MAKING MEMORIES TO LAST A LIFETIME

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1 The Y in Central Maryland It s deeper here. MAKING MEMORIES TO LAST A LIFETIME Y CAMP 2017 ymaryland.org

2 The Y in Central Maryland It s deeper here. THE BEST SUMMER EVER! DISCOVER SUMMER At the Y, summer is our favorite time of year! It s a time to laugh, play, discover, create and make memories that will last a lifetime. No matter your preference indoor camps, outdoor camps, overnight camps, sports camps and more the Y offers a summer experience that will leave everyone with a grin on their face! FUN WITH A PURPOSE It s been proven that children who engage in summer camp experiences are appropriately challenged during the summer months and exposed to learning opportunities that keep their minds sharp while having fun. Y Camp is one of the best ways to combat summer learning loss to help keep children on track in school and beyond. HOW MUCH FUN CAN YOU PACK INTO ONE SUMMER? Page 3 Save on Y Camp Page 4-5 A Day in the Life of a Y Camper Page 6-9 Traditional Camps & Add-ons Page Teen Camps (travel, leadership & new specialties) Page 12 Sports Camps Page 13 Creative Art Camps Page 14 Science Camps Page Overnight Camp Page Y Camp Schedule Page 24 Online Registration Page 25 Camp Locations Page General Information SUMMER 2 Y CAMP 2017

3 Y CAMP 2017 SAVE ON TOP OF OUR ALREADY LOW RATES! Without a doubt, Y Camp is one of the lowest-cost, accredited camps around! That s because we believe in making quality camp experiences accessible to all. SAVE UP TO $275 OR MORE PER CAMPER! Register early for Y Camp and take advantage of our Early Bird Savings: Get 5% off of your camp weeks when you register January 23rd - February 14th. Use promo code EARLYBIRD2017. See page 26 for details. Y MEMBERSHIP: The Best, Most Affordable Way to Experience Y Camp! Y members always pay the lowest rate for Y Camp, on average as low as $60 less per week than the general public. That s a savings of up to $600 over the course of the summer! Plus, Y members get full access to all Y centers including free exercise classes, fun for kids, family events, Stay & Play for little ones (while mom and dad exercise), family swim, family gym, and reduced fees on other Y programs like preschool, swim lessons, youth sports and more. You ll never have to sign a long-term contract and you can pay month-to-month if you like. A family membership is just $89/month for your entire family up to four adults and all dependent children under age 25 living under one roof! The savings can t be denied! Sign up for three weeks of camp at the member rate and save $150. Sign up for eight weeks of camp, save $400! Plus, the savings grow even more when you register two or more kids! JOIN THE Y! Save big on Y Camp and enjoy year-round healthy, family fun! TO QUALIFY FOR MEMBER RATES: The child you are registering must have, and maintain, an active Y membership at the time of registration and through the camp sessions. For family membership holders, the membership must be in the name of the parent/guardian registering the child. Help Send A Kid to Camp Every year, hundreds of low income families across Central Maryland are in need of financial assistance in order to send their children to Y Camp. The Y s Send a Kid to Camp campaign raises funds to provide financial assistance to families who want to give their children a safe, enriching summer, but due to financial hardship, cannot afford to do so. Please give if you can. Donate at ymaryland.org. Give today at ymaryland.org. Thank you! Go Go to to ymaryland.org for for more more information! information! 33

4 The Y in Central Maryland It s deeper here. A DAY AT CAMP WITH Julia Pre-Camp Extended Hours (7am 9am; no additional cost!) After Dad signed me in at the parent table, I made friendship bracelets with Miss Alex and we shared our favorite knock-knock jokes with the group. When more campers arrived, we played a game of kickball. Morning Activities (9am 12pm) It s time for Opening Rally! That s when we stretch, listen to announcements, sing camp songs and do the Y Camp Cheer. It s an energizing way to start our day and our counselors are super silly! Today my group went for a nature hike in the woods. We talked about how we can be good friends to nature and played I Spy to learn about different kinds of plants! At Creation Station, we made sock puppets. My friends and I acted out a sock puppet skit for our counselors. They were laughing so hard! Whoo-hoo! Today is one of my SWIM DAYS! Lunch (12pm 1pm) Mom packed me a delicious sandwich for lunch, and the juice box she stuck in the freezer last night was just like a slushy! Afternoon Activities (1pm 4pm) During Fit N Fun, we raced each other through an obstacle course and Miss Stephanie taught us about healthy snacks that taste great and help keep our bodies strong. A little later we rested under a big shady tree to do some reading and journaling. The camp library has some awesome books! In Snazzy Science, we learned about rocket ships and we even got to make our own balloon rockets! Time flies when you re having fun! At the Closing Rally, my group won the Spirit Stick and my friend won Camper of the Day! 4 Y CAMP 2017

