Oscar Lasko and West Chester Area YMCA Summer Camp Guide - 2021

Experience Everything 

June 14 to August 27 

ymcagbw.org/camp 

OSCAR LASKO YMCA AND CHILDCARE CENTER 

AND WEST CHESTER AREA YMCA 

UNDER THE SUN! 

Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center: 

1 E. Chestnut Street, West Chester, PA 19380 

West Chester Area YMCA: 

605 Airport Road, West Chester, PA 19380 

HEALTH & SAFETY COME FIRST! 

All YGBW camps follow the latest directives and recommendations provided 

by the CDC, American Camping Association and the State of Pennsylvania. 

Register by 

February 28 for 

EARLY BIRD 

PRICING! 

*Rates increase beginning March 1. 

OPEN HOUSE 

Come tour the camp site 

and meet the staff! 

Saturday, June 5 

10 AM-Noon 

SUMMER CAMP

Get Ready for Fun, Discovery and 

ADVENTURE! 

June 14 through August 27 

Choose a camp adventure 

your child will love! 

DAY CAMPS 

Camp Winnipeg at the 

West Chester Area YMCA 

and Camp Chestnut at the 

Oscar Lasko YMCA 

pages 4-5 

PRESCHOOL CAMPS 

page 6 

TEEN CAMPS 

page 6 

DANCE CAMPS 

page 7 

SPORTS CAMPS 

pages 8-9 

PLAN YOUR SUMMER! 

page 10 

REGISTER FOR CAMP! 

page 11 

OSCAR LASKO YMCA 

AND CHILDCARE CENTER 

1 E. Chestnut Street 

West Chester, PA 19380 

610-696-9622 

WEST CHESTER 

AREA YMCA 

605 Airport Road 

West Chester, PA 19380 

610-431-9622 

The YMCA of Greater 

Brandywine is an equal 

opportunity provider. 

All camps focus on the Y’s core values: 

CARING HONESTY RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY 

Visit 

ymcagbw.org/camp 

Register by February 28 for 

EARLY BIRD PRICING! 

2 WEST CHESTER AREA YMCA • 610-431-9622 OSCAR LASKO YMCA AND CHILDCARE CENTER • 610-696-9622

The YMCA is the 

leading nonprofit 

organization committed 

to strengthening 

community. 

The YMCA offers 

financial assistance 

for camps. 

Ask us for details. 

Lasting Memories, 

New Experiences, Best Friends 

From sports and swimming to arts and teen leadership, your 

child will discover a summer of exploration, develop new 

friendships and learn new skills. You’ll find camps designed 

to engage all ages from your curious preschooler to your 

independent teen. 

BEFORE & AFTER 

CAMP TIME 

Have to get to work early or stuck at 

work and need the safety of a great 

environment? 

Extended time is available for your 

child at NO ADDITIONAL COST from 

7-9 am and 4-6 pm. The Y’s Before 

and After Camp Time provides a 

range of activities to keep your child 

safe, active and having fun. 

SWIMMING 

Campers enjoy a recreational 

swim period each day at the West 

Chester Area YMCA, weather 

permitting. Trained Y lifeguards 

conduct swim tests for all campers 

prior to swimming each Monday. 

Transportation is provided from 

the Oscar Lasko YMCA. 

ADD-ON 

SWIM LESSONS 

Those attending camp at West Chester 

Area YMCA Camp Winnipeg can 

register for swim lessons after camp 

time. Lessons are offered for red and 

yellow band swimmers and are aimed 

helping them achieve their green swim 

band. $30/member per week 

$40/non-member per week 

WHAT TO BRING 

TO CAMP 

• Lunch, nut free (for full-day campers) 

• Snack 

• Water bottle 

• Bathing suit and towel 

• Sneakers and socks 

• Sunscreen 

• Appropriate attire for camp 

• Face masks must be worn at camp 

FAMILY EVENTS 

OSCAR LASKO YMCA: 

• Camp Kickoff: June 25 

• World Service Carnival: July 16 

• Summer Farewell: August 13 

HEALTH & SAFETY 

COME FIRST 

Our highest priority is protecting the 

health and safety of your children, 

our staff and our members. Our 

health and safety procedures are 

rooted in the latest directives and 

recommendations provided by the 

Centers for Disease Control, the 

American Camping Association and 

the State of Pennsylvania and create 

the safest environment possible. 

