FALL & WINTER 2019 CAMP GUIDE SCHOOL BREAK DATES: NOV 25–27 | DEC 23, 26–27 | DEC 30, JAN 2–3 The YMCA strives to help kids make new friends, learn new skills, do better in school, engage in more physical activity, and live with our core values. Please make sure your child brings appropriate clothing, a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and a snack.
When School’s Out, The Y is in!
School-Age YMCA Child Development sites offer Drop-in child care on No School Days. Call 208 344 5502 ext 415
If they are participating in an AM or full day program please make sure they bring a lunch as well.
CAMPS FOR AGES 3–16
ALL-DAY CAMPS (AGES 6–12)
SCHEDULE: 9am–1pm or 1–5pm (Half Day), 9am–5pm (Full Day) CAMP ROCK YOUR SOCKS OFF Rock climbing, swimming, playing games, field trips, and more are all part of this awesome, fun-filled, action-packed camp. Kids will participate in games, creative activities, and adventure, all while making new friends along the way! Campers must bring a refillable water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and a snack and lunch. Field trips at Downtown Boise YMCA only. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 (Half Day) Member $144 | Non-member $210 (Full Day) Member $70 | Non-member $105 (Half Day) SESSION/S: Nov 25–27 (AM ONLY) Nov 25–27 | Dec 23, 26–27 | Dec 30, Jan 2–3
HOLIDAY BLITZ DAY CAMP This camp explores a variety of exiting themes each day— all mixed with a little holiday fun. Rock climbing, swimming, playing games, and more are all part of this awesome, funfilled, action-packed camp. Campers must bring a refillable water bottle and closed-toe shoes. Campers are asked to bring a snack and a lunch if attending all day camp. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 (Half Day) Member $144 | Non-member $210 (Full Day) Member $70 | Non-member $105 (Half Day) SESSION/S: Dec 23, 26–27 | Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (AM ONLY) Nov 25–27 | Dec 23, 26–27 | Dec 30, Jan 2–3
PRE-K CAMPS (AGES 3–6)
SCHEDULE: 9–10:30am (AM1) or 10:30am–12pm (AM2) LITTLE ADVENTURE CAMP Join us for this super-silly camp adventure. Campers will have a blast swimming, climbing, bouncing, and making friends in this program. Camp includes arts and crafts, sports, and activities. FEE: Member $52 | Non-member $74 Member $50 | Non-member $70 SESSION/S: Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (AM2) Dec 23, 26–27 (AM1) LITTLE CHEFS CAMP Campers will learn the benefits of healthy foods through using the nutrition rainbow connection. Eating a rainbow helps your body get a complete range of nutrients. This will be a handson class where kids will sample different combinations of foods. FEE: Member $50 | Non-member $70 SESSION/S: Nov 25–27 (AM2)
LITTLE INVENTORS CAMP Campers will have an opportunity to explore different science, mathematics, and engineering principles throughout this camp. Campers will create and develop their own inventions, explore and build structures and machines including LEGOS®, and explore their environment. FEE: Member $52 | Non-member $74 SESSION/S: Nov 25–27 (AM1) | Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (AM1) LITTLE MONKEYS CAMP Kids get to experience the excitement of the climbing wall and become introduced to the thrills of climbing while enjoying new friends. In addition to learning a new skill, your child will learn the Y values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY. FEE: Member $52 | Non-member $74 SESSION/S: Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (AM1) LITTLE PICASSO CAMP Explore different types of art and learn about the artists who created them. Campers will create their own artwork using techniques learned in camp. FEE: Member $52 | Non-member $74 SESSION/S: Nov 25–27 (AM1) Dec 23, 26–27 (AM2) LITTLE PRINCESS CAMP Each Little Princess will expand their imagination and creativity in this camp where dress-up is encouraged! Camper will explore fairy-tale stories, learn princess etiquette, create crafts, play games, and celebrate the end of camp with a tea party. FEE: Member $52 | Non-member $74 Member $50 | Non-member $70 SESSION/S: Dec 23, 26–27 (AM2) Nov 25–27 (AM2)
LITTLE PRINCESS CAMP
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LITTLE SUPERHEROES CAMP Ready to reveal your superhero powers? In this week-long camp, campers will design and create their own superhero costumes—complete with superhero power—and have their powers put to the test in various challenges. FEE: Member $52 | Non-member $74 SESSION/S: Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (AM2) LITTLE ZOOKEEPERS CAMP Little ones will get to “adopt” an animal each day. They will learn about various careers that involve working with animals. They will be taught about habitats and diets of different wild creatures. FEE: Member $52 | Non-member $74 SESSION/S: Dec 23, 26–27 (AM1)
