2020 Monroe County YMCA Summer Camp Catalog

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2020 Summer Camp Guide

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INFORMATION

Dear Campers and Parents, Thank you for your patience as we continue to determine how the Monroe County YMCA Summer Camp will look this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. We have been tirelessly researching best practices to ensure the health and safety of our staff and campers. While we still want to provide a summer camp experience this year, we must proceed with extreme caution based on the guidelines established by the CDC, Monroe County Health Department, our insurance company, and Y-USA. Due to these directives, we have several changes to this year’s camp. Please flip through this catalog for the most up-to-date camp details.

At the Y, we provide an exciting and safe community for young people to explore the outdoors, build selfesteem, develop interpersonal skills, make lasting friendships, and more. Our counselors are wonderful role models, selected based on their experience, attitude, interpersonal skills, and enthusiasm. They genuinely care about the individual development of each camper, serving as a guide to live and work together as a community throughout the summer. All staff are CPR and First Aid certified, and are additionally trained in risk management, child abuse prevention, behavior management, character development, and team building.

We are excited to see so many returning faces, and we are ready to welcome and embrace the newcomers to Summer Camp at the Monroe County YMCA. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at SummerCamp@MonroeCountyYMCA.org with any questions you have regarding camp. We look forward to working together and embarking on your summer adventure!

Sincerely, Your Monroe County YMCA Summer Camp Team

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SPECIALTY CAMPS

PRESCHOOL CAMP

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SPORTS CAMP

CAMP ARROWHEAD

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INFORMATION

REGISTRATION BEGINS FEBRUARY 1 • Prices are listed for YMCA members/non-members.

PM EXTENDED DAY AM EXTENDED DAY • Available for an additional charge.

• Offered at no additional cost with your Camp Arrowhead • Please check the website for rates registration!

• Available for campers ages four and up who are enrolled in a and additional information at MonroeCountyYMCA.org. morning or full-day camp.

• Offered from 7:30-8:45 am, Monday-Friday.

• Camp staff will escort children from Extended Day to their camp.

EARLY BIRD RATE • Sign up by June 12 and receive a discount for each week you register.

• Starting June 13, Camp Arrowhead and Sports Camp prices will increase.

• A $25 deposit is required at the time of registration. We require $25 deposits for all camps, not just full-day Camp Arrowhead (i.e. full- and half-day Arrowhead, Sports, and Specialty).

• It is required to have a credit card or bank account on file for billing purposes.

• Your credit card or bank account will be billed two weeks prior to the start of each camp in which your child is enrolled.

• Please visit our website for details on our refund policy at MonroeCountyYMCA.org/summer-camp/parents.

• If you would like to be considered for financial assistance with your Summer Camp enrollment fees, please visit MonroeCountyYMCA.org/FA for more information.

WHAT TO KNOW Most campers spend their day outside. The following will let parents/guardians know how to best prepare their camper for a great day: • Children must wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

• No sandals or flip flops.

• Sunscreen should be applied before camp.

• Please send your camper with a labeled water bottle, sunscreen, and lunch that does not need refrigeration.

• Parent guides can be found at MonroeCountyYMCA.org/summer-camp/parents, or by scanning the QR link below.

PARENT GUIDES

MEET OUR CAMP STAFF Chris Stone

Youth & Sports Director cstone@MonroeCountyYMCA.org 812-961-2360

Megan Irwin

Program Coordinator mirwin@MonroeCountyYMCA.org 812-961-2359

Chelcey Bostic

Assistant Camp Coordinator cbostic@MonroeCountyYMCA.org 812-961-2168

If you have general Summer Camp questions, please email us at SummerCamp@MonroeCountyYMCA.org.

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PRESCHOOL CAMP

PRESCHOOL CAMP All preschool campers will be participating in age-appropriate gross motor games and activities that are created to reinforce our weekly themes. Campers will also have the opportunity to practice fine motor skills through different art experiences by using a wide variety of resources and materials.

