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1 REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 1 Best Summer Ever Summer Camps REGIONAL YMCA OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT

2 REGIONAL YMCA OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT Summer Camps Brookfield YMCA Camp Greenknoll page 1 Gators Camp Swim Team page 5 Summer Club at Greenknoll page 6 Bethel Summer Club at Grassy Plain page 9 Danbury ESCAPE to the Arts page 12 Registration opens MARCH 1, 2018 For registration info, please visit Register early to make sure your child has the BEST SUMMER EVER! * Financial Assistance Applications due by April 30 th

3 WHAT S UNIQUE ABOUT A REGIONAL Y SUMMER CAMP? Summertime at the Y focuses on the three key areas that inspire healthy youth development: achievement, relationships and belonging. At a YMCA Camp, children are nurtured and celebrated, resulting in the BEST SUMMER EVER.

4 YMCA Camp Greenknoll 2 Huckleberry Hill Road, Brookfield Contact: Sean Turner, Director E: sturner@regionalymca.org P: x103 P: (After May 29 th ) F: YMCA Camp Greenknoll is more than just a day camp; we are a facility that offers campers ages 3-15 years a place where they can be themselves. We give our campers the chance to build confidence through skill building activities, positive developmental experiences and encouraging them to forge bonds with each other and staff. Campers experience a sense of achievement through opportunities in the outdoors and are welcomed to a physically and emotionally safe and stimulating environment. Here at YMCA Camp Greenknoll we raise the B.A.R. with our commitment to Belonging, Achieving goals and Relationship building. Our campers are able to explore creativity, team work and leadership in a wide range of physical activities that influence lifelong healthy living. They have the opportunity to enjoy an outdoor environment where they develop an appreciation of nature. Campers also participate in a variety of activities, including instructional swim, enrichment, STEM, art education and others that are designed to build confidence and teach teamwork. Y-USA s new swim structure is designed with a skill-based approach to help children become independent in the water and build confidence. At YMCA Camp Greenknoll we don t just have fun, we make memories! Weekly Sessions Week 1 & 2 June 18 & June 25 (cancelled due to school schedules) Week 3 July 2* (closed 7/4) Week 8 August 6 Week 4 July 9 Week 9 August 13 Week 5 July 16 Week 10 August 20 Week 6 July 23 Week 11 August 27 Week 7 July 30 Ages Hours and Fees 3-15 years (children must be must be toilet trained) $20 registration fee and first week payment due at time of registration Traditional Day Camp 9:00am 4:00pm $280 week (July 2 nd week = $233; closed July 4 th ) Pre and Post Camp Care Opens 7:00am / Closes 6:30pm NO ADDITIONAL FEE Multiple child discount Care 4 Kids accepted Financial Assistance available (applications must be received by April 30 th ) Snack provided Master Card, Discover, Amex, Visa, and debit cards accepted for your convenience Fun Camper s choice activities (for older campers) Large group games Instructional swim Recreational swim Fun Day Fridays Team building Nature activities Opening and closing ceremonies Mid-day assembly Art page 1

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6 Fun Day Friday Themes Week Date Theme Description Week 1 6/18 UnBirthday Cancelled due to the extended school year. UnBirthday rescheduled for 8/27 Week 2 6/25 Once upon a Y Cancelled due to the extended school year. No theme week rescheduling. Week 3 7/2 Party at the Y Celebrate America s birthday with a classic American picnic and backyard game fun. Don t forget to show your pride by wearing red, white and blue and/or stars and stripes! Week 4 7/9 Pirates v. Ninjas Argh mateys, ye be friend or ye be foe? Will you take the vow of silence and help the ninjas or is it a pirate s life for you? Join us for the face-off of pirates vs ninjas! Week 5 7/16 Color Wars The most anticipated and biggest rivalry of the summer: RED vs BLUE! Who will win this year s color wars? Will Blue take a two year win streak after last year s upset, or will Red reclaim the title? Find out by joining color wars 2018! Week 6 7/23 Carnival Come one, come all, to Greenknoll s annual carnival! Play games, win prizes, have a blast! Week 7 7/30 Camp Show Campers will spend the week creating a one-of-a-kind performance, which they will present on Friday, August 3 rd at 3:30pm! Come for the show and stay for our family picnic! Week 8 8/6 Around the World Discover places around the world through games and activities. Are you clever enough to figure out where you are? Can you navigate through the jungle? Let s put your world knowledge to the test as we travel around the world. Week 9 8/13 Wild West Howdy y all! Will you join our party on our quest to the west? Grab your horse, grab your tools and get your gold bag. It ll be a hootin hollerin good time! Yeehaw! Week 10 8/20 Hollywood It s glitz, it s glamour, it s the Greenknoll walk of fame. Join as Greenknoll transforms into Hollywood as our summer send off. Will you be a famous actor in a movie or a singer with the summer s best hit? Don t forget to dodge those pesky paparazzi! Week 11 8/27 UnBirthday You have only 1 birthday each year, but there are 364 unbirthdays! Happy Unbirthday! Classic party games featuring pin the tail on the donkey, 3-legged race, egg races, balloon races, and more. page 3

