YMCA Winter Day Camp General Information

 

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Medications

If you are sending medications to camp with your child, please make sure they are clearly labeled with the camper’s name, a doctor’s name, and instructions. A permission slip should be sent granting the YMCA staff permission to administer the medication. All medications need to be given to a camp staff member at the time of arrival. Medications will be kept behind the membership service desk and will be administered by a counselor.

Photographs

Any photo’s taken of your child while participating at camp become the property of the Moose Jaw Family YMCA, and may be used for promotional purposes. If you or your family wishes otherwise, please notify the YMCA camp staff and check the appropriate box on the registration form.

Sign in and out procedures:

We believe the following policy ensures the safe arrival and departure of your children at the YMCA. We ask for your assistance and cooperation in helping make the YMCA winter camp safe for all children.

Sign in

Upon arrival at day camp it is important that staff on duty know that your child(ren) has arrived. Please take your child(ren) to the registration table and sign them in. Each morning your child(ren) must pick up their name tag from that table. Located on the back of the name tag is vital information such as allergies, contact and pick-up information. Please be sure the information is correct. Campers must wear their nametag at all times!

Sign out

At the end of the day it is very important that you personally pick up your child(ren) and that the staff on duty is aware that you and your child are leaving. On your registration form you will have appointed an authorized individual to pick up your child(ren) from camp in your absence. This is the only person we will send your child home with. Photo I.D. will be required.

What to Bring to Camp

• Packed lunch. This lunch should not need refrigeration or heating. We do not have access to a microwave over lunch
• Snack. A healthy one is best!
• Indoor Gym Shoes
• Water Bottle
• Warm Outdoor Clothing – gloves or mittens, hats or toques, scarf
• Winter Boots
• Skates**
• Hockey Helmet**
• Backpack – to carry everything

**If you do not have these items, check with the City of Moose Jaw equipment lending library @ 694-4481I

Please do not bring valuable items to camp. The Moose Jaw Family YMCA will not be responsible for any lost items. The lost and found for camp is located at the registration table. Lost items will be held for an additional two weeks at the conclusion of camp then the remainder will be donated to the good will.

 

Preparing for Camp/Registration

Forms

A registration form needs to be filled out at the time of registration. The form asks for information that will assist us in caring for your child’s health and provides vital information in case of illness or accident. This form may ask for information that will enable us to deal intelligently with your son or daughter and identify any special needs they may have. Please take the time to fill it out completely. It is an important first step to a positive camp experience.

 

Fees/ deposits/ refunds

The camp fees are non-refundable 5 days prior to your child attending camp. Cancellations received 5 days or more prior to attendance will receive a full refund minus a $10.00 processing fee.

No refunds are issued after the start date of camp.

Fees are due upon registration If you require financial assistance please see Kathy Rossler

 

Special Needs

If your child has special needs and requires additional support it is asked that you contact the YMCA program manager for arrangements. This will ensure a safe and enjoyable situation for all campers and counselors.

 

Camp Fees

All days:

Members: $81.00

Nonmembers $104.00

Daily Rate

Members $40.00

Non-members $50.00

Payment Options

The Moose Jaw Family YMCA accepts:
Cash
Credit Card
Interac Sorry, but we DO NOT accept Cheques

 

Weather Watch

The YMCA will use only the best judgment when taking campers outdoors.

 

In Case of Illness of Injury

All of our camp staff holds current CPR and First Aid training. If a trip to the doctor or hospital is necessary a staff member will accompany your child and notify the proper contact person.

 

Behavioral Guidance policy

• Before camp parents and caregivers should discuss behavioral expectations. If problems occur we will follow our discipline procedure:
  Some behaviors are unacceptable, and a camper will be sent home with no warning for the following:
  possession of alcohol or drugs
  smoking
  violence/aggression toward another camper or staff

Fees for a camper sent home will not be refunded.

All electronics must be kept at home! Any brought to camp will be stored at the membership service desk until the conclusion of camp.

 

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