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YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo Where potential grows e k a m , f l e s Be your ! n u f e v a h friends and Summer Day Camp 2016 ymcacambridgekw.ca/daycamps Cambridge Day Camps at a Glance Camp Ages Day Camps 4–5 yrs Camp Plus LIT 6–12 yrs 7–12 yrs 10–13 yrs 13–16 yrs Chaplin Family YMCA On trip days the bus leaves promptly at 8:00 am YMCA Teen Drop-in Zone Location Chaplin Family YMCA Chaplin Family YMCA Shade’s Mills Conservation Area Parents are responsible for transportation July 4 – 8 Barnyard Palooza Wild West Discover Y Camp Camp Plus Leaders in Training July 11 – 15 Mess Makers Carnival Days Discover Y Camp Camp Plus Leaders in Training July 18 – 22 Fairy Tales Rock Stars and Air Guitars Discover Y Camp Camp Plus July 25 – 29 Treasure Hunters Angry Birds Discover Y Camp Aug. 2 – 5 (Short week) Super Heroes Time Travelling Discover Y Camp Camp Plus Aug. 8 – 12 Finding Dory Olympics Discover Y Camp Camp Plus Aug. 15 – 19 Everything Dinosaurs Games Galore Discover Y Camp Aug. 22 – 26 Little Entertainers Slime Factory Discover Y Camp Camp Plus Registration begins January 4, 2016 Specialty Camps Range of 4–12 yrs; Specific ages for each camp Chaplin Family YMCA and Off Site Locations* For trip days and off site camps, the bus leaves promptly at 8:00 am Anyone Can Create Digital Art 9–12 yrs Dance 4–5 yrs Horseback 8–12 yrs* Mad Science 6–12 yrs Pottery 8–12 yrs* Tennis 6–12 yrs Art Attack 8–12 yrs* Cheer 6–12 yrs* Dance 4–5 yrs Golf 9–12 yrs* Horseback 8–12 yrs* Mad Science 6–12 yrs Video Game Design 9–12 yrs Music 4–5 yrs Music 6–9 yrs Soccer 6–9 yrs* Golf 9–12 yrs* Horseback 8–12 yrs* Mad Science 6–12 yrs Music 4–5 yrs Pottery 8–12 yrs* Rock Climbing 8–12 yrs* Sing Like a Star 6–9 yrs Soccer 6–9 yrs* Tennis 6–12 yrs Art Attack 8–12 yrs* Baseball 8–12 yrs* Golf 9–12 yrs* Hockey 8–12 yrs Horseback 8–12 yrs* Mad Science 6–12 yrs Music 4–5 yrs Sing Like a Star 6–9 yrs Tennis 6–12 yrs Junior Lifeguard 8–12 yrs Sports 8–12 yrs Baseball 8–12 yrs* Dance 6–9 yrs Golf 9–12 yrs* Hockey 8–12 yrs Mad Science 6–12 yrs Music 4–5 yrs Pottery 8–12 yrs* Scrapbooking 8–12 yrs Soccer 6–9 yrs* Art Attack 8–12 yrs* Cheer 6–12 yrs* Dance 6–9 yrs Hockey 8–12 yrs Mad Science 6–12 yrs Music 4–5 yrs Rock Climbing 8–12 yrs* Music 6–9 yrs Pottery 8–12 yrs* Soccer 10–12 yrs* Tennis 6–12 yrs Beach Volleyball 9–12 yrs Junior Lifeguard 8–12 yrs LEGO® Computer Programming 9–12 yrs Mad Science 6–12 yrs Music 4–5 yrs Platform Video Game Design 9–12 yrs Sing Like a Star 6–9 yrs Kitchener Day Camps at a Glance Camp Ages Day Camps 4–5 yrs 6–8 yrs 9–12 yrs Location A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA Camp Heidelberg Bus leaves at 9:00 am July 4 – 8 Barnyard Palooza Wild West Campfire Cookout July 11 – 15 Mess Makers Carnival Days Amazing Race July 18 – 22 Fairy Tales Rock Stars and Air Guitars Fun in the Forest July 25 – 29 Treasure Hunters Angry Birds Master Chef Aug. 2 – 5 (Short week) Super Heroes Time Travelling Timber Days Aug. 8 – 12 Finding Dory Olympics Heidelberg Olympics Aug. 15 – 19 Everything Dinosaurs Games Galore Sports Mania Aug. 22 – 26 Little Entertainers Slime Factory Heidelberg Record Books Waterloo Day Camps at a Glance Camp Ages Day Camps 4–5 yrs 6–8 yrs 9–12 yrs Location Stork Family YMCA Stork Family YMCA Camp Heidelberg Bus leaves at 9:00 am July 4 – 8 Barnyard Palooza Wild West Campfire Cookout July 11 – 15 Mess Makers Carnival Days Amazing Race July 18 – 22 Fairy Tales Rock Stars and Air Guitars Fun in the Forest July 25 – 29 Treasure Hunters Angry Birds Master Chef Aug. 2 – 5 (Short week) Super Heroes Time Travelling Timber Days Aug. 8 – 12 Finding Dory Olympics Heidelberg Olympics Aug. 15 – 19 Everything Dinosaurs Games Galore Sports Mania Aug. 22 – 26 Little Entertainers Slime Factory Heidelberg Record Books Registration begins January 4, 2016 Leaders in Action Specialty Camps 12–16 yrs 13–16 yrs Range of 5–13 yrs; Specific ages for each camp A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA and Off Site Locations* Leaders in Action - Educational Level 1 Leaders in Action - Educational Level 2 Leaders in Action - Educational Level 1 Leaders in Action - Educational Level 2 Leaders in Action - Practical Dance 5–8 yrs Rock Climbing 9–12 yrs* Leaders in Action - Practical Golf 8–12 yrs* Junior Lifeguard 8–12 yrs Leaders in Action - Practical Swim Bike and Run 8–12 yrs Video Game Design 9–12 yrs Leaders in Action - Practical Eco-Explorers 8–12 yrs* Platform Video Game Design 10–13 yrs Leaders in Action - Practical Tennis 8–12 yrs Leaders in Action - Practical LEGO® Computer Programming 9–12 yrs Rock Climbing 5–8 yrs* Leaders in Action - Practical