CAMP SPEERS Overnight Camp - Ages 7 17 Horseback Riding - Ages 7 17 Day Camp - Ages 3-16 Leadership Camps - Entering Grade 10-12 www.campspeersymca.org 570-828-2329 143 Nichecronk Rd. Dingmans Ferry, PA
WELCOME TO CAMP SPEERS IN THE POCONOS! Since 1948 we have been offering diverse activities to campers from all walks of life, so that each camper may explore their potential and grow in a natural setting. Located just 2 hours from Philadelphia and an hour and a half from New York City, our 1,100 acre Pocono Mountain oasis offers each camper the opportunity to connect with the people around them and the planet we live on. TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages 3-4: Camp Activities Giving The rest of this booklet will help you and your child learn more about each of our programs and help you to make the best summer plans possible. Make this summer the summer your child will remember forever at Camp Speers. Pages 5-6: Overnight Camp Pages 7-8: Leadership Camps Pages 9-10: Horseback Riding Pages 11-12: Day Camp Pages 13-14: Dates and Rates WAYS TO REGISTER FOR CAMP 1) Register online at: www.campspeersymca.org 2) Register Over the Phone By Calling: 570-828-2329 Page 15: After Summer Camp 1 2
HOW TO DONATE CAMP FOR EVERYONE! Camp Speers was the first ever American YMCA overnight camp to be racially integrated. Today, we create the best summer experience for campers of all backgrounds from all over the United States and from around the world. Give your child the opportunity to do more, and be more this summer at Camp Speers YMCA. The best way to donate is through our website at www.campspeersymca.org on our Make a Difference tab, located on the top right. JOIN THE SPEERS CAMP FAMILY Throughout the years our campers and camp staff have come from all around the world to make new friends and share a summers that are full of memories and experiences that will last a lifetime. When your camper joins us this summer they ll learn why campers and staff have called our camp their home away from home. ACTIVITIES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 3 We owe our ability to offer Camp For Everyone to our generous donors that have helped us to offer an excellent financial assistance program. Applications for assistance are confidential and are available on our website or at our main office. The amount of assistance granted is based on taxable income from the previous year, family circumstances, and our available funds. Applications for assistance will be accepted beginning January 1st. Donations are always welcome. Through coaching period and discovery hour programs, each camper has the opportunity to choose the activities that they would like to participate in. Below is a sampling of activity options for your camper to enjoy this summer. COACHING PERIODS DISCOVERY HOUR Archery Sailing Fishing Team Sports Paddle Boards Nature Hikes Arts and Crafts Drama Blueberry Picking Canoeing Woodshop Team Sports Swim Lessons High Ropes Tie-dyeing Mountain Biking Survival Group Games Rock Climbing And More! Mountain Biking Kayaking Climbing Tower 4
OVERNIGHT CAMP Ages 7-17 CABIN LIFE Overnight camp consists of two villages. Each village has it s own set of cabins, program areas, and dining facilities. Each cabin has at least two counselors with a staff to camper ratio of one to six. Some cabins feature bathrooms and showers within the cabin, while others are just a short walk to the village bathhouses. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all served in our Dining Lodges and offer plenty of options for all campers. Our amazing chefs cater to all campers regardless of dietary restrictions. Overnight Camp offers both 1 Week and 2 Week sessions. Daily Camp Schedule Monday-Thursday 8:00-8:45- Breakfast 8:45-9:00 Morning Watch 9:00-12:20 Coaching Periods 9:00-12:20 Friday Super Coaching Period (Grades 8-11 During 2 Week Sessions) 12:30 1:30- Lunch 1:30-2:30 Siesta/Reading Time 2:30-3:30 Cabin Time (Grades 8-11) or Discovery Hour (Grades 3-7) 3:30-3:45 Snack 3:45-4:40 Free Swim 4:40-5:50 Cabin Time 6:00 Dinner 7:00-8:00 Discovery Hour (Grades 8-11) 7:00-8:00-Evening Program (Grades 3-7) 8:00-9:00 - Evening Program (Grades 8-11) 9:00 Cabin Devotions & Showers 10:00- Lights Out 5 6
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Entering Grades 10-11 OVERVIEW Through our leadership development programs we build the social skills, confidence, and leadership skills of every camper. Our two programs are designed to help each participant gain the interpersonal and leadership skills they will need in their futures. Leaders-In-Training (L.I.T.): 2 Weeks - Grade 10 The Leaders-In-Training program offers a portion of the traditional Camp experience while offering additional off-camp trips, leadership seminars, service projects, American Red Cross First Aid and CPR training, and staff mentoring. This combination of activities is designed to offer a chance for each camper to share camp memories with close friends while beginning to build the confidence and skills needed for their professional futures. Leaders-in-training can expect to leave the program with, trip planning experience, leadership experiences, community service project experience, First Aid and CPR Certifications, and some close new friends. Counselors-In-Training (C.I.T.): 4 Weeks - Grade 11 Counselors-In-Training is our ramped up version of the Leaders-In-Training program. Each participant will go through a mock interview requiring references to participate. This interview and application process is designed solely to prepare and familiarize each member with a traditional hiring process. Once our C.I.T. s arrive on camp they receive leadership training and seminars, American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, in-cabin experiences with our younger campers, volunteer and community service opportunities, and some amazing off-camp trips. Our most famous off-camp trip is our C.I.T. Appalachian Trail hike. This trip prepares each participant for group planning and leadership like no other. Counselors-In-Training can expect to leave camp with, experience leading groups, more self-confidence and independence, and a chance to be selected as a Junior Counselor for the following summer. 7 8
