Lake County Family YMCA Summer Camp 2012

IT’S THE SUMMERTO DISCOVER2012 SUMMER DAY CAMPSLake County Family YMCA

WELCOMEDear Parent,

We believe all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That’s why, through the Y, millions of youth today are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement.

Our camps carry that belief throughout the summer.

From swimming to craft projects and outdoor education, Y summer day camps offer campers a day full of “typical” camping activities that include songs, games, and plenty of outdoor fun and adventure. Campers have the chance to build self-confidence, discover new skills, develop a respect for the outdoors and make new friends. Best of all, you can be assured that while your kids are exploring new ways to have fun, they are being well cared for in a friendly, safe environment. Days are spent primarily outdoors, so campers should dress to get messy!

Our summer day camps are American Camp Association accredited, which means we maintain the highest standards of program quality. All counselors are certified in first aid, CPR and AED.

We offer two summer camp experiences. One is for children in grades K-4 while the other is for those in grades 5-8. The younger group will have fun in a safe environment in which they are active, learning, laughing and made to feel special. The focus for the older group is community awareness and career exploration through service projects, leadership initiatives and social development.

Space is limited, so we encourage you to register your children early. Members of the Y receive discounted rates.

Our summer day camps, like all Lake County Family YMCA programs, are designed to encourage the four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. These are shared beliefs and essential principles that guide our behavior, our interactions with each other, our programs and our decision-making:

CARING – Show a sincere concern for others.

HONESTY – Be truthful in what you say and do.

RESPECT – Follow the Golden Rule.

RESPONSIBILITY – Be accountable for your promises and actions.

Please feel free to contact either one of us for more information. Angela Tossman will lead the programs at the Central Lake Y while Phil Tensley will supervise the programs at the Northern Lake Y. We’re really looking forward to meeting you and having the pleasure of sharing our summer with your children!

Angela Tossman Phil TensleyCentral Lake Camp Director Northern Lake Camp Director

OUR ACCREDITATION

Accredited by the American Camp Association, our YMCA day camps meet the highest standards in nearly 300 areas, including health, safety, personnel, transportation and facilities.

OUR COMMITMENT

Your child will find the confidence for creative self-expression through songs, art, physical activities, new friendships and new adventures. We offer more than just nonstop fun. Your child will learn how to apply time, talent and energy toward a caring, honest, respectful and responsible life.

OUR LEADERS

We are caring, competent and experienced. Our training includes camp safety, activity planning, CPR, first aid and more, making your child’s experience both safe and fun.

OUR GOAL

We are dedicated to making you and your child’s experiences at YMCA camp extraordinary. At the end of the day, your child will come home with positive memories that will last a lifetime.

WHY CHOOSE THE YMCA?

WHY IT PAYS TO BE A MEMBER

As a member of the Lake County Family YMCA you save more than $350 per child when you register for summer camp.

"I made two huge improvements on my life at camp, Maddie and Aria." - Brooke

CAMP WEEKS AND TIMESWeek Dates Payment Due

Week 1 June 11 - June 15 Monday, June 4



Week 4 July 2 - July 6No camp July 4

Monday, June 27

Week 5 July 9 - July 13 Monday, July 2



Week 8 July 30 - Aug. 3 Monday, July 23

Week 9 August 6 - August 10 Monday, July 30

Week 10 August 13 - August 17 Monday, August 6

Week 11 August 20 - August 24 Monday, August 13

REGISTRATIONRegister: Registration forms can be picked up at our Welcome Center or can be found online at www.ymcalakecounty.org. To register your child(ren) for camp, you must return the registration form to our Welcome Center.

• We require a $50 non-refundable registration fee (before Feb. 29) or $75 non-refundable registration fee (after Feb. 29) for each week with your registration. This fee is part of the total payment for the session and not an additional charge.

• Payment Options:• Make multiple payments on weekly schedule

for your convenience.• Request automatic credit card payments

(please check off option on registration form.)• Request automatic balance payment by credit

card on June 1.• Pay by check or cash at our Welcome Center.

NOTE: All paperwork (including health history) and fees are due no later than one week before the date of attendance. Please mark your calendar as a reminder.

Upon receipt of the information above, parents will receive an e-mail with a link to the Parent Handbook. The Parent Handbook, which includes health history and other vital information, is available at www.ymcalakecounty.org. Those wishing to receive a printed copy of the Parent Handbook should contact the Welcome Center.

“I like coming to camp because it's fun and keeps me active." - Madeline

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PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMPAGES: 3-5 yearsCAMP DAYS: MWFLOCATIONS: Central Lake YMCACAMP HOURS: 9 a.m. - noonCAMP ARRIVAL: 9 a.m.CAMP PICK UP: NoonWEEKS OFFERED: 1-10

FEES PER WEEK:

Our summer camps, like all Lake County Family YMCA programs, are designed to encourage the four core values of caring,

honesty, respect and responsibility. In addition to that, we will create an enjoyable first-camp experience for your child. Our

preschool camp provides a safe environment in which children

can learn practical and social skills plus develop positive values.

Campers will enjoy camp games and songs, crafts, and several

field activities during which they can exert energy, discover

who they are and what they can achieve. Campers also will swim one day each week. Preschool camp is running at our

Central Lake branch only.

OUR DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE

9 - 9:30 a.m. Welcome Circle9:45 - 11 a.m. Group Activities (playground time, games

and songs, crafts, plus more.)

