off from 6:30 a.m.) • Post-Camp (pick up to 5:45 p.m.)
Food: Children must bring a lunch daily, 2 snacks and a refillable water
bottle. (a $5 charge will apply to any child that does not have a lunch
and $1 for a water bottle).
Camp Highlights - Teen Camp will help your child grow in the areas of
adaptability, collaboration, responsibility and leadership. Each week will
focus on different life skills such as critical thinking, communication and
creativity through unique and positive activities.
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CHECK LIST
1. All children will swim or go to the Spray Park daily. Children
are required to bring a bathing suit, towel and sun screen (no sprays).
2. Sneakers (no sandals, flip flops or open-toed shoes)
3. A Jacket or Sweatshirt for Cooler Days
4.Lunch: Children must bring a lunch daily, 2 snacks and a refillable water bottle. (a $5 charge will apply to any child that does not have a lunch and $1 for a water bottle).
5. Transportation is available for children ages 6 and up from
Cumberland, North Providence and Woonsocket.
Download Camp Registration Forms at: www.GoYMCA.com
TRANSPORTATION
MACCOLL YMCA - ROUTE 1
Stop
Place
AM
PM
001
MacColl YMCA* 7:45 5:15
101
Knights of Columbus
Route 7 - North Providence
8:00 5:00
102
Maguire Elementary School
8:15 4:45
MACCOLL YMCA - ROUTE 2
201
Stephen Olney School
8:15 4:15
202
Twins Pizza
8:30 4:30
MACCOLL YMCA - ROUTE 3
301
Cumberland Hill Elementary School
8:10 4:45
302
Community Elementary School 8:25 4:30
WOONSOCKET YMCA - ROUTE 4
401
CVS - 1 CVS Drive
8:00 5:00
402
Woonsocket YMCA* 8:20 4:30
*supervised sites
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YMCA VALUE & TRADITION
The Y has built a reputation on providing day camp programs that are safe,
supervised and engages children in activities that keep their minds and
bodies active during the summer. YMCA Summer Camp is about making
positive relationships with others in a caring atmosphere. They also learn
something new about themselves while practicing the Y “character counts”
values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. MacColl YMCA is a branch
of the YMCA of Pawtucket and is committed to creating a fun, secure and
educational environment for all children.
YMCA SWIM LESSONS
The Y’s goal is to teach children the fundamentals of swimming, to become
a better swimmer and to be safe in and around the water. The Y uses the
Y-USA youth progressive swimming program. It uses a problem-solving,
guided discovery teaching approach in a positive, caring environment.
Swim lesson participants are taught skills that include personal safety,
stroke development, survival and rescue skills, as well as, water sports
and games. Instruction is delivered twice a week in a student-centered,
caring atmosphere by certified instructors who give students personalized
attention. Lessons are developmentally appropriate and designed to
quickly and effectively teach aquatic skills. Safety is our highest priority.
YMCA HEALTH AND SAFETY
Please be advised that children who have medical conditions or require special
accommodations must meet with Karen Guerrier, the camp director, prior to
camp beginning to make sure we are able to best serve your child. Call her
at (401) 725-0773 or email: kguerrier@ymcapawt.org.
COME TO OUR CAMP TOURS
See MacColl YMCA’s amazing facility! Learn
about the Y’s outstanding camps for your child!
April 25th - Healthy Kids Day - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
May 1st - Camp Open House - 5:00 - 7:00 pm
May 15th - Camp Open House - 5:00 - 7:00 pm
May 23rd - Camp Open House - 9:00 - 11:00 am
June 5th - Camp Open House - 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Call 401-725-0773 to schedule a tour!
(If you can’t attend the above dates)
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
A $15 (non-refundable) registration fee per camper is required at the
time of registration.
Fees and Payments
Payments in full are due at time of registration unless a credit card or draft
agreement is in place as a payment plan. All Payments of fees in a payment
plan will then be charged each week for camp as required on the Friday prior
to the 1st day of camp and these fees are non-refundable.
Trip Fee / Activity Fees
Non-refundable and non-transferable, and drafted weekly with payment
unless paid in full at time of registration.
Transportation
Children will be dropped off and picked up by parent or guardian unless YMCA
transportation is provided. At time of registration, parents are required to
designate authorized individuals over the age of 18 years.
Sibling Discount
Second child discount - 15% off camp fee
Cancellation Policy / Refund Policy
After June 1st - a two week written notice to cancel a week of camp is
required. A $20 cancellation fee will be charged for each cancelled week.
The registration fee is non-refundable. No refunds for partial week absences
will be granted. Refunds are given for medical reasons when accompanied
by a doctor’s note and clear evidence that the child cannot participate.
Requests must be made by the last day of camp season and does not include
the registration fee. Prior to June 1st - a refund of all camp fees except the
registration fee may be granted upon written request.
* Membership must be cancelled separately.
Dates and Holidays
Refer to each camp page for the specific dates and times of camps. All Camps
will be closed on Monday, August 10th for Victory Day. Camp fees are
not pro-rated for those weeks.
Financial Assistance
The YMCA has financial aid for those families in need. For more information
or to request an application, please see a Member Services representative.
THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO REGISTER:
A. Bring your registration form and payment to any of the YMCA camp
registration sites.
B. Mail registration form to the actual camp location with your payment
payable to: YMCA of Pawtucket.
C. Fax your registration form to camp location with your credit card number,
expiration date and signature and written authorization to draft registration
fee. The YMCA accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
Note: If you mail or fax your registration, the Y cannot guarantee a
spot in the camp you are registering for.
MacColl YMCA - Fax: (401) 729-0450
Woonsocket YMCA - Fax: (401) 765-3151
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or visit us online at www.GoYMCA.com
Call Us at (401) 725-0773
Mission Statement
To put Christian principles into practice through
programs that build character and promote a
healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
20 Summer Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
YMCA of PAWTUCKET