YMCA Camp Carson 2018 Summer Guide

YMCA CAMP CARSON

WHERE ALL KIDS ARE

ACCEPTED: be yourself, belong to the group CHALLENGED: by choice, by new experiences EMPOWERED: at camp and when you go home

Dear Parent, As a father of two young men who grew up at camp, I fully appreciate the challenges faced in trying to provide positive experiences that will help prepare our children for the future. For this reason, we are eager to partner with you as we know how much a camp experience can enrich your child’s life.

With a smaller camper capacity, Camp Carson is a place that feels like family and enables us to give each child more personal attention. Under the guidance of nurturing role models from the US and around the world, kids are Accepted for exactly who they are and are socially safe to discover more about themselves and others.

Camp offers a safe environment where kids are encouraged to explore a variety of Challenges through cabin life and our diverse range of activities.

We strive to help every child reach their God-given potential. To leave camp Empowered to take on life’s opportunities as confident, caring, responsible, honest young people of strong character and faith.

We invite you to keep reading and see how we can help your child ACE the summer.

Mark Scoular Executive Director OUR MISSION: The YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, Inc., following the example of Jesus Christ, responds to community needs by serving all people, especially youth, through relationships and activities that promote healthy spirit, mind and body.

ACCEPTED Cabin Life Living in modern but rustic cabins with 2 counselors and 9 cabin mates, campers will connect as a “family�. Cabin counselors guide campers in building friendships and relationships through a combination of individual attention and purposeful group interactions.

CHALLENGED EMPOWERED Cabin Mates • Are accepted for who they are and are emotionally and socially safe to pursue their God-given potential • Experience a positive living environment as they encourage each other and celebrate successes together • Build strong relationships in a setting where teamwork, cooperation and respect are expected and championed • Communicate in face-to-face conversation to “unplug” for a week and participate in intentional group discussions and cabin devotions • Assume responsibility as they take care of personal belongings— learn respect for others as they share living space

ACCEPTED

CHALLE

Camp Activity Under the careful supervision and encouragement of our counselors, campers exercise their decision-making skills by choosing their activities and setting personal goals.

Our “challenge by choice� philosophy encourages campers to stretch their comfort zones and discover they can do so much more than they imagined.

The camp experience fosters confidence and inspires campers to take on even more challenging endeavors at camp and in life.

ENGED EMPOWERED

ACCEPTED CHALLENGED

EMPOW

WERED Tomorrow’s leaders can start their journey at Camp Carson.

Empower your child to face the future with confidence.

Invest in a camp experience and give your child the opportunity to gain vital life skills to better take on life’s challenges.

We consider it a privilege to serve young people in this way and invite you to join our camp family.

TRADITIONAL OVERNIGHT CAMP SHOSHONE CAMP 1 Week, Coed, Ages 7-16 From a large variety of activities, campers choose how to spend their mornings and set their own goals as to the skill levels they wish to achieve. “Challenge

by Choice” allows campers to take ownership of their morning. Afternoons are cabin-group centered while evenings cover an array of camp-wide events.

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS FOR SHOSHONE CAMP Vex Robotics Horseback Trail Riding

Returning Dirtbiker*

Shoshone 3 Only

*Returning Dirt Biker program is only available after completing Camp Carson’s First-Year Dirt Biker program. See First Year Dirt Bike Camp.

FOX CAMP 3 Day Mini-camp Coed, Ages 7-8 Session 8 only

DIABETES CAMP

INdependence Diabetes Camp

1 Week, Coed, Ages 9-15 T1 Diabetes This week combines a traditional week of Shoshone camp with the advantage of living with other campers who deal with T1D as the norm.

At an age-appropriate level, campers will gain a little more “independence” as they learn more about counting carbs, checking blood sugar and how to balance food, insulin and physical activity.

Thanks to our partner, St. Vincent Medical Center, a physician, nurses and nutritionists specifically qualified to deal with T1D provide additional education and diligent care for these campers.

