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ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP 2016 OCTORARA YMCA PROGRAM CENTER www.ymcagbw.org The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is proud to be an equal opportunity provider.

SUMMER FUN, DISCOVERY CAMP AT THE Y! AND ADVENTURE! Get ready for a summer of

June 13 through August 26

Lasting Memories, New Experiences, Best Friends

YMCA summer camps provide children with positive and fun experiences that build confidence, new friendships and a feeling of community that will last beyond the summer. Camp Octorara is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA) and Y staff go through rigorous training to ensure the safety and positive experience of each child.

Camp Registration Begins SUNDAY, JANUARY 17

HOW TO REGISTER

It’s easy to register for camp! Online Visit www.ymcagbw.org/camp for full details on camp and registration.

In-Person Download a registration packet at www. ymcagbw.org/camp or visit your branch to pick up registration forms. Complete the forms while you’re at the Y, or return at your convenience.

YMCA MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED

REGISTRATION FEE

Registration fees are due at the time of registration. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Traditional and Non-Specialty Camps: Family Member and Community Participant: $20 per child per week Specialty Camps: Select camps with limited enrollment require higher registration fees to reserve placement.

Siblings Discounts

Families with two or more children signing up for the same camp week receive 10% off the lowest weekly fee (restrictions apply).

Camp Payment

Payments can be made through electronic draft or in person at the branch either through a weekly payment or full payment.

A YMCA Membership is not required to register for summer camp.

All camp balances are due the Monday two weeks prior to the start of your child’s camp session.

Financial Assistance

LATE REGISTRATION

The Y is a non-profit charitable organization that strengthens the foundations of our community. Thanks to the community’s donations to the Y’s Annual Campaign, the Y offers financial assistance for various programs and membership for those unable to pay the full fees. For financial assistance information, contact the Octorara YMCA Program Center office, 610-593-9622.

Registrations completed less than 14 days prior to the start of the camp session will incur an additional $25 fee.

EXTENDED CAMP TIME included!

Late Pick Up Fee

The Y’s optional “SPARK TIME” extended camp program ignites your child’s interests with a choice of activities designed to keep them intrigued, engaged and having fun! Details about before and after camp options are included in the camp descriptions.

Registration & Billing Questions: Contact Janet Kabakjian, 610-593-9622, ext. 2701 or jkabakjian@@ymcagbw.org.

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OCTORARA YMCA PROGRAM CENTER

All camps focus on the Y’s core values:

CARING HONESTY RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY

We’re ready for another summer of fun and adventure at the Octorara Y. From sports and swimming to arts and teen leadership, your child will discover a summer of exploration, new friendships and new skills. You’ll find camps designed to engage your curious preschooler to your independent teen.

Camp Session Dates: June 8 through August 26

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KIDS LOVE THE BRANDY OLYMPICS! Every summer, campers from all YMCA of Greater Brandywine camps come together for a day of fun, friendly competition. Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 21. Let the games begin!

SPARK TIME

Time for Reading Fun!

We offer fun activities to help keep your child’s reading skills on track. Kids enjoy storyteller visitors, poetry slams, joke books, magazines and read a favorite book with a buddy or independently.

Fun, extended camp time for your child – at no extra charge! 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Does your child love music, arts, sports? The Y’s SPARK TIME extended camp program ignites your child’s interests with before and after camp activities designed to keep them intrigued, active and having fun! Included with your camp fee.

Cancellations

No refunds are available after the start of a camp week. Any camp cancellations less than one week prior to the camp start date will result in an additional $50 penalty fee. The camp day ends at 6:00 pm. If you are going to be late picking up your child, please arrange to have an emergency pick-up person arrive by 6:00 pm or call the YMCA to inform staff. A late fee of $5 for pick-up one to five minutes past program end time, and $1 per minute thereafter will be charged.

Financial Assistance Available

Financial Assistance Available

610-593-9622 • www.ymcagbw.org

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CAMP OCTORARA

For Age 5 to 12 (Ages 5 must have completed Kindergarten) and age 12 must have completed 6th grade)

choose any or all of these fun-filled theme weeks. Super Heroes Unite Week 1: June 13 to 17 Super Heroes have been called to unite at Camp Octorara to make sure Camp Octo of 2016 starts out with Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Come join the fun as we conquer the evil that would tarnish our core values. Activity: Visit from our superheros!

Across the Galaxy Week 2: June 20 to 24 Grab your light saber and join us on our quest to defeat the dark side. It is sure to be out of this world! Field Trip: North Museum of Nature and Science

Mystery Madness Week 3: June 27 to July 1 Wanted: First class private eyes! Can you solve the mystery? Put on your spy goggles and uncover the secrets that camp Octorara hides. Visitor: Officer Friendly

Carnival Week 4: July 5 to 8 (no camp on July 4) The carnival has arrived at Camp Octo. Enjoy a week of games and adventure during our festive week of fun.