LITTLE SUPERHEROES CAMP
SPECIALTY CAMPS (AGES 6–12) SCHEDULE: 9am–1pm (AM) or 1–5pm (PM)
ART AND DESIGN CAMP Be an artist! Campers will have an opportunity to learn about various local and international artists and create their own original pieces of art using various mediums. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Dec 23, 26–27 (PM) AUTHORS CAMP Be your own author and create a story of adventure, mystery, or Sci-Fi fantasy. Authors camp will provide you with the opportunity to write, illustrate, and publish your own short story. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (PM)
AUTHORS CAMP
BAKING 101 CAMP Campers will design, make, and decorate their own baking projects using up-to-date techniques and materials. Yum! AGE: 7–13 FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 AGES Member $70 | Non-member $105 7–13 SESSION/S: Nov 25–27 (PM) Dec 23, 26–27 (AM) Dec 23, 26–27 (AM) CIRCUS CAMP Come and clown around at the YMCA. Your child will flip when they see how much fun they will be having juggling, learning tricks, making balloon animals, and working on their end of the week performance! FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Dec 23, Jan 2–3 (AM) CSI MYSTERY CAMP A “who done it” mystery camp for the most curious of kids. Campers will have an opportunity to solve various mysteries each day and use their deductive and inductive reasoning skills to complete challenges! FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (AM)
Financial Assistance is available!
BAKING 101 CAMP DIY CAMP Campers will have fun creating and completing their own projects using unique materials from around the house and found in nature. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Nov 25–27 (PM) FASHION CAMP Kids will get a chance to learn about design, shape, texture, and form in this amazing camp. They will have a chance to explore fashion from all around the world, and through the decades, then create their own outfit. Parents are invited to a runway show at the end of the camp. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (PM) Dec 23, 26–27 (AM) LEARN MORE AND REGISTER AT YMCATVIDAHO.ORG
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INTRO TO THEATRE Does your child want to try acting, directing, or improv? Come to this camp and learn the basics of everything from reading scripts to voice projections to set design. The kids will learn and practice both comedic and serious skits and routines. At the end of the week, there will be a short performance for parents. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Dec 23, 26–27 (PM) Nov 25–27 (PM) JEDI CAMP Is your young knight ready to be a Jedi? Your child will make their own light saber and train in the honorable ways of the Force. This great week-long camp will also explore science, space, and allow kids to be creative as they explore all things Jedi. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 Member $70 | Non-member $105 SESSION/S: Dec 23, 26–27 (PM) Dec 23, 26–27 (PM) JR. CHEFS CAMP This camp is designed to be a hands-on cooking experience. It will cover meal planning, nutrition, and foods from multiple cultures. This camp will be holiday themed. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 Member $70 | Non-member $105 SESSION/S: Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (PM) Nov 25–27 (AM) | Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (AM) Nov 25–27 (PM) | Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (PM)
SURVIVAL CAMP This camp will teach kids about building a shelter, how to find food and water in the wilderness, using Morse code, practicing knife safety, and much more. Each child should come prepared to spend the day outside. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Nov 25–27 (AM) | Dec 23, 26–27 (AM) Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (AM) WIZARDS CAMP Explore the magic of the beloved book and movie series through a camp filled with Quidditch, arts and crafts, and science experiments. Campers will learn how to play Quidditch and create their own teams with fellow muggles. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Dec 23, 26–27 (PM)
WIZARDS CAMP
SPORTS CAMPS (AGES 7–11) SCHEDULE: 9am–1pm (AM) or 1–5pm (PM)
