YMCA SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2018 KAMP KERMIT KIDS CAMP CAMP WABANSI CAMP U-NAH-LI-YA GREATER GREEN BAY YMCA GREENBAYYMCA.ORG

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1 YMCA SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2018 KAMP KERMIT KIDS CAMP CAMP WABANSI CAMP U-NAH-LI-YA GREATER GREEN BAY YMCA GREENBAYYMCA.ORG

2 BRING ON SUMMER! 2

3 WHY CHOOSE: KAMP KERMIT? Your 4 or 5-year old child enjoys interacting with a smaller group of children and is comfortable being away from home for a half-day experience. KIDS CAMP? Your 5-10 year old child can comfortably spend the whole day away from home, enjoys being around many other children in an urban setting, likes being outdoors, or may be trying out full-day camp for the first time. CAMP WABANSI? Your 7-12 year old child is striving for independence, can handle feeling further away from home, enjoys outdoor exploration and activities, or is ready to try spending one night at camp in order to try overnight camp in the future. CAMP U-NAH-LI-YA? Your 7-17 year old child has had positive experiences away from home, is striving for independence, or is ready for an overnight camping adventure. YMCA Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya is a traditional overnight camp located 65 miles north of Green Bay. 3

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5 CAMP DIRECTOR Heidi Marquardt Hernandez TELEPHONE ADDRESS YMCA Kamp Kermit - East Side Center 1740 S Huron Rd Green Bay WI Kamp Kermit is licensed by the State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Family Services. 5

6 6 KAMP KERMIT To register, see page 30.

7 INTRODUCTION: Your 4-5 year old will enjoy a half day of fun, safe and healthy activities that are geared toward your child s developmental level. Thursday field trips are included in their fun-filled week. Your family is welcome to join your camper for an onsite family picnic on Friday complete with songs, skits and camper recognition. Lunch is to be provided from home for all Kamp Kermit programs. Week 1 July 9-13 Friends on the Farm Week 2 July Magical Kingdom Week 3 July Outdoor Explorers Week 4 July 30-August 3 Super Power Academy Week 5 August 6-10 Build & Play Tech Camp Week 6 August Growing Gourmets Weekly camp fees: Members $105 General Public $130 *Financial Assistance is made available through contributions to the YMCA s Annual Campaign. See page 30 for more information. ACTIVITIES Kamp Kermit offers a variety of activities throughout the week. Your child will participate in group games, arts and crafts, swimming, stories and songs, creative freeplay and fitness activities. PARENT HANDBOOK Please print off a Kamp Kermit Parent Handbook at prior to your child s camp week. HOURS OF OPERATION Kamp Kermit runs from 8:30am to 12:30pm, Monday through Friday. DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP There is no bus service for Kamp Kermit. Parents are responsible for arranging transportation to and from camp each day. 7

8 KAMP KERMIT theme weeks FRIENDS ON THE FARM Week 1 July 9-13 E-I-E-I-Oh my Kamp Kermit is turning in to a pretend farm! All the crafts, stories and games promise to make you feel like you ve just made friends with the cows and chickens down on the farm. Our field trip will lead us to Heritage Hill* where we will meet the animals, do laundry and help with chores just like the old days but much more fun then we ll end our visit with a couple of old-fashioned games. MAGICAL KINGDOM Week 2 July Whether your little camper is a prince, a princess or a knight in shining armor, we will be exploring the make-believe world of the enchanted kingdom. Our field trip will take us to Pamperin Park* where campers will be delighted by a magical show and can then use their imagination to be anything they d like. OUTDOOR EXPLORERS Week 3 July It s a big, wide world out there! Let s check out the sights of our natural surroundings, learn about the great outdoors and navigate a scavenger hunt, all while keeping a lookout for animal tracks. Our field trip will be to explore the N.E.W. Zoo.* SUPER POWER ACADEMY Week 4 July 30-August 3 We re brave and we re bold! No villains stand a chance when they meet up with us! We ll transform ourselves into super heroes through costumes, play, and challenges. On Thursday, we ll set out to conquer the exciting world of Bay Beach Amusement Park.* BUILD & PLAY TECH CAMP Week 5 August 6-10 It s going to be a fun-filled, activitypacked camp week that introduces easyto-learn engineering concepts, building challenges and cool technology. Campers will work both individually and as a team to brainstorm and design their ideas. We will practice each day on building, testing, improving and completing the day s projects. Our field trip will take us to the Children s Museum *where the exploration continues. GROWING GOURMETS Week 6 August We will be little chefs for the week as we create fun snacks and explore the world of yummy food! Each day s recipe will incorporate a heap of kitchen safety, a scoop of good manners, a pinch of menu planning and a bowl of laughter with new friends! Special guests will join us in Kamp Kermit to help us perfect our gourmet skills, and then we ll top it off with a field trip to a nearby restaurant* to watch some chefs in action and have a delicious lunch! 8 *Note: Field trips are subject to change based on weather and availability.

