YOUR GUIDE TO SUMMER CAMP AT THE YMCA OF GREATER HARTFORD

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1 YOUR GUIDE TO SUMMER CAMP AT THE YMCA OF GREATER HARTFORD GHYMCA.org/ing

2 YMCA CAMPING INFO General Info...1 & 3 Map & Contact Info...2 ENTER TO WIN CONTEST...4 OVERNIGHT CAMPS Jewell...5 Woodstock...6 REGIONAL DAY CAMPS Chase...7 Yankee Trails...8 TABLE OF CONTENTS BRANCH DAY CAMPS Cutler...9 Dakota...10 Farmington Valley...11 Glawackus...12 Indian Valley...13 Nowashe...14 Pyquag...15 West Hartford...16 Wheeler...17 CAMPING PROGRAMS & AGES : ages 3-4 s are a great way to introduce young children to the fun of camp at the YMCA. In half-day or full-day sessions, campers ages 3 up to going into kindergarten enjoy activities designed for their unique age, with more individualized attention and time for rest. Day : grades K-8 Day camp is all about discovery. ers are given the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try activities, gain independence and make lasting friendships. Activities may include theme-based weeks, arts & crafts, sports, outdoor play, music and dance, recreational swimming, and family events! Specialty s: ages vary by camp ers explore interests and dig deeper into their favorite topics. ers learn the fundamentals of their activity and work towards a better understanding of their interest. Teen s: grades 6-8 Teen s are designed to keep teens (insert grades) active and engaged in a variety of activities designed to build friendships and develop interpersonal and leadership skills. ers spend their week(s) traveling to local venues and participating in exciting activities such as rock climbing, kayaking, mountain hikes, overnights and more! Teen Leadership Programs: grades 9-10 Teens going into freshman and sophomore of high school will focus on learning about themselves and what they have to offer the community as tomorrow s leaders. 1 OTHER CAMPING PROGRAMS Family s & Rentals...18 To learn more about our individual camps, explore this guide or visit us at GHYMCA.org/camping Donate today to help! Every child deserves to go to camp! Every year, hundreds of families across our region are in need of financial assistance to send their children to camp. The Y s community campaign provides that assistance to families who want to give their children a safe, enriching summer but can t afford it. Please give if you can help. Give today at GHYMCA.org/donate. Thank you! FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE If you need help paying for your child s camp fees, please contact your branch s Welcome Center. You will be asked to apply for Care 4 Kids before filling out a YMCA financial assistance form.

3 Jewell Woodstock Farmington Valley Yankee Trails Indian Valley Cutler Chase West Hartford Dakota Pyquag Nowashe Wheeler Jewell (pg 5) 6 Prock Hill Road Colebrook, CT Woodstock (pg 6) 42 Road Woodstock Valley, CT Chase (pg 7) 15 Canton Road Burlington, CT Yankee Trails (pg 8) 343 Plains Road Tolland, CT Cutler (pg 9) Hale YMCA 9 Technology Park Drive Putnam, CT Glawackus CAMP LOCATIONS Dakota (pg 10) Commons the Learning Corridor 43 Vernon Street Hartford, CT Farmington Valley (pg 11) Farmington Valley YMCA 97 Salmon Brook Street Granby, CT Glawackus & Liger (pg 12) High Street School 30 High Street South Glastonbury, CT Indian Valley (pg 13) Indian Valley YMCA 11 Pinney Street Ellington, CT Nowashe (pg 14) Location in East Hartford, TBD East Hartford, CT Pyquag (pg 15) Hanmer Elementary School 50 Francis Street Wethersfield, CT West Hartford (pg 16) Webster Hill Elementary School 125 Webster Hill Boulevard West Hartford, CT Wheeler (pg 17) Wheeler YMCA 149 Farmington Avenue Plainville, CT

4 GENERAL CAMPING INFO How to register: Online at GHYMCA.org/camp for day camps, or GHYMCA.org/overnightcamp for overnight camps Over the phone: Use the number for the main office of the branch running the camp your child will be attending In person: Visit any YMCA of Greater Hartford branch Summer Registration and Payments: A non-refundable deposit per a week is due at the time of registration to reserve your week(s). Deposits will go toward the total payment of the camp week. The balance of camp fees is due by the Wednesday before the week your child starts camp. Payment Options: Pay in full: Families can pay off the entire balance at the time of registration if they choose. Payment Plan: Using an EFT system, the YMCA will charge your account in equal payments over a set period of time. All payments for each session must be paid in full by the Wednesday before the week your child starts camp. Invoices: The YMCA of Greater Hartford will invoice you May 5, June 5, and July 5 for summer sessions. Registration Fee: There is a one-time $20 fee per camper to support general operations of the registration process. The registration fee is non-refundable and is paid one time during the summer upon initial registration. Well-Trained Staff: At the YMCA of Greater Hartford, your camper s welfare is the number-one priority. The staff members are trained to understand the varying needs of children. In order to provide safe, quality experiences for children, the screening, training, and supervising of the staff is imperative. The team of directors works closely with applicants to ensure that camp has quality individuals who demonstrate a mature attitude, sound judgment and an ability to relate well to children. Upon joining our team, staff members receive comprehensive, on-site training, which includes certifications in first aid, CPR, and basic water safety. High Standards: The safety of each camper is our primary concern. The Greater Hartford YMCA camps meet the 300 standards-of-excellence of the American Association, as well as all state licensing standards. Make sure you ask your camp about the ACA standards and what they are! Quality Programs: The YMCA of Greater Hartford has over 60 years of experience providing fun, safe camping programs that teach leadership, team-building, and sportsmanship. Each week your child will be encouraged to learn new skills and try new activities. The possibilities of fun and adventure are endless with each camp s property designed and programmed to meet your campers needs. Through programs and modeling, children come to a better understanding of the core values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Age Group Ratios: In accordance with State of Connecticut policy, as well as the American ing Association Accreditation, all YMCA of Greater Hartford camps strive to maintain the best staff-tocamper ratio possible. It is important to mention that ratios are typically smaller at the waterfronts, as well as when we take field trips or leave camp for any reason. Age er-to-staff Ratio

5 ENTER TO WIN A FREE WEEK OF DAY CAMP! To enter, visit GHYMCA.org/camping and click on the pink Contact our camps! button. Fill out the form and under Branch select the camp you are interested in. In the message box type in FreeY.

6 Jewell.org CAMP JEWELL YMCA, Colebrook, CT Overnight, Ranch & Day For ages 7-16 They let me be me and like me just the way I am, Mom! Summer camp is much more than a place for kids to get away from home, meet new friends, and have fun. It provides children with a community of caring adults who build self-respect and a safe environment where a kid can be a kid. Choose from traditional overnight camp with a range of over 30 activities for campers to pick from; Ranch for horse-lovers of all riding abilities; and Teen Leadership and Adventure Trip Programs for older campers. Discover more about what we have to offer at Jewell.org Overnight (ages 7-14) Day Teen Leadership Programs Teen Adventure Trip Programs (ages 13-16) Pricing Tiers Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier Explanations Overnight (ages 7-14) Ranch (Equestrian) Overnight (ages 7-15) Day (grades k-6) Ranch (Equestrian) Day (ages 8-12) Leadership in Training (age 15) Counselors in Training (age 16) Parks & Rec (offered 6/23-7/6 & 7/7-7/20) Fun in the Sun (offered 7/21-8/3) Cape Cod (offered 7/21-8/3 & 8/4-8/17) Most accurately reflects the true cost of operating camp. Jewell Open Houses: Dates: February 10, April 7, May 5, June 2 Hours: 2-4pm A partially subsidized rate for those who cannot afford the full cost of camp. A subsidized rate that only covers the basic costs of camp. $2199 $1999 $1829 $2599 $2399 $2199 $299 $279 $249 $479 $449 $429 $2199 $1999 $1829 $2399 $2199 $2099 $2699 $2599 $2499 $3299 $3199 $3099 $2499 $2299 $2199 New for 2019: Jewell is proud to partner with Clio, a specialty camp focused on children who have been adopted. This will run during Session 4. For more info visit Clio.org. 5 YMCA of Greater Hartford members: Save $350 per overnight session at Jewell! Ask your Welcome Center for more info or call us today! *We also offer financial assistance for all programs Session dates Overnight camps, Leadership In Training, Teen Adventure Trip Programs: Session 1: June 23-July 6 (Adventure: Parks & Rec) Session 2: July 7-20 (Adventure: Parks & Rec 2) Session 3: July 21 (Adventures: Fun in the Sun & Cape Cod) Session 4: August 3-17 (Adventure: Cape Cod) Counselor in Training: Session 1/2: June 23-July 20 Session 3/4: July 21-August 17 Day camps: Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm Monday-Friday Session A: June Session B: July 1-5 Session C; July 8-12 Session D: July Session E: July Session F: July 29-August 2 Session G: August 5-9 Session H: August With over 30 activities, Jewell has something for everyone! Our expansive waterfront gives children a chance to swim in the lake, hop in a canoe, or rope swing like in the old days! If you re more daring, our high ropes course, climbing tower, and zip line might be up your alley. Nature-lovers will love outdoor cooking, hiking, our mini farm and horseback riding, while the sports stars among us can try everything from archery to carpetball and basketball. For the most creative, try your hand at guitar or ukulele, leather crafts, candle making or pottery! As we said, something for everyone!

7 CAMP WOODSTOCK YMCA, Woodstock, CT Overnight & Day with busing from the Hale YMCA in Putnam For ages 7-16 Woodstock.org Welcome to The Friendship! Summer camp is all about the kids, and our primary goal is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for our campers. We hire and train counselors who easily connect with each individual camper and provide countless opportunities for campers to make friends and build relationships. We are known as The Friendship for good reason: ers have been making lifelong friendships at Woodstock since 1922! Overnight (ages 7-15) Leaders in Training (ages 15-16) Day (ages 6-12) Length of camp 4 days (ages 7-9) 1 week (ages 7-14) 2 weeks (ages 7-15) 3 weeks (ages 7-14) 4 weeks (ages 7-15) 4 weeks (age 15 by 6/20/2019) Pricing Tier 1 Pricing Tier 2 Pricing Tier 3 Most accurately reflects the true cost of operating camp. A partially subsidized rate for those who cannot afford the full cost of camp. A subsidized rate that only covers the basic costs of camp. $545 $495 $400 $995 $970 $860 $1690 $1590 $1455 $2420 $2300 $2080 $3135 $2935 $2770 $2250 $2150 $ days $255 N/A N/A Woodstock Open Houses: Dates: April 14 & May 19 Hours: 2-4pm *We also offer financial assistance for all programs Activities: Overnight campers do activities in units based on age, and pick new Choice Activities for the week on Sundays! Unit 1, ages 7 10, choose from about 6 activities; Unit 2, ages 11 12, and Unit 3, ages 13+, choose from about 15 activities. Here are some of our activities: Archery, Arts & Crafts, Basketball, BB Gunnery, Canoing, Climbing, Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Drawing, Fishing, Floor Hockey, Guitar, Kayaking, Knitting, LARPing, Mountain Biking, Movie Making, Outdoor Cooking, Paddleboarding, sailing, Snorkeling, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wiffleball, Windsurfing, Yoga. Facilities: Our goal is to connect campers to the natural world so they feel comfortable outdoors and appreciate and respect nature. Our beautiful cabins have cedar shingles and pine interiors. Almost all of our programming takes place outside and has some component related to nature. For almost 100 years, our pristine pine forests and spring-fed lake has provided an excellent training ground for kids to explore and learn about the great outdoors! YMCA of Greater Hartford members: Save $350 per overnight session, or $175 per week at Woodstock! Ask your Welcome Center for more info or call us today! Session Dates 4-day overnight camp: Session A: June 23-June 26 Session B: June 26-June 29 Session C: August 4-August 7 Session D: August 7-August 10 1-week overnight camp: Session 1A: June 23-June 29 Session 1B: June 30-July 6 Session 2A; July 7-July 13 Session 2B: July 14-July 20 Session 4A: August 4-August 10 Session 4B: August 11-August 17 2-week overnight camp: Session 1: June 23-July 6 Session 2: July 7-July 20 Session 3: July 21-August 3 Session 4: August week overnight camp: Sessions 1 + 2A: June 23-July 13 Sessions 1B + 2: June 30-July 20 Sessions 2B + 3: July 14-August 3 Sessions 3 + 4A: July 21-August 10 4-week overnight camp: Sessions 1 + 2: June 23-July 20 Sessions 2 + 3: July 7-August 3 Sessions 3 + 4: July 21-August 17 Leaders in Training: Session 1: June 23-July 20 Session 2: July 21-August 17 Day camp: Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Friday Weeks: June 24-August 16 Busing: Transportation available from the Hale YMCA in Putnam for $25/week 6

8 CAMP CHASE YMCA, Burlington, CT Regional Day with FREE busing from: Avon, Bloomfield, Bristol, Burlington, Canton, Farmington, Granby, Newington, Plainville, Simsbury, West Hartford, Wethersfield For ages 3-16 Chase.org YMCA Chase is all about discovery and outdoor exploration. through teens have the opportunity to discover nature, find new talents, try new activities like archery and bouldering, or climb the wall, gain independence and make lasting memories through participating in crafts, swimming lessons, sports, and more. Session 1 6/17-6/21 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Theme Preview Week Aloha Week Holiday Week Color Games Price Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* Hours Tiered pricing* (adjusted for July 4) Session 5 Back to the Future Session 6 Adventure Session 7 7/28-8/2 Gaming-a- Palooza Session 8 Survior Week Session 9 Y-Tube Session 10 8/19-8/23 Chase Favorites Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* All sessions: 7am-6pm Type Evolution Soccer Archery Fishing Evolution Soccer Specialty s Price $400 $320 $400 $400 Type Race 4 Chase Race 4 Chase Race 4 Chase Race 4 Chase Race 4 Chase Race 4 Chase Price $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 Teen Price Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* Hours Tiered pricing* (adjusted for July 4) Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* All sessions: 7am-6pm Leadership (age 3) Price Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* (adjusted for July 4) Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* Tiered pricing* Price $190 $190 $160 $190 $190 $190 $190 $190 $190 $190 Hours All sessions: 9am-12pm (no busing available) (age 4) Price $300 $300 $240 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 Hours Tiered pricing: Realizing that families have differing abilities to pay, Chase has a voluntary 3-tier pricing program ranging from $280-$300 per week, and we also offer financial assistance. Visit Chase.org to learn more and find what s right for your family. We have many amenities at camp! Some of them include: Climbing wall Nature Trails Archery Playscape The Jumping Pillow Volleyball & Basketball Courts Swim Lessons Arts & Humanities Playground Treehouse Gaga Pit Amazing Pool Before and after camp child care is available at multiple locations with FREE BUSING included: Chase in Burlington, Farmington Valley YMCA in Granby, Wheeler YMCA in Plainville, and Webster Hill Elementary in West Hartford 7 All sessions: 7am-6pm* (no busing available) Specialty s: Evolution Soccer : This camp is for players looking for additional training. Groups are split by age and ability to ensure a positive and challenging experience, and to ensure the coach-toplayer ratio remains low. Fishing Adventure : ers will learn basic fishing techniques, get educated on local fish and learn how to repair poles. Instructed by CT DEEP-certified instructors, campers will spend the 2 days at Chase learning safe casting, and 3 days at local fishing locations. Archery : ers will learn about shooting bow and arrows, proper form, scoring, and repairing equipment. Note: All specialty camps run in the morning, then campers experience traditional camp in the afternoon. Each camp only has 20 spots available and is for grades 3-8.

9 CAMP YANKEE TRAILS, 5 minutes from Stafford Springs Regional Day with free busing from: Ellington, Enfield, Rockville, Somers, Stafford, Tolland, Vernon For children entering grades K-10 GHYMCA.org/campyankeetrails Located on beautiful Sweetheart Lake in Tolland, 5 minutes from downtown Stafford Springs, Yankee Trails provides the quintessential day camp setting. ers swim in natural waters, play in nature, and connect with one another in a completely unique way. Days are filled with traditional camp activities like archery, arts & crafts, Gaga, campfire cooking, and waterfront activities, including fishing, boating and daily swimming! (grades K-8) 1a Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 7/28-8/2 4a Price (2 weeks) $468 $520 $520 $520 4b Price (1 week) $280 $224 $280 $280 $280 $280 $280 $280 Type Outdoor Sports Survival Skills Sports Outdoor Sports II Specialty s (grades 3-8) Focus Boating Fishing Outdoor Cooking Wilderness Survival Soccer Flag Football Boating Archery Price $504 $560 $560 $560 Type Arts Nature Focus Wacky Arts Drama Peformance Nature Exploration Outdoor Cooking Leadership (grades 9-10) Price $560 $560 Theme CIT Session A: Must interview and be accepted into the program CIT Session B: Must interview and be accepted into the program Now offering 2-week sessions! Price $520 $520 runs Monday-Friday from 8:45am-3:45pm. *Extended hours are available from 7am-6pm for campers busing from the Indian Valley Family YMCA in Ellington. Yankee Trails is the area s premier outdoor day camp offering traditional day camp and specialty day camp! It also offers an intensive 4-week CIT program. Standard two-week camp sessions allow for: Community and friendship building Unique events like plays & tournaments More time on specialty activities Social skill development Using the beauty of nature as a backdrop, Yankee Trails offers opportunities to learn brand new skills, try unique activities and make life-long friendships. Activities include traditional camp activities like archery and gaga, but also offers waterfront activities like fishing and boating! Staff undergoes a two week long training where they learn how to effectively lead values-oriented programs. BUS STOPS - FREE WITH CAMP We offer busing! Stops in Ellington, Enfield, Rockville, Somers, Stafford, Tolland, Vernon Bus 1 Stop A: Indian Valley Family YMCA (Ellington)* Bus 1 Stop B: Subway on West Road (Ellington) Bus 1 Stop C: Somers Senior Center (Somers) Bus 2 Stop A: 375 Hartford Turnpike (Vernon) Bus 2 Stop B: Rockville Park & Ride (Rockville) Bus 2 Stop C: Big Y (Tolland) Bus 3 Stop A: Brookside Plaza (Enfield) Bus 3 Stop B: CVS (Stafford) CIT APPLICATION PROCESS Apply today to be a CIT! ers entering freshman and sophomore year of high school are eligible! Step 1: Visit GHYMCA.org/campyankeetrails to download the application and fill it out Step 2: Arrange an in-person interview Step 3: If accepted, select your session and register Step 4: Become the leader you are meant to be! 8

10 GHYMCA.org/campcutler CAMP CUTLER, Putnam, CT Day at the Hale YMCA Youth & Family Center Serving: Brooklyn, Eastford, Killingly, Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Thompson, Woodstock and surrounding areas For age 3-grade 10 YMCA Cutler is all about reaching outside of children s comfort zones to explore new adventures. -aged kids through teenagers have the opportunity to make new friends, find hidden talents, try new sports like archery or gaga, take swimming lessons, make crafts and explore teamwork activities. Theme Session 1 6/17-6/21 Preview Week - Myth Busters Session 2 Raiders of the Lost Artifact Session 3 Back to the Future Session 4 Kingdom Wars Session 5 To Infinity and Beyond Session 6 Around the World Session 7 7/28-8/2 Shipwrecked Session 8 Top Secret Session 9 Academy Awards Session 10 8/19-8/23 Ninja Warrior Program Program Program Program Program Program Program Program Program Program Price (5-day) $205 $255 $205 $255 $164 $204 $205 $255 $205 $255 $205 $255 $205 $255 $205 $255 $205 $255 $205 $255 (grades K-8) Price (3-day) $135 $180 $135 $180 $135 $180 $135 $180 $135 $180 $135 $180 $135 $180 $135 $180 $135 $180 $135 $180 Price (5 half-days) $135 $180 $135 $180 $108 $144 $135 $180 $135 $180 $135 $180 $135 $180 $135 $180 $135 $180 $135 $180 Hours* All sessions: 9am-4pm Type (LIT) LIT 1 LIT 2 LIT 3 LIT 4 Leadership (LIT: grade 9) (CIT: grade 10+) Price (LIT) $150 $200 $150 $200 $150 $200 $150 $200 Type (CIT) CIT 1 (2-week session) CIT 2 (2-week session) CIT 3 (2-week session) CIT 4 (2-week session) Price (CIT) $225 $275 No fee week 2 $225 $275 No fee week 2 $225 $275 No fee week 2 $225 $275 No fee week 2 Hours* All sessions: 9am-4pm (ages 3-K) Price $100 $150 $100 $150 $80 $130 $100 $150 $100 $150 $100 $150 $100 $150 $100 $150 $100 $150 $100 $150 Hours We have many activities and amenities at camp! Some of them include: Archery Gaga Arts & Crafts Indoor gymnasium sports Outdoor activities Swimming/Water Safety Lessons Arts and Crafts Theme Weeks Team-building Activities Pre- and Post-Care Activities Counselor In Training (CIT) and Leaders in Training (LIT) opportunities *Before and after camp care is available at the Hale YMCA Youth & Family Center in Putnam starting at 6:30am and ending at 6pm. 9 All sessions: 9am-12pm Our Programs: Day (K- grade 8): During this week campers will enjoy a variety of camp activities from arts and crafts, STEM, literacy, healthy living, sports, camp games and guest speakers. The camp program runs from 9 am - 4 pm, with options for preand post-camp supervision available. (Ages 3 - Pre-Kindergarten): Our kiddie campers enjoy a half-day program, which introduces them to camp activities. Leaders in Training (LIT) (Grade 9): This camp offers an opportunity to make a connection between personal values and leadership skills and styles that will help to prepare campers for future success. Counselors in Training (CIT) (Grade 10): Counselors in Training is a two-week session which includes a week of training on leadership skills followed by a week of training on how to apply these skills in a counselor setting. In week 2, teens will have a hands-on chance to apply what they ve learned as they assist our traditional day camp groups, complete special projects and help to run all camp activities.

11 CAMP DAKOTA, Hartford, CT Day managed by the Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth & Family Center at the Commons Building at the Learning Corridor (43 Vernon Street, Hartford) Serving: Hartford and surrounding area For ages 3-12 YMCA Dakota is a traditional camp, even though it is located in a school; we still do arts & crafts, fishing, hiking, swimming, field games and more. We serve preschool through teens and expose them to new things such as learning to swim, making new friends, and life long memories. (ages 3-12) LIT (ages 13-15) Theme Full Day Price (ages 3-13) Session 1 6/17-6/21 Preview Week Session 2 Ignite Your Summer Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 7/28-8/2 Session 8 Holiday Week Carnival Week Sports Week Nature Week Y-Tude Week Color Games Session 9 Multi-Cultural Week $185 $185 $148 $185 $185 $185 $185 $185 $185 Full Day Hours* 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm Half Day Price $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 Half Day Hours 12-4pm 12-4pm 12-4pm 12-4pm 12-4pm 12-4pm 12-4pm 12-4pm 12-4pm Price Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Hours 9am-2pm 9am-2pm 9am-2pm 9am-2pm 9am-2pm 9am-2pm 9am-2pm 9am-2pm LIT Program: Our Leaders in Training Program is partnering with the Y s Mentoring Program. Participants will be offered 2 hours of group mentoring once a week. During these sessions they will focus closely on the development of leadership skills. This program gives LITs the opportunity to meet leaders from our community and also gives them an understanding that with hard work comes success. Did you know? Children can lose up to 2 months of reading skills over the summer, and it can take up to 2 months once school starts for a student s brain development to get back on track. However, participation in camp keeps the mind active so that students can start learning on day 1! GHYMCA.org/campdakota Locations: Weeks 1 and 10: Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth & Family Center 444 Albany Avenue Hartford, CT Weeks 2-9: Commons Building at the Learning Corridor 43 Vernon Street Hartford, CT *Busing provided to and from the Wilson-Gray YMCA departing at 8am and arriving at 4:30pm (no AM and PM care available for busers) We have many activities and options at camp! Some of them include: Swimming in the pool Gymnasium Grassy fields Gardening Fishing Field trips *Before and after camp care is available with limited space starting at 7am and ending at 5:30pm. This is not available for the LIT program. 10

12 CAMP FARMINGTON VALLEY, Granby, CT Day at the Farmington Valley YMCA Serving: Avon, Barkhamsted, Canton, East Granby, Granby, Simsbury, Suffield and surrounding areas For ages 3-12 Farmington Valley offers a positive developmental experience that builds confidence through age-appropriate skill-building activities. ers explore creativity, teamwork and leadership in physically active programs that influence a lifetime of success. Led by caring, highly trained staff, your child will be in a safe, nurturing environment to have fun! (ages 5-12) Twisters Gymnastics (ages 6-12) Sports & Fitness (ages 5-12) (age 3) (age 4) Preview Week 6/17-6/21 Week 1 Week 2 Theme Preview Week Aloha Week Stars & Stripes Hours* for all camps unless otherwise stated Week 3 s Got Talent Week 4 The Great Outdoors Week 5 Blast from the Past ( 90s) Week 6 7/29-8/2 Jungle Book Week 7 Board Games Come to Life Week 8 Under the Sea Week 9 8/19-8/23 Favorites 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm Price (weekly) $58 per day $290 Price (2-week session) Type Type Twisters Gymnastics Price (weekly) $290 Price (2-week session) $232 or $58 per day Twisters Gymnastics $232 or $58 per day $290 $290 $290 $290 $290 $290 $290 Twisters Gymnastics $500 $500 $500 Twisters Gymnastics Twisters Gymnastics Twisters Gymnastics Twisters Gymnastics Twisters Gymnastics Twisters Gymnastics Sports & Fitness $290 $290 $290 $290 $290 $290 $290 $500 $500 $500 Price $150 $150 $120 $150 $150 $150 v$150 $150 $150 $150 Half-day only hours 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm Price $300 $300 $240 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 We have many activities and amenities at camp! Some of them include: Indoor Climbing Wall Indoor Swimming Pools Gymnasium Gaga Pit Field Space Field Trips Arts and Crafts Theme Weeks *Before and after camp is available at the Farmington Valley YMCA in Granby starting at 7am and ending at 6pm. 11 GHYMCA.org/campfarmingtonvalley Specialty s: Fun in the Sun : Our new Summer provides full-day and half-day options to experience traditional camp activities in a safe, age-appropriate setting. ers will discover the outdoor activities, swim, sing camp songs, and make special crafts in a caring and nurturing environment. Twisters Gymnastics : Join us for our summer Gymnastics! Improve and learn new gymnastics skills with our experienced staff. Each day includes gymnastics instruction plus activities like swimming, rock wall climbing, crafts, games, and outdoor activities! Children are divided into groups by skill level. Youth Sports and Fitness : This camp is designed to teach kids at an early age the importance of proper nutrition and physical activity while having fun at the same time. ers will learn how to identify tasty vegetables, learn about wellness through many fun interactive activities that will include swimming, dance, nutrition, cooking, climbing wall, sports, arts and craft, Yoga and Zumba. *Specialty camps run from 9am-12pm, and then campers join traditional campers for afternoon activities. Before & after care is available.

13 CAMP GLAWACKUS, Glastonbury, CT Day managed by the Glastonbury Family YMCA, located at the High Street School (30 High Street, South Glastonbury) Serving: Andover, Colchester, Glastonbury, Hebron, Marlborough For ages 3-15 Glawackus is all about discovering nature and your place in the world. through teens will have the opportunity to find new talents, try new activities and gain independence while making lasting memories. ers will try archery, do crafts, have swimming lessons and play sports. Weekly field trips are based on themes of the week. (grades K-5) Specialty s (varies by camp) Teen (grades 5-8) Leadership (ages 14-15) (ages 3-5) Theme Hours* other than preschool camp Session 1 6/17-6/21 Summer Kickoff Leaders in Training (Ages by June 19): Becoming an LIT is a rite of passage, and an opportunity to be trained in YMCA leadership skills. LITs will make the connection between personal values and leadership skills/styles that will lead to being better prepared for future endeavors. LITs are required to attend MANDATORY trainings prior to camp that may include a camping trip. Specialty Descriptions: Session 2 Davinci Week Session 3 Party in the USA Session 4 Disney Week Session 5 Shark Week Session 6 Get your Head in the Game Session 7 7/28-8/2 Wild Wild West Session 8 Sailors and Merpeople Session 9 Survivor Week Session 10 8/19-8/23 Safari Week 7am-3:30pm 7am-3:30pm 7am-3:30pm 7am-3:30pm 7am-3:30pm 7am-3:30pm 7am-3:30pm 7am-3:30pm 7am-3:30pm 7am-3:30pm Price $240 $240 $190 $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 Type Girl Power & Daring for Boys Teen Girl Empowerment Lego Builders Excursion (Grades 5-10): Kids will start the week learning backpacking and camping skills while doing day hikes as they prepare to camp out under the stars on the Appalachian Trail. Backpacks, tents and other gear provided. Hiking boots are required. Girl Power (Grades 3-5): Led by female staff, this all-girl camp focuses on building confident young ladies by teaching them about leadership and helping them build friendships! Activities/trips include: hiking, rock climbing, archery, ropes courses, nail salon, tie dye, fun crafts & more! Teen Girl Power (Grades 6-8): This girls-only camp is designed with the teenager in mind. Activities may include: glamour day, rock climbing, self-defense, car maintenance, and emergency preparedness. Adventure (Grades 5-8): Our adventure camp will take you hiking and on other exciting adventures. Trips are designed to pump your adrenaline, expand your skills, and teach you some new ones. On Friday, we head to an amusement park for all the rides you can handle! Lego (Grades 1-4): Your child s imagination is the limit! LEGO Builders is the perfect camp for the creative camper. Participants will compete to build the best LEGO models they can, with our without instructions (your choice). At the end of the week, we will have a friendly competition and prizes will be awarded for the top designs. Daring for Boys (Grades 3-5): This boys-only camp exposes boys to skills such as archery, knot-tying, and fort building. The week will culminate with a Military Ops Day. Excursion Daring Price $320 $320 $320 $360 $320 $360 Adventure Price $245 $245 $200 $245 $245 $245 $245 $245 $245 $245 Price $220 $220 $168 $220 $220 $220 $220 $220 $220 $220 Theme Animal Adventures Fairy Tales Animal Adventures Art & Dance Art & Dance Fairy Tales Art & Dance Price $168 $135 $168 $168 $168 $168 $168 Hours 9am-12:30pm 9am-12:30pm 9am-12:30pm 9am-12:30pm 9am-12:30pm 9am-12:30pm 9am-12:30pm GHYMCA.org/campglawackus * begins at 7am, and we offer after camp care until 6pm at the High Street School. 12

14 CAMP INDIAN VALLEY, Ellington, CT Day at the Indian Valley Family YMCA Serving: East Windsor, Ellington, Manchester, Somers, South Windsor, Rockville, Vernon For ages 3-15 Session 1 Session 2 Theme Spirit Week Holiday Week Hours* for all camps but Session 3 Time Travel Week Session 4 Around the World Session 5 Cinema Classics GHYMCA.org/campindianvalley Conveniently located at the Indian Valley YMCA in Ellington, Indian Valley offers a beautiful outdoor play space and wooded wetland nature preserve, all with the safety and comfort that comes with a full-facility branch. Daily swim, archery, sports, Gaga, arts and crafts and more make this a perfect camp. Session 6 7/28-8/2 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 8/19-8/23 Mystery Week Wet & Wild Color Games Favorites 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm (grades K-8) Price $225 $180 $225 $225 $225 $225 $225 $225 $225 Type Basketball Baseball Soccer Flag Football Basketball Baseball Flag Football Soccer Specialty s (grades vary based on specific camp) Ages Grades 3-8 Grades 3-8 Grades 3-8 Grades 3-8 Grades 3-8 Grades 3-8 Grades 3-8 Grades 3-8 Price $245 $196 $245 $245 $245 $245 $245 $245 Type Farm Arts Week Survivor Make a Difference Like a Girl Archery Drama Performance Nature Ages Grades 2-6 Grades K-6 Grades 3-8 Grades 3-8 Grades 3-8 Grades 3-6 Grades 2-8 Grades 2-6 Leadership (CITs) (grades 9-10) (ages 3-4) : Fun in the Sun is a ½ day, outdoor-based camp that allows campers to explore nature while having the safety of an air-conditioned building right there. Counselors are specially trained for this age group, and camp structure will teach campers skills they ll need as they enter preschool and elementary school. ers will swim, read, do arts and crafts, play sports, and much more! 13 Price $245 $196 $245 $345 $245 $245 $245 $245 Session Name CIT A CIT B CIT C CIT D CIT E Price $202 $225 $225 $225 Theme Farm Week Holiday Week Dinosaur Week Explore Nature Week Mini Mad Scientists CITs may volunteer ($0) Earth Week Galaxy Week Stay Safe Week Ocean Animals Price $110 $88 $110 $110 $110 $110 $110 $110 $110 Hours 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm Specialty s: Sports s: Learn skills of the focus sport with drills and participate in scrimmage-style game play! Farm : Get our camp vegetable garden started by preparing the garden beds and planting seeds and starters. Work with our preschoolers to prepare them to maintain the gardens! Nature : Explore the woods, rivers and wetlands on our property and learn about nature! Survivor : Modeled after the classic reality show Survivor, participants compete in challenges to help their team, and ultimately themselves, survive the gauntlet! Make-a-Difference : ers contribute to their community in a variety of ways, spending days at food pantries, helping build homes for low income families, and more! Like a Girl: Explore the power of being a female in a setting that is girls only. Feel the bonds of sisterhood and the comfort of relating to one another on a deepened level. Archery Week: Learn the amazing art of archery and explore the sport in an advanced way. Drama Performance: Spend the week preparing for a drama performance, learning lines, designing sets and playing drama games. The week ends with a performance for camp families. Arts Week: This camp focuses on small art projects as well as a larger-scale long-term project. *Before and after camp is available starting at 7am and ending at 6pm.

15 CAMP NOWASHE, East Hartford, CT Day managed by the East Hartford YMCA Serving: East Hartford and surrounding area For grades K-10 GHYMCA.org/campnowashe Nowashe is the perfect camp for young people looking for a diverse experience during the summer. With weekly field trips, specialty camp options, sports camp and fun weekly themes, every day is fresh and new. Session 2 Session 3 Theme Spirit Week Holiday Week Session 4 Time Travel Week Session 5 Around the World Session 6 Cinema Classics Session 7 7/28-8/2 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 8/19-8/23 Mystery Week Wet & Wild Color Games Favorites Hours* 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm (grades K-8) Specialty s (grades vary based on specific camp) Price $215 $215 $215 $215 $215 $215 $215 $215 $215 Type Soccer Basketball Flag Football Baseball Basketball Flag Football Soccer Baseball Price $225 $225 $225 $225 $225 $225 $225 $225 Type Survivor Arts Week Galaxy Drama Performance Girl Power Lego Builders Make a Difference Movie Makers Price $225 $225 $225 $225 $225 $225 $285 $225 Leadership (grades 9-10) Leadership : Session Name CIT Session A CIT Session B CIT Session C CIT Session D Price $215 $215 $215 $215 For our 9th and 10th grade campers, we have a Counselor in Training Program. The program takes place in 2-week sessions, but the cost is the same as a 1-week session. CITs spend the first week being trained on the systems of camp and the skills required to be a counselor. Then in the second week CITs co-lead a group of their own campers alongside a counselor. Reflection is a big part of every day, allowing CITs to truly expand their leadership capacity and learn from the style of others at camp. *Before and after camp is available at the camp location starting at 7am and ending at 6pm. There is an additional fee of $5 each for AM care and PM care. Specialty s: Volunteer Session CITs may volunteer ($0) Sports s: Learn skills of the focus sport with drills and participate in scrimmagestyle game play! Supreme Queens : Explore the power of being a female in a setting that is girls only. Feel the bonds of sisterhood and the comfort of relating to one another on a deepened level. Galaxy : Explore the amazing science of our galaxy including fun experiments with the sun, learning about the planets, astronomy, and more! Survivor : Modeled after the classic reality show Survivor, participants compete in challenges to help their team, and ultimately themselves, survive the gauntlet! Make-a-Difference : ers contribute to their community in a variety of ways, spending days at food pantries, helping build homes for low income families, and more! Lego Builders: A young engineer s dream, spend part of everyday working on a Lego project that you can keep at the end of the day. Movie Makers: Have fun with filming. ers make stop motion films, short videos with fun effects, and work on other great movie projects! Drama Performance: Prepare for a drama performance, learning lines, designing sets and playing drama games. The week ends with a performance for camp families. Arts Week: This camp focuses on a bunch of small art projects as well as a larger-scale long-term project. 14

16 CAMP PYQUAG, Wethersfield, CT Day Managed by the Tri-Town YMCA at Hanmer Elementary School (50 Francis Street, Wethersfield) Serving: Rocky Hill, Newington, Wethersfield For ages 4-15 GHYMCA.org/camppyquag Pyquag is the top camp in the Tri-Town region. Our engaging, progressive programming makes every day an adventure. ers will have the opportunity for indoor and outdoor time. Swimming, hiking, and indoor gymnasium access is balanced with outdoor sports and games. Session 1 6/17-6/21 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 7/28-8/2 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 8/19-8/23 Hours* 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm (age 4-grade 8) Theme Explorers Sports Extravaganza Survivors Olympics Super Hero Color Games Mad Science Animation Nation Wizards Price (3-day) $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 Price (5-day) $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 Wet & Wild Adventures We have many activities and options at Pyquag! Activities: Recreation Swim Arts and Crafts Group Games Variety of Sports Nature Activities Bi-weekly Field Trips Entertainers GaGa Skits, Songs, and Drama Activities are led by caring adults who are kid-focused and receive about 40 hours of staff training. Pyquag is a State of CT-licensed and American Association-certified summer day camp. Our standards are high we work hard every day to meet them. groups are arranged by the grade your child will be entering in the fall. This allows school friends to be grouped together and extend and make new friendships. We also have kids from different towns join us so your child will have the opportunity to make new friends and great memories. ers will graduate each year to new and exciting activities! Amenities: Gymnasium Recreation rooms Local swimming pool Indoor and outdoor basketball courts Indoor and outdoor eating areas *Before and after camp is available starting at 7am and ending at 6pm. 15

17 CAMP WEST HARTFORD, West Hartford, CT Day Managed by the West Hartford YMCA at Webster Hill Elementary School (125 Webster Hill Boulevard, West Hartford) Serving: Bloomfield, West Hartford, Windsor For ages 4-15 GHYMCA.org/campwesthartford West Hartford, also known as WeHa, is all about having a great time in a safe and fun environment! The staff at West Hartford prides themselves on being extremely energetic and attentive all summer long. Children ages 4-15 will try new activities, gain confidence, and make friendships and memories that will last a lifetime! (grades K-8) Leadership (grades 9-10) (age 4) Session 1 6/17-6/21 Session 2 Theme Preview Week Superheroes Hours for all camps* Session 3 Red, White & Blue Session 4 Safari Session 5 Celebration of Nations Session 6 Color Games Session 7 7/28-8/2 Halloweentown Session 8 Animation Nation Session 9 Harry Potter Session 10 8/19-8/23 Favorites 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm Price (3-day) $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 Price (5-day) $240 $240 $192 $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 Price $160 $160 $128 $160 $160 $160 $160 $160 $160 $160 Price (3-day) $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 $175 Price (5-day) $240 $240 $192 $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 West Hartford is a fun and unique experience that gives children and teens the opportunity to discover their full potential, meet new friends, and create memories that last a lifetime. ers participate in traditional camp activities such as field games, arts & crafts, swimming, field trips and special guests! ers can also try new activities such as Quidditch or Building Your Batmobile! Some of the MANY camp activities we offer at West Hartford include: Gaga Pit Swimming Field Activities Slip n Slide Art projects Exciting Field Trips Special Guests Dress up days *Before and after camp for traditional camp and for BELL Power Scholars Academy are both available at Webster Hill Elementary School starting at 7am and ending at 6pm. BELL Power Scholars Academy At West Hartford BELL Power Scholars Academy, your camper can have a way-better-than- ordinary camp experience this summer all while preparing to leap back into the school year with a head-start! Through a transition over the course of the summer, campers will gradually dig into grade-level lessons with certified teachers and instructional coaches. Your child will spend the first half of their day in a classroom with a certified teacher and be instructed through the BELL curriculum which has been proven to improve children s scores in math and reading in addition to increasing their self-confidence in the classroom! During the second half of the day, your child will participate in STEM activities, nature activities, and themed games! ers will be excited to come to camp every day, leave every day tired, and at the end of the summer they will have learned more than they ll ever realize! We have many activities and options at camp! Some of them include: STEM Activities Mathematics Literacy Instruction from certified teachers Music Art Physical Fitness Health 16

18 CAMP WHEELER, Plainville, CT Day at the Wheeler Regional Family YMCA GHYMCA.org/campwheeler Serving: Avon, Bristol, Farmington, Plainville For ages 3-15 at the Wheeler Regional Family YMCA in Plainville is where ALL the fun happens! Our branch offers a beautiful outdoor play space, Gaga and basketball court, wooded area, and more, in addition to all the comforts of a full-facility branch, such as a pool, gymnasium, and indoor play rooms. ers will swim, play archery, sports, Gaga, arts and crafts and have fun while making friends. (grades K-8) Specialty s (varies based on camp) Session 1 6/17-6/21 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Theme Preview Week Aloha Week Holiday Week Color Games Hours* for full day camps Session 5 Back to the Future Session 6 Adventure Session 7 7/28-8/2 Gaming-a- Palooza Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 8/19-8/23 Survivor Week Y-Tube Favorites 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm Price $250 $250 $230 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 Type Jedi Swim Girl Power Gymnasics/ Cheer/Dance Music & Theater Builders Club Gymnastics/ Cheer/Dance Animal Planet Price $285 $230 $285 $285 $285 $285 $285 $285 Type Myth Busters All Sports Jedi Spy Kids Music & Theater Myth Busters All Sports Price $285 $285 $285 $285 $285 $285 $285 Teen Theme Game Day Challenge Construction Challenger Young Chefs Destination Fun Film & Photo Advanced Art Bakery Boss Price $330 $305 $330 $330 $330 $330 $330 $330 Leadership (CITs) (grade 9) 1/2 Day (age 3) 1/2 Day (age 4) Full Day (age 4) Price $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 Hours 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm Price $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 Hours 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 9am-12pm Price $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 Price $300 $300 $240 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 Specialty s: Jedi : While traveling to a galaxy far, far away campers will learn the way of the force, light-saber battling, and mysteries of the Empire. Girl Power: Join us for an all-girl summer adventure. Led by female staff, this camp will focus on building confident young ladies who will learn about female leadership and develop girls can do anything attitudes. This camp will build friendships that will last a lifetime! Gymnastics/Cheer/Dance: ers will focus on three events, including beam, vault, and floor. This action-packed week will also include cheer and dance formations, and building skills. ers will organize an exhibition for the entire camp and a parent show on Friday! Music/Theater: Write, direct, produce! ers put together their own production while learning about acting and working behind the scenes. Builders Club: ers will spend the week exploring different mediums of fort building. Animal Planet: Learn about your favorite animals! ers investigate where animals live, sounds they make, foods they eat and more. Creativity and imagination are needed as you go on an animal safari. Myth Busters : Ever wonder why Mentos make soda explode, or whether you can cook an egg on the black top? Come to our fun, science-led week of discovery. All Sports: Ready to fulfill your dreams of playing in front of cheering fans? ers will be taught the necessary skills in a new sport every day! ers will focus on having fun playing the games, sportsmanship and what it means to be a part of a team! Spy Kids : ers will break secret codes, solve puzzles, discover invisible messages, and develop detective skills in a race to solve the many mysteries of camp! *Before and after camp is available starting at 7am and ending at 6pm. 17

19 GHYMCA.org/camping/family-programs FAMILY AND YEAR-ROUND CAMPING CAMP JEWELL CAMP WOODSTOCK Jewell Family Dates: Woodstock Family Dates: President s Day Family : February Winter Family : February Memorial Day Family : May Summer Family : May 31-June 2 August Family : August Labor Day Family : August 30-September 2 Columbus Day Family : October Fall Family : TBD New Year s Family : December 29-January 1, 2020 Memorial Day Family : May Labor Day Family : August 30-September 2 Jewell Mother-Daughter Riding Weekend Dates: Woodstock Special Event Dates: Woodstock Spirits Wine, Bourbon and Beer Tasting, live & silent auction fundraiser Date: May 9 Location: Pond House Cafe, West Hartford Volunteer Work Day: April 13, 9am-1pm Volunteer Work Day: May 18, 9am-1pm April May 3-5 May September 6-8 September Jewell Women s Wellness Weekend OR Women s Riding Weekend Dates: May 31-June 2 September Volunteer Weekend Dates: April November 8-10 Community Events: Halloween Harvest Festival: October 19 Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner: November 10 Snow tubing: Every Sunday in the winter from 2-4pm when there s snow on the ground! CAMP RENTALS, RETREATS & EVENTS Did you know? You can rent out Jewell or Woodstock for your next day or overnight event and Chase for your daytime gatherings! From magical weddings to team-building company retreats and educational programming, we do it all. We host Girls Scout Troop Weekends, Church Retreats fraternity getaways, school field days and more! We can house guests overnight in our winterized cabins year-round We offer in-house catering and food service Guests can use of all our activities and programming, with trained staff 18

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