Camp Open House — Friday Night May 8th! Register On-Line ......n Top Reasons Parents Cite for Sending Kids to Camp: • Camp helps build self-confidence and self-esteem • Camp

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Camp Open House — Friday Night May 8th!Register On-Line: OaklandYard.com

©2020 Oakland Yard The brochure is also available online in PDF format at: OaklandYard.com/forms.html

“ ItWouldn’t be Summer without Oakland Yard!”

— Henry C (age 11)

• 3 •Register On-Line: OaklandYard.com I Check out our NEW 2020 ALL AGES Camps on Pages 16 &17

Meet the Three Women that Make Camp Happen!

They have the RIGHT STUFF... for a Summer of Fun!Ashley Back (Camp Director), Stephanie Wilson (Assistant Director) and Kylee Konieczka (Assistant Director).Together, the three of them bring 21 years of teaching experience and have a wide range of expertise.Their professional certifications include preschool through high school, as well as special education and ESL.

All three are quite active, play a variety of sports and love being outside! Coach Ashley says her favorite thing about camp is seeing all the

campers laughing and having fun everyday and stepping out of their comfort zones to try new camps. Coach Steph’s favorite thing about camp is getting to have fun and being silly with kids of all ages.And when asked what she loves about camp, coach Kylee says “where else do you get to work and make bonds and friendships that last a lifetime, play outside all day long and get to go down the slip and slide with the kids?!”

n Ashley Back Summer Camp Director 4th Grade Teacher, Waterford

n Stephanie Wilson Assitant Camp Director High School Special Education Teacher, Walled Lake

n Kylee Konieczka Assitant Camp Director Early Childhood Teacher, Waterford

Welcome to Oakland Yard Athletics 25th Year of Summer Camps

• 4 • See Page 4 for Camp Membership Information & Pages 34 & 35 for camp dates.

n Camper Open House l May 8 , 2020

This evening will kick off our summer camp season. Bring your children for an opportunity to meet some of our summer camp staff and a chance to see all that our facility has to offer. Those of you who have attended our Family Fun Nights in the past know that this is an exciting evening. Expect music, fun and a variety of organized games in the beach volleyball courts and on the fields. We’ll also have our bouncy castle geared up for some jumping fun and of course, our Slip-N-Slide!

• Open House from 6-9pm.

• Patio bar open until 11pm.

• Complimentary hot dogs and fountain drinks

• S’mores

• Giveaways

n Purchase a Summer Camp Membership for SavingsOur Membership is the perfect package to make both parents and campers happy! Parents save money and kids get a delivery of cool camp extras. You’ll notice with each camp description there is a member and a non-member price. By purchasing a Membership, not only will you be able to take advantage of the member prices which are discounted $15 to $40 off the non-member price, you’ll make your little camper extra happy when they receive their This Membership will include snack credits

for each day they attend camp. These credits can be redeemed at parent pick-up. It also includes: a 2020 Oakland Yard collectible beach bag and 4 passes to our winter indoor driving range (great gift for grandpa on father’s day!).

Note: Membership is valid for the duration of the 2020 summer camp season.

• Cost: One child: $60 Additional child in your family: $40

n Breakfast Club l 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Children can be dropped off at Oakland Yard for breakfast as early as 7:30am (please no drop offs before 7:30am). Campers will have their choice of bagels, cereal, juice, milk, muffins, yogurt, hot breakfast, and fresh fruit daily. After campers eat they can enjoy a game of kickball, color or draw, play board games, or just talk with the staff.

Counselors will collect their campers from Breakfast Club at 8:45am and escort them to the daily Parliament Meeting at the basketball courts.

• Breakfast is served until 9:00am Monday through Friday.

• Cost: $39 per week, or $10 daily. Sign-up the morning of or in advance.

Note: Oakland Yard will accommodate ALL allergy/dietary needs to the best of our ability. Please contact our staff ([email protected]) to discuss your specific needs!!

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n Lunch l 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Lunch is served daily at noon. Campers staying with us all day get lunch included at no additional cost. Campers only enrolled in a morning session can add lunch for a small fee if they would like to eat prior to going home.

• Lunch is from 12:00 to 12:30

• Lunches always include a main entrée, fruit, veggies, and a drink.

• Cost: $5 daily, or $20 per week

n Camp FreeStyle l 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Want to stay with us all day? No problem! Just select to add Camp FreeStyle to your morning camp selection. FreeStyle can be added either by the week, or individual days as needed.

Camp FreeStyle starts at 12:30pm with our daily meeting to talk about the day’s open activity stations. Every day includes an organized large group game (bottle battle, capture the flag, nuke ‘em, etc...), arts & crafts, and the Slip-N-Slide. Other options might be Nerf, Four Square, Golf in the driving range and more. We vary the options each day and allow campers to choose how they spend the majority of the afternoon. Our Slip-N-Slide will be open and attended by our staff throughout the afternoon for cool-down rides anytime.

There will be plenty of opportunities for kids to get acquainted with other kids and staff. Some relaxing activities include the daily sand castle contest, riding the Slip-N-Slide,

listening to a story or reading at the Book Nook, building at the Lego table, creating a fort, spend time tending the camp vegetable garden, or working on the camp wide art installation! Camp FreeStyle will have any child entertained and worn out by the end of the day.

• Open all registered morning campers.

• Camp FreeStyle is an add-on option for morning campers. We do not take campers for FreeStyle only.

• Times: 12:30pm to 5:00pm.

• Our “all day” campers will receive a healthy lunch each day from 12:00 to 12:30.

• All lunches include fruits and vegetables, and a drink.

• Afternoon snack around 3:00 pm.

• Cost: Members: $141 Non-Members: $156 Single day Pass: $36

n Parent Handbook l Visit OaklandYard.com

Please Download the Parent Handbook on our website to get all the details and information that parents need! www.oaklandyard.com/forms

If you can’t find what you are looking for there, feel free to give us a call.