9 TEEN LEADERSHIP JUNIOR COUNSELOR Offered all sessions, ages 11 and up Spend a week learning leadership skills and techniques to last a lifetime. During your week as a JC, you will have the opportunity to work side by side with our counselors. Your journey in the JC program will include how to lead a group of campers, teach arts & crafts and games, and how to work in a group with your fellow JCs. If you decide to join us for more than one week of the program, you ll build upon your leadership skills by taking on a more active role and work more closely with our counselors. A Y Camp t-shirt, daily snacks and field trip costs are included in the fee. Members: $30 General Public: $45 ages 11 and up Members: $30 General Public: $45 9

10 CAMP DIRECTOR Kristin Saugstad TELEPHONE ADDRESS YMCA KIDS Camp 601 Cardinal Lane Green Bay WI

11 KIDS Camp is licensed by the State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Family Services. 11

12 12 INTRODUCTION Your 5-10 year old child will experience social development, boost their self-esteem, learn new skills, and gain character values while surrounded by our caring staff in an urban camp setting. LOCATION KIDS Camp is located next to the West Side YMCA in Howard. Thursday, June 7, :30-7:00 PM

13 CAMP FEES PER WEEK: Members $180 General Public $205 Financial Assistance is made available through contributions to the YMCA s Annual Campaign. See page 30 for more information. THEME WEEKS Week 1 June Fore! Week 2 June Animal Planet Week 3 June Slide into Summer Week 4 July 2-6 No Camp Week 5 July 9-13 Hang Ten! Week 6 July Ahoy Matey Week 7 July Let the Games Begin Week 8 July 30-August 3 Little Ninjas Week 9 August 6-10 Splish Splash Week 10 August Under the Big Top Week 11 August Summer Fun Finale FAMILY NIGHT Share in the camp experience with your child by attending the optional Family Night on Wednesday. This entertaining program includes skits, songs, games and camper recognition. PARENT HANDBOOK Please print off a KIDS Camp Parent Handbook at before your camper attends camp. DAILY SCHEDULE AND ACTIVITIES 8:45-9:00 am Check In 9:00-9:30 am Flag Raising/ Announcements/Snack 9:30-9:45 am Fitness Fun 9:45-11:00 am Theme Activities 11:00-11:45 am Camp Activities* 11:45-12:15 pm Lunch 12:15-1:00 pm Camp Activities* 1:00-3:00 pm Swimming/ All Camp Game 3:00-3:30 pm Camp Clean Up/Snack 3:30-3:45 pm Flag Lowering 3:45-4:00 pm Check Out *Camp activities may include crafts, team building, hikes, nature exploration, small and large group games, archery, skits, songs, field trips and more. TRANSPORTATION Bus transportation is provided to and from KIDS Camp, or you may choose to drop your child off directly at Camp. KIDS Camp (next to the West Side YMCA) Parent Drop-Off 8:45 am Parent Pick-Up 3:45 pm Langlade School (380 Broadview Drive) Bus Pick-Up Bus Drop-Off 8:15 am 4:15 pm Ferguson Family YMCA (235 N Jefferson St) Bus Pick-Up 8:30 am Bus Drop-Off 4:00 pm BEFORE AND AFTER CAMP CARE $15 per child, per week of camp Before and After Camp Care is offered at the West Side Y, Ferguson Family Y, and Langlade School. Care begins at 7:00 am and concludes at 6:00 pm. You may sign up for this care when you register for camp. 13

