Rye Y 2015 Summer Camp Guide

A HEALTHY, ACTIVE BEST SUMMER SUMMER EVER! RYE YMCA CAMP 2015 June 29 - August 31, 2015 21 Locust Avenue, Rye, NY 10580 914-967-6363 • ryeycamp.org

POSITIVE ROLE MODELS

RYE Y MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED! Youth: $273

Y Cares (Financial Assistance Program)

Through generous donations and volunteer support we are able to send hundreds of children to camp every summer who may not have afforded our programs otherwise. The Rye Y offers financial assistance for families who qualify. If you need assistance with the application or have questions please don’t hesitate to contact us. If you would like to support our Annual Campaign please make a pledge on the registration form or online at www.ryeymca.org

Extended Care

Dedicated Staff

Rye Y camps are led by a team of full-time professional directors. Our passionate and dedicated summer staff are selected for their strong character, maturity, enthusiasm and commitment to our Y values and serve as Professional Role Models for our campers.

We provide a supervised extension to a camper’s typical day for all camps with the exception of Kinder Camp. Morning Extended Care is available for Discovery, Sports, Adventure, CITs and Specialty Camps directly at the Osborn School. Gymnastics Camp AM Extended Care is located at the Rye Y. In the afternoon, Gymnastics campers can be bused to the Osborn School for PM Extended Care along with the other campers on-site there.

Extended care is not available for Kinder Camp Programs. Please note that this is a separate registration.

REGISTRATION DATES: Counselor-to-Camper Ratios

Rye Y Camps are proudly accredited by the American Camp Association. The ACA holds camps like ours to higher standards than local licensing requirements. Among these standards are our counselor-to-camper ratios. We far exceed local requirements with lower than 1:6 counselor to camper ratio with our youngest camper groups and up to 1:10 with our oldest campers. At the Rye Y, we feel that the quality of our programs and success of your campers relies on low counselor-to-camper ratios and that is exactly what we deliver!

Camping With a Purpose

Campers will gain new abilities, challenge themselves with the unexplored and learn to work with others as a team. Nothing is more rewarding than watching a camper’s joy as they learn a new skill or meet new friends.

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Returning Campers and their siblings: Registration starts January 7 All Campers: Registration starts January 14 Express Camp Registration Online at ryeycamp.org begins on dates above.

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Location: Rye Y, 21 Locust Avenue, Rye

RYE Y MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED! Youth: $273

Kinder Camp is a great way to introduce young ones to the camp experience as we provide each camper with an opportunity for growth in a warm, supportive environment with both “hafaday” and full-day options available. Activities include, but are not limited to: swimming lessons, crafts, music, sports, playground games and much more.

Please note: all campers must be toilet-trained.

Kinder Just 3’s “Hafaday”: For campers age 3 and toilet-trained.

(Must be 3 by June 29, 2015.)

9 am - 12 noon

Kinder “Hafaday” :

8:30 am - 12 noon Going into Nursery School and Kindergarten only (Must be 4 by June 29, 2015)

Kinder Full Day:

8:30 am - 3:00 pm For children entering Kindergarten and 1st grade

KINDER CAMP: ages 3 to 6 @ Rye YMCA

KINDER CAMP MY FIRST CAMP

WEEKLY THEMES Activities, crafts, games and events are programmed around the themes below.

Week 1: It’s a Jungle Out There Week 2: Around the World in 5 Days Week 3: Superfly Superheros Week 4: Fantastic Fairy Tales Week 5 : Olympic Week Week 6: Hawaiian Hullabaloo Week 7: Dynastic Dinosaurs Week 8: Carnival Craziness

Express Online Registration at ryeycamp.org

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DISCOVERY CAMP: ages 4 to 11 @ the Osborn School in Rye

DISCOVERY CAMP NEW FRIENDSHIPS AND

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LASTING SMILES Ages 4-11

Location: Osborn School*

9 am - 4 pm

RYE Y MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED! Youth: $273

Discovery Camp is a full-day camp is composed of groups based on grade-completed in school. A packed week of swim lessons, science, nature, crafts, music, performing arts, sports, field trips and special guests keep our campers engaged and excited every day. Our age-appropriate programs allow our campers to grow, building upon their progression in each new skill and activity.

EXPLORERS 4 & 5 Years Old (by June 29)

PIONEERS Completed Kindergarten

SCOUTS Completed 1st Grade

TRAILBLAZERS Completed 2nd or 3rd Grade

PATHFINDERS Completed 4th or 5th Grade

Weekly Themes

Activities, crafts, games and events are programmed around the themes below.

Week 1: Week 2: Week 3: Week 4: Week 5 : Week 6: Week 7: Week 8:

It’s a Jungle Out There Around the World in 5 Days Superfly Superheros Fantastic Fairy Tales Olympic Week Hawaiian Hullabaloo Dynastic Dinosaurs Carnival Craziness

*10 Osborn Rd., Rye

DAILY SWIM LESSONS We bus all campers to the Rye Y to participate in swim lessons every day with a structured recreational swim on Fridays. Instruction is provided through our certified aquatic staff and our trained camp staff. Note: the Pathfinders have daily structured recreational swim.

