When you arrive at camp, please follow the signs to our drop off area. Here you will enter your camper's name and sign them in or out using our tablets. Once your child has completed these steps, they will be escorted to their group area, where they will check in with their counselors and wait for the start of the day.   

Regular camp hours are from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Extended care is available, at no additional charge, from 7:00a.m. to 9:00a.m. and also from 4:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. every day. Please try to drop off before the 9am start time; this way your child won't miss any of the activities that we have planned for each day. It is imperative that you sign your child in and out every day with our curbside staff and that you have available a proper photo I.D. for pickup. This is for your child’s safety. Additionally, no one under the age of 18 is permitted to sign your child out. This is a state of California mandate; therefore, no exceptions can or will be made.

WHAT IS THE SUNSCREEN POLICY AT THE Y?  

Parents should supply a sunscreen product with a minimum SPF 30 for their child’s use.  To ensure full and proper application, campers under six years old will be assisted by the counselors when applying sunscreen.  Counselors will supervise children over six years old with sunscreen application and will remind the campers to reapply it throughout the day.  It is suggested that all sunscreen be applied first thing in the morning, and reapplied throughout the day after swimming, sweating, or when the initial application naturally wears off.  The guidelines on the product should be followed.  If your child refuses to reapply sunscreen when asked, you will be contacted and informed that he/she is not cooperating. We want you to feel free to provide a t-shirt/rash guard and/or hat for your child’s added protection.    

WHAT IS THE ILLNESS POLICY AT THE Y?  

In order to prevent the spread of illness, your child cannot attend the YMCA Camp program with any one of the following symptoms or illnesses listed below.  
*Please note that if any of these symptoms or illnesses become present while at camp, your child will need to be picked up within an hour.

• Fever, cough or sore throat currently or in the last 24 hours
• Cold or Flu
• Contagious Rash
• Chicken Pox
• Diarrhea/Vomiting
• Lice
• Measles/Mumps
• Conjunctivitis (pink eye)-child may return after 24 hours of medication
• Scarlett Fever
• Whooping Cough
• Tested positive for COVID (please talk to your director about when your child can return to camp)

✅ Water Bottle – Bring a labeled water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day! We will have hydration stations available for regular water breaks.

✅ Snack & Lunch – Pack a nutritious snack (AM and PM) and lunch in a labeled lunchbox or bag. Please note that refrigeration and microwaving are not available.

✅ Clothing – Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing suited for active play. (Swimsuits for Camp that have water play and swim Please look a weekly schedule.) 

✅ Athletic Shoes – Closed-toed shoes each day. Sandals and flip-flops are not allowed at any time but may be packed for water play days. Sports camp sneakers are required for all activities. Sandals and open-toed shoes are not allowed.

✅ Hat & Sunscreen – Since activities take place indoors and outdoors, we recommend applying sunscreen before camp. Campers are welcome to bring extra sunscreen for reapplication as needed.

• A signed Authorization to Administer Medication form must be filled out and accompany the medication. This form must be submitted to the camp office at the time of registration.
• Medication must be brought to camp by the parent in the original prescription container. Do not send the medication with your child.
• If it is an over-the-counter medication, a written note from your child’s doctor must be provided.  
• Please be sure to list all medications and allergies on your child’s registration form and speak to your Camp Director.
• To view our full camp handbook,

MEDICINE AUTHORIZATION FORM

AUTHORIZATION FOR ADMINISTERING INHALED MEDICINE FORM

AUTHORIZATION FOR ADMINISTERING EPIPRN.EPIPEN JR FORM

Parents should supply a sunscreen product with a minimum SPF 30 for their child’s use. To ensure full and proper application, the counselors will assist campers under six years old when they apply sunscreen. Counselors will supervise children over six years old with sunscreen application and will remind the campers to reapply it throughout the day. It is suggested that all sunscreen be applied first thing in the morning and reapplied throughout the day after swimming, sweating, or when the initial application naturally wears off. The guidelines on the product should be followed. If your child refuses to reapply sunscreen when asked, you will be contacted and informed that he/she is not cooperating. We want you to feel free to provide a t-shirt/rash guard and/or hat for your child’s added protection.    

To prevent the spread of illness, your child cannot attend the YMCA Camp program with any one of the following symptoms or illnesses listed below.  
*If any of these symptoms or illnesses appear at camp, your child must be picked up within an hour.

• Fever, cough or sore throat currently or in the last 24 hours
• Cold or Flu
• Contagious Rash
• Chicken Pox
• Diarrhea/Vomiting
• Lice
• Measles/Mumps
• Conjunctivitis (pink eye)—child may return after 24 hours of medication
• Scarlett Fever
• Whooping Cough
• Tested positive for COVID (please talk to your director about when your child can return to camp)

No worries! If the weather does not cooperate, we will move activities indoors and adjust the schedule with fun games, skill-building exercises and other engaging activities.

PARENT HANDBOOK

SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM GUIDE