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1 WHERE FRIENDSHIPS LAST FOREVER CAMP FOSTER YMCA OF THE OKOBOJIS 2014 Overnight Residential Camp

CAMP FOSTER YMCA TRADITIONAL MEETS MODERN Since 1912, Camp Foster has been teaching positive values to children.

21st century. Start the tradition of Camp Foster in your family today or come back to the place you call home this summer!

HEALTH CARE A health director is on duty 24 hours a day. Lakes Regional Hospital is ten minutes away.

2 CAMP FOSTER YMCA TRADITIONAL MEETS MODERN Since 1912, Camp Foster has been teaching positive values to children. Nestled along East Lake Okoboji, Camp Foster continues to pride itself on offering values-based youth programming in a natural setting for over 100 years. Camp Foster offers a balance between traditional and progressive programming while creating new options for the campers of the 21st century. Start the tradition of Camp Foster in your family today or come back to the place you call home this summer! SAFE MEASURES The health and safety of all campers is of supreme importance. HEALTH CARE A health director is on duty 24 hours a day. Lakes Regional Hospital is ten minutes away. WATER ACTIVITIES All water activities are supervised by American Red Cross or YMCA certified Lifeguards. ACCREDITED Camp Foster meets or exceeds the standards of the American Camp Association. BUS DRIVERS All bus drivers possess a Commercial Driver s License, which includes passing a federally mandated drug test.

PURSUIT OF AWESOME "Making Memories That Last a Lifetime!

number one person here the Campers. Our staff team researches, hires, and trains the highest quality staff to help each child discover a world of outdoor recreation.

We know bullying is a very serious topic right now and our team of professionals have worked hard to create an atmosphere where the kids are free to be themselves, make friends, and celebrate

See you in Okoboji! Josh Carr Josh Carr Executive Director I CAMP DEDICATED SUMMER STAFF One of Camp Foster s strongest assets is our trained and experienced staff.

3 PURSUIT OF AWESOME "Making Memories That Last a Lifetime!" Dear Campers and Families, Whether you are looking for your very first camp experience or you re a seasoned camp veteran, Camp Foster is continuing our pursuit of being an awesome camp for the number one person here the Campers. Our staff team researches, hires, and trains the highest quality staff to help each child discover a world of outdoor recreation. As we have for generations, and will continue to do, we offer one of the most important skills a child can have: relationship building. We know bullying is a very serious topic right now and our team of professionals have worked hard to create an atmosphere where the kids are free to be themselves, make friends, and celebrate everything about them that makes them shine. So, whether you are excited to come to camp to see old friends, or meet brand new ones, we are here to help your child shine and make that happen. See you in Okoboji! Josh Carr Josh Carr Executive Director I CAMP DEDICATED SUMMER STAFF One of Camp Foster s strongest assets is our trained and experienced staff. Our college age summer staff completes a 10-day training learning Camp Foster s traditions, values, programs, safety, and commitment to excellence to ensure your camper s experience is the best. Your camper will have excellent supervision as we maintain a ratio of 1 counselor to every 6 campers. All staff receives extensive training before the season begins, undergo a criminal background check, and are supervised on a daily basis by professional camp staff.

CAMP FOSTER YMCA THE CAMP FOSTER EXPERIENCE Our camp activities focus on developing new friendships, self-discovery through adventure, and fostering a sense of service to others.

the ability to choose specialized camp activities that meet their wants and needs.

4 CAMP FOSTER YMCA THE CAMP FOSTER EXPERIENCE Our camp activities focus on developing new friendships, self-discovery through adventure, and fostering a sense of service to others. The progressive programs we offer will challenge each camper at an appropriate level, from giving our youngest campers an opportunity to try a variety of activities to giving our older teen campers the ability to choose specialized camp activities that meet their wants and needs. We pride ourselves on creating positive experiences that are as unique as each camper and making memories that last a lifetime. Cabin Life: The cornerstone of a summer camp experience! Every cabin has ten campers of similar age and two counselors. To meet the needs of younger campers many cabins have their own bathrooms. Other cabins will use the modern central bathroom facility complete with individual shower stalls and automatic faucets. Older campers experience living in our tent decks leading to the ultimate Eagles Nest experience. Cabins are air-conditioned. DAILY SCHEDULE 7:15 am Rise & Shine 7:20 am Early Morning Clubs (optional) 7:50 am Flag Raising / Chapel Chat 8:15 am Breakfast / Songs / Announcements 9:00 am Clean Cabin 9:45 am-12:10 pm Instructionals/PG-13 Areas 12:15 pm Waiter Call 12:30 pm Lunch/Songs/Announcements/Mail 1:30-2:30 pm F.O.B. (Rest Hour) 2:30-4:30 pm Free Time 4:30-5:15 pm Cabin Time 5:15 pm Waiter Call 5:30 pm Supper/Songs/Announcements 6:30 pm Cabin Time 7:15 pm Flag Lowering 7:30 pm Evening Program 8:45 pm Campfire/Songs *Bedtimes vary, depending on age and programs