The parent handbook includes information on topics such as: • Email & Text Communication • Rain Day Policy • Slip-N-Slide • Camp T-Shirts • Release Forms • Sunscreen • Snack Credits • Transportation

Our #1 HOT TIP for all CIT applicants is… DO NOT let your parents do it for you! YOU make the contact, YOU fill out the application and YOU schedule the interview!

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n Top Reasons Parents Cite for Sending Kids to Camp: • Camp helps build self-confidence and self-esteem • Camp is a safe environment • Camp is a place to build social skills and make friends

n Parents reported that the camp experience helped their child: • Feel good about themselves • Gain more self-confidence or self-esteem • Increase in independence and show more leadership skills • Increase their friendship skills and feel more socially comfortable • Gain in their adventurousness and willingness to try new things

Camp Experiences Help Kids!

PARENTS & PALS:2 hours of flexibly structured

parent and toddler play.

LITTLE KID CAMPS:Smaller groups.

3 hours of organizedcamp activities

designed to entertainour little campers.

ASPIRING LEADERS /CAMP X:

8 hours on campus. Tweens& young teens can choose

one or both of these paths.

JUNIOR COUNSELOR:4+ hours/day, our youngest

paid position reserved forthose who have proven

themselves as CITs*Must Apply

CAMP ALUMNI:Former staff member who

has moved into anothercareer path. If we’re lucky,

they visit occassionally!

MOMS & DADS:2.5 hours of organizedactivities for parentsand preschoolersto enjoy together.

BIG KID CAMPS:3 hours of organizedcamp activities with longersustained activity andmore challenging tasks.

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING:4+ hours/day, for a minimumof 3 weeks. Volunteer positiondesigned to develop futurecounselors. *Must Apply

SENIOR COUNSELOR:4+ hours/day, leadcounselors planning &facilitating camps tomake them bestfor kids. *Must Apply

CAMP PARENT:Parent of a young childwho starts the cycleall over again!


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The best thing about camp is getting to be with new friends!”

— Emily S (age 7)

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n Art l ApprenticeDesigned to help little campers’ creativity flourish, each day we will get elbows deep in a different project. These will include paint and pottery, tie-dye, foam crafts and a variety of other projects, all customized for the little hands of these younger campers. Make sure your camper wears “painting clothes” because we WILL get messy!

• Open to campers ages 5 to 7.

• Max 10 campers per session.

• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

• Camp includes a daily snack.

• Cost: Members: $152 Non-Members: $167

n Car TownVroom, VROOM, VROOOOOOM!!!! All campers will get their own personal battery powered 4-wheeler to ride and use throughout the week while they learn the ‘rules of the road’. Prior to getting the keys for some all out fun, campers will have to earn their driver’s license by taking a written and practical driving test. Not to worry moms and dads, these cars don’t go very fast, and the written test is designed for all to pass.

Our overall message to the kids will be to show them the challenges and obstacles we parents go through to keep our cars on the road – buying or leasing, repairs, maintenance, insurance, and the laws. Throughout the week, campers will

learn how to handle themselves while parking, negotiating four-ways stops, merging into traffic, and obeying several types of traffic signs.

If this sounds like fun, just wait until camp time. We promise to not only educate your little driver wannabe, but entertaining them as well!



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.



n CheerleadingYounger cheerleaders will love this spirited week of fun. Campers will practice movements, formations and chanting as they perfect their team cheer. Campers will each get a cheer bow and tie dye a shirt for the show. On Friday, campers will perform for their fellow campers and parents at our 11:00am OYA Camp Show.



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.



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“My kids are already planning out what camps they want to try next year, and the year after. Thank you for another amazing summer! You guys are all awesome!”

— Stephanie J, 2019


n Creation StationInside our dome, we have created a space with a variety of raw materials for campers to let their curiosity and imagination come to life. This is an informal, playful, atmosphere where campers are encouraged to use their imaginations and creations of all sorts can take shape. This is a space where learning, inquiry, risk-taking, thinking, crafting, tinkering, and wondering and lots of fun can happen! Each day will have a different theme to help inspire our makers and get them creating.



• Times: 9:00am to 12:00pm



n Dinosaur Dig up bones, cast them in plaster, and record your discovery. Become a paleontologist for the week. We will explore the world of dinosaurs through clay modeling, drawings, books, paper maché, and stories. The week will end with a field study and archaeological dinosaur dig on the grounds of Oakland Yard. Kids will excavate their own dinosaur plot using the techniques real paleontologists use while in the field.



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.



n Golf l Junior

Let’s start them off early! We consider their fantastic imaginations when we put together our 4-hole golf course around Oakland Yard. These little golfers will all get their own set of junior clubs on day one to use throughout the week. Each day they’ll start out on our driving range learning the basics of grip and stance. Campers will get a chance to learn how to use the different types of clubs, as well as golf safety and etiquette. And of course, we make sure everyone has a blast doing it!



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.



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n LegoPlaying with Lego blocks is certainly the main focus with this camp, but as parents ourselves here at Oakland Yard, we understand that little people need other activities to keep their minds active and bodies busy. This camp will be all about building things; cars, trucks, buildings, cities, cranes, boats, bridges – anything and everything that comes to mind. We’ll bring out the big Lego bin and play alongside the kids for as long as they want. We’ll also have coloring books, construction paper, markers, tape and other materials for them

to use for creative construction. This will all add to the building experience throughout the week.



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.



n Little Ninjas Our Martial Arts instructor will work with your young camper this week on listening skills, following directions, eye/hand coordination, balance, strength and of course character development. All instruction is built around four core values; character, confidence, patience and respect. These are demonstrated in every aspect of our lessons whether it is in the reinforcement of taking turns, sharing or honesty in a game. Slip-N-Slide will be offered each day.

