2016 YMCA of Greater Nashua Summer Camp Guide by YMCA of Greater Nashua

YOUR SUMMER ADVENTURE AWAITS

2016 Summer Day Camp YMCA OF GREATER NASHUA

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS Communication between home and camp is an important aspect of our program. We encourage communication through newsletters, email and facebook.

CAMP WEEKS

Healthy snacks are provided at our Merrimack Camps.

WEEK 1* WEEK 2* WEEK 3

June 13-17 June 20-24 June 27-July1

WEEK 4* WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK 10 WEEK 11* WEEK 12*

July 5-8 July 11-15 July 18-22 July 25-29 August 1-5 August 8-12 August 15-19 August 22-26 August 29-September 2

NEED PRE/POST CAMP?

*Weeks 1,2, 11 and 12 (single-day weeks) Weeks 1 and 12 will only be offered at Camp Sargent. These weeks will consist of five single days due to school schedules. There is no bus transportation available during these weeks. Due to limited staffing, weeks 11-12 will have very limited space available. Register early to save your spot. *Week 4 will be prorated due to no camp on Monday, July 4. REGISTRATION A $25 non refundable deposit (per week per camper) is due at registration. Two payment options. Either pay in full at the time of registration or only pay the $25 non refundable deposit (per week per camper) and have the balance for each week auto drafted (via a checking account or credit card) BY the Friday before each camp week. Please note, only these two payment options are available. Camp registration will close at 6 p.m. on Friday for the following camp week. No exceptions to this rule will be made. This is to ensure no group has too many campers per counselor and for the safety of your child. SIBLING DISCOUNT For siblings within the same household signing up for the same week of camp at either Camp Sargent, Camp Nashua OR Camp Merrimack. These discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotion. Cannot be transferred. 1st Sibling - Full Price , 2nd Sibling -$10 off, 3rd Sibling - $15 off

NEED BUS TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM CAMP? $50 per person per week (Limited space) AM Stop #1 Stop #2 Stop #3 Stop #4

8:35 AM 9:00 AM 9:10 AM 9:25 AM

Nashua YMCA Merrimack YMCA Camp Sargent Nashua YMCA

PM Stop #1 Stop #2 Stop #3 Stop #4

3:35 PM 4:00 PM 4:10 PM 4:25 PM

Nashua YMCA Camp Sargent Merrimack YMCA Nashua YMCA

NEW for 2016. First and last stop will be at the Nashua YMCA. Week 4 will be prorated due to no camp on Monday, July 4.

Q: What is it? A: It’s supervised care for your child before and after camp hours, 7am-9am & 4pm-6pm. Q: Where is it? A: At Camp Sargent. Primarily at front field, basketball court and covered pavilions. At The Nashua & Merrimack YMCA it is primarily in the gym and after school areas Q: How much does this cost? A: $50 per child per week. (This includes pre AND post care) Q: What if my child is doing Pre/Post camp at the Nashua Y but taking the bus to Camp Sargent or Camp Merrimack. Do I still have to pay the $50/week bus fee in addition to the $50/week Pre/Post fee? A: Yes. The two fees go to cover two separate staff costs and a large percentage of the bus fee goes to cover the cost of renting the bus (i.e.: fuel costs, driver, tolls etc). Q: Do you offer busing FROM Camp Sargent or Camp Merrimack TO the Nashua Y/Camp Nashua? A: Sorry, we only offer this service from the Nashua Y. Q: What if my child just needs one but not the other, can I pay half? A: Sorry, due to staffing it is one fee for Pre AND Post camp.

WHAT TO PACK Closed toe shoes Extra pair of socks Swim suit Towel Lunch

Two healthy snacks Water bottle Sunscreen Bug repellent An “I’m ready to have fun” attitude!

HEALTH/MEDICAL INFORMATION

NH state law requires all campers to have a completed health form on file with the YMCA PRIOR to attending camp. This form requires all immunization dates and a physical exam within 2 years prior to attending camp for children ages 6 and over and must be signed by the attending physician. Campers under age 6 must have yearly exams. Such forms are given by the doctor’s office, not the YMCA. Forms must be dated after Sep. 1, 2014 for children 6 years and up and dates Sept. 1, 2015 for children 5 years and younger. Forms are due to your child’s camp administrator by your tuition balance due date (the Friday prior to the camp week). Registration is not complete without these forms being on file for EACH camper AND balance paid.

CAMP PAPERWORK AND WAIVERS We use CampDoc.com for online management of required paperwork/waivers for ALL campers. Shortly after registering for camp you will receive a ‘Welcome Email’ from CampDoc.com. Please follow the link in this email to access your online account. You will be prompted to set a password to protect your account.

