YMCA DAY CAMP HERITAGE

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1 YMCA DAY CAMP HERITAGE YMCA DAY CAMP HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS: Archery Range Swimming Canoeing Field Games Environmental Ed. Garden Arts and Crafts Fort Building Climbing Wall Tie Dye Gaga Pit Team Building daycampheritage.org My child loves camp, he comes home dirty, exhausted and happy every day. I love that he is active and learning at the same time. - Day Camp Parent 9

2 DAY CAMP HERITAGE Ages 4-18 See the Day Camp experience for yourself at daycampheritage.org Led by dedicated Y counselors, Day Camp provides nature based programming and an inclusive culture. Day Camp builds on the Y s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and promises an amazing experience for every camper. A special relationship with Wargo Nature Center. Location: On Peltier Lake in Lino Lakes, across from Wargo Nature Center, part of the 5,000 acre Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve. This location is made possible through collaboration with the Anoka County parks. Camp Hours: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Camp Phone: or Day Camp Heritage 7732 Main Street Lino Lakes, MN Before & After Care and Bus transportation are provided. See below and page 17. Weather alerts and Camp updates will be posted on Facebook. Questions? Contact: Like us on Facebook. Day Camp REGISTER EARLY & SAVE Through January 31 $20 OFF SESSION March 1 6 $15 OFF SESSION April 13 April 23 $10 OFF SESSION BEFORE AND AFTER CARE For your convenience and peace of mind, our Before and After Care provides the camper with supervised activities prior to and following the end of the program day. Call for more information. Drop off: 6:30 a.m. 8 a.m. Pick up: 4 p.m. 6 p.m. Fee: $40 per week for Before and After Camp Care WEE BACKPACKERS Ages 4 & 5 year olds or entering Kindergarten in fall, 2018 Weeks of June 11 August 31 No program July 4, fee prorated Start your child s appreciation of the great outdoors by enrolling him or her in Wee Backpackers! From the moment campers arrive each day, counselors guide them through traditional camp experiences including hiking, nature study, swimming, group games, and arts and crafts. They have opportunities to sing songs, tell stories, and meet new friends. All activities are geared to show your preschool camper the wonders of nature. Wee Backpackers is carried out in small groups under the watchful eye of counselors trained to meet the needs of young campers. The Wee Backpacker program maintains a low staff to child ratio. TRADITIONAL DAY CAMP Entering grades 1 6 in fall, 2018 Member Participants: $185/week Non-Member Program Participants: $210/week Weeks of June 11 August 31 No program July 4, fee prorated Campers explore hiking through wooded trails, studying the wonders of nature, canoeing along lakeshores, and conquering many challenges under the leadership of well-trained staff. Exciting activities include archery, swimming, nature studies, canoeing, fort building, gaga ball, camp crafts, cookouts and group games! Before and After Care Locations: YMCA Camp Heritage 7732 Main Street Lino Lakes, MN Drop Off: 7 8:40 a.m. Pick Up: 4 6 p.m. Lino Lakes YMCA 7690 Village Drive Lino Lakes, MN Drop off: 6:30 8:20 a.m. Pick up: 4:20 6 p.m. Lakes International Language Academy (LILA) Fenway Avenue N Forest Lake, MN Drop off: 6:30 8 a.m. Pick up: 4:50 6 p.m. White Bear Lake YMCA 2100 Orchard Lane White Bear Lake, MN Drop off: 6:30 8:10 a.m. Pick up: 4:40 6 p.m. Mounds View Community Center 5394 Edgewood Drive Mounds View, MN Drop off: 6:30 8:15 a.m. Pick up: 4:30 6: p.m. Visit ymcamn.org for the most updated information. 10 Island Lake Elementary 3555 Victoria Street North Shoreview, MN Drop off: 6:30 8:10 a.m. Pick up: 4:30 6 p.m.

