SUMMER CAMP 2017 [LOCATION]

SUMMER CAMP 2017 [LOCATION]

#BESTSUMMEREVER Registration: YMCA members can register early for summer camps: April 23-24, 2018. On April 25, registration will be open to the general public on a first come-first serve basis. Note that many of our specialty camps have limited enrollment so registering early is recommended. Registration process: Visit beaufort-jasperymca.org and click register for a program tab, choose camp to begin the registration process. You may also go to the summer camp 2018 page of our website to download registration and waiver forms, print and bring to the Y. The Y will not be responsible for any mistakes made from online registration. We will have a labtop in the lobby and a front desk staff available to assist in online registration for your convenience. Healthy Eating: All Y camps include breakfast and a hot lunch. If packing your child s lunch we ask that you keep it healthy with whole grains, fruit, veggies, 100% juice or water. Financial assistance: Financial assistance is available for qualified individuals for Traditional and Kiddie camp only. Applications are found on our website under the join tab. You must apply for financial assistance BEFORE registering for camp. Please allow 7-10 business days for financial assistance paperwork to be processed. Camp Locations: Y camps are run out of various sites in Beaufort and Jasper County. The Wardle Family YMCA in Port Royal is our main site location. Traditional Camp at the Wardle Family Y will be hosted here for all ages EXCEPT campers who are rising 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th graders. Because of limited space, these campers will be housed at Port Royal Elementary Monday Thursday in camps occurring from June 11 July 26 (all other dates they will be at the YMCA). Please see page 7 for more information. All Specialty Camps and all Kiddie Camps are held at the Wardle Family Y in Port Royal. Lady s Island Elementary will also host traditional camp with the exact same themes and schedule as the Wardle Family Y Traditional Camp. Additional camps with varying schedules will also take place at Okatie Elementary in Jasper County please see individual registration forms for more information. Open House: Join us for our kick off to camp celebration! Meet and greet your camp counselor and enjoy a free family cookout and outdoor pool party. The Kick Off to Camp Celebration will be held Sunday, June 1, 2018 from 11 am -12:30 pm at the Y in Port Royal. At this family event, please do not leave your kids unattended. If your child is attending camp the week of June 4 June 8 and you would like to meet the Camp Site Director prior to Session 1, please call the Y and set up an appointment with Ebony Bolles. FEES: Online registration one-time fee for traditional and kiddie camp: $10/child. In person registration: $15/child Traditional Camp: $90-$110/week Kiddie Camp: $90-$110/week Specialty Camp: $115-$230/week depending on the camp. There is no registration fee for specialty camps. Add-On Hours for those in Specialty Camp: $30/week DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS 2018 CAMP SESSIONS Session 1: June 4-8 Session 2: June 11-15 Session 3: June 18-22 Session 4: June 25-29 Session 5: July 2-6* Session 6: July 9-13 Session 7: July 16-20 Session 8: July 23-27 Session 9: July 30 - August 3 All Y Summer Camp payments are made through a pre-authorized Session 10: August 6 10 checking account or credit card draft. You may choose your own draft date, however all draft dates must be chosen at least 7 days Session 11: August 13-17 prior to the start date. THERE ARE NO PAYMENTS MADE AT THE Y *No camp July 4th. Y is closed. FRONT DESK after the initial registration (no exceptions). If you do not wish to provide us with your bank information, you may pay all camp fees at once at the front desk or online. Changes: $10 change fee per child per session for any camp. You can change your camp week online. Changes must be made a minimum of 10 days prior to the start of the camp. Cancellations: Cancellations must be made a minimum of 10 days prior to the start of the camp & you must contact the Y to cancel. There is a $10 cancellation fee per child per session. There are no refunds or credits for camps registered for, but not attended.

