School Year Vacation Camp
School Vacation Camps
Y School Vacation Camps help families during school breaks by offering program opportunities when and where you need them. Each camp offers kids creative, engaging, and fun choices – all designed to help them learn, grow, and thrive.
Age: All sites accept children kindergarten to age 12
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Cost: $45 per day. State subsidy is accepted. YMCA scholarships may be available.
Vacation Camp Dates/Locations
| Location | Date | Theme | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington (St. Mark's location) | February 22-26 | Entrepreneurship Week |
| Location | Date | Theme | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington (St. Mark's location) | April dates TBD | Secret Agent Week | |
| Georgia Elementary | April dates TBD | Secret Agent Week | |
| Jericho Elementary | April dates TBD | Secret Agent Week | |
| Thatcher Brook | April dates TBD | Secret Agent Week |
Typical Day in Vacation Camp
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30-8:45 | Children arrive - art activity/board game/circle games/free play |
| 8:45-9:15 | Snack time/Social time |
| 9:15-10:30 | Theme Block: Children have choices |
| 10:30-11:45 | Outdoor game/Free play |
| 11:45-12:30 | Lunch/Social time |
| 12:30-1:00 | Literacy/Reading/Library Clubs |
| 1:00-2:15 | Club time |
| 2:15-3:45 | Outdoor games/Free play/Swimming at local pool |
| 3:45-4:15 | Snack time/Social time |
| 4:15-5:15 | Theme Block: Children have choices |
| 5:15-5:30 | Children depart - art activity/board game/circle games/free play |
Times may change due to field trips, enrichment, and individual camp schedules.
Vacation Camp Policies
- During the 2020-2021 school year, Vacation Camp will operate from 8:30am-5:30pm unless otherwise stated. Specialty Camps (not running in 2020) are open 8:00am-5:00pm.
- If your child is currently enrolled in Y After School, the billing information on file will be used unless you indicate otherwise at time of registration.
- All accounts must be up to date to enroll. Payment will be scheduled two weeks prior to the beginning of each camp.
- Registration occurs on a first come, first served basis. Registration deadline is 1 week prior to the start of camp.
- Space permitting, registrations after the deadline incur a $5 per day change fee.
- All changes and cancellations must occur prior to the registration deadline. All cancellations after the deadline will incur a 50% administrative fee with the remaining 50% credited to your account. Once camp has started, no credits will be permitted.
- Changes requested prior to the deadline will be accommodated if space allows. Please refer to the School Age Financial Policies for additional information on fees.
- The Y does accept Child Care Assistance issued by the State of Vermont for Vacation Camps. If your child is attending a camp that is different from your afterschool site, you will need a certificate indicating the vacation site the child is attending. Please contact your state case worker to update this information if needed.
- A schedule highlighting daily activities will be available the first day of camp.
- Camps with enrollment less than 10 are subject to cancellation. Cancellation decisions are made 3 business days before enrollment ends to give families time to look for alternative care.
- Scholarships available for vacation camps! Application for scholarship are due by the registration deadline. Registration forms and financial assistance forms are posted here: Financial Assistance.
Contact Us
| Program | Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Inquiries & Changes to enrollment | Admin Assistant | schoolageprograms@gbymca.org | 802-652-8170 |
