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DISCOVER YOUR SUMMER 2016 DAY CAMP MORRISON FAMILY YMCA GO TO CAMP CENTRAL FOR MORE INFO. HARRIS YMCA At YMCA Day Camp, our goal is to provide a warm, safe environment DAY CAMP CONTACTS Members: February 1 Program Participants: February 15 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: ymcacharlotte.org/morrison ‘Like’ us at Morrison Family YMCA Kids and Families and Ballantyne Arts and stay connected. Member: Cost associated with YMCA Membership Program Participants: Cost associated with non-YMCA members HOW TO REGISTER: • Registering for summer camp at the Y is easy; simply reach out to a YMCA Sales and Service team member anytime during branch operating hours. In addition, online registration is available for our day camp programs. • Visit ymcacharlotte.org/programs/daycamp for more information and to register online. • For questions about the online registration process, please contact Web Support at [email protected] STAFF TO CAMPER RATIOS 2 years.............................................................................1:6 3-5 years........................................................................ 1:8 Rising K............................................................................ 1:8 Rising 1st to 5th grades........................................... 1:10 Rising 6th to 10th grades........................................ 1:12 WHAT YOU NEED IN ORDER TO REGISTER: • For your health and for the safety of others, immunization records are needed when you register • Completed Registration Packet • Either payment in full or a deposit for each session/child CANCELLATION/TRANSFER POLICY: • Cancellations and requests to transfer programs must be made by visiting the Sales and Service desk or by emailing morrison [email protected]. CAMP LOCATIONS MORRISON FAMILY YMCA (YMCA) 9405 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, NC 28277 BALLANTYNE ARTS CENTER (BAC) 11318 North Community House Road, Charlotte, NC 28277 COMMUNITY HOUSE MIDDLE SCHOOL (CHMS) 9500 Community House Road, Charlotte, NC 28277 • Cancellations or requests for transfers must be received at least 8 days prior to the start of the requested camp week to quality for a full refund or full transfer of money paid. • Cancellations not received by the designated day will result in a forfeiture of all deposits and fees paid towards that camp week. Outstanding payments that have not bee made will still be owed. CAMP EXPOS Tuesday, May 24 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM Thompson Family Community Room Saturday, June 4 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Rachel Giblin Teen Center Why do parents choose YMCA Day Camp? The Morrison Family YMCA is the main hub for summer camp and allows a great variety in your child’s schedule. Several features and amenities at the Morrison Family YMCA that help create an authentic camp experience for your child such as: Large Outdoor Waterpark, Bojangles’ Park Pavilion (featuring an outdoor airnasium and art studio with pottery wheels and kilns), Curran Family Teaching Kitchen, Gymnastics Studio, Dance Studios and Preschool Classrooms. BALLANTYNE ARTS CENTER wy 9405 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, NC 28277 Ballantyne Arts Center Bojangles’ Park Pavilion Community House Middle School Morrison Family YMCA Community House Rd 11318 North Community House Road, Charlotte, NC 28277 Located one mile from the Morrison Family YMCA, the Ballantyne Arts Center allow us to provide campers with a genuine theatre and arts experience. During summer camps at this location, campers will experience our versatile theatre space consisting of two spacious classrooms, a rehearsal studio, dance studio and a black box theatre. COMMUNITY HOUSE MIDDLE SCHOOL 9500 Community House Road, Charlotte, NC 28277 Through a unique partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, the Morrison Family YMCA hosts the majority of our themed and sports camps here. With this location being adjacent to the YMCA, we have hikes through the walking trails to the Morrison Family YMCA and are sometimes able to enjoy the Waterpark. CAMP HIGHLIGHTS Outdoor Adventure Camp At the Y our Outdoor Adventure Camp is anything but traditional. In addition to swimming, games, art and crafts and archery, your child will experience exciting scavenger hunts and solving various mysteries of our YMCA phantom! Through fun activities, our Camp Counselors will teach your child to discover the outdoors, build awesome skills to earn character bracelets as well as learn the importance of working together as a team. Sports and Fitness Whether your child is interested in trying a new sport or perfecting skills, we have the camp that is perfect for the summer! From flag football and soccer to dodgeball, campers will have a blast learning games and drills around the sport they love. Dance, Cheer and Gymnastics Whether your child wants to twirl, jump, cheer or flip, our Dance, Cheerleading and Gymnastics Camps are where they will love spending those summer months. Your child will learn proper techniques and basic skills while building self-esteem. Well-Trained and Energetic Staff: We take your child’s safety seriously. Our counselors, camp staff and lifeguards Themed Day Camp are required to complete 30 hours of pre-camp training including CPR, First Aid, AED and Child Abuse Prevention. We conduct background checks and drug screenings on all camp staff and employees. Our counselors also learn child development best practices as well as techniques to encourage all campers to be inclusive and celebrate our differences. What exactly are themed camps? At the Y our themed camps can be anything from Slime and American Girl® to Cooking, Splash and Sparkle and Spa. These intriguing camps allow summer campers to explore something out of the box, or grow in something they already love. Variety of Activities and Experiences: We focus on age-appropriate enrichment activities, including games, arts and crafts and more. In order to meet the growing diversity of our camper base, each YMCA offers a broad variety Arts and Theatre of experiences to meet all campers’ interests. From traditional camps to sport camps to an assortment of themed camps, there is something sure to spark your child’s excitement and interest this summer! Road Farms Bryant Registration Dates MORRISON FAMILY YMCA Pk mmons yne Co Ballant where children participate in meaningful activities and experiences, develop lifelong friendships and gain skills they will use for a lifetime. Our knowledgeable, energetic and highly-trained camp staff provide leadership and support, helping your child grow and explore. At the Y, “Discover Your Summer!” At the Y our Arts and Theatre Camps allow campers to harness creativity and bring it to life! Whether your child aspires to be an actor, master creator or just has an awesome imagination, we have camps that appeal to all kids by allowing all kids to discover their individual talent. Reputation in Community: At the Y, you’re not just a member of a facility; you’re part of a cause, with a shared commitment to nurture the potential of youth, improve health and well-being, give back and support our neighbors. YMCA members enjoy special pricing on programs and receive priority registration. MO R R ISO N FAMILY YMCA 2016 CAMP G UIDE 3 Session B: JUNE 6-10 AGE CAMP: THEME 2-5 Life’s a Beach Camp Session 2: JUNE 20-24 CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** Themed YMCA 9:00 AM-1:00 PM MBR RATE PRG RATE $165 $240 Session 1: JUNE 13-17 AGE CAMP: THEME CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** 2-5 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-6 Into the Wild Camp Sports Camp Dance Camp: Princess Pool Party T/R Camp Add-on Creative Arts Camp: Happily Ever After Themed YMCA Sports & Fitness YMCA Dance & Gymnastics YMCA Themed YMCA Arts BAC 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 1:15 PM-2:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM GRADE CAMP: THEME CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** K K-2nd K-2nd K-2nd K-2nd K-2nd K-2nd K-2nd K-5th K-5th 1st 1st-2nd 1st-2nd 1st-2nd 1st-5th 2nd-3rd 3rd-5th 3rd-5th 3rd-5th 3rd-5th 3rd-5th 3rd-5th 3rd-5th 3rd-5th 3rd-8th 4th-5th 6th-8th 6th-8th 6th-8th Outdoor Adventure Camp: Trekkers American Girl® Camp: Kaya Cooking Camp: The Wandering Chef Mad Scientist Camp: Animal Science Splash Camp: Shark Week The Land Before Time Camp Theatre Camp: Fairytale Classics Visual Art Camp: Art Illusions Gymnastics Camp Outdoor Adventure Camp Add-on: Explorers Outdoor Adventure Camp: Pathfinders JVX Sports Camp JVX Sports Camp Add-On Soccer Camp Ninja Warrior Camp Outdoor Adventure Camp: Discoverers Cooking Camp: The Wandering Chef Magic & Tricks Camp Passport Around The World Camp Soccer Camp Triathlon Camp Visual Art Camp Ceramics: Tea Party X-Treme Sports Camp X-Treme Sports Camp Add-On Theatre Camp: Musical Heroes vs. Villains Outdoor Adventure Camp: Navigators Leadership In Action Camp Outdoor Adventure Camp: Teens Teen Camp Add-on Day Camp Themed Themed Themed Themed Themed Arts Arts Gymnastics Day Camp Day Camp Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Gymnastics Day Camp Themed Themed Themed Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Arts Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Arts Day Camp Themed Day Camp Day Camp YMCA CHMS YMCA CHMS YMCA CHMS BAC BAC YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS CHMS CHMS YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS CHMS CHMS YMCA YMCA CHMS CHMS BAC YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM MBR RATE PRG RATE $165 $165 $165 $25 $165 $240 $240 $240 $35 $185 MBR RATE PRG RATE $195 $165 $195 $165 $165 $165 $175 $175 $175 $75 $195 $195 $75 $165 $175 $195 $195 $165 $165 $165 $175 $275 $195 $75 $265 $195 $215 $145 $60 $255 $240 $270 $240 $240 $240 $200 $200 $250 $105 $255 $255 $105 $240 $250 $255 $270 $240 $240 $240 $250 $300 $255 $105 $285 $255 $240 $190 $80 AGE CAMP: THEME CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** 2-5 3-5 3-6 Pirates and Princesses Camp Pool Party T/R Camp Add-on Creative Arts Camp: Happily Ever After Themed Themed Arts YMCA YMCA BAC GRADE CAMP: THEME CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** Sports & Fitness Day Camp Sports & Fitness Themed Themed Themed Themed Themed Arts Gymnastics Day Camp Day Camp Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Dance Day Camp Themed Themed Sports & Fitness Themed Sports & Fitness Arts Themed Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Themed Arts Day Camp Sports & Fitness Themed Day Camp Day Camp Arts CHMS YMCA YMCA CHMS YMCA CHMS CHMS YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS CHMS YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS YMCA YMCA CHMS BAC CHMS CHMS CHMS CHMS BAC YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA BAC K Kindersports Camp K Outdoor Adventure Camp: Trekkers K-2nd Ballantyne YMCA CrossFit Kids Camp K-2nd Build-It Camp K-2nd Cooking Camp: A Disney Adventure K-2nd Games Galore Camp K-2nd Mad Scientist Camp: Experiments K-2nd Slime Camp K-2nd Visual Art Camp: Fanciful Fairies K-5th Gymnastics Camp K-5th Outdoor Adventure Camp Add-on: Explorers 1st Outdoor Adventure Camp: Pathfinders 1st-2nd Basketball Camp 1st-2nd JVX Sports Camp 1st-2nd JVX Sports Camp Add-On 1st-2nd Triathlon Camp 1st-5th Cheer and Gymnastics Camp 2nd-3rd Outdoor Adventure Camp: Discoverers 3rd-5th American Girl® Camp: Kaya 3rd-5th Mini Med School Camp 3rd-5th Sand Volleyball Camp 3rd-5th Splash Camp: Under The Sea 3rd-5th Track & Field Camp 3rd-5th Visual Art Camp: Fashion and Interior Design 3rd-5th Write On