octorara y 2015 summer camp guide

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ADVENTURESUMMER CAMP 2015OCTORARA YMCA PROGRAM CENTER www.ymcagbw.org

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is proud to be an equal opportunity provider.

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OPEN HOUSEMarch 27, 2015

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SUMMERCAMP AT THE Y!Lasting Memories, New Experiences, Best Friends

June 8 throughAugust 28

From sports and swimming to arts and teen leadership,your child will discover a summer of exploration, newfriendships and new skills. Youll nd camps designed to

engage your curious preschooler to your independent teen.

Were ready for another summer offun and adventure at the Octorara Y.

KIDS LOVE THEBRANDY OLYMPICS!Every summer, campersfrom all YMCA of GreaterBrandywine camps cometogether for a day of fun,

friendly competition. Mark your calendars forJuly 29 at a new and improved location:The Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn.Let the games begin!

SPARK TIMEFun, extended camp time for your child at no extra charge!7:00 am to 9:00 am and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Does your child love music, arts, sports?The Ys SPARK TIME extended camp programignites your childs interests with before and aftercamp activities designed to keep them intrigued,active and having fun! Included with your camp fee.

Camp Session Dates:June 8 through August 28

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Get ready for a summer of

FUN, DISCOVERYAND ADVENTURE!

YMCA summer camps provide children with positive and fun experiences thatbuild condence, new friendships and a feeling of community that will last

beyond the summer. Camp Octorara is accredited by the American CampingAssociation (ACA) and Y staff go through rigorous training to ensure thesafety and positive experience of each child.

All camps focus on the Ys core values:

CARING HONESTY RESPECT RESPONSIBILITYCAMP DEPOSITSCamp deposits are due at the time of registration.

Traditional & Non-Speciality Camps:$20 per week for members$40 per week for non-membersNo deposit is required for CCIS recipients.

Specialty Camps:Select camps with limited enrollment require higherdeposit amounts to reserve placement. Contactcamp registration staff or register online to viewspecialty camp deposits.

CAMP PAYMENTSFamilies with two or more children signing up forthe same camp week receive 10% off the lowestweekly fee. (Restrictions apply)

Online Registration Payment Options: Monthly credit card draft Full Payment

In-Person & Mail Payment Options: Weekly credit/debit card draft Full Payment

All camp balances are due the Monday two weeksprior to the start of your childs camp. A weekly creditcard draft is available for camp payment. Just l l

out the camp draft form and every Monday wewill charge your payment to your credit or debitcard. The form is available online: www.ymcagbw.orgor contact camp registration staff.

CAMP REGISTRATION BEGINSSUNDAY, JANUARY 18

YMCA MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIREDY Membership is not required to register forsummer camp.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEThe Y is a non-prot charitable organization that

strengthens the foundations of our community.Thanks to our communitys donations to the Ysannual campaign, the Y offers nancial assistance

for various programs and membership for thoseunable to pay the full fees. Financial assistanceinformation is available at Member Services.

CAMP REGISTRATIONIts easy to register for camp!OnlineVisit www.ymcagbw.org/camp for full details

on camp and registration.

In-PersonDownload a registration packet atwww.ymcagbw.org/camp or visit your branchto pick up registration forms. Complete theform while youre at the Y, or return it atyour convenience.

By MailDownload a registration packet atwww.ymcagbw.org/camp and mail it with

your camp deposit to:Octorara YMCAProgram Center, 104 Highland Road, Suite 1,Atglen, PA 19310.

Time for Reading Fun! This year, were adding fun activities to help keep your childs reading skills on track. Kids will enjoy storyteller visitors, poetry slams, joke books,magazines and read a favorite book with abuddy or independently.


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Contact Us:Your Camp Octoraracontact is Janet Kabakjian,610-593-9622, ext. 2701,or [email protected].

CAMPOCTORARA Entering grades 1-6

FAST FACTSFULL-DAY OPTIONS5-Day, Full-Day Camp: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm: $205/week

3-Day, Full-Day Camp: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 am-4:00 pm: $150/week

HALF-DAY OPTIONS5-Day, Half-Day Camp: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-Noon or 1:00-4:00 pm: $130/week

3-Day, Half-Day Camp: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 am-Noon or 1:00-4:00 pm: $100/week

FREE Extended Camp Time for all options:7:00-9:00 am and 4:00-6:00 pm

Location: Octorara Elementary School

OCTORARA SCHOOLDISTRICT EXTENDED CAMPCreate a full-day, Monday through FridayCamp experience for your child attendingthe Octorara School District Reading Camp.Monday through Thursday your child will betransported to the Y and participate in theexciting Octorara Camp from 1:00-6:00 pm.On Fridays, your child will participate all dayin our camp from 7:00 am-6:00 pm. See allthe exciting themes our camp offers weekly.

