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1 DPYcamps.com Best Summer Ever Summer Camp Dr. P. Phillips YMCA

2 D R. P. P H I L L I P S Y M C A DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA WELCOME! S U M M E R C A M P D R. P. P H I L L I P S Y M C A MORE THAN JUST A CAMP We are committed to providing your child with a safe, enriching summer camp experience that incorporates the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith. Camp is a fun place for your child to meet friends and learn new skills. However, at our YMCA you can also expect that your child will benefit by learning lifelong skills and to become an exemplary person with exceptional character. Throughout the summer, campers will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities that teach our character and values while being encouraged and recognized for demonstrating these values throughout their camp experience. YMCA character counts! At the Y, we know that it is vital that children are engaged in activities in which they are continuously learning and providing experiences that build self-esteem. YMCA summer camps include programs where children learn by using technology, hands on experience, being active and socializing with peers. We know that the quality of your child s camp experience hinges on the excellence of our staff members. Because our staff team means so much to each of our campers, we focus on selecting, retaining and training the best camp leaders. Our staff members are engaging, energetic, fun and excited to spend each day teaching your child. Enroll your child in a YMCA summer day camp! It is a guaranteed investment in your child s future! Sara Rennert Youth Development Director 1 DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA BEST SUMMER EVER

3 S U M M E R C A M P SUMMER CAMP STARTS HERE SUMMER CAMPERS, FOREVER FRIENDS At the Y, a quality camp experience is much more than running around outdoors and going home tired - it is a chance for your child to discover new adventures, and make new friends and memories. Each week of camp offers different specialties and is packed with activities, games, music, trips, water fun and so much more! Camp is active, the way summer should be! Campers also swim daily. Water safety is an important component of our day camp and each camper will be swim tested before they are permitted in the pool. CAMP OPTIONS Aquatics Specialty Counselor-in-Training CAMP HOURS Monday Friday 9:00am-4:00pm Sports Exploration & Discovery EXTENDED CARE 7:00-9:00am and 4:00-6:00pm A.M. or P.M. Only: Member $60 Non-Member $75 Full Extended: Member $100 Non-Member $125 Late Fee: Pick-up after 6:00pm, you will be charged $1 per minute S U M M E R C A M P GROUPS Camps are grouped by the following grades: Lower: Entering 1st - Entering 3rd grade Upper: Entering 4th - Entering 6th grade Middle School: Entering 7th - Entering 9th grade CAMP SAFETY & STAFF TRAINING Camper safety is our top priority. Our staff is selected based on their experience, background and their strong desire to work with children. They are motivated to provide your child a safe and fun camp experience. All staff undergo extensive summer camp training. We cover topics such as team building, character development, conflict resolution, emergency procedures, child abuse awareness and prevention, and age appropriate activity planning. All staff are First Aid and CPR certified. BEST SUMMER EVER DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA 2

4 D R. P. P H I L L I P S Y M C A D R. P. P H I L L I P S Y M C A REGISTRATION PAYMENT OPTIONS Option 1: Pay in Full Option 2: $50 per week non-refundable deposit. Balance for camp is due 14 days prior to the start date. If you do not cancel before the 14 days, you are responsible for the balance due. CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS If the YMCA cancels a program, all enrollees will receive a full refund of class/game fees only. Camps canceled due to inclement weather will not result in any refund of class fees. The YMCA will attempt to re-schedule these camps but does not guarantee all camps will be made up. If a participant withdraws from a program 14 days prior to the first day of camp, a full refund will be issued less a $10 processing fee and your deposit. If a participant withdraws before the second day of camp a 75% refund will be issued less a $10 processing fee and your deposit. If a participant withdraws on or after the second day of camp, no refund will be issued. All refunds are subject to director approval. WHAT TO BRING BACKPACK SUNGLASSES* BOOK* SWIMSUIT Towels provided by the YMCA HAT* WATER BOTTLE* SNACKS & LUNCH SNEAKERS CAMP SHIRT Required on field trip SUN BLOCK SPF 15+* Please mark all BELONGINGS with your camper s name! 3 DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA BEST SUMMER EVER What to leave at home: All electronics, phones, and toys. * Suggested not required The Dr. P. Phillips YMCA will not be held responsible for any lost, stolen, or broken items.