Campers are assessed on their first day of camp and placed into the appropriate swim category for their age group. They will have the opportunity to progress through the levels as their abilities improve throughout the summer.

Express Online Registration at ryeycamp.org

DISCOVERY CAMP: ages 4 to 11 @ the Osborn School in Rye

DISCOVERY CAMP TRIPS

Each week our Pioneers, Scouts, Trailblazers, and Pathfinders go on a trip to an exciting regional destination. Examples of trip destinations include, but are not limited to, museums, discovery centers, zoos and parks. Each camper receives one camp shirt to wear on trips. The trip schedule will be available in early Spring. Trips are ONLY available for campers enrolled in Discovery Camp. Explorers do not go on trips, but do have a weekly special guest from face painters, to musicians, and more.

Express Online Registration at ryeycamp.org

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SPORTS CAMP: ages 5 to 12 @ the Osborn School in Rye

SPORTS CAMP BUILDING SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE Ages 5 to 12

Location: Osborn School *

9 am-Noon or 9 am - 4 pm

Sports Camp has both half and full-day options and is designed for sports enthusiasts who want to develop both their individual and team skills. We use the YMCA Youth Super Sports Model to help campers learn through the “games approach” method. A different sport is focused on each week and campers are divided into groups based on their age. “Hafaday” campers will depart before lunch at noon. Full day sports campers also enjoy a recreational swim three days a week.

Week 1: Basketball Week 2: Soccer Week 3: Baseball Week 4: Multi-Sport

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RYE Y MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED! Youth: $273

*10 Osborn Rd., Rye

Week 5: Basketball Week 6: Soccer Week 7: Baseball Week 8: Multi-Sport

Express Online Registration at ryeycamp.org

CREATIVE FUN

RYE Y MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED! Youth: $273

FINE ARTS

Ages 8-12 9 am-4 pm @ Osborn School* Campers will develop and expand upon their own creative talents in the arts.

Artists choose from several different project-focused weeks while exploring a variety of media including sculpture, composition and design, painting, plaster and mixed media. In the spirit of keeping active, campers also have a bit of outdoor play programmed into their day.

LEGO

Ages 6-11 9 am-4 pm @ Osborn School* Design and build motorized machines, catapults and other constructions. Explore concepts in engineering while playing with your favorite projects. This is a hands on camp for LEGO beginners to experts.

This program is led by our trained and experienced LEGO instructors and is based on LEGO Education’s WeDo curriculum amongst other LEGO workshops. Campers will build with their own imaginations through our leadership and guidance. In the spirit of keeping active, campers also have a bit of outdoor play programmed into their day.

*10 Osborn Rd., Rye

ALL ABOARD

Ages 7-14, 8:30 am - 6 pm @ the Rye Y Week 1: Aug. 24-28 & Week 2: Aug . 31- Sept. 3

Note: Only current 2015 campers can register.

All Aboard is an extension camp only for those who have been enrolled in any of our other camps over the summer. The program consists of daily trips throughout the greater New York and Fairfield county areas.

Destinations include, but are not limited to: museums, amusement parks, fun centers, water parks and more. All Aboard weeks are offered after the regular camp season has concluded.

Express Online Registration at ryeycamp.org

SPECIALTY CAMPS: ages 6 to 12 @ the Osborn School in Rye

SPECIALTY CAMPS

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ADVENTURE CAMP: grades 6-9 & FITNESS CAMP: Ages 12-15

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TEEN SUMMER OPTIONS RYE Y MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED! Youth: $273

ADVENTURE CAMP A NEW EXPERIENCE EVERY DAY

Teens completing grades 6-9 Location: Osborn School & traveling 9 am - 4 pm/6 pm* Adventure Camp is designed for campers who like to be on the go! Campers will be off-site every day enjoying a variety of great summer destinations. Water parks, camp-outs, amusement parks, baseball games, NYC attractions, and science centers are just a few of the summer’s highlights. *Daily return times vary depending on trip destination (between 4-6 pm).

*10 Osborn Rd., Rye

FITNESS CAMP REACHING GOALS TOGETHER

Ages 12-15 Location: Rye Y, 21 Locust Ave., Rye Membership not required Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9:30 am-1:30 pm Participants will work indoors and out with Certified Personal Trainers and Sports Nutrition Specialists to achieve individual goals. Activities include swimming, sports, games, strength training, spinning, pilates, agility training and much more. Teens will learn to use the equipment in the Fitness Center and Freestyle Fitness Zone and to create their own workout program.

Teens will get fit, learn about nutrition and have a great time! Participants must be able to swim one lap in the pool, and run continuously for 5 minutes.

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GROWING AS LEADERS

Teens who have completed grades 9 or 10 Location: Osborn School or Rye Y (full day only)

RYE Y MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED! Youth: $273

Earn volunteer hours!