The Jay Cutler Foundation makes it possible for us to offer 3 greatly reduced rates for this program!

WRANGLER CAMP 1 Week, Coed, Ages 11-15

“Horse Camp” provides campers with an introduction to the responsibilities and joys of horses including lots of riding time and hands-on experiences.

Air conditioned YURTS for Wranglers and First Year Dirt Bikers

FIRST YEAR DIRT BIKE CAMP 1 Week, Coed, Ages 11-15

Campers will participate in a 21-step instructional program on clutch control dirt bike riding and safety then progress on to trail riding.

WEEKEND STAYOVER

Campers staying for 2 consecutive weeks of Shoshone, Wrangler or First Year Dirt Bike Camp will spend Saturday at Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari.

CAMPS FOR TEENS - Adventure & Le BOLD and GOLD

1 Week, Coed, Ages 13-16

Boys and Girls Outdoor Leadership Development Discover the courage it takes to persevere through challenges as well as the ability to work together with peers from diverse backgrounds. Throughout this incredible backcountry overnight camping trip, campers will experience activities that are designed to build leadership development, interpersonal communications and appreciation for the natural world. This trip travels from Camp Carson to places like the Red River Gorge in Western Kentucky.

OPERATION MILITARY SUPPORT 1 Week, Coed, Ages 7-16

This subsidized camp is offered to children of military families with parents who are active in the armed forces but may or may not be currently deployed. Committed Camp Carson donors enable us to reduce fees by over 50% for these families.

MILITARY

eadership

LIT (Leader in Training)

CIT (Counselor in Training)

LITs explore their potential through a variety of unique on-site and offsite activities that foster teamwork and leadership skill development.

There is also lots of time to enjoy traditional camp activities.

As a tight-knit group, our CITs spend their first week learning techniques of caring for and encouraging younger campers as well as exposure to the counselor activity responsibilities. In the second week, CITs are individually assigned to a cabin and mentored to develop skills that will enable them to move into our Servant Leadership Program.

2 Weeks, Coed, Rising 10th Grader

FAMILIES

2 Weeks, Coed, Rising 11th Grader

CAMP CORRAL

1 Week, Coed, Ages 8-15

In partnership with Camp Corral, founding sponsor Golden Corral, this free week of camp is offered exclusively to children of military families. Top priority is given to children of wounded, ill, injured, and fallen service members.

For more info, visit www.campcorral.org and click on the Camp Experience tab.

RATES 3 OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Rate A

Rate B and Rate C

Actual cost of providing a week of camp for a child. Includes expenses for staff, maintenance, food, programs, supplies, and depreciation due to wear and tear.

Subsidized rates available for families who do not qualify for traditional scholarships but still need some financial assistance. Rate B and C subsidies are funded by Annual Campaign donors.

SHOSHONE ADD ON OPTIONS SHOSHONE

Horseback Riding

Returning

Robotics

WRANGER

1ST YR DIRT BIKE

A $680

2 days $40

Dirt Biker

Session 3 Only

A $765

A $770

B $630

3 days $60

$90

$90

B $715

B $720

C $545

5 days $90

Only available after 1st Yr Dirt Bike

Grades 7-9

C $665

C $635

REGISTER TODAY! DATES DON’T KNOW YOUR SUMMER SCHEDULE? "Session to be Determined" is available for Shoshone, Wrangler and 1st Year Dirt Bike camp. Simply pay the $75 registration fee and choose the session by March 1.