3 SPECIALTY DAY CAMPS ARTS AND IMAGINATION Meet the Director: Camp has been and always will be a part of my life. As a kid, I spent my summers at camp, loving every day. Each summer, I look forward to giving campers fun and unique opportunities for growth in a nature-inspired setting. Whether you are a parent or camper, a Camp Heritage experience is sure to put a smile on your face. Camp Heritage is a community, meant to be shared by all ages of people from different walks of life. Creating a culture that fosters healthy relationships through peer mentoring and teaching is what we aim for. Camp Heritage lets children grow independently while being surrounded by supportive friends and counselors. Empowering campers to make their own choices and allowing them to fail in a safe environment makes the camp experience unique. Dan O Brien At each YMCA Specialty Camp, day campers spend approximately two hours of each day in their specialized activity. The remainder of the day is spent enjoying Traditional Camp activities. Samples of a typical day can be found at daycampheritage.org. 11 DRAGONS, FAIRIES AND PRINCESSES CAMP Entering grades 1 3 in fall, 2018 Weeks of June 18, July 2*, July 2, August 6 and August 20 No program July 4, fee prorated Campers let their imaginations soar in this magical fairy tale-themed camp. Adventures will include themed arts and crafts, a mystical quest and a special tea party! ARTS & CRAFTS CAMP Entering grades 1 3 in fall, 2018 Weeks of June 25, July 16 and August 13 Weeks of June 11, July 9 and July 30 Campers discover their artistic side and let their imaginations soar. Kids create a variety of projects that may include: sketching, watercolors or paints, nature collages, picture frames, necklaces and bracelets, and much more. Campers create masterpieces to take home and enjoy! The camp will feature a field trip.

4 WATER EXPLORATION CANOEING CAMP Weeks of June 18, July 9, July 30 and August 13 Campers learn paddling skills and canoe safety as they experience the challenge of navigating water! Kids learn to identify the parts of the canoe, paddling techniques and the importance of teamwork. A daylong adventure on Centerville Lake will test the skills they ve been working on all week. NATURE AND SCIENCE WILD ABOUT NATURE CAMP Entering grades 1 3 in fall, 2018 Weeks of June 11, June 25, July 9, July 30 and August 20 Young nature lovers will enjoy the great outdoors as we explore the wonders of nature! Campers will hike along our many paths to discover woods, prairies and wetlands. Each day focuses on a new theme of mammals, ponds, insects and birds. Campers learn about endangered species as well as the native wildlife; they even get to see a few animals up close! Partnership with Wargo Nature Center. OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS Weeks of June 11, July 2*, July 23, August 6 and August 20 No program July 4, fee prorated Kids develop their outdoor living skills in this exciting, hands-on specialty camp! Campers discover the finer points of preparing for a big outdoor adventure. Participants will learn a variety of useful camping skills that may include building a fire, making camp shelters, knot tying, campfire cooking and more! FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PROGRAMS 12

5 OUTDOOR SPORTS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SAMPLER CAMP Entering grades 1 3 in fall, 2018 Weeks of June 18, July 9, July 23 and August 6 Paddle, Climb, Aim and Cast! Campers get a taste for each of our four specialty tracks. Adventure Quest is designed to expose kids and teach general skills in the following outdoor sports: canoeing, climbing, archery and fishing. Campers will also enjoy the outdoors while participating in traditional camp activities. A different field trip will be featured each week. ARCHERY CAMP Weeks of June 11, July 2*, July 16, July 30 and August 13 No program July 4, fee prorated While learning the fundamentals of archery, campers examine equipment close up, identify the parts of the bow and arrow, and learn the science behind drawing the bow and releasing the arrow. Instructors teach proper grip, stance and aim alignment. This camp will feature a field trip. Equipment is provided. CLIMBING CAMP Member Participants: $230/week Non-Member Program Participants: $255/week Weeks of June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23 and August 13 Campers embark on a climbing adventure! Campers will gain new skills and self-confidence every day through a variety of climbing activities. Campers test their strength, strategy, and skill while learning safety procedures, belay techniques, knot tying and proper climbing techniques. This camp will feature a field trip to 13 Vertical Endeavours. BIKE CAMP Weeks of June 18, July 16 and August 6 Take the outdoors on with two wheels! In this exciting camp, campers explore the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes area on safe and fun bike paths. They learn the basic parts of a bike and how to maintain them. We will use popular bike and city maps to navigate the wonderful trails using the best safety practices. Campers also plan an all-day bike trip. Campers must bring a bike and helmet. Bikes will be transported by a bus trailer and locked up at camp M F. FISHING CAMP Weeks of June 25, July 16, August 6 and August 20 Kids get hooked on fishing as they learn basic fishing skills. Lakes provide the scene for fishing fun using the catch-andrelease method. Campers can bring their own pole and tackle, or equipment will be provided. This camp features a special guided trip on a voyageur canoe provided by the Wargo Nature Center. At each YMCA Specialty Camp, day campers spend approximately two hours of each day in their specialized activity. The remainder of the day is spent enjoying Traditional Camp activities. Samples of a typical day can be found at daycampheritage.org.

