Kids Place Summer Details

Tuition includes weekly field trips, weekly swimming, all supplies, sunscreen, guest speakers, and a t-shirt.

Yes. A nonrefundable deposit of $25/camper/week is due at registration. Deposits will later be credited toward that week’s tuition.

The remaining tuition is due in full the Wednesday before your camper’s next scheduled week of attendance via Auto Pay withdrawal. Tuition must be current on Monday for campers to participate in the program.

Yes. Auto pay is a requirement for enrollment. You can change your payment information at any time via your Parent Portal.

No. Tuition payments will not be accepted on-site.

If enrolled in a YWCA Kids Place school year program, tuition payments must be current to register for summer.

Any outstanding balances from last summer’s program must be paid in full before registering.

Yes! Applications and instructions are available here on the YWCA website. Please contact Loren at lbeckett@ywcacolumbus.org for more information.

YES! PFCC is accepted for applicants approved by your County’s Department of Job and Family Services. You must demonstrate active application and register and pay your $25 weekly deposit. Deposits will be credited toward your copay or if your copay is $0, refunded to you.

For families seeking to enroll for camp using PFCC, before registering please download this form and send it to the YWCA Kids Place Administrator in your community:

• Gahanna, please contact Tameka Donaldson at tdonaldson@ywcacolumbus.org
• Westerville, please contact Laura Miller at lmiller@ywcacolumbus.org

May 12, 2023

Change Deadline
Last day for any changes, substitutions, or cancellations. After this date, all weeks registered will require payment in full regardless of attendance.

Each Wednesday, beginning Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Tuition Due
Payment for camp is due the Wednesday before the week of attendance. See the tuition agreement for specific dates.

Yes. Parents and guardians may add weeks at any time throughout the summer as long as space is available. A minimum of one week’s notice is required so that we can be sure adequate staffing is in place.

The last day for changes, substitutions, cancellations, or tuition refunds is May 12, 2023, at 6:00 PM. Registrations completed after May 12th do not have the option for any changes, substitutions, cancellations or tuition refunds. All withdraws made after May 12th will have tuition withdrawn regardless of attendance.

Our summer program does not cover all of summer break because we need to be out of the school building so that the school district can clean and prepare the building for the start of school year.

Yes. Field trips will take place weekly. Parent and guardians will be informed of any changes to the schedule listed on the signed permission form. There is no option for care at the program site during the time of a field trip. On all field trips, campers must wear the provided t-shirts identifying the program. Parent and guardians should plan to arrive at site ahead of field trip departure times. Please visit your Parent Portal in the bulletins section for an up-to-date field trip schedule.

No, on-site childcare will be provided during the scheduled field trip or swim times and Lead Teachers will be implementing special “rainy day” activities with their groups to make up for the cancellation.

Yes. Camp swim days are in the process of being scheduled. Campers will be swimming with her/his assigned group. The camper’s swimming level (non-swimmer, beginner, intermediate, and advanced) should be indicated at the time of registration. A colored wristband indicating swimming level will be worn by each camper and used as a visual aid to help staff determine where a camper may go in the pool. The staff/camper ratio for any swimming activity is 1:15 or less, depending on pool requirements. Certified lifeguards are on duty during all swimming activities.

Tentative Swim Locations:

Gahanna Swimming Pool
148 Parkland Dr. Gahanna, OH 43230

Westerville Highlands Park Aquatic Center
245 S. Spring Rd. Westerville, OH 43081

You will select your child’s swim level during registration; however the pool will conduct a swim test and the results of the swim test will determine your child’s final swim level. Any child who does not wish to take the swim test will be listed as a “Non-Swimmer”.

No, the twice weekly swimming trips are so that the campers may participate in water play activities, they will not receive swim lessons.

Sunscreen is provided by the YWCA and applied for all campers before all outdoor activities.

We use Rocky Mountain sunscreen. After many months of research this sunscreen was chosen because it is water resistant, and doesn’t have harsh chemicals, making it better for campers with allergies. Further details are available on the registration instruction page in the EZ Child Track portal and attached to the Admin of Meds form for parents and guardians to read before completing sunscreen form. Parents and guardians can also supply their own sunscreen.

Outdoor play is a fundamental part of the day camp experience. Campers will be encouraged to go outside during morning and afternoon free choice play times. During the day, camp activities and field trips will occur outside on a daily basis. Sunscreen will be applied before participating in outside activities. On days when the heat index is extremely high, outdoor play will be limited or prohibited at the discretion of the camp director.

Week 1

June 5 to June 9

Hercules – Exploring Greek and Roman Cultures/Mythology

Week 2

June 12 to June 16

Brave – Exploring Scottish Culture and Medieval Times

Week 3

June 19 to June 23

The Princess and the Frog – Exploring African American Culture

Week 4

June 26 to June 30

Coco and Encanto – Exploring Mexican, Colombian, and Latin American Cultures

Week 5

July 3 to July 7

Mulan – Exploring Chinese Culture

Week 6

July 10 to July 14

Moana and Lilo & Stitch – Exploring Polynesian Culture

Week 7

July 17 to July 21

Pocahontas – Exploring Indigenous Culture

Week 8

July 24 to July 28

Raya and the Last Dragon – Exploring Cambodia, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese Cultures

Here is our sample daily schedule. The daily schedule of activities and breakfast/snack menu will be posted for families to review along with weekly swimming times, field trips, and special events. A typical day’s schedule includes:

Camp Schedule

7:00 AM- 9:30 AM
Morning Activities
Morning snack; kids select from the following free choice activities, guided by staff – creative play, game room, outdoor play, learning lab, and more

9:30 AM-10:00 AM
Camp Opening Ceremony
Camp opening, camp songs, camp traditions, and announcements

10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Camp Activities
YKP staff leads our campers through fun, engaging, hands-on activities carefully selected to complement the week’s theme

11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Lunch

12:30 PM-2:45 PM
Camp Activities
YKP staff lead our campers through fun, engaging, hands-on activities carefully selected to complement the week’s theme

2:45 PM-3:00 PM
Close Ceremony
Camp closing activities, announcements

3:00 PM-6:00 PM
Afternoon Activities
Afternoon snack; kids select from the following free choice activities, guided by staff – creative play, game room, outdoor play, learning lab, and more

Yes. Please provide a nutritious lunch. Refrigeration and microwave are not available.

Campers are grouped by their birth date with consistent weekly grouping and staffing.