SUMMER CAMPS 2016 CHRISTENSEN FAMILY YMCA CAMP FREMONT FAMILY YMCA. Camp Open House Saturday, May 14, a.m.-12 noon

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1 SUMMER CAMPS 2016 CHRISTENSEN FAMILY YMCA CAMP FREMONT FAMILY YMCA Camp Open House Saturday, May 14, a.m.-12 noon

2 WELCOME TO CHRISTENSEN FAMILY YMCA CAMP! Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Welcome to our 2016 camping season! Your child will have a fun-filled, positive summer with many camp options available. Our YMCA summer camp strives to provide positive experiences and opportunities to all children through a variety of wholesome outdoor and recreational activities including sports and noncompetitive games, swimming, enrichment and fun field trips! We believe that through these wholesome activities we will foster the growth of all campers in mind, body and spirit! Our camp creates an opportunity for children to enhance self-esteem, build friendships and develop a greater sense of their potential in a safe and fun environment. Character Counts! Values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are reflected in daily camp life and all the fun we have! NO YOUTH DENIED This 128 year old policy of the Board of Directors has, and will remain, in effect. Any child may belong to the Fremont Family YMCA regardless of income or family situation. If you know of a child who would like to belong, but cannot afford to, please notify the YMCA staff. Financial assistance is available for all programs. REGISTRATION Registrations are accepted at the Fremont Family YMCA s front desk located at 810 N. Lincoln Ave., Fremont, NE All youth are welcome to participate Fremont Family YMCA members and non-members alike. All fees are due at the time of registration. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE We strive to serve everyone in the community, regardless of their individual economic circumstances. Financial assistance applications are available at the YMCA s front desk and in this book as well, and must be submitted at the time of registration. The application process is confidential and requires proof of financial need. CAMP FORMS We urge all parents to please read and complete the following forms and return them on the first day of camp: pick up and drop off form, sunscreen permission form, medication form and the special needs form. CHRISTENSEN FAMILY YMCA CAMP TEAM Jeremy Winn, Camp Director/Vice President Angie Wyle, Onsite Camp Director Tyler Craven, Camp Counselor Nolan Dillon, Camp Counselor Michael Fischer, Camp Counselor Jena Hallstrom, Camp Counselor Kirsten Styskal, Camp Counselor Camp Phone Emergencies please call the YMCA, Camp Address 3402 W. Military Ave. jeremyw@fremontfamilyymca.org ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE NEW THIS YEAR!!! All campers will be departing from and dropped off at the Sidner Ice Arena instead of the main lobby of the Fremont Family YMCA. This will make for easier parking and less congestion as well. Please have your camper at the Sidner Ice Arena 15 minutes early for departure and pick them up no later than 15 minutes after they return from camp. DEPART RETURN Sidner Ice Arena 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (for Ranger, Explorer, Discovery and Survivor campers) 10 a.m. 2 p.m. (for Tumbleweed campers) CAMP STORE Christensen Family YMCA Camp Store will be located in the camp lodge. It will have T-shirts, pop, water and other items that your child may need at camp. THINGS TO LEAVE AT HOME Any electronic device (i.e. tablets, hand-held video games, etc.), jewelry, magazines, alcohol and tobacco. Please do not bring anything you do not want lost or stolen. Christensen Family YMCA Camp is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. LOST and FOUND Lost and found items will be held for two weeks, so check your camper s bag when your child arrives home each day. ABSENCES and WITHDRAWALS The Camp Director reserves the right to dismiss any camper whose influence and conduct becomes detrimental to the best interest of the program. No refunds will be made for absences or withdrawals. MEDICINE MOUND Christensen Family YMCA Camp will have an area for children who are in need of medical attention. In case of an emergency, the Fremont Health Medical Center is only minutes away. Campers bringing medicines, prescriptions and syringes from home must release them to the Camp Director upon arrival at camp.

3 TUMBLEWEED CAMP 4 and 5 year olds Session 1A Session 1B Cost Monday-Friday, June 6-10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, August 1-5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $40 for Fremont Family YMCA members $55 for non-members All costs are on a per session basis CAMP SPECIAL sign up for both sessions and receive the second session for half price (offer is not transferrable to another camper and does not apply to scholarship campers). Give your child the chance to experience the outdoors with other children of the same age! Your child will be supervised by caring counselors who are aware of the needs and safety of each Tumbleweed. THINGS TO BRING EACH DAY Sack lunch Swimsuit Towel Sunscreen Water bottle Insect spray There will be... games songs crafts swimming and lots and lots of fun!!! Please have your child to the Sidner Ice Arena by 9:45 a.m. each day as the bus leaves at 10 a.m. and returns back to the ice arena at 2 p.m. We ask that all campers be picked up no later than 2:15 p.m. Before you leave home, please apply sunscreen to your camper and we will reapply as needed. PARENT S DAY Session 1A Friday, June 10 12:30-1:30 p.m. Session 1B Friday, August 5 12:30-1:30 p.m. Parent s Day is a chance for the entire family mom, dad, brother, sister, grandparents to enjoy a bit of the camping experience with their Tumbleweed. If bringing other children, have them dressed for possible water activities. There will be a bonfire to roast marshmallows for s mores as well Items for sale pop, water, Popsicles, camp shirts.

