SAY HELLO TO SUMMER - Metro YMCAmetroymca.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/CampGuide2017-final.pdf · SAY HELLO TO SUMMER 2017 YMCA Summer Camp ... YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP Have the BEST

SAY HELLOTO SUMMER2017 YMCA Summer Camp

INSIDE THE 2017SUMMER CAMP GUIDE:• YMCA Summer Day Camp: pages 1-4• YMCA Camp Platte: pages 5-6• YMCA Specialty Camps: pages 7-10• YMCA Preschool Camps: pages 11-12• YMCA Teen Summer Programs: page 13• YMCA Summer Camp FAQ: page 14

YMCA of Greater Omaha • www.metroymca.org

1 YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA

YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMPHave the BEST SUMMER EVER at YMCA Day Camp!Our campers, ages kindergarten grads through age 12, build skills & confidence, get to know one another & make friends, and feel like they belong. Day camp activities are age appropriate, challenge attitudes & actions, and are long term results focused, inclusive, positive, and fun.

The structured daily schedule includes opening ceremonies, small group time, all-camp activities, skills activities, and closing ceremonies - providing the opportunity to focus on our four core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

2017 SUMMER DAY CAMP DATES: May 30 - August 23, 2017

ARMBRUST YMCA 5404 S 168th St. Omaha, NE 68135 402-896-4200

COUNCIL BLUFFS YMCA 7 South 4th St. Council Bluffs, IA 51503 712-309-3757

DOWNTOWN YMCA 430 S. 20th St. Omaha, NE 68102 402-341-1600

MAPLE STREET YMCA 7502 Maple St. Omaha, NE 68134 402-393-3700

MILLS COUNTY YMCA 110 Sivers Rd. Glenwood, IA 51534 712-527-4352

SARPY COMMUNITY YMCA 1111 E. First St. Papillion, NE 68046 402-339-9861

SOUTH YMCA PROGRAM CENTER 3010 R St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-731-3999

SOUTHWEST YMCA 13010 Atwood Ave. Omaha, NE 68144 402-334-8487

TWIN RIVERS YMCA 6100 Twin Rivers Cir. Valley, NE 68064 402-359-9622

CAMP HOURS: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmTypical schedule includes:• Opening Ceremonies• Huddle Group (Counselor & Campers)• Program & Variety Activities• Stations: Mastery Activities• Lunch/Reading/Journals• Crew Service• Camper Choice• Games• Closing Ceremonies

Times within the camp may vary by location based on facility availability & field trip schedule.

EXTENDED CAREFor your convenience & piece of mind, Before & After Care provides campers with supervised, unstructured activity prior to and following regular camp hours.

Extended Care Hours of Operation:7:00 - 9:00 am and 4:00 - 6:00 pm

There is no additional charge for Summer Day Camp Before & After Care.Camper must sign up for extended care when registering for camp.

YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP LOCATIONS

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CAMP OPEN HOUSE

March 18, 2017

Sign up at the Open

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$25 registration fee!

YEAR ROUND MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT

Why become a Y member? Why not? Not only will you receive a discount each week on day camp, you will have year round access to our 9 metro area locations and their swimming, sports and other programs at the member rate.

CAMPERSHIP SPONSORSHIPMany of our campers attend Summer Day Camp each week on scholarships. We could not provide this opportunity to these families without help from people like you. Make a difference for a child & family in need.Fill in any amount you are able to givein the line designated for “Campership” on the enrollment form.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENTRegistration payment and deposits are required with forms and immunizations at registration. Payment is required in full the Friday prior to camp start date. Campers will not be admitted to camp if fee has not been paid and forms are not complete.

SCHOLARSHIPSYMCA programs are designed to benefit persons of all walks of life. You may request a financial aid application from any YMCA of Greater Omaha location. Title XX and Title 19 is accepted at all locations except for Armbrust. Scholarship is given afterTitle XX and Title 19 options have been denied. Please complete thefinancial aid application and return with your Title XX/19 denial letter. Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first serve basis within the resources of the Y.


Week 1: May 30-June 2..................................... No camp on May 29

Week 2: June 5-9..............................................

Week 3: June 12-16...............................................

Week 4: June 19-23......................................................

Week 5: June 26-30..................................

Week 6: July 3-7*........................................................ *No camp on July 4

Week 7: July 10-14...........................................................

Week 8: July 17-21...............................................................

Week 9: July 24-28...................

Week 10: July 31-August 4...................................

Week 11: August 7-11.........................................

