CAMP MOWKAWOGAN A COMMUNITY OF SUN, FUN & FRIENDSHIPS SUMMER DAY CAMPS Concord Family YMCA

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1 CAMP MOWKAWOGAN A COMMUNITY OF SUN, FUN & FRIENDSHIPS Concord Family YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMPS 2014 Summer camp begins MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2014 NEW LOCATION at Abbot-Downing School in Concord!

2 INTRODUCING CAMP MOWKAWOGAN To name our camp, we tipped our hats to the past and chose a word from the local Native Americans, but wanted to look to the future at the same time. After much debate we chose the name MOWKAWOGAN the Abenaki word meaning community. Our camp introduces campers to traditional summer camp activities, and helps to prepare our youth as they discover, learn and grow becoming active members in today s community. A COMMUNITY OF SUN, FUN & FRIENDSHIPS

3 WELCOME TO YMCA DAY CAMP Summer camp begins the week of June 23! What to bring: Swimsuit & Towel 2 Snacks Bagged Lunch Bug Spray Water Bottle(s) Extra Clothes Sunscreen Sneakers & Flipflops A Smile! CAMP INFORMATION Hours of Operation: 9AM-5:30PM (Before Care available 7-9AM) Camp Location: Abbot-Downing School 152 South Street, Concord NH Summer Day Camp Rates CAMP MOWKAWOGAN Y Camps are unique in that everything we do centers around the Y s four core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. Contact: Deb Galipeault, Camp Director, or dgalipeault; or Chris Fogg, Asst. Summer Camp Director, or cfogg@concordymca.org for more info FULL MEMBER All groups $125/full week/child $105/three days M,W,F $85/two days T,TH NON MEMBER All groups $155/full week $135/three days M,W,F $105/two days T,TH BEFORE CARE (7AM-9AM) $20/full week $15/three days M,W,F $10/two days T,TH SPECIALTY SPORTS CAMP (M-F, 9:30AM-12:30PM) FULL MEMBER Sports Camp Only: $65/child for Y Sports Camp (Basketball, Lacrosse, Flag Football, Sport A Day); $95/child for Seacoast Express United Camp (Soccer, Baseball, Field Hockey) Both Camps: Camp Mowkawogan weekly fee + $65 NON MEMBER Sports Camp Only: $65 (Y Sports Camp); $95 (Seacoast Express United Camp) Both Camps: Camp Mowkawogan weekly Non Member fee + $65

4 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW All Before Care fees and a $40 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit are due at the time of registration per session. Balance is due fourteen (14) days prior to the start of camp session reserved, or the deposit and registration for that session of camp will be forfeited. Membership: If you are interested in saving on camp fees by purchasing a youth membership, the cost of a youth membership is $180 annually. You may also draft your membership monthly through a credit/debit card at $16 per month. There are no start-up fees for youth memberships. FRIENDSHIP, FUN AND LOVE OF THE GAME

5 CAMP DATES Week 1 June 23-June 27 Week 2 June 30-July 5 (closed July 4) Week 3 July 7-July 11 Week 4 July 14-July 18 Week 5 July 21-July 25 Week 6 July 28-Aug 1 Week 7 Aug 4-Aug 8 Week 8 Aug 11-Aug 15 Week 9 Aug 18-Aug 22 Registration Registration for the 2014 camp year has begun at the Concord Family YMCA. Parents must bring the camp deposit and before care fees for each week at the time of registration and an enrollment packet will be sent to you in the mail. Enrollment Forms All registration packets, complete with child s medical form, must be received 2 weeks prior to your child s first day of camp. A Physician must complete the physical form. Even if your child has attended After school, February or April vacation camp a new enrollment packet MUST be completed for summer camp. Financial Assistance Through the generous support of the YMCA members and friends, scholarships are available. Please inquire at the YMCA or call for more information. Scholarship requests must be submitted and approved before signing up for camp sessions. You must indicate you are applying for a camp scholarship. Every week campers take a trip to a new state park with canoeing, hiking, playgrounds and swimming. For the past three summers my son has attended camp at the Concord Family YMCA. There is nothing more reassuring than knowing my child is safe and having fun while I am at work. Thank you!