5 S U M M E R C A M P AQUATICS WHAT IS AQUATICS CAMP? YMCA Aquatics Camp offers your child a fun and educational experience of a lifetime. Our camps are filled with activities to fully engage your child, teach them skills and build their confidence in the water while making friends and creating memories. WHO IS AQUATICS CAMP FOR? All campers will be swim tested and must pass the swim test in order to be eligible for their camp program. Each camp is labeled by what color swim band they need; red, yellow or green. Red Band: beginner or non-swimmer Yellow Band: Camper can stand chest deep in water, swim for 12 yards and float for 10 seconds on their back. Green Band: Jump in deep water tread water for 10 seconds, swim 12 yards, roll over onto back and float for 10 seconds and swim 12 yards of elementary back stroke. If campers cannot pass their swim test, they will be moved to another camp program. AQUA-SPORTS COST: $200/$310 Swimming is the first step to enjoying the wide world of aquatic sports. This camp will have children try out water basketball, water volleyball, water polo, and canoeing. We ll focus on teaching the fundamentals of many aqua-sports while having a great time and strengthening swimming skills. In addition, campers will spend part of their days participating in land-based activities; including sports, crafts, hands on STEM projects and more. Yellow Band and up. June 10-June 14 July 1-5(No camp July 4) July 22-July 26 June 17-June 21 July 15-July 19 July 29-August 2 GROUPS Camps are grouped by the following: Lower: Entering 1st - Entering 3rd grade Upper: Entering 4th - Entering 6th grade Middle School: Entering 7th - Entering 9th grade WHAT IS DONE IN EACH CAMP? Each camp will have the following: pool time or water activity, lunch, snack, skill sessions, games, reading, and free time. SA UQ MU MA ET R I CCS A M P MIDDLE SCHOOL June 24-June 28 BEST SUMMER EVER DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA 4

6 A Q U A T I C S ADVANCED SWIMMMERS COST: $200/$310 Does your camper have aspirations to be a swimmer? This camp s goal is to help build self-confidence and a love for swimming. Campers will focus on improving stroke technique and efficiency, learning proper starts and turns, and building endurance in a swim team practice type of environment using small groups. Campers will learn to set goals for themselves and measure their progress based on times and techniques. In addition, campers will spend part of their days participating in land-based activities; including sports, crafts, hands on STEM projects and more. Green Band Only. June 24-June 28 July 22-July 26 WACKY WATER SPORTS COST: $200/$310 Campers will enjoy a variety of different wacky water sports. From aqua scavenger hunts to kickboard races, noodle contests, canoeing in the pool and paddling without oars campers will be challenged to test their skills in the water. In addition, campers will spend part of their days participating in land-based activities; including sports, crafts, hands on STEM projects and more. Yellow band and up. June 17-June 21 July 8-July 12 July 29-August 2 MIDDLE SCHOOL: August 5-August 9 June 3-June 7 July 1-5(No camp July 4) August 5-August 9 A Q U A T I C S SWIM 101 Cost: $200/$310 Swim 101 is designed for beginners through intermediate swimmers. All campers will receive YMCA swim lessons. Activities include stroke development, treading water, water sports and games. In addition, campers will spend part of their days participating in land-based activities; including sports, crafts, hands on STEM projects and more. Red Band and up. June 3-June 7 June 24-June 28 July 15-July 19 August 5-August 9 June 10-June 14 July 8-July 12 5 DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA BEST SUMMER EVER

7 A Q U A T I C S C A M P SPORTS WHAT IS SPORTS CAMP? YMCA Sports Camp focuses on improving sport skills through teamwork and friendly competition. There are a variety of sports to choose from throughout the summer, each lasting one week. Sports campers will be given the opportunity to learn and develop new skills, and play games. WHO IS SPORTS CAMP FOR? Youth grades entering 1st- entering 6th who have an interest in developing sport specific skills and making friends. Please remember this camp is for campers to develop skills and is not for campers who want a competitive environment. BASKETBALL Join us as our campers learn the basic fundamentals of basketball such as dribbling, shooting, passing and basic principles of defense. Individual skills and team concepts are taught in a recreational and safe environment. Campers also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. June 10-June 14 July 22-July 26 June 3-June 7 August 5-August 9 GROUPS Camps are grouped by the following: Lower: Entering 1st - Entering 3rd grade Upper: Entering 4th - Entering 6th grade Middle School: Entering 7th - Entering 9th grade WHAT IS DONE IN EACH CAMP? Each sport camp will have the following: pool time or water activity, lunch, snack, skills sessions, scrimmage games, reading, and free play. FLAG FOOTBALL Campers will learn positions, formations, types of play, and the fundamentals of football while emphasizing good sportsmanship, healthy competition, safety and fun. Campers also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. June 17-June 21 July 29-August 2 June 10-June 14 SAU QS MP UM OA ET R R IT CS CS A CM AP M 2P BASEBALL Discover your child s inner athlete. Baseball camp at the YMCA is designed to teach young baseball players the fundamentals of the game. Participants will learn how to catch, throw, bat, and field in a fun team atmosphere. The focus of the camp is to have fun, meet new friends and play in a non-competitive environment. All campers will be required to bring their own baseball mitt. Campers also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. July 1-5(No camp July 4) BEST SUMMER EVER DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA 6

