2009 Summer Day Camp Brochure

Important Dates to Remember Summer Camp Registration Begins

January 12 -February 7

Spring Soccer, Girls Volleyball and Flag Football Registration

March 30

Deadline for Camp Financial Aid

April 1

Summer Swim Lesson Registration Begins

April 4

Healthy Kids Day 10am-1pm

April 6 - May 2

Summer Baseball Registration

May 1

Summer Swim Team Registration Begins

May 9

Splash Day 10am-1pm and Outdoor Pool Opens

May 26

First Day of Camp

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PAID Permit #1072 Birmingham, AL Shelby County Branch YMCA 2610 Pelham Parkway • Pelham, AL 35124

WWW.YMCABHAM.ORG

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Join us for Open House on March 3 & April 14 – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Shelby County Branch YMCA

OUR MISSION: TO PUT JUDEO-CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

Things we value at Y Camp:

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LEADERSH P M IP A C With the Shelby County YMCA, you are participating in a camping program you can count on, not just for good supervision and safety, but for the personal growth of your child. We work hard to select leaders who will be positive adult role models for your child and who have demonstrated responsibility, maturity, and reliability. Our attention to safety and the campers’ health has resulted in a safety record that any organization would be delighted to match. Beyond safety and good supervision, the YMCA believes that special, positive, and growth-filled opportunities await every child who attends the Y Camps.

Parent Communication

Safety First • Low ratios of staff to child • Campers are assigned a specific leader within camp • Monitored sign-in/sign-out only by an authorized adult • Staff Training • Safety Standards • Certified Shelby County School Bus Drivers

Fun Asset Building Activities • Multitude of outdoor activities • Field Trips • Swimming or water activities every day • Multi-cultural activities • Special Events • Positive adult role models

We look forward to providing a quality camp experience for your family.

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• Parents receive weekly highlight sheets with activity schedule and special reminders via email.

• Parents can communicate with staff to help each child have a great experience.

• Our staff will let you know about your child’s successes and any problems.

• We conduct evaluations for feedback throughout the summer.

• Leadership Team available by phone or e-mail to answer questions.

• We keep your personal information confidential.

Which camp do I sign up for?

Why Your Child Belongs at the Y:

Our core values. We make our core values—caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—part of everything we do.

Our commitment. We plan our programs around essential elements to help kids grow up caring and responsible. We call these elements “Developmental Assets.”

Our staff. We are caring, competent and experienced. Our training includes camp safety, activity planning, CPR, First Aid, and more, making your child’s experience both safe and fun.

Low camp staff/child ratios: 1:10 entering grades K-3

1:12 entering grades 4-9

Our promise. No child is denied access due to inability to pay.

Our pledge. We are dedicated to making you and your child’s experiences at the Y extraordinary. At the end of the day, your child will come home with stories of a fun-filled and fabulous day.

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We recommend registering for our Classic Camp Programs which are designed for specific age groups and are a great experience for new and returning campers. Please refer to the highlighted field trip for the specific age group of each week to help you make your decision. If you are interested in an overnight experience, consider the overnight resident camps at YMCA Camp Cosby. As your child attends camp throughout the summer, we recommend registering your child in a variety of camps to expose them to new and different possibilities.

Take a look at our Specialty, Sports, and Aquatic camps for other wonderful camp experiences.

Meet the Camp Staff and Parent Orientation: Dates & Times: Sunday, May 17 4pm-6pm

Tuesday, May 19 6pm-8pm

Saturday, May 30 4pm-6pm Location:

Shelby County YMCA

Meet and get to know your child’s summer camp leaders and directors! Parents will have the opportunity to ask all of their questions. Please bring your children to meet and greet the staff.

Camp Locations and Hours Our camp programs are based out of the Shelby County YMCA, with many camps traveling off-site for activities. Please check the individual camp descriptions for off-site locations.

Drop off for all camps will occur at the end of the parking lot at the YMCA. Campers can be dropped off between 7:00 am -8:45 am. Our camp day starts promptly at 9:00 am. Failure to arrive on time could result in your child missing out on fun camp activities and possibly missing a bus to an off-site location.

