2012 Summer Camp Brochure – Hoover YMCA “Free to be Me!” Letter from the Childcare Director With the Hoover YMCA, you are participating in a camping program you can count on, not just for good supervision and safety, but for the personal growth of your child. We work hard to select leaders who will be positive adult role models for your child and who have demonstrated responsibility, maturity, and reliability. Our attention to safety and the campers' health has resulted in a safety record that any organization would be delighted to match. Beyond safety and good supervision, the YMCA believes that special, positive, and growth-filled opportunities await every child who attends the Y Camps. We look forward to providing a quality camp experience for your family. In service, Kara Werner Childcare Director

Why Your Child Belongs at the Y: Our core values. We make our core values—caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—part of everything we do. Our commitment. We plan our programs around essential elements to help kids grow up caring and responsible. We call these elements “Developmental Assets.” Our staff. We are caring, competent and experienced. Our training includes camp safety, activity planning, CPR, First Aid, and more, making your child’s experience both safe and fun. Low camp staff/child ratios. 1:10 entering grades K-3 1:12 entering grades 4-9 Our promise. No child is denied access due to inability to pay. Our pledge. We are dedicated to making you and your child’s experiences at the Y extraordinary. At the end of the day, your child will come home with stories of a fun-filled and fabulous day.

Important Camp Information Meet the Camp Staff and Parent Orientation Dates & Times: Monday, May 21 Thursday, May 24 Sunday, May 27 Location:

6pm 6:30pm 3pm and 5pm

Hoover YMCA

Meet and get to know your child’s summer camp counselors! Parents will have the opportunity to ask all of their questions. Please bring your children to meet and greet the staff.

Camp Locations and Hours Camp programs are based out of the Hoover YMCA, however, most camps will travel off-site several days a week. You may drop off your child at the Y Childcare entrance anytime between 7am and 8:30am. Our program begins at 8:45am and it is imperative for safety reasons that you do not drop off between 8:45am and 9am. Programs end at 4pm each day, and you may pick your child up between 4pm and 6pm at the Y Childcare Entrance.

Bus Stops So that you do not have to wait in carpool each morning and afternoon, you may choose to use our Bus Stop option. You must register in advance to use the Bus Stop as we have limited spaces. It is important that your child be on time for the bus stop. Our buses will only wait 10 minutes at each location. Cost:

$5 per week for members $8 per week for non-members

Lunches, Snacks, and Drinks Campers will need to bring their lunch and two snacks each day to camp unless noted in the camp schedule. Parents are encouraged to pack healthy lunches for their child. Lunches should be packed in an insulated cooler that is easily managed by your child. Refrigeration and microwaves are not available. Please only send your child with water and/or sports drinks. A refillable water is bottle is strongly encouraged.

Weekly Payments and Payment Plans All payments are required to be paid thru electronic funds transfer via a checking account or credit card. Parents who choose to pay weekly will have their account debited the week prior to the camp. We also offer a payment plan that can be tailored to your specific family needs. The most common payment plan is a monthly draft either on the 1st or 15th of each month beginning at the time of camp sign up. Monthly drafts are determined by the total balance due after deposits divided by the number of months remaining until camp ends. For example: If you register in February, your monthly drafts will begin in March and must end by August. For more information on payment plans, please contact Kara Werner at 396-1707 or [email protected].

Which camp do I sign up for? We recommend registering for our Classic Camp Programs which are designed for specific age groups and are a great experience for new and returning campers. Please refer to the highlighted field trip for the specific age group of each week to help you make your decision. If you are interested in an overnight experience, consider the overnight resident camps at YMCA Camp Cosby. As your child attends camp throughout the summer, we recommend registering your child in a variety of camps to expose them to new and different possibilities. Take a look at our Specialty and Sports camps for other wonderful camp experiences.

YMCA Camp registration Three Easy Ways to Register 1. Register online- Parents may register their child online at www.ymcabham.org. Please note that parents will still be required to complete all hard copy paperwork when registering online. 2. Walk-in registration-You may register for summer camp at the Hoover YMCA service desk anytime during regular operating hours. 3. Registration by appointment- You may contact the Childcare Director, Kara Werner, at [email protected] or (205) 396-1707 to set up an appointment to be registered

between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday.