4 RANGER CAMP 6, 7 and 8 year olds Session 2A Session 2B Session 2C Cost Monday-Friday, June 13-17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 27-July 1, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 11-15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $55 for Fremont Family YMCA members $80 for non-members All costs are on a per session basis CAMP SPECIAL sign up for one session and receive a second session for half price (offer is not transferrable to another camper and does not apply to scholarship campers). Give your child the chance to experience the outdoors with other children of the same age! Your child will be supervised by caring counselors who are aware of the needs and safety of each Ranger. THINGS TO BRING EACH DAY Sack lunch Swimsuit Towel Sunscreen Water bottle Insect spray There will be... games songs crafts swimming bowling and lots and lots of fun!!! Please have your child to the Sidner Ice Arena by 8:45 a.m. each day as the bus leaves at 9 a.m. and returns back to the ice arena at 4 p.m. We ask that all campers be picked up no later than 4:15 p.m. Before you leave home, please apply sunscreen to your camper and we will reapply as needed. PARENT S DAY Session 2A Friday, June 17 2:30-3:30 p.m. Session 2B Friday, July 1 2:30-3:30 p.m. Session 2C Friday, July 15 2:30-3:30 p.m. Parent s Day is a chance for the entire family mom, dad, brother, sister, grandparents to enjoy a bit of the camping experience with their Ranger. If bringing other children, have them dressed for possible water activities. There will be a bonfire to roast marshmallows for s mores as well. Items for sale pop, water, Popsicles, camp shirts. Fremont Family YMCA s very own Bird Lady Petey! Petey spends a great deal of her time out in nature and bird watching. She has observed over 200 different species of winged creatures at our camp and she shares her knowledge with our campers. They go off into the woods with binoculars and search the trees and grasses for feathers, animal tracks, insects and all of what nature has to offer. The kids love her and really enjoy learning. We are so lucky to have her on our staff. A true YMCA volunteer.

5 EXPLORER CAMP 9, 10 and 11 year olds Session 3A Session 3B Cost Monday-Friday, June 20-24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 25-29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $85 for Fremont Family YMCA members $110 for non-members All costs are on a per session basis CAMP SPECIAL sign up for one session and save $20 on the second session (offer is not transferrable to another camper and does not apply to scholarship campers). Give your child the chance to experience the outdoors with other children of the same age! Your child will be supervised by caring counselors who are aware of the needs and safety of each Explorer. An action-packed week to gain broader knowledge in camping, kayaking and paddle boarding. An overnight on Thursday will enhance their camping experience. Camp ends at 10 a.m. on Friday. Camping activities will include canoeing, swimming, inner-tubing, campfire activities, nature study, hiking and outdoor awareness. Plus we will have an activity outside of camp which may be bowling or water parks in Columbus or Fremont at no additional cost. Please have your child to the Sidner Ice Arena by 8:45 a.m. each day as the bus leaves at 9 a.m. and returns back to the ice arena at 4 p.m. We ask that all campers be picked up no later than 4:15 p.m. Before you leave home, please apply sunscreen to your camper and we will reapply as needed. THINGS TO BRING EACH DAY A sack lunch Swimsuit Towel Sunscreen Water bottle Insect spray Sleeping bag and pillow (June 23/July 28 only) PARENT S DAY Session 3A Thursday, June 23 5:30-7:30 p.m. Session 3B Thursday, July 28 5:30-7:30 p.m. Parent s Day for our Explorer campers is a pizza supper on Thursday night. Each family brings a pizza to share. Open swim follows the supper so bring your swimwear and towel with you. The campers will then spend the night and return to the Sidner Ice Arena the following morning at 10 a.m. where they will be picked up. Items for sale pop, water, Popsicles, camp shirts.

