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WHY WE’RE WHY WE’RE WHY WE’RE HEREHEREHERE The YMCA has been active in youth camping here in New Zealand for over 75 years. We have 6 camps

around the country with skill and experience in kids holiday camps.

The YMCA offers camps based on our four ‘Core Values’ of Honesty, Responsibility, Caring and Respect.

We aim to develop the Mind, Body and Spirit, by providing new knowledge, healthy activity, good food,

and greater understanding of ourselves and others.

We have camperships available to financially assist your child attending camp, if you would like to apply

for a scholarship, please contact the camp office. The campership fund is supported by donations, if you

would like to donate to the fund, please let us know.

YMCA Greater Wellington not only has great holiday camps on offer, we also offer day

programmes and after school care region wide, a fitness and indoor sports centre in Upper Hutt,

accommodation at Pilmuir House in Lower Hutt as well as Youth and adult education in Wellington and

the Wairarapa

KIA ORAKIA ORAKIA ORA Welcome to YMCA Camp Kaitoke’s 2013 Ski Camp

Thank you for registering your child for ski camp!

This info pack is full of useful information including a gear list, arrival time on Sunday, pick up time on

Friday, where we are going and what we will be doing.

This year, we are heading to the Tukino side of Mt Ruapehu. Campers will ski or snowboard for four days,

and live on the mountain (in a lodge of course)! Campers have the option of taking lessons, or just hitting

the slopes (for the more experienced). Gear can be rented or brought from home. You’ll find all the gear

requirements and rental information in this info pack.

Please read this booklet carefully , and if you have any questions please contact the camp office.

We look forward to seeing you soon, and until then we hop life is good!

See you soon

Jodi Nesbitt

Y-Camps Coordinator

04 526 7338

027 704 7093

jodi@ymcawellington.org.nz

Ski Camp Phone: TBA Tukino Lodge: 06 387 6294

We are leaving from YMCA Accommodation in Lower Hutt at 67 Pilmuir Street. Drop-off in Lower Hutt:

Sunday, 29 September. Sign in for campers is at 11am for a departure by 12pm. Campers will need to be

signed in by their parent/guardian, any medication, money, and cell phones also need to be handed in.

Pick-Up in Lower Hutt: Friday, 4 October. Pick up is at 4.30pm. Please sign your child out with our staff,

collect all gear, and any medicine, money, or cell phones.

Alternative drop offs and pick ups: On our return , we can drop off in Paraparaumu. Parents will be

contacted with our estimated time of arrival on the day. Paraparaumu train station will be the drop off

point.

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DAILY SCHEDULEDAILY SCHEDULEDAILY SCHEDULE Sunday, 29 September

11am– Arrive at YMCA Pilmuir House, Lower Hutt. Sign in, load luggage and jump on the bus.

5pm– Arrive at Tukino Ski Field. Settle into lodge. Dinner.

7pm- How it will work being on the mountain- i.e. group and staff, check-ins.

Then a safety talk- re: staying with the group, keeping yourself safe, hypothermia, what to do in certain situations, what parents expect and why.

8:30pm- Bedtime

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

7:30am- Rise and shine

8am- Breakfast

8:30am– Gear checks, sort into groups, reminders, lessons etc

9:30am- Skiing and snowboarding- HOORAY!!!

12:30pm- Meet for lunch and hot drink (all campers must check in)

1pm- Back on the slopes

3pm- Meet for afternoon tea, hot drink.

3:30pm- Back on the slopes

4:30-5pm– Off the slopes, changed, duty groups.

6pm- Dinner

7:15pm- Evening Programme

8:30pm- Supper, teeth, bed

Friday, 4 October

7:30am- Wake Up

8am- Breakfast

8:30am- Pack-up, clean up, load bus

10:15am- Morning tea

11am– Depart Tukino

12:30pm– Lunch and rest stop

5pm- Arrive at YMCA Pilmuir House and meet parents

What if the weather is too bad for skiing?

