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IT’S THE SUMMER TO DISCOVER THE GRANITE YMCA Summer Day Camp 2023 Concord • Goffstown Londonderry • Manchester DAY CAMP REGISTRATION Returning Campers January 23 New Campers February 72 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 SAFETY Camper 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 COUNSELORS YMCA 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 ACCOMMODATIONS The 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 INFORMATION Additional 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 AVAILABLE Please contact our friendly day camp registrar at your local branch to inquire about financial assistance opportunities.OUR 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 CONTENTS YMCA OF DOWNTOWN MANCHESTER 30 Mechanic Street, Manchester, NH Camp Namoskeag ...............................................................10 After Care Swim Lessons ..................................................10 Weekly Theme Schedule ...................................................10 Sports Camps ......................................................................11 Specialty Camps ........................................................12 - 13 YMCA Day Camp of Hooksett..............................14 - 15 YMCA ALLARD CENTER OF GOFFSTOWN 116 Goffstown Back Road, Goffstown, NH Camp Halfmoon..................................................................16 Camp Quartermoon ...........................................................16 Weekly Theme Schedule...................................................16 Countdown to Camp..........................................................17 Discovery Camp..................................................................17 Sports Camps......................................................................18 Specialty Camps.................................................................18 Swim Lessons......................................................................19 Leadership Camps.............................................................20 Teen Camps...............................................................20 - 21 Teen Trip Camp..................................................................21 Gymnastics, Cheer and Ninja Camps................. 22 - 23 Adventure Camps..............................................................24 Tennis Camps......................................................................24 After Care Specialties.............................................26 - 27 YMCA OF CONCORD 15 North State Street, Concord, NH Camp Mowkawogan ..........................................................28 Weekly Theme Schedule..................................................29 Leader In Training..............................................................29 YMCA OF GREATER LONDONDERRY 206 Rockingham Road, Londonderry, NH Camp Pa-Gon-Ki.................................................................30 Before & After Care...........................................................31 Weekly Theme Schedule ....................................................31 Swim Lessons.......................................................................32 Summer Swim Club............................................................32 Swim Tests...........................................................................32 Windham Explorers Camp..............................................33 Windham Explorers Weekly Theme Schedule...........33 Derry Voyagers Camp.......................................................33 Derry Voyagers Weekly Theme Schedule...................33 Specialty Camps.................................................................34 Sports Camps.....................................................................35 Leaderships Camps...........................................................36 2023 SUMMER DAY CAMP INFORMATION Important Summer 2023 Dates.......................................4 Camp Weeks Listing.............................................................5 Becoming a Y Member.........................................................5 Payment Information............................................................6 Registration Information.....................................................7 Meet the Directors.......................................................8 - 9 Discover Overnight Camp ............................................... 37 Health Form Process........................................................38 Parent/Guardian FAQs.....................................................39 Cancellation Policy............................................................39Important Dates for Summer 2023 Sun, Fun, and Friendship. CAMP INFO NIGHTS March 1 (6:00 – 8:00 pm ) April 20 (6:00 – 8:00 pm ) Building closes at 8:00 pm NEW PARENT ORIENTATION June 8 (6:30 – 7:45 pm ) Virtual via Zoom CHARACTER CELEBRATION August 24 (5:30 – 7:30 pm ) at YMCA Day Camp of Hooksett YMCA of Downtown Manchester YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown CAMP TOURS Email Jon Buck at jbuck@graniteymca.org or call 603.437.9622 to schedule a tour CAMP INFO NIGHTS February 15 (6:00 – 7:00 pm ) at the YMCA of Greater Londonderry February 23 (6:00 – 7:00 pm ) Virtual via Zoom LIT/CIT VIRTUAL INFO NIGHTS March 22 (6:00 – 7:30 pm ) CAMP KICKOFF June 17 (1:00 – 3:00 pm ) CHARACTER CELEBRATION TBD YMCA of Greater Londonderry NEW PARENT ORIENTATION June 7 (6:30 – 7:45 pm ) Virtual via Zoom CAMP OPEN HOUSE June 23 (4:30 – 6:00 pm ) at YMCA Day Camp of Hooksett CHARACTER CELEBRATION August 24 (5:30 – 7:30 pm ) at YMCA Day Camp of Hooksett YMCA Day Camp of Hooksett VIRTUAL CAMP INFO NIGHTS March 24 (6:00 – 7:30 pm ) April 21 (6:00 – 7:30 pm ) CHARACTER CELEBRATION August 24 (5:30 – 7:30 pm ) YMCA of Concord CAMP TOURS Email Diana Johnson at djohnson@graniteymca.org to schedule a tour during the week of June 12 between 2:30 – 3:30 pm FAMILY NIGHTS TBD (5:30 – 7:00 pm ) All camp families are welcome to join us for family nights! CHARACTER CELEBRATION August 17 (Time TBD) Open to Allard Center Day Camp Character Champions of the Week onlyBENEFITS OF BECOMING A Y MEMBER SUMMER 2023 CAMP WEEK DATES BECOME A Y MEMBER TODAY The 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 3 June 26 – June 30 July 5 – 7 (There will be no camp on July 3 & 4) July 10 – 14 WEEK 4WEEK 5WEEK 6 July 17 – 21July 24 – July 28July 31 – August 4 WEEK 7WEEK 8WEEK 9 August 7 – 11August 14 – 18August 21 – 25 A YMCA MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES ACCESS TO FACILITY MEMBER CAMP RATES & CAMP SWIMMING LESSONS To 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 (for seven-week programs) and reduced fees for programs • FREE group wellness classes in person and virtually • FREE coaching sessions 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 programsAUTO 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. This is in addition to any service fee charged by the financial institution. EARLY ENROLLMENT PAYMENT OPTIONS Register by February 19 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 22 – July 26, 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 28). 