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YMCA of the Rockies

DAY CAMP

Summer 2016

PLAYWONDER EXPLORE

WHAT IS THE DAY CAMP EXPIERENCE?

Give your children a mountain camp experience to remember: horseback riding in the mountains, hiking trails and exploring forests, practicing archery, splashing in the pool, singing to their hearts content and creating crafts.

Day camp is an opportunity for you as a parent to drop off your child for the day with trained professionals while you explore RMNP, check out other YMCA activities, or the quaint town of Estes Park.

The Y is committed to quality family programming and strengthening our community. We provide a Healthy Living experience for kids by educating on healthy food choices and the right balance of physical activity. In Y camp programs, children grow in self-esteem, self-reliance, confidence and discover their potential.

Allow for your child to have a unique summer camp experience. All under the care of specially trained staff who bring attention to the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.

TABLE OF CONTENTSGRADES 1 - 3 9 Bennett Beavers 9 Traditional Day Camp10 Sports Adventure Camp12 Arts & Crafts Camp12 Dragons, Fairies & Princess Camp13 Nature Camp

GRADES 2 - 3 9 Traditional Day Camp10 Climbing Camp13 Experiments & Engineering Camp

GRADES 4 - 6 9 Traditional Day Camp10 Climbing Camp 10 Sports Adventure Camp11 Hiking Camp12 Arts & Crafts Camp13 Outdoor Living Skills Camp13 Experiments & Engineering Camp

GRADES 5 - 8 9 Traditional Day Camp11 Outpost Camp

GRADES 7 - 89 Mountaineers Camp14 Backpacking Camp

GRADES 9 - 1214 Adventurers Camp

2 3CARING • HONESTY • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY • FAITH ymcarockies.org/summer-day-camp

Service ProjectsThis summer each group will have a built in time within their weekly schedule where they will spend time doing a service project. Some of our main focuses this summer will be: trail maintenance, clearing of invasive species, and clean up of Wind River.

GardeningJoin in the fun of our Day Camp garden this summer! Campers will have the opportunity throughout the week to learn about high altitude gardening and being stewards of the land.

A New Specialty CampA Peek Into the Past is a new Specialty week. Campers will have the chance to become official “junior museum directors” when they become detectives and explore history mysteries at the YMCA of the Rockies. Campers will uncover clues about the YMCA’s past through archaeology, explore Rocky Mountain National Park , and have a chance to be pioneers, cook over an open fire, try their hand at camp life in the early 1900s.

Check out What’s New!There are a number of new components within Day Camp that we would like to highlight for this summer! One of these being the construction of two new Gaga Pits within the day Camp area. This fast paced, dodgeball-like game has been a great hit amongst all ages and we are excited to have two that will now be in our area.


OUR MISSIONYMCA of the Rockies puts Christian principles into practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We will accomplish this by serving conferences of a religious, educational, or recreational nature; providing unifying experiences for families; offering traditional summer camping experiences for boys and girls; and serving our staff with leadership opportunities and productive work experiences.

Children today need the opportunity to be themselves in a safe environment to learn and grow. In a day and age when life is busy and our schedules keep us moving, kids need the opportunity to be able to “unplug” from the busy world they live in and experience the wonder of a mountain camp experience.

Day Camp at YMCA of the Rockies is that place where children can explore the outdoors, learn about themselves, and make life-long friendships. We offer a program and place that fosters a safe environment, with well trained staff for children to play, learn, serve, and grow.

Come join us this summer!

Sincerely,

Courtney Danis, Youth Programs [email protected]

YMCA OF THE ROCKIES DAY CAMP

TRADITIONAL CAMP DAY EARLY BIRDS PROGRAMBefore camp programming

MORNINGOpening FlagpoleSnack/Small group timeTraditional Camp Activities

Specialty Camp Activities

LUNCH

AFTERNOONTraditional Camp ActivitiesSpecialty Camp ActivitiesCamp Programming play games

CLOSING FLAG POLE

SUNDOWNERSAfter camp Programming

WHAT TO BRING• Clothing appropriate for changing weather; clothes

that will layer – T-shirt, sweatshirt, jacket, shorts under sweat pants. If your child is horseback/pony riding, he/she must wear long pants and the sturdiest shoes they own; boots are best. This is required to continue our ACA status.

