2014 Oswego YMCA

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SUMMER DAY CAMPJoin the Fun!

Camp is Y.Remember the fun of summer when you were

a kid? Exploring the outdoors, spending time

with friends, playing games and splashing

in the pool? At Y camp, we create an

exciting, safe environment for kids to have

an unforgettable summer of fun. And while

they’re taking part in unique experiences and

adventures, they’re also building self-esteem,

developing interpersonal skills and making

lasting friendships and memories. Summer

is just around the corner, so sign up at the

membership desk today!

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Oswego Family YMCA160 E. Washington St., Oswego, IL 60543 630.551.0797 www.oswegofamilyymca.org

Professionally Trained StaffOur caring counselors are professional role models

ACA AccreditedWe maintain the highest standards regarding program safety and quality

SwimmingKids cool off in the pool under the close watch of lifeguards

Healthy Kids FocusDedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children

Financial Assistance AvailableWe believe every child should have the opportunity to experience Y camp

Extended Care AvailableBefore and after hours to accommodate working parents

Field TripsUnique opportunities to explore nature and experience new places

23 Locations in ChicagolandClose to where you live and work

OPEN HOUSESHEALTHY KIDS DAY! Our Healthy Kids Day will be 10am-2pm on Saturday, April 26, 2014.

YMCA Healthy Kids Day is part of YMCA Activate America, an innovative public health initiative of the YMCA movement that is making healthy living a reality for millions of Americans.

Join us for fun-filled games, health screenings, health and fitness education, prizes, healthy snacks, and fun! Bring your friends, family and neighbors to celebrate healthy living. This event is FREE and open to YMCA members and everyone in the community.

Staff will be on hand to answer any questions regarding membership, programs, fitness and of course, summer camp!

CAMP HUDSON OPEN HOUSE Got questions? We have the answers! Come to one of our Camp Hudson Open Houses to find out more about camp. We will give information on staff, training, safety, curriculum, field trips, swimming and more! We will also happily address any questions or concerns you might have about sending your child to camp.

Please feel free to contact Mitch Bunkofske, Youth and Family Director, at mbunkofske@ymcachicago.org with any questions.

Choose one (or more!) of the following dates:• Wednesday, Feb 12th, 6-8pm• Saturday, March 8th, 9-11am• Saturday, April 26th, 10-2pm at Healthy Kids Day

CAMP HUDSON PARENT ORIENTATION A Parent Orientation will be offered to all campers and their families who are participating in Camp Hudson. We will have two dates:• Sunday, May 18th, 12-2pm• Wednesday, May 21st, 6-8pm

Please plan to attend one of these meetings, as the Program Director and Camp Site Coordinator will be going over the schedule, field trips, rules, parent handbook and everything else you will need to know before camp begins. This will also be a great time to pick up your camp T-shirt(s) and have your child meet their counselors who will be leading activities in the gym.

Please contact Mitch at mbunkofske@ymcachicago.org with any questions.

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YMCA CAMP INFORMATION

CHARACTER MATTERS AT Y SUMMER CAMP! At summer camp your camper will learn:• CARING - putting others first • HONESTY - keeping their promises • RESPECT - being courteous and polite• RESPONSIBILITY - be accountable for

your choices.

Use this camp catalog as your one-stop source for planning and scheduling safe and fun summer days with the YMCA for your children. The Y offers a large selection of camp experiences for boys and girls ages 3-16.

If you have any questions as you read this catalog, please contact our branch at 630.551.0797 or visit our website at www.oswegofamilyymca.org. We look forward to serving your family this summer at Y Summer Camp.

STAFF Camp counselors are mature, caring, energetic individuals who have a genuine love for children. 80% of our camp staff are age 18 and older. All employees are carefully selected and trained in YMCA camp leadership, CPR, first aid, and YMCA child-abuse prevention. Supervision and leadership are provided by the Oswego Family YMCA Program Directors

Many of our camp staff are experienced, returning staff who are working toward, degrees in education, or are teachers working during their summer break. Numerous staff work during the school year in our YMCA and are familiar faces to the children. All employee applicants go through an extensive background check prior to hire.

ACA ACCREDITATION Oswego Family YMCA summer camps are ACA accredited! The Oswego Family YMCA is proud to partner with the American Camping Association to offer your children the safest experience possible. Achieving ACA accreditation is very significant as our camps and staff are continually evaluated and reviewed on over 300 standards for health, safety and program quality.

