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1 WE BUILD HAPPY CAMPERS Sponsor a Child to Camp page Summer Camp CAMP GLACIER HOLLOW Stevens Point Area YMCA SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Resident Camp Day Camp Adventure Trips LIT/CIT Program Horse Camps Sports Camps

2 WELCOME Welcome to the Stevens Point Area YMCA Summer Camp programs. We have great things planned for you this summer. Fantastic programs, awesome activities and really cool staff that you can relate to all come together to provide an amazing experience no matter your age. This is the place to be, so invite a friend and pack your bags for the experience of a lifetime! You are welcome here! CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT The Stevens Point Area YMCA is dedicated to providing a safe and fun environment which creates lasting memories that grow the mind, body and spirit of each camper. YMCA Camp not only teaches ecology, canoeing, team building, sports, archery and more; we teach values through these programs. YMCA character development is not a program it is a focus for everything we do at Camp. The Y: We re for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. OUR STAFF Led by the full time professional leadership team of: Pete Timber Matthai-Camp Director; Tiffany Gecko Praeger-Glacier Hollow Program Director; Nicole Proulx- Great Escape School Age Director; and Steve Cookie Monster Luther Great Escape/ Youth Sports Assistant Director, our camp staff are our most valuable asset. Camp staff are college age, with interests in environmental studies, teaching and other disciplines. We carefully select staff on the basis of good character, leadership, 2 their ability to make sound decisions and provide campers with a meaningful and safe camp experience. Staff participate in an intensive week-long training that emphasizes leadership development and the safety and welfare of our campers. Did we mention our staff are fun, too? Camper-to-staff ratio averages 8:1 and we have a maximum of 100 campers in our largest program, so campers receive a personalized program and do not get lost in the group. Programs at Camp Glacier Hollow have a First Responder on site.

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Glacier Hollow Overnight Camps Ages 7-14 Adventure Trips...6 Ages LIT, CIT & Teen Camp...7 Grades 7-12 Registration Forms...Middle Section Glacier Hollow Day Camp Ages 7-12 All Stars Great Escape Day Camp Ages 7-10 Great Escape Day Camp Ages 5-10 Horsemanship Day Camps Ages 9-14 Little Campers Ages 3 5 Camp Open Houses...14 Family Camp & Glacier Hollow Facility Information CHOOSE THE PRICE TIER YOU CAN BEST AFFORD We understand that different families have differing abilities to pay, so we have three pricing levels to better accommodate all financial needs. Please consider selecting the highest tier you can afford to allow YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow to best stretch our funding and continue to improve the quality of each camper s experience. PRICE C is our historically subsidized rate, which does not represent the true cost of camp, but has been our standard rate. PRICE B is a partially subsidized rate, but more clearly reflects the actual cost of camp. PRICE A most accurately reflects the cost of YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow. Our Tier Pricing Program in no way influences the experience your child(ren) will receive! We simply feel it is important to share with parents the true costs of YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow and give families the opportunity to decide how much they can contribute toward their child s camp experience. As always, further financial assistance is available for families through the Annual Campaign. SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE It is the goal of the YMCA to provide educational, social and physical development services to people, regardless of their ability to pay. Waiver or reduction of fees is available subject to facility and program capacity and demonstrated need, without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age or physical or mental handicap. Contact us for application materials. Scholarships are provided through generous conservation and civic clubs, the United Way of Portage County, the YMCA Annual Campaign and the Y Camp Glacier Hollow Trust Fund. See page 15 if you would like to help ensure that every child can go to camp. ANNUAL CAMPAIGN The Y. TM For A Better Us. TM Partner Program CONTACT THE DIRECTOR Pete Matthai E pmatthai@spymca.org P ext. 308 REGISTRATION QUESTIONS P F