• It is guaranteed that your child will get dirty while at camp! Please send him/her in clothes for which this is OK! Please label all items for lost and found purposes.

• Good sturdy shoes. Please, No sandals or Crocs.• Rain gear. Please, No umbrellas.• Water bottle.• Sunscreen and hat.• Swim suit in a plastic bag if coming on swim day.• Lunch with a drink if not purchasing a lunch from

us. Lunches will not be refrigerated, so bring non-perishable items.

• Day pack that the child can carry all day to hold all items. Children, even preschoolers, will carry their own packs.

• Bennett Campers: a change of clothes.• Adventurer Campers: Sandals for Rafting ONLY.

WHAT NOT TO BRING• Electronic equipment, radios, iPods/mp3 players,

iPads, cellphones, card/games, personal sports equipment

• Extra money• Pets• Pocket knives, firearms or weapons• Alcohol or Drugs

SwimmingHikingArts & CraftsCamp GamesSinging

Horseback RidingAll Camp Games

Team BuildingEnvironmental Ed.

TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES


TRADITIONAL DAY CAMP Like many Y programs, Day Camp is about learning skills, developing character and making friends. Camp is a special environment, where kids become part of a community as they learn how to be more independent as well as how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social and educational activities.

REGISTRATIONRegistration is an on-line process. We ask that parents or legal guardians of program participants be the ones to register children as you will. be asked to provide important health information and signatures for the child to participate in Day Camp activities. Membership

not required for enrollment.

DATESMarch 1, 2016 - Registration is open for all YMCA of the Rockies Members and those with lodging confirmation.

May 1, 2016 - Open Registration for all.

CAMP OFFICEP 970-586-3341 ext. 1280E [email protected] 970-577-1255W ymcarockies.org/summer-day-camp

2515 Tunnel RoadEstes Park, CO 80511

GROUPSBennett Beavers (ages 3 & 4) Explorers (5 yrs. old entering Kindergarten)Pathfinders (Entering 1st grade)Buckaroos (Entering 2nd grade)Rangers (Entering 3rd grade)Trailblazers (Entering 4th grade)Pioneers (Entering 5th & 6th grade)Mountaineers (Entering 7th & 8th grade)

*These all denote the grade the camper will be entering in the fall of 2016

ADDITIONAL FEES• $8/child registration fee due at registration• $25/child non-member fee for those who are

not YMCA members• $5 hot dog cookout• $36 1-hour horse back ride

Traditional Camp Activities:SwimmingHikingArts & CraftsCamp GamesSingingHorseback Riding

CookoutsArcheryClimbing WallAll Camp GamesTeam BuildingEnvironmental Ed.

BENNETT BEAVERS (Preschool)Ages 3-4$30/day; full day program 8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.$18/day; morning program only 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Weeks of June 6 - August 12Start your preschooler’s appreciation of the great outdoors by enrolling him or her in the Bennett Beavers! Counselors guide them through the day filled with activities that guides short hikes, nature activities, crafts, playground time, story and music time, interactive games, and a short afternoon rest time. Choose either a morning 1/2 day session or a full day.

DAY CAMPAges 5-8th grade$30/day; full day program 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.Weeks of June 6 - August 12

Day camp at the Estes Park Center utilizes the outdoor experience and Leave No TraceTM principles, connecting campers with nature to support growth of self, friendships, and stewards of the land! Our Day Camp offers fun-filled activities for campers such as swimming, archery, games, environmental education, horseback rides, team building, hiking in RMNP, camp crafts, scavenger hunts, cookouts, and much more.


SPECIALTY CAMPS Develop a greater passion for the things you love, or try out something new at one of our specialty camps! Specialty camps are for campers looking for a week-long camp where they are able to focus on activities in a specific area. At each of our specialty camps, day camp-ers spend approximately two hours each day in their specialized activity.

