YMCA Calgary - Summer Camp Guide 2019

YMCA

2019

PICK YOUR SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP YMCA

CAMP RIVEREDGE

CAMP CHIEF HECTOR ymcacalgary.org

Explore, learn, and keep active this summer!

With eight health & recreation locations and two outdoor locations, we have plenty of spaces and places to keep your camper busy this summer.

Choose from multi-activity, sport-specific camps, outdoor and overnight camps—or try them all!

Find even more details online!

Our camp guide is informative, but doesn't include a detailed listing of dates, times and codes.

Full program details can be accessed through YMCA Online, our online program search and registration system.

Visit ymcacalgary.org/registration and click on the program tab to search for full camp details.

Get ready now to register your child for a fun and active summer.

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Mark the summer registration dates in your calendar

CAMP

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REGISTRATION DATE

Camp YMCA

All eight Health & Recreation Locations

Friday, February 1, 2019

Camp Riveredge

Sandy Beach Park (SW Calgary)

Friday, February 1, 2019

Camp Chief Hector

Bow Valley Provincial Park (west of Calgary)

Now open! (and ongoing)

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Get set up on YMCA Online to register online

Set up a YMCA Online account to register online at ymcacalgary.org/registration (it takes 48 hours to receive your login information). Registration can also be completed in-person or over the phone.

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Find the right camp for your child – BEFORE registration day

Camps fill quicly. It’s helpful to take a note of the program (and corresponding barcode) prior the registration start date.

SEARCH & REGISTER FOR CAMPS ONLINE VISIT YMCACALGARY.ORG/REGISTRATION

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BROWSE Browse programs details such as camp names, dates, times and barcodes.

CLICK ON THE PROGRAM TAB

SEARCH

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Find camp type and age using categories.

CLICK ON A CATEGORY IN THE LEFT SIDEBAR

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Find camps using the advanced search feature. Type in key words, such as "Adventurers" "Challengers" etc.

ADVANCED SEARCH

TIP: Typing the camp names and age categories listed in the charts in this guide's program pages will get you directly to the camp you are looking for.

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REGISTER ONCE YOU FIND YOUR DESIRED CAMP CLICK ON THE SHOPPING CART SYMBOL TO ADD TO YOUR SELECTION(S) TO THE CART.

You must have a YMCA online account to register online. See instructions on adjacent page for details.

Registration may also be completed in person or over the phone at any YMCA location.

TO MAKE IN-PERSON OR PHONE REGISTRATION QUICK AND EASY, MAKE NOTE OF YOUR PROGRAM BARCODE. Visit ymcacalgary.org/locations for all location contact information.

AMENITIES

SOUTHEAST

SOUTHWEST

NORTHEAST

NORTHWEST SHANE HOMES YMCA AT ROCKY RIDGE

CAMP LOCATIONS

REMINGTON YMCA IN QUARRY PARK

SHAWNESSY YMCA

SOUTH HEALTH CAMPUS YMCA

BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL YMCA AT SETON

QUARRY PARK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

GRAY FAMILY EAU CLAIRE YMCA

SADDLETOWNE YMCA

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LOCATIONS

GRAY JAY

SHANE HOMES YMCA AT ROCKY RIDGE MELCOR YMCA AT CROWFOOT

SADDLETOWNE YMCA

CAMP CHIEF HECTOR YMCA

GRAY FAMILY EAU CLAIRE YMCA

HEALTH & FITNESS LOCATIONS Melcor YMCA at Crowfoot Saddletowne YMCA Gray Family Eau Claire YMCA Remington YMCA in Quarry Park Shawnessy YMCA South Health Campus YMCA

YMCA CAMP RIVEREDGE

Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton YMCA Child Care Centres

OUTDOOR CAMP LOCATIONS REMINGTON YMCA IN QUARRY PARK

Camp Chief Hector YMCA Gray Jay (a second Camp Chief Hector location)

QUARRY PARK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

Camp Riveredge YMCA

COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM LOCATIONS Youth Engagement Programs After school (critical hours) Programs Indigenous Programs Leadership Programs Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

SHAWNESSY YMCA

STONEY TRAIL SE (HIGHWAY 22X)

SOUTH HEALTH CAMPUS YMCA

Summer Programs (KIM and YMAP Youth Leadership Programs)

BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL YMCA AT SETON OPENING JANUARY 14, 2019

FOR A FULL LIST OF PROGRAMS AND PRICING, PLEASE VISIT YMCACALGARY.ORG/REGISTRATION

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HOPE TO SEE YOU THIS SUMMER!

Our Camp Counsellors are ready & waiting

Our qualified counsellors have a passion for working with children and youth.

Their mission is to make camp fun, safe and beneficial for all campers.

