Summer Camp > Information
Bring 5 food items for the food pantry when you bring your camp registration form in and receive $5.00 off your first week of camp. You may do this for each child.
Ages & Schedule:
For DAY CAMP children must be at least 5 years old before September 1, 2011. The maximum age is those finishing grade 6 or not yet old enough for CIT 1. Day Camp runs from June to August , 2011.
Camperships: The YWCA, with the help of local churches, PTOs and service organizations, awards a free week of camp to at least 2 campers each week and WELCOMES DONATIONS to increase the number of camperships we award.
Counselor In Training Program:
For COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT 1) youth must be at least 13 by June 30, 2011 or get permission from the director of the program. The CIT program is July , plus 2 weeks of internship during the camp season. Cost is $250.00. Sign ups start on March 5th. Yes cits sign up same time as camp sign ups.
CIT 2 training is done by invitation only by the Branch Director. Those invitations will go in the mail mid-March. Cost is $75.00
For youth who will be at least 13 by June 30, 2011, the YWCA offers a counselor in training (CIT) program. CIT 1 is a 3-week program. The first week (July-) is spent in training with Dennis Sheppard, co-director of the camp. Two more weeks are spent actually working in groups with campers and counselors. These two weeks are scheduled individually with each CIT. The program includes reviewing skills for activities used at camp, training in how to teach these skills, leadership development emphasizing respect for others, encouraging development of self-esteem and positive reinforcement techniques. There is also training in safety and techniques for dealing with and resolving conflict. To register fill out the enclosed camp registration form and mail to the YWCA with a check for $200; an additional form asking for more information will be sent with confirmation letter. CIT TWO is open by invitation to those who successfully completed CIT ONE.
Volunteer Talents:
Use the registration card to indicate your willingness to share skills and knowledge with the camp informally. We are particularly interested in instruction in drama, nature, music and cooking.
Swim Activities:
SWIM ACTIVITIES are in our in-ground pool. This pool is 20 by 40 by 3.5 feet deep. Your child must participate in morning lessons in order to take part in afternoon free swim. Any swimming problems should be resolved with the Swimming Director. Child must be 4 by June 1.
Work Exchange:
- Kitchen Mom or Dad: A free week of camp is available in exchange for one week’s work. Responsibilities are to supervise and clean the kitchen 2 hours a day and to do grocery shopping usually once or twice during the week.
- Arts and Crafts Parent receives $175 or 3 weeks of camp credit in exchange for teaching and coordinating the arts and crafts activities for one week of camp. Hours are approximately 8:45 am to 1:30 pm.
- We also need nurses to do a health check each Monday morning for two hours, for a credit toward camp fees.
- Work exchanges are also available for talent specialists willing to spend 10-15 hours per week working with campers.
Counselors:
Counselors receive extensive training in techniques for working with children and in the skills of the activities taught at camp. We follow state guidelines on the ratio of instructors to campers with 1 to 5 for those under 6 and 1 to 10 for those ages 6-14. Many of our counselors are former YWCA campers here and even more have taken part in our CIT program. This camp complies with all the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and is licensed by the Marshfield Board of Health. Most counselors have CPR and First Aid training.
Administration of Medication:
Prescribed medication to be taken during camp must be in the original con¬tainer with the complete pharmacy label. This label must contain date, name of the patient, must identify pharmacy, pharmacist and physician, must show name of medication with directions for use and precautions. Over the counter medication must be in the original container, contain the original label and the directions for use. We cannot accept medication unless in the original container. We cannot administer medication requiring refrigeration.
Location:
The YWCA is in the northeast section of Marshfield near Humarock. We are on 10 acres on the North River marsh. If there is a breeze anywhere we have it! Our facilities include a converted barn with plenty of space for indoor activities.
Cost Per Week of YWCA Camp:
9am–3pm/$
Extended Care: 9am–4pm/$: 9am-5pm/$
4-day week: 9am-3pm/$
Extended care: 9am-4pm/$: 9am-5pm/$
Early care: 8am-9am is $5.00 per day.
Camp Registration:
Bring in five food items for the food pantry and we will take $5.00 off of your first week of camp. You may do this for each child.
- Camp registration for 2011 will begin March 5. 9am to 12pm. Walkin registrations will be accepted. No mail ins. After 12 noon on any day, the date delivered will be considered the following day. No registration form will be dated until there is an immunization record for the camper.If you haven’t done so yet, get an updated immunization now!
- When registering, there is a $10 registration fee. This is not refundable for any reason.
- For EACH WEEK requested for each camper a $50 deposit will be required. Deposits will only be refunded if the reservation for the week is cancelled before May 1, 2011. Deposits are not transferable to another camper or another week.
- Payments for Camp 2011 will be required TWO WEEKS prior to your camper’s attended week.
- There is no camp July 4. The cost of camp that week is listed above.
- There is no extended care the last day of camp, 8/.
Extended Hours:
Extended hours must be arranged and paid for one week ahead of time. Early arrival time of 8 AM is available to any camper for an additional weekly fee of $25. Afternoon extended hours cost $25 per camper per week if extended to 4 PM, or $50 per camper per week if extended to 5 PM. Prompt pickup is required at the times chosen. Pickups after 5pm will incur a cost of $10 per child for each 15-minute segment or portion thereof. Pickup between 5 and 5:15 will be $10 per child. Pickup between 5:15 and 5:30 will be $20 per child. To receive the weekly rate the cost must be prepaid with camp fees. ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS ONLY, and only when available, EXTENDED AFTER¬NOON HOURS ON A DAILY BASIS ARE $10 PER HOUR PER CAMPER. There is no extended care August 13. Camp closes that day at 3 PM.