Brandy Olympics Week 5: July 11 to 15 Preparations begin for our 6th annual trip to Brandy Olympics! Field Trip: Elmwood Park

BRANDY Olympics Week 6: July 18 to 22 Trip to for Brandy Olympics on Thursday July 21.

Pirates of Greater Brandywine Week 7: July 25 to 29 Captain Blackbeard buried his treasure at Camp Octo many years ago but has lost the map to reclaim it. Join the journey with his crew through caves, swamps, and sea battles in a race to find the treasure. Activity: Obstacle course

Gaming World Unleashed Week 8: August 1 to 5 Your favorite virtual characters have been brought to life and are at Camp Octo. Help friends Mario, Luigi, Mega Man, Pokémon, and more as we band together to overcome the evil forces. Field Trip: Grades 3-6 only Regal Cinema and Bell Tavern Park

blast from the past Week 9: August 8 to 12 Help us find our way back to Camp when we get lost in the past. Explore different traditions as we travel through the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. There’ll be plenty to do as we experience tie-dye, crazy hair contests, DJ parties and more. Activity: Era Wear Contest and Variety Show

Mighty Jungle Week 10: August 15 to 19 Shh … we are going to explore the jungle. What will we find? Campers go on an adventure through the jungle to help save the animals in the wild!

around the world Week 11: August 22 to 26 Let’s take a trip around the world during our last week of camp. We will encounter different people, languages and traditions. Activity: Picnic

Contact Us: Your Camp Octorara contact is Janet Kabakjian, 610-593-9622, ext. 2701, or [email protected].

PERU PARTNERSHIP

Explore new cultures, transform lives. Cultural service learning opportunities with Peru YMCA • Learn about the people, customs and vibrant history of Peru, “land of abundance” • Be a part of a global initiative with an educational and inspiring family and youth service learning program • For kid, ages 10 & up, with a parent or adult chaperone • Trip is 7-10 days during the summer For details, contact Andrea Youndt, 610-643-9622, ext. 2121 or [email protected].

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OCTORARA YMCA PROGRAM CENTER

Financial Assistance Available

Financial Assistance Available

FAST FACTS FULL-DAY OPTIONS • 5-Day, Full-Day Camp: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm Member: $220 • Community Participant: $240 • 3-Day, Full-Day Camp: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 am-4:00 pm Member: $155 • Community Participant: $165 HALF-DAY OPTIONS • 5-Day, Half-Day Camp: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-Noon or 1:00-4:00 pm Member: $135 • Community Participant: $145 • 3-Day, Half-Day Camp: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 am-Noon or 1:00-4:00 pm Member: $105 • Community Participant: $115 • FREE Extended Camp Time for all options: 7:00-9:00 am and 4:00-6:00 pm • Location: Octorara Elementary School

OCTORARA School District Extended Camp Create a full-day, Monday through Friday Camp experience for your child attending the Octorara School District Reading Camp. Monday through Thursday your child will be transported to the Y and participate in the exciting Octorara Camp from 1:00-6:00 pm. On Fridays, your child will participate all day in our camp from 7:00 am-6:00 pm. See all the exciting themes our camp offers weekly. Member: $155 • Community Participant: $165 610-593-9622 • www.ymcagbw.org

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PRESCHOOL CAMP DISCOVERY Ages 3 to Pre-K (entering kindergarten) WEEKLY CAMPS Super Heroes Unite Week 1: June 13 to 17 Super Heroes have been called to unite at Camp Octorara to make sure Camp Octo of 2016 starts out with Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Come join the fun as we conquer the evil that would tarnish our core values. Activity: Visit from our superheros!

Across the Galaxy Week 2: June 20 to 24 Grab your light saber and join us on our quest to defeat the dark side. It is sure to be out of this world! Activity: Visit from Star War characters

Mystery Madness Week 3: June 27 to July 1 Wanted: First class private eyes! Can you solve the mystery? Put on your spy goggles and uncover the secrets that camp Octorara hides. Visitor: Officer Friendly

Carnival Week 4: July 5 to 8 (no camp on July 4) The carnival has arrived at Camp Octo. Enjoy a week of games and adventure during our festive week of fun.