Counselor in Training (CIT) Program Our counselor in training program is focused on developing strong leaders

This is a program for 14 and 15 years olds serious about working with children and improving their leadership skills.

The most important part of the CIT program is the hands on experience they will have working with campers while

Once the application is received an interview will be scheduled.

7 Counselor in Training (CIT) Program Our counselor in training program is focused on developing strong leaders through discussion, observation and supervised child interaction. This is a program for 14 and 15 years olds serious about working with children and improving their leadership skills. CITs learn the value of teamwork, community service and decision-making through activities and mentoring. The most important part of the CIT program is the hands on experience they will have working with campers while being guided by the CIT Coordinator. Candidates are required to fill out a CIT application. Once the application is received an interview will be scheduled. CITs will have the opportunity to attend field trips. Field Trips will focus on building confidence, team work and fun. The CIT program will be limited to 25 CITS PER WEEK. Counselor in Training (CIT) $200 week (July 2 nd week = $185; closed July 4 th ) page 4

Greenknoll Gators 2 Huckleberry Hill Road, Brookfield Contact: Sarah Basile, Head Developmental Age Group Coach E: sbasile@regionalymca.org P: 203.775.

The Gators will be led by members of the Mako Swim Club coaching staff and will swim from 4:00-5:00pm in the outdoor pool Monday - Thursday.

8 Greenknoll Gators 2 Huckleberry Hill Road, Brookfield Contact: Sarah Basile, Head Developmental Age Group Coach E: sbasile@regionalymca.org P: The Greenknoll Gators Camp Swim Team is a great opportunity for YMCA campers to strengthen their swimming skills in a fun environment. The Gators will be led by members of the Mako Swim Club coaching staff and will swim from 4:00-5:00pm in the outdoor pool Monday - Thursday. Each week, swimmers will work on developing proper body balance and stroke technique. They will be introduced weekly to competition through fun team events that encourage personal growth through fair play, and all participants will receive a participation award at the end of the camp season. There will be optional swim meets held for the Gators periodically on Friday afternoons. A detailed schedule of those events will be available at the time of registration. Sessions Gator Season July 2 - August 2* (closed 7/4) Ages Hours and Fees 6-16 years (children must have completed Kindergarten) Can swim 25yards without stopping First week payment due at time of registration Master Card, Discover, Amex, Visa, and debit cards accepted for your convenience Gator Season 4:00pm 5:00pm $75 (Camp Greenknoll participants) $125 (Non-Campers) page 5