8 S P O R T S S P O R T S FUN & FITNESS Campers will learn about all aspects of being healthy, with a mixture of games, routines and educational exercise. Participants will end camp with a new found appreciation for strong arms, legs, hearts and lungs. Campers will use our gymnasium, field and wellness equipment throughout the day. Campers also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. July 22-July 26 FLOOR HOCKEY From basic puck work and shooting to successful stickhandling and passing techniques, kids will have a great time learning floor hockey fundamentals at this camp. Campers will play both indoor and outdoor hockey, learning basic skills and concepts. Focus will be placed on team play and skill development. Campers will also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. July 15-July 19 FUTSAL (INDOOR SOCCER) In this recreational sports camp designed to keep your campers happy and healthy, we will spend time learning and improving their soccer skills with a new twist. Skill-building drills and scrimmages are all parts of development your campers athleticism. Campers also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. June 24-June 28 July 1-5(No camp July 4) SOCCER Learn the most popular sport in the world and improve your skills in this fun-filled recreational camp. Campers will learn the rules of the game and get a kick start on the important concept of team building as they learn skills, do drills and play scrimmages to get a feel for the flow of soccer. Campers will also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. Campers will need to bring their own shin guards. June 3- June 7 July 15-July 19 July 29-August 2 VOLLEYBALL Learn the fundamentals of serving, bumping and setting in a fun atmosphere. Volleyball promotes sportsmanship and team work, as well as individual development. This fun sport has many health benefits, which include strengthening the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and improving hand-eye coordination and reflexes. Campers also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. Upper: June 17-June 21 TENNIS Our tennis training camp is designed to help campers understand and grow with the basic skills of tennis. Lessons will focus on serving, rallies, scoring and playing points. We will be using equipment and lesson plans from the US- TA s Next Generation Tennis program. Campers also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. MULTI-SPORT Learn a variety of exciting sports in this action packed camp! Campers will play flag football, soccer, basketball and other sports. Multi-sports camp is designed to teach children sports and the value of exercise. Focus will be placed on team play and skill development. Campers will also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. August 5-August 9 MIDDLE SCHOOL: June 17-June 21 July 29-August 2 July 8-July 12 July 8-July 12 Upper: June 24-June28 7 DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA BEST SUMMER EVER

9 EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY CAMP WHAT IS EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY CAMP? Each day will bring a new exciting day of exploring different parts of Central Florida. From amusement parks to museums and community service to animal safaris we have it all in this week of jam-packed fun and discovery. WHO IS EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY CAMP FOR? Youth grades entering 1st- entering 9th who have an interest in discovering what Central Florida has to offer while having great adventures and building lasting friendships and memories. LOWER GROUP COST: $300/$400 WEEK 1: Monday: Crayola Experience Tuesday: Legoland Wednesday: Lil 500 and Turkey Lake Park Thursday: YMCA Day Friday: Mascot Games June 17-June 21 GROUPS Camps are grouped by the following: Lower: Entering 1st - Entering 3rd grade Upper: Entering 4th - Entering 6th grade Middle School: Entering 7th - Entering 9th grade WHAT IS DONE IN EACH CAMP? Each day campers will travel to different locations around central Florida. They will visit amusement parks, museums, and try new adventures while discovering new things. Campers will spend 4 days on field trips and 1 day at the YMCA doing all our other camp activities. WEEK 2: Monday: Wonderworks Tuesday: CoCo Key Water Park Wednesday: Crayola Experience Thursday: YMCA Day Friday: Sea Life Aquarium & Putting Edge July 8-July 12 WEEK 3: Monday: Wonderworks Tuesday: Orlando Science Center Wednesday: YMCA Day Thursday: Wild Florida Friday: CoCo Key July 29-August 2 E X P L O R A T I O N & D I S C O V E R Y BEST SUMMER EVER DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA 8