4 RESIDENT CAMPS Our YMCA Resident Camps offer youth a safe environment in which positive values, personal growth, lifelong friendships, environmental awareness, and outrageous fun are key elements. Join us this summer for an experience that lasts a lifetime! We have great food too! Swimming Free Choice Archery/Sling Shots Fishing Snorkeling Trail Hikes Dances Theme Days/Parties Arts & Crafts Canoeing/Kayaking Basketball Field Sports Typical Camp arrival is after 1:30 p.m. on Sunday and pick-up is 10:30 a.m. on Saturday for 7 day programs or 5:00 p.m. on Friday for 6 day programs. Beginning Adventurers pickup is at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. See explanation of prices A, B and C on page 3. ACTIVITIES AT CAMP All resident campers enjoy a mix of scheduled and free choice traditional camp activities. Special attention is placed on the theme of the week, outdoor living skills and Nature Quest activities. In addition, through evening campfires, group games and activities, campers will laugh and create new memories and friends. Activities may include: Team Building Course Outdoor Living Skills Evening Activities Campfire Programs Environmental Education/Nature Quest Activities All YMCA Members are eligible for a $35 member discount per program. Counselor Specialties Compass/GPS/ Geocaching Overnight Tent Camp-Outs Gardening And much more. CAMPERS FOR L.I.F.E. June (7 days), ages 9-14 Live In Fitness Everyday! Shoot a bow & arrow, canoe & kayak, help prepare healthy meals, explore rock climbing, participate in fun physical activities, sing around a campfire, challenge each other in a campfire cookoff, make friends and more. All while learning lifelong wellness skills through fun hands on programming that addresses fitness, nutrition, and personal well being. See Campers for L.I.F.E. the Adventure (page 6) for a special session including a north woods zip line tour and white water rafting trip (ages 12-15). Price A: $530 Price B: $480 Price C: $410 BEGINNING ADVENTURERS July (4 days), ages 7-10 Beginning Adventurers Nature Quest is a 4 day session for younger and first-time campers and is a great intermediate progression point from day camp to the full 7-day resident camp. Campers will experience hands-on camp activities like pond mucking, canoe lessons, fishing, archery and more Special attention will be given to helping campers feel comfortable in new surroundings. Enthusiastic counselors will guide these young campers in discovering the wonders of nature and camping, while building confidence and independence. Price A: $405 Price B: $350 Price C: $

5 CAMP WISE SPIRITS July 8-14 (7 days), Girls ages 8-14 Just for girls Camp Wise Spirits concentrates on the activities that our girl campers have told us they love the best! Campers will learn about themselves, build self-confidence, make meaningful friendships, develop new skills and have lots of traditional camp fun. A Horsemanship Add-On option is available this week. Price A: $530 Price B: $480 Price C: $410 *HORSEMANSHIP ADD-ON OPTION: Campers who register for the horse camp addon option will travel by YMCA bus to Neu-View Stables, Monday-Friday from approximately 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Horsemanship Campers will return to Glacier Hollow each afternoon and have opportunities for traditional and evening camp activities. Camp will send along a boxed lunch each day. Neu-View Stables is in Custer, WI, just 10 minutes from Camp Glacier Hollow. Limited to 10 participants. There is an additional fee of $160. THE ADVENTURE July (7 days), ages 8-13 A week like no other! This session combines a focus on outdoor skills with our traditional camp activities. An outdoor rock climbing trip and caving trip are the two special off camp excursions this week. Space is limited this week so register early for the ADVENTURE! Price A: $560 Price B: $500 Price C: $430 TIMBERTOP CAMP For Youth with Learning Disabilities August 5-11 (7 days), ages 8-13 Timbertop Camp is for boys and girls that have been identified by their school districts as needing extra help for a learning disability. Timbertop combines traditional camp programs with extra reading practice and special group activities that focus on dealing with learning disabilities. Special attention is paid to peer relations, building self-confidence and learning new skills. Please contact us to request special registration materials. Timbertop Camp is celebrating its 51st anniversary this summer! Price A: $575 Price B: $505 Price C: $435 SPLASH & SPORT August (7 days), ages 8-13 Splash & Sport week will be wet n wild! This session will include a river canoe/kayak trip, lots of fishing time, snorkeling, giant slip n slide, beach party, our famous Wells Fargo and water Nature Quest activities. Price A: $530 Price B: $480 Price C: $

