EARLY ENROLLMENT BEGINS FEBRUARY 7!THE GRANITE YMCA Summer Day Camps 2022Portsmouth • Rochester 2 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 THE SEACOAST550 Peverly Hill Road, Portsmouth, NHCAMP GUNDALOW176 Tuttle Lane, Greenland, NHCamp Gundalow ....................................................10Weekly Theme Schedule ..........................................10Before and After Care ..............................................10Specialty Camps .......................................................11Leader In Training .....................................................11Swim Tests .............................................................. 122022 SUMMER DAY CAMP INFORMATIONImportant Summer 2022 Dates ..................................4Camp Weeks Listing ....................................................5Becoming a Y Member ................................................5Payment Information ..................................................6Registration Information .............................................7Meet the Directors .....................................................8Discover Overnight Camp ........................................ 13Health Form Process ............................................... 18Parent/Guardian FAQs .............................................19Cancellation Policy ................................................... 19 YMCA OF STRAFFORD COUNTY35 industrial Way, Rochester, NHCAMP CONEY PINE63 Lowell Street, Rochester, NHCamp Coney Pine ..................................................14Teen Camp ...............................................................14Before and After Care ...........................................................14Weekly Theme Schedule ..........................................14Specialty Camps .......................................................15Bus Transportation ................................................. 16Swim Lessons .......................................................... 16Swim Tests .............................................................. 16Leader In Training ....................................................17Counselor In Training ...............................................17IMPORTANT DATES FOR SUMMER 2022Sun, Fun, and Friendship.LEADERSHIP CAMP (LIT) INFO NIGHTMay 11 (6:00 – 7:00 pm)OPEN HOUSESMay 22 (12:00 – 2:00 pm)June 12 (12:00 – 2:00 pm)CAMP FAMILY NIGHTSJuly 13 (6:00 – 7:30 pm)CHARACTER CELEBRATIONAugust 17 (6:00 – 7:30 pm)YMCA of Strafford CountyOPEN HOUSEMay 1 (12:00 – 2:00 pm)CAMP FAMILY NIGHTSJuly 7 (6:30 – 8:00 pm)August 4 (6:30 – 8:00 pm)CHARACTER CELEBRATIONAugust 25 (6:30 – 8:00 pm)YMCA of the Seacoast 5SUMMER 2022 CAMP WEEK DATESWEEK 1WEEK 2WEEK 3June 27 – July 1July 4 – 8(There will be no camp on July 4)July 11 – 15WEEK 4WEEK 5WEEK 6July 18 – 22July 25 – 29August 1 – 5WEEK 7WEEK 8WEEK 9August 8 – 12August 15 – 19August 22 – 26BENEFITS OF BECOMING A Y MEMBERBECOME 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!A 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 March 6 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 March 9 – July 27. 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 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 the Seacoast: 603.431.2334 Ext. 2502 | YMCA of Strafford County: 603.994.4130Go 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 usyou 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 DIRECTORSCAMP GUNDALOW DIRECTOR | YMCA OF THE SEACOASTKevin grew up in Billerica, MA and moved up to the Seacoast area about 6 years ago. He has worked with children for over 10 years as a job coach, paraprofessional, ABA therapist, and theater educator. He also has previous experience running art-based programs at summer camps. This is Kevin’s first position with a YMCA but he grew up taking swim lessons at the Y. Kevin joined the YMCA of the Seacoast staff in 2021. He hopes to learn more about what works best for child care. He cares a lot about the future of children and strives to be someone they can depend on and look up to. In his free time, Kevin enjoys watching a lot of movies and TV shows. He is also a professional performer and does musical theater and play productions in the area.KEVIN MAHANEYCAMP CONEY PINE DIRECTOR | YMCA OF STRAFFORD COUNTYZach joined the YMCA of Strafford County staff in late 2020. Although this is his first time working within a YMCA, he has worked in the camp and afterschool field since he was 16 years old. Most recently, Zach spent the past 7 years running afterschool and camp programming. Partnering with families and the community has always been a high priority for him. He is excited to learn more about the Y’s philosophy and vast history. Zach hopes to be able to create quality programs where kids can experience safe spaces to learn and grow, and work with staff and families to better the community.ZACH ROBIDOUXASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR | YMCA OF STRAFFORD COUNTYMia grew up in Windham, NH and now lives in the Strafford County area. She joined The Granite YMCA staff in 2019 and since then has worked in multiple different child care positions. This will be her 3rd summer at Camp Coney Pine and her 2nd year as the Assistant Camp Director. Mia is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in the Art of Teaching. What drew Mia to the Y were the core values of respect, responsibility, caring, and honesty that align closely with her own personal values. She wanted to give back to the community she has become a part of. In her free time, Mia enjoys going hiking, rock climbing, snowboarding, and anything outdoors!MIA BRIKIATIS 9HELP SENDA KID TO CAMPHelp us reach our goal of raising $100,000 and sending 1,000 children to camp this summer by making a donation with your registration.Financial assistance is available to ensure that every child is given the opportunity to experience summer camp. Please contact the registrar at your local Y to learn more about our camp and financial assistance options.Summer at the Y is filled with excitement, adventure, new friends, lifelong memories, and most of all discovery! Amidst all the fun of daily trips, sports activities, archery, and cooking; children develop positive attitudes and skills that build character and promote leadership. But, for many families, this wonderful opportunity is not possible without the financial assistance the Send a Kid to Camp Campaign provides.Help send a deserving child to camp this summer by giving a donation when you register online or on your registration form.Next >