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Register by Register by 3/5/16 March 2nd to to lock in lock in last 2015 prices FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY year s rates YMCA CAMP PLAY LEARN THRIVE WATCHAUG

1 Register by Register by 3/5/16 March 2nd to to lock in lock in last 2015 prices FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY year s rates YMCA CAMP PLAY LEARN THRIVE WATCHAUG YMCA CAMP WATCHAUG PLAY LEARN THRIVE Charlestown, RI On Watchaug Pond campwatchaug.org 160 Prosser Trail campwatchaug.org Charlestown, RI Registration Opens February 1, 2019 Registration Opens February 1, 2016 First 10 to register online receive a FREE TradingaPost card! First 10campers campers to register on-line receive FREE Trading Post card! FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

Campers are having so much fun, they don t realize they are learning important life skills along with swimming, boating, archery, climbing and much more!

2 Dear Camper Families, Thank your for your interest in YMCA Camp Watchaug! Camp is more than making new friends and trying new activities. At Camp Watchaug we also focus on intentionally offering opportunities for campers to develop 21st Century skills. Campers are having so much fun, they don t realize they are learning important life skills along with swimming, boating, archery, climbing and much more! Camp Watchaug is a place where your child will play, learn and thrive! Danita Ballantyne Camp Director dballantyne@oceancommunityymca.org My grandson really enjoyed camp. I like him to be outside, learning new things, having structured activities and becoming more independent and responsible. -Camper Grandparent OPEN HOUSES & TOURS Visit camp to learn all about the opportunities and adventures for your child. Camp Watchaug, 160 Prosser Trail, Charlestown, RI April 6 May 4 June 1 1:00pm - 3:00pm Can t make an Open House? Call or us to set up a camp tour at your convenience campwatchaug@oceancommunityymca.org

The kids just Love going and seeing & making new friends. They can t wait to get there and enjoy the day! There is never a grumble getting ready for the day to begin.

the YMCA available for an additional fee. Two 1-week sessions (Sessions 1 & 6) Four 2-week sessions (Sessions 2-5) Flexible Scheduling May register for camp for 1-4 days during Session 1.

3 The kids just Love going and seeing & making new friends. They can t wait to get there and enjoy the day! There is never a grumble getting ready for the day to begin. -Camper Parent CAMP WATCHAUG OFFERS: Quality Day Camp experience for ages 4 to entering 10th grade Program Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm Extended Care starting at 7:00am & closing at 6:00pm at the YMCA available for an additional fee. Two 1-week sessions (Sessions 1 & 6) Four 2-week sessions (Sessions 2-5) Flexible Scheduling May register for camp for 1-4 days during Session 1. May register for just one week of a 2-week traditional camp session if necessary. Contact us to find out how. Rate is the same as Sessions 1 & 6. Current dates & rates on enclosed registration form & campwatchaug.org FRIENDS FUN MEMORIES A TEAM of seasonal summer STAFF as well as full-time YMCA DIRECTORS care for your child at camp. Our summer staff are selected for their strong character, maturity, enthusiasm, and commitment to our Y values. Many are Camp Alumni and choose to work at camp to ensure that your child has the same amazing experience that they did! Staff undergo extensive screening including annual criminal background checks, reference checks, and interviews. We provide extensive staff training covering behavioral management, camper safety, child abuse prevention, CPR/AED/First Aid certification, child development, team building and social facilitation. Our staff encourage group participation and cooperation, building self-confidence and self-esteem. They give each camper an opportunity to develop life-long interests in a variety of program areas. STAFF TO CAMPER RATIOS 4 & 5 year olds (Hummingbirds) 1:6 Campers entering 1st-3rd grade (Chickadees & Robins) 1:8 Campers entering 4th-9th grade (Pioneers, Rangers & Explorers) 1:10

ship playscape, amphitheatre, archery range, climbing wall, zip line, plus low and high ropes courses. Campers try new activities, develop life skills, learn how to play with others and have fun!

4 Camp Watchaug is located on 35 acres on the shore of Watchaug Pond in Charlestown, RI. Facilities include wooded areas, waterfront, lodge, nature center, arts & crafts building, the Hummingbird House for our 4 & 5 year olds, pavilion, picnic area, basketball court, ga ga court, pirate ship playscape, amphitheatre, archery range, climbing wall, zip line, plus low and high ropes courses. Campers try new activities, develop life skills, learn how to play with others and have fun! Every day he came home with a smile and excited about his day. -Camper Parent Traditional Camp allows campers to try a variety of activities in a small age-appropriate group with the same counselor each day who is able to focus on each individual camper. Traditional Camp Activities include: DAILY SWIM LESSONS DAILY RECREATIONAL SWIM PERIOD SAILING* KAYAKING* CANOEING ROWING WATER TRAMPOLINE* WATER PLAY SCAPE* BANANA BOAT PADDLE BOARDS* OUTDOOR SKILLS ARTS & CRAFTS ARCHERY NATURE LOW ROPES HIGH ROPES* GIANT SWING* CLIMBING WALL ZIP LINE* COURT GAMES FIELD GAMES GA GA* *Age or swim level requirement for participation

Specialty Camps allow campers to focus on a specialty activity AND get a taste of traditional camp.

There s a Specialty program for everyone.

Current detailed information, dates, rates and age requirements for each Specialty Camp is available at campwatchaug.