On Friday, campers will perform a demonstration for parents at our 11:00am OYA Camp Show.



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.



n Mini-NerfYou asked, we listened! By popular demand, we now have a Nerf Camp just for the littles! Kids can use our Nerf ‘N Strike blasters or bring their own. We provide tons of darts as well as protective eye-wear. Our counselors will lead a variety of games each day to keep the kids engaged and entertained. If your child plans to bring their own equipment, please be aware that we limit it to blasters that use the ‘N Strike style darts.

No other types will be permitted. All blasters must be labeled with a first and last name. Do not send ammo, as we cannot return it.

• Open to campers ages 6 & 7.


• Times: 9:00am to 12:00pm.


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n Moms & DadsThis camp is a wonderful opportunity for your child to interact with other young children of their own age, while also getting some good quality time with you! Each camper is required to bring a parent or other care-giver to stay and lead the child throughout the week. Games and fun projects will involve both the child, and their adult camper! Enrichment activities such as water coloring, block building, sand toys, splash pool, tie-dye and many others will be organized by our staff throughout the week.

Get a head start on those pre-school skills! Choose your favorite theme, or try them all!

• 6/22-6/19 Out of This World

• 7/6-7/10 Water Fun

• 7/20-7/24 Super Duper

• 8/3-8/7 Animal Kingdom

• Times: 9:30 am to 11:30 am.

• Camp does not include lunch.

• Cost: $29 – Lower Price for 2020!!

n MusicpaloozaCome spend the week exploring a treasure trove of musical instruments. Campers will have the chance to try out many different percussive, wind, and string instruments. Throughout the week they will work with our music instructor to try out several different sounds and learn about beats and rhythm. Kids will also be incorporating movements with the music they listen to and create. This is a perfect opportunity to introduce your little one to the magic of music.

Campers will make an instrument of their very own that they can bring home and perform with for the family.



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.



n PrincessDoes your little princess love fancy dresses and glittering tiaras? Does she like to pretend she is Rapunzel, Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Sophia the First, Cinderella or Merida? Here is a chance for your princess to participate in a week of fun and fantasy while creating her own fairy tale kingdom to preside over.

Our Fairy Godmother instructors will assist your little princess in proper princess etiquette and in creating her own world of make believe through various projects, music, and story telling. Campers will make and take home a variety of crafts including a tiara, wand and sparkly wings.

On Friday we’ll have a princess tea party followed by a Fairy Princess show for family and friends in our 11:00 am OYA Camp Show.






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“ Thank you, thank you, thank you to the amazing staff at Oakland Yard Athletics for an incredible summer experience. My 5 yr old has become a better little human thanks to your patience, guidance, knowledge and skill. We look forward to seeing you next summer!”

— Christine K, 2019


n Parents & Pals l NEW for 2020! PArents & PAlsis designed to give you (the adult) a chunk of time to unplug from everything else and just focus on spending a little bit of quality time with your littlest loved one! You will have an opportunity to play and learn alongside your child in a structured, yet flexible environment.

• 7/13-7/17 Shapes & Colors

• 7/27-7/31 Animals

• 8/10-8/14 - Shapes & Colors

• Open to campers under age 3.

• Times: 9:30 am to 11:00 am.

• Camp does not include lunch..

• Cost: Members: $29

n Soccer l Beginner & Intermediate Soccer is all about fundamentals! Campers will spend the week working on foot skills and conditioning, along with competitions to improve dribbling, passing, trapping and more! Scrimmages will allow campers to learn and practice game and teamwork strategies. Shin guards are recommended.






n Sports & Games l Rookies

All of the games and activities played in this camp are especially chosen for 4 and 5 year-olds. The goal is to enhance your child’s athletic coordination and introduce them to the dynamics of group sports. The week will be filled with activities like basketball, soccer, t-ball, Slip-N-Slide, and kickball to name a few. Campers will also spend time on our low ropes course working on climbing, balance, and teamwork exercises.The camp will include time each day in the largest sand box in the area, which has been a favorite for years.






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n Sports & Games l Veterans

This camp is for kids that like to play team sports, sports, and more sports: baseball, soccer, flag football, lacrosse, kickball, golf, and of course the Slip-N-Slide. Our objective is to introduce as many team sports to the kids as possible. Each day they’ll play at least two team sports and use the Slip-N-Slide. Games will be repeated based on camper feedback. Campers will also spend time on our low ropes

course working on climbing, balance, and teamwork exercises. All equipment is provided.






n Spy SchoolI spy good times ahead! Every spy-in-training starts the week off by getting the proper credentials for the job. Then it’s onto the training missions! Learn to crack a secret code, defuse a “bomb” and so much more. Our spies will write secret, invisible messages with lemon juice and learn how to reveal them. At the end of the week, each camper will have earned an official Spy Certificate to verify completion of training.






n Super HeroesLook! Up on the hill! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! IT’S SUPERCAMPER!! Got a little Batman, Superman, Captain American, Flash or Iron Man? Or maybe a Supergirl or Wonder Woman? Whichever hero your little one idolizes, here is his or her chance to spend a week immersed in fun and fantasy while doing all things “Super.”

Our Super Counselors will assist our heroes-in-training as they prepare to save the work from evil villains. Campers will make and

take home a super hero cape of their very own and spend time on a variety of crafts and games while honing their budding super power.






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n Tee BallThis is a marvelous coed game for kids, regardless of athletic ability. Coaches will teach the children the fundamentals of catching, throwing, and batting from a tee. Once the athletes are comfortable with the basic skills handling their mitt and the bat, it will be on to the game of tee-ball. Base running, fielding, team work, and communication. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday we’ll end the day with

a game parents are welcome to stop by to watch. Children will need their own baseball mitt. Camp includes an OYA baseball hat.



