CAMP NAN A BO SHO OVERNIGHT CAMP: AGES 6-16 Lakewood, Wisconsin 2016
CAMP NAN A BO SHO: BEST SUMMER EVER FUN, FRIENDS & MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME OUR GOAL Safety Character Development using Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility Friendship and relationship building Trust in self and others Fun activities OUR PLAN Staff are professional role models Utilize facilities to provide safety for all participants, an outdoor environment, and fun activities for all ages Programs that are fun, challenging, create opportunities for growth, develop skills, create friendships and let kids play OUR COMMITMENT Safety - Staff support and strengthen the great work parents do at home. We encourage and allow campers to display the values of friendship, leadership and trust that is being built in your home. Life Skills Development - Each camp activity is designed to teach new skills and/or practice acquired skills. While learning and practicing skills campers will be encouraged to apply their knowledge to other situations in their lives. We are committed to helping our campers become thriving children and young adults. JUST GETTING STARTED AGES 6-9 Camp Nan A Bo Sho is very good for making friends. My children also learned they can try new things in a safe environment and they were confident in trying these things. This speaks highly of amazing staff. AGES 6-7 making friends trying new activities independence AGES 8-9 making friends, character development, and making good choices *Why the fee options? Please see registration form for an explanation of the fee options. LITTLE MINI CAMP Ages 6-7 Sunday-Tuesday ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: canoeing, sailing, swimming, archery, riflery arts and crafts. The perfect first time sample of camp. DATES: June 19-21 June 26-28 July 10-12 July 17-19 July 24-26 July 31-August 2 August 7-9 FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $316 $291 $266 General Public: $356 $331 $306 BIG MINI CAMP Ages 8-9 Wednesday-Friday ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: canoeing, sailing, swimming, archery, riflery arts and crafts. The perfect first time sample of camp. DATES: June 22-24 June 29-July 1 July 13-15 July 20-22 July 27-29 August 3-5 August 10-12 FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $316 $291 $266 General Public: $356 $331 $306 EXPLORERS Ages 8-9 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: canoeing, sailing, swimming, target sports, arts and crafts and spend one night sleeping in a tent on camp property. DATES: June 19-24 June 26-July 1 July 10-15 July 17-22 July 24-29 July 31-August 5 August 7-12 FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $534 $509 $484 General Public: $574 $549 $524 BON APPETIT Ages 8-9 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: learn cooking and meal preparation with a camp spin classic and new meals will melt in your mouth. Campers also participate in canoeing, sailing, swimming and archery. DATES: June 19-24 July 10-15
MORE TO EXPLORE AGES 10-14 AGES 10-11 making friends self confidence independence making good choices EXPLORERS Ages 10-11 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: sailing, target sports, arts and crafts plus the choice of an overnight canoe trip on Waubee Lake which will included sleeping in a tent. DATES: June 19-24 June 26-July 1 July 10-15 July 17-22 July 24-29 July 31-August 5 August 7-12 FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $534 $509 $484 General Public: $574 $549 $524 ANGLERS Ages 10-11 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: fishing on Waubee Lake for pan fish, bass, walleye and perch, also participating in archery, canoeing, swimming, sailing arts and crafts, riflery. DATES: June 19-24 June 26-July 1 July 10-15 August 7-12 BON APPETIT Ages 10-11 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: learn cooking and meal preparation with a camp spin classic and new meals will melt in your mouth. Campers also participate in canoeing, sailing, swimming and archery. DATES: June 26-July 1 July 17-22 AGES 11-14 strong friendships self-confidence character development teamwork goal setting safe choices safe risk-taking? QUESTIONS? For questions/ contact information please see the bottom of Page 3. SAMPLER Ages 11-13 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: kayaking, climbing wall, and windsurfing, archery, canoeing, sailing, arts and crafts, riflery. DATES: June 19-24 June 26-July 1 July 17-22 July 24-29 FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $561 $536 $511 General Public: $601 $576 $551 HIKE-A-DAY Ages 12-14 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: single day hiking trips, outdoor living, outdoor cooking, archery, canoeing, sailing, arts and crafts, riflery. DATES: June 19-24 June 26-July 1 August 7-12 RAGE THE RIVER Ages 12-14 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: two days one night canoeing on a premier Midwest river, overnight tenting, outdoor living, and outdoor cooking, archery, sailing, arts and crafts, riflery. DATES: June 26-July 1 August 7-12 FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $561 $536 $511 General Public: $601 $576 $551 1