CAMP SARGENT on Lake Naticook

NEW FOR 2016! Water Trampoline

141 Camp Sargent Road, Merrimack, NH www.campsargent.org ABOUT CAMP SARGENT Located on beautiful Lake Naticook in Merrimack, NH just minutes from the Merrimack and Nashua Y, Camp Sargent sits on 22 acres. Since 1924, Camp Sargent has offered the Greater Nashua community a quality day camping program. Staff always stress safety, teamwork and work towards each camper building self confidence and making friends. At the heart of Camp Sargent is a joy of learning and exploration while having fun and being surrounded by caring role models. Many activities integrate Science, Social Studies, Math and Physical Activity. Though many of the “specialty Camps” are designed after the STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) core model of learning, we are intentional in that the overall day look and feels like camp, and not a classroom.

LICENSING & ACCREDITATION Camp Sargent is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). “ACA Accreditation is a process during which a camp undergoes a thorough review of its operation-from staff qualifications and training to emergency management-to ensure compliance with more than 300 standards. ACA is the only nationally accrediting body for all types of camps. ACA standards are recognized by courts of law and government regulators as the standards for best practices in camp.”-American Camp Association. In addition to being ACA accredited, Camp Sargent is licensed by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES).

OUR STAFF OUR STAFF is CPR & First Aid certified and complete a week long orientation which covers various adolescent behavioral issues, small group activities, rainy day activities as well as goals and objectives for camper development. All staff are hired based on prior experience working with school-age children and proven ability to lead a group in a safe and fun environment. Do you have questions about how Camp Sargent can meet the needs of your child? Contact Camp Director, Randy Menken at 603-689-2433 or rmenken@nmymca.org.

CAMP SARGENT on Lake Naticook Randy Menken - Director rmenken@nmymca.org 603.881.7778 (winter) 603.880.4845 (summer)

Camping, like many Y programs, is about learning skills, developing character and making friends. But few environments are as special as camp, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social and educational activities. Camping teaches self-reliance, a love for nature and the outdoors and the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership—all amidst the fun of canoeing, archery, talent shows and meaningful relationships. Y counselors are dedicated to making sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper.

Summer FUN (Grades 1-6)

Everything you can think of when it comes to traditional camp activities happen in this camp, ALL SUMMER LONG!

June 13-September 2 Summer Fun (Grades 1-6) Y Family Member $170/wk Y Youth Member: $255/wk Community: $340/wk

Lil’ Voyagers (ages 5-6) Y Family Member $180/wk Community: $360/wk

Weeks 1,2, 11 and 12 (single-day weeks) These weeks will consist of five single days due to school schedules. There is no bus transportation available during these weeks. Due to limited staffing weeks 11-12, there will be very limited space available. Register early to save your spot.

Lil’ Voyagers (Ages 5-6)

For their first time experiencing camp, children will participate in most activities their older counterparts do. All activities are age appropriate and modified for the campers. Campers time will be spent in an environment centered around discovery and creativity. Hands-on learning experiences will encourage campers to be independent as well as develop self-esteem, ALL SUMMER LONG! Ask about our ½ day option and pricing.

“My 6 yr old son had a very difficult school year and lost all confidence and sense of belonging. Camp Sargent helped him achieve goals in new activities that he would not have been able to experience otherwise. He began to believe in himself, show a positive attitude outside the home, create friendships and often showed pride in being a part of the camp. The experience was priceless.”

CAMP INFO Examples of Period Activities

Free swim, boating, archery, nature, arts & crafts, drama, Yoga, Ga-Ga, tipi/Native American studies, playground, board games, fishing, hiking, science experiments, songs, fort building, parachute games, scavenger hunts, sports games, tetherball, “challenge by choice” ropes course and log rolling in the lake! Sample daily schedule: PRE-CAMP 7:00-9:00am OPENING CEREMONIES 9:05-9:10am 1st Period 9:15-10:00am 2nd period 10:15-11:00am 3rd period 11:15-12:00pm ———————LUNCH—————-------4th period 1:15-2:00pm 5th period* (Gr. 1-4 U PICK) 2:15-3:00pm 6th period* (Gr. 5-9 U PICK) 3:15-4:00pm POST CAMP 4:00-6:00pm FUN Friday Themes: Week 1 6/13-6/17 Week 2 6/20-6/24 Week 3 6/27-7/1 Week 4* 7/5-7/8 Week 5 7/11-7/15 Week 6 7/18-7/22 Week 7 7/25-7/29 Week 8

8/1-8/5

Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12

8/9-8/12 8/15-8/19 8/22-8/26 8/29-9/2

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Camp wide picnic Super hero Dress up Red, white & blue day Pajama Day Pirate theme WEEK Camp wide picnic Sargent variety show Wild West Gold Rush Color wars Parent/Camper BBQ Camp wide picnic Have a great school year!

No weapons or inappropriate clothing please. (Theme days are subject to change) Bold dates represent the date of the theme. Otherwise it’s a full week theme. Week 4* has been pro-rated due to no camp on Monday, July 4th.