Visit ymcagbw.org/camp for a 

complete list. 

SUMMER CAMP 

Financial assistance available ymcagbw.org/camp 3

CAMPS CHESTNUT 

AND WINNIPEG 

Camp Chestnut Location: Oscar Lasko YMCA 

Camp Winnipeg Location: West Chester Area YMCA 

Your camper will have plenty of opportunities to try new 

things, make new friends, create memories, be active and 

experience the joy of being part of a group. 

For camp 

details, contact 

Oscar Lasko YMCA: 

Anthony Strickland, 

610-696-9622, ext 2827 

or astrickland@ymcagbw.org. 

PATHFINDERS, TRAILBLAZERS & RANGERS CAMPS 

Camp Chestnut is at Oscar Lasko YMCA 

Weekly from June 14-August 27 

9 am-4 pm (full-day) 

ALL campers will participate in daily/weekly activities including: 

• Arts & crafts 

• Theme activities 

• Field games/sports activities 

• Community Service 

• Nature and environmental education • Daily free swim 

• Character development & team building 

Pathfinder: Boys and Girls Camp (completed grades K-1) 

Pathfinders will participate in daily camp activities listed above. 

Trailblazer: Boys and Girls Camp (completed grades 2-3) 

Trailblazers will participate in daily activities listed above. 

Ranger: Boys and Girls Camp (completed grades 4-5) 

Rangers will have the opportunity to participate in "choice" periods during the days 

where they can select activities that interest them in more specialized activities 

relating to sports, the arts and technology. They will also participate in archery 

(where available.) These oldest campers will have time to be more social and enjoy 

time with their friends. 

EARLY BIRD PRICING BY FEBRUARY 28! 

Camp Chestnut Member: $240 • Non-Member: $280 

Camp Winnipeg Member: $270 • Non-Member: $310 

Pricing as of March 1: Camp Chestnut Member: $250 • Non-Member: $290 

Camp Winnipeg Member: $285 • Non-Member: $330 

Camp Winnipeg is at West Chester Area YMCA 

Weekly from June 14-August 27 

9 am-4 pm (full-day) 


For camp 



Mark Hoy, 

610-431-9622, ext 2219 

or mhoy@ymcagbw.org. 

WEEKLY THEMES FOR CAMP CHESTNUT 

AND CAMP WINNEPEG 

Week 1 - June 14-18: Wild West Frontier 

Howdy partner! Let’s kick off the summer heading west along the Oregon Trail as your wagon 

of explorers forges its way across rivers, through canyons, and into the wilderness! Along the 

way we might encounter outlaws, gold miners, and wild animals! 

Week 2 - June 21-25: Superheroes 

Calling all Superheroes! Grab your capes, shields, and masks and get ready to show your true 

strength as we save camp from the dastardly villains! We might even create a few of our own! 

Week 3 - June 28-July 2: Walk on the Wild Side 

Discover the wonders of the animal world as we travel deep into the jungle, zip across the Sahara 

and even explore some creatures native to our area. Campers learn about all kinds of wild 

animals! They play cool animal games and discover interesting facts about the animal kingdom by 

doing exciting science experiments. They explore rainforest, desert, and arctic animals this week. 

Week 4 - July 5-July 9: A Pirate's Life 

Prepare to set sail and raise the Jolly Roger as we take to the high seas in search of glory and 

hidden treasure. This swashbuckling adventure will cross paths with buccaneers, sea creatures, 

and the scurviest scallywags around. 

Week 5 - July 12-16: Summer Olympics 

The torch has arrived at camp and countries from around the world compete in traditional and 

wacky events to celebrate this summer’s Olympics! 

Week 6 - July 19-23: Star Wars Universe 

Hit the hyperdrive and lock in your tractor beam on this adventure, a long time ago in a galaxy 

far, far away! Travel to distant planets and meet aliens, droids, and Jedi knights while escaping 

from sith lords and troopers! 

Week 7 - July 26-30: Soaking Up Summer 

Let's cannonball into a week of water fun! Come and enjoy a week of wet 'n wild water activities, 

slip and slides, water hoses, water balloons and more! We will mix in some summertime 

favorite “fun in the sun” games. 

