1EARLY ENROLLMENT BEGINS JANUARY 24!THE GRANITE YMCA Summer Day Camps 2022Goffstown • Manchester Londonderry • Concord2 Welcome to summer at The Granite YMCA.We provide affordable, quality summer experiences with convenient options such as extended camp hours, transportation, and sibling discounts. Whether you’re considering a traditional day camp, a specialty camp, or one of our overnight camps, summer at the Y is filled with excitement, adventure, new friends, lifelong memories, and most of all, discovery! With camp programs based on the Y values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, we provide children with a priceless experience in a safe and supportive environment where their safety is our top priority.There are few unique environments as special as camp, where kids become part of a community and form friendships as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social, and educational activities every day. Amidst all the fun of swimming, sports activities, archery, and creative arts, children develop attitudes that build character and promote leadership. At the Y, we feel that every child should be given the opportunity to experience summer camp. That is why we offer more than 30 camp programs at nine different Y locations across NH.YOUR CHILD’S SAFETYCamper safety is our top priority. The majority of our summer staff come from our before and after school programs, so they may already be familiar faces to your child. All staff receive reference and criminal background checks in addition to undergoing extensive summer camp training. Our counselors develop competencies in team building, character development, conflict resolution, emergency procedures, child abuse awareness and prevention, CPR, first aid, and age appropriate activity planning.CAMP DIRECTORS AND COUNSELORSYMCA staff are selected based on their expertise, background, and their strong desire to work with children. Our staff come to work each day motivated to provide your child with a safe and fun experience.SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONSThe Granite YMCA strives to provide all campers with a safe and positive camp experience. Parent/Guardian communication is key to the success of each and every camper, so if your child requires extra support, please set up a meeting with the camp director at your local Y prior to registering.MORE CAMP INFORMATIONAdditional information including policies, procedures and the packing list can be found in the Parent/Guardian Handbook available on our website at www.graniteymca.org/camps/what-you-need-to-know.FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLEPlease contact our friendly day camp registrar at your local branch to inquire about financial assistance opportunities. 3OUR MISSION: The Granite YMCA creates a community where all are welcome and builds a healthy spirit, mind and body based on the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.TABLE OF CONTENTSYMCA OF DOWNTOWN MANCHESTER30 Mechanic Street, Manchester, NHCamp Namoskeag ....................................................................10After Care Swim Lessons .....................................10Weekly Theme Schedule ......................................10Sports Camps ........................................................11Specialty Camps ....................................................12Teen Trip Camp ........................................................13YMCA Day Camp of Hooksett .......................... 14 - 15YMCA ALLARD CENTER OF GOFFSTOWN116 Goffstown Back Road, Goffstown, NHCamp Halfmoon .......................................................16Camp Quartermoon ...............................................................16Camp Halfmoon Weekly Theme Schedule ................17Discovery Camp .......................................................17Discovery Camp Weekly Theme Schedule ................17After Care Specialties .......................................18 - 19Sports Camps ..........................................................20Specialty Camps ...................................................... 20Swim Lessons ........................................................... 21Leadership Camps ................................................... 22Teen Camps .................................................... 22 - 23Gymnastics, Cheer and Ninja Camps ................ 24 - 25Tennis Camps .......................................................... 26YMCA OF CONCORD15 North State Street, Concord, NHCamp Mowkawogan ..................................................28Weekly Theme Schedule ................................................ 28 YMCA OF GREATER LONDONDERRY206 Rockingham Road, Londonderry, NHCamp Pa-Gon-Ki ......................................................30Weekly Theme Schedule .......................................31Before & After Care ..................................................31Windham Explorers Camp ....................................... 