CAMP OUT L UD 2015 SUMMER DAY CAMPS
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CAMP OUT L UD Kids find their voices and achieve more at the Y’s summer day camps. It’s all about giving kids time to be who they want to be and to live out loud! Fast forward to a summer of self expression, learning, adventure, active play and friendship.
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Visit YMCASummerFun.org to register, or call 913.345.9622.
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PRESCHOOL DAY CAMP (Ages 3-5) CAMP NAISH OUTDOOR ADVENTURE (Ages 6-12) WEEKLY THEMES FOR YOUTH AND TEEN DAY CAMPS YOUTH DAY CAMP (Ages 6-12) TEEN DAY CAMP ( Ages 12-15) EXPRESS YOURSELF CAMP (Ages 6-14) SPECIALTY DAY CAMPS (Ages 6-12) CAMP WOOD OVERNIGHT CAMP (Ages 7-17) SUMMER OF SERVICE (Ages 11-18)
CAMP STORIES MEET MARK, 9 My favorite part about camp is: playing all the games and eating lunch! Attending for: 3 years Camp is great because: if I didn’t go to camp I would be sitting around in my room all day playing video games. I had a lot of fun playing with all of the kids and all of the counselors were really awesome. I’d like to give a camp shout-out to: Mr. Logan, because he was so energetic and played games with us. Mark’s mom says: “I have such peace of mind, knowing that Mark is not only having fun and enjoying his summer, but that he’s also safe and under the care of great camp counselors.” YMCASummerFun.org
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MARK “I had a lot of fun playing with all of the kids and all of the counselors were really awesome.� Mark, Y camper
EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL CAMP AGES: 3-5 | $160 a week In our Explorers Preschool Camp, children will participate in themed weeks with special guests, family events, hands-on learning and some splash time. YMCA Preschool Camp provides a fun and interactive environment for children 3-5 years old. Campers will enhance their social skills, develop friendships and focus on kindergarten readiness through theme-based activities and field trips every two weeks. Your preschooler will have the opportunity to learn through exploration while remaining active and experiencing the benefits of the great outdoors. HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY 6200 Roe Mission, KS 66205
Schedule | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. June 1-5
Amazing Animals
June 8-12
Summer Fun/Water
June 15-19
Superhero Week
June 22-26
Art/Creativity
June 29-July 2
Stars and Stripes
July 6-10
Fun and Fitness
July 13-17
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs
July 20-24
Imagination/Dramatic Play
July 27-31
Friendship
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CAMP NAISH OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Ages: 6-12 | $200 a week includes lunch and snack Explore the great outdoors while meeting new friends at Camp Naish, which gives day campers an outdoor residential camp experience with the peace of mind of returning home every night. Activities such as archery, BB guns, camp crafts, nature hikes, camp songs and fun games allow kids to explore new skills and learn about nature. Multiple, convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. Healthy lunches and snacks Monday through Friday. CAMP NAISH 1100 Martinek Lane Kansas City, KS 66111 Drop-Off and Pick-Up Locations Comanche Elementary 8200 Grant Overland Park, KS 66204 Leawood Elementary 2400 W 123rd Street Leawood, KS 66209
Schedule | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. May 26-29 June 8-12 June 15-19 June 22-26 July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31
Walnut Grove Elementary 11800 S Pflumm Road Olathe, KS 66062
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WEEKLY THEMES FOR YOUTH AND TEEN DAY CAMPS Kids in Youth Day Camps for ages 6-12 and Teen Day Camps for ages 12-15 will live out loud with these weekly themes. Themes are adapted for each age group, and campers have a voice in daily activities. LEADERSHIP Everyone has the ability to develop the voice of leader. Campers will gain a newfound sense of self-confidence and empowerment through team building, problem solving and special challenges. EXPLORATION Press play to begin a week of camp-spirit fun! Campers will exercise their mind, body and soul as they take on a variety of new activities in sports, healthy cooking and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). ADVENTURE Let it go and experience a little adventure! It’s all part of growing up. We’ll take on the great outdoors and have new and exciting experiences to remember for years to come. IMAGINATION Enter into a world of pure imagination. Campers will explore the arts and discover outlets of self-expression during this fun and creative week. CURIOSITY Campers won’t miss a beat as they’re encouraged to be observant during a variety of experiments, games and fun activities. This week will open up new possibilities as campers keep their minds active. HEALTHY LIVING Get in tune with a healthy lifestyle. It’s more than eating right and exercising. Campers will have an opportunity to learn new skills that help them in body, mind and spirit. HISTORY Rewind and play back history. This week campers will play sports that might be long forgotten, explore museums on field trips and make other discoveries of the past. SERVICE We’ll band together to serve others. Serving others is a great thing to learn at any age. This week campers will experience new things and have fun while giving back. FREEDOM Let freedom ring during a week filled with activities that encourage kids to find their voice and passion. Campers will explore how freedom is essential to be able to live out loud. CREATIVITY Whether through art, music, sports or just an awesome camp skit, this week will let your camper find their own rhythm. Activities are designed to let creativity shine.