Week 8 - August 2-6: Blast From the Past 

It's time to get RETRO! Come have a totally groovy trip through the decades! Each day will be 

a different era and we will learn about popular trends, games, and music from the past! Come 

have a groovy trip through decades of fun! 

Week 9 - August 9-13: Holiday Hoopla 

Let's celebrate! The week’s adventures include searching for the lucky leprechaun, an all camp 

birthday party, Christmas in July, Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Costume Party and more! 

Week 10 - August 16-20: Medieval Kingdom 

Welcome to a time of kings and queens, knights and princesses, dragons and magical 

creatures, where adventures await over the moat and beyond the castle walls. 

Week 11 - August 23-27: Camp Rewind 

Join us in making spectacular summer camp memories as we put the entire summer on rewind! 

We play the summers favorite games, make our favorite crafts and end the summer recreating 

our favorite memories from the past 10 weeks! 

DAY CAMPS 


For camp 


Oscar Lasko YMCA: 

Anthony Strickland, 

610-696-9622, ext 2827 

or astrickland@ymcagbw.org. 


April Anthony, 

610-431-9622, ext 2220 

or aanthony@ymcagbw.org. 

PRESCHOOL CAMPS 

CAMP DISCOVERY • Ages 3-6 

Location: West Chester Area YMCA 

Weekly: June 14-August 27 • 9AM-4PM 

Full Day preschool camps will offer a variety of experiences that will get your child excited 

about learning. Our caring and experienced staff will provide fun and stimulating experiences 

through hands-on activities including crafts, stories, songs, games, and much more! We ask 

that all children are potty trained. 


Member: $280 • Non-Member: $325 

Pricing as of March 1: Member: $290 • Non-Member: $335 

MONTESSORI CAMP • Ages 3-6 

Location: West Chester YMCA 

Weekly: June 14-August 20 • 9AM-4PM 

Montessori Summer Camp is a great experience for your child this summer! Campers will have 

their own themes each week, while promoting the Montessori philosophy. Campers will also play 

outside, do crafts, and have water activities throughout the week. Prepare for a summer of fun! 




TEEN CAMP 

ADVENTURE CAMP • Completed grades 6-8 

West Chester Area YMCA 

Oscar Lasko YMCA 

Weekly, June 14-August 27 • 9 am-4 pm 

Put down your cell phones and turn off your video games. Summer days off from school just got 

a lot more fun. Adventure Camp gives campers countless opportunities to explore and engage in 

their interests or try new things. Camps will include service opportunities, swimming and unique 

activities and experiences geared toward getting middle schoolers engaged, energized and 

excited. It’s a great way to spend time with your friends while making new ones! 

ALL campers will participate in daily/weekly activities including: 

• Arts & crafts 

• Field games/sports activities 

• Nature and environmental education 

• Character development & team building 

• Theme activities 

• Community Service 

• Daily free swim 


Oscar Lasko YMCA: Member: $240 • Non-Member: $280 

West Chester Area YMCA: Member: $270 • Non-Member: $310 

Pricing as of March 1: Oscar Lasko YMCA: Member: $250 • Non-Member: $290 

West Chester Area YMCA: Member: $285 • Non-Member: $330 


REGISTER 

NOW! 

See page 11. 

DANCE CAMPS 

GLAM DANCE CAMP (HALF-DAY) • Completed grades K-6 

Location: Oscar Lasko YMCA 

Week 2: June 21–25 

Week 6: July 19–23 

9AM-NOON 

Girls (and boys) just want to have fun! Build new friendships, learn a little 

etiquette and dive into the worlds of journaling, jewelry-making, modeling, 

crafts, party planning, makeovers and fashion. 




PRINCESS DANCE CAMP (HALF-DAY) • Ages 3-5 



9AM-NOON 

Be a ballerina princess for a few days! Campers learn basic ballet steps and 

dance to all their favorites from "Frozen", "The Little Mermaid", "Sleeping 

Beauty", "Beauty And The Beast" and more! They decorate wands and 

crowns and have fun creating their own "Princess" costumes. Camp ends 

with a tea party and performance. 




SASSY DANCE CAMP (HALF-DAY) • Completed grades K-6 


Week 2: June 21–25 


1PM-4PM 

Girls love this sassy jazz dance camp, where jazz technique and a few sassy 

jazz dances are learned. Campers also enjoy arts and crafts and finish the 

week with a dance show for parents. 