6 ADVENTURE TRIPS Ages Teens can safely go beyond their backyard and experience the wilderness adventure of a lifetime! Participants will become students of the wilderness, addressing YMCA values, developing an appreciation and respect for the environment, learning specific outdoor skills, improving teamwork and leadership skills, building self-confidence, creating friendships and having an outrageous time. All expeditions are thoroughly planned and led by experienced staff with advanced safety certifications. Experience is not necessary for most trips. Register early trips are limited in size and fill quickly. Typical camp arrival is at 1:30 p.m. on the first day and pick-up is at 7:00 p.m. on the last day. All trips include food, permits and camping fees, special equipment (climbing, canoeing/kayaking, backpacking and camping), transportation, professional staff and fun. DEVIL S LAKE ROCK CLIMBING & CAVING June 17-22, ages Experience the excitement of rock climbing at the Midwest s premier climbing location! No climbing experience is required. Participants will start the week by getting down and dirty crawling through a guided cave. We will then set up camp at Devil s Lake on Monday evening and spend the next four days climbing and rappelling mixed with hiking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and just plain having fun. On Belay! (13 participant max) Price A: $555 Price B: $500 Price C: $430 CAMPERS FOR L.I.F.E. ADVENTURE June 24-30, ages This special session of Campers for Life will include a full day of white water rafting the world class Menominee River and soaring through the air on a zip line tour at the Wildman Adventure Resort in Niagara, Wisconsin. We will spend Sunday and Monday at Camp then on Tuesday we will travel to Niagara exploring the many waterfalls along the way. Wednesday will be split into two parts white water rafting and the zip line tour. We will return to Camp on Thursday and resume Campers for LIFE activities. We will camp off site for two nights and the remaining nights we will be at Camp. Hold ON we re Paddling ON! (21 participant max) Price A: $620 Price B: $555 Price C: $485 PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS BACKPACKING July 15-20, ages Spend six days hiking through towering forests, viewing breathtaking summits and relaxing among the many rivers and lakes of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park along Lake Superior in Upper Michigan. Hikers will spend a few hours at Camp Glacier Hollow team building and packing up, then we hit the road hiking. Load em up! (10 participant max) Price A: $555 Price B: $500 Price C: $430 APOSTLE ISLAND SEA KAYAKING July 29 August 3, ages This trip is the best way to explore and experience the peace and solitude, pristine beaches and natural rhythms of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Beginners ready for a physical challenge are welcome. This trip is guided with the help of Dive Point Scuba. Participant check in time is 10:30 a.m. on the first day. Paddle on! (13 participant max) Price A: $660 Price B: $600 Price C: $

7 LEADERS & COUNSELORS IN TRAINING LEADERS IN TRAINING LIT Ages 12-14, must be entering 7th grade The Leader In Training program is for youth ages that want to have a fun summer developing their leadership skills, creating self-confidence and making new friendships. LITs will use their skills to help support Y staff and interact with children in our Day Camps while continuing their training throughout the summer. Potential LIT s must first successfully complete the LIT Day Training Camp at Glacier Hollow from June Training will be daily from 8:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Monday-Friday. There is an overnight at Camp Thursday-Friday in which participants will depart from the YMCA on Thursday morning and then can be picked up Friday at Camp following the 2:15 p.m. Graduation Ceremony or they will return to the YMCA on the bus at 4:45 p.m. Daily lunch and overnight meals are provided. An application and registration form are required before being accepted into LIT Training Camp. Participants that successfully pass LIT Training Camp can be placed as LIT s in Day Camp programs throughout the summer from June 18 August 31. The Leader In Training Program requires a commitment of two to five days per week for six to eleven weeks throughout the summer. Additional information for choosing placement schedules for the summer will be mailed closer to Training week. LITs are held to high standards and can be removed from the program if not meeting those standards. LIT Day Training Camp June days, 1 night at Camp Glacier Hollow Price A: $415 Price B: $345 Price C: $285 LIT Day Camp Program June 18 Aug. 31 Y-Member $20/day or $80/week General Public $25/day or $100/week COUNSELOR IN TRAINING CIT Ages The Counselor In Training program is for youth ages that want to have a fun summer developing their leadership skills working with children alongside our YMCA staff. Potential CIT s must first successfully complete the CIT Overnight Training Camp at Glacier Hollow from Sunday, June 17 Friday, June 22. An application and registration form are required before being accepted into CIT Training Camp. Participants that successfully pass CIT Training Camp can be placed as CIT s in Day and/or Resident Camp programs throughout the summer from June 24 August 31. CIT s are not required to commit to a minimum number of weeks and there is NO fee after Training Camp. CITs are held to high standards and can be removed from the program if not meeting those standards. CIT Overnight Training Camp June days, 5 nights at Camp Glacier Hollow Price A: $540 Price B: $490 Price C: $430 CIT Camp Program June 24 Aug. 31 Day and/or Resident Camp Programs No Fee (CIT s will have Limited Overnight Weeks Available) 7