Baseball 8–12 yrs* Video Game Design 9–12 yrs Leaders in Action - Practical Tennis 8–12 yrs Leaders in Action Specialty Camps 12–16 yrs 13–16 yrs Range of 5–13 yrs; Specific ages for each camp Stork Family YMCA Stork Family YMCA Stork Family YMCA and Off Site Locations* Leaders in Action - Educational Level 1 Leaders in Action - Practical Junior Lifeguard 8–12 yrs Rock Climbing 5–8 yrs* Leaders in Action - Practical Dance 9–12 yrs Horseback 8–12 yrs* Leaders in Action - Educational Level 2 Leaders in Action - Practical Dance 5–8 yrs Eco-Explorers 8–12 yrs* Leaders in Action - Practical Golf 8–12 yrs* Horseback 8–12 yrs* Leaders in Action - Practical Baseball 8–12 yrs* Horseback 8–12 yrs* Leaders in Action - Practical Golf 8–12 yrs* Rock Climbing 9–12 yrs* Leaders in Action - Practical Eco-Explorers 8–12 yrs* Horseback 8–12 yrs* Leaders in Action - Educational Level 1 Leaders in Action - Educational Level 2 Leaders in Action - Practical Day Camps Day Camps (4 – 5 yrs) A fun, exciting day camp experience for the younger camper filled with games, story-time, water play, crafts, and outdoor play. Age-appropriate activities and a weekly theme will engage your junior or senior kindergarten child allowing them to explore their creativity, build friendships and develop skills. Campers spent a variety of time both indoors and in an outdoor setting. Campers will also participate in a thirty minute swim lesson each day facilitated by a certified YMCA Instructor-Lifeguard. Site A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA, Chaplin Family YMCA and Stork Family YMCA Ages 4 – 5 yrs Dates July 4–8 Theme Barnyard Palooza Fee July 11 – 15 July 18 – 22 July 25 – 29 Aug. 2 – 5* Aug. 8 – 12 Aug. 15 – 19 Aug. 22 – 26 Mess Makers Fairy Tales Treasure Hunters Super Heroes Finding Dory Everything Little Dinosaurs Entertainers Member Fee: $173, short week: $138*; Non-member Fee: $203, short week: $162* Day Camps (6 yrs+) Welcome to our traditional YMCA day camp kids love! This camp strives to offer an action-packed adventure and new experiences. Weekly themes, special guests, games, sports, songs, crafts and daily water activities challenge children to learn new skills, make new friends and create wonderful memories. Campers have an hour of swim time each day which is facilitated by a certified YMCA Instructor-Lifeguard. During the pool time, campers will have the opportunity to learn and practice the Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive Standard. Camp includes a half-day field trip each session. The Chaplin Family YMCA provides a fun, interactive and memorable camp experience to children with a variety of special needs—physical, developmental, emotional and/or behavioural. We request all campers demonstrate functional communication skills and independent mobility. Support workers are welcome to attend at no cost. Families are responsible for additional services. Campers may be limited to a one-week session and 2 spots are set aside. Please contact the supervisor of Children’s Programs and Day Camp to register your camper with an inclusion facilitator at 519-623-9622 x 255. Site A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA, Chaplin Family YMCA and Stork Family YMCA Ages 6 – 8 yrs (A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA and Stork Family YMCA); 6 – 12 yrs (Chaplin Family YMCA) Dates July 4–8 Theme Wild West Fee July 11 – 15 July 18 – 22 July 25 – 29 Aug. 2 – 5* Aug. 8 – 12 Aug. 15 – 19 Aug. 22 – 26 Carnival Days Rock Stars and Air Guitar Angry Birds Time Travelling Olympics Games Galore Slime Factory Member Fee: $173, short week: $138*; Non-member Fee: $203, short week: $162* Day Camps at Shade’s Mill Get a breath of fresh air while discovering the sights and sounds of the outdoors at Shade’s Mills Conservation Area. Each week campers will have the opportunity to experience canoeing, fishing, hiking, swimming and enjoying traditional camp games and activities. We will strive to provide a week of action-packed adventure while exploring the outdoors and having fun. Each morning campers will be grouped, when possible, according to age to provide age appropriate, safe and developmentally challenging activities. Parents are welcome to visit any time to see what this camp has to offer. Come one; come all to a great time day camping outside! Site Shade’s Mills Conservation Area Parents are responsible for transportation Ages 7 – 12 yrs Dates July 4–8 Fee Member Fee: $195, short week: $165*; Non-member Fee: $210, short week: $180* July 11 – 15 July 18 – 22 July 25 – 29 Aug. 2 – 5* Aug. 8 – 12 Aug. 15 – 19 Aug. 22 – 26 Day Camps at Camp Heidelberg Heidelberg campers participate in a variety of traditional camp