6 DISCOVERY CAMP 11, 12 and 13 year olds Session 4A Cost July 6-8, leave the Sidner Ice Arena at 10 a.m. on the 6 th and return to the ice arena at 10 a.m. on the 8 th $85 for Fremont Family YMCA members $110 for non-members Give your child the chance to experience the outdoors with other children of the same age! Your child will be supervised by caring counselors who are aware of the needs and safety of each Discoverer. This camp is for the more experienced camper as there will be three adventure-filled days with two exciting overnights. The campers will participate in swimming and outdoor education. Discovery campers will also participate in a trip to an area water park. Breakfast, lunch and supper will be provided each day. Please have your child to the Sidner Ice Arena by 8:45 a.m. on July 6 as the bus leaves at 9 a.m. and will return back to the ice arena at 10 a.m. on July 8. We ask that all campers be picked up no later than 10:15 a.m. THINGS TO BRING Sleeping bag Pillow Change of clothes Swimsuit Towel Sunscreen Insect spray PARENT S DAY Session 4A Thursday, July 7 5:30-7:30 p.m. Parent s Day for our Discovery campers is a pizza supper on Thursday night. Each family brings a pizza to share. Open swim follows the pizza supper so bring your swimwear and towel with you. Parents can bring the camper s overnight supplies to the pizza supper. The campers will then spend the night and return to the Sidner Ice Arena the following morning at 10 a.m. where they will be picked up. Items for sale pop, water, Popsicles and camp shirts.

7 SURVIVOR CAMP 13, 14 and 15 year olds Session 5A Cost NEW CAMP THIS YEAR!!! July 20-22, leave the Sidner Ice Arena at 10 a.m. on the 20 th and return to the ice arena at 10 a.m. on the 22 nd $85 for Fremont Family YMCA members $110 for non-members Do you have a teen that is looking for an authentic outdoor adventure this summer? How about having them participate in Survivor Camp Fremont Family YMCA style! We are taking the TV competition reality show Survivor and applying it to this camp for teenagers. At Christensen Family YMCA Camp, there is an island in the middle of the lake. This is where the majority of camping activities will take place. The campers will eat by cooking their food on an open fire sleep in tents there will be team building activities where they will have to use their brains and strength water activities such as swimming, kayaking, canoeing, inner-tubing outdoor hikes and nature observation. Please have your child to the Sidner Ice Arena by 8:45 a.m. on July 20 as the bus leaves at 9 a.m. and will return back to the ice arena at 10 a.m. on July 22. We ask that all campers be picked up at the ice arena by no later than 10:15 a.m. THINGS TO BRING Sleeping bag Pillow Change of clothes Swimsuit Towel Sunscreen Insect spray Tent SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, July 19, 5 p.m. at the Christensen Family YMCA Camp s Keene Lodge to review camp necessities. PARENT S DAY Session 5A Thursday, July 21 5:30-7:30 p.m. Parent s Day for our Survivor campers is a dump dinner/boil on Thursday night. Each family brings a dessert or salad to share. Open swim follows the dump dinner/boil so bring your swimwear and towel with you. The campers will then spend the night and return to the YMCA the following morning at 10 a.m. where they will be picked up. Items for sale pop, water, Popsicles, camp shirts.

8 NEW CAMP THIS YEAR!!! FAMILY NIGHT OVERNIGHTER For dad and/or mom and kids! Session 6A Cost August 5 and 6, 2016, begins at 5 p.m. on the 5 th and ends at 10:30 a.m. on the 6th $50 for Fremont Family YMCA members (per family) $75 for non-members (per family) Why should just the kids get to enjoy Christensen Family YMCA Camp and all that it has to offer? We are offering families the chance to spend a fun and relaxing evening at camp. You can... Swim Kayak Canoe Fish (please bring your own fishing supplies) Hike Sit around the campfire Enjoy the wildlife and nature Interact with other families There will be an outdoor movie A late night two mile hike to the fire pit You must bring your own camping supplies a tent (no campers please), sleeping bags, air mattresses, etc. Don t forget items such as swimwear, towels, sunscreen, insect spray, etc. If you want to fish you must bring your own fishing supplies. The YMCA will provide hot dogs, s more fixings and chips for the evening dinner, but feel free to bring whatever else you would like to eat for supper and evening snacking. If you want to grill your own food, a grill will be provided. There will be no breakfast served on Saturday morning. Other items will be for sale such as pop, water and camp shirts. Turn off your phones, sit back, close your eyes and chill out. It will be a bit rustic with sleeping in tents out in the great outdoors, but there are indoor restroom facilities.