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YOUTH DAY CAMP Ages 6-12 New experiences, skill-building, a sense of community and lasting friendships are all part of Traditional Summer Day Camp. Our Summer Day Camps provide a safe and affordable experience for youth. Weekly themed activities allow campers to create arts and crafts, explore science and technology, swim, participate in field trips, appreciate nature, and better understand our diverse world. Campers will build self-confidence, appreciate teamwork and sportsmanship while gaining independence as they nurture their spirits, challenge their minds and strengthen their bodies. Kids can explore a variety of interests and have fun along the way.
BLUE VALLEY
Schedule | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | $175 a week
Leawood Elementary 2400 W 123rd Street Leawood, KS 66209
June 1-5 June 8-12 June 15-19 June 22-26 June 29-July 2 July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31
Morse Elementary 15201 Monrovia Overland Park, KS 66221 Oak Hill Elementary 10200 W 124th Street Overland Park, KS 66213
Exploration Adventure Imagination Leadership Freedom Healthy Living Curiosity History Creativity
Stanley Elementary 6121 W 158th Street Overland Park, KS 66223
CENTER
Schedule | 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | $140 a week
Indian Creek Elementary 9801 Grand Avenue Kansas City, MO 64114
June 1-5 June 8-12 June 15-19 June 22-26 June 29-July 2 July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31
NORTH KANSAS CITY
Schedule | 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | $140 a week
North Kansas City YMCA 1999 Iron Street North Kansas City, MO 64116
June 1-5 June 8-12 June 15-19 June 22-26 June 29-July 2 July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31
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Exploration Adventure Imagination Leadership Freedom Healthy Living Curiosity History Creativity
Creativity History Curiosity Healthy Living Freedom Leadership Exploration Adventure Imagination
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YOUTH DAY CAMP OLATHE
Schedule | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | $175 a week
Heritage Elementary 1700 E Pawnee Olathe, KS 66062
May 26-29
Leadership
June 1-5
Exploration
June 8-12
Adventure
Manchester Park Elementary 9810 Prairie Creek Road Lenexa, KS 66220a
June 15-19
Imagination
June 22-26
Curiosity
June 29-July 2
Freedom
Millbrooke Elementary 1751 S Sunnybrooke Olathe, KS 66061
July 6-10
Healthy Living
July 13-17
History
July 20-24
Service
July 27-31
Creativity
August 3-7
Encore Week
Walnut Grove Elementary 11800 S Pflumm Road Olathe, KS 66062 Washington Elementary 1202 N Ridgeview Olathe, KS 66061
PLATTE COUNTY R-3
Schedule | 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | $120 a week
Pathfinder Elementary 1951 NW 87th Terrace Kansas City, MO 64154
June 29-July 2
Freedom
July 6-10
Leadership
July 13-17
Exploration
July 20-24
Adventure
July 27-31
Imagination
August 3-7
Encore Week
Siegrist Elementary 1701 Branch Platte City, MO 64079
CAMP STORIES MEET LAUREN, 10 My favorite part about camp is: playing with friends in the gym, because you get to run around. Attending for: 2 years Camp is great because: I get to play kickball and I like to pitch. I’m looking forward to camp this year so I can spend the summer with my friends. I’d like to give a camp shout-out to: Ms. Kye, Ms. Andrea and Mr. Willie. They’re fun and are some of my favorite teachers. Lauren’s mom says: “I believe the camp experience was beneficial because she was entertained, structured and involved. She makes lots of new friends every summer and loves the teachers.” YMCASummerFun.org
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LAUREN “I’m looking forward to camp this year so I can spend the summer with my friends.” Lauren, Y camper
YOUTH DAY CAMP RIVERSIDE
Schedule | 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | $140 a week
Riverside Community Center 4498 NW High Drive Riverside, MO 64150
June 1-5
Creativity
June 8-12
History
June 15-19
Curiosity
June 22-26
Healthy Living
June 29-July 2
Freedom
July 6-10
Leadership
July 13-17
Exploration
July 20-24
Adventure
July 27-31
Imagination
SHAWNEE MISSION
Schedule | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | $175 a week
Comanche Elementary 8200 Grant Overland Park, KS 66204
June 1-5
Leadership
June 8-12
Exploration
June 15-19
Adventure
June 22-26
