YMCA CAMP COOPER INFORMATION NIGHT DATES CAMP LEADERSHIP

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1 SUMMER DAY CAMP 2018

2 YMCA CAMP COOPER The YMCA of Michiana Day Camps offer a mix of fun and educational activities aimed at improving kids well-being. Our program centers on three areas proven to impact kids development: friendship, accomplishment and belonging. Through the Y s day camp program, kids participate in fun and educational activities that help them: - Learn and master skills that help them realize their passions, talents and potential; - Build friendships with new friends and staff role models, add to their well-being; - Help them feel like they belong so they feel safe, welcome and free to express their individuality. For parents and guardians who enjoy seeing their child s face glow when retelling a camp story or want to see their child accomplish things, the Y encourages you to enroll them in day camp. Join us for one of our Summer Day Camp information sessions to meet some of our Camp Coordinators, have your camp questions answered and get detailed information about what is in store for your campers this summer. INFORMATION NIGHT DATES Riverview Family YMCA Sunday March, 25th 3p-5pm Wednesday March 28th 6:30p-7:30p Sunday April, 15th 3p-5pm Wednesday April, 11th 6:30p-7:30p CAMP LEADERSHIP Maycie Wise, Day Camp Coordinator, leads our day to day operations of camp. Maycie has been with the Y for almost a decade and with camp for 5 years. Maycie s passion for dance, theater, music and dance gives a creative edge to leading our day camp programs. Our Day Camp Team is made up of teachers, college students and passionate young adults who spend 40+ hours training before camp to prepare to run a safe, engaging and AMAZING camper first summer program. We welcome volunteers anytime during our program. Please reach out to Jessie to set up a volunteer interview. Volunteers require a background check.

3 REGISTRATION FINANCIAL AID Deadline is June 1st, 2018 We believe that every child should have the opportunity to attend camp, but understand sometimes families need help with the cost. Thanks to generous donations we can help. Applications are available online or at either Y location. Financial Aid is awarded on a first come, first serve basis as funds are limited. Camp Dates: Weekly June 11th - August 10th Back to School Camp: August 13th-15th Location: Riverview Family YMCA - Cooper Youth Center Transportation is available from Edison Lakes Family YMCA - additional cost FEES A $25 non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee is required at the time of registration per child ($50 for two or more children). The balance of each week is due the WEDNESDAY before the start of each camp week. A credit/debit is required for all camp registrations. Y Members: $140/week Community Members: $170/week Additional Children: $15 savings per week, not available for part-time rates. Add a camp speciality for an additional $50 per week. (Not available for Financial Aid) Part-time Rates: Y Members: 3 days - $90 Community Members: 3 days - $120 SAVE MONEY WITH A PAYMENT PLAN Did you know that you can start paying for camp when you register and you don t have to wait until summer starts? Lessen your weekly payments with a payment plan and save up to 20% on camp. Starting April 1st, pay a monthly or weekly fee. We will adjust your summer fee to reflect the longer payment period and give you a 10% discount per week. Pay off your summer weeks by June 1st and we will give you a 20% discount, which could save you up to $250 for the summer. A valid credit/debit card is required for all registrations. We do NOT accept cash payments for camp. Any unpaid camp fees will result in removal from the program until dues are paid in full. HOW TO REGISTER: 1. Fill out the camper registration form IN FULL. 2. Turn in registration form to the YMCA Welcome Center at either location. Pay the registration fee. ($25 per child - $50 for family 3. Wait for Welcome from Camp Staff. 4. Mark June 10th in your calendar for our Day Camp Open House - time TBD.

A TYPICAL CAMP DAY Desk opens at: 6:30am Camp Cooper CONTINUED PROGRAMMING 8am-9am ACTIVITY CENTERS 9am-12:00pm LUNCH 12pm-1pm ACTIVITY CENTERS 1pm-4pm CONTINUED PROGRAMMING 4pm-6pm Camp Scheule:

You can, however, pick up or drop off anytime that we are open. A Camp day starets at 8am for breakfast and ends at 5pm after group games. Field Trip Fridays start at 8:30am and end at 5:30pm.

Walking trips to local parks and splashpads, as well as, our group trip to YMCA Camp Eberhart every Friday. Trip schedules will be available at the beginning of each camper week.

These camps will use their activity center time to deep dive into their program area.

MEALS Breakfast, lunch and a snack will be provided to all campers for weeks 2-8 during the summer by the South Bend Community School Corporation. These meals are no extra cost to you.

4 A TYPICAL CAMP DAY Desk opens at: 6:30am Camp Cooper CONTINUED PROGRAMMING 8am-9am ACTIVITY CENTERS 9am-12:00pm LUNCH 12pm-1pm ACTIVITY CENTERS 1pm-4pm CONTINUED PROGRAMMING 4pm-6pm Camp Scheule: Camp Cooper opens at 6:30am and we close at 6pm. We ask that you have your camper dropped off to camp by 9:30am and that you pick up after 4pm. You can, however, pick up or drop off anytime that we are open. A Camp day starets at 8am for breakfast and ends at 5pm after group games. Field Trip Fridays start at 8:30am and end at 5:30pm. All campers MUST attend the field trip on Fridays. All Friday trips are to YMCA Camp Eberhart in Three Rivers, MI. Field Trips: Campers will go on multiple trips throughout the week. Walking trips to local parks and splashpads, as well as, our group trip to YMCA Camp Eberhart every Friday. Trip schedules will be available at the beginning of each camper week. Trip costs are covered in your weekly fees SPECIALTY CAMPS New for the 2018 summer season are SPECIALTY CAMPS. Each week we will offer a Specialty Program for campers to pre-register for. These camps will use their activity center time to deep dive into their program area. Each session will have a limited amount of campers (no more than 10 per week), extra specialized staffing, guest speakers, trips and more. Specialty Camps are an additional $50 per week. MEALS Breakfast, lunch and a snack will be provided to all campers for weeks 2-8 during the summer by the South Bend Community School Corporation. These meals are no extra cost to you. A Menu will be provided at the beginning of the summer and you are welcome to pack additional lunch items for your camper(s). TRANSPORTATION Transportation will be provided to Camp Cooper at our Riverview Family YMCA location from our Edison Lakes Family YMCA location. All campers who would like to use our transportation option must pre-register and be dropped off by 7:00am. Campers will be dropped off at 5pm, and must be picked up by 6pm. Transportation cost is $25 extra per week.