Camp 3rd-5th X-Treme Sports Camp 3rd-5th X-Treme Sports Camp Add-On 3rd-5th Young Inventors Camp 3rd-8th Theatre Camp: Broadway’s Best 4th-5th Outdoor Adventure Camp: Navigators 6th-8th Climb, Bike, Hike Camp 6th-8th Cooking Camp: A Disney Adventure 6th-8th Outdoor Adventure Camp: Teens 6th-8th Teen Camp Add-on 6th-12th Visual Art Camp: Photography 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 1:15 PM-2:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM MBR RATE PRG RATE $165 $25 $165 $240 $35 $185 MBR RATE PRG RATE $165 $195 $175 $165 $195 $165 $165 $165 $275 $175 $75 $195 $165 $195 $75 $175 $275 $195 $165 $205 $165 $165 $165 $175 $165 $195 $75 $165 $265 $195 $275 $195 $145 $60 $275 $240 $255 $250 $240 $270 $240 $240 $240 $300 $250 $105 $255 $240 $255 $105 $250 $300 $255 $240 $280 $240 $240 $240 $200 $240 $255 $105 $240 $285 $255 $300 $270 $190 $80 $300 “Lots of fun activities and really nice counselors.” -2015 Camper Parent “That there are MANY options. I like that they check IDs before pickup. Makes me feel better. That my son had so much fun and came home very tired every day.” -2015 Camper Parent “Great themes and MUCH better pick up and drop off!” *These camps are divided into age-appropriate groups. **Drop-off available beginning at 7:30 AM for school-age morning and full-day camps. Pick-up ends at 1:00 for school-age morning camps. Drop-off begins at 1:00 PM for school-age afternoon camps. Pick-up available from camp dismissal until 6:00 PM for school-age afternoon and full-day camps. There is an opportunity to purchase Chick-fil-A. 4 y m ca ch a rlotte.org -2015 Camper Parent MO R R ISO N FAMILY YMCA 2016 CAMP G UIDE 5 Session 3: JUNE 27-JULY 1 AGE CAMP: THEME Session 4: JULY 5-8* CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** 2-5 3-4 3-5 3-6 4-6 Gardening and Growing Camp Sports Camp Pool Party T/R Camp Add-on Creative Arts Camp: Monster Sillies Dance and Gymnastics Camp: Little Rockstars Themed Sports & Fitness Themed Arts Dance YMCA YMCA YMCA BAC YMCA GRADE CAMP: THEME CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** Day Camp Themed Themed Themed Themed Themed Arts Themed Dance Gymnastics Day Camp Day Camp Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Day Camp Themed Sports & Fitness Themed Themed Themed Sports & Fitness Arts Arts Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Day Camp Themed Themed Day Camp Sports & Fitness Arts YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS CHMS YMCA BAC CHMS YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS CHMS CHMS CHMS YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS CHMS YMCA BAC YMCA CHMS CHMS YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS BAC K Outdoor Adventure Camp: Trekkers K-2nd American Girl® Camp: Josephina K-2nd Cooking Camp: A Bountiful Summer K-2nd Girls Rock Camp K-2nd Mad Scientist Camp: Space Science K-2nd Splash Camp: Bubbles K-2nd Theatre Camp: Seuss on the Loose K-2nd Wheels, Wings and Sails Camp K-5th Dance and Gymnastics Camp: Rockstars K-5th Gymnastics Camp K-5th Outdoor Adventure Camp Add-on: Explorers 1st Outdoor Adventure Camp: Pathfinders 1st-2nd Fitness Explorers Camp 1st-2nd Flag Football Camp 1st-2nd JVX Sports Camp 1st-2nd JVX Sports Camp Add-On 1st-3rd Baseball Camp 2nd-3rd Outdoor Adventure Camp: Discoverers 3rd-5th Amazing Race Camp 3rd-5th Ballantyne YMCA CrossFit Kids Camp 3rd-5th Cooking Camp: A Bountiful Summer 3rd-5th Jedi Knight Camp 3rd-5th Survival Camp 3rd-5th Triathlon Camp 3rd-5th Visual Art Camp: Art Illusions 3rd-5th Visual Art Camp: Fanciful Fairies 3rd-5th X-Treme Sports Camp 3rd-5th X-Treme Sports Camp Add-On 4th-5th Outdoor Adventure Camp: Navigators 6th-8th Road Trippin’ Camp 6th-8th Serve Camp 6th-8th Teen Camp Add-on 6th-12th Sports & Athletic Development Camp 6th-12th Theatre Camp: Improv Company 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 1:15 PM-2:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM MBR RATE PRG RATE $165 $165 $25 $165 $165 $240 $240 $35 $185 $240 MBR RATE PRG RATE $195 $165 $195 $165 $165 $165 $265 $165 $175 $175 $75 $195 $175 $165 $195 $75 $165 $195 $165 $175 $195 $165 $165 $175 $175 $275 $195 $75 $195 $250 $145 $60 $165 $265 $255 $240 $270 $240 $240 $240 $285 $240 $250 $250 $105 $255 $250 $240 $255 $105 $240 $255 $240 $250 $270 $240 $240 $250 $200 $300 $255 $105 $255 $275 $190 $80 $240 $285 AGE CAMP: THEME *Camp is closed on JUL 4. CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** Themed YMCA 2-5 Under the Big Top Camp 9:00 AM-1:00 PM GRADE CAMP: THEME CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** K K K-2nd K-2nd K-2nd K-2nd K-2nd K-2nd K-5th 1st 1st-2nd 1st-2nd 1st-2nd 1st-5th 2nd-3rd 3rd-5th 3rd-5th 3rd-5th 3rd-5th 3rd-5th 3rd-5th 3rd-5th 3rd-5th 3rd-8th 4th-5th 6th-8th 6th-8th 6th-8th 6th-8th Kindersports Camp Outdoor Adventure Camp: Trekkers Ballantyne YMCA CrossFit Kids Camp Neverland Camp Passport Around The World Camp Spy Camp Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Camp The Art Experience Camp Outdoor Adventure Camp Add-on: Explorers Outdoor Adventure Camp: Pathfinders Basketball Camp JVX Sports Camp JVX Sports Camp Add-On Dance and Gymnastics Camp: USA Hip Hop Outdoor Adventure Camp: Discoverers American Girl® Camp: Josephina Cooking Camp: When Life Gives You Lemons Mad Scientist Camp: Experiments Flag Football Camp Slime Camp Splash Camp: Shark Week X-Treme Sports Camp X-Treme Sports Camp Add-On The Art Experience Camp Outdoor Adventure Camp: Navigators Cooking Camp: When Life Gives You Lemons Leadership In Action Camp Outdoor Adventure Camp: Teens Teen Camp Add-on Sports & Fitness Day Camp Sports & Fitness Themed Themed Themed Themed Arts Day Camp Day Camp Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Dance Day Camp Themed Themed Themed Sports & Fitness Themed Themed Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Arts Day Camp Themed Themed Day Camp Day Camp CHMS YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS CHMS CHMS BAC YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS CHMS YMCA YMCA CHMS YMCA CHMS CHMS YMCA YMCA CHMS CHMS BAC YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM MBR RATE PRG RATE $135 $200 MBR RATE PRG RATE $135 $156 $140 $135 $135 $135 $135 $180 $60 $156 $135 $156 $60 $140 $156 $135 $156 $135 $135 $135 $135 $156 $60 $180 $156 $156 $172 $116 $48 $200 $204 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $84 $204 $200 $204 $84 $200 $204 $200 $216 $200 $200 $200 $200 $204 $84 $200 $204 $216 $192 $152 $64 “My child has never been to a camp before and he “Wonderful, engaging activities, great counselors, kids loved it. He is already asking about when he can go to are really well take care of and my kids love it” another one.” -2015 Camper Parent -2015 Camper Parent “My children have had a lot of fun. They are very happy. They are well taken care of and are in a safe and fun learning environment. The drama camp has been so fun for both of my children.” -2015 Camper Parent *These camps are divided into age-appropriate groups. **Drop-off available beginning at 7:30 AM for school-age morning and full-day camps. Pick-up ends at 1:00 for school-age morning camps. Drop-off begins at 1:00 PM for school-age afternoon camps. Pick-up available from camp dismissal until 6:00 PM for school-age afternoon and full-day camps. There is an opportunity to purchase Chick-fil-A. 6 y m ca ch a rlotte.org MO R R ISO N FAMILY YMCA 2016 CAMP G UIDE 7 Session 5: JULY 11-15 AGE CAMP: THEME Session 6: JULY 18-22 CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** 2-5 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-6 Seuss Parade Camp Sports Camp Dance Camp: Ballerina Pool Party T/R Camp Add-on Creative Arts Camp: Monster Sillies Themed Sports & Fitness Dance Themed Arts YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA BAC GRADE CAMP: THEME CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** K Outdoor Adventure Camp: Trekkers Day Camp YMCA K-2nd Cooking Camp: Take Me Out To The Ball Game Themed YMCA K-2nd Mad Scientist Camp: Earth Science Themed CHMS K-2nd Neverland Camp Themed YMCA K-2nd Splash Camp: Under The Sea Themed YMCA K-2nd The Land Before Time Camp Themed CHMS K-2nd Theatre Camp: Monster Friends Arts BAC K-2nd Yoga Camp Sports & Fitness YMCA K-2nd Young Inventors Camp Themed CHMS K-5th Gymnastics Camp Gymnastics YMCA K-5th K-5th Outdoor Adventure Camp Add-on: Explorers Day Camp YMCA 1st Outdoor Adventure Camp: Pathfinders Day Camp YMCA 1st-2nd Flag Football Camp Sports & Fitness CHMS 1st-2nd JVX Sports Camp Sports & Fitness CHMS 1st-2nd JVX Sports Camp Add-On Sports & Fitness CHMS 2nd-3rd Outdoor Adventure Camp: Discoverers Day Camp YMCA 3rd-5th Cooking Camp: Take Me Out To The Ball Game Themed YMCA 3rd-5th Fitness Explorers Camp Sports & Fitness YMCA 3rd-5th Games Galore Camp Themed CHMS 3rd-5th Mad Scientist Camp: Life Science Themed YMCA 3rd-5th Pink Out Camp Themed CHMS 3rd-5th Visual Art Camp: Comic Creation Arts BAC 3rd-5th X-Treme Sports Camp Sports & Fitness CHMS 3rd-5th X-Treme Sports Camp Add-On Sports & Fitness CHMS 3rd-8th Theatre Camp: Musical Theatre Intensive Arts BAC 4th-5th Outdoor Adventure Camp: Navigators Day Camp YMCA 6th-8th Ballantyne YMCA CrossFit Kids Camp Sports & Fitness YMCA 6th-8th Climb, Bike, Hike Camp Sports & Fitness YMCA 6th-8th Outdoor Adventure Camp: Teens Day Camp YMCA 6th-8th Teen Camp Add-on Day Camp YMCA 6th-12th Sports & Athletic Development Camp Sports & Fitness CHMS 6th-12th Visual Art Camp: Ceramics Studio Arts YMCA 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 1:15 PM-2:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM MBR RATE PRG RATE $165 $165 $165 $25 $165 $240 $240 $240 $35 $185 MBR RATE PRG RATE $195 $195 $165 $165 $165 $165 $265 $175 $165 $175 $175 $75 $195 $165 $195 $75 $195 $195 $175 $165 $165 $165 $175 $195 $75 $525 $195 $175 $275 $145 $60 $165 $275 $255 $270 $240 $240 $240 $240 $285 $250 $240 $250 $250 $105 $255 $240 $255 $105 $255 $270 $250 $240 $240 $240 $200 $255 $105 $550 $255 $250 $300 $190 $80 $240 $300 “There is just a lot of different of options and availability.” -2015 Camper Parent “My kids are very happy in the camp and they enjoy the large variety of activities within the camp.” -2015 Camper Parent CAMP: THEME CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** 2-5 3-5 3-5 Lost in Space Camp Dance Camp: Princess Pool Party T/R Camp Add-on Themed Dance Themed YMCA BAC YMCA GRADE CAMP: THEME CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** Sports & Fitness Day Camp Themed Sports & Fitness Themed Themed Themed Gymnastics Day Camp Day Camp Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Arts Dance Day Camp Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Themed Sports & Fitness Themed Sports & Fitness Themed Themed Themed Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Day Camp Themed Themed Themed Day Camp Arts CHMS YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS CHMS YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS CHMS YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS YMCA CHMS YMCA CHMS CHMS CHMS CHMS YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA BAC K Kindersports Camp K Outdoor Adventure Camp: Trekkers K-2nd American Girl® Camp: Addy K-2nd Ballantyne YMCA CrossFit Kids Camp K-2nd Mad Scientist Camp: Experiments K-2nd Magic & Tricks Camp K-2nd Splash Camp: Bubbles K-5th Gymnastics Camp K-5th Outdoor Adventure Camp Add-on: Explorers 1st Outdoor Adventure Camp: Pathfinders 1st-2nd JVX Sports Camp 1st-2nd JVX Sports Camp Add-On 1st-2nd Visual Art Camp Ceramics: Tea Party 1st-5th Dance and Gymnastics Camp: Cirque 2nd-3rd Outdoor Adventure Camp: Discoverers 3rd-5th Baseball Camp 3rd-5th Basketball Camp 3rd-5th Cooking Camp: Fondue