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1 2018 SUMMER CAMP GUIDEJ u n e 18th August 31st390 Murray Hill Parkway East Rutherford NJ BIRD 10% DISCOUNTENDS A PR 21 Summer Camp is back and better than ever! We re energized and excited to give our campers an incredible experience full of new friends, new adventures, and positive role models. With day camps for kids of all ages, we ll be providing plenty of new activities for preschoolers, children, and teens to awaken their imaginations. The addition of our brand new Aquatic Center will make swimming an even more integral part of our unique Summer Camp experience. Our team has also been busy connecting with campers and families to further develop our programming.

2 We ve made some new additions that are sure to make Summer Camp at the Meadowlands Y even better than last year s. We look forward to providing every child with the opportunity to make this the best summer ever! BELONGINGAll are welcome in our summer camps! Our counselors ensure that every child feels comfortable and safe, which will encourage them to try new things, make new friends, and to be a part of a team. ACCOMPLISHMENTS ummer break may be associated with kicking back and relaxing but our campers will exercise their bodies and minds to learn new skills and develop as young re better together! Campers and counselors will work together on a variety of collaborative projects and activities to further develop their team-building skills.

3 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLEE very child deserves a summer camp experience. Through our Annual Support Campaign, the Y raises money to provide camp scholarships. Please call for more information and an application. Application submissions begin May 1st. KIDDIE CAMP ..4 CAMP DISCOVERY ..5 TRAVEL CAMPS ..6 TEEN CAMPS ..7 SPORTS CAMPS ..8 MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP ..9 CAMP REGISTRATION FORM ..10 -11 THINGS TO KNOW ..BACK COVERWELCOMEWHAT S INSIDE:22018 Summer Camp GuideMeadowlands YMCAWED, APR 18 6 - 8pmTBDR utherfordTHU, APR 19 6 - 8pmBergen County Head Start 263 Lafayette ParkSAT, APR 21 11am - 3pmSPRING FLING OPEN HOUSE Meadowlands YMCA390 Murray Hill Pkwy.

4 East RutherfordSAT, JUN 2 2 - 4pmMeadowlands YMCA390 Murray Hill Pkwy. East Rutherford Heathly Kids Day 4/ 21 CAMP OPEN HOUSESSUMMER CAMPS ummer is the time of year for children to embark on exciting adventures, building their own amazing story to share with classmates and teachers next fall. In the Meadowlands YMCA Summer Day Camps, your child will engage in a variety of activities tailored to develop confidence, encourage healthy activity, promote social skills, and challenge them to try new things all in a safe environment, led by positive adult role models. SPECIAL OFFERS, SAVE MONEY!The following offers are available for 2018 Summer Camps:Sibling Accommodation 10% reduction on camp tuition for each additional child in the household.

5 This discount is deducted from the tuition only and will be applied towards the lower Discount 10% discount applies to children of military personnel. Military ID must be presented at time of registration. Limited Time Promotional OfferRegister for four (4) or more weeks before April 21st (Healthy Kids Day ) and we will waive your processing fee. ($25 value)EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT10% Early Bird discount available when summer camp balance is paid in full before 7PM on April 21st. $25 processing fee is also waived. May not be combined with other discounts. 3 KIDDIE CAMPAGES 3-5 WEEKLY JUN 18 - AUG 31 (No Camp WED 7/4)MARA CENTERM eadowlands YMCA Full Day 8:30am - 5:30pmHalf Day 9am - 1pm MEET NEW FRIENDS, EXPLORE & PRETEND Kiddie Camp combines the excitement of a YMCA summer camp with an educational twist.

6 Campers will enjoy free swim time in the new Y pool, outdoor play, educational games, interactive science projects, literacy activities, theme-based crafts, and special event days with in our new Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning, we ll focus on providing your little ones with a variety of age-appropriate activities designed to the build confidence, self-reliance, social skills, teamwork, and friendships to provide the proper foundation for kindergarten and beyond! Each week will have its own exciting theme that games and projects are based around, such as dinosaurs, nature exploration, beach week, and Camp is hosted in the Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning, our new, state-of-the-art preschool within the Meadowlands Y.

7 The center features bright, open classrooms, a turfed outdoor playground, and access to Y amenities like the swimming pool and Gatorade Special Appearances by Ice Cream Truck Balloon Artist Exotic Zoo AnimalsWEEKDATESTHEME16/18 6/22 WELCOME TO CAMP! 26/25 6/29 DINOSAUR ADVENTURES37/ 2-7/ 6 no camp JUL 4 HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!47/ 9 -7/ 13 OUT OF THIS WORLD 57/ 16 -7/ 20 ROCK YOUR WORLD67/ 23 -7/ 27 UNDER THE SEA77/30-8/3 NATURE EXPLORATION 88/6-8/10 ANIMALS WEEK98/13-8/17 FAMILY VACATION108/20-8/24OH, A CAMPING WE WILL GO!118/27-8/31 DOWN THE SHORE42018 Summer Camp Guide2018 Summer Camp GuideCAMP DISCOVERYAGES 5-13 WEEKLY JUN 18 - AUG 31 (No Camp WED 7/4) Meadowlands YMCA 8:30am - 4:30pm Extended hours available from 7am - 6:30 pm WHERE IMAGINATION MEETS RECREATION What do you get when you combine imagination with recreation?

8 Camp Discovery! Hosted at the Meadowlands Y, this camp has it all under one roof for ages 5 to 13. Campers will enjoy swimming, a variety of different sports, ping-pong, fusbol, arts and crafts, science projects, STEM activities, cooking lessons, and plenty of time swimming and playing in the pool. Campers will exercise their minds and bodies, all while building friendships with each other. All of our interactive activities will be held in the new Meadowlands YMCA building, giving every camper access to an expansive variety of engaging and collaborative experiences in a cool and safe environment. We understand that each family has their own summer plans, so we offer flexible schedules with daily and weekly options!

9 5 Meadowlands YMCATRAVEL CAMPSTRIP DESTINATIONS*AGES 5 13 8:30am - 4:30pm Extended hours available from 7am - 6:30pm Multilple LocationsADVENTURE AWAITS! The YMCA s Travel Camps take to the road with a combination of exciting field trips and activities in our camp facilities. Campers will enjoy new experiences by going on excursions every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On Mondays and Fridays, they ll participate in swimming at our YMCA pools and other activities in their home base camps. Our trained camp counselors help to ensure every day is safe and supervised, so parents can rest easy knowing their young ones are in a secure QUEST AGES 5-8 Washington School, 89 Wood St.

10 , Rutherford WEEKLY JUN 25 AUG 17 (No Camp WED 7/4)Meadowlands YMCAWEEKLY AUG 20 - 31 Camp Quest offers age appropriate field trips and activities for our younger campers, ages 5 8. CAMP JOURNEY AGES 8-11 Washington School, 89 Wood St., RutherfordWEEKLY JUN 25 AUG 17 (No Camp WED 7/4) Meadowlands YMCAWEEKLY AUG 20 - 31 Camp Journey offers age appropriate field trips and activities for our older campers, ages 8 11. CAMP ODYSSEY AGES 5 13 Bergen County Head Start 263 Lafayette Ave. Cliffside ParkWEEKLY JUN 25 AUG 24 (No Camp WED 7/4) Hosted in Cliffside Park, Camp Odyssey combines the best of both camp worlds for Gold Coast area residents.