YMCA CAMP SHADY BROOK
YEAR-ROUND CAMP & RETREAT CENTER
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WHY CAMP SHADY BROOK? Since 1948, YMCA Camp Shady Brook has hosted thousands of campers in our beautiful Rocky Mountain setting. We pride ourselves on offering one of the best traditional, values-based camp experiences in the country. Parents and campers alike treasure the camp experience that promotes community, values and personal growth in a natural setting away from the bustle of technology and everyday stressors. This summer, start a tradition of Camp Shady Brook in your family, or come back to the place you call home!
INCREDIBLE STAFF Camp Shady Brook recruits the finest staff from across the world to be role models for our campers. Staff members are mature, responsible, caring and committed to youth development. From running safe activities to knowing how to help our campers adapt to and enjoy the overnight camp experience, our staff are amazing. Each staff member is trained to ensure that your child builds confidence, makes friends, learns new skills and grows as an individual in the comfort of a welcoming and caring environment.
SAFETY • A nurse is on duty and onsite 24 hours a day. A doctor is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. • All staff are certified in First Aid, CPR/AED, Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogens training. • All waterfront activities are supervised and managed by certified lifeguards. • All staff are carefully interviewed, screened and pass criminal background checks prior to being hired. • All staff participate in an intensive two-week training prior to the start of camp. • Camp Shady Brook meets or exceeds the standards of the American Camp Association and is licensed by the State of Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Early Care and Learning.
Special Needs Camp Shady Brook does not discriminate against campers with special needs, but must take the safety of the entire group into consideration. Please contact the Camp Shady Brook office to discuss the specific needs of your camper.
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ONLINE ADVANTAGE Parents can enjoy an easy, entirely online registration process with CampMinder. Upload all required documents directly to the Camp Shady Brook website instead of emailing or sending them by mail. Parents also have the opportunity to break their payment into installments, helping you more easily manage your budget. Once your child is at camp, you can enjoy daily photos, trading post management and one-way emails to your camper, all from your CampMinder account!
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CABIN LIFE There is nothing more central to our campers’ experience than cabin life. Campers are grouped by age and gender with a minimum of two counselors in each cabin. In the cabin, our campers learn to live together as part of a community. In this small group, campers foster self-awareness, communication skills, trust and problem-solving abilities. Our cabins range from lodges with bathrooms attached to cabins to tent platforms. Call our office today to learn more or to schedule a camp tour.
WHAT WILL MY CAMPER EAT? Campers enjoy three nutritious meals each day. We strive to provide a healthy balance and a variety of foods, including vegetarian options. Special diets, allergies or other medical needs can typically be accommodated with advance notice to the chef. Simply indicate the dietary needs of your child on your camper’s health history form. If you have additional questions, requests, or would like to provide more detailed information, please feel free to contact us.
VALUES-BASED PROGRAMMING At Camp Shady Brook, we believe we provide much more than just a fun recreational experience. Through activities, staff role models and daily conversations, campers learn about and practice our four core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. We believe you will notice your child’s growth in their understanding and use of these values after time at camp.
ARE YOU CAMP SHADY BROOK ALUMNI? For over 70 years, Camp Shady Brook has been home to so many unforgettable summer camp experiences and lifelong friendships. Were you a camper? Did you work at CSB? If so, you are part of our alumni family. Reconnect with old friends, share your story, and stay in the loop with CSB. Register to join our alumni group today campshadybrook.org/alumni. 303.647.2313 | campshadybrook.org | campinfo@ppymca.org
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TRADITIONAL CAMP TRADITIONAL CAMP Ages 8-16
For the camper who’s ready to have the full camp experience, one-week traditional camp is the best choice. Each action-packed day is filled with adventure and friendship while your camper participates in activities they have selected based on their interests, with mornings dedicated to pursuits like archery, kayaking, swimming, orienteering, arts and crafts and Ga-Ga ball, just to name a few. All-camp games, night hikes and, of course, roasting s’mores by the campfire await campers in the evenings. All of our activities are counselor-led and designed to give every child the opportunity to learn new skills and build self-confidence.
