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YMCA Adventure CampSUMMER CAMP 2018

NEW This Summer! Sports Camps! • Speed = Sport Enhancement Training • Lacrosse • Flag Football

JOIN US!Camp Open House DatesMeet our camp staff while your child can see all the wonderful activities she/he will enjoy this summer at Adventure Camp! Children can test out the zip line, climb the rock wall, and more while you meet our staff and learn all about Adventure Camp.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 • 5 to 7pm

SUNDAY, JUNE 3 • 11am to 1pm

Safety and Staffing: A Winning Combo!Our day camps meet the highest health and safety standards of the YMCA and the NYS Health Department. Camps are inspected twice each year by the Department of Health and files are available for inspection at your county health department office. First Aid equipment is maintained on and off site and staff are trained in First Aid and CPR.

Our hand-picked staff are trained in First Aid, CPR, pool safety, heat and sun safety, age-appropriate activities, conflict resolution, rainy day play and more! Staff training includes almost 30 hours before camp begins.

Our camper to counselor ratios follow best practices, with ratios from 1 counselor to 6 campers to 1 to 12, and pool ratios from 1 to 3 (for non-swimmers) to 1 to 8 (for deep-end swimmers). There are always two certified lifeguards on deck when we’re in the pool!

Camper SafetySafety comes first at the Y. That’s why we ask all campers to celebrate camp in ways that are respectful to themselves, other campers, and our staff. To ensure the safety of all those in our care, a camper whose behavior poses a risk to safety may be removed from camp.

Photos and VideosTo help share the fun of summer camp, YMCA staff use photographs and videos that feature children from our camps for promotional materials.

RefundsWe cannot refund the cost of camp for the voluntary withdrawal of a camper due to illness, vacation, or other absence (temporary or permanent), or for the dismissal of a camper.

Bus TransportationWe offer transportation to camp by bus from the Albany YMCA and the Schenectady High School. Please call the Albany YMCA — 518.463.9622 or Schenectady YMCA — 518.881.0117 for further details.

Great Fun! Great Value! From 7am to 6pm!

At the Y, summer camp is an enjoyable and impactful blast for your child, and flexible and convenient for you!

JUST LOOK AT ALL WE OFFER! Our camp day is scheduled with age-appropriate activities from 9am to 4pm Monday through Friday. Plus! We’re open for before and after care from 7am to 9am and 4pm to 6pm at no additional cost. That’s 11 hours of care daily! For no extra charge we offer campers swim lessons as well as a t-shirt!

SIBLING SAVINGS = For Each Additional Child in Camp, Save $100!With our sibling savings option, you save more for each additional child you send together to camp. For each additional child who attends camp, you save $10 a week! That’s a savings of up to $100 for each additional child.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEWe offer financial assistance for those who need help to afford summer camp. Please call us today to learn more at 518.456.3634. We’re able to offer summer camp to those in need thanks to the generosity of many donors, who support our Annual Campaign. Please help us help others. Donate to the Y today.

CAMP CONTACTS

CHILDCARE DIRECTOR: Robert Leto — 518.456.6929

CAMP MANAGER: Kate Leto

BILLING & DSS QUESTIONS: Billing Services Dept. — 518.869.3500 x 9960

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY:If you need to reach your child while she/he is with us at camp, please call 518.518.456.6929.

MAY 16JUNE 3

DAY CAMPEntering Kindergarten through Grade 8We help your child build confidence while enjoying a variety of programs and activities that encourage her/him to develop independence while learning new skills. Campers enjoy climbing our rock wall, zooming down our zip line (for grades 1 – 8), fun art projects, swimming lessons three times a week, sports, and a variety of special events.

Children also engage in community building projects and many opportunities for personal growth with our focus on discovery, hands-on education, and enriched learning opportunities.

Day Camp Skills ClassesCampers enjoy new experiences through our day camp skills classes which include:

• Outdoor Education • Arts and Crafts • Archery (2nd Grade & older) • Team Sports • Pond activities

OUR PROGRAMS — Building Confident Children

LEARNING THROUGH PLAY Adventure Science and Nature DiscoveriesGrades K and upEach week, campers explore the great outdoors through games, stories and songs. Children get to see live frogs, toads, tadpoles, turtles and more as

part of our Nature Cabin hands-on experimental activities.

ArcheryGrades 2 and UpOur trained instructor will help your child learn how to accurately shoot a bow as campers learn safety procedures, drills, stance and posture, and target games.