Imagination
June 29-July 2
Freedom
July 6-10
Curiosity
July 13-17
Healthy Living
Nieman Elementary 10917 W 67th Street Shawnee, KS 66203
July 20-24
Creativity
July 27-31
History
SPRING HILL
Schedule | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | $160 a week
Prairie Creek Elementary 17077 W 165th Street Olathe, KS 66062
May 26-29
Leadership
June 1-5
Exploration
June 8-12
Adventure
June 15-19
Imagination
June 22-26
Curiosity
June 29-July 2
Freedom
July 6-10
Healthy Living
July 13-17
History
July 20-24
Service
July 27-31
Creativity
Highlands Elementary 6200 Roe Mission, KS 66205
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TEEN DAY CAMP AGES:12-15 | $175 a week Teens have a reason to step away from their screens and get out and have some faceto-face interaction at Teen Day Camp. They will learn life skills such as communication, collaboration and social skills that will help them down the road in college and beyond. Enriching and interactive activities teach the Y’s four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Teens have the ability to make activity choices in a fun, safe environment while making lasting friendships. Paul Henson Family YMCA 4200 W 79th Street Prairie Village, KS 66208
Schedule | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. May 26-29
Leadership
June 1-5
Exploration
June 8-12
Adventure
June 15-19
Imagination
June 22-26
Curiosity
June 29-July 2
Freedom
July 6-10
Healthy Living
July 13-17
History
July 20-24
Service
July 27-31
Creativity
EXPRESS YOURSELF CAMP Ages 6-14 | $50 (Scholarships are available upon request) To help children who have experienced a loss develop healthy coping skills, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City and Saint Luke’s Home Health and Hospice work together to offer Express Yourself Camp. The camp is designed for kids who’ve experienced a loss or change, such as a death of a loved one, a divorce in the family, moving, the death of a pet, losing a home, a serious illness in the family or changing schools. Express Yourself Camp offers all-day activities, a safe environment for youth to express emotions associated with loss, and the support of professionally trained staff including grief counselors and volunteers. Small group activities will include music therapy, a multi-media project, physical activities, arts and crafts, skits and a closing ceremony. Campers will learn different ways to express their feelings of loss and to remember a loved one or a life change in a celebratory way.
Camp Naish
Schedule | 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
1100 Martinek Lane Kansas City, KS 66111
June 16-17
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SPECIALTY CAMPS SOCCER Players receive an introduction to soccer basics through fundamental activities, games and fun challenges. Skill-building activities and competitions will develop budding players throughout the week. The clinic is offered for all skill levels. ENGINEERING Campers will build things through the foundation of science and engineering education. Innovation and creativity are encouraged! Throughout the week campers will get new challenges and engineering feats to accomplish every day. FLAG FOOTBALL Learn the fundamentals of flag football and work on proper footwork, agility, running and passing. No experience is necessary. This clinic is for beginners and intermediate players. DRAMA Campers will live out loud in this introduction to the basics of drama. Activities will challenge campers to get outside of their comfort zones to learn the art of performing, from impromptu
acting to theatrical acting. At the end of the week, they will show off their skills with a performance. BASKETBALL Players learn proper dribbling, shooting and passing. Participants will learn how to play offense and defense while participating in scrimmages and a Friday tournament. This clinic is for all skill levels. LEGO Kids could design buildings, space ships or even pyramids. Campers will explore concepts in physics and engineering while playing with their favorite creations. This is a hands-on camp for LEGO novices to enthusiasts. ART Self-expression and imagination are important at any age. That’s why art camp at the Y focuses on helping children turn their ideas and dreams into creative pieces of art. Campers will develop a variety of skills and explore different forms of art, with the goal of making a beautiful masterpiece by the end of the week.