HORSEBACK RIDING 3 Ways to Enjoy the Ranch This Summer For Campers Ages 7-17 Horse Lovers Camp (All Day All Horses) Lessons, games, horse care, crafts, swimming, barn chores and teambuilding activities keep our Horse Lovers engaged all day! Riding Lessons (1 Hour/Day) Offered within the traditional summer camp daily schedule for 1 hour Monday-Friday. Riding Lessons offer a fun approach to horseback riding that allows for other camper activities to fit into your day as well. We focus on riding skills, including the four natural aids, a good seat, confidence and all around horsemanship. Riders Round-Up (3 Hours/Day) Riders Round-Up is 3 hours of detailed riding lessons and horse care every afternoon Monday-Friday. Riders Round-Up also runs complementary to traditional summer camp. All Riders Welcome Riders of all experience levels from beginners who previously only admired horses from afar, to those advanced riders who practically live in the saddle choose from English &/or Western riding disciplines. Lessons are customized to ensure each rider continues to strengthen their equine knowledge and advance their riding skills. Highly Qualified Staff Our Ranch Staff are selected based on their personal riding experience and accomplishments, as well as on demonstrated ability to connect with and instruct riders of all ages and abilities. Ranch Staff typically have competitive riding experience and/or have professionally trained horses. Our Ranch Staff boasts one of the highest rates of staff retention and includes many who participated in Camp Speers riding programs in the past. 9 10
DAY CAMP Camp Speers Day Camp is open to ages 3-16 and is offered from 9:00am-4:00pm each week. Our three different programs within Day Camp allow for campers to thrive age specific groups and activities. Each Day Camp program offers a huge range of activities that are proven to excite and engage our campers. KINDER CAMP Kinder Camp is available for our youngest campers from Prek Kindergarten. Groups have one Camp Speers staff member for every 6 campers. This allows our Kinder Campers to experience some of our favorite activities at their own pace. Youth Camp Campers grades 1-6 are placed in our Youth Camp. Each Youth Camper is given the opportunity to choose their own activities and hone their skills in each. Beginner and Advanced level activities, group games, and camp overnights are offered to our Youth Campers. TEEN CAMP Our Oldest Campers, grades 7-10, are offered the chance to experience all of our great camp programs while also experiencing one off-camp trip per week. Off-camp trips may include: a river rafting trip, waterfall hikes, museum tours, and baseball games, among many others. Teen camp is a great way for each camper to make friends while experiencing challenging and fun activities along the way. Before Care & After Care We offer an extended pick-up and dropoff for an additional fee. Before care starts is available starting at 7:00AM and includes a breakfast for each camper in our Dining Hall. After care extends pick-up to 6:00 PM and offers games and activities for the campers while they wait for pick-up. Registration for Before and After Care added during the regular camp registration. 11 12
DATES AND RATES OVERNIGHT CAMP 1 WEEK SESSION WILL BE OFFERED: Session 1: June 28th - July 3rd Session 5: August 16th - August 21st Session 6: August 23rd - August 28th 2 WEEK SESSION WILL BE OFFERED: Session 2: July 5th - July 17th Session 3: July 19th - July 21st Session 4: August 2nd - August 14th PRICING: One-Week Sessions Pricing Tier 1: $975 - Tier 2: $900 - Tier 3: $825 Two-Week Sessions Pricing Tier 1: $1,895 - Tier 2: $1,745 - Tier 3: $1,595 DAY CAMP DATES: Session 1: June 28 - 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 PRICING: Kinder Camp & Youth Camp: Tier 1: $285 - Tier 2: $235 - Tier 3: $185 Teen Camp: Tier 1: $325 - Tier 2: $275 - Tier 3: $225 Before Care: $55 per week (7AM-9AM) After Care: $45 per week (4PM-6PM) HORSEBACK RIDING 1-HOUR PER DAY RIDING LESSONS: Tier 1: $175 - Tier 2: $150 - Tier 3: $125 3-HOUR PER DAY RIDERS ROUND-UP: Tier 1: $325 - Tier 2: $300 - Tier 3: $275 6-HOUR PER DAY HORSE LOVERS: Tier 1: $495 - Tier 2: $445 - Tier 3: $395 All Horseback programs operate Monday - Friday. 13 WHAT IS TIERED PRICING? The Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA understands that families have different abilities to pay for summer camp. Camp provides one of the most valuable experiences in your child s life, and we strive to make it attainable for all. Please choose the payment tier you can afford. Your selection is confidential. Every camper experiences the same program and opportunities, regardless of the tier you select. TIER 1: Most Accurately reflects the true cost of camp for each camper, including but not limited to: staff, program, meals, facility maintenance and upkeep, utilities, insurance, equipment repair, overhead, and depreciation. TIER 2: Reflects the basic cost of camp for each camper, including food, staff, supplies and some maintenance. This is a partially subsidized rate. TIER 3: Reflects the most basic cost of camp for each camper, including food, staff, and supplies. This is a subsidized rate. TIER 4: A scholarship is made possible through donations to the Camp Speer's Annual Campaign. 14
Camp After Summer Family Camp: Experience Overnight Camp with the whole family. Family Camp offers three days and three nights of camp fun! Your family can join us on Memorial Day Weekend, Labor Day Weekend, and Columbus Day Weekend. Camp Weekends: Have a group that would love to spend a weekend at camp this Fall or Spring? Give us a call, we ll schedule your activities and reserve your cabins (570-828-2329). Spring Fling: Visit us on the first Sunday of May for a FREE day of fun at camp! Spring Fling is the perfect time to introduce your friends to Camp. COME SEE FOR YOURSELF Meet our staff, tour camp, and learn about our great programs at one of our OPEN HOUSES. We will be hosting Open Houses from 2PM-4PM Every Sunday in April, May and June! In the event these dates do not for you and your family, please call our office to schedule a personal camp tour. 570-828-2329 15