YMCA CAMP SHADY BROOK

YEAR-ROUND CAMP & RETREAT CENTER

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Website and simplified registration process

2017 SUMMER CAMP BEST SUMMER EVER! campshadybrook.org 719.329.7292

WHY CAMP SHADY BROOK? Since 1948, YMCA Camp Shady Brook has hosted thousands of campers in our beautiful Rocky Mountain setting. We pride ourselves on offering one of the best traditional, values-based camp experiences in the country. Parents and campers alike treasure the camp experience that promotes community, values and personal growth in a natural setting away from the bustle of technology and everyday stressors. This summer, start a tradition of Camp Shady Brook in your family, or come back to the place you call home!

INCREDIBLE STAFF Camp Shady Brook recruits the finest staff from across the country and world to be role models for our campers. Staff members are mature, responsible, caring and committed to youth development. From running safe activities to modeling the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to knowing how to help our campers adapt to and enjoy the overnight camp experience, our staff are incredible. Each staff member is selected and trained to ensure that your child builds confidence, makes friends, learns new skills and grows as an individual in the comfort of a welcoming and caring environment.

SAFETY • A nurse is on duty and onsite 24 hours a day. A doctor is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. • All staff are certified in First Aid, CPR/AED, Oxygen and Blood Borne Pathogens. • All waterfront activities are supervised and managed by Y certified lifeguards. • All staff are carefully interviewed, screened and pass criminal background checks prior to being hired. • All staff participate in an intensive two-week training prior to the start of camp. • Camp Shady Brook meets or exceeds the standards of the American Camp Association and is licensed by the State of Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care.

Special Needs Camp Shady Brook does not discriminate against campers with special needs, but must take the safety of the entire group into consideration. Please contact the Camp Shady Brook office to discuss the specific needs of your camper.

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NOW REGISTERING ONLINE! Camp Shady Brook is excited to announce that parents now have an easy online registration process with CampMinder, a new software that will streamline the registration process. With CampMinder, the whole registration process can now be completed within the Camp Shady Brook website, entirely online. You can upload all required documents directly to the site instead of emailing or sending them by mail. In addition, you now have the opportunity to evenly break up payments into installments, making registration easier financially, as it can now be built into your budget. In addition, once your child is at camp, CampMinder will upload daily photos of your camper’s session, so you always know what’s going on!

Register now at campshadybrook.org

CABIN LIFE There is nothing more central our campers experience than cabin life. Campers are grouped by age and gender with two counselors. In the cabin, our campers learn to live together as part of a community. In this small group, campers foster selfawareness, communication skills, trust and problem-solving abilities. Our cabins range from lodges with bathrooms attached to cabins to tent-platforms. Call our office today to learn more about our facilities or to schedule a camp tour.

WHAT WILL MY CAMPER EAT? Campers enjoy three nutritious meals each day. We strive to provide a healthy balance and variety of foods, including vegetarian options. Special diets, allergies or other medical needs may typically be accommodated with advance notice to the chef. If you have questions or requests regarding menus or dietary restrictions, please feel free to contact us.

VALUES-BASED PROGRAMMING At Camp Shady Brook, we believe that we provide much more than just a fun recreational experience. Through activities, staff role models and daily conversations, campers learn about and practice our four core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Every program is designed around these values. We believe that you will notice your child’s growth in their understanding and use of these values after their time at camp. 719. 329.7292 | campshadybrook.org | [email protected]

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TRADITIONAL CAMP TRADITIONAL CAMP Ages 8-16

For the camper who’s ready to have the full camp experience, one-week traditional camp is the best choice. Each action-packed day is filled with adventure and friendship while your camper participates in activities they have selected based on their interests, with mornings dedicated to pursuits like archery, kayaking, swimming, orienteering, arts and crafts and Ga-Ga ball, just to name a few. All-camp games, night hikes and, of course, roasting s’mores by the campfire await campers in the evenings. All of our activities are counselor-led and designed to give every child the opportunity to learn new skills and build self-confidence.