CAMP

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DAYS

PATHFINDERS

3*

LITTLE LEADERS

SCOUTS

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TIME

COST MEMBER/NON-MEMBER

M-F

9:00 am-12:00 pm

$80/$120 if registered by June 12 $95/$135 if registered after June 12

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M-F

9:00 am-3:00 pm

$120/$155 if registered by June 12 $135/$165 if registered after June 12

4-5

M-F

9:00 am-12:00 pm

$80/$120 if registered by June 12 $95/$135 if registered after June 12

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M-F

9:00 am-3:00 pm

$120/$155 if registered by June 12 $135/$165 if registered after June 12

*Three year olds may be dropped off as early as 8:30 am in their designated program area.

SESSION DATES

THEMES

PATHFINDERS June 15-19

Hero’s Week

June 22-26

Color Wars

Through songs, physical play, and outdoor water play, Pathfinders is a great experience for three-year-olds to explore an enriching and safe environment in a relaxed setting.

June 29-July 3

Splash & Dash

LITTLE LEADERS

July 6-10

Treasure Hunt

July 13-17

Wet, Wild & Messy

July 20-24

Hoppin’ Holidays

July 27-31

Camp Rewind

Is your child ready for a full day of camp? Little Leaders will participate in group activities, games, crafts, and introductory of environmental awareness activities.

SCOUTS

Scouts is a camp option that is perfect for children and parents who prefer a half-day of camp.

JR EXPLORERS

Campers will participate in hikes, crafts, outdoor sports, and more. All activities are created to be developmentally appropriate for a growing five-year-old.

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CAMP ARROWHEAD

CAMP ARROWHEAD Camp Arrowhead may look like it’s all fun and games, but it’s so much more! Campers are making new friends, learning how to be a part of a group, practicing teamwork, and enjoying new, “unplugged” experiences in the natural world. Each week of camp will have a unique theme with corresponding games, activities, and crafts. Campers can look forward to enjoying something new every week.

• Our Camp Arrowhead Meet Your Counselor Night will be held online so your camper can meet our lead counselors and ask any questions. We will email you the date and time of the meeting at a later date.

CAMP

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TIME

Full-day option: 9:00 am-3:00 pm CAMP ARROWHEAD

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SESSION DATES

THEMES

June 15-19

Hero’s Week

June 22-26

Color Wars

June 29-July 3

Splash & Dash

Half-day option: 9:00 am-12:00 pm or 12:00-3:00 pm

COST MEMBER/NON-MEMBER Full-day option: $120/$155 if registered by June 12 $135/$170 if registered after June 12 Single-day option: $35/$45 Half-day option: $70/$105 if registered by June 12 $80/$115 if registered after June 12

EXPLORERS age 6

Explorers will enjoy small group activities, allowing them to develop valuable skills and lifelong friendships!

Campers will participate in water days and outdoor sports.

VOYAGERS ages 7-8 July 6-10

Treasure Hunt

July 13-17

Wet, Wild & Messy

July 20-24

Hoppin’ Holidays

July 27-31

Camp Rewind

Give your child a place with the Voyagers, where campers will learn skills and values through activities that will build their self-esteem and peer relationships.

TRAILBLAZERS ages 9-10

Trailblazers will give your camper an opportunity to build on core skills and values learned in previous experiences through challenging activities and adventures.

If you have general Summer Camp questions, please email us at SummerCamp@MonroeCountyYMCA.org.

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TEEN CAMPS

TEEN CAMPS CAMP

AGES

DAYS TIME

COST MEMBER/NON-MEMBER $130/$165 if registered by June 12 $145/$180 if registered after June 12

CHALLENGERS

11-13

M-F

9:00 am-4:00 pm Single-day option: $35/$45

COUNSELORS IN TRAINING

CHALLENGERS

12-15

M-F

Join Challengers, our teen camp that meets when Into the Wild, our other teen option, is not offered. In Challengers, teens will have fun with friends as they build relationships, participate in team-building activities, and work together on small group projects that focus on having a positive impact on our camp and community. Each day is filled with music, laughter, and fun!