ABOUT OUR CAMPS Traditional Camp: Summer learning loss does not take place for our campers. Youth in traditional camp will participate in a series of educational enrichment activities with an emphasis on mathematics and literacy. All work and no play? NOT HERE! Camp activities include: swimming, nature activities, gym games, camp songs, group/camper choice activities like field games cooking, dance, yoga, gaga pit, and more! Rising Kindergarten through rising 7th graders. Fee: $90-$110/week Drop off: 7-8:20 am Pick Up: 4-5:30 pm Kiddie Camp: This camp is for our youngest campers starting at age 3 through age 4. The program consists of daily swim time, arts and crafts, story time, playtime, nature walks, preschool activities, and more. Children must be fully toilet-trained. Fee: $90-$110/week Drop off: 7-8:20 am Pick Up: 4-5:30 pm Specialty Camps: Specialty Camps offer unique camp opportunities led by camp staff specially trained in the particular area. Camp size is small and spaces fill up quick. Specialty camps with full descriptions are listed on pages 5-6. All specialty camps are held at the main Y site in Port Royal. Fee: $115-$230/week Drop off: 7:30-8:30am Pickup: 1pm unless staying after hours Add-On Hours:1pm-5:30pm for an additional $30/week per child CIT Camp: Counselor in Training camp or CIT is ONLY for teens (rising 8th through 10th graders) that want to be Y summer camp counselors one day. There are a limited number of spots available for this camp program. Candidates must submit a CIT application and go through an interview process in order to be considered. CIT s will be required to attend all pre-camp staff trainings/meetings (typically held on nights/weekends). CIT s will get their own time throughout the day to swim, shoot hoops, or exercise in the fitness center. Fee: $30/week Drop off: 7-8:20 am Pick Up: 4-5:30 pm What To Bring to Camp? Water bottle, healthy snack, bug spray (DEET Free), sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, bathing suit, towel, plastic bag for wet clothes in a backpack or sturdy bag with campers name on it. What NOT to Bring to Camp: Money, sandals (only acceptable at the pool), electronic devices, i.e. cell phone, tablets or gaming devices. As a reminder, the Y is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) At Y camp, each child will be provided with a healthy lunch and at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily. We are asking that campers come ready to exercise in comfortable walking shoes and that you pack one healthy snack for your camper. At the Y we believe with your help, we can make a difference in your child s life to learn how to live a healthy lifestyle. All Y camps include a healthy breakfast and hot lunch! If packing your child s lunch, we ask that you keep it healthy with whole grains, fruit, veggies, 100% juice or water. Sample of a YMCA lunch served: Wheat bread with turkey and cheese, carrot sticks, apple, and skim milk.

TRADITIONAL CAMP THEMES Session 1: We are Family Session 2: Wild Wild West Session 3: Wacky Tacky Y! Session 4: Olympics Session 5: Water Water Everywhere Session 6: Party in the USA! Session 7 : Fear Factor Session 8: Camps Y s Got Talent Session 9: Superheroes Session 10: Support Your Sport Session 11: When I Grow Up The first week of camp will be all about reuniting with previous campers; meeting new campers, and making our family stronger. Campers will engage in lots of teambuilding activities, have meaningful y-chats, and end the week with a family reunion picnic. Campers will explore the history, culture and people of Western United States. Come prepared for an adventure. Expect to dress like a western, try line dancing at a hoe down and more. This week will be filled mix & match, stripes, opposites, polka dots and much more! Get ready for the YMCA 2018 Olympics. Campers will compete in a variety of field and indoor activities. Broadcasting their athletic talents and bringing home the gold medal! What better way to enjoy the warm summer than playing in the water! This week we will enjoy water play fun and also look at all the ways we use water. From trick roping in Texas; hula in Hawaii; waddling