The great advantage of having the lodge on the mountain, and being on the Tukino side, is that if the weather isn’t great, we can:

• Play in the lodge

• Go snow caving with the guides on the mountain

• Wait until it gets fine– they’ll turn on the lifts as soon as it’s nice enough, even if it’s not until 3pm!

RENTAL CHARGESRENTAL CHARGESRENTAL CHARGES

Please ensure your camper has at least two sets of thermal/polypro, warm hat, and polar fleece or wool jumper, as they may not dry out overnight, and they will need a dry set the following day. If your camper does not have enough clothes to keep them warm (within reason), we reserve the right to provide them with polypropylene long-johns and undershirts, and send an invoice to you for the items required. If your camper is packing his/her own bags, please check to make sure they have the most important items.

GEAR LISTGEAR LISTGEAR LIST All campers must bring the following items:

FOR THE MOUNTAIN • Sunglasses or ski goggles • Sunscreen • Snow mittens or gloves • Winter hat • Ski pants and jacket (if you’re

not hiring them) • Skiing/snowboarding gear (if

you’re not hiring them) • Thermal, polypropylene or

wool long underwear– 2 sets minimum

• Track pants (to wear under your ski pants, or when you’re

not wearing your ski pants) • Backpack/bumbag to carry

sunscreen, water, snacks etc • Water Bottle • Warm jersey’s/sweaters (pref.

wool or fleece) Minimum 2 • Socks (at least three pairs of

wool/polarfleece or similar) • Beanie style hat GENERAL • Warm Sleeping bag or bedding • Pillow and Pajamas • 2 towels • Toiletries: Soap, Medicine, Toothbrush • Plastic bags or laundry bags

for packing dirty clothes

• Togs/Swimsuit and towel • Sneakers or boots • Gumboots • T-shirts/ long sleeve t’s • Shorts and trousers • Underwear (at least one pair

per day) OPTIONAL • Torch • Book • Camera

The camp cost of $690 includes transport, food, accommodation, lift passes, lessons if required, and 24 hours supervision. The cost does not include ski hire or any additional clothing required. Below is the cost of hiring additional clothing and ski equipment. Please fill make sure you fill in the attached forms re gear requirements and return by Friday 6 September 2013.

Skis, Boots & Poles $60

Skis only $52

Ski Boots only $44

Snowboard & Boots $92

Snowboard only $84

Snowboard boots only $60

Pants & Jacket $76

Pants or Jacket $44

Gloves $24

Helmet (compulsory) $36

Goggles $24

MEDICATIONMEDICATIONMEDICATION

FEESFEESFEES

We collect most medications when you arrive at camp. Our staff will administer medications as appropriate. Please ensure your camper hands in all medicines, herbal remedies, vitamins and supplements. We do not allow campers to self medicate with Panadol, Aspirin or other products. Females can see staff if they have cramps or period pains. Asthma treatment inhalers (ventolin etc.) should be carried by older campers, or by staff for younger campers. To help speed up the check in process, if your child is bringing medicine to camp, feel free to print and complete the form to the left. Please complete one form per medication unless they are in a daily dosage box. Please do not fill in the table, camp staff will use this to record when they administer the medication. Camp fees can be paid by cheque, by on-line banking, or by deposit at the bank. If you would like to pay your fees in instalments, please complete page 7 of this pack. If paying on-line, or by bank deposit, the

bank account is YMCA of Greater Wellington 06 0507 0076522 03. Cheques can be posted with completed registration forms to: YMCA Greater Wellington PO Box 30247 Lower Hutt attn: Jodi Nesbitt Camp fees of $690 include accommodation, 3 meals per day (from dinner on Sunday until lunch on Friday), snacks, 24 hour supervision, transport to the mountain, lift passes, and lessons. It does not include canteen money or gear hire. Please add this additional cost to your payment. If you require a receipt for camp fees or donations, please enclose a stamped, self addressed envelope with your registration forms. Places at camp are limited, and places are not confirmed until fees have been received. Cancellations up to five days before camp will be refunded, less $25 administration fee. Late cancellations and withdrawals during camp will not be refunded. In the case that there is no snow, we will cancel the camp 7 days prior to the start date.

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