IT S THE SUMMER TO DISCOVER 2014 SUMMER CAMP MANKATO FAMILY YMCA

IT S THE SUMMER TO DISCOVER 2014 SUMMER CAMP MANKATO FAMILY YMCA

PRESCHOOL CAMPS Developmentally appropriate camps for 3 and 4 year olds who are fully potty trained. Children experience creative play in our state-of-the art preschool room, games, art, music, stories, snacks, splash time in the pool and outdoor exploration and play. These camps offer a safe and positive half-day enrichment program for children under the care of trained, nurturing adults who have experience in preschool education. Preschool camps meet Monday-Friday from 9:00-11:30 am. Extended child care is available in the Childwatch room from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for an additional fee. Session 1 June 2-6 Come Explore With Me Get ready to travel and explore life in the forest, jungle, desert, and ocean. Learn about many amazing creatures and environments in our world. Session 2 June 9-13 All Stars Ready for action! We will learn the basic skills associated with several different sports, along with the importance of being a good sport and encouraging others. Session 3 June 16-20 Little Picassos Get ready to create a masterpiece each day. We will be using many different art Session 4 July 7-11 Music Mania Get off your seat and move to the beat! Make instruments, dance, and sing while discovering many different types of music. Session 5 July 21-25 Ocean Commotion Discover some of the commotion in the ocean. Come and sea all the unique and amazing creatures that live under the sea. Session 6 July 28-Aug 1 Zoom Zoom Zoom, zoom, what more can we say? Come along for the ride and have fun while we play. We will be discovering many types of transportation and things that GO! Session 7 Aug 11-15 Animals in Action Animal games, art, stories, songs, and creative play are all part of the plan during this week of animal fun and learning. Early Bird: Member: $60 Non-Member: $80 After 4/30: Member: $70 Non-Member: $90 Fee covers all supplies and a t-shirt for your first week of camp Extended Child Care: Member: $1.75/hour Non-Member: $2.25/hour

KINDERGARTEN PREP Enrollment is for children who are entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2014. Morning curriculum focuses on kindergarten readiness skills, with special concentration on reading and math activities. Afternoon activities focus on social skills and recreational play and utilize area parks, playgrounds, and the YMCA pool and gyms. Children are required to bring a sack lunch each day. Snacks are provided. Classes are taught by YMCA certified Preschool Teachers. Kindergarten Prep meets Monday-Friday from 8:00 am 2:30 pm, with extended care available from 7:30-8:00 am and 2:30-5:30 pm for an additional fee. Session 1 June 23-27 Chicka Chicka Boom Boom ABC and 123 Session 2 July 14-18 Animal Adventures Session 3 August 4-8 Blasting off into Planet Kindergarten Member: $130 Non-Member: $150 Extended Care: Member: $2.50/hour Non-Member: $3/hour

KINDERCAMPS Designed for older 4-7 year olds who have not completed first grade. Each day we begin at the YMCA for art, creative play, theme related activities, and group time. Then we load the bus and venture outdoors to a different park each day for games, snack, songs, hiking, nature exploration and playtime with friends. We end our days with swimming and/or water play. Kindercamps meet Monday-Friday from 8:00 am 12:00 pm. Extended child care is available in the Childwatch room from 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. for an additional fee. Session 1 June 9-13 Summer Celebrations Lemonade, ice cream, outdoor games, sand castles, beach balls..enjoy our first week of camp celebrating with lots of traditional good ol summer fun. Session 2 June 16-20 Caring Kids Find out how awesome it is to care for friends in our community through small service projects. Then it is time for adventures with our regular camp outdoor activities. Session 3 June 23-27 Stars and Stripes Make your own T-shirt, flag, and wind sock. Come and celebrate the USA with fun and educational patriotic activities that are sure to get you into the 4th of July spirit. Session 4 July 7-11 Treasure Hunt Grab your shovel, magnifying glass, map, and other devices to help you figure out the clues that lead to your treasure each day. Treasures will be stored in a treasure box that you decorate and take home on the last day of camp. Session 5 July 14-18 Splish Splash Exploring ocean animals, making an ocean masterpiece, and having fun with water activities will be the focus of our camp this week. Session 6 July 21-25 Experiment, Explore, and Explode! Calling all mad scientists! Come have fun while doing experiments that include lots of exploring and exploding! Session 7 July 28-August 1 Around the World Adventures Grab your passports and climb on board as we travel to a different country each day. We will be learning about life and friends in five different cultures. Session 8 August 4-8 Wacky Sports Let the action and games begin! Have fun participating in all kinds of sports. with a crazy twist. Go team! Session 9 August 11-15 All About Art Come get inspired to create art that is unique to you. You will have the freedom to explore different types of art media to create some of your own unique masterpieces. Early Bird: Member: $80 Non-Member: $100 After 4/30: Member: $90 Non-Member: $110 Fee covers all supplies and a t-shirt for your first week of camp Extended Child Care: Member: $1.75/hour Non-Member: $2.25/hour