SAVE THE DATE CAMP SARGENT EVENTS

Family FUN Nights Tuesday, June 28, 6-8pm Wednesday, August 3, 6-8pm This is a wonderful chance to be a camper all over again while sharing this unique experience with your child! Do you want to come to the family night but your child takes the bus home or gets picked up after camp? Don’t worry, for these two dates, post camp (4-6pm) is provided for free to parents that want to meet their child at camp for the family nights. Join us for FREE food and fun! Pre-registration required.

SEVERE WEATHER

Campers are taken to areas with cover should there be heavy rain and or thunder or lightning. They stay under cover for ½ hour after any sign of thunder or lightning. Whether it’s board games, skits, songs or anything else the group chooses, your children are always safe!

Swim Lessons on Lake Naticook (Week 2 - 9) Swim lessons are offered at the conclusion of the camp day, selected weeks for registered Camp Sargent campers (for those weeks). Campers will be taught the fundamentals of proper swim mechanics and aquatic safety. Our goal for your child is that they leave each class as a more confident swimmer! Limit 6 per class. Pre/Post camp registration also required for applicable weeks.

Ages 6-7 4:10-4:40pm Ages 8-9 4:50-5:20pm Ages 10-12 5:30-6:00pm Fam Mbr $33/wk * Yth Mbr $55/wk * Comm Mbr $66/wk Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes will be offered each time slot. Please see swim level descriptions of what each level equates to if they were to take lessons at the Merrimack or Nashua Y. Swim Level Descriptions Beginner level: Intended for children who have never had a formal swim lesson and have minimal swim experience. Intermediate Level Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner level or Waterfront Director approval. Intended for children who can swim independently without flotation 10 yards and are comfortable submerging his or her face in the water. Advanced Level Prerequisite: Completion of I intermediate level or Waterfront Director approval. Intended for children who can swim 25 yards of proper front and back crawl.

13th Annual Family Carnival Saturday, July 23, 11am-2pm Lunch, games, petting zoo, archery, magician, clowns and a bounce house are just a few of the activities that will take place! Admission is free. Lunch, concessions and games cost a small fee. Proceeds help raise funds for facility upkeep, and program supplies at Camp Sargent. Open House May 7, 1-3pm June 11, 1-3pm Senior staff as well as the director will be on hand for tours and to answer all your questions about your child’s experience at Camp Sargent. If this doesn’t fit your schedule just let us know and we’ll happily accommodate you.

SPECIALTY CAMPS at Camp Sargent on Lake Naticook Spy Camp The Mission: Create secret covers, plan and take part in top secret missions and even solve crimes using acquired forensic techniques! NEW Crafty Camp Stain glass, candle making, edible art, keepsake boxes, recyclable art, handwork (aka sewing & knitting) paper making and clay sculpting are just some of the activities in this camp! NEW Forts, Bridges & Skyscrapers OH MY! We’ll look at the natural and man-made world around us, while learning to work individually as well as part of a team. Creativity and problem solving are fostered inside this camp. Archery One of the most popular activities at camp. Campers will learn proper techniques and safety. Limit 8 campers per session. Huck Finn Camp Map Making, scavenger hunts on Blueberry Island, orienteering and wildlife survival skills all take place in this camp. Journal keeping through stories and drawing are also an integral part of this camp! NEW Ancient Times Examine Prehistoric animals; learn the proper techniques of unearthing fossils and better understand how ancient civilizations were able to build structures that still amaze us today. ALL programming involves hands-on activities!

NEW Wildlife Forensics Investigate evidence left behind from animals! Learn how to read tracks and markings, what munched up leaves and broken twigs can mean, and why animals dig burrows where they do. Discover the secrets of animal life on Camp Sargent! NEW Harry Potter Camp Leave Privet Drive and the Muggle world behind as you transform into a student at Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry Potter Camp is a celebration of all things Hogwarts. Campers will be able to create and taste their very own Hogwart’s snacks, illustrate their own house crest, concoct potions, create spell books, play Quidditch and much, much more! If your inner wizard is dying to get out, then this camp is right up your Diagon Alley. Farm Camp Combining hands-on farm education and sustainable living is what this camp is all about. Campers will interact with the animals each day performing chores, learning how to care for them and understand their importance on sustainable farms. During their time in this camp, each camper will learn about planting, weeding, composting, and harvesting in our vegetable garden.

