Policies & General Info

Sibling Discount:  If more than one child in a family attends Albany YMCA programs during the same week, the first child pays the full fee and subsequent children receive a 10% discount for that same week. The discount is applied to the lowest weekly fee(s).  Maximum sibling discount for any child is 10%.

You will receive a statement for the program fees owed less the deposit and fees you paid when you registered.  Billing statements are sent monthly for camps occurring within that month.  Payment is due upon receipt of the statement.  Your child will not be admitted to the program if your payment is not made 10 days preceding the program.  If your payment is not made 10 days prior and there is a waiting list for the program, your spot will be given to someone on the waiting list.  Please call the office at 525-1130 if you have any questions.

We require a minimum enrollment for programs to operate. Programs may be canceled if this minimum is not met. In such cases, you will be notified by email with a follow-up phone call at least one week in advance.   In the unlikely event that your program is canceled, we will make every effort to transfer your child to another camp appropriate for their age. If you decide not to enroll in any other Albany YMCA program, all fees, including membership and deposit, will be refunded.

Campers must be signed in and out each day.  Parents/guardians of children who do not appear on the roster, or who have a balance due, will be asked to resolve the registration issue before attending camp.  For your child’s protection, we will release children only to those persons who are listed on the medical form, or who have been authorized by parents in writing.  In addition, we will require identification from anyone with whom the staff is unfamiliar.  Anyone picking up children (including parents) should be prepared to show identification.   Parents/guardians may fill out a form allowing an older child to sign him/herself in and out of camp each day. Campers will not be allowed to sign themselves in/out without parental permission.

Important Notice:  For safety and scheduling reasons, it is the policy of the YMCA NOT TO ALLOW PARENTS TO PICK UP OR DROP OFF CHILDREN WHILE PROGRAMS ARE IN TRANSIT OR ON FIELD TRIPS.  As a courtesy to parents, we will allow children to be picked up and dropped off when they are at local parks/pools, provided that parents arrive BEFORE the program departs, and the child is signed in or out. Your child will not be permitted to participate in the field trip if he/she hasn’t arrived at the designated departure site on time.

1. Contact the parents.  If parents are unavailable, someone listed on the Medical Form will be called.
2. Call the doctor listed on the Medical Form.
3. Call 911 for emergency assistance.  Staff will accompany any child transported from the program to the hospital.
4. In the event of a natural disaster, campers will continue to be in the care of the YMCA until arrangements are made to return children to their parent/guardian.

• LUNCH and DRINK (with something extra for morning snack). Campers may be exposed to peanuts or nuts while at camp.  If your child has a severe allergy, please notify the Camp Director when you register for camp.
• WATER BOTTLE
• A BACKPACK
• SUNSCREEN everyday for everyone!  (Please apply and show your child how to apply).
• JACKET or SWEATSHIRT
• WEAR CLOSED-TOED, COMFORTABLE SHOES - Flip-flops, Crocs or platform shoes are not allowed.
• SWIMSUIT & TOWEL on swim days with a plastic bag for wet things.
• DO NOT BRING:  money (except when designated), video games, I-pods, headphones, matches, knives, trading cards, expensive clothing and jewelry, or toys from home. The YMCA and its staff are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Tue       Swimming (K-1)

     Park (2-5)

Wed     Park (K-1)

    Swimming (2-5)

Typical Weekly Schedule for “Awesome” (6-9)