VALUE GUARANTEE Camp Foster s mission for over 100 years is for all children to have more than just a recreational experience by teaching the values of CARING, HONESTY,

We promise to teach and demonstrate these values in all of our programs to help develop each child spiritually, mentally, and physically.

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Lore Funyaks Nature Activities Disc Golf Swimming Canoeing Overnight Campouts Ages 10-12 All the previous plus: Intermediate Challenge Course Sailing Riflery Range Nine

5 VALUE GUARANTEE Camp Foster s mission for over 100 years is for all children to have more than just a recreational experience by teaching the values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and FAIRNESS. We promise to teach and demonstrate these values in all of our programs to help develop each child spiritually, mentally, and physically. If your camper does not leave camp with a better understanding of these values, we will refund their camp fee. Register online at "Making Memories That Last a Lifetime!" Ages 7-9 Archery (Recurved Bows) Sailing (Sunfish boats) Bouldering Wall Horseback Riding Hiking Drama/Group Games Arts & Crafts Dragon Challenge Course Native American Lore Funyaks Nature Activities Disc Golf Swimming Canoeing Overnight Campouts Ages All the previous plus: Intermediate Challenge Course Sailing Riflery Range Nine Square Archery (Compound Bows) Pottery Climbing Wall Double Ocean Kayaks Gaga PG 13 Program All the previous plus: Pottery Snorkeling Survival Low Challenge Course After Campfire Programs Surf Sailing Dance Geocaching High Challenge Course Stand Up Paddle Boards Advanced Arts & Crafts Drama Shows Teen Talk Advanced Canoeing Advanced Kayaking Jon Boat Driving Outdoor Survival Skills Ages All the previous plus: Trap Shooting Advanced Sailing (Hunters) Guitars & Hand Drumming Climbing Tower Paintball

CAMP FOSTER YMCA 2014 RESIDENT CAMP SESSIONS Session 1 Let the Games Begin June 15-21, 2014 Ages 7-12 Step into the arena as the games begin for summer 2014.

6 CAMP FOSTER YMCA 2014 RESIDENT CAMP SESSIONS Session 1 Let the Games Begin June 15-21, 2014 Ages 7-12 Step into the arena as the games begin for summer Let s go for gold as teams compete in the wild and wacky Foster Olympics. Session 1 ½ Half Pint Week June 15-18, 2014 Ages 6-9 Half the week at half the fee, but not half the fun! This session is designed to orient our newest campers to resident camp life. Special program options will build your confidence and skills. Session 2 Myth Busters June 22-28, 2014 Ages 7-16 Does the troll really steal your shoes? Will the dining hall actually collapse? Or will your hair indeed turn green on the most important day of your life? Help us bust some myths as we turn into Foster super sleuths. Session 3 Foster s World Tour June 29-July 5, 2014 Ages 7-16 Grab your passport as we set out on a quest. Whether it s by boat, plane, or bus, this week will be filled with adventures from around the world! Session 3 ½ Half Quart Week June 29-July 2, 2014 Ages 7-16 Can t fit a whole week of camp in? Join us in this super cool half week experience where you get half the week at half the fee, but not half the fun! Session 4 Superhero Showdown July 6-12, 2014 Ages 7-16 It s time for a superhero showdown! Help us determine who the best of the best is as we defeat the evil villains that have invaded Camp Foster. Session 5 Prehistoric Adventures July 13-19, 2014 Ages 7-16 Hop aboard the Magic Camp Bus as we go on a crazy prehistoric adventure. Who knows what era we will land in, but dinosaurs, cavemen, and wooly mammoths are sure to be seen Wahoo! Session 6 Cartoon Capers July 20-26, 2014 Ages 7-16 Someone has stolen all of our favorite cartoon characters and we must help them escape! We ll travel through never-never land and try to give everyone a happily ever after. Just beware of the dragon Session 7 Twilight Zone: Moonlight Madness July 27-August 2, 2014 Ages **SESSION FULL** Allow yourself to slip into a time warp which will test your sense of reality. Stay up later each night, sleep into recuperate. Session 8 Summer Rewind August 3-9, 2014 Ages 7-16 The end of summer has come and it s going to be OUTRAGEOUS. Let s rewind and put a twist (a twist!) to some Foster favorites. You won t want to miss out! Session 8 ½ Summers Final Blast August 3-6, 2014 Ages 7-16 End your summer Foster style: fun, friends, and adventure. A super cool half week experience and great way to end the summer. Camp Foster YMCA also offers: Day Camp Family Camp Mystery Madness Camp Group Rentals School Programs Religious Retreats Volunteer Opportunities Register online at

