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RESIDENTIAL CAMP FOR AGES 8-17

WELCOMEThank you for your interest in YMCA Camp Wewa. Whether this is your first time considering camp or if YMCA Camp Wewa is your home away from home we look forward to having you join us during summer 2019.

Camping has been a passion of ours ever since our first experiences with camps and we strive to make each experience the best possible yet in order to share our love with future generations. Our goal is to ensure whomever comes to YMCA Camp Wewa has a safe and fun time while learning a little something along the way. This is the best place to try something new, gain confidence and learn leadership skills all while making lasting memories. We invite you to discover all that awaits you at YMCA Camp Wewa.

From our family to yours…welcome! We can’t wait to see your smiling face at camp soon.

In the spirit of camping,Sarah & Lou SeamanCamp Directors

YMCA CAMP WEWA221 S. Binion Road | Apopka, FL 32703 | 407.886.1240

Register today at ymcacf.org!

A PLACE TO BELONGTHE Y DIFFERENCE: CARING. FAITH. RESPECT. HONESTY. RESPONSIBILITY. These are YMCA values. If they’re yours, too, then your child belongs at our YMCA Residential Camp, where they can build the foundation for a lifetime of learning in a safe and caring atmosphere of fun.

WHAT IS CAMP WEWA?Camp Wewa is a 70 acre, all-inclusive, co-ed, overnight camp located in Apopka, Florida, and operated by the YMCA of Central Florida. Our experiential development programs offer children ages 8-17 an incredible, life altering experience to forge new friendships, discover hidden talents, and build their own community.

• Air-conditioned cabins• Open-air pavilion• Dining hall• Craft pavilion• Chapel• 40 ft. climbing wall• Jr. olympic-sized pool• High ropes course• Low ropes course• Archery range• Riflery range• Full basketball courts• Beach volleyball court• Environmental

education center• Surrounded by

beautiful lakes

EXPERIENCE WEWA

We specialize in experiential learning through adventure-based skills, team sports, arts, drama, and leadership development, offering a variety of activities to choose from that will all contribute to a lifetime of memories and friendships for your camper.

Adventure ProgramArchery

Arts & craftsBasketball

DramaEcologyFishing

NewspaperOutdoor Skills Program

RiflerySoccer

Ultimate frisbeeVolleyballZumba

40 ft. “Goliath” Climbing Wall

CanoeingFishing

KayakingRock wallSwimming

TubingWakeboardingWaterskiing

ADVENTURE AND FUN

ON THE LAND

ADVENTURE AND FUN

ON THE WATER

Chapel is a refreshing way to start the day to get the campers thinking about how to better themselves and those around them.

MORNING CHAPEL

WISH BOAT CEREMONY

NIGHTLY DEVOTION

The wish boat ceremony is a tradition at YMCA Camp Wewa that has been around as long as the camp has been a part of the YMCA. The campers select a palm branch during the week and decorate it (usually with their name, cabin, session and other memorable items from their stay). On Thursday

night, all the campers bring their wish boat to the pool area and a candle is added to the top to be lit. While the candles are being lit, the campers are told that the boats represent a wish of their choosing.

Each night, a values story is told to have a moment of reflection and touch on the importance of bettering not only yourself, but each other.

CHRISTIAN MISSION & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

YMCA Camp Wewa is a Summer Resident Camp and year-round Outdoor Education facility operated by the YMCA of Central Florida. At YMCA Camp Wewa we believe children and youth have a fully immersive opportunity to build new lifelong friendships, develop skills in the outdoors, and discover their “Self”. YMCA Camp Wewa provides a safe and exciting environment for Children and Youth to grow in Body, Mind and Spirit through our transformative approach to teaching Athletic, Camping, Artistic and Leadership skills to children aged 8-17.

OVERNIGHTCAMP

All of our four week-long sessions and two, two-week sessions for ages 8-14 begin on Sundays at 1:30 PM and end on Fridays at 2:00 PM. YMCA Camp Wewa is all-inclusive; meals, snacks, activities, specialized instructional staff are all included. Campers stay in age and gender appropriate cabins with a maximum of 14 campers and a minimum of 2 full-time staff counselors.

