y explorers
Y EXPLORERS IS A SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR KIDS ENTERING 1ST-4TH GRADE
2020 Registration Dates: TBA
WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT A Y SUMMER?
Taking a break from school does not mean kids development is on vacation. Y Explorers offers participants fun and
educational experiences through weekly themes and daily activities that focus on achievement, relationships and
belonging. Come join us for the best summer ever!
2019 Y EXPLORERS WEEKLY THEMES
June 3-7: Shipwrecked
June 10-14: Island Wildlife
June 17-21: Ocean Adventures *
June 24-28: Island Olympics
July 1-5: Surfin Safari (closed July 4th) *
July 8-12: Treasure Island
July 15-19: Hawaiian Hullabaloo
July 22-26: Pirates & Mermaids *
July 29-Aug. 2: Survivor Island
August 5-9: Atlantis
*Denotes water park weeks
Does your child want to join us Aug 12-16?
Check out Adventure Camp Week! (Limited enrollment)
DAILY SCHEDULE (subject to change - please refer to weekly newsletters for updated information)
7:30-9:00am AM EXTENDED DAY
9:00-9:15am OPENING CEREMONY: camp assembly, energize activity, announcements
9:15-9:30am HUDDLE: small groups meet with counselor, discuss theme and core value for the day
9:30-10:30am PLUG IN: small groups work on various activities, skill development, games, STEM activities or Field Trips
10:30-11:30am ENERGIZE: Campers are engaged in outdoor activities including gaga ball, hiking or themed activity
12:00-1:00pm LUNCH: Campers have lunch and participate in songs, large group games (sack lunch will need to be brought from home)
1:00-2:00pm POWER UP: Campers pick activity of their choice, field trips
2:00-3:30pm PLUG IN: small groups work on various activities, skill development, games, STEM activities or field trips
3:30-3:50pm HUDDLE: small groups meet with counselor, discuss theme and core value for the day
3:50-4:00pm CLOSING CEREMONY: camp assembly, reflection activity, announcements for next day
4:00-5:30pm PM EXTENDED DAY
2019 RATES
Breakfast and snack included; campers will need to bring a nutritious sack lunch each day.
Extended day hours included!
MONTHLY RATE PLAN
Members: $590
Non-Members: $655
$65 non-refundable Registration Fee due at time of registration
August prorated through Friday, August 9, 2019
Cancellations: A 30-day notice is required to withdraw from YDC programming. Families are financially responsible for tuition for the 30 day period. Program cancellations must be made through the School Age Program Director.
WEEKLY RATE PLAN
Members: $165
Non-Members: $185
$25 per week non-refundable deposit due at the time of registration
Cancellations: Cancellations must be made at least 1 week prior to camp to receive an in-house credit or refund for any payments made above and beyond the deposit. After that date, no credit/refund will be issued. Cancellations must be made through the School Age Program Director.
LOCATIONS
Monthly Rate Plan: You will receive notice of your child's assigned location at least 1 week prior to the program's start date.
Weekly Rate Plan: You will receive notice of your child's assigned location the week prior to each camp week.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER (Located in the YMCA, south entrance)
1608 North Washington Street, Bismarck
SCHOOL AGE LEARNING CENTER LEGACY (SALC Legacy)
4600 Durango Drive, Bismarck
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Mary Bowman, School Age Director
701-751-9773
mary.bowman@bismarckymca.org
QUICK LINKS
Summer 2019 Parent Handbook
Required Participant Paperwork - please email completed forms to ycamps@bismarckymca.org AFTER you have registered online. Submitting completed paperwork prior to registration does NOT secure your child's registration and will not be accepted. Forms must be downloaded to enable electronic signatures.
MONTHLY Y Explorers Paperwork
WEEKLY Y Explorers Paperwork