Fee: $160

CHOOSE ANY OR ALL OF THESEFUN-FILLED THEME WEEKS.

THE MIGHTY JUNGLE

Week 5:July 6 to 10Shh we are going to explore the jungle. What

will we nd? Campers go on an adventurethrough the jungle to help save the animals inthe wild! Trip:Plumpton Park Zoo

BRANDY OLYMPICS

Week 6:July 13 to 17Around the world in 5 crazy days. Fun and ridiculous

competitive events including color wars await CampOctos 5th annual summer Olympics. Activity:Brandy Olympics

QUEST FOR THE UNDERWATER CITY

Week 7: July 20 to 24Search for the lost city of Atlantis this week tosave this mythological city from the creaturesof the deep. Does a Shark sleep? Is an octopus a

sh? These are just a few questions we answer

on our quest to save the Underwater City fromdestruction! Activity:Water Slide

GAMING WORLD UNLEASHED

Week 8:July 27 to July 31Your favorite virtual characters have been broughtto life and are at Camp Octo to enjoy the summerand have a great time. However, not all thecharacters that have come to life are good. Helpfriends Mario, Luigi, Mega Man, Pokmon, andmore as they try to save camp from evildoers.Activity:Obstacle Course

PIRATES OF BRANDYWINE

Week 9:August 3 to 7Captain Blackbeard buried his treasure at CampOcto many years ago but has lost the map toreclaim it. Join the journey with his crew throughcaves, swamps, and sea battles in a race against

other pirates and the Navy to nd the treasure.Trip: Wolfs Hollow

STORY BOOK ADVENTURE

Week 10:August 10 to 14The Evil Queen and her henchman have takencontrol of Camp Octos enchanted playgroundand banished music. Come join this musicaladventure as the campers help win over the EvilQueen and take back the playground. Activity:Camp Octo Variety Show

BLAST FROM THE PAST

Week 11:August 17 to 21Help us nd our way back to Camp when we get

lost in the past. Explore different traditions fromthe past as we travel through the 60s, 70s,80s and 90s. There will be plenty to do as weexperience tye die, crazy hair contests, DJ parties

and more. Activity: Era Wear ContestFIESTA WEEK

Week 12:August 24 to 28A week full of fun and celebration as we ash back

for some memorable camp repeats. Activity:Fiesta Picnic & Moon Bounce

SUPER HEROES UNITE

Week 1:June 8 to 12Super Heroes have been called to unite at Octorara

City to help make sure nothing or no one can ruinCamp Octo in 2015. All of your favorite heroes arehere to help with the ght! Will our heroes be able

to keep camp safe and sound for all campers?

They need your help, so make sure youre here tojoin in the fun. Visitors:The Justice League

ACROSS THE GALAXY

Week 2: June 15 to 19Grab your space gear as we travel across the galaxy!We explore space through science experiments,

games and crafts. Its sure to be out of this world!Field Trip: Lancaster Science Factory

GET A CLUE

Week 3: June 22 to 26Find your inner Detective! Track down clues andhelp solve the camp wide mystery of Camp Octo.Visitor: Ofcer Friendly

CIRCUS CIRCUSWeek 4:June 29 to July 3The Circus is at Camp Octo. Enjoy a week underthe Big Top playing games, creating circus animalsand other adventures.Visitor:The Amazing Spaghetti


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SUPER HEROES UNITE

Week 1:June 8 to 12Super Heroes have beencalled to unite at OctoraraCity to help make surenothing or no one can ruinCamp Octo in 2015. All ofyour favorite heroes are

here to help with the ght! Will our heroes be able

to keep camp safe and sound for all campers?They need your help, so make sure youre here to

join in the fun. Visitors:The Justice League

ACROSS THE GALAXY

Week 2: June 15 to 19Grab your space gear as we travel across the galaxy!We explore space through science experiments,

games and crafts. Its sure to be out of this world!Activity: Moon Bounce

GET A CLUE

Week 3: June 22 to 26Find your inner Detective! Track down clues andhelp solve the camp wide mystery of Camp Octorara.Visitor: Ofcer Friendly

CIRCUS CIRCUS

Week 4:June 29 to July 3The Circus is at Camp Octo! Campers enjoy a

week under the Big Top playing games, creatingcircus animals and other adventures.Visitor:The Amazing Spaghetti

THE MIGHTY JUNGLE

Week 5:July 6 to 10Shh we are going to explore the jungle. Whatwill we nd? Go on an adventure through the

jungle to help save the animals in the wild!Trip:Plumpton Park Zoo

DINO OLYMPICS

Week 6:July 13 to 17Around the world in 5 crazy days. Fun and ridiculous

competitive events including color wars await CampOctos 5th annual summer Dino Olympics.Activity:Dino Olympics

