Melrose YMCA Summer Camp/Program Policies
The Staff:
All camp and program staff attend training specific to the camp/program they work with and are experienced, knowledgeable and mature. Under the supervision of the Director, the staff provide a quality summer experience for your child.
How to Register:
All participants must be an active/valid member of the YMCA at the time of registration and throughout the weeks of Camp/Program they register for.
1. Online: Full payment via charge card is required for online registrations.
2. Mail-In: Full Payment via charge card or check is required for mail-in registrations.
3. Walk-In: A non-refundable $25.00 deposit per week/per child* (cash, check, money order or major charge card) is required to reserve your child/children's spot. *Full payment is required for Camp Little Fry, Melrose After Camp/Program Care, and Stoneham After Program Care.
Camp/Program Forms:
Please be aware that your child's completed forms and physicals/updated immunization records (if required) MUST be on file with the Melrose YMCA Business Office no later than two weeks prior to your child attending camp/program.
The Board of Health requires children attending Camp Little Fry to have updated immunization records.
The Board of Health requires children attending Sports & More and Gymnastics Camp to have a current physical (within the past two years from September 2006) and updated immunization records.
Your child will be returned to you or to the proper authorities if we do not have the required current physical and updated immunization records by the first day of camp, per the Board of Health.
Parents are responsible for insuring that their child has documentation of all the required immunizations per the Board of Health.
Forms that have not been received two weeks prior to your child attending camp/program could result in forfeited spots and any monies the YMCA received are not refunded.
Forms are downloaded at www.melroseymca.org or picked up at the Melrose Family YMCA Business Office, 497 Main Street, Melrose.
Download the Registration and Parent Consent forms needed here:
Registration forms (PDF format) for all camps and summer programs |
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Payments:
All camp balances for weeks #1-5 and Summer Drama Club sessions I-III are due IN FULL NO LATER THAN MONDAY, MAY 19th, 2008. All camp balances for weeks #6-9 and Summer Drama Club session IV are due IN FULL NO LATER THAN MONDAY, JUNE 23rd, 2008. A $25.00 late fee per week/per child is charged to all balances not paid by the stated dealine. If camp/program weeks are not paid by deadline, spots may be forfeited with no monies refunded.
Transfers:
- A $10.00 service fee will be charged per week/per child for transfers.
-Transfer requests are made in person at the Melrose Family YMCA Business Office.
-Transfers need to be received no later than two weeks prior to the week of camp/program you are transferring out of.
Cancellations:
- A $25.00 service fee per week/per child is charged for all cancellation requests on any
full day camp/programs. This fee applies to both online credits and refunds.
- A $10.00 service fee per week/per child is charged for cancellation requests on Camp Little Fry,
Melrose After Camp/ Program Care, and Stoneham After Program Care.. This fee applies to both online credits
and refunds.
- Cancellation requests are made in person at the Melrose Family YMCA Business Office.
- To receive a partial refund or online credit, cancellation requests need to be received no later than two weeks
notice prior to the week of camp/program you are cancelling out of.
A $10.00 late fee is charged for every fifteen minute interval after official camp/program closing times (see camp hours). Late fees are payable upon pickup of your child.
Parents must provide camp/program director with information pertaining to their child's specific needs prior to enrollment. Directors will review information to determine child's level of participation in camp/program and any necessary accommodations. Parents will be notified of the camp/program's ability to enroll their child based on the accommodations that would be required.
T-Shirt Information:
Every participant will receive one camp t-shirt. Additional t-shirts are available for $8.00 each.
| Camp Little Fry, Gymnastics Camp and Sports & More Camp comply
with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (105 CMR 430.00)
and are licensed by the DPH. Regulations can be obtained at 617-983-6761. Parents
may request copies of background checks and health care policies as well as procedures
for filing grievances. YMCA C.L.U.B., YMCA Cricket, Summer Drama Club and the Stoneham Summer Program are licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC) and must comply with DEEC regulations (102 CMR 7.00). |
This full day summer program is designed for the younger school age child. It offers a variety of age appropriate
fun and interesting activities. Activities include gym activities, outdoor activities at local parks, arts & crafts,
swim lessons at the YMCA pool,
stories, small and large group field trips and special themes & events.
*Please note that swim time for week #1 will be limited. *Please note that swim time for week #1 may be limited.
Large
group trip fees are included, optional trips may have additional fees.
This program is designed for the older school age child
and focuses on group activities and promoting self-esteem. Activities include recreational swim at the local DCR pool, cooking,
arts & crafts, field trips, sports, special themes & events, trips to local parks and
exploring nature. Swimming is subject to the DCR Tremont Street
pool opening/schedule and is not guaranteed.Large group trip fees are included. Optional trips may have
additional fees.
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