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COUNSELORS IN TRAINING

We believe that leadership is best learned by doing, and camp is one of the best environments to teach through experiential learning. The Monroe County YMCA is in its fourth year of implementing the YMCA of the USA’s Teen Leadership Training Program to grow and train great leaders in our community!

SESSION DATES

THEMES

SESSION DATES

June 15-19

Hero’s Week

June 15-19

June 22-26

Color Wars

June 29-July 3

June 29-July 3

Splash & Dash

July 6-10

Treasure Hunt

July 13-17

Wet, Wild & Messy

July 20-24

Hoppin’ Holidays

July 27-31

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Full-day option: $235/$275 if registered by June 12

SPECIALTY CAMPS

SPECIALTY CAMPS YMCA Specialty Camps provide campers the opportunity to explore their creative side, build on emerging skills, and connect with other campers who have shared interests. Days will consist of specialized programming and favorite camp games and activities.

CAMP

AGES

SESSION DATES TIMES

COST MEMBER/NON-MEMBER

MAD SCIENCE

7-13

June 15-19

12:00-4:00 pm

$100/$130

SURVIVING THE WILD

7-13

June 22-26

12:00-4:00 pm

$100/$130

POKEMON

7-13

June 29-July 3

12:00-4:00 pm

$100/$130

STEM

7-13

July 6-10

12:00-4:00 pm

$100/$130

MASTER BUILDERS

7-13

July 13-17

12:00-4:00 pm

$100/$130

WIZARDING WORLD AT THE Y

7-13

July 20-24

12:00-4:00 pm

$100/$130

COMIC BOOK CAMP

7-13

July 27-31

12:00-4:00 pm

$100/$130

COMIC BOOK CAMP

STEM CAMP NEW!

MASTER BUILDERS CAMP NEW!

SURVIVING THE WILD

MAD ABOUT SCIENCE CAMP NEW!

WIZARDING WORLD AT THE Y CAMP

Learn about and create your own comic books! Whether you love comics or you are looking for something new to try, this camp is for you.

In this camp, campers will build planes, create LEGO masterpieces, and design cardboard forts! Campers will learn how to engineer different objects and structures together in teams. Campers will need to bring their own two-liter bottle to camp, but we will provide the rest of the creative fun!

Taking a hands-on learning experience approach, campers will get messy and upfront with science! Using a variety of ooey gooey materials, campers will conduct safe experiments with their groups and watch science happen right in front of their eyes!

Campers will integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through innovative play. Campers’ minds and bodies will stay active as they are introduced to various aspects of STEM in a fun and engaging way.

Experience a week of nature-based skills training, inspiring challenges, and outrageously fun activities. Campers will learn the basic skills of surviving in the outdoors. Set your kids’ imagination free as they learn about the natural environment and the important skills needed for survival.

Calling all Harry Potter enthusiasts: this camp is perfect for you. Campers will be placed in houses by the Sorting Hat, make potions, and play Quidditch!

POKÉMON CAMP NEW!

So you want to be a Pokémon master? Campers will build and explore the world of Pokémon as they create their own gyms, battles, and even their very own generation of Pokémon. Campers will also learn about real-world science as they discover the habitats of the Pokémon.

Your camper will learn about and discuss environmental habitats, develop presentations involving relevant facts and descriptive details, and engage in topic-centered group conversations as they strive to catch ‘em all!

If you have general Summer Camp questions, please email us at SummerCamp@MonroeCountyYMCA.org.

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SPORTS CAMP

SPORTS CAMPS Sports Camps offer specialized youth sports training and are designed to teach sports skills, fair play, teamwork, and sportsmanship while reinforcing the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Sports Camp Information

• Sports Camps offer morning and afternoon camps. Morning camps meet 9:00 am-12:30 pm. Afternoon camps meet 12:30-4:00 pm. Campers signed up for both AM and PM camps may stay for a supervised lunch.