6 CAMP GROUPS Our summer camp program emphasis will be placed on meeting new friends, environmental awareness, aquatic activities, positive recreational experiences and FUN. In keeping with the YMCA philosophy, our camp program promotes self-esteem and confidence as well as fostering independence and responsibility. The YMCA camp program is filled with a variety of healthy, age appropriate activities designed to appeal to and benefit all age groups. TREKKERS (COMPLETED KINDERGARTEN) Specially designed for kids who just completed kindergarten. Trekkers will have the opportunity to take part in ageappropriate activities, games and excitement of all kinds. Rock wall climbing and swimming are just the beginning; your soon-tobe first graders will love every minute of being a Trekker. Days will be filled with team building and cooperative games, science, crafts, dancing and singing. SCOUTS (COMPLETED GRADE 1) Designed for the younger camper who loves to explore and have fun! Campers daily schedule is packed with exciting activities that focus around the week s theme, while still taking part in other traditional day camp activities. PIONEERS (COMPLETED GRADE 2 ) Designed for the camper who loves to try new things and have fun! Campers daily schedule is packed with exciting activities that focus around the week s theme, while still taking part in other traditional day camp activities. Pioneers will go swimming daily and will go on a field trip once per week. EXPLORERS (COMPLETED GRADE 3 ) The Explorers program is designed to challenge our campers spirit, mind, and body through a variety of fun and exciting activities. Campers will participate in sports, arts & crafts and swimming daily. The Explorers will also take part in special and unique activities that only their group gets to do, focusing on team building, cooperation, communication and trust. ADVENTURERS (COMPLETED GRADES 4 OR 5) The Adventurers program is designed to challenge our campers spirit, mind, and body through a variety of fun and exciting activities. Campers will participate in sports, arts & crafts and swimming daily. The Adventurers will also take part in special and unique activities that only their group gets to do, focusing on team building, cooperation, communication, and trust. NAVIGATORS (COMPLETED GRADES 6,7,OR 8) The Navigators program is designed to challenge our campers spirit, mind and body through a variety of fun and exciting activities. Campers will participate in sports, arts & crafts and swimming daily. The Navigators will also take part in special and unique activities that only their group gets to do, focusing on team building, cooperation, communication, and trust.

7 SNEAK PEEK AT A SUMMER CAMP WEEK Campers have the opportunity to work and play with their peers in a challenging and relaxed setting. Lasting friendships are formed as well as memories, music, and enough creative summer magic to last a lifetime! Archery: Every week; In their own group with kids their own age, with a certified archery trainer, learning games, skills, and having fun. Rock climbing: Every week; In their own group with kids their own age. Teambuilding: Every week: Getting kids to cooperate, work and play in harmony, while synchronizing their efforts and creating an environment that s safe and comfortable where kids can thrive. Sport Shorts: Every week there is a new sport. Every day for one hour kids play games, learn skills, practice and build confidence. Arts: Crafts, dance, creative writing, painting, and drawing are a few of the unique offerings your children will discover at the Y (kindergarten: every day; 1st grade: every day; 2nd grade: 3 times a week; 3rd, 4th and 5th: 2 times a week). Activities range from painting to recycling robots, and are based on age and capabilities. Mad Science: Kids will experiment, explore and get excited trying to figure out how something works. Whether they re making slime, shooting Mentos and soda 30 feet in the air or building and flying their own kite, kids will love mad science at the Y. Swimming: Every day; In their own groups, lifeguards on duty, as well as NH water safety CPR and first-aid certified staff/group leaders. All camp games: Kids get together to have fun in a whole camp game of capture the flag, a talent show or camp skits and songs. Hiking Trips: Every week each group has a designated day. Trips are always hiking up a mountain or through the woods to discover what nature has to offer. We teach the kids to learn how to take care of nature, wildlife safety and how to be environmentally conscious. State Park Trips: Every week there will be a trip to a new state park with canoeing, hiking, playgrounds and swimming. Typical Camp Games: Capture the flag, relay races, wheelbarrow races, three-legged races, kick ball, tag games, water polo, drip drip drop, volleyball, tug-of-war, scavenger hunts, fort building and camp songs. Opening/Closing Ceremony: Kids will participate in an opening and closing ceremony every day with camp songs, games and skits.