OUTDOOR SPORTSIn each Specialty Camp, day campers will spend approximately two hours of each day in their specialized activity. The remainder of the day is spent enjoying Traditional Camp activities.

CLIMBING CAMPEntering grades 2-3 in fall, 2016Weeks of June 13 & July 11

Entering grades 4-6 in fall, 2016Weeks of June 27 & July 25

$175/week

On belay! Campers learn the skills to scale the highest mountains. Throughout the week campers will focus on different elements of climbing and team building. Learn techniques to climbing as you scale up the climbing wall, conquer the high team challenge course, and grow as a team on the low ropes course. This camp is designed to build self-confidence and learn the valuable skills while enjoying an unforgettable adventure. Campers in grades 4-6 will take a field trip to climb outside on real rock!

SPORTS ADVENTURE CAMPEntering grades 1-3 in fall, 2016 Weeks of June 6 & July 4

Entering grades 4-6 in fall, 2016Weeks of June 20, July 18, August 1

$160/week

This camp is designed to teach general skills in the following sports: soccer, basketball, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, and other field games. Sports Camp is a safe, fun, noncompetitive program designed to build teamwork, leadership skills, and self-esteem.

OUTPOST CAMPEntering grades 5-8 in fall, 2015 Weeks of June 6 - August 12

$190/week

Outpost is for the camper excited for a week long outdoor adventure camp where you can create friendships, share group experiences, build leadership skills, and explore the Rocky Mountain environment using Leave No TraceTM principles. Activities include horseback riding, hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, ropes course, climbing wall, swimming, meal planning and campfire cooking, outdoor living skills, and song and skit performance, and a Thursday overnight camp-out. All meals are included.

HIKING CAMPEntering grades 4-6 in fall, 2015 Week of July 4th & August 1st

$160/week

Love hiking? Come explore Rocky Mountain National Park. Campers will learn the art of using a map and compass, route selection, Outdoor Living Skills, and Leave No TraceTM principles. Not only will they come away with these skills, but they will also have the opportunity to go on 1/2 day as well as full-day hikes in RMNP and earn patches for the hikes completed!


SPECIALTY CAMPS

ARTS & CRAFTS CAMPEntering grades 1-3 in fall, 2016 Weeks of June 20 & July 25

Entering grades 4-6 in fall, 2016Weeks of June 6 & July 4

$160/week

Campers discover their artistic side and let their imagination soar. Campers create masterpieces to take home and enjoy!

PEEK INTO THE PAST CAMPEntering grades 4-6 in fall, 2016 Week of July 11

$150/week

Campers will have the chance to become official “junior museum directors” when they become detectives and explore history mysteries at the YMCA of the Rockies. Campers will uncover clues about the YMCA’s past through archeology, have a chance to be pioneers, cook over an open fire, try their hand at camp life in the early 1900s and learn about the characters of the time. They will explore RMNP and discover the secrets of the glaciers that once covered this region and look for clues in the ruins of historic structures.

CREATIVE ARTSIn each Specialty Camp, day campers will spend approximately two hours of each day in their specialized activity. The remainder of the day is spent enjoying Traditional Camp activities.

DRAGONS, FAIRIES & PRINCESS CAMPEntering grades 1-3 in fall, 2016Weeks of June 27, July 18, August 8

$160/week

Campers let their imaginations soar in this magical fairy-tale themed arts and crafts camp! Participants make dragon and fairy wings, prince and princess crowns, wands, jewels, fairy tale puppets and more. Campers will also enjoy a special tea party on Friday!

SPECIALTY CAMPSSCIENCE & NATURE

In each Specialty Camp, day campers will spend approximately two hours of each day in their specialized activity. The remainder of the day is spent enjoying Traditional Camp activities.

EXPERIMENTS & ENGINEERING CAMPEntering grades 2-3 in fall, 2016 Weeks of June 13, July 11, August 1

Entering grades 4-6 in fall, 2016Weeks of June 6, July 18

$160/week

Campers take off into a world of explorations through hands-on-experiments including slime, designing and building water rockets, volcanoes, and much more!