6 CULTURE AND DISCOVERY SPANISH CAMP Entering grades 1 3 in fall, 2018 Weeks of June 25 and July 30 Week of July 9 This program is designed for campers currently learning Spanish. All instruction and programming is conducted in Spanish. Campers explorer hiking through wooded trails, studying the wonders of nature, canoeing along lakeshores, and conquering many challenges under the leadership of welltrained staff. Exciting activities include archery, swimming, nature studies, canoeing, fort building, gaga ball, camp crafts, cookouts and group games! PIONEERING CAMP Entering grades 1 3 in fall, 2018* Weeks of July 16 and August 13 **No program July 4, fee prorated Campers take an exciting trip back in time as they learn how the early pioneers lived and developed the land and communities that we know today. Kids will explore heritage crafts and activities from the 19 th century. They will also make food using techniques of the pioneers. THEATER CAMP Weeks of June 18, July 16 and August 6 Kids free their imaginations and develop improvisational skills! Campers explore the world of theater through games, acting exercises, learning about stage make-up and even performing for an audience. This camp is great for building self-esteem. A performance will be given during Family Night. Day Camp REGISTER EARLY & SAVE Through January 31 $20 OFF SESSION March 1 6 $15 OFF SESSION April 13 April 23 $10 OFF SESSION 14

7 TEENS AND LEADERSHIP TEEN FISHING CAMP Member Participants: $215/week Non-Member Program Participants: $240/week Weeks of June 11 and July 9 Lakes provide the scene for fishing fun using the catch-andrelease method. You are encouraged to bring your own pole and tackle if you wish but equipment is available for use as well. This camp features a special trip on a voyageur canoe guided by the Wargo Nature Center. TEEN CLIMBING CAMP Member Participants: $245/week Non-Member Program Participants: $270/week Weeks of June 18, July 16 and July 30 Each day focuses on a new element or challenge including knot tying, safety and team work. This camp is designed to build self-confidence and teach valuable skills while enjoying an unforgettable adventure. This camp will feature two field trips. Spend one day at Camp St. Croix s high teams challenge course and the highlight being a day trip at Taylors Falls for some classic outdoor top-rope climbing. TEEN CANOEING CAMP Weeks of June 25, July 23 and August 6 Embark on a canoeing excursion full of adventure and challenges! Learn and master the skills of navigating along the St. Croix River. The highlight of the week includes an overnight canoeing trip on the St. Croix River. TEEN ARCHERY CAMP Member Participants: $215/week Non-Member Program Participants: $240/week Weeks of June 25, July 23 and August 20 Fine tune your archery skills while learning new ones as well. Archery games and a friendly competition will be highlighted throughout the week. Instructors teach proper grip, stance and aim alignment. This camp will feature a field trip. Equipment is provided. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PROGRAMS At each YMCA Specialty Camp, day campers spend approximately two hours of each day in their specialized activity. The remainder of the day is spent enjoying Traditional Camp activities. Samples of a typical day can be found at daycampheritage.org. NEW! FORKHORN II CAMP Member Participants: $215/week Non-Member Program Participants: $240/week Weeks of June 18 and July 23 Partnership with Minnesota Deer Hunters Association This advanced archery camp takes students beyond basic archery skills and offers training in bow hunting, map and compass skills, marksmanship training, tree stand safety and setup. Students will be certified in the MN Bowhunter Education Program MBEP as part of the camp. Forkhorn I or III camp, are not currently offered, there is no pre-requisite to Forkhorn II. TEEN QUEST Weeks of June 11 August 31* *No program July 4, fee prorated Teen Quest is an exciting day camp program geared toward teens that want total outdoor fun! As a group quest, you will decide and plan out many of the camp activities and events throughout the week. This program develops valuable life skills such as open communication, team building, cooperation and conflict resolution. 15