Pick up for all camps will occur at an off-site location. (Location still to be determined.) Campers will travel by Shelby County School buses and YMCA mini-buses beginning at 4:00 pm. Pick up will begin at 4:30 pm each day and end at 6:30 pm. Parents may pick up early at the YMCA between 3:00-4:00 pm. For safety reasons, we will not release campers at the pick up location until all camps have arrived and attendance has been taken.

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To better fit our exciting superhero theme, each age group has been designated a specific team of superheroes and each individual group has been named after a particular hero.

Values lessons and games will have unique heroic twist this summer as the staff encourages campers to use the superheroes to learn, have fun and engage their creativity. Campers will experience the adventure and excitement of the outdoors daily, meet new friends, and express their growing independence under the supervision of qualified and caring YMCA camp staff. Camp activities include games, sports, field trips, crafts, songs, skits, swimming and water activities. Campers will be outdoors most of the day except during inclement weather.

The Justice League Entering Kindergarten (Must be 5 years old) Dates: May 26-July 31 Fee: $97 Members (per week)

$146 Non-Members (per week) Staff to Camper Ratio: 1:10

The Fantastic Four Entering 1st Grade Dates: May 26-July 31 Fee: $97 Members (per week)

$146 Non-Members (per week) Staff to Camper Ratio: 1:10 Both camps will stay on-site and take a field trip every Thursday unless noted. Campers will have a rest time each day from 1pm-2pm. Campers will be able to read a book, watch a movie or even grab some zzz’s.

The Justice League and Fantastic Four Field Trips* Session 1: May 26-May 29 Session 2: June 1-5 Session 3: June 8-12 Session 4: June 15-19 Session 5: June 22-26

Session 6: June 29-July 3 Session 7: July 6-10 Session 8: July 13-17 Session 9: July 20-24 Session 10: July 27-31

*Field trips subject to change.

Chuck E. Cheese (Friday) Birmingham Zoo Mcwane Center Movies (Wednesday) Sports Blast/ Pelham Park Skate 280 Oak Mountain Lane Chuck E. Cheese Pump It Up No field trip--Special Event at YMCA

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X-Men (2nd-3rd grade) and Avengers (4th-6th grade) Entering 2nd-6th Grade Dates: May 26-July 31 Fee: $97 Members (per week)

$146 Non-Members (per week) Staff to Camper Ratio: 1:10 (2nd-3rd Graders)

1:12 (4th-6th Graders)

X-Men Camp Field Trips* Session 1: May 26-May 29

Session 2: June 1-5 Session 3: June 8-12 Session 4: June 15-19 Session 5: June 22-26 Session 6: June 29-July 3 Session 7: July 6-10 Session 8: July 13-17 Session 9: July 20-24 Session 10: July 27-31

*Field trips subject to change.

Trussville Playstation (Friday) Mcwane Center Rickwood Caverns Oak Mountain Lanes Birmingham Zoo Skate 280 YMCA Camp Cosby Movies (Wednesday) Chuck E. Cheese No field trip--Special Event at YMCA

X-Men campers will go on their field trips on Tuesday and Oak Mountain State Park on Thursdays unless noted.

Avengers Camp Field Trips* Session 1: May 26-May 29

Session 2: June 1-5 Session 3: June 8-12 Session 4: June 15-19 Session 5: June 22-26 Session 6: June 29-July 3 Session 7: July 6-10 Session 8: July 13-17 Session 9: July 20-24

Session 10: July 27-31

*Field trips subject to change.

Trussville Playstation (Friday) Mcwane Center Rickwood Caverns Oak Mountain Lanes Birmingham Zoo Skate 280 YMCA Camp Cosby Movies (Wednesday) Huntsville Space and Rocket Center No field trip--Special Event at YMCA

Avengers campers will go on their field trips on Wednesday and Oak Mountain State Park on Mondays.

Teen Titans Camp Entering 7th-8th Grade Dates: May 26-July 31 Fee: $97 Members (per week)

$146 Non-Members (per week) Staff to Camper Ratio: 1:12 Campers will go on a listed field trip on Fridays unless noted. Some field trips will have additional cost and are noted below. Additional smaller field trips will be scheduled during the week and will have an additional cost.

Teen Titans Camp Field Trips* Session 1: May 26-May 29 Session 2: June 1-5 Session 3: June 8-12 Session 4: June 15-19

Session 5: June 22-26

Session 6: June 29-July 3 Session 7: July 6-10 Session 8: July 13-17

Session 9: July 20-24

Session 10: July 27-31

*Field trips subject to change.