32Windham Explorers Weekly Theme Schedule .......... 32Swim Lessons ....................................................32 - 33Summer Swim Club .................................................. 33Swim Tests .............................................................. 33Specialty Camps ...................................................... 34Sports Camps ......................................................... 35Leader In Training ................................................... 36Counselor In Training .............................................. 36Teen Trip Camp ....................................................... 372022 SUMMER DAY CAMP INFORMATIONImportant Summer 2022 Dates ..................................4Camp Weeks Listing ....................................................5Becoming a Y Member ................................................5Payment Information ..................................................6Registration Information .............................................7Meet the Directors .............................................. 8 - 9Discover Overnight Camp ................................................... 29Health Form Process ............................................... 38Parent/Guardian FAQs ............................................ 39Cancellation Policy .................................................. 39IMPORTANT DATES FOR SUMMER 2022Sun, Fun, and Friendship.CAMP INFO NIGHTSMarch 2 (6:00 – 8:00 pm)April 21 (6:00 – 8:00 pm)Building closes at 8:00 pmCHARACTERCELEBRATIONAugust 25 (Time TBD)at YMCA Day Camp of HooksettYMCA of DowntownManchesterVIRTUAL CAMPINFO NIGHTSMarch 24 (6:00 – 7:30 pm)April 21 (6:00 – 7:30 pm)CHARACTER CELEBRATIONAugust 18 (Time TBD)YMCA of ConcordCAMP TOURSEmail Gabby Brickley at gbrickley@graniteymca.org or call 603.497.9622 to schedule a tourCAMP INFO NIGHTSFebruary 28 (6:00 – 7:30 pm)March 29 (6:00 – 7:30 pm)LIT/CIT VIRTUALINFO NIGHTSApril 21 (6:00 – 7:30 pm)CAMP KICKOFFJune 18 (1:00 – 3:00 pm)CHARACTER CELEBRATIONAugust 18 (6:00 – 7:30 pm)YMCA of GreaterLondonderry 5BENEFITS OF BECOMING A Y MEMBERSUMMER 2022 CAMP WEEK DATESBECOME A Y MEMBER TODAYThe Y is a community for all to learn, grow, and thrive. We bring families closer together, encourage health and well-being, and foster connections through health and wellness, sports, fun, and shared interests. We are also an ongoing source of support, guidance, and resources for members and the people in the communities we serve. DISCOVER MEMBERSHIP AT THE Y A Y membership is so much more than just a discounted camp enrollment. Discover the unique community in your facility and all that the Y has to offer. Connect, play, and discover new things. We offer comprehensive healthy living and learning experiences for children, teens, adults, seniors, and families. Contact your local branch to learn all about the amenities you will have access to!WEEK 1WEEK 2WEEK 3WEEK 4June 27 – July 1July 4 – 8(There will be no camp on July 4)July 11 – 15July 18 – 22WEEK 5WEEK 6WEEK 7WEEK 8July 25 – 29August 1 – 5August 8 – 12August 15 – 19WEEK 9WEEK 10August 22 – 26August 29 – 31A YMCA MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES ACCESS TO FACILITY MEMBER CAMP RATES & CAMP SWIMMING LESSONSTo be eligible to pay the reduced facility member camp fees, your child(ren) must have and sustain an active Y membership from the time of registration through the camper’s last session. Memberships may be purchased online or at your local branch. Terminating the membership prior to the end of the camp season will result in the price of the remaining camper weeks increasing to the Non Member (NM) rate. If you wish to terminate your child’s membership at the end of their camp season, you may either stop by the Welcome Center desk to complete a termination form, send an email to membership@graniteymca.org, or write a letter with your request. Terminations must be submitted in writing 30 days prior to the scheduled deduction. Annual members will receive the balance of the unused portion of their membership. Please note, while it is not required to have a membership to register for day camp, it is beneficial and more economical to have a youth or family membership if you are registering for four or more weeks of camp.Your facility membership (FM) includes:• Early registration and reduced fees for programs• FREE group wellness classes in person and virtually• FREE wellness orientations to help you design a wellness plan• Full privileges at all of the Ys in our association• Access to other Ys throughout the United States• Flexible membership (income-based membership rates)Just for family members: • Free Kid Zone for your child to be active and have fun while you work out • Free Family Nights• Fun family programs6 AUTO DEDUCT POLICY All camp payments