Favorites 3rd-5th Fitness Explorers Camp 3rd-5th Girls Rock Camp 3rd-5th Lacrosse Camp 3rd-5th Mad Scientist Camp: Animal Science 3rd-5th Slime Camp 3rd-5th Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Camp 3rd-5th Track & Field Camp 3rd-5th X-Treme Sports Camp 3rd-5th X-Treme Sports Camp Add-On 4th-5th Outdoor Adventure Camp: Navigators 6th-8th Cooking Camp: Fondue Favorites 6th-8th Road Trippin’ Camp 6th-8th Serve Camp 6th-8th Teen Camp Add-on 6th-12th Visual Art Camp: Fashion and Interior Design 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 1:15 PM-2:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM MBR RATE PRG RATE $165 $165 $25 $240 $240 $35 MBR RATE PRG RATE $165 $195 $165 $175 $165 $165 $165 $175 $75 $195 $195 $75 $195 $275 $195 $165 $165 $195 $175 $165 $165 $165 $165 $165 $165 $195 $75 $195 $195 $250 $145 $60 $275 $240 $255 $240 $250 $240 $240 $240 $250 $105 $255 $255 $105 $220 $300 $255 $240 $240 $270 $250 $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 $255 $105 $255 $270 $275 $190 $80 $300 “There is just a lot of different of options and availability.” -2015 Camper Parent “My kids are very happy in the camp and they enjoy the large variety of activities *These camps are divided into age-appropriate groups. **Drop-off available beginning at 7:30 AM for school-age morning and full-day camps. Pick-up ends at 1:00 for school-age morning camps. Drop-off begins at 1:00 PM for school-age afternoon camps. Pick-up available from camp dismissal until 6:00 PM for school-age afternoon and full-day camps. There is an opportunity to purchase Chick-fil-A. 8 AGE y m ca ch a rlotte.org within the camp.” -2015 Camper Parent MO R R ISO N FAMILY YMCA 2016 CAMP G UIDE 9 Session 7: JULY 25-29 AGE CAMP: THEME Session 8: AUGUST 1-5 CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** 2-5 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-6 Put me in the Zoo Camp Sports Camp Dance Camp: Storybook Pool Party T/R Camp Add-on Creative Arts Camp: Slumber Party Themed Sports & Fitness Dance Themed Arts YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA BAC GRADE CAMP: THEME CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** Day Camp Themed Themed Themed Themed Arts Themed Gymnastics Day Camp Day Camp Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Gymnastics Day Camp Themed Themed Themed Sports & Fitness Themed Sports & Fitness Themed Arts Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Dance Arts Day Camp Sports & Fitness Day Camp Day Camp Sports & Fitness YMCA YMCA CHMS YMCA CHMS BAC CHMS YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS CHMS YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS YMCA YMCA CHMS YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS CHMS YMCA BAC BAC YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS K Outdoor Adventure Camp: Trekkers K-2nd Cooking Camp: Tapas K-2nd Games Galore Camp K-2nd Mad Scientist Camp: Life Science K-2nd Survival Camp K-2nd Visual Art Camp: Smush, Mush, Mold! K-2nd Wheels, Wings and Sails Camp K-5th Gymnastics Camp K-5th Outdoor Adventure Camp Add-on: Explorers 1st Outdoor Adventure Camp: Pathfinders 1st-2nd JVX Sports Camp 1st-2nd JVX Sports Camp Add-On 1st-5th Ninja Warrior Camp 2nd-3rd Outdoor Adventure Camp: Discoverers 3rd-5th Amazing Race Camp 3rd-5th American Girl® Camp: Addy 3rd-5th Cooking Camp: Tapas 3rd-5th Dodgeball Camp 3rd-5th Mad Scientist Camp: Space Science 3rd-5th Roller Hockey Camp 3rd-5th Splash Camp: Shark Week 3rd-5th Visual Art Camp: Painting - Brushes and Beyond! 3rd-5th X-Treme Sports Camp 3rd-5th X-Treme Sports Camp Add-On 3rd-5th Yoga Camp 3rd-8th Dance Camp: Broadway 3rd-8th Theatre Camp: Shipwrecked! 4th-5th Outdoor Adventure Camp: Navigators 6th-8th Climb, Bike, Hike Camp 6th-8th Outdoor Adventure Camp: Teens 6th-8th Teen Camp Add-on 6th-12th Sports & Athletic Development Camp 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 1:15 PM-2:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM MBR RATE PRG RATE $165 $165 $165 $25 $165 $240 $240 $240 $35 $185 MBR RATE PRG RATE $195 $195 $165 $165 $165 $175 $165 $175 $75 $195 $195 $75 $175 $195 $165 $165 $195 $165 $165 $165 $165 $275 $195 $75 $175 $275 $265 $195 $275 $145 $60 $165 $255 $270 $240 $240 $240 $200 $240 $250 $105 $255 $255 $105 $250 $255 $240 $240 $270 $240 $240 $240 $240 $300 $255 $105 $250 $300 $285 $255 $300 $190 $80 $240 AGE CAMP: THEME CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** 2-5 3-5 3-6 4-6 Fossils and Fairies Camp Pool Party T/R Camp Add-on Creative Arts Camp: Slumber Party Dance and Gymnastics Camp: Little Olympians Themed Themed Arts Dance YMCA YMCA BAC YMCA GRADE CAMP: THEME CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** Sports & Fitness Day Camp Themed Themed Themed Arts Dance Gymnastics Day Camp Themed Day Camp Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Day Camp Themed Sports & Fitness Themed Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Themed Themed Themed Themed Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Arts Day Camp Themed Day Camp Themed Day Camp Arts CHMS YMCA YMCA CHMS YMCA BAC YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS CHMS YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS YMCA CHMS CHMS CHMS CHMS CHMS YMCA CHMS CHMS BAC YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA BAC K Kindersports Camp K Outdoor Adventure Camp: Trekkers K-2nd Cooking Camp: The Butcher’s Block K-2nd Pink Out Camp K-2nd Splash Camp: Under The Sea K-2nd Theatre Camp: Way Out West K-5th Dance and Gymnastics Camp: Olympians K-5th Gymnastics Camp K-5th Outdoor Adventure Camp Add-on: Explorers K-5th Slime Camp 1st Outdoor Adventure Camp: Pathfinders 1st-2nd JVX Sports Camp 1st-2nd JVX Sports Camp Add-On 2nd-2nd Fitness Explorers Camp 2nd-3rd Outdoor Adventure Camp: Discoverers 3rd-5th American Girl® Camp: Samantha 3rd-5th Ballantyne YMCA CrossFit Kids Camp 3rd-5th Build-It Camp 3rd-5th Dodgeball Camp 3rd-5th Flag Football Camp 3rd-5th Jedi Knight Camp 3rd-5th Mad Scientist Camp: Experiments 3rd-5th Mini Med School Camp 3rd-5th Passport Around The World Camp 3rd-5th Volleyball Camp 3rd-5th X-Treme Sports Camp 3rd-5th X-Treme Sports Camp Add-On 3rd-8th Theatre Camp: Disney’s Aladdin Jr. 4th-5th Outdoor Adventure Camp: Navigators 6th-8th Cooking Camp: The Butcher’s Block 6th-8th Outdoor Adventure Camp: Teens 6th-8th Road Trippin’ Camp 6th-8th Teen Camp Add-on 6th-12th Visual Art Camp: Comic Creation 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 1:15 PM-2:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM MBR RATE PRG RATE $165 $25 $165 $165 MBR RATE PRG RATE $165 $195 $195 $165 $165 $265 $175 $175 $75 $165 $195 $195 $75 $175 $195 $165 $175 $165 $165 $165 $165 $165 $205 $165 $165 $195 $75 $525 $195 $195 $145 $250 $60 $175 “Counsellors are great, activities for the kids are “The staff is awesome! The preschool teachers “Like the organized, counselors are awesome, creative and fun, kids get a lot of exercise and have have been so sweet to my son. He comes happy love the curbside service, child is having a blast” fun doing it.” -2015 Camper Parent and exhausted!” -2015 Camper Parent -2015 Camper Parent *These camps are divided into age-appropriate groups. **Drop-off available beginning at 7:30 AM for school-age morning and full-day camps. Pick-up ends at 1:00 for school-age morning camps. Drop-off begins at 1:00 PM for school-age afternoon camps. Pick-up available from camp dismissal until 6:00 PM for school-age afternoon and full-day camps. There is an opportunity to purchase Chick-fil-A. 10 y m ca ch a rlotte.org $240 $35 $185 $240 $240 $255 $270 $240 $240 $285 $250 $250 $105 $240 $255 $255 $105 $250 $255 $240 $250 $240 $240 $240 $240 $240 $280 $240 $240 $255 $105 $550 $255 $270 $190 $275 $80 $200 “My daughter loved it. Wants to do it again. Well worth the money.” -2015 Camper Parent MO R R ISO N FAMILY YMCA 2016 CAMP G UIDE 11 Session 9: AUGUST 8-12 AGE 2-5 3-4 3-5 3-5 GRADE CAMP: THEME Olympic Journey Camp Sports Camp Dance Camp: Ballerina Pool Party T/R Camp Add-on CAMP: THEME K Outdoor Adventure Camp: Trekkers K-2nd Amazing Race Camp K-2nd American Girl® Camp: Samantha K-2nd Cooking Camp: Go For The Gold K-2nd Neverland Camp K-2nd The Land Before Time Camp K-2nd Write On Camp K-5th Gymnastics Camp K-5th Outdoor Adventure Camp Add-on: Explorers 1st Outdoor Adventure Camp: Pathfinders 1st-2nd JVX Sports Camp 1st-2nd JVX Sports Camp Add-On 1st-2nd Visual Art Camp Ceramics: Style & Décor 1st-5th Ninja Warrior Camp 2nd-3rd Outdoor Adventure Camp: Discoverers 3rd-5th Cooking Camp: Go For The Gold 3rd-5th Mad Scientist Camp: Earth Science 3rd-5th Splash Camp: Bubbles 3rd-5th Spy Camp 3rd-5th Visual Art Camp: Photography 3rd-5th X-Treme Sports Camp 3rd-5th X-Treme Sports Camp Add-On 4th-5th Outdoor Adventure Camp: Navigators 6th-8th Serve Camp 6th-8th Teen Camp Add-on 6th-12th Sports & Athletic Development Camp Session 10: AUGUST 15-19 CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** Themed Sports & Fitness Dance Themed YMCA YMCA BAC YMCA 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 1:15 PM-2:00 PM CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** Day Camp Themed Themed Themed Themed Themed Themed Gymnastics Day Camp Day Camp Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Arts Gymnastics Day Camp Themed Themed Themed Themed Arts Sports & Fitness Sports & Fitness Day Camp Themed Day Camp Sports & Fitness YMCA YMCA CHMS YMCA YMCA CHMS CHMS YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS CHMS YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS YMCA CHMS BAC CHMS CHMS YMCA YMCA YMCA CHMS 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM MBR RATE PRG RATE $165 $165 $165 $25 $240 $240 $240 $35 MBR RATE PRG RATE $195 $165 $165 $195 $165 $165 $165 $175 $75 $195 $195 $75 $195 $175 $195 $195 $165 $165 $165 $275 $195 $75 $195 $145 $60 $165 $255 $240 $240 $270 $240 $240 $240 $250 $105 $255 $255 $105 $220 $250 $255 $270 $240 $240 $240 $300 $255 $105 $255 $190 $80 $240 AGE CAMP: THEME CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** 2-5 3-6 Luau Camp Creative Arts Camp: Busy Bugs Themed Arts YMCA BAC GRADE CAMP: THEME CATEGORY LOCATION TIME** K Outdoor Adventure Camp: Trekkers Day Camp YMCA K-2nd Theatre Camp: Pajama Party Arts BAC K-2nd Visual Art Camp: Painting - Brushes and Beyond! Arts BAC K-5th Gymnastics Camp Gymnastics YMCA K-5th K-5th Outdoor Adventure Camp Add-on: Explorers Day Camp YMCA K-12th Dance Camp: Performing Company Intensive Dance YMCA 1st Outdoor Adventure Camp: Pathfinders Day Camp YMCA 1st-2nd JVX Sports Camp Sports & Fitness YMCA 1st-2nd JVX Sports Camp Add-On Sports & Fitness YMCA 2nd-3rd Outdoor Adventure Camp: Discoverers Day Camp YMCA 3rd-5th Cooking Camp: Cupcake “Boss” Themed YMCA 3rd-5th Fitness Explorers Camp Sports & Fitness YMCA 3rd-5th Visual Art Camp Ceramics: Style & Décor Arts YMCA 3rd-5th X-Treme Sports Camp Sports & Fitness YMCA 3rd-5th X-Treme Sports Camp Add-On Sports & Fitness YMCA 3rd-8th Theatre Camp: Create a Scene Arts BAC 4th-5th Outdoor Adventure Camp: Navigators Day Camp YMCA 6th-8th Ballantyne YMCA CrossFit Kids Camp Sports & Fitness YMCA 6th-8th Cooking Camp: Cupcake “Boss” Themed YMCA 6th-8th Outdoor Adventure Camp: Teens Day Camp YMCA 6th-8th Teen Camp Add-on Day Camp YMCA MBR RATE PRG RATE 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM $165 $165 $240 $185 MBR RATE PRG RATE 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM $195 $175 $175 $175 $175 $75 $275 $195 $195 $75 $195 $195 $175 $195 $195 $75 $265 $195 $175 $195 $145 $60 $255 $200 $200 $250 $250 $105 $300 $255 $255 $105 $255 $270 $250 $220 $255 $105 $285 $255 $250 $270 $190 $80 “It’s the best camp they’ll find anywhere. I had a