DAY CAMPS 

For dance camp details, contact 

Megan Hartman, 610-696-9622, ext 2821 

or mhartman@ymcagbw.org. 


SPORTS CAMPS 

CHEER TUMBLING CAMP (HALF-DAY) • Completed grades K-6 


Week 7: July 26-30 

Week 9: August 9-13 

1PM-4PM 

Tumbling is geared specifically for cheerleading. Students will learn the proper 

technique and progression of tumbling skills they need to achieve. Emphasis is 

also placed on jumps and stunts. 




REGISTER 

NOW! 

See page 11. 

PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS CAMP (HALF-DAY) • Ages 3-5 




9AM-Noon 

Gymnastics/Dance Combo. A fun week of discovery for you preschool 

gymnasts and dancers. Kids enjoy learning the basics on our child-sized 

equipment and the beauty of dance and music movement through jazz, ballet 

and hip hop. 




See page 3 for what to bring to camp. 

For gymnastics camp details, contact 




REGISTER 

NOW! 

See page 11. 

PROGRESSIVE GYMNASTICS CAMP • Completed grades K-6 



Week 10: August 16 – 20 

9AM-4PM 

For gymnasts levels 1 and up! Campers receive instruction on vault, uneven 

bars, balance beam and floor. Emphasis is also placed on stretching, flexibility, 

strength, conditioning and dance. 




PROGRESSIVE GYMNASTICS CAMP (HALF DAY) 

Completed grades K-6 



9AM-NOON or 

1PM-4PM 

For gymnasts levels 1 and up! Campers receive instruction on vault, uneven 

bars, balance beam and floor. Emphasis is also placed on stretching, flexibility, 

strength, conditioning and dance. 




See page 3 for what to bring to camp. 

For gymnastics camp details, contact 



SPORTS 


SUMMER CAMP 2021! 

Use this quick chart to plan your child’s camp experience. Financial assistance available. 

Gray = camps unavailable 

White= camps available 

Ages/ 

Grades 

Time 

Week 1 

6/14-6/18 

Week 2 

6/21-6/25 

Week 3 

6/28-7/2 

Week 4 

7/5-7/9 

Week 5 

7/12-7/16 

Week 6 

7/19-7/23 

Week 7 

7/26-7/30 

Week 8 

8/2-8/6 

Week 9 

8/9-8/13 

Week 10 

8/16-8/20 

Week 11 

8/23-8/27 

CAMP CHESTNUT (at Oscar Lasko YMCA): Page 4-5 

Pathfinders, Trailblazers 

and Rangers 

Gr. K-5 

9a-4p 

CAMP WINNIPEG (at West Chester Area YMCA): Pages 4-5 

Pathfinders, Trailblazers 

and Rangers 

Gr. K-5 

9a-4p 

PRESCHOOL CAMPS (at West Chester Area YMCA): Page 6 

Camp Discovery Ages 3-6 9a-4p 

Montessori Camp Ages 3-6 9a-4p 

TEEN CAMPS: Page 6 

Adventure Camp 

(at Oscar Lasko YMCA) 

Gr. 6-8 

9a-4p 

Adventure Camp 

(at West Chester Area YMCA) 

Gr. 6-8 

9a-4p 

DANCE CAMPS (at Oscar Lasko YMCA): Page 7 

Glam Dance Camp AM Gr. K-6 9a-12p 

Princess Dance Camp AM Ages 3-5 9a-12p 

Sassy Dance Camp PM Gr. K-6 1p-4p 

SPORTS CAMPS (at Oscar Lasko YMCA): Pages 8-9 

Cheer Tumbling Camp PM Gr. K-6 1p-4p 

Preschool Gymnstics 

Camp AM 

Progressive Gymnstics 

Camp 

Progressive Gymnstics 

Camp PM 

Ages 3-5 

Gr. K-6 

Gr. K-6 

9a-12p 

9a-4p 

1p-4p 

* As COVID restrictions and requirements evolve additional camp offerings may be available. 


Register Now for Y Summer Camp! 

It’s easy to register 

for camp! 

Visit your local YMCA branch or 

ymcagbw.org/camp for full details 

and to reserve your spot today. 