Survivor Camp Through both physical and mental challenges, on and off Blueberry Island, campers will participate in activities that will push them to dig deep in themselves and trust in their peers to overcome obstacles, both physical and not. Campers will develop self confidence, independence and leadership in this camp. Like all of our camps, Survivor Camp is open to children of all abilities. Science Sampler Offering a glimpse into a handful of different phenomenon, both man-made, and not. Rocketry, volcanoes, crystal mining and pond life ecology are some of what’s on the “sampler” menu! Campers in this STEM modeled camp will use technology in an outdoor setting to not only have fun but to learn and sharpen skills they covered in school. NEW Eco-Fit Campers see just how much fun exercise can be, all within the natural setting of Camp Sargent! We climb and jump over logs and rocks, forest based challenge courses and other fun activities to teach kids about fitness in the outdoors, all while exploring and learning about nature, healthy eating and cooking with fresh produce from our vegetable garden! Like all of our camps, Eco-Fit Camp is open to children of all abilities.

Days and prices can be found on pages 16-19.

MERRIMACK Y DAY CAMPS Camps are held at the Merrimack Y (6 Henry Clay Drive, Merrimack NH) YOUNG EXPLORERS

CAMP CREATE

SPORTS CAMP

3 YEAR OLDS - KINDERGARTEN

GRADES 1-6

A fun-filled, recreational camp based in the Merrimack Y Child Care Center. Each week centers on a unique theme, with a special event to wrap-up the week every Friday. Activities include songs, stories, dramatic play, building, creative projects, cooking, and splashing around in the sprinklers or wading pool. Children will also enjoy swim time in the Y pool once a week.

Campers can indulge in their creative side through various specialty camps that focus on arts, dance, drama, gymnastics and more. Activities include songs, crafts, projects, gym time and more.

If your budding superstar is looking to increase his or her skills and learn about the values of teamwork and sportsmanship, the Sports Camp is for you.

Professional staff and low teacher/child rations assure a safe and fun time for your preschooler. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a perfect way to introduce your child to a preschool setting or to help your child make new friends and socialize with peers. Half-day and full-day options are available.

All staff are hired based on prior experience working with school-age children and proven ability to lead a group in a safe and fun environment.

Daily drills and weekly competitions ensure skill development, while team building exercises promotes the development of the whole athlete.

CAMP CREATE Lynne Boyer - Director lboyer@nmymca.org 603.881.7778 Acting 101 Each camper will learn the beginning aspects of acting through improv games and activities as well as some dialogue work. Art Sampler Come try a different style of dance every day! Sign up for one day or the whole week. We will focus on crafts, learn some fun art history through games and activities! • Monday- Acting and Improv • Tuesday- Wearable Creation • Wednesday- Canvas Masterpiece • Thursday- Fiber Arts • Friday- Clay Creation Behind the Scenes Older campers will get to be part of show behind the scenes by making costumes, building scenery and applying makeup to the performers in the show that week. Broadway Stars The camp version of our very popular class, campers will learn how to sing, dance and act during this week and will put on their own scene from a Broadway show at the end of the week. Circus Camp If your child has ever wanted to run away and join the circus then this is the camp for them! Each camper will learn all about the circus each day including how to act like a clown and face painting, juggling, tumbling and more! Creative Arts Let your child inner artist shine. This camp will touch on all aspects of creative art including sculpture, drawing and painting. Culinary Kids Campers will learn about nutrition and will make their own meals and snacks every day. Please send your camper with a snack and lunch for the first day only. And please contact the camp director if your camper has any allergies.

Digital Arts A great camp for those tech-savvy campers. They will use their artistic skills to create different forms of art with technology, designing one of a kind projects through photos, cartoons and videos. Dance Sampler Come try a different style of dance every day! Sign up for one day or the whole week. We will dance, do crafts, learn some fun dance history through games and activities! • Monday- Ballet • Tuesday- Lyrical • Wednesday- Hip Hop • Thursday- Jazz • Friday- Musical Theater Edible Art For the younger cook, this camp will focus on fun, edible art projects that campers can eat for snack each day. Please notify the camp staff if your child has any allergies. Guitar Camp Students will learn the basics of playing the guitar and music reading/performance through group lessons and will also learn to play together in a group. At the end of the camp, students will put on a short performance. Hip Hop Campers will learn the beginning basics of today’s hottest hip hop moves. Lego Builders Campers will play and learn to build with Legos during the week. Each day with have one or two special projects with a special take home gift at the end of the week. Lyrical Campers will learn the basics of lyrical dance which is a unique dance that has both ballet and jazz qualities. Paper Crafts This camp will explore all paper crafts including scrapbooking, origami, card-making, print-making and more!

Photography Find your inner photographer in this camp which will include learning about your camera, how to take different kinds of shots as well a show to make your own pinhole camera. Each camper will need to bring in their own digital camera. Princess at the Ballet Calling all Princesses and ballerinas! Campers will learn basic ballet technique and how to act like a princess. Sing it Out Students will sing songs and learn proper posture, diction, and musical technique. They will sing as a group or as soloists. They will also perform a short recital for family and friends during the last class. Sketch Comedy and Improv Does your camper dream of being on a sketch comedy show? This camp will strengthen their improv skills in a fun and silly environment. Textile Arts Crafty campers will create their own masterpieces using different types of fabric and textiles. Different types of hand and machine sewing will be taught. Tumbling Campers will learn the basics of Tumbling as well as important stretches and techniques during this camp. Visual Arts Designed for the older artist, this camp explores the world of visual arts through sculpture, drawing, painting and more. Wearable Arts Your creative camper will learn how to make their own wearable art masterpieces! Jewelry making, tie dye, duct tape and other fun projects will be done during this week.

