Thursday, September 2, 2010
YMCA Camp Orkila
Resident Camp - Financial Policies
| 3-Tiers Fee Program | Payment Policies | Cancellation Policy | Financial Aid |
Summer Resident 3-tier Fee Program
Realizing that families have different abilities to pay, Camp Orkila has instituted a voluntary 3-tier fee program. You may choose the tier that is most suitable for your family.
Tier I covers approximately 75% of the actual cost of operating camp programs.
Tier II covers approximately 90% of the actual cost and is designed for those who can pay more but not the full fee.
Tier III reflects the actual cost of operating camp.
OUR GOALS:
·To provide the highest quality programs possible.
·To serve all community income levels.
·To preserve camp for generations to come.
This program is voluntary and in no way influences the experience children receive, yet it offers the opportunity for families to take an active role in supporting the true cost of their child's camp experience.
If you cannot afford the cost of Tier I, please ask for a confidential financial aid application. Financial assistance, to the extent possible, is available to those in need. Please call 206-382-5009 for assistance.
Summer Resident Camp Payment Information
A deposit of $100 per session per child is required to register your camper. The balance of the camp fee is due in full no later than June 1st. A space cannot be held past this date without full payment. If registering after June 1st, the entire camp fee is due in full at the time of registration. Campers registering prior to June 1st will receive mailed monthly invoices.
Payment can be made by cash, check, money order, Visa or Mastercard. We do not accept American Express or Discover. For your convenience, your balance can be charged to your credit card in equal monthly payments with final payment on June 1, 2010.
Payments can be mailed to:
YMCA Camping Services
909 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
or
by calling 206-382-5009 with your Visa or Mastercard.
Summer Resident Camp Cancellation Policy
A deposit of $100 per session must accompany each registration. The deposit is fully refundable until April 1, 2010. Regardless of registration date, the deposit is non-refundable after April 1st. The balance of the camp fee is due by June 1, 2009. Camp fees are non-refundable after June 1, 2010. Cancellations and session changes must be submitted in writing. Please allow 2-4 weeks for refunds to be processed.
Based upon availability we will gladly transfer your camper to another session at no extra charge.
Camping Services reserves the right to adjust programming or cancel sessions based on the number of campers registered.
Summer Resident Camp Financial Aid
Everyone is Welcome.
The YMCA of Greater Seattle is a Membership Organization open to all people. Through the generosity of donors, we are able to provide programs and services to those who may not otherwise be able to participate. Financial assistance, to the extent possible, is available to those who cannot afford Tier I fees. Assistance is awarded on income, medical situations, family size and circumstances.
Our Mission
"Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body."
Financial Aid Application Process
To apply for financial assistance for any YMCA Camp Orkila or Camp Colman program please complete the following information and return to:
YMCA Camping Services
909 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, Wa 98104
206-382-5009
206-382-4920 (FAX)
- Confidential Financial Assistance Application
- Completed registration form for camp program
- A deposit of $50.00 per child (for summer camp) to hold a spot for your camper
- Copy of last year's tax return (W2's alone are not enough to make an award)
- Copy of social security, disability check, DSHS statement, or food stamp award
in lieu of 2009 tax return if you do not submit a tax return.
Camping Services will review your application to determine financial assistance eligibility and you will be contacted by mail regarding your application. If for some reason we are unable to award a scholarship, your deposit will be refunded.
Your entire Financial Aid packet will be returned to you if all items on the checklist above are not received as one complete packet. Your camper is not registered and your financial assistance eligibility will not be reviewed until a complete packet is received.
Financial Assistance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Financial Assistance is available for one session of summer camp per child, per summer.
Camping Services will review your application to determine financial assistance eligibility and you will be contacted by mail regarding your application. If for some reason we are unable to award a scholarship, your deposit will be refunded.