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.



n Treasure Hunting Arrrgh!! Avast ye buccaneers, corsairs, and pirates! Does ‘X’ really mark the spot? Throughout the week there will be various scavenger hunts and codes to crack that will challenge even the best pirate – all hunts leading to treasure of course. By week’s end, the pirates will search for various pieces of a treasure map that they will have to put together to see where the buried treasure is. If successful, these pirates will have found a treasure chest filled with a bounty of booty.

Campers will use magnifying glasses, binoculars, shovels, ropes, their minds, and their fellow pirates to crack the codes that lead to the day’s

treasure. Just like the New York Times crossword puzzle, the codes will get more challenging as the week progresses. Rhymes, riddles, maps, and keys will all be used to solve the clues.






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n Summer Kickoff l NEW!This intro week to camp is a brand new concept for us at OYA! Register for the entire week, or just individual days. Our staff will have a variety of different FUN activities each day, all pulled from the different camps we offer through the summer! We will have sports, arts & crafts, games, and more. This is a great chance to try out Oakland Yard to see what our place is all about!


• All children will participate in groups that are age appropriate.


• Lunch and dessert bar is included everyday for all campers.

• Runs June 15-19 only.

• Cost: Members: $125 full week / $30 daily

Non-Members: $150 full week / $35 daily

n Red,White&Awesome l NEW!

Each day will be filled with 4th of July themed fun! Games, arts and crafts, sports, and all kids of super fun activities! Every day will be different but the focus will always be on having lots of fun!




• Lunch and dessert bar is included everyday for all campers.

• Runs June 29-July 3 only.

• Cost: Members: $180 full week / $45 daily

Non-Members: $200 full week / $50 daily.

“ My daughter had a great time at volleyball camp this week! She did breakfast club all week and stayed for freestyle a couple days, both add ons were great! She’s already asked if she can go another week this summer and for sure wants to go come back next summer...she’s even already talking about being a CIT when she’s 14. Thanks OYA for a great week!”

— Becky C, 2019


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n Summer Vacation Camp l NEW!Mom and Dad are scrambling because school doesn’t start until next week and the kids still need something worthwhile to do!

No worries! Bring them to the last week of summer camp at Oakland Yard. This week is a “Staycation” for all the campers! We will entertain the kids with a variety of organized games, arts & crafts and activities throughout the week. Based on the weather forecast for the week, we will choose 1 day to visit Waterford Oaks Waterpark, and we will choose another day to take in a movie at the local cinema one day.

And of course, when we are on site at Oakland Yard, the Slip-N-Slide will be open for wet and wild fun all day. Dessert will be included every day after lunch!


• Max 50 campers.

• Times: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

• Camp includes lunch served daily at 12:00pm.

• Runs August 24-28 only.

• Cost: Members: $180/week or $45/day Non-members: $200/week or $50/day.

n Camp FreeStyle l 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please refer to page 5 for full camp description.

Camp FreeStyle starts at 12:30pm with our daily meeting to talk about the day’s open activity stations. We vary the options each day and allow campers to choose how they spend the majority of the afternoon.

• Open to all registered morning campers.

• Camp FreeStyle is an add-on option for morning campers. We do not take campers for FreeStyle only.

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n ZemkeThis camp is one week of crazy fun! Each day will feature a different crazy theme: Wet and Wild, Field Day, OYA-lympics, and more! Activities will feature large and small group games each day, tons of arts and crafts, relay races, contests of all sorts, tie-dye, a dunk tank, inflatables and of course the Slip-N-Slide that all the campers love so much! What could be better than having a whole 10 acres up for grabs for any activity under the sun? Children will have the freedom to decide what activities they want to participate in each and every day of the week during this camp.

Campers will be encouraged to try out all activities, but will have the liberty to spend more time with the ones they like the most.




• Lunch and dessert bar is included everyday for all campers. We will even have a camp cook-out one day!

• Runs August 17-21 only.

• Cost: Members: $230/week or $58/day Non-members: $255/week or $63/day.

“The counselors are fun to be with! They taught me so many cool games.”

— ChaseC (age 9)


n American GirlBring your American Girl doll with you to camp each day. She will be your companion, your model and your inspiration for the themed crafts and activities we have planned. Each day will have a theme based on one of the American Girl historical dolls, and will start with a story from one of her books. We will also have our American Girl Doll Salon open daily for campers to brush and style their dolls’ hair, using appropriate

tools and techniques. Throughout the week, your campers will get a little bit of American history, some arts and crafts, and lots of fun!



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.


n ArcheryThis camp is perfect for the beginning to intermediate archer. Campers spend the week learning the basics of archery including safety, terminology, and capabilities of the bow. Archers will learn proper stance, breathing, target shooting techniques, and target scoring as the week progresses. The week will culminate with a 3D-target shoot on Oakland Yard’s Archery Range. Left-handed archers should mention this fact on the camp application.



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.


n Art l Masterpieces Help your child’s imagination flourish in our art program. This camp combines all of the areas that have worked for over two decades – pottery, mosaic tiles, paints, tie-dye, drawing and more. Campers will explore a variety of techniques and media. Make sure your camper wears “painting clothes” because we WILL get messy!



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.


Coach Ashley, Coach Steph and ALL of the coaches and staff are AMAZING!! My boys loved sports camp, car town, soccer and free style camp! And the water slide is extra fun! We love this camp!

— Alicia L, 2019

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n BakingKid’s always trying to lick the beaters? Do their baking skills need a little work? Turn that inner-baker loose one week this summer. Our chef will lead all camps throughout the summer, providing baking tips, tricks and years of experience along the way. Campers will start the week learning basic kitchen techniques. The rest of the week campers will create and style something deliciously sweet, ending with pizza making on Friday. Proper food safety will be stressed daily. All campers will receive their own apron and hat to keep!