SAFETY IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY The Oswego Family YMCA is pleased to work with Praesidium, Inc., a national abuse risk-management firm, to ensure the safety of your children. As a key element of our child-abuse prevention efforts, Praesidium has evaluated our hiring policies and guides and trains our staff to help us provide the safest possible environment for your children. Praesidium also provides us with information to share with you, so that you are aware of issues that affect your children's safety.

YMCA VALUE FOR YOUR FAMILY Parent Comments from last summer• We loved the camp counselors! They were mostly

in their 20's and teachers or education majors in college. They all genuinely like kids!

• Great field trips throughout the summer and very caring counselors!

• No TV! And lots of great activities and games that were age appropriate!

• My kids loved summer camp! They never wanted to leave when I came to pick them up!

• Great price and flexibility of hours!

PARENT HANDBOOKS An informational Parent Handbook packet will be distributed to parents at the time of registration. If you register online, please download the Parent Handbook at www.oswegofamliyymca.org or stop by the YMCA to pick one up. It will contain details of your child's specific camp, such as field trip information, weekly themes, attire and additional parent responsibilities. We will also be distributing and going over the Parent Handbook at the Parent Orientation meeting.

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REGISTRATION Become a Y member and save on most camp fees! Registration can be completed in person at all of our branch member service areas. Please check our Web site or call your local Y branch for hours of operation.

The Oswego Family YMCA is open Monday through Friday, 5am to 9pm, Saturday 6am-4pm and Sunday 9am-2pm. Camp registration forms are available at the branch and on line. You may also register via our Web site by completing our on-line registration form.

Camp Registration: Feb 1, 2013- Oswego YMCA Members; March 1, 2013 Community Participants Register on-line: www.oswegofamilyymca.org (Registration form and medical history must be completed in full.)

PAYMENT/CREDIT POLICY• A receipt will be issued confirming deposit or

payment for each child and each camp in which the child is registered.

• A bill requesting payment in full will be mailed two weeks prior to the start of each camp.

• A $25 non-refundable , non-transferable deposit is due for each child and for each camp in which the child is registered. If your child is on a wait list, we will hold your completed forms and will contact you regarding openings.

• The YMCA reserves the right to cancel a camp when it does not meet minimum enrollment requirements. (We will attempt to notify everyone affected in advance and will help find another camp option that meets your needs

• Weekly payment for camp must be received by the Wednesday before the week of camp or your registration is subject to cancellation, deposit forfeited, and placement given to another camper on the wait list.

FEE ASSISTANCE The Oswego YMCA does our best to keep Summer Camp cost reasonable, and is proud of its heritage and commitment to make its character-building, family-enriching programs available to everyone in our community. Fees are based on the cost of providing a safe and fun summer day camp experience. Due to the limited scholarship resources available, we first refer interested families to the Dept. of Human Services to apply for funding. We must have approval letter in hand in order to honor the discount. Any co-payments are the responsibility of the parents, and must be received prior to the week registered for camp.

If after you qualify for DHS funding and still need further assistance, we encourage you to apply for fee assistance here at the Oswego YMCA. Annually, we receive support from hundreds of members, community leaders and businesses who believe in our purpose. They contribute generously to our You are Y Campaign, investing in youth and families. These funds are distributed on a sliding needs scale to families with a documented financial need in our communities.

Subject to available YMCA resources and program space, no person will be denied participation because of an inability to pay. Drop by any Chicago Metro YMCA branch for an application, or visit us at www.oswegofamilyymca.org to download the application.

YOU ARE Y CAMPAIGN Each year many families receive fee assistance for membership and programs thanks to our You are Y Campaign. Our YMCA is committed to instilling values in kids and families regardless of their financial circumstances. To learn more or to sponsor a child at camp, go online to www.oswegofamilyymca.org.

YMCA CAMP INFORMATION

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YOUTH/TEEN

CAMP HUDSON LITTLE TIKES This specialty camp is great for your little one to build a foundation with YMCA summer camp memories guaranteed to last a lifetime. Weekly themes, walking trips, arts and crafts, games, songs and more will give your child the opportunity to grow socially, physically and educationally all while having great fun! Our staff goes through extensive training focused on keeping your child safe and feeling secure while experiencing the wonder of a camp experience. We maintain a ratio of 1 staff per 6 children.

For more information, please contact Mitch Bunkofske at mbunkofske@ymcachicago.org.