Important Registration Information: Registration Fee: There is a $40 per family registration fee due at time of registration. Deposits: Deposits will be required at the time of registration for each week. This deposit will hold your child’s spot for that particular camp. Deposits are $15 per child per week for Classic Camps and $50 per child per week for Specialty and Sports Camps. If you choose to cancel a camp week, the deposit is nonrefundable and non-transferrable to another camp week. Fees: All fees must be made via EFT from either your checking account or credit card. Fees will be drafted each Wednesday prior to the start date of your child’s camp unless another day is specified. Ask about our pre-payment plans! Late Registrations: Registrations are accepted as space is available. We will not accept registration after noon on Friday for the following week. Refund Policy: If the YMCA cancels the camp, a full refund of the camp price will be given. If you wish to cancel a camp week for your child, you must complete a cancellation/refund request form before 12pm on Friday the week before. Please remember that deposits are non-refundable and nontransferable.

Transfer Policy: We will gladly transfer your child to another camp session if space allows. To request a transfer, please complete a transfer request form 2 weeks prior to the new camp week. If transfer is approved, only the balance of any camp fees paid will be transferred to the new week. Parents will be responsible for paying a new deposit. Financial Assistance The YMCA believes in serving the needs of everyone in our community regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial assistance, based on need, is available for our Classic Camp only. We will accept financial assistance applications from March 1-March 30, 2012. Awards are given on a first come basis. For more information, please contact Kara Werner at [email protected] or (205) 396-1707.

Classic Camps Campers will experience the adventure and excitement of the outdoors daily, meet new friends, and express their growing independence under the supervision of qualified and caring YMCA camp staff. Camp activities include games, sports, field trips, crafts, songs, skits, swimming and water activities. Dates: May 29-August 3 Cost: $103 per week for members ($84 sessions 1 and 6 due to 4 day week) $161 per week for non-members ($132 sessions 1 and 6 due to 4 day week)

Scampers-Entering Kindergarten (Must be 5 years old) Scampers stay on site for games, sports, swimming, crafts, and other activities on Monday and Friday. They take a trip to a local park on Tuesdays, go to the movies on Wednesdays, and take a Field Trip on Thursdays. When time allows, Scampers will get an hour of rest time in the afternoon from 2pm-3pm. Pathfinders-Entering 1st-2nd Grade Pathfinders stay on site for games, sports, swimming, crafts and other activities on Thursdays and Fridays. They take a trip to a local park on Mondays, take a Field Trip on Tuesdays, and go to the movies on Wednesdays. Trailblazers-Entering 3rd-4th Grade Trailblazers stay on site for games, sports, swimming, crafts and other activities on Mondays and Wednesdays. They take a trip to the movies on Tuesdays, go to a local park on Thursdays, and go on Field Trips on Fridays. Challengers-Entering 5th-6th grade Challengers stay on site for games, sports, swimming, crafts and other activities on Wednesdays and Thursdays. They take a trip to a local park on Mondays, go to the movies Tuesdays, and take a Field Trip on Fridays.

Classic Camp Field Trip Schedule All field trips during Session 1 will be on Friday. *Field trip schedule is subject to change as necessary.

Week 1 Week 2

Scampers Birmingham Zoo iJump

Pathfinders Birmingham Zoo Bowling

Trailblazers Bowling Montgomery Zoo

Week 3 Week 4

Chuck E. Cheese Dixie Railroad

iJump Chuck E. Cheese

Sports Blast iJump

Week 5 Week 6 Week 7

McWane Center Montgomery Zoo Blue Bell

Gadsden Imagination Center Dixie Railroad McWane Center

Week 8 Week 9 Week 10

A Play Place Gadsden Imagination Center

Montgomery Zoo Camp Cosby

Birmingham Zoo Pump it Up Camp Cosby Space and Rocket Center Trussville Playstation

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Challengers Montgomery Zoo Pump it Up Alabama Adventure DeSoto Trussville Playstation Roller Skating Georgia Aquarium Camp Cosby Six Flags on site

Specialty Camps Specialty day camps will provide opportunities to teach your child specific skills. Each camp focuses on a specific activity and helps your child learn and develop skills related to that activity. Part of each day will consist of activities that relate to a specific theme while other times will be spent doing traditional camp activities like swimming, games, art, and more. (Please include your child in the selection of these camps. Once the week has begun, changes cannot be made.)