8 TEENS AND LEADERSHIP TEEN WATER ADVENTURE Member Participants: $245/week Non-Member Program Participants: $270/week Weeks of June 18, July 16 and July 30 It s the hottest way to cool off this summer! Spend a full week enjoying an awesome array of water activities including canoeing, kayaking, swimming and more! One day will be spent at a water park. NEW! TEEN BIKE CAMP Weeks of July 9 and August 13 We will explore the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes area on safe and fun bike paths. Campers learn basics around fixing and maintaining their bikes. The highlight of the week includes an overnight bike trip at State Park. Campers must bring a bike and helmet. Bikes will be transported by a bus trailer and locked up at camp M F. Teen specialty campers spend a portion of each day in their specialized activity. The remainder of the day is spent enjoying Traditional Camp activities. Samples of a typical day can be found at daycampheritage.org. LEADERS IN TRAINING Entering grades 9 10 in fall, 2018 Member Participants: $305/session Non-Member Program Participants: $330/session *Includes overnight at Camp Heritage Two-Week Sessions Weeks of July 9 20 and August 6 17 Rise to the challenge in Leaders-in-Training Camp and discover your leadership qualities. You will learn and develop the necessary camp skills needed to lead camper activities, as well as group responsibility through activity planning. You will have opportunities to shadow counselors and assist staff in camp activities. There will be plenty of time to hang out with friends new and old. Come experience camp from a whole new perspective! CAMP LEADERSHIP CORPS Entering grades in fall, 2018 Member Participants: $305/session Non-Member Program Participants: $330/session Accepted program applicants can choose three consecutive weeks or three individual weeks throughout the summer. Grow as a leader as you help counselors facilitate camp programs. CLC is designed to build community and provide mentoring and character development. Skills learned are transferrable to camp and non-camp jobs. Preferred qualifications: Completion of Leaders-In-Training or similar leadership program. To apply, please visit daycampheritage.org. Applications are reviewed and interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis beginning January 1,

9 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION The YMCA provides safe and reliable transportation each day for our campers to begin their adventure! Bus stop locations are available throughout the communities listed. Transportation is provided by YMCA-owned vans, leased vans, and buses. All drivers have completed special training. Transportation is provided to and from camp. Convenient locations have been selected in your neighborhood. Please select only one bus stop on the registration form. For your campers safety *Authorized Pick Up individuals must be listed on the registration form and a photo ID is required at the time of pick up. Please contact the camp at or to make any changes prior to noon on the day of the change. DAY CAMP HERITAGE BUS STOPS Parents are encouraged to drop off directly at camp at 8:45 a.m. If bus transportation is needed please choose one of the following stops: BUS RHINO BUS LOCATION Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Avenue White Bear Area YMCA 2100 Orchard Lane HIPPO BUS Day Camp Heritage Shoreview YMCA 3760 N. Lexington Avenue Mounds View Community Center 5394 Edgewood Drive Day Camp Heritage FAMILY ADVENTURE DAYS Whether you are a current camp family, are interested in learning more about camp or are just looking for an afternoon of family fun, we have something for everyone! Enjoy a Saturday afternoon at one of our Day Camps for Family Adventure Days. Possible Activities: family scavenger hunt arts & crafts climbing outdoor games canoeing Cost is $25 pre-sale or $30 at the door, per family. For dates & more information visit: ymcamn.org/familyadventuredays ELEPHANT BUS ZEBRA BUS Roseville Area Middle School 15 County Rd B2 E Island Lake Elementary 3555 Victoria Street North Day Camp Heritage Lakes International Language Academy (LILA) Fenway Avenue N Lino Lakes YMCA 7690 Village Drive Day Camp Heritage Bus times and additional information are available at daycampheritage.org 17