Days and prices can be found on pages 16-19.

SPORTS CAMP Lynne Boyer - Director lboyer@nmymca.org 603.881.7778 Specialty Camps We will focus on skill-building and learning the basics of each sport. Teamwork, good sportsmanship and healthy competition will be covered. Camps include: • Basketball • Fencing • Flag Football • Floor Hockey • Soccer • Swim • Volleyball Court Sports Come learn how versatile different courts can be at the Y. Basketball on the hardwood, floor hockey and soccer on the multi-court, tennis on the tennis court, and so much more!

Field Sports If it belongs on a field, we are going to play it. Not just soccer and football, maybe some croquet,cricket, and quidditch as well! Fitness Sampler Great for energetic campers who are interested in improving their physical fitness! Campers will participate in daily activities such as yoga, Zumba, weight training and the youth wellness area with our trained staff. They will also benefit from learning about nutrition and the benefit of fitness to their bodies, mind and spirit.

Olympics This is the time to let yourself compete. Learn some of the most popular sports at the Olympics and compete within our camp in order to gain Olympic glory! Sports Sampler Want to try a new sport? Get a chance to see what you like! Come to sampler week and have some fun learning a variety of sports. • Monday- Soccer • Tuesday- Basketball • Wednesday- Floor Hockey • Thursday- Volleyball • Friday- Flag Football

“The Y has been very positive for our family. Mostly because it’s a place we know will always be there for our kids when we know we have to work. Some where the kids can get exercise, healthy habits, have excellent role models and learn values and morals that just can’t be taught anywhere.”

Days and prices can be found on pages 16-19.

YOUNG EXPLORERS Elizabeth Witmer ewitmer@nmymca.org 603.881.7778 A fun-filled, recreational camp based in the Merrimack Y Early Learning Center. Each week centers on a unique theme, with a special event to wrap-up the week every Friday. For more information please contact Director Elizabeth Witmer at ewitmer@nmymca.org or Assistant Director Kristie Perreault at kperrreault@nmymca.org FULL TIME (FT): (7am-6pm) PART TIME (PT): (8:30-12:30pm) 3 Year olds FT: Y Family $210 / Community $235 PT: Y Family $135 / Community $160 4 Year olds FT: Y Family $202 / Community $227 PT: Y Family $130 / Community $155 5 Year olds FT: Y Family $189 / Community $214 PT: Y Family $120 / Community $145 Week 2 (June 20th-June 24th) Under the Sea Join us for an exciting “kick off to camp” week with a school-wide favorite! Explore the ocean and all that it has to offer... from Hermit Crabs to Mermaids! We will explore life under the sea through nature and craft projects, stories and songs. Week 3 (June 27th-July 1st) American the Beautiful Our nation’s birthday is always a reason to celebrate. It’s time to show us your red, white and blue! Who doesn’t love a parade? Especially one full of child-crafted noise makers and flags. Week 4 (July 5th-8th) Little Chefs Prepare tasty treats as you learn more about measuring, mixing, yummy food and more. Stories, songs and creative activities add to the fun!

Week 5 (July 11th-15th) Fairytale Week Because who doesn’t need more Frozen in their lives... Once upon a time... And happily ever after! Everything from magic wands to unicorns; Fairytale week is sure to bring out the Princess and Princesses in all of us. Week 6 (July 18th-22nd) It’s an Animal Planet Did you know that butterflies taste with their feet? Or that alligators cab live to be 100 years old. Another fun fact is that children love animals.. Join us as we soar through the field like Bald Eagle, or crawl through the jungle like a Lion. Week 7 (July 25th-July 29th) Superhero Week Learn what it takes to be a real superhero, have the chance to design your own secret identity , create capes, logos and superhero essentials. Who knows, campers might even get to save the day! Week 8 (August 1st-August 5th) The Great Outdoors Its time to gather your camping gear! Tents and s’mores will be in high demand as we spend the week in the great outdoors. Week 9 (August 8th-12th) The Wild, Wild West Dust off your cowboy boots and bandannas! An old time Hoe Down and campfire stories make great activities during this week of camp. Cowboys and cowgirls will not want to miss this week full of gold panning and cattle rustling. Week 10 (August 15th-19th) Around the World in “80” Days G’Day mate!! With passports in hand campers will visit countries around the world, play games, create crafts and even taste authentic (or close to authentic) foods. Cultural stories and music top off the experience.

