Registration Information:
1. $15 (non-refundable) registration fee per camper is required
2. Select a payment option from forms
Option I: Electronic draft from checking/savings account: no weekly deposit required
Option II: Electronic draft from credit card: no weekly deposit required
Option III: Direct Payment by cash or check: requires a $20 deposit for each week registered
Payment Information:
Option I or II: Drafted the Friday 2 weeks prior to the start of each week of camp.
Option III: Due the Friday 2 weeks prior to the start of each week of camp.
A confirmation letter will be sent to you after the registration and payment forms have been processed. Beginning June 16th, registration deadline will be 5:00pm on the Wednesday prior to the start of each week. Payment in full for the week is due at that time. There is a $20 discount per week for each additional sibling.
Staff Information:
All staff members of the Westwood YMCA undergo background checks through the Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check through DCYF.
Counselors receive training in the following: swim and aquatics, child development, camp activities, safety procedures and child abuse detection and prevention. Many counselors are certified in CPR and first aid. Child/staff ratios meet acceptable numbers with respect to the age of the group and the activity in which the group is participating.
Medical:
Please fill in all medical information on page 7. Medications must be checked in at the day camp office upon arrival and directions for administering these should be clearly spelled out on a medication dispensing form obtained from the office. All medication must be in its original container.
Financial Aid:
Children who are eligible for funding from the RICCAP program and the Department of Human Services are accepted for all camps when a copy of your state certification number is presented to the YMCA. Financial aid is also available through the Providence Journal Summertime Fund and the YMCA Support-A-Child campaign. For more information about financial aid, Please contact the camp office at (401) 397-7779.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation of a registered week needs to be submitted, in writing,
14 days in advance or payment in full is due.
Options I or II: a $20 cancellation fee will be drafted from your account for each week canceled.
Option III: the $20 deposit for each canceled week is not refundable.
Deposits are not transferable or refundable after June 1st.
Refund Policy:
No refunds are made for partial week attendance. Refunds are only considered upon request and must fulfill one of the following requirements: Medical (physician’s note required), relocation, or loss of employment. Registration fees and activity fees are non-refundable.
Things to Bring:
Mark all belongings with names to help us in the return of lost items. The YMCA is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Campers may purchase soda, juice or water from vending machines as well as snacks and ice cream. Free milk is available at lunchtime for campers.
Please do not send any toys, games, trading cards or cell phones to camp.