8 GLACIER HOLLOW DAY CAMP Ages 7-12 Our number one priority at Camp is to provide a safe and fun environment where campers can learn, grow and make new friends. A carefully selected, experienced and well-trained staff will lead the way as we journey through a variety of exciting theme weeks and traditional camp activities. The Theme of the Week compliments regular camp activities and culminates with a theme celebration typically done on Thursdays. Don t miss out! Join us for one week or an entire summer to remember. School Bus departs the YMCA at 9:00 a.m. and returns at 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Free extended care is available at the YMCA and/or Camp Glacier Hollow from 6:30-9:00 a.m. and 4:30-6:00 p.m. Campers bring a sack lunch and personal clothing items in a backpack daily. HOT LUNCH is available on indicated weeks for $18/week! What a Meal Deal! Day Campers are allowed to visit our Trading Post once daily. Punch cards are available at the Child Development Office. Trading Post souvenirs can be seen online. Y Member General Public $175/week $190/week OVERNIGHT OPTIONS Join your friends during indicated day camp weeks for an overnight at Camp Glacier Hollow. You will participate in evening activities, campfires, night hikes and eating S MORES. YMCA provides dinner, breakfast and lunch the next day. Campers sleep in cabins and then return to the YMCA on the bus the next day at 4:30 pm. Y Member $30/Overnight General Public $35/Overnight WEEK 1: KICKIN OFF CAMP June 6-8 Schools out and camp has begun! Join us this short week to get a sample of all the fun and wacky activities camp has to offer! Let the gaga, swimming, archery, art n crafts, air square and FUN begin (plus MORE)! *HOT Lunch Available WEEK 2: CARNIVAL CRAZINESS June Step right up! Take part in our camp carnival games, activities and crafts. Tuesday we will take a field trip to XTREME AIR in Appleton and test out our crazy, acrobatic skills! Thursday we ll be celebrating the week with a camp carnival, complete with games, face painting and prizes! There is an additional $30 field trip fee this week (lunch is included on Tuesday). **Wednesday Night Overnight Option WEEK 3: GAME SHOW ANTICS June Let s get crazy and wacky this week with Minute to Win-It Challenges, Trivia, and take part in an ALL CAMP game that will challenge you and your team with fun and crazy antics! Bring a white shirt on Wednesday to decorate as your team shirt; we will be wearing them Friday for our all camp GAME SHOW CHALLENGE! **Wednesday Night Overnight Option 8

9 WEEK 4: FARM FANATICS June Let s get down and dirty on the farm! In addition to our traditional camp activities, we ll be taking a trip to a local farm to visit some farm animals, taste test some yummy dairy treats, and see how food gets from farm to table! Thursday is animal dress up day! WEEK 5: HOLIDAZE CRAZE July 2-3 and 5-6 Christmas in July!? A very hot Halloween? Join us this week to celebrate a variety of holidays with Trick or Treating around camp and a costume contest on Tuesday and a Christmas Dance on Friday with cookie decorating! All of these holidays, plus more! NO CAMP ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 4. *HOT Lunch **Thursday Overnight Option WEEK 6: WET N WILD I July 9-13 This ever-popular week will be exactly that soakin with wet and wild excitement! We will experience water and wacky fun all week, including our very popular 75 foot slip n slide, a beach party, aqua adventures, and a trip to a Wausau water park on Thursday. This week has an additional $25 water park fee. WEEK 7: HOOKED ON FISHING July Join us to learn fishing techniques, safety, and just spend lots of time FISHING! Campers will fish by boat and from shore in at least 2 locations during the week (with field trip on Tuesday or Wednesday). Overnight campers will have extra fishing opportunities as well. Fishing pole is required. This week has an additional $10 fee to help cover supplies and busing. **Thursday Night Overnight Option WEEK 8: ART IN THE WILD July Take part in creating our annual MAGICAL Camp Play as set/prop design, costume creation, or actors! If theater isn t of interest, no worries, we will still have our traditional outdoor camp activities and crafts to choose from, to add to our amazing week! Bring a shirt to tie-dye on Thursday! Camp families invited to see our Camp Play, 2 p.m. on Friday! WEEK 9: WET N WILD II July 30-August 3 This ever-popular week will be exactly that soakin with wet and wild excitement that s why we offer it TWICE! We will experience water and wacky fun all week, including our very popular 75 foot slip n slide, a beach party, aqua adventures, and a trip to a Wisconsin Dells water park on Wednesday. This week has an additional $35 water park fee. *HOT Lunch **Thursday Overnight Option WEEK 10: WILD, WILD, WEST August 6-10 Yeeehaw! A dancing hoedown and dress up on Thursday, water shoot-outs, gold rush games and sling shots we ll have a good ol time. We will even have a campfire cookout with franks & beans on Wednesday for lunch. Campers ages 8 and up can participate in a Thursday or Friday horseback riding adventure for an additional $35 fee. WEEK 11: SUPERHEROES August Calling all superheroes! Join us at camp this week to meet some superheroes, create your own superhero character, and take part in our superhero camp challenge on Thursday! Thursday will also be superhero dress up day! 9

