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2017 Planning Guide

SPRING VALLEY YMCA

philaymca.orgBEST SUMMER EVER!

SUMMER CAMP

NEW FOR 2017

SIBLING DISCOUNTNOWAVAILABLE See branch for details

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SUMMER CAMP LOCATIONSSpring Valley YMCA 19 W Linfield Rd, Royersford, PA

Crossroads Church 10 West Cherry Lane, Limerick, PA

Perkiomen Valley MS East 100 Kagey Rd, Collegeville, PA

CAMP DIRECTORLogan Finerfrock484-984-2000, ext. 2715

SUMMER CAMP HOURSMonday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

All Campers must be present by 8:45 AM unless approved by the Camp Director.

EXTENDED CAMP CAREStaffed by our Camp Directors and Counselors, your children will have positive role models to interact with on a daily basis. We provide a variety of games and sports in an indoor or outdoor setting. Parents must register their children in our Extended Camp Care Program.

Age: 5 - 16-1/2

Sessions: 1-10 with Bonus Week

Before Care Hours | 7 AM – 9 AM

After Care Hours | 4 PM – 6 PM

BEFORE AND AFTER CARE COST IS INCLUDED IN CAMP FEE.Children who are signed out after 6:00 PM will incur a late fee of $1 per minute per child past 6:05 PM that they are in our care.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

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The Spring Valley YMCA Summer Camp program encourages youth to participate in group activities that develop creativity, independence, and a sense of teamwork. Our goal is to help your child grow and have fun while enjoying the setting of a Summer Camp experience.

Our daily activities will offer variety and excitement while children build friendships and lasting memories. Swimming, creative arts, science, camp songs, sports, special events, and field trips are all part of this well-rounded program.

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Registration for camp begins Monday, January 30, 2017. Camp registration can be taken at Spring Valley Y Welcome Center:Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

All campers must have a current Y membership; otherwise a Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA Full Privilege or Youth Program Membership must be purchased. Registration closes two weeks before each camp week begins. Please be sure to register in advance, as our sessions fill up quickly. Registration requires a non-refundable deposit per week to secure your child’s spot on the roster. ($50 – Full Day; $25 – Half Day) Deposits are applied to camp fees. Registration weeks are transferable until June 5, 2017.

MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT ONLINERegister, make payments, view balances and other frequently-used features

PHILAYMCA.org

NO PLACE FOR HATE FACILITY This Y is a designated No Place For Hate facility after completing a year of anti-bias and anti-bullying programs.

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Why Should Your Kid Go to

Y Camp?

ADVENTURE The YMCA has new

adventures for everyone.

EXPERIENCESExplore the outdoors, new friendships and leadership.

PERSONAL GROWTH Learn new responsibilities

and challenges.

NEW FRIENDSHIPSAmidst the fun of games and swimming, friendships form.

MEMORIES Summer Camp is an

unforgettable experience that will give each camper

memories that last a lifetime.

SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION NIGHTS

Come to one of our Summer Camp Information Nights to learn more about our activities, and meet the Camp Director and Y Camp staff.

Thursday, May 18th 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Friday, June 2nd 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

9:00 AM - 4:00 PMFull Privilege Member:$50/wk.Program Member:$55/wk.Location:Spring Valley YMCA

The LIT program is designed for teens who demonstrate the ability to accept the responsibilities that come with the challenges of leadership. Teens will work with camp groups and shadow key camp staff in a variety of program areas.

Teens should have a positive attitude, ability to work in a group setting and a willingness to work with children as young as 4 years old.

Campers are required to attend 6-weeks throughout the summer. Space is limited and acceptance is contingent upon completion of application and interview process.

For more information, contact the Camp office at ext. 2715.

14 - 16 YEARS9TH - 11TH GRADES

LEADERS IN TRAINING AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 1-10

SUMMER CAMP OPEN HOUSE EVENTDon’t miss out on our Open House Events!

All camp families are invited to meet our camp staff, take a tour of the facility, and hear testimonials of Y Camp experiences.