Week 12: August 14-18*................................................ *Full week at Council Bluffs YMCA & Mills County YMCA locations only.Please check with other locations for availability based on school calendars.

Week 13: August 21-23*..................................*Council Bluffs YMCA & Mills County YMCA locations only.No camp August 24 & 25.

Through the Decades

Welcome to the Jungle

Space is the Place

Y Adventures

Imagination Station

Holiday Hoopla

Grossology

Surf’s Up

Captain Y & the Super Heroes

Let the Games Begin

Camps Got Talent

Camp Rewind

Welcome to the Jungle

SUMMER DAY CAMPSCHEDULE & WEEKLY THEMES

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Member: $140/week (one child)$265/week (two children)$390/week (three children)

One time, non-refundable registration fee: $25/child (includes t-shirt).

To hold your place in camp, a non-refundable deposit of $20/week/child is required.

*Fees will be prorated for weeks 1, 6, & 13. Some locations will be prorated in week 12 based on school schedules.

Non member: $175/week (one child)$325/week (two children)$480/week (three children)

SUMMER DAY CAMPRATES


YMCA CAMP PLATTEYMCA Camp Platte is held at Platte River State Park and runs for 8 one-week sessions. This camp provides various options for kids 6-15 years old.Campers participate in games, sports, crafts, nature activities, horseback riding, swimming, and more! You may choose to attend Camp Platte for one week or any combination of weeks.

NATURE BUDDIES (Ages 6-7):Children will learn about the world around them through games, art and activities focusing on friendships and Mother Nature. Campers will explore nature along the camp trails in the great outdoors. NatureBuddies do not experience all the same activities as older campers, such as horseback riding.

Members: $200/weekNon members: $225/week

WILDERNESS PALS (Ages 8-12):Children will explore the outdoor wilderness by hiking, learning about animals, and developing outdoor survival skills. Campers will challenge themselves by gaining anunderstanding of teamwork, build mutual trust and increase self-esteem. Pals will also participate in typical camp activities such as horseback riding, hiking, swimming, naturalist program, arts, crafts and games.


RIDERS (Ages 8-12):This camp is designed for children who have limited or no ridingexperience but a love of horses. Campers will ride horses four times each week and learn saddling, horse care and horsemanship. Riders will also participate in typical camp activities such as hiking, swimming, naturalist program, arts, crafts,and games.


SHOOTING SPORTS CAMP(Ages 10-15):This camp includes archery, riflery, and tomahawks. It starts with safety and basic techniques, then progresses to advanced techniques and shooting competitions. Campers will alsoparticipate in typical camp activities such as horseback riding, hiking, swimming, naturalist program, arts, crafts, and games.


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CAMP PLATTE SCHEDULEMonday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Week 1: June 5-9

Week 2: June 12-16

Week 3: June 19-23

Week 4: June 26-30

Week 5: July 10-14

Week 6: July 17-21**Shooter’s Camp is not available this week

Week 7: July 24-28

Week 8: July 31-August 4

One time, non-refundable registration fee: $25/child (includes t-shirt)

To hold your place in camp, a non-refundable deposit of $20/week/child is required.

BUS STOPSApprox. Departure: 7:45 amApprox. Return: 4:45 pmTimes will vary based on location

June 5-9: Southwest & ArmbrustJune 12-16: Southwest, Armbrust, Sarpy & Maple StreetJune 19-23: Southwest & ArmbrustJune 26-30: Southwest, Armbrust, Sarpy & Maple StreetJuly 10-14: Southwest & ArmbrustJuly 17-21: Southwest, Armbrust, Sarpy & Maple StreetJuly 24-28: Southwest & ArmbrustJuly 31-Aug 4: Southwest, Armbrust, Sarpy & Maple Street

Extended Care:For your convenience and peace of mind, After Care provides campers with supervised, unstructured activity following the end of the program day. Hours of operation for After Care are 4:00-6:00 pm.

After Camp:Member: $20/weekNon member: $35/week

YMCA SPECIALTY CAMPSHalf Day Camps

FORENSIC FASCINATION:WHODUNIT? (Ages 9-12):Participants will work in teams toanalyze fibers, fingerprints, ink stains, and shoe prints to figure out whodunit in our fantastic fictional crime scene.



YMCA Specialty Camps offer full immersion into the camp topic. Kidsexperience and explore all aspects of the selected camp withhands-on engagement.

