SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2012


Still have more questions? That’s OK! Check out our Parents Survival Guide & Frequently Asked Questions Section on our website at www.ecke.ymca.org/camp or contact the Camp Department.


FREQUESTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


Will I be billed for the remaining balance of camp automatically?


You will receive a balance due reminder via email. No bills will be mailed so please ensure that your email address is up to date. Failure to receive a reminder is not a valid reason for missing payment deadlines. Campers who do not register at least three weeks prior to the start of camp will not receive a balance due reminder and are encouraged to pay for the camp in full at the time of registration.


When is the balance due for a camp?


The remaining balance for each camp is due 12 days prior to the start date of camp. Failure to pay balances will result in the deposit being forfeited and the camper’s registration being deleted.


Where can I turn in my Medical Release/ Liability waiver form?


All Medical Release/Liability Waiver forms may be dropped off at the Registration Desk during regular business hours, mailed to the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA, emailed to eckeinfo@ymca.org or faxed to 760.944.9329.


What Counselor-to-Camper ratios can I expect?


5 year


6 – 8 years 9 – 12 years 13 – 17 years


1:6 1:8


1:10 1:12


See pg 43 for Preschool camp ratios. Where do I drop off my child?


Please be sure you are dropping off your child at the correct location. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the YMCA. Locations are noted under each camp title. You may also register for a Y-Transit bus stop for your convenience.


Main YMCA Facility 200 Saxony Rd. Encinitas, CA 92024


Ada Harris Elementary 1508 Windsor Rd. Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007


Preschool Camp Drop Off: Main YMCA Facility Preschool 200 Saxony Rd. Encinitas, CA 92024


Both Ada Harris and the YMCA locations have the option of parking and walking your camper in or using our drop off lanes. In these lanes, vehicles pull up to the camp location and Y-staff will help the campers from the vehicle and escort them to the correct camp.


What are the Camp Hours? Full Day Camp hours:


8:00 am – 3:45 am drop off


Half Day Camps: Please refer to the camp description as they differ for each camp. Pick-up window is 15 min after camps ends.


Extended Day Camps: 6:30 am – 8:00 am drop off 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm pick up


One Day Fun Day Options: 6:30 am – 8:30 am drop off 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm pick up


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What if I am late picking up my child from Camp?


Children not picked up at the end of the camp day at any of our sites will be placed in our Late Parent Program. A $15 late fee will be charged for any of the first 15 minutes after the end of camp. An additional $1 per minute fee will be charged after the first 15 minutes. For example, camp pick-up ends at 3:45 pm, and a child is picked up at 4:10 pm. There would be a $25 charge.


What if my child is a few months too young to attend camp?


Camps are organized by grades versus ages. All campers must be entering the grade in the fall as listed for each camp. Regardless of grades and due to risk management guidelines, all skate campers must be at least 6 years old on the first day of camp to attend. Laser Tag campers must be 7 years old on the first day of camp. Any traveling camper must be 6 years or older.


How do I ensure my camper is in the same group as his/her friend?


Camp is an important place to make new friends and develop new relationships. Camp is designed for participants to develop new friendships with their peers and we encourage parents to support this goal. However, if you still need to ensure campers are within the same group, you may provide a written note for the Unit Leader of your camp on the first day. Camp staff will attempt to ensure your campers can be within the same groups, but groupings depend on ability and/or age and therefore these accommodations will not always be possible.


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