QUEST FOR THE UNDERWATER CITY

Week 7: July 20 to 24Search for the lost city of Atlantis this week to savethis mythological city from the creatures of the deep.Does a Shark sleep? Is an octopus a sh? These

are just a few questions we answer on our questto save the Underwater City from destruction!Activity:Water Slide

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LEADERS-IN-TRAINING (LIT)

Entering grades 7 and 8Weeks 1 through 10:June 8 to August 14Leaders-in-Training (LIT) is a weekly camp foryounger teens who are ready for more than the

traditional camp setting. LITs work closely withpeers to develop communication, team work, goalsetting, trust, decision making, organization and

problem solving skills, as well as teen-orientedactivities that are not available to other campers.Fun, traditional camp activities are part of eachweekly schedule.LIT Program (weekly session)Member: $195

COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING (CIT)

Entering grades 8 and 9

COURSE WORK (CIT)Weeks 1 and 2:June 8-19or Weeks 3 and 4:June 22-July 3This two-week program is for teens that arepassionate about building upon their generalleadership skills. The program prepares teensfor CIT Field Work. This skill based experience

teaches teens how to be positive role modelsand leaders in our community through this campexperience. CITs are mentored by Y staff with aspecial emphasis on leadership, communication,teamwork, listening, public speaking and conict

resolution skill building. CITs also receive CPRand First Aid Training. Upon completion of thisprogram Teens may apply for CIT eldwork which

will make them eligible for paid employmentthrough our Junior Counselors (JC) Program.Member: $450

FIELD WORK (CIT)Weeks 1 through 10:June 8 to August 14COURSE WORK IS A PREREQUISITE

(CITs who completed Coursework last year arealso eligible for Field Work)Interacting with campers as a role model requiresmaturity. The Field Work program provides CITs

the opportunity to use the skills they learned inCourse Work in the Camp environment. Teens

will experience the rewards of working with theYMCAs incredible staff team as they practiceskills that will prepare them for paid employment.Participants are carefully selected based on anapplication process that includes a face to faceinterview and 3 references, so apply early toensure your participation.Member: $126

YMCA Summer Camps are a great place to become a teen leader!Teens have great potential for leadingothers in ways that can have an incredible impact.! Our threeleadership development programs harness that potential through experiential learning and doing.These programs are geared for teens who are highly motivated,ready to work AND play hard, and whodemonstrate the additional responsibilities in accepting the challenges of leadership!

TEEN CAMPS FAST FACTS 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Early drop-off or late pick-up is FREE

for Teen Leadership Programs7:00 to 9:00 am & 4:00 to 6:00 pm

WILD WEST WEEK

Week 8:July 27 to July 31Howdy Partner! Saddle up and come join the roundup as we create potato brands and ride off into thecamp day to nd out, Who poisoned the water hole?

Activity:Obstacle Course

PIRATES OF BRANDYWINE

Week 9:August 3 to 7Captain Blackbeard buried his treasure at CampOcto many years ago but has lost the map to

reclaim it. Join the journey with his crew throughcaves, swamps, and sea battles in a race againstother pirates and the Navy to nd the treasure.Activity: Story Teller

STORY BOOK ADVENTURE

Week 10:August 10 to 14The Evil Queen and her henchmen have takencontrol of Camp Octos enchanted playgroundand banished music. Come join this musicaladventure as the campers help win over the EvilQueen and take back the playground.Activity: Camp Octo Variety Show

BLAST FROM THE PAST

Week 11:August 17 to 21Help us nd our way back to Camp when we get

lost in the past. Explore different traditions fromthe past as we travel through the 60s, 70s, 80s

and 90s. Theres plenty to do as we experiencetye die, crazy hair contests, DJ parties and more.Activity: Era Wear Contest

FIESTA WEEK

Week 12:August 24 to 28A week full of fun and celebration as we ash back

for some memorable camp repeats.Activity: Fiesta Picnic & Moon Bounce

Contact Us:Your CampDiscovery and Teen Campscontact is Janet Kabakjian,610-593-9622, ext. 2701,or [email protected].

FAST FACTSFULL-DAY OPTIONS5-Day, Full-Day Camp: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm: $205/week3-Day, Full-Day Camp: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 am-4:00 pm: $150/week

HALF-DAY OPTIONS5-Day, Half-Day Camp: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-Noon or 1:00-4:00 pm: $130/week3-Day, Half-Day Camp: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 am-Noon or 1:00-4:00 pm: $100/week

FREE Extended Camp Time for all options:7:00-9:00 am and 4:00-6:00 pm

Location: Octorara Elementary School

PRESCHOOLCAMP DISCOVERYAges 3 to Pre-K (entering kindergarten)

TEENCAMPSEntering grades 7 through 9

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