10 WEEK 12: OUTDOOR ED-VENTURES August We will spend this week preparing for our end of the week Survival Challenge by practicing our canoeing skills, fire building, outdoor cooking, shelter building, animal identification, plus lots more! This week will be ED-VENTUREOUS! Survival Team dress-up on Friday! *HOT Lunch Available **Wednesday Night Overnight Option ***Special Options: Campers ages 9 and up can participate in a canoe trip on the Plover River on Tuesday or Thursday, and an outdoor rock climbing trip (weather permitting) on Wednesday. All rock climbers are required to enroll in the Wednesday Night Overnight, as we will return later in the evening. All equipment is supplied. No experience necessary. Space is limited, so register early for these options. WEEK 13: FAREWELL FUN August Let s end the summer with the best of the best. This week will be full of the activities that you LOVE as we say farewell to another amazing summer! Wednesday is Glacier Hollow pride day! Dress in your favorite past or present Glacier Hollow gear. *HOT Lunch Available **Wednesday Night Overnight Option Wednesday night is also our end of summer cook-out. Free to all families who attended Glacier Hollow Camps this summer. NOAH S ARK TRIP Ages Friday, June 8 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Hang out with friends at Noah s Ark Water Park and have a great time! Fee includes: basic lunch, transportation from the YMCA, staff supervision and entrance fee. Bring extra spending money for snacks and dinner. Subject to change based on the weather. Space is limited. Y Members $35, General Public $45 CAMP SOAR August 6 10 and Camp Soar is a special week of day camp for teens with mild/borderline cognitive disabilities, ages 13 - High School. Camp Soar combines traditional camp activities and special group activities into a structured daily setting. Special attention is paid to peer relations, building selfconfidence and learning new skills. Campers will be bused from the Stevens Point Area YMCA departing at 9:00 a.m. to Camp Glacier Hollow and then return to the YMCA at 4:30 p.m. Before care is available in the YMCA gym starting at 8:30am and after care is available until 5:00 p.m. also in the YMCA gym. See special registration form for fees and additional information. 10

11 ALL STARS GREAT ESCAPE DAY CAMP Ages 7-10 All Star Great Escape Day Camp is a mix of traditional Great Escape activities with a sports theme of the week. All Stars is for the camper who wants to learn and practice basic sports skills and be plenty active. (Space is limited to 18) All Star Day Camp is held at the YMCA in a home base room. Lunch and snacks are provided! Camp Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday A variable schedule is available (minimum of 2 days required) Free extended care is available 6:30 to 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Y Member $160/5 days $140/4 days $114/3 days $82/2 days General Public $175/5 days $156/4 days $129/3 days $92/2 days WEEK 2: KICK OFF June A grand opening to the season ahead for All Stars camp! This week will include the basics about a few of the more popular sports and prepare kids for the weeks ahead. A sports filled start to the summer! WEEK 3: BASKETBALL BREAK-OUT June We will be playing various games related to basketball and going through drills and workshops to learn the basics! WEEK 4: END ZONE EXCITEMENT June This week focuses on American football and the skills related to it! Basic skills and coordination, along with strategy will be taught this week! WEEK 5: ALL STARS BREAK July 2-3 and 5-6 This week is about the sports that are not often played competitively and takes us through some creative ways to create our own games! WEEK 6: DIAMOND DAYS July 9-13 Campers will learn about baseball through workshops and competition. We will also take a field trip to a Timber Rattlers game on Monday! Baseball gloves required. WEEK 7: TAKE IT TO THE COURTS July Whether it s Tennis or Badminton, this week will teach kids about hand eye coordination and the rules behind some of the more common net and racquet sports. WEEK 8: ALL STARS PRIDE July Like supporting your favorite team? Then this week is right up your alley as we will be making our own sports shirts and showing our pride for our teams this week! WEEK 9: ALL STARS OLYMPICS July 30-August 3 Whether track or field related, this week gives each participant the chance to shine in one way or another! Times, scores, and records will be posted daily and an award ceremony will be at the end of the week! WEEK 10: SPORTS WORLD-WIDE August 6-10 Sports are popular around the world and not just in America! This week is all about recognizing and playing sports that are widely played in other countries. WEEK 11: SPORTS FINALE August In the final week of All Stars camp, we will finish it with flare! We will play the most popular sports of the season and have a fiesta at the end of the week! 11

