y explorers PM HALF DAY
Y EXPLORERS PM HALF DAY PROGRAM IS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR KIDS ENTERING 1ST-4TH GRADE
2023 REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 9, 2023!
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 alyssa.yantzer@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 alyssa.yantzer@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 5-July 14, 2022
Refer to Day Camp/Camp Nakota for camp options after July 14
TIME
12:30-5:30pm daily
2022 MONTHLY RATES
Members: $320/month
Non-Members: $353/month
$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.
2023 Y EXPLORERS WEEKLY THEMES
June 5-9: Y Land Fiesta- Celebrate the start of the best summer ever with a fun & festive tropical island fiesta right here on dry land!
June 12-16: Summer Scream - Become a real roller coaster tycoon when you design & build your own thrill rides.
June 19-23: Where the Y-ild Things Are- Take a walk on the wild side with an awesome animal themed adventure!
June 26-30: Splashtopia - Enjoy some wet & wild fun in the sun with wome wonderful activities and and an afternoon at the Splash Pad.
July 3-7 (closed July 4): Party in the USA!- Show your love for the stars & stripes with a special week-long Independence Day celebration.
July 10-14: Shark Tank - Experience the excitement of STEM work when you design & "sell" your own inventions to our staff team of "bosses."
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
Alyssa Yantzer
701-751-9773
alyssa.yantzer@bismarckymca.org
QUICK LINKS
YDC Parent Handbook
