YMCA winter break Day Camps
Decmeber 2018 & January 2019
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Get even more details online! Our camp guide provides and overview of our camps. 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 winter day camp.
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Mark the winter registration date in your calendar Tuesday, October 16, 2018 (see registration dates for Camp Chief Hector on page 10)
2 Get set up on YMCA Online to register online
Set up a YMCA Online account to register online (it takes 48 hours to receive your login information) at ymcacalgary.org/registration. 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
It’s helpful to take a note of the program (and corresponding code) prior to registration.
SEARCH & REGISTER for camps online CLICK ON ANY OF THE PAGE HEADINGS IN THIS GUIDE
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VISIT YMCACALGARY.ORG/REGISTRATION
SEARCH FIND PROGRAMS DETAILS SUCH AS CAMP NAMES, DATES, TIMES AND CODES
SEARCH BY CAMP TYPE AND AGE
CLICK ON THE PROGRAM TAB
CLICK ON ONE OF THE CATEGORIES BELOW For Camp Chief Hector camps For Camp YMCA and Camp Riveredge camps
SEARCH
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BY CAMP NAME OR KEY WORDS (SUCH AS AGE CATEGORY, “ADVENTURERS,” “CHALLENGERS”, ETC.) BY TYPING INTO THE BLANK FIELD
TIP: Typing the camp names and age categories listed in the charts on this guide's program pages will get you directly to the camp you are looking for
REGISTER ONCE YOU FIND YOUR DESIRED CAMP CLICK ON THE SHOPPING CART SYMBOL TO ADD TO YOUR SELECTION(S).
Registration can also be completed by phone or in person at any YMCA location. Visit ymcacalgary.org/locations for all location contact information.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE A YMCA ONLINE ACCOUNT TO REGISTER ONLINE. LEARN HOW TO SET UP AN ACCOUNT ON PREVIOUS PAGE.
Hope to see you over the winter break!
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.
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CONTENTS LOCATIONS AND AMENITIES
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CAMP YMCA WINTER BREAK DAY CAMPS
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CAMP RIVEREDGE YMCA WINTER BREAK DAY CAMPS CAMP CHIEF HECTOR SUMMER OVER NIGHT & DAY CAMPS)
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We also offer Teachers' Convention and Spring Break camps - details coming soon!
Watch for our summer camp guide this January!
FOR A FULL LIST OF PROGRAMS AND PRICING, PLEASE VISIT YMCACALGARY.ORG/REGISTRATION
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LOCATION AMENITIES
SOUTHEAST
SOUTHWEST
NORTHEAST
NORTHWEST
REMINGTON YMCA IN QUARRY PARK
SHAWNESSY YMCA
SOUTH HEALTH CAMPUS YMCA
QUARRY PARK CHILDCARE
GRAY FAMILY EAU CLAIRE YMCA
SADDLETOWNE YMCA
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GYMNASIUM
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POOL
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CLIMBING SQUASH COURTS
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MELCOR YMCA AT CROWFOOT
SHANE HOMES YMCA AT ROCKY RIDGE
CAMP LOCATIONS
CAMP CHIEF HECTOR
CAMP RIVEREDGE
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LOCATIONS GRAY JAY OUTDOOR CAMPSITE
SHANE HOMES YMCA AT ROCKY RIDGE MELCOR YMCA AT CROWFOOT
SADDLETOWNE YMCA
CAMP CHIEF HECTOR YMCA
GRAY FAMILY EAU CLAIRE YMCA
YMCA CALGARY LOCATIONS Melcor YMCA at Crowfoot Saddletowne YMCA Gray Family Eau Claire YMCA
YMCA CAMP RIVEREDGE
Remington YMCA in Quarry Park Shawnessy YMCA South Health Campus YMCA Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge
REMINGTON YMCA IN QUARRY PARK
Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton YMCA Childcare Centres
COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM SITES Youth Engagement Programs After-school (critical hours) Programs Indigenous Programs
SHAWNESSY YMCA
STONEY TRAIL SE (HIGHWAY 22X)
SOUTH HEALTH CAMPUS YMCA
Leadership Programs Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Summer Programs (KIM and YMAP Youth Leadership Programs)
BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL YMCA AT SETON
FOR A FULL LIST OF PROGRAMS AND PRICING, PLEASE VISIT YMCACALGARY.ORG/REGISTRATION
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CAMP YMCA WINTER BREAK CAMPS
CLICK TO SEARCH & REGISTER!
SEE PAGE THREE FOR TIPS ON HOW TO SEARCH AND REGISTER ONLINE
ABOUT CAMP YMCA CAMPS CAMP YMCA camps take place at our health & fitness locations (see page 6 for locations and amenities). 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.
CAMP HOURS Full Day: 8:30 - 4:30 pm PRE & POST CARE HOURS - FREE! Pre-care: 7:30 - 8:30 am Post-care: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
All Winter Break camps are single day camps check the dates that are right for your family.
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 has a safe visit to the pool, regardless of their swim skill/ experience. Campers are carefully supervised during each pool visit.
