YMCA Summer Day Camp
WHAT IS THE CAMP’S MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY? At YMCA Summer Day Camp your kids will find a place where they can be themselves, try new things, learn new skills, make friends and be part of something great. WHAT SAFETY MEASURES ARE IN PLACE? Low staff-to-child ratios Monitored sign-in and sign-out Rigorous staff training Health and Safety Standards Swim Testing and Water Safety WHAT IS THE CAMPER-TO- COUNSELOR RATIO? Our rates do not exceed 1:15. The typical ratio is 1:12. HOW ARE STAFF MEMBERS SCREENED AND TRAINED? All staff are thoroughly screened & background checked; trained in first aid, CPR, safety and child abuse prevention, character building, and program implementation. IS THERE A DAILY SCHEDULE, AND CAN YOU PROVIDE AN EXAMPLE? 7-9AM - Drop-off Group time and assembly, snack Open programming (campers choose) Lunch Open programming and group time 4:15-6PM- Afternoon pickup
Activities include: STEM, swimming, sports/games, outdoors, crafts and more! ARE THERE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FREE PLAY OR DOWNTIME? Y camp is built on an open programming model. Campers can select activities they participate in. They get to follow their own interests, but they’ll also make their own path. HOW DOES THE CAMP HANDLE HEALTH ISSUES AND ALLERGIES? We take the health of our campers & staff seriously. We have thorough policies for medication, allergies and emergency procedures found in our Parent Manual at bhamycamp.org ARE THERE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS TO VISIT OR PARTICIPATE IN CAMP ACTIVITIES? Varies by location; most locations do not offer camper/parent activities.
Established: 1884 (205) 445-2850 bhamycamp.org
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