$585 member/ $620 non-member

2-WEEK TRADITIONAL CAMP Ages 8-16

For the camper who wants to try it all, two-week traditional camp offers the widest array of activities and experiences – a little bit of everything! Signing up for two-week camp means twice the fun. Your camper will get to try all the activities they couldn’t fit into their schedule at one-week camp, and can continue building their skills in their favorite activities from week one. Two-week campers will receive priority activity sign-ups during their second week at camp, so they won’t miss out on anything!

$1,100 member/ $1,225 non-member

1/2 WEEK

MINI-ASPEN CAMP Ages 6-8

Start developing your younger campers’ social skills, decision-making abilities and self-confidence during our halfweek Mini-Aspen Camp! This half-week program is the perfect length for younger campers to experience traditional camp offerings, from arts and crafts and archery to canoeing and camp games. This is a great camp experience for first time campers, allowing both children and their parents to take the first steps toward a full week of an overnight camp.

ONE WEEK

ASPEN CAMP Ages 6-8

Building on the half-week program, Aspen Camp gives younger campers a close experience of traditional camp. Structured activities, along with a 1 to 6 staff to camper ratio, provide opportunities essential for a genuine camp experience. Campers will participate in similar programs to the MiniAspen camper, but with the additional time, they will experience campouts, themed events, horse adventures and so much more.

$485 member/ $520 non-member

$275 member/ $315 non-member 4

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ACTIVITIES Each Traditional Camp participant will choose from a selection of discovery sessions to create a morning schedule unique to their interests. Below are potential activities designed for a fun-filled adventure: *Note: Specialty Camp participants will spend their mornings focusing on their specialized activity area.

• Drama • Fishing • High Ropes and Ziplining

• Archery • Arts and Crafts • Tie-Dye (additional $8 fee, includes t-shirt)

• Canoeing • Climbing Tower • Creek Stomping

(Ages 12+)

• Hiking • Kayaking (ages 12+) • Low Ropes

• Orienteering • Riflery (ages 9+) • Paintball Slingshots • Sports and Games • Weekly Themed Activities

WHAT WILL MY CAMPER DO IN A TYPICAL DAY? A day at camp is filled with adventure, friends, fun and the great outdoors! Each morning the cabin group will enjoy a hearty breakfast together, clean the cabin and then participate in our “morning message” activity. Here the staff and campers sing songs, perform skits or tell stories about one of the four core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The remainder of the morning is filled with a schedule of activities selected by the camper or predetermined by their specialty camp. Everyone at camp will reconvene at lunch for

songs and a well-balanced meal. During the warmest part of the day, campers will have a rest period in their cabin. During this time, campers enjoy the small family atmosphere of the cabin, play cards, write letters, read or sleep. In the afternoon, campers will head to the waterfront for swimming and boating, visit the camp store and participate in activities with their cabin group. Following dinner, campers will gather for camp-wide evening activities, games and campfires. Each cabin completes their day with “embers,” a time for reflection as a cabin group.

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HORSEMASTER PROGRAM HORSEMASTERS JUNIOR Ages 8-11

Campers with little to no horse experience will receive an excellent introduction to horses and riding. Under the instruction of our qualified wranglers, riders will learn how to work with a horse both on the ground and in the saddle. Campers will experience how to groom and tack a horse, as well as learn basic riding techniques of controlling and steering a horse at a walk. Riding will occur in the arena and on the trail. Campers will spend their mornings at the barn and then participate in afternoon and evening camp activities with their cabinmates. A horse show on closing day will allow riders to show their new skills to friends and family.

$750 member/ $825 non-member

HORSEMASTERS Ages 11-14

For riders with some horse experience, this program offers a progression from Horsemasters Junior. Riders will care for their horses and begin to advance their riding technique. Campers in this program will work on agility and learn how to ride at a trot, a quicker gait than a walk. Riding will occur in the arena and on the trail. Campers will spend their mornings at the barn and then participate in normal afternoon and evening camp activities with their cabinmates. A horse show on closing day will allow riders to show their new skills to friends and family.

$750 member/ $825 non-member

ADVANCED HORSEMASTERS Ages 13-16

This program is for riders who have a mastery of the basic skills of riding and are looking for the extra challenge of an advanced program. Campers will be fully responsible for their horse. Each rider will learn how to control a horse at a canter, a smoother and quicker gait than the trot. Arena work, as well as trail rides, will help campers further develop their skills. Campers will spend their mornings at the barn and then participate in normal afternoon and evening camp activities with their cabinmates. A horse show on closing day will allow riders to show their new skills to friends and family.

