South Mountain YMCA - SO-Map-Y Camp

SO-Map-Y Camp

Welcome to the SoMapY Camp page
Please click directly on the links below for camp information, forms and newsletters.

Newsletters will be posted by the Friday of each week.

Camp 2011
Information & Forms

2011 Session
Information

2011
Weekly
Newsletters

Welcome to SOMapY Camp *

Camp Parent guide 2011 *
Please read before your child starts Camp

New! -Swim Lesson Skill Chart

2011 Overview of
SOMapY Bus Information
Specific Session Bus Schedules
listed under each Session

2011 Weekly Themes
& Event Schedule

Directions to:
Camp Site - Maplecrest Park, Maplewood
Swim Location - JCC West Orange
Rainy Day Site - Marshall Elementary School

Possible Forms needed during Camp
Permission to Administer Medication

Alternative Pick- Up Form

Session information
will be posted
the Friday
before the start
of each session

Session 1's

Bus Schedule

Daily Reminder Calendar

Session 2's
Bus Schedule

Daily Reminder Calendar

Session 3's
Bus Schedule

Daily Reminder Calendar

First Newsletter
Before Camp Starts!

Session 1

Week 1 6/27 -7/1
Week 2 7/5 - 7/8
Week 3 7/11 -7/15

Session 2

Week 4 7/18-7/22
Week 5 7/25-7/29
Week 6 8/1 - 8/5

Session 3

Week 7 8/8 -8/12
Week 8 8/15- 8/19
Week 9 8/22- 8/26

SOMapY -South Orange/ Maplewood Y Camp (Entering Grades 1-5)

With an emphasis on the camper’s personal achievement in a supportive atmosphere, SO-Map-Y Camp activities are designed to build self-esteem, physical and social skills through programs that promote honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. The SO-Map-Y camp staff is dedicated to your child’s safety and well being so that every day of camp is a fun day filled with memorable events.

Each week of camp has a different theme which adds interest, unity and excitement to each of the activities that are offered. Examples of such themes are: International Culture, Olympics, and Endangered Species. Activities at SO-Map-Y camp include: mini sports clinics including tennis, soccer, baseball and basketball, daily swim instruction and free swim, arts and crafts, model rocketry, nature activities, and games. These activities are led by specialists who have expertise in each of those areas. Camp also offers each session a special cultural or action trip, guest entertainers, or educational programs. This camp offers FREE bus transportation from various locations in Maplewood, South Orange and West Orange.

Sample of Daily Schedule

Camp Hours: 9:00am – 3:30pm
Camper-to-Staff Ratio: for 6 - 8 yrs, 8:1 and for 9 - 11 yrs, 10:1.

Camp Location: Camp begins each day Maplecrest Park in Maplewood from 9am until aprox. 1pm. The children are then bussed to the JCC Metrowest in West Orange for their daily swim instruction and Free swim. Camp ends at the JCC and all campers are then bussed backed to the requested bus stop or the South Mountain YMCA for After Camp Care.
2011 Camp Fees: $795 each 3-Week Session
Rainy Day Location: Marshall Elementary School, 262 Grove Road, South Orange

Before and After Camp Care is available. Campers are bussed between the camp site and the YMCA at 13 Jefferson Avenue in Maplewood
Bus transportation from various locations in Maplewood, South Orange and West Orange. Click HERE for an overview of the bus information.

Camp Director: Dave Berry dberry@metroymcas.org

The SoMapY Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association