5 Y CAMP 2017 WEEKLY CAMP THEMES SNEAK PEEK June 12 - June 16 Summer Sneak Peek** WEEK 1 June 19 - June 23 Camp s Got Talent WEEK 2 June 26 - June 30 Super Spirit WEEK 3 July 3 - July 7* How the West was FUN! WEEK 4 July 10 - July 14 Super Hero Challenge WEEK 5 July 17 - July 21 Carnival Week WEEK 6 July 24 - July 28 Winter Wonderland WEEK 7 July 31 - Aug 4 80 s Throwback WEEK 8 Aug 7 - Aug 11 Renaissance Festival WEEK 9 Aug 14 - Aug 18 Y-Lympics WEEK 10 Aug 21 - Aug 25 Minute to Win It LAST BLAST Aug 28 - Sept 1 Last Blast of Summer** * Y Camp (with the exception of Camp Hashawha Overnight Camp) will be closed on July 4th. ** Activities may be modified based on enrollment. Next week I m signed up for the Rock Wall Add-on, so part of my afternoon will be spent learning how to climb. I can t wait! Post-Camp Extended Hours (4pm 6pm; no additional cost!) Mr. James taught me us how to play checkers and my friend showed me a magic trick. I can t wait to show Grandpa! Dad picked me up and signed me out. I can t wait to come back tomorrow! This day in the life is representative of a traditional camp day. Activities will change based on weekly themes and instructor/camper choices, but all the fun and discovery is baked in! For more information about traditional camp add-on options like swim, basketball, soccer, and more, see pages 8-9. Go to ymaryland.org for more information! 5

6 B P R AY TRADITIONAL CAMPS DAY CAMPS THE EXPERIENCE At Y Camp, we help children recognize their talents, build confidence, make lifelong friendships, learn new skills and understand the importance of living a healthy, active life. We provide fantastic hands-on fun rooted in the Y s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. We achieve this through... Songs and Games Y Fit-n-Fun Character Development Creative Arts Water Play Science Experiments Spirit Traditions Silly Skits Sports Swimming Y camp includes FREE morning and afternoon extended hours from 7am-6pm because we know it s a lifesaver for parents! (Y Camp at Sandy Point begins at 8am) Great Outdoors Camp (GO) (entering grades K-6) Great Outdoors Our Great Outdoors camps offer unique camp experiences in beautiful, outdoor, natural camp settings that stimulate your senses! Children experience the environment around them through nature hikes, arts and crafts, science and environmental exploration, archery, nature journaling, and countless other unique camp experiences that culminate into adventure and excitement that can only occur in these special natural environments. Activities vary by location. Waterfront settings include endless outdoor water fun like swimming, canoeing, crabbing and fishing. Great Outdoors camp locations: Camp Ilchester, Ellicott City Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis Camp Whippoorwill, Pasadena $196 $253 *Includes non-refundable $25 deposit Sandy Point Transportation PICK-UP DROP-OFF Severna Park Area 7:30am 5:00pm Y in Arnold 7:50am 4:30pm Camp Whippoorwill Transportation Grace Pointe Comm. Church, Severn PICK-UP 8:00am DROP-OFF 5:00pm Y in Pasadena 8:30am 4:30pm 6 Y CAMP 2017 Transportation fee: $30-40/wk, varies by route Non-refundable

7 Y CAMP 2017 The Lodge Camp (TL) (entering grades K-6) The Lodge camps introduce children to our timeless Y traditions like daily rallies, talent shows and our four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Campers experience a variety of indoor and outdoor activities including crafts, science projects, games, reading/journaling, sports, skits and more. Weekly swim opportunities and themed special events or special guests are included. The Lodge camp locations: Grace Pointe Community Church, Severn (mainly indoor camp) The Highlands School, Bel Air (mainly indoor camp) St. John s Parish Day School, Ellicott City (mainly outdoor camp) The Lodge $183 $248 *Includes non-refundable $25 deposit Activity Central Camp (AC) (entering grades K-6) Capture the essence of traditional camp in our Activity Central camps! Filled with adventure, fun, energy and life-long memories, Activity Central camps provide a variety of activities campers crave, including theme days, water games, arts and crafts, friendly competitions, science experiments, group sports, team building activities, hikes through nearby woods, and weekly swimming! Each day promises plenty of stories to share and will have your camper anxiously awaiting the next camp day! Most activities are held in shaded pavilions or under canopies. Some Activity Central camps rotate through indoor activities such as basketball in the gym, yoga in the multi-purpose room or games in the family room. Activity Central camp locations: Y in Ellicott City (Dancel) Y in Westminster (Hill) Y in Parkville Y in Catonsville Y in Towson (Orokawa) Y in Abingdon (Ward) Y in Waverly (Weinberg) Y in Arnold Y in Pasadena Activity Central $188 $250 *Includes non-refundable $25 deposit Go to ymaryland.org for more information! 7

8 B P R CAMP TRADITIONAL DAY CAMPS ADD- Camp add-ons are 90-minute focused activity choices that can be added to your traditional camp day. Camp add-ons are daily activities to give campers a little something extra to enjoy! Camp add-ons are only available to campers participating in traditional camp. When registering for camp add-ons, you must select the traditional camp week that includes the name of the add-on you want to take. For example, Week 5 Traditional Camp with Rock Wall Add-on. Use the Y Camp schedule on pages for add-on options and availability. Swim Lesson Add-on (entering grades 1-6) We believe learning how to swim and being safe in the water go hand-inhand. This traditional camp add-on covers both. Campers receive swim lesson instruction by a certified instructor. Skill check cards and progress feedback will be given at the end of each week. Beginner (B) Little to no swim experience. Develop comfort with underwater exploration and lay a foundation for future progress in swimming. Intermediate (I) Some swim experience. Learn how to swim to safety from a distance. Rhythmic breathing and integrated arm/leg skills are introduced. Advanced (A) Experienced swimmers. Develop stroke technique in front and back crawl, backstroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced. Swim Lesson Add-on $45 $90 *In addition to the traditional camp rate Rock Wall Add-on (RW, entering grades 1-6) If you re a thrill seeker or you just love a good challenge, this traditional camp add-on is right for you! Learn basic climbing techniques while being challenged with drills and games. We focus on safety and proper climbing skills. As you improve your technique, you ll progress to the next climbing level. Can you get through all of the levels? Rock Wall Add-on $45 $90 *In addition to the traditional camp rate 8 Y CAMP 2017