14 FORE! Week 1 June Be on the look-out for fun as we meet new friends and take on new challenges. Campers will discover sports of all sorts this week, from baseball to soccer to football. A trip to Duck Creek Miniature Golf Center* challenges our golf skills, while group games will test our fore titude. This week s adventures will not be miniature that is for sure! ANIMAL PLANET Week 2 June Ever been curious about the animals in your neighborhood? This week campers explore nature and learn about the creatures that call Wisconsin home. We will continue with some nature inspired games, a scavenger hunt, and crafts, like bird feeders and painting with mud paint and natural paint brushes. A field trip to Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary* caps off the fun! SLIDE INTO SUMMER Week 3 June Summer fun is just getting started this week. We will have a blast celebrating the first full week of summer with some awesome arts and crafts projects and cool water games. We ll slide down to Bay Beach Amusement Park* to continue the fun. The start of summer has never been so exhilarating! HANG TEN! Week 5 July 9-13 The wetter, the better! The fun is all about water this week, as we get wet and wild! Be prepared to have loads of water related fun, from water balloons to water relays. We surf on down to Ashwaubomay Lake* to get even wetter. Surf s up dude! *Note: Field trips are subject to change based on weather and availability. 14

15 THEME WEEKS AHOY MATEY Week 6 July Arrgh! Pirates are the name of the game this week. We will navigate the high seas with a cool scavenger hunt for treasure and learn some pirate lingo. The fun continues at Pamperin Park*, where the games will be just as exciting as the high seas. Hope you all have your sea legs! LET THE GAMES BEGIN Week 7 July Teamwork is the challenge this week as everyone strives to be faster, higher, stronger at the KIDS Camp Olympics! Fun will be had by all as we compete in tug of war, gaga, noodle toss and many more. Everyone comes out a winner at the Olympics! LITTLE NINJAS Week 8 July 30-August 3 Get ready to kick in the fun this week! Kim s Tae Kwon Do returns to provide professional instruction, teaching campers basic tae kwon do skills. Join us for the Parent Show on Friday as the campers show off their newly acquired abilities. Hi-ya! SPLISH SPLASH Week 9 August 6-10 Who doesn t like getting wet? This week is all about water! Everyone will try to beat the heat and cool down with fun water games like drip, drip, splash, and water gaga. If that doesn t excite you, how about a trip down the giant slip n slide? An expedition to the Resch Aquatic Center* continues the excitement. No camper will go home dry! UNDER THE BIG TOP Week 10 August Join us on the boardwalk as we have a KIDS Camp Carnival! Campers will have fun with carnival games, complete with prizes. We will also celebrate Platy s (KIDS Camp mascot) birthday! Who can say no to a birthday party? SUMMER FUN FINALE Week 11 August It s time to say see ya later! We celebrate the end of Camp with one more week of fun. The camper s favorite activities will all be revisited this week, from games to crafts. We skate on down to Rola Rena* to create more lasting memories. Good byes are hard, but we will always have KIDS Camp! 15

16 JUNIOR COUNSELOR Junior Counselors are welcome to register for up to five weeks of the program. Spend a week learning leadership skills and techniques to last a lifetime. During your week as a JC, you will have the opportunity to work side by side with our counselors. Your journey in the JC program will include how to lead a group of campers, teach arts & crafts and games, and how to work in a group with your fellow JCs. If you decide to join us for more than one week of the program, you ll build upon your leadership skills by taking on a more active role and work side by side with our counselors. Members... $106 General Public... $121 16

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18 SUMMER PHONE (June 1-August 18) WINTER PHONE (August 19-May 31) ADDRESS YMCA Camp Wabansi 1242 Bayshore Road Brussels, WI WEBSITE 18