Saturday, January 28th 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Early Bird Registration

Saturday, March 25th 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Saturday, April 29th (Healthy Kids Day®) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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SMALL FEET3-6 YEARS

DISCOVERY2 YEARS

PIONEERS 6 & 7 YEARS

EXPLORERS8 & 9 YEARS

PATHFINDERS10 & 11 YEARS

TRAILBLAZERS 12 - 14 YEARS

TRADITIONAL DAY CAMPS

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We will help your child discover nature and science in the world around them. This fun summer program provides an opportunity for children to play with others their own age, and continue to develop independence away from family.

Discovery Camp is supervised by experienced and caring counselors. Activities include: arts and crafts, games, outdoor play and exploration, songs and more. Snacks are provided. This camp does not include field trips.

Half Day: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Full Privilege:: $100/wk. | Program: $110/wk.Location: Crossroads ChurchMust be 2 years old by June 5, 2017.

DISCOVERY AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 1, 2, 4 - 10

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PHILAYMCA.ORG 5* Camp will be CLOSED Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Camp fees will be prorated for the week.

Camp Pioneers focuses on a traditional Summer Camp experience for children in grades 1 – 2. Campers learn how to create new friendships and explore the natural world around them. Camp activities like art, music, nature, swimming and sports are designed to build confidence, new skills, and untapped talent. Themes, field trips and special events make it a different adventure every week.

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege:: $205/wk. | Program: $245/wk.Location: Spring Valley YMCA

PIONEERS AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 1 - 10

Camp Explorers focuses on a traditional Summer Camp experience for children in grades 3 – 4.

Campers become more self-reliant and will explore new interests with activities like art, music, nature, swimming and sports. Themes, field trips and special events make it a different adventure every week.

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege:: $205/wk. | Program: $245/wk.Location: Spring Valley YMCA

EXPLORERS AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 1 - 10

Camp Pathfinders gives kids in grades 5 – 6 a traditional camp experience with an emphasis on independence, and learning the importance of team building and leadership skills. Campers will enjoy fun-filled activities such as art, music, nature, swimming and sports designed to build confidence and encourage exploration into new areas. Themes, field trips and special events make it a different adventure every week.

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege:: $205/wk. | Program: $245/wk.Location: Spring Valley YMCA

PATHFINDERS AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 1 - 10

Camp Trailblazers is intended for young teens and is designed to build their leadership skills, let them explore different career opportunities, give them a chance to make a difference in their community and most importantly, to let them have a fun-filled indoor and outdoor summer experience! Activities may include leadership, sports, adventure, swimming, nature exploration, the arts, social time and more. Themes, field trips and special events make it a different adventure every week.

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $205/wk. | Program: $245/wk.Location: Spring Valley YMCA

TRAILBLAZERS AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 1 - 10

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SMALL FEET AVAILABLE SESSIONS:

Half Day: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Full Privilege:: $100/wk. | Program: $110/wk.Location: Crossroads ChurchMust be 3 years old by June 5, 2017. Extended care is not available.

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege:: $205/wk. | Program: $245/wk.Location: Spring Valley YMCAMust be 5 years old by June 5, 2017.

The fun starts early for our littlest campers ages 3 - 5 years. Camp Small feet is designed with hands-on learning and fun in mind. Arts and crafts, songs, and games are centered around weekly themes to engage curious kids. Swimming and outside play are a highlight of summer camp for this age group.

Full Day campers also enjoy field trips weekly.All campers must be toilet-trained.

1, 2, 4-10 (HALF DAY) 1-10 (FULL DAY)

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SPECIALTY CAMPS

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $235/wk. | Program: $275/wk.Location: Perkiomen Valley Middle School East

6 - 8 YEARS

ART IN THE MAKING AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 4, 7

Roll up your sleeves and set your imagination free while exploring different media and projects! With the help of true artists from Art Fusion, come explore the world of art with your camp friends.

ARTIST’S LOFT AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 4, 7

Come discover the hidden artist in you! With the help of true artists from Art Fusion, come explore different areas of fine arts including traditional skills of drawing, sketching, painting, charcoal, pastels and collage.

