STAFF
Camp counselors are mature, caring, energetic individuals who have a genuine love for children. Our camp staff are 16 years of age and older. All employees are carefully selected and trained in YMCA camp leadership, CPR, first aid, and YMCA child-abuse prevention. Supervision and leadership are provided by Heritage YMCA Group program directors. Many of our camp staff are experienced, returning staff who are working on degrees in education. Numerous staff work during the school year in our before- and after-school Safe ‘n Sound Program and are familiar faces to the children. All employee applicants go through an extensive background check conducted by Verifications Inc. prior to hire.
ACA ACCREDITATION
Heritage YMCA Group summer camps are ACA accredited!
The Heritage YMCA Group is proud to partner with the American Camping Association to offer your children the safest experience possible. Achieving ACA accreditation is very significant as our camps and staff are continually evaluated and reviewed on over 300 standards for health, safety, and program quality.
SAFETY IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY
The Heritage YMCA Group is pleased to work with Praesidium, Inc., a national abuse risk-management firm, to ensure the safety of your children. As a key element of our child-abuse prevention efforts, Praesidium has evaluated our hiring policies, guides and trains our staff, to help us provide the safest possible environment for your children.
Praesidium also provides us with information to share with you, so that you are aware of issues that affect your children’s safety. |
REGISTRATION
Become a Y member and save on most camp fees!
Registration can be completed in person at all of our branch member service areas. Please check our Web site or call your local Y branch for hours of operation. You can register via our Web site by filling out our on-line registration form, or via mail or fax using the registration form located in the back of this program guide. Checks, Visa, Mastercard and American Express will be accepted by mail. Fax registration must be paid via one of the above mentioned credit cards; remember to include a day time phone number.
CAMP REGISTRATION
February 12, 2010* - YMCA Member
April 01, 2010- Community Participant
(*Naperville Park District residents may register for Kiddie Kamp, Pathfinders and Teen Trails Naperville camps beginning 2/12.)
Registration form and medical history must be completed in full.
CAMP PLUS (CAMP +) OPTIONS
A summer solution for working parents! Camp Plus provides activities and supervision before and after the regular camp day, as early as 6:15 a.m. and as late as 6:30 p.m. for some camps.
FEE ASSISTANCE
The YMCA is proud of its heritage and commitment to make its character-building, family-enriching programs available to everyone in our community. Annually, we receive support from hundreds of members, community leaders and businesses who believe in our purpose. They contribute generously to our Strong Kids Campaign, investing in youth and families. These funds are distributed on a sliding needs scale to families with a documented financial need in our communities.
Subject to available YMCA resources and program space, no person will be denied participation because of an inability to pay. Drop by any Heritage YMCA branch for an application. |
INFORMATION PACKETS
An information packet will be distributed to parents in advance of your child’s camp session. It will contain details of your child’s specific camp, such as rain sites, field trip information, weekly themes if applicable, attire, and additional parent responsibilities.
PAYMENT/CREDIT POLICY
• A receipt will be issued confirming deposit or payment for each child and each camp in which the child is registered.
• Payment in full is required two weeks prior to the start of each camp.
• A $25.00 non-refundable deposit* is due for each child and for each camp in which the child is registered. (*Sports camp fees and two-day Zoofari fees are due in-full at the time of registration.)
• Payment for camp must be received by due date or your registration is subject to cancellation, deposit forfeited, and placement given to another camper on the wait list.
• If your child is on a wait list, we will hold your completed forms and will contact you regarding openings.
• Camps that are cancelled by the registrant will be issued credit vouchers or refund, less the deposit/registration fee if cancelled one week prior to the start of the camp registered for.
• A $20.00 service fee will be applied to all refunds.
• Credit vouchers may be redeemed for future Heritage YMCA Group services, merchandise, or can be used for a reduction of initial membership payments for community participants within one year of the date of issue.
• The YMCA reserves the right to cancel a camp when it does not meet minimum enrollment requirements. (We will attempt to notify everyone affected in advance and will help find another camp option that meets your needs.)
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