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 session FINANCIAL 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. To learn more about financial assistance options, please visit www.graniteymca.org/camps. STATE OF NH REIMBURSEMENT Reimbursement 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 OFFERS Sibling 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 INFORMATION 6Once 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: 603.232.8698 | YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown: 603.232.8635 YMCA of Greater Londonderry: 603.437.9622 | YMCA of Concord: 603.228.9622 ext. 1132 Go 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 through the online registration process. If you have an account with us, log in at the top of the screen using your current account information. If you have an account but don’t know how to access it, click search for my account on the lower right. If you don’t have an account with us, click join the YMCA in the upper right to create one. Please note, you will need an email address to create an online account. ONLINE REGISTRATION GUIDE78 MEET OUR CAMP DIRECTORS DISCOVERY CAMP DIRECTOR | YMCA ALLARD CENTER OF GOFFSTOWN Christine 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 GOFFSTOWN Kristin joined the YMCA Allard Center team in the fall of 2016. She holds an MBA in Athletic Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. She began her Y career in Merrimack as a camp counselor almost a decade ago. In 2021, Kristin became the Assistant Child Care Director. She has been the Assistant Teen Trip Camp Director for the past 4 years before becoming director this summer. She strives to help children and teens learn and grow through the Y mission and experiences in programs and at camp. INTERIM CAMP HALFMOON DIRECTOR | YMCA ALLARD CENTER OF GOFFSTOWN Diana is originally from Salem, NH and moved to Manchester 14 years ago. She joined the staff at the YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown in August of 2019. Diana has worked in child care for over 20 years and is currently a Lead Pre-K Teacher at the Allard Center. She has spent the past three years working at Camp Halfmoon in the summer, this will be her first year as the Interim Camp Director! In her free time, Diana loves going to beaches, going to camp in NH where she has a camper, and spending time with family. YMCA DAY CAMP OF HOOKSETT DIRECTOR | YMCA OF DOWNTOWN MANCHESTER Karen 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. KAREN PROVOST DIANA JOHNSON CHRISTINE EMERSON KRISTIN CARLSON CAMP DIRECTOR | YMCA OF DOWNTOWN MANCHESTER Born and raised in Abington, Pennsylvania, Amanda has been in the Y movement professionally for the last 9 years. She got her start at South Mountain YMCA Camps as the Youth and Family Director, and most recently spent 6 years working for the Y in Central Maryland as Senior Camp and Family Director. Her passion for the Y began while working at summer camp and influences how she leads operations to this day. Amanda recently joined the staff at the YMCA of Downtown Manchester in 2023 as the Operations Director. She is looking forward to developing deep relationships with the Downtown team and surrounding community. In her free time, Amanda is an enthusiastic hobbyist dabbling in everything from cooking and watercolors to hiking and gardening. She is willing to pick up a few more hobbies, so if you see her stop by and tell her about yours!AMANDA GRIFFITH 9 TENNIS CAMP DIRECTOR | YMCA ALLARD CENTER OF GOFFSTOWN Brenda started playing Tennis at the Allard Center in 2014. She fell in love with the game and found herself working at The Granite YMCA’s Tennis Department a short time later as an Administrative Assistant. Brenda was named Assistant Camp Director for Tennis in 2016. In 2019, Brenda took on the role of Tennis Camp Director, overseeing all aspects of the summer tennis program. In 2021, she was promoted to Assistant Tennis Director helping to oversee the entire department. In 2022, the tennis program at the Allard Center was awarded the United States Tennis Association of New England Community Tennis Association of the Year. The Tennis Department was also picked as a Premier site by the United States Tennis Association in 2022. Brenda was a key component in making these prestigious awards possible. Brenda enjoys playing socially and is also on competitive tennis teams at the Y. She has been teaching tennis and sharing her love of the game with children, ranging in age from 4 – 15 years old since 2016. CAMP PA-GON-KI DIRECTOR | YMCA OF GREATER LONDONDERRY Jon joined the YMCA of Greater Londonderry in 2022 as the Director of Camp and Youth Development. 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 daughter 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 GOFFSTOWN Damon 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 CONCORD Scott joined the YMCA of Concord staff in early 2022 as the Assistant Director of Camp and Youth Development. He brought with him experience in elementary after school/summer camp programming, as well as middle school behavior intervention. Scott has enjoyed coaching sports at the middle and high school level. As a child through young adult, Scott has been a participant in many different youth programs such as rec sports and boy scouts. Scott is excited to bring his own flair to camp, creating positive lasting memories for all participants. DAMON HONEYCUTT BRENDA MARCOTTE JON BUCK SCOTT GUYER ADVENTURE CAMP DIRECTOR | YMCA ALLARD CENTER OF GOFFSTOWN Amy, a New Hampshire native, wasfirst introduced to rock climbingoutdoors in 1993 before joining the “Women’s Rock” climbing class at the YMCA in 2014. She brings many years of experience in working with children as an adult volunteer, leader and mentor in the outdoors. In 2015, she began working at the YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown in Kid Zone before moving to the rock climbing gym in 2017 as an instructor. Along with teaching rock climbing, Amy enjoys facilitatingteam building events forpeople of all ages and abilities. Amy became the Adventure Coordinator at the Allard Center in 2022 and is excited for the return of Adventure Summer Camp! AMY FORTINNext >