OUTDOOR DAY CAMP Everyday is an Adventure YMCA CAMP TERRY & TEASDALE PARK �ENTERING GRADES 1-6 The fun and freedom of being outdoors, leaning new skills and making new friends. Each week offers adventures that teach campers to respect and enjoy nature while having fun-hiking, exploring, arts and crafts, swimming, camp songs, field trips and much more. Campers are divided into one of three units by age and each unit is broken down into smaller groups which spend the week together, allowing campers and counselors to get to know their group.

SUMMER CAMP PREVIEW & BACK TO CAMP NIGHT Back to camp night will be held at several of the Eastside Y locations:

• March 15, 6:00 pm, Bellevue Family YMCA

• March 29, 5:30 pm, Coal Creek Family YMCA

• May 10, 6:00 pm, Snoqualmie Valley YMCA

• May 18,11:00 am, YMCA Camp Terry

• June 6, 6:00 pm, YMCA Camp Terry

LOCATION & HOURS YMCA Camp Terry Thomas Teasdale Park 31112 SE 85th PL 601 S. 23rd St Preston, WA 98050 Renton, WA 98055 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

WEEKLY FEES $150 FM/$175 PM $90 FM/$105 PM week of July 1 Wrap Around Care: additional $35 per week

WRAP AROUND CARE LOCATIONS & HOURS YMCA Camp Terry Bellevue Family YMCA Horace Mann Elementary Lake Heights Center Sammamish Family YMCA Snoqualmie Valley YMCA 7:00-9:00 am, 4:00-6:00 pm

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Interested in volunteering at Day Camp this summer? Contact Stacy Holdren at sholdren@seattleymca.org or at 425 256 3160.

Everyone is welcome. Financial assistance is available. The YMCA of Greater

Seattle strengthens communities in King and south Snohomish counties through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

YMCAS ON THE EASTSIDE

12635 SE 56th St. Bellevue WA 98006 P 425 644 8417 ykids.org

REGISTER ONLINE YKIDS.ORG

Ymca Camp Terry

DATES, THEMES, CRAFTS & MORE!

*No camp at Teasdale the weeks of 6/17 and 8/26 All listings may be subject to change.

DATES THEME CRAFT DRESS UP

6/17-6/21* Featured Creatures Bean Creature Collage Neon Dream

6/24-6/28 Game On! Leather Creations Favorite Sports Team

7/1-7/3 Party in the USA Camp Cooking Rock Stars

7/8-7/12 Water Works Tie Dye Pool Party!

7/15-7/19 Creative Campers Stick Weaving Super Hero

7/22-7/26 Treasure Hunters Camp Bling Cowboys and Aliens

7/29-8/2 Camp Classics Duct Tape Notebooks Color Wars

8/5-8/9 Amazing Animal Adventures Animal Tracks The Animal In You

8/12-8/16 Leave No Trace Bird Feeders Twin Day

8/19-8/23 Wild About Water Pop Paintings Arrrrrgh! Pirates!

8/26-8/30* Camp Rewind Favorite Craft 80's Explosion

DATES LAND HIKE AIR HIKE PARK ENVIRONMENTAL ED

6/17-6/21 MSEEC Coal Creek Falls Luther Burbank Park Native Animals

6/24-6/28 Snoqualmie Falls Snoqualmie Falls Gene Coulon Park Invasive Species

7/1-7/5 Gold Creek Pond Gold Creek Pond Pine Lake Park Fire Safety

7/8-7/12 Rattlesnake Lake Rattlesnake Lake Luther Burbank Park Water Cycle

7/15-7/19 Beaver Lake Beaver Lake Newcastle Park Native Plants

7/22-7/26 Talus Rocks Talus Rocks Pine Lake Park Orienteering

7/29-8/2 Twin Falls Twin Falls Luther Burbank Park Composting

8/5-8/9 Lake Tradition Talapus Lake Gene Coulon Park Reduce Reuse Recycle

8/12-8/16 Nolte State Park Snoqualmie Tunnel Pine Lake Park Leave No Trace

8/19-8/23 Franklin Falls Franklin Falls Luther Burbank Park Salmon Habitat

8/26-8/30 Cougar Mt. Choice Cougar Mt. Choice Newcastle Park Camper's Choice

OUTDOOR DAY CAMP Weekly Schedule of Activities Campers will be assigned to groups based on age. These age groups may not always work out exactly and occasionally, campers may end up in a different age group to accommodate group ratios. For instance, an older 7 year old may end up in a group with young 8 year olds. You will know for sure what group your child is in on the first day of the week. Buddy requests must be made in writing prior to the start of camp. Outdoor Day Camp at Teasdale will follow a similar, but not exact schedule.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Opening Assembly Your child will get to know his or her counselors as well as build relationships with the other campers in the group. The day will also consist of learning camp routines, camp songs and traditional camp activities.