activities such as archery, games, and outdoor challenges. Heidelberg campers can be dropped off and picked up at both our Stork Family YMCA in Waterloo as well as the A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA in Kitchener. Each morning at 9:00 the campers are bussed from their home YMCA to our Heidelberg location just outside of Waterloo. Our large open field space, pavilion and forest area allows this older age group to explore the outdoors. Campers are bussed back each day to their home YMCA for an hour of swim time. The swim is monitored carefully by our counsellors and YMCA certified instructor-lifeguards. Thursday night Families are invited to a fun-filled campfire and optional camper sleepover. If your child chooses not to sleepover they can simply be dropped off at the YMCA in the morning as usual. Site Camp Heidelberg Bus leaves at 9:00 am from A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA and Stork Family YMCA Ages 9 – 12 yrs Dates July 4–8 Theme Campfire Cookout Fee July 11 – 15 July 18 – 22 July 25 – 29 Aug. 2 – 5* Aug. 8 – 12 Aug. 15 – 19 Amazing Race Fun in the Forest Master Chef Timber Days Heidelberg Sports Olympics Mania Member Fee: $173, short week: $138*; Non-member Fee: $203, short week: $162* Aug. 22 – 26 Heidelberg Record Books Camp Plus Camp Plus is ideal for tweens and teens looking for new experiences and new friends at the Chaplin Family YMCA! Designed to interest youth ages 10 – 12, Camp Plus participants will venture off-site daily to explore community attractions with possibilities to include: bowling, rock climbing or a trip to the driving range. In addition, campers will participate in a daily selection of sports, team-building challenges, games, arts and crafts. During the pool time, campers will have the opportunity to learn and practice the Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive Standard. Site Chaplin Family YMCA On trip days bus leaves the YMCA promptly at 8:00 am. Notification will be sent home if the time changes. It is the parent’s responsibility to transport campers to the off site location if they miss the bus. Ages 10 – 12 yrs Dates July 4 – 8 Fee Member Fee: $225, short week: $175*; Non-member Fee: $255, short week: $205* July 11 – 15 July 18 – 22 Aug. 2 – 5* Aug. 8 – 12 Aug. 22 – 26 Leadership Camps Leaders in Training Earn your LEAD certificate in one week at the Chaplin Family YMCA! Gain valuable leadership skills, including team building and communication while learning games and activities to teach when volunteering or working in a day camp setting. This certificate is required in order to volunteer at any Chaplin Family YMCA Day Camp. This camp also includes a SafeGuard certification. This program is a great addition to any resume, especially for those looking to work or volunteer with children and youth. The Safeguard course focuses on water safety awareness, accident prevention, and the principles of aquatic safety. It provides safety supervision training for guardians i.e. day camp counsellors and counsellors in training. Valid Police Vulnerable Sector Check required for participation in this program. Site Chaplin Family YMCA Ages 13 – 16 yrs Dates July 4 – 8 Fee Member Fee/Non-member fee: $175 July 11 – 15 Leaders in Action The focus of the LIA program at the A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA and Stork Family YMCA is to help teens build confidence and self-esteem, while developing skills required of a leader within the YMCA and our community. Participants are required to take Level 1 followed by Level 2 of the Educational Program before moving onto the Practical Program. Leadership is best developed by spreading Level 1, Level 2, and Practical portions over different years rather than participating in all three programs during one summer. LIA Level 1 Participants will be introduced to the YMCA’s history and values. Activities will focus on leadership techniques and problem-solving skills. Activities are meant to transition LIA Level 1 participants from campers to leaders. Activities will focus on conflict resolution, communication styles, working with children, building relationships and program safety. Site A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA and Stork Family YMCA Ages 12 – 16 yrs Dates July 4 – 15 Fee Member Fee: $248, short week: $223*; Non-member fee: $288, short week: $260* Aug. 2 – 12* LIA Level 2 Participants will continue building on the lessons learned in LIA level 1 and develop skills that will help prepare participants for future employment in YMCA day camps. This session will focus more on planning full programs and facilitating camp wide activities for day campers. Participants will learn