Camper Huddles (Age Groups) K-1 Huddle This huddle is for our youngest campers. Those entering Kindergarten and 1st grade in the Fall of 2018.

Staying together as a group they will cycle through each program once during the week, get their own daily swim time in the morning, and take special trips to the Splashpad at Potowatomi Park.

5 Camper Huddles (Age Groups) K-1 Huddle This huddle is for our youngest campers. Those entering Kindergarten and 1st grade in the Fall of Campers in this age group will get the opportunity to experience all the program activities Camp Cooper has to offer. Staying together as a group they will cycle through each program once during the week, get their own daily swim time in the morning, and take special trips to the Splashpad at Potowatomi Park. This Huddle keeps a 1:6 staff member to camper ratio. 2nd Grade Huddle - 5th Grade Huddle These Huddle groups are divided into three seperate groups to help encourage friendships and belonging. Campers will get the opportunity to choose which program activity they participate in each week. Each huddle will travel to the Splashpad at Potowatomi Park and swim every other day. This age groups keeps a 1:10 staff member to camper ratio. 6th-8th Grade Huddle The 6th-8th Grade huddle, or Leaders In Training, are the group of campers who not only get to participate in our programs, but also get to assist our counselors in teaching. Campers will spend time shawdowing staff to help as Teacher Assistants (TA s) in our program areas. In the afternoons, this group will do activities geared towards those older ages. This group keeps a 1:15 staff to camper ratio. Program Choices: Archery - Learning the basics and techniques of Archery. All equipment is provided. Drama - Campers create a small play to perform each week at the closing ceremonies. STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Campers get to spend their week learning about science and doing different experiments. Landsports - Spend the week playing a wide variety of sports from basketball to volleyball. Arts & Crafts - All about learning and creating different craft projects. Fishing - Campers learn the basics and techniques of fishing while putting those skills into action on the river.

6 SPECIALTY CAMPS STEM Spend the week diving deeper into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Campers will work on science experiments, build structures and so much more. Working with local scientists and members of the ND engineering department, campers are sure to have a great time! DANCE Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop and more! Campers will be fully emersed into the world of dance and dance techniques. Guest instructors from local dance companies and a small performance to end the week. Campers are sure to gain skills and confidence through the art of dance. BASKETBALL Want to spend your entire week playing basketball? Then this is the camp for you. Work with the YMCA Youth Sports Department to work on skills, game techniques and more during a week full of basketball. ART Tap into your inner sculptor or painting with a week of in-depth art. Many different art techniques will be explored and guest artists from the local community will come to work with our campers on more difficult techniques. Projects will be showcased in the Cooper Center for an end of the week Art Show! LEGO Spend your week getting creative with LEGO. Using special LEGO kits campers will build their own cities, cars and so much more. All work will be showcased at the end of the week in the Cooper Center. NATURE Get outside and explore all the nature that surrounds us. Sped time learning about the animal life that ives around us.take walks to learn about the river and all the life it supports. Guest speakers from the zoo and local conservationists will come to teach us about the improtance of taking care of the world around us. ARCHERY Spend your week perfecting your inner Katniss or Robin Hood. Learn correct techniques ans challenges your group mates in competition. Make art and test out different targets during a week of Archery! NOTES ABOUT SPECIALTY CAMPS: Specialty camps have a maximum of 12 campers, grades 2nd-5th only. Additional weekly costs cover extra trips, guest speakers, and special projects. These camps will be held during AM program time. Afternoon times will be spent with their corresponding grade huddle group. Schedules for trips and guest speakers will be provided one week before each program starts.

JOIN THE Y - SAVE! JOIN THE Y and save on camp! Become a member and we will help you save money on camp, while also helping you to start a healthier life for you and your family.

Youth Memberships - $19 per month (1 child under 18) Household Memberships - $53-$60 per month (2 adults and any amount of children) YMCA MISSION: To put Christian principles into practice through

7 JOIN THE Y - SAVE! JOIN THE Y and save on camp! Become a member and we will help you save money on camp, while also helping you to start a healthier life for you and your family. Joining the Y give you access to free group fitness classes, free Smart Start program to help you get started on your journey, discounts on youth classes and so much more. Youth Memberships - $19 per month (1 child under 18) Household Memberships - $53-$60 per month (2 adults and any amount of children) YMCA MISSION: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build body, mind and spirit for all. The YMCA of Michiana, Inc. prides itself on not turning anyone away due to financial hardship. If financial assistance is needed please ask any Y staff member on how to apply. KEEP IN TOUCH YMCA of Michiana YMCA of Michiana Day Camp CAMPER NEEDS Backpack - please label all camper belonings Spray Sunscreen and Bug Spray Water Bottle Healthy Sack Lunch - Lunch is provided, but if your camper does not want what is provided please send a supplemental meal. Bathing Suit & Towel PLEASE LEAVE AT HOME: Cell phones, Electronics, & Toys. The YMCA is NOT responsible for any lost or stolen items.

8 BEST. SUMMER. EVER. CAMP COOPER

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