9 YMCA Summer Club at Greenknoll 60 Old New Milford Road, Brookfield (right next to the YMCA facility) Contact: Sean Turner, Director E: P: x103 P: (After May 29 th ) F: The Summer Club at Greenknoll is an alternative camp experience offering both indoor and outdoor activities. Indoors, children have the opportunity to play board games, computer games, stay out of the sun and stay cool in our air-conditioned space. Children also have the space for small groups and individual play. Outdoors, children have the opportunity to participate in different activities such as ropes courses and team building (age requirements), music and nature, as well as use of the playground, sand, outdoor pool, and gaga pit. Children at Summer Club will also participate in YMCA Camp Greenknoll Fun Day Friday activities. The Summer Club at Greenknoll will also take field trips to several off-site locations, like Lake Compounce and Splash Down Beach, in addition to participating in several in-house field trip programs that provide workshops at our facility. Swimming Each Monday children are tested and placed in the appropriate swim level. During the week children are taught appropriately. At the end of the week children are retested, some children may remain at their level and some may up move up to the next level. Swim is offered twice per day, morning is instructional and afternoon is recreational. Some children, regardless of age may require a life vest. Life vests are given to campers based on their swimming ability, and in some cases their height. It is at the discretion of the Aquatic staff. Swim Instruction is taught by Red Cross Certified instructors. Field Trips Field trips include both off-site field trips, like Lake Compounce and Splash Down Beach, as well as in-house field trips where organizations like MadScience and the ClayPen come to our facility to provide interactive workshops and learning activities. Weekly Sessions Week 1 & 2 June 18 & June 25 (cancelled due to school schedules) Week 3 July 2* (closed 7/4) Week 7 July 30 (Full) Week 4 July 9 Week 8 August 6 (Full) Week 5 July 16 (Full) Week 9 August 13 (Full) Week 6 July 23 (Full) Ages Hours and Fees 5-12 years (children must have completed Kindergarten) $20 registration fee and first week payment due at time of registration Full Session 7:00am 6:30pm $295 week - includes field trips (July 2 nd week = $240; closed July 4 th ) Multiple child discount Care 4 Kids accepted Financial Assistance available (applications must be received by April 30th) Snack provided Master Card, Discover, Amex, Visa, and debit cards accepted for your convenience page 6

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Fun Day Friday Themes Week Date Theme Description Week 1 6/18 UnBirthday Cancelled due to the extended school year. Week 2 6/25 Once upon a Y Cancelled due to the extended school year.

Week 4 7/9 Pirates v. Ninjas Argh mateys, ye be friend or ye be foe? Will you take the vow of silence and help the ninjas or is it a pirate s life for you?

11 Fun Day Friday Themes Week Date Theme Description Week 1 6/18 UnBirthday Cancelled due to the extended school year. Week 2 6/25 Once upon a Y Cancelled due to the extended school year. Week 3 7/2 Party at the Y Celebrate America s birthday with a classic American picnic and backyard game fun. Don t forget to show your pride by wearing red, white and blue and/or stars and stripes! Week 4 7/9 Pirates v. Ninjas Argh mateys, ye be friend or ye be foe? Will you take the vow of silence and help the ninjas or is it a pirate s life for you? Join us for the face-off of pirates vs ninjas! Week 5 7/16 Color Wars (Full) The most anticipated and biggest rivalry of the summer: RED vs BLUE! Who will win this year s color wars? Will Blue take a two year win streak after last year s upset, or will Red reclaim the title? Find out by joining color wars 2018! Week 6 7/23 Carnival (Full) Come one, come all, to Greenknoll s annual carnival! Play games, win prizes, have a blast! Week 7 7/30 Camp Show (Full) Campers will spend the week creating a one-of-a-kind performance, which they will present on Friday, August 3 rd at 3:30pm! Come for the show and stay for our family picnic! Week 8 8/6 Around the World (Full) Discover places around the world through games and activities. Are you clever enough to figure out where you are? Can you navigate through the jungle? Let s put your world knowledge to the test as we travel around the world. Week 9 8/13 Wild West (Full) Howdy y all! Will you join our party on our quest to the west? Grab your horse, grab your tools and get your gold bag. It ll be a hootin hollerin good time! Yeehaw! page 8