how to deliver age appropriate activities, while studying the principles of healthy child development, group dynamics and understanding behaviours. Self-reflection as well as feedback from peers and counsellors will help to build skills and give participants confidence in their leadership abilities. Site A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA and Stork Family YMCA Ages 12 – 16 yrs Dates July 18 – 29 Fee Member Fee: $248; Non-member fee: $288 Aug. 15 – 26 LIA - Practical This program is the final stage of our LIA program. Participants who have completed the Leaders in Action Educational portion will have an opportunity to put their new skills and knowledge into practice. Participants will be paired with a counsellor for the duration of the week to assist with day to day program planning and facilitation of activities. Feedback from both a self-evaluation and the counselor will help to identify strengths and areas for continued development. This camp is a great way for youth to add valuable experience to their resumes and jump-start future volunteering opportunities at the YMCA. Participants are welcome to complete multiple weeks of LIA practical and will be placed with different age groups and camps based on their interest and previous experience. Site A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA and Stork Family YMCA Ages 13 – 16 yrs Dates July 4–8 Fee Member Fee: $46, short week: $37*; Non-member fee: $58, short week: $47* July 11 – 15 July 18 – 22 July 25 – 29 Aug. 2 – 5* Aug. 8 – 12 Aug. 15 – 19 Aug. 22 – 26 Specialty Camps Anyone Can Create Digital Art It’s true; anyone can learn to create fantastic digital art using modern software and a drawing tablet! This drawing program is a fun, fast paced introduction to learn to digitally draw and colour fantastic art. More than just picture colouring! Learn the skills needed to become a digital illustrator step by step. Campers will spend the morning in specialty program on site at Chaplin followed by an afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. Site Chaplin Family YMCA Ages 9 – 12 yrs Dates July 4 – 8 Fee Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234 Art Attack Let your imagination run wild and your creativity flow! This camp is a great opportunity for your children to explore and discover their creative side and enjoy a variety of recreational activities. Campers spend the morning at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts, with enthusiastic and professional visual art educators. Using a variety of drawing, painting and sculpture materials they will express their individuality through exciting art projects. In the afternoon campers will return to the YMCA for an afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. Site Chaplin Family YMCA and the Cambridge Centre for the Arts Ages 8 – 12 yrs Dates July 11 – 15 Fee Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234 July 25 – 29 Aug. 15 – 19 Baseball Camp – NEW Learn from the best at PlayBall Academy Canada. Our experienced coaches will help teach your camper the fundamentals of baseball in this state-of-the-art, indoor practice facility. Bat, run, and throw like a pro after spending the week practicing in our batting cages, bullpens, and full-sized infield. Campers will be required to bring their own glove and all other equipment will be provided. Campers travel by bus to the PlayBall facility for the morning and return to the YMCA in the afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. Playball! Site A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA and Playball Academy Canada Chaplin Family YMCA and Playball Academy Canada Stork Family YMCA and Playball Academy Canada Ages 8 – 12 yrs 8 – 12 yrs 8 – 12 yrs Dates Aug. 15 – 19 July 25 – 29 Fee Member fee: $260, short week: $208*; Non-member fee: $290, short week: $232* Aug. 8 – 12 Aug. 2 – 5* Beach Volleyball Camp Bump, Set, Spike! Come learn or review the basics with Olympic Bronze Medalist, Janet Cobbs Mulholland! Campers will learn how to bump, set, spike, serve, block, dig and last, but not least, team play on site at Chaplin followed by an afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. Tournament play will be held on Friday in the gym, so family and friends are welcome to watch their camper in action. Site Chaplin Family YMCA Ages 9 – 12 yrs Dates Aug. 22 – 26 Fee Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234 Cheer Camp Experience the exciting world of all star cheerleading at Cheer Sport Sharks. Cheer sport staff will introduce your child to stunting, tumbling, choreography and all elements of cheerleading. The instructors are qualified, USASF certified, and well trained to