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YMCA OF COLUMBIA 2020 Summer Camp Guide

REGISTER TODAY! columbiaymca.org/camp

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SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAYWhen kids experience Y Camp, they experience something new every day. Like the power of a positive mentor, the confidence that comes from trying (and succeeding!), and the importance of healthy, long-lasting

friendships. Of course, they don’t know this – they just think they’re having a whole lot of fun!

From water activities and sports to creative arts, each day is packed with age-appropriate activities,

new friends and personal growth. In addition to traditional and specialty camp activities, we are

uniquely devoted to physical activity, water safety and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) education. Few environments will foster your child’s mind, body and spirit more than at the Y.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEThe Y is committed to providing quality programs to all children and families

regardless of their financial circumstances and strives not to turn anyone away due

to an inability to pay. We offer financial assistance through our Annual Campaign

financial assistance program. Applications are available at any Member Services desk and at

columbiaymca.org. If your child will be attending camp at multiple sites, a separate application must be

completed at each. Applications are due by May 24.

WHY CHOOSE THE Y?FRIENDSHIP, ACCOMPLISHMENT, AND BELONGING

» Caring » Honesty » Respect

» Responsibility » Faith

ALL CAMPS FOCUS ON Y ‘S CORE VALUES

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CAMP AGE RANGES

Kids & Teens Ages 3-16

THREE AREA LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU!Jeep Rogers Family YMCA (Pages 6-7) 900 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia | 803.451.8439Offers Preschool, Traditional, Specialty and Teen Camps

Northwest Family YMCA (Page 8) 1501 Kennerly Road, Irmo | 803.407.8007Offers Traditional and Teen Camps Downtown YMCA (Page 9) 1447 Hampton Street, Columbia | 803.799.9187Offers Traditional Camps at select Richland County School District 1

CAMP OFFERINGS

» Half-Day Preschool

» Half-Day Specialty

» Traditional

FEE RANGEWeekly Deposit Fee*: $10 Half Day Camps: $60-$155

Full Day Camps: $105-$250

2020 SUMMER CAMP JUNE 8 - AUGUST 14, 2020

» Teen

» Counselor In Training (CIT)

» Richland One Traditional

Note: Registrations must be completed 3 days prior to the start of the camp in which you wish to enroll. Any registration completed less than 3 days prior will incur a $15 late fee. *Weekly deposit fees are non-refundable.

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HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE columbiaymca.org/camp2020

IN-PERSON Visit the Member Services Desk

at any of our local YMCA branches

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SUPERHEROES JUNE 8-12 From comic books to hometown heroes, we will be inspired to unlock our superpowers and awaken our inner superhero.

AHOY, MATIES! JUNE 15-19 Arrrrrgh you ready for camp?!? Send your pirates on an adventure sailing the seven seas!

OOEY GOOEY WEEK JUNE 22-26 Venture into the world of the gross and slimy. We’ll have it all from messy to icky and sticky!

WEEKLY THEMES

FOR PRESCHOOL, TRADITIONAL & TEEN CAMPS

RED, Y & BLUE! JUNE 29-JULY 3 We will fill our week with star spangled activities to celebrate our country!

BARNYARD PALOOZA JULY 6-10 Cows and pigs and chickens, oh my! It’s going to be a hoedown throwdown of a week!

SPLISH SPLASH JULY 13-17 Don’t let the heat stop you. This will be one wet, wild and water filled week. Pack a swim suit, goggles, and sunscreen as we prepare to play extreme water games.

HOLIDAY HULLABALOO!!! JULY 20-24 Who said that we can only celebrate a holiday once a year? We’re packing all the fun of holiday cheer for the year in a fun festive week.

COLOR WARS JULY 27 - 31 1,2,3,4… We want color wars! Color Wars will bring out the fun and competitive spirit in you.

ABRACADABRA! AUGUST 3-7 We’ve got the magic- do you? This week will be full of tricks and surprises galore!

ALOHA, SUMMER AUGUST 10-14 Help us say goodbye to summer in this beach themed week. We’ll do some of our favorite activities and enjoy all of the friend we have made this summer at the Y.

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ARTrageous! (Ages 6-12) Get creative, get messy and have fun creating art! Explore and experiment with a variety of mediums. This camp will focus on the experi-ence of creating art-- get ready to get messy!