must be made via automatic deduction from a credit/debit card or checking/savings account. A payment schedule will be emailed to you at the time of your registration confirmation. Should any charge or draft be returned or refused by the credit card or bank for any reason, the customer is responsible for that payment, plus the $20 service charge applied by the Y. This is in addition to any service fee charged by the financial institution. EARLY ENROLLMENT PAYMENT OPTIONS Register by February 20 and pay only the registration fee and Facility/Family Membership fee (if applicable) upon registration. No deposits required! You must provide a credit/debit card or checking/savings account for weekly auto deduct payments. Weekly auto deduct payments are scheduled at the time of registration to begin within five business days, and continue until three weeks prior to the start of each camp session in order to make your weekly payments as low as possible. Please note that any add on fees not paid in full upfront will be auto deducted three weeks prior to the start of each session. FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS If you are not able to take advantage of the early enrollment option, we have other convenient payment plans. Register between February 23 – July 27 or August 3, varies by location. If you are using the Flexible Payment option, the $30 registration fee, Facility/Family Membership fee (if applicable), and $25 deposit for each session will be auto deducted within five business days of receipt of registration. Please Note: $25 non-refundable deposits for each session of camp will be automatically credited toward weekly session fees. Choose from two convenient options below. When you register you must also provide a checking/savings account or credit/debit card number for auto deduct payments.• Have your weekly auto deduct payments begin within five business days of registration and continue until three weeks prior to the start of each camp session (option ends May 29). Please note that any add on fees not paid in full upfront will be auto deducted three weeks prior to start of each session.• Have your payments auto deducted three weeks prior to the start of each camp sessionFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Thanks to generous donations from Y families, staff, camp alumni, local businesses and donors, financial assistance is available for families who may not be able to afford a day camp experience for their child. Start the application process as soon as possible as funds are limited. Complete the registration form, marking sessions you would like your child to attend. Check the box indicating you would like financial assistance. A financial aid application with supporting documents will be required which can be found online or at your local branch. Please note that recipients of state reimbursement are not eligible (see below). Enclose the day camp registration form, registration fee, and facility membership fee (if applicable) with a $25 deposit per session and forward to the Y. Our camp registration staff will contact you to discuss financial assistance options.STATE OF NH REIMBURSEMENTReimbursement is based on age, service level (full, half, or part time), cost share, and whether your child is attending a state licensed camp. Some camps do not qualify. State of NH parent cost share is determined by household income. Registrations must be received at least three weeks prior to the start of the camping session. For more information, visit www.graniteymca.org/camps or contact the day camp registrar at your local branch. SPECIAL OFFERSSibling Discount: receive a $10 discount ($15 for YMCA Day Camp of Hooksett) per session for a second child (and each thereafter) from the same family when attending camp during the same session(s).Early Enrollment: returning campers and their families pay only the $30 registration fee upon registering. Weekly auto deduct payments are scheduled at time of registration to begin within 5 business days. No deposits required!PAYMENT INFORMATION6 7Once you have signed into your account or completed your membership setup, click on shop by type and choose Day Camp to begin selecting the sessions of summer day camp your child/children would like to attend. When all camps have been selected, proceed to your cart to check out. In the cart, complete the required registration form; if you are registering for more than one child, you must complete this form for each individual child. A one time $30 registration fee will be applied per camper. We want your online registration process to go smoothly, and if you need assistance, please call your local branch (listed below) or email support@graniteymca.org.TO REGISTER IN PERSON OR BY MAIL Complete the entire registration form using one form per child. Drop off or mail the completed day camp registration form along with all