Morris Center YMCA - Serving Morristown, Morris Township, Ceder Knolls, Morris Plains, Whippany, Convent Station, East Hanover, Mendham, Chester and parts of Harding Township
Summer Camp
Backyard Kids Grades K-4

Backyard Kids is a traditional day camp experience.
Our philosophy is simple:
Children should have an experience where they can be children!

 

“A Typical Camp Day”

(tentative schedule)

8:00-9:00 am Drop-off/Free Play

The following activities will occur in 45 minute increments:
9:00-12:00
Noon

Arts & Crafts
Indoor Gym
Outdoor games
Mennen Field
Theme Week/Special Guests & Activities

12:00-1:00 pmLunch
1:00-2:00 pm

Swim (grades K & 1)
Gym (grades 2 & 4)
2:00-3:00 pm

Swim (grades 2 & 4)
Arts & Crafts (grades K & 1)
3:00-4:00 pm

Gym (grades K-1)
Arts & Crafts (grades 2-4)
4:00-4:30 pm Camp Game
4:30-6:00 pm Free Play/Pick-up time

 


Theme Weeks:

JUNE
23rd-27th: Summer Kickoff Week

JULY
June 30th- July 3rd: Celebrate America Week
7th-11th: Chef Week
14th-18th: Carnival Week
21st-25th: Holiday Week


AUGUST
July 28th -Aug 1st: Olympic Week
4th-8th: Water Works Week
11th-15th: Hollywood Week
18th-22nd: Celebration Week

 
Camp fees:
By May 12, 2008
$250 per week
$240 sibling rate per week.

After May 12, 2008: camp fee is:
$270 per week
$260 sibling rate per week


Early drop-off fee:

$35.00 per week

Membership:
A 3-month membership fee of $62 is required for all campers

Lunch:
Campers may bring their bagged lunch or purchase lunch weekly.
The fee will be between $3 and $6 per lunch


Enjoy our healthy choices:
Monday: sandwiches from Subway
Tuesday: Pizza
Wednesday: sandwiches from Loveys
Thursday: Bagel
Friday: pizza day

Reminders:
Campers should bring a swimsuit and towel for recreational swim.
Sunscreen and a water bottle is required daily.


Please download the registration forms and send completed forms by May 12, 2008 to save!

Please send back the forms that need to be filled out, keep the information pages.

Parent Packet 2008

Backyard Kids (K-1)

Backyard Kids (2-4)

Camper Information form

Health Record

T-Shirt form
Seniors Adults Teens Children Make A Donation