like a penguin in Alaska and fashion week in New York, each day campers can look forward to visiting a new state of the USA. Campers must decide if they have the guts & determination to face their fear while outpacing the competition. Calling all STARS! Let your inner performer shine through acting games, magic, singing, and dancing. We will build confidence and have fun! Campers can design their own super-logos, masks, and more or come dressed in their favorite superhero costume. Enjoy a week full of sports! Learn sportsmanship, strategies, and how to play as a team. Even support your favorite teams (football, baseball, basketball etc.) by wearing your gear. Campers will explore and learn about a variety of career paths and what it takes to be successful in the career that interest them. K I D D I E C A M P Kiddie Camp Daily Schedule 7:00-7:30...Drop off / Free play 7:30-8:00...Morning group / Circle time 8:00-8:15...Bathroom break 8:15-8:45...Outdoor field game(s) 8:45-9:00...Clothing change for pool 9:00-10:30...Swimming (all children will be in Coastguard approved lifejackets) 10:30-11:30...Arts & Craft activity 11:30-12:00...Story time 12:00-1:00...Lunch 1:00-1:30...Playground time 1:30-3:30...Nap / Rest time 3:30-4:15...Bathroom break 4:15-5:30...Center time (Dramatic play, blocks puzzles, toys & games, handwriting, library) 5:30...Parent pick-up Kiddie Camp Themes Session1: Ignite Your Summer Session 2: Rain Forest Session 3: Around The Campfire Session 4: Under the Sea Session 5: Party in the USA! Session 6: Backyard Bugs and Exploration Session 7: Sports and Games Session 8: Mad Scientist Week Session 9: Story Book Summer Session 10: Dance! Dance! Dance! Session 11: Aloha to Summer This camp is for our youngest campers. Children must be 3 years old by May 31st, and fully toilet-trained.

2018 SPECIALTY CAMPS All Specialty Camps run from 8:30 am-1 pm (earliest drop off is 7:30) and include lunch, unless noted otherwise. Extra hours (1-5:30 pm) are an additional $30/per week per child. TRAVEL CAMP 7:30AM-2:00PM Monday: Get Air Savannah (lunch provided). Tuesday: Oatland Island Wildlife Center pack lunch. Wednesday: Star Castle (roller skating, laser tag, lunch provided). Thursday: Every Second Counts Escape Room (lunch provided). Friday: Station 300 (bowling, arcade, lunch provided). Ages: 7-12. Session 1. Fee: $210/$230 CRAFTY CORNER This camp is a great way for kids to express their creativity as each day brings new ideas and projects for lots of hands on activity. They will discover a variety of art. Roll up your sleeves, put on your apron and dig your hands in as we get messy with this hands on, goo-fest of a camp. Ages: 5-12. Session 2. Fee: $115/$135 TENNIS CAMP Campers will be sent off to Scheper Tennis Academy this week, located at the tennis courts in downtown Beaufort. From beginner to advanced tennis players, no matter what your skill level, everyone will receive professional instruction while having fun. Please bring your racket if you have one, if not we will provide! Ages: 5-12. Session 2. Fee: $115/$135 BASKETBALL CAMP Come join Coach Woods on the court to enhance your basketball skill level in dribbling, passing, shooting and defense. You will even play basketball scrimmages so bring your A game! Ages: 7-12. Session 3. Fee: $115/$135 LIBRARY EXPLORERS Sign up to become a library explorer! This week campers will visit all 5 branches of the Beaufort County Library. At each branch they will learn something new the library has to offer. They will sign up for the summer reading program and learn about topics that include Gullah culture and robotics as well as music and art. They will also learn how to find all of the things they can check out and use with their library card, including books and movies, but also binoculars, cameras, microscopes, and more! Ages: 7-12. Session 3. Fee: $135/$155 INDOOR SOCCER CAMP Campers will develop sportsmanship and teamwork while improving their skill level in passing, dribbling, learning soccer techniques and improving their well being in strength and conditioning. This camp is led by coach Bruce, an experienced soccer player who looks forward to building relationships but most of all having fun! Ages: 7-12. Session 4. Fee: $115/$135 STEAM CAMP Let s have fun at S.T.E.A.M Camp (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics). Throughout the week we will be advancing your campers skills to observe, question, plan, investigate, analyze, and communicate findings through realworld hands-on S.T.E.A.M activities. Ages: 7-12. Session 4. Fee: $115/$135 CAMP DIVA Back by popular demand, from creating jewelry, fashion design, manicures, art, decorating cupcakes, and a day out on the town with a picnic lunch and ice cream, this is a camp for all of your camp divas! Ages: 5-12. Session 5. Fee: $115/$135 THING-A-MA-JIG CAMP Are you ready for an Invention Convention? Campers will use their creative eco-art skills to invent new and improve ideas. From Trashion Fashion to Duct Tape Wallets to Cardboard Robots campers will use recycled items to invent their best creations! Ages: 7-12. Session 6. Fee: $115/$135 TENNIS CAMP II Campers will be sent off to Scheper Tennis Academy this week, located at the tennis courts in downtown Beaufort. From beginner to advanced tennis players, no matter what your skill level, everyone will receive professional instruction while having fun. Please bring your racket if you have one, if not we will provide! Ages: 5-12. Session 6. Fee: $115/$135 MARITIME CENTER CAMP Campers will visit the Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center to enjoy a list of outdoor and natureoriented activities such as nature hikes, fishing, bird box building, animal identification and microscopic activities. All activities are tailored for a fun, educational learning experience. Ages: 7-12. Session 7. Fee $210/230

BASKETBALL CAMP II Perfect if you missed the first camp or had so much fun you want another go! Come, join Coach Woods on the court to enhance your basketball skill level in dribbling, passing, shooting and defense. You will even play basketball scrimmages so bring your A game! Ages: 7-12. Session 7. Fee: $115/$135 INDOOR SOCCER CAMP II Perfect if you missed the first camp or had so much fun you want another go! Campers will develop sportsmanship and teamwork while improving their skill level in passing, dribbling, learning soccer techniques and improving their wellbeing in strength and conditioning. This camp is led by coach Bruce, an experienced soccer player who looks forward to building relationships but most of all having fun! Ages: 7-12. Session 8. Fee: $115/$135 ART BUZZ KIDS CAMP Dip your toes in the sea, explore the depths of the ocean, make friends with a squid and cuddle an octopus...without even getting wet or jumping into a submarine! Everyday will be an exploration of a different part of our beautiful oceans and the creatures that live there. Because its better, down where its wetter. Each day will feature a beautiful canvas painting, plus additional crafts, games and sea stories...all sure to ignite your camper s imagination. We welcome all campers to make each project their own. Please dress your camper in paint friendly clothes. All campers will be transported to the Wine and Design Art Studio in Bluffton. Ages: 6-12. Session 8. Fee: $210/$230 CAMP DIVA II Back by popular demand, from creating jewelry, fashion design, manicures, art, decorating cupcakes, and a day out on the town with a picnic lunch and ice cream, this is a camp for all of your camp divas! Ages: 5-12. Session 9. Fee: $115/$135 THE FIRST TEE GOLF CAMP The First Tee of The Lowcountry will be working together to bring campers to Sanctuary Golf Club on Cat Island. Campers will be learned The First Tee Nine Core Values and receive quality golf instruction from a trained The First Tee Coach and Volunteer Assistant Coaches. Classes include instruction covering the major components of the golf swing and how to successfully execute each different type of swing. They will also learn how to incorporate Life Skills and Core Values within the lesson and how to take them into their everyday lives. Ages: 6-12. Session 9. Fee: $210/$230 TENNIS CAMP III Campers will be sent off to Scheper Tennis Academy this week, located at the tennis courts in downtown Beaufort. From beginner to advanced tennis players, no matter what your skill level, everyone will receive professional instruction while having fun. Please bring your racket if you have one, if not we will provide! Ages: 7-12. Session 10. Fee: $115/$135 BASEBALL CAMP Batter up! Campers will have hands on instruction from Coach Woods in 4 phases of the game: pitching, hitting, catching and fielding. Campers will play in scrimmage games and friendly competitions. This camp is designed to be fun and interactive so bring your athletics skills to the field. Please bring your desired bat that is comfortable for your height. Ages: 7-12. Session 10. Fee: $115/$135 TRAVEL CAMP II 7:30AM-2:00PM Monday: Get Air Savannah (lunch provided), Tuesday: Charleston, SC Aquarium, pack lunch, (pick-up is 3pm). Wednesday: Station 300 (bowling, arcade, lunch provided). Thursday: Star Castle (roller skating, laser tag, lunch provided). Friday: Sands Beach (shark teeth hunt & picnic lunch at Pigeon Point Park, lunch provided). Ages: 7-12. Session 11. Fee: $210/$230

Rising 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Graders in Traditional Camp Because of limited space, campers attending Traditional Camp June 11 July 26 will be housed at Port Royal Elementary Monday Thursday (all other dates they will be at the YMCA). Please note, campers will walk on a 5-7 minute trail to Port Royal Elementary, with the exception of rainy weather or high heat index days, we will transport by YMCA bus. Drop Off Procedures: 7am 8am, you may drop off your child at YMCA. If you are dropping off after 8:00am you must drop off at Port Royal Elementary. (PRE) Pick-Up Procedures: Campers will arrive back at the YMCA for swimming on a daily basis at 1:30pm. If you need to pickup your child prior to 1:30 pm, pick-up at PRE. Pick-up at the YMCA will take place from 4-5:30pm. Fridays: Every Friday camp will take place at the YMCA, therefore all drop-off and pick-up will be at the YMCA. Specialty Camps: All specialty camps take place at the YMCA. If you register your rising 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th grader for a specialty camp and Extra Hours they will be at the Y in Port Royal. Swim Lessons There is a reason why the Y is referred to as America s Favorite Swim Instructor. During Y Swim Lessons, not only are you taught how to swim, but you also learn about yourself, about safety and rescue skills, and about water activities you can enjoy for a lifetime. Instruction is caring and personalized. A variety of classes are available to meet your family's needs. Class size is determined by considering safety factors and the age of the participants, making sure classes don t get too big to be uncomfortable. Come swim with us today! Members $60 / Session Non Members $80 / Session We offer group swim lesson by age with both morning and evening lessons as well as one-on-one private lessons and Swim Buddies. Visit the aquatics tab on our website: beaufort-jasperymca.org. to learn more and register.

CAMP SCHEDULE SESSION/DATE TRADITIONAL CAMP KIDDIE CAMP SPECIALTY CAMP Session 1: June 4-8 We are Family Ignite Your Summer Travel Camp Session 2: June 11-15 Wild Wild West Rain Forest Crafty Corner/ Tennis Camp Session 3: June 18 22 Wacky Tacky Y! Around The Campfire Basketball Camp/ Library Explorers Session 4: June 25-29 Olympics Under The Sea Indoor Soccer Camp/ S.T.E.A.M Camp Session 5: July 2-6* Water Water Everywhere Party In The USA! Camp Diva Session 6: July 9-13 Party in the USA! Backyard Bugs & Exploration Thing-A-Ma-Jig Camp Tennis Camp II Session 7: July 16-20 Fear Factor Sports and Games Port Royal Sound Foundation Camp Basketball Camp II Session 8: July 23-27 Camp Y s Got Talent Mad Scientist Week Indoor Soccer Camp II Art Buzz Kids Camp Session 9: July 30-Aug 3 Superheroes Story Book Summer Camp Diva/ First Tee Golf Camp Session 10: August 6-10 Sport Your Sport Dance! Dance! Dance! Tennis Camp III/Baseball Camp Session 11: August 13-17 When I Grow Up Aloha to Summer Travel Camp Traditional Camp Field Trip information located on registration form. WARDLE FAMILY YMCA 1801 Richmond Avenue, Port Royal, SC 29935 843.522.9622 beaufort-jasperymca.org