YMCA of Cambridge Summer Day Camps 2012 by YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo

Summer Camp 2012 YMCA of Cambridge ChaplinFamilyY.ca

Welcome! We are excited for another eventful

summer and look forward to meeting you and your children. For more information please contact: Pamela Shuker - Supervisor of Day Camp at 519-623-9622 ext. 255 or pshuker@ckwymca.ca.

MISSION

The YMCA is a charitable organization that strengthens our community by providing opportunities for personal growth and active involvement for all children, adults and families.

VALUES

Acceptance Welcoming and open to all. Caring Acting with compassion and concern for the well being of others. Health Developing people in spirit, mind and body. Respect Treating all people with dignity Responsibility Accountable for oneself, others, our environment and the world in which we live.

YMCA Summer Day Camps Discover Y Camp Junior Camp Sunshine Kids Camp Sunshine Kids Camp â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Inclusive Services Special Interest Day Camps Tennis Camp Golf Camp Horseback Riding Camp Soccer Camp Junior Lifeguard Camp Volleyball Camp Sing Like a Star â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Music Camp Music Makers Music Camp Art Attack Scrapbooking Camp Mad Science Computer Fun LEGO Wedo Computer Camp Camp Plus Leaders in Training A Day Off School? PD Day Camp, March Break Camp Additional YMCA Programs Day Camp Information Registration & Refund Policy Parent Information Sessions Our Staff, Our Commitment Additional Information Program Emphasis Location Camper Checklist Medical Alert

Camp registration will start February 21, 2012

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Week 1 July 2 – 6

Week 2 July 9 – 13

Week 3 July 16 – 20

Week 4 July 23 – 27

Week 5 July 30 – Aug. 3

Week 6 Aug. 7 – 10

Week 7 Aug. 13 – 17

Week 8 Aug. 20 – 24

Junior Camp (4 & 5 yrs)

Sunshine (6 – 12 yrs)

Sunshine Inc. (4 – 12 yrs)

Discover Y (7 – 12 yrs)

Computer Fun (4 & 5 yrs)

Music Makers (4 & 5 yrs)

Tennis (6 – 12 yrs)

Music Makers (4 & 5 yrs)

Camp Plus (10 – 12 yrs)

Computer Fun (4 & 5 yrs)

Music Makers (4 & 5 yrs)

Mad Science (6 – 12 yrs)

Computer LEGO (6 –9 yrs)

Horse (8 – 12 yrs)

Scrapbooking (8 – 12 yrs)

Soccer (7 – 9 yrs)

Tennis (6 – 12 yrs)

Soccer (7 – 9 yrs)

Computer Fun (4 & 5 yrs)

Art Attack (8 – 12 yrs)

Computer LEGO (6–9 yrs)

Art Attack (8 – 12 yrs)

Scrapbooking (8 – 12 yrs)

Art Attack (8 – 12 yrs)

Computer LEGO (6–9 yrs)

Tennis (6 – 12 yrs)

Volleyball (9 – 12 yrs)

Golf (9 – 12 yrs)

Soccer (10 – 12 yrs)

Scrapbooking (8 – 12 yrs)

Golf (9 – 12 yrs)

Soccer (7 – 9 yrs)

Camp Plus (10 – 12 yrs)

LIT Camp (13 yrs+)

Camp Plus (10 – 12 yrs)

Golf (9 – 12 yrs)

Volleyball (9 – 12 yrs)

Soccer (10 – 12 yrs)

Art Attack (8 – 12 yrs)

Music (10 – 12 yrs)

Sing Like a Star (6 – 9 yrs)

LIT Camp (13 yrs+)

Jr. Lifeguard (10 – 13 yrs)

Camp Plus (10 – 12 yrs)

Scrapbooking (8 – 12 yrs)

Music (6 – 9 yrs)

Sing Like a Star (6 – 9 yrs)

Art Attack (8 – 12 yrs)

Camp Plus (10 – 12 yrs)

General Camps Specialty Camps

Please join us on Thursday August 16, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Shade’s Mill Conservation Area for a family BBQ and games.