Each counsellor has training in healthy child development, first aid and CPR certifications and a valid police clearance.

In addition, they have completed 32 hours of training in physical literacy, health & safety, program planning for healthy child development, and more.

Our Outdoor Camp Counsellors have also completed extensive wilderness training and certification, ensuring all campers enjoy a fun and safe camp experience.

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CONTENTS ABOUT OUR FACILITIES (ammenities and locations)

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ARTS PROGRAMMING

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Is your child interested in becoming a camp counsellor or leader one day? Our older campers get to explore and practice leadership skills! We also offer leader in training camps that give campers specific skills to become a camp counsellor.

COMMUNITY WEEK LOVE YOUR August 21 -23

Helping everyday campers become community leaders!

During the week of August 21-23 campers will have the opportunity to explore philanthropy and learn the value of getting involved in the community during our Calgary Food Bank drive. Campers will visit local communities to collect donations for the Calgary Inter Faith Food Bank.

Over the past 18 years YMCA Calgary has raised over 200,000 lbs of food. Last year campers supported local communities by collecting 10,620 lbs!

If you’d like your camper to participate in our Calgary Food Bank drive, register them for an August 21-23 camp. It applies to all Camp YMCA and Camp Riveredge camps.

FOR A FULL LIST OF PROGRAMS AND PRICING, PLEASE VISIT YMCACALGARY.ORG/REGISTRATION

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CAMP YMCA

YMCA Calgary

ABOUT CAMP YMCA CAMPS CAMP YMCA camps take place at all EIGHT health & fitness locations (see page 4 for locations and amenities). There are three types of camps offered.

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MULTI-ACTIVITY CAMPS Multiple activities multiply the fun during these active camps. Campers will play sports, jump in the pool, get artsy, and participate in a variety of traditional camp games both in and out of the facility. They'll play court sports and enjoy a recreational swim each day (except for field trip days.) Each age group will enjoy activities appropriate for their developmental age.

An off-site field trip is included with each week-long camp

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BASKETBALL & MULTISPORT CAMPS Our basketball and multisport camps focus on skill development and building fitness through cross-training.

Participants will get lots of practice and game play while they learn strategy, sportsmanship, practice team work and develop an even greater love of the game. The only prerequisite in these inclusive, non-intimidating camps is an interest in the sport!

MULTI-ACTIVITY CAMPS, with option

CAMP HOURS

Does your child have a special interest in swimming, climbing or arts, but would still enjoy the variety of our Multi-Activity Camps? Our Multi-Activity, with Option camps will give your child a little extra time in their chosen option.

Half Day: Full Day:

SWIM OPTION Includes a daily 30-minute YMCA swim lesson by a certified instructor. Campers will be placed in the a YMCA Swim level that fits their skill level.

Only available with 2-week camps.

CLIMBING OPTION Includes daily time on the climbing wall with a certified climbing instructor. Campers will learn about safety, goal setting and perseverance.

They will develop knot tying and communication skills and challenge themselves on new routes on both the climbing and bouldering walls.

ARTS OPTION Includes a daily session in the arts.

Participants can choose from a selection of Dance, Drama, Visual Arts and Circus skills! Offered at Brookfield Residential YMCA and Shane Homes YMCA only to all age groups (with exception to Ultimate Leaders, ages 14-15Y).

VISUAL ARTS (ONLY) OPTION includes a daily session of Visual Arts. Participants will try a variety of art forms (drawing, painting, sculpture and more!). Offered at all locations to Discoverer and Explorer campers.

An off-site field trip is included with each one & two-week camp.

WE TAKE WATER SAFETY SERIOUSLY. Each camper is swim tested by a qualified lifeguard on their first visit to the pool. This will ensure each child is safe in and around the water, regardless of their swim skill/experience. Campers are carefully supervised during each pool visit.

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Half day, full day, one week and two week camps are offered all summer. One-day camps (aka Dailies) are offered during the last week of August.

8:30 am - 11:30 pm/1:30 pm - 4:30 pm* 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

*Half day camps are available to Tenderfeet campers only FIELD TRIPS Our field trip locations will be determined closer to the summer and will be announced prior to your child's camp start date. Last year we visited many fun locations including the Calgary Corn Maze, the Calgary Zoo, Telus Spark and more! All field trip destinations are inspected and vetted by YMCA staff to ensure that all campers have an engaging, fun and safe experience.

LOVE YOUR COMMUNITY WEEK! During the week of August 21 - 23, all campers will participate in a Calgary Food Bank Drive.

PRE & POST CARE HOURS Pre-care: 7:30 am - 8:30 am Post-care: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm We recognize that not all family members have the summer off, that’s why we are continuing to offer FREE pre and post care to all campers!

Sign in your child as early as 7:30 am and pick up as late as 5:30 pm.

