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WOODSTOCK + CANTON Ys • SUMMER CAMP 2018

The Y. Creating awesome summers for 160 years!

SESSIONS

Session 1: May 29 - June 1*

Session 2: June 4 - June 8

Session 3: June 11 - June 15

Session 4: June 18 - June 22

Session 5: June 25 - June 29

Session 6: July 2 - July 6*

Session 7: July 9 - July 13

Session 8: July 16 - July 20

Session 9: July 23 - July 27

*No camps May 28 or July 4

WELCOMETO CAMP!

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Traditional

Preschool

Teens

Free Extended Care for Full-Day Camps: 7:00 am - 9:00 am

& 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Swim

Specialty 2 CAMP LOCATIONS

Woodstock - On Lake Allatoona201 East Bells Ferry RoadWoodstock, GA 30189

Canton Y* (Swim-Tastic Camps)151 Waleska Street Canton, GA 30114

Half Pint Camp, ages 4-5: This camp was designed with ouryoungest campers in mind. From 9am-1pm campers will be enjoyingfun games, activities, and engaging with counselors who care.Campers will visit our playground, wading pool and other specialdestinations around Cherokee Y Camp. *Drop off at 9am and pick-up at 1pm.

Location: Cherokee Outdoor Y

MEM: $90 PRO: $110

Sessions: 1-6

PRESCHOOL CAMPS: AGES 4-5

Mornings: Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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This year choose your camp based on the grade your child will begoing into for the fall of 2018. DOB cutoff date is the registeredweek of camp. Rising Kindergarteners must be age 5 to attend fullday camp. All campers will participate in Traditional Camp activities.If a camper is signed up for Specialty Camp they will participate inthe selected camp for 1-2 hours per day while also having the opportunity to enjoy Traditional Camp activities:

Swimming at our outdoor life guarded pool • Paddle Boards (Grades 4+)

Rock Climbing Tower • Teambuilding Games • Nature Hikes

Archery (Grades 4+) • Canoeing • Sports • Mountain Biking (Grades 6+)

Field Games • Kayaking • Survival Skills and Shelter Building

Learning Y Values (Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility) • Fishing

Organic Gardening • Arts and Crafts / Tie-Dye • Ga-Ga Ball

9 Square in the Air • Playground (Grades 3 and below) • And Much More

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TRADITIONAL

Full day: Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

MEM $150 PRO $170 • Sessions 1-9

Chipmunk Den ages 5-6 • Fox Den ages 7-8 Bobcat Den ages 9-10 • Bear Den ages 11-12

At the Cherokee Y

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Splash Camp ages 5-8: This one week camp allows campers to extratime at the pool than a traditional camper. If your camper loves toswim and play in the water they will get an additional hour of pooltime to fill that need for fun. This camp does not include swim lessons but does include an additional hour at the pool.Sessions 1-9 MEM: $185 PRO: $205

Swim Camp ages 5-8: These are beginner/advanced beginner levelclasses. Campers will participate in traditional camp games and activities, including a daily trip to the pool for free swim. Lessonswill be given M-TH and Friday we will offer a make-up day in theevent of inclement weather. These are beginner/advanced beginnerlevel classes. Sessions 2-5 + 7-8 MEM: $185 PRO: $205

Sporties for Shorties ages 5-6: This camp provides the ultimatecombo of youth sports and traditional camp excitement. Each day wewill provide a hands-on introduction to a variety of different sports. Sessions 5, 6, 9 MEM: $170 PRO: $190

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Full day: Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

At the Cherokee Y

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Science Camp ages 5-8: Join us for hands on science fun as it relates to the world around us through the theme of Earth Wonders.Monday-Water, Tuesday-Air, Wednesday-Rocks and Minerals, Thursday-Plants, and Friday-Animals.Sessions 5 + 9 MEM: $195 PRO: $215

Little Princess Camp ages 5-8: Each Little Princess will decoratetheir very own tiara and wand, learn etiquette manners for a teaparty and have a spa day doing hair and nails. On Friday there willbe a parade to share their royalty with the other campers. *Costumes and dress up are encouraged. Sessions 2, 6, 8 MEM: $165 PRO: $185

Little Jedi Camp ages 5-8: Every camper wants to learn the art of becoming a Jedi. Join this exclusive group as they train with softlight sabers, accomplish Jedi agility courses, and master self controlthrough Jedi mind strength. On Fun Friday the newly inducted Jedi’swill demonstrate their skills for other campers during a parade. *Costumes and dress up are encouraged. Sessions 3, 4, 5, 7 MEM: $165 PRO: $185

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Full day: Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