Opening Assembly Traditional camp activities, including some of the following: • Group Games • Arts & Crafts • Team Building • Archery • River School • Boy Scout led Outdoor Living Skills

• Climbing Wall • Ground Initiatives

Opening Assembly Traditional camp activities, including some of the following: • Group Games • Arts & Crafts • Team Building • Archery • River School • Boy Scout led Outdoor Living Skills

• Climbing Wall • Ground Initiatives

Opening Assembly Field Trip: Park Trip Varies by week May include Water Play, Swimming, Group Games, Group Planning, and more.

Theme Day and End of Week Carnival! Carnival activities may include some of the following: • Dance Party • Skits • Themed Activities • Camp Cooking • Terry Store Encourage your camper to dress up for this week’s theme!

WATER: Usually Ages 6-7

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Opening Assembly Your child will get to know his or her counselors as well as build relationships with the other campers in the group. The day will also consist of learning camp routines, camp songs and traditional camp activities.

Opening Assembly Traditional camp activities, including some of the following: • Group Games • Arts & Crafts • Team Building • Archery • Outdoor Environmental Education

• Climbing Wall • Low Ropes

Opening Assembly Field Trip: Park Trip Varies by week May include Water Play, Swimming, Group Games, Group Planning, and more.

Opening Assembly Field Trip: Hike Trip Varies by week May include scavenger hunts, interpretive center visits, outdoor living skills, camp cooking, and more.

Theme Day and End of Week Carnival! Carnival activities may include some of the following: • Dance Party • Skits • Themed Activities • Camp Cooking • Terry Store Encourage your camper to dress up for this week’s theme!

LAND: Usually Ages 8-9

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Opening Assembly Your child will get to know his or her counselors as well as build relationships with the other campers in the group. The day will also consist of learning camp routines, camp songs and traditional camp activities.

Opening Assembly Field Trip: Park Trip Varies by week May include Water Play, Swimming, Group Games, Group Planning, and more.

Opening Assembly Field Trip: Hike Trip Varies by week May include scavenger hunts, interpretive center visits, outdoor living skills, camp cooking, and more.

Opening Assembly Challenge Day: Giant Swing or Zip Line Teambuilding Activities Traditional camp activities

Theme Day and End of Week Carnival! Carnival activities may include some of the following: • Dance Party • Skits • Themed Activities • Camp Cooking • Terry Store Encourage your camper to dress up for this week’s theme!

AIR: Usually Ages 10-12

WELCOME TO... Outdoor Day Camp 2013 OUTDOOR DAY CAMP EVENTS BBQ’s Do you want to see camp in action? Would you like to meet some of your child’s counselors? We’ll be grilling for campers and parents. Come and visit camp and experience the awesome adventures your child gets to participate in every day! Dates, times, and more details to come! FAMILY CAMP Have you been dreaming of sleeping under the stars? Hoping to learn archery or play on the Giant Swing? Then this Family Campout at YMCA’s Camp Terry on the Raging River is for you! We provide the games, campfire, food and fun, you just need your sleeping bag, tent, and energy. Open to the community, registration required. Register online at www.coalcreekymca.org, Get Outside with the Y! WHAT TO BRING EVERYDAY Sack lunch (non-perishable) Water bottle Rain jacket Sweatshirt Sunscreen (please apply it before you arrive) Backpack to carry everything Bathing suit & towel Sneakers or sandals with a heel strap Please be sure that the camper’s name is written on everything that goes to camp. We have an active program and children should be dressed in clothing that they can run around in. Please bring all of the above items everyday as sometimes we may have additional opportunities to swim, or the weather may unexpectedly change. Unclaimed items will be placed in the Lost and Found. Lost and Found will be donated to Goodwill halfway through the summer and two weeks after the end of summer. PLEASE DO NOT BRING Electronics, games, phones or music players Money or Anything of Value Candy Toys and Playing Cards Make-Up Flip-Flops or Open Heeled Sandals Personal sports equipment Pets Drugs and alcohol Weapons Please see the Parent Handbook for consequences for bringing these items to camp. The YMCA is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

FACEBOOK We will be using Facebook again this year to help us communicate with parents! To friend us on Facebook, please go to YMCA Camp Terry We will be sending schedule changes, weather information (if needed), and other updates throughout the summer!

VOLUNTEERS If you are interested in joining us as a volunteer chaperone on field trips, please contact Stacy Holdren via e-mail at sholdren@seattleymca.org or call 425 256 3160. QUESTIONS? Stacy Holdren, YMCA Camp Terry Director Jordan Green, Teasdale Program Supervisor sholdren@seattleymca.org jgreen2@seattleymca.org 425 256 3160 206 276 0093

Ymca Camp Terry

YMCAS ON THE EASTSIDE

12635 SE 56th St., Bellevue WA 98006 P 425 644 8417 ykids.org

Everyone is welcome. Financial assistance is available. The YMCA of Greater

Seattle strengthens communities in King and south Snohomish counties through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.