SPECIALTY CAMP OPTIONS "Making Memories That Last a Lifetime!

Campers enrolled in these options will spend the morning in their specialized areas of interest. They will follow the regular schedule the rest of the day.

Each camper will have their own horse assigned throughout the week. Some exposure to English Riding will be included in the week.

7 SPECIALTY CAMP OPTIONS "Making Memories That Last a Lifetime!" If you want to get more specialized in one area of camp, you may want to look into signing up for one of our many specialty camps we offer throughout the summer. Campers enrolled in these options will spend the morning in their specialized areas of interest. They will follow the regular schedule the rest of the day. Boots & Saddles Additional Fee: $90 For campers who love horses and really want to learn more about Western Style Riding, techniques, and care of horses. Each camper will have their own horse assigned throughout the week. Some exposure to English Riding will be included in the week. Session 1 Ages 8-12 Session 2, 3, 4, 8 Ages 9-13 Session 5, 6, 7 Ages Pottery Camp Additional Fee: $75 Throw your own Pottery! Learn coil, pinch, and slab construction techniques, as well as kick and electric wheel work. No prior knowledge necessary. Session 4 Ages Snorkel Scuba Additional Fee: $120 Learn the basics of snorkeling and scuba diving in our pool. Then take an open-water dive in West Lake Okoboji at the week s end. Equipment is provided. Session 3 Ages Fishing Camp The BIG Catch Additional Fee: $71 Fish the lakes with an instructor. Learn about this exciting sport. Perfect your techniques, so you can catch the big one. Fishing camp is great for beginners. Session 2 Ages 7-16 TEAM Leadership Camp $479 Just when you thought you had done everything there was to do at Foster Designed for our 17 year old campers, our TEAM camp allows you to experience leadership opportunities while still being a camper. Session 4, 5, 8 Water Sports Lesson Package Additional Fee: $65 This lesson package is for those who wish to waterski, wakeboard, or kneeboard. Lessons are provided for beginners through advanced levels. Equipment is provided. Register early, these fill fast. Must pass a swim test. Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Bus Transportation: Camp Foster YMCA offers round trip transportation from Omaha, Sioux Falls and Sioux City. All camp bus drivers hold an Iowa Commercial Vehicle license with a passenger transportation endorsement. All drivers are Camp Foster staff members. Additional staff are assigned to each bus to supervise the campers in transit. Omaha Pick-up/drop-off: Downtown YMCA Leaves: Sunday 10:00 am Returns: Saturday 1:45 pm Sioux City stop is the McDonalds parking lot on I-29 and Singing Hills Blvd. Leaves: Sunday 12:15 pm Returns: Saturday 11:45 am Sioux Falls pick-up: Days Inn on N. Cliff Leaves: Sunday 1:00 pm Returns: Saturday 11:00 am Kansas City is one-way to Visitation School. Minimum numbers required for Session 5. See registration form for prices. No bus trip prior to Session #1.

8 CAMP FOSTER YMCA Camp is where I have met the most amazing people who are my true best friends. Camp is where I have learned to be myself. I find myself always talking about it and always telling younger kids to go when they still have the chance. Camp Foster truly changed my life. Never have I felt so welcomed, so at home, so at peace, and so myself. a -Kelly G, Camper, 6 years

"Making Memories That Last a Lifetime!" REGISTRATION FORM Ready to register? It s as easy as 1-2-3! ON-LINE registration can be found at www.campfosterymca.

families in need. Contact our office before April 1 for more information. #1 CAMPER INFORMATION: (Please Print) First Name Last Name M/F D.O.B.