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $235/wk. | Program: $275/wk.Location: Perkiomen Valley Middle School East

9 - 14 YEARS

CANOE & KAYAK CAMP AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 5

Always wanted to learn boating and boating safety? Now’s your chance! Take the opportunity to experience boating and learn proper technique and safety all while having fun.

At the end of the week, put what you learned into practice with a field trip to French Creek State Park!

All campers must pass Green Band Swim Test.

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $235/wk. | Program: $275/wk.Location: Spring Valley YMCA

12 - 16 YEARS

Specialty Camps include recreational swimming every Monday, Wednesday and Friday unless a field trip or special event is scheduled.

BRIXOLOGY 101 AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 5

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $235/wk. | Program: $275/wk.Location: Perkiomen Valley Middle School East

With the help of Mad Science professionals and their exclusive LEGO® bricks, campers will learn about different types of engineering, then work together to construct a different engineering-themed project each day! From carnival rides to boats, mechanical animals to truss bridges, your future engineers’ excitement will build each day!

9 - 14 YEARS

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CREATIVE ARTS AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 6

Explore different areas of art media, dance, music, theater and poetry with us! Campers will focus on a different creative arts topic each day and walk away feeling inspired and imaginative at the end of the week!

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $235/wk. | Program: $275/wk.Location: Perkiomen Valley Middle School East

6 - 12 YEARS

CLAYMATION CAMP AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 6, 8

Get your hands dirty as you learn how to work with clay and a variety of different tools and techniques! With the help of trained potters, the kids will produce several amazing pottery pieces!

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $235/wk. | Program: $275/wk.Location: Perkiomen Valley Middle School East

11 - 14 YEARS

COOKING-CHEF IN THE MAKING AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 3, 9

Tie on your apron and don your chef hat. We will spend the week learning about cooking, basic and proper techniques, basic kitchen safety, and apply all of these skills while cooking several different recipes!

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $205/wk. | Program: $235/wk.Location: Perkiomen Valley Middle School East

6 - 8 YEARS

COOKING-CHEF SHOWDOWN AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 3, 9

Looking to learn about cooking while having fun? Chef Showdown is for you! Kids will spend the first three days learning the basic fundamentals of cooking through proper instruction. At the end of the week, campers and staff will go shopping for supplies and then have a chef showdown where each camper creates a meal using secret ingredients!

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $205/wk. | Program: $235/wk.Location: Perkiomen Valley Middle School East

9 - 14 YEARS

JR. LIFEGUARD CAMP AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 4

Enjoy your week learning all that Lifeguarding has to offer! Meet experienced Lifeguards and learn the skills they use every day to keep patrons safe. Skill learning is done in a fun, safe environment!

Designed for kids ages 11-14, this camp helps build a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary for future Lifeguards to learn.

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $205/wk. | Program: $235/wk.Location: Spring Valley YMCA

11 - 14 YEARS

Explore the fun and excitement of putting on a play. Learn about movement, vocalizing, blocking, costume and set design. See what goes on behind the scenes as well as in the spotlight.

This is a two week program. Registration and attendance for both weeks is required.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 8, 9

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $205/wk. | Program: $235/wk.Location: Perkiomen Valley Middle School East

9 - 14 YEARS

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MINDS IN THE MAKING AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 7

Campers will spend the week participating in a variety of awesome STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activities while they learn, explore, create and build with their friends!

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $205/wk. | Program: $235/wk.Location: Perkiomen Valley Middle School East

9 - 11 YEARS

Do you have pictures of yourself, friends, or family laying around that you would like to put into a scrapbook? Campers will complete a scrapbook using new and old pictures from your home, as well as pictures they take throughout the week of their camp experiences.

SCRAPBOOKING CREATIONS AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 8

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $205/wk. | Program: $235/wk.Location: Perkiomen Valley Middle School East

9 - 14 YEARS

Run by a Nationally Certified Personal Trainer, campers will learn a variety of exercise techniques to help improve general strength and conditioning. Some of the activities may include weight lifting, TRX body conditioning, cycle conditioning, boxing/kickboxing conditioning, kettlebell basics, nutrition 101 lessons and basic exercise concepts.