HALF DAY CAMP SCHEDULEMonday - Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 - 4:00 pm

SOARING: THE MAGIC FLIGHT (Ages 6-8 or Ages 9-12):Participants will discover the magic of flight through hands on activities. Experience foam gliders, parachutes, paper airplanes, balloon rockets, kites, copters, drones, and hovercrafts.


EVERYDAY ENGINEERS(Ages 6-8 or Ages 9-12):Participants will learn about engineering design as they design and build a series of structures and machines usingeveryday materials. This camp will have longer build periods with breaks for games. Each day will culminate in acompetition, museum walk ordemonstration.


SPACE CAMP(Ages 6-8 or Ages 9-12):Mission 1: Explore the solar system. Teams will experience the solar system by playing the parts of the planetary bodies in life size scale.

Mission 2: Planet Discovery. Teams willlearn the physical, scientific, political and business process used to identify newplanets. Teams will go through multiple phases of planet discovery & identification, from earth telescopes to satellite telescopes to fly-by missions.

Mission 3: Blasting off! Teams will identify the physics required to attain escape from the velocity of earth. They will thenexperiment with the variety of “rocket fuels” to determine which are best.

Mission 4: Design and build a samplecollection arm. Students will buildengineering stamina and teamwork skills as they work to design and build a sample retrieval device inspired by the Osiris Rex mission.


FISHING CAMP (Ages 5-12):Let’s go fishing! Come learn how to bait your hook, cast, and all about different kinds of fish.

Twin Rivers YMCA only.Monday - Friday: 9:30 - 11:00 am


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CANOEING CAMP (Ages 5-12):Children will develop their skills with canoeing by engaging in different types of games that will teach strokeimprovement, team work, and how to develop their balance on the water.

TWIN RIVERS YMCA only.Monday - Friday: 9:30 - 11:00 am


HIP HOP DANCE CAMP(Ages 5-12):Is your child interested in learning hip hop dance? Are you looking for a fun andathletic activity for your child to getinvolved in?Our Omaha children’s hip hop dance classes are the perfect introductory classes that will teach your child the foundations ofhip hop while teaching them strength, flexibility and stamina.

Movements in hip hop dance are less fluid than other dance styles and it takes a lot of coordination to learn and master this style of dance. One thing that separates hip hop dance from other forms of dance is that hip hop is often more improvisational which allows for more creativity and freedom with movements. Hip hop is known for its cool moves and quick spins and is widely known for being featured in popular mainstream music videos and movies.


BASEBALL CAMP (Ages 6-12):Learn & enhance basic baseball skillsincluding throwing, pitching, hitting, base running, and more. Time at camp will be spent focusing on camper’sbaseball skills & enjoying America’s Pastime!

SOUTHWEST YMCA only. Members: $150/weekNon members: $175/week

BASKETBALL CAMP (Ages 6-12):This camp is focused on teaching campers the ins & outs of basketball. We will focus on skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive skills. Campers will enhance their own skills while learning to play and work together as a team.


CREATIVE WRITING CAMP (Ages 8-12):Spend some time with a Creative Writing & English teacher who will challenge campers to explore their creative side. Write & read short stories, poems, and more.


DANCE CAMP (Ages 5-12):Move and groove with us! In this camp, your child will develop the basic skills of ballet, jazz, and cheer with a short recital at the end of the week.

TWIN RIVERS YMCA only. Monday - Friday: 5:00-6:00 pm Members: $45/weekNon members: $65/week

YMCA SPECIALTY CAMPSFull Day Camps

SCUBA CAMP (Ages 10 & up):This introduction to SCUBA is combined with swim lessons, water safety, and usual camp fun.

COUNCIL BLUFFS YMCA only.Contact the Council Bluffs YMCA for more details.

YMCA Specialty Camps offer full immersion into the camp topic. Kidsexperience and explore all aspects of the selected camp with handson engagement.

FULL DAY CAMP SCHEDULEMonday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

HIP HOP DANCE CAMP:Is your child interested in learning hip hop dance? Are you looking for a fun and athletic activity for your child to getinvolved in? Our Omaha children’s hip hop dance classes are the perfect introductory classes that will teach your child thefoundations of hip hop while teachingthem strength, flexibility and stamina.

Movements in hip hop dance are less fluid than other dance styles and it takes a lot of coordination to learn and master this style of dance. One thing that separates hip hop dance from other forms of dance is that hip hop is often more improvisational which allows for more creativity and freedom with movements. Hip hop is known for its cool moves and quick spins and is widely known for being featured in popular mainstream music videos and movies.



WATER WEEK CAMP (Ages 6-12):We will explore all that is water in various ways. Campers will learn about water safety while enjoying a slip n’ slide, water balloons, splash parks, water parks, and more.