At the Cherokee Y

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Arts & Crafts ages 5-8: If your camper enjoys art, making things andfun hands-on activities, then this is the camp! Campers will will enjoya variety of age appropriate activities and projects with their counselor. Sessions 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 + 8 MEM: $165 PRO: $185

Jr. Outdoor Adventures ages 7-8: Campers will be introduced toshelter building, knot tying, fire building and fire safety, and muchmore. The highlight of each week is on Thursday, campers have achance to test out their new skills by working together to set up acampsite and enjoying some marshmallow mania. Sessions 1-9 MEM: $180 PRO: $200

Soccer Skills Camp ages 7-12: This camp will allow campers to workon every aspect of the game including passing, shooting, dribbling,ball control, and all around technical skill development. We also include organized game times; which provides campers a opportunityto practice their new skills at game speed. Sessions 2, 3 + 8 MEM: $175 PRO: $195

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Full day: Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

At the Cherokee Y

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Jr. Cake Boss ages 5-8: Does your camper like to bake and decorate?Campers will spend time at Cherokee Y Camp preparing differentbaked goods each day. Campers will learn the art of baking and decorating and of course, sampling their own baked goods. On Friday campers will show parents what they learned during the week.Sessions 3, 6, 8 + 9 MEM: $185 PRO: $205

Fishing Camp ages 7-12: Lake Allatoona is known for its great fishing. Fishing Camp allows campers take full advantage of thisgreat resource. Campers spend a couple hours each day making newfriends and engaging in a fun outdoor activity they will enjoy for alifetime. Campers will have the opportunity to fish every day fromour docks and along the camp’s shoreline. Campers will learn aboutdifferent species of fish, tackle, bait, handling of fish, safety and rigging. The Y will provide bait. Please do not bring any type of nontraditional fishing gear. *Campers will need to bring their own traditional pole and tackle. MEM: $185 PRO: $205 Ages 7-8: Sessions 2 + 3Ages 9-10: Sessions 2, 3, 4, 7 + 8Ages 11-12: Sessions 1, 3, 5, 7 + 8

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Full day: Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

At the Cherokee Y

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Horseback Camp ages 7-12: If love horses or even if you just want totry it out, this camp is for you! In this beginner’s horseback ridingprogram, campers will learn all the basics on riding and horseman-ship including, how to properly groom, tack, and ride the horses.Campers will also learn barn safety, and the responsibility that goalong with taking care of a horse and their environment. Our program teaches Western Style riding in our sand arena with thepossible opportunity to go out on trail based on experience andcomfort level. Every Friday, parents are invited out to watch theweekly Horse Show. Cherokee Y Camp will provide all helmets.*Campers will need to bring Long pants which are required and bootsor shoes with a 1 inch heel are recommended.Sessions: 1-9 MEM: $245 PRO: $265

Drama + Theatre Camp ages 9-12: Campers will assemble to providethe best theatrical story production of the summer. Each camper willtake part in organizing, rehearsing, and presenting a fabulous performance. Costumes, scripts, and the enjoyment of putting on alive performance will create an extraordinary opportunity to unleasha campers inner acting abilities. Sessions: 2 + 6 MEM: $160 PRO: $180

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Full day: Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

At the Cherokee Y

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Outdoor Adventure ages 9-10: Getting out and enjoying the greatoutdoors is what Outdoor Adventure Camp is all about. Campers willlearn skills and traits that will make them a more self-reliant outdoorcamper for life. Campers will gain hands-on experience in advancedfire building techniques, knot tying, shelter and campsite set up,plant identification, archery, canoeing, trail etiquette, orienteering,maps reading and more! Every Thursday campers will in an overnightcamp-out under the stars. Dinner will be provided by the YMCA andprepared by campers under the supervision of YMCA Staff. Therewill also be extra swim time in the evening with a lifeguard present.Breakfast and lunch is also included on Friday. Campers will testthemselves with a week of fun and adventure! A complete list ofovernight camping supplies will be provided the week of camp.Sessions: 1-9 MEM: $200 PRO: $220

Leather &Wood Camp ages 9-12: If your camper loves to work withtheir hands and make things this is the perfect class for them.Campers will create and design their own walking stick, leather keychain and I.D. bracelet. Camper will also gain hands-on experiencealso learning how to sand and stain wood while creating their ownpersonalized name plaques. MEM: $190 PRO: $210Ages 9-10: Sessions 1, 2 + 3Ages 11-12: Sessions 2 + 3

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Full day: Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

At the Cherokee Y

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Trailblazers Camp ages 7-12: Trailblazers will have the opportunityto venture off camp property and travel to 3 beautiful locations allover central Georgia. Locations may include Kennesaw Mountain, RedTop Mtn., our overnight Y camp, local parks, and more. Sessions: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 + 8 MEM: $210 PRO: $230