conversation yesterday with someone who had signed their child up for a wakeboarding camp through another organization, but she said the wakeboarding add-on instruction at the y far exceeded that camp and she’ll only send her kids to the y from now on. I said, me too.” -2015 Camper Parent “Great councilors, fun activities, team building, physically active, hours are ideal.” -2015 Camper Parent “My boys love it. They come home each day tired, so I know they played hard.” -2015 Camper Parent “My children had so much fun and couldn’t stop talking about the activities.” -2015 Camper Parent *These camps are divided into age-appropriate groups. **Drop-off available beginning at 7:30 AM for school-age morning and full-day camps. Pick-up ends at 1:00 for school-age morning camps. Drop-off begins at 1:00 PM for school-age afternoon camps. Pick-up available from camp dismissal until 6:00 PM for school-age afternoon and full-day camps. There is an opportunity to purchase Chick-fil-A. 12 y m ca ch a rlotte.org MO R R ISO N FAMILY YMCA 2016 CAMP G UIDE 13 INDEX Session 11: AUGUST 22-26 AGE CAMP: THEME CATEGORY (Camp Name, Session Number and Description) LOCATION TIME** 2-5 3-6 3-6 Wild West Camp Themed Creative Arts Camp: Busy Bugs Arts Creative Arts Camp: If You Give a Preschooler a Paint BrushArts YMCA BAC BAC GRADE CAMP: THEME LOCATION TIME** CATEGORY K Outdoor Adventure Camp: Trekkers Day Camp YMCA K-2nd Cooking Camp: When In Rome Themed YMCA K-2nd Theatre Camp: Fairytale Classics Arts BAC K-2nd Visual Art Camp: Smush, Mush, Mold! Arts BAC K-5th Gymnastics Camp Gymnastics YMCA K-5th K-5th Outdoor Adventure Camp Add-on: Explorers Day Camp YMCA K-12th Chick-Fil-A Lunch (blank) (blank) 1st Outdoor Adventure Camp: Pathfinders Day Camp YMCA 1st-2nd Fitness Explorers Camp Sports & Fitness YMCA 1st-2nd JVX Sports Camp Sports & Fitness YMCA 1st-2nd JVX Sports Camp Add-On Sports & Fitness YMCA 2nd-3rd Outdoor Adventure Camp: Discoverers Day Camp YMCA 3rd-5th Ballantyne YMCA CrossFit Kids Camp Sports & Fitness YMCA 3rd-5th Baseball Camp Sports & Fitness CHMS 3rd-5th Cooking Camp: When In Rome Themed YMCA 3rd-5th X-Treme Sports Camp Sports & Fitness YMCA 3rd-5th X-Treme Sports Camp Add-On Sports & Fitness YMCA 3rd-8th Theatre Camp: Movies to Mainstage Arts BAC 4th-5th Outdoor Adventure Camp: Navigators Day Camp YMCA 6th-8th Outdoor Adventure Camp: Teens Day Camp YMCA 6th-8th Teen Camp Add-on Day Camp YMCA 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 1:30 PM-4:00 PM MBR RATE PRG RATE $165 $165 $165 $240 $185 $185 MBR RATE PRG RATE $195 $195 $175 $175 $175 $175 $75 $7 $195 $175 $195 $75 $195 $175 $165 $195 $195 $75 $265 $195 $145 $60 $255 $270 $200 $200 $250 $250 $105 $7 $255 $250 $255 $105 $255 $250 $240 $270 $255 $105 $285 $255 $190 $80 “My child loves it. They get to swim everyday see friends & make new friends. Well staffed friendly counsellors. Good variety of specialty camps.” -2015 Camper Parent *These camps are divided into age-appropriate groups. **Drop-off available beginning at 7:30 AM for school-age morning and full-day camps. Pick-up ends at 1:00 for school-age morning camps. Drop-off begins at 1:00 PM for school-age afternoon camps. Pick-up available from camp dismissal until 6:00 PM for school-age afternoon and full-day camps. There is an opportunity to purchase Chick-fil-A. 14 y m ca ch a rlotte.org ARTS Creative Arts Camp: Busy Bugs...........10, 11 Hop in for fun with some favorite character critters! Theatre, dance, visual art and popular songs create this busy bug life! Camp will conclude with a Showcase for friends and family at 12:30 PM on the final camp day. This week is sure to ‘fly’ by! Ages 3-6 Creative Arts Camp: Happily Ever After...1, 2 Stories come to life as campers experience popular fairytales through acting, art and dance led by professional teaching artists. From knights in shining armor to fairy wands and ball gowns, little artists are sure to end their week ‘Happily Ever After’. Camp concludes with an enchanting Showcase performance for family and friends at 12:30 PM the final camp day. Ages 3-6 Creative Arts Camp: If You Give a Preschooler a Paint Brush........................11 Hop in for fun with some favorite character critters! Theatre, dance, visual art and popular songs create this busy bug life! Camp will conclude with a Showcase for friends and family at 12:30 PM on the final camp day. This week is sure to ‘fly’ by! Ages 3-6 Creative Arts Camp: Monster Sillies........3, 5 Get the giggles out while making some new monster friends! Professional teaching artists combine acting, art and dance to create this unique experience featuring some of the most beloved stories about friendly monsters. Camp concludes with a Showcase performance for family and friends at 12:30 PM the final camp day. Ages 3-6 Creative Arts Camp: Slumber Party.........7, 8 Grab your lovey and wear your pajamas to this week’s comfy camp featuring your favorite bedtime stories! Acting, art and dance bring the party to life as campers snuggle up to a new storybook exploration each day. Camp concludes with a Showcase performance for family and friends at 12:30 PM the final camp day. Stay up all day to party! Ages 3-6 The Art Experience Camp...........................4 Join us at the Ballantyne Arts Center for an art sampler! Students visit theatre, dance and visual art specialists to explore a new experience each camp day. The fun includes painting, theatre games, improvisation, choreography and more! Follow the Ballantyne Arts Center on Facebook to see videos and photos for a glimpse at your campers experience each day. Ages 4-14 Theatre Camp: Broadway’s Best.................2 Join us for one of our most popular camps featuring new musical numbers each year! Young performers will shine as they explore Broadway musicals. Campers rotate through acting, music, and dance each day led by professional teaching artists rehearsing an original script featuring some of the songs and characters of popular Broadway shows. Camp concludes with a Showcase performance in the Blackbox Theatre for family and friends at 4:00 PM the final camp day. Ages 7-14 Theatre Camp: Create a Scene..................10 Create an original performance in only one week! Campers rotate through acting, art, improv and movement, working alongside professional teaching artists to create and rehearse an original show. Camp concludes with a Showcase performance in the Blackbox Theatre for family and friends at 4:00 PM the final camp day. Ages 7-14 Theatre Camp: Disney’s Aladdin Jr...............8 Experience the excitement of producing a show in two weeks! Campers will rehearse Disney’s Aladdin Jr., working with a professional director, choreographer and vocal coach. Camp concludes with a ticketed performance Friday, August 12 at 4:00 & 6:00 PM in the Blackbox Theatre. Participants receive two complimentary tickets; additional tickets may be purchased online. Ages 7-14 Theatre Camp: Fairytale Classics..........1, 11 Classic fairytales blend in this musical theatre journey! Campers rotate through acting, music and dance each day led by professional teaching artists. Camp concludes with a Showcase performance in the Blackbox Theatre for family and friends at 12:00 PM the final camp day. Ages 4-8 Theatre Camp: Improv Company..................3 The art of improvisation is a challenging skill for even the most seasoned performer. Led by a professional actor, students will hone their ability to create on their feet, working through a variety of exercises to create an array of characters and scenes. Camp concludes with a public performance Friday, July 1 at 6:00 PM in the Blackbox Theatre. Ages 10-18 Theatre Camp: Movies to Mainstage.........11 From ‘reel’ to ‘real’, scenes and songs from popular musical movies come alive on stage! Campers rotate through acting, music, and dance each day led by professional teaching artists. Camp concludes with a Showcase performance in the Blackbox Theatre for family and friends at 4:00 PM the final camp day. Ages 7-14 Theatre Camp: Monster Friends..................5 Discover why monsters hide under the bed and in the closet while rehearsing stories and songs featuring some silly monster friends. Campers rotate through acting, music and dance each day led by professional teaching artists. Camp concludes with a Showcase performance in the Blackbox Theatre for family and friends at 4:00 PM the final camp day. Every monster just needs a friend! Ages 4-8 Theatre Camp: Musical Heroes vs. Villains..1 Characters collide as famous musical theatre heroes and villains compete for center stage! Campers rotate through acting, music, and dance each day led by professional teaching artists. Camp concludes with a Showcase performance in the Blackbox Theatre for family and friends at 4:00 PM the final camp day. Ages 7-14 MO R R ISO N FAMILY YMCA 2016 CAMP G UIDE 15 INDEX (Camp Name, Session Number and Description) Theatre Camp: Musical Theatre Intensive....5 From ‘reel’ to ‘real’, scenes and songs from popular musical movies come alive on stage! Campers rotate through acting, music, and dance each day led by professional teaching artists. Camp concludes with a Showcase performance in the Blackbox Theatre for family and friends at 4:00 PM the final camp day. Ages 7-14 Theatre Camp: Pajama Party.....................10 Stay awake for the fun! Wear your PJs and bring a flashlight to perform favorite bedtime stories and songs! Campers rotate through acting, music and dance each day led by professional teaching artists. Camp concludes with a Showcase performance in the Blackbox Theatre for family and friends at 12:00 PM the final camp day. Ages 4-8 Theatre Camp: Seuss on the Loose..............3 Oh, the places you’ll go in this musical acting adventure! Campers rotate through acting, music, and dance each day led by professional teaching artists rehearsing a script featuring some of the most beloved stories in children’s literature. Camp concludes with a Showcase performance in the Blackbox Theatre for family and friends at 4:00 PM the final camp day. Ages 4-8 Theatre Camp: Shipwrecked!......................7 When wrecked on an island, pirates are bound to be near! Campers work with professional teaching artists to rehearse an original script featuring shipwrecked sailors and the musical antics that unfold! Rotating to dance, music, acting and art each day, campers hone their performance skills as they prepare for a show. Camp concludes with a Showcase performance in the Blackbox Theatre for family and friends at 4:00 PM the final camp day. Ages 7-14 Theatre Camp: Way Out West.....................8 Saddle up for a musical adventure in the Wild West! Cowboys and gals rotate through acting, music, and dance each day led by professional teaching artists. Camp concludes with a Showcase performance in the Blackbox Theatre for family and friends at 4:00 PM the final camp day. Ages 4-8 Visual Art Camp Ceramics: Style & Décor.....9 Let your style shine while creating usable ceramic dishes and decorations. Dress for mess as campers will get dirty learning hands-on wheel throwing and hand building techniques from a professional teaching artist to turn clay into home decor. Camp concludes with a Showcase featuring the work of your young artist for family and friends at 12:30 PM the final camp day. Ages 5-8 16 Visual Art Camp Ceramics: Style & Décor...10 Let your style shine while creating usable ceramic dishes and decorations. Dress for mess as campers will get dirty learning hands-on wheel throwing and hand building techniques from a professional teaching artist to turn clay into home decor. Camp concludes with a Showcase featuring the work of your young artist for family and friends at 12:30 PM the final camp