YOUTH STRENGTH & CONDITIONING AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 7

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $205/wk. | Program: $235/wk.Location: Spring Valley YMCA

9 - 14 YEARS

MAD MACHINES AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 5

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $235/wk. | Program: $275/wk.Location: Perkiomen Valley Middle School East

Campers will become junior engineers as they work with Mad Science experts to design and build skyscrapers, construct a geodesic dome, assemble their own catapults, maneuver sound-activated robots around an obstacle course, play robot soccer, and even test line-tracking robots!

6 - 8 YEARS

Run by Master Eric Versland and staff from the Legacy Karate Academy, campers will focus on different martial arts topics each day. Camp components will include, but are not limited to: karate basics, stranger danger training and martial arts games that are structured to develop self-discipline, motor skills, hand/eye coordination, balance, focus, agility and body control.

MARTIAL ARTS AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 3, 6

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $235/wk. | Program: $275/wk.Location: Spring Valley YMCA

5 - 7 YEARS | Sessions 38 - 12 YEARS | Sessions 6

Would you like to have your camper learn the basic skills of swimming in just two weeks? If the answer is yes, then this is the camp for you! Campers will work with our trained Aquatics instructors and walk away stronger swimmers.

Campers must commit to two consecutive weeks.The Y does not guarantee participants will learn all basic swimming skills within the two week period. Must register for camp sessions and camp swim lessons.

SWIMMING 101 AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 3-4, 5-6

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $235/wk. | Program: $275/wk.Location: Spring Valley YMCA

5 - 6 YEARS | Sessions 3-47 - 9 YEARS | Sessions 5-6 new adventures for everyone

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LITTLE LEAGUE AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 3 - 9

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $205/wk. | Program: $235/wk.Location: Perkiomen Valley Middle School East

Specialty Sports Camp is designed to teach basic fundamentals and knowledge of individual sports, fair play and teamwork. Former coaches, high school and college players will lead proper warm-ups, drills and strategy to each skill level group.

Campers will swim every Monday, Wednesday and Friday unless a field trip or special event is scheduled.

The Y will provide equipment or campers may bring their own gear.

6 - 7 YEARS

Session Activity

3 Flag Football

4 Playground Classics

5 T-Ball

6 Basketball

7 Sports Oddities

8 Floor Hockey

9 Soccer

The Spring Valley Y Specialty Sports Camp is designed to teach basic fundamentals and skills needed for individual sports. Campers will learn about each sport, the rules of each sport, fair play, and teamwork.

Experienced counselors will lead proper warm-ups, drills, and introduce strategies to each skill level group.

Weekly recreational swimming and field trips are included.

Participants must wear sneakers.

SPORTS CAMPS

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SPORTS COMBO AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 2 - 9

Campers will get to experience a large variety of sports each day. Sports include soccer, basketball, baseball/softball, flag football, foam stick hockey, kickball, dodgeball, and non-traditional playground/gym games.

Campers will swim everyday unless a field trip or special event is scheduled.

All sports are played outside or inside one of the gymnasiums.

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $205/wk. | Program: $235/wk.Location: Spring Valley YMCA

7 - 9 YEARS | Sessions 2 - 910 - 12 YEARS | Sessions 2 - 9

MINOR LEAGUE AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 3 - 9

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $205/wk. | Program: $235/wk.Location: Perkiomen Valley Middle School East

Specialty Sports Camp is designed to teach basic fundamentals and knowledge of individual sports, fair play and teamwork. Former coaches, high school and college players will lead proper warm-ups, drills and strategy to each skill level group.

Campers will swim every Monday, Wednesday and Friday unless a field trip or special event is scheduled.

The Y will provide equipment or campers may bring their own gear.

8 - 10 YEARS

Session Activity

3 Soccer

4 Floor Hockey

5 Sports Oddities

6 Basketball

7 Baseball/Softball

8 Playground Oddities

9 Flag Football

MAJOR LEAGUE AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 3 - 9

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $205/wk. | Program: $235/wk.Location: Perkiomen Valley Middle School East

Specialty Sports Camp is designed to teach basic fundamentals and knowledge of individual sports, fair play and teamwork. Former coaches, high school and college players will lead proper warm-ups, drills and strategy to each skill level group.