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.


n BaseballCome join our baseball staff for our revamped Baseball Majors camp. The focus will be on fundamentals as the kids practice throwing, catching, base running, sliding, batting, and fielding. Each camper will get a baseball hat to keep! Players will need their own mitt.



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.


n BasketballJoin us for a fun filled week of basketball camp that will feature team offensive and defensive exercises, round robin tournaments, skills contests, and most importantly games. Campers will be grouped according to skill levels throughout the course of the camp. Campers will spend time working on dribbling, ball handling and passing, as well as shooting lay-ups, jump shots and free throws.



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

• Cost: Members: $119; Non-Members: $134

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n BMXIf your kid has a BMX bike and a helmet at home, we’ve got an awesome place to ride it! Kids must bring their own bike and can keep it at OYA throughout the week. Riders need to wear long pants, long sleeves and helmets. After making sure everyone has the basics down on Monday, our coaches and campers will visit various area BMX parks Tuesday through Friday so that campers get the opportunity to really work

on those sweet tricks! (Parents will be notified of exact locations at the start of the week.)



• Times: Monday: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.


n Building Up GirlsThis week is all about empowering girls through improving confidence and self esteem. In a world where they are constantly being bombarded with images in the media of how a girl is “supposed to” look and act, it can be very challenging for girls to be comfortable with themselves and have the confidence to be true to their own values. We will spend every day helping each girl discover what makes her awesome, and work to break down the idea that she has to live up to some unrealistic standard.

Our intention is that by the end of the week, each girl will feel stronger and more confident as she takes on the challenges of growing up.

• Open to girls ages 9 to 12


• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.


n Cooking Up FunWhat a cool opportunity to explore a smörgåsbord of new foods, cooking from scratch using fresh ingredients to create fun, healthy dishes. Dishes could be breakfast, lunch, or dinner and recipes vary from week to week. Campers will learn about pairing flavors, using spices, and a variety of cooking techniques. Campers will understand kitchen safety, food handling,

preparation, and temperatures. All campers will receive their own apron and hat to keep!



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.


n CosmetologyHave you got a budding cover model at home? We will educate and entertain all campers with our knowledge of nails, hair (braids, up dos, curling, straightening), make-up application, and even a little about style and trends. If your child wants to do their friends’ hair and constantly wants to use your make-up, we’ll see to it that they understand the basic principles first.



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.


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“Best variety in day camps available! A lot of opportunity to allow children to pursue experiences based on their interests. This is our 4th summer here and we love it.”

— Teri A, 2019

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n FencingEn Garde! Campers will don a protective wire mask, chest guard and glove and learn the basics of fencing. We will use dry foils with button tips for all participants to prevent injuries. Your child will feel like a real musketeer as they square off against opponents and take part in several bouts throughout the week.


• Minimum of 8 campers per session.

• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.


n Flag Football Football camp is all about learning the defensive and offensive skills to play the game - running, passing, catching, blocking and more. All campers will learn the techniques and skills necessary to play quarterback under pressure, run passing routes against coverage and carry out the finer points of punting and kicking field goals as well as other aspects of the game.

Pads and protective equipment are not necessary to participate in this camp.



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.


n ForensicsEverybody loves a good mystery. Campers will spend the week learning forensic science skills and unraveling the mysteries set before them. Campers will learn fingerprinting, foot printing, car tire tracking, as well as bite mark, handwriting and ink analysis, collection and identification of trace evidence, analysis of splatter marks and contact stains. Each child will take home with them at week’s end their very own crime

investigation kit, which will include fingerprinting cards, fingerprinting powder, and lifting tape as well as other forensic science tools.



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.



n GolfOYA is firmly committed to the development of young golfers. Golf camp features three days of golf instruction at our dome and two days of team competition on one of Oakland County’s golf courses.

Campers will be introduced to stance, grip and swing, as well as golf etiquette and safety. Wednesday and Thursday campers will be grouped in teams for a scramble golf game at the course.

Campers are encouraged to bring their own clubs to camp daily. Clubs will be provided to those who need them. Golf balls and tees are not provided by OYA on the days that we travel to the course.

Friday, all campers will participate in a “team” target shooting competition and Awards Ceremony.

Golf course groups will be selected by our golf camp director and every effort will be made to keep friends together. Each coach will have a maximum of 5 players per team.



• Times: Monday, Tuesday & Friday 9:00am to 12:00pm. Camp does not include lunch these days.

Wednesday & Thursday 9:00am to 1:30pm. Lunch included these days.


n GuitarHave you got a guitar at home? Electric? Acoustic? Doesn’t matter! If you do, and you also have a kid that is dying to jam on it, we can help! Throughout the course of the week, guitar campers will learn how to hold the guitar properly, pick strings, and strum chords. By the end of the week, campers will be prepared to play a song together as a group. Parents are invited to come watch our musicians perform in our camp show on Friday at 11am.

• Campers need to bring their own guitar.



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.


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n Harry Potter’s Hogwarts CampOne of the biggest book and movie franchises of all time has apparated to Oakland Yard! Harry Potter Camp is here, and it is going to be magical. Throughout the week, we will learn all about the Harry Potter universe. Campers will be sorted into one of the four houses, try to earn points for their house (and avoid losing points!), and compete for the House Cup. Campers will also know what it is like to be a student at Hogwarts. Campers will make their own wands, learn basic spells, and even play a game or two of quidditch,

the most popular sport in the wizarding world. So come one, come all, and cross through platform 9 ¾, board the Hogwarts Express, and enjoy a week of magic at Oakland Yard!