READY FOR ANYTHING AGES 12-16 AGES 12-16 making friends self confidence safe choices character development decision making teamwork safety and wellbeing EXPLORERS Ages 12-16 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: archery, sailing, swimming, arts and crafts, riflery plus the choice of a canoe or hiking trip outside of camp. DATES: June 19-24 June 26-July 1 July 10-15 July 17-22 July 24-29 July 31-August 5 August 7-12 FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $534 $509 $484 General Public: $574 $549 $524 ROAD TRIP Ages 12-16 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: planning your own road trip including activities and timeline, participating in archery, canoeing, sailing, arts and crafts, swimming, riflery. DATES: July 10-15 FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $581 $556 $531 General Public: $621 $596 $571 KAYAK & WINDSURFING Ages 12-16 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: whitewater kayaking - paddling, rolling, and safe river reading Windsurfing rig, navigate and ride a windsurf board The group will decide if they want the day trip outside of camp to be a kayaking or windsurfing trip. Also participate in archery, canoeing, swimming, sailing, arts and crafts, riflery. DATES: June 26-July 1 July 10-15 July 17-22 July 24-29 July 31-August 5 August 7-12 CLIMBERS Ages 12-16 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: low ropes course, high ropes course that is 40-50 feet in the air, 50 foot climbing wall, and zip line that allows you to fly through the woods on a wire, archery, canoeing, sailing, arts and crafts, riflery. DATES: June 19-24 June 26-July 1 July 10-15 July 17-22 July 24-29 July 31-August 5 August 7-12 FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $563 $538 $513 General Public: $603 $578 $553 2 *Why the fee options? Please see registration form for an explanation of the fee options. TRY IT X-TREME - Ten Day Program Ages 12-14 and 14-16 Sunday to the following Tuesday ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: white water kayaking, archery, riflery, swimming, climbing wall, and three day/two night canoe trip during the weekend. DATES: June 19-28 (ages 12-14) July 17-26 (ages 14-16) FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $737 $712 $687 General Public: $777 $752 $727
READY TO LEAD goal setting service to others healthy relationships safety and wellbeing our role as leaders character development leadership development teamwork safe choices LEADERSHIP CAMP Graduates of 8th grade (application is required) At Leadership Camp we help develop the skills needed to work with others. Campers learn to recognize their strengths as they lead. Previous campers have told us: it never seemed like learning but I sure got a lot out of this camp or it was my best week of the year. Come to Camp Nan A Bo Sho and meet peers you may attend high school with. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: overnight canoe trip, low ropes course, high ropes course, climbing wall, zip line, sailing, swimming, archery and riflery. DATES: July 10-15 July 17-22 July 24-29 FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $534 $509 $484 General Public: $574 $549 $524 LEADERS IN TRAINING (LIT) Two Weeks: Sunday to the following Friday Graduates of 9th grade (application is required) Challenge yourself, look inward, and find the leader you can be. You will work with other teens to achieve group goals, push your comfort zone and be amazed at what can be accomplished working as a team. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: leadership styles, teamwork, low ropes course, high ropes course, climbing wall, zip line, plus a three day/two night out of camp canoe trip. DATES: July 10-22 July 24-August 5 FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $911 $886 $861 General Public: $951 $926 $901 SO MANY THINGS TO DO! Regardless of the program you chose, all Camp Nan A Bo Sho campers have the opportunity to participate in the Traditional Camp Activities listed below. Canoeing Sailing Nature Studies Team Building Games Campfires Funyaks Volleyball Arts & Crafts Swimming Hiking Paddle Boats Archery Riflery Disc Golf COUNSELORS IN TRAINING (CIT) Two Weeks: Sunday to the following Friday For campers who have successfully completed the LIT program ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: learning to work with youth, shadowing camp staff, plus a three day/two night out of camp hiking trip. DATES: July 10-22 July 24-August 5 FEE OPTIONS*: Y Member: $911 $886 $861 General Public: $951 $926 $901? QUESTIONS? For detailed information please visit our website: www.ycampnanabosho.org. You may also contact us at 920.733.9622 or campnanabosho@ymcafoxcities.org. BUSINESS ADDRESS: 2851 E Apple Creek Rd. Appleton, WI 54913 CAMP ADDRESS: 18369 Okonto Ln. Lakewood, WI 54138 3
FAMILY PROGRAMMING Family programs provide time for families to connect and spend quality time together in the unique camp environment. Fee includes food, lodging, and all the activities camp has to offer. Create life long memories and a family tradition while experiencing the safe, fun activities, and great staff at camp. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: archery, canoeing, sailing, arts and crafts, adventure course activities, riflery, campfires, paddle boats, swimming and more. FAMILY CAMP WEEK July 3-8 FEE OPTIONS* based on family of 4: Y Member: $1,006 $981 $956 General Public: $1,046 $1,021 $996 FAMILY FUN WEEKEND June 24-26 July 22-24 Friday-Sunday FEE OPTIONS*: Adults: Y Member: $187 $162 $137 General Public: $227 $202 $177 Children anyone under the age of 18: Y Member: $117 $92 $67 General Public: $157 $132 $107 4 STAFF Camp staff is selected on the basis of their values and proven abilities in working with youth. All summer leaders participate in an extensive training program prior to the camp season. HEALTH AND SAFETY Careful supervision is the number one priority at YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho. A qualified medical staff member is on duty to treat minor injuries and illnesses in our well-equipped medical lodge. Nicolet Medical Clinic in Lakewood and Langlade Memorial Hospital are available for emergencies. Required medical forms, which must be signed by your child s doctor, will be e-mailed after registration. Campers must provide their own health and accident insurance. *Why the fee options? Please see registration form for an explanation of the fee options.? CABINS Most campers live in cabins. Restrooms and individual hot showers are centrally located between the girls and boys cabins. Campers live with staff, who provide direction for cabin groups to work together, play together and develop friendships. DINING HALL Meals at YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho are served in our dining hall located in the Orbison Lodge. Campers eat as a cabin group. Meals are all you care to eat, kid friendly and healthy. BUS SERVICE Bus transportation is available, for an additional cost, to and from the Apple Creek YMCA located at 2851 E Apple Creek Rd. Appleton, WI 54913. CAMP STORE Camp has a store on its premises where your child may purchase items such as T-shirts, stuffed animals, novelties, snacks, postcards, etc. EARN YOUR WAY TO CAMP CAMP FAMILY FUN NIGHT Join us at the Downtown Appleton YMCA on March 19, 2016 for a night of family fun and earn money to reduce your camp costs. Sell tickets to friends, neighbors, relatives, anyone you wish, to attend Camp Nan A Bo Sho family night. 100% of tickets sales reduce your cost of camp. Camp staff will host this night playing games and teaching camp songs. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The YMCA welcomes all who wish to participate and believe that no one should be denied access to Camp based on their ability to pay. Financial assistance is available through the YMCA of the Fox Cities Annual Campaign
2016 REGISTRATION* We understand that our camp families have differing means to pay for their child(ren) s camp experiences and therefore Camp Nan A Bo Sho offers a voluntary three range personal pricing structure to accommodate all financial needs. This voluntary pricing structure does not influence the quality of your child(ren) s camp experience. ALL CAMPERS RECEIVE THE SAME CAMP EXPERIENCE. We have provided the true costs of a YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho program and allow families the opportunity to decide how much they can financially contribute toward their child(ren) s camp experience. Please consider selecting the highest range your family can afford. The range you choose is up to you. As always, financial assistance is available through the YMCA of the Fox Cities Annual Campaign. For more information, please