THIS ACTIVITY IS NOT ASSOCIATED, AFFILIATED OR SUPERVISED BY SACS.

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TraditionalCraft/Art Extreme

Sports & Pee Wee SportsCheerleading & GymnasticsPreschool Explorers

Adventure GroupActivate TeensCounselors In Training

2018

JORGENSEN FAMILY YMCASUMMER DAY CAMPSUMMER DAY CAMP

June 4th - Aug. 10th, 2018

Is your child ready to have the summer of a lifetime?

We welcome all new and returning campers to another summer of fun adventures, friendship, and learning.

At the Jorgensen Family YMCA camp, our kids become a special community, where they can be themselves and part of something great. We provide a variety of activities for all ages including sports, cheer, gymnastics, arts and crafts, and action packed field trips.

We strive to offer the highest quality camps with the most diverse opportunities. We put a lot of effort into creating a fun, safe environment by carefully selecting staff through screenings, background checks, and thorough trainings. Our staff are of the highest integrity and are here because they LOVE camp!

Thank you for choosing our Y Summer camp. We are excited to get to know your camper!

- Rebecca Sullivan Childcare Program Director

WELCOME!

All full day campers are provided time to swim in both indoor and outdoor pools, play at the Indian Trails Park, and participate in camp games and songs throughout the camp week. A camp shirt will be provided the first day of camp and should be worn on field trip days and/or performance days for their respective camps.

WHY CHOOSE US?

BASIC INFORMATION

• Various exciting programs that engage spirit, mind and body.

• Our programs are designed to build character and give children the support they need to become successful adults.

• Carefully screened and qualified staff receive training in camp safety and program quality.

• Convenient hours.• Affordable rates with financial assistance

available. CCDF Child Care Vouchers accepted.

• Easy registration and locations. • Camp themes that change every week!

WHAT TO BRING: A cold lunch, swim suit, towel, sunscreen and athletic shoes. Remember that camp is based outside for most campers and clothes/shoes may get messy.LUNCH: Each camper must bring a non-refrigerated lunch and a drink. We recommend bringing additional snacks for morning and afternoon. Please bring a refillable water bottle for water breaks throughout the day. SWIMMING: Campers swim 3-4 times a week. Campers will need to bring a swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen daily for swimming and other outdoor water activities. Campers must pass a swim test to be eligible to swim in the deep side of the pool. FIELD TRIPS/IN-HOUSE SPECIALS: There are weekly field trips or specials throughout the summer for Traditional, Sports and Extreme Camps (excluding any partial weeks). Field trip information will be in the form of a Camp Newsletter which will be available to you weekly.

Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Traditional camp is for campers looking for a fun summer experience. Campers will be separated into age groups on the first day of camp and will remain with their groups for the entire week. Based mainly outdoors, this camp includes weekly themes, field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, team building, leadership training, and singing many crazy camp songs.

TRADITIONAL CAMP

9am - 4pm FREE Before/After Camp Care: 5:30am - 9am, 4pm - 6pmGRADES: K - 5th (Fall 2018)DEPOSIT: $10/week depositFEE: $120/week members $150/week program participants (No Registration Fee)

Week 1 June 4-8 Where the Wild Things AreWeek 2 June 11-15 Ooey GooeyWeek 3 June 18-22 Mad ScientistWeek 4 June 25-29 Animal PlanetWeek 5 July 2-6* Holiday HullabalooWeek 6 July 9-13 Fun with FoodWeek 7 July 16-20 Ice AgeWeek 8 July 23-27 Tropical ParadiseWeek 9 July 30-Aug. 3 EmojiWeek 10 Aug. 6-10 Mystery Week

*Prorated for not running on July 4th: $96/$120

Learn new skills and build confidence at summer day

camp!

EXTREME CAMP 9am - 4pm FREE Before/After Camp Care: 5:30am - 9am, 4pm - 6pmGRADES: 4th - 6th (Fall 2018)DEPOSIT: $10/week depositFEE: $125/week members $150/week program participants (No Registration Fee)

Week 1 June 4-8 Child Vs. Wild: Campers learn survival skills while exploring nature.

Week 2 June 11-15 Future Leaders of the World: Campers learn leadership skills while giving back to the community.

Week 3 June 18-22 Camp Magic: Campers are immersed in magic and illusion.

Week 4 June 25-29 Space is the Place: Campers will reach for the stars as they experience life as an astronaut.

Week 5 July 2-6* NO EXTREME CAMPWeek 6 July 9-13 The Chopping Block: Campers will learn basic cooking/baking skills with a dash of

competition.

Week 7 July 16-20 Weird Science: Campers experiment with unusual and unexpected science materials.

Week 8 July 23-27 Splish Splash: Campers participate in basic life guarding skills and are immersed in water games in and out of the pool.

Week 9 July 30-Aug. 3 Campers Got Talent: Campers showcase their talents.

Week 10 Aug. 6-10 DIY Spa: Campers create their own health and beauty products, practice relaxation techniques, and learn about the field of cosmetology.

