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Camps

Welcome to Camp Central at Lake Norman YMCA!

At the Y, we work hard to develop safe and exciting day camps that help children thrive. Camp Central is your one-stop information center providing all the camp details and information you need to be prepared and know what to expect. Our hope is to create a worry-free experience where parents feel secure about their children in our care. We hope day camp at the Y will be one of the best parts of your child’s summer!

CAMP INFORMATION

Parent Handbook	Drop-Off and Pick-Up	What to Bring/Wear
Lunch Information	Camp Schedule	Medical Authorization Form
Swim Assessment	Heat Advisory	Sunscreen Application
Camp Photos	Parent FAQ’s	Contact Us

Parent Handbook

This is your go-to guide for everything you and your camper need to know to be prepared and have an awesome camp experience! Read the Parent Handbook >>

Drop-Off and Pick-Up
Please help us keep camp on schedule by dropping off and picking up your child on time. Enter the Lake Norman YMCA at Davidson Street entrance. Make first left and pull to the left side of the campus. All traffic stays left into the parking lot behind the building, circles around and pulls up driver side to the sidewalk.

Rides-In
Parents should remain in vehicle and staff will help children exit vehicles. All participants should exit vehicles curbside only. Parents should tell Camp staff of any preschoolers being dropped off. Participants must be dropped off by 9:00am. Rides-In ends promptly at 9:00am.

• School-aged campers: Drop off is between 7am-9am
• Preschool campers drop off is at 8:15-9:00am

Rides-Out
Parents should remain in vehicle and staff will help campers enter vehicle on curbside. Parents may exit vehicle only to assist with buckling of car seats. Staff are not permitted to buckle car seats. Rides-Out begins 30 minutes prior to campers’ scheduled pick up time that parents registered for.

Rides-Out times: 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm and 6:00pm

See map >>

What to Bring/Wear

Check the weather daily and dress your camper accordingly — the camp day will continue rain or shine! Be sure to label EVERYTHING you send to camp with your camper and check the camp’s lost and found at the end of the week before items are donated. Please see the “Welcome to Camp email” the Friday before your child’s week of camp for any details specific to each individual camp.

Daily needs:

Bathing suit (towel optional) for all campers
Lunch, unless you purchase camp lunches through Mama’s Pizza Express at https://lakenorman.hotlunch.com
Two snacks if full day, one snack if half day
Refillable water bottle
Sunscreen
Medication (daily or emergency prescriptions).

Possible other items depending on child:

Daily medications with release form
Emergency medications with release form

Lunch Information

We are a peanut allergy friendly facility. Please refrain from sending peanut products to camp. Please pack a water bottle daily with your child’s name on it. If the child is a full-day camper, please pack two snacks. If the child is a half-day camper, please provide one snack.

Camp lunches may be purchased at https://lakenorman.hotlunch.com.

Camp Schedule

Every day is different at camp. Activities are designed around the theme and/or the specialty, and around camper interest. In general, a daily schedule looks like this:

Full-Day Camps
7:00-9:00 AM: Rides-In/Free Play: Groups separated by grade in different areas. K/1, 2/3, 4/5 and 6+
9:00-9:30 AM: Assembly: K/1/2/3 will have their assembly and 4/5/6+ will have theirs.
9:30-10:30 AM: Activit 1
11:00-12:00 AM: Lake Rotation 1
12:00-1:00 PM: Lake Rotation 2
1:00-2:00 PM: Lunch/Huddle: Check in with kids and time to talk and get to know each other
2:00-3:00 PM: Activity 2: At 2:30 bring 3:00 pick up campers to rides out
3:00-4:00 PM: Activity 3: at 4:00 bring 4:30 pick up campers to rides out
4:00-5:00 PM: Activity 4
5:00-5:30 PM: Clean up/debrief/cool down
5:30-6:00 PM: Rides Out

Activities: Rotate through GaGa, Archery, Low Ropes, Beach, Group Games, Arts and Crafts, Science, and Technology room.
Lake Rotations: Activities at the lake will rotate through our Slide, Trampoline, Canoes/Kayaks and Banana boat rides.

Preschool Camps
8:15-9:00 AM: Rides-In / Free Play
9:00-9:35 AM: Circle Time
9:40-10:25 AM: Playground
10:30-10:55 PM: Change
11:00-11:30 PM: Swim
11:35- 11:50 PM: Change
11:50- 12:30 PM: Lunch (12:30 Rides-Out begins at 12:00)
12:30-1:30 PM: Fitness
1:30-2:00 PM: Cooking
2:00-2:20 PM: Craft
2:20-2:30 PM: Rest Time/ Pack Up
2:30: PM: Pick-up (3:00 Pick-up)
3:00-3:30 PM: Games
3:30-4:00 PM: Art
4:00 PM: Songs/Clean Up/Pack Up (4:30 Pick-up)

Medical Authorization Form
Does your child need to take medicine during the day? If so, use our form to give us your permission and the specific details about your child’s medication. Print and complete form >>

Swim Assessment
Before swimming at camp, all campers are swim tested in the pool under the direct supervision of certified lifeguards and camp staff. Parents can help speed up our swim testing by having your child swim tested before camp begins. Swim tests can be given at any YMCA of Greater Charlotte branch. If you are planning to have your camper take the swim test prior to his or her session, it must be completed by close of business the Wednesday before the session begins. Certified Life Vests are available for any child not able to successfully pass our swim test. Learn more >>

Heat Advisory

The safety and comfort of our campers is always our top priority and we want you to be aware of the changes we will make to our camp schedule on extremely hot days. Read our policy >>

Sunscreen Application
Protecting skin from the sun’s damaging rays is important. If you have specific questions about sunscreen application or if you have a child with a sunscreen allergy, please contact your branch camp director.

Apply sunscreen to your child before arriving at camp — we can assist in reapplying as needed
Send your preferred sunscreen labeled with your child’s name on it

Camp Photos
Log on to our Y Camp Life portal to check out fun photos of your camper in action! Visit Y Camp Life >>

Parent FAQs
Here are some answers to our most frequently asked questions about day camp at the Lake Norman Y

Does the Y provide lunch?
- Yes, visit https://lakenorman.hotlunch.com to purchase camp lunches. Kona Ice is included in all registrations and served Fridays between 10am and 12:30pm.
Do we swim during the camp day?
- Yes, school-aged campers in traditional Day Camp spend 2 hours at the lake per day. All other school-aged camp spend 30 minutes in the pool per day. Preschool campers spend 30 minutes at the pool each day.
What should you pack for your camper each day?
- Please see the what to bring/what to wear section above.
What time is drop off and pick up car line?
- For school-aged campers drop off is between 7am-9am. For Preschool campers drop off is at 8:15-9:00am.
Should we put our name on our child’s belongings?
- Yes! Please label all items you are sending with your child to camp.
Do we need to update any pick up information or other personal information at the front desk?
- Yes, please make sure all pick up’s and personal information is accurate before your child begins a camp week. We want to ensure the safety of all children in our programs and doing it through our Personify system, in the branch or online, is your safest option. One off, or last minute, changes should be communicated to the Camp Office at LakeNormanYouth@ymcacharlotte.org or 704-716-4418.

Want to learn more about child safety at the Y? Here is our commitment to ensuring the protection of every child. Learn more >>

Contact Us
Any direct questions, please email us at lakenormanyouth@ymcacharlotte.org
704 716 4418

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