Wild West Week Week 5: July 11 to 15 Howdy Partner! Saddle up and come join the round up as we create potato brands and ride off into the camp day to find out, “Who poisoned the water hole?” Field Trip: Elmwood Park

Dino Olympics Week 6: July 18 to 22 Come join the fun at our 6th annual Dino Olympics. It’s sure to be a stomp’in good time filled with dinosaurs and games gallore.

blast from the past Week 9: August 8 to 12 Help us find our way back to Camp when we get lost in the past. Explore different traditions as we travel through the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. There’ll be plenty to do as we experience tie dye, crazy hair contests, DJ parties and more. Activity: Era Wear Contest

Mighty Jungle Week 10: August 15 to 19 Shh … we are going to explore the jungle. What will we find? Campers go on an adventure through the jungle to help save the animals in the wild!

around the world Week 11: August 22 to 26 Let’s take a trip around the world during our last week of camp. We will encounter different people, languages and traditions. Activity: Picnic

FAST FACTS

TEEN CAMPS Entering grades 7 through 9

YMCA Summer Camps are a great place to become a teen leader! Teens have great potential for leading others in ways that can have an incredible

impact! Our three leadership development programs harness that potential through experiential learning and doing. These programs are geared for teens who are highly motivated, ready to work AND play hard, and who demonstrate the additional responsibilities in accepting the challenges of leadership!

Leaders-In-Training (LIT) Entering grades 7 and 8 Weeks 1 through 10: June 13 to August 19 Leaders-in-Training (LIT) is a weekly camp for younger teens who are ready for more than the traditional camp setting. LIT’s work closely with peers to develop communication, team work, goal setting, trust, decision making, organization and problem solving skills, as well as teen-oriented activities that are not available to other campers. Fun, traditional camp activities are part of each weekly schedule. LIT Program (weekly session) Member: $195 • Community Participant: $215

Counselors-In-Training (CIT)

FULL-DAY OPTIONS • 5-Day, Full-Day Camp: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm Member: $220 • Community Participant: $240 • 3-Day, Full-Day Camp: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 am-4:00 pm Member: $155 • Community Participant: $165 HALF-DAY OPTIONS • 5-Day, Half-Day Camp: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-Noon or 1:00-4:00 pm Member: $135 • Community Participant: $145 • 3-Day, Half-Day Camp: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 am-Noon or 1:00-4:00 pm Member: $105 • Community Participant: $115 • FREE Extended Camp Time for all options: 7:00-9:00 am and 4:00-6:00 pm • Location: Octorara Elementary School

Pirates of Brandywine Week 7: July 25 to 29 Captain Blackbeard buried his treasure at Camp Octo many years ago but has lost the map to reclaim it. Join the journey with his crew through caves, swamps, and sea battles in a race to find the treasure. Activity: Obstacle course

Entering grades 8 and 9

COURSE WORK (CIT)

Weeks 1 and 2: June 13 to 24 or Weeks 3 and 4: June 27 to July 8 This two-week program is for teens that are passionate about building upon their general leadership skills. The program prepares teens for CIT Field Work. This skill based experience teaches teens how to be positive role models and leaders in our community through this camp experience. CIT’s are mentored by Y staff with a special emphasis on leadership, communication, teamwork, listening, public speaking and conflict resolution skill building. CIT’s also receive CPR and First Aid Training. Upon completion of this program Teens may apply for CIT fieldwork which will make them eligible for paid employment through our Junior Counselors (JC) Program. Member: $430 • Community Participant: $450

FIELD WORK (CIT)

Weeks 1 through 10: June 13 to August 19 Course Work IS A PREREQUISITE (CITs who completed Coursework last year are also eligible for Field Work) Interacting with campers as a role model requires maturity. The Field Work program provides CIT’s the opportunity to use the skills they learned in Course Work in the Camp environment. Teens will experience the rewards of working with the YMCA’s incredible staff team as they practice skills that will prepare them for paid employment. Participants are carefully selected based on an application process that includes a face to face interview and 3 references, so apply early to ensure your participation. Member: $125 • Community Participant: $135

Teen CAMPS fast facts • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm • Early drop-off or late pick-up is FREE for Teen Leadership Programs 7:00 to 9:00 am & 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Contact Us: Your Camp Discovery and Teen Camps contact is Janet Kabakjian, 610-593-9622, ext. 2701, or [email protected].

Wet and Wild Week Week 8: August 1 to 5 Take a walk with Ariel as we visit under the sea and meet all of her under water friends.

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Financial Assistance Available

Financial Assistance Available

610-593-9622 • www.ymcagbw.org

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Full & Half-Day Camps: June 13 to August 26

OCTORARA YMCA SUMMER CAMP 2016

www.ymcagbw.org

104 Highland Road, Suite 1 Atglen, PA 19310

YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE OCTORARA PROGRAM CENTER

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BEST SUMMER EVER!