day. Ages 7-11 Visual Art Camp Ceramics: Tea Party...........6 Don’t be late for this very important date! Dress for mess as campers will get dirty learning handson wheel throwing and hand building techniques from a professional teaching artist in order to produce personalized ceramics projects including tea cups and saucers! Camp concludes with a Tea Party Showcase featuring the work of your young artist for family and friends at 12:30 PM the final camp day. Ages 5-8 Visual Art Camp Ceramics: Tea Party...........1 Don’t be late for this very important date! Dress for mess as campers will get dirty learning handson wheel throwing and hand building techniques from a professional teaching artist in order to produce personalized ceramics projects including tea pots, cups and saucers! Campers keep cool between projects with water play and games. Camp concludes with a Tea Party Showcase featuring the work of your young artist for family and friends at 4:00 pm the final camp day. Ages 7-11 Visual Art Camp: Art Illusions.................1, 3 Make magic with art! Working with a professional teaching artist, campers learn how to use line, color, perspective and form to create optical illusions that are artistic masterpieces. Camp concludes with a Showcase featuring the work of your young artist for family and friends at 5:00 PM the final camp day. Ages 4-11 Visual Art Camp: Ceramics Studio...............5 Dress for mess and get dirty learning handson wheel throwing, hand building and painting techniques to produce personalized ceramic projects of lasting beauty and quality! Learn the basic techniques of working with ‘mud’ from a professional teaching artist. Camp concludes with a Showcase featuring the work of your ceramic artist for family and friends at 4:00 PM the final camp day. Ages 10-18 y m ca ch a rlotte.org Visual Art Camp: Comic Creation.................8 Create your own graphic novel! Imagination, adventure, character and story combine to create your own custom comic while working with a professional teaching artist. Camp concludes with a Showcase featuring the work of your illustrator for family and friends at 5:00pm the final camp day. Ages 10-18 Visual Art Camp: Comic Creation.................5 Create your own Super Hero! Imagination, adventure, character and story combine to create your own custom comic while working with a professional teaching artist. Camp concludes with a Showcase featuring the work of your young artist for family and friends at 5:00 PM on the final camp day. Ages 7-11 Visual Art Camp: Fanciful Fairies.............2, 3 Work with clay, paint and other natural materials for a whimsical week of art camp led by professional teaching artists! Water play and walks in the woods to search for fairies round out the day. Camp concludes with a Showcase featuring the work of your young artist for family and friends at 4:00 PM the final camp day. Ages 4-11 Visual Art Camp: Fashion and Interior Design...2 Show off your creative side learning the fundamentals of fashion and interior design with hands-on-projects! Working with a professional teaching artist, campers will design their own fashion accessories and room interior. Camp concludes with a Showcase featuring the work of your young artist for family and friends at 5:00 PM the final camp day. Ages 7-11 Visual Art Camp: Fashion and Interior Design...6 Show off your creative side learning the fundamentals of fashion and interior design with hands-on-projects! Working with a professional teaching artist, campers will design their own fashion accessories and room interior. Camp concludes with a Showcase featuring the work of your budding designer for family and friends at 4:00 PM the final camp day. Ages 10-18 Visual Art Camp: Painting Brushes and Beyond!...............................10 Brushes, bubbles, pool noodles, balls… the texture, techniques and creations are endless in this week of art camp led by a professional teaching artist! Camp concludes with a Showcase featuring the work of your young artist for family and friends at 5:00 PM the final camp day. Ages 4-8 Visual Art Camp: Painting Brushes and Beyond!.................................7 Brushes, bubbles, pool noodles, balls… the texture, techniques and creations are endless in this week of art camp led by a professional teaching artist! Campers keep cool between painting projects with water play and games. Camp concludes with a Showcase featuring the work of the young artists for family and friends at 4:00 PM the final camp day. Ages 7-11 Visual Art Camp: Photography....................9 Capture moments to create art! Campers work with a professional artist to learn foundational photographic composition and technique. Dabble in different subject matters like nature, abstract photography, portraiture and street (candid) photography. Participants must bring their own camera. Camp concludes with a Showcase featuring the work of your young photographer for family and friends at 4:00pm the final camp day. Ages 7-11 Visual Art Camp: Photography....................2 Learn how to use your camera beyond the auto setting to move from capturing moments to creating art! Foundational photographic elements will be introduced, such as composition, contrast, color, movement, shape and texture. Dabble in different subject matters like nature, abstract photography, portraiture, and street (candid) photography. Participants must bring their own camera. Camp concludes with a Showcase featuring the work of your budding photographer for family and friends at 4:00pm the final camp day. Ages 10-18 Visual Art Camp: Smush, Mush, Mold!...7, 11 Foam, dough, clay and more get mashed and maneuvered into beautiful 3D creations! Campers work alongside a professional teaching artist to learn about texture and dimension to create unique works of art. Camp concludes with a Showcase featuring the work of your young artist for family and friends at 5:00 PM the final camp day. Ages 4-8 DANCE & GYMNASTICS Cheer and Gymnastics Camp.......................2 Cheerleading everything! Jumps, stunts, dance, motions, chants, tumbling and lots of spirit. This is one of our most popular camps and cheerleaders continue to come back time and time again. Each participant will receive a special award such as “Most improved” or “Best Spirit”! At the end of the week we will hold a “Parent Pep-rally” to show our team spirit! Ages 5-11 Dance and Gymnastics Camp: Cirque...........6 Learn the skills that make shows like “Cirque du Soleil” the most popular in the world! This exciting summer camp is offered with everything you need to be circus bound! Learn apparatus and tumbling while improving coordination, grace, confidence and presence with performance dance classes. This is an ideal combination camp of dance and gymnastics that allows campers to soar to the stars! This camp will end with an showcase on Friday. Ages 5-11 Dance and Gymnastics Camp: Little Olympians........................................8 A CELEBRATION OF FRIENDSHIP, UNITY AND PEACE... That is what the Olympics stand for. We will explore these themes, the games and different countries of the Olympics through dance and gymnastics. The week will conclude with a closing ceremony performance to showcase the skills your little Olympian! Ages 4-6 Dance and Gymnastics Camp: Little Rockstars.........................................3 Campers will get a chance to take on their inner rocker through gymnastics and dance. Your rockstar will create all of the necessary Rockstar items needed for the Friday showcase like glitter microphones, rockin’ guitars, backstage VIP passes, dressing room stars and more! Rockstar Camp is about finding what makes each of us shine the brightest and learning to be proud of who we are. Ages 4-6 Dance and Gymnastics Camp: Olympians.....8 A CELEBRATION OF FRIENDSHIP, UNITY AND PEACE... That is what the Olympics stand for. We will explore these themes, the games and different countries of the Olympics through dance and gymnastics. Ages 4-11 Dance and Gymnastics Camp: Rockstars......3 Campers will get a chance to take on their inner rocker through gymnastics and dance. Your rockstar will create all of the necessary Rockstar items needed for a big show like glitter microphones, rockin’ guitars, backstage VIP passes, dressing room stars and more! Rockstar Camp is about finding what makes each of us shine the brightest and learning to be proud of who we are. Ages 4-11 Session Dates B June 6 – 10** 1 June 13 – 17 2 June 20 – 24 3 June 27 – July 1 4 July 5 – 8* 5 July 11 – 15 6 July 18 – 22 7 July 25 – 29 8 August 1 – 5 9 August 8 – 12 10 August 15 – 19 11 August 22 – 26 **CMS last day of school is Thursday, JUN 9th. *Camp is closed on JUL 4. MO R R ISO N FAMILY YMCA 2016 CAMP G UIDE 17 INDEX INDEX (Camp Name, Session Number and Description) (Camp Name, Session Number and Description) “I would tell them that drop off and pick up is well organized. My child loved the activities during the day. He had a lot of fun. The counselors were great.” -2015 Camper Parent Dance Camp: Ballerina............................5, 9 Plie’, tutus and tip toes. This camp promotes confidence and creativity while teaching proper ballet technique. Inspired by the storybook character Angelina Ballerina, this camp is a fun and unique introduction into the world of music, art and dance. Ages 3-5 Dance Camp: Broadway..............................7 ....a 5, 6, 7, 8! “And all that Jazz!” Whether you’re an absolute beginner or experienced performer, there is always room to improve and work on dance technique. Dancers learn fun and exciting routines from selected Broadway musicals. Campers learn the style of Broadway greats like Bob Fosse and Jerome Robbins while developing performance technique and facial expression. The week will end with a musical theatre dance showcase. Ages 7-14 Dance Camp: Performing Company Intensive..................................10 Performing Company Intensive Camp is open only to current or potential performing company members and more advanced dancers. Mini daily workshops will be taught in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Tap styles. The purpose of this intensive camp is to assess and improve on each dancer’s technical skills and abilities, and provide a stable base of professional training to help each dancer achieve their full potential. The week will conclude with auditions for the 2016-2017 Performing Company and Competition Teams. Attire: Leotard, tights, dance shorts (ballet, tap, and Jazz are optional but highly recommended for each dance style). Ages 4-18 Dance Camp: Princess............................1, 6 “Your dancer will explore the enchanted world of princesses, fairies and mermaids through dance, music, crafts, games and storytelling! They will learn ballet steps and creative ways to make fairytales come to life. Each week will end happily ever after with a performance. The two weeks of princess camp will explore different themes and characters, so your princess can experience double the enchantment this summer! Ages 3-5 Dance and Gymnastics Camp: USA Hip Hop.... 4 This combination camp includes gymnastics, dance, movement, fitness and fun! Your camper’s day will be filled with tumbling, jumping, creative dancing while learning some of the hottest hip hop dance moves this summer seen in shows like “SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” and “AMERICA’S BEST DANCE CREW”. Ages 5-11 18 Dance Camp: Storybook.............................7 This camp will bring some of your child’s favorite books to life through dance and creative movement. Some of our themes for the week include Dr. Seuss, “The Keeping Quilt”, and “I Dreamed I Was a Ballerina”. The week will conclude with a showcase to show of our storybook dances. Ages 3-5 y m ca ch a rlotte.org Gymnastics Camp................................ 1-11 Let your child take their gymnastics skills to a new level. Gymnasts will be introduced to a foundation of basic floor skills (rolling, cartwheels and handstands,) basic bar skills (front support, casting, circles), basic vaulting skills (correct footing to vault handstand), and basic beam skills (balances, walks, jumps and turns). Through fun strength and flexibility training challenges, the gymnasts will be encouraged to master basic skills and develop more advanced skills on all apparatus. Join us for multiple weeks of camp to build on their skills and master their goals! Groups will divide by grade: Kindergarten through Second graders and Third through Fifth graders. Ages 4-11 Ninja Warrior Camp............................ 1, 7, 9 Let your child have a stealthy ninja style great time training on obstacle courses throughout our facility designed to challenge them. Rotate daily through the cross-fit gym, gymnastics studio, gyms or fields to swing, jump, crawl and climb to conquer new obstacle courses! Weather permitting; a pool rotation will be included to cool off our small warriors. Join us for a new adventure each week! Ages 5-11 DAY CAMP Outdoor Adventure Camp Add-on: ....... 