$585 Y member, $620 non-member
2-WEEK TRADITIONAL CAMP Ages 8-16
For the camper who wants to try it all, two-week traditional camp offers the widest array of activities and experiences – a little bit of everything! Signing up for two-week camp means twice the fun. Your camper will get to try all the activities they couldn’t fit into their schedule at one-week camp, and can continue building their skills in their favorite activities from week one. Two-week campers will receive priority activity sign-ups during their second week at camp, so they won’t miss out on anything!
$1,100 Y member, $1,225 non-member
1/2 WEEK
MINI-ASPEN CAMP Ages 6-8
Start developing your younger campers’ social skills, decision-making abilities and self-confidence during our halfweek Mini-Aspen Camp! This half-week program is the perfect length for younger campers to experience traditional camp offerings, from arts and crafts and archery to canoeing and camp games. This camp allows both children and parents to take the first steps toward a full week of an overnight camp.
$275 Y member, $315 non-member
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ONE WEEK
ASPEN CAMP Ages 6-8
Building on the half-week program, Aspen Camp gives younger campers a close experience of traditional camp. Structured activities, along with a 1:6 staff to camper ratio, provide opportunities essential for a genuine camp experience. Campers will participate in similar programs to the MiniAspen camper, but with the additional time, they will experience campouts, themed events, horse adventures and so much more.
$485 Y member, $520 non-member
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ACTIVITIES Each Traditional Camp participant will choose from a selection of discovery sessions to create a morning schedule unique to their interests. Below are potential activities designed for a fun-filled adventure: *Note: Specialty Camp participants will spend their mornings focusing on their specialized activity area.
• Archery • Arts and Crafts • Tie-Dye
• Drama • Fishing • High Ropes and Ziplining
(additional $8 fee, includes t-shirt)
• Canoeing • Climbing Tower • Creek Stomping
(Ages 12+)
• Hiking • Kayaking • Low Ropes
• Orienteering • Riflery (ages 9+)
• Paintball Slingshots • Sports and Games • Stand-up paddleboarding • Weekly Themed Activities
WHAT WILL MY CAMPER DO IN A TYPICAL DAY? A day at camp is filled with adventure, friends, fun and the great outdoors! Each morning the cabin group will enjoy a hearty breakfast together, clean the cabin and then participate in our “morning message” activity. The staff and campers sing songs, perform skits or tell stories about one of the four core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The remainder of the morning is filled with a schedule of activities selected by the camper or predetermined by their specialty camp. Everyone at camp will reconvene at lunch for songs and a well-balanced meal. During the warmest part of
the day, campers will have a rest period in their cabin. During this time, campers enjoy the small family atmosphere of the cabin, play cards, write letters, read or sleep. In the afternoon, campers will head to the waterfront for swimming and boating, visit the camp store and participate in activities with their cabin group. Following dinner, campers will gather for camp-wide evening activities, games and campfires. Each cabin completes their day with “embers,” a time for reflection as a cabin group. *Each weekly camp session includes one overnight camp-out, weather dependent.
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HORSEMASTERS PROGRAM All horsemasters program participants ride western style.
HORSEMASTERS JUNIOR Ages 8-11
Campers with little to no horse experience will receive an excellent introduction to horses and riding. Under the instruction of our qualified wranglers, riders will learn how to work with a horse both on the ground and in the saddle. Campers will experience how to groom and tack a horse as well as learn basic riding techniques of controlling and steering a horse at a walk. Riding will occur in the arena and on the trail. Campers will spend their mornings at the barn and then participate in afternoon and evening camp activities with their cabinmates. A horse show on closing day will allow riders to show their new skills to friends and family.
$750 Y member, $825 non-member
HORSEMASTERS Ages 11-14
For riders with some horse experience, this program offers a progression from Horsemasters Junior. Riders will care for their horses and begin to advance their riding technique. Campers in this program will work on agility and learn how to ride at a trot, a quicker gait than a walk. Riding will occur in the arena and on the trail. Campers will spend their mornings at the barn and then participate in normal afternoon and evening camp activities with their cabinmates. A horse show on closing day will allow riders to show their new skills to friends and family.
