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TAMPA METROPOLITAN AREA YMCA |
Summer Camp Handbook & Resource Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME! 2 GENERAL INFORMATION
Our Mission 3 Our Values 3 Our Commitment 3 Camper Code 3 American Camp Association (ACA) 5 Y Camp Objectives 5 Camp Hours 5 Volunteer at the Y 5 Group Assignments and Ratios 6 Tampa YMCA Financial Assistance 6 Meals 6 Camper Dress Code 7 What To To Bring To To Day Camp 7 What To Leave At Home 7 Camp Add-Ons 7 General Camp Activities 8 Swim Activities 9 Contacting Camp 9 Communications From Camp 9 Center Leadership 10
HIGHLY-TRAINED LEADERS
Our Team 11
Our Screening 11
Our Training 11
Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting 11
Policy on Associates Working withCampersOutsideofYTime 11
HEALTH & SAFETY
Allergies 12 Immunizations 12 Illness/Sick Camper Policy 12 Medication and Emergencies 13
PARENT & CAMPER RESPONSIBILITIES
Camp Registration 14 Sing-in and Sign-out Policy 14 Behavior Expectations 15 Program Removal 15 Parent Expectations 15 Character Values 16 Bullying Policy 16 Family and Parent Involvement 16 Explanation of Fees 17 Financial Agreement 17 Cancellation Policy 17 Transfer/Change Policy 17 Camp Payment Schedule 18 Credits and Refunds 18 CAMP CAMP SIERRA & CAMP CAMP CRISTINA TRANSPORTATION POLICY 19