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TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS TWO-WEEK

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Rising freshmen & sophomores

This two-week program guides teens in the fundamentals of leadership. Participation in the LDP allows campers to take on more responsibilities at camp and helps each individual grow into a confident leader and team player. Previous summers at Camp Shady Brook are not a prerequisite.

$1,175 member/ $1,250 non-member

FOUR-WEEK

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM Rising juniors & seniors

We’re proud that many of our campers eventually want to come back to Camp Shady Brook in a different capacity as leaders for the next generation. The Counselor in Training (CIT) program is a powerful and amazing leadership development program for high school students. Teens learn how to become exceptional leaders at camp with skill-building opportunities in leadership, child development, safety, relationship building, character development and program skills critical for leaders at Camp Shady Brook. Through observation, mentoring and hands-on work, teens gain knowledge and skills that equip them to be leaders at Camp Shady Brook, with children and within team environments. In addition, CITs will have the opportunity to learn skill sets in a specific area at camp: the barn, ropes course or kitchen. Previous summers at Camp Shady Brook are not a prerequisite for the CIT program.

$1,675 member/ $1,800 non-member *Please note that completion of the CIT program does not guarantee a future offer of employment with CSB.

ADVENTURE CAMP ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 10-15

Explorers at heart will gain a new appreciation for the outdoors and adventure after this camp! Campers will learn the essentials of hiking, fly fishing, outdoor cooking and backpacking, as well as various survival skills. They also get to try out unique activities like rockclimbing on natural mountainsides! Campers will spend their mornings adventuring together and then participate in regular afternoon and evening camp activities with their cabinmates, with one or two overnight camp-outs.

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CAMP ADD-ONS STAY-OVER WEEKEND Ages 8-16

Stay the weekend after your camp session and enjoy all the fun of a weekend at camp! Movie nights, camp-wide games, unique adventures and more friendships will fill your days. Stay-over weekends are also available to connect two sessions of camp. Please note that you may not start your camp session with a stay-over weekend; it must be added on after a week’s stay at camp (stay-overs are already included in two- and four-week programs).

$75 additional fee (Two days)

TRAIL RIDES Ages 8-16

Add a trail ride to your camper’s program for an unforgettable experience! Trail rides will last up to one hour and will explore the canyon or one of our many forested areas. Trail rides will be scheduled in the afternoons and may take the place of other camp activities. Space is limited. Sign up is limited to two trail rides per registration per camper.

$25 additional fee (One hour)

TIE-DYE All Ages

Sign up for tie-dye and receive a free Camp Shady Brook t-shirt and premium dye. Our instructors will show you how to make groovy swirls, bullseyes, zebra stripes and more!

$8 additional fee (One shirt)

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE YMCA Camp Shady Brook believes every child deserves a camp experience. Thanks to generous supporters, the Y is able to provide financial assistance for families in need. Awards are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, and program spaces fill quickly. Call 303.647.2313 for an application or download one today from our website.

WANT TO HELP SEND ANOTHER CHILD TO CAMP? You can participate in the Camp Shady Brook Annual Support Campaign. Every dollar donated goes directly to provide financial assistance to the families who need it most. Your donation will help children and their families enjoy a values-based experience that will last a lifetime. Call 303.647.2313 for more information.

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PARTNERSHIP CAMPS

Serving Our Military Children Ages 8-15

This camp is for the children of military service members who have been injured or fallen protecting our freedom and way of life. Camp Corral is a wonderful chance for kids to share amazing adventures like boating, swimming, hiking, archery and doing just about everything you can do to enjoy fresh air and nature. To learn more, visit campcorral.org.

A Fun Place for Learning, Playing and Healing Ages 8-16

Dealing with inflammatory bowel disease as a child is challenging. That is why the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America proudly established Camp Oasis over a decade ago. This co-ed residential summer camp program enriches the lives of children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis by providing them with a safe and supportive camp community. To learn more and to register, visit ccfa.org.