5 Specialty Camps allow campers to focus on a specialty activity AND get a taste of traditional camp. Campers will spend 2 or 3 periods a day in specialty activities and 2 or 3 periods rotating through a variety of traditional activities. There s a Specialty program for everyone. Programs include Lego, Water Sports, Tails & Trails (Program with Westerly Animal Shelter), Drama, Counselor-in-Training and Gymnastics. Fun for all! Current detailed information, dates, rates and age requirements for each Specialty Camp is available at campwatchaug.org TONI S KIDS AT CAMP WATCHAUG Toni s Kids is an integration initiative designed to provide support for children with emotional and developmental challenges so that they can participate with typically developing peers in Y programs and activities. Contact the Camp Director to coordinate specific services to fully support your child s camp experience.

We will return because of the friendly helpful staff, the fun, challenging activities, and the beautiful grounds/ amenities the girls enjoy at Camp Watchaug. -Camper Parent Programs and Goals.

6 We will return because of the friendly helpful staff, the fun, challenging activities, and the beautiful grounds/ amenities the girls enjoy at Camp Watchaug. -Camper Parent Programs and Goals. Campers enjoy a variety of outdoor experiences which promote physical activity, mental creativity and an environment to build life-long friendships; and also provide children the opportunity to develop independence, resiliency and a sense of self-empowerment. Camp is designed to instill our Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility. ACA Accreditation. As part of our commitment to the highest standards of health, safety and program quality, we choose to be accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA is the only independent accrediting organization in the country that reviews camping operations against strict quality standards. For more information, visit acacamps.org Extended Day is available to meet the needs of our working parents for a nominal fee. Care is available from 7:00am-9:00am and 4:00pm-6:00pm. Extended Day is at the Arcadia & Westerly YMCA s. Campers are bused to and from camp. Y-Cares Financial Assistance. Through generous volunteer and community support we are able to send children to camp who otherwise would not be able to attend. Financial assistance for families who qualify is through our Y-Cares program. If you need assistance please do not hesitate to contact us. If you are able, please consider a donation to our Y-Cares Campership Fund. You may make a pledge on the registration form, through our website or at the Y. Trading Post Cards may be purchased for an additional $10 per card. Campers use their Trading Post cards to purchase Camp Watchaug gear or a frozen treat, snack or drink (no candy or soda) after lunch. Bus Transportation is available from 15 locations from Stonington, CT to Hopkinton, RI for no additional fee. Check out for the current bus schedule.

7 gaga court. Visit them at Ocea MYST ADM 1 Ha Myst ocea YMCA MYSTIC DAY CAMP OPEN HOUSES & TOUR 1:00 3:00 pm April 25 May 23 June 1 Harry Austin Drive Mystic, CT Don t YMCA Check Phone out: Fax forget to YMCA Camp Watchaug Camp Watchaug bbruno@oceancommunityymca.org Camp Physical address: Mailing Address: YMCA check outcove YMCA Physical address: 160 Prosser Trail Main Street 1 Harry Austin Drive 160 Prosser Trail, Charlestown,1190 RI Mystic Day Camp Charlestown, RI Wyomng, RI Mystic, CT Mailing Address: in Mystic, Don t forget to also check out Camp Watchaug which is also part of CT. the High Street, Westerly, RI November to March Ocean Community YMCA. Located on 35 acres in Charlestown, they Also a partriof the April to October offer Traditional Camp with water activities, nature, high ropes and a Ocean Community (Phone) Fax (Fax) Also a part of the gaga court. Visit them at dballantyne@oceancommunityymca.org YMCA! campwatchaug@oceancommunityymca.org Ocean Community Registration Opens February 1, 2015 YMCA! First ten campers to register will receive a FREE Trading Post card! campwatchaug.org Registration Kick-Off Fir Sat. February 7, :00am-2:00pm Mystic Branch Meet the new Camp Director! Register & receive one FREE Mystic Day Camp item!

Westerly-Pawcatuck Branch 95 High Street, Westerly RI AND at the Arcadia Branch 1190 Main Street, Wyoming RI Registration Celebration Saturday March 5 9:00 am to 1:00 pm FREE Mystic Day Camp T-shirt

8 Westerly-Pawcatuck Branch 95 High Street, Westerly RI AND at the Arcadia Branch 1190 Main Street, Wyoming RI Registration Celebration Saturday March 5 9:00 am to 1:00 pm FREE Mystic Day Camp T-shirt FREE Camp Watchaug T-Shirt Register AND pay in full by April 2nd Pay All registered campers receive a in full FREE Mystic Day Camp T-shirt in full By April 15 By April 15 Trading Post Pay Giveaway Enter to win a FREE Session! Current resident or Current resident or or Current resident April 9 May 7 June 4 1:00pm - Camp1-3pm Watchaug 1-3 pm 10 am-noon campwatchaug.org OPEN HOUSES & TOURS 1:00 3:00 pm OPEN HOUSES & TOURS OPEN6 HOUSES April 25 Saturdays May 23 June April 6, May 4 & June 1 Ocean Community YMCA Ocean Community MYSTICYMCA DAY CAMP YMCA Camp Watchaug ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE A Valued Summer Day Camp Experience 1 Harry Austin Drive ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Mystic, CT High Street oceancommunityymca.org Westerly, RI ASSISTANCE AVAILABL FREE Camp Meet the new Camp Director! 9:00am - 12:00pm Westerly-Pawcatuck Branch Register & receive one FREE Mystic Day Camp item! Watchaug T-shirt 12:00pm - 1:00pm Arcadia Branch Sat. February 7, :00am-2:00pm Saturday March 2ndBranch FINANCIAL Mystic Registration Kick-Off Registration Celebration February 1, 2015 st ten campers to register will receive a FREE Trading Post card! Registration Opens Trading Post giveaway Enter to win a FREE Session! Pay in full By April 15 Non Profit Non Profit Org. Org. US Postage US Postage PAID PAID Westerly, RI Westerly, RI No.104 PermitPermit No.104

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