2014 Hastings Lake YMCA

hastingslakeymca.org/camp

SUMMER DAY CAMPJoin the Fun!

Camp is Y.Remember the fun of summer when you were

a kid? Exploring the outdoors, spending time

with friends, playing games and splashing

in the pool? At Y camp, we create an

exciting, safe environment for kids to have

an unforgettable summer of fun. And while

they’re taking part in unique experiences and

adventures, they’re also building self-esteem,

developing interpersonal skills and making

lasting friendships and memories. Summer

is just around the corner, so sign up at the

membership desk today!

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Hastings Lake YMCA1995 Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst, IL 60046 847.356.4006 www.hastingslakeymca.org

Professionally Trained StaffOur caring counselors are professional role models

ACA AccreditedWe maintain the highest standards regarding program safety and quality

SwimmingKids cool off in the pool under the close watch of lifeguards

Healthy Kids FocusDedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children

Financial Assistance AvailableWe believe every child should have the opportunity to experience Y camp

Extended Care AvailableBefore and after hours to accommodate working parents

Field TripsUnique opportunities to explore nature and experience new places

23 Locations in ChicagolandClose to where you live and work

Camp Session DatesWeek 1 June 2-6Week 2 June 9-13Week 3 June 16-20Week 4 June 23-27Week 5 June 30-July 3*Week 6 July 7-11Week 7 July 14-18Week 8 July 21-25Week 9 July 28-August 1Week 10 August 4-8Week 11 August 11-15

*No Camp July 4.

Partial Week Rates The Hastings Lake YMCA is now pleased to announce Partial Week Rates. Experience our Traditional and Teen Camps part time with our SPECIAL three-day rates. Pick the days you want, and join in on all of the fun that the Hastings Lake Day Camp has to offer.

Member: $145 Non-Member: $175

Camp Perks Included in the price of summer camp are:• FREE YMCA T-shirt (to be worn on all field trips)• Field Trips (Every Wednesday)• FREE Extended Care Program for working parents

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CAMP INFORMATION

PAYMENT AGREEMENT Traditional Day Camp slots will be held with a $25 non-refundable deposit fee for each camper per weekly session, at time of registration to hold the slot. Deposits are applied toward the cost of each session. Payments in full for camp are due the Tuesday prior to the start of each camp session. You are also welcome to pay the camp balance any time prior to the due date. Payment will be due in full for any new registrations after the scheduled payment date. Balances not paid by the start of camp on Monday will not be allowed to stay for camp. Specialty camps must be paid in full at the time of registration.

Membership Rate

All campers must hold a valid YMCA membership to receive the member rate and must remain valid until Sep 1, 2014.

Cancellations/Refunds/Credits:

Refunds or credits for a camp are available. However, the deposit of $25 per week for the full day camps is a non-refundable deposit.

SESSION CHANGE Changes in camps and sessions will be permitted at no charge, these need to be done prior to the Friday before the Monday of camp.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial assistance is made available on a limited basis for families that are in need. Confidential applications are available at the Member Service Desk during regular business hours. Financial assistance is available for traditional day camp only, there is no financial assistance for speciality camps.

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CAMP INFORMATION

SUMMER CAMP SWIM LESSONS All summer campers are invited to our special Summer Camp only Swim Lessons! Each session of lessons will run 2 weeks (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) over the course of 2 camp sessions. Lessons will run from 3:30-4:15pm. The summer camp counselors will bring swimmers to the lessons and bring them back to extended care until a parent/guardian arrives to sign out their camper at summer camp pick-up. Groups will be divided by age, and then ability, to challenge your camper and make sure he/she gets the most out of class.

Registration will close the Friday before each session is scheduled to begin.

Please note: If you choose to sign up for the regularly scheduled group swim lessons, Summer Camp staff will take him/her to lessons, and pick them up and return them to aftercare. You are able to pick them up at after care, staff will ensure they are back at camp.

Session DateA Jun 9-20B Jun 23-Jul 3C Jul 7-18D Jul 21-Aug 1

Member: $68 Non-Member: $136

ACA ACCREDITATION The American Camping Association has accredited the Hastings Lake YMCA Summer Camp Programs. Our camps meet or exceed the highest standards in camping services, including: health, safety, personnel, transportation and facilities.

CAMP HOURS Full-Day Hours• FREE Morning Extended Care: 6:30-9am• Camp Hours: 9am-4pm• FREE Evening Extended Care: 4-6pm

Half-Day Hours (Preschool only)• Morning Half-Summer Camp: 8:30am-12pm

Late Pick-Up: Children picked up after 6pm will be charged $15 for the first 15 minutes after the end of camp. An additional $1 per minute fee will be charged after the first 15 minutes.

