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Summer Day Camp
2008
(Ages 4 to 12) - Pre-K through 8th Grades
Summer Camp
Registration Form
Our
Mission
Enriching the lives of young people through creative
program opportunities.
About Our
Camp
At
The Youth Center Summer Day Camp, safety is our first and
foremost concern. We want all of our campers to have a
fun, challenging and enriching experience at camp - one that
is memorable and fulfilling. All campers are grouped
by age/grade and activities are geared accordingly. We
are an ACA accredited camp. We are small and able to
provide personal attention. Our camp employs
year-round staff, including carefully screened, selected and
trained summer staff members. Counselors meet campers
daily with energy and enthusiasm. All are formally
trained, prior to the start of the season in general camp
procedures and certifications in CPR, First Aid,
lifeguarding and WSI (Water Safety Instructor) are possessed
by appropriately selected staff members.
Come
get to know us
“Campfire”
Fridays
- Dates TBA January 2009
Ages 4 to 12 -
Fee: $10 per
night
Parents Night
Out, Kids “Campfire” Friday at The
Youth
Center
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Let The Youth Center provide
a safe, friendly environment for your children so parents
can enjoy a night out. Children
will participate in activities that are similar to our
“Campfire” Fridays in the summer which include gym time,
crafts, creating a snack and a movie.
The nights are
supervised by our summer camp staff and are a great way to
reunite summer friends or introduce prospective campers to
some new friends and the joy of The Youth Center summer
camp.
Pre-registration for “Campfire”
Fridays is required, but child does not need to be a
registered camper to attend.
Camp Open House
- Dates TBA January 2009
Bring the
entire family for a fun night of food and entertainment.
Hot dogs and refreshments, games and prizes!
Meet some of our camp staff for some great Q&A
opportunities! Bring
a friend.
CAMP
FACILITIES
Outdoors
On our grounds, we have
a large play area and wooded picnic grove. Attached to
our facility is a 20 X 40 pavilion, built in 2004; this
provides a great additional sheltered space for a variety of
activities. We have access to a huge borough park with a
basketball court, soccer field, baseball field and outdoor
playground equipment. The Spruce Run Creek runs next
to the borough park; exploring this wonderful natural
environment is one of the highlights of our camp activities
that is enjoyed by all campers.
All
3 phases of our Playground project have been completed!
The 3 section playground includes:
Phase
I A playground area specifically designed for children
ages 2 ½ to 5.
Phase II A water area with rubber surface and a frog which
shoots water; great for
all ages!
Phase III
A playground area specifically designed for children
ages 5 to 12. This
is a climbing element which lends itself to trust and challenge
activities must for this age group.
THANK
YOU EXXONMOBIL!!!
Indoors
We have a large partially air
conditioned indoor facility with 7,000 square feet of space
including a full size gym with parquet floors and a
basketball court. We also have a new, completely refurbished
gym-thanks again to volunteers from ExxonMobil.
We
have a stage for skits and talent shows, a full size kitchen
and a large activity room.
We have a wide inventory of indoor and outdoor
recreational equipment that enables us to provide a variety
of activities in all weather conditions.
Choose
Our Camp
Why?
Here are a few good reasons:
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We provide the highest quality of structured program
activities.
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We are small, we know our campers.
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Excellent staff/camper ratios.
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We emphasize safety and formally train our staff to
be safety conscious.
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At The
Youth
Center
we are here to provide you with the comfort you need knowing
your child is in a place that cares.
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We are a bona-fide Day Camp–not a summer rec
program or a day care.
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Year round planning and staff.
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Enthusiastic, energetic, trained staff.
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We are ACA Accredited.
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We are licensed by the State of
New Jersey
.
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We have tiers of staff ensuring revolving supervision
of staff at all levels to best ensure that our philosophy is
being carried through.
Some
Additional Information
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Lead counselors are adults and group counselors are
young adults. We employ minimal Junior Counselors ages 16
and 17 to assist adult counselors with menial tasks.
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Our ratios vary from 1:4 to
1:10
depending on the age of the campers and the specific
activity, ensuring the best supervision and keeping the
emphasis on safety.
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Professional camp video or DVD may be borrowed to
view the camp in action.
Personal tours are given year round upon request.
Swimming
Our camp has an arrangement with a local condo
association that provides us with exclusive use of their
pool and facilities prior to them opening to their members.
Campers are bussed to the pool (1/2 mile each way)
for instructional and recreational swim time.
Great strides are made with our Red Cross WSI (water
safety instructors) staff with all swim abilities.
Field
trips
Field trips are planned regularly throughout the
summer. A summer
calendar will be distributed with specific details of
special events, field trips and other activities.
GENERAL
CAMP INFORMATION
Camp
Particulars
A
basic camp day runs from
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
. Extended Care
is offered between
7:00 – 9:00 AM
and/or
4:00 – 6:00 PM
. Campers bring their own lunch each day in a brown
paper bag with a drink for all weeks including post
week. All
lunches are refrigerated.
We also provide an afternoon snack and water or
beverages during the day.
Children need to wear their swimsuits under their
clothes and bring a complete change of clothing with them
EVERY DAY. Special
events are also planned throughout the summer.
In your summer
planning please do your best to keep in mind the structure
of the sessions and try not to split sessions for the best
interest of everyone especially your child.
Please be advised that the Camp Director assigns
campers to appropriate groups based on camper's grad/age,
group census or at the director's discretion.