12 GREAT ESCAPE DAY CAMP Ages 5-10 Join us for a fun filled summer right here at the YMCA! Our seasoned staff will guide your children in creative, healthy and most importantly, fun activities. We hope to see you this summer for a Great Escape! WEEK 1: SUMMERTIME FRIENDSHIP June 6-8 This week is everyone s first week so let s take some time to get to know each other and make some new friends. WEEK 2: SUPERHERO ACADEMY June Take the superhero character challenge, dress up as a favorite superhero and lend a hand as we pay it forward thru community service and create the hero in all of us. WEEK 3: FUNKY FOODS June We ll be making crafts with food, creating new food combinations and much more! WEEK 4: SPACE IS THE PLACE June Journey with us into undiscovered realms! We ll be making spaceships and playing out-of-thisworld games! WEEK 5: HOLIDAY MASHUP July 2-3 and 5-6 What s your favorite Holiday? Come all ye faithful because we ve got all the big ones wrapped into one fantastic week. WEEK 6: TREASURE ISLAND July 9-13 Have some swashbuckling pirate fun! Use maps to find lost treasure, pirate hats/eye patches/sand art and capture the pirate flag! WEEK 7: ZOOFARI July From the fastest, to the strongest, the best leapers and hunters, learn about some amazing animal talents. WEEK 8: OOEY GOOEY July Slime...Gak...Gloop! Explore by making and playing with ooey and gooey experiments. Roll up your sleeves...it s time to get messy! Great Escape Day Camp is held at the YMCA in home base rooms. Lunch and snacks are provided! A variable schedule is available (minimum of 2 days required) Camp Hours are 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Free extended care is available 6:30-9:00 a.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. Y Member $160/5 days $140/4 days $114/3days $82/2 days General Public $175/5 days $156/4 days $129/3days $92/2 days WEEK 9: SUPER SCIENCE July 30 August 3 Our scientists will perform experiments and play some crazy games, as well as take a field trip to the Paper Discovery Center to make paper! WEEK 10: WATER WORKS August 6-10 Come to camp prepared to get wet! We ll create art with spray bottles, have a water bucket and sponge toss, and have fun sliding on a Slip N Slide! WEEK 11: JURASSIC JOURNEY August Digging for fossils, building volcanoes and exploring the world of dinosaurs! WEEK 12: WEARABLE ART August Show off your art by wearing what you make. Tye dye, jewelry, hats and more. WEEK 13: SUMMER REWIND August (5-6 year olds only) This week is a hodge podge of anything goes! Let s relive our favorite summer memories from start to finish. 12