$750 Y member, $825 non-member
ADVANCED HORSEMASTERS Ages 13-16
This program is for riders who have a mastery of the basic skills of riding and are looking for the extra challenge of an advanced program. Campers will be fully responsible for their horse. Each rider will learn how to control a horse at a canter, a smoother and quicker gait than the trot. Arena work, as well as trail rides, will help campers further develop their skills. Campers will spend their mornings at the barn and then participate in normal afternoon and evening camp activities with their cabinmates. A horse show on closing day will allow riders to show their new skills to friends and family.
$750 Y member, $825 non-member 6
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TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS TWO-WEEK
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Rising freshmen & sophomores
This two-week program guides teens in the fundamentals of leadership. Participation in the LDP allows campers to take on more responsibilities at camp and helps each individual grow into a confident leader and team player. Previous summers at Camp Shady Brook are not a prerequisite.
$1,175 Y member, $1,250 non-member
FOUR-WEEK
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM Rising juniors & seniors
We’re proud that many of our campers eventually want to come back to Camp Shady Brook in a different capacity: as leaders for the next generation. The Counselor in Training (CIT) program is a powerful and amazing leadership development program for high school students. Teens learn how to become exceptional leaders at camp with skill-building opportunities in leadership, child development, safety, relationship building, character development and program skills critical for leaders at Camp Shady Brook. Through observation, mentoring and hands-on work, teens gain knowledge and skills that equip them to be leaders at Camp Shady Brook. In addition, CITs will have the opportunity to learn skill sets in a specific area at camp: the barn, the ropes course, target sports, land sports, the kitchen or arts. Previous summers at Camp Shady Brook are not a prerequisite for the CIT program.
$1,675 Y member, $1,800 non-member *Please note that completion of the CIT program does not guarantee a future offer of employment with CSB.
ADVENTURE CAMP ADVENTURE CAMP K2: ages 8-12 EVEREST:* ages 12-16
Explorers at heart will gain a new appreciation for the outdoors and adventure after this camp! Campers will learn the essentials of hiking, fly fishing, outdoor cooking and backpacking, as well as various survival skills. They also get to try out unique activities like rock climbing on natural mountainsides! Campers will spend their mornings adventuring together and then participate in regular afternoon and evening camp activities with their cabinmates, with at least two overnight camp-outs.
$795 Y member, $850 non-member *The Everest program includes one off-site trip. More details provided upon registration.
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CAMP ADD-ONS STAY-OVER WEEKEND Ages 8-16
Stay the weekend after your camp session and enjoy all the fun of a weekend at camp! Movie nights, campwide games, unique adventures and more friendships will fill your days. Stay-over weekends are also available to connect two sessions of camp. Please note that you may not start your camp session with a stay-over weekend; it must be added on after a week’s stay at camp (stay-overs are already included in two- and four-week programs).
$75 additional fee (two days)
TRAIL RIDES Ages 8-16
Add a trail ride to your camper’s program for an unforgettable experience! Trail rides last up to one hour and will explore the canyon or one of our many forested areas. Trail rides will be scheduled in the afternoons and may take the place of other camp activities. Space is limited. Sign up is limited to one (1) trail ride per registration per camper.
$25 additional fee (one hour)
TIE-DYE All Ages
Sign up for tie-dye and receive a Camp Shady Brook t-shirt and premium dye. Our instructors will show you how to make groovy swirls, bullseyes, zebra stripes and more!
$8 additional fee (one shirt)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE YMCA Camp Shady Brook believes every child deserves a camp experience. Thanks to generous supporters, the Y is able to provide financial assistance for families in need. Awards are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, and program spaces fill quickly. Please visit campshadybrook.org/campfa to download an application today.
HELP SEND ANOTHER CHILD TO CAMP? You can participate in the Camp Shady Brook Annual Support Campaign. Every dollar donated goes directly to providing financial assistance to the families who need it most. Your donation will help children and their families enjoy a values-based experience that will last a lifetime. Call 303.647.2313 for more information or visit our website to donate now campshadybrook.org/donatetocamp.
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PARTNERSHIP CAMPS
Serving Our Military Children Ages 8-15
This camp is for the children of military service members who have been injured or fallen protecting our freedom and way of life. Camp Corral is a wonderful chance for kids to share amazing adventures like boating, swimming, hiking, archery and doing just about everything you can do to enjoy fresh air and nature. To learn more, visit campcorral.org.