10 E X P L O R A T I O N UPPER GROUP COST: $300/$400 WEEK 1: E X P L O R A T I OS N P O &R T DS I SC CA OMVPE R Y 9 Monday: Wonderworks Tuesday: DeLeon Springs & Pancake House Wednesday: Aloma Bowl & Disc Golf Thursday: YMCA Friday: Wild Florida June 10-June 14 WEEK 2: Monday: Sea Life Aquarium and Ripley s Believe it or Not Tuesday: CoCo Key Water Park Wednesday: Fun Spot Thursday: No Camp Friday: Orlando Science Center July 1-5(No camp July 4) WEEK 3: Monday Aloma Bowl & Putting Edge Tuesday Aquatica Wednesday Crayola Experience Thursday - YMCA Friday Wonderworks August 5-August 9 DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA BEST SUMMER EVER & D I S C O V E R Y

11 E X P L O R A T I O N & D I S C O V E R Y MIDDLE SCHOOL COST: $300/$400 WEEK 1: Monday: Wekiva Springs Tuesday: Wild Florida Wednesday: Aquatica Thursday: YMCA Friday: Wonderworks June 24-June 28 WEEK 2: Monday: DeLeon Springs & Pancake House Tuesday: Ripley s Believe It Or Not and Dave & Busters Wednesday: Sea World Thursday: YMCA Friday: Aloma Bowl & Disc Golf July 15-July 19 WEEK 3: Monday: Wekiva Springs Tuesday: Fun Spot Wednesday: YMCA Thursday: Orlando AquaPark Friday: Medieval Times July 29-August 2 E X P L O R A T I O N & D I S C O V E R Y BEST SUMMER EVER DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA 10

12 S P E C I A L T Y C A M P SPECIALTY WHAT IS SPECIALTY CAMP? Most of the day will be spent in your camper s specialty focus. For the rest of the day, all campers will experience a daily dose of fun, enriching traditional camp activities such as arts and crafts, swimming and sports. Each specialty camper will go on a field trip. (Some exceptions will apply). WHO IS SPECIALTY CAMP FOR? Youth grades K-5th who have an interest in developing specific skills and making friends. GROUPS Camps are grouped by the following: Lower: Entering 1st - Entering 3rd grade Upper: Entering 4th - Entering 6th grade Middle School: Entering 7th - Entering 9th grade WHAT IS DONE IN EACH CAMP? Each camp will offer the following: 3 hours of focused time in their specialty area, pool time or a water activity, lunch, snack, games, and free time. S P E C I A L T Y ALL ABOUT ANIMALS If your campers love animals, then this is the program for them! Campers will learn all about different habitats and what animals live in them. They will explore animals through crafts and themed activities to uncover the mysteries of the animal world. Campers will travel to Wild Florida to go behind the scenes on an airboat tour and take a trip to Wilderness Safari, which brings a piece of Madagascar right to Central Florida! Campers also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. July 15 July 19 July 29-August 2 BRICKS 4 KIDZ This LEGO-design camp is for the extreme LEGO camper. Campers will learn have to craft, build and construct different LEGO structures through exciting games and instruction. Campers will end the week with the ultimate trip to LEGOLAND. Campers also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. June 17-June 21 July 22-July 26 June 3-June 7 11 DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA BEST SUMMER EVER

13 S P E C I A L T Y CODE BREAKERS Is your camper good at riddles and clues? Do they love the thrill of escape rooms? Then this camp is for them! Learn about types of secret messages, locks, codes, patterns, and puzzles, then use all their newfound knowledge to create their own clues. Campers will even get a chance to test their skills at our In House Escape Room at the end of the week! Do they have what it takes?? Campers will also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. June 17-June 21 COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING(CIT) COST: $150/$250 The Counselor-in-Training program is for youth entering grades 7-9 that want to have a meaningful summer developing their leadership skills, creating self-confidence, and making new friendships. CITs will use their skills to help support Y staff and interact with children in our Day Camps while continuing their training throughout the summer. All CITs will be require to have an informal interview prior to their week of camp starting. CITs are not required to commit to a minimum number of weeks, however, development will be continuous throughout the summer. CITs are held to high standards and can be removed from the program if not meeting those standards. S P E C I A L T Y CREATIVE CHEF BY PAMMIE S SAMMIES Try our enhanced cooking camp for your little chefs. Each camper will learn the basics of cooking, meal planning and recipe creating. Each day will be filled with creating, planning and preparing different recipes and at the end of the week campers will bring home a recipe book to share with their families. In addition, campers will take a trip to a local restaurant to see how a professional kitchen is run. Campers also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. June 29-August 2 MIDDLE SCHOOL: July 22-July 26 July 1-5(No camp July 4) August 5-August 9 All CITs will be given a copy of camp standards and expectations at their pre-camp interview. CITs will engage in community service, leadership training, camp counselor staff development, assist YMCA staff with camp groups and be part of a Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Counselor-in-Training legacy project. Each CIT will be paired with a mentor counselor that is part of the YMCA staff. CITs will have their own coordinator who will be the main point of contact for them throughout the summer and will assist in legacy project. MIDDLE SCHOOL: Availible all summer, register per week. BEST SUMMER EVER DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA 12