develop the beginner athlete or to advance the more skilled athlete. Classes are energetic, fun and a great way to experience cheerleading in our state of the art facility. Join us in your comfy shorts and t-shirts with indoor running shoes and hair tied back. In the afternoon campers will return to the YMCA for an action-packed afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. Site Chaplin Family YMCA and Cheer Sport Sharks Ages 6 – 12 yrs Dates July 11 – 15 Fee Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234 Aug. 15 – 19 Dance Camp The YMCA’s of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo partner with qualified dance instructors to offer the ultimate dance experience. Dress shoes can be worn for tap and ballet flats are optional. Dance camp will feature themed days based on different dance styles such as ballet, lyrical, contemporary, modern, jazz, and musical theatre. Classes are creative, dynamic, energetic, fun and a great way to learn dance techniques and meet new friends. Dance campers will spend half their day moving and dancing preparing for an end of the week performance for family and friends. The remainder of their day will focus on traditional camp activities including a swim. Come with us and discover the love of dance. No previous dance experience is necessary for campers. Site A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA Chaplin Family YMCA Ages 5 – 8 yrs 4 – 5 yrs Dates July 4 – 8 July 4–8 Fee Member Fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234 Stork Family YMCA 6 – 9 yrs July 11 – 15 Aug. 8 – 12 Aug. 15 – 19 5 – 8 yrs 9 – 12 yrs July 18 – 22 July 11 – 15 Eco-Explorers Camp As part of the Eco-Explorer camp, campers will explore the property at the Laurel Creek Nature Centre through active, hands-on exploration activities. There is a different theme each week: Creaturemania, Eco-Explorer and Top 10 Nature List. Days will cover topics ranging from the birds in the air to the tiniest bug under a log. Campers will use binoculars, microscopes, compasses, nets and teacher creatures to help us experience nature in different ways. Campers will also learn about endangered species, the green roof, and some ways to survive in the wild through activities facilitated by Nature Centre staff. Campers travel by bus to spend the morning in specialty program on-site at Laurel Creek Nature Centre. Site A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA Stork Family YMCA Ages 8 – 12 yrs 8 – 12 yrs Dates July 25 – 29 July 18 – 22 Fee Member Fee: $260; Non-member fee: $290 Aug. 15 – 19 Golf Camp Attention future golf pros: campers will learn the basics of golf from professionals, including etiquette, stance, grip, short game and long game and end the week by playing golf on the golf course as a group. The camp will be run by Wedges ‘N Woods Golf Academy for Cambridge (Monday to Thursday) and GolfNorth Professionals for Kitchener-Waterloo. KitchenerWaterloo campers will be bussed to Rebel Creek Golf Club (ARK) or Foxwood Country Club (Stork). Cambridge campers will walk to Wedges ‘N Woods and will be bussed to the golf club Friday morning. Campers spend the morning in the specialty and return to the YMCA for an afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. FORE! Site A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA and Rebel Creek Golf Club Chaplin Family YMCA and Wedges ’N Woods Golf Academy Ages 8 – 12 yrs 9 – 12 yrs Dates July 11 – 15 July 11 – 15 Fee Member Fee: $289; Non-member fee: $312 Member Fee: $235; Non-member fee: $265 Stork Family YMCA and Foxwood Country Club 8 – 12 yrs July 18 – 22 July 25 – 29 Aug. 8 – 12 July 25 – 29 Aug. 8 – 12 Member Fee: $289; Non-member fee: $312 Hockey Camp – NEW The YMCA and SCE Hockey is proud to offer hockey camp. SCE Hockey and it owner operator Steve Emmett, has been involved in teaching, mentoring, coaching for over 30 years throughout Canada/USA. SCE Hockey is dedicated to developing performance enhancing programs that focus on empowering new and experienced players with better skills, technique, and knowledge. SCE shows players how to build on their passion for the game and further develop their on-ice confidence. Accelerate your game! Personal attention will be given to each player to excel their skills throughout the week. Campers will travel by bus to the arena for the morning and return to the YMCA in the afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. Site Chaplin Family YMCA and arena Ages 8 – 12 yrs Dates July 25 – 29 Fee Member Fee: $289; Non-member fee: $312 Aug. 8 – 12 Aug. 15 – 19 Horseback Riding Camp Cambridge campers learn to ride, have fun and make new friends with our horses at the JL Equestrian