12 YMCA Summer Club at Grassy Plain YMCA Children s Center 57 Grassy Plain Street, Bethel Contact: Mary Stevens, Director E: mstevens@regionalymca.org P: F: Is your child ready for the BEST SUMMER EVER? At Grassy Plain Summer Club, summer is the time for ADVENTURE, EXPLORATION and FUN! Our FABulous program centers on three areas proven to impact kids development: Friendship, Accomplishment and Belonging. Our highly trained staff helps campers ages 5-12 realize that the Y is a place where they belong and can be themselves while trying new things, building new skills and making new friends. Campers are encouraged to pursue their interests through daily activities and theme weeks culminating with: an in-house special enrichment program or an inflatable amusement such as the ever-popular 18 water slide. There are opportunities to connect with nature and spend time outside being physically active participating in experiences that influence lifelong healthy habits and also opportunities to keep skills fresh all summer long with fun, engaging literacy and math activities. There are opportunities to foster campers creative abilities such as Art, Drama and Writing and ones to inspire wonder and ignite creativity through weekly STEM projects. But most importantly, there are opportunities to reconnect with the simple joys of being a kid: Swimming, Laughing, Singing, Dancing, Crafting, Discovering, Swinging, Sliding, Hiking, Playing and more! At Grassy Plain Summer Club, the recreational and educational activities offered daily nurture the potential in every camper, building self esteem, leadership skills, lasting friendships and treasured memories. Be a part of our community! Sign up for one week or all eight, either way your child will have THE BEST SUMMER EVER! Weekly Sessions Week 1 June 27 Week 5 July 23 Week 2 July 2* (closed 7/4) Week 6 July 30 Week 3 July 9 Week 7 August 6 Week 4 July 16 Week 8 August 13 Week 5 July 23 Ages Hours and Fees 5-12 years (children must have completed Kindergarten) $280 deposit (for last week of camp) $35 registration fee and cost of activities due at time of registration Regular Full Day 9:00am 4:00pm $280 week (plus cost for in-house activities, cash only) Pre and Post Camp Care Opens 7:00am / Closes 6:30pm NO ADDITIONAL FEE Tuition Payments are due each Friday for the following week of camp and will be AUTOMATICALLY CHARGED each week to the credit card or checking account you provide us at time of registration. Multiple child discount Care 4 Kids accepted Master Card, Discover, Amex, Visa, and debit cards accepted for your convenience page 9

Fun Year Round, State Licensed, Air Conditioned

Large Field Recreational Swim Twice / Week Gardening

Jello Eating Contest, Twin Day & Super Soaker Day

Activities Engaging STEM Projects Arts and Crafts

13 Fun Year Round, State Licensed, Air Conditioned Facility Spacious Classrooms / Two large Playgrounds & Large Field Recreational Swim Twice / Week Gardening Program with Friday Vegetable Stand Fun Camp Days like Jello Eating Contest, Twin Day & Super Soaker Day Focus on Fitness / Nutrition Literacy and Math Games / Activities Engaging STEM Projects Arts and Crafts In-house Field Trips Weekly! Two Healthy Snacks served each day page 10

14 Fun Day Friday Themes Week Date Theme Description Week 1 6/27 Camp Kick Off Campers will jump into summer with some getting to know you games and activities all week long. Friday they will enjoy the infatable waterslide! Week 2 7/2 Hooray for the USA This star-studded week will celebrate America s birthday with a barbecue, tie-dye, patriotic crafts and some really BIG GAMES! Week 3 7/9 Full STEAM Ahead Through various hands-on activities campers will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. On Friday we will have a visit from Play-Well and campers will participate in a LEGO based enrichment program. This hands-on immersion will be full STEAM ahead for your imagination. Week 4 7/16 Under the Big Top Step right up and into this fun, exciting week of all things carnival! Circus Moves will visit us on Friday and campers will participate in a workshop where they will learn some circus skills such as juggling, clowning, hoops, plate spinning and acrobatics. This week is sure to be entertaining. Week 5 7/23 Child vs. Wild In this Survivor themed week, campers will use their cooperative skills to work together to overcome various obstacles and challenges. On Friday, campers will participate in an inflatable obstacle course and put their new skills to the test! Week 6 7/30 Animal Planet Campers will explore many different animals from the jungle, to the farm, to the dessert and more! Curious Creatures will visit on Friday to present an entertaining, and educational live animal show. Week 7 8/6 Beach Bash Week Campers will Splash into this fun week with some beach and water themed activities. Activities include Super Soaker Day, a water balloon toss and on Friday Oceans Rock will visit to present an educational and highly interactive program about the ocean and its inhabitants. Week 8 8/13 That s Entertainment In this fun, engaging week, campers will enjoy activities such as decorate your counselor day, Riddle Day, Rock Star Day, and the ever popular Jell-O Eating Contest! On Friday campers will be AMAZED by a spectacular magic show! page 11

ESCAPE to the Arts Summer Programs 293 Main Street, Danbury Contact: Bill McNamara, Director E: wmcnamara@regionalymca.org P: 203.794.1413 F: 203.207.

