y explorers PM HALF DAY
Y EXPLORERS PM HALF DAY PROGRAM IS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR KIDS ENTERING 1ST-4TH GRADE
2024 REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 17!
WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT A Y SUMMER?
Taking a break from school does not mean kids development is on vacation. Y Explorers offers participants fun and educational experiences through weekly themes and daily activities that focus on achievement, relationships and belonging. Come join us for the best summer ever!
ONLINE REGISTRATION
To Register: Select "School Age Programs" on the Y Registration Page
Registration Fee: $65 non-refundable Registration Fee is due at the time of Registration
Required Paperwork: Upon completion of online registration process, you will receive a welcome email with a link to download and complete the Required Participant Paperwork. Email completed paperwork to dawn.nichols@bismarckymca.org WITHIN ONE WEEK OF REGISTRATION.
If you do not receive the welcome email within 24 hours of registration, please contact the YDC & School Age Program Director at dawn.nichols@bismarckymca.org or by calling 701-751-9773.
LOCATION
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER (Located in the YMCA, south entrance)
1608 North Washington Street, Bismarck
PROGRAM DURATION
June 3-July 12, 2024
Refer to Day Camp/Camp Nakota for camp options after July 12
TIME
12:30-5:30pm daily
2024 MONTHLY RATES
Members: $325
Non-Members: $358
$65 non-refundable Registration Fee due at time of registration
Cancellations: A 30-day notice is required to withdraw from YDC programming. Families are financially responsible for tuition for the 30 day period. Program cancellations must be made through the School Age Program Director.
2024 Y EXPLORERS WEEKLY THEMES
June 3-7: Summerpalooza - Let's get this summer started right with a really fun & festive tropical themed week!
June 10-14: Race to the Red Planet - Launch your imaginations into orbin as we explore the outer limits of our creativity with a space themed week!
June 17-21: Crazy with Curiosity - Explore, experiement & experience the excitement of a special science themed week!
June 24-28: Watermania - Make a summer splash with a wet & wild water themed week!
July 1-5 (closed July 4): Under the Stars and Stripes- Red, white & blue abound in this special celebratory Independence themed week!
July 8-12: Radical Renaissance - Follow your imagination back in time to fantastical kingdoms & mythical creatures with a Renaissance themed week!
DAILY SCHEDULE (subject to change - please refer to weekly newsletters for updated information)
12:30-1:00pm LUNCH: Campers have lunch and participate in songs, large group games (sack lunch will need to be brought from home)
1:00-2:00pm POWER UP: Campers pick activity of their choice, field trips
2:00-3:30pm PLUG IN: small groups work on various activities, skill development, games, STEM activities or field trips
3:30-3:50pm HUDDLE: small groups meet with counselor, discuss theme and core value for the day
3:50-4:00pm CLOSING CEREMONY: camp assembly, reflection activity, announcements for next day
4:00-5:30pm PM EXTENDED DAY
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dawn Nichols
701-751-9773
dawn.nichols@bismarckymca.org
QUICK LINKS
YDC Parent Handbook