EPACT: Once your child's registration 

is processed in our system, the Payer 

and Head of Household will receive an 

email from YMCA of Greater Brandywine 

via ePACT Network. This contains 

very important information on filling 

out your child's health history and 

emergency contacts. Please make sure 

this information has been completed and 

shared online so they can participate on 

the first day of the program. 

REGISTRATION POLICIES 

• A YMCA membership is not required to 

register for camp. However, those who 

maintain a YMCA membership at the 

time of registration through the end of a 

camp session receive the member rate. If 

the membership is not maintained during 

this period, the rate will be adjusted to 

the non-member rate. No changes to 

rates will be made if a YMCA membership 

has been started AFTER the camp 

registration has been processed. 

• Registration for each camp must 

be submitted by 10 pm the previous 

Wednesday. A late fee of $50 will be 

applied on registrations after that 

deadline and if space allows. 

• A camp deposit of $35 per child per week is 

due at the time of registration. Deposits are 

non-refundable and non-transferable and 

are subtracted from your weekly rate. 

Please note, the deposit cannot be 

transferred to another session. 

• The remaining balance will be processed 

two Sundays prior to the camp start date. 

Payments must be made through weekly 

automated drafts or in-full at the time of 

registration. You may pay earlier by 

contacting the branch to set up another 

payment. Camp payments are not able to 

be split between two or more payers. 

• No refunds are available within two weeks 

of the start of the session. 

• Families who receive Child Care Works (CCW) 

funding are required to pay a $10 per 

camper per week fee in addition to their 

weekly co-pay. In the event coverage 

is terminated by CCW, the family will be 

responsible for all care expenses incurred. 

• Families with two or more children signing 

up for the same week receive 10% off the 

lowest weekly fee (restrictions apply). If you 

register online, please complete the sibling 

discount form and we will apply the discount 

to your account. Discount is not able to be 

combined with financial assistance and/or 

staff discounts. 

• Those applying CCW funds must register in 

branch. Online registration is not available 

for those requests. 



The YMCA is the leading nonprofit 

organization committed to 

strengthening community. We offer 

financial assistance if unable to pay 

the standard rates. Visit your local 

branch for details. 

PICK UP ON TIME! 

The camp day ends at 6 pm at the 

YMCA. If you are going to be late 

picking up your child, please arrange 

to have an authorized pick-up 

person arrive by 6 pm or call the Y 

to inform staff. 

Campers who are repeatedly picked 

up late from extended camp time 

may lose access to the program and 

parents will be required to pick up 

their child(ren) at the end of the 

regular camp day. 

DON'T FORGET 

TO REGISTER! 

Registration for each camp week 

must be submitted by 10 pm 

on the Wednesday prior to the 

start of the camp week in order 

to avoid paying a $50 late fee. 

QUESTIONS? 

Please contact: 

The Child Care/Camp 

Administration Team, 

610-643-9622, ext. 2190 

or campadmin@ymcagbw.org. 

REGISTRATION 


FUN AND ADVENTURE 

Lasting Memories • New Experiences • Best Friends 



ELECTRONIC-FREE 

Did you know that kids ages 5 to 10 spend an average 

of up to six hours on screen media daily? That is one of the 

reasons why the use of cell phones, cameras or other 

electronic devices during camp hours is prohibited. 

Such equipment, if present, will be asked to be put away or 

confiscated and returned at the end of the day. We want 

your children to get the most out of their time at camp. 

Dress for the weather and please 

label your camper’s belongings! 

YMCA SUMMER CAMP 2021 

June 14 to August 27 • Ages 3 to 14 

CAMPS 

• DAY CAMPS 

• PRESCHOOL CAMPS 

• TEEN CAMP 

• DANCE CAMPS 

• SPORTS CAMPS 

OSCAR LASKO YMCA AND CHILDCARE CENTER 

1 E. Chestnut Street, West Chester, PA 19380 • 610-696-9622 

WEST CHESTER AREA YMCA 

605 Airport Road, West Chester, PA 19380 • 610-431-9622 

CAMP BENEFITS 

• BEFORE & AFTER 

CAMP TIME 

(at no additional cost) 

• FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 

AVAILABLE 

• SIBLING DISCOUNT 

AVAILABLE 

• COUNSELORS ARE 

TRAINED AND 

CPR/FIRST AID 

CERTIFIED

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