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CAMP YMCA - WINTER BREAK CAMPS (Use chart below to determine what camp is offered at each location) SOUTHEAST
SOUTHWEST
NORTHEAST
NORTHWEST
REMINGTON YMCA IN QUARRY PARK
SHAWNESSY YMCA
SOUTH HEALTH CAMPUS YMCA
GRAY FAMILY EAU CLAIRE YMCA
SADDLETOWNE YMCA
MELCOR YMCA AT CROWFOOT
SHANE HOMES YMCA AT ROCKY RIDGE
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* Tenderfeet campers must be 4 years or older to attend full day camps.
HOW DO KIDS 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!
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DISCOVERERS
EXPLORERS
ADVENTURERS
CHALLENGERS
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.
All activities are developmentally appropriate, have progressive challenge, and help build physical literacy. Our camps help kids belong, grow, thrive and lead!
FOR A FULL LIST OF PROGRAMS AND PRICING, PLEASE VISIT YMCACALGARY.ORG/REGISTRATION
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CAMP RIVEREDGE WINTER BREAK CAMPS
CLICK TO SEARCH & REGISTER! SEE PAGE 3 FOR TIPS ON HOW TO SEARCH AND REGISTER ONLINE
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 lots of time exploring forests and wide-open spaces. Full days immersed in the natural world will provide many meaningful opportunities and loads 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.
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER Camp Riveredge is an outdoor camp! Make sure your camper is dressed appropriatley. Pack them with mitts, gloves, snow pants, etc.
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OUTDOOR DAY CAMPS
DURATION ONE WEEK
All activities are developmentally appropriate, have progressive challenge, and help build physical literacy.
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CAMP HOURS 8:30-4:30pm
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Our camps help kids belong, grow, thrive and lead!
HOW DO KIDS 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
HAWKS
FALCONS
EAGLES
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.
FOR A FULL LIST OF PROGRAMS AND PRICING, PLEASE VISIT YMCACALGARY.ORG/REGISTRATION
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CAMPSUMMER CHIEF HECTOR CAMPS
CLICK FOR DETAILS SEE PAGE THREE FOR TIPS ON HOW TO SEARCH AND REGISTER ONLINE
CAMPERS MUST NEW REGISTER BY PHONE OR IN PERSON
ABOUT CAMP CHIEF HECTOR CAMPS Camp Chief Hector provides a rich ecosystem for children and youth to learn and grow through nature. Our overnight and day camps promote independence and individual growth through challenge and fun. An experience not be missed!
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION DATES & DETALS RETURNING CAMPERS can register online, by phone, or in person
THERE ARE TWO CAMP LOCATIONS! .
CAMP CHEIF HECTOR SITE
GRAY JAY SITE
Member/Non-Member Registration
The Camp Chief Hector site is Located just an hour outside of Calgary in Bow Valley Wildlands Provincial Park, this camp is full of adventure.
Our Gray Jay site is located 2.5 hours north west of Calgary, on the eastern edge of Banff National Park. This area, along the Red Deer River in the Yaha Tinda valley, is well known for its spectacular views, history, and hiking and horseback riding trails.
Tues Nov 13 – session 1 Wed Nov 14 – session 2 Thurs Nov 15 – session 3 Fri Nov 16 – session 4
Your camper wll participate in many on-site activities including: canoeing, swimming, archery, rock climbing, rope course challenges, hiking, interactive games, arts, horseback riding and more. Activities and length of camp are dependent on the group and chosen option.
More rustic and with less campers, our Gray Jay site offers campers an experience rich in nature exploration and the opportunity to build strong connections with other campers. Campers participate in day and overnight hikes, group games, learning about outdoor living, caring for horses and horseback riding.
Registration for summer camps starts in November!
NEW CAMPERS must register by phone or in person. Member Registration Wednesday, November 23 Non-member Registration Friday, November 25 *Register in person at Melcor YMCA at Crowfoot, Remington YMCA in Quarry Park, or Gray Family Eau Claire YMCA
FOR FULL DETAILS VISIT:
ymcacalgary.org/campchiefhector
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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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ACCOMMODATIONS ONE MONTH
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PIONEER (14-15Y) LEADERSHIP (16Y) FAMILY CAMP (ALL AGES)
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OVERNIGHT CAMP BUS SERVICE (free of charge)
BUS SERVICE Drive . your camper to and from camp or drive them to the bus drop-off and pick-up lcoation.
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CAMP DESTINATION
PICK UP/DROP OFF LOCATION(s)
OPTIONAL/NOT OPTIONAL
Camp Chief Hector Main Site
Shawnessy & Shane Homes YMCA
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DAY CAMP BUS SERVICE (additional charge) CAMP DESTINATION
PICK UP/DROP OFF LOCATION(s)
OPTIONAL/NOT OPTIONAL
Camp Chief Hector Main Site
Canmore & Exshaw
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(OVERNIGHT CAMPS) LENGTH OF CAMP
DAY CAMP (5 DAYS)
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Drop-off and pick-up your camper at the Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge.
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OVERNIGHT CAMP BUS SERVICE (free of charge) CAMP DESTINATION
PICK UP/DROP OFF LOCATION(s)
OPTIONAL/NOT OPTIONAL
Gray Jay Site
Shane Homes YMCA
Not Optional
FOR A FULL LIST OF PROGRAMS AND PRICING, PLEASE VISIT YMCACALGARY.ORG/REGISTRATION
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