GET READY TO REGISTER ONLINE. VISIT YMCACALGARY.ORG/REGISTRATION TO SET UP YOUR ACCOUNT

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MULTI-ACTIVITY CAMPS & MULTI-ACTIVITY CAMPS, WITH OPTION SOUTHEAST

SOUTHWEST

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BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL YMCA AT SETON

GRAY FAMILY EAU CLAIRE YMCA

SADDLETOWNE YMCA

MELCOR YMCA AT CROWFOOT

SHANE HOMES YMCA

REMINGTON YMCA IN QUARRY PARK

SHAWNESSY YMCA

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OPTIONS AVAILABLE

* Tenderfeet campers must be 4 years or older to attend full-day camps. Half-day camps are availble for Tenderfeet campers who are ages 3 years and younger.

HOW DO CAMPERS PROGRESS THROUGH OUR CAMP LEVELS? Our camps are different at each developmental stage. Keeping with our mission to promote the spiritual, mental, physical and social development of individuals and foster a sense of responsibility in the community, the following concepts are introduced through fun and engaging games and play. Your camper won’t even notice they’re learning at the same time!

TENDERFEET

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learn about themselves and develop social skills with a strong emphasis on learning through play.

are introduced to more challenging activities that promote responsibility and will learn about themselves and others through teamwork.

are introduced to leadership, teamwork and effective communication.

They will learn about health and wellness through games and discussions.

focus on developing complex leadership, communication and team skills. They get involved in programming decisions (what games and activities they’ll play), are introduced to philanthropy, and learn responsibility through independence and leadership.

focus on leadership.

They will get further involved in programming decisions, philanthropy, and incorporating health and wellness into every activity. They will learn to understand the importance of self and others and develop selfconfidence.

learn to become great leaders while they take an active role in leading young campers.They become independent and practice the responsibilities of becoming an active community leader and camp counsellor.

BASKETBALL & MULTISPORT CAMPS SOUTHEAST REMINGTON YMCA IN QUARRY PARK

SHAWNESSY YMCA

MULTISPORT (6-8Y) MULTISPORT (8-9Y)

BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL YMCA AT SETON

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CAMP RIVEREDGE ABOUT CAMP RIVEREDGE CAMPS CAMP Riveredge camps take place at Sandy Beach Park located in Calgary's southwest.

OUTDOOR DAY CAMPS At Camp Riveredge, campers will experience a fully outdoor camp—right in the city!

Packed with full days of adventure, campers will try out the low ropes, challenge course, bouldering cube and archery range. They’ll participate in active camp games, build a team shelter and spend time exploring forests and wideopen spaces. Full days immersed in the natural world will provide many meaningful opportunities and loads of fun!

INSIDER TIP

Camp Riveredge is a great stepping stone to overnight camps at Camp Chief Hector.

All camps include some of the same activities, but are modified for each developmental stage to keep camp fun, engaging and challenging for all ages.

BUS SERVICE

BIKE CAMPS Campers will enjoy the fun activities at Camp Riveredge and experience Calgary's fantastic trail network around the Sandy Beach area—on wheels!

During this one week camp, your child will learn riding techniques for various terrain, navigation skills, cycle safety (including traffic awareness, personal protection, and hand signals) and bike maintenance, repairs and adjustments.

Bus service is offered to and from Camp Riveredge from the Gray Family Eau Claire YMCA, Melcor YMCA at Crowfoot, Saddletowne YMCA, and Shawnessy YMCA locations at an additional cost. (Campers cannot take bikes on the bus) Bike Camp participants must be dropped off with their bike on Mondays and picked up on Fridays. They may use the bus service from Tuesday - Thursday.

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BIKE CAMPS

OUTDOOR DAY CAMPS

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HOW DO CAMPERS PROGRESS THROUGH OUR CAMP LEVELS? Our camps are different at each developmental stage. Along with all the fun camp activities, we begin to introduce life, physical and leadership skills through fun and engaging games and play. Your camper will have so much fun, they won’t even notice they’re learning at the same time!

MERLINS are introduced to more challenging activities that promote responsibility and will learn about themselves and others through teamwork.

HAWKS

FALCONS

EAGLES

LEADERSHIP

are introduced to leadership, teamwork and effective communication.

They will learn about health and wellness through games and discussions.

focus on developing complex leadership, communication and team skills.

They get involved in programming decisions (what games and activities they’ll play), are introduced to philanthropy, and learn responsibility through independence and leadership.

focus on leadership.

They will get further involved in programming decisions, philanthropy, and incorporating health and wellness into every activity.

They will learn to understand the importance of self and others and develop selfconfidence.

learn to become great leaders while they take an active role in leading young campers.They become independent and practice the responsibilities of becoming an active community leader and camp counsellor.

