INVENT YOUR SUMMER 2017

INVENT YOUR SUMMER 2017 ELK RIVER YMCA 2017 YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAMS DAY CAMP MANITOU AT BERTRAM CHAIN OF LAKES REGIONAL PARK AGES 4 14 ymcamn.org/summer YMCA SUMMER RALLY DAYS Thursday, March 2 Tuesday, March 7 GET SPECIAL DEALS

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Y summer programs offer a wide variety of options for kids at every point in their development. Whether it s Summer Power, Summer Sports, Summer Uproar, Day Camp, Overnight Camp or Teen Wilderness Adventures, there s an active summer awaiting every kid at the Y. ymcamn.org/summer Membership not required for enrollment. GRADE/AGES PROGRAM LOCATION PAGE 4 and 5 yrs old Wee Backpackers Manitou 9 Wee Water Safety Manitou 9 Age 4 yrs - grades 7 Summer Extravaganza Manitou 9 Grade K Summer Power Kindergarten Elk River 3 Grades K-2 Dragons, Fairies & Princesses Camp Manitou 11 Pirate Camp Manitou 11 Grades 1-3 Super Hero Camp Manitou 11 Grades 1-5 Summer Power Elk River 5 Grades 1-7 Traditional Day Camp Manitou 9 Grades 2-4 NEW! Fish Frogs and Forts Camp Manitou 11 Science Explorer Manitou 11 Grades 3-5 Fishing Camp Manitou 12 Arts and Crafts Camp Manitou 13 Archery/Slingshot Camp Manitou 13 Archery Camp Manitou 13 NEW! Spanish Camp Manitou 12 Grades 4-6 Extreme Adventure Manitou 10 Outdoor Living Skills Camp Manitou 14 Water Adventure Camp Manitou 14 Grades 5-7 Adventure Quest Manitou 10 Grades 5-8 Stand Up Paddleboard Camp Manitou 14 Digital Photography Camp Manitou 14 Challenge Course Camp Manitou 10 Grades 6-8 Uproar Elk River 6 Teen Archery Camp Manitou 17 Teen Artist Manitou 17 NEW! Teen Service Learning Camp Manitou 18 Grades 6-9 Teen Fishing Camp Manitou 17 Grades 7-9 Leaders-in-Training Manitou 18 Peak Adventure Camp Southdale YMCA 19 Grades 9-11 NEW! Camp Leadership Corps Manitou 18 All ages Camp Before & After Care New Hope Y and Elk River Y 20 All ages Camp Bus Transportation Various 20 2

SUMMER POWER KINDERGARTEN ymcamn.org/summer Entering, or completed Kindergarten in fall, 2017 June 12 September 1, Monday Friday No program July 3 4 Drop-off: 6 a.m. 9 a.m. Program Hours: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Pick-up: 4 p.m. 6 p.m. Summer Power Kindergarten is a full-day program where children make new friends, develop healthy habits, get plenty of physical activity and learn new things through play. They ll explore their world in small groups through age and developmentally appropriate activities. Special themes guide weekly activities and field trips as kids explore zoos, museums and parks. A low child to YMCA staff ratio ensures responsible and secure supervision at all times. Choose from 3, 4- or 5-day options: $127 3 days/wk. $151 4 days/wk. $183 5 days/wk. Registration Fee $50 per child, one-time fee, non-refundable. Weekly fee includes all field trip admissions, open swimming, program t-shirt and program supplies. REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE Summer Power Kindergarten $50 OFF REGISTRATION FEE February 1 March 7 Summer Power Kindergarten Location: Elk River YMCA 13337 Business Center Drive Elk River, MN 55330 P 763-230-2800 3

