2017 YMCA Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya Summer Guide by Teresa Kennedy

YMCA CAMP U-NAH-LI-YA

Summer 2017

Overnight camp programs since 1937 for boys and girls ages 7-17 GREATER GREEN BAY YMCA â&#x20AC;¢ CAMPUNAHLIYA.ORG

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WELCOME TO CAMP U-NAH-LI-YA

ABOUT US

Owned and operated by the Greater Green Bay YMCA, Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya is located near Mountain, Wisconsin about 65 miles north of Green Bay. Nestled in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, camp is situated on 140 wooded acres with three bodies of water, newly-renovated facilities, and an abundance of nature.

CAMP CULTURE

The goal of YMCA Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya is to empower youth with the values of the YMCA through counselor relationships in the midst of exciting outdoor experiences. The values we teach cross all faiths and backgrounds; we empower kids to be caring, accept responsibility, show respect to others, and be honest. Our camp culture starts with well trained, loving, enthusiastic and dedicated staff. We are an ACA accredited camp. This endorsement assures our camp’s procedures and protocols are regularly reviewed. This review includes our staff’s vetting process and training process.

ABOUT OUR STAFF

At the heart of the Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya experience is our team of enthusiastic and dedicated staff. Summer staff members are selected based on their proven abilities working with children and desire to support our mission of building strong kids of solid character. All staff members are at least 18 years old and undergo extensive interviewing, reference checks, and background checks. The nice part is, we work above the standards. Each summer our counselors and managers go through over a week of training. These sessions include outdoor skills, activity planning, managing group dynamics, safety, training, and child development. They are ready and waiting for your camper to arrive.

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Modern Cabins

Clean Bath Houses-cleaned daily

Comfortable Bunk Rooms

Fresh Food-prepared from scratch

Common Room

Dining Hall

OUR FACILITIES All campers sleep in cabins that create a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere. Beds are twin sized bunks with 6 inch thick mattresses. Counselors sleep in the cabin with the campers and are available to assist any time of the night. Most cabins have indoor fireplaces and common areas to hang out, play cards and make friends during down time. Camp has a boys side and girls side, each with its own bathhouse with private showers (the bathhouses are cleaned daily). Campers attend the bathhouses as a group, supervised by staff. Shower times are scheduled at the end of the day with the youngest campers first. Meals are eaten in the dining hall, the largest building at camp. Food is prepared in our modern kitchen under the direction of our fabulous food service manager. Our kitchen is inspected annually by the health department and has an outstanding record for cleanliness and quality. Our meals are well balanced with a full salad bar available at least once per day. We are able to accommodate any dietary restrictions your camper might have. Parents are encouraged to be involved with making sure campers have a fun, safe and comfortable experience at camp. We would love to give you a tour anytime, just give us a call.

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RESIDENT CAMPS ages 7-14 Traditional overnight camp is designed to captivate and guide your camper to grow as an individual. We give them an engaging environment filled with activities of their choice, swimming and s’mores, old friends and new friends. A week at U-Nah-Li-Ya gives campers the chance to step outside their comfort zone while being supported by caring counselors.

SAMPLE DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE 7:15 Wake-Up Bell &

Optional Polar Bear Swim 8:00 Waiter Bell 8:15 Breakfast 9:00 Thought for the Day – YMCA Character Value Activity 9:15 Cabin Clean-up 9:30 Program Area Session 1 10:30 Program Area Session 2 11:30 Service Project 12:15 Lunch 1:15 Rest Hour 2:15 Cabin Group Activity Time 4:15 Open Recreation Time 5:15 Dinner 6:15 Open Recreation Time 7:30 Evening Activity: Camp Game or Campfire Program 9:00 Taps – Daily Reflections 9:15 Back to Cabins

Customizable Camp Activities

Your camper will create their own morning schedule for Monday - Thursday. They’ll choose the activities they’re interested in and attend a session specifically for their age group and ability level. Their cabin will choose additional activities throughout the week to participate in together with their counselor. Rounding out the week are many all-camp games, songs, themed events, Thursday skit night, campfire ceremonies, and much more!

Activities include canoeing, archery, kayaking, swimming, hiking, arts & crafts, BB guns, floating trampoline, paddle boating, paddle boards, biking, skits, campfires, and so 6 much more!

“Getting to spend every day in nature at camp is awesome!”

FOUR DAY OVERNIGHT CAMP For ages 7-10

This introductory program allows your new camper to experience the excitement of overnight camp from Sunday through Wednesday (three nights). Campers will choose their morning activities, play all-camp games, spend time with their cabin group, visit the Camp Store, and enjoy open recreation times under the supervision of the camp staff. This program is a wonderful bridge from day camp to overnight camp. Week 2: June 18 - 21 Week 3: June 25 - 28 Week 10: August 13 - 16

Tiered Pricing: Tier A: $415 Tier B: $384 Tier C: $353

SIX DAY OVERNIGHT CAMP For ages 8-14

Our classic overnight camp experience, six-day overnight camp is full of traditions, activities, and adventure. Campers individually choose eight activities, based on their own interests, to participate in throughout the week during morning activity times. The rest of the day is spent building friendships with their cabin group, visiting the Camp Store, enjoying open recreation times, and participating in our theme of the week. Evening activities include all-camp games like Capture the Flag, skits, s’mores around the campfire, and a tent camping experience for our older campers. *Week 2: June 18 - 23 Week 3: June 25 – 30 Week 4: July 2 - 7 (no camp during 4th of July Holiday)

Week 5: July 9 - 14 Week 6: July 16 - 21 Week 7: July 23 - 28 Week 8: July 30-August 4 Week 9: August 6-11 Week 10: August 13-18

Campers age 11 and up will embark on an overnight camp out with their counselor and cabin group. After choosing their menu and destination (camp and nearby land have several scenic overnight spots), they will pitch their tents, cook over the campfire, and enjoy a fun evening under the star-filled sky!

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Tiered Pricing: Tier A: $565 Tier B: $523 Tier C: $480 *Week 2: $50 discount on all tiers Weekend Stay-over Send your camper two weeks and stay the week-end in between. Week Sets Available: 2-3, 5-6, 7-8 Price: $85

EXTREME TEEN ADVENTURES ages 12-14 Extreme Teen Adventure Camps are the perfect introduction to the world of high adventure outdoor recreation in America’s great Northwoods. These camps are tailored for adventure seekers ages 12-14 and are designed to grow your camper’s character. Each has a specific intensity level and run in one week durations. Whether your camper is a first timer or they are ready for the most physically demanding camps, we have a program that is great for your kid. These camps are specialized adventure programs that fill up fast! You’ll want to register as early as possible to secure your spot.

TERRAIN COMBO TRIP

This experience highlights several key features of our adventure programs by providing sample experiences of whitewater rafting, fat biking, and overnight camping. This is great for getting a taste of what U-Nah-Li-Ya has to offer in Extreme Teen Adventures. Week 2: June 18-23, Week 6: July 16-21 Tier A: $630 Tier B: $583 Tier C: $536

WHITEWATER RAFTING

Do you wonder what it would be like to ride down a river like a pro? That’s just what this week is designed for! Professionally guided trips down nationally recognized whitewater rivers will quench your thirst for adventure. Week 3: June 25-30 Tier A: $630 Tier B: $583 Tier C: $536

SYLVANIA WILDERNESS TRIP

Perfect for the beginning tripper. Three days and two nights of canoeing, portaging, swimming, and fishing in the semi-remote Sylvania Wilderness of Upper Michigan prepares campers for future adventure trips and gives them memories only camp can provide! Week 5: July 9-14 Tier A: $630 Tier B: $583 Tier C: $536

PICTURED ROCKS BACKPACKING TRIP

Sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, forest, and shoreline await you at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Hiking, camping, and sightseeing opportunities abound. The lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles. Lake Superior is the largest, coldest, and most pristine of all the Great Lakes. Week 7: July 23-28 Tier A: $630 Tier B: $583 Tier C: $536

FAT BIKE AND CLIMBING INTRO CAMP

Brand new for 2017! Campers will get to experience the thrills of all terrain biking on fat bikes. Campers will take the fat bikes on a most excellent overnight adventure. In addition, our trained staff will facilitate an intro to rock climbing. Campers begin with learning the safety fundamentals on our climbing wall and then put their skills to use on single pitch top rope routes. Climbing difficulty will be in the easy/less technical range (5.7 – 5.8). Week 8: July 30 - August 4 Tier A: $630 Tier B: $583 Tier C: $536

MICHIGAMME RIVER TRIP

Few rivers of the Midwest can be paddled as well as the Michigamme. Canoers will get the chance to experience the unique adventure of camping on a river while enjoying gorgeous sunsets and unrivaled fishing opportunities. Week 9: August 6-11 Tier A: $630 Tier B: $583 Tier C: $536

BIG ISLAND WILDERNESS TRIP

An excellent beginner trip, Big Island Lake Wilderness is tucked away in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest in upper Michigan. Campers will enjoy canoeing natural lakes that offer abundant scenery of wildlife and nature. Week 10: August 13-18 Tier A: $630 Tier B: $583 Tier C: $536

INTENSITY LEVEL

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DA’ U.P. MYSTERY TOUR For ages 14-17

Our only one-week excursion. Teens will get to experience much of the natural beauty of Upper Michigan, as well as some of the lesser known oddities that it has to offer. This trip offers a great chance to build new friendships and come home with fun stories to tell. This camp is a mix of car camping and day trips within the Upper Peninsula of Michigan Week 9: August 6 -11 Tier A: $650 Tier B: $601 Tier C: $553

LAKE SUPERIOR

ROCKS & RAPIDS COMBO For ages 14-17

MICHIGAN

A camp favorite has been improved! Campers will get to explore the famous Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Grand Island on Lake Superior, Big Island Lake Wilderness, and cap it all off with a whitewater rafting trip down the Peshtigo River. Experienced campers will have a blast enjoying the constant adventure! Weeks 5-6: July 9-21 Price: $1000

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TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS Leadership for Teens ages 15-17

Our Teen Leadership Programs give your teen a chance to develop their skills working with campers, their team, and our staff of mentors. Designed for high school students, the CIT program concentrates on building the skills needed to be an effective counselor and youth mentor.