9 ONS Y CAMP 2017 Sports Add-on (entering grades 1-6) Show some love for your favorite sport! Register for this traditional camp add-on and improve your skills while having fun! Sports add-ons are designed to teach sports skills, fair play, teamwork and sportsmanship. All skill levels welcome! Soccer (SC) Improve your soccer skills with drills and games. Basketball (BB) Improve your basketball skills including dribbling, passing and shooting. Flag Football (FF) Rotate through stations as you work on football skills and conditioning. Floor Hockey (FH) Learn new passing, shooting and stick control techniques. Sports Add-on $25 $50 *In addition to the traditional camp rate Go to ymaryland.org for more information! 9

10 A E N TRAVEL & TEEN CAMPS Explorers E Entering grades 4-6 (ages 9-11) Enjoy all the highlights of traditional day camp plus travel twice a week to destinations like the movies, bowling, skating, mini golf, laser tag and more! Explorers $222 $279 A Adventurers Entering grades 7-10 (ages 12-15) Campers travel three times a week to destinations like laser tag, mini golf, ice cream factories, water parks, museum tours, local state parks and more. Transportation is provided in a Y owned mini-bus or leased school bus. Most trips take place between 9am - 4pm, but some may require departure as early as 7am and return as late as 6:30pm. Trips may involve opportunities to purchase food and souvenirs (see Parent Camp Manual). Prices include trips, transportation and admission fees. Adventurers $249 $301 N Navigators Entering grades 9-12 (ages 14-17) Learn new skills, train to become an excellent camp counselor and earn service learning hours. Navigators work hands-on alongside Y Camp associates in one or more camp roles that are matched to their interest and skills. Up to 25 service learning hours may be awarded per week. Navigator camp roles are available in all Y Camps, including specialty camps. (Enrollment does not guarantee future employment with the Y.) Navigators do not take field trips. Navigators $ Y CAMP 2017 $191 *Includes non-refundable $25 deposit TEENS

11 Y CAMP 2017 TEEN SPECIALTY CAMPS We ve expanded our camp offerings for the teen (and preteen) age group, with full day specialty camp activities specifically designed for 7th-12th graders. Chemistry Concoctions (CH, entering grades 7-9, 10-12) Campers spend the week conducting more than 25 fascinating and fun chemistry experiments. Emphasis is on safety, chemistry history, proper use of lab equipment, and an introductory understanding of chemical symbols and reactions. This camp is a great way to prepare for high school and even college chemistry! Chemistry Concoctions $269 $299 ARTrageous (AR, entering grades 7-9, 10-12) It s time to express yourself through big, bold artistic creations! Let the whimsy of Y Camp be your muse as you paint, weave, sculpt and more! ARTrageous Mobile Game Design (MG, entering grades 7-9, 10-12) There s no faster or easier way to develop games for your mobile device than with GameSalad Creator software. Learn how to use its visual, drag & drop interface and behavior library, which provides almost limitless freedom to game designers! Bring your mobile game ideas to life with NO coding! Test your game and publish it instantly to GameSalad Arcade and make it accessible to millions through iphone, ipad, Android, Kindle, Nook, Windows 8, and Mac desktop. Campers must bring their own iphone or ipad. Mobile Game Design $269 $299 Emergency Vet (EV, entering grades 7-9, 10-12) Enter the world of Veterinary medicine! Our young vets will learn how to give an injection (to an orange), practice suturing on our suture glove, perform a fetal pig heart dissection, and will examine animal parasitic diseases. $269 Emergency Vet $299 Yard Games (YG, entering grades 7-9, 10-12) Enter the Yard Games arena and prepare for fierce competition! Corn hole, capture the flag, big ball kickball; these and other games will test your skills and coordination! Gear up for our Nerf challenge and rally together for the team tournament. It will be epic! Yard Games $264 $299 $230 $281 * Includes non-refundable $25 deposit Go to ymaryland.org for more information! 11