Jr. Lifeguard (10 – 13 yrs) Sing Like a Star (10 – 12 yrs)

YMCA Strong Kids Campaign

Invest in a child today. No child will be denied a YMCA camp experience regardless of financial circumstance. Our YMCA Strong Kids Campaign provides partial funding for those who otherwise could not afford to attend camp. Flexible payment options are also available. Contact 519-623-9622 for information or book an appointment.

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Help send a kid to camp

Donors to the Strong Kids Campaign make a difference in the lives of children...on purpose! We’ve made it easy for you; simply include the $10.00 donation already outlined on the registration form. Gifts can be made to YMCAStrongKids.ca. A tax receipt will be issued for donations $10.00 or more.

Thank you!

Thank you to the following donors whose ongoing support to our camps is invaluable in helping us reach our ambitious sponsorship goals. • Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Foundation • The Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund

YMCA Summer Day Camps Discover Y Camp 7 - 12 yrs

Get a breath of fresh air while discovering the sights and sounds of the outdoors at Shade’s Mills Conservation Area. Each week campers will have the opportunity to experience canoeing, fishing, hiking, swimming and enjoying traditional camp games and activities. We will strive to provide a week of actionpacked adventure while exploring the outdoors and having fun. Each morning campers will be grouped, when possible, according to age to provide age appropriate, safe and developmentally challenging activities. Parents are welcome to visit any time to see what this camp has to offer. Come one, come all to a great time day camping outside! Site

Shade’s Mills Conservation Area Parents are responsible for drop off and pick up directly at Shade’s Mills

Dates

July 2–6

Fee

$148/child/week $121/child/holiday week*

July 9 – 13

July 16 – 20

July 23 – 27

July 30 – Aug. 3

Aug. 7 – 10*

Aug. 13 – 17

Aug. 20 – 24

Junior Camp 4 - 5 yrs

A fun, exciting day camp experience for the younger camper. Junior Camp is designed for this age group’s curiosity and energy, focusing on the social and physical development of junior and senior kindergarten children. Each week presents a new theme, which is highlighted in games, songs, arts & crafts, water play, story time, movement and creative play activities. Junior camp is offered in a safe outdoor setting with opportunities to access YMCA facilities. Counsellors provide a busy, stimulating program balanced with rest time to ‘recharge’. Join us for a fun day camp adventure. A place to grow, develop confidence, awareness and make new friends.

Site

Chaplin Family YMCA

Dates

July 2–6

Fee

$133/child/week $112/child/holiday week*

July 9 – 13

July 16 – 20

July 23 – 27

July 30 – Aug. 3

Aug. 7 – 10*

Aug. 13 – 17

Aug. 20 – 24

Sunshine Kids Camp 6 - 12 yrs

Welcome to Sunshine Kids Camp, the traditional YMCA day camp kids love! This camp strives to offer an action-packed adventure and new experiences. Weekly themes, special guests, games, sports, songs, crafts and daily water activities challenge children to learn new skills, stimulate social interaction and create wonderful memories. Opening ceremonies begin at 9 am marking the official start of the camp day. Each morning, campers will be grouped, when possible according to age, 6–8 & 9–12 years, to provide age appropriate, safe and developmentally challenging activities. Each afternoon, campers enjoy a recreational swim as well as a swim lesson. Following their swim, participants will have an active afternoon playing cooperative games suitable for all ages. Friday mornings, we venture off-site to explore community attractions such as miniature golf, ice skating or bowling! Site

Chaplin Family YMCA

Dates

July 2–6

Fee

$133/child/week $112/child/holiday week*

July 9 – 13

July 16 – 20

July 23 – 27

July 30 – Aug. 3

Aug. 7 – 10*

Aug. 13 – 17

Aug. 20 – 24

Sunshine Kids Camp- Inclusive Services 4 - 12 yrs

Sunshine Kids Camp welcomes children with special needs. The YMCA of Cambridge hopes to provide a fun, interactive and memorable camp experience to children with a variety of special needs—physical, developmental, emotional and/or behavioural. Although we can not offer one-on-one assistance for everyone, our Inclusion Facilitators will assist a limited number of children on a weekly basis. We request all campers demonstrate functional communication skills and independent mobility. Support workers for special needs are welcome to attend at no cost. Families are responsible for additional services. Campers may be limited to a one-week session.