8 DETAILS REGISTRATION PAYMENT AND FEES A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $40.00 per child, per session for the camps/programs must accompany the application. Deposits are applied toward the tuition fee. The balance of the camp/ program fees must be paid two (2) weeks prior to the first day of each session reserved and will be charged to the credit/debit card given on registration form. You will be liable for full payment if you do not give the YMCA a two (2) week notice of cancellation. Camp space for all age groups is limited and registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please plan your registration accordingly. Your child must be a member prior to the beginning of camp to receive the lower member payment rate. Payments that are not made in full must be in the form of a credit/debit card auto draft. PARENT S OR GUARDIAN S AGREEMENT I approve this application and certify that the proposed child is capable of such an experience. I agree to have a medical form completed by a physician and handed in two (2) weeks prior to the beginning of the camp/program. I also agree to pay the balance of the camp/program two (2) weeks prior the beginning of the period(s) reserved and that any refunds of these monies granted will be in accordance with the policy stated in the current camp/program application. Permission is granted to applicant to participate in all planned program activities and programs, including out-ofprogram trips by program transportation with the understanding that competent leadership will be provided. I also understand that if I am applying for financial assistance through the Y, this must be awarded before signing up for camp sessions.

9 DETAILS PROMOTION RELEASE By signing up for Camp Mowkawogan, camp participants hereby grant permission to the Concord Family YMCA to use photographs and/or video footage of camp participants for commercial and art purposes in any medium of advertising, communication, publication, or publicity that will promote YMCA programs and services, and/or give recognition of participants, at any time. Camp participants acknowledge that the YMCA is a nonprofit organization. REFUND POLICY Deposits are not refundable. Refunds of camp/program fees are made only for medical reasons causing the withdrawal from camp upon advice from a physician. Minor illnesses such as a sore throat, stomachache, head lice, inappropriate behavior or changes of parent plans are not sufficient grounds to warrant a refund. CREDIT/DEBIT CARD/DRAFT PAYMENTS Weekly payments will be automatically charged to a credit card. The balance due for each week of the program will be drafted from the account two weeks prior to the session start date.

10 ENRICHMENT SPECIALTY SPORTS CAMP NEW LOCATION at Abbot-Downing School in Concord! Our sports camps are centered on fun, skill development and fitness. Campers will be grouped by age and abilities. They will not only play games, but will also work on building fundamental skills, teamwork and game-specific strategies. Sports Camps are from 9:30AM-12:30PM, with break times throughout. New this year, the Concord Family YMCA is partnering with Seacoast Express United, who will run the youth soccer, baseball, and field hockey camps (see below). NEW SUMMER PRICES $65 for any Y sports Camp $95 for any Seacoast Express United Sports Camp and you must register online at June Week 1 (YMCA) Basketball $65 - Register at time of camp enrollment June 30 July 3 Week 2 (YMCA) Lacrosse $65 - Register at time of camp enrollment July 7 11 Week 3 (SCEU) Soccer $95 Must Register at July Week 4 (SCEU) Baseball $95 Must Register at July Week 5 (SCEU) Field Hockey $95 Must Register at July 28 Aug 1 Week 6 (YMCA) Flag Football $65 - Register at time of Camp enrollment Aug 4-8 Week 7 (YMCA) Basketball $65 - Register at time of Camp enrollment Aug Week 9 (YMCA) Sport a Day $65- Register at time of Camp enrollment

11 SPECIALTY SPORTS CAMP NEW LOCATION at Abbot-Downing School in Concord! Specialty Sports Camp is for boys and girls ages Children should be dressed and ready to play. For more information about YMCA Sports Camp, contact: Deb Galipeault, Camp Director, or dgalipeault; or Chris Fogg, Asst. Summer Camp Director, or For more information about Seacoast Express United Camp, contact: Bill Nardino at Example of Daily Schedule (9:30AM-12:30PM) 9:30-9:45 Opening Ceremony 9:45-10:15 Snack, Schedule & Rules 10:15-10:45 Travel & Conditioning 10:45-11:15 1st Skills Session 11:15-11:45 2nd Skills Session 11:45-12:00 Break 12:00-12:30 Fun group activity or challenge based on the sport of the week The YMCA summer camp program has had a huge impact on my daughter. Every day that I picked up my daughter from camp she had a big smile on her face and could not wait to tell me about her day. As a single mom, I am very grateful.

12 Concord Family YMCA 15 North State Street Concord, NH concordymca.org Contact Chris Fogg, Asst. Summer Camps Director, for more info at