Extreme camp is for the camper looking for a challenge. This highly thematic camp is immersed in its weekly theme. These camps may offer additional field trips, thematic events, or may even give campers a chance to show off their newly acquired skills!

This camp is for the energetic camper who loves to play sports. With a focus on conditioning, teamwork, sportsmanship, and skills training, these camps offer a chance to play a variety of sports with other passionate sports fans. Field Trip Included.

SPORTS CAMP & PEE WEE SPORTS

9am - 4pm FREE Before/After Camp Care: 5:30am - 9am, 4pm - 6pmSPORTS CAMP GRADES: 3rd - 5th (Fall 2018)PEE WEE SPORTS CAMP GRADES: K - 2nd (Fall 2018)DEPOSIT: $10/week depositFEE: $125/week members $150/week program participants (No Registration Fee)

Week 1 June 4-8 SPORTSWeek 2 June 11-15 PEE WEEWeek 3 June 18-22 SPORTSWeek 4 June 25-29 PEE WEEWeek 5 July 2-6* NO SPORTS CAMPWeek 6 July 9-13 PEE WEEWeek 7 July 16-20 SPORTSWeek 8 July 23-27 PEE WEEWeek 9 July 30-Aug. 3 SPORTSWeek 10 Aug. 6-10 PEE WEE

Build life-long friendships at summer day

camp!

Craft camp is for the camper who likes to paint, draw, and create. This camp also includes swimming, songs, games, and daily take home crafts.

Art camp is for the aspiring artist. Loaded with daily arts and crafts this camp helps bring out the Picasso in anyone. This camp also includes swimming, songs, games, and more.

CRAFT/ART CAMP

9am - 4pm FREE Before/After Camp Care: 5:30am - 9am, 4pm - 6pmCRAFT CAMP GRADES: K - 2nd (Fall 2018)ART CAMP GRADES: 3rd - 5th (Fall 2018)DEPOSIT: $10/week depositFEE: $125/week members $150/week program participants (No Registration Fee)

Week 1 June 4-8 CraftWeek 2 June 11-15 ArtWeek 3 June 18-22 CraftWeek 4 June 25-29 ArtWeek 5 July 2-6* CraftWeek 6 July 9-13 ArtWeek 7 July 16-20 CraftWeek 8 July 23-27 ArtWeek 9 July 30-Aug. 3 CraftWeek 10 Aug. 6-10 NO ART/CRAFT CAMP

*Prorated for not running on July 4th: $100/$120

Campers learn basic cheerleading and gymnastic moves, stunts and skills. They learn and create their own cheers, develop leadership and teamwork skills. Campers also prepare a program to present to parents and other camps at the end of the week. This is a performance based camp, therefore daily attendance is necessary. Other activities may include swimming, arts, and crafts.

Week 1 June 4-8Week 2 June 11-15Week 3 June 18-22Week 4 June 25-29Week 5 July 2-6*Week 6 July 9-13Week 7 July 16-20Week 8 July 23-27Week 9 July 30-Aug. 3Week 10 Aug. 6-10

* Prorated for not running on July 4th: $100/$120

CHEERLEADING & GYMNASTICS CAMP9am - 4pm FREE Before/After Camp Care: 5:30am - 9am, 4pm - 6pmGRADES: 1st - 5th (Fall 2018)DEPOSIT: $10/week depositFEE: $125/week members $150/week program participants (No Registration Fee)

Summer Camp is where kids feel safe, welcome,

and free to express their individuality.

Preschool Explorers Camp provides a fun and interactive environment for children 3-5 years old. Campers enhance their social skills, develop friendships and focus on kindergarten readiness through theme-based activities. Your preschooler will have the opportunity to learn through exploration while remaining in a safe and secure environment. We recommend campers wear play clothes to be prepared for our daily crafts and messy explorations. Please bring a lunch, water bottle, and change of clothes daily. Must be potty trained.

EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL CAMP

9am - 12pm, Monday-FridayAGES: 3-5, Must be potty trainedDEPOSIT: $10/week depositFEE: $50/week members; $65/week program participants (No Registration Fee)DISCLAIMER: This program is not accredited by ACA. CCDF Childcare vouchers are not accepted for this program.LOCATION: To Be Determined.

Visit: fwymca.org/jorgensen_family_ymca.php for additional information

Week 1 June 4-8 Monster MashWeek 2 June 11-15 Ooey GooeyWeek 3 June 18-22 Science BuddiesWeek 4 June 25-29 Wild About AnimalsWeek 5 July -2-6 Holiday FunWeek 6 July 9-13 Food FunWeek 7 July 16-20 Dinoworld Week 8 July 23-27 Sun, Sand, & WaterWeek 9 July 30-Aug. 3 Silly Faces Week 10 Aug. 6-10 NO CAMP

*Prorated for not running on July 4th: $40/$52

Week 1 June 4-8Week 2 June 11-15Week 3 June 18-22Week 4 June 25-29Week 5 July 2-6*Week 6 July 9-13Week 7 July 16-20Week 8 July 23-27Week 9 July 30-Aug. 3Week 10 Aug. 6-10

* Prorated for not running on July 4th: $95/$115

ADVENTURE GROUP9am - 4pmGRADES: 6th - 8th (Fall 2018)DEPOSIT: $10/week depositFEE: $115/week members $135/week program participants (No Registration Fee)Adventure Group is not accredited by ACA. CCDF Childcare vouchers not accepted for this program.