DAY CAMPS Designed for students in grades K-4. Day Camp is a fun-filled recreational and educational program especially designed for the school-age camper. Natural surroundings of our area s beautiful parks are used for the Y Day Camp sites. Activities include hiking, crafts, developing camping skills, nature exploration, songs, games, weekly field trips and swimming! Camp meets Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Session 1 June 9-13 Healthy Me Field Trip: Skateville It s all about eating healthy and being active. Join us as we create a recipe book filled with delicious snacks to make and great games to play. Session 2 June 16-20 Jungle Fever Field Trip: Como Zoo Lions, Tigers and Bears oh my! Grab your safari hats we re headed to the jungle for an adventurous hunt. Session 3 June 23-27 Under the Sea Field Trip: Fairmont Aquatic Park Down where it s better, down where it s wetter under the sea! Session 4 July 7-11 Mad Scientist Field Trip: Science Museum Creative experiments will WOW the camper s mind. Join us as we spend a week making experiments and expanding our minds. Session 5 July 14-18 Amazing Race Field Trip: House of Bounce On the road again I just can t wait to get on the road again. Join us as we travel around the U.S. in search of the largest attractions on display. Session 6 July 21-25 Arts & Adventure Field Trip: Theater Production Come spend this week working on your acting skills, making arts and crafts, and ending with a talent show!

Session 7 July 28-Aug 1 Treasure Island Field Trip: Gaylord Area Aquatic Center Set sail for a week-long adventure with the camp counselors as they search for Captain Red Beard s hidden treasure. Session 8 Aug 4-8 Sport Spectacular Field Trip: Mini Golf No matter what sport is your little fan s favorite this camp is sure to be a ball! Perfect for the spectator too! Session 9 Aug 11-15 Up, Up & Away Field Trip: Sky Zone It s a bird no, it s a plane no, it s Super Camper! Use your super powers to help the camp counselors defeat Dr. Wily before he finishes his invention to take over the world. Session 10 Aug 18-22 Summer Splash Field Trip: Waseca Waterpark Let s rewind and revisit this past summer with a memorable week filled with classic camper favorites. Early Bird: Member: $118 Non-Member: $138 After 4/30: Member: $128 Non-Member: $148 BEFORE & AFTER CAMP CARE For your convenience and peace of mind, our Before and After Care provides the school-age camper with supervised activities prior to and following the end of each camp day. Before Care hours: 7:15-8:30 a.m. After Care Hours: 4:00-5:30 p.m. HALF-DAY CAMP Our Half-Day Camp program is a great opportunity for those youth who already have their mornings filled with other activities. They will join the Day Camp group at lunch and participate in the fun adventures that camp has to offer without participating the entire day. Half Day campers do NOT participate in the weekly field trips. Available for the weeks of July 7 - August 1 Camp meets Monday- Friday 12:00-4:00 p.m. Early Bird: Member: $58 Non-Member: $78 After 4/30: Member: $68 Non-Member: $88

SPECIALTY CAMPS TEEN ADVENTURE CAMPS Designed for campers who have completed any grade 4-8. Camps meet Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Session 1 June 9-13 Mad Scientist Camp Join us as we create, build, and destroy many things to ease the curious mind! Session 2 July 7-11 Survivor Camp Nature lovers will enjoy the great outdoors as they develop their outdoor living skills with this exciting, hands-on specialty camp! Campers will incorporate skills involving maps, compasses, orienteering, shelter and fire building, campfire cooking and more. Session 3 July 14-18 Arts & Crafts Camp Art projects and crafts galore! Make your own wallet, necklace, lanyard, you name it! Join us for a busy, but fun, week of making projects that will last. Session 4 July 21-25 TEENXTREME Camp This unique combination of extreme activities includes; low and high ropes challenge course, Geo-caching, kayaking, archery and paintballing. Our goal is that the individual camper will be more resilient and responsible, build self-confidence and create friendships with a positive peer group. Designed for 12-13 year olds. Early Bird: Member: $162 Non-Member: $182 After 4/30: Member: $172 Non-Member: $192 COOKING CREATIONS CAMP Ready, Set, Cook! Campers will learn cooking skills, healthy cooking, and proper etiquette. Campers will have the opportunity to visit local restaurants. Camp meets Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Session 1 June 16-20 Session 2 July 21-25 Early Bird: Member: $162 Non-Member: $182 After 4/30: Member: $172 Non-Member: $192 UNIQUE SPORTS CAMP Unique Sports Camp features a variety of sports, with a different sport featured each day. Sports include Broomball, Pickleball, Walleyball, and some favorite classics. Camp meets Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Session 1 June 16-20 Session 2 July 21-25 Early Bird: Member: $162 Non-Member: $182 After 4/30: Member: $172 Non-Member: $192

