Information for Parents
Staff
Safety is our first priority! Your children will be supervised by YMCA professionals and staff who are experienced and dedicated to providing all children with a positive camp experience. They understand children, their needs and their concerns. All staff complete a thorough orientation and are certified in CPR and first aid. We maintain a staff to camper ratio no greater than 1:5.
Facilities
Camp Polliwog is located at the West Suburban YMCA in Newton, MA. The Polliwog 1 campers (ages 3½-4) will be based out of the preschool room, and Polliwog 2 campers (ages 5-6½) will primarily use the after school program room (except for pre-camp and post-camp when all campers will be in the same room). At various times during the day, the campers will also use the gymnasium, swimming pool, outdoor playground and artificial turf field.
Activities
Swim Lessons
Outdoor Play
Arts and Crafts
Free Play
Sports
Games
Quiet Activities
Circle Time
Music and Movement
Free Swim
2010 Dates
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Dates |
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Pre-camp* |
June 22 - 25 |
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Session 1 |
June 28 - July 9 |
Polliwog I (ages 3.5-4) is sold out. Please add your camper to our waitlist, or check out Polliwog Creative Arts Camp for openings. |
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Session 2 |
July 12 - 23 |
Polliwog I (ages 3.5-4) is sold out. Please add your camper to our waitlist, or check out Polliwog Creative Arts Camp for openings. |
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Session 3 |
July 26 - August 6 |
Polliwog I (ages 3.5-4) is sold out. Please add your camper to our waitlist, or check out Polliwog Creative Arts Camp for openings. |
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Session 4 |
August 9 - 20 |
Polliwog I (ages 3.5-4) is sold out. Please add your camper to our waitlist, or check out Polliwog Creative Arts Camp for openings. |
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Post-camp |
August 23 - Sept 3 |
*Pre-camp is four days, Tuesday-Friday. Fees will be prorated in the event of snow days called by Newton Public Schools.
Days and Hours
Camp Polliwog operates Monday through Friday. Campers may enroll for half-day from 8:00am-1:00pm, full day from 8:00am-4:00pm or extended day from 8:00am-6:00pm.
2010 Rates
Pre-Camp Session (four days only):
Half-day from 8:00am-1:00pm: $180 per session
Full day from 8:00am-4:00pm: $240 per session
Extended day from 8:00am-6:00pm: $288 per session
Sessions 1-4 (two-weeks):
Half-day from 8:00am-1:00pm: $450 per session
Full day from 8:00am-4:00pm: $600 per session
Extended day from 8:00am-6:00pm: $725 per session
Post-Camp Session (two-weeks):
Half-day from 8:00am-1:00pm: $450 per session
Full day from 8:00am-4:00pm: $600 per session
Extended day from 8:00am-6:00pm: $725 per session
A current--at time of registration and throughout the camp sessions attending--West Suburban YMCA membership is required in order to attend Camp Polliwog. A one-year youth membership is $120.
YMCA Recession Pledge
At the West Suburban YMCA, we have been caring for our community for 132 years, in both good times and bad. While no one can predict tomorrow, we can help you feel safe and secure.
If you register for one of our YMCA camps and you lose your job, we will refund 100% of your deposit, program or registration fee that you have paid to us. We can also help supplement your YMCA fees until you get back on your feet.*
*To learn of the few restrictions that apply, please speak with a Camping Services representative.
Financial Aid
A limited number of partial camp scholarships were made possible by our annual Partners with Youth campaign. The application deadline was March 1st. Families are notified by April 1st. For more information or contact the Financial Aid Administrator, Janeen Bazarian, at janeenb@westsuburbanymca.org for details.
Child Care Resource Center Vouchers
A limited number of CCRC vouchers are accepted. Requests are due no later than March 1st. Please contact the Financial Aid Administrator, Janeen Bazarian, at janeenb@westsuburbanymca.org for information.
Open House
We will hold an open house in June. This will be your chance to meet the staff, see the room, ask questions and introduce your child to other campers. In the meantime, if you are interested in touring the camp rooms, please contact Camping Services at campingservices@westsuburbanymca.org or 617-244-6050 ext.3008.
Registration
Camper registration is currently open. Please click here to register.
Campers applying for financial aid need to apply between January 15th-March 1st using the appropriate form.
We will NOT be mailing out paper registration packets this year, unless you specifically call or email us to request a packet in the mail.
Paper forms will not be accepted prior to the start dates listed above.
In order to register for camp, your child must have a current--both at time of registration and throughout camp--West Suburban YMCA membership.
Camp Location
West Suburban YMCA
276 Church Street
Newton, MA 02458
Summer and Winter Phone: (617) 244-6050, ext. 3008
Map of 276 Church St Newton, MA 02458-1911, US
Directions
From Centre Street (northbound, from Newton Center):
From Newton Center (at the intersection of Centre and Beacon Streets), proceed north toward the Massachusetts Turnpike for 1 mile. As you approach Elliot Church (large white steeple) on your right, you will see the traffic light at Church Street; turn left onto Church Street. Proceed straight ahead for about 300 yards. The entrance to our parking lot is straight ahead. (Please be careful on the final approach, as you must yield to cars coming around the turn from your right!)
From Washington Street (eastbound, from West Newton/Newtonville):
From the intersection of Washington and Walnut Streets (Newtonville MBTA commuter rail stop), proceed east toward the entrance to the Massachusetts Turnpike for 1 mile. Shortly past the bright yellow Jackson Homestead on your left, and just as you approach Clay Chevrolet, turn right at the light at Church Street. Proceed over the short overpass. The entrance to our parking lot is on your right.
From Galen Street (southbound, from Watertown Square/Nonantum):
From Watertown Square, proceed south on Galen Street (past the large MBTA bus depot at California Street) and continue 1 mile to the traffic rotary at the entrance to the Massachusetts Turnpike. Bear right at the light onto Washington Street. Proceed 200 yards, keeping to the right at the split (the left lanes return you to the rotary, in which case you may continue all the way around and try it again). After you negotiate the split, continue 100 yards (past Frost Cadillac, Honda Village and Clay Chevrolet on your right) to the light at Church Street. Turn left at the light and proceed over the short overpass. The entrance to our parking lot is on your right.
From the Massachusetts Turnpike Westbound:
Take Exit 17. Continue straight ahead at the end of the ramp. Proceed 200 yards, keeping to the right at the split (the left lanes return you to the rotary, in which case you may continue all the way around and try it again). After you negotiate the split, continue 100 yards (past Frost Nissan, Honda Village and Clay Chevrolet on your right) to the light at Church Street. Turn left at the light and proceed over the short overpass. The entrance to our parking lot is on your right.
From the Massachusetts Turnpike Eastbound:
Take Exit 17. After the stop sign at end of the ramp, go straight and stay to the right. Turn right at the first light onto Centre Street. Proceed 200 yards, then turn right at the next light (Church Street). Proceed straight ahead for about 300 yards. The entrance to our parking lot is straight ahead (Please be careful on the final approach, as you must yield to cars coming around the turn from your right!).
Additional Information
If you have questions or would like more specific information, you may download the Family Handbook from the right sidebar to learn more or contact us at campingservices@westsuburbanymca.org or 617-244-6050 ext 3008.
