YMCA OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON 766 15TH AVE/P O BOX 698 LONGVIEW WA 98632

KEEP GROWING & EXPLORING YMCA DAY CAMP

YMCA OF SW WASHINGTON 766 15TH AVE/P O BOX 698 LONGVIEW WA 98632 360-423-4770 www.longviewymca.org

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WHY I LIKE YMCA DAY CAMP “I like camp to go swimming and building forts.” - Sibylla “Making forts and climbing “Mt. Awesome”!! - Owen “Climbing Mt. Awesome and swimming” - Willow “Making bead animals and going on hikes along the river.” - Jack

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YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP YMCA camps have helped thousands of campers have fun, make new friends, learn to appreciate the environment, develop leadership skills, and to grow as a person in an unique outdoor life setting. Staff ratio is 1 counselor to 14 campers. The YMCA outdoor adventure day camp is located on 50 acres on the Kalama River and is about 15 miles south of Longview off the Kalama River Road. Activities include archery, orienteering, swimming, fishing, canoeing, nature studies, crafts, team sports, hiking, survival classes, team building skills and much more. There is a new experience for all involved. Time: 7:30am—5:30pm Days: Monday-Friday Ages: 6-13 Cost: YMCA Member $125/week Nonmember $150/week *Weeks 2,4,6,8 Y Member $150/week Nonmember $175/week.* Week 1 June 17-21, 2019– Super Hero Week (@ the Y) Dress up as your favorite super hero and then meet REAL HEROS from your local fire department. Campers will participate in daily swim lessons and learn basic water rescue techniques. Week 2 June 24-28, 2019—Around the World Week*(@ the Y) “Travel” to Japan, Hawaii and Latin America. Participate in a Luau and learn how to Salsa dance. This week also offers daily swim les-sons and will conclude with a trip to Oaks Amusement Park. Will be leaving at 8am on Friday for the trip. Week 3 July 8-12, 2019—CSI Week Become a real life crimes scene investigator and discover “who done it.” Solve mysteries and participate in fingerprinting. Week 4 July 15-19, 2019—Outdoor Adventure Week* Learn about nature and the outdoors. Campers will have the oppor-tunity to participate in an elk calling contest, plant ID, rescue demon-strations, survival skills and outdoor safety. Local agencies will pro-vide instruction in fishing and archery. End the week with a trip to Mt. St. Helens Visitor Center. Will be leaving at 8am on Friday for field trip.

Week 5 July 22-26, 2019-Space and Science Week Learn about space and science through a variety of projects, experiments and crafts. Campers will have the opportunity to build and launch their own stomp rockets. Week 6 July 29-Aug 2, 2019– Animal Week* Learn about local and other animals as well as our weekly scheduled activities. End the week with a trip to Northwest Trek. Will be leaving at 8am on Friday for field trip. Week 7 Aug 5-9, 2019— Arts Week Make interesting arts & crafts each day along with other daily activities. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in theater/acting activi-ties, as well as, making bead animals, keychains, tie dye and canvas painting. Week 8 Aug 12-16, 2019— Water Week* Swimming and other water related activities, and ending the week with a trip to Long Beach, WA. Sand sculpture contest on the beach, along with a stroll through the town and shops. Will be leaving at 8am on Friday for the field trip. Week 9 Aug 19-23, 2019-Sports and Games Week Compete in Olympic type games, both team and individual, through-out the week. Campers will compete to defend their “country” and bring home the gold medal! Summer camp concludes with a barbecue at the park. Bring Daily to Camp: Swimsuit & towel Change of clothes Aqua sox or shoes to wear in river (tennis shoes or sandals with

straps, no flip flops) *Mandatory* Sack lunch Water Bottle Any medications Weather appropriate clothing Sunscreen *Make sure all backpacks and belongings are labeled to return to owners.