REGISTRATION
Please bring in a copy of your child’s shot records on the attached form, with your child’s physician signature . Due to state licensing requirements incomplete registrations cannot be processed.
Registration Place, Times and Dates An program membership costing $75 per child is required to register for summer camp. Open registration begins at our Healthy Kids Day Event, Saturday April 20th 10am-Noon. Registration is held at the Portage Township YMCA, 3100 Willowcreek Portage IN during membership hours. Monday 9am-8pm Tuesday—Thursday 9am-7pm Friday 9am-5pm
PAYMENT
In order to guarantee a spot in our summer camp program, a $25 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit per child is required upon registration.
FULL TIME
6:30 am-6:00 pm
Weekly fee $110.00 for Primary, $88.00 for Primary Plus
PART TIME
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Weekly fee $100.00 for Primary, $80.00 for Primary Plus
DAILY RATE
$35.00 for Primary, $28.00 Primary Plus
MULTIPLE CHILDREN RATE
First child full price—Second child $10 off—Third child $15 off
SUMMER SCHOOL CHILDREN
Week 5– Week 7 price for summer school children $80 a week or $20 a day. No additional discount will be applied.
CCDF vouchers accepted and financial assistance available for families that qualify. Payment for the upcoming week is due by Friday at 6:00pm, if payment is not received an additional $10 fee will be charged.
Contact Ms. CC at 762-9622 or email Ms.CC@ymcaofportage.org
SPECIALTY CLINIC
Clinics are held on Monday-Wednesday-Friday 12:00-1:00 during camp hours. Clinics will rotate on a 3 weeks schedule, You chose the clinic your child attends for no additional costs.
Sports of all sorts: This clinic will allow children of all ages to get out and get some exercise in a fun way. We will offer different sports and physical activities of all kinds -- Baseball/T-ball, Soccer, Kick-ball and even Ultimate Frisbee to name a few. The goal for each activity is simple; learn the basics, get some exercise and have tons of FUN!
Swimmies: Each child will be evaluated the on their first day at the pool. At that time it will be determined if she/he must wear a life jacket during class. All children will receive safety instruction along with a learn-to-swim lesson. Children will receive a progress report detailing the skills achieved
Crafty Corner: Let your child’s imagination soar as they discover their artistic side in our Arts and Crafts Clinic! Expressing themselves through a variety of projects that may include: sketching, watercolors or paints, nature collage, papier maché, picture frames, candle holders, necklaces and bracelets, and much more!
No Bake Chef: Campers will learn how to prepare foods that do not require cooking, learn what is necessary to make healthy choices. This camp teaches the basics of preparing recipes, such as superb sandwiches, delectable desserts, and tasty treats.
FIELD TRIPS
- Zao Island
- Butterfly Park in Valparaiso
- IMAX Monsters University
- IMAX Despicable Me 2
- Splash Pad and Valpo Velvet Ice Cream
- South Bend Healthy Works Museum
- IMAX Smurfs 2
- Chicago Children’s Museum
- Water Park
Bus departs from camp at 9am promptly. Limited space on field trip days due to seats available on bus. Children’s name must be on field trip reserved list to attend, reserved list is at camp. Field trip are FREE! If you send extra spending money with your child please put it in a envelope with your child’s name on the envelope and give this envelope to the staff at camp.
CARING & TRAINED STAFF
All of our camp staff are interviewed and go through a complete background check prior to being hired. As role models, they are selected for sound judgment, maturity, experience, enthusiasm and creativity. All staff are certified in CPR and First Aid.
Camp Location
Summer Camp is located at Portage High School West enter door F.
6450 US Highway 6
CampCell Phone # (219)617-3473
What to bring to Camp?
Water Bottle, Extra Change of Clothes, Full Size Backpack, Towel, Bathing suit, Sunscreen
Did you know??
A hot breakfast and lunch is provided by Portage Township School Food Service free of charge at camp. One healthy snack will be provided at camp by Portage Township YMCA.