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Session 1

June 3-8

Shoshone 1 Ages 7-16

Operation Military Support Ag

Session 2

June 10-15

Shoshone 2 Ages 7-16

Wrangler 2 Ages 11-15

1s

Session 3

June 17-22

Shoshone 3 Ages 7-16

Wrangler 3 Ages 11-15

1s

Session 4

June 24-29

Shoshone 4 Ages 7-16

Wrangler 4 Ages 11-15

1st

Session 5

July 1-6

Camp Corral - Exclusive for kids of military families. Ages

Session 6

July 8-13

Shoshone 6 Ages 7-16

Wrangler 6 Ages 11-15

1s

Session 7

July 15-20

Shoshone 7 Ages 7-16

Wrangler 7 Ages 11-15

1s

Session 8

July 22-27

Shoshone 8 Ages 7-16

Wrangler 8 Ages 11-15

1s

Session 9

Jul 29–Aug 1

Session Reserved – Safety Patrol For more information, conta

A $75 non-refundable registration fee is due at registration and will be applied to your session fee.

LAYAWAY The earlier you register, the more months there are to spread payments over. Set up an auto draft or make a payment online, by mail or phone at any time in any amount.

FRIEND REFERRAL CREDITS Recruit a friend whose family is new to camp and earn a recruiter discount - $25 per referral.

HOW DO I KNOW WHICH RATE TO CHOOSE? As a YMCA, we realize families have differing abilities to pay for camp and have instituted a 3 rate pricing option. The camp program is the same regardless of the rate you choose. Rate selection is based on the honor system by which we simply trust each family to voluntarily choose the rate they are able to pay.

end Stayover $130

vailable to one, Wrangler 1st Yr Dirt s staying for ecutive weeks.

CAMP CORRAL

A $300

OPERATION MILITARY SUPPORT

B $345

B $200

$300

Free

C $325

C $100

CIT

LIT

BOLD GOLD

FOX

DIABETES

A $1100

A $1165

A $660

A $365

B $1060

B $1115

B $610

C $1010

C $1065

C $560

ampcarson.org or CALL 812-385-3597

ges 7-16

st Yr Dirt Bike 2 Ages 11-15

st Yr Dirt Bike 3 Ages 11-15

Counselor in Training (CIT 2/3)

GOLD 3 Girls Ages 13-16

t Yr Dirt Bike 4 Ages 11-15

Rising 11th grader

2 week camp June 10-22

Leader in Training (LIT 2/3) Rising 10th grader

2 week camp June 10-22

Counselor in Training (CIT 4/5) Rising 11th grader

2 week camp Jun 24-Jul 6

s 8-15

st Yr Dirt Bike 6 Ages 11-15

BOLD 6 Boys Ages 13-16

st Yr Dirt Bike 7 Ages 11-15

st Yr Dirt Bike 8 Ages 11-15

BOLD/GOLD 8 Boys & Girls Ages 13-16

Counselor in Training (CIT 6/7)

Leader in Training (LIT 6/7)

Rising 11th grader

Rising 10th grader

2 week camp July 8-20

2 week camp July 8-20

Fox Camps Ages 7-8

INdependence Diabetes Camp

Fox 8A July 22-24 Fox 8B July 25-27

Ages 9–15

act the School Safety Patrol Office. 812-475-1336

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE is available for families who qualify. Download a financial assistance packet at campcarson.org or call the camp office.

FENNEMAN CITIZENSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS – 50% OFF RATE A Thanks to a special donor, these partial scholarships are available to middle income families who do not qualify for traditional scholarships.

Requirements include community service hours, good grades and good citizenship standing at school. Download a packet at campcarson.org.

A Branch of the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, Inc. 222 NW 6th Street Evansville, IN 47708

campinfo@ymcacampcarson.org

YMCA Camp Carson 2034 Outer Lake Road Princeton, IN 47670 812-385-3597 www.campcarson.org 40 minutes north of Evansville, IN 1 ¾ hours west of Louisville, KY 2 ½ hours east of St. Louis, MO 3 hours northwest of Nashville, TN 3 hours southwest of Indianapolis, IN 3 ½ hours west of Cincinnati, OH 3 hours west of Lexington, KY 5 hours southeast of Chicago, IL

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