SUMMER CAMP OPEN HOUSE The Hastings Lake YMCA is pleased to announce two, Summer Camp Open House sessions. Stop in, tour the grounds and facilities, meet with the Summer Camp Coordinator, and get all of your questions answered while registering for camp.

The Open House date is: Saturday, April 26, 2014, 10am-12pm

SUMMER CAMP ORIENTATION On Saturday, May 31, 2014, from 11am-1pm, join us for a cookout lunch and meet the 2014 Summer Camp staff team. This is a great time to have all your questions answered as well as prepare your camper for their first day of camp. We will be accepting any last-minute forms or payments at this time.

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SUMMER DAY CAMPS

SPECIALTY CAMPS Camp Name Session DateAmazing Animals 2 June 9 - 13Ceramics & Clay 2 June 9 - 13Archery Camp 3 June 16 - 20

Canoeing 3 June 16 - 20Thrill 4 June 23 - 27

Mini Golf 5 June 30 - July 3Water Park Adventures 6 July 7 - 11

Ceramics & Clay 7 July 14 - 18Canoeing 8 July 21 - 25

Stained Glass 9 July 28 - Aug 1Thrill 10 Aug 6 - 10

SPECIALTY SPORTS CAMPS / AGES 5-8Camp Name Session Date

Sports Spectacular 2 June 9 -13

Sports Spectacular 6 July 7-11

Sports Spectacular 8 July 14-18

SPECIALITY SPORTS CAMPS / AGES 9-13Camp Name Session Date

Sports Spectacular 3 June 16-20

Sports Spectacular 7 July 14-18

Sports Spectacular 9 July 28-Aug 1

TRADITIONAL CAMP This camp is an exciting adventure for the camper ready to make new friends and face fun challenges. Your camper will participate in a variety of activities daily, such as arts & crafts, songs, dance, sports and games. Each week of Traditional Camp has a theme in which many of the games and crafts for the week will focus on.

Campers will be placed into age-appropriate groups, and will swim each day in the YMCA pool, have guest speakers, and go on occasional field trips. This is a great camp that will enable your camper to make new friends and learn through new experiences. Please see Summer Camp Grid for the session dates.

Member: $200 Non-Member: $240

(Week 5): Member: $160 Non-Member: $192

PRESCHOOL CAMPS Y-Rookies is a half-day preschool camp that your little one won't get enough of. This age group runs with low counselor-to-camper ratios so your camper will receive the attention and supervision that they need. The activities include fun games, sports, arts & crafts, songs and swimming in the YMCA pool. Our Preschool Camp themes allow for a new and exciting adventure each week! Visits from special guests will occur on occasion. All campers must be potty trained. Please see our Summer Camp Grid for dates.

Member: $100 Non-Member: $120

(Week 5) Member: $80 Non-Member: $96

TEEN CAMP Age: 12-15 / Sessions: 1-11 This camp is for those teens who want to get away, meet new friends and have the time of their life. Teen Camp focuses on outdoor activities, community projects, team-building activities and leadership skills. Parents will love that their teens are learning from great role models in our trained Summer Camp Teen Staff.

Member: $200 Non-Member: $240

(Week 5) Member: $160 Non-Member: $192

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SPECIALTY CAMPS

Age: 5-14 / Sessions 2-10YMCA Specialty Summer Camps are designed to allow your camper to experience a new adventure each week! Approximately 1-3 hours of the camp day will be spent focusing on the specific specialty, after the specialty camp they will return to other traditional summer camp activities such as arts and crafts, games, and swimming for the remainder of the day. Participants do not need to sign up for day camp to take part in a specialty camp. Those participants will just be at the camp for the specialty camp.

AMAZING ANIMALS Date: Session 2 Age: 5-10 Time: 10am-12pm

If your child loves all creatures great and small, this camp is sure to be a favorite! Campers will be introduced to a variety of animals and their habitats, as well as visit a local farm, and learn about animals of all kinds. Fee: $50 M / $70 NM, $20 with full week of Day Camp

ARCHERY CAMP Date: Session 3 Age: 8-14 Time: 10am-12pm

Interested in learning to shoot a bow and arrow after seeing the Hunger Games? Learn to shoot correctly and accurately as you aim for the center of the target. Fee: $60 M / $80 NM; $40 with Day Camp

CANOEING CAMP Age: 6-12-Sessions 3, 8Time: 10am-12pm

Interested in learning how to canoe on a lake? Campers will learn the proper techniques to canoe on a lake, and also learn canoe safety. Must be able to pass YMCA swim test.

