Summer Program Guide Plaquemines Partnership YMCAs #BestSummerEver ymcaneworleans.org
PLAQUEMINES PARISH PARTNERSHIP YMCA PRESENTS THE 6th Annual BUNCO NIGHT Fundraiser ADVANCE TICKETS $35 MEAL AND DRINK INCLUDED IN TICKET PURCHASE SATURDAY, SEPT 8 TH BURAS AUDITORIUM BUNCO ~ SILENT AUCTION PARADE OF PRIZES ~ 50/50 RAFFLE PURCHASE TICKETS EARLY! TICKETS AT THE DOOR: $40 DOORS OPEN AT 5:00PM MUST BE 21 TO ENTER FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE BURAS YMCA AT (504) 564-0591 OR EMAIL BURAS@YMCANEWORLEANS.ORG
BEST SUMMER BEST CAMP EVER! MAGIC KINGDOM June 4-8 June 5: City Park Amusements, $16 WILD THINGS June 18-22 AMERICAN HEROES July 2-6 (no camp July 4) ALOHA SUMMER May 29-June 1 (no camp May 28) ANCHORS AWAY June 11-15 ALL STARS June 25-29 June 27: Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour, $12 MECHANICAL MADNESS July 9-13 July 12: Field Day at the Belle Chasse YMCA, $5 Y S GOT TALENT July 16-20 July 19: Belle Chasse YMCA Pool, $2 THE GREAT OUTDOORS July 23-27 July 25: Westside Bowling, $14 SUMMER CAMP: BURAS AND PORT SULPHUR MARDI GRAS MAMBO July 30-August 3
SUMMER CAMP: BURAS AND PORT SULPHUR FAST FACTS YMCA SUMMER CAMP AGES: Kiddie Camp: 3-4 years old (must be potty-trained) Youth Camp: ages 5-12 RATE: $25/week Members $40/week Members HOURS: KIDDIE CAMP: 8:00AM-12:00PM YOUTH CAMP: 8:00AM-4:00PM BURAS YMCA 36342 Highway 11 Buras, LA 70041 Ashley Lincoln (504)564-0591 or ashleyl@ymcaneworleans.org PORT SULPHUR YMCA 278 Civic Drive Port Sulphur, LA 70083 Rachel Benoit (504)564-0911 or rachelb@ymcaneworleans.org LUNCH INFORMATION Pack a nutritious lunch for your camper, including snacks and drinks. DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP MORNING DROP-OFF (Kiddie & Youth Camp): The earliest you can drop off your child is 8:00 a.m. You will drop off your child at the facility entrance, where a camp counselor will be awaiting drop off. YOU WILL NEED TO SIGN IN YOUR CHILD AT THIS TIME. DROP-OFF OR PICK-UP DURING CAMP HOURS (Kiddie & Youth Camp): During these hours, camp groups are already at activities. You will need to sign in at the Membership Desk and let the staff know your child is here for camp. At this time they will radio a camp staff member to come get your child and take them to their group. You will need to be patient if you arrive close to the start of camp. YOU MAY NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNTIL A CAMP STAFF MEMBER ARRIVES. Parents who wish to pick up their camper early may do so at the Membership Desk. It IS ENCOURAGED TO CALL AHEAD OR SEND A NOTE WITH YOUR CHILD SO WE MAY ARRANGE TO HAVE YOUR CAMPER WAITING FOR YOU. Otherwise, please be prepared to wait at least 10-20 minutes in order to gather your child and their belongings for departure. KIDDIE CAMP PICK-UP: The latest you can pick up your child is 12:00pm sharp. Parents who pick up their children after 12:15 pm will be charged a late fee of $5.00 per child. The fee must be paid before your child can return to camp. Fee should be paid at the membership desk. If your child is not picked up by 1:00pm authorities will be notified. YOUTH CAMP PICK UP: The latest you can pick up your child is 4:00 p.m. sharp. Parents who pick up their children after 4:15 pm will be charged a late fee of $5.00 per child. The fee must be paid before your child can return to camp. Fee should be paid at the membership desk. If your child is not picked up by 5:00pm, authorities will be notified.