This program is for middle school aged youth looking for an opportunity to have fun and hang out with friends. This program is structured to include a large amount of exciting and fun activities for the youth to enjoy while still allowing them some of the freedom and responsibility that can come with this age group. Activities will include, but are not limited to, field trips, group games, community service projects, leadership skills and social activities. This year our Adventure Group weeks do not have themes. Each will be filled with an overall balance of activities that are of interest to different personalities. Wonderful YMCA staff will lead the activities as well as care for the youth in the program.

CIT TRAINING DATES AND TIMESMonday June 4 9am-12pmTuesday June 5 9am – 4pmWednesday June 6 9am – 4pmThursday June 7 9am – 12pmFriday June 8 9am – 12pm

AGES: 14 - 17FEE: $50 one time fee / members $65 one time fee / program participants (No Registration Fee)CONTACT: Grant_Jasper@fwymca.org, 260.755.4822

Receive leadership training to work with our YMCA camps this summer and have an opportunity to put it into action. The CIT program is for youth at least 14 years of age. The program includes training in first aid, CPR, child abuse prevention, team building skills, leadership techniques, leading youth activities, and so much more. The program begins with a week of training followed by up to 9 weeks of the summer volunteering with our Summer Camp program. New this year: We will have some off-site leadership, team-building, and entertaining experiences during the summer. Volunteer hours will be based on CIT’s availability.

COUNSELORS IN TRAINING (CIT)

ACTIVATE TEENS9am - 4pmGRADES: 6th - 10th (Fall 2018)DEPOSIT: $10/week depositFEE: $85/week members $105/week program participants (No Registration Fee)Activate Teens is not accredited by ACA. CCDF Childcare vouchers not accepted for this program.

This brand new program is for youth ages 11-15 looking for an opportunity to have fun and hang out with friends all while growing as leaders in our community. This program is structured to include fun activities for the youth to enjoy. However the main focus of this program will be to help the participants grow in the areas of leadership, teamwork, creativity, service, and connecting with other leaders in our community. Each week will look different from the others to allow for new experiences and opportunities every week. Activities will include, but are not limited to, field trips with a focus on learning new skills, community service projects, leadership skills and team building activities, time spent mentoring younger campers, and much more. Each will be filled with an overall balance of activities that will interest all personalities. Wonderful YMCA staff will lead the activities as well as care for the youth in the program.

Week 1 June 11-15Week 2 June 18-22Week 3 June 25-29Week 4 July -2-6Week 5 July 9-13Week 6 July 16-20Week 7 July 23-27Week 8 July 30-Aug. 3Week 9 Aug. 6-10* Prorated for not running on July 4th: $65/$85

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:Online only registration begins February 1, 2018. Open registration begins on March 1, 2018.(online or in house) For a registration link and required forms, visit www.fwymca.org/jorgensen_family_ymca.php

• Immunization Records are due within 2 weeks of registering in order to save your spot.• Copies of immunization records can be submitted to Rebecca_Sullivan@fwymca.org or dropped off at the branch.

• Camp payments will be set up to auto draft weekly from credit cards, debit cards, or directly from a bank account.

• $10/week deposit required for each child.• A copy of our summer camp handbook is available online at www.fwymca.org.• A camp shirt will be given on the first day of camp (to be worn on field trip days for traditional and sports camps & performance days for cheer/gymnastics).

• For Adventure Group and Activate Teens, Parent(s) must sign youth in and out of this program. However, if a parent is unable to pick up the youth between 9am and 4pm, they will be permitted to stay at the Y and use the facility as long as a permission slip is signed. The times that youth are at the Y before 9am or after 4pm will not be directly monitored by program staff.

Note:• All childcare balances must be paid current in order to register your child(ren) for camp.• Automatic drafts will be taken out the Friday PRIOR to the week of attendance.• Failure to pay balances on time may result in the loss of the spot and of the $10.00 deposit for that week.

• If you do not notify by emailing Rebecca_sullivan@fwymca.org by the Monday prior to the week of attendance to cancel a week of camp, you will be responsible for half of that week’s payment.

• There is no camp or childcare May 31st, June 1st, Aug. 13th and 14th. Please register for Before/After School separately.

• If your child is on a waitlist please be advised that they will be automatically slotted into open spots and you will be contacted about the change. You will have up to 24 hours to cancel if the waitlisted week no longer works with your schedule.

Questions? Contact Rebecca Sullivan, Childcare Services Director at 260.755.4826 or Rebecca_Sullivan@fwymca.org