The CIT (Counselor in Training) program is designed to challenge teens to grow as leaders both at camp and within their community. CITs will participate in a number of activities that are aimed at building their own unique leadership skills: team building, values sessions, positive role modeling and problem solving. CITs will be coached through different tasks including activity planning, camper supervision and much more.

CIT Program: grades 9-10 @ the Rye Y & Osborn School

CIT PROGRAM

As a bonus to this program, CITs also earn volunteer hours! CITs choose from three camps: Discovery Camp, Sports Camp or Kinder Camp. Candidates must apply and there is an interview process. Applications available at the Member Services Desk or online. The fee is $115 per week and the minimum commitment required is two weeks.

Express Online Registration at ryeycamp.org

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GYMNASTICS CAMP: ages 6-14 @ the Rye Y

GYMNASTICS CAMP

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NEW CHALLENGES AND ABILITIES Ages 6-14 Location: Rye Y, 21 Locust Avenue, Rye 9 am-1pm OR 9am-4pm

RYE Y MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED! Youth: $273

Beginner to advanced gymnasts are welcome! Drills, games, and teamwork are utilized to build gymnastics skills. The USA Gymnastics Program and the Rye YMCA’s own progressive program are followed. Campers will participate in the Olympic events, tumble trak, mini trampoline, rope climb, and much more. Head coaches are USA Gymnastics Safety Certified.

Daily activities include team building, skill of the day, games and group activities. Both “hafaday” and full day options available. Full day campers swim every day and participate in a daily special such as Zumba, Yoga, Sports or Arts & Crafts. Theme days (like crazy hat day) are held throughout the summer.

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Dates & Rates Parent Nights

RYE Y MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED! Youth: $273

We invite our camp parents to meet our leadership staff, ask questions and learn more about each camp program. Due to the popularity of the events we ask that just the parents attend.

PARENT ORIENTATIONS

Discovery, Sports & Specialty Camp: Thurs. 1/29, Thurs. 3/26, Tues. 5/12 & Mon. 6/1 @ 6:30 pm at the Rye Y Kinder Camp & Just 3’s: Thurs. 1/22, Wed. 3/25, Wed. 5/13, Tues. 6/2 @ 6:30 pm at the Rye Y Adventure Camp and C.I.Ts: Please contact the Cindy Rodriguez, Camp Director: cindy@ryeymca.org Gymnastics Camp: Please contact Melissa Lewis, Camp Director: melissa@ryeymca.org Parent Orientation events last approximately 1½ hours and begin promptly at marked times.

2015 Camp Dates & Fees at a Glance Week 3

Week 4

6/29-7/3 7/6-7/10

Week 1

Week 2

7/13-7/17

7/20-7/24

7/27-7/31 8/3-8/7

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Week 6

8/10-8/14 8/17-8/21 8/24-8/28 8/31-9/3

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Week 8

Kinder Camp Just 3’s “Hafaday”

$211 $211

$211 $211

$211 $211

$211 $211

$211 $211

$211 $211

$211 $211

$211 $211

Full Day

$252

$252

$252

$252

$252

$252

$252

$252

Discovery Camp All Aboard Camp

$273

$273

$273

$273

$273

$273

$273

$273

Sports Camp

Basketball Soccer

Baseball

Multi-Sport Basketball Soccer

Baseball

Multi-Sport

“Hafaday” Full Day

$216 $330

$216 $330

$216 $330

$216 $330

$216 $330

$216 $330

$216 $330

$216 $330

LEGO Camp Fine Arts Camp

$365

$365

$365

$365

$365

$365

$365

$365

Mixed

Sculpture

Painting

Mixed

Sculpture

Mixed

Mixed

All Aboard 1

$443

$365

$365

$365

$365

Painting

$365

$365

$365

All Aboard 2

$397

All Aboard Camp is only available to campers who have been with us this summer.

$365

Gymnastic-”Hafaday” $221 Gymnastic-Full Day $335

$221 $335

$221 $335

$221 $335

$221 $335

$221 $335

$221 $335

$221 $335

Adventure Camp

$340

$340

$340

$340

$340

$340

$340

$340

C.I.T.

$115

$115

$115

$115

$115

$115

$115

$115

Teen Fitness

$194

$194

$194

$194

$194

$194

$194

$194

$252

$252

$252

$252

$252

$252

$252

$252

$67 $60

$67 $60

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$67 $60

$67 $60

$67 $60

$67 $60

$67 $60

$88

$88

$88

$88

$88

$88

$88

$88

(member)

Teen Fitness (non-member)

Extended Care AM Extended Care AM-Gymnastics Extended Care PM

REGISTRATION: Returning Campers and their siblings: starts January 7 All Campers: Registration starts January 14

Express Camp Registration Online at ryeycamp.org

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NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE

RYE YMCA 21 Locust Ave, NY 10583 914-967-6363

Registration:

Returning Campers & their siblings: Starts Jan. 7 All Campers: Starts Jan. 14 Express Camp Registration online at ryeycamp.org

Parent Night & Info.

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