Camp Pamacka
Download our Summer Camp 2012 Guide (PDF)
For over 35 years, Camp Pamacka has offered children ages 6-13 the opportuniity to expand their talents and interests, build self confidence, and create lasting memories and friendships. Pamacka days are packed with swim lessons (taught under the direction of our certified YMCA Aquatic Directors), sports, camp songs, games, special trips, theme parties and of course, laods fo fun!
This summer, we're also offering exciting Specialty Camps sure to satisfy all campers!
AGES: 6 - 13
HOURS: 9am-5pm; before care 8-9am; after care 5-6pm
LOCATION: A local public school & the Ridgewood YMCA
RATIO: 10 Campers to 1 YMCA Counselor
DATES AND RATES
| SESSION | DATES | RATES |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | June 25-July 6 (no camp July 4) | $490 |
| Session 2 | July 9-July 20 | $545 |
| Session 3 | July 23-August 3 | $545 |
| Session 4 | August 6-August 17 | $545 |
| Session 5 | August 20-August 24 | $275 |
2012 field Trips*
| SESSION | DATES | TRIP |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | July 25-July6 | NY Hall of Science |
| Session 2 | July 9-July 20 | NY Liberty Basketball at Prudential Center |
| Session 3 | July 23-August 3 | Bronx Zoo |
| Session 4 | August 6-August 17 | Wild West City / Amusement Park |
| Session 4 | August 20-August 24 | YMCA Camp Bernie |
Each session, campers will also enjoy a trip to Ridgewood's Graydon Pool!
*trips are subject to change
INCLUDED IN EACH TWO WEEK SESSION
• Art projects using recycled materials to raise environmental awareness and spark creativity and imagination.
• Camp-wide charitable event in support of community agencies and non-profit groups.
• YMCA swim lessons to promote personal water safety and to learn and improve swim skills from beginner/Polliwog to advanced/Flying Fish.
• Sports lessons and game play to foster teamwork and to learn and improve sports and motor skills.
• Camp songs to encourage participation, camp unity and leadership and provide the opportunity for organized
silliness and fun.
• Field trip for education and recreation in a different learning environment and the opportunity for responsibility in a supervised setting.
• Trip to Graydon Pool to practice swim skills learned in camp and enjoy outdoor recreational swimming and beach play.
Does your child have a specific interest or hobby? Pamacka Specialty Camps give campers the opportunity to spend more time this summer doing what they love. Campers will spend 5 hours each week focusing on their specialty and the rest of the week enjoying their regular Pamacka activities like swimming, arts and crafts, games and songs.
Lights, camera, action! Learn about the theatre and acting skills. Explore writing a scene or script, production, directing, set making and more! Available week 5.
DANCE/SONG
Love to sing and dance? This camp is for you! Explore different styles of dance and song including pop, contemporary and hip-hop. Learn basic moves, fun choreography, sing your favorite songs and put it all together into a routine. No prior dance or music experience needed. Available weeks 2 and 8.
KARATE
Learn the fundamentals of karate in a non-competitive environment. Our Karate speciality camp emphasizes the development of spirit, mind and body and is also loads of fun! Available week 3.
LEGO CREATIONS
An exciting introduction to Lego creation! Campers will learn about construction, design and teamwork skills. This is a hands on camp for LEGO novices to enthusiasts. Available weeks 1, 4 and 7.
ART ATTACK
Campers - get your creative thinking cap on! Design and create your own unique works of art, using a variety of techniques and different materials including clays, paints, and more! Available week 6.
CREATIVE KIDS
From music and crafts, to magic and cooking, this week will be filled with a vareity of exciting new creations and discoveries! Available week 9.
HOW TO REGISTER
To register for YMCA Summer Camp 2012, simply complete the registration form below and return to the Ridgewood YMCA at 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 or fax number 201.493.0606. Upon receipt, we’ll send you medical forms to be filled in by your physician along with additional camp info.
Campers must be Ridgewood YMCA members in order to participate (memberships begin at $50 per year). A $100 deposit per child per session is due at time of registration in order to secure your camper’s spot in camp. Deposits and membership fees are non-refundable.
All deposits and membership fees are non-refundable.
Camp fees may be refunded as follows:
- Cancellations more than 30 days before your session start date will receive 100% refund (minus deposit and membership fees)
- Cancellations within 15-30 days before your session starts will receive a 50% refund (minus deposit and membership fees)
- No refunds will be allowed within 2 weeks of start of your camper’s session.
If your child is absent from camp for medical reasons (a physicians’s note will be required) for five consecutive days, we will attempt to place your child in another session or will issue a credit voucher. There will be no credits issued for vacations, incidental absences, transportation delays or dismissals from camp
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
Camp Scholarships are available based on camp capacity, demonstrated need and the YMCA’s ability to fund the assistance. To apply for a camp scholarship, please complete the Financial Assistance Application at the bottom of this page and return to Julie Gallanty at 201.444.5600 x332 or email jgallanty@ridgewoodymca.org. All requests for camp scholarships are confidential. Completed camp scholarship applications must be submitted by April 16, 2012.
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR
Every day, campers should bring a backpack, a healthy lunch and afternoon snack, a water bottle, sunscreen, sneakers, a swim suit and towel. Please label all of your child’s belongings. All left items will be donated at the end of summer.
DO NOT BRING
We are a nut free camp so please do not send your child to camp with any products containing nuts. Also, please do not send your child to camp with electronics (iPods, Nintendo DS, etc.). The Y is not responsible if items are lost or stolen.
MEDICATIONS
Please note on your child’s registration form any special medication (prescription or non) that he/she needs. Medication must be stored in your child’s backpack in its original container and with complete written instructions.
CAMP CONTACT INFORMATION
Michael Rainere, Youth and Teen Director
mrainere@ridgewoodymca.org / 201.444.5600 x339
John Duke, Assistant Branch Director
jduke@ridgewoodymca.org / 201.444.5600 x337
- 2012 Summer Camp Registration Form
- Camp Info Packet and Medical Forms
- Financial Assistance Letter
- Financial Assistance Application
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