12 P R FULL DAY SPORTS CAMPS Our new and improved sports camp offerings give you more bang for your buck and more fun in your day! Campers will enjoy a bundle of sports activities (because who wants to do the same thing all day long?!). Choose the full day sports bundle that suits you best and get ready for an amazing summer! Sports camps do not include swimming. Backyard Games (BG, entering grades 1-3, 4-6) Become a ringer at your next family barbecue! Face-off in games such as corn hole, ladder golf, every version of tag, capture the flag, and big ball kickball. Participate in team tournaments and take aim in our new Nerf challenge! Nothing But Net (NN, entering grades 1-3, 4-6) If it involves a net, you re playing it! Learn and play traditional and unique versions of net sports including basketball, soccer, volleyball, badminton, pickleball and more. Great American Pastimes (GA, entering grades 1-3, 4-6) Play the sports of America s past and present; basketball, wiffle ball, flag football, pickleball Sports Mix (SM, entering grades 1-3, 4-6) Play all of our original Sports Mix offerings that campers love! Soccer, basketball, floor hockey, lacrosse and more round out your week of games and activities. Full Day Sports Camp $205 $256 Golf (G, entering grades 4-6, 7-10)(ages 7-15) Spend the week learning from PGA professional instructors at McDaniel College in Westminster. Play nine holes on the golf course and take a trip to Island Green. Skill instruction includes putting, driving, wedging and more. Equipment not provided. This is also a full day camp. Golf $280 $300 *Includes non-refundable $25 deposit 12 Y CAMP 2017

13 ARTS P R FULL DAY CREATIVE CAMPS CREATIVE ARTS (entering grades 1 6) Express yourself through different creative mediums including drawing, painting, acting, poetry, dancing and more. Creative Art camps (including Dance) do not include swimming. Art Mix (AX) (entering grades 1-3, 4-6) Create, invent and make art that is personal and expressive! Dabble in a little bit of everything with favorite art activities like drawing, sketching, weaving, printing, collage and more. Curtain Call (CC) (entering grades 1-3, 4-6) Casting calls are out for a week of theatre! Act out scripted short plays, make props, design costumes and write skits. The week concludes with a short performance. Wet Paint (PP) (entering grades 1-3, 4-6) Learn new painting styles by imitating some of the greatest artists in the world. Start with basic finger-painting and move on to water colors, acrylics and more! You ll be painting like Michelangelo by the end of this week of camp results may vary! : ) Full Day Creative Arts $239 $287 Think You Can Dance? (TD) (entering grades 1-3, 4-6) You ll be able to command the dance floor after this week of camp! Get your body moving and your toes tapping with new steps, new styles and new friends! The week concludes with a short performance. This is also a full day camp. Think You Can Dance $269 $309 *Includes non-refundable $25 deposit Go to ymaryland.org for more information! 13

14 P R FULL DAY SCIENCE CAMPS Y SCIENCE (entering grades 1 6) Campers will experience the ultimate in edu-tainment including environmental discoveries, engineering fun and more. Science camps do not include swimming. Animals A to Zoo (AZ) (entering grades 1-3, 4-6) Join us for a week of everything animals including visits from local animal professionals, making toys for local animal shelters and learning the essentials to caring for animals. The week includes a field trip to the zoo. CSI Camp (CSI) (entering grades 4-6) Campers will learn to become Crime Scene Investigators during mock crime scene setups! Learn how law enforcement professionals solve crimes and use tools to collect evidence. Discover how a crime is actually solved and learn how biology, chemistry and physics play a major role in the investigation! Animals A to Zoo $272 CSI Camp $269 $320 $299 Kitchen Chemistry (KC) (entering grades 1-3, 4-6) There are new concoctions in our recipe book! Find out what s cooking, or better yet, how it s cooking! Investigate the science of what happens every day in your kitchen, like why bread rises and what makes soda fizz. Experiment Extravaganza (EE) (entering grades 1-3, 4-6) So you want to be a mad scientist when you grow up, but you have no idea what path to take. Try a little bit of everything in Experiment Extravaganza engineering, chemistry, biology and more! Y Science $239 $287 *Includes non-refundable $25 deposit 14 Y CAMP 2017

15 Y CAMP 2017 My son has had an awesome experience so far! He comes home with great stories and has made new friends already Y Camp parent Go to ymaryland.org for more information! 15

16 CAMP OVERNIGHT HAS Your child will enjoy the ultimate camping experience at the Y s overnight camp at Camp Hashawha! 16 Y CAMP 2017

17 HAWHA Y CAMP 2017 Located in Carroll County, Camp Hashawha offers so many exciting activities your child won t know what to do first! It could be fishing, canoeing, or even archery! OPEN HOUSE DAYS: Sunday, March 26th and Sunday April 23rd, 2:00pm 5:00pm Camp Hashawha Overnight Camp (O) (ages 8-15) Themes June 19 - June 23: Under the Big Top Experience what it s like to be at the circus! Juggling, circus games, even a bear riding a tricycle! Dance the night away at the circus jam! July 17 - July 21: Hawaiian Hullabaloo Aloha from Camp Hashawha! Make your own surf boards and seashell crafts, trek through muddy lava in the volcano run, shake your hips at the luau! July 3 - July 7: Pirates of the Caribbean Ahoy Matey! Climb aboard the pirate ship and sail through a week o grand adventure on the Hashawha sea! Search for treasure and enjoy a good hearty meal! Arrrrgh ya ready?! July 24 - July 28: Knights and Princesses Help! Rescue Queen Anna from the evil dragon s lair! There will be jousting, sword making, archery, camp jester contest and more! August 7 - August 11: Survivor Reunion Week Back by popular demand! New and returning campers will compete in survivor ball, relay races, swimming pool dance-offs and capture the flag survivor style. Go to ymaryland.org for more information! 17