BASKETBALL CAMP Basketball camps are a great way to enhance current basketball skills or introduce young athletes to the sport who have never played. Our knowledgeable instructors will help participants become more proficient in dribbling, shooting, and passing, as well as in offensive and defensive plays in a fun, safe environment. We’ll teach players the rules of the game and incorporate the YMCA character values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in the lessons throughout the camp. Players will be instructed through skills and drills, and will end each day with a scrimmage! FEE: Member $48 | Non-member $73 Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Jan 2–3 (AM) 2 DAYS ONLY Dec 23, 26–27 (AM) | Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (PM) CLIMBING CAMP Climbing camp provides an opportunity for climbers at all levels to come and experience climbing the rock wall. They will also participate in other physical games and activities while meeting new friends. Campers are required to bring a refillable water bottle and closed-toe shoes. AGES AGE: 6–12 6–12 FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 Member $70 | Non-member $105 SESSION/S: Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (PM) Nov 25–27 (AM) | Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (PM) 4
CHEER CAMP If you have a child with lots of energy this program is definitely for them. Participants will learn body awareness, balance, dance moves, cheers, meet new friends, and have an extremely fun time! All equipment provided by the Y. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (AM)
CLIMBING CAMP
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MULTI-SPORT CAMP Our caring and knowledgeable instructors will teach players the skills of a variety of sports through exciting and fun drills and games. Players will grow with their knowledge and skills of the game in a safe and exciting environment. Players will not only grow in their knowledge of the game, but also gain knowledge in other important areas of life, including healthy living habits, the YMCA core values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY, teamwork, and much more! The camp will focus on a variety of lifetime sports in this fun-filled camp! FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Nov 25–27 (AM) LIFETIME SPORTS CAMP INDOOR SOCCER CAMP Brush up on your soccer skills in this fun and welcoming environment. Campers will improve their dribbling, passing, and shooting skills while learning from our caring and knowledgeable staff. Players of all levels will improve on their soccer skills while making new friends, learning healthy living habits, and embracing the YMCA character values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY. FEE: Member $48 | Non-member $73 SESSION/S: Dec 26–27 (AM) 2 DAYS ONLY LIFETIME SPORTS CAMP In this camp your child will learn a variety of sports that they can enjoy for a lifetime, in a fun and encouraging environment. They will learn the fundamentals of pickle ball, volleyball, basketball, rock climbing, and swimming, just to name a few. AGE: 6–12 AGES FEE: Member $70 | Non-member $105 6–12 SESSION/S: Dec 23, 26–27 (AM)
VOLLEYBALL CAMP A great way to work on your game! We offer players a fun, enjoyable, and educational environment! Our caring, skilled, and knowledgeable instructors will teach and enhance basic to intermediate techniques with six major skills: passing, setting, blocking, defense, serving, and attacking. We have designed this camp specifically with young players in mind and have modified our equipment, technique skills, and games to make learning volleyball more fun! Our goal is to meet the needs of each individual player. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 AGES SESSION/S: Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (AM) 7-14 Nov 25–27 (AM) 7-11 XTREME SPORTS CAMP Have a blast trying some exciting sports that get the heart racing! Kids will learn new skills in a variety of sports activities, including some of the following: paddle boarding, rock climbing, NERF wars, and handball. AGES AGE: 6–12 6–12 FEE: Member $70 | Non-member $105 SESSION/S: Nov 25–27 (AM) | Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (AM)
STEM CAMPS (AGES 6–12) SCHEDULE: 9am–1pm (AM) or 1–5pm (PM)
BATTLEBOTS CAMP Kids will build robots, motorized cars, hydraulic lifts, and more, all with mini motors and battery packs. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 Member $70 | Non-member $105 SESSION/S: Nov 25–27 (PM) Nov 25–27 (AM) | Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (AM) CODING CAMP In this camp, campers will explore the foundations of coding. They will learn about the latest development languages, databases, mobile technologies, and more! FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (AM) EDIBLE EXPERIMENTS Come join this exciting camp that combines the culinary world with STEM experiments. Campers will be both chefs and scientists as they learn about chemical reactions and the forces of nature through cooking. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Nov 25–27 (PM) Dec 23, 26–27 (PM)
Financial Assistance is available!