9 TUMBLEWEED CAMP Cost $40 for FFY members $55 for non-members 1A June a.m.-2 p.m. 1B August a.m.-2 p.m. RANGER CAMP, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost $55 for FFY members $80 for non-members 2A June B June 27-July 1 2C July EXPLORER CAMP, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost $85 for FFY members $110 for non-members 3A June 20=24 Water Park 3B July Water Park DISCOVERY CAMP Cost $85 for FFY members $110 for non-members 4A July 6-8 SURVIVOR CAMP Cost $85 For FFY members $110 For non-members 5A July FAMILY NIGHT OVERNIGHTER Cost $50 for FFY members $75 for non-members 6A August 5 and 6 Aug 5, 5 p.m.-aug. 6, 10:30 a.m. TUMBLE INTO SUMMER! GYMNASTICS CAMP June 1-3, 2016, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration deadline: May 31 Cost $75 FFY members $90 non-members MIDLAND KICKERS SOCCER CAMP June 13-17, 2016, a.m. Registration deadline: June 1 Ages 4 years old-incoming 4 th grade Cost $35 FFY members $45 non-members T-shirt size (soccer campers only) Y-Sm Y-Md Y-Lg A-Sm A-Md A-Lg. A-XLg Camper s name Age FFY member? Yes No Address Street City State Zip Phone Cell phone All campers will depart and return to the Sidner Ice Arena. There are no other pick-up/drop-off sites. Please have your child at the ice arena at 9:45 a.m. (Tumbleweed) and 8:45 a.m. (Ranger and Explorer) each morning. The bus will return to the ice arena anytime between 1:45-2 p.m. (Tumbleweed) and 3:45-4 p.m. (Ranger and Explorer) in the afternoon. Father s name Employer Bus. phone Cell Home phone Mother s name Employer Bus. phone Cell Home phone Emergency contact and phone (someone other than mother and father) Camper s date of birth Other information that you think the camp director may need to know I give my permission and consent for the Fremont Family YMCA to take photos of my child that may be used for publication, display or promotion of the YMCA. I also agree to no compensation for doing so. Parent/guardian signature My child is in good physical condition and can participate in all activities (if yes, sign below) Date Parent/guardian signature Date For Explorer/Discovery/Survivor campers only I give permission for overnight stay(s) for my Explorer/Discovery/Survivor camper (if yes, sign below) Parent/guardian signature Date A statement of any special restriction(s) or information must be signed and returned to the front desk on or prior to the first day of camp. OFFICE USE ONLY: Date pd. Amount pd. Receipt # By Please return this registration and all payments to the Fremont Family YMCA s front desk. If you have any questions about camps offered by the Fremont Family YMCA, please call

10 Images from Christensen Family YMCA Camp 2015!

11 HAVE SOME FUN AT OUR CAMP!!! Do you need a place to hold a meeting or a gathering? How about trying the Fremont Family YMCA s Christensen Family YMCA Camp. You can have full use of any or all that this camp has to offer such as... A lake with Canoes Kayaks Paddle boards Fishing Swimming Please give Jeremy Winn, camp director/vice president, a call at for more information. The Hazel R. Keene Lodge has Two rooms One room has a kitchen, fireplace and TVs The other room has a wet bar Fully air-conditioned Tornado-safe locker rooms Outdoor area with grills, fire pits and picnic tables

12 Where character counts Christensen Family YMCA Camp The Fremont Family YMCA has developed our day camps into a model for other YMCA camping programs. For years, thousands of children attended day camp at the YMCA s Camp Christian. This year, we are opening our new Christensen Family YMCA Camp for the first time. We want every child ages 4-15 to be able to take part and not be held back due to the inability to pay. Once again this year, due to the generous support of several local businesses and organizations, the Christensen Family YMCA Scholarship Fund is able to assist families in need. If you have a child ages 4-15 who would like to attend day camp this summer and you think you qualify for scholarship assistance, please fill out the application below and return it to the YMCA one week prior to the start of camp. If you need any further information, please contact camp director Jeremy Winn at CAMP BEGINS THE FIRST FULL WEEK IN JUNE! Where character counts Christensen Family YMCA Camp To be filled out only if requesting scholarship assistance Name of child Parent s name Home address Home phone Work phone Parent s signature Date Average yearly gross income: under $7,500 $15,000-$17,500 $7,500-$10,000 $17,500 and over $10,000-$15,000 Please return completed information to: FREMONT FAMILY YMCA Attn: Jeremy Winn 810 N. Lincoln Ave. Fremont, NE YMCA MISSION: God has given us the pathway to health and life through Jesus Christ and the Holy Scriptures. It is the mission of the Fremont Family YMCA to put these Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy body, mind and spirit for all. NO CHILD DENIED: Any child may belong to the YMCA regardless of income or family situation. If you know of a child who would like to belong, please notify the YMCA.