YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON DAY CAMPS Y CAMPS. SO MUCH MORE. Y Day Camp keeps kids engaged, safe, healthy, and learning. Above all, we focus on making summer fun! JOIN US FOR THE BEST SUMMER EVER! Hands-on exploration and skill building Exposure to the arts Team building Focus on wellbeing Building life skills Active play Social and emotional growth 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 SESSION DATES SESSION 1 June 18 - June 22 (WAKANDA ONLY) SESSION 2 June 25 - June 29 SESSION 3 July 2 - July 6 (CLOSED JULY 4) SESSION 4 July 9 - July 13 SESSION 5 July 16 - July 20 SESSION 6 July 23 - July 27 SESSION 7 July 30 - August 3 SESSION 8 August 6 - August 10 SESSION 9 August 13 - August 17 SESSION 10 August 20 - August 24 SESSION 11 August 27 - August 31 CAMP Q & CAMP BURBANK HOURS: 9:00am - 4:00pm CAMP WAKANDA HOURS: 8:30am - 5:00pm
BURBANK YMCA YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON 36 ARTHUR B. LORD DRIVE READING, MA 01867 781-944-9622 REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 27 SUMMER CAMP BEGINS JUNE 18 CAMP OPEN HOUSES BEGINNING EARLY 2018! Meet the staff, check out our facility and learn why YMCA camps are the best! VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR OPEN HOUSE DATES ymcaboston.org/camps
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WHERE SUMMER MEANS MORE YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON OVERNIGHT CAMPS On the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, our New Hampshire Overnight Camps are inclusive, traditional summer camps, focused on personal growth, YMCA values, and providing an unforgettable summer experience! PLEASANT VALLEY CAMP FOR GIRLS & NORTH WOODS CAMP FOR BOYS Our camps bring together children ages 8 to 15 to partake in fun-filled summer activities while learning about themselves, their environment, and each other. Campers at each camp are divided into 3 sections based on age and grade. The enjoyment, friendships, and excitement that come from being a part of our overnight camps are memories that last a lifetime! SANDY ISLAND FAMILY CAMP Spend an unforgettable week with your loved ones at Sandy Island Family Camp in New Hampshire. Located on 66 acres on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, Sandy Island offers lakefront cabins, scrumptious healthy meals, organized activities, fishing, boating, swimming and so much more! NEW CAMPER COUPON $100 OFF YOUR 2018 SUMMER REGISTRATION to North Woods YMCA Camp for Boys or Pleasant Valley YMCA Camp for Girls. Must be a member in good standing of the YMCA of Greater Boston. Coupon only valid for firsttime campers to North Woods or Pleasant Valley. For more information about overnight and family camps, call 603-569-2725 or email campingservices@ymcaboston.org. ymcaboston.org/overnightcamps Need based scholarships are also available, please call us at 603-569-2725 for an application.
CAMP BURBANK AGES 5-10 Location: Burbank YMCA Sessions 2-10 At Camp Burbank, the adventure is yours to choose! All the things you love about camp with a new twist. track 1: CREATIVE ARTS Create. Imagine. Move. For the budding artist or actor to be! Campers get the chance to create self-expression through the various outlets of art, drama, and dance. Each week focuses on a specialty with a gallery, performance, or talent show to end the week and highlight what the campers have been up to! track 2: SPORTS & HEALTHY LIVING A camp track for the kid on the go! Each week is a combination of two sports that include a mix of indoor and outdoor play. Not only do we teach the essential game skills, we foster good sportsmanship and cooperative play through team building activities. Fridays will be focused on Fitness & Nutrition to encompass the whole package to give youth the tools to become a wellrounded player. track 3: EINSTEINS & ENGINEERS Calling all explorers, investigators, and scientists! Join this track to test and apply your knowledge in various STEM related theme weeks. Whether it's building rockets during our Outer Space week or discovering what's right in our own backyard during Plants & Nature week we have something that appeals to each little Einstein or Engineer. ALL KIDS HAVE POTENTIAL. That s why we support their academic, physical, and social-emotional development from cradle to career with holistic programs that eliminate the opportunity gap they help kids realize who they are and all they can achieve. EXPLORATION & PLAY SERVICE LEARNING FAMILY INVOLVEMENT LITERACY COMMUNITY EXPLORATION RELATIONSHIPS ARTS SELF CONFIDENCE STEM HEALTH & WELLNESS
WEEKLY RATES for Camp Wakanda (excluding LIT), Camp Burbank, Camp Quannapowitt, and Camp Q Youth Leader Program. WEEKLY RATES MEMBER YOUTH/ KIDS PASS COMMUNITY 6 & under 2 days $124 $132 $148 3 days $179 $190 $214 4 days $220 $240 $283 5 days $259 $276 $310 7 & up 2 days $117 $125 $140 3 days $167 $179 $201 4 days $205 $221 $244 5 days $243 $260 $291 EXTENDED DAY OPTION Just $50 for early drop-off and late pickup! CAMP Q & CAMP BURBANK EXTENDED DAY: 7:30-9:00am & 4:00-6:00pm CAMP WAKANDA EXTENDED DAY: 7:30-8:30am & 5:00-6:00pm CAMP QUANNAPOWITT AGES 5-10 Location: First Parish Congregational Church, Wakefield, MA Dates: Session 2 - Session 10 At Camp Q, campers take part in a variety of both indoor and 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 there is a field trip for the whole camp! Experience all this and much more at Camp Q. CAMP Q YOUTH LEADER PROGRAM AGES 11-12 Location: First Parish Congregational Church, Wakefield, MA Dates: Session 2 - Session 10 The youth leader program encourages campers to take on leadership responsibilities while gaining independence. Campers will participate in sports, art, swimming, 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! REGISTER ONLINE AT YMCABOSTON.ORG/CAMPS
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. CAMP WAKANDA 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! CAMP WAKANDA 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. TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED TO CAMP WAKANDA. 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.
REGISTER ONLINE AT YMCABOSTON.ORG/CAMPS REGISTRATION Register for camp online or at your local YMCA branch. 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. For forms, visit ymcaboston.org/camps 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 A YMCA 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 Rates! This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health. To learn more about summer camps, email us at burbankcamps@ymcaboston.org. CAMP 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. WEEKLY RATE MEMBER YOUTH/ KIDS PASS COMMUNITY 2 days $86 $103 $122 3 days $128 $139 $146 4 days $161 $175 $200 5 days $188 $202 $224 CAMP WAKANDA CIT PROGRAM AGES 16-17 You belong at CAMP WAKANDA! 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! VOLUNTEER FOR FREE! Please email Rebekah for an application and interview at rtorresson@ymcaboston.org.