ENGINEERING AND STRUCTURES CAMP In this camp, campers will learn all about buildings, focusing on architecture and structural engineering. Then they will create their own new and unique architecture and build a city. Campers will also explore wheels and axles, as well as pulley systems. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Dec 23, 26–27 (PM)
CODING CAMP
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GIRLS ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE CAMP Girls will have the opportunity to discover science and engineering in a welcoming and unique environment. Engineered structures, coding and robotics, and science and chemical reactions are just a few topics this camp will explore. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Dec 23, 26–27 (AM) MAD SCIENCE In this introductory science camp, participants will explore the fun and wacky world of science, doing a variety of experiments exploring different substances, states of matter, chemical reactions, structures, magnetism, and they’ll even get to launch a rocket! Accessible even for our younger budding scientists, this camp is a great survey of the exciting STEM world. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 Member $70 | Non-member $105 SESSION/S: Dec 23, 26–27 (PM) Nov 25–27 (AM) ROBOTICS 101 CAMP Using LEGO® Mindstorm kits, kids will visualize, build, and program their own robot! With the help of a Chromebook ®, they will program their robot to do a variety of different actions using ultrasonic sound, light, and touch sensors. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Dec 30, Jan 2–3 (AM)
ROBOTICS 101 SLIME CAMP Does your child like to experiment? In this camp, kids will do all sorts of fun experiments with slime, Gak, and other fun materials! FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Nov 25–27 (AM)
TEEN CAMPS (AGES 12–15)
SCHEDULE: 9am–1pm (AM) or 1–5pm (PM), 9am–5pm (Full Day) DAY CAMP JR COUNSELOR Junior Counselors will have the opportunity to train with seasoned camp veterans to learn the ins-and-outs of being a successful camp counselor. They will gain leadership skills, mitigation strategies, and some fun camp songs and games to keep kids entertained for hours. In the afternoon, they have the opportunity to volunteer in a camp of their choice. Jr. Counselors will be assisting counselors in running the camp. They will have a defined leadership role and will be an integral part of the camp experience. AGES AGE: 13–16 13–16 FEE: Member $144 | Non-member $210 SESSION/S: Nov 25–27 (Full Day)
TEEN VOLLEYBALL CAMP A great way to work on your game! We offer players a fun, enjoyable, and educational environment! Our caring, skilled, and knowledgeable instructors will teach and enhance basic to intermediate techniques with six major skills: passing, setting, blocking, defense, serving, and attacking. We have designed this camp specifically with young players in mind and have modified our equipment, technique skills, and games to make learning volleyball more fun! Our goal is to meet the needs of each individual player. AGES AGES: 12–14 12–14 FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Nov 25–27 (AM)
TEEN ART AND DESIGN CAMP Teen campers will have an opportunity to create original works of art and channel their inner artist. Teens will be exposed to a variety of projects, materials, and techniques throughout the week to enhance their current drawing, sculpting, and design skills while gaining inspiration from famous artists around the world. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Dec 23, 26–27 (PM) TEEN COOKING CAMP This camp provides a hands-on kitchen experience in basic cooking techniques such as knife skills, sautéing, and baking. These teen campers will cook various types of traditional fare as well as more modern recipes, challenging both their skills and taste buds. FEE: Member $72 | Non-member $109 SESSION/S: Nov 25–27 (AM) 6
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TEEN CAMPS • STEM CAMPS • SPORTS CAMPS • SPECIALTY CAMPS • PRE-K CAMPS • ALL-DAY CAMPS
CAMP
AGE
CAMP ROCK YOUR SOCKS OFF
6–12
HOLIDAY BLITZ DAY CAMP
6–12
LITTLE ADVENTURE CAMP
3–6
LITTLE CHEFS CAMP
3–6
LITTLE INVENTORS CAMP
3–6
LITTLE MONKEYS CAMP
3–6
LITTLE PICASSO CAMP
3–6
LITTLE PRINCESS CAMP
3–6
LITTLE SUPERHEROES CAMP
3–6
LITTLE ZOOKEEPERS CAMP
3–6
ART AND DESIGN CAMP
6–12
AUTHORS CAMP
6–12
BAKING 101 CAMP
7–13