1-11 Explorers Explorers welcome campers of every age! This is our half-day Outdoor Adventure Camp experience! Campers will be split into different groups based on age and spend the afternoons playing group games, creating art projects, playing in the woods, and going to the pool! Being an explorer is the best way to spend the afternoon! Ages 4-11 Outdoor Adventure Camp: Discoverers.....1-11 Rising 2nd and 3rd graders are all about camp! Discoverers will work on their archery skills this summer at our very own archery range! We will play games in the woods and build forts that you could only imagine in your dreams! And of course, don’t forget about the pool! Discoverers are oozing with camp spirit, so naturally they will be training their camp voices to scream the loudest and win the spirit stick. This summer is going to be the best yet so don’t forget to register! Ages 6-9 Outdoor Adventure Camp: Navigators... 1-11 Rising 4th and 5th graders are the “big kids” at Outdoor Adventure Camp. As we all know, with age comes privilege. For our Navigators, that means Color Wars! Navigators will represent Outdoor Adventure once a week and compete against Xtreme Sports Camp in a series of games and events to win the coveted Color Wars Trophy! Color Wars are always a camp favorite with Navigators. Campers will of course be at the pool everyday, and get to spend time at the archery range. Navigators will reign supreme this summer, so you will definitely want to be a part of it! Ages 8-11 Outdoor Adventure Camp: Pathfinders... 1-11 Rising 1st graders will have an amazing time and make great friends at Outdoor Adventure Camp. We will be swimming, building forts, playing games, singing songs, and working hard to win the spirit stick! Pathfinders will spend the summer having a blast while working towards earning character bands (caring, honest, respect, responsibility, and faith), and competing against the other treks for prizes. Pathfinders always love our Fun Friday surprise activities and Wacky Wednesdays! This is one summer that you will not want to miss out on! Ages 5-7 Outdoor Adventure Camp: Teens..........................1, 2, 4, 5, 7,8, 10, 11 Welcome to Teen Outdoor Adventure Camp! The group will enjoy all of the activities that make camp great, like archery, science experiments and sports, in addition to going on a field trip each week! Teen Outdoor Adventure campers gain independence and put their leadership skills to practice with the guidance of their counselors and the underlying themes of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, and Faith - our YMCA Core Values. From exploring the woods to songs, skits and weekly themes, their week will be full of opportunities to go on adventures, be silly and have fun! Pair this experience with an afternoon in our Teen Camp Add-on for an amazing week of full-day fun! Ages 10-14 Outdoor Adventure Camp: Trekkers...... 1-11 Our rising kindergarteners will enjoy full days of fun at Outdoor Adventure camp! Trekkers will spend the summer playing at the pool, learning new games, doing arts and crafts, reading, and playing in the woods looking for Fuzzy Wuzzy the Bear! For trekkers, full days of camp are a great way to prepare for longer days in the upcoming school year! Campers will spend the week with friends singing songs and making wonderful memories! Ages 4-6 Teen Camp Add-on............................... 1-11 Our Teen Camp Add-on is an afternoon camp experience. Teens will have the chance to hang out at the pool, play games, and work as a team. Teen Camp Add-on is a great way to relax and socialize for the afternoon! Ages 10-14 SPORTS & FITNESS Ballantyne YMCA CrossFit Kids Camp.... 2-11 Ballantyne YMCA CrossFit Kids Camp introduces kids to age-appropriate movements and exercises that will assist in maximizing physical skills, self-confidence and body awareness while being led by a certified CrossFit instructor. Help your child get an early start on an active and healthy lifestyle this summer while pairing fitness and fun to create a lifelong love of health and fitness. Ages 4-14 Baseball Camp................................. 3, 6, 11 Train with talented high school and college players. Learn fielding, hitting and base running techniques. Ages 5-11 Basketball Camp................................2, 4, 6 Spend a week working on basketball skills like dribbling, passing, endurance, shooting, speed and teamwork. Ages 5-11 Climb, Bike, Hike Camp.......................2, 5, 7 Teen Camp: Climb, Bike, Hike is an adventurefilled camp where teens will participate in daily adventure-oriented field trips. Everyone will need to be ready for action and moving around outdoors as camp will include activities like learning camping skills, hiking, rock climbing and biking. Gear up and get ready for this adventurefilled experience where we will learn to love and appreciate the outdoors, learn new skills and create lifelong friendships. Ages 10-14 Dodgeball Camp.....................................7, 8 Campers get to play a variety of different dodgeball games: Traditional, backboard, larish, army and more! Ages 7-11 Fitness Explorers Camp...... 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11 Campers will have the opportunity to explore a variety of fitness activities during their camp week including: strength training, obstacle courses, jump rope, games and more. We will also discuss the importance of the different types of exercise and basic healthy nutritional habits. Ages 5-11 Flag Football Camp......................... 3, 4, 5, 8 Learn the basic skills of flag football: Passing, catching, positioning, route running and defensive moves. Ages 5-11 JVX Sports Camp ................................. 1-11 JVX Sports Camp Add-On..................... 1-11 JVX Sports Camp is for kids who love sports! This is a version of our X-Treme Sports Camp for younger campers. Campers will start each day playing traditional sports like basketball, football and soccer. After lunch, campers will mix it up with popular camp games like dodgeball, gator ball and many more! Each Wednesday will feature the notorious Color Wars competition where campers battle for the Color Wars Cup against Outdoor Adventure Camp! This camp provides campers with the opportunity to play and improve skills, learn new games, make new friends and come home X-Tremely tired! Ages 5-8 Kindersports Camp........................ 2, 4, 6, 8 Campers in rising kindergarten will learn the basic skills of soccer, basketball, t-ball and flag football in addition to some fun and less traditional games! Ages 4-6 Session Dates B June 6 – 10** 1 June 13 – 17 2 June 20 – 24 3 June 27 – July 1 4 July 5 – 8* 5 July 11 – 15 6 July 18 – 22 7 July 25 – 29 8 August 1 – 5 9 August 8 – 12 10 August 15 – 19 11 August 22 – 26 **CMS last day of school is Thursday, JUN 9th. *Camp is closed on JUL 4. MO R R ISO N FAMILY YMCA 2016 CAMP G UIDE 19 INDEX INDEX (Camp Name, Session Number and Description) (Camp Name, Session Number and Description) “It is safe and my son loves it. My son has been going for years. The staff there is wonderful they are the reason we keep coming back.“ -2015 Camper Parent Lacrosse Camp..........................................6 This sports camp is perfect for all experience levels, from beginner to expert. Players will learn the fundamental skills of the sports, rules of the game and be challenged through a fun variety of games, drills and scrimmages. Ages 7-11 Roller Hockey Camp...................................7 This sports camp is perfect for all experience levels, from beginner to expert. Players will learn the fundamental skills of the sports, rules of the game and be challenged through a fun variety of games, drills and scrimmages (players will need to bring skates/rollerblades and a helmet, sticks optional). Ages 7-11 Sand Volleyball Camp.................................2 This sports camp is perfect for all experience levels, from beginner to expert. Players will learn the fundamental skills of the sports, rules of the game and be challenged through a fun variety of games, drills and scrimmages. Ages 7-11 Soccer Camp..............................................1 Train with talented high school and college players. Develop ball skills like shooting, passing and more through drills, fun games and scrimmages. Ages 5-11 20 Sports & Athletic Development Camp...3, 5, 7, 9 This camp focuses on the total athlete! At Teen Sports and Athletic Development Camp, campers will focus on a different sporting activity each day. Athletes will experience a group dynamic warmup, physical conditioning, learning the importance of nutrition, and complete sports specific games and circuit training all while promoting character development, athletic progression, and leadership! This variety of exercises and drills will improve your teen’s strength, balance, flexibility and overall understanding of the sports they love! Teens will look forward to an afternoon in our Teen Camp Add-on where they can hang out with their friends and enjoy a variety of activities after their morning full of sports! Make sure to check it out. Ages 10-18 Sports Camp.............................. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 Our youngest athletes learn the basic skills of soccer, basketball, t-ball and flag football in addition to fun traditional camp games! Ages 3-4 Track & Field Camp.................................2, 6 This camp is led by local collegiate and high school track athletes. Your camper will become a faster, stronger and smarter runner. Campers will leave with an increased knowledge, love for the sport and new friends. Ages 7-11 Triathlon Camp.................................. 1, 2, 3 Athletes will learn how to train for the swim, bike and run portions of a kids’ triathlon race. Many other skills will be covered including transitioning quickly, biking safely, running efficiently, conditioning and more! As the youth athletes navigate the challenges of a triathlon, they will also build essential life skills in fitness, exercise, discipline and self confidence! Each camper must be a green band swimmer and provide his/her own bike. Ages 7-11 Volleyball Camp.........................................8 Volleyball Camp is a great way to get a taste of the fun and excitement of volleyball. Basic volleyball rules and drills will be taught. Serving, passing, spiking, setting and team strategy will all be practiced at camp along with developing coordination and jumping skills. Ages 7-11 X-Treme Sports Camp ......................... 