CAMP REGISTRATION TWO WAYS TO REGISTER:

1. ONLINE AT www.CDYMCA.org/CAMP to complete your child’s registration.

2. AT YOUR YMCA BRANCH, kiosks will be available for you to complete your child’s registration. Staff will also be available for assistance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/APPROVALS:Upon registration, you will receive an email from CampDoc.com requesting medical information, immunization records, emergency contacts and authorized pickups, as well as approve medical emergency, photo/video permission, activities, and sunscreen release forms. This is all completed online.

TRAVEL CAMP Entering Grades 5 - 9Join us for an adventure-packed summer! Campers entering fifth grade through ninth grade travel every day to fun-filled locations. Campers explore different summer activities such as amusement and water parks, state parks, kayaking trips and more! This popular program fills up quickly, so please register early. Join us for one week or for all 6 weeks of travel camp. You choose.

Campers travel Tuesday through Friday with camp activities on Monday at Adventure Camp. Trips take place during regular camp hours, departing at 9am and returning to Adventure camp by 4pm. Campers are grouped by age and supervised by experienced camp staff.

In the case of inclement weather, Travel Camp will visit other local indoor facilities for fun and exciting indoor activities. Any changes to the travel schedule will be provided to you.

OUR TEEN PROGRAMS — Fun Adventures

HighDemand TRAVEL CAMP TRIPS

Week 3 Camp Chingachgook Waterslide World Great Escape Grafton State Park Week 4 Herkimer Diamond Mine Cherry Plains Adirondack Tubing Moreau State Park Week 5 Thacher Park Jiminy Peak Wild Water Glimmer Glass Week 6 Bousquet Mountain Peerless Pool Bronx Zoo Grafton State Park Week 7 Camp Chingachook Six Flags Adirondack Tubing Moreau State Park Week 8 Cherry Plains Howe Caverns New England Aquarium Glimmerglass

Campers travel Tuesday through Friday with camp activities on Monday at Adventure Camp. Trips are subject to change.

July 9 - 13

July 16 - 20

July 23 - 27

July 30 - Aug 3

Aug 6 - 10

Aug 13 - 17

LEADERS-IN-TRAINING (LIT) PROGRAM Grades 7 – 8Let us help your child develop sound decision making skills by providing challenging and fun character building experiences. LITs enjoy all the fun of camp: swim lessons, games, sports, crafts, a community service project, field trip and more! All Day Camp campers entering 7th and 8th grade are automatically included in our LIT program.

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (CIT) PROGRAMGrades 9 and 10Our program helps CITs learn job skills, and identify the characteristics of a good counselor as they develop those characteristics in themselves. CITs attend child care related trainings that help them learn and understand such skills as behavior management, safety and awareness, how to lead games and activities, and how to be a positive role model. The CIT program is also designed to help CITs learn skills necessary to obtain and retain employment.

OUR TEEN PROGRAMS — For our Future Leaders

GRADES 1 to 3Fairy Tale CampWeek 3This is a great camp for children who love dreaming about kings and queens, knights and dragons, and living in a castle. Campers are immersed in the wonderful world of fairy tales as they enjoy stories and discover illumination, castle building, and more. Recreational swimming is offered each day.

GRADES 2 to 5LEGO® CampWeek 5Use LEGOs to imagine, create and build as you learn fun facts and information about the history of LEGO. Your child will learn a variety of different science and engineering concepts through daily (age and ability appropriate) challenges. Campers also work on a themed project throughout the week that culminates in a presentation of their project.

Science CampWeek 8Science camp promotes a healthy interest in the sciences by giving campers a chance to do fun, interactive experiments. For example, areas that might be investigated are rocks and minerals, chemical reactions, the stars and STEM. There will be an emphasis on the scientific method, good leadership, cooperation and teamwork skills. Creativity and

curiosity are also important elements of science camp, and are integral part of the formation of new ideas.

SPECIALTY CAMPS — Encouraging Exploration

AGES 10 and UnderUSTA 10 and Under Tennis CampWeeks 1, 3 & 6 • 9am — 12pm

Our certified instructors introduce your child to the joys of tennis. With 10 and Under Tennis, balls bounce lower, don’t move as fast through the air, and are easier to hit. Children’s tennis racquets are sized for small hands and courts are smaller and easier to cover.

Using this format, within a short time kids are rallying, playing, and excited to keep playing. Kids have more fun and less frustration as they play real tennis and have real fun.

Full Day OptionCampers who participate in our full-day Tennis Camp join us for Day Camp in the afternoon, from 12 to 4pm.

GRADES 2 to 8Art CampWeek 2, 4 & 7Your child will love exploring different artistic mediums and art forms. All children need is a love of art. No experience is necessary. All abilities are welcome. Friday afternoon, campers display their artwork in an art show for other campers and parents to visit and enjoy.

Drama CampWeeks 2 through 8Our welcoming, encouraging atmosphere is designed to help your child develop her/his creativity and confidence while creating and performing in a production. No previous experience with drama, chorus, or dance is needed.

With the guidance of our caring, trained instructors, your child will rehearse daily and assist in making costumes, scenery and props. At the end of the week, campers perform their production for a live audience of family and friends. Please sign up early. Each production is limited to 24 campers.

Here are this summer’s plays. Week 2 — Camp RockWeek 3 — AladdinWeek 4 — HerculesWeek 5 — Mary PoppinsWeek 6 — Annie (2014 version)Week 7 — Peter Pan

GRADES 4 and UpFlag Football Week 3From beginners to advanced players, all are welcome! We focus on skill sets that can be transferred into real game situations. Campers learn how to properly throw and catch a football as well as design plays and implement concepts that improve their understanding of the game. Introducing your child to sports like Flag football helps improve their cognitive skills, eye and hand coordination, and overall physical ability. We encourage player progression in a fun-filled, safe environment.

Campers spend the first half of their day in flag football training and the second half enjoying regular camp activities.

NEW — SPORTS CAMPS!

LacrosseWeek 4Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Lacrosse Camp focuses on proper techniques and game play through drills sessions designed to mimic actual game play. Campers will learn to throw, catch, and shoot all while developing an understanding of the game. Campers can bring their own equipment or use ours. Campers of all skill levels are welcome. Campers spend the first half of their day in lacrosse sessions and the second half enjoying regular camp activities.

SPEED = Sport Enhancement Training Week 5This one week camp focuses on helping young athletes develop their athleticism through time tested, proven training techniques. Activities encourage young athletes to develop eye and hand coordination, eye and foot coordination, and timing skills in addition to explosive speed and strength. This camp offers a great way to improve athletic ability and cardio respiratory endurance, as well as overall fitness. This instructional program is offered every other day for one week (3 one-hour sessions). Campers spend the first part of their day in training and the rest of the day enjoying regular camp activities.

Camp Week

CAMP Member Rate

Non Member

Rate

#16/25

to 6/29

#2*7/2to

7/6

#37/9to

7/13

#47/16

to 7/20

#57/23

to 7/27

#67/30

to 8/3

#78/6to

8/10

#88/13

to 8/17

#98/20

to 8/24

#108/27

to 8/31

Sub Total

Day Camp (Grades 1 - 8)(Includes Leaders-in-Training)

$230 $280 +

Travel Camp (Grades 5 - 9) $295 $345 +

Counselor-in-Training (CIT) (Grades 9 - 10)

$180 $230 +

ADD-ON OPTION for Day Camp Grades 4 & Up OnlySPEED = Sport Enhancement Training (3 one hour sessions M/W/F)

$60 $80 +

*WEEK 2 RATES prorated for July 4th holiday • Day & LIT - $184/$224 • Travel - $236/$276 • CIT - $144/$184 • Specialty - $196/$236

Fairy Tale (Grades 1 to 3) $245 $295 +

LEGO (Grades 2 to 5) $245 $295 +

Science (Grades 2 to 5) $245 $295 +

Art (Grades 2 to 8) $245 $295 +

Drama (Grades 2 to 8) $245 $295 +

Tennis Full Day (10 & Under) $245 $295 +

Tennis Half Day (10 & Under) $100 $150 +

Flag Football (Grades 4 & Up) $245 $295 +

Lacrosse (Grades 4 & Up) $245 $295 +

Subtract $10 (per week) if you qualify for the sibling discount (for each child after the first child). -

You will need to include weekly $10 non-refundable camp deposit (per child) when registering. TOTAL =

SUMMER CAMP PLANNER — Summertime Fun!

BILLING SCHEDULECamp Week Payment Due Camp BeginsWeek 1 June 25 June 25Week 2* July 2 July 2Week 3 July 9 July 9Week 4 July 16 July 16Week 5 July 23 July 23Week 6 July 30 July 30Week 7 August 6 August 6Week 8 August 13 August 13Week 9 August 20 August 20Week 10 August 27 August 27

*Will be pro-rated due to July 4th Holiday

OVERNIGHT CAMP FUN!Camp Chingachgook on Lake George FREE TOURS & FAMILY DAYS!Please join us at Chingachgook for our Open House events on April 22 & 29 and May 6 & May 20. Join us for our Winter Wonderland and Spring Fling Days, free opportunities for families to experience Camp (archery, crafts, hikes, and more!), lunch is included. Our Winter Wonderland Days are February 17 and 24 and the Spring Fling is May 12.

To RSVP for these events please call 518.656.9462. You can also call to request a personal tour with our Summer Camp Director or Adventure Trips Director at a time that works for your family. Visit www.LakeGeorgeCamp.org or call 518.656.9462 to learn more and sign up for programs.

