Our YMCA summer camp staff are made up of a cultural mixture of young, mature adults that are interested in a future of working with youth. Our staff are great role models, listeners, friends, and are confident working with youth. The YMCA’s summer camp programs are directed by a full-time YMCA professional director and staffed with dedicated and dynamic leaders. These leaders are selected for their experience, maturity, understanding, and patience. The selection process includes a panel interview, reference checks, and a background check prior to employment. Summer camp staff must complete extensive training that includes: risk management, child discipline, child abuse prevention, emergency procedures, friendship building, and how to lead activities before campers arrive. We always have certified lifeguards on duty during all swimming activities and staff are certified in CPR and First Aid.

From the Camp Directors Dear Families, Planning and preparation for summer camp begins long before summer ever arrives. These uncertain times have resulted as our world responds to the COVID-19 crisis and planning for all of the possible changes feels impossible. What is possible is for us to keep our commitment to creating exciting and engaging camp programs for all children. We are moving forward with a summer camp plan that includes day camp, resident camp, and the variety of overnight camps that you have come to expect from YMCA Camp Somewhere. We are more excited than ever to help youth get outside but this year we think youth need to get back to “normal” more than ever before. Camp will still provide positive connections with peers, meaningful relationships with young adult role models, skill building, and a sense of adventure. Although we will be offering a full camp line up we realize we still need to have a flexible approach as it is possible that the need to cancel, suspend, or delay some camps may be inevitable this year. With that in mind we have decided to begin the day camp program on June 15 as this allows our first camp program to begin after all schools have released students from virtual learning. If the need to suspend day camp becomes reality we will begin day camp as soon as possible after the June 15 date. Our Y will be offering other full day child care programs until June 12 for K-6th grade students. We have scheduled resident camp and overnight camps but if the direction from health officials keeps these camps closed we will cancel them as making them up is hard as we require reservations and permits to operate these camps that are not always available on short notice. To allow for more flexibility, we will be changing the registration process to reduce the upfront cost. To register for any of the camp programs, there will be a $50 deposit which will be applied towards the balance of the first camp you attend. Payment for day camp will still take place after each week. Resident and overnight camps will be due on the Wednesday two weeks before the camp is scheduled. We hope this reduction in the upfront fee will help families during this time to start planning for a “normal” summer for your children. Sincerely, Gary “Flame” Taylor Collin “Cobra” Doughty Associate Executive Director Camp & Sports Coordinator gtaylor@rvymca.org sports@rvymca.org

SUMMER CAMP CALENDAR 2020

Day Camp Our day camp provides a safe, nurturing, and fun environment to engage the interests of all age groups. Our day camp is non-stop and our activities reinforce our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. At the YMCA, we create an exciting and safe environment for kids to have an unforgettable summer of fun. They will spend the summer making friends, trying new things, and developing interpersonal skills. The activities that we engage campers in are hands-on and educational, but we add in a ton of fun and silliness. Each week will offer new and exciting adventures that will allow campers to explore their creativity, teamwork, and build on their leadership skills. Campers will come home each day excited to share what they have done. The schedule will be emailed and posted to the YMCA website each Friday before the start of the upcoming week.

A Week of Day Camp Includes: -Low camper to counselor ratio for individualized attention -Developmentally appropriate thematic activities, such as cooking projects, science experiments,

outdoor living skills, arts & crafts, and more -Field trips and special guests -Swim days at the YMCA facility -Traditional camp games, sports, skits and songs -Two healthy snacks per day and lunch provided by the USDA Summer Foods Program

We work to spend the majority of time outside and weekly fieldtrips will be to outdoor locations, wildfire smoke permitting. Each day campers will be assigned a “cabin” with their own counselor to guide them through the daily themed activities. Our unique program allows campers to work with their fellow cabin mates and camp counselor to design and shape their day. To make sure that your camper is properly prepared for each day, they should come dressed for the weather, ready to get dirty, and with a backpack filled with the YMCA’s Required 5: Lunch, Water Bottle, Sunscreen, Swimsuit, and Towel. We work with Sodexo and the USDA Summer Foods Program to provide free lunches as an option for families, available for any income level.

