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SUMMER CAMP 2020

WADE WALKER PARK FAMILY YMCA

SESSIONS & THEMES Session 1: May 26 - May 29* Discovery Week Session 2: June 1 - June 5 Super Hero Week Session 3: June 8 - June 12 Wacky Tacky Week Session 4: June 15 - June 19 Field Day Week Session 5: June 22 - June 26 Carnival Week Session 6: June 29 - July 3 Americana Week Session 7: July 6 - July 10 Super Scientist Week Session 8: July 13 - July 17 Water Wars Week Session 9: July 20 - July 24 Old School Week Session 10: July 27 - July 31 Color Wars Week

*No camps Monday, May 25

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Traditional

Specialty

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We offer a wide array of summer camp options to meet every camper’s needs. All of our camps are designed to make summer fun, exciting, and safe while focusing on the Y’s values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

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Our traditional camp encourages your child to interact through age-appropriate activities including swimming, art & crafts, reading, game time, and various sports. Campers will spend a portion of each day outside at Wade Walker Park. This is a full-day camp that allows campers to learn and explore new and exciting themes each week while making new friends.

Full-Day Traditional Camps for ages 5-12 Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

FREE Extended Care: 7:00-9:00 am & 4:00-6:30 pm Offered All Sessions • MEM: $125 PRO: $160

Explorers Camp ages 5-6 • Voyagers Camp ages 7-8

Pathfinders Camp ages 9-10 • Trailblazers Camp ages 11-12

TRADITIONAL CAMP

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Swim, Safety & Fun: Campers will spend the first 1.5 hours of each day at the pool. 45 minutes will be devoted to safety around water and basic swim skills. The other 45 minutes will be a free swim. The remainder of their day will be spent in traditional camp activities. Campers are asked to arrive in their swim clothes by 9:00 am. The focus is on basic safety around water and is not recommended for experienced swimmers. Ages 5-8: Sessions 2, 4, 6 & 8 Ages 9-12: Sessions 3, 5, 7 & 9

Outdoor Adventure: Each week is filled with new activities to explore! Campers learn to respect and appreciate nature through fun adventures. Our days are jam-packed with activities that develop outdoor living skills and a comfort in exploring nature. Ages 5-8: Sessions 3 & 7 Ages 9-12: Sessions 2 & 6

Full-Day Specialty Camps for ages 5-12 Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

FREE Extended Care: 7:00-9:00 am & 4:00-6:30 pm MEM: $135 PRO: $170

Specialty campers will spend a portion of their time participating in traditional camp activities such as swimming and camp games.

SPECIALTY CAMP

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Artist Explosion: Campers will make daily arts & crafts projects, while working on one large group project. Projects will vary by session and will be based on weekly themes. Please send campers in clothes that can get messy. Ages 5-8: Sessions 2, 4, 6 & 8 Ages 9-12: Sessions 3, 5, 7 & 9 Ages 13-14: Session 9

STEM: Campers will spend two hours in exciting STEM-based learning activities. Projects will progress throughout the week. Campers will work on team activities and their own individual projects. MEM: $155 PRO: $190 Ages 5-8: Sessions 3, 5, 7 & 9 Ages 9-12: Sessions 2, 4, 6 & 8 Ages 13-14: Session 6 Cooking: Campers will have fun learning new and creative recipes and cooking safety. Using hot plates, box ovens and other techniques, campers will work to create daily meals. Ages 5-8: Sessions 5 & 9 Ages 9-12: Sessions 4 & 8 Ages 13-14: Session 4

Full-Day Specialty Camp for ages 5-12 & Teens ages 13-14 Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

FREE Extended Care: 7:00-9:00 am & 4:00-6:30 pm MEM: $135 PRO: $170 unless otherwise noted

Specialty campers will spend a portion of their time participating in traditional camp activities such as swimming and camp games.

SPECIALTY & TEEN CAMP

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Sports: Spend the day playing a variety of sports with new friends, including, but not limited to tennis, basketball, indoor hockey, kickball, soccer, flag football, and volleyball. Explorers/Voyagers ages 5-8: Sessions 2, 4, 6 & 8 Pathfinders/Trailblazers ages 9-12: Sessions 2-8 Teens ages 13-14: Sessions 3 Basketball: Discover the basic fundamentals of basketball: conditioning, ball-handling, passing, rebounding, shooting and defense. Campers will spend the morning working on drills and will scrimmage in the afternoon. Ages 5-8: Sessions 3, 5, 7 & 9 Ages 9-12: Sessions 2-8 Ages 13-14: Sessions 2

SPORTS CAMP

Full-Day Sports Camps for ages 5-12 Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

FREE Extended Care: 7:00-9:00 am & 4:00-6:30 pm MEM: $135 PRO: $170

Sports campers will spend a portion of their time participating

in traditional camp activities such as swimming and camp games.