NATURE CAMPEntering grades 1-3 in fall, 2016 Weeks of June 20 & July 4

$160/week

Young nature lovers will enjoy the great outdoors of the Rocky Mountains. Campers will learn to use what nature provides as they build outdoor shelters. They will learn about the wildlife around the area, while hiking the trails and exploring the pond and what it has to offer.

OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS CAMPEntering grades 4-6 in fall, 2016 Weeks of June 13 & August 8

$160/week

Campers develop their outdoor living skills in this exciting, hands-on specialty camp! Discover the art of being prepared for the great outdoors by learning orienteering skills, how to build and start a fire without a match, knot tying skills, water filtration, and much more about surviving in the great outdoors.


TEEN CAMPSFor teens entering grades 7-12 in Fall 2015. Developing leadership qualities and abilities are important life-long skills. In the teen camps you will get a full experience of adventure activities, leadership skills, as well as developing life-long friendships.

BACKPACKINGEntering grades 7-9 in fall, 2016 Week of July 18th $200/week

Come explore the wonder of back country camping in Rocky Mountain National Park. This is a great way for teens to build relationships, learn the Leave No TraceTM principles or low impact backpacking for a night under the starts, as well as hard skills such as map reading, outdoor living skills, meal planning and cooking. In this program campers will go on a single night backpacking trip in Rocky Mountain National Park as well as enjoy traditional camp activities!

ADVENTURERSEntering grades 9-12 in fall, 2016 Weeks of June 6 - August 12

Prices vary by day (see chart on next page)

The Adventurer Program is for teens entering the 9th through 12th grades and looking to create lasting friendships while enjoying a variety of activities that camp has to offer. Camp days range from team building activities, rock climbing, horseback riding, to cookouts.

ADVENTURER SCHEDULE & FEES

*All days are normal camp hours, except for Fridays Rafting which meets at 6 a.m.

9-12th GRADE

Monday High & Low Ropes

$30

Tuesday Zip LineMountain BikingCookout

$30

$5Wednesday Mary’s Lake

Climbing & Mini or Disc Golf

$30

Thursday Sports, Swimming & Horseback Riding

$65-horse-back riding$30-day

Friday Rafting OR all day hike

$65-rafting$30-hiking


Inclusion Program At Day Camp, we enthusiastically pursue opportunities to welcome campers with special needs into the experience through our Inclusion Program. In recognition that the term special needs has many categories (physical, cognitive, emotional), each camper registration will be uniquely considered. Our intent is that campers with special needs be involved in the regular camp programming, meaning all programs are available for your consideration. More than that, it has been our experience that when a camper with special needs is in the group, that child often becomes instrumental in the bonding that happens among the group and sets the tone for a significant camp week for everyone in the group. When registering your child, you will have the opportunity to indicate if your child has special needs. Once you make this indication, you will be directed to a questionnaire that asks detailed questions which allow us to assess our ability to accommodate those needs. In some cases, our Coordinator for Campers with Special Needs may call or email to request further information.

Many of the summer staff will have had prior experience working with children with a variety of special needs. This has become a quality we look for when hiring summer staff. These staff are eager for opportunities to have campers with special needs in their group. Our Coordinator for Campers with Special Needs will work with the counselor, equipping them with any skills or strategies for working with their campers, and will serve as a resource for the counselor throughout the week.

EARLY BIRDS & SUNDOWNERS PROGRAMFor your convenience and peace of mind, Early Birds and Sundowners Program provides your camper with supervised activities, led by well-trained staff, prior to and following the end of the program day. Early Birds and Sundowners is available each camp day.

FEE: HOURS:$2/day - Early Birds 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.$3/day - Sundowners 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

“I am thankful to have the Y, too many kids are left at home alone playing video games all day. I am grateful that my children have the opportunity to explore and enjoy the outdoor life the YMCA offers.” -Day Camper Parent


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhen do I register my child for camp? Register at least one day prior to your child attending camp. For the safety and well-being of the children and our program we do not accept same-day registrations. Online registration opens the beginning of March.