Campers will swim every Monday, Wednesday and Friday unless a field trip or special event is scheduled.

The Y will provide equipment or campers may bring their own gear.

11 - 14 YEARS

Session Activity

3 Sports Oddities

4 Floor Hockey

5 Soccer

6 Flag Football

7 Playground Oddities

8 Basketball

9 Baseball / Softball

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ABILITY CAMP

CAMP SUPERSTARS AVAILABLE SESSIONS: 2 - 10

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Full Privilege: $205/wk. | Program: $235/wk.Location: Spring Valley YMCA

Camp Super Stars is a coed camp designed for children who have special needs to enhance their overall skills. Focusing on inclusion and socialization, our campers will experience the joys of a traditional summer camp by participating in a variety of activities including swimming (daily), art projects, science projects, gym games and outdoor sport games and activities.

This camp strives to build self-confidence and help campers succeed in all facets of their lives.

Campers who are age 5 must have completed Kindergarten. A meeting with each new family is required prior to June 2, 2017 to determine eligibility.

5 - 14 YEARS

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AGE PLACEMENTCampers will be placed in their camp groups based on their age at the time of registration by the parent. We do not guarantee changes or transfers of children based on a birthday that occurs during our Summer Camp operational dates. Parents with children that have birthday’s falling within our camp program weeks will need to contact the Camp Directors to inform them of this type of request. The Camp Directors will try to accommodate changes based on their discretion and the camper’s ability to adjust to the new camp age group.

GENERAL POLICIES

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEThe Y is accessible to all individuals regardless of age, income or background. The Spring Valley YMCA counts on the generosity of our members and donors to keep our doors open to whoever needs a place to go to help them be more healthy, confident and connected to our community. Financial Assistance can be used for any Y program or membership.

If you need help with payment of any portion of Summer Camp fees, please contact the Welcome Center to request a Financial Assistance application. Financial Assistance is awarded on a first come first serve basis. All applications must be submitted by Monday, May 15, 2017.

PARENT HANDBOOKUpon receipt of a completed enrollment form and payment of registration and membership fees, parents will receive a Parent Information Handbook. The handbook contains details about YMCA Summer Camp policies and procedures. Parents must sign and return the Receipt of Parents Handbook form located in the back of the handbook.

REFUND/CREDIT POLICYThere are no refunds for deposits. Camp cancellations submitted in writing will be issued a refund less that deposit if the request is received prior to June 1, 2017. After June 1, 2017 refunds will be issued in the form of credit towards any YMCA program. No credit will be granted for a cancellation requested less than 2 weeks prior to the start of the camp session.

SUPERVISION 1:1The Spring Valley YMCA is not able to provide 1:1 supervision of any child in our branch programs. If your child requires 1:1 supervision it will be the parent’s responsibility to inform the YMCA and provide that service for their child.

TSS POLICYTherapeutic Support Staff (TSS) are permitted to accompany children in our YMCA Summer Camp, Child Care and School-Age programs at the Spring Valley Y. For more information, please contact the Camp Director.

ADA COMPLIANCEIndividuals with disabilities may request a workplace accommodation, a modification to a program, policy or practice, or auxiliary aids or services by contacting a Branch ADA Compliance Officer or the Association Office ADA Compliance Officer. Individuals with disabilities also have the option of contacting the Branch Program Director in person or by calling the YMCA branch’s main telephone number and asking for the Program Director.

DIVERSITY & NONDISCRIMINATIONThe Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA embraces values and beliefs which support and reflect the inclusion and appreciation of all persons regardless of race, gender, creed, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. The Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and care provider.

CAMP PAYMENTSCamp payments can be made online at philaymca.org. • Go to philaymca.org and click on

My Y Account• Log into your account (if you do

not have an online account follow the directions online or contact your branch Welcome Center for assistance)

• Click My Balance and make payment

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CAMPFREE T-SHIRT!Each campergets a free shirtfor Camp!