Extended
Camp
Hours
Unlike
the regular camp day, supervised recreation, not structured
activities are offered during Extended Camp.
Staff supervised TV shows or movies are permitted.
A light breakfast is served for campers enrolled in
Before Care, and a snack during After Care.
Campers
must be registered for Extended Care in advance and must be
enrolled for a minimum of one week or session.
Daily options
not available. While
campers are not required to stay for the full 2 hours, you
must register and pay for Before and/or After Care if the
camper will be dropped off anytime before
9:00 AM
and/or picked up after
4:00 PM
. Hourly
option not available.
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EXTENDED
CARE PROGRAM
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Per
Week
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Before Care
7:00 – 9:00 AM
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$
30
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After Care
4:00 – 6:00 PM
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$
30
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Both Before & After Care
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$
50
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| HOURS OF OPERATION: |
| General Day
Camp |
9:00 AM to 4:00
PM |
| Extended
Camp |
| Before Care |
7:00 AM to 9:00
AM |
| After Care |
4:00 PM to 6:00
PM |
AGES:
Campers will be assigned to the
groups by age/grade after registrations are received. |
| Full Day Camp |
Ages 4 to 12 |
 The program runs 10
weeks from June through August
2008.
 Register early to avoid disappointment.
Scholarship/tuition assistance available to income eligible families.
Deposit of $50 (per
week, per child and for post/travel week) will be accepted throughout the year to reserve
any week. This deposit is non-refundable and applied to
camp tuition. We will also accept MIP (Monthly Installment
Plan) for Camp 2008 to accommodate your budget.
Any payment not
received by due date will be assessed a $15 late fee.
Professional Camp
video or DVD may be borrowed to view the camp in action.
Special Weeks
2008
Dates
for 2009 will be announced in January of 2009.
Child
Care Weeks (weeks 1 & 10)
June
16-20 and August 18-22 (ages 2 1/2 - 12)
We
offer year-round childcare to children 2 1/2 to 5 years. The
childcare program is structured much differently than camp.
Weeks 1 & 10 will be similar to year round childcare; a
structured program including a variety of well-rounded
activities will be offered, catering to all children ages 2
1/2 to 12 years. Multi age grouping may apply with some
ages. You provide lunch for your child and we provide
snacks. All activities are held at The Youth Center's main
facility and at the borough park. There is no swimming or
field trips these weeks.
Fee:
Same rates apply for Child Care as our general camp fees-One
week $210, multiple weeks $190 each.
Week
7
Picnic,
Talent Show and Sleepover (Friday August 1, 2008)
The
family picnic is at 5:00 PM followed by talent show and
sleepover. The sleepover is for 4th to 8th graders. After
the talent show all eligible campers are invited to stay
over night; (separate sleeping arrangements for boys/girls).
Some of the evening's evening's events may include a
"campfire," story-telling, a night walk, a night
walk, dinner, movies and popcorn. In the morning we will
have break fast and parents need to pick up children at 9:00
AM.
2
Travel Weeks
-New
lower fee structure for 2008-
August
4-8 and August 11-15
During
the Travel Weeks, daily field trips are scheduled to parks, indoor
recreation centers, swimming, bowling, movies, museums or
other area attractions. Friday of each week will be reserved
as a rain date or for pizza parties at The Youth Center. The
fee includes all admissions. Campers must provide their own
lunch every day but the Fridays. Specific details and
permission slip to follow . Limited enrollment accepted.
Fee:
$225 per week
Note:
Campers must be enrolled in at least one other week (between
weeks 2-6) to be eligible to attend weeks 7, 8, 9, 10.
Important
Payment Information
Option
A: Pay $50 deposit per week per child and pay balance
according to the following schedule:
| Week
1 |
DUE
on or before 6/02/08 |
| Weeks
2 - 4 |
DUE
on or before 6/16/08 |
| Weeks
5 - 7 |
DUE
on or before 6/30/08 |
| Weeks
8 - 10 |
DUE
on or before 7/21/08 |
Option
B (Monthly Installment Plan): Pay $25 deposit per week per
child and we will send you a monthly payment schedule. There
is no additional fee to enroll, and there are no
administrative fees/ Available January until May.
Camp
Rates 2008
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Single Week |
$210
per week (4th of July week $175.00) |
| Registering
for multiple weeks of Camp |
$190
per week (except for travel week) |
| Travel
Weeks |
$225
Per Week |
| Extended
Care |
$30
per week: for either AM or PM. $50 per week for both. |
| Bus
Transportation |
$50
round trip per week (includes extended care overlap
time) |
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A $30.00 Annual Membership fee is required per child.
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Any payments, balances, or registrations not received
by due date will be assessed a $15 late fee.
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There will be a charge of $5.00 for every 5 minutes
campers are picked up late.
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Returned check fee of $30.00 must be paid immediately
with cash.
Would
you love your children to attend camp but not sure you can
afford it? We
may be able to help:
Financial
Assistance is available to families meeting established
income guidelines.
Call (908) 537-4594 for details and to request a
confidential Financial Assistance application.
Based on a sliding scale basis, full and partial
Scholarships available; minimal fees may apply.
IMPORTANT:
A packet including health history will be available
and will need to be completed and returned before
your child will be allowed to attend camp.
The
Youth
Center
reserves the right to cancel
sessions with insufficient enrollment and credit or refund
any payments already received.
Not responsible for typographical errors or errors of
omission. Additionally,
The Youth Center reserves the right to make changes or
alterations with any program or fees as deemed necessary.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANY REASON
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