19 YMCA Camp Wabansi is accredited by the American Camp Association. Learn more by visiting

20 CAMP WABANSI To register, see page ABOUT CAMP WABANSI YMCA Camp Wabansi is a nationally accredited summer day camp that is owned and operated by the YMCA of Greater Green Bay. Summer Day Camps through the YMCA are an outstanding way to keep your child active and engaged throughout their summer break from school. Our staff focus on empowering youth with the core values of the YMCA; caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Travel to and from Green Bay is provided every day for campers attending YMCA Camp Wabansi. ABOUT OUR STAFF At the heart of the Camp Wabansi experience is our team of enthusiastic and dedicated staff. Summer staff members are selected based on their proven abilities working with children and desire to support our mission of building strong kids of solid character. All staff members are at least 18 years old and undergo extensive interviewing, reference checks, and background checks. Pre-camp training includes outdoor skills, activity planning, managing group dynamics, safety training, and child development. OUR LOCATION Located in Door County, Wisconsin, Camp Wabansi is just a short bus ride away from Green Bay. Camp is nestled in the woods on an incredible Green Bay waterfront and is equipped with modern restrooms.

21 TRADITIONAL CAMP Campers are placed into small groups with other campers of similar age and same gender. Campers bring their own bag lunches. Some campers sign up with a friend, and there are plenty of opportunities to make lots of new friends. Various themes and specialty camps make the camp experience different every single week. Week 1 No Camp Staff Training Week 2 June Everything Disney Week 3 June Week 4 Amazing Race No Camp Fourth of July holiday Week 5 July 9-13 Star Wars Week 6 July Green and Gold Week 7 July Minecraft Week 8 July 30-August 3 Pirates Week 9 August 6-10 Celebrations Week 10* August 13-16* Carnival *Week 10 is Monday-Thursday only. There is no Thursday overnight. 20% discount applies. TRADITIONAL CAMP FEES first purchased week each additional week Members $ 210 $ 168 General Public $ 225 $ 180 RETURN & SAVE Receive a 20% discount for each program you register for after your first. This applies to all of Camp Wabansi s programs. Additional financial assistance is made available through contributions to the YMCA s Annual Campaign. Please call Camp at for more information. TRANSPORTATION Included in your camp fee, the bus ride starts your camper s day. The short ride goes really fast because the counselors are so fun! Pick-Up Drop-Off West Side YMCA 8:00 am 4:40 pm Langlade School 7:45 am 4:40 pm East Side YMCA 8:15 am 4:15 pm You may drop off and/or pick up your child directly at camp if you choose. Drop-Off Pick-Up Camp Drop Off 9:00 am 3:45 pm BEFORE AND AFTER CAMP CARE $15 per child, per week of camp $15 per child, per week of camp is all it takes to send your camper to the YMCA s Before and After Care program. It is offered at the West Side YMCA and Langlade School. Care begins at 7:00 AM and concludes at 6:00 PM. You may sign up for this care when you register for camp. THURSDAY NIGHTS Thursday night is special at Camp Wabansi because parents, relatives, and friends are invited to join the fun! Campers and their guests enjoy a grilled hot dog dinner, meet the counselors, take a tour of camp, and laugh the evening away as campers take center stage to perform hilarious skits and songs. There s bound to be some surprises, too - the staff may put together a skit of their own! 21