CAMP STORIES MEET BRYON, 12 My favorite part about camp is: so many different things. I love the counselors, they are so much fun. They love to do all of my favorite things like playing sports, going on field trips, and doing fun messy things like chocolate mudslide, shaving cream wars and swimming. Attending for: 4 years Camp is great because: when I started camp I didn’t know a lot of people, but after starting camp I feel like I know everyone! Camp is also one of the only places where I can be myself. I’d like to give a camp shout-out to: Mr. Willie. Every day when Mr. Willie came to camp he always took time to talk to me and always played the games our group liked the best. Bryon’s mom says: “He looks forward to camp every year, and frankly, so do I! It was very exciting that he learned to swim last summer. It was a great accomplishment and his confidence just grew.” YMCASummerFun.org
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BRYON “When I started camp I didn’t know a lot of people, but after starting camp I feel like I know everyone!” Bryon, Y camper
SPECIALTY CAMPS AGES: 6-12 | $190 a week Kids can explore their passions or discover a new passion through our Specialty Day Camps. Your child can pursue their special interests and learn new skills in a safe and fun environment with other campers. Millbrooke Elementary 1751 S Sunnybrooke Olathe, KS 66061
Schedule | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Specialty camp activities are 9 a.m.-noon. Traditional camp activities are 7-9 a.m. and noon-6 p.m.
Oak Hill Elementary 10200 W 124th Street Overland Park, KS 66213
May 26-29 June 1-5 June 8-12 June 15-19 June 22-26 June 29 - July 2 July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31
Art (only available at Millbrooke) Basketball LEGO Soccer Engineering No Specialty Camp Flag Football Basketball Soccer Drama
CAMP WOOD Ages 7-17 Looking for an overnight camp? Since 1916, Camp Wood has provided high-quality camping programs in a caring family environment tucked within the beautiful Flint Hills of Kansas. Campers participate in life-changing, outdoor experiences that foster healthy decision-making, lasting friendships, skill development, and strengthened values in a safe, friendly environment.
Learn more at CampWood.org or call 620.273.8641 Camp Wood is an independent YMCA camp located in Elmdale, Kansas.
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SUMMER OF SERVICE Ages 11-18 Youth Volunteer Corps, hosted by the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, offers weekly service opportunities for youth ages 11-18. The intensive summer volunteer opportunity allows youth to serve their communities. Each service project lasts four days. Youth serve in teams at projects all over the community, and each project includes icebreakers, team-builders, and service-learning lessons.
Schedule and Locations June 8-July 30 Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Locations will be posted February 28 at yvckc.org. Transportation and additional activities before and after daily service-learning are available in select locations.
Registration Signups for summer 2015 begin April 8. For more information, visit yvckc.org, or contact YVCKC at 913.345.9622 or YVCKC@KansasCityYMCA.org.
Parent and Student Information Meetings (RSVP at yvckc.org) Wednesday, March 24 | 6-8 p.m. YMCA of Greater Kansas City Youth Development Services 8205 W 108th Terrace, Suite 120 Overland Park, KS 66210
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Tuesday, March 25 | 6-8 p.m. 8th Street Family YMCA 900 N 8th Street Kansas City, KS 66101
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YMCA OF GREATER KANSAS CITY Youth Development Services 8205 W 108th Terrace, Suite 120 Overland Park, KS 66210 913.345.9622 KansasCityYMCA.org
OUR MISSION The YMCA of Greater Kansas City, founded on Christian principles, is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental and physical well-being. A UNITED WAY AGENCY
REGISTER FOR 2015 SUMMER CAMPS NOW! Visit YMCASummerFun.org to register, or call 913.345.9622.
MORE OPPORTUNITIES As a charitable nonprofit organization, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City makes scholarships available to help ensure that all have the opportunity learn, grow and thrive through programs like summer day camp. For more information or to help send another child to camp by making a donation to the Y’s 2015 annual campaign, call 913.345.9622.
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CAMP OUT L UD 2015 SUMMER DAY CAMPS
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