Skate 280 Trussville Playstation Oak Mountain Lanes Look Out Mountain (extra $10) YMCA Camp Cosby (Thursday) Mcwane Center Movies (Wednesday) Six Flags (extra $15.00) Stone Mountain, GA (extra $10) No field trip--Special Event at YMCA

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Specialty day camps will provide opportunities to teach your child specific skills. Each camp focuses on a specific activity and helps your child learn and develop skills related to that activity. Part of each day will consist of activities that relate to a specific theme while other times will be spent doing traditional camp activities like swimming, games, art, and more.

Treasure Hunters

Waterpalooza

Chattanooga Adventure

Entering 3rd-5th Grade Campers will find that “X” doesn’t always mark the spot this summer. They will spend this week using many different methods of navigation such as a trusty map and compass to a high-tech GPS unit. Campers will use these devices to track down clues in a scavenger hunt of epic portion culminating in a big dig at the week’s end.

Date: May 26-29 Cost: $126 Members

$189 Non-Members

Entering 3rd-8th Grade Want a cool way to escape the summer heat? Take the plunge and come join the fun of this camp. Campers will be going to YMCA Camp Cosby,White Water in Atlanta, Splash Beach, Spring Valley Beach and Geyser Falls in Mississippi. At the end of week, campers will compare parks and choose their favorites.

Date: June 1-5 (6th-8th graders)

June 22-26 (3rd-5th graders)

July 6-10 (3rd-5th graders) Cost: $190 Members

$285 Non-Members

Entering 6th-8th Grade A whole new world waits just a few hours away and this camp will take you there! Camping each night at a local Chattanooga campground ensures easy access to all the adventure the Appalachians have to offer. Campers will tour Chattanooga sites like the aquarium, Ruby Falls, and lots more.

Campers will leave on Monday morning and won’t return until Friday. All lodging and most meals are included. A packing sheet will be mailed to you after registration.

Date: June 8-12 Cost: $285 Members

$427 Non-Members

Story Art Entering K-1st Grade Story time just got better! Campers will visit Painted By U each morning to hear a story and then paint a plate that depicts the story using fingerprints, sponges and fun paint colors. Campers will spend their afternoons swimming and doing activities at the YMCA. Date: May 26-29 Cost: $126 Members

$189 Non-Members

Weird and Wacky Science Entering 1st-3rd Grade Hold on to your safety goggles for another funtastic romp through the weird and wacky underbelly of science. Exploring the properties of matter has never been so much fun. Campers will travel to the Mcwane Center each morning for activities and return to the YMCA for afternoon swimming and activities. Lunch is provided with this camp.

Date: June 1-5 Cost: $161 Members

$241 Non-Members

Beginning Magic Camp Entering 2nd-5th Grade Do you have a magical imagination? Learn how to amaze your family and friends with fun and exciting magic tricks! The YMCA is teaming up with Larry Moore the Magician Man again this summer to create the ultimate camp of magic. Campers will learn closeup magic, easy-to-make magic, classic magic, and funny magic. At the end of the week, campers will get to show off their new skills to family and friends at our very own YMCA Magic Show!

Dates: June 1-5 Cost: $142 Members

$213 Non-members

Super Artist Entering 1st-3rd Grade It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a SUPER ARTIST! This art camp is for BOYS ONLY! Spend the week doing fun craft projects all about your favorite super heroes!

Taught by Vallie Pate, the projects will include super hero ceramic bowl or dish, make your own dart board, super-hero special signal (lamp making) and many, many others. Campers will travel off-site each morning for this camp and spend the afternoons swimming and doing other camp activities.

Date: June 1-5 Cost: $155 Members

$232 Non-Members

Crazy and Cool Chemistry Entering 4th-6th Grade Experiment with the properties of matter in this messy and fun hands-on class. Create glowing slime as you explore luminescence, test out different chemical reactions and make some truly gooey goo just to name a few of the crazy chemistry things you’ll do. Campers will travel to the Mcwane Center each morning for activities and return to the YMCA for afternoon swimming and activities.

Lunch is provided with this camp.

