YOUR SUMMER TO REMEMBER

WELCOME TO EAST ORANGE YMCA CAMP LIFE 2011

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CAMP IS NOW OVER FOR 2011.

THANKS TO ALL WHO MADE IT A SUMMER TO DISCOVER.

PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR THE 2011 SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE.

COME BACK SOON AS WE ARE ALREADY LOOKING AHEAD TO 2012.

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Everything from trips to tips to testimonials on EAST ORANGE YMCA

camp life for/from you and your children!

PARENTS SHOULD KNOW:

• Make sure your children are appropriately dressed in light clothing, sneakers and socks.
• The children go to the pool a few times a week and should have, for example, a towel, a swimming cap, flip flops, goggles, sunscreen and a swim suit.
• Confirm with Program Directors and/or Counselors about any special trips, events or activities so your child is prepared and can participate.  Please pay any fees in advance.
  
• Confirm if you are registered for extended hours if you need it.  Regular hours are from 9:00-5:00pm.  Extended hours are from 8:00-9:00am and 5:00-6:00pm.
  
• The Division of Prevention and Community Partnerships (DPCP) reminds dads, moms, teens and children everywhere to continue to stay safe throughout the remainder of the summer season.  Please visit their website for information on the Department of Children and Families' child safety campaigns, including Water Safety, Car Safety, Summer Safety, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Baby Safe Sleep, as well as access to free materials.
• We'd love to get your feedback about you and your child(ren)'s experience at camp, so please fill out the survey at our Main Building and Turrel Gym.  THANK YOU!

TRIPS / EVENTS / ACTIVITIES:

JUNE:

• 29th - Liberty State Park - $10.00 (5-10 year olds)
  

JULY:

• 8th - Cookout (Camp Discovery Campers).  Parents please bring a contribution if you can, i.e. hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, chips, water, drinks, etc...
• 12th - Liberty State Park, Jersey City from 10-2:30pm - $5.00 (Camp Discovery Campers).  Parents please make sure your children wear comfortable clothing and sneakers.  Postponed until the 14th because of the heat advisory.
• 13th - Florham Park Skating Rink - $10.00 (Camp Explorers, Campers On The Move and Action Camp Campers); WNBA NY Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream @ the Prudential Center (Teen Program)
• 20th - Chuck E. Cheese from 10-Noon - $10.00 (Camp Discovery Campers).  Parents please make sure your children have on socks and sneakers.
  

AUGUST:

• 4th - Pizza. Party. Pool - (Teen Program)
  
• 9th - Ocean Grove Beach in Ocean Grove, NJ - (Teen Program).  To celebrate the Annual Summer Beach Teen Party hosted by Ms. Egner.
• 10th - Powerhouse - $20.00 (Camp Explorers, Campers On The Move and Action Camp Campers).  Date and venue change.  See below for the 16th.
• 11th - "Thank You Camp Donor Day BBQ" - $FREE (Strong Kids Campaign Donors and Campers).  Our way of saying thank you to our donors for their continued support.  Food, fun and festivities.
  
• 16th - Kidz Village in Kenilworth, NJ - $15.00 (Camp Discovery Campers).  Please make sure your child arrives to camp on time.  The bus leaves at 9:00am sharp.  NOTE: any child NOT attending the trip, he
  
• 16th - Fairview Lakes in Newton, NJ - $20.00 (Camp Explorers, Campers On The Move and Action Camp Campers)
• 17th - Coney Island in Brooklyn, NY - $FREE (Teen Program).  There is no cost to the parents because the teens raised the money themselves.  That's right!  They wanted to go on a trip, so they brainstormed, planned and executed this trip by fundraising and then the Y matched their efforts.  GREAT JOB!!!
• 18th - Family and Friends Day - $FREE from 5-7pm.  Our end of the summer celebration!  Food and entertainment.

PROTECTION AGAINST THE SUN:

• DO apply sunscreen daily.  Regardless of skin color, it is highly recommended for protection against the damaging effects of the sun. 
  
• DO use a sunscreen.  Note: The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) refers to the ability to block harmful sun rays and does not increase proportionately as the number increases, so it's up to you to know how fast you burn and how long you will be in the sun to decide on which SPF level to purchase.  Sunscreens expire quickly, so check dates on products.
  
• DO wear cotton clothing.  Cotton absorbs moisture and will keep your body more comfortable.
• DO NOT wear dark clothing.  Dark colors absorb UV light, so lighter colors will keep you cooler.
• DO NOT go without wearing sunglasses.  Your eyes need protection, too.
  
• DO use trusted products that have UVB (burning) and UVA (aging).
  

SWIMMING HAIR CARE TIPS:

• DO use swimming caps.  They may be considered unattractive, but caps allow hair to not be as damaged from the effects of chlorine.
  
• DO NOT use heat on the hair.  Any excessive heat from styling tools can further damage hair.
  
• DO moisturize before swimming.  Moisturing limits the drying effects of the chlorine and provides a protective barrier.
  
• DO rinse your hair thoroughly with tap water after swimming.  When salt from the chlorine dries it causes breakage. 
  
• DO use trusted hair care products.

SWIMMING SAFTEY TIPS:

• DO make sure the pool has adult supervision/lifeguard(s).  Our lifeguards are certified.
• DO take formal swimming lessons.  We offer lessons for all ages HERE.
• DO NOT swallow pool water (if you can avoid it).
• DO NOT horse play or run around pool area.  An accident can happen very quickly.

PARENT TESTIMONIALS:

"I think this is one of the best camps my child has attended because the staff is nice, the activities and the trips are fun for all the children."

"I love that the YMCA has taught my daughter how to swim.  My daughter has improved her socialization skills since she began at the YMCA and the hours are perfect for my work schedule."

"My son loves going on trips, playing in the playground and swimming most of all."