Times: 9am-11:30am Fees: $65M; $99NM

Week Dates Theme1 June 9-13 Just Beachy2 June 23-27 Camping is Fun3 July 7-11 Splashtastic

CAMP HUDSON LOCATION: Oswego Family YMCA 160 E. Washington St. • Oswego

Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 6:30am-6pm No additional fee for extended care!!

"Great leaders aren't born, they're made." Welcome to the Oswego Y's Camp Hudson, where we build strong character by instilling the YMCA core values of responsibility, respect, caring and honesty into our day camp curriculum.

Our trained and dedicated staff are committed to making this summer a positive, fun and exciting experience for all campers. Activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, sports, skits and songs, Healthy Kids curriculum and exciting field trips provide endless opportunities to improve self-esteem and make friends that last a lifetime.

At Camp Hudson, your child will have the chance to experience a summer of fun, and a lifetime of memories.

Included in the price of summer camp are:• YMCA camp T-shirt(s)• Field Trips and Swimming (some field trips will

cost an additional fee due to their awesomeness!)• Extended care (all pre- and post-camp hours)

NEW!! Part-time or Full-time Options. We understand that your time is valuable, so we would like to offer a new part-time option for Camp Hudson. Part-time will be offered weekly, for attendance three days or less per week. Parents may choose the three days they would like their child to attend, but the specific days must be pre-registered for in order to ensure proper ratios and field trip attendance. Full time will include 4 or 5 days per week.

K - 4th Grades: Available for children entering Kindergarten through fourth grade. These campers will enjoy an age-specific curriculum, swimming twice weekly, a theme-related field trip one weekly and Friday picnics/cookouts with a special stop at Dairy Hut on the way home.

5th - 8th Grades: These campers will enjoy a separate age-specific curriculum while participating in other age-appropriate activities to help develop leadership skills such as fundraisers, community service projects and assisting the counselors in leading activities for the younger campers. They will also join the other age groups for swimming, Friday cookouts and some field trips.

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Registration Policies: A $25 Non-refundable and non-transferrable deposit must be placed to hold your child's spot for each week registered for. Full payment must be received by the Wednesday PRIOR to the week registered for or your deposit is forfeited and a wait-listed participant could be given your spot. Must be an Oswego Family YMCA member at the time of registration in order to receive the member price for camp, and child must remain a YMCA member during all participation weeks.

Week Dates1 *May 27-30 (No Camp May 26)2 June 2-63 June 9-13 4 June 16-205 June 23-276 *June 30-July 3 (No Camp July 4)7 July 7-118 July 14-189 July 21-2510 July 28-August 111 August 4-812 August 11-15

Weekly Fees: Full Time (4-5 days per week): $150M; $199NM Part Time (3 days or less per week): $120M;$160NM

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING Love Camp? Interested in becoming a Y Camp Counselor some day? Then CIT is for you! Counselor In Training is a program for teens too old to be a camper, but too young to be a counselor. This program is best for those who have been a YMCA camper for at least one summer.

Counselor In Training is an interactive learning environment that provides an "insider" view into how camp runs and the responsibilities of the counselors who run it. CIT's will be instructed on much of the same material covered in our counselor staff trainings, and will be mentored by a Unit Leader in camp, helping them with programming, lessons and day to day activities. This is a great opportunitiy to develop leadership skills, build self-esteem and prepare for a future opportunity as a day camp counselor. Candidates interested in joining our CIT program must submit an application with references, and proceed through an interview with the Program Director and Site Coordinator.

CIT's application packets will be available beginning March 1st. Please contact Mitch Bunkofske at mbunkofske@ymcachicago.org for more information.

(Must be entering Grades 9 or 10) Session I: June 2-June 27 $399M; $499NM Session II: July 7-August 1 $399M; $499NM

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SPORTS CAMPS

Everybody Plays ... Everybody Wins! YMCA sports camps are designed with the children's well-being in mind. Each camp will stress the YMCA youth sports philosophy and goals:• To work with children of all ability levels• To build self-esteem, teach values and fair play• To teach basic skills, rules and games• To promote involvement and lifetime participation• To build teamwork and have FUN!

ELEMENTARY AGE CAMPS (Entering grades 1-5) These camps will emphasize fundamentals, skill development, team-building activities, and games in an age-appropriate atmosphere. Camps are fun and will meet the campers' needs first and foremost.

JUNIOR HIGH CAMPS (Entering grades 6-8) These camps are designed to provide all junior high athletes with a fun, positive experience in all sports offered. Athletes will participate in team-building activities, learn advanced skills, and play games.

