YMCA Camp Grady Spruce 2014 Brochure

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CAMP GRADY SPRUCE YMCA OF METROPOLITAN DALLAS www.CampGradySpruce.org

MORE THAN JUST CAMP For more than 60 years, on Possum Kingdom Lake, we have been dedicated to providing a Summer Camp that will be the best summer of your life, every summer.

To me, Grady Spruce is not just a camp, but it is a second home. All of our programs are designed to teach people something different about themselves. Being surrounded by nature, in its rawest form, allows us to truly let time slow down. Then, we can tune-in and refocus on what is important in life. Hope to see you at camp soon!

Phylicia Sheehy Summer Camp Director Mission: Camp Grady Spruce exists to deliver exceptional outdoor programs that inspire, build, and strengthen relationships with God, His creation and each other.

YMCA Camp Grady Spruce is located 120 miles west of Dallas on the beautiful shoreline of Possum Kingdom Lake

DURING THEIR STAY, YOUR CHILD WILL: Make new friends and strengthen existing relationships Learn to appreciate and respect the natural world Build confidence by trying new activities and learning new skills

RAY BEAN CAMP Girls age 7-12

Directed by well trained staff, Ray Bean Camp will be full of making new friends, singing silly songs, and exploring the outdoors!

Whether it is learning to water ski, horseback ride, or having a slumber party under the stars, our counselors help girls become independent and more resilient.

MAIN CAMP Boys age 7-12

Main Camp is the ultimate outdoor adventure for boys to have the opportunity to truly be themselves. Our enthusiastic staff is ready for all of the wakeboarding, cook outs, sailing and gaga ball you can imagine, all the while being committed to building confidence and lifelong skills.

FRONTIER CAMP Teens Age 13-16

Frontier Camp provides a setting in which teens are given the chance to create an identity and recognize their potential. Campers spend this time growing into strong leaders through character building activities and new experiences. At Frontier, you will make great friends and memories that last a lifetime!

Counselor in Training (CIT) Teens Age 15-16 Take camp to the next level!

This job training program helps teens take the first steps to becoming a camp counselor.

Not only will they learn how to teach multiple activities and practice leading younger campers, but they will have the chance to identify their unique strengths as a leader! This 3-week program will be some of the most memorable weeks of their life!

ACTIVITIES Each camper has the opportunity to try their favorite activites from the list! It may take campers two or three weeks to try them all though!

We’ve added some new activities to the line-up so DON’T miss out!

Sailing Wakeboarding Water Skiing Slalom Skiing Knee boarding Barefoot Skiing NEW! Outdoor Living Skills Fishing Rock Climbing Archery/Riflery Horseback Riding Ropes Courses Canoeing NEW! Slack Line Arts & Crafts The Blob GAGA Ball Hiking FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE! We know the impact and life-changing effect camp has on kids. That’s why our mission is to provide camp for ALL.

SPECIALTY A camper who is enrolled in a specialty will spend two hours EVERY day focused on that particular activity!

Watersports: Age 11+

TRIPS We offer two optional trips in which campers get to have an off-site excursion!

Brazos River Trip (BRT) Age 13+ Two days. One night. 20 miles of paddling adventure! Join us on this true camping trip to look at what Possum Kingdom Lake looked like before the dam was built. You pack all your provisions and gear.

Rock Climbing Trip Age 13+ Put your rock climbing skills to the test! Join us for an overnight rock climbing adventure at Mineral Wells State Park to climb beyond the rock wall. Camp will provide all necessary equipment.

For more information call us at 214.319.9944 or visit CampGradySpruce.org

Just learning to water ski?

Experienced barefooter?

We have the program for you!

Equestrian: Age 10+ Advanced riding skills, horse care, grooming and more riding time!

Sailing: Age 10+ Led by certified instructors, campers learn in-depth sailing technique and go on extended sailing trips!

WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING “It is such a great way for him to grow and spend time away from us parents while he learns to become a man!”

“My daughter never looked so happy as she did when she came back from camp.”

“The staff are extremely helpful and, most of all, FUN!”

“We love the positive atmosphere and the excellent role models provided by camp. We have been a CGS family since 2006 and we love it!”

Experience camp through your child’s eyes We take pictures of your kids at camp all day, every day, all summer long! You can browse the photos we upload during your child’s week at camp - for free - by using Bunk1 or following our social media updates on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Visit CampGradySpruce.org for more information.

SESSIONS AND PRICING Session Dates 1: Pirate Week 2: Decades Week 3: Super Heroes 4: Holiday Week 5: Western Week 6: Olympic Games 7: Hawaiian Luau 8: Zombie Camp CIT Sessions 1-3: CIT Sessions 4-6:

June 8 - June 14 June 15 - June 21 June 22 - June 28 July 7 - July 12 July 13 - July 19 July 20 - July 26 July 27 - Aug 2 Aug 3 - Aug 9 June 8 - June 28 July 7 - July 26

$715/camper $850/camper $850/camper $715/camper $850/camper $850/camper $715/camper $715/camper $1,499/camper $1,499/camper

Multi-Week Rates 2 Weeks 3 Weeks

Price $1,299/camper $1,499/camper $1,825/camper

Weeks 1+2, 4+5, 6+7, 7+8 2+3, 5+6 Any 3 weeks!

Save BIG when you sign up for 2 or 3 weeks!

Extras!

Specialty: $225 per week Trips: Rock Climbing $100 Brazos River FREE

COME SEE CAMP FOR YOURSELF FAMILY CAMPING

Fun family camping is offered throughout the year! This personal lakehouse offers families quality time together to enjoy the outdoors and new activities. Just pack your bags and come enjoy a weekend on the water.

GROUPS AND RETREATS

Planning a retreat? Need a place for team-building? Does your sports team need an intense training spot? Your church group need somewhere to enjoy a beautiful environment? We provide the food, lodging, and activities! Our doors are open to help you host the best getaway ever!

To help schedule and plan your trip, please contact our Groups and Family Camping Director at 214.628.9055 ext. 222

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Our Outdoor Education program partners with over 120 schools throughout the year. Our primary focus is to reinforce school based subjects and to expand on the school’s natural science curriculum. Between “stranger danger” and busy streets, youth have no time to wander the outdoors. Here, every student will walk away with a greatly enhanced knowledge base and emotional connection with the natural world.

For more information on how to get involved, or set up a trip with your school, please contact our Outdoor Education Director at 214.628.9055 ext. 331

HELLO ALUMNI!

Went to CGS? Worked here? Well, then welcome to the CGS Alumni Association! Register on our website to stay in the loop with our special Alumni events and to reconnect with the rest of the CGS family!

GIVE TODAY! Invest in our youth!

Make a financial contribution to YMCA Camp Grady Spruce so we can keep our promise to make our outdoor experience available to all. Your gift will help send a kid to camp!

Contact us at: (214) 319-9944 FOLLOW US! www.CampGradySpruce.org