Springfield YMCA

Summer Day Camps  2008

For more information contact Robert Sneddon,

Childcare and Camp Director, at (973) 467-0838.

DOWNLOAD CAMP REGISTRATION FORM

Camp Registration is ongoing for Summer 2008

Registration is in person at the Springfield Y, 100 S. Springfield Avenue

NEW!  AD-IN KidsTennis Camp for Youth ages 3 to 4 and 5 to 8

NEW! YOUTH SPORTS CAMPS for ages 4 to 13

Basketball,  Baseball,  All Sports

Financial Assistance
The YMCA has an open door policy: No one is turned away
because of an inability to pay. Families may apply for Y Cares Financial
Assistance for camp programs. The application process is confidential.
Forms are available at the Springfield Y, or download English or Spanish version.

Teeny Tiny Trekkers

Ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 (Children must be potty trained)

9:00am to 12:00 pm

Location: Springfield YMCA, $120.00 per week

Description: This camp is designed for those little ones who want

to experience making new firends while learning.  We have created

a camp curriculum that will keep kids moving, laughing and enjoying the summer.

Camp is led by two qualified supervisors and has a maximum of 12 campers per week.

Tiny Trekkers
Pre – K and Kindergarten
Half Day Hours: 8:30 AM – 12:30 pm, $150.00 per week
Full Day Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 pm, $205.00 per week
Location: Ruby Park , Springfield
Description: Small groups and well trained staff create a terrific camp
experience for your young child. Campers explore new adventures

through discovery and play! Special theme activities include arts

and crafts, sports and games, science and cooking, swim instruction,

local field trips and more. This camp has a maximum of 15 campers

per week. Campers will rotate through a daily that looks similar to

the sample schedule below.

Time and Activity
8:30 – 8:45 Welcome
8:45 – 9:15 Creation Station
9:15 – 9:45 Exploration Station
9:45 – 10:30 Clean Up/Snack
10:30 – 11:10 Language Arts
11:10 – 11:40 Music & Movement
11:40 – 12:00 Sports Mania
12:00 – 12:30 Say Goodbye to Half Day Campers
12:30 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 Dear Time
1:30 – 3:30 Swim at Summit YMCA
3:30 – 4:00 Closing Games

Camp Anupama
Entering Grades 1 – 6

8:30 to 4:00 pm, Location: Ruby Park, Springfield, $205.00 per week.
Description: Give children the opportunity to make choices, create and explore.
Campers learn responsibility and build self-esteem by enjoying activities
such as sports, crafts, field trips, swimming, and more.

Camp Week 9
Kindergarten – Grade 6

7:00 to 6:00 pm, Location: Springfield YMCA, $330.00
Description: This is a perfect way to extend your campers summer fun!
An extra week of theme based activities and fun games.
Space is limited for this extra week so register early!

Springfield YMCA Summer Camp Schedule
Week 1 June 23 – June 27 Tropics Week
Week 2 June 30 – July 3 The great Outdoors (no camp July 4)
Week 3 July 7 – July 11 Beach Blast Week
Week 4 July 14 – July 18 Olympics Week
Week 5 July 21 – July 25 Health Awareness and Safety Week
Week 6 July 28 – August 1 Who Done It Week
Week 7 August 4 – August 8 Hoops N’ Homers Week
Week 8 August 11 – August 15 Hoops N’ Homers Week
Week 9 August 18 – August 22 Reach for the Stars Week

Week 1 Hula Tropics week
Make Hoola skirts, dress in the most touristy outfit,
enter the limbo contest, and enjoy eating
cool fruits in the sun.

Week 2 The great Outdoors
Explore the wild through nature hikes, learn to
protect the environment all while having fun.

Week 3 Beach Blast Week
Enter the volleyball tournament or make sand art.
Wear your most outrageous bathing suit and
hangout with your friends. Make sand art or
enter the volleyball tournament.

Week 4 Olympics Week
Join us for relay races including the crab walk
extravaganza, water relays, and other fun
filled athletic games.

Week 5 Health Awareness and Safety Week
Learn about ways to stay healthy through eating
and exercising. Talk with Police Officers and
Firepersons about ways to stay safe at home
and with your friends.

Week 6 Who Done It Week
Bring the game of Clue to life and try to
figure out the mystery.

Week 7 Hoops N’ Homers Week
Wear your favorite sports teams jersey or
clothing. Participate in the Kickball tournament
or Frisbee Football tournament

Week 8 Core Values Week
Learn the Four Core Values of the YMCA and
how to use them every day. Help others in the
community by sending letters or even visiting them.

Week 9 Reach for the Stars Week
Help us put on a play for your parents to
watch and enjoy.