Centre. Activities will focus on equine care including feeding, bedding, grooming and health care. JL has carefully selected their horses; they use safe well maintained equipment in a clean facility with a qualified team. The week will wrap up on Friday morning with a riding demonstration, from 9:30 am – 11:30 am. Helmets are provided. Waterloo campers will rotate through three-45-minute long sessions in the morning on-site at Windamere Equestrian Centre’s spacious property working with qualified and experienced staff and horses. One session is riding where children receive individual attention aimed at their personal ability level. The second session is horse theory and barn chores. The third session will feature horse related games and crafts. Campers must bring their own bicycle or riding helmet. All riders MUST wear boots or shoes with a heel between 1”- 1½” (rubber boots acceptable) and jeans/ pants. Campers will return to the YMCA in the afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. Site Chaplin Family YMCA and JL Equestrian Centre Stork Family YMCA and Windamere Equestrian Centre Ages 8 – 12 yrs 8 – 12 yrs Dates July 4–8 Fee Member fee: $285, short week: $231*; Non-member fee: $315, short week: $289* July 11 – 15 July 18 – 22 July 25 – 29 July 11 – 15 July 25 – 29 Aug. 2 – 5* Aug. 15 – 19 Junior Lifeguard Camp Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a lifeguard? Join one of our YMCA lifeguards for a funfilled and wet week of learning the “ins” and “outs” of lifeguarding. Experience some daily lifeguarding routines such as: wearing a uniform, communication, blowing a whistle, hand signals, shadow guarding, making your own first aid kit, and taking a pool test. Campers spend the full day in program with a certified instructor-lifeguard on-site at the YMCA and have the opportunity to earn their Basic or Emergency First Aid and CPR certifications. Campers must be able to swim the full length of the pool. Site A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA Chaplin Family YMCA Stork Family YMCA Ages 8 – 12 yrs 8 – 12 yrs 8 – 12 yrs Dates July 11 – 15 Aug. 2 – 5* Fee Member fee: $207, short week: $166*; Non-member fee: $234, short week: $187* Aug. 15 – 19 July 4 – 8 LEGO® Computer Programming Explore with LEGO! Campers will enjoy an introduction to robotics and programming through the use of LEGO bricks, axles, pulleys, gears, and motors. Create fun and interactive characters from Minecraft, Marvel Comics, Star Wars, and more! Campers will spend the morning on-site in specialty programming followed by an afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. Site A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA Chaplin Family YMCA Ages 9 – 12 yrs 9 – 12 yrs Dates Aug. 8 – 12 Aug. 22 – 26 Fee Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234 Mad Science Mad Science sparks the imagination of children everywhere with cutting-edge, interactive programming. This spectacular science camp will get kids excited about learning and amazed by hair-raising experiments! Campers will have the opportunity to participate in wild and wacky handson workshops and science-related activities and games in the morning, followed by an afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. This high-energy, quality program will leave your children screaming for science. A new Mad Science theme will be explored each camp week. Check with Membership Services for themes. Site Chaplin Family YMCA Ages 6 – 12 yrs Dates July 4 – 8 Fee Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234 July 11 – 15 July 18 – 22 July 25 – 29 Aug. 8 – 12 Aug. 15 – 19 Aug. 22 – 26 Music Camp (4–5 yrs) It’s music time! Got a little one that loves music and singing, too? This camp offers a fun and interactive musical week that might just be perfect. Our musical partners will introduce your child to the world of music that will explore musical apps that teach how to create music on their own. Also, interactive musical games and much more. Each morning will be spent exploring music, followed by an afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. On Friday, the parents/guardians are invited to view a special musical performance by the campers, showcasing their new found musical talents. Site Chaplin Family YMCA Ages 4 – 5 yrs Dates July 11 – 15 Fee Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234 July 18 – 22 July 25 – 29 Aug. 8 – 12 Aug. 15 – 19 Aug. 22 – 26 Music Camp (6–9 yrs) Music takes such a great part in the lives of young children. This camp provides your child with a wonderful opportunity to learn about musical instruments, try many of them, as well as explore musical apps that will teach how to create music on their