February 2012 Newsletter

Child Care Weather Emergency Program

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Cubs vs. Detroit Trip June 14th!

Round trip bus ride and ticket just $70 per person!

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Celebrate

Mardi Gras

Zumba Style

Tuesday, February 21

7 - 8 pm

What's happening at Camp?

2012 Camp Dates

Week 1: June 11-15
Week 2: June 18-22
Week 3: June 25-29
Week 4: July 2-3, (No program July 4), Jul 5-6
Week 5: July 9-13
Week 6: July 16-20
Week 7: July 30 - Aug 3
Week 8: Aug 6 - 10
Week 9: Aug 13-17
Last day: Aug 20: 

Summer Day Camp

CAMP EXPLORER: K—2 grade or 5—7 years (5 year old must have completed Kindergarten)
CAMP DISCOVERY: 3—6 grade or 8—12 years

Hours: 6:30 am to 6:00 pm

When school is out, the Y is there to keep kids safe and engaged in fun, healthy activities to let working moms and dads rest easy. Y summer Day Camp is geared to engaging kids in healthy physical activity and  fostering  positive social interactions. Each program offers the highest quality instruction and supervision, provided by trained and qualified staff members.

Day Camp rates

Explorers Camp (Ages 5—7)

Explorers Camp is designed for the younger child. Campers participate in swimming, arts & crafts, health & fitness, group games, recreational reading, and character development activities. Campers also have the opportunity to participate in weekly excursions to various places such as museums, playgrounds, and cultural events. As a part of Explorers Camp, campers learn how to develop long-lasting friendships and build solid social skills by learning about and utilizing our four core values.

Click here for the Camp Rates, Camp Registration Form, Community Partners Financial Assistance Application, Camp Handbook for Parents.

Discovery Camp (Ages 8—11)

Discovery Camp provides a balanced environment with lots of scheduled and optional activities for the older boys and girls. Campers will participate in a wide range of activities, advanced swimming, field trips, arts & crafts, weekly themed days, environmental science activities, character development activities and new adventures. To create balance, our recreational reading component is designed as an integral part of this program to help kids sharpen their reading skills throughout the summer months.

Click here for the Camp Rates, Camp Registration Form, Community Partners Financial Assistance Application, Camp Handbook for Parents.

Leadership Camps

Junior Camp Counselor Leadership Programs

Junior Counselor Trainee (JCT)

Ages 9-10 years

Junior Counselor trainee (JCT): 9—10 year olds, who attended camp in 2010 or 2011; and must be recommended by staff, or parent in addition to one other community person. Applications at Front Desk.

Junior Counselor (JC)

Ages 11-12 years

Junior Counselor (JC): 11—12 year olds who attended camp in 2010 or 2011; and must be recommended by staff, or parent in addition to one other community person. Applications at Front Desk.

Leaders-in-Training Leadership Program (LiT)

Ages 13-17 years

Our Leader In Training (LIT) program is for potential teen leaders. Teens who want to be involved with camp leadership projects gain readiness skills and work experience during the summer, working alongside experienced Y staff. CIT's will receive training in program safety and undertake a Community Service project as part of the Summer Day Camp. Participants will have the opportunity to shadow counselors and spend time assisting with hands on activities. This camp will focus on personal growth through confidence building, as well as through supervised interaction with campers. Potential LiTs are required to have attended at least one Day Camp as a camper, and must complete the LiT Application Form in addition to a letter of recommendation from a person in the community - who is not related. These teens will learn and develop camp skills needed to become future counselors.

Click here for the LiT Program Information

Click here for the Personal Reference

Day Camp Partners

The Summer Day Camp is a collaboration between the Grant County Family YMCA, and Faith Baptist Church (Faith Park), Living Water Apostolic Church, Marion Housing Authority, the City of Marion Parks and Recreation Department.

Faith Baptist Church—Faith Park

Marion Parks & Recreation—Playground

Marion Housing Authority (Summer Food Program)

Living Water Apostolic Church (Fishing & Afternoon Snack Program)

Career Opportunities in Day Camp

If you are interested in volunteering, or working Day Camp over the Summer, applicants are required to complete a volunteer application form or an employment application. In addition, an on-line Day Camp test pass is required. All applicants must be certified in First Aid and CPR, and have a clean criminal history background check.