22 CAMP WABANSI specialty camps ages HORSE CAMP Week 2 June and Week 7 July Horse lovers will spend two days at the ranch learning about good horsemanship and riding techniques. Learn what it takes to care for horses by grooming, saddling, and feeding them. Top off your time at the corral with individual ring lessons in the arena tailored to your ability level. first purchased week each additional week Members $ 351 $ 280 General Public $ 366 $ 293 ZIPPIN ADVENTURE Week 3 June and Week 6 July Ready to Zip? Zip Ready! Zipping Zip On! Wondering what that is all about? That s exactly what you ll hear called out across the beautiful Door County countryside just before you take the jump down the zip line! We re taking trips up to Door County Adventures for the thrill of a lifetime. Your camper will participate in a zip line excursion as well as kayaking and other great camp activities. All activities are conducted under the supervision of certified zip line operators and adventure guides. first purchased week each additional week Members $ 344 $ 275 General Public $ 359 $ 287 SURVIVOR CAMP Week 5 July 9-13 and Week 8 July 30-August 3 Your tribe will be challenged with many outdoor skills including fire-building, basic first-aid, raft-building, and making shelters. They will create some awesome meals over the fire and their tribe and counselors will camp out in Wabansi s famous Yabwe campsite and experience a special tribal council ceremony. Do not hesistate to come twice! Survivor camp changes each session based on our counselors specialized knowledge and campers unique interests. first purchased each additional week week Members $ 239 $ 191 General Public $ 254 $

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24 COUNSELOR IN TRAINING Offered all sessions, ages 13 and up Take the first step to unlocking your leadership potential. Counselors in Training (CITs) will learn fundamental leadership qualities as they engage in counselor shadowing, team-building activities, and discover how the core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility build great role models. CITs will be under the guidance of the Teen Leadership Director as they gain skills that they can truly take home with them. first purchased week each additional week Members $ 210 $ 168 General Public $ 225 $ 180 ASSISTANT COUNSELOR Offered all sessions, ages 16 & 17 After completing a session of CIT, teens looking to fully realize their leadership potential, the Assistant Counselor (AC) program is the final step in Camp Wabansi s leadership progression. AC s will plan and lead camp activities, assist in the Camp Store, act as a liaison for cabin groups, accompany special groups on out-of-camp trips, and work side by side with the Camp Wabansi counselors to learn what it takes to become a well-rounded staff member. AC s are selected by application and interview. Space is limited. Applications are due by June 1st. Your teen can earn community service hours toward graduation and letters of reference will be written upon request. Please see our website to download the application: campwabansi.org 24

25 ages 13 and up members: $ 210 (each additional week: $ 168) general public: $ 225 (each additional week: $ 180) 25

26 26 TELEPHONE ADDRESS YMCA Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya Y Camp Rd Suring, WI WEBSITE

27 YMCA Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya is accredited by the American Camp Association. Learn more by visiting

28 CAMP U-NAH-LI-YA programs 28 ABOUT US Owned and operated by the Greater Green Bay YMCA, Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya is located near Mountain, Wisconsin about 65 miles north of Green Bay. Nestled in the Chequamegon- Nicolet National Forest, camp is situated on 140 wooded acres with three bodies of water, newly-renovated facilities, and an abundance of nature. THE VALUES OF THE YMCA The goal of YMCA Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya is to empower youth with the values of the YMCA through counselor relationships in the midst of exciting outdoor experiences. The values we teach cross all faiths and backgrounds; we empower kids to be caring, accept responsibility, show respect to others, and be honest. Our camp culture starts with well trained, loving, enthusiastic and dedicated staff. We are an ACA accredited camp. This endorsement assures our camp s procedures and protocols are regularly reviewed. This review includes our staff s vetting process and training process. ABOUT OUR STAFF At the heart of the Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya experience is our team of enthusiastic and dedicated staff. Summer staff members are selected based on their proven abilities working with children and desire to support our mission of building strong kids of solid character. All staff members are at least 18 years old and undergo extensive interviewing, reference checks, and background checks. The nice part is, we work above the standards. Each summer our counselors and managers go through over a week of training. These sessions include outdoor skills, activity planning, managing group dynamics, safety, training, and child development. They are ready and waiting for your camper to arrive.