own. Some of the instruments featured are pianos/ keyboards, guitars, composers, etc. Each morning is spent doing traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. The afternoons are spent doing the musical activities they have come to enjoy. On Friday, the parents/guardians are invited to view a special musical performance by the campers, showcasing their new found musical talents. Site Chaplin Family YMCA Ages 6 – 9 yrs Dates July 11 – 15 Fee Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234 Aug. 15 – 19 Platform Video Game Design Camp Learn how to make your own real working video games from start to finish. In this one week camp, campers will learn how to create classic platform games in the style of Sonic, Zool, Super Mario, and Minecraft, which they will be able to take home and play with friends and family. This program will introduce basic computer programming skills needed to create moving characters in a platform game world! Campers will spend the morning in specialty program on site at the YMCA followed by an afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. Site A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA Chaplin Family YMCA Ages 10 – 13 yrs 9 – 12 yrs Dates July 25 – 29 Aug. 22 – 26 Fee Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234 Pottery Camp We believe that painting pottery, also known as ceramic painting, is a great way to socialize with friends while having fun and creating gorgeous works of art! You don’t have to be an artist; you just have to be willing to try something new. Campers spend the morning at the Creations Art & Pottery Studio working on clay, glass and glazing techniques. Campers will also get 2 days to choose a piece of their choice. In the afternoon campers will return to the YMCA for an action-packed afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. Site Chaplin Family YMCA and Creations Art & Pottery Studio Ages 6 – 9 yrs Dates July 4 – 8 Fee Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234 July 18 – 22 Aug. 8 – 12 Aug. 15 – 19 Rock Climbing Camp – NEW to Cambridge Reach new heights as you are introduced to indoor rock climbing at Grand River Rocks. Explore climbing technique through a series of games and challenges. Trained Instructors will help campers to work on their own skills, as well as encourage them to work together in teams. Equipment rentals are included. Campers will spend a half-day at Grand River Rocks and a halfday participating in traditional camp activities including games, crafts, and swimming at the YMCA. Site A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA and Grand River Rocks Chaplin Family YMCA and Grand River Rocks Stork Family YMCA and Grand River Rocks Ages 5 – 8 yrs 9 – 12 yrs 8 – 12 yrs 5 – 8 yrs 9 – 12 yrs Dates Aug. 8 – 12 July 4 – 8 July 18 – 22 July 4 – 8 Aug. 8 – 12 Fee Member Fee: $260; Non-member fee: $290 Aug. 15 – 19 Scrapbooking Camp Don’t miss out, be part of one of the fastest growing hobbies! Scrapbooking offers the opportunity to create wonderful masterpieces to share with family and friends. This camp will teach the basics of scrapbooking. Campers will learn cropping, layouts and be given the opportunity to put their creativity and imagination to work. All campers will be provided with necessary supplies needed to create their individualized albums. Campers will be responsible for bringing pictures of themselves, their family and their friends that coordinate with the weekly theme. We will spend the morning putting together our creations and spend the afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. Site Chaplin Family YMCA Ages 8 – 12 yrs Dates Aug. 8 – 12 Fee Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234 Sing like a Star Step aside Taylor, Katie and One Direction—our campers are here! These camps are for children that love to sing and dream of becoming a star! In the morning, the campers will participate in traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. In the afternoon, we’ll explore different styles of singing, vocal range, and even how to approach professional singing, good stage presence, and even performance. Each camper will have a chance to record their very own CD to take home, as well as information on how to upload their performance to YouTube, etc. On Friday, the parents will be invited to attend an impromptu vocal performance put on by all the campers (to show off their new talents). Site Chaplin Family YMCA Ages 6 – 9 yrs Dates July 18 – 22 Fee Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234 July 25 – 29 Aug. 22 – 26 Soccer Camp Join the YMCA of Cambridge and Cambridge Youth Soccer for a week of soccer. Each morning, campers will be bussed to