2014 Leaning Tower YMCA

leaningtowerymca.org/camp

SUMMER DAY CAMPJoin the Fun!

Camp is Y.Remember the fun of summer when you were

a kid? Exploring the outdoors, spending time

with friends, playing games and splashing

in the pool? At Y camp, we create an

exciting, safe environment for kids to have

an unforgettable summer of fun. And while

they’re taking part in unique experiences and

adventures, they’re also building self-esteem,

developing interpersonal skills and making

lasting friendships and memories. Summer

is just around the corner, so sign up at the

membership desk today!

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Leaning Tower YMCAProfessionally Trained StaffOur caring counselors are professional role models

ACA AccreditedWe maintain the highest standards regarding program safety and quality

SwimmingKids cool off in the pool under the close watch of lifeguards

Healthy Kids FocusDedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children

Financial Assistance AvailableWe believe every child should have the opportunity to experience Y camp

Extended Care AvailableBefore and after hours to accommodate working parents

Field TripsUnique opportunities to explore nature and experience new places

23 Locations in ChicagolandClose to where you live and work

6300 W. Touhy Ave., Niles, IL 60714 847.410.5108 www.leaningtowerymca.org

Camp Session Dates We offer a variety of camps to meet your child’s individual interests and needs. Please refer to the specific camp listings for a detailed description of the activities, dates, times and fees.

Week 1 Jun 9 - 13Week 2 Jun 16 - 20Week 3 Jun 23 - 27Week 4 Jun 30 - Jul 3Week 5 Jul 7 - 11Week 6 Jul 14 - 18Week 7 Jul 21 - 25Week 8 Jul 28 - Aug 1Week 9 Aug 4 - 8Week 10 Aug 11 - 15Week 11 Aug 18 - 22

*No Camp Thu, Jul 4

Information Packets Camper Emergency Information Packets can be picked up at the Member Service Desk or found online at www.leaningtowerymca.org and MUST BE filled out and returned to the Director by May 14, 2014. Camper cannot attend camp until all forms are completed and returned.

Registration Dates Members: Feb 23 Non-Members: March 2

Included in the price of Summer Camp:• YMCA camp T-shirt• All field trips• Pre and Post-Camp Hours for full-day camp

(not available for half-day camps)

Camp Leadership Elizabeth Lee Youth & Family Program Director 847.410.5124 ealee@ymcachicago.org

Megan Granger School Age Coordinator 847.410.5115 mgranger@ymcachicago.org

Kimberly George Early Childhood Coordinator 847.410.5104 kmgeorge@ymcachicago.org

Danny Rubio Sports Director 847.410.5138 drubio@ymcachicago.org

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CAMP INFORMATION

SUMMER CAMP AMBASSADOR PROGRAM Did your kids have a great time at Leaning Tower YMCA Summer Camps last summer? Help us spread the word and become a camp ambassador. You can help by attending a meeting, putting out a yard sign, wearing a promo T-shirt and/or distributing flyers in the area. Call Elizabeth Lee, Youth & Family Program Director, at 847.410.5124 for more details!

ACA STAFF RATIOSCamper Age Staff to Campers

3-5 1 to 66-8 1 to 89-15 1 to 10

LIABILITY STATEMENT The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago does not carry medical, accidental or loss of personal property insurance for any program participants, due to the fact that it would drastically increase the cost of our program fees. Please review the insurance policies that protect you and your family to be certain that proper coverage is in place.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE YMCA programs and activities are designed to benefit people of all backgrounds. Fees are based on the cost of providing each program. Our policy is to never turn away anyone because of their inability to pay. Scholarships are awarded based upon the applicant's demonstrated ability to pay and the availability of the Leaning Tower YMCA resources. The deadline for all financial assistance applications is May 1, 2014.

Third Party Payments: Organizations such as Day Care Action Council and Action For Children also provide financial assistance to families. When organizations such as these are utilized for third party payments by camp families, approval must be received PRIOR to the camper starting the program or the family will have to pay the camp fee in full.