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.


n MagicDoes your child love to entertain family and friends? Do you have a kid enthralled with card tricks? This camp will teach your future magician several tricks and illusions they can use on friends and family. Campers will receive a great book to guide them through a variety of magic tricks and tips as well as a cool box to hold all of their magic supplies. This personal magic kit will be used daily by campers. This book will provide many additional tricks that your young magician can learn on their own after camp has concluded. Our magician will instruct all children throughout the week, in preparation for Friday’s performance.

Campers will also create their very own magician’s cape! On Friday, all campers will perform in a magic show for friends and family at 11:00am.



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.


n MinecraftHere’s your chance to get your little miners off the screen, out of the house and digging into fun, cool activities, based on the game they love so much! Minecraft campers will spend the week engaged in a variety of crafts and games, all centered around Steve, creepers, red-stone and more. We will use our own tools to mine red-stone from ore, create duct tape and perler bead versions of some of our favorite tools and game characters, create our own original creeper

and even partake in a quest to find the ultimate mining haul here on the campus of Oakland Yard!



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.



n NerfIf Nerf War is the name of the game around your house, don’t wait to sign the kids up for this one. Kids can use our Nerf ‘N Strike blasters or bring their own. We provide tons of darts as well as protective eye-wear. Each day will feature a different tactical game lead by our “Sergeant” Counselor. Campers will play individually and in various teams. On Friday we will use our inflatable bounce house and end with a Last-Camper-Standing tournament! Campers may bring their own equipment,

but please be sure they are labeled with a last name. We only allow blasters that fire the ‘N Strike darts. No other Nerf equipment/weaponry is allowed. Do not send ammo, as we cannot return it.



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.


n NinjaThis is a fun week of introductory Tae Kwon Do. Beginning with warm-ups, campers will jump right into the basics of punching (bags and dummies), kicking, stances, forms and self-defense. All of these techniques will be covered daily and reinforced with games that encourage mastery of the skills. On Friday

campers will perform a demonstration for parents at our 11:00am OYA Camp Show.



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.


n Oakland Yard OlympicsSpend the week playing a variety of team sports. Possibilities include whiffle ball, kick ball, bocce ball, ladder golf, croquet, cornhole, soccer, football and more. Each morning will be spent dividing into teams and competing, late mornings will be spent on the Slip-N-Slide cooling off.



• Times: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.


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n Pilot CampChildren interested in flying into the wild blue yonder should definitely participate in this camp! Groups of three, with instructor, will share time in their own Cessna 172 throughout the week. Due to flight times and pilot schedules, punctuality for this camp is critical, and registration closes 1 week prior to the first day of camp. Campers will each get approximately the same total amount of stick time over the course of the week.

Monday - Campers learn the fundamentals of flight, how to preflight an aircraft, the basics of aircraft instruments and Aircraft OPS. Classroom time 2.5 hours.

Tuesday - Campers will spend their time in the air concentrating on preflight, turns, climbs, and descents, flight altitude and basic maneuvers.

Wednesday - Preflight, maneuvers, pattern work and take offs & landings will be the day’s topics.

Thursday - The week will culminate in a cross-country trip to Kalamazoo Airport where campers will have lunch and a chance to tour the air museum. Friday - Reserved as a make-up day in case of inclement weather. If any days are cancelled due to weather, the time will be made up Friday.

Campers will receive a flight logbook in which they will be able to log their stick time. Campers will each get approximately the same total amount of stick time over the course of the week. This will then be signed by their instructor and can later be applied as flight credit toward their private pilot’s license. The FAA requires 40 hours of flight time with an instructor for licensing.

Cost includes fuel, aircraft rental, museum entrance fee, lunch on Thursday, and flight logbook.


• Due to plane seating, Pilot Camp only runs with 3 campers.

• Times: Monday to Wednesday 9:00am to 12:00pm. Thursday 9:00am to 4:00pm. Friday TBD if needed.

• Lunch is included on Thursday Only.

• Camp meets at the Oakland County International Airport each day.


*As we are working with a different flight school for 2020, details and pricing are subject to change. Any changes will be noted on the Pilot Camp website.

n Red/BlueRemember the TV show Survivor? We created a series of challenges for campers in that same spirit, and pack in head-to-head challenges to get their adrenaline pumping! Campers will be divided into teams for the week. Each day campers will participate in a variety of mental and physical challenges that will require strategy, teamwork and stamina to complete. Campers will defend their team’s honor as they battle for the weekly championship!






n RocketBuilding and launching rockets all week! Rocket engineers will spend the week building ESTES model rockets. All rockets will be assembled by campers, with counselor assistance as needed. Campers will have to make landing estimates taking into consideration wind speed, wind direction, and engine velocity. This camp is of course for fun, but hopefully children will also learn a little about weather and how it affects the launch and landing. Campers will take home all rockets that they build and launch, including the ever-popular air-powered rocket, which shoots up to 200 feet! Note - camp goes longer Wednesday through Friday for rocket launching.



• Times: Monday & Tuesday: 9:00am to 12:00pm. Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9:00 to 1:30pm.

• Camp includes lunch Wednesday to Friday ONLY at 12:00 pm.


n ScienceCampers will explore biology, earth science, physics and chemistry. Each day campers will have fun in small groups. Highlights of the week include building and erupting their own volcanoes and assembling a solar powered car to race against other campers. These cars will take several hours to construct, and of course campers will get to take them home.

In addition, there will be several other experiments conducted throughout the week. Projects may include: making different types of slime,

paper airplane construction and distance competitions, egg drop contests, balsa wood bridge construction (weight bearing contest) and others





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n SkateboardingBefore you send your skater off to unsupervised skate parks, enroll them in our Skate Camp and let them attempt the ramps and rails with coaching. Our skate staff will teach them the proper way to jump, use a half pipe, ride a rail, or hit a grind box – and the importance of wearing all that protective gear.