Date: June 8-12 Cost: $161 Members

$241 Non-Members

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Build It….

Entering 3rd-5th grade No other camp will feature more hands on fun; each day campers will visit the Home Depot Kids Workshop to build various projects with their own hands. Campers work on their projects each morning and then return to the YMCA for afternoon activities and swimming.

Date: June 8-12 Cost: $126 Members

$189 Non-Members

Discovering Dinosaurs Entering 1st-3rd Grade Join us for a hands-on look at some of the biggest creatures ever to roam the planet. Unearth some of the mysteries of the dinosaurs and learn about paleontology. Campers will travel to the Mcwane Center each morning for activities and return to the YMCA for afternoon swimming and activities.

Lunch is provided with this camp.

Date: June 15-19 Cost: $161 Members

$241 Non-Members Holiday Hoopla Entering 2nd-3rd Grade Holidays and art projects go hand and hand! Spend the week traveling to Painted By U to explore your creative side will celebrating a year’s worth of holidays! Campers will do ceramics, glass making, and handprint art to learn about different painting techniques. Each camper will complete 8-10 projects during the week. Campers will swim each afternoon and participate in regular camp activities.

Date: June 15-19 Cost: $161 Members

$241 Non-Members

Tour d’Playground

Science of Harry Potter

Intermediate/Advanced

Entering K-2nd Grade Join us for this fun outdoor camp! Spend the week exploring all the best playgrounds of Birmingham and the surrounding area. New parks are scheduled for this summer so repeat campers will experience a whole new week! Campers will get to visit two amazing playgrounds every day. Campers will visit YMCA Camp Cosby on Monday to play on their water playground. They’ll get to have picnic lunches, play fun outdoor games, and end the week with a huge scavenger hunt!

Date: June 15-19 (K-2nd graders)

June 22-26 (1st-2nd graders) Cost: $126 Members

$189 Non-Members

Entering 4th-6th Grade Chemistry magic still prevails as we once again depart from platform 9¾ to begin your training at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This camp will not be dumb or a bore as you attended classes in Charms, Herbology, Potions, Astronomy, Care of Magical Creatures, Ancient Runes, Arithmancy, Defense Against the Dark Arts and even Muggle Studies. Campers will travel to the Mcwane Center each morning for activities and return to the YMCA for afternoon swimming and activities. Lunch is provided with this camp. Campers will be going to see the latest Harry Potter movie debuting July 17th (pending any changes).

Date: July 13-17 Cost: $161 Members

$241 Non-Members

Magic Camp

Park Rangers Entering 4th-7th Grade Get an up close look at why they call Alabama “The Beautiful” in this camp. Each day campers will visit a different state park to explore its natural beauty.

Trails, lakes and wooded hills are only the beginning of the adventure that Alabama’s parks have to offer.

Date: June 22-26 Cost: $142 Members

$213 Non-Members

Extreme Room Makeover Entering 2nd-5th Grade This fun arts and crafts camp will focus on making fun decorations for each campers’ very own space!

Campers will make lamps, pillows, picture frames, wall art, and other cool crafts that will help turn their bedroom into a place all their own. Campers will be given the opportunity to express themselves and personalize their rooms in this fun new camp. Campers will travel off-site each morning for instruction with Vallie Pate and spend their afternoons participating in swimming, games and other fun activities.

Date: July 6-10 Cost: $161 Members

$241 Non-Members

Girl Power Entering 3rd-6th Grade A week long party just for girls! We’re teaming up with Sweet and Sassy. This fun and funky camp will focus on creativity and confidence building. Girls will spend each morning doing activities at Sweet and Sassy and their afternoons swimming and doing fun girl things. Don’t forget socializing and hanging out with friends.

Date: July 13-17 Cost: $161 Members

$241 Non-Members

Outdoor Adventure Entering 4th-7th Grade Do more than just enjoy the great outdoors, explore them to the extreme! Find excitement and fun in the natural setting doing lots of activities that just can’t be contained inside. Campers will learn to rock climb at YMCA Camp Cosby, participate in archery, caving, canoeing and more.

