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Dear Parents,

 

Greetings from Urban Services YMCA—your solution to summer vacation! The Urban Services YMCA Day Camp provides opportunities for youth to grow, learn, and develop in a safe and fun atmosphere. Youth spend time outdoors and indoors as experienced staff lead campers in a wide variety of activities each day including arts and crafts, games, skits and songs, sports, swimming, weekly field trips and theme-related activities planned specifically for their age group. An environment is created where campers are active, learning, laughing, and are made to feel special.

 

Our goals are simple. Campers will feel safe and celebrated for who they are and will encounter experiences that will help promote self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-worth. Campers will experience new things, make new friends, develop new skills, and have fun along the way! Friends and teamwork make our summers FUN!

 

Our mission of building the spirit, mind, and body of all our campers is reflected in our highly qualified staff, unique activity schedule, and unsurpassed safety protocol. Here at Y-Camp, character counts! That’s why our camp focuses and uses as a foundation the YMCA’s Four Core Values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. In addition, we continue to integrate our healthy kid’s curriculum into our day camp programs.

 

Thank you for considering Urban Services YMCA for your child’s summer experience. We are confident that 2011 will be our best summer yet! We look forward to welcoming your family to our summer camps! And remember, at Urban Services YMCA, it’s not just another day camp; it’s the summer to discover!

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Urban Services Y-Camp Staff

YMCA of the EAST BAY

The YMCA of the East Bay is a community-based charitable service organization dedicated to building the spirit, mind and body of each individual with programs unique to each community. With programs founded on Christian principles, emphasizing education, health and recreation, the YMCA serves men, women and children of all ages, religions, races and abilities, with a focus on youth.

We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities! We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

 

SOME IMPORTANT DETAILS

 

Some camps fill quickly, so register early! A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $25 per session for either Day or Specialty Camp is required. Final payments must be made two weeks before the session begins or the deposit will be forfeited and reservation canceled.

 

Registration less than two weeks prior to the start date will be subject to availability and a $10 late fee per participant.

 

A low-cost annual Program Membership is available if your child is not already a YMCA member. This fee is non-transferable and non-refundable. For those needing Financial Assistance, please inquire.

 

This is made possible through the generous support of our Annual Partners Campaign donors. Individuals unable to pay the full program fee are encouraged to contact their local YMCA branch for a campership application. Financial assistance is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

*ALL CAMP SESSIONS FULL

 

DAY CAMP

Day Camp includes activities like sports, games, crafts, field trips to local Bay Area attractions, and more…all included in the camp fee! Activities provide a fun, safe, and positive atmosphere. YMCA staff serve as both positive role models and caring adult leaders. Day Camp is divided into the following age appropriate camps:

 

URBAN SERVICES YMCA

Spend the summer making friends and learning new skills at Day Camp with Urban Services! Y-Camp is designed to provide a positive camp experience, in a safe and accepting environment. Well-trained, qualified staff serve as positive role models for campers. Y-Camp enhances camper’s self-confidence, self-esteem and leadership skills through well planned fun activities.

 

We take great pride in our staff. Considered the “Y-Team”, many of our camp directors and counselors return year after year. Well-trained, qualified staff serve as positive role models for campers. All staff undergo a complete background check and participate in at least forty (40) hours of specialized camp training. All staff are CPR and First Aid certified.

 

Come celebrate with all of our campers and parents from both Urban Services camp sites as we honor and recognize the accomplishments and achievements of Y-Camp 2011.

 

A great time to have all your questions answered! All parents are invited to attend our Parent & Family Orientation on Friday, June 10, 2011 at 6pm at our M. Robinson Baker facility located at 3265 Market Street. Conducted by our camp staff, this informative setting introduces both new and returning families to the Y-Camp Experience!

 

OUR CAMPS

We offer Discovery, Explorer, Adventure, and Movin’ On camps at our branch locations. Each week, our camps will feature activities designed to promote a healthy mind, body, and spirit in your child. Campers will be engaged in activities such as morning meeting/opening circle, arts & crafts, swimming, field trips, character development, and sports and game activities.

 

Each week is focused on an exciting theme highlighted by theme based activities, outings, and projects. Space is limited; so register early to guarantee dates and camps of your choice!

 

 

CAMP HOURS: 9:00am – 4:00pm

FREE Extended care is available from 7:00am – 9:00am & 4:00pm – 6:00pm.

 

Note: no registrations will be accepted after 12:00pm the Friday prior to the week of camp.

 

For additional information please contact:

Michael Calhoun

Urban Service Camp Director

(510) 654-9622 work • (510) 978-1940 cell