Scholarships are available for all

YMCA camp programs.

Thanks to the generous support of Lithia Motors, we have a greater level of scholarships available for those in need. If you could use assistance this year

please ask.

Who: Youth entering 1st – 9th grade

When: M-F, 7:30am-6:00pm* *Must arrive at camp by 8:30am or you may be turned away.

Fee: $30/day Pay for only the days you use!

Our day camp experience is tailored to the needs of each camper by dividing into three smaller camps (see below) which are then divided into mock cabins based on each camper’s grade and gender.

Ospreys (entering 1st – 2nd grade) - Osprey campers will participate in a Wednesday field trip and Friday swim day. Staffing ratio is 1 adult to every 9 campers. All swimming activities in pools or spray parks.

Hawks (entering 3th – 5th grade) - Hawk campers will participate in two weekly field trips (on Tuesday and Thursday) and Wednesday swim day plus will enjoy camp activities and experiences appropriate for this age group. Staffing ratio is 1 adult to every 12 campers. Swimming may be a part of field trips and may include pools, lakes, and streams.

Eagles (entering 6th – 9th grade) - Eagle campers will participate in two weekly field trips (on Tuesday and Thursday) and Friday swim day plus will enjoy camp activities and experiences appropriate for this age group. Staffing ratio is 1 adult to every 15 campers. Swimming may be a part of field trips and may include pools, lakes, and streams.

Scholarships Many scholarships are available; so please just ask. Pre-Qualified Free Lunch Letter or Food Stamp Award Letter scholarships $20/day

Come Prepared Dress for the weather and pack the Required 5: Lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, swimsuit and towel! Campers that come to camp without the Required 5 may be turned away from the program. If you need help to acquiring these items for your camper please talk with camp staff, we want all campers to be prepared and safe.

Contact Us We want your camper’s summer camp experience to be the best it can be and we will work with you to make sure your child will have a great time. For more information please contact Collin Doughty at sports@rvymca.org or 541-772-6295 ext. 123.

Where: Roosevelt Elementary School 1212 Queen Anne Street, Medford, OR 97504

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (C.I.T.)

We are proud to offer the C.I.T. program for youth that want to be camp staff beginning in 2021. It is exciting to see all of the campers that choose to move on as staff for our camps. Many of our best staff at Y-Camp were the former campers in our programs. Our C.I.T. program takes 15 year olds (by June 1, 2020) and gets them ready to step-up into the counselor role during the summer of 2021. The program begins with a 3 day overnight training June 16-18. All C.I.T.s must attend the three day training to be part of the program. The last day of training includes an all-day rafting trip down the Rogue River. Campers must speak with the Camp Coordinator before applying for this program. C.I.T.s must commit to spending at least 5 weeks at Day Camp. To learn more please contact:

Collin Doughty

Camp Coordinator

sports@rvymca.org

541-772-6295 ext.123

Who: Youth 15 years old during the summer of 2020

When: Summer 2020 (5 week minimum), Training June 16th-18th

Where: At Day Camp Site

Fee: $300 for the entire summer, scholarships available

LEADER IN TRAINING (L.I.T.)

The L.I.T. program is for our oldest Eagle campers (entering 8th &

9th grade) that may be interested in working with youth in the

future. This program is only offered to campers after talking with

the Camp Coordinator. Being a leader is not for everyone. This pro-

gram provides direct supervision to the L.I.T by placing them with a

senior counselor. They will then be placed with an Osprey group at

Day Camp where they will have the opportunity to help guide the

younger campers.

To learn more please contact:

Collin Doughty

Camp Coordinator

sports@rvymca.org

541-772-6295 ext.123

Who: Youth entering 8th & 9th grade

When: June 22 – August 28

Where: At Day Camp Site

Fee: $10/day

RAFTING CAMP

When you live in the Rogue Valley you should get the opportunity

to experience the Rogue River. Whether you join us for a one day

adventure, or decide to try the full 3-day experience, you will get a

chance to enjoy rafting at its best. Campers paddle down river each

day with plenty of opportunities for swimming. Each night the

group will camp along the river under the stars. Campers must be

comfortable in and on the water. All campers and staff will be

required to wear their life jacket at all times in and on the water

and YMCA lifeguards oversee the entire trip.