CIRCUS CAMP
6–12
DIY CAMP
6–12
FASHION CAMP
6–12
INTRO TO THEATRE
6–12
JEDI CAMP
6–12
JR. CHEFS CAMP
6–12
SURVIVAL CAMP
6–12
WIZARDS CAMP
6–12
BASKETBALL CAMP
7–11
CLIMBING CAMP
6–12
CHEER CAMP
7–11
INDOOR SOCCER CAMP
7–11
LIFETIME SPORTS CAMP
6–12
MULTI-SPORTS CAMP
7–11
VOLLEYBALL CAMP
NOV 25–27 AM/AM1
PM/AM2
DEC 23, 26–27 AM/AM1
PM/AM2
Dec 30, JAN 2–3 AM/AM1
PM/AM2
(AM) (AM)
(AM)
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7–11 7–14
XTREME SPORTS CAMP
6–12
BATTLEBOTS CAMP
6–12
CODING CAMP
6–12
EDIBLE EXPERIMENTS
6–12
ENGINEERING & STRUCTURES CAMP
6–12
GIRLS ENGINEERING & SCIENCE CAMP
6–12
MAD SCIENCE
6–12
ROBOTICS 101 CAMP
6–12
SLIME CAMP
6–12
DAY CAMP JR COUNSELOR
13–16
TEEN ART & DESIGN CAMP
12–15
TEEN COOKING CAMP
12–15
TEEN VOLLEYBALL CAMP
12–14 *2-DAY CAMP ONLY
YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER This staffed center offers youth and teens a place to gather, socialize, play games, or just relax. Fun activities provided daily! AGES: 6–13 FEE: Member FREE | Non-member DAY PASS REQUIRED SCHEDULE: Schedules vary at each facility. For more information about holiday hours, go to ymcatvidaho.org. CALDWELL YMCA Mon–Thu 3–8pm Fri 3–7pm Sat 9am–2pm Sun 1–3pm
SOUTH MERIDIAN YMCA Mon–Thu 4–8pm Fri 4–7pm Sat 9am–2pm Sun 11am–1pm
DOWNTOWN BOISE YMCA Mon–Thu 3:30–8pm Fri 3:30–7pm Sat 9am–3pm Sun 11am–3pm
WEST BOISE YMCA & BOISE CITY AQUATIC CENTER Mon–Thu 4–8pm Fri 4–7pm Sat 8am–2pm Sun 12–3pm
KIDS' NIGHT OUT Join us for Kids' Night Out where kids will get a chance to enjoy a night of games, swimming, and hanging out with friends. It’s a great way for kids to be active and meet new people. Plus parents get a chance to go out, too! Kids will be supervised by caring and responsible Y staff while they have a blast! Space is limited, please register in advance. AGES: 5–12 FEE: Member $15 | Non-member $30 *Financial Assistance does not apply
SCHEDULE: 6–9:30pm SESSION/S: 4th Fri of every month 1st Fri of every month 3rd Fri of every month 2nd Fri of every month
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL Join us for a spooktacular family-friendly event! Activities include: photo booth, bounce house, games, pumpkin decorating, and so much more…mmmwhahahahaha. Costumes are encouraged! AGE: All Ages FEE: Member FREE | Non-member FREE SESSION/S: Friday, Oct 25 SCHEDULE: 6–8pm
WEST HARVEST FEST Join us for a celebration of family fun, including swimming, rock climbing, haunted house, bounce house, scooter cars, and a variety of themed games and activities. Costumes are encouraged! AGE: All Ages FEE: Member FREE | Non-member FREE SESSION/S: Friday, Oct 25 SCHEDULE: 6–8pm
TREASURE VALLEY FAMILY YMCA FACILITY DIRECTORY CALDWELL YMCA
DOWNTOWN BOISE YMCA
SOUTH MERIDIAN YMCA
WEST BOISE YMCA & BOISE CITY AQUATIC CENTER
3720 S Indiana Ave Caldwell ID 83605 208 454 9622
1050 W State St Boise ID 83702 208 344 5501
5155 Hillsdale Ave Meridian ID 83642 208 331 9622
5959 N Discovery Way Boise ID 83713 208 377 9622
Mon–Fri 5am–10pm Sat 7am–6pm Sun 12–5pm
Mon–Fri 5am–10pm Sat 7am–8pm Sun 10am–6pm
Mon–Fri 5am–10pm Sat 7am–8pm Sun 10am–6pm
Mon–Fri 5am–10pm Sat 7am–8pm Sun 10am–6pm
All Treasure Valley Family YMCA facilities will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Holiday hours vary on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Visit ymcatvidaho.org for details.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY No credits, refunds, or program/camp transfers will be allowed within 7 days of the start of the program or camp in which you are registered. If you wish to make a change (transfer) or cancel your registration prior to the 7 day cut off, you will be given two options: 1) A full refund to your credit card or method of payment. Please allow a few days for processing. 2) A system credit towards another camp or program at the YMCA. Prior to the start of camp, we pay for buses, staffing, admission tickets, and all supplies. Therefore, our cancellation and refund policy has been created with those expenses in mind.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE YMCA CANCELS THE PROGRAM OR CAMP? The YMCA reserves the right to cancel any program or camp due to unforeseen circumstances (i.e. extreme weather conditions, emergency facility issues, etc). If the YMCA cancels your program or camp, you will be offered two options: 1) A full refund. 2) A system credit to be used towards another camp or program.