Site

Chaplin Family YMCA

Dates

July 2–6

Fee

$133/child/week $112/child/holiday week*

July 9 – 13

July 16 – 20

July 23 – 27

July 30 – Aug. 3

Aug 7 – 10*

Aug 13 – 17

Aug 20 – 24

Special Interest Day Camps Tennis Camp 6 - 12 yrs

Tennis anyone? The Cambridge Tennis Club and the YMCA are pleased to partner for 4 weeks of introductory tennis. Certified teaching pros from the Cambridge Tennis Club’s youth tennis program (“Tennis Fun”) will lead the kids through a variety of dynamic games, skills and challenges. Topics covered include ball control, tennis etiquette, fundamentals of the serve, serve return, forehand, backhand and volley, as well as basic score-keeping. Monday, Wednesday & Friday campers will be bussed to Soper Park. Tuesday & Thursday the professionals will conduct lessons here at the YMCA. Running shoes, sunscreen, cap/visor and water are a must. Participants may bring their own racquets if they choose. In the afternoon, campers will return to the YMCA for an afternoon of traditional camp activities, including a recreational swim, sports, games and much more! Site

Chaplin Family YMCA, Cambridge Tennis Club (Soper Park). Bus leaves the YMCA promptly Mon/Wed/Fri at 8:00 am. It is the parent’s responsibility to transport campers to the Cambridge Tennis Club (Soper Park) if they miss the bus.

Dates

July 9 – 13

Fee

$160/child/week

July 16 – 20

July 30 – Aug. 3

Aug. 13 – 17

Golf Camp 9 - 12 yrs

Attention future golf pros: Wedges ‘N Woods Golf Academy, located across the street from the YMCA, will host this fun camp each morning, Monday to Thursday. CPGA golf professionals will teach the basics of golf, including etiquette, stance, grip, short game and long game. Clubs will be provided. On Friday morning, the campers will be bussed to Saginaw Golf Club to put their lessons into play with a game of golf. Each afternoon during the week, campers will return to the YMCA for traditional camp activities, including a recreational swim, sports, games and more! FORE! Site

Chaplin Family YMCA, Wedges ’N Woods & Saginaw Golf Course. Campers will walk to Wedges ’N Woods Mon - Thurs. Bus leaves the YMCA promptly at 8:30 am on Fri. for Saginaw Golf Club. It is the parent’s responsibility to transport campers if they miss the bus.

Dates

July 2 – 6

Fee

$180/child/week

July 16 – 20

July 23 – 27

July 30 – Aug. 3

Horse Riding Camp 8 - 12 yrs

Learn to ride, have fun and make new friends with our horses at the JL Equestrian Centre. Activities will focus on equine care including feeding, bedding, grooming and health care. JL has carefully selected their horses; they use safe well maintained equipment in a clean facility with a qualified team. The week will wrap up on Friday morning with a riding demonstration, from 9:30 am – 11:30 am. Riders MUST wear boots or shoes with a heel (rubber boots acceptable) and jeans/pants. Helmets are provided. In the afternoon, campers will return to the YMCA for traditional camp activities, including a recreational swim, sports, games and more!

Site

Chaplin Family YMCA, JL Equestrian Centre. Bus leaves the YMCA promptly at 8:00 am. It is the parent’s responsibility to transport campers to JL Equestrian Centre if they miss the bus.