BUS INFORMATIONWe offer transportation to camp by bus from the Albany YMCA and the Schenectady High School. The cost for bussing is included. Please call the Albany YMCA — 518.463.9622 or Schenectady YMCA — 518.881.0117 for further details.

WEEKLY CAMP THEMES — Weekly Fun! Week 1 ADVENTURE AWAITS Find your tribe! Meet your squad! Begin to make your way through summer

2018! We’ll explore the Y’s Core Values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility through engaging “get to know me” activities that start sum-

mer off right by helping every camper to make friends, memories and fun! Week 2 SPIRIT WEEK Help us celebrate and show your camp spirit with these daily camp themes! Monday — Crazy Hair Day Thursday — Hat Day Tuesday — Red, White and Blue Day Friday — PJ Day Wednesday — Closed for July 4th holiday

Week 3 COLOR GAMES Get ready for one of our most popular weeks of camp, filled with fun, friendly

competition. Spend the week showing off your favorite color combos! We’ll get messy and creative working with all the colors of the rainbow in many different ways!

Week 4 GAME ON! It’s fun and games all week long! Campers will enjoy Minute to Win It activities, game show type challenges and fun carnival games!

Week 5 SUPERHERO WEEK Help us save the world! We’ll enjoy a week at camp doing fun activities and

great games. We’ll celebrate all our heroes, from comic book heroes to real life heroes!

Week 6 PASSPORT TO SUMMER Pack your bags and grab your passports. We’re off on new adventures learn-

ing about different cultures and countries through games, music, and crafts. We’ll round the week out representing countries from around the world at Ultimate Summer Games! Friday, August 3, 10am at Adventure Camp.

Week 7 HOLLYWOOD WEEK Whether it’s singing, performing, inventions or magic, we’ve got the space

to celebrate each camper’s talents! We’ll spend the week practicing a stellar program for our family and friends as we put on our Camp Talent Show!

Walk the red carpet and create your very own YMCA Walk of Fame.

Week 8 H2 OH YEAH! Don’t let the heat stop you! This will be one wild, wet and water filled week!

Pack a swimsuit, goggles and sunscreen as we prepare to play extreme water games.

Week 9 DANCE THE DECADES The mashed potato! The hustle! The moon walk and MORE! This week promises to keep campers on their feet as we listen and move to the sounds

of the 5Os, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Monday — 50s Sock Hop Day Thursday — 80s Hair Band Day Tuesday — 60s Tie Dye Day Friday — 90s Grunge Day Wednesday — 70s Disco Day

Week 10 GREATEST HITS WEEK For our grand finale week, campers decide the activities! We’ll take the most popular themed days, games and activities and relive them one last

time this summer!

June 25 - 29

July 2 - 6Closed July 4th

July 9 - 13

July 16 - 20

July 23 - 27

July 30 - Aug 3

Aug 6 - 10

Aug 13 - 17

Aug 20 - 24

Aug 27 - 31

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP — Camper Essentials!

PLEASE ADD YOUR CHILD’S NAME TO EVERYTHING THEY BRING TO CAMP.Also, please have your child dress appropriately for outdoor play (no dresses/skirts/dress shoes).

Please send your child in SNEAKERS EVERYDAY (no flip-flops or sandals).

Each camper receives a camp T-shirt. For the safety of your child, we ask that all campers wear their camp T-shirt on field trip days.

BackpackLarge, sturdy backpack with luggage tag with your child’s name on it.

Swimsuit & TowelA plastic bag for wet swimsuit & towel along with goggles, if your child needs them.

Insulated Lunch BagFull lunch (that does not need to be refrigerated) along with snacks & drinks

Complete Change of Clothing

Water bottleFilled with water

SweatshirtIt can get chilly during the day

To help your child take full advantage of all that we have to offer, please leave these items home:

Personal toys from home Electronic equipment

(including cell phones, Nintendo DS, and other gaming devices)Trading or game cards

SunscreenNon-aerosol only

Baseball hat or visor

CAPITAL DISTRICT YMCAYMCA Adventure CampMAILING ADDRESS:250 Winding Brook DriveGuilderland, NY 12084

PHONE 518.456.3634FAX 518.456.3284

Non-Profit Org.US Postage

PaidAlbany, NY

Permit #227

JOIN US!Camp Open House DatesPlease join us for a preview of summer camp. All are welcome!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 165 to 7pm

SUNDAY, JUNE 311am to 1pm

SPORTS CAMPS!• Speed = Sport Enhancement Training• Lacrosse• Flag Football

NEW in 2018

CAMP LOCATED AT:1 Camp Nassau LaneLess than a mile west of the corner of Rt. 20 and Rt. 155