Date: July 13-17 Cost: $142 Members

$213 Non-Members

Science Adventures Atlanta Adventure Entering 6th-8th Grade There’s no way to see everything Atlanta has to offer in only five days…but this camp sure will try! Staying each night at an Atlanta YMCA, campers will visit Atlanta attractions all week long, stopping at classics like Six Flags and Stone Mountain to the New World of Coke and a Braves game. All lodging and most meals are included. A packing sheet will be mailed to you after registration.

Date: July 13-17 Cost: $285 Members

$427 Non-Members

Entering 6th-8th Grade 3, 2, 1…Blast off to a week full of adventure.

Campers will spend each morning at the Mcwane Science Center unlocking their imagination with some hands on science fun. Topics will include earth science, physics, crazy chaotic chemistry, oceanography and animals. Lunch is provided daily with this camp. Campers will spend their afternoons swimming and playing games at the YMCA! Date: July 20-24 (6th-8th graders) Cost: $155 Members

$232 Non-Members

Entering 3rd-6th Grade Bumbling apprentices need not apply for this camp!

With more instruction from Larry Moore the Magic Man, campers will take their magical skills to a whole new level with better illusions, trickier tricks, and more magic than you can wave a wand at. (Please note: This camp is for campers who have participated in previous Magic Camps only.)

Date: July 20-24 Cost: $142 Members

$213 Non-Members

Boys Rock Entering 4th-6th Grade Boys will be boys and girls will be…somewhere else this week because this camp is just for the dudes. All week will be an adventure of the male kind as the boys enjoy laser tag, dirt bikes, and more macho mayhem.

Date: July 20-24 Cost: $155 Members

$232 Non-Members

Road Trippin’ Entering 5th-7th Grade Road Trippin’ is a week of field trips throughout Birmingham and the region. Each day, your teen will leave in our YMCA Bus and take a day long field trip to one of the many great sites throughout the region.

All field trips are included in the cost of the camp.

Trips will include: Six Flags, Tennessee Aquarium, Alabama Adventure and more! Don’t miss out on this fun new camp.

Date: July 27-31 Cost: $190 Members

$285 Non-Members

Camp Diva Entering 1st-3rd Grade Find your inner Diva! Friendship, self expression and the hippest dance moves dominate this camp.

Campers will spend the week learning hip hop dances, doing craft projects and more. The week will end with a Super Diva Makeover at Sweet and Sassy.

This camp is for girls only!

Date: July 27-31 Cost: $142 Members

$213 Non-Members

Knights of the Round Table Entering 3rd-5th Grade Learn what made medieval knights so majestic in this camp. Focusing on the knights, this camp will discover the fun in learning about the lives and times of these chivalrous warriors. Campers will try their own hands at knightly activities such as archery, horseback riding and even get to watch a real live fencing demonstration.

Date: July 27-31 Cost: $142 Members

$213 Non-Members

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Campers learn pool games and sports as well as aquatics safety while spending more time at the pool than any other camp. The Aquatics Camps cater to different age groups during different weeks of the summer making sure every camper has a chance to enjoy some wet, wild fun under the sun. Field trips for these camps are to various water parks or other aquatic facilities. Campers will be outdoors most of the day except during inclement weather.

Gym and Swim

Splash Adventure

Day Camp Swim Lessons

Entering K-1st Grade Don’t look for Marco Polo or Sharks and Minnows in this camp! During this week, campers will experience a steady stream of fun new pool games.

Daily swim lesson fundamentals as well as pool and water safety will give them a better, safer way to play.

Date: June 22-26

July 6-10 Cost: $142 Members

$213 Non-Members

Entering 4th-6th Grade Tired of the same old summer activities? Try this camp for a whole new summer experience! Focusing on innovative activities and awesome games, campers will find plenty of fun and excitement during this adventure. Pool and water safety combined with some advanced swim lessons will help them understand and enjoy the pool even more. A fieldtrip to Geyser Falls Waterpark in Mississippi is scheduled for one day during the week.

Date: June 2-6 Cost: $142 Members

$213 Non-Members

Day Camp swim lessons are offered each morning at 7:45 a.m. for 2-week sessions (MondayThursday). Campers must be registered for two weeks of camp in order to attend day camp swim lessons. Campers will not miss any scheduled camp activities. Please note: This is not a camp but an add-on to your child’s camp day.

