Kindergarten Boot Camp (Entering Kindergarten in Fall 2022)
Kindergarten Boot Camp is a great transition to get your kids ready for long school days in a safe and fun camp setting. Kindergarten Camp is the best of both worlds: Traditional camp setting with age-appropriate activities that will help young children get emotionally and socially ready to succeed in school and future camps! Kindergarten Camp will offer lower staff to camper ratios, and fun and exciting guests. Each week a new theme is introduced with activities focused on the theme.
Ages:
Entering Kindergarten in Fall 2022
Days and Time:
Monday-Friday
9:00am-3:00pm
Location: Kishwaukee Family YMCA
2500 W. Bethany Rd. Sycamore, IL 60178
Typical Daily Schedule:
– Drop-Off
– Opening Ceremonies: Games and songs to energize campers
– Activity Rotation: Daily Rotations will vary depending on the weekly theme. Includes: Sports, songs, arts & crafts, games, etc.
– Lunch: After a busy morning everyone is ready to eat
– Activity Rotation: Daily Rotations will vary depending on the weekly theme. Includes: Sports, songs, arts & crafts, games, etc.
– Closing Ceremony: Campers will come together to celebrate their awesome day at camp
– Pick-up
Swim Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 am-11:00 am
2022 Weeks and Themes
| Week | Dates | Themes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 31-June 3 (No Camp May 30) | Summer Camp Kickoff |
| 2 | June 6-June 10 | Healthy Living |
| 3 | June 13-June 17 | Going Green |
| 4 | June 20-June 24 | Music Makers |
| 5 | June 27-July 1 | Safe Kids Week |
| 6 | July 5-July 8 | Artful Antics |
| 7 | July 11-July 15 | Celebration of Nations |
| 8 | July 18-July 22 | Symphony of the 5 Senses |
| 9 | July 25-July 29 | Summer Scientists |
| 10 | August 1-August 5 | Meaningful Mindfulness |
| 11 | August 8-August 12 | The Magic of Summer Camp |
Registration Forms
Parent Handbook Registration Date Check-list
After registration Parents will be emailed a link to finalize the required Registration Forms electronically. Documents must be submitted prior to the start of camp.
Kindergarten Boot Camp Fees:
A $25 registration fee and a $10/week or $10/day deposit are due at registration.
Member Fee:
Daily: (choose your attendance days)*: $28/day
Non-Member Fee:
Weekly (5 days): $165
Daily: (choose your attendance days)*: $33/day
Food/Meals
A healthy, USDA-approved, lunch and afternoon snack will be provided, FREE of charge from Northern Illinois Food Bank, and the Y. A menu will be posted for parents. If an alternative lunch is preferred parents are welcome to pack a nut-free lunch and/or snack for their children. please leave soda and candy at home.
Odd Week Menu Even Week Menu
4C
The YMCA accepts Child Care Assistance (CCAP) funds, administered through 4C. Child Care Assistance (CCAP) is a child care financial assistance program provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services for working families. Don’t wait! The application process can up to 45 days for new applicants to receive approval. You must apply through 4c, and list the Kishwaukee Family YMCA as your provider. Once you apply for CCAP assistance we require a confirmation receipt that DHS has received your application. We must have an approval letter before you are able to register. After you are accepted into the program you are responsible for paying the parent assigned monthly co-pay each month in addition to the differential. The differential is the daily cost of our program less the daily rate by CCAP. If you qualify, your assistance can be applied for all of our weeks of camp. For questions about 4c please contact, Nichole Elliott, Office Support Specialist at nelliott@kishymca.org.
YMCA Financial Assistance:
If you do not qualify for 4c, you can apply for financial assistance through the YMCA. Assistance is based on annual income and family size. Funds are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To apply for financial assistance complete a summer camp financial assistance application, provide all required documentation, including a copy of your Federal 1040.
2022 Summer Camp Scholarship Application
Camp Staff
Professionally trained and enthusiastic staff are the key ingredient to a positive camp experience. Our staff team is selected based on their skills, maturity, creativity, and sensitivity to the needs of our camp participants.
Many of our staff work during the school year in our before and after-school programs and are familiar faces to the children. Our staff participates in a minimum of 40 hours of training prior to the beginning of camp, so you can rest assured that your child’s counselor will be a caring and positive role model. Many of our camp staff are experienced, returning staff that is 18 or older, and are working on degrees in education, psychology, family, or social services.
All camp staff are:
– Carefully selected and screened
– Put through State and National extensive background check
– CPR & First Aid Certified
– DCFS-Mandated Reporters
– Child Abuse Prevention Trained
– Child Development, Group, and Behavioral Management Trained
– Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness
– Aquatics & Swim Safety Trained
– Bullying & Peer Pressure Awareness Trained
– Field Trip & Bus Safety Trained
– And so much more!