29 4-DAY OVERNIGHT CAMP Ages 7-10 This introductory program allows your new camper to experience the excitement of overnight camp from Sunday through Wednesday (three nights). Campers will select a specialty area, have access to all choice activities, play all-camp games, spend time with their cabin group, visit the Camp Store, and enjoy open recreation times under the supervision of the camp staff. This program is a wonderful bridge from day camp to overnight camp. 6-DAY OVERNIGHT CAMP Ages 8-14 Our classic overnight camp experience, sixday overnight camp is full of traditions, activities, and adventure. Campers individually choose a specialty area of programming to focus on throughout the week. In addition, every camper gets to choose special activities to try around camp during choice time. The rest of the day is spent building friendships with their cabin group, visiting the Camp Store and enjoying open recreation times. Evening activities include all-camp games like Capture the Flag, skits, s mores around the campfire, and a tent camping experience on Wednesday night. EXTREME TEEN ADVENTURES Ages The perfect introduction to the world of high adventure outdoor recreation in America s great Northwoods. Tailored for adventure seekers ages and designed to grow your camper s character. Each has a specific intensity level and run in one week durations. Whether your camper is a first timer or they are ready for the most physically demanding camps, we have a program that is great for your kid. These camps are specialized adventure programs that fill up fast! You ll want to register as early as possible to secure your spot. EXCURSION TRIPS Ages For our oldest and most seasoned campers. These trips are tailored for campers ages and have a variety of intensity levels. Our experienced staff act as guides; facilitating high adventure with an emphasis on leadership and teamwork. These camps are two weeks in duration and offer a unique opportunity for campers to engage the wilderness like never before. These camps are specialized adventure programs that fill up fast! You ll want to register as early as possible to secure your spot. TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS Ages Our Teen Leadership Programs give your teen a chance to develop their skills working with campers, their team, and our staff of mentors. Designed for high school students, the CIT program concentrates on building the skills needed to be an effective counselor and youth mentor. SUMMER 2018 DATES Week 2 June Week 3 June Week 4 No Camp* *4th of July Holiday Week 5 July 8-13 Week 6 July Week 7 July Week 8 July 29-August 3 Week 9 August 5-10 Week 10 August Four-Day Sessions are offered Sunday-Wednesday during weeks 2, 3, 5, and campunie@greenbayymca.org 29

30 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION KAMP KERMIT (half-day camp) Online: Phone: In person at any Green Bay YMCA location KIDS CAMP (day camp) Online: Phone: In person at the West Side YMCA 601 Cardinal Lane, Howard CAMP WABANSI (day camp) Online: Phone: (Aug 19-May 31) (Jun 1-Aug 18) CAMP U-NAH-LI-YA (overnight camp) Online: Phone: DAY CAMP CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY A two-week written notice is required to cancel your child s week of camp and receive any refund. If appropriate written notice is provided, you will receive a refund minus: Day Camp: $25 cancellation fee (per child/per week) Overnight Camp: $100 non-refundable deposit (per child/per session) Cancellations should be sent directly to the Camp Director. No refunds will be given with less than a two-week notice. HEALTH FORMS Health forms are required and must be submitted to camp at least 2 weeks prior to your child s camp session. Find forms online at The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families requires that each participant s immunization and health history be on file at the site in case of emergency. CAMP FEES The fee for your first week of camp is due in full at the time of registration (overnight camp requires $100 deposit only). If you are registering for overnight camp or multiple weeks of day camp, you may choose to draft the remaining balance on June 1st, 2018 or in smaller increments each month (all fees must be paid prior to your camper s session). You must arrange for automatic credit card or bank draft payment at the time of registration. YMCA membership is not required for participation. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Everybody belongs at Y Camp. The YMCA provides membership and program services to anyone regardless of their ability to pay. Financial assistance is made possible through a variety of grants, as well as through contributions to the YMCA s Annual Campaign. Please contact the appropriate Camp Director or Camp Office for more information. 30

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32 Greater Green Bay YMCA 235 N. Jefferson Street Green Bay, WI ALL CAMPS NOW REGISTERING FOR SUMMER 2018 BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL! Under the guidance of an experienced Camp Counselor, teen leaders develop leadership skills, meet new friends experience the outdoors and touch the life of a child as they help lead campers in a variety of camp activities. Teen Leadership opportunities are available at each of our four YMCA Camp locations! Non Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Green Bay, WI Permit #401