13 HORSEMANSHIP CAMP Interested in horses? This DAY Camp is for you! Throughout the week, we will touch on many different areas: safety, grooming and tack, saddling, ground work (lunging and leading), mounting, dismounting, feeding and care, horse breeds, identification and riding. Horsemanship activities will be mixed with various camp activities. Camp is held at Neu-View Stables in Custer, WI. Transportation is provided. Participation in a previous Stevens Point Area YMCA Horsemanship Camp or proven horsemanship experience is required to register for the advanced level. Limited to 10 participants. Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Free extended care is available at the Y from 6:30 to 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Y Member $310, General Public $330 Week 4: June Horsemanship I Beginner Level Ages 9-14 Week 6: July 9-13 Horsemanship Overnight Option (See Camp Wise Spirits on page 5) Week 8: July Horsemanship II Beginner Level Ages 9-14 Week 12: Aug Horsemanship III Advanced Level Ages LITTLE CAMPERS PRESCHOOL Ages 3-5 (Must be fully potty trained) Little Campers is a perfect way for preschool campers to get out of the house, make new friends and have fun exploring a new theme every week. Our preschool staff provide a nurturing and safe environment for Little Campers to build confidence and independence through structured and selfselect activities. LITTLE CAMPERS THEMES Week 2: June Sports of all Sorts Week 3: June Down on the Farm Week 4: June To the Moon Week 5: July 2-5 No Preschool Week 6: July 9-12 Musical Movers Week 7: July *Beach Bash Week 8: July Dinosaur Discovery Week 9: July 30-August 2 *Outdoor Adventure Week 10: August 6-9 Wonders of Science Week 11: August Buggin Out Little Campers is held at the YMCA *Weeks 7 and 9 - Little Campers will ride on the Y Bus to Camp Glacier Hollow on Thursday Camp hours are 9:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Monday-Thursday Contact the Child Development Office at for registration materials and more information. Y Member $50/week General Public $65/week 13

14 CAMP INFORMATION/OPEN HOUSES Thinking about signing up? Registered already and have questions? Want to meet our key leadership staff? Want to support our camp scholarship fund? Call ext. 308 for more info. AT STEVENS POINT AREA YMCA: THURSDAY, MAY 17 New Camper-Parent Orientation at 6:30 p.m. Suggested for NEW Day Camp Parents. AT CAMP GLACIER HOLLOW: SATURDAY, MAY 12 Kids Need Summer Camp! Even if you re not sure about camp yet, or you re a returning camper, JOIN US for a FREE OPEN HOUSE and spaghetti dinner. Families are welcome to come check out camp and experience canoeing, kayaking, archery, hiking and more! Come see how fun camp can be! All families are welcome and financial assistance for camp is available. Activities and tours start at 3:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Campfire with yummy S MORES at 7:30 p.m! Pre-register for dinner by May 11. Invite-A-Friend WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 New Camper-Parent Orientation at 6:30 p.m. Suggested for NEW Day Camp Parents. SATURDAY, JUNE 2 Kids Need Summer Camp! Even if you re not sure about camp yet, or you re a returning camper, JOIN US for a FREE OPEN HOUSE and pancake breakfast. Families are welcome to come check out camp and experience canoeing, kayaking, archery, hiking and more! Come see how fun camp can be! All families are welcome and financial assistance for camp is available. Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. Activities and tours from 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Pre-register for breakfast by June 1. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 End of Summer Family Cook Out/Pot Luck Dessert and Fun Night starting at 4:30 pm. We will provide cook out food, swimming, canoeing/kayaking, archery, campfire, and more. Free to enrolled Glacier Hollow Camp participants & families or $6/person. Pre-register by August 28. Promoting Camp? Resident Campers! Recruit a friend (non sibling) who has not attended one of our Camps before and you will receive a $25 Trading Post Credit! See registration for details REFERRAL REWARD Want to promote camp to a group of friends or neighbors? We can come to your house to show a camp video and answer questions. WE CAN HELP YOU! 14

15 CREATE A CAMPER FOR LIFE WITH YOUR GIFT TO THE Y CAMP GLACIER HOLLOW TRUST FUND The Stevens Point Area YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow is dedicated to providing a safe, fun and educational environment for all campers. The purpose of the Y Camp Fund is to provide scholarship and operational support to ensure that every camper has an enriching experience that creates lasting memories. For more information contact Kelly Caughlan, YMCA Foundation at yfoundation@spymca.org or go to GLACIER HOLLOW FACILITY INFORMATION YMCA CAMP GLACIER HOLLOW The Camp Glacier Hollow facility has been operated as a camp for over 50 years. It is located 14 miles east of Stevens Point, Wisconsin on beautiful, spring-fed Lake Elaine. The ecological diversity of its glacial ridges and hollows make it an ideal setting for camp and environmental education, teaching and learning. Go to to learn more Pavelski Road Amherst Junction, WI I PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a mailing address! 15

16 Stevens Point Area YMCA 1000 Division Street Stevens Point, WI P F E pmatthai@spymca.org CAMP GLACIER HOLLOW Are you a Grandparent, Aunt or Uncle? Give camp as a gift positive experiences and memories that last a lifetime!