• We will be dividing Sports Camps into age groups to help cater to the developmental strengths of our campers. Junior Varsity (JV) Sports Camp is for 6-9 year old campers, and Varsity (V) Sports Camp is for 10-14 year old campers.

• Y Sports Camp prices will increase by $10 after June 12.

JUNIOR VARSITY SPORTS CAMPS ages 6-9 NEW DIVISIONS!

Throughout all of our Sports Camps, the JV group will focus on the fundamentals of each sport and play games that involve similar skills. Our goal is to help develop your young sports star physically and socially so they learn what it means to be a part of a team in a positive, supportive environment. During the first few days of each camp, we will review basic skills and how to play the sport. The following days will consist of lots of game time and play.

SESSION DATES June 15-19

June 22-26

June 29-July 3

July 6-10

July 13-17

July 20-24

July 27-31

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CAMP

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COST MEMBER/NON-MEMBER

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GAME MANIA

9:00 am-12:30 pm

$65/$110 if registered by June 12 $75/$120 if registered after June 12

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SOCCER

12:30-4:00 pm

$65/$110 if registered by June 12 $75/$120 if registered after June 12

AM

NINJA WARRIOR

9:00 am-12:30 pm

$80/$120 if registered by June 12 $90/$130 if registered after June 12

PM

DODGEBALL

12:30-4:00 pm

$65/$110 if registered by June 12 $75/$120 if registered after June 12

AM

TRY-IT CAMP

9:00 am-12:30 pm

$65/$110 if registered by June 12 $75/$120 if registered after June 12

PM

FLAG FOOTBALL

12:30-4:00 pm

$65/$110 if registered by June 12 $75/$120 if registered after June 12

AM

FIELD SPORTS CAMP

9:00 am-12:30 pm

$105/$135 if registered by June 12 $115/$145 if registered after June 12

PM

TENNIS

12:30-4:00 pm

$65/$110 if registered by June 12 $75/$120 if registered after June 12

AM

NERF

9:00 am-12:30 pm

$80/$120 if registered by June 12 $90/$130 if registered after June 12

PM

GAME MANIA

12:30-4:00 pm

$65/$110 if registered by June 12 $75/$120 if registered after June 12

AM

NINJA WARRIOR

9:00 am-12:30 pm

$80/$120 if registered by June 12 $90/$130 if registered after June 12

PM

TRY-IT CAMP

12:30-4:00 pm

$65/$110 if registered by June 12 $75/$120 if registered after June 12

AM

BASKETBALL

9:00 am-12:30 pm

$65/$110 if registered by June 12 $75/$120 if registered after June 12

PM

SPORTS OLYMPICS

12:30-4:00 pm

$65/$110 if registered by June 12 $75/$120 if registered after June 12

SPORTS CAMP

SPORTS CAMPS VARSITY SPORTS CAMPS ages 10-14 NEW DIVISIONS!

Our older Varsity Sports campers will be fully emerged in each sport. On the first day of camp, we will review the basics of the sport with some light instruction. During the following days, we will develop those skills to help your camper improve their sports abilities. We will play competitive group games while also focusing on physical health, endurance, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

