Rocky Run YMCA Day Camp
Welcome to the Rocky Run YMCA 2009 Summer Camp! For more than 15 years the Rocky Run YMCA has been making summer exciting for children in our community. YMCA Summer Camps focus on developing the whole child through programs that support children’s social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual development. Enriching all of our programs are the principles of the YMCA Character Development: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
YMCA Summer Camp programs include field trips, swimming, sports and activities that help campers discover the importance of living a life full of fitness and nutrition. Give your child the gift of summer memories by enrolling them in our distinguished programs.
General Overview
The Rocky Run YMCA provides a safe and fun camping experience for all children. All of our YMCA Camp Programs are located at the Rocky Run YMCA. The YMCA Camp staff has planned a diverse menu of one to two week-long sessions for children ages 4 to 18. Great care has been taken to recruit staff with enthusiasm, personal warmth, camping skills and commitment to YMCA Character Development. Our activities are designed to enrich each child’s physical and emotional growth through planned, organized, creative activities.
Our goal is to help your children grow while enjoying the setting of an outdoor camp. We offer arts & crafts, sports, games, nature, archery, low ropes, adventure, performing arts, swimming, field trips, cook-outs, special events, story telling, camp songs and many other activities. All activities are centered on a weekly theme. Please contact Mark Kalloz or Katie Duffus.
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Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available for qualifying individuals and families. This assistance is made possible by the generous support of individuals, companies and foundations who contribute to the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign. Financial assistance can be used for any YMCA program or membership.
Parent Information Handbook
Upon receipt of a completed enrollment form, registration and membership paid, parents will receive a Parent’s Information Handbook full of camp details and procedures.
Cultural Diversity
The YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity embraces values and beliefs, which aggressively supports and reflect the inclusion and appreciation of all persons regardless of race, gender creed, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. In each community served we shall be a positive force for the appreciation of all persons as children of God, deserving of equal opportunity and promise.
Camp Staff
Our camp counselors are carefully selected for their special skills, experience, enthusiasm, maturity and love for children. All camp staff receives the following:
* Screening through background and substance abuse checks.
* Professional training and development.
* A minimum of 40 hours of pre-camp training including first aid and CPR, child abuse prevention, safety guidelines, and program planning.
Transportation
Parents are responsible for providing transportation to and from camp for their child. Each day, parents are asked to sign their child in at arrival and sign their child out at departure. Children will only be released to parents or adults listed on the child’s registration form. Photo identification is required.
Camp Fees/Payment Schedule
Camp Session payments must be paid in full (2) weeks prior to the start of each camp session. The Rocky Run YMCA accepts all major credit cards, cash and checks. Failure to make payment will result in the forfeiture of your camp deposit in addition to losing your child’s spot in Camp. Financial Assistance is available; please refer to our Financial Assistance section for more information.
Supervision 1:1
The Rocky Run Branch YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity is not able to provide 1:1 supervision for any child in our branch programs. If your child requires 1:1 supervision it will be the parent’s responsibility to inform the YMCA and provide that service for their child.
Age Placement
Campers will be placed in their camp groups based on their age at the time of registration by the parent. We do not guarantee changes or transfers of children based on a birthday that occurs during our Day Camp operational dates (June 16-August 29, 2008). Parents with children that have birthdays falling within our camp program weeks will need to contact the Camp Directors to inform them of this type of request. The Camp Directors will try to accommodate changes based on their discretion and the camper’s ability to adjust to the new camp age group.
ACA Accredited
We are proud to announce our accredited status in the American Camping Association. It is your assurance about the credentials of the summer camp you choose. To best promote high professional practices, ACA undertakes an exhaustive program of camp accreditation. This evaluation process assures our compliance with over 3,000 aspects of camp administration, particularly those related to program quality and the health and safety of campers and staff.
International Camp Counselors
Through the YMCA’s International Camp Counselor Program, the Rocky Run YMCA hosts international counselors from other countries, adding to the multicultural awareness and diversity in our program. If you and your family are interested in hosting an international camp counselor in your home this summer, please contact Mark Kalloz or Katie Duffus for more information. There is a possibility to receive (1) week of camp for free.