Portage Township YMCA - Summer Day Camp

	SUMMER DAY CAMP Adventure Camp Summerz-R-W.I.L.D. Camp DISCLAIMER: this is the info for the 2008 summer day camp program - there may be some changes to the 2009 program information but this will give you an idea about how the YMCA Summer Day Camp and before and after camp child care operates. This program with the before and after camp care can be used to care for your child during the summer just as our Y-Care (before and after school child care program) offers school age child care during the school year.)
In the true YMCA tradition, camp activities are designed to encourage participants to grow in body, mind, and spirit and learn the true meaning of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Teamwork and cooperation are encouraged throughout the summer by our caring, well-trained staff. In this positive environment, your child will make new friends and have a great summer! YMCA Camp Staff - Our camp staff consists of a team of mature, creative, sensitive and energetic individuals who will make sure your child has a positive camp experience. The health and safety of every camper is the primary concern of all staff members and they are all CPR and first aid certified.

Adventure Camp & Summerz-R-W.I.L.D. Day Camp There are ten weeks of Day Camp (Monday through Friday) this summer: For the first seven weeks camp is held at Portage High School West : headquartered in the cafeteria they also use the athletic fields and pool. The final three weeks are held at the Portage Township YMCA on Willowcreek. 2009 Day Camp dates TBA
Adventure Camp Kindergarten through Grade 4 This camp is a Portage tradition! Adventure Campers can expect fun, friends and memories through organized activities which include swimming, arts and crafts, songs, skits, sports, games, and stories plus the 16th Annual Day Camp Olympics*. Campers need to bring a swimsuit and towel.		Summerz-R-W.I.L.D. Camp Grades 5 through 8 A great opportunity for older campers! The Summerz-R-W.I.L.D. Campers will explore different themes and topics on a weekly basis. They will have many opportunities to make friends, have fun, and learn more about themselves and their world. W.I.L.D. stands for Working In Leadership Development and these campers will be engaged in leadership development, team building, and conflict resolution activities to help build self-esteem and increase decision making skills.
*18th Annual Day Camp Olympics TBA the other seven area YMCA's are invited to come together at PHS for a fun day of competitive track and field and swimming events.
PLEASE NOTE: Adventure and Summerz-R-W.I.L.D. campers need to bring a swimsuit and towel. The Portage Township School Corporation provides FREE BREAKFAST for all children arriving for extended care before 7:30 a.m. and FREE LUNCHES for all campers. If you choose to send a sack lunch with a beverage to camp, for safety reasons, no glass bottles are permitted.
FEES for ADVENTURE & SUMMERZ-R-W.I.L.D. CAMPS 2008 FEES (may change for Summer of 2009) Non-refundable Registration Fee: $15 "Y" membership is required CAMP ONLY 9:00a.m. - 3:00 p.m. WEEKLY RATES - $70 Primary; $49 Primary Plus DAILY RATES - $16 Primary; $11.20 Primary Plus CAMP with EXTENDED CARE (6:30 - 9:00 a.m., CAMP, & 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.) WEEKLY RATES 1^st child $85 Primary; $59.50 for Primary Plus 2^nd child* $80 Primary; $59.50 for Primary Plus 3^rd child* $75 Primary; $59.50 for Primary Plus (residing in the same house) PLEASE NOTE: We are not able to offer an additional Primary Plus savings on the multiple child rate.* DAILY RATES $19 per child; $13.30 Primary Plus PLEASE NOTE: We are not able to offer the multiple child savings on the day rate.
CAMP QUESTIONS? If you have any questions, please contact: Amber Morris, Youth Services Coordinator at 762-YMCA (9622) or amber@ymcaofportage.org