Handprint Hoopla Entering K-2nd Grade We are teaming up with Painted By U for this fun art camp for young campers! This camp will be traveling to Painted By U each morning to do fun art projects using the handprints and fingerprints of the campers. They will be creating handprint and fingerprint animals, fun keepsakes for mom and dad, and other cool projects that will freeze their tiny handprints in time! Campers return to the YMCA in the afternoon for other fun camp activities. Date: Cost:

May 29-June 1 $137 Members $206 Non-Members

Waterpalooza Entering 4th-6th Grade Want a cool way to escape the summer heat? Take the plunge and come join the fun in this waterpark camp. Campers will go to Splash Beach, Point Mallard, Geyser Falls, and White Water! They need to bring extra money for lunch each day. Date: Cost:

May 29-June 1 $162 Members $243 Non-Members

Zumbatomic® Entering 3rd-6th Grade If you love Zumba®, dancing, and staying in shape, join us for this fun and high energy fitness camp! Each day, campers will learn latin inspired Zumba® choreography designed just for kids and led by a certified Zumba® instructor. At the end of the week, they’ll show off their new moves in a performance for their parents! Date: Cost:

June 4th-8th $137 Members $206 Non-members

Crafty Kids Camp Entering 1st-3rd Grade Do you love arts and crafts? Join us for this fun craft camp! Campers will make up to 3 creative crafts each day. They’ll also get to participate in fun camp activities and will swim once during the week. On Friday, campers get to put their hard work on display in their very own YMCA craft show! Date: June 4th-8th Cost: $151 Members $227 Non-members

Tour d’Playground Entering k-2 Grade Join us for this fun outdoor camp! Spend the week exploring all the best playgrounds of Birmingham and the surrounding area. Campers will get to visit two amazing playgrounds every day. They’ll get to have picnic lunches, play fun outdoor games, and end the week with a huge scavenger hunt! Date: Cost:

June 11th-15th $103 Members $161 Non-Members

Kids Fit Club Entering 6th-8th Grade (must be 11 years old) Do you want to use the YMCA fitness equipment? Would you benefit from strength and fitness classes? Join us for this camp that will teach you all you need to know about proper form and technique using the fitness equipment, stretching and healthy eating habits. At the end of the week, campers will go through an evaluation to get certified to use the equipment. Once certified, kids can be on the fitness floor as long as a parent is in the facility and they are behaving appropriately. Campers must attend all 5 days of camp and complete 2 sessions of classes a day in order to pass. Taking the class does NOT guarantee a passing evaluation; campers must prove knowledge and maturity in order to receive equipment privileges. Date: June 11th-15th Cost: $176 Members *this camp is offered for members only

Crazy Chemistry Entering 2nd-3rd Grade Come get CRAZY with us in this camp! Campers will travel to the McWane Center each day to learn how to use chemistry for fun. Whether it’s making slime or shooting off alka-seltzer rockets it’s all CRAZY CHEMISTRY! Lunch is included in this camp. Date: Cost:

June 11th-15th $176 Members $264 Non-Members

Cooking Camp Entering 4th-6th Grade Are you an aspiring chef? Are you interested in nutrition and how to eat a balanced diet? Learn how to make kid friendly, healthy and delicious meals with a certified YMCA dietician in this fun and educational camp! Campers will get to prepare yummy meals and snacks each day in an off-site kitchen. They’ll also make aprons and recipe books to take home at the end of the week! Date: Cost:

June 18th-22nd $151 Members $227 Non-Members

Where the Wild Things Are Entering k-2nd Grade Lions and tigers and bears…oh my! Join us for a wild animal adventure in this fun and exciting field trip camp! Campers will go to the Birmingham Zoo, Ruffner Mountain, the Oak Mountain State Park petting zoo and wildlife refuge, the Montgomery Zoo, and Harmony Park Safari in Huntsville. Date: Cost:

June 18th-22nd $151 Members $227 Non-Members

Movie Art Entering 1st-3rd Grade We are teaming up with Painted By U in Hoover to bring you this totally awesome art camp! Campers will travel to Painted By U each morning to paint a movie inspired art project, and then back to the YMCA in the afternoon to watch movies and participate in other fun camp activities. On Friday afternoon they’ll get to travel to the movie theatre to see a fun summer flick! *Due to the firing process, all art work will be ready for pick up at the YMCA in two weeks.

