SHERMAN LAKE SCHOLARS
Fall 2020 School Age Programs
Sherman Lake Scholars Update - October 2, 2020
The Sherman Lake Scholars program is full for Session 2 but we invite you to join our waiting list! As we are able to hire more staff, we will be opening additional spots in the program.
General Information
Welcome to Sherman Lake Scholars at Sherman Lake YMCA, a place where school age students come to engage in camp and school activities with a small and consistent group of peers.
In response to the COVID-19 crisis and needs of our community, we have adapted our summer day camp program to allow students a safe and fun experience while also allowing time to plug into their local school’s online learning platform with a trusted Sherman Lake YMCA staff member to offer support. Children enrolled in virtual school options will spend half of their day working to complete their individual program requirements. The other half of the day will be spent in outdoor adventures.
Additional Information
Remote Learning & Academic Help
Children will be arranged in groups of up to 8 and will be considered a ‘Family Unit,’ participating in all learning and activities together throughout the day.
Families will need to provide their child’s technology; WiFi access is available.
Dates/Times
Session 2 begins on Monday, October 5, 2020 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2020.
In an effort to align with different learning models at area schools, we have moved to a new format for the program. Families will now have two options:
Monday-Wednesday, 8:00am-5:00pm OR
Wednesday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
The Sherman Lake Scholars program will run until Galesburg-Augusta and Gull Lake School districts return to in-person learning 100% of the time.
Ages
Elementary & Middle School (Kindergarten-8th grade)
Outdoor Play & Physical Activities
Outdoor play is more important now than ever! In addition to keeping kids physically active and healthy, spending time outdoors limits opportunities to spread airborne illness. Daily activities may include:
Climbing
Boating
Archery
And much more!
Meals
Students are invited to bring their own lunch. Sack lunches are available for students at a cost of $18/week and may be selected as an option during the registration process. Bagged lunches will be delivered fresh to students at lunchtime and will include a sandwich, drink, fruit and dessert.
Program Fees
It is our belief that no child should be turned away due to an inability to pay. With this in mind, the Sherman Lake YMCA is implementing a tiered pricing model for the Sherman Lake Scholars program. While the true cost of the program is $150 per week, we know this may be cost prohibitive to many families. Families are asked to select a tier that best aligns with their financial abilities. There is no programmatic difference between tiers and children will not be separated by tier. The pricing models apply only to the cost of the program.
The pricing tier below provides the weekly cost of the program. Registration for the Sherman Lake Scholars program is for the entire session. Session 2 begins on Monday, October 5 and ends Friday, October 30.
| Tier Level | Price | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $150/week (x 4 weeks) | No scholarship assistance needed. |
| Tier 2 | $100/week (x 4 weeks) | $50scholarship assistance needed. |
| Tier 3 | $50/week (x 4 weeks) | $100 scholarship assistance needed. |
| Tier 4 | Additional scholarship needed beyond Tier 3 | Please contact our office at 269.731.3000 for additional support. |
Sherman Lake YMCA will work to raise funds to cover the scholarships provided. If you are interested in supporting our scholarship program, please contact Carrie Hybels at carrieh@ymcasl.org or 269.731.3039.
Register
Registration for Session 2 will open on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.
A $100 deposit is due upon registration.
Registration will be for a full session (drop-in attendance is not available).
Fees for each week must be paid in the preceding week. Payments by check should be received no later than Thursday. All other outstanding balances for the following week will be charged to the credit card on file on Friday.
There is a 36 students per week maximum in Session 2.
Based on discussions with families and community members, we anticipate registration for Session 2 will fill quickly. We encourage you to register early to secure your spot!
Please indicate that you are registering for Season 2020 when completing the application.
Registration or login for families with current or past campers.
Questions? Here’s a step-by-step guide to registration.
Registration for families who have never attended Sherman Lake YMCA Camp.
COVID-19 Policies
Daily health screenings for staff and students
Masks required for all students and staff while indoors and when social distancing is not feasible outside.
Student desks will be spaced 6’ apart in classrooms.
When weather permits, all camp activities will be conducted outside.
Frequent hand washing and sanitizing.
Activity and classroom areas will be cleaned and sanitized daily.