Session 1: June 1-11 Session 2: June 15-25 Session 3: July 6-16 Session 4: July 20-30

Splish Splash Entering 2nd-3rd Grade Jump into a whirlpool of water fun while we enjoy water activities in and out of the pool. We spend time each morning in the outdoor pool learning new game while becoming better swimmers, as well as some land-lover fun like arts & crafts and games. This camp is a cool and wet way to spend your summer.

Campers will take a field trip each Wednesday.

Date: June 8-12

(Field trip: Spring Valley Beach)

June 29-July 3

(Field trip: YMCA Camp Cosby)

July 13-17

(Field trip: Splash Beach) Cost: $142 Members

$213 Non-Members

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Each of our sports camps includes three hours of daily instruction clinics, as well as practice and games. Sports fundamentals and skill building, team building, and sportsmanship are included in each of the fun sports listed below. All camps are divided into age-appropriate groups based on ability. Some sports are taught by outside professional instructors or coaches, and YMCA trained sports instructors will teach others. Each sports camp will include opportunities for skill development, recreational enjoyment, and swimming on most days.

Tennis

Entering K-5th Grade Join us for a week of sports.Your child will get to participate in sports that will include basketball, soccer, baseball/t-ball, floor hockey, kickball and flag football. We will also include other camp activities such as swimming, values time and more. No two days are ever the same.

Dates: May 26-29 (K-2nd graders)

June 22-26 (3rd-5th graders) Cost: $97 Members

$145 Non-Members

Entering 1st-5th Grade Match point! Campers will receive instruction and gain a better understanding of the game of tennis by participating in drills and playing fun games.

Campers will travel by bus each morning to Pelham Park and spend their afternoons in traditional camp activities such as swimming, games and more.

Dates: June 1-5 (1st-2nd graders)

June 15-19 (3rd-5th graders)

June 22-26 (1st-2nd graders) Cost: $97 Members

$145 Non-Members

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SPORTS CAM PS

All Sports Camp

New for Summer 2009! The Shelby County YMCA and the University of Montevallo have partnered to bring the following sports camp to your camper. The University of Montevallo will bring their staff and players to instruct our campers in the fundamentals, rules of the game, teamwork, skill development and more. Campers will get 1 hour of swimming each day along with pretty of breaks in between. All camps will be held at the YMCA. All campers will be split into age appropriate groups during the week.

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Soccer Camp

Basketball Camp

Entering K-8th Grade He shoots, he scooores! Soccer camp will allow the campers develop the fundamental skills of the game, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Friday the campers will put their knowledge and skills to the test at the YMCA soccer fields where they will play a tournament.

Entering 1st-8th Grade They shoot…..they score. A basketball camp for your child to learn individual and team drills. We will conduct drills for dribbling, shooting, passing and defense. Each afternoon campers will play games to practice skills learned.

Coach’s Bios Coach’s Bio Leading the joint Montevallo-YMCA Soccer camp this summer will be Women’s Soccer Head Coach Patricia Hughes. Having been a part of the coaching staff of the Lady Falcons since its inception, Coach Hughes has helped the team grow from its initial victories into its renowned program. Last year she watched as her team claimed its first ever Gulf South Conference championship, and now she and her assistant coaches will be helping the YMCA turn its soccer players into future champions.

Date: June 8-12 Cost: $125 Members

$187 Non-Members

Women’s Basketball Despite being another “freshman” in the UM Coaching Staff, Brittney Ezell brings with her many triumphs and a track record that speak for themselves. As the Women’s Head Basketball Coach at Okaloosa-Walton College in Florida, Ezell posted a 57-28 record (.671), which included an appearance in the NJCAA Regional Tournament and 20 wins in one season. She helped 12 of her players sign with NCAA Division I schools and two others who signed with NCAA Division II schools. Coach Ezell knows what skill is, how to improve it, and how to turn the most enthusiastic rookie into a seasoned pro.

YAY Men’s Basketball As if Coach Ezell’s prowess wasn’t enough,YMCA Basketball campers will have the added experience of the Men’s Basketball Head Coach Danny Young to boot. Coach Young has been with the UM Falcons for six years, last year guiding them to their fifth consecutive Gulf South Conference Tournament. Since his arrival the program has transformed into one of the stronger NCAA Division II programs of the country. In only a four year span, the Falcons have appeared in two “Elite Eight” appearances, four consecutive NCAA Division II South Regional Tournaments, and three Gulf South Conference Championships. With both Coach Ezell and Coach Young on the courts,YMCA Basketball will be an entirely new and better ball game this summer.