NASHUA Y DAY CAMPS Camps are held at the Nashua Y (24 Stadium Drive, Nashua, NH) LITTLE INVESTIGATORS

THE QUEST GRADES 7-9

AGES 3-5 This is where the begins and learning never ends! Let your child explore the Y way.

CAMP CREATE AGES 3-5 & GRADES 6-12 Campers can indulge in their creative side through arts and dance, Activities include songs, crafts, projects, gym time and more.

Campers can indulge in their creative side through various specialty camps that focus on arts, dance, drama, gymnastics and more. Activities include songs, crafts, projects, gym time and more. All staff are hired based on prior experience working with school-age children and proven ability to lead a group in a safe and fun environment.

THE GUIDES FINISHING GRADES 9/10 The Quest Guides will be an elite group of teens who want to take on more responsibility. The program is divided up into a two year leadership development experience to help teens learn the skills to become positive youth develop workers and counselors. This is an application based program. Applications are due June 1 and can be found at the Welcome Center and online.

LITTLE INVESTIGATORS Sarah Sutherland ssutherland@nmymca.org 603.882.2011

Ages 3-5 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday-Friday Limit 24 kids per week. Children must be potty trained to attend camp. No before or after care offered Swimming on Thursday each week 10a-11am Things to pack: • Extra change of clothes • Water bottle with child’s name • Sunscreen • Socks and sneakers • Bathing suit, towel and flip flops on Thursdays • Peanut and tree nut free snack and lunch Family Members - $112 Community Members - $125 Week 2 (June 20th-June 24th) Flower Frenzy Camp Fun with flowers all week long! Topics include bees and pollination, life cycle of a plant, color changing experiments, flower crafts and sunflower science. Week 3 (June 27th-July 1st) Dinosaur Discovery Camp We’re diggin’ with dinos! Topics include paleontology, dinosaur sizes, dinosaur identification, Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, habitats, herbivores, omnivores and carnivores. Week 4 (July 5th-8th) Food and Fun Camp Straight from the YUSA’s Food and Fun Curriculum, children will learn about healthy eating habits with different themes each day. Each theme will include a cooking lesson and physical activity for FUN extended learning experiences!

Week 5 (July 11th-15th) Veggie Tales Camp We are diving into our veggie garden this week! Our days will be filled with vegetable identification, planting, watering, weeding, cooking and eating! Week 6 July 18th-22nd Little Butterflies Camp This week is all about bugs! Caterpillars in the classroom will turn to butterflies before our eyes! Other topics will include ants with a live ant farm, arachnids, worms, beetles and more! Week 7 July 25th-July 29th Cooking Around the World Camp Each day your little camper will take a trip to a far off land, all while remaining safely at our Y! We will “travel” to Spain, Germany, Mexico, Australia and China, learning about different cultures and making tasty dishes from each country! Week 8 August 1st-August 5th Outdoor Discovery Camp This week we will take advantage of Mine Falls Park, located right in our Y’s front yard. Activities include scavenger hunts, wildlife exploration, and animal track identification using different media and tools to make the experience one your camper will remember! Week 9 August 8th-12th Water Wonderland Camp If your child likes to get wet this is the camp week to choose! Water fun outside and water experiments inside will make this camp a blast! Experiments this week include fishing for ice cubes, sink or float and fun activities with solids, liquids and gases. Week 10 August 15th-19th Book and Buffet Camp Each day your child will listen to a story and make a yummy treat to go with our book. Don’t miss this learning opportunity for your child; this week will have a strong emphasis on literacy! Week 11 August 22nd-26th Superstars of Science Camp For the kids who just can’t get enough science, this camp goes beyond the regular demos and experiments and teaches campers about the lives of the scientists behind the magic.

CAMP CREATE Tiffany Joslin tjoslin@nmymca.org 603.882.2011 Fancy Fairy Camp This camp is perfect for your little fairy. We will dance, read stories, do arts and crafts. At the end of the week your fairy will have to dress up in their fanciest clothes for a tea party they will never forget.

Dance Intensive This camp is meant for the serious dancer. Dancers will learn technique in Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and Lyrical. At the end of the week dancers will present a showcase of their own work, and dances they have learned. Participants will also discuss the history of dance and proper nutrition. Must have at least two years of dance experience and proper shoes.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The program provides a safe, positive and healthy environment for my daughter to thrive in. She looks forward to her summer weeks at the y every year.â&#x20AC;?

Days and prices can be found on pages 16-19.