Fee: $100 M / $150 NM $70 with full week of Day Camp

CERAMICS AND CLAY CAMP Age: 5-13-Session 2 Age: 5-13-Session 7 Time: 9:30am-12pm

Each day you will work on art projects, including clay work, glass fusing and ceramic techniques. This camp is in collaboration with "Ceramics For You" in Antioch.

Fee: $65 M / $85 NM; $45 with full week of Day Camp

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MINI GOLF CAMP Date: Session 5 Age: 6-12 Time: 1-3:30pm

Practice your putting skills in this Mini Golf Camp! This camp will travel to 3 mini golf courses to test their skills and even create their own course! Fee: $60 M / $80 NM; $30 with full week of Day Camp

SPORTS SPECTACULAR CAMP AGES 5-8 Date: Sessions 2, 6 and 8 Age: 5-8 Time: 10am-12pm

YMCA Sports Summer Camps are designed to be recreational and to introduce sports skills and/or sports activities to boys and girls of all ages. Camp will work on different sports throughout the week. Introducing new and old sports to the campers.

Fee: $60 M / $80 NM; $30 with full week of Day Camp

SPORTS SPECTACULAR-AGES 9-13 Date: Sessions 3, 7 and 9 Age: 9-13 Time: 10am-12pm

YMCA Sports Summer Camps are designed to be recreational and to introduce sports skills and/or sports activities to boys and girls of all ages. Camp will work on different sports throughout the week. Introducing new and old sports to the campers.

Fee: $60 M / $80 NM; $30 with full week of Day Camp

SPECIALTY CAMPS

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SPECIALTY CAMPS

STAINED GLASS CAMP Date: Session 9 Age: 9-14 Time: 9:30am-12pm or 1-3:30 pm

Making stained glass is a fine art and produces beautiful ornaments. For 2 hours a day, campers will work with professionals from "The Glass Palette" to design stained glass art to bring home with them.

Fee: $90 M / $130 NM; $60 with Day Camp

THRILL CAMP Date: Session 4, Session 10 Age: 9-14 Time: 9:30am-4pm

Laser tag, Alpine Tower, Roller Coasters, and more! The fun never stops in this camp; it's made especially for the adventurous camper! This is an all day Specialty Camp, campers only need to register for this specialty camp.

Fee: $280 M / $320 NM

WATER PARK ADVENTURES Date: Session 6 Age: 9-14 Time: 11am-4pm

Ready to get wet and wild this summer? Join us as we travel to three different water parks this week and create our own water adventures at Hastings Lake!

Fee: $100 M / $150 NM; $50 with full week of Day Camp

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2014 YMCA Summer Overnight Camp

FUN & ADVENTURE START HERELooking for an overnight, resident camp experience for your child or your family this summer? The YMCA of Metro Chicago has five resident camp options in beautiful pristine areas sure to provide special memories that last a lifetime.

YMCA Camp DuncanSince 1921, Camp Duncan has provided safe, quality camping programs for boys and girls ages seven to 15 and Teen Adventure Camps for 15 to 17 year olds. All activities are geared to the developmental level of the campers. Camp Duncan is a co-ed, summer resident camp located near Fox Lake, Illinois, on 278 acres.

YMCA Camp MacLeanCamp MacLean is located just two miles east of Burlington, Wisconsin, just 20 minutes from Lake Geneva, on 247 acres of woods and grassland property. The camp offers fun and challenging activities such as swimming, climbing, boating, kayaking, archery, hiking, and much more. We also leave room for plenty of traditional programs, including sing-alongs, campfires and campouts.

YMCA Camp PinewoodTraditional but up-to-date, Camp Pinewood features 16 cabins on a private, spring-fed lake, with every activity from sailing to horseback riding. The camp is nestled in the heart of the Manistee National Forest near Muskegon, Michigan. It’s convenient but remote enough to ensure that everyone enjoys the natural beauty of the camp’s 200-acre facility.

YMCA Family Camp NawakwaFamily Camp Nawakwa offers a unique experience- an opportunity to bring together whole families, not just children, through camping. The camp sits on 180 acres of pristine forest lands, and includes wetlands and lakes with abundant wildlife. The camp is nestled in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, which is home to the Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.

YMCA Camp IndependenceCamp Independence is a special place for campers age seven and up with spina bifida and other neurological disabilities. At camp kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group. At camp, we teach self-reliance, a love for nature, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character. Our counselors are dedicated to making sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper.

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