Mowkawogan Summer Day Camp

CONCORD FAMILY YMCA 2017 Registration forms available online at concordymca.org

FRIENDSHIP ACCOMPLISHMENT

BELONGING

Concord YMCA camp programs offer a fun and

unique experience that gives children and teens

the opportunity to have their best summer ever,

by meeting new friends, exploring nature,

discovering new interests, being physically active

and creating memories that last a lifetime. WHAT MAKES

CAMP MOWKAWOGAN

SO UNIQUE?

It’s a day camp that truly feels like “camp”,

in a natural setting that provides opportunities

for traditional summer camp activities.

Campers will have the opportunity to engage

in programs such as archery, boating, arts and

crafts, and discovering nature while still

returning to the comforts of home at the

end of the day.

* FRIENDSHIPS: Amidst the fun of camp games, songs,

swimming, canoeing and talent shows, campers meet or

make new friends and strengthen existing friendships.

The bonds formed at camp are important and lasting for

many youth.

* ACCOMPLISHMENT: (PERSONAL GROWTH) While

in the welcoming environment of camp, youth are

encouraged to learn new skills, and develop confidence

and independence by taking on new responsibilities

and challenges.

* BELONGING: Campers are put into groups of school

age peers experiencing many activities as a camper unit.

This environment fosters a smaller camp family group to

relate to on a daily basis.

“My child is typically shy and

because of this will not try new

things, even with the friends she

has. Because of the program and

engaging staff, my child made

friends and was given the

encouragement and confidence

to try new things she wouldn’t

have done before.” - Camper Parent

“ Being part of

a camp group

this summer,

my 6 year old

son came out of

his shell and

has blossomed

into a whole

new little boy!”

- Squeaky Sneakers Parent

SQUEAKY SNEAKERS CAMP Completed Kindergarten

This camp is located at the Child Development Center (CDC) next door to the YMCA. Pick up and drop off will be at the CDC. This location provides us easy access to use the Y’s facilities for rock wall climbing and daily swimming. Campers will also go on fieldtrips for hiking and exploring at state parks. Each week will feature an exciting theme with a culminating event on Fridays at Camp Spaulding with Camp Mowkawogan. Squeaky Sneakers is a state licensed program.

CAMP MOWKAWOGAN Completed Grades 1-8

This camp is located at YMCA Camp Spaulding. Drop off and Pick up are at Abbot Downing School. Campers will be grouped by grades completed.

Programs include but are not limited to:

• Swimming and Boating

• Arts and Crafts (Pottery, Drawing, Painting, Creative Arts)

• Sports (Archery, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football, Floor Hockey and more)

• Nature and outdoor living skills

• High and Low Ropes Course

LIT (Leader In Training) Completed 9-10 Grade

As part of a camper’s development, our older campers will have the ability to gain the skills necessary to become effective leaders. This is a 5-week program that fosters the YMCA leadership philosophy, affective communication and team building.

Teens participate in a mandatory training week June 26-30. This week introduces first aid/CPR skills, life guarding skills, behavior management techniques, building relationships, and a foundation for pre-employment skills.

CIT PROGRAM Must have completed our LIT Program from a previous summer

5 Week Program / Pick your own weeks (Weeks 2-9). No cost— space is limited. At the Y, we help youth set and achieve their personal and educational goals. They gain confidence as they recognize the Y as a place where they belong and can feel comfortable exploring new interests and passions. This is a unique program designed especially for teenagers with a careful balance of program components to foster creativity, adventure, peer interaction, leadership skills, values clarification and friendships that will last a lifetime.

“I think by working in the LIT program my daughter

was able to appreciate the challenges that many

young kids face every day. It helped to increase her

empathy in working with these campers. It was an

experience out of her normal comfort zone which

she really enjoyed.” -LIT Parent

SAY HELLO TO FUN

CAMP MOWKAWOGAN & SQUEAKY SNEAKERS

Hours of Operation: 7AM-5:30PM

Camp parent drop off and pick up: Mowkawogan: Abbot-Downing School, 152 South Street, Concord NH Squeaky Sneakers: Child Development Center, 44 Warren Street, Concord NH

For registration, payment or financial assistance information contact:

Sarah Harrington - Assistant Child Care Director and Camp Registrar 603.228.9622, ext. 147; sharrington@concordymca.org

For camp programming information contact:

Amanda Newton - Assistant Kydstop/Summer Camp Director 603.228.9622, ext. 158; or cell 603.783.1129 anewton@concordymca.org

Summer Day Camp Rates: One time $30 registration fee per child.

Y Member Rates Community Non-Member Rates

$150 Full Week $165 Full Week

$125 Three Days (M, W, F) $140 Three Days (M, W, F)

$110 Two Days (T, TH) $125 Two Days (T, TH)

LIT program rates: $375 For the Summer Incudes mandatory training week #2 plus 4 more weeks

CIT Program: no fees ** ** youth must have completed the LIT program from a prior summer.