After making sure everyone has the basics down on Monday, our coaches and campers will visit various area skate parks Tuesday through Friday so that campers get the opportunity to really work on those sweet tricks! (Parents will be notified of exact locations at the start of the week.)

Throughout the week, campers will be challenged progressively on more and more difficult moves as their skills improve. On Friday of each week, we’ll be hosting an X-Games style competition. Campers are required to wear socks and shoes as well as provide their own full protective gear and need to bring their own skateboards.





n Soccer l Intermediate & Advanced

Soccer is all about fundamentals! Campers will spend the week working on foot skills and conditioning, along with competitions to improve dribbling, passing, trapping and more! Scrimmages will allow campers to learn and practice some more advanced game and teamwork strategies. Shin guards are recommended.





n Special FX Make-UpLet your kid’s imagination run wild as they transform themselves into their favorite superhero, zombie, or animal all with the power of makeup. Each day your camper will come home wearing their interpretation of the theme of the day. The kids will learn the techniques to apply the makeup and then be let loose to delve into the creation process themselves with help from an instructor. Kids will be taught how to apply special FX makeup and how to effectively remove it! Materials that they will explore include latex, body paint, and special effects modeling putty.

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n VolleyballBeach volleyball is back! Join Oakland Yard’s volleyball camp for drills, challenging exercises, matches and fun. Beach volleyball campers work out on Oakland Yard’s two professional volleyball courts, which feature deep Lake Michigan sand. While at camp, players will be working on serving techniques, passing, digging, setting and attacking the volleyball.





n Yoga, Meditation & ZenOooommmmm. Yoga is beneficial to every child’s growth and mental and physical development. Early yoga practice has been shown to increase muscle strength, focus, flexibility and self-awareness. Yoga practice helps with maintaining calm and increases over-all well-being in people of all ages. Campers get a head start on a healthy lifestyle as they spend the week practicing movements and breathing techniques in a fun, guided program led by our yoga instructors.





n Zombie Apocalypse Survival CampRumor has it that lurking in the woods behind the Oakland Yard fields, the zombies are multiplying. It’s only a matter of time before they discover the unsuspecting campers. They can smell the fun the kids are having and they don’t like it. Please, help us defeat the zombies by learning the ins-and-outs of zombie survival training. Campers will learn how to best defend against the coming horde. They will learn the best way to find or build shelter, build a fire, purify water, read a map/GPS, cook food out-of-doors (including which plants and bugs are edible when you run out) and zombie proof their encampment.

Kids will also learn techniques for blending in with the zombies so that when they are (eventually) outnumbered, they can survive undetected. Time is running out, please hurry and help us save the Oakland Yard campers by learning this important life skill.





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n Counselor-In-Training (CIT’s) Ages 14 & 15

Get your child some real world experience this summer while keeping them active and engaged. Being an Oakland Yard Counselor-In-Training (CIT) will help prepare them for the work world in front of them. The commitment is only three weeks out of the summer and all CITs get to set the weeks they want to get involved.

CITs will report directly to the Oakland Yard camp director who will oversee this program. CITs will assist the senior counselor throughout their week of service with all of the activities the campers will experience while at Oakland Yard.

Who Do you know that is:

• 14-15 years old, a Good Student, Motivated, Friendly, Great with Kids, Active and Responsible?

• Maybe a teen that’s too old to be a camper, or a neighbor, babysitter, niece or nephew?

• They might make a great CIT (Counselor In Training)!

• All CITs applicants must interview like all potential employees.

• CITs may request a certification of community service for their records.

• All CITs will be provided staff apparel for free.

• All CITs accepted into the program are required to attend our All-Day Staff Training Day on Saturday May 16. Applicants should save the date!

n Senior Camp Counselor Ages 18 & up

We are always on the lookout for outstanding people to join our summer camp team! Do you know someone looking for a Summer job that would bring positive energy to the team? They might be Senior Camp Counselor material!

• Over 18, Responsible, Quick on their Feet, Motivated, Friendly, Great with Kids

• Willing to be Silly

• Drug Free and have Great References?

Sr. Counselor and CIT Candidates can apply online at https://oaklandyard.campbrainstaff.com.

Camps that we always need more staff for include:

• Archery

• BMX

• Skateboard

• Guitar

• Science

• Forensic Science

• Model Rockets

• Tae Kwan Do

• Cheerleading Camp

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n Too Old for Day Camp? Too Young to Get a Job?As our campers climb through the age ranks of camp at OYA we are consistently looking at our programs from a parent’s perspective when it comes the entertainment and education of these kids. When they get to 11 and 12 years of age we understand the need to challenge them and start to provide them with some earned freedom and independence. As children enter

these age groups and parents want them in the safe confines of Oakland Yard throughout the summer, we’ve designed two different programs. Some kids may choose to start with one, and move to the other later, or they may prefer to just stick with one of the options. Take a look and see what makes the most sense for your child.

n Aspiring LeadersThis is a structured program designed for the campers who are interested in stepping into leadership roles in the future. This program will be facilitated by a member of our leadership staff who will work with them throughout the week on skill building and leadership development which will benefit from them not only at camp, but also at school and in life.

This introductory leadership program will give kids daily responsibilities at camp and begin to cultivate leadership skills such as active listening, public speaking, positive role modeling and peer guidance.

Through group discussions and role-play, our Aspiring Leaders will consider how a leader behaves, what types of things a leader might say and do, and then take what they have learned out among their peers.

• Open to campers ages 11-14

• Max 10 campers per session

• Times: 9:00am to 5:00pm

• Lunch is included every day


n Camp-XWhat do you do when you’re too old for traditional day camps, but too young to become a CIT or, GASP, get a job!? You come to Camp-X!