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Cheer & Dance: Campers will spend the week learning one cheer routine and one dance routine to be performed at the end of each week. Ages 7-12: Sessions 2-8 Ages 13-14: Sessions 7

Tennis: Designed to teach campers the necessary skills, tactics and fundamentals of tennis, campers will work on drills and participate in matches throughout the week. Participants will spend the majority of the day outside. Ages 7-12: Sessions 2, 5, 6 & 9 Ages 13-14: Sessions 5 Flag Football: This camp is designed to teach campers the necessary tactics and fundamentals needed to perform. Campers will learn skills on both sides of the ball including the passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive positioning – all in a fun and positive environment. Participants will spend the majority of the day outside. Ages 7-12: Sessions 3, 4, 7 & 8 Ages 13-14: Sessions 8

SPORTS CAMP

Full-Day Sports Camps for ages 7-14 Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

FREE Extended Care: 7:00-9:00 am & 4:00-6:30 pm MEM: $135 PRO: $170

Sports campers will spend a portion of their time participating

in traditional camp activities such as swimming and camp games.

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Navigators ages 13-14: Our navigator camp combines a traditional camp experience with an opportunity for teens to develop leadership skills. They will spend their time at camp involved in a variety of activities including: goal setting and teen talk sessions, community service projects, working with campers, as well as enjoying traditional camp activities. Navigators will also spend time shadowing and assisting counselors. They will also go on at least one outing a week and have the opportunity to swim twice a week.

Full-Day Teen Camp for ages 13-14 Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

FREE Extended Care: 7:00-9:00 am & 4:00-6:30 pm MEM: $125 PRO: $160

TEEN LEADERSHIP CAMP

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REGISTRATION INFO

Register in person at the Wade Walker Park Family YMCA beginning April 1 or register online now and receive a $10 discount off listed prices through March 31. YMCA Membership: Camp prices are listed for YMCA Facility Members (MEM) and Program Members (PRO). Facility Members enjoy reduced rates as a benefit of membership. For those who wish to participate in Y programs without use of the facility, a YEARLY family program membership of $40 is required before registration in the program of choice. Become a facility member today and save up to $350 per child on camp for the entire summer. Learn more about the value of Y membership or stop by the branch for a tour of the facility. Facility memberships must remain current throughout the summer to qualify for MEM rates. Payment Methods: A non-refundable deposit of $25 is required for all camps. Cancellations must be made at least two weeks in advance of camp start date to receive a refund of the balance of payment. Changes to your child's registration must be done in writing with at least two weeks advance notice and are subject to a $15 transfer fee. When registering for any of our day camp programs, you may choose from the following payment options. Pay in Full – If you are registering for a session starting in less than two weeks, full payment is due when you register. Auto Charge – Your credit card will be charged on the payment due date which is the Monday one week before the camp session begins. Select this option at time of registration if you only want to pay the minimum deposit first. You can update auto-draft info as needed. A $25 courtesy fee will be assessed for any camp registrations made after the Saturday before each session.

REGISTRATION INFO

Financial Assistance: We believe every child and family should have the opportunity to participate in any Y program. Those not able to pay the full fee may be awarded partial financial assistance based on their ability to pay and the Y’s ability to fund the subsidy. Since demand is great, applications are due by April 15. If you would like to donate to help send a child to camp, visit our giving page. Camper Needs: Before camp, all campers must provide the following items: 1) Medical waiver 2) Authorized Camper Pickup Form 3) Copy of your child’s shot records on the school health form (3231) or Immunization Exemption Form Parent Communication: Please make sure when you register your camper, our staff have the correct email address and mobile number for all parents/guardians. If this info changes after you register, please go to ymcaregistration.com to update your information. Important Dates: April 25.............................................. Healthy Kids Day 10:00 am to 1:00 pm May 9................................................. Camp Parent Orientation 10:00 to 11:00 am May 17.............................................. Camp Parent Orientation 4:30 to 5:30 pm May 25.............................................. Memorial Day – Camp Closed May 26.............................................. First Day of Summer Camp June 25 & July 23............................ Family Nights