Intro to Rafting This one day trip will take you from Cole River Fish Hatchery to

Shady Cove Park to give you just the perfect introductory

experience. It will leave you feeling ready to join us for the 3-day

rafting experience this year, or again next year. All you need to

bring is sunscreen, a lunch, water bottle, swimsuit, and a towel for

this splash filled day. Transportation will be provided by the YMCA.

When: June 18th, meet at the YMCA at 8:00 am and

returning at 5:15 pm

Where: Drop-off and pick-up at the YMCA,

522 West Sixth Street, Medford, OR 97501

Who: Youth entering 5th–10th grade

Fee: $50, some scholarships available

Staff to Camp Ratio: 1:6

3-Day Adventure We will be departing at Cole River Fish Hatchery and floating for

3 days down to Tou Velle State Park. We will stop the first night at

Rogue Elk Park and the second night just below Dodge Bridge.

Group camping equipment is provided by the YMCA, you just need

to pack your personal gear (a packing list provided one week

before the camp), eat a complete breakfast before arriving, and

bring a lunch for the first day. All other food will be provided by the

YMCA. Each night will be a memorable experience as we setup our

camp site, cook our meals, and finish the evening with a campfire

along the river. Campers will experience the Rogue River like never

before and learn some cool stuff along the way.

Who: Youth entering 5th-10th grade

When: June 30th –July 2nd, Drop-off 8:00 am, pick-up 5:00 pm

Where: Drop-off and pick-up at the YMCA, 522 West Sixth Street,

Medford, OR 97501

Fee: $180, some scholarships available

Staff to Camp Ratio: 1:6

COASTAL CAMP During our coastal camp your camper will get to experience

everything the coast has to offer. Majestic Oregon scenery

and tide pools are just a couple things your camper will

experience while camping on the coast. Our amazing

adventure will take place at Sunset Bay State Park where the

hiking trails connect you with the ocean.

Each evening will include activities and a camp fire with songs

and storytelling. YMCA camp programs focus on building

positive relationships while having a great time. The campers

will be asked to help setup camp, prepare meals, and clean up

after themselves. Group camping gear and food will be

provided by the YMCA. We do ask that your camper brings a

lunch on the first day. All swimming and water activities will

be overseen by YMCA lifeguards.

Who: For youth entering 3rd–8th grade

When: August 10th-14th,

Drop-off 8:00 am

Pick-up 5:00 pm

Where: Drop-off and pick-up at the

YMCA 522 West Sixth Street

Medford, OR 97501

Fee: $300, some scholarships available

Staff to Camper Ratio: 1:8

CHEF CAMP

Nothing tastes better than preparing and eating a hot fresh meal while in

the great outdoors. Campers will learn to prepare meals on stoves and

over an open fire. They will receive hands-on experience preparing and

cooking a full meal. Safety will be top priority as campers will work with a

variety of cooking equipment including propane stoves, open fires, and kitchen knives. On the first day we

start by planning out our menu and then we leave for the grocery store where campers will be selecting and

purchasing the food. We will be staying at Willow Lake, and when we are not cooking our meals, we will be

swimming, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors. Parents are invited to join us on the last day at the YMCA at

5:00 p.m. to share a meal prepared by the campers. Participants will need to provide personal camping gear

(sleeping bag, clothes, etc.) Group camping gear will be provided by the YMCA. Campers are asked to eat a

complete breakfast and bring a lunch with them on the first day. All other food will be provided by the YMCA.

Who: Youth entering 6th -12th grade

When: July 20th-22nd, Drop-off 8:00 am, pick-up 6:00 pm

Where: Drop-off and pick-up at the YMCA 522 West Sixth Street,

Medford, OR 97501

Optional pick-up at 5:00 pm to enjoy a meal with your camper

Fee: $180, some scholarships available.

