Tired of hearing “I’m bored” all summer? Send your kids to Y Camp. They’ll enjoy swimming, climbing, teambuilding, camp songs, sports, field trips, arts & crafts and other activities. Plus they get to hang out with the coolest staff in Prescott. Each week we will have a new theme to keep things interesting. They will come home each evening with stories to tell about new friends and positive experiences. We have camps for kids ages 2 thru 8th grade. 

Prescott YMCA Camps...A good place to grow...

Welcome to Camp. For generations, the YMCA has been known for its commitment to family life. YMCA programs and services have grown and adapted to the changing needs of families. Today, more and more parents are looking for quality, yet affordable summer camp they can depend on. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun environment. Like all Y programs, camp is open to all, with financial aid available. Our well-trained staff will support and nurture your child's healthy development. Together with you, the parent, we can help our children grow up healthy, happy and strong.

YMCA MISSION

To put Christian principles into practice, through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

STATE LICENSING    

As an Arizona State Licensed facility, we are inspected annually. Parents may review inspection reports at any time.

            Arizona Department of Health Services
            Childcare Licensing
            1500 E Cedar, Suite 22
            Flagstaff, AZ 86304
            928-774-2707

DES (DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY)

All YMCA Childcare Programs are DES certified. It is the responsibility of the parent to meet with DES and make necessary arrangements prior to attending the program. The YMCA must receive a verbal or written confirmation from DES.

Parents are responsible for any unauthorized time not paid by DES.

SUMMER CAMPS

Tired of hearing "I'm bored" all summer? Send your kids to Y Camp. They'll enjoy swimming, climbing, teambuilding, camp songs, sports, field trips, arts & crafts and other activities. Plus they get to hang out with the coolest staff in Prescott. Each week we will have a new theme to keep things interesting. They will come home each evening with stories to tell about new friends and positive experiences.

The remodeled Lindquist Family Park will bring new opportunities for our campers this summer. Park features include grass field, running track, 4 ramadas, and low ropes course.

Warning: Side effects (parental benefits) may include happy kids who are excited to get up each morning and tired kids who go to bed on time. If you would not like to experience these side effects, your children should not attend our fun-packed  Camps.

Our Camps are designed to promote active learning.  We use active play to help our "Y" Campers discover, learn and grow.  Experiences and activities are selectively planned by our "Y" Center to provide your child with a wide variety of opportunities to discover, learn, grow, and make decisions throughout their stay with us.  Our primary goal is to help promote the maximum development of children.  That includes their physical, emotional, social, intellectual, creative and spiritual self.  We've carefully prepared a developmentally appropriated environment which provides a place for your child to feel significant and successful.

SEND A KID TO CAMP

Summer Camp is a place where kids can learn valuable character building lessons, learn a new skill, or make new friends. Unfortunately, many children are unable to experience this, simply because of their inability to pay. We at the Y strive to give every child the chance to attend camp through the Send A Kid To Camp Fund. This fund allows most children to experience camp through financial aid and scholarships made possible by generous donations.

Please help us achieve our goal, and give to the 2008 Send A Kid To Camp Campaign. 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to the fund, there are no overhead or administrative costs.  Tax deductible.

LEADERSHIP

The YMCA staff has been chosen on the basis of their interest in youth, maturity, patience, leadership qualities, education and experience.  The Camp staff has completed the YMCA Staff Training, is certified in CPR and First Aid as well as has completed the National YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Training and OSHA / bloodborne pathogen training.

KINDERKAMP

Age:    Children ages 2 (non-diapered) - 5 years

This popular camp helps the younger child develop independence and self-confidence in a safe, playful, learning environment. Weekly experiences may include swimming, arts & crafts, gymnastics, park play, dress-up, music, stories, games and more. Full day weekly participation.

When:            6:30am-6:00pm                    Monday - Friday                             

Weekly themes

                        May 27-30                             Planes, Trains and Automobiles

                        June 2-6                                Fun With Food

                        June 9-13                              Play In The Dirt

                        June 16-20                            Crazy Art

                        June 23-27                            Animals Big and Small

                        June 30-July 3                     Wild Wild West  (Closed July 4)

                        July 7-11                                Circus Week

                        July 14-18                             Bugs, Bugs, Bugs

                        July 21-25                             Beach Party 

                        July 28-August 1                  Christmas in July

Where:           Preschool Building

Fee:                YMCA Members:                  $  90.00 week

Community Members:        $100.00 week

Contact:         Sabrina Desmarais             KinderKamp Director

What to Bring / Wear to KinderKamp

Healthy lunch and drink

            No microwavable food

            A morning and afternoon snack is provided

            Do not send sodas or heavily sweetened drinks

            Any sweets in their lunch will be eaten after their healthy foods

Athletic Shoes ONLY

Comfortable clothing (no sleeveless shirts)

Light sweater / jacket on cool weather days

Hat / Visor

Sunscreen

Change (or two) of clothes

Swim Days - Swimsuit and towel. Wear suit under clothes. Plastic bag for wet items.

Gymnastics Days - Leotard or shorts (no buttons/snaps) and shirt tucked in

Climbing Days - Shorts and shirt

Fitted crib sheet and blanket for nap time

Backpack to secure your child's belongings

Do Not Bring

            Toys                            Money                        Electronic Games                Cell Phones

            Valuables                  Jewelry                     

Please print your child's name in full in permanent marker on everything.

DAY CAMP

Ages:              Children entering 1st-5th grades

Camp days are packed with fun-filled activities that may include local field trips, swimming, climbing, sports, group games, field games, teambuilding, arts & crafts, science, cooking, dress-up days, music and opportunities to make new friends. Daily or weekly participation.

When:            6:30am-6:00pm                    Monday - Friday                             

Weekly themes

                        May 27-30                             Around The World

                        June 2-6                                Fantastic Foods

                        June 9-13                              Earth Friendly

                        June 16-20                            Crazy Art

                        June 23-27                            Amazing Animals

                        June 30-July 3                     Wild Wild West  (Closed July 4)

                        July 7-11                                Slammin' 60s

                        July 14-18                             Strange and Unknown

                        July 21-25                             Summer Fun

                        July 28-August 1                  Favorite Holidays

Where:           Lindquist Park

Fees:              YMCA Members:                  $  90.00 week / $18.00 day

Community Members:        $100.00 week / $20.00 day

Contact:         Sara McClintock                   Day Camp Director

Ages:              Children entering 5th-8th grades

This camp experience is designed for our older campers. The themes are more challenging and the activities age appropriate. Activities may include teambuilding, field games, sports, local field trips, swimming, climbing, arts & crafts, science, cooking, dress-up days, music and opportunities to make new friends. Daily or weekly participation.

When:            6:30am-6:00pm                    Monday - Friday                             

Weekly themes

                        May 27-30                             Traveling Around The World

                        June 2-6                                Incredible Foods

                        June 9-13                              Earth Friendly

                        June 16-20                            Creative Art

                        June 23-27                            Wonderful World of Animals

                        June 30-July 3                     Wild Wild West  (Closed July 4)

                        July 7-11                                Slammin' 60s

                        July 14-18                             Strange and Mysterious

                        July 21-25                             Summer Entertainment

                        July 28-August 1                  Favorite Holidays

Where:           Kid Zone Building               Lindquist Park

Fees:              YMCA Members:                  $  90.00 week / $18.00 day

Community Members:        $100.00 week / $20.00 day

Contact:         TBA                                        Adventure Camp Director

What to Bring / Wear To Day Camp / Adventure Camp

Athletic Shoes ONLY

Comfortable clothing (no sleeveless shirts)

Light jacket, sweater on cool weather days

Hat / Visor

Sunscreen

Swim Days - Swimsuit and towel. Plastic bag for wet items.

Climbing Days - Shorts and shirt

Filled water bottle

Large healthy lunch / snacks

            Do not send sodas or heavily sweetened drinks

            Do not send excessive amounts of sweets or junk food

            Any sweets in their lunch will be eaten after their healthy foods

Backpack to secure your child's belongings

Do Not Bring

            Toys                Electronic Games                Valuables

            Jewelry          Money                                    Cell Phones

Please print your child's name in full in permanent marker on everything.

General Information

SUNSCREEN

We are outside in the sun on an ongoing basis.  Please put suntan lotion on your child before dropping them off at camp.  Please put a bottle of suntan lotion in your child's bag, labeled with their name.  We will encourage your child to put on sunscreen all day, and we will assist as long as you provide the sunscreen.  Children may not share sunscreen.

YMCA HOLIDAY CLOSURE

Independence Day             

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS

The Prescott YMCA is pleased to provide financial assistance for those in need. Qualifying is based on individual need. Scholarship applications are available at the YMCA Membership Desk. Prior to applying, please contact the Department of Economic Security (DES) to see if you are eligible for childcare assistance. The Y needs a verbal or written notification from DES regarding your status prior to processing a scholarship.

CHARACTER VALUES

During the day to day interaction of everyday life, Y staff have an opportunity to demonstrate the values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Open daily discussion will take place regarding the treatment and appreciation of others. Routinely, children will be recognized for their efforts in practicing these four aspects of character. These qualities form the philosophic foundation and behavioral guidance for all Y programs. When staff strive to uphold these characteristics, they stand out as landmarks for character development in our children. The Prescott YMCA is proud to embrace these four aspects of character.

CAMP REGISTRATION

A yearly non-refundable $30.00 registration free per child is required at the time of enrollment. This initial fee processes your child's application and helps cover the cost of registration.

All programs are arranged on a weekly basis, with payments due by the Thursday prior to each program week. Credits, refunds or transfers are not available.

A $10.00 late fee will apply for payments received after Thursday.

Parents / Guardians must complete a registration packet prior to child attending.

•             A completed Arizona State Department of Health student emergency information card.
•             Parents having sole custody must provide a copy of the custody papers.
•             An updated copy of child's original Immunization Record.
•             A signed photo release.
•             A signed behavior and discipline policy.
•             Any summer registration fees will be honored for fall 2008 Childcare.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT  

The staff of the program knows that parents are the first and most important teachers/nurturers.  Our job is to work in partnership with the families to ensure the welfare of each child. Our staff will respond professionally to your concerns and questions.  We ask that you speak to our staff when they can be responsive, without the responsibility of supervising children.  Phone calls are always welcome and will be returned from the staff as soon as possible.

So that we can keep accurate records for the well-being of the children, please keep all important information current:  addresses, phone numbers, medical forms, personal histories, and please respond to all requests for information from staff.

From time to time, parents will be given the opportunity to participate in activities or contribute small items to the program. We would like to hear from you. Contact your site director with any of your suggestions, comments, or ideas.

Please be sure to sign in and out daily and look for information that we may send you in regards to upcoming events and days off.

ILLNESS / MEDICATION

If a child is not well enough to participate in all of the days' scheduled activities, then he / she is not well enough to attend. If a child has a sore throat, fever, or displays obvious signs of illness, a parent will be contacted to pick up their child. The YMCA does not distribute medication of any kind. No medication should be sent to the Y with a child.

SIGN-IN / OUT PROCEDURE

The YMCA takes responsibility for your child while he or she is in our care.  A daily sign in/out is required.  We require full signatures along with the time in/out.  Proper picture identification will be required at the beginning of the program and for the designated pick-up person who must be on your authorized pick-up list.  If a parent or pick-up person knows he/she will be late to pick up the child, please contact the YMCA ASAP.  This, however, will not excuse the parent from receiving the appropriate warning or late fee.  There is a $1.00 per minute late fee per child for pick-ups after 6:00pm.  Only those people designated on the pick-up list will be allowed to take the child from the YMCA.  The designated person must be at least 18 years of age.  If there is an emergency and someone other than you or a designated person needs to pick up your child, please call us so that we can help you make appropriate arrangements.  Please be cooperative in regard to this policy, as it has been designed for the safety of your child.

FIELD TRIPS

Periodically field trips may be scheduled. Bus transportation will be provided by PUSD. Children are to remain seated at all times. Staff will assist all children on and off the buses. Information will be posted in advance and will require a parent / guardian written authorization. A transportation fee may be charged.

EMERGENCIES         

In the event of a minor accident or incident, staff will render first-aid. A report will be filed and the parent informed at the end of the day. If an accident appears to be more serious, a parent will be contacted for further instructions. If an incident is critical, the YMCA will act on behalf of the child's best interest, at the expense of the parent.

LIABILITY INSURANCE

The YMCA provides liability insurance as required by law. The Prescott YMCA does not provide medical insurance relative to accidents or injuries sustained as a result of a program related activity.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All information contained within your child's file and all conversation is considered confidential.  The program is restricted by law from releasing confidential information on any individual, agency, or school district without first obtaining permission from the parent to do so.

LOST AND FOUND

A lost and found box is located at each site. Contact your site director with any lost item. Items left over 30 days may be donated to local charities. Please write your child's name on everything.

GUIDANCE & DISCIPLINE

It is the goal of the YMCA to guide children in being happy, responsible, cooperative participants through positive, respectful teaching techniques.  The staff works to increase children's respect for themselves by guiding them to become responsible for their own actions and help them grow in their respect for the rights and feelings of others.

Program policies are designed to meet state requirements to ensure the safety and well-being of all program participants, staff, vehicles and facility security.

Tobacco products, drugs, alcohol, stealing, fighting, unsafe behavior, leaving the group, property damage or violence is not consistent with the core values we are trying to convey in our childcare programs. For this reason, it will not be permitted on YMCA property. Furthermore, in creating programs that enhance a child's growth in caring, honesty, respect and responsibility; ethnic jokes, swearing and / or name calling will not be permitted in the program.

Our commitment is to make reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of each child.  Based on our goal of working in partnership with parents to keep each child safe and happy in our program, we will be honest and respectful in communicating with parents about their children.  At the same time, the YMCA expects the full cooperation of parents to ensure that any plan developed to support the child in the program will be successful.

Discipline shall not damage the child's self-image, or embarrass the child who is being disciplined.  When possible, the child who is being disciplined shall contribute to resolving the conflict with whom he/she was involved.  Whenever possible, logical and natural consequences will be used as a format for discipline.  Only staff shall carry out any disciplinary action, not volunteers, observers, or other children.

Staff will document information related to the child's ability to function within the program, noting factors that seem to contribute to the child's success, as well as areas of concern.  The YMCA will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate the child's needs.  A plan will be developed when specific accommodations are to be made by the program.  This plan will also outline indicators of success for the child.

The following factors shall contribute to good behavior management:

• Modeling by adults
• Site environment
• Planned activities
• Related curriculum
• Ongoing scheduled evaluations
• Redirection of children
• Setting clear limits
• Development of child's self-image
• Prohibited punishments

A serious behavior problem is defined as one in which a child is hampering the smooth flow of the program requiring an extraordinary amount of attention:  is inflicting physical or emotional harm on self or others: or otherwise unable to conform to the rules and guidelines of the program.

Depending on the individual child and the circumstances, a variety of disciplinary measures are to be considered:

• Ignoring may be an effective strategy for minor misbehavior, or for attention-seeking behavior that does not interfere with or harm others
• Logical consequences, which may include repairing the damage or apologizing (if genuine)
• Re-direction to a different activity or area
• Review of program rules
• Negotiation and mediation, especially in conflicts between children
• Discussion, including reflective listening
• A brief separation from the group
• Written behavior journals
• Behavior contract, outlining both what the staff can do to help the child and what the child can do to improve behavior
• Termination from the program

The YMCA tries to meet the needs of each child enrolled in our program.  We make every effort to communicate and work with the parent if there are concerns.  However, the YMCA reserves the right to terminate enrollment of a child.  The decision to terminate a child's enrollment may fall into different categories.

In the event that the YMCA and the parents agree that the placement of child is inappropriate and/or not in the best interest of the child, the written notification will be waived and the withdrawal date can be set.

In the event that the parent and the YMCA staff are unable to come to a mutually acceptable course of action after identifying and processing a concern, the YMCA reserves the right to terminate the enrollment of the child.  Every effort shall be made to work with the child and the family to avoid termination.  Termination will occur as a last resort.

The YMCA reserves the right to terminate enrollment for one or more of the following reasons:

The program does not meet the needs of the child.  Factors to be considered in this decision may include:

• Consistent problematic and disruptive behavior
• Extra demands on staff time
• Behavior detrimental emotionally or physically to the others in the program
• Child cannot adjust to the program's environment

A parent fails to meet their obligations as set forth by the YMCA, including but not limited to the following reasons:

• Non-payment or persistent late payment of fees
• Failure to comply with the procedures for arrival and departure of the child
• Physical or verbal abuse of children or staff by the parent
• Disrespect for policies and procedures of the day camp program

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

The Prescott Young Men's Christian Association of Yavapai County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3)

non-profit community-focused organization dedicated to putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

A community volunteer Board of Directors sets policy, gives ideas and oversees financial decisions that govern the YMCA. Founded in 1914, the Prescott YMCA has followed Prescott's growth.

It is supported by memberships, program fees and public and private contributions. As a membership organization, the YMCA is open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. An extensive scholarship program ensures access to kids and families who could not otherwise afford the benefits of the YMCA.

STAFF INFORMATION

Laura Winniford  Childcare Director

Sabrina Desmarais             Sara McClintock                              

KinderKamp Director          Day Camp Director                          Adventure Camp Director

We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.