SWIM POLICY Campers swim daily (except on field trip days) Campers must bring the proper swimming wear and a labeled towel. Girls must wear a bathing suit that covers the stomach area. Boys must wear swim trunks and may wear a non-cotton swim shirt. Campers will be swim-tested at the beginning of every week, on Mondays, before they are permitted to swim. Campers who PASS the swim test will be given a PASS swim band. Children must keep the band on all week. Campers who DO NOT meet the swim test requirements will be given a NOT PASS swim band and will only be allowed to participate in water activities in a designated area and must wear a life jacket. Children must keep the band on all week. The head lifeguard will announce general swimming rules before each swimming period. Counselors are required to swim with the campers. PAYMENT INFORMATION PAYMENT IS DUE THE THURSDAY OF THE WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SESSION. WE ASK THAT CAMPERS ARRIVE AT CAMP IN THEIR SWIM ATTIRE AND BRING EXTRA CLOTHES TO CHANGE INTO AFTER. This helps the changing process and saves time so that they will not have to change twice. Week Dates Payment due in full by: 1 May 29-June 1 Thursday, May 24 2 June 4-8 Thursday, May 31 3 June 11-15 Thursday, June 7 If not paid by Thursday, a late fee of $5 per day will 4 June 18-22 Thursday, June 14 be assessed. If balance is 5 June 25-29 Thursday, June 21 not paid by Monday of the current week, 6 July 2-6 Thursday, June 28 registration is void and your child will be unable 7 July 9-13 Thursday, July 5 to attend until payment is received. No refunds or 8 July 16-20 Thursday, July 12 credits will be issued to anyone withdrawing once 9 July 23-27 Thursday, July 19 the first day of the session has begun. Cancellations or transfers 10 July 30-Aug 3 Thursday, July 26 must be made in writing one week in advance. Payments can be made by automatic withdraw from the account on file at the YMCA or a separate bank account or credit card. SUMMER CAMP: BURAS AND PORT SULPHUR
KIDS NIGHT OUT & FAMILY EVENTS: BURAS KIDS NIGHT OUT Drop off the kids (ages 4-12) at the Buras YMCA for an evening of fun! TIME: 5:00PM TO 7:00 PM UPCOMING SUMMER DATES! June 1: Pool Party MEMBERS: $3/child NON-MEMBERS: $6/child CAMPER ADD-ON, 4-7PM: MEMBERS: $5/child NON-MEMBERS: $8/child Sept 8: Pool Party and Movie Night* MEMBERS: $12/child NON-MEMBERS: $15/child* This Kids Night Out runs until 12:00am for parents participating in the YMCA s Bunco Night April 21 HEALTHY KIDS DAY The Buras YMCA is celebrating Healthy Kids Day and kicking off summer! Families of all ages are welcome to join us at the pool for FREE wet and wild trivia and water challenges. 11:00am-1:00pm *Don t forget your swimsuits, towels and sunscreen Don t forget to add to the fun with our 5K Family Fun Run! Fun run begins at 10:00am Cost: $12-$50
CELEBRATE! AT THE Y PAINT PARTY 2-Hour Painting Class with an instructor 1-Hour to Celebrate 10 Painters included $250 Members $300 Non-Members $10 for Each Additional Painter (up to 20 total) DIY PARTY 3 Hours to Celebrate using the YMCA Facility Design Your own party Up to 50 people $150 Members $200 Non-Members TEA PARTY POOL PARTIES AVAILABLE APRIL 7 TO SEPTEMBER 29 3-Hours to swim and celebrate! 3-Hours to Celebrate Maximum of 36 place settings set up for you Linen tablecloths, tea ware, tea and cookies included $200 Members $350 Non-Members ALL PARTIES INCLUDE: One Party Assistant Table and chair set-up and take-down upon request ALL PARTIES MUST BE BOOKED AT LEAST 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE BIRTHDAY AND POOL PARTIES: BURAS PRIVATE PARTIES (50 swimmers) Available Saturdays, 12:00-3:00pm & 4:00-7:00pm Members Non-Members $200 $250 To check for availability and to make a reservation call (504) 564-0591