BASKETBALL (Ages 6-12) Campers will be split into 4 “countries” to compete in a variety of Olympic and non-Olympic sports throughout the week such as basketball, kickball, soccer, gaga ball, ten-nis, track and field, handball, and many more! Campers will learn about the country they are representing, make flags to carry for their team all week, and earn medals at the end of the week.

BASKETBALL - ADVANCED (Ages 10-14)For ages 10+, this camp focuses on developing individual skills, and learning more advanced team concepts. All skill levels are welcome, each day will start with a hour and a half prac-tice and end with small sided scrimmages.

CHEER (Ages 6-12) Emphasizes basic to advanced skills instruc-tion and practice in the areas of basic mo-tions, jumps, cheers, routines and chants.

DIAMOND SPORTS (Ages 6-12) Your child will learn the basics of baseball, kickball, and cricket, and have the opportunity to play all three during Diamond Sports Camp. You can enjoy everyone’s favorite games while learning a new one, all at the same time!

DODGEBALL (Ages 6-12) It’s the game everyone knows and loves and now your child can throw, duck and dodge for a full week! Camps will be divided into age groups so younger campers can learn the game, and older campers can enjoy the game they’re familiar with.

FLAG FOOTBALL (Ages 6-12) Emphasizes basic to advanced skills instruction and practice in the areas of passing, receiving and defense. Campers will learn the rules of football as well as team concepts and sportsmanship. This camp is ideal for any youth flag football player look-ing to improve their football skills, or a player who wants to learn the fundamentals of flag football.

NERF BLAST (Ages 6-12) Grab your Nerf blaster, load it up, and get ready for a thrilling week of camp! We will warm up by honing in on our aim as we practice hitting targets, then we will work up to team games. Campers will work on teamwork as they play Nerf games of tag, capture the flag, hide-and-seek and more. Bring your own Nerf Blaster or use one of ours, this camp is sure to be a blast! Goggles and Nerf darts will be provided.

SPORTS OLYMPIC (Ages 6-12) Campers will be split into 4 “countries” to compete in a variety of Olympic and non-Olympic sports throughout the week such as basketball, kickball, soccer, gaga ball, tennis, track and field, handball, and many more! Campers will learn about the coun-try they are representing, make flags to carry for their team all week, and earn medals at the end of the week.

TRACK AND FIELD (Ages 6-12) Campers will learn the basics of running, pacing, throwing, and jumping, and get to compete in indi-vidual events throughout the week.

VOLLEYBALL (Ages 6-12) Campers will practices skills such as passing, set-ting, and serving as well as play skill based games. Campers will get the opportunity to play in volleyball matches all week, with a small tournament held at the end of the week.

SPECIALTY CAMPSBUILD SKILLS AND EXPLORE TALENT

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JEEP ROGERS FAMILY YMCA 900 Lake Carolina Dr, Columbia | 803.451.8439

HALF DAY PRESCHOOL CAMP For ages 3-4. In our Preschool Camp, your camper will enhance their social skills, develop friendships, and participate in theme-based activities. Throughout the day, campers will participate in hands-on and engaging activities including free play, arts and crafts, interactive songs, and interactive songs. Campers must be 3 years old by June 8, 2020. COST PER WEEK: Members $60, Non-Members $75 HOURS: 8 am - Noon

TRADITIONAL CAMP For ages 4-11. New experiences, skill building, a sense of community and lasting friendships are all part of Traditional Camp. Weekly-themed activities allow campers to create arts and crafts, explore science and technology, swim, participate in field trips, appreciate nature, and better understand our many cultures. Campers will build self-confidence, appreciate teamwork and sportsmanship while gaining independence as they nurture their spirits, challenge their minds and strengthen their bodies. Kids can explore diverse interests and have fun along the way! COST PER WEEK: Members $120, Non-Members $160 HOURS: 7 am - 6 pm

TEEN CAMP For ages 12-14. Teens have a reason to step away from their screens and get out and have some

face-to-face interaction at Teen Camp. They will learn life skills such as communication, collabo-ration and social skills that will help them down the road in college and beyond.

COST PER WEEK: Members $140, Non-Members $190 HOURS: 7 am - 6 pm

WEEKLY SESSION THEME1 JUNE 8-12 SUPERHEROES

2 JUNE 15-19 AHOY, MATIES!

3 JUNE 22-26 OOEY, GOOEY WEEK

4 JUNE 29 - JULY 3 RED, Y & BLUE

5 JULY 6-10 BARNYARD PALOOZA

6 JULY 13-17 SPLISH SPLASH

7 JULY 20-24 HOLIDAY HULLABALOO!!

8 JULY 27-31 COLOR WARS

9 AUGUST 3-7 ABRACADABRA!

10 AUGUST 10-14 ALOHA, SUMMER

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SPECIALTY CAMP Does your child have a special interest? Campers can explore passions or discover a new one through our half-day specialty camps. Campers can pursue their interests with other campers while learning new skills in a safe and fun environment. Parents can add on a full day of care for $75 during the same week.