1-11 X-Treme Sports Camp Add-On.............. 1-11 X-Treme Sports Camp is for kids who love sports! Campers will play traditional sports like basketball, football and soccer. We’ll mix it up with popular camp games like dodgeball, gator ball and many more! Each Wednesday will feature the y m ca ch a rlotte.org notorious Color Wars competition where X-Treme campers battle for the Color Wars Cup against Outdoor Adventure Camp! This camp provides campers with the opportunity to play and improve skills, learn new games, make friends and come home X-Tremely tired! Ages 7-11 Yoga Camp............................................5, 7 What is yoga? How can it help the body and mind? In this camp kids will learn movement that helps the body stretch and strengthen through yoga, as well as how to quiet the mind to concentrate in school, sports or stress. They will also be introduced to Pilates and cardio. Kids will have fun in a non-competitive and supportive environment, learn to work together and to care for themselves by participating in mindful activities, games, crafts, relaxation and outdoor time. Ages 4-11 THEMED Amazing Race Camp...........................3, 7, 9 We are racing against time and teams during this week of the Amazing Race Camp. Based off the TV show, campers will be divided into groups and challenged by questions and activities that will push their minds to the limit! Ages 4-11 American Girl® Camp: Addy...................6, 7 Join us for this girls only camp that focuses on the American Girl® series. Our crafts, games and lessons will be geared around the American Girl® stories that help teach life lessons to young ladies. Each week of camp we will explore a retired American Girl’s story. American Girl® dolls are not included in camp, but we encourage all participants to bring their own doll to camp! Ages 4-11 American Girl® Camp: Josephina............3, 4 Join us for this girls only camp that focuses on the American Girl® series. Our crafts, games and lessons will be geared around the American Girl® stories that help teach life lessons to young ladies. Each week of camp we will explore a retired American Girl’s story. American Girl® dolls are not included in camp, but we encourage all participants to bring their own doll to camp! Ages 4-11 American Girl® Camp: Kaya....................1, 2 Join us for this girls only camp that focuses on the American Girl® series. Our crafts, games and lessons will be geared around the American Girl® stories that help teach life lessons to young ladies. Each week of camp we will explore a retired American Girl’s story. American Girl® dolls are not included in camp, but we encourage all participants to bring their own doll to camp! Ages 4-11 American Girl® Camp: Samantha............8, 9 Join us for this girls only camp that focuses on the American Girl® series. Our crafts, games and lessons will be geared around the American Girl® stories that help teach life lessons to young ladies. Each week of camp we will explore a retired American Girl’s story. American Girl® dolls are not included in camp, but we encourage all participants to bring their own doll to camp! Ages 4-11 Build-It Camp........................................2, 8 Does your child love Legos, Lincoln Logs, and blocks? Does he want to build with all of the material he finds? We have the camp for him! Have him join us for a week full of building and creating! Ages 4-11 Cooking Camp: A Bountiful Summer.............3 Does your child have a passion for cooking or baking? Campers can foster that passion by joining us for a hands-on experience in the kitchen where they will explore familiar recipes and new foods through taste tests and nutritional exploration. Ages 4-11 Cooking Camp: A Disney Adventure.............2 Does your child have a passion for cooking or baking? Campers can foster that passion by joining us for a hands-on experience in the kitchen where they will explore familiar recipes and new foods through taste tests and nutritional exploration. Ages 4-14 Cooking Camp: Cupcake “Boss”................10 Does your child have a passion for cooking or baking? Campers can foster that passion by joining us for a hands-on experience in the kitchen where they will explore familiar recipes and new foods through taste tests and nutritional exploration. Ages 7-14 Cooking Camp: Fondue Favorites................6 Does your child have a passion for cooking or baking? Campers can foster that passion by joining us for a hands-on experience in the kitchen where they will explore familiar recipes and new foods through taste tests and nutritional exploration. Ages 7-14 Cooking Camp: Go For The Gold...................9 Does your child have a passion for cooking or baking? Campers can foster that passion by joining us for a hands-on experience in the kitchen where they will explore familiar recipes and new foods through taste tests and nutritional exploration. Ages 4-11 Cooking Camp: Take Me Out To The Ball Game.......................................5 Does your child have a passion for cooking or baking? Campers can foster that passion by joining us for a hands-on experience in the kitchen where they will explore familiar recipes and new foods through taste tests and nutritional exploration. Ages 4-11 Cooking Camp: Tapas.................................7 Does your child have a passion for cooking or baking? Campers can foster that passion by joining us for a hands-on experience in the kitchen where they will explore familiar recipes and new foods through taste tests and nutritional exploration. Ages 4-11 Cooking Camp: The Butcher’s Block............8 Does your child have a passion for cooking or baking? Campers can foster that passion by joining us for a hands-on experience in the kitchen where they will explore familiar recipes and new foods through taste tests and nutritional exploration. Ages 4-14 Cooking Camp: The Wandering Chef............1 Does your child have a passion for cooking or baking? Campers can foster that passion by joining us for a hands-on experience in the kitchen where they will explore familiar recipes and new foods through taste tests and nutritional exploration. Ages 4-11 Cooking Camp: When In Rome...................11 Does your child have a passion for cooking or baking? Campers can foster that passion by joining us for a hands-on experience in the kitchen where they will explore familiar recipes and new foods through taste tests and nutritional exploration. Ages 4-11 Cooking Camp: When Life Gives You Lemons.....4 Does your child have a passion for cooking or baking? Campers can foster that passion by joining us for a hands-on experience in the kitchen where they will explore familiar recipes and new foods through taste tests and nutritional exploration. Ages 7-14 Fossils and Fairies Camp.............................8 We invite your junior paleontologists to help us learn everything we can about dinosaurs. We will MO R R ISO N FAMILY YMCA 2016 CAMP G UIDE dance, dig, and do everything dinosaur style this week. And, we have some special helpers from a time long ago - the fairies! They will use their magical powers to transport us back in time on our journey of discovery Ages 2-5 Games Galore Camp...........................2, 5, 7 From Candy Land, to Clue; from Chutes and Ladders to Chess; we have games galore for your child to learn and play! What better way to build a family game night then to have your child learn all of the best games! Ages 4-11 Gardening and Growing Camp.....................3 How does your garden grow? Our youngest gardeners will get their hands dirty as they learn all about how things grow. Crafts, stories and songs will focus on plants, flowers and garden critters. Ages 2-5 Girls Rock Camp.....................................3, 6 Our ladies will spend the week expressing themselves though self esteem conversation, creative writing, public speaking and, of course, fun girl stuff. Our goal is to build each other up and learn creative ways to express ourselves in a polite and respectful way using the character traits of the YMCA. Ages 4-11 Into the Wild Camp.....................................1 Off into the great, wild woods we will go this week! Join us as we learn about forest animals like bears, raccoons, snakes and squirrels. And while we are at it, let’s have a little camping fun with woodland inspired crafts and delicious s’mores! Ages 2-5 Session Dates B June 6 – 10** 1 June 13 – 17 2 June 20 – 24 3 June 27 – July 1 4 July 5 – 8* 5 July 11 – 15 6 July 18 – 22 7 July 25 – 29 8 August 1 – 5 9 August 8 – 12 10 August 15 – 19 11 August 22 – 26 **CMS last day of school is Thursday, JUN 9th. *Camp is closed on JUL 4. 21 INDEX INDEX (Camp Name, Session Number and Description) (Camp Name, Session Number and Description) Jedi Knight Camp...................................3, 8 Travel with us to a galaxy far, far away. To learn the ways of the Jedi Knights! Build your own Lightsaber, fight the empire and learn about the force. Ages 7-11 Leadership In Action Camp.....................1, 4 To explore leadership potential, Teens Lead! engages teens in group work, problem solving and self discovery through fun and engaging challenges. Campers have the opportunity to put their newly discovered skills and leadership learnings into action in a number of different environments - from assisting in camps for younger kids and taking on projects, to preparing for a first job interview and creating a presentation of their own. This is a fun camp that will give young leaders an edge! Ages 10-14 Life’s a Beach Camp...................................B Summer is here and that means sun, sand, ocean animals and FUN! We will bring our your child’s inner beach bum with crafts, stories, songs and games designed to get the summer party started! Ages 2-5 It’s time for a preschool Luau party as we go to the islands to inspire our songs, stories, crafts and games! All things Hawaiian will set the mood for this beach bash complete with grass skirts, tropical fruits and the wonders of the ocean. Ages 2-5 medicine through interactive experiences with Carolinas HealthCare System and the Morrison Family YMCA. Students will participate in various hands-on activities in medicine, health care and scientific research. Ages 7-11 Mad Scientist Camp: Animal Science........1, 6 Is your child a little scientist? Have them join us for our Mad Scientist summer camp series! Each week of this summer we will explore a different area of science. From wizards brews to flying rockets, to learning about animals to exploring space, we have so many exciting things to learn! Ages 4-11 Neverland Camp.................................4, 5, 9 Have your little dreamer join us in Neverland for week full of make believe play! We will explore all of our favorite fairy tale characters and play like we are in Neverland! Ages 4-8 Mad Scientist Camp: Earth Science..........5, 9 Is your child a little scientist? Have them join us for our Mad Scientist summer camp series! Each week of this summer we will explore a different area of science. From wizards brews to flying rockets, to learning about animals to exploring space, we have so many exciting things to learn! Ages 4-11 Mad Scientist Camp: Experiments... 