CAMP WEEKS (pending school snow days)

Week 1 June 19-23

Sports Day

*** Family Event Day

Week 2** June 26-30

Around the

World In A Day

** This week is a MANDATORY

TRAINING WEEK for the LIT

PROGRAM

Week 3* July 3-7

Party in the USA

* No Camp on Tuesday July 4th

Week 4 July 10-14

Super Heroes Vs

Super Villains

Week 5 July 17-21

Disney/Pixar

Week 6 July 24-28

Wild Kingdom

Week 7 July 31 - Aug. 4

Star Wars

Week 8 August 7-11

Myths/Legends

Week 9 August 14-18

Color Wars

Week 10 August 21-25

Hawaiian Hullabaloo

*** Family Event Day

***During these weeks there

will be a special family event.

Pay in full before April 15, 2017

and receive a 5% discount.

PROMOTION RELEASE By signing up for Camp Mowkawogan, camp participants hereby grant

permission to the Concord Family YMCA to use photographs and/or video

footage of camp participants for commercial and art purposes in any

medium of advertising, communication, publication, or publicity that will

promote YMCA programs and services, and/or give recognition

of participants, at any time. Camp participants acknowledge that the

YMCA is a nonprofit organization.

ENROLLMENT FORMS All registration packets, complete with child’s medical form, must be received

2 weeks prior to your child’s first day of camp. A physician must complete the

physical form. Even if your child has attended After School, December,

February or April vacation camp a new enrollment packet MUST be

completed for summer camp.

CREDIT/DEBIT CARD/DRAFT PAYMENTS Weekly payments will be automatically charged to a credit card. The balance

due for each week of the program will be drafted from the account two weeks

prior to the session start date.

REFUND POLICY Deposits are not refundable. Refunds of camp/program fees are made only

for medical reasons causing the withdrawal from camp upon advice from a

physician. Minor illnesses such as a sore throat, stomachache, head lice,

inappropriate behavior or changes of parent plans are not sufficient grounds

to warrant a refund.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Through the generous support of the YMCA members and friends,

scholarships are available. Please inquire at the YMCA or call Sarah Harrington

at 603.228.9622 ext. for more information. Scholarship requests must be

submitted and approved before signing up for camp sessions. You must

indicate you are applying for a camp scholarship.

REGISTRATION A $3O non-refundable fee is due at the time of registration. Registration is

now available online at concordymca.org! Registration deadline is 6/5/17—

first come first served. Late registration accepted based on availability by

contacting the assistant camp director, Amanda Newton.

WHERE KIDS GO

TO GROW

MOWKAWOGAN HISTORY Mowkawogan—a word from the local Native Americans, the Abenaki, meaning community.

Our camp introduces campers to traditional summer camp activities, and helps to prepare our youth as they discover, learn and grow becoming active members in today’s community. Day camp like many Y programs, is about learning skills, developing character and making friends. But few environments are as special as summer camp, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social and educational activities. Every new experience comes with a chance to learn and grow.

Camp Mowkawogan is now an ACA accredited camp! What does that mean?

ACA is the American Camp Association.

• Accreditation identifies those camps which have met requirements of up to 300 health, safety, and program quality standards.

• The ACA-Accredited Camp accreditation process has 50 years of parent trust behind it and is a great way to presort among camp options.

• This process is solid proof of accountability, credibility, and commitment. Evidence that this camp cares for their campers by going to great lengths to ensure all requirements have been evaluated, and have passed the test!

• It shows you continually seek expert counsel. Experts from many fields: The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Red Cross, etc., continually work with ACA to improve our camp standards program.

• Swimsuit & Towel

• 2 Snacks

• Bagged Lunch

• Bug Spray

• Water Bottle(s)

• Extra Clothes

• Sunscreen

• Sneakers

Please label all personal items.

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP:

OUR CAMP STAFF

You can have peace of mind when

you enroll your children in day camps

through the Concord Family YMCA.

With a low camper-to-staff ratio,

each child and teen will receive

individual attention in a safe and

supportive environment.

You can be assured that our staff are:

• VETTED: We complete reference

checks and extensive background checks on each of our camp staff.

• TRAINED: Day camp staff complete extensive pre-camp training, including first aid, CPR/AED, planning,

child abuse prevention, age-appropriate activities, and character-development awareness.

• COMMITTED: Our staff members possess extraordinary skills in working with children and a passion for

helping each child develop. Each staff is committed to helping children and teens make new friends, try new

activities and find a true sense of belonging at camp.

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CAMP MOWKAWOGAN CONCORD FAMILY YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP

WANT TO SEE CAMP? MEET THE DIRECTOR?

We will have an OPEN HOUSE in the Spring 2017. Take a tour and

see camp. Dates TBD.

For more information and to be

put on email list for the open

house dates contact

Amanda Newton email:

anewton@concordymca.org