FISHING CAMP Learn about fishing techniques as we pursue Bass, Northern Pike, Pan Fish, and Walleyes in Various lakes surrounding the Mankato area. Life jackets and bait are provided at camp. Bring your own fishing pole and tackle if available. Fishing Camps meets Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Session 1 July 14-18 Session 2 July 28 - August 1 Early Bird: Member: $162 Non-Member: $182 After 4/30: Member: $172 Non-Member: $192 TRAIL RIDERS HORSE RANCH CAMP Campers will be given advanced horse riding lesions to enhance their riding skills. By the week s end, campers will enjoy a scenic trail ride. Design for campers who have advanced knowledge and skills of horseback riding. Trail Riders Horse Ranch Camp will be taught by KT Harrington at Meadowbrook Stables. Camp meets Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Session 1 July 7-11 Session 2 July 28 - August 1 Early Bird Member: $162 Non-Member: $182 After 4/30 Member: $172 Non-Member: $192

SKATEBOARDING CAMPS SKATEBOARDING CAMP Designed for campers who have completed any grade 4-8. A week-long program that provides time for extensive training with instructions. Youth will skate in groups based on their own skills, each day focusing in different parents of the park. Hands-on learning will help youth get acclimated new ramps, tricks, and other riders in a safe environment. Be prepared to learn ollies, flip tricks, grinds, half-pipe riding, and more. Youth supply a skateboard, helmet, and pads. Session 1 June 16-20 VIDEO SKATE CAMP Designed for mid- to advanced-level riders who have completed grade 4-8. This skateboarding camp experience will sharpen you skateboarding skill under the supervision of trained instructors. You will also learn how to film the action like a pro to create great skateboarding videos. Youth supply a skateboard, helmet, pads, and camera. Instructors will have extra camera available if needed. Session 2 July 28 - August 1 Early Bird: Member: $162 Non-Member: $182 After 4/30: Member: $172 Non-Member: $192

YOUTH/TEEN CAMPS L.I.T CAMP The YMCA Leaders in Training (L.I.T.) Camp is the perfect way to learn valuable leadership skills and character values, and enhanced self- esteem while gaining experiences working with their peers and younger children. L.I.T.s will attend one week of leadership training camp with the Leadership and Development Staff. The second week will be spend at our Resident Camp Patterson. All potential L.I.T.s (including returning L.I.T candidates) must fill out an application and attend an orientation with camp LDS. The character values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibly, and faith will be woven into all camp activities. Monday - Thursday. Session 1 June 16-19 Leaders in Training Camp (+1 week of Resident Camp Patterson) Early Bird: Member: $202 Non-Member: $222 After 4/30: Member: $212 Non-Member: $232

RESIDENT CAMP-CAMP PATTERSON Designed for campers who have completed and grades 2-6. Camp Patterson is a 5-day resident camp for boys and girls located on Lake Washington, 15 miles from Mankato. Outdoor fun and learning happen through a variety of activities such as canoeing, swimming, fishing, hiking, crafts, archery, theater, music, games, developing Christian values, and campfire programs. Campers enjoy healthy meals, sound sleep, and physical activity every day. Qualified instructors help the campers learn and grow through activities on the lake, in the fish, or in the woods. The camp program brings a sense of community to develop self-confidence and make new friends. Campers depart from the YMCA on Monday at 8:00 a.m. and are returned there on Friday at 4:00 p.m. Session 1 June 23-27 Session 2 August 4-8 Early Bird: Member: $202 Non-Member: $222 After 4/30: Member: $212 Non-Member: $232

Our camp leaders strive to foster positive self-esteem and independence in each camper. The YMCA values of caring, honesty, responsibility, respect and faith are an important aspect of our camp philosophy. Earn Your Way to Camp Fundraiser... The YMCA fundraiser is a great way for you to earn your way to camp. It s available to campers at any age level and helps offset your camp fees. All campers applying for financial aid must participate in the camp fundraiser to be eligible for assistance. To participate in the fundraiser a parent or adult must attend the mandatory fundraising meeting on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 3 p.m. Please register for a Summer Camp session and the fundraiser at the same time to be guaranteed eligibility. STRONG Because of the United Way and our Annual Strong Kids Campaign more kids are able to attend YMCA camps. Thanks for your support. Camp Questions? Contact School Age: Sarah Wiens swiens@mankatoymca.com Preschool: Cheryl Ballard cballard@mankatoymca.com MANKATO FAMILY YMCA 1401 S. Riverfront Drive Mankato, MN 56001 507-387-8255 www.mankatoymca.com