Dates

July 9 – 13

Fee

$245/child/week

July 16 – 20

July 23 – 27

July 30 – Aug. 3

Aug. 13 – 17

Soccer Camp 7 - 9 & 10 - 12 yrs

Join the YMCA of Cambridge and Cambridge Youth Soccer for a week of soccer. Each morning, campers will be bussed to Riverside Park where they will receive instruction and encouragement from Cambridge Youth Soccer coaches. It will be an opportunity to learn soccer fundamentals—passing, shooting and dribbling, work on existing skills, then practice in a game situation. After a morning of soccer action, campers return to the YMCA for swimming and traditional day camp activities. All soccer players MUST wear shin guards. Soccer cleats are optional. If it is a rainy day campers will be bussed to the ComDev Soccer Dome. Parents are welcome to drop by the field any morning to check out the action. Site

Chaplin Family YMCA, Riverside Park/ComDev Dome (rainy days). Bus leaves the YMCA promptly at 8:00 am. It is the parent’s responsibility to transport campers to Riverside Park or Dome (weather dependent) if they miss the bus.

Ages

7 – 9 years

Dates

July 2 – 6

Fee

$160/child/week

10 – 12 years July 16 – 20

Aug 13 – 17

July 9 – 13

Volleyball Camp 9 - 12 yrs

Bump, Set, Spike! Come learn or review the basics with Olympic Bronze Medalist, Janet Cobbs Mulholland! Located in the gymnasium, campers will learn how to bump, set, spike, serve, block, dig and last, but not least, team play. In the afternoon, campers will spend the afternoon doing traditional camp activities, including a recreational swim, sports, games and much more! Tournament play will be held on Friday in the YMCA gym, so family and friends are welcome to watch their camper in action. Site

Chaplin Family YMCA Gymnasium

Dates

July 23 – 27

Fee

$160/child/week

Aug. 20 – 24

Junior Lifeguard Camp

10 - 13 yrs

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a lifeguard? Join one of our YMCA lifeguards for a fun-filled, and wet week of learning the “ins” and “outs” of lifeguarding. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in time swims, learn first aid and rescue skills and if successful earn a basic first aid and CPR award. Campers will be sent home with their own homemade lifeguard jersey and first aid pouch.

Site

Chaplin Family YMCA

Dates

July 16 – 20

Fee

$160/child/week

Aug. 13 – 17

Sing Like a Star - Music Camp 6 - 9 & 10 - 12 yrs

Dave and his Conservatory of Music staff are back again! This camp is for those who love to sing and dream of being a star! The morning will be spent playing traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and a swim. In the afternoon, we’ll explore and learn different styles of singing, vocal range, learn how to approach professional singing, good stage presence and performance. Karoke will be used as well as interactive vocal games, and most importantly—singing! At the end of the week, a recording will be made to take home as well as a live performance in front of an audience, (you)—to show of their new talent. If this sounds like your child—we hope to see you there. Parents are invited to view a special performance on Friday at 3:30 pm in the YMCA Rotunda. Site

Chaplin Family YMCA

Ages

6 – 9 years

Dates

July 2 – 6

Fee

$160/child/week

10 – 12 years July 16 – 20

Aug. 13 – 17

Music Makers 4 - 5 yrs

Shake, rattle and roll, its music time! Presented for the last 10 years by Dave and his Conservatory of Music staff! This junior camp offers a fun, interactive musical week. Campers will be introduced to the world of music through different instruments and a variety of musical activities and movement. The morning wil be spent exploring music, followed by an afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and a swim. At the end of the week, campers will go home with a complimentary gift. Parents are invited to view a special performance on Friday at 11:00 am in the YMCA Rotunda. Site

Chaplin Family YMCA

Dates

July 9 – 13

Fee

$160/child/week

July 23 – 27

Aug. 13 – 17

Aug. 20 – 24

Music Camp 6 - 9 & 10 - 12 yrs

Music makes the world go round! This camp offers a wonderful opportunity for your children to discover the magic of music as they participate in a fun, interactive musical experience. This year is our 10th anniversary with Dave and the Conservatory of Music staff! Campers will learn about pianos, keyboards, guitars drums vocals, composers and much more through a variety of musical-related activities, including audio and video. Instruments will be brought in and young guests may perform. What a wonderful insight into the world of music! Part of the day will be spent playing traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and a swim and the rest of the day will be involved in musical activities. At the end of the week, campers will go home with a complimentary gift. Parents are invited to view a special performance on Friday at 11:00 am.