18 CAMP OVERNIGHT HAS Every week, overnight campers may experience the following: Archery Camp Fires Canoeing Crafts Environmental Education Fishing Hikes Confidence Course New Friendships Sports Swimming Team Building Activities Terrific Food Tons of Games 18 Y CAMP 2017

19 Camp Hashawha Details Location: Hashawha Center 300 John Owings Road Westminster, MD Ages: Entering Grades 3-10 (ages 8 15) HAWHA Y CAMP 2017 Sessions: June 19 - June 23 Under the Big Top July 3 - July 7 Pirates of the Caribbean July 17 - July 21 Hawaiian Hullabaloo July 24 - July 28 Knights and Princesses Aug 7 - Aug 11 Survivor Reunion Week Camp Hashawha $388 $441 *Includes non-refundable $25 deposit Amenities: Modern cabins with indoor shower/ toilet facilities, Outdoor Pool, Hiking Trails, Lake Hashawha, Sports Fields, Nature Center, Pavilions, Dining Hall and more. Meals May Include: Breakfast: French toast, fruit, sausage, pancakes, milk, juice, bacon, cereal, yogurt, scrambled eggs, and more. Lunch/Dinner: Fajitas, nachos, hamburgers, hot dogs, meatball subs, chicken tenders, tacos, salad, veggies, and more. Every effort will be made to accommodate special dietary needs. Safety: All activities are designed with safety in mind. All Y Camp staff are CPR and First Aid certified. For more information on the Hashawha Center, go to More details about Camp Hashawha can be found at ymaryland.org. Drop-off/Pick-up: For your added convenience, there are several options available for camper drop-off and pick-up: 1. On-site at Camp Hashawha Campers can be dropped off at Camp Hashawha on Monday at 9:00am and picked up on Friday at 11:00am. 2. The Y in Westminster (Hill) Campers can be dropped off at The Y in Westminster (Hill) on Monday between 7:00am 10:00am and picked up on Friday by 6:00pm. Transportation is provided to and from Camp Hashawa free of charge! 3. Shuttle Bus Locations A Camp Hashawha shuttle bus picks-up/ drops-off at the Y in Arnold, the Y in Ellicott City (Dancel), the Y in Abingdon (Ward), and the Y in Parkville. Cost is $20 each way per camper, per week. Fee is non-refundable. Go to ymaryland.org for more information! 19

20 Y CAMP SCHEDULE ANNE ARUNDEL Sandy Point State Park SNEAK PEEK WEEK #1 WEEK #2 WEEK #3 WEEK #4 WEEK #5 WEEK #6 WEEK #7 WEEK #8 WEEK #9 WEEK #10 June 12- June 16 June 19- June 23 June 26- June 30 July 3- July 7 July 10- July 14 July 17- July 21 July 24- July 28 July 31- Aug 4 Aug 7- Aug 11 Aug 14 - Aug 18 Aug 21- Aug 25 Traditional B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R Sports Add-on SC BB FF SC BB FF SC BB FF Travel & Teens E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N Y Science KC EE CSI AZ EE Camp Whippoorwill LAST BLAST Aug 28- Sept 1 Traditional B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R Travel & Teens E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N N Teen Specialty CH AR YG AR MG AR EV Y Science KC CSI KC EE AZ EE Creative Arts WP AX WP AX CC Grace Pointe Community Church Traditional B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R Travel & Teens N N N N N N N N N N Y in Arnold Traditional B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R Rock Wall Add-on RW RW RW RW RW RW RW RW RW RW Swim Add-on B, I B, I B, I A B, I B, I B, I A B, I B, I Travel & Teens N N N N N N N N N N N N Creative Arts WP TD AX WP Full Day Sports SM GA SM NN SM Y in Pasadena Traditional B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R Swim Add-on B, I B, I A B, I B, I A B, I B, I B, I B, I Sports Add-on BB BB BB Travel & Teens N N N N N N N N N N N N Creative Arts TD AM CC TD 20 Y CAMP 2017

21 Y CAMP 2017 SNEAK PEEK WEEK #1 WEEK #2 WEEK #3 WEEK #4 WEEK #5 WEEK #6 WEEK #7 WEEK #8 WEEK #9 WEEK #10 June 12- June 16 BALTIMORE COUNTY June 19- June 23 June 26- June 30 July 3- July 7 July 10- July 14 July 17- July 21 July 24- July 28 July 31- Aug 4 Aug 7- Aug 11 Aug 14 - Aug 18 Y in Catonsville Aug 21- Aug 25 LAST BLAST Aug 28- Sept 1 Traditional B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R Sports Add-on FF SC SC FF SC SC SC Swim Add-on B, I A B, I B, I A B, I B, I B, I A Rock Wall Add-on RW RW RW RW RW RW RW RW RW Travel & Teens N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N Y Science CSI KC EE AZ EE KC AZ KC EE Creative Arts WP AX WP CC AX WP CC AX TD Full Day Sports BG SM SM GA SM Y in Towson (Orokawa) Traditional B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R Swim Add-on B, I A B, I B, I A B, I A B, I B, I B, I Rock Wall Add-on RW RW RW RW RW RW RW RW RW RW Travel & Teens N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N Teen Specialty CH AR AR MG EV Y Science EE KC CSI AZ CSI Creative Arts AX WP TD AX WP Full Day Sports GA NN BG SM GA NN SM BG GA N Y in Parkville Traditional B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R Swim Add-on B, I B, I B, I B, I B, I B, I B, I B, I B, I Travel & Teens N N N N N N N N N N Y Science Creative Arts CC AX TD COLOR AND CODE KEY: Great Outdoors Camp (GO) The Lodge Camp (TL) Activity Central Camp (AC) TRADITIONAL CAMP ADD-ONS SWIM ADD-ON SPORT ADD-ON B Beginner SC Soccer I Intermediate BB Basketball A Advanced FF Flag Football ROCK WALL ADD-ON FH Floor Hockey RW Rock Wall G Golf B P R Buccaneers Entering Kindergarten (age 5) Pioneers Entering Grades 1-3 (ages 6-8) Rangers Entering Grades 4-6 (ages 9-11) TEEN SPECIALTY CAMPS CH Chemistry Concoctions AR ARTrageous MG Mobile Game Design EV Emergency Vet YG Yard Games E A N KC Explorers Entering Grades 4-6 (ages 9-11) Adventurers Entering Grades 7-10 (ages 12-15) Navigators Entering Grades 9-11 (ages 14-17) FULL DAY SPORTS CAMPS BG Backyard Games NN Nothing But Net GA Great American Pastimes SM Sports Mix CREATIVE ARTS CAMPS AX Art Mix CC Curtain Call WP Wet Paint TD Think You Can Dance? Y SCIENCE CAMPS AZ Animals A to Zoo CSI CSI Camp KC Kitchen Chemistry EE Experiment Extravaganza Go to ymaryland.org for more information! 21

22 Y CAMP SCHEDULE BALTIMORE CITY SNEAK PEEK WEEK #1 WEEK #2 WEEK #3 WEEK #4 WEEK #5 WEEK #6 WEEK #7 WEEK #8 WEEK #9 WEEK #10 June 12- June 16 June 19- June 23 June 26- June 30 July 3- July 7 July 10- July 14 July 17- July 21 July 24- July 28 July 31- Aug 4 Aug 7- Aug 11 Aug 14 - Aug 18 Aug 21- Aug 25 Y in Waverly (Weinberg) LAST BLAST Aug 28- Sept 1 Traditional B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R Rock Wall Add-on RW RW Swim Add-on B, I B, I B, I Sports Add-on FF BB Travel & Teens A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N N Y Science Creative Arts TD KC CARROLL COUNTY Y in Westminster (Hill) Traditional B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R Swim Add-on B, I B, I B, I B, I Sports Add-on SC BB SC BB SC Travel & Teens N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N N Y Science KC EE AZ EE CSI Creative Arts WP AX CC AX Full Day Sports G SM BG G HARFORD COUNTY Y in Abingdon* (Ward) Traditional B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R Swim Add-on B,I B,I B,I A B,I A B,I B,I B,I Sports Add-on SC BB FF SC BB Rock Wall Add-on RW RW RW RW Travel & Teens N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N N The Highlands School* Traditional B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R Travel & Teens N N N N N N N N N Y Science EE CSI KC AZ EE KC AZ EE KC Creative Arts CC AX WP AX WP TD WP AX WP Full Day Sports NN GA SM BG NN GA SM BG SM *In Harford County, transportation is available for full day sports, art and science camps from the Ward Y in Abingdon to The Highlands School: $20/wk 22 Y CAMP 2017

23 Y CAMP 2017 HOWARD COUNTY Y in Ellicott City (Dancel) SNEAK PEEK WEEK #1 WEEK #2 WEEK #3 WEEK #4 WEEK #5 WEEK #6 WEEK #7 WEEK #8 WEEK #9 WEEK #10 June 12- June 16 June 19- June 23 June 26- June 30 July 3- July 7 July 10- July 14 July 17- July 21 July 24- July 28 July 31- Aug 4 Aug 7- Aug 11 Aug 14 - Aug 18 Aug 21- Aug 25 Traditional B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R Swim Add-on B,I B, I B, I A B, I A B, I A B, I B, I Sports Add-on SC BB FF FH BB SC BB Rock Wall Add-on RW RW RW RW RW RW RW RW RW RW Travel & Teens E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N E A N Full Day Sports GA NN SM GA SM NN Camp Ilchester LAST BLAST Aug 28- Sept 1 Traditional B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R Travel & Teens A N A N A N A N A N A N N Teen Specialty AR YG AR MG YG EV CH Creative Arts WP AX AX Y Science CSI EE KC Full Day Sports GA BG SM SM St. John Parish Day School Traditional B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R B P R Travel & Teens N N N N N N N N N N N Y Science KC EE CSI AZ AZ EE AZ CSI Creative Arts TD AX CC WP AX CC WP OVERNIGHT CAMP Camp Hashawha Overnight Ages 8-15 Ages 8-15 Ages 8-15 Ages 8-15 Ages 8-15 COLOR AND CODE KEY: Great Outdoors Camp (GO) The Lodge Camp (TL) Activity Central Camp (AC) TRADITIONAL CAMP ADD-ONS SWIM ADD-ON SPORT ADD-ON B Beginner SC Soccer I Intermediate BB Basketball A Advanced FF Flag Football ROCK WALL ADD-ON FH Floor Hockey RW Rock Wall G Golf B P R Buccaneers Entering Kindergarten (age 5) Pioneers Entering Grades 1-3 (ages 6-8) Rangers Entering Grades 4-6 (ages 9-11) TEEN SPECIALTY CAMPS CH Chemistry Concoctions AR ARTrageous MG Mobile Game Design EV Emergency Vet YG Yard Games E A N Explorers Entering Grades 4-6 (ages 9-11) Adventurers Entering Grades 7-10 (ages 12-15) Navigators Entering Grades 9-11 (ages 14-17) FULL DAY SPORTS CAMPS BG Backyard Games NN Nothing But Net GA Great American Pastimes SM Sports Mix CREATIVE ARTS CAMPS AX Art Mix CC Curtain Call WP Wet Paint TD Think You Can Dance? Y SCIENCE CAMPS AZ Animals A to Zoo CSI CSI Camp KC Kitchen Chemistry EE Experiment Extravaganza Go to ymaryland.org for more information! 23

