BEST. SUMMER. EVER.
June 9 - August 22
Summer Adventure Camp at the YMCA gives kids the opportunity to try new things, make new friends, and create lasting memories!
SUMMER CAMP RATES
| Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|
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5-Day Week |
$180 | $195 |
| 4-Day Week | $160 | $175 |
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Registration Fee* |
$100
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$100
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*Registration Fee non-refundable.
HOW TO REGISTER
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Complete the Child Information Form and drop off at the YMCA or send to gbarnes@marshallareaymca.org
Camp Spirit
Entering Kindergarten - 2nd Grade / Capacity 60
Imaginations and thoughts grow with weekly highlighted themes. Continued education is vital in the summer months, and camp will prepare your child for the next school year with reading, STEM projects, performing theatre, and more!
Camp Courage
Entering Grades 3-4 / Capacity 50
Realize your potential, step out of your comfort zone and muster the COURAGE to be adventurous. STEM and art projects, reading, and educational field trips contribute to the fight against summer learning loss and keep your child prepared for the upcoming school year.
Leaders in Training
Entering grades 5-8 / Capacity 15
L.I.T.s work with camp staff on cooperation, team building, and leadership skills. Activities include community service projects, field trips, and more. L.I.T.s will leave with a greater sense of themselves and the necessary lifelong skills to be positive leaders.
Camp Traditions
SWIMMING & PARKS
Campers will have designated days for swimming in the Y pools. Mondays & Thursdays we walk to a local park for outdoor activities (weather permitting).
PIE DAY THURSDAY
Campers' names are drawn for the opportunity to pie your “favorite” counselor while all campers watch.
CAMPER OF THE WEEK
Each week campers are selected and honored based on their display of core values.
CLUBS
Campers will have the opportunity to learn and grow in different club opportunities twice a week.
Daily Schedule
| 7:30-8:30 am | Free Play (Drop Off) |
| 8:30-9:00 am | Morning Kick Off |
| 9:00-9:30 am | Snack & Group Games |
| 9:30-11:15 am | Activity Time / Parks |
| 11:15-11:30 am | Prep for Lunch |
| 11:30 am - 12:15 pm | Lunch |
| 12:15-1:00 pm | Reading & Recharge |
| 1:00-3:00 pm | Activity Time / Swimming |
| 3:00-4:30 pm | Snack & Group Games |
| 4:30-5:00 pm | Wrap-Up / Time to Share |
| 5:00-6:00 pm | Free Play (Pick Up) |
*Schedule subject to change based on special activities and field trips.
Locations & Times
Camp will operate all summer, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm. Campers may register for just one week or all weeks. Camp begins June 9 and end August 22.
Camp will start and end each day at the Marshall Area YMCA. Activities will start at 8:30 am and last until 5 pm. Before and after those times we give campers the opportunity for free play.
Program Accessibility
To ensure a positive experience, please let the YMCA know if you or your child have a disability requiring accommodation. This information enables the YMCA to better meet your needs or those of your child, within available resources and within reason.
Safety
Safety is our first priority. Children are taught respect for nature, others and the proper use and care of equipment. All summer camp staff complete Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogen, CPR, and First Aid training. Staff are trained extensively in additional safety procedures involving travel, weather, and medication. Counselor-to-child ratios and group sizes follow the Minnesota Department of Human Services guidelines at all times. Swimming activities only occur when a lifeguard is on duty and utilizes a wristband system according to camper's swimming ability. Bug spray and sunscreen will need to be brought from home and labeled with your child's first and last name.
Stay Connected
Stay up-to-date on camp information and announcements. Each Friday a parent newsletter is sent to those registered with highlights and need- to-know details on upcoming weeks of camp. Please ensure your contact information is up to date so we can keep you notified of our adventures.
FACEBOOK:
Like our page to see pictures of what fun adventures we are having.
GENERAL CAMP QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:
Gary Barnes
Director of Youth Development
(507) 532-9622
Swim Lessons
Camp staff will transport your children to and from camp specific swim lessons. A separate registration page will be available in early April for campers to register.
What to Bring
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Water bottle
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Sunscreen
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Bug Spray
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Appropriate outdoor clothing.
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Tennis shoes
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Swimsuit & towel on designated swim days
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Socks for play on our blue mats.
Please do not bring personal toys or electronics.
Important Dates
There is No Camp on July 3rd and 4th. These dates will be used for in-service training and planning, ensuring a quality camp experience.
Payment Options
Payment can be made in house, online, or set up to automatically draft from an account. Your child may not be able to attend the program if payment has not been received. Payment is due one week before care. Credit card/EFT payments are pulled on Mondays, 1 weeks prior to care. We encourage you to use our electronic funds transfer or our online payment option to ensure timely payment. If you registered online, your credit card will be used for automatic payments.
Changes to Registration
Any changes made to the original registration may be made as long as it is completed by Monday, two weeks PRIOR to the week of care. Changes made after that time will result in parents being charged the original registered week. Once a week of care begins, we will not give credits or refunds for that session.
To qualify for the member rates for summer camp, participants must maintain an active membership status at the time of registration through the duration of the camp. If the participant was a member at the time of registration and cancels their membership, the price will be adjusted to reflect the non-member rate. Once rates have been changed to reflect a change of membership, rates will not be changed again to benefit the member.
The Marshall YMCA reserves the right to make changes to rates that reflect membership status or changes in membership status.
