Summer Horizons Camp 2021

A day camp for preschool and kindergarten children age 3 and up. Campers experience a myriad of activities designed to bust summer boredom. This camp is specially tailored for a child’s first camp experience. Our littlest, happy campers will have great fun learning sports skills, doing arts and crafts, storytelling, playground, water play, and drama. They must be fully potty trained to join in on the fun.

Campers will experience a day camp in which they will participate in sports skills, group fitness, theme days, arts and crafts, and free-swimming. Field trips and instructional swim are also available for an additional fee.

Campers will experience a day camp in which they will participate in sports skills, group fitness, theme days, arts and crafts, and free-swimming. Field trips and instructional swim are also available for an additional fee.

Campers will experience a day camp in which they will participate in sports skills, group fitness, theme days, arts and crafts, and free-swimming. Field trips and instructional swim are also available for an additional fee.

CITs will help with supervising campers in their group during recreation times, meal times, and assist with camp preparation and clean-up. A CIT serves as a positive role model for young children and helps to create a supportive camp community. Field trips are also available for an additional fee.

We will continue to monitor CDC and state guidelines, and will address increased or reduced restrictions as they arise.

1. What to expect when I drop my camper off at camp?

• There will be a designated check-in area.
• Check-in staff will wear face-coverings. Parents and children must also be masked during the check-in process.
• Campers and Staff will have a daily health check when they arrive each day. The check-in will consist of a temperature check and overall well-being.

2. What CDC guidelines are you following regarding COVID-19?

• Designated Camp Health Director on-site in the Medical tent during camp hours.
• Minimizing group sizes to 20 children with 1 adult and 1 counselor and limiting movement between groups.
• Ensuring that the spacing of groups always allows for ten feet of separation between groups.
• Taking steps to preclude crowding at pick up and drop off times.
• Strictly limiting and discouraging close person to person contact (hugging, wrestling, games involving touching or tagging).
• Continuing to teach and reinforce healthy hygiene practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
• Implementing enhanced cleaning and sanitation practices.
• Planning for and abiding by procedures for response to COVID-19 exposure.
• Completing DCF Office of Licensing daily log; and
• Requiring notices and wall signs to be posted on entry and exit doors and in restrooms.

3. What cleaning and disinfecting measures will you be taking?

• Cleaning & disinfecting procedures will be utilized to reduce transmission risk to campers & staff. All staff will be trained on proper procedures for cleaning and disinfecting various supplies & equipment used by campers.
• Bathrooms: High touch surfaces will be cleaned & disinfected multiple times a day. Each common-space bathroom will receive a full cleaning every morning and afternoon.
• Wooden picnic tables will be covered with tablecloths so surfaces can be thoroughly cleaned & disinfected.

4. What will camp look like this summer?

• All activities will be held outside unless there is inclement weather.
• Camper groups will have their own designated tent space.
• Each tent will be put in a set location and groups will be spread out at least 10 ft apart from other group tents. These tents will serve as campers’ “home base”. Most activities will take place at or around this base location.
• Campers will participate in themed activities/challenges with their group & main counselors. All equipment/supplies used will be cleaned & disinfected frequently.
• Campers will have the option to attend full-day field trips within New Jersey every Wednesday for an additional fee.

5. What happens on Rainy Days?

• Groups will be brought inside the Y building and they will participate in activities in various locations of the building. Each area will be cleaned and sanitized in between groups’ usage. Some activities may include movies, gym games, board games, fitness classes, trivia, etc.

6. Will my camper swim this summer?

• All campers grades 1-8 will have time in one of our pools each week.
• Campers in grades 1-8 may register for swim lessons for an additional fee.
• Our pool usage will be based on the guidelines set forth by state and local governments regarding indoor pools.

7. Will my camper be required to wear a mask at camp?

• Staff and campers shall, at minimum, wear masks when social distancing of 6 feet between individuals and/or assigned groups cannot be maintained, except when doing so would inhibit that individual’s health. Additionally, staff and campers are encouraged to wear masks unless (1) doing so would inhibit the individual’s health, (2) the individual is in extreme heat outdoors, or (3) the individual is in the water.

8. What should I pack for my camper?

• Peanut-free lunch in an insulated bag
• Extra masks
• Bathing suit/towel
• Sneakers/socks
• Change of clothes
• Sunscreen
• Refillable water bottle
• Small hand sanitizer

BE SURE TO LABEL EVERYTHING YOUR CHILD BRINGS TO CAMP! We will not be maintaining a Lost and Found due to COVID-19 regulations.

9. What are your staff’s qualifications?

• All of our staff is American Red Cross Emergency First Aid certified and many of our staff are also American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certified. Everyone on staff also has EpiPen training, bloodborne pathogen training, and inhaler training.
• Our camp supervisory staff consists of certified teachers and all bring years of experience working with children in both a school and camp setting.
• Your camp’s directors bring 44 years of combined YMCA camp directing experience to the table.

10. Why are swim lessons and field trips not included in the price as it has always been?

• Swim lessons and camp trips are an additional fee because we recognize in this Covid environment, that every family has different feelings and comfort levels with the various activities that we offer, specifically swim lessons and field trips. We feel the best way to approach this is to be respectful and flexible and give all families options to create the best summer camp experience for their child. 

11. Why is there no option for PreK-K for swimming lessons?

• At this time, safe social distancing requirements do not allow for us to offer swim lessons for our littlest campers. We will be sure to keep you up to date as things progress and will notify you of changes to our swim lesson offerings as restrictions are lifted.

12. What is the refund policy?

• By May 1, full refund minus $50 service fee
• By June 1, 50% refund
• By June 15, no refunds

**These FAQs are subject to change in accordance with state and local guidelines

Your camper will get wet! Grades 1-8 will get to experience the Main Pool or Warm Water Pool! Pre-K-K will have lots of water fun days! 

ADDING ON SWIM LESSONS? Your child will swim an additional day each week.

For over 100 years, the YMCA has been one of America's favorite swim instructors and a leader in water safety. Our proven curriculum and friendly environment enhance skills, all while having fun.

At the Y, swimming is a life skill. All age groups are taught the same skills but divided according to their developmental milestones.

SWIM LESSON INFORMATION

ALL FIELD TRIPS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

ALL THEME WEEKS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

We offer a 10% discount if the following applies to you. (Max of 20%) In order to claim this discount, register online for camp and then contact Debbie P. at debbie@randolphymca.org or 973.366.1120 Ext. 13 and she will adjust your account. 

• Siblings
• Essential Worker (EMT, Police, Fire & Healthcare Workers) 
• Military/Veteran