Site

Chaplin Family YMCA

Ages

6 – 9 years (pm splty.)

10 – 12 years (am splty.)

Dates

July 9 – 13

Aug. 20 – 24

Fee

$160/child/week

Art Attack 8 - 12 yrs

Let your imagination run wild and your creativity flow! This camp is a great opportunity for your children to explore and discover their creative side and enjoy a variety of recreational activities. Campers spend the morning at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts, with enthusiastic and professional art educators, being introduced to a variety of art mediums. Children will express their individuality through visual arts. In the afternoon campers will return to the YMCA for an action-packed afternoon of traditional camp activities, including a recreational swim, sports, games and much more! Site

Chaplin Family YMCA, Cambridge Centre for the Arts. Bus leaves the YMCA promptly at 8:00 am. It is the parent’s responsibility to transport campers to Cambridge Centre for the Arts if they miss the bus.

Dates

July 9 – 13

Fee

$160/child/week

July 16 – 20

July 23 – 27

July 30 – Aug. 3

Aug. 13 – 17

Aug. 20 – 24

Scrapbooking Camp 8 - 12 yrs

Don’t miss out, be part of one of the fastest growing hobbies! Scrapbooking offers the opportunity to create wonderful masterpieces to share with family and friends. This camp will teach the basics of scrapbooking. Campers will learn cropping, layouts and be given the opportunity to put their creativity and imagination to work. All campers will be provided with necessary supplies needed to create their individualized albums. Campers will be responsible for bringing pictures of themselves, their family and their friends that coordinate with the weekly theme. We will spend the morning putting together our creations in the Atrium and spend the afternoon doing traditional camp activities and a swim. Themes are as follows: Week 1: July 2 – 6 – My School Years Week 2: July 16 – 20 – 4 Seasons Site

Chaplin Family YMCA Atrium

Dates

July 2 – 6

Fee

$160/child/week

Week 3: August 13 – 17 – Outdoor Adventures Week 4: August 20 – 24 – Me & My Friends

July 16 – 20

Aug. 13 – 17

Aug. 20 – 24

Mad Science 6 - 12 yrs

Mad science sparks the imagination of children everywhere with cutting-edge, interactive programming. This spectacular science camp will get kids excited about learning and amazed by hair-raising experiments! Campers will have the opportunity to participate in wild and wacky hands-on workshops and science-related activities and games in the morning, followed by an afternoon of traditional camp activities, including a recreational swim. This high-energy, quality program will leave your children screaming for science. A new Mad Science theme will be explored each camp week. Check with Membership Services for themes.

Site

Chaplin Family YMCA

Dates

July 2–6

Fee

$160/child/week

July 9 – 13

July 16 – 20

July 23 – 27

July 30 – Aug. 3

Aug. 13 – 17

Aug. 20 – 24

Computer Fun 4 - 5 & 6 - 9 yrs

With emphasis on art and music, this camp provides an opportunity for children to explore their creative side. Each child will work on a personal laptop (supplied by Kids Computer Fun) to create simple animation and art projects, plus compose their own music. Each camper will receive a CD with their artwork and music compositions as well as a T-shirt with their own design. This camp is facilitated by Rasha Hasanen of Kids Computer Fun. Campers will spend half of the day in the computer lab and the other half participating in traditional camp games, activities and swimming. Site

Chaplin Family YMCA

Ages

4 – 5 years

Dates

July 2 – 6

Fee

$160/child/week

6 – 9 years Aug. 13 – 17

July 23 – 27

LEGO WeDo Computer Camp 6 - 9 yrs

LEGO Education WeDo provides a hands-on learning experience and introduces kids to simple robotic motors. Campers will build LEGO models of machines and animals, learn to attach sensors and motors and configure their models’ behaviours to walk, make sounds and respond to commands using a simple programming tool. Campers will spend half of the day in the computer lab and the other half participating in traditional camp games, activities and swimming. Site

