YMCA Adventure CampSUMMER CAMP 2019

YOUR ADVENTURE

AWAITS!

NEW! Sports Camps! • Lacrosse (see page 6) • Flag Football (see page 6)

JOIN US!Camp Open House DatesMeet our camp staff while your child can see 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.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 • HEALTHY KIDS DAY!WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 • 5pm to 7pm

SUNDAY, JUNE 2 • 11am to 1pm

Safety and Staffing: A Winning Combination!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.

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 10 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.

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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.

CAMP CONTACTS

CAMP DIRECTOR: Robert Leto — 518.456.6929 rleto@cdymca.org

CAMP MANAGER: Kate Leto — kleto@cdymca.org

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 518.456.6929.

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. *(Weeks 1 – 8)

Children also engage in building community and experience 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 (Grades 2 & Up) • Team Sports • Pond Activities• Swimming

OUR PROGRAMS—Build 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 safely and accurately shoot a bow as campers learn safety procedures, drills, stance 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, a kiosk will be available for you to complete your child’s registration. Staff are always available for assistance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/APPROVALS:Once you register, you will receive an email from CampDoc.com requesting medical information, immunization records, emergency contacts and authorized pickups, as well as approved medical emergency information, photo/video permission, activities, and sunscreen release forms. This is all completed online and must be completed prior to the first day of camp.

TRAVEL CAMP Entering Grades 5—10Join us for an adventure-packed summer! Campers travel Tuesday through Friday to fun-filled locations. They enjoy different summer activities such as amusement and water parks, state parks, kayaking trips and more! This popular program fills up quickly. Please register early. Join us for one week or for all 6 weeks of travel camp. You choose!

Most trips take place during regular camp hours, departing at 9am and returning to Adventure Camp by 4pm. Campers need to be at Adventure Camp by 8:45am on trip days. Attendance on Mondays is essential to the children’s safety on the trips. Please note that on late return trip days, campers will miss PM bussing, and will need to be picked up at Adventure Camp. Campers are grouped by age and supervised by experienced camp staff. Please see the chart for late return trip information.

In case of inclement weather, Travel Camp will visit indoor facilities and activities for fun. Any changes to the travel schedule will be provided to you by Briana Bogatka, our Travel Camp Coordinator and Unit Leader. Specific information and paperwork regarding weekly trips will be provided each Monday of that week.

Weekly Snack OptionsWe provide Bruegger’s Bagels every Wednesday and Ice Cream every Friday. If you’d like your child to have these items, please let us know and we’ll provide the weekly cost.

OUR TEEN PROGRAMS = Fun Adventures

HighDemand TRAVEL CAMP TRIPS

Week 2 Camp Chingachgook Water Slide World Great Escape (6 PM return) Grafton Lake State Park Week 3 Mine Kill State Park Basketball Hall of Fame (8 PM return) Wild Waters Outdoor Center Moreau Lake State Park Week 4 Glimmerglass State Park Bronx Zoo (8 PM return)

Adirondack Tubing Adventures Thompson’s Lake State Park Week 5 Lake Taghkanic State Park Water Safari (8 PM return) Kayak Shak Cherry Plain State Park Week 6 Grafton Lake State Park Bousquet Mountain Adventure Park Six Flags New England (8 PM return)

Mine Kill State Park Week 7 Jiminy Peak Aerial Park (5 PM return) Moreau Lake State Park Natural History Museum (8 PM return) Glimmerglass State Park

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

July 8 - 12

July 15 - 19

July 22 - 26

July 29 - Aug 2

Aug 5 - 9

Aug 12 - 16

LEADERS-IN-TRAINING (LIT) PROGRAM Grades 7 and 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! 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 the skills necessary to obtain employment.

OUR TEEN PROGRAMS — Build 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 7Science camp promotes a healthy interest in the sciences by giving campers a chance to do fun, interactive experiments. Areas that might be investigated are rocks and minerals, chemical reactions, the stars and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). There will be an emphasis on scientific method, good leadership, cooperation and teamwork skills.