THE QUEST Joshua Schupack jschupack@nmymca.org 603.882.2011 Ages 12-16 What is the Quest? The premise is simple. Every week, we will work to build a cohesive and engaged group of teens through games, team building activities and challenges. On the Friday of each week, we will take a trip to have our teens experience something new and exciting. Throughout the week, teens will work together to complete tasks in order to get clues of what the trip will be, with the big reveal the day before. Imagine a treasure hunt, where each day you get closer and closer to your goal. Please contact Josh Schupack (jschupack@nmymca.org) or Larry Harding (lharding@nmymca.org) for more information. Y Family Member: $165 Y Youth/Teen Member: $250 Community: $330

â&#x20AC;&#x153;My son is on the autism spectrum and would never just jump in to new situations. He was included in all areas and looked forward everyday to camp! Thank you to Larry and staffâ&#x20AC;?

Summer Olympics 2016 With a different theme each week, this year we are going to focus our entire summer around Service. Each of these topics will help us undercover why service to humanity is so vital.

Week

Topic

Week 1: 6/13-6/17

No Quest Camp

Week 2: 6/20-6/24

Opening Ceremonies

Week 3: 6/27-7/1

Road to the Games

Week 4: 7/5-7/8

Olympic Village

Week 5: 7/11-7/15

Let the Games Begin

Week 6: 7/18-7/22

Mind Games

Week 7: 7/25-7/29

Go for the Gold

Week 8: 8/1-8/5

Carrying the Torch

Week 9: 8/8-8/12

Spirit of the Olympics

Week 10: 8/15-8/19

Closing Ceremonies

THE GUIDES Joshua Schupack jschupack@nmymca.org 603.882.2011 Finishing grade 9/10 Leaders in Training Program for Greater Nashua What is the Quest Guides? The Quest Guides will be an elite group of teens who want to take on more responsibility. The program is divided up into a two year leadership development experience to help teens learn the skills to become positive youth develop workers and counselors. This program is an application based program. Acceptance is not guaranteed as this is a selective program. Guides are not guaranteed a counseling position on the YMCA of Greater Nashua staff after completion of the program, but this program will make them a stronger candidate for any counseling position. Please contact Josh Schupack (jschupack@nmymca.org) or Kayla Donohue (kdonahue@nmymca.org) for more information Y Family Member: $85 Y Youth/Teen Member: $85 Community: $85

Guides I The Guides I program is your first experience in our Leadership development program. The Teens will work with our Quest Camp for most of the week. Every Wednesday, the Guides will go up to the Merrimack YMCA by bus in order to work with our youth aged camps at the Merrimack YMCA: Camp Ludus (Sports), Camp Create (Art and Humanities) and Discovery Camp (Science). You must participate in the Guides I program to be eligible for the Guides II program. Guides II The Guides II program will immerse you in the counseling experience. Teens will spend every day of the program at the Merrimack YMCA working with Camp Ludus, Camp Create, and Discovery Camp. Teens will gain much needed experience in youth work, conflict management, and everything it takes to be a strong camp counselor. Guides will also work directly with our Leadership Staff to help them work through challenges and allow them to develop to their full potential. You must participate

SPECIALTY CAMPS Grades 1-3

Camp Sargent on Lake Naticook

Weeks highlighted in GRAY are the weeks available for that camp. FM= Family Membership, YM= Youth Membership, CM= Community Member or Non Y Member. Our camp days run from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. See page 2 for pre/post camp. Camp

Grades

Price

Ancient Times

2-3

FM-$200,YM-$300,CM-$400

Crafty Camp

2-3

FM-$200,YM-$300,CM-$400

Eco-Fit

2-3

FM-$200,YM-$300,CM-$400

Farm Camp

1-2

FM-$200,YM-$300,CM-$400

Farm Camp

FM-$200,YM-$300,CM-$400

Forts, Bridges and Skyscrapers

1-3

FM-$190,YM-$285,CM-$380

Huck Finn Camp

2-3

FM-$190,YM-$285,CM-$380

Week 3 6/277/1

Week 4 7/5-7/8

Week 5 7/117/15

Week 6 7/187/22

Week 7 7/257/29

Week 8 8/1-8/5

Week 9 8/88/12

Week 10 8/158/19

Sports Camp at the Merrimack Y

Grades

Price

Basketball

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Court Sports

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Fitness Sampler

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Field Sports

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Flag Football

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Floor Hockey

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Olympics

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Soccer

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Sports Sampler

1-3

Single Day Options Available

Swim Camp

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Volleyball

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Week 2 6/206/24

Week 3 6/277/1

Week 4 7/57/8

Week 5 7/117/15

Week Week 6 7 7/18- 7/257/22 7/29

Week 8 8/18/5

Week 9 8/88/12

Week 10 8/158/19

Week 11 8/228/26

Camps for ages 3-5 can be found on page 10 (Merrimack Y - Little Explorers) and page 12 (Nashua Y - Little Investigators).