Staff to Camper Ratio: 1:8

RESIDENT CAMP

The resident camp program this summer will take place at

Beaver Sulphur Creek Group Campground near the

Applegate River. This camp is filled with swimming, hiking,

archery, arts & crafts, cookouts, skits, songs, team building,

outdoor living skills, and all of the time honored traditions

campers expect. We offer a “Choose & Do” time during the

week so that campers can spend more time doing what they

love in the outdoors. At resident camp youth learn

independence, teamwork, and life skills. They will also meet

other youth that will become longtime friends. Resident

camp is an experience in life you never forget.

Evenings at camp will conclude with a camp fire, songs, storytelling, and skits from the counselors and

campers. The final day of camp is always special. Campers and counselors will dress in their camping best to

attend a semi-formal banquet to commemorate the fun they’ve had, and people they’ve had it with.

Campers will live in tents with their fellow campers with bathroom facilities nearby. Campers are asked to eat

breakfast before being dropped off at camp on the first day.

Who: Youth entering 2nd–9th grade

Where: Beaver Sulphur Creek Group Campground, Applegate River

Staff to Camper Ratio: 1:8

Fees: $325, scholarships available

When: July 27th-August 1st, Drop-off: 8:00 am at the YMCA Pick-up: 12:00 pm at the YMCA

RESIDENT CAMP SPOONS (high school campers)

Spoon campers are given the opportunity to attend camp for less than the regular fee because

they help wash dishes after the meals. Spoons will enjoy all of the regular camp activities plus

the freedom to develop a few of their own.

Who: Youth entering 10th – 12th grade

Staff to Camper Ratio: 1:12

Fees: $125, scholarships available

When: July 27th-August 1st

Drop-off: 8:00 am at the YMCA

Pick-up: 12:00 pm at the YMCA

EXPLOREGON The Willamette-Umpqua Divide

Join us as we explore the Willamette-Umpqua divide, a beautiful

wilderness area directly between the Willamette and Umpqua National

Forests. We will have a chance to swim in Brice Creek, explore

Crescent Lake, and look for Waldo at Waldo Lake. Oregon is full of

natural wonders and beauty only found in this state and we will get up

close and personal with a few of those treasured sites. Each night we

will be camping at a different

Forest Service campground as we make our way in a loop north

towards Bend, then towards Cottage Grove, and back to Medford.

Participants will need to provide personal camping gear (sleeping bag,

clothes, etc.) Group camping gear will be provided by the YMCA.

Campers will be asked to have eaten a complete breakfast and bring a

lunch with them on the first day. All other food will be provided by the

YMCA.

Who: Youth entering 4th-10th grade

When: July 7th-10th, Drop-off 8:00 am, pick-up 5:00 pm

Where: Drop-off and pick-up at the YMCA

522 West Sixth Street, Medford, OR 97501

Fee: $240, some scholarships available

Staff to Camper Ratio: 1:8

ROCK CLIMBING CAMP Rock climbing is something all kids should get to experience. Our rock climbing staff are skilled and love

working with youth. They will teach your climber how to safely climb as high as 60 feet, learn to boulder,

learn to rappel, and even how to walk on a slackline. Rock climbing is a great skill to learn as it is an activity

you can do for many years while staying active and healthy. Campers will come home with the knowledge of

how to safely perform all the aspects of climbing, and they will have the skills to enjoy it for years to come.

We will be staying at Emigrant Lake Oak Slope Campground and climb each day at the rock formations near

the Emigrant Lake Dam. All climbing gear, group camping equipment, and food will be provided by the YMCA.

We do ask that you bring a lunch on the first day.

Who: Youth entering 6th-12th grade

When: June 24th-26th, Drop-off 8:00 am, pick-up 5:00 pm

Where: Drop-off and pick-up at the YMCA

522 West Sixth Street

Medford, OR 97501

Fee: $180, some scholarships available

Staff to Camper Ratio: 1:8

ROGUE VALLEY FAMILY YMCA 522 West Sixth Street, Medford, Oregon 97501 541-772-6295 www.rvymca.org