Presidio

Need to Know

Camp Drop-Off/Pick-Up

Letterman Gym, 1152 Gorgas Ave.
All Camps will meet at Letterman Gym this Summer.

Staff

Our staff are CPR/AED and First Aid certified and complete at least 30 hours of YMCA training including child abuse prevention, risk management, youth development and more. Prior to hiring, all staff undergo a thorough background check that includes four reference checks and fingerprinting through Live-Scan technology. All of our drivers are DMV and YMCA certified.

Camp Contact Information

Kris Struble
Camp Director
415 749 1869
kstruble@ymcasf.org

General Camp Inquiries:
415-447-9622

Camp Hotline:
415-447-9692 (during camp season only, May -August)

Parent Information Night

Come meet some camp staff and have your questions answered.

May 12, 2011- 6:00pm
Letterman Gym Conference Room

Requirements

Discipline Policy

We expect all of our participants to adhere to the following guidelines:

• Do not harm anyone physically or emotionally.
• Show respect and listen to your counselors at all times.
• Be responsible for your belongings and yourself.

Any time a behavior modification is needed, we will progress along the following path. This order may be modified depending on the severity of the incident.

• 1st Incident: Camper will be reminded of group agreements and camp rules.
• 2nd Incident: Camper will be removed from the activity to talk to the counselor about ways to improve his/her behavior.
• 3rd Incident: Camper, parents/guardians, and camp director will meet to go over and sign a behavior contract
• Note: The contract will explain what the next steps will be and may culminate in a camper being removed from the program if a safety issue is posed.

Minimum Age Requirement

Youth must be at least five years old and entering kindergarten to participate in camp.

Swim Testing Requirement

Campers will complete a brief shallow water competency check each time they swim to ensure water safety. Campers who do not pass the check will simply need to wear a personal flotation device (which we supply). Camps that take place in water environments require a more in-depth swim test and campers cannot participate in those programs if they do not pass the test. Please contact Kris Struble to schedule swim tests.

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What to Bring

What to Bring/Wear

Everyday, campers should bring a lunch, morning snack, a backpack, sunscreen and a swim suit (afternoon snack is provided). They should always be equipped with layers of warm clothing and athletic shoes. Please label all of your child’s belongings. Left items will be donated at the end of summer.

Do Not Bring

Please do not send your child to camp with money or electronics. Campers will not need these things and they can be distracting. The Y is not responsible if these items are lost or stolen.

Medications

Please note any special medication (prescription or non) that your child needs on his/her Registration Form. Medication must be stored in your child’s backpack in its original container and with complete written instructions.

Coming and Going

Hours

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Extended Care (Drop Off Times)
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Camp
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Extended Care (Pick Up Times)

Sign In/Out Procedure

Every day your child must be signed in and out by an adult listed on the registration form. To add an adult to your child’s pick up list, a completed change of program form must be submitted. A participant age 12 and older will be permitted to sign himself/herself out as well as his/her siblings with the completion of a walking form (available at camp). A note from a parent/guardian is not sufficient.

Extended Care

Extended care is offered at no additional cost (until 6pm, after which a $1 per minute/per child late fee will be enforced). During extended care, campers will have structured activities in large group formats.

Late Arrivals & Early Pick-Ups

Camp starts at 9:00am everyday. If your child’s group has left, please contact the Camp Director to find out if you can drop him/her off at the group’s location. We cannot change a camper to a different group due to a late arrival. The main camp day is over at 4:30pm. Please complete an Early Pick-Up Form (available at camp). We will do our best to accommodate early pick up requests. The Presidio Community YMCA is not responsible for missed appointments.

Absences

Please email the Camp Director, Kris Struble at kstruble@ymcasf.org with the date, child’s name, child’s camp, parent’s name and phone number. We do not give refunds or credits for missed days.

On Location

Field Trips & Site Locations

All field trips and site locations are subject to change.

Groups

Youth are grouped by the grade they will be entering in the Fall of 2011. We will make no exceptions to this policy. Within camps, each youth is assigned a counselor for his/her safety.

Ratios

Counselor to Camper Ratios:

Grades K-1 1:8
Grades 2-8 1:10

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Payment

Presidio YMCA Membership Options

Presidio Community YMCA Individual and Household Facility Members subscribe to a monthly Facility Membership and are eligible to pay the lower Facility Member rate for camp and receive priority registration. Those who would like to participate in camp but don’t have a Facility Membership can purchase a one year Program Membership for $50/individual or $75/family. Program Members pay the Program Member rate for camp.

Financial Assistance

We strive to make YCamp accessible to all. To the extent possible, financial assistance is available thanks to the generous donors who contribute to our Annual Giving Campaign. Financial Assistance forms are available online and at Main Post Gym. Please submit forms in person by May 1st. You will be notified by May 15th as to whether or not you are eligible. Contact Elizabeth Visser at 415-447-9675 or evisser@ymcasf.org for more information.

Payment/Cancellations

We are now able to offer payment plans for camp. If you would like to pay for camp in installments, please contact Elizabeth Visser, Administrative Services Director, at evisser@ymcasf.org. All payments must be received three weeks prior to the start of the camp session.

Cancellation/change of program forms will be available online as well as at the YMCA Membership Desk. The forms may be emailed to Madeline Kitagawa at mkitagawa@ymcasf.org or submitted in person. This form must be submitted two weeks prior to the session start date in order to receive a refund, less the $50.00 deposit. Deposits are non-refundable/non-transferable.

Registration

In order to utilize online registration you (the principal account holder) will need the following:

• A Program or Facility Membership that is current through the last day of the camp session for which you wish to register.
• Your YMCA member number.
• Your current email address that is on file with us.
• Your home phone number that is on file with us.
• An account that has no outstanding balances.

To verify or renew your membership information, please contact us at pmembers@ymcaf.org, 415-447-9622 or stop by the Main Post or aquatics center. Memberships are not renewable online.

Late Registration

Please register at least two weeks prior to the first day of the camp session. Registration after the two week window will result in a $25 additional administrative fee.

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