14 S P E C I A L T Y S P E C I A L T Y EUREKA: THE INVENTOR S CAMP! Creative Contraption Warning! Each day they ll be given a series of challenges which must be overcome using basic materials, simple machines, tips from world famous inventors and the most important thing of all their mind. With a little bit of ingenuity they ll construct catapults and forts and then lay siege, build amazing planes that fly through the air, and assemble a working light saber to take home. While Thomas Edison said invention is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration, this camp is 100% fun! Campers will also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. July 8-July 12 GROSSOLOGY Ewwwww, Gross! We ve never had so much fun with the ooey, gooey, and GROSS things of science! Join us as we get down and dirty with the human body and learn why we have snot, what makes us burp, and what our blood looks like. Show some guts as they process food in their digestor inspector, and see what systems make our bodies go. They ll even make your own model cells and drinkable blood. Just don t describe this stuff during dinner!campers will also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. June 3-June 7 HIP HOP This camp is an introduction to the basics moves of hip hop. Learn dance techniques such as body isolation and intricate movements. Throughout the week your camper will learn basic choreography in a fun and lively environment. Campers will play games and learn a choreographed dance routine. Campers also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. June 10-June 14 July 15-July 19 IMAGINATIVE ART In this camp, our emerging young artists will be able to express themselves through creating different projects daily. Each day will focus on a different art medium. Campers will be creative and design their own one of a kind pieces. Campers will be urged to use their imagination and creativity. Campers will also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. There will be field trip to the Crayola Experience for this camp. June 10-June 14 LITTLE ARTISTS In this camp, our little artists will be able to express themselves through creating different projects daily. Each day will focus on a different style of art. Campers will get to be creative and design their own masterpieces. This camp may get a little messy and will be a ton of fun. Campers will also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. There will be field trip to the Crayola Experience for this camp. July 1-5(No camp July 4) August 5-August 9 NASA: JOURNEY INTO OUTER SPACE From our Earth s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this hands-on program sends campers on a quest for exploration! Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be discovered. Campers will learn about the four forces of flight, the challenges of space travel, and even make their own rocket! Campers will also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. Campers will even go on a fieldtrip to the Kennedy Space Center! July 8-July 12 MIDDLE SCHOOL: July 15-July DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA BEST SUMMER EVER

15 S P E C I A L T Y ROBOTICS AND CODING Campers will use their robotics knowledge to become a master programmer! They ll be using Dot and Dash robots, along with a brand new robot, to learn about robotics and coding. They ll put our robots to the test by programming them to perform all sorts of tasks! This camp is adaptable to all levels, so beginners and experts can all have a blast! All campers will even build their own robot to take home at the end of the week! Campers will also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. July 22-July 26 SUPERHERO CAMP Young Superheroes unite! Explore the lives of superheroes and supervillains, invent their own character and save the day! We ll design costumes, create superhero powers and follow our code of superhero behavior. Campers will also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. There will be an optional add-on trip to Universal Studios for this camp. (Annual passes can be used). June 24-June 28 S P E C I A L T Y WIZARDS & MUGGLES Welcome to Hogwarts! Our campers will be sorted into their magical houses and throughout the week they will work together with their houses to compete in Harry Potter themed games, activities and more. Campers will also swim, read and do a variety of other camp activities daily. There will be an optional add-on trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter for this camp. (Annual passes can be used). June 24-June 28 BEST SUMMER EVER DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA 14

16 OUR MISSION The purpose of this Association is to improve lives of all in Central Florida by connecting individuals, families and communities with opportunities based on Christian values that strengthen Spirit, Mind and Body. OUR CAUSE To strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. HELP SEND A CHILD TO CAMP. It s never been faster, safer or easier to send a deserving child to Y Camp. Simply visit ymcacentralflorida.com/give to submit your donation. The impact can last a lifetime SUMMER CAMPS Best Summer Ever DR. P. PHILLIPS YMCA 7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd Orlando, FL ymcadp.org