Date: July 6-10 Cost: $125 Members

$187 Non-Members

C YMCA AMP ISTRATION G E R Baseball Camp

Volleyball Camp

Entering 3rd-6th grade BATTER UP! Don’t miss out on this new and improved baseball/softball camp at the YMCA. Campers will learn batting techniques, fielding practice, base running and game strategy.

Entering 4th-8th grade Dig, set, Spike! Your children learn to serve, set and play the ever growing sport of Volleyball. Individual and team drills, along with scrimmages will help your child learn the game of volleyball. Campers will travel to Indian Springs School each morning for instruction. Swimming time is also provided.

Coaches Bio Though only in his “sophomore year” at the University of Montevallo Head Baseball Coach John Jarnagin brings nothing but proven experience to the program. While serving as the head coach for Morehead State University in Kentucky from 1995 until 2007, Coach Jarnagin watched as eight of his players were picked for the Major League draft, he also received five “Coach-of-the-Year” awards.

With such an established record of excellence UM and the YMCA both are lucky to have him coaching their players.

Date: July 20-24 Cost: $125 Members

$187 Non-Members

Coach’s Bio After only eight seasons of being the Head Coach of Piedmont College’s Lady Lions, Katie O’Brien has received so many awards and accolades that the sky would seem the limit to the successes she will bring UM’s Lady Falcons in her first season as Head Coach. In her relatively short career Coach O’Brien guided her team to their first NCAA Division III National Tournament, as well took her team to two Great South Athletic Conference Tournament Championships. With such skill and enthusiasm it is clear she will bring both UM and the YMCA a great opportunity to learn and improve.

Date: July 27-31 Cost $125 Members

$187 Non-Members

Three Easy Ways To Register

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1. Register by mail- Complete the registration packet and return to the Shelby County Branch YMCA along with the required NON-REFUNDABLE deposit for each camp session.

2. Register online- Parents may register their child online at www.ymcabham.org.

Please note that parents will still be required to complete all required paperwork when registering online.

Shelby County YMCA Attn: Day Camp 2610 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124

3. Walk-in registration-You may register for summer camp at the Shelby County Branch YMCA service desk anytime during regular operating hours.

Important Registration Information: 1. Registration Fee: There is a $40 per family registration fee due at time of registration.

2. Deposits: You may pre-register for any Traditional Camp at the Shelby County YMCA by placing a $15 NON-REFUNDABLE NON-TRANSFERABLE DEPOSIT. All Sports, Specialty and Aquatic Camps require a $50 NON-REFUNDABLE NONTRANSFERABLE DEPOSIT. 3. Fees: All fees must be made via draft from either your checking account or credit card. Fees will be drafted each Wednesday prior to the start date of your child’s camp unless another day is specified. Ask about our pre-payment plans!

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4. Late Registrations: A $10 late fee will be applied 5 days prior to the start of each camp. We will not accept registration after 9:00 pm on Friday for the next week.

5. Refund Policy: If the YMCA cancels the camp, a full refund of the camp price will be given. If you wish to cancel a camp week for your child, you must complete a cancellation/refund request form. Please remember that deposits are non-refundable and nontransferable.

Children absent 3 or more days in a session due to illness or injury may be eligible for a prorated voucher or refund. Parent’s requests must be submitted in writing on a Birmingham YMCA Day Camp Credit/Refund Form with a doctor’s note attached within two weeks of the absence. Credits and refunds will not be issued for missed days due to vacation.

6. Transfer Policy: Transfer Policy: We will gladly transfer your child to another camp session if space allows. To request a transfer, please complete a transfer request form 2 weeks prior to the new camp week. If transfer is approved, only the balance of any camp fees paid will be transferred to the new week. Parents will be responsible for paying a new deposit.

Financial Assistance The YMCA believes in serving the needs of everyone in our community regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial assistance, based on need, is available for our Traditional and Sports Camp only. We will accept financial assistance applications from March 1-March 30, 2009. Awards are giving on a first come basis.

For more information, please contact Beth Wilson at bwilson@ ymcabham.org or 664-9622 ext. 242.