9 "Making Memories That Last a Lifetime!" REGISTRATION FORM Ready to register? It s as easy as 1-2-3! ON-LINE registration can be found at MAIL the form below to Camp Foster YMCA, PO Box 296 Spirit Lake, Iowa CALL us at with your registration and credit card information Financial assistance is available for families in need. Contact our office before April 1 for more information. #1 CAMPER INFORMATION: (Please Print) First Name Last Name M/F D.O.B. / / Age at camp Address City State Zip Home Phone Day Phone Previous Years at Camp Foster Parent/Guardian Names ONE Cabin Mate Request (not guaranteed) School Parent/Guardian By submitting this registration I understand Camp Foster YMCA will not be held responsible for injuries resulting from participation. As the parent of legal guardian of the above named child, I hereby give consent for emergency medical care prescribed by a dully licensed Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Dentistry. This care may be given under whatever conditions are necessary to preserve the life, limb, or well-being of my dependent. As the parent or legal guardian I release and consent the use of any and all photographs taken of my dependent. Parent/Guardian Signature Cabin mate requests are not guaranteed. We will do our best to honor cabin mate requests when possible. Registration fees will not be refunded based on cabin mate request issues. Realizing that families have different abilities to pay, we instituted a voluntary Three Tier Pricing Program. Families may pick a fee which best fits their current situation. This in no way affects the quality of your child s camp experience. Please note that when registering for specialty camps, you will add the additional fee of the specialty camp to the base camp fee that you choose: $479 A = ACTUAL COST OF CAMP $429 B = SUBSIDIZED RATE, DOES NOT REFLECT THE TRUE COST OF OPERATING CAMP $379 C = MORE HEAVILY SUBSIDIZED RATE If you need further financial assistance, please contact our office by April 1 for an application. Financial applications are required for all forms of financial aid, including three-tiered pricing. * Thanks to the continuing generosity of donors, we have funds available to provide the opportunity for as many children as possible to experience camp. Please call the office for details on our payment options. If you feel that your child has benefited from the magic of Foster and would like to help provide that opportunity to another child, please call the office. Your gift would be greatly appreciated.

10 CAMP FOSTER YMCA #2 RESIDENT CAMP FEE A = $479 B = $429 C = $379 Plus additional cost of specialty camp $ *Unshaded boxes indicate the specialty camp is available during that week of camp. Resident Camp $479 Half-Pint Week $250 June Half Quart Week $250 June 29-July 2 Summers Final Blast $250 August 3-6 Boots & Saddles Add $90 Fishing Camp Add $71 Snorkel & Scuba Add $120 Pottery Camp Add $75 T.E.A.M. Leadership $479 Water Sports Pkg Add $65 Session #1 Let the Games Begin June Session #2 Myth Busters June Session #3 Foster s World Tour June 29-July 5 Session #4 Superhero Showdown July 6-12 Session #5 Prehistoric Adventures July Session #6 Cartoon Capers July Session #7 Twilight Zone: Moonlight Madness July 27-August 2 SESSION FULL Session #8 Summer Rewind August 3-9 Hold Over Yes No ADDITIONAL COST OF $35 (Holdover is for children registered for consecutive weeks and staying at camp over the weekend) Bus Transportation (Seating is limited) Session: 1* (from camp only) Omaha: Sioux City: Sioux Falls: $ Round Trip / $60.00 One Way To Camp Return Home $60.00 Round Trip / $40.00 One Way To Camp Return Home $60.00 Round Trip $40.00 One Way To Camp Return Home Session 5 Only: Bus from Camp to Kansas City, One Way $ #3 PAYMENT INFORMATION: Submit $100 per session deposit. The balance to be paid 3 weeks before you arrive at camp. I have enclosed a check for the amount of $ for deposit for the session(s) marked above. Bill my: MasterCard / Visa / Discover (circle one) Credit Card # / / / Exp. Date / Deposit per session: $100 OR Full Fee (circle one) Full Name on Card CVC # Refund/Cancellation Policy: $50 of the $100 per session is not refundable or transferable. After May 31, the entire deposit is not refundable or transferable. All bus fees and specialty camp fees (including water sports) are non-refundable or transferable and charges will still apply. Cancellations within 7 days of session, or no shows will result in a loss of all fees paid, and charges will still apply. All session changes and cancellations must be made in writing. There will be a $10 service fee for changes made within 14 days of check-in. Bus cancellations after May 31 will result in a loss of bus fees paid and charges still apply.

11 "Making Memories That Last a Lifetime!" For 100 years, Camp Foster has provided a variety of programs designed to instill character values. Through our "GET OUTSIDE AND PLAY" approach, we are able to help kids and families create memories that last a lifetime.

12 CAMP FOSTER YMCA P.O. Box 296 Spirit Lake, Iowa USA Look for us online:

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