Chaplin Family YMCA

Dates

July 2 – 6

Fee

$160/child/week

July 23 – 27

Aug. 13 – 17

Camp Plus 10 - 12 yrs

Camp Plus is ideal for tweens and teens looking for new experiences and new friends! Designed to interest youth ages 10 – 12, Camp Plus participants will venture off-site daily to explore community attractions with possibilities to include: bowling, rock climbing or a trip to the driving range. In addition, campers will participate in a daily selection of sports, team-building challenges, games, arts & crafts; with excess energy being burned off during a recreational swim.

Site

Chaplin Family YMCA. On trip days bus leaves the YMCA promptly at 8:00 am. Notification will be sent home if the time changes. It is the parent’s responsibility to transport campers to the off site location if they miss the bus.

Dates

July 9 – 13

Fee

$170/child/week $136/child/holiday week*

July 23 – 27

Aug 7 – 10*

Aug 13 – 17

Aug 20 – 24

Leaders in Training 13 - 14 yrs

This LIT training is a requirement for all youth volunteers at YMCA of Cambridge day camps. If you want to volunteer at day camp this summer, make sure you sign up for this camp. This week will include skills and abilities to work with children and youth in a camp setting. You will learn programming, team building and leadership skills. Site

Z Beside the Y

Dates

July 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6

Fee

$122/child/week

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THE YMCA! At the YMCA, we strive to engage, encourage and fascinate our campers in a wide variety of unforgettable ways—still have them home in time for supper! Don’t miss out on the fun! Register today! For more information call 519-623-9622 or visit ChaplinFamilyY.ca. LOCATIONS Chaplin Family YMCA Ages 4 – 12

TIMES Full Day: 9 am – 4 pm early and late care available

PD Days January 20, February 3, April 9, April 20, June 1, 2012 $38/day

March Break Camp- March 12 – 16 $133- school age & junior $160- Music, Mad Science & Lego Wedo computer

We offer day programs to keep your children active, creative and happy on School Holidays and PD Days. 20

March Break Camp programs will feature a specialty option for half the day and the remainder of the day will consist of traditional camp games, arts & crafts and swimming.

Additional YMCA Programs Challenge your child to dream and achieve! The YMCA can help your child be all they can be. Check out these options: Cambridge Youth Leadership and Development Centre The Z Beside the Y is celebrating 9 years as the place for Cambridge Youth. YMCA Child Care Quality licensed care for your child. YMCA Immigrant Services Your life in Canada starts here! YMCA Outdoor Centre Group environmental and leadership programs. 21

Day Camp Information

Online registration refunds will be subject to a $20 reservation fee and a $20 convenience fee.

Registration

In the event the YMCA is closed, due to circumstances beyond our control, including power outages, day camp will be cancelled for the affected time and refunds will not be issued.

• Register in person at the YMCA, or online at ChaplinFamilyY.ca • Registration begins Tuesday, February 21, 2012 • Camp planning forms can be downloaded off the website. • Applications must be completed in full, signed and accompanied by payment. Registration forms must include email address if applicable. • Full payment required when registering for 1 or 2 weeks (included within is a $20 reservation fee per camp) and a $20 non refundable reservation fee for each additional week. When registering for more than 2 weeks, full payment is required for the first 2 weeks; postdated cheques or credit card payments dated no later than 14 days prior to the beginning of each subsequent week are also required for all remaining weeks. Declined credit cards or NSF cheques are subject to a $20.00 administration fee. • Online registrations will be subject to a convenience charge. • YMCA Child Care offers opportunities for children under 5 years to participate in summer licensed child care. Contact 519-621-9622 ext. 262. • Please note: if a camp does not meet the required number of participants it may be cancelled. Two weeks notice will be provided and the YMCA will attempt to accommodate your needs with additional options. Upon camp cancellation, a full refund will be issued.