SOUTHWEST YMCA only.


Extended Care:Extended care may be available. Please check on registration form to see if Before & After Care is offered. For your convenience and peace of mind, Before & After Care provides campers with supervised, unstructured activity prior to and following the end of the program day.Hours of operation for Before & After Care are 7:00–9:00 am & 4:00-6:00 pm.

After Camp:Member: $20/weekNon member: $35/week

Before Camp:Member: $20/weekNon member: $35/week

ARMBRUST YMCA

SOUTHWESTYMCA TWIN

RIVERS YMCAMAPLE STREET YMCA

DOWNTOWNYMCA

COUNCIL BLUFFS YMCA

SARPYYMCA

WEEK 1:June 5-9

Space Camp (AM) (6-8yrs)

Space Camp (PM) (9-12yrs)

Fishing Camp*

WEEK 2:June 12-16

Hip Hop Dance Camp

(AD)

Forensic Fascination (PM) (9-12 yrs)

Canoeing Camp*

Soaring, The Magic Flight (AM) (6-8yrs)

Soaring, The Magic Flight (PM) (9-12yrs)

Everyday Engineers

(AM) (6-8yrs)

Everyday Engineers

(PM) (9-12yrs)

WEEK 3:June 19-23



Dance Camp*

Everyday Engineers

(PM)

Hip Hop Dance Camp

(PM) (5-12yrs)



WEEK 4:June

26-30



Everyday Engineers

(AM) (6-8yrs)

Everyday Engineers

(PM) (9-12yrs)

Fishing Camp*

Hip Hop Dance Camp

(AM) (5-12yrs)



WEEK 5:July 10-14

Hip Hop Dance Camp

(AD)

Dance Camp*

Fishing Camp*





WEEK 6:July 17-21




WEEK 7:July 24-28

Creative Writing

(AM) (8-12yrs)

Basketball Camp

(PM) (6-12yrs)

Canoeing Camp*

Hip Hop Dance Camp

(PM) (5-12yrs)

Forensic Fascination

(AM) (9-12yrs)

WEEK 8:July 31 - August 4

Baseball Camp

(AM) (6-12yrs)

Fishing Camp*


Hip Hop Dance Camp

(AD)

Everyday Engineers

(AM) (6-8yrs)

Everyday Engineers

(PM) (9-12yrs)

WEEK 9:Aug. 7-11

Water Week (AD) (6-12yrs)

Canoeing Camp*

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SPECIALTY CAMP SCHEDULE

AM = 9:00 am-12:00 pm PM = 1:00-4:00 pm ALL DAY (AD) = 9:00 am-4:00 pm* See page 8 for TWIN RIVERS YMCA camps ages and times

Fishing, Canoeing, & Half Day Dance Camps: Twin Rivers YMCA only.

Baseball, Basketball, Creative Writing, & Water Week Camps: Southwest YMCA only.

YMCA PRESCHOOL CAMPS

PRESCHOOL MINI CAMPS (Ages 3-5):SOUTHWEST YMCA, ARMBRUST YMCA, MAPLE STREET YMCA, SARPY YMCA,and COUNCIL BLUFFS YMCA only

2017 CAMP DATES: May 30 - August 23, 2017 These two day a week, 1/2 day mini camps provide preschool children with social & learning experiences through crafts, games, stories, and snack time.

Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday: 9:30 - 11:30 am


PRESCHOOL DAY CAMP: SARPY YMCA onlyYMCA Preschool Day Camp is geared for preschoolers, ages 4-5, to learn and explore with all their senses to discover the magical world around them. Based on the YMCA Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility; YMCA Preschool Campersexperience new things, make new friends, and find a place they belong.

Camp Schedule:Monday- Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Member: $145/week (one child)$270/week (two children)$395/week (three children)

One time, non-refundable registration fee: $25/child.To hold your place in camp, a non-refundable deposit of $20/week/child is required.

Before & After Care for Preschool Day Camp:For your convenience and peace of mind, Before &After Care provides campers with supervised,unstructured activity prior to and following theend of the program day. Hours of operation forBefore & After Care are 7:00–9:00 am and4:00-6:00 pm. There is no additionalcharge for Preschool Day Camp Before& After Care.


Non member: $180/week (one child)$330/week (two children)$485/week (three children)


TUMBLING (Ages 3-5): Campers will have a fun filled afternoon learning tumbling skills. They will also have activity time with parachutes, songs and games.