SPECIALTY CAMPS Grades 1-3

Camp Create at the Merrimack Y

Camp

Grades

Price

Acting 101

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Art Sampler

1-3

Single Day Option Available

Broadway Stars

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Circus Camp

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Creative Arts

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Dance Sampler

1-3

Single Day Options Available

Edible Art

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Hip Hop

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Lego Builders

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Lyrical

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Princess at the Ballet

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Textile Arts

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Tumbling

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Wearable Art

1-3

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Week 3 6/277/1

Week 4 7/57/8

Week 5 7/117/15

Week 6 7/187/22

Week 7 7/257/29

Week 8 8/18/5

Week 9 8/88/12

Week 10 8/158/19

Week 11 8/228/26

Camp Create at the Nashua Y

Grades

Price

Fancy Fairy Camp

Ages 3-5

FM-$165, YM-$250, CM-$330

Week 1 6/136/17

Week 2 6/206/24

Week 3 6/277/1

Week 4 7/57/8

Week 5 7/117/15

Week 6 7/187/22

Week 7 7/257/29

Week 8 8/18/5

Week 9 8/88/12

Week 10 8/158/19

Week 11 8/228/26

Week 12 8/299/2

SPECIALTY CAMPS Grades 4-12

Camp Sargent on Lake Naticook

Camp

Grades

Price

Ancient Times

4-5

FM-$200, YM-$300, CM-$400

Archery

4-6

FM-$195, YM-$290, CM-$390

Archery

7-9

FM-$195, YM-$290, CM-$390

Eco-Fit

4-5

FM-$200, YM-$300, CM-$400

Eco--Fit

6-7

FM-$200, YM-$300, CM-$400

Farm Camp

FM-$200, YM-$300, CM-$400

Farm Camp

FM-$200, YM-$300, CM-$400

Harry Potter Camp

4-6

FM-$200, YM-$300, CM-$400

Science Sampler 2 Week Session

5-7

FM-$400, YM-$600, CM-$800

Spy Camp

4-6

FM-$200, YM-$300, CM-$400

Survivor Camp 2 Week Session

4-6

FM-$400, YM-$600, CM-$800

Survivor Camp 2 Week Session

7-9

FM-$400, YM-$600, CM-$800

Wildlife Forensics

4-5

FM-$200, YM-$300, CM-$400

Wildlife Forensics

6-7

FM-$200, YM-$300, CM-$400

Week 4 7/57/8

Week 5 7/117/15

Week 6 7/187/22

Week 7 7/257/29

Week Week Week 8 9 10 8/1- 8/8- 8/158/5 8/12 8/19

Week 11 8/228/26

Camp Create at the Nashua Y

Grades

Price

Dance Intensive

Ages 6-12

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Week 1 6/136/17

Week 2 6/206/24

Week 3 6/277/1

Week 4 7/57/8

Week 5 7/117/15

Week 6 7/187/22

Week 7 7/257/29

Week 8 8/18/5

Week 9 8/88/12

Week 10 8/158/19

Week 11 8/228/26

Week 12 8/299/2

SPECIALTY CAMPS - Grades 4-12

Camp Create at the Merrimack Y Camp

Grades

Price

Acting 101

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Art Sampler

4-6

Single Day Option Available

Behind the Scenes

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Broadway Stars

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Circus Camp

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Culinary Kids

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Dance Sampler

4-6

Single Day Options Available

Digital Arts

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Guitar Camp

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Hip Hop

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Lyrical

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Paper Crafts

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Photography

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Sing it Out

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Sketch Comedy and Improv

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Textile Arts

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Tumbling

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Visual Arts

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

6/206/24

6/277/1

7/57/8

7/117/15

7/187/22

7/257/29

8/18/5

8/88/12

8/158/19

8/228/26

Sports Camp at the Merrimack Y Camp

Grades

Price

Basketball

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Competitive Swim

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Court Sports

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Fencing

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Fitness Sampler

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Field Sports

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Flag Football

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Floor Hockey

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Olympics

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Soccer

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Sports Sampler

4-6

Single Day Option Available

Swim Camp

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

Volleyball

4-6

FM-$170, YM-$255, CM-$340

6/206/24

6/277/1

7/57/8

7/117/15

7/187/22

7/257/29

8/18/5

8/88/12

8/158/19

8/228-26

CELEBRATE YOUR NEXT BIRTHDAY PARTY AT CAMP SARGENT! ALSO…. Retreats - Reunions Corporate Outings - School Groups CHOOSE FROM: WATER FUN - Splash in to fun on beautiful Lake Naticook using the log roll, stand up paddle boards, kayaks or canoes. Not a fan of the lake? Try our huge slip ‘n’ slide! DOWN ON THE FARM - Party like an animal! Give this unique party a try. Children will learn about sheep, goats, rabbits, ducks and chickens. They may even be able to help feed the animals! For questions or to book your party contact Heidi Elgart at helgart@nmymca.org or 603.881.7778 (Merrimack) or 603.882.2011 (Nashua).

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