Date: Cost:

June 25th-29th $176 Members $264 Non-Members

Potterypalooza Entering 3rd-6th Grade We are teaming up with Painted By U for Potterypalooza to create the ultimate art experience! Campers will enjoy painting a variety of pottery shapes and will be introduced to other art mediums including canvas, clay, and mosaics. They will also incorporate a number of techniques as campers create some great works of art! They’ll learn how to paint with bubbles, shaving cream, sponges, and a few other surprises! *Due to the firing process, all art work will be ready for pick up at the YMCA in two weeks. Date:

July 9th-13th

Cost:

$176 Members $264 Non-Members

Robots Rule Entering 4th-6th grade Campers will become techno-savvy and learn how to build and program robots to explore their world and navigate through mazes. They’ll travel to the McWane Center each day for this robotic science camp. Our robots are ready for action – they are just waiting for you! Lunch is included in this camp. Date: Cost:

July 9th-13th $176 Members $264 Non-Members

Laser Tag Entering 3rd-6th Grade LOVE laser tag? This camp is for you. We’re teaming up with Gamin’ Ride® to give you an exciting gaming and laser tag experience. Activities will include indoor laser tag, outdoor laser tag, and water tag. Campers will even get to spend one day in the Gamin’ Ride® video game bus! The Gamin’ Ride® pros will offer instruction and technique tips to teach each camper how to be the ultimate laser tag expert. Date: Cost:

July 9th-13th $151 Members $227 Non-Members

Diva Camp Entering 4th-6th Grade Are you a total girly girl? Do you love to shop and spend time with your girlfriends? Join us for this super fabulous camp that is all about YOU! Campers will take field trips to local malls, attend a painting class, get their nails done, and go to the movies for the ultimate girl experience. *some field trips may require additional money for shopping* Date: Cost:

July 16th-20th $151 Members $227 Non-Members

Field Trip Camp Entering k-3rd Grade Do you LOVE going on field trips? Get in on this exclusive specialty camp just for you! Campers will take a different fun field trip each day. Trips include: Birmingham Zoo, Rave Movie Theatre, Railroad Park, iJump, Chuck E. Cheese, and the McWane Center. Date: Cost:

July 16th-20th $151 Members $227 Non-Members

Magic Camp Entering 2nd-5th Grade Do you have a magical imagination? Learn how to amaze your family and friends with fun and exciting magic tricks! The YMCA is teaming up with Larry Moore the Magician Man again this summer to create the ultimate camp of magic. Campers will learn close-up magic, easy-to-make magic, classic magic, and funny magic. At the end of the week, campers will get to show off their new skills to family and friends at our very own YMCA Magic Show! Date: Cost:

July 23rd-27th $145 Members $218 Non-Members

Canvas Crazy Entering 3rd-6th Grade Love to paint? How about a full week of painting on various canvas surfaces? Vallie Pate of Crafty Kids will lead campers in all types of canvas painting projects. From typical artist stretched canvas to canvas bags to placemats and more, this camp is for anyone who loves creativity and painting! Date: Cost:

July 23rd-27th $176 Members $264 Non-Members

Drawing Camp Entering 3rd-6th grade Ever wanted to know how cartoons are made? What about drawing a portrait of your favorite pet? Vallie Pate of Crafty Kids will lead campers in this introductory drawing class. You will learn the basics of drawing using artist pencil sets and other tools. All supplies are provided including a large artist sketch pad that you can keep and add to even after camp is over! Date: Cost:

July 30th-August 3rd $176 Members $264 Non-Members

Ocean Commotion Entering k-2nd grade Jump right in and prepare to explore the world’s oceans. Campers will travel to the McWane Center each day for this super science camp all about undersea creatures. Dive into the study of water and learn all about the life that calls the oceans their home. Lunch is included with this camp. Date: Cost:

July 30th-August 3rd $176 Members $264 Non-Members

Sports Camps Sports camps are led by professional coaches focusing on fundamental sport specific skill development, physical conditioning and fun! YMCA skills coaches have experience playing or coaching at the collegiate level in the sports they instruct. Campers will be broken into age groups and taught age appropriate progressive skills. Camp will feature four hours of sport related instruction. The rest of the day will be spent participating in other camp activities, games, and groups will swim once during the week.