24 The Y in Central Maryland It s deeper here. ONLINE REGISTRATION Online registration for Y Camp 2017 begins January 1st for Y members. Open registration begins January 23rd. Benefits of Online Registration Complete and manage camper files online Sibling discounts and promotions available Pay camp balances online Print your receipts and tax information Advantages of Y Membership Y members always pay the lowest rate for Y Camp, on average as low as $60 less per week than the general public a savings of up to $600 over the course of the summer! To qualify for member rates, the child you are registering must have, and maintain, an active Y membership at the time of registration and throughout the camp sessions. If a membership is purchased after registration, the member rate will not apply. For family membership holders, the membership must be in the name of the parent/guardian registering the child. Recommended Online Registration Method BEFORE REGISTERING, review the 2017 Y Camp brochure or visit ymaryland.org. If you re a returning camp family or Y member, go to ymaryland.org/campsignup and select BROWSE BY LOCATION. In the OTHER SITES section, select the camp location you re interested in (ex. Camp The Y in Catonsville) and complete your desired camp selections and registration. If you are not a current Y member or returning camp family, you will need to set up an online account. Follow the instructions at ymaryland.org/campsignup. Your camp registration cannot be confirmed/ is not complete until you sign up for the Registration Packet. This packet is designed to capture important information related to your child s health and safety while at camp. This information is required and is in accordance with State and National guidelines that permit and accredit our camps. To complete this step at ymaryland.org/campsignup, search for Registration Packet in the keyword box. Please have your child s tetanus shot date on hand when you complete this packet. Helpful Hints and Reminders Provide an address that you will check frequently as this will be our main form of communication with you regarding your account and camp information. You can search for camps without logging in or creating an account. Keep the 2017 Y Camp brochure handy or go to ymaryland.org for camp FAQs. Download the Camp Parent Manual, forms, agreements and other required documents at ymaryland.org. 24 Y CAMP 2017

25 Y CAMP 2017 Y CAMP LOCATIONS CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE CAMP SETTING FOR YOUR CHILD: GREAT OUTDOORS CAMP (GO) This camp setting offers camp experiences set in beautiful, outdoor, natural environments. THE LODGE CAMP (TL) This camp setting offers a variety of mainly indoor or mainly outdoor activities. ACTIVITY CENTRAL CAMP (AC) This camp setting offers a variety of mainly outdoor activities at Family Center Y locations. See pages 6 7 for full descriptions of the kinds of activities available at each camp setting. Anne Arundel County Camp Whippoorwill (GO) 520 Lake Shore Drive Pasadena, MD (410) Transportation available. See page 6. Grace Pointe Community Church (TL) 61 Gambrills Road Severn, MD (410) Sandy Point State Park (GO) 1100 East College Parkway Annapolis, MD (410) Transportation available. See page 6. The Y in Arnold (AC) 1209 Richie Highway Arnold, MD The Y in Pasadena (AC) 26 Magothy Beach Road Pasadena, MD (410) Baltimore City The Y in Waverly (Weinberg) (AC) 900 E. 33rd Street Baltimore, MD Baltimore County The Y in Parkville (AC) 8910 Waltham Woods Road Parkville, MD The Y in Towson (Orokawa) (AC) 600 W. Chesapeake Avenue Towson, MD The Y in Catonsville (AC) 850 S. Rolling Road Catonsville, MD Camp Hashawha Overnight Camp (GO) Call any Y Center Hashawha Center 300 John Owings Road Westminster, MD Transportation available. See page 11. Carroll County The Y in Westminster (Hill) (AC) 1719 Sykesville Road Westminster, MD New in 2017: Wet & Wild Splash Pad! Stay cool with multiple squirt and spray spouts, water mushrooms, cloud mists, and more! Harford County The Highlands School (TL) 2904 Creswell Road Bel Air, MD Transportation for full day sports, art, and science camps available. See pages 22. The Y in Abingdon (Ward) (AC) 101 Walter Ward Boulevard Abingdon, MD Howard County Camp Ilchester (GO) 5042 Ilchester Road Ellicott City, MD The Y in Ellicott City (Dancel) (AC) 4331 Montgomery Road Ellicott City, MD St. John s Parish Day School (TL) 9130 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD Go to ymaryland.org for more information! 25