HIGH SCHOOL CAMPS (Grades 9-12) These camps are designed to provide training and development of skills for those athletes who will continue participating at the high school level. Camps stress strengthening the fundamentals and meeting the expectations of high school coaches. As with all Y sports, good sportsmanship and fair play are emphasized.

YBL ROOKIE CAMP Already a dedicated YMCA Youth Basketball player? Or interested in learning more about YBL at the YMCA? This camp will give your basketball star an opportunity to develop their skills. Campers will break up by age and skill level in order to learn the fundamentals of rules, teamwork, shooting, passing, offense and defense in this one week camp using both drills and games, then offering time for scrimmages at the end. On Friday, parents are encouraged to join us for the last hour of camp for a fun kids vs parents game.Grades Date Time M/NM

K-2 Aug 11-15 6:15pm-7:30pm $42/$653-6 Aug 11-15 7:30pm-8:45pm $42/$65

YBL PRO CAMP This basketball camp is for the players who want to take their skills to the next level. This camp will not only focus on the fundamentals of basketball, but will also focus on techniques and concepts that will better prepare you for playing at the next level.

Grades Date Time M/NM5th-8th Aug 18-22 6:15pm-8:00pm $55/$78

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YOUTH VOLLEYBALL CAMP LOCATION: Oswego Family YMCA, 160 E. Washington Street • Oswego

This camp will focus on the fundamentals of serving, passing, setting and game play. Campers will begin the week with basic skills and progress towards offense and defense strategy.

Branch responsible: Oswego Family YMCA • 630.551.0797 Day/Time: Mon-Fri, 6:15pm-8:00pm

Grade Date M/NM3rd-4th Jul 14-18 $55/$783rd-4th Jul 21-25 $55/$78

*Sign up for both weeks and receive 20% off!

JR HIGH VOLLEYBALL CAMP LOCATION: Oswego Family YMCA 160 E. Washington St. • Oswego

Volleyball Camp is for those school students with any level, preparing for jr high teams. This camp will focus on serving, passing and defense, attacking, offense and defense. The beginning of the week all campers will focus on the basics of skills of passing, attacking, setting and serving, and increase to the top level by the end of the week. Each day will wrap up with game play. Please bring water and a lunch daily.

Branch responsible: Oswego Family YMCA • 630.551.0797 Day/Time: Mon-Fri, 6:15pm-8:00pm

Grade Date M/NM5th-8th Jul 28-Aug 1 $55/$785th-8th Aug 4-8 $55/$78

*Sign up for both weeks and receive 20% off!

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2014 YMCA Summer Overnight Camp

FUN & ADVENTURE START HERELooking for an overnight, resident camp experience for your child or your family this summer? The YMCA of Metro Chicago has five resident camp options in beautiful pristine areas sure to provide special memories that last a lifetime.

YMCA Camp DuncanSince 1921, Camp Duncan has provided safe, quality camping programs for boys and girls ages seven to 15 and Teen Adventure Camps for 15 to 17 year olds. All activities are geared to the developmental level of the campers. Camp Duncan is a co-ed, summer resident camp located near Fox Lake, Illinois, on 278 acres.

YMCA Camp MacLeanCamp MacLean is located just two miles east of Burlington, Wisconsin, just 20 minutes from Lake Geneva, on 247 acres of woods and grassland property. The camp offers fun and challenging activities such as swimming, climbing, boating, kayaking, archery, hiking, and much more. We also leave room for plenty of traditional programs, including sing-alongs, campfires and campouts.

YMCA Camp PinewoodTraditional but up-to-date, Camp Pinewood features 16 cabins on a private, spring-fed lake, with every activity from sailing to horseback riding. The camp is nestled in the heart of the Manistee National Forest near Muskegon, Michigan. It’s convenient but remote enough to ensure that everyone enjoys the natural beauty of the camp’s 200-acre facility.

YMCA Family Camp NawakwaFamily Camp Nawakwa offers a unique experience- an opportunity to bring together whole families, not just children, through camping. The camp sits on 180 acres of pristine forest lands, and includes wetlands and lakes with abundant wildlife. The camp is nestled in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, which is home to the Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.

YMCA Camp IndependenceCamp Independence is a special place for campers age seven and up with spina bifida and other neurological disabilities. At camp kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group. At camp, we teach self-reliance, a love for nature, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character. Our counselors are dedicated to making sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper.

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