Survivor Camp ages 11-13: Campers will use teamwork as they gointo the wilderness to take on new outdoor challenges. Activities include climbing tower, shelter and fire building, campsite set-up, lowropes elements, canoeing, archery and more. Campers will experiencean overnight campout on Thursday at the Y. There will also be extraswim time in the evening with a lifeguard present. Dinner, that nightand breakfast and lunch is included the following day. A complete listof overnight camping supplies will be provided the week of camp. Sessions: 1-9 MEM: $200 PRO: $220

Water Sports Camp ages 9-15: Lake Allatoona is perfect place forboating and water sports. Campers will enjoy canoeing, kayaking,paddle boarding, tubing, wakeboarding and knee boarding. Thank youto Marietta Marine for providing us with boats. Sessions 1-9 MEM: $220 PRO: $240

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Full day: Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Volleyball Camp ages 9-12: Campers will participate in a variety oflessons and drills lead by experienced volleyball players. Camperswill be working on overall technique including: serving, setting,bumping, teamwork, communication, and court awareness. We will bealso leading structured game times to allow camper to put theirskills to the test at game speed. Session: 7 MEM: $175 PRO: $195

Mountain Biking Camp ages 11-14: If riding through the mud andzipping down trails sounds like fun to you then this is your perfectcamp. Campers will learn basic trail riding techniques, bicycle careand trail safety. Riders will explore the miles of trails here on theYMCA property, and travel to Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Course(if suitable) to improve skills on an actual mountain bike course.Mountain Bikes are provided by the YMCA with a fleet of SpecializedRockhopper Bikes. *Camper are required to always bring a helmetand plenty of water to drink. Campers are welcome to bring and usetheir own bike. Sessions: 2, 4, 7 + 9 MEM: $185 PRO: $205

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Full day: Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

At the Cherokee Y

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Campers will participate in Traditional Camp activities. If a camper issigned up for Specialty Camp they will participate in the selected campfor 1-2 hours and also have fun doing Traditional Camp activities.

Register By March 1, 2018 and save $10 on each week of camp!

Swim -Tastic Camps (K-7th) ages 5-12: These camps will experiencedaily rotations through Y-USA Swim Lessons and pool time, sports,games, arts and crafts, team building and more! It offers a variety ofopportunities that will help your child develop values, sportsmanship,life skills and friendships that will last a lifetime Sessions: 1-9 MEM: $200 PRO: $235

New Bus Service from Canton Y to our Woodstock Camp We are offering bus transportation to Cherokee Outdoor Y each day.Camper drop off in Canton: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM . Pick up is between5:45 PM and 6:15 PM. The fee for the bus service is $25/week andspace is limited. To use the bus service, you must sign up for thebus when you register for camp at Cherokee Outdoor YMCA.

SWIM CAMPS

Full day: Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm • at the Canton Y

At the Canton Y

Navigators age 13-15: This is a full day leadership camp (7 Hours)that allows campers to learn and explore new and exciting themeseach week while making new friends.Sessions: 1-9 MEM: $150 PRO: $170

Wrangers In Training (WIT) age 13-15: Learn more about our entirehorse program and gain first-hand leadership experience. Thisimmersive equestrian experience is designed for teens who want tolearn more about riding, horsemanship, and leadership. Campers willfocus on tack, feed, care, maintenance, equipment, safety and teamwork. This is one week of in camp training on how to operatethe barn and share the love of horses with others. This program willassist with the flow of horse camp and will have hands on trainingfrom our Barn Manager and Riding Instructor. If suitable, there willalso be opportunities to go out on trail and learn the fundamentalsto a proper, safe, trail ride in large groups. If you love horses andyou’re a looking expand your experience and your skill set, than thisis the perfect way to spend your week.Sessions: 1-9 MEM: $165 PRO: $185

TEEN LEADERSHIP CAMPS

Mon - Fri: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm

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Leader In Training (LIT) age 14-15: Our YMCA staff is one of thebest in the nation. If you are ready to start honing the skills and experiences you need to become a member of our outstanding staffteam, this is your chance. Through this program teens will shadowseasoned counselors, learn skills and curriculums counselors needwhen running program areas, go through a written evaluationprocess, and prepare themselves for future staffing opportunities.Our LIT program creates impactful leaders who understand the importance of servitude leadership and leadership by example.During this week long camp teens engage in leadership development,problem-solving, task management, and group dynamic activities.Our activities are created to prepare our young leaders with experiences and training they need in order to take on more responsibility in our community and camp. The week will end with anopportunity to complete a service project to help the community.Along the way you will have tons of fun engaging in traditional campactivities.Sessions: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 MEM: $140 PRO: $160

TEEN LEADERSHIP CAMPS

Mon - Fri: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm

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