Camp-X inside our dome includes old school video games, X-Box 360, age appropriate books and magazines, movies, an electric guitar with an amp, and a complete drum set for jamming! Kids will have oversight throughout the day and week, along with the ability to move throughout the facility and participate in a variety of sports, games and activities.

Each Camp X-er will get a cool stadium cup to keep. Throughout the week they can fill up their cups with a soft drink at the kitchen counter and then go back to home base to relax anytime.

Camp X-ers will spend a portion of each day engaged in group activities designed to break down insecurities, build confidence, and open them up to new people and experiences.

Monday through Thursday Camp-Xer’s will walk to a local establishment for lunch with the Camp-X staff. On Friday, we will bring in Jet’s Pizza.

• Open to campers ages 12 and 13.



• See description for lunch details.

• All meals are included in the registration fee.


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LITTLE KIDS Age Cost Cost Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11

Mom & Dads 2 to 4 $29 $29 •• •• •• ••

Preschool Playtime NEW <3 $29 $29 •• •• ••

LITTLE KIDS Age Cost Cost

Art - Apprentice 5 to 7 $152 $167 •• •• ••

Car Town 4 to 5 $157 $172 ••

Cheerleading 6 to 10 $130 $145 •• •• ••

Creation Station 6 to 10 $130 $145 •• ••

Dinosaur 5 to 7 $146 $161 •• •• ••

Golf Junior 5 to 7 $130 $145 ••

Lego 4 to 10 $141 $156 ••

Little Ninjas 4 to 6 $135 $150 •• •• ••

Mini-Nerf 5 to 7 $130 $145 •• •• •• •• ••

Musicpalooza 4 to 7 $130 $145 ••

Princess 4 to 6 $130 $145 •• ••

Soccer Beg/Inter. 5 to 7 $114 $129 •• •• ••

Sports & Games Rookies 4 to 5 $86 $101 •• •• ••

Sports & Games Veterans 6 to 7 $86 $101 •• •• ••

Spy 5 to 7 $130 $145 •• ••

Super Heroes 4 to 6 $130 $145 •• ••

Tee Ball NEW 6 to 7 $152 $167

Treasure Hunting 5 to 7 $130 $145 •• •• •• ••

All Ages

Red,White& Awesome NEW 4 to 13 $180* $200* ••

Summer Kickoff NEW 4 to 13 $125* $150* ••

Summer Vacation Camp NEW 5 to 13 $180* $200* ••

Zemke 5 to 13 $230 $255 ••

BIG KIDS

American Girl 7 to 12 $152 $167 •• ••

Archery 7 to 12 $152 $167 •• •• •• •• ••

Art - Masterpieces 8 to 12 $152 $167 •• •• ••

Baking 7 to 12 $173 $195 •• •• •• ••

Baseball 8 to 12 $135 $150 •• ••

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Red, White & Awesome, Summer Kickoff and Summer Vacation Camp pricing for members and non-members

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• Indicates that specific Camp is available that week.

NOTE: See Individual camp description for the number of camper spots available.

Camp Members Discounts! Plenty of ways to save you money! See details on page 4!

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Basketball 8 to 12 $119 $134 •• •• ••

BMX 7 to 12 $184 $199 ••

Building Up Girls 9 to 14 $141 $156

Cooking Up Fun 8 to 12 $173 $195 •• •• ••

Cosmetology 7 to 12 $184 $199 •• ••

Fencing 7 to 12 $184 $199 •• ••

Flag Football 8 to 12 $114 $129 •• •• ••

Forensics 8 to 12 $174 $189 ••

Golf 7 to 12 $219 $244 •• •• •• ••

Guitar 7 to 12 $114 $129 ••

Harry Potter 8 to 12 $130 $145 •• ••

Magic 7 to 12 $168 $183 ••

Minecraft 8 to 12 $141 $156 •• •• ••

Nerf 8 to 12 $130 $145 •• •• •• •• •• •• ••

Ninjas 7 to 12 $146 $161 •• ••

OYA Olympics 7 to 12 $114 $129 ••

Pilot 10 to 17 $702 $752 •• •• ••

Red/Blue 7 to 12 $119 $134 •• ••

Rocket 7 to 12 $219 $244 •• ••

Science 8 to 12 $196 $211 •• ••

Skateboarding 7 to 12 $146 $161 •• ••

Soccer Inter./Adv 8 to 12 $114 $129 •• •• ••

Special FX Makeup 8 to 12 $184 $199 ••

Volleyball 8 to 12 $114 $129 •• ••

Yoga, Meditation, Zen 7 to 12 $130 $145 •• ••

Zombie Apocalypse 8 to 12 $152 $167 •• •• ••

Young Adults

Aspiring Leaders 11 & 14 $125 $150 •• •• •• •• •• •• ••

Camp-X 12 & 13 $150 $175 •• •• •• •• •• •• ••

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Mission Oakland Yard Summer Camp strives to create an environment where all children not only thrive and grow as part of a fun, safe, and caring community, but also develop new friendships and memories to last a lifetime.

VisionWe work to maintain a culture where everything we do is For The Kids. Children are encouraged to explore and pursue their unique interests through our wide variety of customized programs guided by our dedicated and nurturing staff.

Available On-Line This brochure is also available in PDF format online at: www.oaklandyard.com/forms.htm. The online brochure will be the directing document which will reflect the most recent updates and corrections.

Did You Know?! Oakland Yard is a GREAT place to host parties and events of all sizes! Birthday Parties, Graduation Parties, Family Reunions, Company Outings and more! Visit OaklandYard.com for details!

Happy Camper Fund We believe that all kids should have access to summer camps!

How does it work?

Donations in any amount above $5 can be easily added to your camp order at check out. Your donation will be automatically doubled in value because Oakland Yard offers 100% matching of all scholarship donations.

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Interested in applying? Applications are available at www.oaklandyard.com/camps. Deadline for application is May 11, 2020.

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