YWCA Princeton 2008 Summer Camps

Forms

Registration Form for Summer 2008
2008 Summer Camp - pdf file
2008 Summer Camp Form - word doc

Health History and Release Form - Word Document PDF Document

For 2008-09 After School Program information, click here

Adventure Camp – Gymnastics Camp – Sports-Travel Camp

Welcome Week June 18-June 20
Session 1 June 23-July 3
Session 2 July 7-July 18
Session 3 July 21-August 1
Session 4 August 4-August 15
Session 5 August 18-August 29 (first-come, first-served basis)

Summer Camp Mission

YWCA Princeton Summer Camps aim to empower children through educational, emotional, and physical growth. All activities are designed to provide a sense of pride and achievement, regardless of a child’s individual ability. Campers are always treated with respect and their safety is key while in the YWCA’s care. Our goal is to build lasting memories!

General Information for All Camps

• All YWCA Princeton Summer Camps are state-certified and held at the YWCA Princeton.

• There is a certified American Red Cross First Aid & CPR for the Professional Rescuer Instructor on staff.

• Campers should bring a backpack each day and include in it a brown bag lunch, a bathing suit, towel, and a plastic bag for the wet suit; sun block; and water bottle. They should wear sneakers (no sandals). Gymnastic campers also need an extra leotard and a hair tie to pull back hair.

• All campers must be current YWCA members.

• Registrations are taken on a first come, first served basis. Register in person, by mail, or by fax; fax # is 609-924-8644.

• Registration forms must be accompanied by a $50 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit per session. All deposits are applied toward balances due for the weekly camp fee. Payments must be received the Monday prior to the start each session.

• Immunization form must accompany registration. NJ State mandates current immunization form for each child entering summer camps. Any camper without current immunization forms will be denied entrance into camp.

• Parents will receive a $25 sibling discount for each additional child for each session.

• Parents will receive a $100 discount per child if they sign up and pay in full for any four sessions (not including Welcome Week) by May 23, 2008.

• Financial assistance is available. Scholarships are granted on a first come, first served basis. Call the Financial Aid Coordinator, 609-497-2100, ext. 319, for more information.

• Credit requests will not be processed after August 31, 2008. Direct credit requests to the Camp Director, 609-497-2100, ext. 334. Credits due to illness will be prorated from the last day your child attended camp and must be accompanied by a doctor’s verification before the request can be processed. The credit is valid for one year from the date it is issued.

Please mail information to:
YWCA Princeton Summer Camps
59 Paul Robeson Place
Princeton, NJ 08540

Welcome Week, June 18-20 (girls and boys, ages 3-12)

Campers can begin their summer of camp fun and festivities during the three days of Welcome Week. They should bring a bag lunch and come prepared to meet new friends!

8:30 am -5:30 pm $180 (includes After-Camp Care)

Adventure Camp for Girls and Boys (ages 3-10)

The activities of the Adventure Camp are always age-appropriate and are designed with safety and fun in mind. The successful combination of these elements creates a unique camp experience for all of the campers! Campers should bring a brown bag lunch every day.
Activities include:

• Instructional Swimming
  
• Arts & Crafts
  
• Special Events
  
• Day Trips (except Cubs)
  
• Sports
  
• Enrichment Activities
  
• Guest Entertainers

The Adventure Camp is divided into four age groups:

Cubs (ages 3-4)

Gives preschoolers the opportunity to experience a warm, nurturing camp setting. The Cub’s day will include instructional swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and enrichment activities, along with special events every Thursday (no day trips). Campers should bring to camp every day a bag lunch, swim suit, towel, and plastic bag. Children must be potty trained.
8:30 am-2 pm
$335 for session 1
$360 for sessions 2-5

Lions (ages 5-6)

Offers just the right balance of enrichment activities, arts and crafts, instructional swimming and sports; while emphasizing cooperation among the group. The Lions also have special off-site day trips every Thursday. Campers should bring to camp every day a bag lunch, swimsuit, towel, and plastic bag.
8:30 am-4 pm
$385 for session 1
$415 for sessions 2-5

Tigers (ages 7-8)

Encourages campers to work together as a team throughout many of their daily activities. The Tigers participate in instructional swimming, arts and crafts, sports, enrichment activities, and special off-site day trips every Thursday. Campers should bring to camp every day a bag lunch, swimsuit, towel, and plastic bag.
8:30 am-4 pm
$385 for session 1
$415 for sessions 2-5

Cougars (ages 9-10)

Allows more mature campers to express themselves and develop creativity through enrichment activities. The Cougars participate in sports and instructional swimming, and in off-site day trips every Thursday. Campers should bring to camp every day a bag lunch, swimsuit, towel, and plastic bag.
8:30 am-4 pm
$385 for session 1
$415 for sessions 2-5

Girls’ Gymnastics Camp (ages 5-12)

The Gymnastics Camp accommodates all skill levels, from children with no gymnastics experience to those with a great deal of experience. Gymnasts will be evaluated on the first day of each camp session and will be placed in skill-appropriate levels. They will learn in a safe, air-conditioned environment by an exceptional team of instructors. There will be instructional swimming and enrichment activities regularly, and special events on Tuesdays. Gymnasts should bring to camp every day a leotard, bag lunch, swimsuit, towel, and plastic bag.
8:30 am-4 pm
$415 for session 1
$435 for sessions 2-5

Sports/Travel Camp for Girls and Boys (ages 10-13)

The Sports/Travel Camp offers positive and exciting experiences through instruction and field trips centered on a variety of sports and physical activities. Campers should bring to camp every day a bag lunch, swimsuit, towel, and plastic bag.
Activities include:
Instructional Swimming
Baseball
Basketball
Flag football
Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Trips to Recreational Sports Centers, Water Parks, Professional & Minor League Games,
8:30 am-5:30 pm (After Camp Care included)
$490 for session 1
$520 for sessions 2-4

Counselor-in-Training Course (ages 13-15)

The Counselor In Training (CIT) Course offers a challenging yet rewarding curriculum for teens interested in working with younger children. CITs will be trained in all aspects of camp with all age groups, and also will be able to choose a special area in which they would like extra experience. The CIT Course runs for 8 weeks: 6 weeks of training and a 2-week volunteer period. Certification will be awarded upon completion of volunteer period.
For acceptance into the CIT Course, teens must submit an application and schedule a one-on-one interview. Deadline for application and interview is June 1, 2008.
8:30 am-5:30 pm
$760