contact the Camp Office 920.733.9622 or campnanabosho@ymcafoxcities.org REFER A FRIEND DISCOUNT Recruit a friend (non-sibling) who has not previously attended YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho and receive a $25 discount. The friend that you refer will also receive a $25 discount. There is no maximum credit amount so recruit as many friends as you can. I was recruited by: Choose the Personal Pricing Fee for your Family Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 Most accurately reflects the true cost of YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho including wear and tear and depreciation. A partially subsidized rate. Our historically standard rate, which does not represent the true cost of camp. This rate is subsidized through fundraising conducted by YMCA staff and volunteers, special events, and sustaining contributions. Name All campers registered before 2/1/16 are guaranteed an early registration gift p Boy p Girl Street Address City State ZIP Family Email Birthdate / / This will be my year at NABS. Father s Name Cellphone # Work Phone # Home Phone # Mother s Name Cellphone # Work Phone # Home Phone # Child lives with p Mother p Father p Both p Guardian: Y Member? p Yes. Location: p No Program Session/Dates How did you learn about NABS? p Bus to camp p Bus from camp ($28 fee each way) Cabin mate request (must be signed up for same program) Range fee you wish to pay DEPOSIT: Please enclose $100 per program registered for with this registration form. Make checks payable to: YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho, 2851 E. Apple Creek Rd., Appleton WI 54913. A parent packet with detailed information will be sent upon receipt of this form and your deposit. THE DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE. FINAL PAYMENT AND PHYSICAL FORMS: Final payment and a current physical form is due four weeks prior to the departure for camp. A current physical form is one completed within 12 months before leaving for camp. Camp program fees will only be refunded in case of medical disability. There will be NO REFUNDS when a child goes home early due to homesickness or disciplinary action. SIBLING DISCOUNTS: Brothers and sisters of campers receive a $25 DISCOUNT for every session they attend. PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION: I give permission for my child/ren to participate in all phases of the YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho programs. This would include the approval of my child/ren to participate in any trip program that consist of either day long, or multi-night trips away from camp. In case of an accident or illness, the camp director has my permission to secure medical attention if unable to communicate with me immediately. I will notify the camp director if my child has any serious restrictions related to her/his participation in the camp program. I understand that the camp fee does not include accident or health insurance. I consent and authorize YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho to use any photographs or videos taken of my child/ren for official camp use, including but not limited to the YMCA website and social media, without compensation. I understand and acknowledge if my child/ren needs to be removed from camp I have 12 hours to pick-up my child/ren at camp. I understand that all camp refunds (including but not limited to camp store refunds) must be cashed before October 31st. After that time the refund will be donated to the Annual Campaign/ Camp Financial Assistance fund. Parent/Guardian Signature Payment Amount: p Cash p Check p CC CC # p MC p Visa p Disc Exp Date Date Return to the Camp Business office: YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho 2851 E. Apple Creek Rd. Appleton, WI 54913 (P) 920.733.9622 (F) 920.882.1884 (E) campnanabosho@ymcafoxcities.org (W) www.ycampnanabosho.org 5
NONPROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID APPLETON, WI PERMIT No. 27 YMCA OF THE FOX CITIES 229 E. College Ave. Appleton, WI 54911 SAVE THE DATES! PARENT INFORMATION MEETING at the Apple Creek YMCA (not required) March 8 6:30-7:30 PM VOLUNTEER WORK DAY AT CAMP May 14 9:00 AM-4:00PM OPEN HOUSE AT CAMP June 11 11:00 AM-2:00 PM FAMILY FUN WEEKEND June 24-26 FAMILY CAMP July 3-8 FAMILY FUN WEEKEND July 22-24 YMCA MISSION: To put Christian principles into practice by promoting youth, adult and family activities that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho is fully accredited by the American Camp Association. The ACA logo is your assurance that our camp is operated by and committed to the highest standards established for the camping industry.