YMCA DAY CAMP MANITOU

AT BERTRAM CHAIN OF LAKES REGIONAL PARK Ages 4 – 14 Hear the camp songs. Hear the laughter. Hear the outdoors (chirp). It’s camp time! Few environments are as distinctive and vibrant as camp. Here, kids become a community as they learn independence and group contribution – at the same time. Here, physical, social and educational activities pack kids’ days with discovery, friendship and wonder. See the Day Camp experience for yourself at daycampmanitou.org. Day Camping: • Includes Healthy Living experiences woven throughout. • Encourages self-reliance, a love for nature and the outdoors. • Develops attitudes and practices that build character and leadership. • Builds on the Y’s values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. • Promises an amazing experience for every camper led by dedicated Y counselors. Location: outside Monticello on 1,200 beautiful acres including Bertram Lake and Long Lake. Camp Hours: 9:15 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. YMCA in New Hope: P 763-535-4800 Camp Manitou (Summer Only): P 763-295-5454 Day Camp Manitou at Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park: 9910 Briarwood Ave NE Monticello, MN 55362 Before & After Care and Bus transportation are provided. See page 20. “Like” us on Facebook.

DAY CAMP MANITOU HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • Swimming • Canoeing • Archery • Environmental Ed. • Cookouts • Arts and Crafts • Fort Building 7 7

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BERTRAM CHAIN OF LAKES REGIONAL PARK IS THE PLACE FOR SUMMER FUN! Hike or bike 14 miles of trails or head to the Aquatics Center for sunning and swimming. Now, the public parkland offers more fun. YMCA Camp Manitou features: • Outdoor Aquatics Center with heated in-ground pool and slide, splash pad, and picnic area • Bath House with showers, lockers, and 2 family changing rooms • High Ropes Village & Climbing Walls (rent for your next group outing or birthday party) • 2 Covered Picnic Shelters to reserve for your special occasion The whole family can have a splashing good time at our outdoor Aquatics Center! AQUATICS CENTER OPEN TO ALL: For dates and times visit daycampmanitou.org $7 Individual day pass* $25 Family pass (cash or check only) Bath House with showers, lockers, and 2 family changing rooms available. Don’t forget to bring a lock. *The daily fee is waived for kids in Swim Lessons who stay for Open Swim after lessons.

YMCA Outdoor Swim Lessons Y Swim Lessons blend personal water safety, stroke development, character development and fun. At Camp Manitou, kids in Swim Lessons: • • • • •

Start with skills they are ready to learn Are encouraged to celebrate successes Build self confidence Enjoy learning about swimming and water safety in the heated pool Make new friends

For session dates and times visit daycampmanitou.org Low ratios, quality instruction, $75 per session evenings and weekends.

Register online by June 11 and SAVE 10%!

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SUMMER KICK OFF CELEBRATION Saturday, June 17 1-4 p.m.

Celebrate with us! Fun FREE event for the entire family. Kick off the summer with time in our outdoor splash pad, pool and waterslide. 8

WEE BACKPACKERS

TRADITIONAL DAY CAMP

Ages 4 & 5 years old, including campers entering Kindergarten in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $200/week Non-Member Program Participant: $225/week Weeks of June 12 – August 21* *No program July 3 – 4, fee prorated Start your child’s appreciation of the great outdoors by enrolling him or her in Wee Backpackers! From the moment campers arrive each day, counselors guide them through traditional camp experiences including hiking, nature study, swimming, group games, and arts and crafts. They have opportunities to sing songs, tell stories, and meet new friends. All activities are geared to show your preschool camper the wonders of nature. Wee Backpackers is carried out in small groups under the watchful eye of counselors trained to meet the needs of young campers. The Wee Backpacker program maintains a low staff to child ratio.

Entering grades 1 – 7 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $190/week Non-Member Program Participant: $215/week Weeks of June 12 – August 21* *No program July 3 – 4, fee prorated Campers explore hiking through wooded trails, studying the wonders of nature, canoeing along lakeshores, and conquering many challenges under the leadership of well-trained staff. Exciting activities include archery, swimming, nature studies, canoeing, fort building, gaga ball, camp crafts, cookouts and group games!