COST PER WEEK FOR ONE SPECIALTY CAMP: Members $95, Non-Members $155

COST PER WEEK FOR BOTH AM & PM: Members $190, Non-Members $250 COST PER WEEK ADD ALL DAY TRADITIONAL*: Members $170, Non-members $230 HOURS: 8 am - Noon and/or 1 - 5:00 pm

NOTE: Full day specialty campers will need to provide their own lunches and snacks. Lunches and snacks are ONLY provided to Traditional campers or specialty campers with upgrade to Traditional Full Day.

WEEKLY SESSION SPECIALTY MORNING SPECIALTY AFTERNOON

1 JUNE 8-12 DODGEBALL N/A

2 JUNE 15-19 SPORTS OLYMPICS BASKETBALL

3 JUNE 22-26 FLAG FOOTBALL NERF

CHEER

4 JUNE 29 - JULY 3 DIAMOND SPORTS DODGEBALL

5 JULY 6-10 BASKETBALL TRACK & FIELD

6 JULY 13-17 VOLLEYBALL NERF

ART

7 JULY 20-24 DIAMOND SPORTS BASKETBALL - ADVANCED

8 JULY 27-31 FLAG FOOTBALL SPORTS OLYMPICS

9 AUGUST 3-7 NERF DODGEBALL

10 AUGUST 10-14 BASKETBALL N/A

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) CAMP For ages 14-16. The Counselor in Training (CIT) program provides teens with training in how to use effective leadership skills throughout their lives and how to effectively lead children. CIT’s are provided with training, leadership, and mentors as they assist in day camp programs and field trips. CIT’s must participate in the pre-summer training week (includes First Aid/CPR) that will ensure they are comfortable and prepared to work with youth! The CIT program takes place throughout the summer, coinciding with regular camper sessions. Separate application required by May 11. COST PER WEEK: Members $50, Non-Members $75 HOURS: 9 am - 4 pm

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NORTHWEST FAMILY YMCA 1501 Kennerly Road, Irmo | 803.407.8007

TRADITIONAL CAMP For ages 4-11. New experiences, skill building, a sense of community and lasting friendships are all part of Traditional Camp. Weekly-themed activities allow campers to create arts and crafts, explore science and technology, swim, participate in field trips, appreciate nature, and better understand our many cultures. Campers will build self-confidence, appreciate teamwork and sportsmanship while gaining independence as they nurture their spirits, challenge their minds and strengthen their bodies. Kids can explore diverse interests and have fun along the way! COST PER WEEK: Members $120, Non-Members $160 HOURS: 7 am - 6 pm

TEEN CAMP For ages 12-14. Teens have a reason to step away from their screens and get out and have some face-to-face interaction at Teen Camp. They will learn life skills such as communication, collaboration and social skills that will help them down the road in college and beyond.

COST PER WEEK: Members $140, Non-Members $190 HOURS: 7 am - 6 pm

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) CAMP For ages 14-16. The Counselor in Training (CIT) program provides teens with training in how to use effective leadership skills throughout their lives and how to effectively lead children. CIT’s are provid-ed with training, leadership, and mentors as they assist in day camp programs and field trips. CIT’s

must participate in the pre-summer training week (includes First Aid/CPR) that will ensure they are comfortable and prepared to work with youth! The CIT program takes place throughout

the summer, coinciding with regular camper sessions. Separate application required by May 11.

