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Summer Camp 2018 LAKE NONA YMCA

*A $35 registration fee per child is

due at registration.

FAQ: What should my camper wear to camp? Campers should wear active type clothing & closed-toe shoes. What should my camper bring to camp? What should my camper NOT bring to camp? Campers should bring spray sunscreen, a water bottle, morning and afternoon snacks, a swim suit, towel and lunch. Items that should be left at home, include any electronic devices, personal toys from home, or anything of high value. What is the camper to staff ratio? We maintain a ratio of one counselor for every 15 to 18 campers. Do you offer financial assistance? Yes, as a non-profit organization, financial assistance is made possible through charitable donations to our Annual Support Campaign. The deadline to apply is May 1st. When will parent orientation take place? Parent Orientation will be May 31 at 6:00 PM at the Lake Nona YMCA. Parents will get to ask specific questions, campers will receive their camper t-shirt, and they can enjoy some ice cream! How are weekly camp payments made? Weekly camp fees are to be paid in advance the week prior to the camp you are attending or paid in full. At initial sign-up you will pay the registration fee and the first week of camp. A minimum of two weeks written notice is required to successfully cancel a week of camp without penalty. Refunds or pro-rates will not be given for suspension, expulsion, illness, vacations, and are issued at the discretion of YMCA staff. Do you offer any type of educational enrichment? Yes, in addition to having fun at camp your child will also learn! We encourage campers to have quiet time and read weekly to prevent Summer Learning Loss in addition to having fun during our enriching activities.

LAKE NONA YMCA

WELCOME! SUMMER CAMP 2018

LAKE NONA YMCA

MORE THAN JUST A CAMP Summer Camp at the Lake Nona YMCA will give your

child the opportunity to grow and thrive in a fun and

safe environment. We strive to give your child the

best experience at camp. Our nurturing and

experienced camp staff, exciting activities like

swimming, arts & crafts, games, field trips and more

make our camp one that your child won’t forget. You

will not want your child to miss out on what great

things we have in store for our campers! This will

truly be the BEST. SUMMER. EVER.

LAKE NONA YMCA

REGISTRATION PAYMENT OPTIONS

Pay in full

Pay on a weekly basis

Payments must be made the Friday prior to the

start of the selected camp week.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

If the YMCA cancels a program, all enrollees will receive a

full refund of the camp fees, minus the registration fee.

Camps canceled due to inclement weather will not result

in any refunds. The YMCA will attempt to re-schedule

these camps but does not guarantee all camps will be

made up.

If a participant withdraws from a program 14 days prior

to the first day of camp, a full refund will be issued, less

a $10 processing fee.

If a participant withdraws before the second day of camp

a 75% refund will be issued, less a $10 processing fee.

If a participant withdraws on or after the second day of

camp, no refund will be issued.

All refunds are subject to the Director’s approval.

REGISTRATION FEES

A $35 registration fee will be collected for each

camper.

DAY CAMP FEES

Members: $155/week per camper

Non Members: $275/week per camper

SPECIALTY CAMP FEES

Members: $180/week per camper

Non Members: $275/week per camper

BACKPACK

BOOK*

TOWEL

SUNGLASSES*

SWIMSUIT

CAMP SHIRT

HAT*

WATER BOTTLE

SNACKS

SNEAKERS

SUN BLOCK

SPF 30+

WHAT TO BRING

WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME:

All electronics, phone & toys.

* Suggested not required

Please mark all belongings with your camper’s name! The Lake Nona YMCA will not be held responsible for any lost, stolen or broken items.

LUNCH

DAY CAMP KINDER CAMP

All Aboard the Pirate Ship (June 4-June 8)

ARRRG MATEY! Each camper deserves to be a Pirate

for a week and plunder the camp’s best. Join us in

your best Pirate costume on Wacky Wednesday!

Field Trip: Pirate’s Cove

Walking with Dinosaurs (June 11– June 15)

Go on a wild adventure through time with us. Travel

back to when dinosaurs roamed the earth!

Field Trip: Dinosaur World

Summer Camp Olympics (June 18– June 22)

Be an Olympian with us! Get in tune with your sporty

side and join us for a fun filled week of Olympic

Games.