FEES, TRANSFERS, CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS For Y's Kids Camp, Kindergarten Camp, Adventure Camp, and Teen Camp a $25 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit must be paid for each week you register your child(ren) to secure their spot in that week of camp. This fee is credited toward your camp fees. The remaining balance will be due according to the schedule below. Payment will be due in full for any new registrations after the scheduled payment date.

Camp Week Payment Due Weeks 1-3 May 16Weeks 4-7 Jun 13Weeks 8-11 Jul 18

• Bills not paid by the due dates shown will be subject to a $30 late fee. If campers still have outstanding fees on the Wednesday before the session registered, they will not be allowed to attend camp until payment is made. If payment is not made by the 1st of the month after the scheduled payment due date, the reserved camper slot(s) could be lost.

• Cancellations/Refunds/Credits: For cancellation of Y's Kids, Kindergarten, Adventure, and Teen Camps, refunds/credits are available prior to June 1, 2013 excluding the $25 deposit which is non-refundable, non-transferable. For cancellation of specialty/sport camps/clinics, a $15 registration fee will be deducted from the refund/credit and must be cancelled prior to the week before the camp starts.

• Switching Weeks: In order to maintain staff/camper ratios, camps can only be switched or transferred by the Wednesday before the week registered with a $10 "switching fee".

• PAYMENT IS DUE IN FULL AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION FOR ALL SPECIALTY CAMPS AND SPORT CAMPS AND CLINICS.

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SUMMER CAMP

Y'S KIDS CAMP Age: 3-4 Camp Hours: 9am-1pm Location: Kiddie Kollege Classroom Lower Level Our Y's Kids Camp is the perfect place for your preschool-age camper to learn, play and grow. Y's Kids will provide your child with a safe and fun place to interact with other children, participate in games, songs, swim lessons and structured activities. Y's Kids will help develop your preschooler's physical, social and emotional skills. The Y's Kids also get to go on their own age-appropriate field trips! ALL Y'S KIDS CAMPERS MUST BE POTTY TRAINED.

We have two enrollment options for Y's Kids Camp:

Camp Day M/NMY Kids Camp M-F $100/$110Y Kids Camp M/W/F $70/$80

KINDERGARTEN CAMP Age: Going into Kindergarten Camp Full-Day Hours: 9am-4pm Camp Part-Day Hours: 9am-1pm Location: Leaning Tower YMCA Kindergarten Camp is our part- or full-day Summer Camp for children entering Kindergarten. At the Leaning Tower YMCA, campers will swim, engage in indoor and outdoor activities, and participate in age appropriate field trips.

Kindergarten CampCamp Day M/NMFull-Day M-F $170/$192Part-Day M-F $123/$145

FREE Pre- and Post-Camp hours available for Full-Day Participants Only

Camp Time Location*Pre-Camp 7-9am LTY Back TrackPost-Camp 4-6pm LTY Back Track

*Weather permitting

ADVENTURE CAMP Pathfinders: Entering 1st-2nd grade Trailblazers: Entering 3rd-4th grade Pioneers: Entering 5th-6th grade Camp Hours: 9am-4pm Location: Leaning Tower Y and Bunker Hill Forest Preserve Adventure Camp is our full-day Summer Camp for children entering grades one through six. Campers enjoy swimming and other indoor and outdoor activities at the Leaning Tower YMCA. We also walk to Bunker Hill Forest Preserve 3 days a week to participate in outdoor education and recreational activities.

Camp provides health and fitness activities every day for all campers to participate in; on Mondays we provide a specific Healthy Kids camp component where outside speakers and Y fitness staff lead camp in a workout. On Wednesdays, Adventure Camp goes on a fun field trip to local water parks, arcades or bowling alleys. Thursday is all-camp cookout day for campers to enjoy, featuring a different menu every week.

Camp Day M/NMAdventure Camp M-F $170/$192

FREE Pre- and Post-Camp hours availableCamp Time Location*

Pre-Camp 7-9am LTY Back TrackPost-Camp 4-6pm LTY Back Track

*Weather permitting

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TEEN CAMP Grade: Entering 7th-8th Camp Hours: 9am-4pm Location: Leaning Tower YMCA and Bunker Hill Forest Preserve Our Teen Camp provides teens with a fun and safe environment in which to spend their summers. Teens get to participate in all of the exciting Adventure camp activities such as swimming, all-camp cookouts and field trips. In addition, Teen Camp gets to plan and enjoy a second field trip each week. They also participate in community service activities and plan and run FUNdraisers, like bake sales and car washes to raise money for their end-of-the-summer field trip to SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA! Teens take part in health and fitness activities, such as Zumba and yoga and can develop their leadership skills through team-building activities and by assisting our Kindergarten counselors in leading activities for the younger campers!