In order to participate in camp activities campers must have a recent Health History Form on file which includes a current physical performed by a licensed physician within the last 12 months. Please download and complete our Health History Form prior to the start of your camper’s session.

ONE WEEK CAMP | Member $710 | Non-Member $780TWO WEEK CAMP | Member $1420 | Non-Member $1560Session 1 – Treasure Island (June 2–7) Session 2 – Western Week (June 9–14)Session 3 – Heroes vs. Villains (June 16–28, two week session)Session 4 – Color Wars (June 30–July 5) Session 5 – Medieval Week (July 7–19, two week session) Session 6 – Camp Carnival (July 21–July 26)

CARRY OVER WEEKENDSFor campers whom wish to stay between multiple camp sessions and extend their camp stay. Price includes laundry, meals and activities.

Member: $165 | Non-Member: $215Session 1 (June 7–9)Session 2 (June 28–June 30)Session 3 (July 5–July 7)

TRY ME WEEKENDFor first time campers who want to try Wewa out for the first time and get a taste of the resident camp experience. Ages 8-14.

Member: $190 | Non-Member: $290Session 1 (June 7–9)

Leaders in Training (LIT)LITs will work as a cohort to develop their team, individual and peer to peer leadership skills. This two week program features extensive facilitation training, communication and teamwork skills for campers ages 14-15. LIT participants receive 20 Community Service Hours.

Session 1 (June 2–14), Session 2 (June 16–28)Member: $1420 | Non-Member: $1560

Counselor in Training (CIT) A three-week training and mentoring program for campers age 16-17 whom are interested in pursuing a counselor position at YMCA Camp Wewa. CITs will spend their time in leadership specific activities as a CIT group and will stay in younger-age cabins learning from the best counselors at YMCA Camp Wewa. CIT participants receive 40 Community Service Hours and will participate in a service project. Please note completion of CIT program does not guarantee a paid counselor position in the future.

Session 1 (June 30–July 19)Member: $1595 | Non-Member: $1735

Winter Break Camp Enjoy Camp Wewa all year round with camp session during school’s Winter Break. Spend time doing your favorite camp activities but also participate in exclusive programming only offered during this time. All-inclusive camp open for campers ages 8-14.

TEEN LEADERSHIP

YMCA Camp Wewa has the best staff around! Together as a community all camp staff participate in a two week on-site training preparing themselves and camp for your campers arrival. Through an individual interview process, everyone selected to work at YMCA Camp Wewa expresses a passion for youth development and interactive learning in the outdoors. With all of our creative talents and diverse backgrounds we strive to positively impact our campers in our unique environment and provide them with the best camp experience possible.

All of YMCA Camp Wewa Staff are:• Eighteen years or older• Drug tested and background checked • CPR and first aid trained

Specialized Staff include:• Individuals certified in program areas such as archery,

ropes courses and canoeing• College students pursuing degrees in recreation,

education or hospitality• International counselors recruited through Camp

America

YMCA CAMP STAFF

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OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMSCurriculm LinkedYMCA Camp Wewa is proud to offer outdoor education activities that meet several State of Florida Education benchmarks. Our programs can be tailored for your school, class, grade and desired learning objective.

Program StreamsThis program focuses on cross-curricular learning in four streams, outdoor skills, ecological simulations, leadership and character development and social science programs.

Customized Outdoor ProgramsWe can customize your outdoor education experience from a half day to a full week. Our staff are trained professionals in team building, nature interpretation, outdoor skills and camping.

FACILITY RENTALSAvailable for overnight and day use rentals for corporate, non-profit, religious and educational groups from August through May.

FacilitiesOur facilities are condusive for groups of up to 200 individuals for both day and overnight accommodation.

Food ServicesFull catering service is available in our dining facility. Meals can range in a wide variety of options to suit your group’s wants and needs.

CORPORATE TEAM BUILDINGWhether you have 8 or 50 people on your team, YMCA Camp Wewa can structure a productive event for you to deepen your groups communication, problem solving, critical thinking and collaborative efforts. Using a progressive adventure sequence, our team will engage yours to higher potential.

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