Riverside Park where they will receive instruction and encouragement from Cambridge Youth Soccer coaches. It will be an opportunity to learn soccer fundamentals—passing, shooting and dribbling, work on existing skills, then practice in a game situation. After a morning of soccer action, campers return to the YMCA for traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. All soccer players MUST wear shin guards. Soccer cleats are optional. If it is a rainy day campers will be bussed to the ComDev Soccer Dome. Parents are welcome to drop by the field any morning to check out the action. Site Chaplin Family YMCA and Riverside Park/ComDev Dome (rainy days) Ages 6 – 9 yrs Dates July 11 – 15 Fee Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234 10 – 12 yrs July 18 – 22 Aug. 8 – 12 Aug. 15 – 19 Sports Camp Basketball, swimming and more! This camp teaches basic skills, the rules of play and the importance of playing for fun. Be part of a team, play games and make friends. In the afternoon campers will have an action-packed afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. Site Chaplin Family YMCA Ages 8 – 12 yrs Dates Aug. 2 – 5* Fee Member fee, short week: $166*; Non-member fee, short week: $187* Swim, Bike and Run Camp Do you enjoy swimming, biking and running? Come out and meet new friends and work on drills and endurance in our Swim, Bike and Run camp. Participants have the opportunity to learn new fitness skills, learn about good nutrition habits and healthy lifestyles choices while having fun and setting goals. On the last day of the camp, participants will be challenged to complete a mini triathlon within the facility, to showcase all of their hard work. Campers will spend the full day in program with a certified YMCA instructor-lifeguard. *Please note: All biking will be done on our indoor spin bikes. Site A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA Ages 8 – 12 yrs Dates July 18 – 22 Fee Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234 Tennis Camp Tennis anyone? Tennis Fun is pleased to partner with the YMCA to offer introductory Tennis Camp. Certified teaching pros from Tennis Fun will lead the kids through a variety of dynamic games, skills and challenges. Topics covered include ball control, tennis etiquette, fundamentals of the serve; serve return, forehand, backhand and volley, as well as basic score-keeping. During the morning the professionals will conduct lessons here at the YMCA. Running shoes, sunscreen, cap/visor and water are a must. Participants may bring their own racquets if they choose. In the afternoon, campers will spend the afternoon doing traditional camp activities, including games, crafts, and swimming. Site A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA Chaplin Family YMCA Ages 8 – 12 yrs 6 – 12 yrs Dates Aug. 2 – 5* Fee Member fee: $207, short week: $166*; Non-member fee: $234, short week: $187* Aug. 22 – 26 July 11 – 15 July 18 – 22 July 25 – 29 Aug. 8 – 12 Video Game Design Camp Learn how to program your own real working video games from start to finish. In this one week camp, campers will learn how to create up to 4 different video games from scratch, which they will be able to take home and play with friends and family. This program will introduce basic computer programming skills the fun way! Campers will spend the morning in specialty program on site at the YMCA followed by an afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. Site A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA Chaplin Family YMCA Ages 9 – 12 yrs 9 – 12 yrs Dates July 18 – 22 Fee Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234 Aug. 15 – 19 July 4 – 8 YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo Day Camps Our Commitment to You YMCA Day Camps value young people. Our focus is on developing the potential of every camper. The following principles are our commitment to you. • • • • Build strong kids in a fun, safe and stimulating environment. • Develop the spirit, mind and body of campers and build strong character through YMCA values. Provide an exciting change from school during out of school breaks. Encourage learning, friendship and healthy child development. Children are supervised and supported by trained, inspiring and energetic staff members who act as positive role models. A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA 333 Carwood Avenue Kitchener, ON N2G 3C5 T: 519-743-5201 E: [email protected] Chaplin Family YMCA 250 Hespeler Road Cambridge, ON N1R 3H3 T: 519-623-9622 E: [email protected] Stork Family YMCA 500 Fischer-Hallman Road N Waterloo, ON N2L 0B1 T: 519-725-8783 E: [email protected] Questions? Leearn more onlin ymcacambridgekw.ca/daycamps
