The South Mountain YMCA is introducing three new camps to its already full roster of summer programs for children this year.
The additions are: Glam Camp, Y Knot Explore, and the Skateboard Program. See full descriptions below.
And don’t forget: Early Bird Registration for all YMCA camps ends Sunday, January 31. Register now to take advantage of 2016 summer camp at 2015 prices.
Early bird registration is available at this link: Early Bird Camp Registration form.
Camps serve children as young as 2 ½ up to teens entering 10th grade. Traditional camps include Mini Y Knots, Y Knots, SOMAPY Camp, Preteen Adventure Camp, Teen Adventure Camp, and the Counselor-in-Training program. The Y offers specialty camps in drama, the environment, global arts, sports and golf. Reading time and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) lessons are incorporated into all curriculums.
Here is a link to the 2016 Camp Brochure.
Visit this page for more on the South Mountain YMCA Camps or call the office at (973) 762-4145.
GLAM CAMP
Are you a savvy fashionista? Do you know the difference between vintage, recycled and upcycled clothing? Calling all creative, inspired trendsetters to our new Glam Camp. This the first stitch in your stylish future!
Learn the skills, inspiration and motivation to be a fashion designer. Campers explore the business of fashion and turn their passion into exciting creations. The first week, we explore the role and tasks of a designer. In the second week, we complete garments from conception to creation. Campers will learn to:
* Design own brand label
* Learn the history of fashion and designers
* Fashion sketch, fabrications and trends
* Deconstruct, reconstruct and style
* Adapt and cut out patterns
* Hand sewing and machine stitching
* Assemble a portfolio and branding boards
Open to all levels. No drawing or sewing experience necessary. Just come and “make it work!”
Ages: 9 years-13 years old
Camp Dates:
Session 1 7/18-7/29 Upcycled Street Trends
Session 2 8/1-8/12 Wearable Art & Accessories
Session 3 8/15-8/26 From Bling to the Brand
Hours: 9:00am-3:30pm
Camp Fee: $675 for each 2 week session
Location: Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, 432 Scotland Road, South Orange
Y KNOT EXPLORE
Our new half-day camp is just right for younger campers looking for a shorter day with tons of fun, exploration and learning. Campers will dive headfirst into the topic of the week, investigating it from top to bottom. While at camp, your camper will work on building their self-confidence, becoming more independent and developing strong connections with other campers and counselors.
This exciting new camp will be led by Vanessa Mays, one of our year round preschool teachers from our Early Childhood Learning Center.
Weekly specialty themes may include: Mad Science, Move and Groove, Team Spirit, Amazing Artists, Storytelling Adventure, Little Chefs, Global Adventures or Super Sleuths.
The campers will gather together each morning in our indoor play space to talk about the activities for the day and sing some camp songs. Then they will go to their classroom and participate in the first activity for the day. After snack, they will head to their second activity. The day will end in the indoor play space, where they will participate in group games and more camp songs!
Ages: 3.5-entering Kindergarten
Camp Hours: 9am-12pm
Camp Dates: Weekly sessions from June 26th-August 19th
Fees: $175/wk
Camp Location: 1st Presbyterian and Trinity Church, 111 Irvington Avenue in South Orange.
SKATEBOARD PROGRAM (Entering Grades 2-8)
Our new half-day clinic focuses on building and honing skateboarding skills. Learn cool tricks, make new friends, build self-confidence, and challenge yourself in a fun environment. Our program is located at Maplewood’s brand new state-of-the-art skateboard park in Maplecrest Park. Each Friday there will be a full day field trip adventure to an area skate park returning at 4:00pm. Pack a lunch that day. Bussing included for the trip.
Mike Kirk, voted one of the best skateboard instructors in the state by GoSkate.com, heads this terrific new clinic. All skill levels welcome. Supply your own skateboard and safety equipment. Helmet is required.
Parents drop off/pick up your child at the skate park. There are some extended care options. 10 slots are available for morning care drop off at the Y from 7:00-8:30am. 10 slots are available for after care for campers in grades 2-5 who will spend the balance of their day with the adjacent SOMAPY Camp from 12:00-4:15pm. Those same 10 slots will also have a 4:15-7:00pm after camp option at the Y. The Y will transport the kids between extended care options.
Clinic Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-12noon, Fridays 9:00am-4:00pm
Dates: 3 one-week sessions; July 11, July 18, July 25
Fees: Skateboard Clinic Only: $180/week
AM Extended Care option (7:00am-8:30am): $46/wk.
SOMAPY Extended Care option (4:15pm-7:00pm): $165/wk.
PM Extended Care option: $80/wk.
Camper to staff ratio: 1:10
Camp Location: Maplecrest Park Skate Park, Maplewood