26 Y CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION Camp Registration Online registration for Y Camp 2017 begins January 1st for Y members. Open registration begins January 23rd. Registration is available online at ymaryland.org/campsignup. Sign up early as space is limited and enrollment is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration must be accompanied by applicable deposits, registration fees and completed registration packet. For more information about registering online, see page 24 or visit ymaryland.org for complete details. TO QUALIFY FOR Y MEMBER RATES: The child you are registering must be a Y member at the time of registration and throughout all camp session(s). For family membership holders, the membership must be in the name of the parent/guardian registering the child. If a membership is purchased after registration, the member rate will not apply. Promotions EARLY BIRD SAVINGS: Get 5% off your camp weeks and 75% off the registration fee when you register between January 23rd February 14th. Use promo code EARLYBIRD2017 for the camp weeks and code REG75 for the registration fee. Savings not valid on transportation or any other fees. Camp Weeks Camp start and end dates are subject to change pending any changes with the Public School System s school schedule or location availability. Camp Hours Full Day Camp: 9am-4pm Free Extended Hours: 7am-9am; 4pm-6pm Sandy Point extended hours begin at 8am Add-ons: All traditional camp add-ons are offered during the regular camp day. Registration Fee A one-time registration fee of $35 per camper is paid during the completion of your online registration packet sign up. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Registration Packets Your 2017 camp registration cannot be confirmed/is not complete until you sign up for the Registration Packet (via the $35 registration fee). This packet is designed to capture important information related to your child s health and safety while at camp. This information is required and is in accordance with State and National guidelines that permit and accredit our camps. Campers will not be admitted to camp and camp weeks may be terminated without a completed Registration Packet. There is a day camp registration packet and an overnight camp registration packet. The information contained in each packet is unique to either day camp or overnight camp. If your child is attending both day camp and overnight camp, you will need to complete both registration packets. To sign up for your registration packet, go to ymaryland.org/campsignup and search for Registration Packet in the keyword box. Sibling Discounts Sibling discounts are available to you when two or more siblings are registered for the same weeks of camp. The discount code SIBLING2017 must be entered at checkout for the discount to be applied. Deposits A $25 per week/per camper deposit is required for all camps. Deposits are non-refundable, non-transferable and are applied towards the total weekly camp fee. Even when camp is paid for in full, $25 per week is considered a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit. (Not subject to any discounts.) Balance of Weekly Camp Fees Payments for camp will be automatically drafted from your credit card fourteen (14) days prior to the start of the camp week (see cancellation policy). A complete payment schedule is included in the Camp Parent Manual. If balance is not paid, the camper will not be permitted to attend camp and the slot will be reassigned. Financial Assistance Financial assistance is available. Apply early as funding may be limited. Applications are available online at ymaryland.org. CCS vouchers are accepted. An award, denial, waitlist or receipt of application from CCS must be submitted with the Y financial assistance application. Including CCS, additional discounts and promotions do not apply in conjunction with financial assistance. Camp Parent Manual The Camp Parent Manual is available online at ymaryland.org. It contains important information you need to know including camp policies and procedures for inclement weather, illnesses and other camp details. Cancellation Policy All changes and cancellations must be made in writing and include the camper s full name, camp location, dates of the weeks to be cancelled, and a description of the request. All requests must be submitted to the Customer Service office either via fax at , or by to customerservice@ymaryland.org. Deposits and registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. If a camp week is cancelled two weeks prior, the deposit will be forfeited and any further balance paid will be refunded. Cancellations made with less than two weeks notice will not be accepted; all fees are non-refundable. For more information please review the financial policy in the Camp Parent Manual and Camp Agreement. 26 Y CAMP 2017

27 Y CAMP 2017 NEED HELP? Should you need assistance with your camp registration, you may contact your nearest Y Center. Welcome Desk associates are available to answer questions and troubleshoot any problems. If you need assistance creating or accessing your online account, please customerservice@ymaryland.org. Anyone with special financial considerations should contact the Customer Service office at or customerservice@ymaryland.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ycampmd/ for announcements, news and information. QUALITY CAMPS, EXCEPTIONAL ASSOCIATES Most Y Camps are ACA accredited, which means we run our camps according to the best policies and practices in the industry. We voluntarily go through rigorous inspections by outside professionals to ensure we continue to exceed state regulations in health, safety, programming, staff qualifications/ training, emergency management plans and more up to 300 standards in all! Y Camp staff candidates undergo a thorough review process including Camp Try-Outs (a half day of actual activities and scenarios), reference and background checks, and several interviews. Before working with campers, staff will complete a minimum of 30 hours of training that is specific to their role, including first aid, CPR and activity leadership. GO TO ymaryland.org FOR MORE INFORMATION The Y Camp 2017 brochure has tons of information in it about the great opportunities at Y Camp, but you can t stop here! More information can be found at ymaryland.org. INFORMATION LIKE... How to register online The latest camp offers FAQs (frequently asked questions) Required forms and Camp Parent Manuals Camp fair and open house dates Payment history requests and more! Go to ymaryland.org for more information! 27

28 Non-Profit U.S. Postage PAID Baltimore, MD Permit No. 285 Association Office 303 W. Chesapeake Avenue Baltimore, MD The Y is a charitable organization in Central Maryland dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Y CAMP 2017 ymaryland.org AMPSYMCA of Central Maryland