PRESCHOOL
& DAY CAMPS
The YMCA of Harrison County’s 4-core values including caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are emphasized throughout all daily activities for children. Come join us!
| Camps | Extra Curricular | Preschool |
| SPRING/sUMMER DAY CAMP | Return to Top |
Sessions: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
| SUMMER DAY CAMP | |
| Week 2: June 7 - 11 | Weather Wonders |
| Week 3: June 14 - 18 | Traditional Camp |
| Week 4: June 21 - 25 | Splish Splash |
| Week 5: June 28 - July 2 | Stars and Stripes |
| Week 6: July 5 - 9 | Road Trip |
| Week 7: Jull 12 - 19 | Wacky Water |
| Week 8: July 19 - 23 | Animal Antics |
| Week 9: July 26 - 30 | Survivor |
Description: Daily activities may include swimming, arts and crafts, Wii, devotion and word of the week. Themed days vary by season but may include Movie Day, B3 (Bike, Board & Blade) Day or Field Trips. Occasionally, we have guest speakers or demonstrators who provide fun and informative entertainment.
Policies: Kids need to bring a lunch and snack, swimsuits, a towel and should wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes.
Contact: Youth and Families Director, Elizabeth Tuell, at etuell@ymcaharrison.org or (812)-734-0770 for information. 7th thru 10th graders are welcome to volunteer as CITs, Counselors in Training, by submitting a volunteer application.
SPRING & SUMMER CAMP FEES:
Facility Members/$80 per week; $25 per day
Program Members/$125 per week; $35 per day
Members and non-members take $5 off each additional child
| EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES | Return to Top |
| HEALTHY KID'S DAY | |
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Join us for a fun-filled day for the whole family!
GAMES - BOOTHS - FOOD PRIZES - JR. OLYMPICS  |
When: Saturday,
April 24th, 2010 9:00 am to Noon |
 Community/FREE |
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| Y-PRESCHOOL | Return to Top |
| Kindergarten Readiness Class: 4 & 5 Year Olds | Preschool: 3 Year Olds | Preschool: 4 & 5 Year Olds |
| FREE EARLY DROP-OFF 7 - 8:30 AM! | ||
| Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 am - 11:30 am | Tues./Thurs. 8:30 am - 11:30 am | Mon/Wed/Fri. 8:30 am - 11:30 am |
| Note: students have preferably completed a preschool program in the past or are well advanced. | Read More About the After-Care Program... |
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| After Care: Mon. - Thurs. until 5:00 pm | After Care: Tues./Thurs. until 5:00 pm | After Care: Mon/Wed/Fri. until 5:00 pm |
| Monthly Tuition*:
Facility Members/$165 Program Members/$230 |
Monthly Tuition*:
Facility Members/$100 Program Members/$140 |
Monthly Tuition*:
Facility Members/$130 Program Members/$180 |
| $50 supply fee applies to all sessions | ||
| After Care fees are paid monthly and are the same price as the corresponding preschool class. | ||
| *Financial assistance is available through our Open Doors Program | ||
| **Please contact Youth and Families Director, Elizabeth Tuell, at etuell@ymcaharrison.org or (812)-734-0770 with any questions. | ||
Description: Children will improve coordination, learn games, and begin to interact more with others. Our preschool teachers are dedicated to providing a rich, nurturing environment that will help prepare your child for kindergarten. The curriculum will also incorporate the YMCA’s four core values: Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility.
Schedule: Download the 2009-2010 schedule for breaks and vacation days information. Note that YMCA Preschool will follow SHCSC's weather-related closing decisions.
About Instructors: Maximum student teacher ratio is 15 to 2. Our staff is trained in CPR, First Aid and AED, as well as YMCA Child Care and Abuse Prevention Standards. All YMCA childcare programs are held to the highest standards and you can be certain that your child's safety and well-being is of the utmost importance to us!
Enrollment: The YMCA wants to ensure all children receive educational opportunities. New enrollees will be accepted at anytime during the school year, even mid-semester. Contact Youth and Families Director, Elizabeth Tuell at etuell@ymcaharrison.org or (812)-734-0770 for information.
Enrollment Requirements: Until all of these stipulations are met, the child will not be considered completely enrolled in the YMCA Preschool Program.
- Child should be the required age for his/her class as of the first day of the school year (according to SHCSC calendar).
- Be FULLY potted trained. Absolutely no exceptions!
- Have all appropriate immunizations and provide current immunization record for our files
- Completed YMCA of Harrison County Preschool Enrollment Application Packet on file
- Child's immunization history form on file (either completed from the Preschool Enrollment Application Packet or from the Health Department is acceptable)
- Total school year supply fee and first month's tuition
- To register for After Care, the child must be enrolled in one of the AM preschool sessions