Camp Day M/NMTeen Camp M-F $175/$195

FREE Pre- and Post-Camp hours availableCamp Time Location*

Pre-Camp 7-9am LTY Back TrackPost-Camp 4-6pm LTY Back Track

*Weather permitting

LEADERS IN TRAINING Grades: Entering 9th-10th Camp Hours: 9am-4pm Location: Leaning Tower YMCA Before registering for this program, prospective Leaders in Training candidates must call Elizabeth Lee, Youth & Family Program Director, to arrange an appointment for an interview. During the interview, responsibilities will be discussed and a job description reviewed.

Prospective Leaders must complete an application and submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, or pastor, etc. Leaders in Training will be assigned to a group of campers and will assist the counselors in the day-to-day activities including swimming and field trips. Our Leaders in Training must possess a good attitude and be a positive role model for our younger campers.

Camp Day M/NMLIT M-F $80/$105

FREE Pre-and Post-Camp hours availableCamp Time Location*

Pre-Camp 7-9am LTY Back TrackPost-Camp 4-6pm LTY Back Track

*Weather permitting

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SPECIALTY CAMP

SPECIALTY CAMP DATES Some specialty camps are offered in multiple weeks, but the fee listed is for each session. All camps are held at the Leaning Tower YMCA, unless otherwise noted. Times will vary, please check each camp's individual description.

*We reserve the right to cancel Specialty Camps due to low enrollment.

Session Week/Date Camp Ages

#1 Jun 9-13 NO SPECIALTY CAMPS#2 Jun 16-20 All Sorts of Sports Camp 6-8#3 Jun 23-27 Mad Scientist 6-8

Basketball Camp 6-10#4 Jun 30 - Jul 3 Lego (TM) Camp 5-7

Lego(TM) Camp 5-7Tennis Camp I 8-13

#5 Jul 7-11 Lego (TM) Camp 8-10Flag Football Camp 6-10

#6 Jul 14-18 Kids in the Kitchen Camp 6-8Floor Hockey Camp 6-10

#7 Jul 21-25 Geocaching Camp 9-12Soccer Camp 6-10

#8 Jul 28-Aug 1 Darlin' Divas 6-8Lacrosse Camp 6-10

#9 Aug 4-8 Great Outdoors Camp 6-8Tennis Camp II 6-10

#10 Aug 11-15 Flag Football Camp II 6-10

#11 Aug 18-22 All Sorts of Sports Camp II 6-10

*No Camp Fri, Jul 4*

MAD SCIENTIST Your camper will have the opportunity to become a "mad scientist" and perform different experiments in this fun and interactive camp. Let your child explore the world of science in this week-long camp! Fee: $110 Member/$150 Non-Member

Age Day Date Time6-8 M-F Jun 23-27 (wk 3) 10am-12pm

GREAT OUTDOORS Do you wish your kids would watch less tv or play on the computer just a little less frequently? Let us teach your child about the Great Outdoors and show them there is more to the world than what they can find in their living rooms. Join us to experience the great outdoors as we'll learn together all about bugs and plants, and discover all the best that nature has to offer. Fee: $100 Member/ $140 Non-Member

Age Day Date Time6-8 M-F Aug 4-8 (wk 9) 10am-12pm

GEOCACHING CAMP Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and then share their experiences online. Let your child participate in this thrilling camp where they will travel around the area becoming real life treasure hunters and learn a great hobby the whole family can enjoy! A GPS device will be provided but campers may bring their own if they choose. Fee: $100 Member/$140 Non-Member

Age Day Date Time9-12 M-F Jul 21-25 (wk 7) 9am-12pm

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN This is a fun and creative camp where your child will get to make and enjoy yummy treats! They will help with the preparation and then get to eat their creations. Peanuts may be used in recipes. Fee: $110 Member/$150 Non-Member