registration fees and session deposits to the Day Camp Registrar at your local branch.PARENT/GUARDIAN CAMP AGREEMENT• Upon registration, I understand that I am responsible for reading and reviewing the camp policies including but not limited to payment procedures and deadlines, refund policy, camper release policy, camp hours of operation, behavior policy, and parent/guardian handbook online. • I understand to receive the Facility Membership (FM) rate, membership is required at the time of registration, and must continue through the camper’s last session. • I understand that I am responsible for 100% completion of CampDoc for my child to attend camp. • I give permission for my child to participate in all activities described in the day camp brochure for his/her/their age group. If my child requires extra support, I will communicate this in advance with the YMCA in order to make sure his/her/their experience at camp is a positive one. • I understand all cancellations up to four weeks prior to the camp session will receive a refund, minus the $30 registration fee, Facility Membership fee (if applicable) and $25 per session. Cancellations with less than a four week notice will forfeit the entire fee of camp. • I understand that no part of the camp fee is refunded in the event of early dismissal for misconduct. • I understand that camp fees must be paid in full upon registration or by weekly auto deductions from a credit/debit card or checking/savings account no later than three weeks prior to the start of each session or my spot will be forfeited without a refund. • I give permission to the Y to transport my child in designated YMCA vehicles. CONTACT THE REGISTRAR YMCA of Downtown Manchester: 603.623.3558 | YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown: 603.497.4663YMCA of Greater Londonderry: 603.437.9622 | YMCA of Concord: 603.228.9622Go to www.graniteymca.org/camps and select the camp of your choice in our find a camp or select register and then register online.This diagram will assist you This diagram will assist you through through the online registration process. the online registration process. If If you have an account with us,you have an account with us, log log in at the top of the screen using in at the top of the screen using your current account information. your current account information. If you have an account but don’t If you have an account but don’t know how to access itknow how to access it, click, click search search for my accountfor my account on the lower right. on the lower right. If you don’t have an account with If you don’t have an account with usus,, click click join the YMCAjoin the YMCA in the upper in the upper right to create one. Please note, you right to create one. Please note, you will need an email address to create will need an email address to create an online account.an online account.ONLINE REGISTRATION GUIDE78 MEET OUR CAMP DIRECTORSDISCOVERY CAMP DIRECTOR | YMCA ALLARD CENTER OF GOFFSTOWNChristine attended Manchester Community College where she earned her lead teaching degree. She started her career in 2009 as an assistant group leader in the afterschool program at the YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown. Christine is the kindergarten lead teacher for both morning and afternoon classes, and in the summer she is the Director for Discovery Camp. Christine continues to enjoy working with children as they grow and thrive with the YMCA.TEEN TRIP CAMP DIRECTOR | YMCA ALLARD CENTER OF GOFFSTOWNNicci has a BA in Psychology from the University of New Hampshire at Manchester. She began her career at the YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown as the Kindergarten Wrap-Around Program Lead Teacher in 2009. In 2013, Nicci became the Assistant Child Care Director and Assistant Director at Camp Half Moon. Nicci was promoted to Child Care Director and Teen Trip Director in June of 2017. She enjoys working with youth in the Goffstown, Weare, New Boston, and surrounding areas.SENIOR CAMP DIRECTOR | YMCA OF DOWNTOWN MANCHESTERAdrienne has worked at the YMCA of Downtown Manchester for over 20 years and is currently the Senior Director of Child Development. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology. Adrienne trains programs in STEM, anti-hunger, character development, child abuse prevention, behavior management and program implementation. Her experience includes directing achievement gap after school and summer learning loss programs, in addition to day camp programs and an early learning center. Her after school achievement gap program was one of 3 YMCA programs in the nation chosen to be a model for the YMCA of the USA’s National Character Development program. In her free time, Adrienne volunteer coaches a competitive cheer/dance team and teaches baton twirling lessons.CAMP HALFMOON DIRECTOR | YMCA ALLARD CENTER OF GOFFSTOWNKasandra joined the YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown in the fall of 2019 as the Youth and Sports Director. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports & Recreation Management with a minor in Business from New England College in Henniker, NH. Kasandra is passionate about the mission of the YMCA and is honored to be a role model for the future generation of character rockstars. Kasandra has worked with children and teens in a variety of settings, including day camps, after school programs, cheerleading, softball, soccer, and basketball teams. She enjoys spending time exploring local shops with friends and family and loves to bake. YMCA DAY CAMP OF HOOKSETT DIRECTOR | YMCA OF DOWNTOWN MANCHESTERKaren or “Cookie” graduated from Springfield College with a degree in Community and Outdoor Recreation. She also has an MBA from New Hampshire College (now SNHU). She began her career as the Aquatic Director for the Girls Club of Manchester, NH. Karen has served as a day camp director for the Girl Scouts, directed YMCA Day Camp Massapoag, was Head Coach of the Lowell Y Barracuda Swim Team, and served three years as Camp Manager for the Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. Karen joined the YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown staff in January 2016 after serving 2 ½ years on the Camp Advisory Committee. Previously, Karen oversaw Camp Halfmoon and now serves as the director of the YMCA Day Camp of Hooksett. She is passionate about the power of the camp experience to change lives and is looking forward to continuing to build relationships with campers and their families.ADRIENNE ROYALKAREN PROVOSTKASANDRA WIGGETTCHRISTINE EMERSONNICCI WEBSTER 9TENNIS CAMP DIRECTOR | YMCA ALLARD CENTER OF GOFFSTOWNDavid received his BS in business administration at the State University of New York in Oswego. As the tennis director of The Granite YMCA, he oversees the tennis operation at the YMCA Allard Center. He was a member of the Y for more than 20 years and is a former Allard Center board member. Since coming on board with the tennis department in August of 2008 he has worked very hard to expand the tennis program at the Allard Center. As a result of his hard work, participation in the various tennis programs is at an all time high, including the USTA travel teams, program lessons, tournaments, and other tennis activities.CAMP PA-GON-KI DIRECTOR | YMCA OF GREATER LONDONDERRYJon joined the YMCA of Greater Londonderry in 2022 as the Director of Camp and YouthDevelopment. Jon has extensive experience as a Senior Manager overseeing large teams and most recently worked for a local school bus company as the Senior Trainer. Over the past ten years, he has attended several of the Y’s fundraising events and brought his daugther to many other Y events. Jon loves to connect with the community and from a young age has been involved with recreational summer camp, youth group, marching band, and Boy Scouts. As an adult, he volunteered his time as his neighborhood’s HOA President for many years. Jon is looking forward to creating the best experience for children and hopes that every camper and staff member leaves camp with many happy, lifelong memories.GYMNASTICS CAMP DIRECTOR | YMCA ALLARD CENTER OF GOFFSTOWNDamon joined the YMCA Allard Center team in 2022. He grew up in Southern Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii, and California and has practiced martial arts and parkour for over 35 years. He has always taught on a grassroots level, for he feels that the above arts need to be open and available to all with the passion, curiosity, or need to practice them. Martial arts led Damon to tour over 20 countries as a professional dancer and performer, and during this, he was able to learn, explore, refine and teach his skills to a multitude of people from all over the world. While Damon has not had much experience with the YMCA yet, he has always been impressed by its mission. It is that mission that brought him to the Y. He strives to support the gymnastic and ninja programs we have and expand them as well in an inclusive collaborative way. Damon looks forward to the future working with Meg, Anna, and the entire Gymnastics team!CAMP MOWKAWOGAN DIRECTOR | YMCA OF CONCORDDeb has worked for the YMCA of Concord for 20 years and is currently the Senior Youth Development Director. Overseeing summer day camp, school age programs, child care and the NH YMCA Youth & Government program keeps the adventure rewarding and fun. Obtaining her degree in Early Childhood Education started her on the journey of youth development and the YMCA has been the perfect fit for not just her but for raising her three (now adult) children. Some of her first preschool students from the YMCA have gone on to be YMCA Summer Camp Counselors and YMCA Preschool teachers themselves.DAMON HONEYCUTTDAVE BROWNJON BUCKDEB GALIPEAULTNext >