SESSION DATES June 15-19

June 22-26

June 29-July 3

July 6-10

July 13-17

July 20-24

July 27-31

BASKETBALL

AM/PM

CAMP

TIMES

COST MEMBER/NON-MEMBER

AM

NINJA WARRIOR

9:00 am-12:30 pm

$80/$120 if registered by June 12 $90/$130 if registered after June 12

PM

TRY-IT CAMP

12:30-4:00 pm

$65/$110 if registered by June 12 $75/$120 if registered after June 12

AM

NERF

9:00 am-12:30 pm

$80/$120 if registered by June 12 $90/$130 if registered after June 12

PM

SOCCER

12:30-4:00 pm

$65/$110 if registered by June 12 $75/$120 if registered after June 12

AM

BASKETBALL

9:00 am-12:30 pm

$65/$110 if registered by June 12 $75/$120 if registered after June 12

PM

SPORTS OLYMPICS

12:30-4:00 pm

$65/$110 if registered by June 12 $75/$120 if registered after June 12

AM

FIELD SPORTS CAMP

9:00 am-12:30 pm

$105/$135 if registered by June 12 $115/$145 if registered after June 12

PM

DODGEBALL

12:30-4:00 pm

$65/$110 if registered by June 12 $75/$120 if registered after June 12

AM

BASKETBALL

9:00 am-12:30 pm

$65/$110 if registered by June 12 $75/$120 if registered after June 12

PM

FLAG FOOTBALL

12:30-4:00 pm

$65/$110 if registered by June 12 $75/$120 if registered after June 12

AM

SOCCER

9:00 am-12:30 pm

$65/$110 if registered by June 12 $75/$120 if registered after June 12

PM

NERF

12:30-4:00 pm

$80/$120 if registered by June 12 $90/$130 if registered after June 12

AM

NINJA WARRIOR

9:00 am-12:30 pm

$80/$120 if registered by June 12 $90/$130 if registered after June 12

PM

GAME MANIA

12:30-4:00 pm

$65/$110 if registered by June 12 $75/$120 if registered after June 12

While Basketball Camp will focus on the fundamentals of the game, campers will also participate in skill contests that will up their game and keep them active!

DIAMOND SPORTS

Get ready to run the bases! Campers will get to play baseball, kickball, and whiffle ball at the Southeast Y, and will end the week with a home run derby.

If you have general Summer Camp questions, please email us at SummerCamp@MonroeCountyYMCA.org.

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SPORTS CAMP

SPORTS CAMPS DODGEBALL

NINJA WARRIOR CAMP

Throw, duck, and dodge–your child’s favorite camp game is here and ready to be played for a full week! From ThreeStep to Doctor dodgeball to Civil War dodgeball, we will get creative and play multiple variations of the game to keep your camper engaged and having fun all week!

Everyone will get the opportunity to work on balance, speed, agility, and more while taking on different challenges and obstacle courses. Campers will be given the opportunity to explore other warrior courses in the community, with a chance to set a record on the YMCA Obstacle Course!

FIELD SPORTS CAMP

SOCCER

FLAG FOOTBALL

SPORTS OLYMPICS

Flag Football Camp will teach campers the fundamental skills of passing, catching, positioning, and strategies of the game in a relaxed, non-contact setting.

Light the torch; it’s time for YMCA Sports Olympics!

Campers will be divided into countries to compete in their very own Olympic games, along with other themed activities.

GAME MANIA

TENNIS

NERF SPORTS

TRY-IT CAMP NEW!

Each day, campers will participate in different activities, such as soccer, basketball, wiffleball, flag football, kickball, dodge ball, ultimate Frisbee, cornhole, and capture the flag.

This camp includes Gaga Ball, Disc Golf, Spikeball, Ping Pong, Pickleball, Mini Golf, Floor Hockey, Kickball, and more! Campers will choose from a variety of games and rotate from game-to-game playing their favorites.

With an emphasis on teamwork and leadership, campers will be split into teams to compete in classic camp games that will put their skills to the test! All NERF equipment will be provided by the YMCA. We ask that campers leave their own equipment at home to create a fair and safe playing field for all. Games like capture the flag, fort building, and versions of tag will all be on the weekly agenda.

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Defender, mid-center, goalie… Give your child a chance to work on their soccer skills and teamwork with opportunities for game experience! Lots of games involving soccer skills will be played to help promote fundamental development while also gaining team building and leadership experience.

From skills to rules, campers will have the opportunity to improve their tennis game and/or learn something new.

Visits to tennis courts are included in the week.

Does your camper have an interest in sports, but doesn’t know which one suits them best? Enroll them in Try-it Camp, where we will focus on introductions to a variety of sports in an encouraging and supportive environment!

Campers will gain basic game knowledge and light skill development, and have an opportunity to play the sport without committing to an entire week of each sport.

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For a complete list of camps and current pricing, please visit MonroeCountyYMCA.org/summer-camp or scan the QR code.

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