11 - 11:30 a.m. Snack11:30 - noon Active play (sports and field games)

WEEKLY RATE $75 $100

ALL SUMMER RATE* $600 $850

CENTRAL LAKE PRICING

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Members Community

*The all-summer rate is the best deal of the summer. 10 weeks of fun as you save $150 for the summer.

SUMMER DAY CAMPAGES: Kindergarten - 4th gradeCAMP DAYS: Monday - FridayLOCATIONS: Central Lake YMCA Northern Lake YMCACAMP HOURS: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.CAMP ARRIVAL: 6:30 - 9 a.m.CAMP PICK UP: 3:30 - 6 p.m.WEEKS OFFERED: 1-11

WEEKLY FEES:

At the Lake County Family YMCA, we provide a safe, affordable and fun day camp for elementary school children in which they

can learn practical and social skills and develop positive values.

Campers will enjoy a summer full of nature, water fun, games,

field trips, sports, arts & crafts and new friendships.

Our weekly themes allow your child to make new discoveries and explore activities of interest such as a variety of sports,

art/theater/music, science and more.

OUR DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE3 DAYS A WEEK $135 $165


ALL-SUMMER RATE* $2,000 $2,450


3 DAYS A WEEK $105 $105



NORTHERN LAKE PRICING

Members Community

Members Community

6:30 - 8 a.m. Active play

8:30 - 9 a.m. Large-group activity

9 - 9:30 a.m. Welcome Circles

9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Fitness Activities

10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Snack

10:45 a.m. - noon Planned small-group activities

noon - 1 p.m. Lunch

1 - 3 p.m. Swim time (two days a week)Field activities (three days a week)

3 - 3:30 p.m. Snack

3:30 - 4 p.m. Small-group activities and journals

4 - 5 p.m. Fine Arts

5 - 6 p.m. Small-group rotations (games, sports and arts and crafts)



TEEN REACH PROGRAMAGES: 5th - 8th gradeCAMP DAYS: Monday - FridayLOCATIONS: Central Lake YMCA Northern Lake YMCACAMP HOURS: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.CAMP ARRIVAL: 6:30 - 9 a.m.CAMP PICK UP: 3:30 - 6 p.m.WEEKS OFFERED: 1-10

FEES PER WEEK:

Our Teen Reach Program (formerly Summer UPROAR) puts an emphasis on building self-esteem, setting goals and developing

leadership skills. Our summer camps, like all Lake County Family programs, are designed to encourage the four core values of

caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Our teens will be reaching out into the community and lending

a helping hand to various organizations throughout the summer. They will participate in service projects that will

include Northern Illinois Food Bank and Winchester House, for

example. They also will be developing a community garden from which produce will be donated to a local food pantry.

Teens also will have the opportunity to participate in sports,

crafts, fine arts and other field games. Our program will help

teens cultivate the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement.

OUR DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE

6:30 - 8 a.m. Free TIme

8:30 - 9 a.m. Large-Group activity 9 - 9:30 a.m. Welcome Circles

9:30 a.m. - noon Service Projects & Large group

Activitiesnoon - 1 p.m. Lunch

1 - 3 p.m. Swimming, Field games and Hobbies3 - 3:30 p.m. Snack Time

3:30 - 4 p.m. Reading, Journaling & Scrapbooking

4 - 5 p.m. Fine Arts and Sports5 - 6 p.m. Small-group rotations and free time

3 DAYS A WEEK $120 $140




*The all-summer rate is the best deal of the summer. 10 weeks of fun and $150 off your total.

3 DAYS A WEEK $120 $140



NORTHERN LAKE PRICING

*The all-summer rate is the best deal of the summer. 10 weeks of fun and $150 off your total.

Members Community

Members Community

WHAT TO BRING

To fully enjoy and have a successful camp experience, campers need to bring the following required materials each day:

• Sunscreen• Water bottle• Bug spray• Swim suit & towel• Tennis shoes• Two snacks• Lunch

FIELD TRIPS

As some of our field trips require traveling a long distance, we require that all campers are signed into camp before 9 a.m. as we may leave early for the field trip.

If we need to leave before 9 a.m. for a particular trip, we’ll let you know at leasta day in advance.

HELPFUL INFORMATION

Y GENERAL CAMP STORE

The summer camp general store will be open for business, offering an array of items that campers can purchase. These include Y apparel, breakfast food and various healthy snack items. To help monitor your camper’s expenses, you can purchase $5 general store cards, and if you’d like, you can specify how much your camper may spend a day.

CANTEEN HOURSMonday - Friday7 - 9 a.m. & 3 - 3:30 p.m.

CAMP SWIM LESSONS

Swim lessons are available to day camp participants. You can sign up for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Weekly registration is available.

Beginner Monday/Wednesday

3:15 - 4 p.m. $25 $40

Intermediate Monday/Wednesday

3:15 - 4 p.m. $25 $40

Advanced Monday/Wednesday

3:15 - 4 p.m. $25 $40

Member Community

"I like coming to camp because I get to spend a lot of time outside." - Diya

LOCATIONS We offer two convenient camp locations.

Central Lake YMCA Northern Lake YMCA700 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills 2000 Western Avenue, WaukeganPh: 847.367.6797 Ph: 847.360.9622

I discovered that I can...

... swim in the deep end

... make a jump shot

... be a goalie

... be an artist

... be a leader

... just be myself

... make new friends

I’LL NEVER FORGET MY SUMMER AT THE Y.

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