CAMP HOURS 8:30 am - 4:30 pm *If your camper is riding the bus, you can check in as early as 7:30 am - 8:15 am and pick-up as late as 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm.

BIKE STORAGE Bike camp participants may store their bikes at Camp Riveredge during the week.

Please note, campers cannot take bikes on the bus.

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All activities are developmentally appropriate, have progressive challenges, and help build physical literacy.

Our camps help kids belong, grow, thrive and lead!

BUS BOOKING Bus transportation to and from Riveredge is available at Gray Family Eau Claire YMCA, Melcor YMCA at Crowfoot, Saddletowne YMCA and Shawnessy YMCA locations. Bus transportation must be booked over the phone or in person. Call or visit any YMCA location to book.

FOR A FULL LIST OF PROGRAMS AND PRICING, PLEASE VISIT YMCACALGARY.ORG/REGISTRATION

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CAMP CHIEF HECTOR ABOUT CAMP CHIEF HECTOR CAMPS Located just an hour outside of Calgary in Bow Valley Wildlands Provincial Park, Camp Chief Hector provides a rich ecosystem for children and youth to learn and grow through nature.

This fun outdoor camp promotes independence and individual growth through group development and challenge.

Your child will explore nature and participate in many on-site activities including: canoeing, swimming, archery, climbing on the high-ropes, challenge course, rock climbing (on tower) and will get creative in the adventure park. They’ll enjoy camp songs and campfires in the evening before they hit their sleeping bag for a much needed sleep. An experience not to be missed!

and length of camp vary between age Activities groups. Please visit ymcacalgary.org for more details.

ABOUT GRAY JAY SITE

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Our Gray Jay site is located two hours north west of Calgary on the east boundary of Banff National Park.

This area of Alberta is well known for spectacular views, horseback riding terrain and hiking trails. More rustic and smaller than Camp Chief Hector’s main site, campers at Gray Jay take on more responsibility and different challenges.

Gray Jay camps start and end at Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge. Campers take the bus to our Gray Jay site.

OVERNIGHT CAMP BUS SERVICE (free of charge) BUS SERVICE A bus service is offered to and from camp for both overnight and day campers.

CAMP DESTINATION

PICK UP/DROP OFF LOCATION(s)

OPTIONAL/NOT OPTIONAL

Camp Chief Hector Main Site

Shawnessy & Shane Homes YMCA

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Gray Jay Site

Shane Homes YMCA

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(no parent drop off on site)

DAY CAMP BUS SERVICE (free of charge)

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CAMP DESTINATION

PICK UP/DROP OFF LOCATION(s)

OPTIONAL/NOT OPTIONAL

Camp Chief Hector Main Site

Canmore & Exshaw

Optional

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CAMP CHIEF HECTOR SITE (OVERNIGHT AND DAY CAMPS) LENGTH OF CAMP DAY CAMP (5 DAYS) DAY CAMPS 6-9Y

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FAMILY CAMPS

REGISTRATION  CAMP IS NOW OPEN AND IS ONGOING

RETURNING CAMPERS can register online or by phone.

NEW CAMPERS must register by phone.

Camp Chief Hector YMCA offers 6-day and weekend camp experiences for the entire family.

Famlies can choose from a variety of activities to create their own unique outdoor experience, including; horseback riding, hiking, canoeing, high ropes, climbing (on tower), group games and arts and crafts. Each evening will be complete with an optional evening campfire with other camper families. Activities are parent supervised, allowing families to deepen their connections while having fun.

CONTACT US at: 403-269-6156 1-866-430-9622 cchy@ymcacalgary.org

FOR A FULL LIST OF PROGRAMS AND PRICING, PLEASE VISIT YMCACALGARY.ORG/REGISTRATION

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Did your child enjoy the ARTS CAMP option?

Your child will love our Arts programs !

We offer a variety of creative opportunities for children and youth of all ages and abilities - from drawing, painting and sculpting to music and drama.

The Arts are a great way to build self-confidence, good mental health and connections with others - all while having fun!

Performing Arts Series - fun for the whole family!

The YMCA has partnered with a variety of well-known theatre companies (Lunch Box Theatre, Bach Tots and Little Onion Puppet Company - just to name a few!) to host a series of short and engaging live performances the whole family can enjoy!

These reasonably-priced performances are held at the BMO Theatre at the Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge and the theatre at the Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton. To learn more or to purchase tickets, visit ymcacalgary.org/arts.

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C HI LD R EN 'S C HO IR PR OG R A M

AC T IO N & C R E AT IV E E X P L O R AT IO N PROGRAM

CAUGHT IN THE ACT DRAMA PROGRAM

Discover more arts programs in our Winter Program Guide. Visit ymcacalgary.org/programs

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