Field Trip: Mascot Games

Mystery Science (June 25– June 29)

Get ready to go mad with science! There are no limits

to what crazy experiments you might get in to (like

sticky, mysterious goop)! Diet Coke and Mentos are

included for all.

Field Trip: Science Center

Party in the USA (July 2– July 6)

Batman and Superman are cool and all, but our fire

fighters, police men and women, and military are our

everyday heroes! This week will be all about

celebrating our public service men and women!

*Camp will not operate July 4

It’s a Small World (July 9– July 13)

Celebrate our diverse world with us! Showing your

heritage is a must for this week of camp. Get ready

for a camp-wide celebration to remember!

Field Trip: Lego Land

Under the Sea (July 16– July 20)

To the depths of the ocean we go! Learn and play

as we hit the water with the force of a tidal wave.

Field Trip: Sea Life Aquarium

Space Station Vacation (July 23– July 27)

To infinity and beyond! Explore the planets, moons

and stars with us. Encounter the final frontier like

never before!

Field Trip: On Site Planetarium

Nature Explorers (July 30– August 3)

Get ready to go explore the unknown! There are no

limits to what adventures you might get into during

this week of nature.

Field Trip: Bok Tower Nature Center

Best Week Ever! (August 6-August 10)

Each day will feature our favorite games, themes,

activities, and crafts from the entire summer with

some surprises sprinkled in!

SUMMER CAMP

STARTS HERE SUMMER CAMPERS, FOREVER FRIENDS

Day Camp Ages: Children entering 1st grade through 8th

Times: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Your little one can come to Summer Camp too! Kinder Camp is a two-week session geared

specifically for those about to enter Kindergarten! During camp, our Kinder Campers will have fun

doing crafts, games, activities with colors, letters, numbers and shapes. A birth certificate must

be shown as proof of age at registration. Register today!

KINDER CAMP:

Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Ages: Children entering Kindergarten

YMCA Members: $300/Session Per Child

DAY CAMP KINDER CAMP

SESSION 1

All Aboard the Pirate Ship (June 4-June 8)

Walking with Dinosaurs (June 11– June 15)

SESSION 2

Summer Camp Olympics (June 18– June 22)

Mystery Science (June 25– June 29)

SESSION 3

Party in the USA* (July 2– July 6)

It’s a Small World (July 9– July 13)

SESSION 4

Under the Sea (July 16– July 20)

Space Station Vacation (July 23– July 27)

SESSION 5

Nature Explorers (July 30– August 3)

Best Week Ever! (August 6-August 10) **Extended hours are available(7 am-6 pm):

$50/session

*No camp on July 4th

SPECIALTY CAMP SPECIALTY CAMP

FINE ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY Bring your camera and your keen eye for Photography

camp! Learn about angles, lighting and much more.

*AGES: 3rd-8th grade

June 4-June 8

CAMP’S GOT TALENT Be the next Rock Star and use your musical talents in

this music camp! Your camper will learn various

instruments, singing and so much more.

*AGES: 1st-8th

June 11-June 15

THEATER CAMP Put your best foot forward in theater camp. Learn all

the ins and outs of theater, behind the scenes and on

scene!

*AGES: 1st-8th

July 23-July 27

BALLET & TUMBLING Choreograph your way to the top! This camp will

give you the ultimate dance experience.

*AGES: 1st-5th

July 16-July 20

ART & GARDENING Calling all Picassos! With the combined fun of painting and

gardening, this camp will explore your artistic mind!

*AGES: 1st-8th

July 30-August 3

DISCOVERY MAD SCIENTISTS Shake up a laboratory flask of fun in the Y lab and

become a junior scientist! Learn how to make different

chemical reactions, make slime and so much more.

*AGES: 1st-8th

Field Trip: Orlando Science Center

June 25– June 29

ENGINEERING CAMP Ever wonder how things work? Engineering camp will let

you look into how things are made and how we get

them to work.


Field Trip: On Site Planetarium

July 23– July 27

INTRO TO ROBOTICS Join us for a week of excitement with amazing

robots! In this fun, hands on camp, learn about

the uses of robots in our world and help build

your own.


