Teen Summer Day Program

Teen Summer Day Program 2018 will be held at Grant Middle School

The Y is looking for teens to join us for “The Summer of Independence”. Help us create the YABQ Teens Blog Spot while exploring weekly themes that encourage growth and adventure. The themes below are the focus for the weekly programs. Games, arts & crafts, STEM activities, literacy, sports and fitness, music, special guests, and field trips are all designed to support the weekly theme. Curriculum is also centered on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, caring and social responsibility.

Teen Enrollment Form 2018

AGES

Children entering grades 6^th grade to 8^th grade in the fall are eligible to attend Day Program. Children entering program must be 11 years of age by May 15^th, 2018.

1^ST DAY OF DAY SUMMER PROGRAM

What should my child bring?

• Morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack ( Please see section entitled “MEALS”)
• Dress in comfortable clothing and tennis shoes (flip flops / sandals should not be worn to program).
• YMCA water bottle and T-Shirt given on or before the first day of program
• Sunscreen, labeled with child’s name, will stay at program for daily use

Swimsuit and towel on swim days only. It is highly recommended that children wear swimsuits under regular clothing to program on swim days

WEEKLY THEMES

• May 29^th June 1^st    “Teen Tweets”
• June 4^{th –} June 8^th    “Random Acts of Kindness”
• June 11^th June 15^th    “College Bound”
• June 18^th June 22^nd   “Lights, Camera, Action”
• June 25^th June 29^th   “Adventures in Babysitting”
• July 2^nd July 6^th        “Be Independent Week”
• July 9^th July 13^th     “Shark Tank”
• July 16^th July 20^th    “Keep it Moving”
• July 23^rd July 27^th     “Junior Y Staff”
• July 30^th Aug 3^rd      “Celebrate Good Times”

MEALS

The YMCA applies for the city’s free lunch program every year. In past years we have been part of the program and hope to continue to do so again this year. This program is site specific and not guaranteed. In the event that your Y location is not selected, parents will need to provide a lunch and two snacks.

• First & last week of summer program

Please send child with TWO non-perishable snacks and a sack lunch.

• All other weeks

Please send child with TWO non-perishable snacks and a sack lunch unless notified by the site supervisor

• Fieldtrip Days

On certain fieldtrip days, a non-perishable sack lunch may be required.

• Special Diets

In the event a special diet is required, parents may be asked to provide daily lunch.  Please speak with the director to determine a solution that best fits dietary needs

STAFF

The Y spends months recruiting, screening and training summer program staff. We look for individuals who are energetic, outgoing and self-motivated. Engaged supervision is what is required of all staff. The Y selects people who are caring and sensitive to a child’s individual needs. The following are requirements of all summer staff before hired:

• 18 years of age and older
• Clear criminal background screening
• Clear drug screening
• CPR & First Aid certified
• Complete online courses in the proper handling of blood borne pathogens, child abuse prevention, and 16 hours of day program specific training (pool safety, communicating with parents, facilitating summer program schedules and activities, field trip safety, and more).
• Adhere to a strict code of conduct

Teen Summer Enrollment Form 2018

Welcome to YMCA Summer Program! At the YMCA, kids have fun while they learn how to make new friends, build new skills and grow in self-reliance. Studies show that under the careful guidance of trained, certified counselors, children cultivate a positive identity and develop and refine social, physical and critical thinking skills. Equally important is the infusion of positive values such as caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The concepts of independence and discovery come into play every day at the YMCA!