Summer Camp

We know that the health and safety of our campers, families, and staff is of the utmost priority this summer as we emerge from the COVID19 pandemic. Please read our letter to know what we are doing to keep everyone happy and healthy. 

Field trips are on Monday and Wednesdays. Please have your camper wear their camp shirts on field trip days. Buses for field trips depart at 9 a.m. 
*We reserve the right to charge campers for a new shirt if not worn on field trip days.

Field trips are on Tuesday and Thursdays. Please have your camper wear their camp shirts on field trip days. Buses for field trips depart at 9 a.m.
*We reserve the right to charge campers for a new shirt if not worn on field trip days.

Come meet the staff and fellow campers at our annual Camp Meet and Greet. It is a great time to see where camp is held, have any camp questions answered, and make sure you are ready to start camp off on the right foot! Meet and Greet 2021 TBD.

• REGISTER FOR THE WHOLE SUMMER AND RECEIVE A FREE WEEK OF CAMP!
  Must PREPAY for the entire summer to receive free week of camp.

• REGISTER EACH WEEK FOR CAMP! Register by 6:00 pm the WEDNESDAY PRIOR to the week you wish to attend camp. In order to provide adequate staffing, supplies, buses and to plan for field trips, all children attending camp MUST be signed up no later than the Wednesday before the week of camp.

Fill out the enrollment packet, handbook, and prepay forms and drop off completed forms to the Child Care Office or email forms to Katie Ridinger, School Age Coordinator | kridinger@valpoymca.org. Returning campers only need to fill out the prepay form. 

• Campers need a packed lunch every day (no heat-ups). *Lunch Policy: Peanut free table will be designated. If a child does not come with lunch, $5 will be charged to your account for providing a lunch.
• ​Children need a labeled reusable water bottle everyday.
• Backpack
• Tennis shoes (no flip-flops)
• Change of clothes
• Suncsreen and Towel 
• Bug Spray
• Swim suit on Swim Days
• Weather appropriate apparel (ex. jackets for cooler days)
• All paperwork is due to the Child Care Office the Wednesday prior to the week of care.
• Care is offered until 6pm. Late fee applies after 6pm.
• Parents/Guardians must sign campers in and out each day with specified sign in/out sheet.
• Campers should bring a swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen on their assigned days.
• One registration packet per child is sufficient for ALL Y Child Care programs.
• Returning campers only need to fill out the prepay sheet.
• Children must wear YMCA camp shirts on field trip days. *Field Trip Policy: We reserve the right to charge campers for a new shirt if not worn on field trip days.
• ​Any cancellations must be received no later than the Wednesday prior to the week registered for to avoid being charged for the week.
• STAY CONNECTED WITH THE REMIND APP: We use this app to communicate with our parents and share important information about the camp! Download the Remind App and type in camp code:@valpoycamp

Parent forms are filled with everything you need to know prior to attending Summer Camp at the Y! Drop off completed forms to the Child Care Office or email forms to Katie Ridinger, School Age Coordinator | kridinger@valpoymca.org. Parent forms include the school age packet, handbook, and prepay form.

• New campers need to fill out the school age packet, handbook, and prepay form
• Returning campers only need to fill out the prepay form
• Form more information about payment information and policies, view the 2020 Summer Camp Booklet.

*All paperwork must be completed and turned in the Wednesday prior to your camper's enrollment week. 
*Due to limited bus seats, we can not guarantee a spot for your camper if paperwork is not turned in on time.

Questions, contact Chuck Gutzwiller, Senior Director of Programs & Facilities | 219.462.4185 ext 230 | cgutzwiller@valpoymca.org

THE Y CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL.
We believe every child deserves a camp experience. Funds raised through our annual campaign allow us to assist families address the challenge of financing the expense of camp. We accept CCDF vouchers (Parents must contact Head Start to receive state funding). Click here for more information and to apply.