SWIM LESSONS: BURAS FUN! BURAS SWIM LESSONS BURAS LESSONS ARE HELD FOR 4 WEEKS, 2 TIMES A WEEK ON TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS.* PARENT/CHILD LESSONS (AGES 6 MO. -2 YEARS) SESSION 1 MAY 29-JUNE 22 SESSION 2 JULY 10-AUGUST 3 10:00am 10:30am Stage A Stage A WITH A SPLASH 10:30am- 11:00am Stage B Stage B MEMBERS: $50/SESSION ($10 DEPOSIT REQUIRED ) NON-MEMBERS: $70/SESSION ($10 DEPOSIT REQUIRED) Use the YMCA LESSON SELECTOR or ask the front desk for assistance in choosing the correct stage for your child. SCHOOL AGE LESSONS (AGES 6-12) SESSION 1 MAY 29-JUNE 22 SESSION 2 JULY 10-AUGUST 3 PRE SCHOOL AGE LESSONS (AGES 3-5) SESSION 1 MAY 29-JUNE 22 SESSION 2 JULY 10-AUGUST 3 10:00am 10:45am Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 10:00am 10:30am For more information call (504) 564-0591 or email ashleyl@ymcaneworleans.org 10:30am- 11:00am Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 1 Stage 2
OF CONFIDENCE PORT SULPHUR SWIM LESSONS PORT SULPHUR LESSONS ARE HELD FOR 4 WEEKS, 2 TIMES A WEEK ON TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS.* PARENT/CHILD LESSONS (AGES 6 MO. -2 YEARS) SESSION 1 MAY 29-JUNE 22 SESSION 2 JULY 10-AUGUST 2 5:00pm 5:30pm Stage A Stage A 5:30pm- 6:00pm Stage B Stage B MEMBERS: $50/SESSION ($10 DEPOSIT REQUIRED ) NON-MEMBERS: $70/SESSION ($10 DEPOSIT REQUIRED) *PLEASE NOTE OUR LESSON MAKE-UP POLICY: For each session of lessons, we will only conduct make-up lessons due to facility cancellations within the current session. In the event that less than 8 lessons are delivered, credits for missed classes will be given towards a new session of swim lessons. There are no refunds given for the current session. Make-up lessons will only be held due to facility cancellations, not personal absence. There are designated makeup dates for each swim lesson session. Please refer to the specific center you are taking lessons at for make-up times. PRE SCHOOL AGE LESSON (AGES 3-5) SESSION 1 MAY 29-JUNE 22 SESSION 2 JULY 10-AUGUST 2 5:00pm 5:30pm SESSION 1 MAY 29-JUNE 22 SESSION 2 JULY 10-AUGUST 2 5:30pm- 6:00pm Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 1 Stage 2 SCHOOL AGE LESSONS (AGES 6-12) For more information call (504) 564-0911 or email jennifers@ymcaneworleans.org 5:00pm- 5:45pm Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 SWIM LESSONS: PORT SULPHUR
KIDS NIGHT OUT Drop off the kids (ages 4-12) at the Port Sulphur YMCA for an evening of fun! UPCOMING SUMMER DATES! KIDS NIGHT OUT & FAMILY EVENTS: PORT SULPHUR May 25: Pool Party, 5-7pm MEMBERS: $3/child NON-MEMBERS: $6/child June 29: Pool Party, 5-7pm MEMBERS: $3/child NON-MEMBERS: $6/child CAMPER ADD-ON, 4-7PM: MEMBERS: $5/child NON-MEMBERS: $8/child INT October 26: Dance 5-7pm MEMBERS: $3/child NON-MEMBERS: $6/child April 20 HEALTHY KIDS DAY The Port Sulphur YMCA is celebrating Healthy Kids Day and kicking off summer! Children ages 3-12 are invited to join us for a FREE Mini Camp Session! 5:00pm-7:00pm Make sure to wear swimsuits under clothes and bring a towel! *All children must be registered at the front desk
SPLASH & PLAY AT THE Y POOL PARTIES AVAILABLE APRIL 7 TO SEPTEMBER 29 3-Hours to swim and celebrate! SEMI-PRIVATE PARTIES (25 swimmers) Available Fridays, 4:00-7:00pm Members Non-Members $100 $150 PRIVATE PARTIES (50 swimmers) Available Saturdays, 12:00-3:00pm & 4:00-7:00pm Members Non-Members $200 $250 To check for availability and to make a reservation call (504) 564-0911 POOL PARTIES: PORT SULPHUR
BURAS PLAQUEMINES PARTNERSHIP YMCA 36342 Hwy 11 Buras, LA 70041 (504) 564-0591 PORT SULPHUR PLAQUEMINES PARTNERSHIP YMCA 278 Civic Dr. Port Sulphur, LA 70083 (504)564-0911 The YMCA OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS is a NON-PROFIT community committed to SERVING our neighbors, SUPPORTING them in reaching their wellness goals, and CONNECTING them to the resources needed to live a healthy, fulfilling life. PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS, ABILITIES, AND CULTURES ARE WELCOME IN OUR YMCA.