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

SPECIALTY CAMPS — Encouraging Exploration

Our instructors introduce your child to the joys of tennis.

Within a short time, children are rallying, playing, and excit-ed about the game of tennis.

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 CampWeeks 2, 4 & 6Your child will love exploring different artistic mediums and art forms. No experience is needed; just a love for fine art. 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 7Our 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 to 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 — The Little MermaidWeek 3 — MoanaWeek 4 — TangledWeek 5 — Wizard of OzWeek 6 — Teen Beach MovieWeek 7 — The Greatest Showman

TENNIS CAMPWeeks 2 and 5 • 9am — 12pm

GRADES 4 and UpFlag Football Week 2From 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 her/his 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.

SPORTS CAMPS!

NEW! LacrosseWeek 3Lacrosse 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 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.

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

$240 $290 +

Travel Camp (Grades 5 - 9) $300 $350 +

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

$190 $240 +

*WEEK 1 RATES prorated for July 4th holiday • Day & LIT - $192/$232 • CIT - $152/$192

Fairy Tale (Grades 1 to 3) $255 $305 +

LEGO (Grades 2 to 5) $255 $305 +

Science (Grades 2 to 5) $255 $305 +

Art (Grades 2 to 8) $255 $305 +

Drama (Grades 2 to 8) $255 $305 +

Tennis Full Day (10 & Under) $255 $305 +

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

Flag Football (Grades 4 & Up) $255 $305 +

Lacrosse (Grades 4 & Up) $255 $305 +

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* July 1 July 1Week 2 July 8 July 8Week 3 July 15 July 15Week 4 July 22 July 22Week 5 July 29 July 29Week 6 August 5 August 5Week 7 August 12 August 12Week 8 August 19 August 19Week 9 August 26 August 26

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

Adventure Camp

OVERNIGHT CAMP FUN!Camp Chingachgook on Lake George FREE TOURS & FAMILY DAYS!Please join us at Chingachgook for our Open House events on April 28, May 5 and May 19. 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 Day is February 16, and our Spring Fling is May 11.

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!

SPIRIT WEEK July 1 – 5 Help us celebrate your camp spirit with these daily camp themes!Monday — Hat Day Thursday — Closed for July 4thTuesday — Red, White and Blue Day Friday — Pajama DayWednesday — Crazy Hair Day ALOHA TO SUMMER July 8 – 12 What better way to spend your week at camp than with the cool island vibes of a Hawaiian paradise? We will be introducing campers to summer fun and games with our Aloha themed week. SUPERHERO WEEK July 15 – 19Help 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!

COLOR COLLISIONS July 22 – 26Get 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!

GAME ON! July 29 – August 2Enjoy fun and games all week long! Campers will love Minute to Win It activities, game show type challenges and fun carnival games! We round out the week representing countries from around the world at Ultimate Summer Games, Friday, August 2 at Adventure Camp.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT August 5 – August 9Whether 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!

H2 OH YEAH! August 12 – 16Don’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.

BLAST FROM THE PAST August 19 – 23 It’s time to get retro! Come have a totally groovy trip through the decades. Be prepared to take a far out journey with us as each day we explore a different era learning about popular trends, games, and music from the past!Monday — 50s Sock Hop Day Thursday — 80s Hair Band DayTuesday — 60s Tie Dye Day Friday — 90s Grunge DayWednesday — 70s Disco Day

CAMP REWIND August 26 – 30For 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!

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WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP — Camper Essentials!

PLEASE ADD YOUR CHILD’S NAME TO EVERYTHING SHE/HE BRINGS 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 BagProvide your child’s 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

(cell phones, Nintendo DS, other gaming devices, etc.)Trading or game cards

SunscreenNon-aerosol only

Baseball hat or visor

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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!Healthy Kids Day! SATURDAY, APRIL 27

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 155 to 7pm

SUNDAY, JUNE 211am to 1pm

Keep Calm andCAMP ON!

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