Refund Policy

Cancellations received in writing 30 business days prior to camps start date, receive a refund, less the $20 reservation fee for each camp and a $20 administration fee. Refunds requested after this time require a medical note. 22

Parent Information Sessions

Questions about your camper or the camps we offer? Learn more at our Parent Information session, Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 9 am – 1 pm in the YMCA Rotunda.

Our Staff

We believe our continued success and the well being of your child depends on skilled and caring staff. Staff are selected for competence, experience, friendliness and enthusiasm. All staff are qualified in First Aid and CPR and are required to provide an up-to-date police record check. We also train counsellors in camper care, the needs of children, child guidance, safety and emergency procedures, programming and a wide variety of other areas, to ensure the best possible experience for your child.

Our Commitment

We are committed to offering quality programs that focus on fun, security, self esteem and personal growth for children in our community. Our programs stress a concern for the individual, a climate of cooperation, quality leadership and a philosophy which promotes personal and skill development.

Camp Sponsorship

Sponsorship available for camp. Call 519-623-9622 ext. 255 to book an appointment.

Additional Information

• Camp operates 9 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday • Early/late supervision available at no charge 7:30 am – 9:30 am & 4 pm – 5:30 pm • A $10/10 minute late fee applies to pick-ups after 5:30 pm • Pick-up and drop-off is at the YMCA pavilion or green space. See signage in parking lot for directions. Campers must be signed in and out by a parent/guardian unless written permission is provided. • Campers must register by week. Space permitting, single day registration may be accommodated by calling on the Thursday prior to the camp week (excludes specialty camps). • Parents are encouraged to visit camp, as well as attend any of the specialty camp Friday performances.

Program Emphasis • Y Values – Acceptance, Caring, Health, Respect and Responsibility • Positive health & social values • Cooperation in group settings • Awareness & respect for the environment • Development of a variety of skills & interests • Opportunities for constructive fun • Counsellors will provide behavioural guidance focusing on positive interaction and reinforcement to foster the development of behaviours appropriate to camp

Location

Our camps, operating from 250 Hespeler Road, offer a safe, supervised outdoor setting, with opportunities to use YMCA facilities. In addition, Dumfries Conservation Area is accessed to further enhance this outdoor experience. Camper pick-up and drop-off occurs at the pavilion or green space behind the YMCA. Off-site camps are held at their respective locations for 1/2 of the day, with the remainder at the YMCA.

For Discover Y Camp, parents are responsible for drop off and pick up directly at Shade’s Mill Conservation Area. Off-site programs leave the YMCA promptly at 8 am; campers must be at the Specialty Camp Drop-off zone at 7:45 am. It’s the parent’s responsibility to transport campers to location if they miss the bus. Our lunch cart will visit each day for campers to purchase healthy snacks. A menu will be distributed at the beginning of each week. Please pick up a schedule for the weeks trips on the Monday in order to know when the bus is leaving. Off-site trips leave the YMCA promptly. It’s the parent’s responsibility to transport campers to the location if they miss the bus.

Camper Checklist- Required each day! • • • • •

Running shoes Key Lock Water Bottle Nutritious Snack* Insect Repellent

• • • •

Sunscreen Hat Swimsuit & Towel Lunch*

Medical Alert

* For the safety of children with food allergies, please refrain from sending nuts or nut products in lunches or snacks. Inform our counsellors of ALL allergies! Our goal is to provide a safe, positive camp experience for all campers. If your child has any special needs or considerations, please include a letter at registration.

Camp registration will start February 21, 2012

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Wabanaki Girls and boys 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 15

Located on beautiful Vernon Lake in Huntsville.

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Traditional northern camp experience complete with canoe tripping.

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LITs

LEADERS

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Girls and boys 15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 16

Leadership development for young adults.

Belwood CAMP

Just outside Fergus on the shores of Belwood Lake.

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Girls and boys 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 14

Fun for everyone, beginner or experienced. Day camp program, too!

CAMP

K i-Wa-Y

Girls and boys 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 15

Close to home, just outside Kitchener-Waterloo on Paradise Lake.

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Choose a specialty like climbing, boating, arts or a general program. Day camp program, too!

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