Camp Willson 2015 summer camp guide

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CALLING ALL

CAMPERS THERE’S NOTHING BETTER than spending the summer in the great outdoors – swimming, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, making music, creating art and roasting marshmallows by the fireside.

Don’t miss your chance to live, play and make new friends this summer during the programs at the beautiful YMCA Camp Willson, located just one hour northwest of Columbus.

“ My children loved all the activities and made new friends.

They came home with such enthusiasm and so many stories - songs, new games, ideas.

It was an amazing experience.”

- YMCA Camp Willson parent

I’M GOING

MINI CAMP

ages

7 8 9 10

Have a busy schedule or new to overnight camping?

Mini Campers will be introduced to the magic of camp with careful supervision of specially-chosen staff. This half-week includes arts and crafts, hiking, swimming and more.

RANGERS

ages

7 8 9

Our youngest campers will explore their interests and enjoy a variety of activities with campers their own age.

Swimming, boating, target sports, campfires, singing, sports and cooking over the campfire are all part of the fun.

PATHFINDERS

ages

10 11 12

Pathfinders advance together with their age group to new challenges such as lake hikes, our giant swing, fishing, boating, team building and target sports.

FISHING CAMP

ages 10

11 12 13 14 15 16

Young fishermen and fisherwomen can enjoy the sport they love! Stroll around beautiful Lake Mac-O-Chee in age-appropriate groups to perfect your casting and get a chance to be crowned Angler of the Week.

TRAIL BLAZERS

ages 12 13

Race on the zip line, fly on the giant swing or cruise on a mountain board. This age-appropriate camp is actionpacked and one you don’t want to miss!

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NG TO CAMP

“ A great opportunity for independence and friendship-making.�

- YMCA Camp Willson parent

TEENation

ages

13 14 15 16

Join the cause for Teen Independence! It’s waiting here for you… high ropes, Lake Mac-O-Chee, disc golf, boating, night hikes, team building and the privilege to call yourself a member of TEENation.

LEAD OUT LOUD

ages

13 14 15 16

These special weeks feature exciting adventure trips with a leadership focus. Campers will explore and gain new skills in beautiful settings. Tents are grouped by age and gender.

West Virginia: Camp in a tent under marvelous starlit skies and spend your days filled with exciting adventures including hiking, caving, rafting and other great activities.

Kentucky: This trip will begin with a stop in Ohio’s Hocking Hills for a zip line tour, and then campers will travel to Kentucky’s marvelous Red River Gorge. They will kayak, hike and more during the days and spend their nights in tents.

COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING

ages

16 17

This program fosters and develops group dynamics, problem solving and the leadership and camping skills we look for in future staff members. Call to learn more and find out our availability for CIT’s at the Ranch.

AT BAR W RANCH WRANGLERS

ages

9 10 11 12

Saddle up cowboys and cowgirls! Wranglers learn the basics of horse care including safety, grooming, tacking and horseback riding with arena lessons and trail rides for two hours each day. Then it’s back to fun in the sun with the Rangers or Pathfinders for more camp activities.

RANCH CAMP

ages

11 12 13 14 15 16

Ranch campers will live in our beautiful Ranch cabins.

They spend their days caring for, riding and enjoying one of our friendly, well-trained horses. Each camper is specifically matched to their horse for the week. They’ll also spend time at main camp enjoying many traditional camp activities.

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S U E S O O H C WHY

Health and Safety Excellence

Camper health and safety is our first concern.

A Registered Nurse is available 24 hours a day, and our staff are first aid and CPR-trained.

Our camp is accredited through the American Camp Association (ACA) and the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA).

Nurturing and Caring Staff

YMCA Camp Willson understands the importance of positive role models for today’s young people.

Each summer 40 enthusiastic and kid-loving staff come to YMCA Camp Willson to shape lives — one Camper, one summer at a time.

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Outstanding Facilities

Camp is nestled among 500 acres of woods and meadows overlooking the majestic Lake Mac-OChee. This is a perfect backdrop for a memorable week with friends in the outdoors. Our modern facilities combined with our historic buildings provide campers with one of the premiere camp experiences in the country.

Financial Assistance Available

Thanks to our generous donors, we are able to provide assistance to those in need with summer camp costs. Please visit our website for details: ymcacampwillson.org.

Camper Ages & Program

While we firmly believe in younger and older children learning together, our camps are divided into different programs that help ensure your child’s experience is age appropriate.

There are four activity periods a day, and we will do our best to schedule your child for his or her top activity choices. Please note, it is sometimes difficult to do so because of enrollment limitations.

For this reason, we encourage Campers to try new things and enjoy their experiences.

We believe our schedules give Campers a variety of avenues to make new friends and learn from a diverse group of peers.

2015 OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION NEW THIS YEAR

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Twice the Camp time means twice the fun! (and you save!)

YOU MAY REGISTER YOUR CAMPER FOR 1 OR 2-WEEK SESSIONS.

Your camper will participate in eight instructional activities during a 2-week session (or four during a 1-week session). He/she will select program activities from our online Activity Sign-Up form, and on check-in day will get a custom schedule based on availability.