SUMMER POWER WEEKLY THEME SAMPLES There s always something fresh and new at Summer Power. Exciting themes guide the weekly activities and field trips to keep kids engaged and learning new things. June 12-16 A FLIP FLOP SUMMER It s a glorious summer and we re up for anything! Each day will be a different chance to express your individual summer style. June 19-23 SPIRIT WEEK We ve got spirit, how about YOU? Cheer for your team, make new friends and join in on fun games, field trips and activities. June 26-30 WACKY WATER It s a splish-splash week filled with hands-on water activities! Prepare to get wet with water games, pools and other excitement. July 5-7 (no session July 3-4) PARTY IN THE USA Celebrate our great country and show your pride in the USA! Enjoy loads of patriotic activities and celebrations as we have fun learning about our country. July 10-14 BUGGIN OUT Dig in and unearth the fun through exploration and discoveries. We ll get dirty learning about our creepy crawly friends. July 17-21 DECADES OF FUN Travel back in time. Experience time travel through activities and field trips from decades dating back to the 50 s. July 24-28 NEED FOR SPEED On Your Mark. Get Set. GO! Zoom through a week of obstacle courses, mazes and relay races. There is no stopping the excitement and fun. July 31-August 4 CAMP IS COOL Get outdoors and enjoy sizzling summer. Make new friends and participate in cool new adventures. Take part in outdoor games and learn about the environment through field trips and fun. August 7-11 AROUND THE WORLD IN 5 DAYS A voyage awaits you! We ll explore different cultures and the world around us through games, songs, activities and field trips. August 14-18 SUPER SCIENCE Be an explorer! We ll immerse ourselves in the world of science and exploration. Make concoctions, take science field trips and enjoy STEAM activities. August 21-25 BARNYARD BLAST Are you a cow? A lamb? A pig? Find the animal in you! Have fun learning about animals and plants. Trips may include visits to farms, zoos and gardens. August 28- September 1 EVERYTHING ON A STICK Just like the MN State Fair! Celebrate summer s end with lots of fun activities and field trips that show us how fun a fair can be. 4 Find expanded themes, activities and field trip information online at ymcamn.org/summer

SUMMER POWER ymcamn.org/summer Entering grades 1 5 in fall, 2017 June 12 September 1, Monday Friday No program July 3 4 Drop-off: 6 a.m. 9 a.m. Program Hours: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Pick-up: 4 p.m. 6 p.m. Summer Power is a full-day enrichment program focused on quality, small group, age-appropriate activities. We provide a Healthy Living experience for kids by educating on healthy food choices and the right balance of physical activity. Kids stay motivated, entertained and are encouraged to make choices and exercise independent thinking. Special themes guide each week with a variety of activities including multiple field trips and special interest clubs no two weeks are alike! Not only are the kids entertained and engaged, they re learning new things, developing a healthy lifestyle and making new friends. Some of the popular activities your kids will enjoy every week are: Arts & Humanities Science Projects Health & Fitness Large-group Games Values-strengthening Activities Service Projects Water Activities Creative Spaces The Y takes an active approach to reduce summer learning loss through incorporating science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) into our Summer Power activities. Customize your child s summer to fit the needs of your family. Enroll your child for the whole summer, choose a few weeks, or mix it up even more with full and partial weeks. Choose from 3-, 4- or 5-day options. $124 3 days/wk. $148 4 days/wk. $177 5 days/wk. Registration Fee $50 per child, one-time fee, non-refundable. Weekly fee includes all field trip admissions, open swimming, program t-shirt and program supplies. Summer Power Location: Elk River YMCA 13337 Business Center Drive Elk River, MN 55330 P 763-230-2800 OPEN HOUSE FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS AT ELK RIVER Y Thursday, June 8, 6 7 p.m. More information online including your Parent Handbook and samples of a typical day at ymcamn.org/summer REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE Summer Power $50 OFF REGISTRATION FEE February 1 March 7 5

