Judo Camp - Parent Information

Financial Assistance
The National Gymnastics Training Camp offers a needs based scholarship to ensure all children have a camp experience. We will work with you and your family to provide the greatest assistance available.

• Financial Assistance Application (.pdf format)
• Please email Jenny, our Camp Registrar, with any questions you may have at jcaiafa@ymcanyc.org.

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Parent Handbook
Our parent handbook contains important information about your child's upcoming camp experience. After reviewing this packet with your child, please contact us at camps@ymcanyc.org with any additional questions.

Camper Emails
We are excited to continue our partnership with Bunk1.com. Bunk1’s secure, easy to use, summer website services let you stay in touch with your camper all summer through photographs and one-way emails.

After your child has been registered for camp, you will receive a pre-approval code and instructions on how to register for this service. If you have your pre-approval code in hand, simply click here to begin.

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Packing List

Download a Packing List (.pdf format)
Everyone should pack carefully for their camp stay.  Please be sure you pack enough for the week.  Only in emergency situations will laundry be done.  We suggest making a packing list for your child to refer to, to assure that they pack all of their belongings upon departure.

Bedding
Campers are required to bring the following bedding with them: pillow with case, warm sleeping bag or twin size sheets and a blanket.

Rubber sandals (for showers) Sandals Pajamas (2) Socks Under clothes T-shirts, hat, and sunglasses Shorts Long sleeve shirts Sweat shirts/pants Long pants/jeans Warm jacket Rain jacket Bathing suit Sneakers (preferably old sneakers)

Gi’s/uniforms (minimum of 2) Water bottle Tape (if used) Laundry bag Flashlight Toiletries (soap, toothbrush,deodorant, etc.) Sun screen (high SPF) Insect repellent Chapstick Bath/beach towels (at least 2) Hand towels and washcloths (at least 2) Playing cards or other quiet games for night time Running shoes

What Not to Bring - CELL PHONES
Why do we have such a policy?
Our experience has shown us that campers with cell phones are more likely to be homesick and have problems with their bunk mates. A great example is the child that calls home late at night telling her parents someone “stole” her favorite T-shirt. The parent, understandably upset, calls camp to find out what happened only to find out that in the meantime their daughter found her T-shirt under her bed. Right where she put it. Believe us - this happens ALL THE TIME. You are always welcome to call camp and ask for a camper report. We never hesitate to call parents if there is ever an incident that requires more than a band aid.

Please do NOT bring the following items to camp:

Cash Beepers/computer/2-way radios Jewelry Gum, soda and candy Electronic games Pocket knives

ipods, MP3 players, and radios/boom boxes are not recommended and will only be allowed to be used in the cabin at limited times. Cigarettes/drugs/alcohol - Possession of these items will result in child being sent home. They are illegal and will not be tolerated. Possession of such items may result in the local authorities being notified.