June 12-16; July 10-14Monday - Friday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm


PRESCHOOL SPECIALTY CAMPS: SOUTHWEST YMCA only

DANCE (Ages 3-5): Move & groove all afternoon with us! Campers will make crafts and play games.



SPORTS OF ALL SORTS (Ages 3-5): Every afternoon is a home run in this preschool camp! Campers will have funpracticing & competing in a variety of different sports as well as making crafts, playing games, and other activities.



YMCA TEEN SUMMER PROGRAMS


LEADERS IN TRAINING (Ages 13-14):Teens will be trained in leadership skills and learn the fundamentals of working withcampers under the guidance of counselors. LIT’s will spend a week in training learning the basics of day camp: caring for campers, camp and field trip safety, along with planning songs, games, arts/crafts, and themed activities. LIT’s that successfully complete theprogram and have a positive evaluation will be allowed to volunteer as a Day Camp Leader working with the Day Camp Counselor. At the training you will be asked to choose thelocation and weeks you would like to participate.

Three day sessions: May 31-June 2 and July 5-7• Wed & Thu (main location): 9:00 am - 12:00 pm• Fri (camp site): 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Training Fee: $50/teen (includes 2 LIT t-shirts), plus the Weekly Fee: $25/teen

COUNSELORS IN TRAINING (Ages 15-17):Teens will be trained in leadership skills and learn the fundamentals of working with campers under the guidance of counselors. CIT’s will spend a week in training learning the basic day camp counselor responsibilities: caring for campers, licensing standards for the day camps, camp and field trip safety, along with planning songs, games, arts/crafts, and themed activities. CIT’s that successfully complete the program and have a positive evalu-ation will be allowed to volunteer as a Day Camp Counselor In Training, working along side the Day Camp Counselor. At the training you will be asked to choose the location and weeks you would like to participate.

Three day sessions: May 31-June 2 and July 5-7Wed & Thu (main location): 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFri (camp site): 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Training Fee: $50/teen (includes 2 CIT t-shirts), plus the Weekly Fee: $25/teen

YOUTH VOLUNTEER CORP (Ages 11-18):Make a Difference in Your Community! We create volunteer opportunities to addresscommunity needs and to inspire youth for a lifetime commitment to service. Teens work together to identify, plan and carry out projects that benefit the community. YVC includes team building and appreciation of diversity.

Location: SOUTH YMCA PROGRAM CENTER Dates: May 29 - August 11Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Registration Fee: $25/teen (includes a t-shirt)Monthly Member Fee: $60Monthly Non member Fee: $75

Main Locations:• May 31 - June 2: Downtown YMCA

• July 5-7: Westwood Church, next door to the Southwest YMCA

Main Locations:• May 31 - June 2: Downtown YMCA

• July 5-7: Westwood Church, next door to the Southwest YMCA


YMCA SUMMER CAMP FAQ:How do I register for camp?There are a two ways to register. You can always register in any of our 9 YMCA of Greater Omaha locations at the Welcome Center. You may also print a registration form from our website (metroymca.org) and bring the completed form to your local YMCA of Greater Omaha location.

When is the registration deadline?Our camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Some of our more popular camps fill up quickly so planning before school is out is a great idea, but weunderstand the occasional need to register the week before camp. Camp registration opens January 1.

How does payment work for summer camp?A one-time registration fee of $25 per child is due when upon registration. This will secure your spot. Additionally, our summer day camp and Camp Platte registrations require a $20 non-refundable deposit per child per week.We offer automatic payment, which will be drafted 3 days prior to the camp start date. Weekly fees are due the Friday prior to your child’s camp week. Payment is due in full before your child can attend camp.

What options are available for financial aid?We want every child to have the opportunity to attend summer camp.If you are need of financial assistance, request a financial aid application from any of our nine YMCA of Greater Omaha locations. Title XX and Title 19 is not accepted at Armbrust or any specialty camps. Scholarship is given after Title XX and Title 19 options have been denied. Complete the financial aid application and return to the Welcome Center with your Title XX/19 denial letter.If you have more questions, the Youth & Family Director at each location will beavailable to assist.

What does my child need to bring to camp?Campers should show up in comfortable and appropriate clothing for the camp’s activities and the weather. Tennis shoes are encouraged. A sack lunch and snack may be needed, ask upon registration. Bring a water bottle and swimsuit and towel on swim days. Leave valuables and toys at home and supply a backpack or other bag if possible for any items your child must bring along. Most importantly, have your child bring a positive attitude and can-do spirit!

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