SUMMER UPROAR ymcamn.org/summer Entering grades 6 8 in fall, 2017 June 12 September 1, Monday Friday No program July 3 4 Drop-off: 6 a.m. 9 a.m. Program Hours: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Pick-up: 4 p.m. 6 p.m. Summer Uproar is a full-day, experience-based enrichment program that encourages older kids to explore, increase understanding, build independence and most importantly, have fun. We provide a Healthy Living experience for kids by educating on healthy foods choices and the right balance of physical activity. Uproar brings a multitude of character development experiences to kids through community involvement, leadership activities, team building exercises, goal setting and more! Days are filled with field trips, outings to amusement and water parks, and fun group activities that exercise the body, challenge the mind and nurture the spirit of our youth. OPEN HOUSE FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS AT ELK RIVER Y Thursday, June 8, 6 7 p.m. More information online including your Parent Handbook and samples of a typical day at ymcamn.org/summer 6 Choose from 3-, 4- or 5-day options. $137 3 days/wk. $160 4 days/wk. $190 5 days/wk. Registration Fee $50 per child, one-time fee, non-refundable. Weekly fee includes all field trip admissions, open swimming, program t-shirt and program supplies. NOTE: Summer Uproar activities vary by YMCA branch and program location. A detailed schedule will be available on April 1, 2017. Find it at your branch location or online at ymcamn.org/summer. Summer Uproar Location: Elk River YMCA 13337 Business Center Drive Elk River, MN 55330 P 763-230-2800 REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE Summer Uproar $50 OFF REGISTRATION FEE February 1 March 7

YMCA DAY CAMP MANITOU AT BERTRAM CHAIN OF LAKES REGIONAL PARK Ages 4 14 Hear the camp songs. Hear the laughter. Hear the outdoors (chirp). It s camp time! Few environments are as distinctive and vibrant as camp. Here, kids become a community as they learn independence and group contribution at the same time. Here, physical, social and educational activities pack kids days with discovery, friendship and wonder. See the Day Camp experience for yourself at daycampmanitou.org. Day Camping: Includes Healthy Living experiences woven throughout. Encourages self-reliance, a love for nature and the outdoors. Develops attitudes and practices that build character and leadership. Builds on the Y s values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Promises an amazing experience for every camper led by dedicated Y counselors. Location: outside Monticello on 1,200 beautiful acres including Bertram Lake and Long Lake. Camp Hours: 9:15 a.m. 3:45 p.m. YMCA in New Hope: P 763-535-4800 Camp Manitou (Summer Only): P 763-295-5454 Day Camp Manitou at Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park: 9910 Briarwood Ave NE Monticello, MN 55362 Before & After Care and Bus transportation are provided. See page 20. daycampmanitou.org Like us on Facebook. DAY CAMP MANITOU HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Swimming Canoeing Archery Environmental Ed. Cookouts Arts and Crafts Fort Building 7 7

BERTRAM CHAIN OF LAKES REGIONAL PARK IS THE PLACE FOR SUMMER FUN! Hike or bike 14 miles of trails or head to the Aquatics Center for sunning and swimming. Now, the public parkland offers more fun. YMCA Camp Manitou features: Outdoor Aquatics Center with heated in-ground pool and slide, splash pad, and picnic area Bath House with showers, lockers, and 2 family changing rooms High Ropes Village & Climbing Walls (rent for your next group outing or birthday party) 2 Covered Picnic Shelters to reserve for your special occasion The whole family can have a splashing good time at our outdoor Aquatics Center! AQUATICS CENTER OPEN TO ALL: For dates and times visit daycampmanitou.org $7 Individual day pass* $25 Family pass (cash or check only) Bath House with showers, lockers, and 2 family changing rooms available. Don t forget to bring a lock. *The daily fee is waived for kids in Swim Lessons who stay for Open Swim after lessons. YMCA Outdoor Swim Lessons Y Swim Lessons blend personal water safety, stroke development, character development and fun. At Camp Manitou, kids in Swim Lessons: Start with skills they are ready to learn Are encouraged to celebrate successes Build self confidence Enjoy learning about swimming and water safety in the heated pool Make new friends For session dates and times visit daycampmanitou.org Low ratios, quality instruction, $75 per session evenings and weekends. Register online by June 11 and SAVE 10%! daycampmanitou.org SUMMER KICK OFF CELEBRATION Saturday, June 17 1-4 p.m. Celebrate with us! Fun FREE event for the entire family. Kick off the summer with time in our outdoor splash pad, pool and waterslide. 8

WEE BACKPACKERS Ages 4 & 5 years old, including campers entering Kindergarten in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $200/week Non-Member Program Participant: $225/week Weeks of June 12 August 21* *No program July 3 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. WEE BACKPACKERS WATER SAFETY Ages 4 & 5 years old, including campers entering Kindergarten in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $215/week Non-Member Program Participant: $240/week Weeks of June 19, June 26, July 10, July 24 and August 7 All of the wonderful outdoor adventures in the Wee Backpacker program plus water safety lessons! Each day Wee Bees will have a 40-minute progressive water safety lesson at the Camp Manitou outdoor pool. Little swimmers will also have time to play in our splash deck. The remainder of the day will be spent enjoying traditional camp activities. TRADITIONAL DAY CAMP Entering grades 1 7 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $190/week Non-Member Program Participant: $215/week Weeks of June 12 August 21* *No program July 3 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! SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA Ages 4 years to those entering grade 7 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $190/week Non-Member Program Participant: $215/week Week of August 28 This is the last chance to enjoy the great outdoors at camp before summer ends! We ve combined all of our camp s highlights into an incredible jam-packed session. Games, canoeing, swimming are all part of the fun. Campers search for silver and gold in the Gold Rush, then cash in their treasure in exchange for fun surprises! 9

DAY CAMP MANITOU S GREAT CLIMBING COURSE EXTREME ADVENTURE Entering grades 4 6 in fall, 2017 Weeks of: June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7 and August 21 Member Participant: $215/week Non-Member Program Participant: $240/week Kids looking for some radical new experiences this summer can kick it up a notch with a week packed with fun team building with the last day including two climbing wall experiences. This camp is designed to build self-confidence and teach valuable skills through challenging activities while enjoying an unforgettable adventure. The remainder of the day will be spent enjoying traditional camp activities. ADVENTURE QUEST Entering Grades 5 7 in fall, 2017 Weeks of: June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7 and August 21 Member Participant: $215/week Non-Member Program Participant: $240/week Taste our three exciting specialty camps in one week! Manitou Challenge campers will experience the Adventure Hunt and an outdoor scavenger hunt. The challenge continues on the Bertram Chain of Lakes as you learn the skills and tackle paddleboards, canoes and kayaks. Our High Ropes Course rounds out the thrill-filled week as campers learn to scale the lower level of the course. Designed for campers who are ready to meet new challenges and have fun! 10 CHALLENGE COURSE CAMP Entering Grades 5 8 in fall, 2017 Weeks of: June 19, July 17, July 31 and August 14 Member Participants: $240/week Non-Member Program Participants: $265/week Campers strike out on a bold adventure as they test their strength, strategy, and skill against our high ropes challenge course. Climbers learn about basic climbing, belay techniques, knot tying and climbing safety. Fun team challenge initiatives will aid in a successful climb. Day Camp Manitou: 9910 Briarwood Ave NE Monticello, MN 55362 YMCA in New Hope: P 763-535-4800 Camp Manitou (Summer Only): P 763-295-5454

SPECIALTY CAMPS Develop a greater passion for the things you love, or try out something new at one of our specialty camps! At each of our specialty camps, day campers spend approximately two hours 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 daycampmanitou.org DRAGONS, FAIRIES AND PRINCESSES CAMP Entering grades K 2 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205/week Non-Member Program Participants: $230/week Weeks of June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7 and August 21 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! PIRATE CAMP Entering grades K 2 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205/week Non-Member Program Participants: $230/week Weeks of June 19, July 17, July 31 and August 14 Arrrrrgh! Young Buccaneers learn the swashbuckling lingo of pirates, play games like Capture the Pirate Flag, try their balancing skills as they walk the plank, go on treasure hunts and a whole lot more! SUPER HERO CAMP Entering grades 1 3 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205 /week Non-Member Program Participants: $230 /week Weeks of June 26, July 10, July 24 and August 7 BAM! POW! KAZAM! Kids think, dress, and act like superheroes! Kids bring their own superhero costume or make one at camp. Suiting up as their favorite superhero each day, they ll explore their own super powers. Activities include super games, super crafts and super fun. Where else can kids spend the day as their alter-ego superhero, meet other superheroes and save the world? NEW! FISH FROGS AND FORTS CAMP Entering grades 2 4 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205/week Non-Member Program Participants: $230/week Weeks of June 12, June 26, July 17, July 31 and August 14 Filled with exploration and environmental education, we ll focus on fort building and discovery of insects, fish and frogs. Campers learn basic fishing skills while practicing the catch-and-release method. Bait and fishing equipment is provided at camp but you may bring your own. SCIENCE EXPLORER CAMP Entering grades 2 4 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205/week Non-Member Program Participants: $230/week Weeks of June 19, July 10, July 24, August 7 and August 21 Campers take off into a world of exploration through hands-on experiments to learn essential concepts applied towards a variety of eruptions, engineering experiments and much more. 11

FISHING CAMP Entering grades 3 5 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205/week Non-Member Program Participants: $230/week Weeks of June 12, July 17, July 31 and August 14 Kids get hooked on fishing as they learn basic fishing skills. Lakes provide the scene for fishing fun using the catchand-release method. Campers can bring their own pole and tackle, or equipment will be provided. NEW! SPANISH CAMP Entering grades 3 5 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205 /week Non-Member Program Participants: $230 /week Weeks of June 26, July 17, July 31 and August 14 This program is designed for campers currently speaking 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 well-trained staff. Exciting activities include archery, swimming, nature studies, canoeing, fort building, gaga ball, camp crafts, cookouts and group games! 12

ARTS AND CRAFTS CAMP Entering grades 3 5 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205/week Non-Member Program Participants: $230/week Weeks of June 19, June 26, July 17, July 31 and August 14 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! ARCHERY/SLINGSHOT CAMP Entering grades 3 5 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205/week Non-Member Program Participants: $230/week Weeks of June 19, July 17, July 31 and August 14 Two amazing and traditional target sports, the bow and arrow and the slingshot, are very popular today. Participants will gain understanding and learn to properly use them both safely. Campers will learn to make and use their own targets, learn about different types of bows, and the basics of aiming and target shooting. ARCHERY CAMP Entering grades 3 5 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205/week Non-Member Program Participants: $230/week Weeks of June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7 and August 21 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. Equipment is provided. 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 daycampmanitou.org. 13

OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS CAMP Entering grades 4 6 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205/week Non-Member Program Participants: $230/week Weeks of June 19, June 26, July 24, August 7 and August 14 Kids develop their outdoor living skills in this exciting, handson 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! WATER ADVENTURE CAMP Entering grades 4 6 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205 Non-Member Program Participants: $230 Weeks of June 12, June 19, July 17, July 31, August 14 and August 21 The hottest way for kids to cool off this summer! Campers spend the full week enjoying an awesome array of water activities including canoeing, kayaking, swimming and other water activities. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP Entering grades 5 8 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205 Non-Member Program Participants: $230 Weeks of June 26, July 17, August 7 and August 14 Campers will learn the basics of digital photography and be able to experiment with both portrait and landscape photography. Each day will be a different theme from the viewpoint of an ant, or include a tree as a subject. Participants must bring a digital camera. No phones please. STAND UP PADDLEBOARD CAMP Entering grades 5 8 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205/week Non-Member Program Participants: $230/week Weeks of June 26, July 10, July 24 and August 7 Campers learn the fast-growing, life-long sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding. It s a fun and easy way to play on the water. Kids learn basic paddling (forward, turning, stopping), how to stand up on a board, lift and carry their board, and how to launch and land it. 14

DAY CAMP MANITOU PROGRAM AREAS 1 Parking 2 Gaga Pit 3 Ball Field 4 Pool & Splash Deck 5 Office 6 Bath House 7 Art Pavilion 8 Amphitheater 9 Canoes, Kayaks, Paddleboards 10 Archery 11 Cookout Pavilion 12 High Ropes Village 2 1 5 4 3 6 7 12 8 11 9 15 10

TEEN SPECIALTY CAMPS Developing leadership qualities and abilities are important life-long skills. Our leadership camps develop the whole person spirit, mind, and body through a variety of service projects, hands-on activities and team building exercises. Our leaders of tomorrow begin with our youth of today! Teen specialty campers spend approximately two hours 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 daycampmanitou.org. 16

TEEN ARCHERY CAMP Entering grades 6 8 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $225/week Non-Member Program Participants: $250/week Weeks of June 19, July 10, July 31 and August 14 Fine tune your archery skills and learn new ones. Archery games will help you discover the science behind drawing and releasing the bow. Instructors will show you proper grip, stance and aim alignment. Equipment will be provided. TEEN ARTIST CAMP Entering grades 6 8 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $225/week Non-Member Program Participants: $250/week Weeks of June 19, July 10, July 24 and August 7 Self-expression comes to life in this creative art camp! Your imagination becomes the window of discovery as you create original art. You will create masterpieces to take home and enjoy! TEEN FISHING CAMP Entering grades 6 9 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $225/week Non-Member Program Participants: $250/week Weeks of July 24 and August 14 Get hooked on fishing as you learn basic fishing skills. Lakes provide the scene for fishing fun using the catchand-release method. You are encouraged to bring your own pole and tackle if you wish but equipment is available for use as well. A Thursday overnight adventure on one of our lakes is the highlight of your week. 17

LEADERS-IN-TRAINING Entering grades 7 9 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $280/two weeks Non-Member Program Participants: $305/two weeks Two-week Sessions: Weeks of June 19, July 17, July 31 and August 14 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! NEW! TEEN SERVICE LEARNING Entering grades 6 9 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $225/weeks Non-Member Program Participants: $250/week Weeks of June 26, July 17, July 31 and August 14 Grow your leadership and teambuilding skills, while bolstering self-confidence through giving back to the community. Earn volunteer hours and improve your skill set while actively participating in traditional camp activities like swimming, canoeing and kayaking, and high ropes course. Service projects take place at camp. You will receive a certificate with the number of service hours completed. It s a win-win for you and the community! NEW! CAMP LEADERSHIP CORPS Entering grades 9 11 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $300/three-weeks Non-Member Program Participants: $325/three-weeks Three-week session: Weeks of June 12 30, July 5* 21, July 24 August 4 and August 14 September 1 *No program July 3 4, fee prorated 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 daycampmanitou.org. Applications are reviewed and interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis beginning February 1, 2017. Day Camp Manitou: 9910 Briarwood Ave NE Monticello, MN 55362 YMCA in New Hope: P 763-535-4800 Camp Manitou (Summer Only): P 763-295-5454 18

PEAK ADVENTURE CAMP Entering grades 7 9 in fall, 2017 Offered: Various dates on 3 day-sessions listed below. Discover camp s wild side! Participants enjoy 2 nights and 3 days of the great outdoors during Peak Adventure Camp. These camps promise unlimited fun! Sign up for one or all four. Participants will ride in a 15 passenger van departing from the Southdale YMCA in Edina. Packing list will be available online or call the Customer Service Center at 612-230-9622. WISCONSIN DELLS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Offered June 27 29 and August 1 3 (3-day session) Member Participants: $350/3-day session Non-Member Program Participants: $375/3-day session Fully experience the great outdoors! Tent camp for two nights with us at Devils Lake State Park in Baraboo, WI. On Tuesday we leave Southdale YMCA for Devils Lake State Park. Once camp is set up, the adventures begin! Wednesday is spent at a water park in the WI Dells. We ll explore the park and enjoy group games, hike, and end with a blazing campfire and a hearty meal. Join us for this thrilling outdoor adventure! LANESBORO BIKING AND CAVE TOUR Offered July 11 13 (3-day session) Member Participants: $350/3-day session Non-Member Program Participants: $375/3-day session This adventure begins at Mystery Cave State Park near Lanesboro, where we ll set up camp. Then we go underground to an exciting guided cave tour at one of the nation s most unique caves. We ll spend the next day renting bikes and exploring the historic town of Lanesboro and the trails and parks along the Root River. ZIP LINE ADVENTURE Offered July 18 20 and August 8 10 (3-day session) Member Participants: $350/3-day session Non-Member Program Participants: $375/3-day session This adventure takes campers soaring! Beautiful Interstate Park is our campsite for one night. We ll enjoy the park s rolling, wooded hills and the banks of the St. Croix River. Campers will spend a half-day at Trollhaugen Zip Line Adventures soaring from station to station. Then we ll experience a night sleeping at YMCA Camp Icaghowan. Here we will canoe and participate in camp activities. Truly a memory-making getaway! NORTH SHORE KAYAK AND ALPINE SLIDE TOUR Offered June 20 22 and July 25 27 (3-day session) Member Participants: $350/3-day session Non-Member Program Participants: $375/3-day session The starting point for this North Shore adventure is the spectacular harbor city of Duluth. There are so many fun things to see and do there! We ll spend two nights camping at Spirit Mountain Campground. Our first day adventures include riding the alpine slide, hiking and exploring. On Wednesday campers will spend the day in a guided kayak tour to local islands. This is a trip you don t want to miss! Peak Adventure Transportation: Drop Off/ Pick up Location: Southdale YMCA 7355 York Avenue South Edina, MN 55435 P: 952-835-2567 19

DAY CAMP MANITOU BUSES Bus Location Deer Route St. John Lutheran Church 13045 Fremont Ave, Zimmerman River of Life Church 21695 Elk Lake Rd NW, Elk River Big Lake Middle School 601 Minnesota Ave, Big Lake Elk River YMCA 13337 Business Center Dr NW, Elk River Trinity Lutheran Church 449 W Broadway St., Monticello YMCA Day Camp Manitou 9910 Briarwood Ave, NE Monticello TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION The YMCA provides safe and reliable transportation each day for our campers. Convenient locations have been selected in your neighborhood. Please select only one bus stop on the registration form. Camp buses stop only at locations listed on schedule. Actual pick up spot may change from week to week due to location requirements; please give yourselves a few extra minutes to locate the bus on Monday mornings. Bus times will be available online at daycampmanitou.org For your camper s 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 763-295-5454 to make any changes prior to noon on the day of the change. DAY CAMP MANITOU 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. Choose from the drop-off and pickup times below. Fees: $35/child per week. YMCA in New Hope 7601 42 nd Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Drop off: 6:30 a.m. Bus Pick-up Pick up: Bus Drop-off 6 p.m.* Elk River YMCA 13337 Business Center Drive Elk River, MN 55330 Drop off: 6 a.m. Bus Pick-up Pick up: Bus Drop-off 6 p.m.* Day Camp Manitou 9910 Briarwood Ave NE Monticello, MN 55362 Weeks of June 19, July 10, and August 7 Drop off: 7:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Pick up: 3:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m.* * Late fees will be assessed after pick-up time. Eagle Route New Hope YMCA YMCA Day Camp Manitou Fox Route Sandburg Learning Center Zachary Lane Playfield Rice Lake Elementary YMCA Day Camp Manitou Squirrel Route Weaver Lake Elementary Rogers Middle School St. Michael Elementary Buffalo Comm. Middle School YMCA Day Camp Manitou Bear Route Meadowbrook Elementary Lakeview Elementary Earl Brown Elementary Brooklyn Park Armory YMCA Day Camp Manitou Fish Route Oxbow Creek Elementary Grace Fellowship Elm Creek Elementary Fernbrook Elementary YMCA Day Camp Manitou 20 7601 42 nd Ave N, New Hope 9910 Briarwood Ave NE, Monticello 2400 Sandburg Lane N, Golden Valley 4350 Zachary Ln N, Plymouth 13755 89 th Ave N, Maple Grove 9910 Briarwood Ave NE, Monticello 15900 Weaver Lake Rd, Osseo 20855 141 st Ave, Rogers 101 Central Ave W St., Michael 1300 Hwy 25, Buffalo 9910 Briarwood Ave NE, Monticello 5430 Glenwood Ave, Golden Valley 4100 Lake Drive, Robbinsdale 1500 59 th Ave N, Brooklyn Center 5500 85 th Ave N, Brooklyn Park 9910 Briarwood Ave NE, Monticello 6505 109 th Ave N, Champlin 8601 101 st Ave N, Brooklyn Park 9830 Revere Lane N, Maple Grove 9661 Fernbrook Lane N, Maple Grove 9910 Briarwood Ave NE, Monticello

We are going green! 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. HOW TO REGISTER We are going green! Register online at ymcamn.org/summer. For registration assistance contact 612-230-9622. DAY CAMP A $50 non-refundable deposit is required per camp session. The deposit is applied to the session fee. To receive the member rate, the child must be a member at the time of registration and during participation in the program. Register online or find forms at daycampmanitou.org under Forms and Publications. Please review the Day Camp handbook for important information. SUMMER POWER KINDERGARTEN, SUMMER POWER & 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 Elk River location, select Summer Paperwork and Schedules. Please review the handbook for important information. ALL PROGRAMS Confirmation will be sent via email 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, 2017. It may also be picked up at the Elk River Y. It is important to review all information contained in this document. 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 612-230-9622. Please submit Personal Pricing Plan application with Registration Form. (Scholarship for Day Camp is applied toward a maximum of two weeks per child). Register Online! ymcamn.org/summer Membership not required for enrollment. 21

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 22 ymcacamps.org

HEALTHY FAMILY HOME At the Y, it s not about the activity you choose as much as it is about the benefits of living healthier on the inside as well as the outside. You can bring a healthier way of living to your family through the Y s Healthy Family Home resource. You ll find simple ways to incorporate healthy habits that will make a difference for your entire family. And it s all conveniently online at ymca.net. FAMILY PARTICIPATION Parents are always welcome at YMCA Day Camps and Summer Programs. If you would like to visit during the day or take a tour of the program in action, please contact the Program Site Director/Coordinator and we will be happy to assist you. Open Houses, Family Nights and Friday Family Fun Days are the best way to meet the staff, get questions answered, sample the activities and meet other parents. We encourage you to participate. Y FAMILY INVOLVEMENT FRIDAY FAMILY FUN EVERY FRIDAY DURING DAY CAMP Excluding July 7 and September 1 2 3:30 p.m. We bring families together to have fun. That s what Friday Family Fun is all about an opportunity to enjoy camp fun with the whole family. It s a time where your camper can show you the exciting things they ve experienced at day camp. Meet the counselors and attend Camper-guided tours. See the activities your camper has enjoyed all week long. Enjoy a snack as a family and attend an all-camp program of fun songs and more! DAY CAMP MANITOU OPEN HOUSE DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 6 6 7:30 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. Visit our web page at ymcamn.org/summer. for information or changes due to inclement weather or call 763-535-4800 or 763-295-5454. 23 YMCA SWIM LESSONS Teach your child to swim this summer with YMCA Swimming Lessons. Our learn-to-swim program features small class sizes with nationally certified instructors and a variety of flexible times during the summer months. Check with Member Services or go to ymcamn.org for information on rates and registration.

YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities Elk River YMCA 2125 East Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55413 Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid YMCA Twin Cities, MN Like us on Facebook Visit us at daycampmanitou.org MARK YOUR 2017 CALENDARS FOR THESE SPECIAL EVENTS! YMCA RALLY DAYS THURSDAY, MARCH 2 TUESDAY, MARCH 7 2017 SPECIAL DEALS $15 OFF Day Camp Sessions $15 OFF Summer Sports $25 OFF Overnight & Teen Wilderness Camp Sessions $50 OFF (no registration fee) on Summer Power and Summer Uproar YMCA SPONSORED MN PARENT CAMP FAIR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 10 a.m. 2 p.m. at Como Zoo Meet YMCA staff, pick up summer program information and start planning your summer. YMCA SUMMER PROGRAMS FAIR SATURDAY, MARCH 4 at all YMCA Branches 9:30 a.m. noon Talk to the experts, get questions answered. If you do not need this catalog, please share it with a friend. YMCA SUMMER BLAST OFF THURSDAY, APRIL 13 TUESDAY, APRIL 18 2017 SPECIAL DEALS $10 OFF Day Camp Sessions $10 OFF Summer Sports $20 OFF Overnight & Teen Wilderness Camp Sessions $25 OFF (from registration fee) on Summer Power and Summer Uproar DAY CAMP MANITOU OPEN HOUSE DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 6 6 7:30 p.m. See inside for more details. SUMMER PROGRAM PARENTS NIGHT OPEN HOUSE ELK RIVER YMCA THURSDAY, JUNE 8 6 7 p.m. See inside for more details. ymcamn.org/summer YSPC 2017