BEST SUMMER EVER! FRIENDSHIP, ACCOMPLISHMENT, BELONGING SUMMER CAMPS 2015 BURBANK YMCA CAMPS YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON ymcaboston.org SUMMER CAMP BEGINS JUNE 22 REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 31
YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON SUMMER CAMPS Y CAMPS. SO MUCH MORE. Just a few reasons... Hands-on exploration & skill building Exposure to the arts Team building Focus on wellbeing Building life skills Active play Social and emotional growth CAMP SESSION DATES PRE-CAMP June 22 - June 26 SESSION 1 June 29 - July 3 SESSION 2 July 6 - July 10 SESSION 3 July 13 - July 17 SESSION 4 July 20 - July 24 SESSION 5 July 27 - July 31 SESSION 6 August 3 - August 7 SESSION 7 August 10 - August 14 SESSION 8 August 17 - August 21 SESSION 9 August 24 - August 28 SESSION 10 August 31 - September 4 Quality, experienced staff Memories to cherish Strong role models Emphasis on positive relationships Lifelong friendships A strong community of the best campers and staff around! CAMP Q AND CAMP WILBUR HOURS: 9:00am - 4:00pm CAMP Q AND CAMP WILBUR EXTENDED DAY: 7:30am - 9:00am AND 4:00pm - 6:00pm HOURS: 8:30am - 5:00pm EXTENDED DAY: 7:30am - 8:30am AND 5:00pm - 6:00pm EXTENDED DAY OPTION Just $50 for early drop off and late pickup!
BURBANK YMCA DAY CAMPS CAMP QUANNAPOWITT AGES 5-10 Location: First Parish Congregational Church, Wakefield, MA Dates: PRE-CAMP - Session 10 At Camp Q, campers take part in a variety of both indoor & outdoor activities. Outside, they ll engage in cooperative games and sports as well as swim lessons and recreational swim time. Inside, you ll find campers participating in arts and crafts, educational enrichment, or relaxing while playing board games or reading books. Each week has a different theme around which all the activities are planned, including a dress up day every Friday. Every Wednesday is a field trip for the whole camp! Experience all this and much more at Camp Q. CAMP Q YOUTH LEADER PROGRAM AGES 11-14 Location: First Parish Congregational Church, Wakefield, MA Dates: PRE-CAMP - Session 10 The youth leader program encourages campers to take on leadership responsibilities while gaining independence. Campers will participate in sports, art, swimming, and field trips, and also get the chance to complete community service projects. Campers will assist leaders with planning activities and events. Please include a brief essay with your camp enrollment form explaining what being a role model means to you. Space is limited - register early! CAMP WILBUR AGES 5-10 Location: Burbank YMCA Dates: PRE-CAMP - Session 9 Camp Wilbur is the perfect combination of indoor and outdoor play. Campers benefit from physical play in the gymnasium, swimming in the pool, and keeping cool at the Splash Park. At Camp Wilbur, field trips come to us! Each week has a theme around which all of our activities revolve, including dress-up days and a weekly special guest presenter. Archery, arts & crafts, sportswe have something for everyone! WILBUR SPORTS CAMP MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON! REGISTER ONLINE AT YMCABOSTON.ORG/CAMPS
NEW! AGES 5-11 Camp Wakanda focuses on relationship building, achievement, and a sense of belonging. On a beautiful lakefront, campers experience swimming, boating, high and low ropes activities, archery, sports, group games, science, history, theater, arts and crafts and so much more! There will be two overnights over the course of the summer. Join us in the great outdoors! WEEKLY FEES* FULL YOUTH/ NON- MEMBER KIDS PASS MEMBER 6 & under 2 days $118 $126 $141 3 days $170 $181 $220 4 days $210 $228 $270 5 days $246 $263 $295 7 & up 2 days $111 $119 $133 3 days $159 $170 $191 4 days $195 $211 $251 5 days $231 $247 $277 *for camp wakanda (excluding cit/lit/teen), camp wilbur, camp quannapowitt, and camp q youth leader program WAKANDA SPORTS CAMP AGES 9-13 NEW! Located at Camp Wakanda, campers will play a different sport every day working on developing skills, team work, and endurance. Campers will join Wakanda s opening ceremonies, all-camp events, and swim once a day. Join us for this new and exciting experience! TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED TO. Visit our website for more details. Camp Wakanda camps are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and are an early adopter of the YMCA of the USA s Camp Upgrade Program.
DATES: PRE-CAMP - Session 10 LOCATION: Stiles Pond, Boxford, MA TEEN ADVENTURE AGES 12-14 Building on the foundation of the Camp Wakanda tradition, Teen Adventure makes the most of the camp experience, promoting individual growth and leadership skills. Campers are encouraged to push themselves and expand on their individual potential, taking part in high and low rope courses, boating, sports, hiking and more. WEEKLY FEES FULL YOUTH/ NON- MEMBER KIDS PASS MEMBER 2 days $128 $136 $154 3 days $183 $197 $220 4 days $220 $239 $274 5 days $267 $285 $320 Wakanda is exactly what I was looking for a place for my daughter that makes her feel included and that she looks forward to each year. LEARN LEADERSHIP SKILLS AT WAKANDA! LIT PROGRAM AGES 14-15 Our Leaders-In-Training program builds leadership and employment skills for those teens who are interested in becoming CITs or counselors. LITs will learn to work with groups, hold training sessions, and still have time to just be campers. Training will focus on leadership, behavior management, safety, communication, and other skills- all the while creating a sense of achievement and belonging for younger teens. CIT PROGRAM AGES 16-17 You belong at! The CIT program is a zero-fee, volunteer-based program that allows teens to receive hands on training and experience in a child development field. There is a commitment of at least 5 weeks for the summer. Space is limited, please apply early! Please email Rebekah for an application and interview at rtorresson@ymcaboston.org. WEEKLY FEES FULL YOUTH/ NON- MEMBER KIDS PASS MEMBER 2 days $82 $98 $116 3 days $122 $132 $139 4 days $154 $166 $190 5 days $179 $192 $215 for camp wakanda cit & lit programs
EMAIL BURBANKCAMPS@YMCABOSTON.ORG TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUMMER CAMPS! REGISTRATION REGISTER ONLINE at ymcaboston.org/camps Online registration is not available for those who receive financial aid. Please register in your local YMCA Branch. ENROLLMENT FORMS Once registration is complete, please submit your child s enrollment forms, most recent physical, immunization records, and any other necessary medical documentation. Enrollment and Medical forms are due no later than June 1st. All forms must be completed by that date to secure your child s space at camp. Visit ymcaboston.org/camps for forms or visit your local YMCA Welcome Center. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The YMCA serves people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and incomes and strives to make camp fees affordable for families in need. Pick up a financial assistance application at your YMCA Welcome Center. The YMCA accepts vouchers. MEMBERSHIP Y membership is a great way to spend quality time with your kids. Visit our Welcome Center or call us to join. Bonus - you ll save on Camp Fees! This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health. REGISTER ONLINE AT YMCABOSTON.ORG/CAMPS