10 DAY CAMP HERITAGE OPEN HOUSE Thursday, June p.m. Join the summer camp staff, other parents, and youth to learn more about the camp, programs, and opportunities that your child will have this summer at Day Camp Heritage. FAMILY NIGHTS Every Thursday at Camp Heritage Time: 6 7 p.m. We bring families together to have fun! That s what family night is all about an opportunity to enjoy camp fun with the whole family. It s a time when your camper can show you the exciting things they ve experienced all week long. Meet the counselors and tour all the fantastic program areas of camp. End the night by watching campers perform fun songs and laugh out loud skits for all to enjoy. Visit our web page at daycampheritage.org for more information. PROGRAM ACCESS The Y is committed to the policy that all persons should have equal access to its programs, facilities, and enjoyment without regard to race, ability, creed, national origin and sex. The Y will accommodate special needs into existing programs to the extent that financial and physical resources permit. So we may provide a positive experience, please contact the Y if your child has any special needs requiring any accommodations. ACCOMMODATION PROCESS Consideration is given to the individual needs of every child and the ability of the program to meet those needs. Please inform the Y during the enrollment process if you or your child requires any special accommodation. It is helpful for a smooth program transition to have a conference prior to enrollment. This information enables the Y to better meet your needs or those of your child, within available resources and to the extent reasonable. All staff that will be working with a child with special needs will be informed of how to care for or meet those needs in a timely fashion through a meeting or written notification. YMCA PERSONAL PRICING PLAN We look forward to having you with us! The Personal Pricing Plan is a needs-based scholarship fund made available through Y Annual Fund individual and business contributions to our communities. Download an application for YMCA Personal Pricing Plan at: ymcamn.org/summer. Enter the key words: Personal Pricing in the top right corner and follow instructions or call Please submit Personal Pricing Plan application with Registration Form. (Scholarship for Day Camp is applied toward a maximum of two weeks per child). 18 HOW TO REGISTER We have gone green! Register online at ymcamn.org/summer. For registration assistance contact SUMMER POWER, SUMMER SCHOOL CARE AND UPROAR A $50 one-time, non-refundable registration fee is required per program. You may register for as many weeks as needed. Register online or find forms at ymcamn.org/summer, select the Mounds View location, select Summer Paperwork and Schedules. Please review the handbook for important information. SPORTS A $50 non-refundable deposit is required per session. The deposit is applied to the session fee. Register online or find forms at ymcamn.org/summer, select the Mounds View location, select Summer Paperwork and Schedules. Please review the handbook for important information. ALL PROGRAMS Confirmation will be sent via after registration. You will be billed for the remaining balance, due the week prior to the start of the session. Online registration requires automatic electronic fund transfer (EFT), which will be processed the Tuesday prior to each program session week. Changes to the original registration, including cancellation, must be made in writing by Monday, one week prior to the start of the session. Submit your changes or cancellations through the contact page of our website: ymcamn.org/contact_us. We encourage change notices to be submitted as soon as possible. If the change notice is not received, you will be billed for the original enrollment choices. There are no refunds on registration deposits and/or registration fees. For Day Camp: A $10 change fee is applied to each session, bus or care change that is made. A parent handbook is available online at ymcamn.org/summer after April 1, It is important to review all information contained in this document. Register Online! ymcamn.org/andoversummer Membership not required for enrollment.

11 DISCOVER Y OVERNIGHT CAMPS YMCA CAMPING: AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER. This experience was fantastic for my son. It was empowering for him to be on trail. He came home changed and ready to take on more challenges. Camper Parent At the Y, we embrace adventure. Our camps nurture the development of every camper through providing all of the elements that make a camp experience great: outstanding counselors, well developed programing, unmatched facilities, and a caring culture where campers grow in character and confidence. We are committed to providing quality programs with a variety of outdoor experiences for both children and families. OVERNIGHT CAMPS: Camp St. Croix Camp Icaghowan Camp Ihduhapi Camp Warren TEEN WILDERNESS CAMPS: Camp Menogyn Camp Widjiwagan FAMILY CAMP: Camp du Nord ymcacamps.org

12 YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities Mounds View Community Center 2125 East Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid YMCA Twin Cities, MN Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Visit us at daycampheritage.org MARK YOUR CALENDAR! SPECIAL EVENTS YMCA SPONSORED MN PARENT FAIR Saturday, February a.m. 2 p.m. at Como Zoo Meet YMCA staff, pick up summer program information and start planning your child s summer. YMCA SUMMER PROGRAMS FAIR Saturday, March 3 at all YMCA Branches 9:30 a.m. noon Talk to the experts, get your questions answered. SAVE 2018 SPECIAL DEALS YMCA RALLY DAYS Thursday, March 1 Tuesday, March 6 YMCA SUMMER BLAST OFF Friday, April 13 Monday, April 23 Offers listed inside. SUMMER PROGRAMS OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, June 5, 6:30 7:30 p.m. at Mounds View Community Center and Turtle Lake, Island Lake, Bel Air Elementary Schools DAY CAMP HERITAGE OPEN HOUSE Thursday, June 7, 6 8 p.m. See inside for more details. 10% Post-Consumer Recycled Paper ymcamn.org/moundsviewsummer If you do not need this catalog, please share it with a friend. YSPC 2018