A Fun Place for Learning, Playing and Healing Ages 8-16
Dealing with inflammatory bowel disease as a child is challenging. That is why the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America proudly established Camp Oasis over a decade ago. This co-ed residential summer camp program enriches the lives of children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis by providing them with a safe and supportive camp community. To learn more and to register, visit ccfa.org.
Providing Balance To Kids Ages 10-15
Yunasa (the Lakota word for ‘balance’) is a weeklong summer camp for gifted youth between the ages of 10 and 15. Yunasa unites gifted kids with experts in the social and emotional development of highly able youth to help them explore and grow in all aspects of self. Applications for Yunasa West (CO) are due March 18, 2018. Visit educationaladvancement.org for more information and to apply.
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Dear Camp Shady Brook Families, This opportunity you are giving your child is something that they will cherish forever. The ability for your camper to just be themselves in a safe and supporting environment is a gift that, while they may not realize it today, has the power to shape who they are for their future. Camp is a community where children are able to develop life skills and friendships, build their independence, try new activities and gain confidence that will perpetuate into their adulthood. I have been in the camping industry for my entire professional career, and am absolutely a believer in what camp can do for children and their families. We sincerely look forward to meeting your child this summer, sharing our love for the outdoors and helping your camper experience all of the opportunities Camp Shady Brook has to offer. Happy Camping,
Sonny Adkins Executive Director, YMCA Camp Shady Brook
DID YOU KNOW... Camp Shady Brook can be rented for:
• Corporate Retreats and Team building • School Retreats and Programming • Outdoor Environmental Education • Church and Youth Retreats • Family Reunions • Weddings
YMCA Camp Shady Brook is accredited by the American Camp Association. Safety is our number one priority.
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Group Retreats and Conferences No matter the size of your group, we have just what you are looking for in your next event. • Personalized experiences provide a variety of activities, including the climbing wall, archery, boating and a team-building challenge course • Groups can enjoy our new dining hall and conference facility • Heated lodging and adjoining restrooms are available • Outdoor campfire spaces will enhance evening activities
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CAMP OFFERINGS June 10-15: Session one Pirate Week June 17-22: Session two Superheroes June 24-29: Session three Welcome to the Jungle July 1-6: Session four Shady Brook’s Got Talent!
July 8-13: Session five Rock n’ Roll July 15-20: Session six Magic July 22-27: Session seven Navigator-Pioneer July 29-August 3: Session eight Ancient Greece Sessions
Camp
Ages
Mini Aspen 1/2 week
6-8
Aspen
6-8
Horsemasters Jr.
8-11
Adventure: K2
8-12
Traditional
8-16
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1, 2
Traditional 2 week
8-16
Horsemasters
11-14
Adventure: Everest
12-16
Adv. Horsemasters
1
#1
#2
#3
13-16
LDP 2 week
HS Fr./So.
CIT 4 week
HS Jr./Sr.
Stayover Weekends
All
Trail Rides
All
Tie Dye
All
#1 #1
#2 #2
Partnership Camps Camp Corral
8-15
Camp Oasis
8-16
YUNASA
10-15
* Stay over weekends are included for two- and four-week sessions. **Stay over weekends can be added to the end of a one-week session for two extra days of fun!
Camp
Register today at campshadybrook.org
Member
Non-Member
$275
$315
Adv. Horsemasters
Aspen
$485
$520
Adventure
$795
$850
Traditional
$585
$620
Traditional 2 week
$1,100
$1,225
Horsemasters Jr.
$750
$825
LDP 2 week
$1,175
$1,250
Horsemasters
$750
$825
CIT 4 week
$1,675
$1,800
Mini Aspen 1/2 week
Camp
Member
Non-Member
$750
$825
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YMCA Camp Shady Brook is operated by the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region
YMCA Camp Shady Brook YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region 207 North Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903
To effect positive change in our community by creating opportunities in the outdoors for personal growth, leadership development, and the building of relationships through exceptional camping experiences.
OUR MISSION
CARING • HONESTY • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY