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1 YOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS! YMCA Adventure Camp SUMMER CAMP 2019

2 Great Fun! Great Value! From 7am 6pm! At the Y, summer camp is an enjoyable and impactful blast for your child, and flexible and convenient for you! JUST LOOK AT ALL WE OFFER! Our camp day is scheduled with age-appropriate activities from 9am 4pm Monday through Friday. Plus! We re open for before and after care from 7am 9am and 4pm 6pm at no additional cost. That s 11 hours of care daily! For no extra charge we offer campers swim lessons as well as a t-shirt! SIBLING SAVINGS = For Each Additional Child in Camp, Save $100! With our sibling savings option, you save more for each additional child you send gether camp. For each additional child who attends camp, you save $10 a week! That s a savings of up $100 for each additional child. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE We offer financial assistance for those who need help afford summer camp. Please call us day learn more at We re able offer summer camp those in need thanks the generosity of many donors, who support our Annual Campaign. Please help us help others. CAMP CONTACTS CAMP DIRECTOR: Robert Le rle@cdymca.org CAMP MANAGER: Kate Le kle@cdymca.org BILLING & DSS QUESTIONS: Billing Services Dept x 9960 NEW! Sports Camps! Lacrosse (see page 6) Flag Football (see page 6) JOIN US! Camp Open House Dates Meet our camp staff while your child can see the wonderful activities she/he will enjoy this summer at Adventure Camp! Children can test APRIL 27 MAY 15 JUNE 2 out the zip line, climb the rock wall and more while you meet our staff and learn all about Adventure Camp. SATURDAY, APRIL 27 HEALTHY KIDS DAY! WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 5pm 7pm SUNDAY, JUNE 2 11am 1pm Safety and Staffing: A Winning Combination! Our day camps meet the highest health and safety standards of the YMCA and the NYS Health Department. Camps are inspected twice each year by the Department of Health and files are available for inspection at your county health department office. First Aid equipment is maintained on and off site. Our hand-picked staff are trained in First Aid, CPR, pool safety, heat and sun safety, age-appropriate activities, conflict resolution, rainy day play and more! Staff training includes almost 30 hours before camp begins. Our camper counselor ratios follow best practices, with ratios from 1 counselor 10 campers 1 12, and pool ratios from 1 3 (for non-swimmers) 1 8 (for deepend swimmers). There are always two certified lifeguards on deck when we re in the pool! Camper Safety Safety comes first at the Y. That s why we ask all campers celebrate camp in ways that are respectful themselves, other campers, and our staff. To ensure the safety of all those in our care, a camper whose behavior poses a risk safety may be removed from camp. Phos and Videos To help share the fun of summer camp, YMCA staff use phographs and videos that feature children from our camps for promotional materials. Refunds We cannot refund the cost of camp for the voluntary withdrawal of a camper due illness, vacation, or other absence (temporary or permanent), or for the dismissal of a camper. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY: If you need reach your child while she/he is with us at camp, please call

OUR PROGRAMS Build Confident Children DAY CAMP Entering Kindergarten through Grade 8 We help your child build confidence while enjoying a variety of programs and activities that encourage her/him

Campers enjoy climbing our rock wall, zooming down our zip line (for grades 1 8), fun art projects, swimming lessons three times a week*, sports, and a variety of special events.

Day Camp Skills Classes Campers enjoy new experiences through our day camp skills classes, which include: Outdoor Education Arts and Crafts Archery (Grades 2 & Up) Team Sports Pond Activities

3 OUR PROGRAMS Build Confident Children DAY CAMP Entering Kindergarten through Grade 8 We help your child build confidence while enjoying a variety of programs and activities that encourage her/him develop independence while learning new skills. Campers enjoy climbing our rock wall, zooming down our zip line (for grades 1 8), fun art projects, swimming lessons three times a week*, sports, and a variety of special events. *(Weeks 1 8) Children also engage in building community and experience many opportunities for personal growth with our focus on discovery, hands-on education, and enriched learning opportunities. Day Camp Skills Classes Campers enjoy new experiences through our day camp skills classes, which include: Outdoor Education Arts and Crafts Archery (Grades 2 & Up) Team Sports Pond Activities Swimming LEARNING THROUGH PLAY Adventure Science and Nature Discoveries Grades K and Up Each week, campers explore the great outdoors through games, sries and songs. Children get see live frogs, ads, tadpoles, turtles and more as part of our Nature Cabin hands-on experimental activities. CAMP REGISTRATION TWO WAYS TO REGISTER: Archery Grades 2 and Up Our trained instrucr will help your child learn how safely and accurately shoot a bow as campers learn safety procedures, drills, stance and target games. 1. ONLINE AT complete your child s registration. 2. AT YOUR YMCA BRANCH, a kiosk will be available for you complete your child s registration. Staff are always available for assistance. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/APPROVALS: Once you register, you will receive an from CampDoc.com requesting medical information, immunization records, emergency contacts and authorized pickups, as well as approved medical emergency information, pho/video permission, activities, and sunscreen release forms. This is all completed online and must be completed prior the first day of camp.

OUR TEEN PROGRAMS = Fun Adventures TRAVEL CAMP Entering Grades 5 10 High Demand Join us for an adventure-packed summer! Campers travel Tuesday through Friday fun-filled locations.

4 OUR TEEN PROGRAMS = Fun Adventures TRAVEL CAMP Entering Grades 5 10 High Demand Join us for an adventure-packed summer! Campers travel Tuesday through Friday fun-filled locations. They enjoy different summer activities such as amusement and water parks, state parks, kayaking trips and more! This popular program fills up quickly. Please register early. Join us for one week or for all 6 weeks of travel camp. You choose! Most trips take place during regular camp hours, departing at 9am and returning Adventure Camp by 4pm. Campers need be at Adventure Camp by 8:45am on trip days. Attendance on Mondays is essential the children s safety on the trips. Please note that on late return trip days, campers will miss PM bussing, and will need be picked up at Adventure Camp. Campers are grouped by age and supervised by experienced camp staff. Please see the chart for late return trip information. Week 2 July 8-12 Week 3 July Week 4 July TRAVEL CAMP TRIPS Camp Chingachgook Water Slide World Great Escape (6 PM return) Grafn Lake State Park Mine Kill State Park Basketball Hall of Fame (8 PM return) Wild Waters Outdoor Center Moreau Lake State Park Glimmerglass State Park Bronx Zoo (8 PM return) Adirondack Tubing Adventures Thompson s Lake State Park In case of inclement weather, Travel Camp will visit indoor facilities and activities for fun. Any changes the travel schedule will be provided you by Briana Bogatka, our Travel Camp Coordinar and Unit Leader. Specific information and paperwork regarding weekly trips will be provided each Monday of that week. Weekly Snack Options We provide Bruegger s Bagels every Wednesday and Ice Cream every Friday. If you d like your child have these items, please let us know and we ll provide the weekly cost. Week 5 July 29 - Aug 2 Week 6 Aug 5-9 Week 7 Aug Lake Taghkanic State Park Water Safari (8 PM return) Kayak Shak Cherry Plain State Park Grafn Lake State Park Bousquet Mountain Adventure Park Six Flags New England (8 PM return) Mine Kill State Park Jiminy Peak Aerial Park (5 PM return) Moreau Lake State Park Natural Hisry Museum (8 PM return) Glimmerglass State Park Campers travel Tuesday through Friday with camp activities on Monday at Adventure Camp. Trips are subject change based on the weather.

OUR TEEN PROGRAMS Build Future Leaders LEADERS-IN-TRAINING (LIT) PROGRAM Grades 7 and 8 Let us help your child develop sound decision making skills

LITs enjoy all the fun of camp: swim lessons, games, sports, crafts, a community service project, field trip and more!

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (CIT) PROGRAM Grades 9 and 10 Our program helps CITs learn job skills, and identify the characteristics of a good counselor as

5 OUR TEEN PROGRAMS Build Future Leaders LEADERS-IN-TRAINING (LIT) PROGRAM Grades 7 and 8 Let us help your child develop sound decision making skills by providing challenging and fun character building experiences. LITs enjoy all the fun of camp: swim lessons, games, sports, crafts, a community service project, field trip and more! Campers entering 7th and 8th grade are aumatically included in our LIT program. COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (CIT) PROGRAM Grades 9 and 10 Our program helps CITs learn job skills, and identify the characteristics of a good counselor as they develop those characteristics in themselves. CITs attend child care related trainings that help them learn and understand such skills as behavior management, safety and awareness, how lead games and activities, and how be a positive role model. The CIT program is also designed help CITs learn the skills necessary obtain employment.

6 SPECIALTY CAMPS Encouraging Exploration GRADES 1 3 Fairy Tale Camp Week 3 This is a great camp for children who love dreaming about kings and queens, knights and dragons, and living in a castle. Campers are immersed in the wonderful world of fairy tales as they enjoy sries and discover illumination, castle building, and more. Recreational swimming is offered each day. GRADES 2 5 LEGO Camp Week 5 Use LEGOs imagine, create and build as you learn fun facts and information about the hisry of LEGO. Your child will learn a variety of different science and engineering concepts through daily (age and ability appropriate) challenges. Campers also work on a themed project throughout the week that culminates in a presentation of their project. Science Camp Week 7 Science camp promotes a healthy interest in the sciences by giving campers a chance do fun, interactive experiments. Areas that might be investigated are rocks and minerals, chemical reactions, the stars and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). There will be an emphasis on scientific method, good leadership, cooperation and teamwork skills. Creativity and curiosity are also important elements of science camp, and are an integral part of the formation of new ideas. GRADES 2 8 Art Camp Weeks 2, 4 & 6 Your child will love exploring different artistic mediums and art forms. No experience is needed; just a love for fine art. All abilities are welcome. Friday afternoon, campers display their artwork in an art show for other campers and parents visit and enjoy. Drama Camp Weeks 2 through 7 Our welcoming, encouraging atmosphere is designed help your child develop her/his creativity and confidence while creating and performing in a production. No previous experience with drama, chorus, or dance is needed. With the guidance of our caring, trained instrucrs, your child will rehearse daily and assist in making costumes, scenery and props. At the end of the week, campers perform their production a live audience of family and friends. Please sign up early. Each production is limited 24 campers. Here are this summer s plays. Week 2 The Little Mermaid Week 3 Moana Week 4 Tangled Week 5 Wizard of Oz Week 6 Teen Beach Movie Week 7 The Greatest Showman TENNIS CAMP Weeks 2 and 5 9am 12pm Our instrucrs introduce your child the joys of tennis. Within a short time, children are rallying, playing, and excited about the game of tennis. Full Day Option Campers who participate in our full-day Tennis Camp join us for Day Camp in the afternoon, from 12 4pm.

SPORTS CAMPS! GRADES 4 and Up Flag Football Week 2 From beginners advanced players, all are welcome! We focus on skill sets that can be transferred in real game situations.

Introducing your child sports like flag football helps improve their cognitive skills, eye and hand coordination, and overall physical ability.

7 SPORTS CAMPS! GRADES 4 and Up Flag Football Week 2 From beginners advanced players, all are welcome! We focus on skill sets that can be transferred in real game situations. Campers learn how properly throw and catch a football as well as design plays and implement concepts that improve her/his understanding of the game. Introducing your child sports like flag football helps improve their cognitive skills, eye and hand coordination, and overall physical ability. We encourage player progression in a fun-filled, safe environment. Campers spend the first half of their day in flag football training and the second half enjoying regular camp activities. NEW! Lacrosse Week 3 Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Lacrosse Camp focuses on proper techniques and game play through drills sessions designed mimic actual game play. Campers learn throw, catch, and shoot all while developing an understanding of the game. Campers can bring their own equipment or use ours. Campers of all skill levels are welcome. Campers spend the first half of their day in lacrosse sessions and the second half enjoying regular camp activities. Athlete Checklist p p p p Sportsmanship Courageous Positive Team Player p Honest p Responsible p Helpful p Leader

8 SUMMER CAMP PLANNER Summertime Fun! Adventure Camp Camp Week CAMP Day Camp (Grades K - 8) (Includes Leaders-in-Training) Member Rate Non Member Rate #1* 7/1 7/5 #2 7/8 7/12 #3 7/15 7/19 #4 7/22 7/26 #5 7/29 8/2 #6 8/5 8/9 #7 8/12 8/16 #8 8/19 8/23 #9 8/26 8/30 $240 $290 + Travel Camp (Grades 5-9) $300 $350 + Counselor-in-Training (CIT) (Grades 9-10) $190 $240 + *WEEK 1 RATES prorated for July 4 th holiday Day & LIT - $192/$232 CIT - $152/$192 Sub Total Grades 1 3 Fairy Tale (Grades 1 3) $255 $305 + LEGO (Grades 2 5) $255 $305 + Science (Grades 2 5) $255 $305 + Art (Grades 2 8) $255 $305 + Drama (Grades 2 8) $255 $305 + Grades 4 6 Tennis Full Day (10 & Under) $255 $305 + Tennis Half Day (10 & Under) $100 $150 + Flag Football (Grades 4 & Up) $255 $305 + Lacrosse (Grades 4 & Up) $255 $305 + Subtract $10 (per week) if you qualify for the sibling discount (for each child after the first child). - You will need include weekly $10 non-refundable camp deposit (per child) when registering. TOTAL = BILLING SCHEDULE Camp Week Payment Due Camp Begins Week 1* July 1 July 1 Week 2 July 8 July 8 Week 3 July 15 July 15 Week 4 July 22 July 22 Week 5 July 29 July 29 Week 6 August 5 August 5 Week 7 August 12 August 12 Week 8 August 19 August 19 Week 9 August 26 August 26 *Will be pro-rated due July 4 th Holiday

BUS INFORMATION We offer transportation camp by bus from the Albany YMCA and the Schenectady High School. The cost for bussing is included.

Camp Chingachgook on Lake George FREE TOURS & FAMILY DAYS! Please join us at Chingachgook for our Open House events on April 28, May 5 and May 19.

Lunch is included. Our Winter Wonderland Day is February 16, and our Spring Fling is May 11. To RSVP for these events please call 518.656.9462.

9 BUS INFORMATION We offer transportation camp by bus from the Albany YMCA and the Schenectady High School. The cost for bussing is included. Please call the Albany YMCA or Schenectady YMCA for further details. OVERNIGHT CAMP FUN! Camp Chingachgook on Lake George FREE TOURS & FAMILY DAYS! Please join us at Chingachgook for our Open House events on April 28, May 5 and May 19. Join us for our Winter Wonderland and Spring Fling Days, free opportunities for families experience Camp (archery, crafts, hikes, and more!). Lunch is included. Our Winter Wonderland Day is February 16, and our Spring Fling is May 11. To RSVP for these events please call You can also call request a personal ur with our Summer Camp Direcr or Adventure Trips Direcr at a time that works for your family. Visit or call learn more and sign up for programs.

WEEKLY CAMP THEMES Weekly Fun! SPIRIT WEEK July 1 5 Week 1 Week Help us celebrate your camp spirit with these daily camp themes!

with the cool island vibes of a Hawaiian paradise? We will be introducing campers summer fun and games with our Aloha themed week. Week 3 SUPERHERO WEEK July 15 19 Help us save the world!

Week 4 COLOR COLLISIONS July 22 26 Get ready for one of our most popular weeks of camp, filled with fun, friendly competition. Spend the week showing off your favorite color combos!

10 WEEKLY CAMP THEMES Weekly Fun! SPIRIT WEEK July 1 5 Week 1 Week Help us celebrate your camp spirit with these daily camp themes! Monday Hat Day Thursday Closed for July 4th Tuesday Red, White and Blue Day Friday Pajama Day Wednesday Crazy Hair Day Week 2 ALOHA TO SUMMER July 8 12 What better way spend your week at camp than with the cool island vibes of a Hawaiian paradise? We will be introducing campers summer fun and games with our Aloha themed week. Week 3 SUPERHERO WEEK July Help us save the world! We ll enjoy a week at camp doing fun activities and great games. We ll celebrate all our heroes, from comic book heroes real life heroes! Week 4 COLOR COLLISIONS July Get ready for one of our most popular weeks of camp, filled with fun, friendly competition. Spend the week showing off your favorite color combos! We ll get messy and creative working with all the colors of the rainbow in many different ways! Week 5 GAME ON! July 29 August 2 Enjoy fun and games all week long! Campers will love Minute Win It activities, game show type challenges and fun carnival games! We round out the week representing countries from around the world at Ultimate Summer Games, Friday, August 2 at Adventure Camp. Week 6 IN THE SPOTLIGHT August 5 August 9 Whether it s singing, performing, inventions or magic, we ve got the space celebrate each camper s talents! We ll spend the week practicing a stellar program for our family and friends as we put on our Camp Talent Show! Week 7 H2 OH YEAH! August Don t let the heat sp you! This will be one wild, wet and water filled week! Pack a swimsuit, goggles and sunscreen as we prepare play extreme water games. BLAST FROM THE PAST August Week 8 It s time get retro! Come have a tally groovy trip through the decades. Be prepared take a far out journey with us as each day we explore a different era learning about popular trends, games, and music from the past! Monday 50s Sock Hop Day Thursday 80s Hair Band Day Tuesday 60s Tie Dye Day Friday 90s Grunge Day Wednesday 70s Disco Day Week 9 CAMP REWIND August For our grand finale week, campers decide the activities! We ll take the most popular themed days, games and activities and relive them one last time this summer!

11 WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP Camper Essentials! Color in the backpack and hang on your fridge as a friendly reminder! Swimsuit & Towel A plastic bag for wet swimsuit & wel along with goggles, if your child needs them. Backpack Large, sturdy backpack with luggage tag with your child s name on it. Insulated Lunch Bag Provide your child s lunch (that does not need be refrigerated) along with snacks & drinks Complete Change of Clothing Baseball hat or visor Water bottle Filled with water Sunscreen Non-aerosol only Sweatshirt It can get chilly during the day PLEASE ADD YOUR CHILD S NAME TO EVERYTHING SHE/HE BRINGS TO CAMP. Also, please have your child dress appropriately for outdoor play (no dresses/skirts/dress shoes). Please send your child in sneakers everyday (no flip-flops or sandals). Each camper receives a camp T-shirt. For the safety of your child, we ask that all campers wear their camp T-shirt on field trip days. To help your child take full advantage of all that we have offer, please leave these items home: Personal ys from home Electronic equipment (cell phones, Nintendo DS, other gaming devices, etc.) Trading or game cards

CAPITAL DISTRICT YMCA YMCA Adventure Camp MAILING ADDRESS: 250 Winding Brook Drive Guilderland, NY 12084 PHONE 518.456.

US Postage Paid Albany, NY Permit #227 CAMP LOCATED AT: 1 Camp Nassau Lane Less than a mile west of the corner of Rt.

12 CAPITAL DISTRICT YMCA YMCA Adventure Camp MAILING ADDRESS: 250 Winding Brook Drive Guilderland, NY PHONE FAX Non-Profit Org. US Postage Paid Albany, NY Permit #227 CAMP LOCATED AT: 1 Camp Nassau Lane Less than a mile west of the corner of Rt. 20 and Rt. 155 Keep Calm and CAMP ON! JOIN US! Healthy Kids Day! SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Camp Open House Dates Please join us for a preview of summer camp. All are welcome! WEDNESDAY, MAY pm SUNDAY, JUNE 2 11am 1pm

Join us in JUNE! Extra camp coverage! YOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS! Glenville YMCA

Join us in JUNE! Extra camp coverage! YOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS! Glenville YMCA SUMMER CAMP 2019 Great Fun! Great Value! From 7am 6pm! At the Y, summer camp is an enjoyable and impactful blast for your child,