We provide a fun summer learning experience through the arts with a variety of week-long programs.

15 ESCAPE to the Arts Summer Programs 293 Main Street, Danbury Contact: Bill McNamara, Director E: P: F: The YMCA s ESCAPE to the Arts Summer Program enables children to explore creativity, learn artistic technique, discover the value of teamwork and build self esteem. We provide a fun summer learning experience through the arts with a variety of week-long programs. Camp Season July 9 - August 17 Half Day Option 4-12 years Regular Half Day 9:00am 11:30am ESCAPE $150 week Camper s choosing the half day option will take part in the activities at ESCAPE until 11:30am. Master Card, Discover, Amex, Visa, and debit cards accepted for your convenience Full Day Option 6-12 years Regular Full Day 9:00am 11:30am ESCAPE / 12:00pm 4:00pm Camp Greenknoll $285 week Greenknoll Post Camp Care 4:00pm - 6:30pm NO ADDITIONAL FEE Camper s choosing the full day option will take part in the activities at ESCAPE until 11:30am. Then they will take the YMCA van from ESCAPE to Camp Greenknoll in Brookfield to eat lunch, swim and enjoy outdoor activities. Parents must pick up their child from Camp Greenknoll. Limited spaces available. Additional paperwork is required. Master Card, Discover, Amex, Visa, and debit cards accepted for your convenience page 12

Art Explorers 4-7 years 7/9 The Mighty Jungle 7/30 Under the Big Top 7/16 Land & Sea 8/6 Artful Antics-Anything Goes!

drawing, painting, paper). Projects incorporate educational enrichment with the arts.

Cooking / Paper Crafts 7/30 Printmaking / Painting 7/16 Painting / Mosaics 8/6 Pottery / Photography / Drawing 7/23 Cartooning / Jewelry Making 8/13

16 Art Explorers 4-7 years 7/9 The Mighty Jungle 7/30 Under the Big Top 7/16 Land & Sea 8/6 Artful Antics-Anything Goes! 7/23 Magical Art Adventures 8/13 Art Around the World Children will explore different themes each week, creating works in a variety of media (clay, drawing, painting, paper). Projects incorporate educational enrichment with the arts. Families are invited to a mini art show at 11:15am each Friday Course content is subject to instructor availability Art Specialists 8-12 years 7/9 Cooking / Paper Crafts 7/30 Printmaking / Painting 7/16 Painting / Mosaics 8/6 Pottery / Photography / Drawing 7/23 Cartooning / Jewelry Making 8/13 Cartooning / Pottery / Photography Each week children will focus on a specialty area in the arts to enhance or learn a new skill. Families are invited to a mini art show at 11:15am each Friday Course content is subject to instructor availability page 13

OUR BEST SUMMER MEMORIES Archery to art, gardening to GaGa,

will create lifelong memories, all in a safe, inclusive

Whatever you re seeking, you are certain to find the right

17 OUR BEST SUMMER MEMORIES Archery to art, gardening to GaGa, slides to swimming at our Regional Y day camps your kids will create lifelong memories, all in a safe, inclusive environment. Whatever you re seeking, you are certain to find the right camp for you and your family. At a YMCA Camp, children are nurtured and celebrated, resulting in the BEST SUMMER EVER.

18 REGIONAL YMCA OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT SUMMER CAMPS regionalymca.org Greenknoll Branch YMCA Children s Center ESCAPE to the Arts 2 Huckleberry Hill Road 57 Grassy Plain Street 293 Main Street Brookfield, CT Bethel, CT Danbury, CT

REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 1. Best Summer Ever. Summer Camps REGIONAL YMCA OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT

REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 1. Best Summer Ever. Summer Camps REGIONAL YMCA OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 1 Best Summer Ever Summer Camps REGIONAL YMCA OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT REGIONAL YMCA OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT Summer Camps Brookfield YMCA Camp Greenknoll page 1 Gators Camp Swim