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Camp Cost $_____________x wks_________= $_______________ Camp Cost $_____________x wks_________= $_______________

Total = $_____________

CHOOSE CAMP(S) WEEKS

AGES

& = 2 week sessions - come for 1 week or both!

COST

1 WEEK

Mini Camp - 1st half of week

7-10

3a

8a

$300

Mini Camp - 2nd half of week

7-10

3b

8b

$300

Rangers

CALCULATE TOTAL

10

$520

9 & 10

$520

SAVE!

2 WEEKS

EXTRAS

Store Money (suggest $45) + $______________

Send a Child to Camp donation + $______________

Camp Capital Improvement fund + $______________

7-9

1

2

3

4

Pathfinders

10-12

1

2

3

4&5

7&8

Fishing Camp

10-16

3

5

8

Trail Blazers

12-13

1

2

3&4

5

7&8

9 & 10

$520

$995

TEENation

13-16

1

2

3&4

5&6

7&8

9 & 10

$520

$995

Register on/before Feb. 28 to subtract $25 from each camper and each week.

Lead Out Loud W.V.

13-16

$995

Lead Out Loud Kentucky

13-16

Counselors in Training

16-17

Wranglers Ranch Camp

2

9-12 12-16

5

7

8

9

$995

$520

6&7 8 2

AND

$520

Subtract $100 from each camp week’s cost.

2

3 &4

5

7&8

9 & 10

$560

$995

1

2

3&4

5&6

7&8

9 & 10

$580

$1,100

Week 7 July 12-18 Week 8 July 19-25

YMCA of Central Ohio Metro Family Memberships - $______________

OR

Non-YMCA of Central Ohio Members - $______________

For each week your family registers beyond first week, take additional $45 off.

Total Due by 3 Weeks Prior to Start of Camp = $ _____________

DEPOSIT

Week 3b June 17-20

Week 8a July 19-22

Week 2 June 7-13

Week 4 June 21-27

Week 8b July 22-25

Week 3 June 14-20

Week 5 June 28-July 4

Week 9 July 26-Aug. 1

Week 10 Aug. 2-8

Week 6 July 5-11

Early Bird - $______________

Week 1 May 25-30

Week 3a June 14-17

Available for all camps except Mini Camp

$600

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MATCH CAMP WITH WEEK(S)

INCENTIVES

Number of Camp Weeks

________________

x $100

Total Due Now = $ _____________

Save Time! Register Online Now: ymcacampwillson.org

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PROVIDE YOUR CAMPER’S INFORMATION

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ¢ Male Camper’s Last Name Camper’s First Name Birth date (mm/dd/yy) Age

¢ Female

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address City State Zip ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ¢ Lives with camper Parent/Guardian #1’s Name Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ¢ Lives with camper Parent/Guardian #2’s Name Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian #1’s Email Address Parent/Guardian #2’s Email Address How did you hear about Camp Willson? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Request for cabin mate(s) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Special needs and/or accommodations ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ YMCA Member Y

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Branch____________________________________________________________________ Do you have a YMCA of Central Ohio Metro Family membership? Y

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READ & SIGN PARENT/ GUARDIAN AGREEMENT

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PROVIDE PAYMENT INFORMATION

Registration Fees A non-refundable deposit of $100/camp week must accompany each form to reserve a space at camp; this deposit will be deducted from the total fee. The balance of the registration fee must be paid in full at least 3 weeks before the camper arrives at camp.

¢ I am paying the entire balance now. ($100/week is non-refundable) Total $____________________________

Refund Policy Deposits are never refunded unless the program is full or has been cancelled. Written refund requests for the balance of the camp fee may be submitted only for a serious illness or accident (with a statement from a physician) or a death in the immediate family.

Camp Store Campers are encouraged to deposit money into their Camp Store account, which may be used to purchase items from the Camp Store and trail rides only. Campers are unable to withdraw money.

Any money remaining at the end of camp will be donated to the YMCA Camp Willson fund that enables children to attend camp.

Cabin Mates If your child would like to request a cabin with a friend, both campers must request each other on their registration forms.

The children must be within 2 years of age. No more than 2 children may request a cabin together. Requests cannot be guaranteed.

Confirmation You will receive a confirmation packet via email that includes additional forms, information about preparing for camp and guidelines for preventing homesickness.

_____________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian signature _____________________________________________________________________ Printed Parent/Guardian name and date

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MAIL THIS FORM

OR

¢ I am paying the deposit ($100/week) now.

Bill me for the balance.

Deposit $____________________________

¢ I am paying the deposit ($100/week) now.

Charge my credit card for the balance 3 weeks before Camp. Balance $____________________________ ¢ Please contact me about monthly payment options.

PAYMENT OPTIONS 1 Make checks/money orders payable to YMCA Camp Willson.

2. Bill my credit card: ¢ Visa

¢ MC

¢ Am Ex ¢ Discover

Amount to bill my card (at least $100 per each camp week) $___________________________

Credit card # __________________________________________________________________________ Exp. ____________ ____________ _

___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________ Cardholder signature Date

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Registrar, YMCA Camp Willson 2732 County Road 11, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311

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CALL US

1 800 423 0427

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WEBSITE ymcacampwillson.org PHONE 1 800 423 0427 EMAIL registrar@ymcacolumbus.org ADDRESS 2732 County Road 11, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311

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