SIBLING DISCOUNTA $5 sibling discount will be applied for second and subsequent children enrolled during the same week. May not be combined with any other discount.

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CAMP PLANNING GUIDESpring Valley YMCA

Traditional Day Camps

Ages Camp Time FullPrivilege Program

Week 16/19 - 6/23

Week 26/26 - 6/30

Week 37/3 -7/7

Week 47/10 - 7/14

Week 57/17 - 7/21

Week 67/24 - 7/28

Week 77/31 -

8/4

Week 88/7 - 8/11

Week 98/14 - 8/18

Week 108/21 - 8/25

Camp Discovery 2 9 AM-12 PM $100 $110

Camp Small Feet-Half Day 3-5 9 AM-12 PM $100 $110

Camp Small Feet-Full Day 3-5 9 AM-4 PM $205 $245

Camp Pioneers 6-7 9 AM-4 PM $205 $245

Camp Explorers 8-9 9 AM-4 PM $205 $245

Camp Pathfinders 10-11 9 AM-4 PM $205 $245

Camp Trailblazers 12-14 9 AM-4 PM $205 $245

Leaders in Training 14-16 9 AM-4 PM $50 $55

Specialty Day Camps

Ages Time FullPrivilege Program

Week 16/19 - 6/23

Week 26/26 - 6/30

Week 37/3 -7/7

Week 47/10 - 7/14

Week 57/17 - 7/21

Week 67/24 - 7/28

Week 77/31 -

8/4

Week 88/7 - 8/11

Week 98/14 - 8/18

Week 108/21 - 8/25

Art in the Making 6-8 9 AM-4 PM $235 $275

Artist’s Loft 9-14 9 AM-4 PM $235 $275

Brixology 101 9-14 9 AM-4 PM $235 $275

Canoe & Kayak Camp 12-16 9 AM-4 PM $235 $275

Claymation Camp 11-14 9 AM-4 PM $235 $275

Cooking-Chef in the Making 6-8 9 AM-4 PM $205 $235

Cooking-Chef Showdown 9-14 9 AM-4 PM $205 $235

Creative Arts 6-12 9 AM-4 PM $235 $275

Jr. Lifeguard Camp 11-14 9 AM-4 PM $205 $235

Lights, Camera, Action!

9-14 9 AM-4 PM $205 $235

Mad Machines 6-8 9 AM-4 PM $235 $275

Martial Arts5-7 9 AM-4 PM $235 $275

8-12 9 AM-4 PM $235 $275

Minds in the Making

9-11 9 AM-4 PM $205 $235

Scrapbooking Creations

9-14 9 AM-4 PM $205 $235

Swimming 1015-6 9 AM-4 PM $235 $275

7-9 9 AM-4 PM $235 $275

Youth Strength & Conditioning

9-14 9 AM-4 PM $205 $235

Specialty Sports Camps Ages Time Full

Privilege ProgramWeek 16/19 - 6/23

Week 26/26 - 6/30

Week 37/3 -7/7

Week 47/10 - 7/14

Week 57/17 - 7/21

Week 67/24 - 7/28

Week 77/31 -

8/4

Week 88/7 - 8/11

Week 98/14 - 8/18

Week 108/21 - 8/25

Little League 6-7 9 AM-4 PM $205 $235

Minor League 8-10 9 AM-4 PM $205 $235

Major League 11-14 9 AM-4 PM $205 $235

Sports Combo7-9 9 AM-4 PM $205 $235

10-12 9 AM-4 PM $205 $235

Ability Camp Ages Time FullPrivilege Program

Week 16/19 - 6/23

Week 26/26 - 6/30

Week 37/3 -7/7

Week 47/10 - 7/14

Week 57/17 - 7/21

Week 67/24 - 7/28

Week 77/31 -

8/4

Week 88/7 - 8/11

Week 98/14 - 8/18

Week 108/21 - 8/25

Camp Magic 5-14 9 AM-4 PM $205 $235

Use this guide to help plan your summer. Don’t forget to bring it with you when you register!

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