CIT (Ages 15-17)

The first week of the CIT-1 session focuses on learning effective leadership, teamwork, communication, problem solving, and how to be a positive role model to youth. CIT-1s spend the second week of their session shadowing a camp counselor and working directly with a group of campers to assist in activities. No experience required. The weekend stay-over is included with the camp fee. Weeks 2-3: June 18-30 Weeks 7-8: July 23-August 4 Weeks 9-10: August 6-18 Tier A: $820 Tier B: $759 Tier C: $697

CIT WILDERNESS TRIPS (Ages 15-17)

This 2 week program is designed like the normal CIT session but will present the materials in the context of leading campers on overnight trips. The first week is spent at camp going through our leadership curriculum and practicing hands on camping skills. During the weekend, the CITs form even tighter bonds as they go on a 2 night 3 day pack-out to practice their skills. During the second week the CITs will facilitate overnight trips, with the guidance of our counselors, for campers in our resident camp program. Each CIT will have the chance to plan, coordinate and lead campers on overnight camp-outs. Teens who have completed both CIT and CIT- Wilderness Trips will have a much higher likelihood of being hired if they pursue working at YMCA Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya. Weeks 5-6: July 9-21 Tier A: $820 Tier B: $759 Tier C: $697

ASSISTANT COUNSELOR (Ages 16-17)

The final step in our leadership program, Assistant Counselors will partner with a different cabin group each week to develop group management strategies, assist in running large and small group activities, and learn what it truly takes to become a wellroundedÂ counselor. Weeks 2-3: June 18-30 Weeks 5-6: July 9-21 Weeks 7-8: July 23-August 4 Weeks 9-10: August 6-18 Price: $150

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REGISTRATION TO REGISTER

After you register your camper, you will receive a confirmation email including a receipt, parent handbook with packing list, health form, and any special itineraries for your camper’s program.

REGISTRATION PAYMENT

A deposit of $100 for each camper is required at the time of registration. The balance of the program fee is due on June 1st and must be arranged at the time of registration. Camp registrations taken on or following June 1st must have payment made in full at the time of registration.

CUSTOM PAYMENT PLAN OPTION

Please call us at 715 276 7116 if you’d like to arrange a customized payment plan. Sometimes it’s more manageable for families to pay smaller monthly increments, or even bi-weekly payments. As long as the camp fee is fully paid before your camper arrives, we are happy to work with you to make sure they can join us this summer.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

A two-week notice is required to withdraw a camper from a program to receive any refund. If appropriate notice is provided, you will receive your camp fees back minus

your $100 deposit (per camper/per program). No refunds will be given with less than a two-week notice unless: • A medical condition prevents a camper from participating • The YMCA cancels the program • The participant transfers to a different camp program with a lower price

RETURN TRANSPORTATION TO GREEN BAY- $15

Camp provides return transportation to Green Bay on the last day of each camp session. The bus arrives at the West Side YMCA, 601 Cardinal Lane, at 4:30pm. You can choose to pick up your camper right at camp at 2:45pm on the last day of their session, if you prefer. (Most sessions end on Fridays, but some special programs such as adventure trips end on a different day.)

WEEKEND STAYOVER - $85

If your camper is registered for two consecutive weeks of camp, you can enroll in our convenient weekend stay-over option. Campers who stay at camp between their sessions are supervised by our camp counselors and enjoy camp activities, meals, and fun throughout the weekend. Campers will also have the opportunity to do their laundry.

WHAT IS TIERED PRICING? We understand that families have differing abilities to pay, so we offer a tiered pricing system to better accommodate all financial situations. Your choice does not influence the quality of the camp experience that your child will receive. Please consider selecting the highest tier that your family can afford. The tier that you choose is confidential and completely up to you.

TIER A

Most accurately reflects the true and actual cost of camp.

TIER B

A partially subsidized rate, but more closely reflects the actual cost of camp.

TIER C

Our historically standard program rate, which does not represent the true cost of camp. This rate is subsidized through fundraising, special events, and sustaining contributions.

CAMP FOR ALL: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Additional financial assistance is available for camp through the YMCA’s Annual Campaign. Please contact us at 715 276 7116 for more information or download an application from www.campunahliya.org.

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“I loved how I got to swim so much at camp! I will never forget the beach there.”

“Everything there was the best experience ever to me. Those three days were the best days of my life!”

“I made some of the best friends I’ve ever had at camp!”

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