Giving Kids the Opportunity to Be Kids The Royal Treatment for Foster Kids Ages 6-12

Royal Family KIDS Camp (RFKC) is a worldwide ministry of volunteers that has been serving abused, neglected, and abandoned foster children for 30 years. RFKC Colorado Springs takes 72 foster children to an outdoor camp each summer a week of positive memories and royal treatment in a Christian camp environment. To learn more and to register, visit royalfamilykids.org.

Ages 6-16

Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, supporting children through and beyond their parent’s diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Camp Kasem is the only national organization dedicated to this unique population – supporting children with innovative, fun-filled programs that foster a lasting community. To learn more and to register, visit campkesem.org.

Connecting Military Kids Just like Themselves Ages 7-17

We offer military kids a FREE WEEK of camp where they connect with other kids just like them. (Purple happens to be the perfect mix of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine Corps red, and Navy blue.) In the military world, purple symbolizes all who serve, and at our Association, we know families serve, too! To learn more and to register, visit militaryfamily.org. 719. 329.7292 | campshadybrook.org | [email protected]

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Dear Camp Shady Brook Families, This opportunity you are sharing with your child is something that they will cherish forever. The ability for your camper to just be themselves in a safe and supporting environment is a gift that while they may not realize it today, has the power to shape who they are for their future. Camp is a community where children are able to develop life skills and friendships, build their independence, try new activities and gain confidence that will perpetuate into their adulthood. I have been in the camping industry for my entire professional career, and am absolutely a believer in what camp can do for children and their families. We sincerely look forward to meeting your child this summer, sharing our love for the outdoors and helping your camper experience all of the opportunities Camp Shady Brook has to offer. Happy Camping,

Sonny Adkins Executive Director, YMCA Camp Shady Brook

DID YOU KNOW... Camp Shady Brook can be rented for:

• Corporate Retreats and Team-Building • School Retreats and Programming • Outdoor Environmental Education • Church and Youth Retreats • Family Reunions • Weddings

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Group Retreats and Conferences No matter the size of your group, we have just what you are looking for in your next event. • Personalized experiences provide a variety of activities, including the climbing wall, archery, boating and a team-building challenge course • Groups can enjoy our new dining hall and conference facility • Heated lodging and adjoining restrooms are available • Outdoor campfire spaces will enhance evening activities

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CAMP OFFERINGS Pre-Summer: Royal Family Kids June 4—10 Session 1: Wild West June 11—16 Session 2: Super Hero June 18—23 Session 3: Camp Kesem & Specialty Camps June 25—30 Session 4: Medieval Times July 2—7 Camp

Ages

Mini Aspen 1/2 week

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Session 5: Space: Final Frontier July 9—14 Session 6: Ninja Challenge July 16—21 Session 7: Navigator/Pioneer July 23—28 Session 8: Locating Sasquatch July 30—August 4 Session 9: Operation Purple August 6—11 Sessions

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Aspen

6-8

Traditional

8-16

Traditional 2 week

8-16

Horsemasters Jr.

8-11

Adventure

10-15

Horsemasters

11-14

Adv. Horsemasters

13-16

LDP 2 week

HS Fr./So.

CIT 4 week

HS Jr./Sr.

Stayover Weekends

All

Trail Rides

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Partnership Camps Royal Family KIDS

6-12

YUNASA

8-18

Camp Oasis

8-18

Camp Kesem

6-16

Camp Corral

8-15

Operation Purple

7-17

* Stay over weekends are included for two- and four-week sessions. **Stay over weekends can now be added to the beginning or end of a one-week session for two extra days of fun!

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ARE YOU ALUMNI? For over 65 years, Camp Shady Brook has been home to so many unforgettable summer camp experiences and lifelong friendships. Were you a camper? Did you work at CSB? If so, you are part of our alumni family. Reconnect with old friends, share your story, and stay in the loop with CSB. Register to join our alumni group today campshadybrook.org/alumni. 719. 329.7292 | campshadybrook.org | [email protected]

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YMCA Camp Shady Brook is operated by YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region

YMCA Camp Shady Brook YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region 207 North Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903

To effect positive change in our community by creating opportunities in the outdoors for personal growth, leadership development, and the building of relationships through exceptional camping experiences.

OUR MISSION

CARING • HONESTY • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY