Important Information

• Register your child for camp EARLY
• Registrations are taken in-person ONLY at the Lansdowne YMCA and the Ridley Area YMCA
• Those applying for Financial Assistance MUST pre-register their child for camp along with the required $35 per week deposit.
• Financial Assistance does not reserve a spot for your child unless the weekly deposits are made in advance.
• Registrations are accepted for full sessions only on a first come, first serve basis. Space in camp is limited.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO REGISTER FOR CAMP?

• Emergency contact names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses
• Recent photo of camper for files
• Health insurance policy/details
• Knowledge of camper’s general medical history and current medications

Deposits
A $35 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT per child/per session is required to hold his/her spot in camp or a $70 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT for a two week camp program or Summer Quest. Deposits must be paid for each session at time of registration. No registration will be accepted without payment of deposits.

Membership Requirements
All campers are required to be members of the Community YMCA at the time of registration.

Refunds
Deposits and camp fees are non-refundable. Credit will only be considered for medical reasons accompanied by a note from a physician. These cases will be dealt with on an individual basis.

Camp Hours
Camp programs run from 9am-6pm. Early morning care is available for your child from 7-9am. There is an additional $25 fee per camper/week for all members.

Camp at Your Child's Grade Level
All of our camps are offered according to your child’s grade level. When selecting camps, please choose those camps that correspond to the grade your child will enter in the fall of 2012.

Our Vision

• Introduce and reinforce the core values of the Y
• Support the children in decision making and learning teambuilding skills
• Create an atmosphere of open communication
• Encourage campers to play and learn to the best of their abilities

Our Staff

• We carefully select and screen (reference checks, child abuse clearances and criminal record checks)
• Complete, extensive pre-camp training including basic first aid, CPR, child abuse prevention and recognition, program planning, age appropriate activities, and character development awareness
• Meet Our Camp Staff

Camp Orientations
We highly encourage parents to attend the summer camp orientations. Our camp staff will give important information that you will need to prepare your camper for a successful summer and as a parent, you will better understand the camp your child will be attending.

YMCA CARES
Financial Assistance Program
Thanks to our Annual Support Campaign contributors, financial assistance is available. Assistance is given on a first come, first served basis and is determined by need. Financial assistance is limited and may vary depending on the camp program. APPLY EARLY!!! Camp Financial Assistance forms can be obtained at either the Lansdowne or Ridley Area YMCA Front Desk or downloaded from our website.

Camp Payment Options
Option One - Weekly Payments
Balance due after original deposits. Payments due one week prior (7 days) to your child attending camp. Camp fees increase if payments are made after the final payment due date. We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX, personal checks, and money orders.

Option Two - Bank Draft
Available only to Full Privilege Members registering for a minimum of six camp sessions. A $35 per child deposit is required upon registering. Your Visa, MasterCard, Discover or AMEX will then be billed monthly.