Age Day Date Time6-8 M-F Jul 14-18 (wk 6) 10am-12pm

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SPECIALTY CAMP

LEGO CAMP Your camper will spend their time imagining, constructing and achieving new goals while building LEGO® sets! On Thursday, campers will go to Legoland® Discovery Center in Schaumburg, where campers will explore the world's biggest box of LEGOS®! Fee: $120 Member/$160 Non-MemberAge Day Date Time5-7 Mo/Tu/Th Jun 30, Jul 1,

Jul 3 (wk 4)Mo/Tu 9am-12pm,

Th 9am-2pm

LEGO CAMP Your camper will spend their time imagining, constructing and achieving new goals while building LEGO® sets! On Friday, campers

will go to Legoland® Discovery Center in Schaumburg where campers will explore the world's biggest box of LEGOS®! Fee: $120 Member/$160 Non-Member

Age Day Date Time8-10 M/W/F Jul 7, 9, 11

(wk 5)M/W 9am-12pm,

F 9am-2pm

DARLIN' DIVAS Let your girl be a girl in this camp designed just for her. We will make jewelry, create beautiful works of art, learn about hair and make-up and go swimming. This camp is for girls who just want to have fun! Fee: $100 Member/$140 Non-Member

Age Day Date Time6-8 M-F Jul 28 - Aug 1 (wk 8) 9am-12pm

SPORTS CAMPS & CLINICSThe Leaning Tower YMCA is excited to offer a variety of different sports camps this summer for kids of all ages.

ALL SORTS OF SPORTS CAMP I Location: Leaning Tower YMCA Learn and play all different types of sports, from tennis to lacrosse to football. Campers will develop a variety of skills that can be integrated into competitive sports. Please bring a lunch and water bottle to camp each day. Fee: $75 Member/$150 Non-Member

Age Day Date Time6-8 M-F Jun 16-20 (wk 1) 10am-1pm8-12 M-F Jun 16-20 (wk 1) 2-5pm

BASKETBALL CAMP Location: Leaning Tower YMCA Learn the fundamentals of basketball at LTY! Campers will work on passing, dribbling and shooting skills throughout camp. The camp will focus on skill development, games and fun. Please bring a lunch and water bottle to camp each day. Fee: $75 Member/$150 Non-Member

Age Day Date Time6-10 M-F Jun 23-27 (wk 2) 10am-1pm6-10 M-F Jun 23-27 (wk 2) 2-5pm

TENNIS CAMP I Location: Offsite Tennis Court This camp provides new tennis players with an introduction to the game. Instruction will cover basic rules and etiquette, tennis strokes, terminology and more. Racquets will be provided for any participant who does not have one. Please bring a lunch and water bottle to camp each day. Fee:* $64 Member/$124 Non-Member *No camp on July 4*

Age Day Date* Time8-13 M/Tu/W/Th Jun 30- Jul 3 (wk 4) 10am-1pm8-13 M/Tu/W/Th Jun 30-Jul 3 (wk 4) 2-5pm

*No Camp Jul 4

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FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP Location: Leaning Tower YMCA Campers will have fun learning the rules and fundamentals of football through instruction that emphasizes safety. Instruction is based on the techniques of flag football, giving kids a basic understanding of how real football is played. Please bring a water bottle and a snack to camp each day. Fee: $75 Member/$150 Non-Member

Age Day Date Time6-10 M-F Jul 7-11 (wk 5) 10am-1pm6-10 M-F Jul 7-11 (wk 5) 2-5pm

FLOOR HOCKEY CAMP Location: Leaning Tower YMCA Campers will learn basic hockey skills through drills that promote hand-eye coordination and teamwork. Instruction will focus on stick-handling skills, passing and different techniques of shooting at the net. Fee: $75 Member/$150 Non-Member

Age Day Date Time6-10 M-F Jul 14-18 (wk 6) 10am-1pm6-10 M-F Jul 14-18 (wk 6) 2-5pm