August 6– August 10

SPECIALITY CAMP TIMES: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

*Field Trip days will end at 4 pm

**Extended day is available for $50/week

SPECIALTY CAMP SPECIALTY CAMP

EXPLORE ANIMAL LOVERS Do you love animals as much as we do? This camp will

give you the opportunity to learn how to care for

animals and play with them!

*AGES: 1st-8th grade

Field Trip: Dino World/Wild Life Sanctuary

June 11– June 15

COOKING CAMP Calling all Chefs! We love to cook and in our cooking

camp we will share that love with you. Learn the

safest way to prepare and cook food. Try a variety of

different recipes.


August 6-August 10

OUTDOOR ADVENTURERS Take a hike on the wild side, over the river and

through the woods! Learn all about different plants

and animals you may find in the woods and how to

survive in the wilderness.


Field Trip: Bok Tower Nature Center

July 30– August 3

BUILDER’S CAMP Join us for a fun filled Builder’s Camp where your

camper will get to learn how to put things together.

With counselor supervision, they will get to create

something for our Y community.


Field Trip: Lego Land

July 9– July 13

AIRPORT EXPLORERS Have you ever wondered what it’s like behind the

scenes at the airport? Your camper will get to go see

how our luggage is handled, see police dogs in action

and learn how planes work.


Field Trip: Local Airport

July 9-July 13

SPECIALITY CAMP TIMES: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm



AQUATIC CAMP SPORTS CAMP

LEARN TO SWIM CAMP Can’t pass the swim test yet? No problem! This camp

incorporates survival skills, swim test skills and many

other topics all in the pool.


Field Trip: Pirates Cove

June 4-June 8

WATERCRAFT CAMP Learn all there is to know about canoes, kayaks and

more. Campers will also learn about boat and water

safety.


June 25-June 29

AQUATICS SPORTS Do you love the water? Do you love sports? Then this

camp is for you! From water polo to under water

hockey, we will try it all! Green Bands ONLY.


Field Trip: Mascot Games

June 18– June 22

JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CAMP Do you aspire to be a lifeguard someday? Jr. Lifeguard

camp will help learn how to be a responsible lifeguard.

MUST be able to swim 100 yards.

*AGES 13-15

June 18-June 22

FISHING CAMP Get your lines and reels and come on a fishing adventure

with us! Learn to hook, line and reel in fish. Explore the

different varieties of fish in our ecosystem.


Field Trip: Sea Life Aquarium/Various lakes

July 16-July 20

AQUATIC CAMP TIMES: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm



AQUATIC CAMP SPORTS CAMP

SPORTS CAMP TIMES: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm



TENNIS CAMP

This camp is perfect for the beginner through ad-

vanced levels. Camper will learn the basics of grip,

swing and overall techniques. Times: 9am-noon

To register please call Tennis Tom at 407.259.0774

June 11-June 15 June 18-June 22

July 9-July 13 July 16-July 20

Cost: $199/week per camper

BASKETBALL

Join us as our camper learn the basic FUNdamentals

of basketball such as dibbling, shooting, passing

and the basics of defense.

K-3rd grade June 11-June 15

4th-8th grade June 18-June 22

SOCCER

Great for any athlete wanting to learn more and

improve their soccer skills. Campers will need to

bring their own shin guards.

K-3rd grade July 16-July 20

4th-8th grade July 23-July 27

GOLF CAMP

Golf camp teaches your junior golfer the basics and

stimulates their enthusiasm for the fame. As their

skills improve so will their confidence and concen-

tration. To register email roddygolfacademy.com

June 18-June 22 June 25-June 29

July 9– July 13 July 16-July 20

Cost: $199/week per camper

OUR MISSION

The purpose of this Association is to

improve lives of all in Central Florida by

connecting individuals, families and

communities with opportunities based on

Christian values that strengthen Spirit,

Mind and Body.

OUR CAUSE

To strengthen communities through

youth development, healthy living

and social responsibility.

HELP SEND A

CHILD TO CAMP

It’s never been faster, safer or easier to

send a deserving child to Y camp.

Simply visit ymcacentralflorida.com/give

to submit your donation. The impact

can last a lifetime.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT

Day Camp: Vangie Simpson-Ortiz

at [email protected]

Specialty Camp: Ramana Lewis

at [email protected]

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