Do we have to be members of the YMCA? No, everyone is welcome to register for Day Camp. For all non-members registration for Day Camp opens May 1,2016.

When do I pay for camp? Camp fees are due in full at least 24 hours before your child’s first day of camp. If you have completed and submitted ALL waivers and immunization records and are not making any changes to your registrations, you will be able to pay on-line. If you still have papers to sign or are making changes to registration, you must come to Registrar’s office in the Legett Family Youth Building to complete the process.

What if I want to make changes to my registration? If you need to make changes before your arrival date, please email [email protected] or call the Registrar Office, 970-586-3341 ext. 1280.

Does my child have to attend every day? Choose whichever days fit your child’s interest and your family’s schedule. Please make sure to come on the days that you are enrolled in programming.

Can my children be in the same group even though they are different ages? Campers are grouped by the grade they are entering in the Fall of 2015, so that social levels will remain consistent in each group. Please help us uphold this policy by recognizing camp is a learning and growing opportunity for your child.

My 4 year old is entering Kindergarten in the fall, can they be in the Explorer group? The State of Colorado Child Care Regulations require us to place any 4-year-old in the Bennett Children’s Program even though they may be entering Kindergarten in the fall. Please help us stay within our regulations and register your child appropriately.

What medical records are required? Immunization records and a health information section will be required for every child. You will be asked to provide this information during the on line registration process.

Are meals provided? Lunch is included in the fees for the Outpost and Backpacking Camps only. For all other camp programs, we recommend that campers bring a healthy non-perishable sack lunch. A GoPicnic® box lunch may be purchased for $5 through the Day Camp. We do provide morning and afternoon snacks. Please note that Day Camp is NOT a peanut free environment.

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FOR THE LOVE OF NATURE

The YMCA of the Rockies in strong partnership with the U.S. National Park Service is excited to introduce the integration of Jr. Ranger and Outdoor Education into summer Day Camp Programming.

PLAY, LEARN, SERVE, WORK OUTDOORS

PLAY LEARN

SERVE WORK

YMCA & THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICEThe YMCA and the National Park Service will collaborate on a Play, Learn, Serve, and Work initiative to empower youth to discover and create new outdoor play opportunities. This summer within Day Camp, your camper will have the opportunity to encounter new experiences such as hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, earning their Jr. Ranger Badge, learning Leave No TraceTM Principles, participation in service projects, and much more. Come and explore with us this summer!


OVERNIGHT CAMPCamp Chief Ouray: 970-887-2648 www.campchiefouray.orgGranby, CO • Ages 7-17• Traditional residential mountain summer

camp experience. In camp and tripping camp experiences.

For over a century, Camp Chief Ouray (CCO) has been the adventurous playground and traditional overnight camp for kids age 7-17. Campers live in cabins with two counselors and six to nine other children of their own gender and age. Each cabin is under the direct leadership of a college-aged counselor. Counselors receive extensive training at camp prior to the campers’ arrival. We maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 or lower. Located on 5,100 acres of mountains, valleys, streams and meadows — boredom is simply not an option.

OUTDOOR EDUCATIONEstes Park Center: 970-586-3341 ext. 1283Snow Mountain Ranch: 970-887-2152 ext. 4131http://www.coloradoconferencecenters.com/Outdooreducation.htmEstes Park, CO & Granby, CO• Ages 7-18 (younger ages by request)• Educational Programming for school groups.Outdoor Education programs vary in length according to your specific needs. A typical class session is 3 hours in length. Depending on the length of your stay, you may participate in several class sessions. We offer a wide range of Team Building & Environmental programs at both the Estes Park Center and Snow Mountain Ranch.

CONTINUE YOUR CAMPING EXPERIENCE AT THE YMCAOur camps are committed to the growth and development of kids and families through building skills and increasing challenges with each step. Y Camping experiences begin in our Day Camps (ages 4-18), move to our Overnight Camp (ages 7-17), and then on to Outdoor Education (ages 10-18).


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