SOCCER CAMP Location: Leaning Tower YMCA This camp will provide campers with the fundamentals of soccer, along with an understanding of the rules of the game. Campers will work on dribbling, passing, and shooting while engaging in fun exercises and drills. The camp will focus on skill development, games and fun! Please bring a lunch and water bottle to camp each day. Fee: $75 Member/$150 Non-Member

Age Day Date Time6-10 M-F Jul 21-25 (wk 7) 10am-1pm6-10 M-F Jul 21-25 (wk 7) 2-5pm

LACROSSE CAMP Location: Leaning Tower YMCA Try the fastest growing sport in America! Learn the basics of stick-handling, passing, shooting, defense and basic game strategies. All equipment will be provided. Please bring a lunch and water bottle to camp each day. Fee: $75 Member/$150 Non-Member

Age Day Date Time6-10 M-F Jul 28-Aug 1 (wk 8) 10am-1pm6-10 M-F Jul 28-Aug 1 (wk 8) 2-5pm

TENNIS CAMP II Location: Offsite Tennis Court This camp provides new tennis players with an introduction to the game. Instruction will cover basic rules and etiquette, tennis strokes, terminology and more. Racquets will be provided for any participant who does not have one. Please bring a lunch and water bottle to camp each day. Fee: $80 Member/$160 Non-Member

Age Day Date Time6-12 M-F Aug 4-9 (wk 9) 10am-1pm6-12 M-F Aug 4-9 (wk 9) 2-5pm

FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP II Location: Leaning Tower YMCA Campers will have fun learning the rules and fundamentals of football through instruction that emphasizes safety. Instruction is based on the techniques of flag football, giving kids a basic understanding of how real football is played. Please bring a water bottle and a snack to camp each day. Fee: $75 Member/$150 Non-Member

Age Day Date Time6-10 M-F Aug 11-15 (wk 10) 10am-1pm6-10 M-F Aug 11-15 (wk 10) 2-5pm

ALL SORTS OF SPORTS CAMP II Location: Leaning Tower YMCA Learn and play all different types of sports, from basketball to hockey to football to kickball. Campers will develop a variety of skills that can be integrated into competitive sports. Please bring a lunch and water bottle to camp each day. Fee: $75 Member/$150 Non-MemberAge Day Dates Time6-10 M-F Aug 18-22 (wk 11) 10am-1pm6-10 M-F Aug 18-22 (wk 11) 2-5pm

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2014 YMCA Summer Overnight Camp

FUN & ADVENTURE START HERELooking for an overnight, resident camp experience for your child or your family this summer? The YMCA of Metro Chicago has five resident camp options in beautiful pristine areas sure to provide special memories that last a lifetime.

YMCA Camp DuncanSince 1921, Camp Duncan has provided safe, quality camping programs for boys and girls ages seven to 15 and Teen Adventure Camps for 15 to 17 year olds. All activities are geared to the developmental level of the campers. Camp Duncan is a co-ed, summer resident camp located near Fox Lake, Illinois, on 278 acres.

YMCA Camp MacLeanCamp MacLean is located just two miles east of Burlington, Wisconsin, just 20 minutes from Lake Geneva, on 247 acres of woods and grassland property. The camp offers fun and challenging activities such as swimming, climbing, boating, kayaking, archery, hiking, and much more. We also leave room for plenty of traditional programs, including sing-alongs, campfires and campouts.

YMCA Camp PinewoodTraditional but up-to-date, Camp Pinewood features 16 cabins on a private, spring-fed lake, with every activity from sailing to horseback riding. The camp is nestled in the heart of the Manistee National Forest near Muskegon, Michigan. It’s convenient but remote enough to ensure that everyone enjoys the natural beauty of the camp’s 200-acre facility.

YMCA Family Camp NawakwaFamily Camp Nawakwa offers a unique experience- an opportunity to bring together whole families, not just children, through camping. The camp sits on 180 acres of pristine forest lands, and includes wetlands and lakes with abundant wildlife. The camp is nestled in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, which is home to the Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.

YMCA Camp IndependenceCamp Independence is a special place for campers age seven and up with spina bifida and other neurological disabilities. At camp kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group. At camp, we teach self-reliance, a love for nature, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character. Our counselors are dedicated to making sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper.

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