Cheerleading Entering 2nd-5th Grade Ready? OK! Campers will spend the week learning new chants, cheers, jumps and dances worthy of any sideline or halftime show! Our extremely qualified YMCA Cheer Coach will work with campers on specific cheering skills, coordination, jumps and motions in this fun and energetic camp. On Friday, parents are invited to see all they have learned! Dates: Cost:

May 29th-June 1st $137 Members $206 Non-Members

Martial Arts Camp Entering 1st-5th Grade Hi-yah! Each day campers will receive instruction from our YMCA Martial Arts Skills Coach to learn all about the sport of Martial Arts. Through proven teaching methods they will learn respect, self-defense, and fitness techniques. All drills and skills are practiced a with safety first mentality. Date: Cost:

June 4th-8th $137 Members $206 Non-Members

Tennis Camp Entering 3rd-6th Grade Campers will travel to the Mountain Brook YMCA each day to receive tennis instruction from their expert tennis pros. They’ll learn fundamentals of tennis while using drills and games to improve their skills! All campers will need a racquet. Date: Cost:

June 11th-15th $176 Members $264 Non-Members

Bowling Camp Entering 1st-5th Grade Each morning campers will visit Oak Mountain Bowling Lanes and receive extensive bowling instruction from their professional coaches. Beginning with the basics, campers will learn how avoid the gutter and smash some pins with every throw! They’ll play full games, compete against friends, and develop skills for a better game. Date: Cost:

June 18th-22nd $103 Members $161 Non-Members

Basketball Camp Entering 1st-6th Grade Get a slam dunk with this awesome instructional basketball camp led by our professional YMCA Basketball Skills Coaches. Campers will focus on the fundamentals of the sport as well as coordination, agility, and team work. Each day they’ll have the opportunity to put their new moves into action on the court with games and drills. Date: Cost

July 16th-20th $137 Members $206 Non-Members

Ultimate Dance Camp Entering 2nd-5th Grade If you love all types of dance, this sports camp was made for you! Led by our YMCA Dance Skills Coach, campers will learn the fundamentals of hip hop, step, jazz, and other varieties of dance while focusing on progressive skills and technique. On Friday, parents are invited to come watch the campers in a dance performance! Date: Cost

June 25th-29th $137 Members $206 Non-Members

Indoor Soccer Camp Entering 1st-6th Grade Our professional YMCA Soccer Skills Coaches will lead campers each day in extensive soccer instruction. They’ll learn fundamentals and progressive skills needed to make a goal every time! They’ll also focus on coordination, agility, and teamwork to create the ultimate indoor soccer experience. Date: Cost

June 25th-29th $137 Members $206 Non-Members

Wrestling Camp Entering 3rd-6th Grade The YMCA’s professional Wrestling Skills Coaches will instruct campers in the fundamentals and skills of wrestling. They’ll focus on the basics and participate in safe matches to learn new techniques so they can pin ‘em every time! As always, safety comes first. Headgear and wrestling shoes optional; mouth piece required for campers with braces. Date: Cost

June 23rd-27th $137 Members $206 Non-Members

Golf Camp Entering 3rd-6th Grade We’re teaming up with Timberline Golf Course to offer this awesome and instructional golf experience. Timberline’s golf pros will help campers develop effective swings and learn golf rules, etiquette and sportsmanship. They’ll learn the fundamentals of golf and develop essential skills needed to get a hole in one! Campers need to bring their own golf clubs each day. Date: Cost

July 30th-August 3rd $176 Members $264 Non-Members

Important Dates to Remember February 1st February 15th April 2nd

Summer Camp Registration Begins for Members Summer Camp Registration Begins for Non-Members After School Registration Begins for Fall 2012