2, 4, 6, 8 Is your child a little scientist? Have them join us for our Mad Scientist summer camp series! Each week of this summer we will explore a different area of science. From wizards brews to flying rockets, to learning about animals to exploring space, we have so many exciting things to learn! Ages 4-11 Mad Scientist Camp: Life Science............5, 7 Is your child a little scientist? Have them join us for our Mad Scientist summer camp series! Each week of this summer we will explore a different area of science. From wizards brews to flying rockets, to learning about animals to exploring space, we have so many exciting things to learn! Ages 4-11 Mad Scientist Camp: Space Science.........3, 7 Is your child a little scientist? Have them join us for our Mad Scientist summer camp series! Each week of this summer we will explore a different area of science. From wizards brews to flying rockets, to learning about animals to exploring space, we have so many exciting things to learn! Ages 4-11 Lost in Space Camp....................................6 Who is ready for a great space adventure? Campers will discover the magical world of planets, stars and galaxies in this camp that is sure to be out of this world! We will blast off each day on a journey to the skies above where we will find space inspired songs, stories, and crafts. Ages 2-5 Magic & Tricks Camp..............................1, 6 Come and join the camp circus! This camp will introduce your child to the basics of juggling, skill tricks and basic illusions. We will hone our skills throughout the week and end with a magnificent performance on Friday! Ages 4-11 Luau Camp...............................................10 Mini Med School Camp............................2, 8 Mini Med School will explore the wide world of 22 y m ca ch a rlotte.org Olympic Journey Camp...............................9 Pack your bags because we are taking a trip around the globe! The nations and cultures of the world will be our inspiration for songs, stories, and crafts. And just in time for the summer Olympics, we will learn about how the world comes together to play and compete - and will engage in some Olympic fun of our own! Ages 2-5 Passport Around The World Camp....... 1, 4, 8 Your camper will want to join us as we travel around the world to experience the culture of foreign countries through food, music, and games. Children won’t want to miss this virtual tour of beautiful countries all around the globe. Ages 4-11 Pink Out Camp.......................................5, 8 Does your child dream of everything pink?! We know how she feels. Have her join us for a week full of girly activities. We will paint nails, do our hair, make jewelry, and just be excited to be girls! Ages 4-11 Pirates and Princesses Camp......................2 Adventure awaits our young pirates and princesses. Arts and crafts, obstacle courses, stories and of course, treasure will fill our days. Whether searching for jewels or slaying dragons, it is sure to be magical! Ages 2-5 Pool Party T/R Camp Add-on.................. 1-9 Extend your child’s camp experience with a visit to our wade pool and splash park on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Let them swim and splash with their camp buddies and cool down after a fun filled day. Staff will transfer campers to Preschool Pool Party from morning camps held at the Morrison YMCA only. For the safety of our preschool campers, bus transportation is not provided from other camp locations. Ages 3-5 Put me in the Zoo Camp..............................7 It’s going to be a zoo in preschool! Join us for fun filled songs, stories and crafts inspired by our favorite animals. And don’t be surprised when your child comes home with elephants, tigers and flamingoes! Ages 2-5 Road Trippin’ Camp............................3, 6, 8 If you like travel and exploration, this is the camp for you! In Road Trippin’ Camp, teens will enjoy a week of field trips throughout Charlotte and the region. Each day, your teen will leave in our YMCA bus and take a day-long field trip to one of the many great sites throughout the region. All field trip fees are included in the total price excluding any special stops for treats. Ages 10-14 Serve Camp.......................................3, 6, 9 In Serve: Volunteer Camp, our teens will be building their leadership skills and serving our community. They will be trained and serve as an active volunteer for the Morrison Family YMCA while taking on a special project designed to benefit our YMCA Community. Participants will work as a team and their leadership, creativity and constructive problem solving skills will play a key role in each activity for the camp. Our volunteers will not want to miss the afternoon with our Teen Camp Add-on where they will enjoy games and activities around the Y with their friends! Be sure to check that out too. Ages 10-14 Seuss Parade Camp....................................5 Oh the places our campers will go when we step inside the wonderful, wacky world of Dr. Seuss! Songs and crafts inspired by some of the greatest children’s books of all time are sure to delight their imaginations. And just like the great author tells us, we will discover “from there to here and here to there, funny things are everywhere!” Ages 2-5 Slime Camp.................................... 2, 4, 6, 8 Icky, sticky, slime! Campers will love this week as we make all sorts of gross concoctions. There will be slime that stinks and even slime you can eat. Take home your yucky creations each day to show off to your family! Ages 4-11 Splash Camp: Bubbles........................3, 6, 9 Splish, splash! During the hot summer months, the best way to cool off is in the water. Boy, have we got some great water games for you! We will spend the week getting wet and wild in the pool and by playing a variety of water relay games on the field that will keep us all cool! Ages 4-11 Splash Camp: Shark Week................... 1, 4, 7 Splish, splash! During the hot summer months, the best way to cool off is in the water. Boy, have we got some great water games for you! We will spend the week getting wet and wild in the pool and by playing a variety of water relay games on the field that will keep us all cool! Ages 4-11 Splash Camp: Under The Sea...............2, 5, 8 Splish, splash! During the hot summer months, the best way to cool off is in the water. Boy, have we got some great water games for you! We will spend the week getting wet and wild in the pool and by playing a variety of water relay games on the field that will keep us all cool! Ages 4-11 order to learn how it operates. Travel with us as we learn about all forms of transportation! Ages 4-8 Spy Camp..............................................4, 9 Calling all future investigators! Does your camper like solving riddles, puzzles, and mysteries? Campers will use deductive reasoning skills, clues, hand writing analysis and finger printing to solve the camp mystery! Ages 4-11 Wild West Camp.......................................11 We are headed to the desert for some wild west fun and adventure! So saddle up cowboys and cowgirls because we have a lot to see - from desert creatures to ranchers and spectacular sunsets! Giddyup everyone! Ages 2-5 Survival Camp........................................3, 7 Calling all ultimate outdoor guys and girls! During Survival Camp, campers will learn all of the essential knowledge that will equip them for their next journey. These skills include water collection, identifying poisonous leaves and berries and how to build a fire. We will wrap up the week with a fire and s’mores to show off our skills. Ages 4-11 Write On Camp.......................................2, 9 Does your child love to tell stories, ask questions and make books come to life? Have her come write-on with us at camp! We will learn journalist techniques and write stories she will want to read for years! Ages 4-11 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Camp.........4, 6 Stealth and quickness is key in the life of a ninja! Campers will take a week to learn all the skills needed to be great sidekicks for everybody’s favorite turtles! From making our own shells, to obstacle courses, your child will love learning to be like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle! Ages 4-11 The Land Before Time Camp................ 1, 5, 9 We’re going prehistoric and learning all about the Land Before Time. Campers will venture back before written records and experience an archeological dig where they put together a skeleton of what may be a prehistoric animal. Ages 4-8 Under the Big Top Camp.............................4 It’s time for circus animals, acrobats, and clowns! Songs, stories and crafts will bring the circus to life for your little ring master. Add in some circus style obstacle courses and goodies and this is sure to be the greatest show on earth! Ages 2-5 Wheels, Wings and Sails Camp................3, 7 Does your child love all forms of transportation? We will spend our week getting creative and making our own vehicles from found objects in MO R R ISO N FAMILY YMCA 2016 CAMP G UIDE Young Inventors Camp...........................2, 5 Calling all future engineers and inventors! Join us for a fantastic week of discovery, creativity and creation as we invent new solutions to everyday problems through idea generation, hands on creation, and the history of some of the most world renowned inventors of all time. You won’t want to miss out! Ages 4-11 Session Dates B June 6 – 10** 1 June 13 – 17 2 June 20 – 24 3 June 27 – July 1 4 July 5 – 8* 5 July 11 – 15 6 July 18 – 22 7 July 25 – 29 8 August 1 – 5 9 August 8 – 12 10 August 15 – 19 11 August 22 – 26 **CMS last day of school is Thursday, JUN 9th. *Camp is closed on JUL 4. 23 WE’RE MORE THAN A PLACE. WE’RE A CAUSE. At the Y, we know that every child can benefit from camp. We also know that not all children have what they need to thrive. That’s why together, with the generous support of our donors, we provide camp scholarships for families who need us most. If your family needs assistance, let us help. At the Y, no one is turned away because of inability to pay. Or, you can help send a child to camp! When you give to the Y, you give a child in need the chance to experience the life-changing power of camp. www.ymcacharlotte.org/donate ‘Like’ us at Morrison Family YMCA Kids and Families and Ballantyne Arts and stay connected RESIDENT CAMPS YMCA Camp Thunderbird Resident Camp | Ages 7 - 16 Located just 17 miles south of Charlotte, Camp Thunderbird’s 1.7-mile shoreline provides the ideal backdrop for life-changing experiences. For more than seventy five years, Thunderbird’s 100-acre campus on South Carolina’s shores of Lake Wylie have welcomed campers wanting to escape the buzz of city life. Thunderbird is a leader in water sports activities with programs that include wakeboarding, water skiing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, water slides and paddle boarding. Campers also take part in many land activities such as ropes course, extreme sports, laser tag and more. Visit www.campthunderbird.org for 2016 dates and rates! YMCA Camp Harrison at Herring Ridge Resident Camp | Ages 6 - 16 Just over the ridge, beyond the apple orchard and away from the buzz and distraction of modern life, kids experience God’s breath-taking natural world through exploration and adventure at our 2000-acre camp in the mountains. At Camp Harrison, we believe in the God-given potential of every child and create a one-of-a-kind opportunity to build character, develop self-confidence and encourage self expression. Resident campers choose from a variety of both land and water activities including archery, paintball, ropes course, fishing, sailing and more. Visit www.campharrison.org for 2016 dates and rates! MORRISON FAMILY YMCA 9405 Bryant Farms Road | Charlotte, NC 28277 P 704 716 4650 | F 704 716 4651 ymcacharlotte.org YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Ask about My Y Pricing - making the YMCA available to all.