COST PER WEEK: Members $50, Non-Members $75 HOURS: 9 am - 4 pm

WEEKLY SESSION THEME1 JUNE 8-12 SUPERHEROES

2 JUNE 15-19 AHOY, MATIES!

3 JUNE 22-26 OOEY, GOOEY WEEK

4 JUNE 29 - JULY 3 RED, Y & BLUE

5 JULY 6-10 BARNYARD PALOOZA

6 JULY 13-17 SPLISH SPLASH

7 JULY 20-24 HOLIDAY HULLABALOO!!

8 JULY 27-31 COLOR WARS

9 AUGUST 3-7 ABRACADABRA!

10 AUGUST 10-14 ALOHA, SUMMER

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WEEKLY SESSION THEME1 JUNE 8-12 SUPERHEROES

2 JUNE 15-19 AHOY, MATIES!

3 JUNE 22-26 OOEY, GOOEY WEEK

4 JUNE 29-JULY 3 RED, Y & BLUE

5 JULY 6-10 NO CAMP

6 JULY 13-17 SPLISH SPLASH

7 JULY 20-24 HOLIDAY HULLABALOO!!

8 JULY 27-31 COLOR WARS

9 AUGUST 3-7 NO CAMP

10 AUGUST 10-14 NO CAMP

RICHLAND ONE CAMP For ages 4-12. Our Traditional Camp experience provided onsite at two Richland One schools Monday-Thursday. Campers will build self-confidence through character education, appreciate teamwork and sportsmanship while gaining independence as they nurture their spirits, challenge their minds and strengthen their bodies. A healthy breakfast and lunch are provided. Friday care offered (Field Trip Day). *Only offered June 8 - July 31, with no camp July 6-10. COST PER WEEK: Members $105, Non-Members $105 HOURS: 7 am - 6 pm

DOWNTOWN YMCA 1447 Hampton Street, Columbia | 803.799.9187

SCHOOL SITE ADDRESS1 Carver Lyon Elementary 2100 Waverly Street, Columbia, SC 29204

2 Satchel Ford Elementary 5901 Satchelford Road, Columbia, SC 29206

SUMMER SOAR: BEFORE/AFTER CARE ADD-ON Let us take the worry of additional care away! If your child is particpating in a Richland One Summer SOAR enrichment program or camp we can provide before and after care. BEFORE/AFTER CARE (Monday-Thursday): 7 am until SOAR program start; SOAR program end until 6 pm - $25/week BEFORE/AFTER CARE + FRIDAY: 7 am until SOAR program start; SOAR program end until 6 pm - $50/week

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DAILY EXPERIENCECREATING A SAFE & MEMORABLE CAMP FOR ALLStaff, as role models, are selected for sound judgment, maturity, experience, enthusiasm and creativity. All staff are interviewed and go through a complete background check prior to being hired. Training occurs before and throughout the summer to ensure attention to detail. All staff are certified in CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention.

All of our camps focus on encouraging character development through caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith. Regardless of which camp you choose, you can be sure that camp staff are committed to developing these traits in campers. Our average staff to student ratio is 1:12. By selecting a Y camp, you are investing in a safe, fun and memorable experience for you and your child!

If you have any questions, please refer to our Summer Camp Parent Handbook, or reach out to your local Camp Director.

TYPICAL WEEK AT CAMP

MONDAY THEMED ACTIVITIES

THURSDAY THEMED ACTIVITIES

FRIDAY AWARDSSHOWCASE

WEDNESDAY TRIP DAY

TUESDAY SKILL ACHIEVEMENT

MORNING CENTERS 7:00 - 9:00 AM

OPENING CEREMONY 9:00 - 9:30 AM & ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP TIME 9:30 - 10:00 AM

MORNING ACTIVITY 10:00 AM - NOON ROTATIONS

LUNCH, READ & REST NOON - 1:00 PM

AFTERNOON ACTIVITY 1:00 - 3:00 PM ROTATIONS

GROUP TIME 3:00 - 3:30 PM & REFLECTION

CLOSING CEREMONY 3:30 - 4:00 PM

SNACK & AFTERNOON 4:00 - 6:00 PM CENTERS

TYPICAL DAY AT CAMP

*Typical day and week may vary from branch to branch.

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SUGGESTED SUPPLIES FOR CAMPPlease add your child’s name on everything they bring.

WHAT TO LEAVE HOMEAll electronics, cell phones, toys, stuffed animals, Beyblades, actions figures and jewelry. The YMCA will not be held responsible for lost items.

A Chance to Unplug & GrowY camp is tons of fun, but is designed to broaden kids’ experiences. They build communication skills with other kids in real life, while counselors and camp leaders actively look to capitalize on teachable moments. Campers can improve literacy and are encouraged to explore and discover.

Water Bottle with

Water

Bug Spray

Change of Clothes

Backpack Towels

SPF 30+ Sunblock(Spray preferred)

Plastic Bag for Wet

Swimsuit and Towel

Hat or Visor

Swimsuit

WHAT TO BRINGBE READY FOR ANY SUMMER ADVENTURE

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OUR MISSION To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.