WEE BACKPACKERS WATER SAFETY Ages 4 & 5 years old, including campers entering Kindergarten in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $215/week Non-Member Program Participant: $240/week Weeks of June 19, June 26, July 10, July 24 and August 7 All of the wonderful outdoor adventures in the Wee Backpacker program plus water safety lessons! Each day Wee Bees will have a 40-minute progressive water safety lesson at the Camp Manitou outdoor pool. Little swimmers will also have time to play in our splash deck. The remainder of the day will be spent enjoying traditional camp activities. 9

SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA Ages 4 years to those entering grade 7 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $190/week Non-Member Program Participant: $215/week Week of August 28 This is the last chance to enjoy the great outdoors at camp before summer ends! We’ve combined all of our camp’s highlights into an incredible jam-packed session. Games, canoeing, swimming are all part of the fun. Campers search for “silver” and “gold” in the Gold Rush, then cash in their treasure in exchange for fun surprises!

DAY CAMP MANITOU’S GREAT CLIMBING COURSE

EXTREME ADVENTURE

CHALLENGE COURSE CAMP

Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall, 2017 Weeks of: June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7 and August 21 Member Participant: $215/week Non-Member Program Participant: $240/week Kids looking for some radical new experiences this summer can kick it up a notch with a week packed with fun team building with the last day including two climbing wall experiences. This camp is designed to build self-confidence and teach valuable skills through challenging activities while enjoying an unforgettable adventure. The remainder of the day will be spent enjoying traditional camp activities.

Entering Grades 5 – 8 in fall, 2017 Weeks of: June 19, July 17, July 31 and August 14 Member Participants: $240/week Non-Member Program Participants: $265/week Campers strike out on a bold adventure as they test their strength, strategy, and skill against our high ropes challenge course. Climbers learn about basic climbing, belay techniques, knot tying and climbing safety. Fun team challenge initiatives will aid in a successful climb.

ADVENTURE QUEST Entering Grades 5 – 7 in fall, 2017 Weeks of: June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7 and August 21 Member Participant: $215/week Non-Member Program Participant: $240/week Taste our three exciting specialty camps in one week! Manitou Challenge campers will experience the Adventure Hunt and an outdoor scavenger hunt. The challenge continues on the Bertram Chain of Lakes as you learn the skills and tackle paddleboards, canoes and kayaks. Our High Ropes Course rounds out the thrill-filled week as campers learn to scale the lower level of the course. Designed for campers who are ready to meet new challenges and have fun!

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Day Camp Manitou: 9910 Briarwood Ave NE Monticello, MN 55362 YMCA in New Hope: P 763-535-4800 Camp Manitou (Summer Only): P 763-295-5454

SPECIALTY CAMPS Develop a greater passion for the things you love, or try out something new at one of our specialty camps!

DRAGONS, FAIRIES AND PRINCESSES CAMP Entering grades K – 2 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205/week Non-Member Program Participants: $230/week Weeks of June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7 and August 21 Campers let their imaginations soar in this magical fairy tale-themed camp. Adventures will include themed arts and crafts, a mystical quest and a special tea party!

At each of our specialty camps, day campers spend approximately two hours each day in their specialized activity. The remainder of the day is spent enjoying traditional camp activities. Samples of a typical day can be found at

PIRATE CAMP

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Entering grades K – 2 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205/week Non-Member Program Participants: $230/week Weeks of June 19, July 17, July 31 and August 14 Arrrrrgh! Young Buccaneers learn the swashbuckling lingo of pirates, play games like Capture the Pirate Flag, try their balancing skills as they walk the plank, go on treasure hunts and a whole lot more!

SUPER HERO CAMP Entering grades 1 – 3 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205 /week Non-Member Program Participants: $230 /week Weeks of June 26, July 10, July 24 and August 7 BAM! POW! KAZAM! Kids think, dress, and act like superheroes! Kids bring their own superhero costume or make one at camp. Suiting up as their favorite superhero each day, they’ll explore their own super powers. Activities include super games, super crafts and super fun. Where else can kids spend the day as their alter-ego superhero, meet other superheroes and save the world?

NEW! FISH FROGS AND FORTS CAMP Entering grades 2 – 4 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205/week Non-Member Program Participants: $230/week Weeks of June 12, June 26, July 17, July 31 and August 14 Filled with exploration and environmental education, we’ll focus on fort building and discovery of insects, fish and frogs. Campers learn basic fishing skills while practicing the catch-and-release method. Bait and fishing equipment is provided at camp but you may bring your own.

SCIENCE EXPLORER CAMP Entering grades 2 – 4 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205/week Non-Member Program Participants: $230/week Weeks of June 19, July 10, July 24, August 7 and August 21 Campers take off into a world of exploration through hands-on experiments to learn essential concepts applied towards a variety of eruptions, engineering experiments and much more. 11

FISHING CAMP Entering grades 3 – 5 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205/week Non-Member Program Participants: $230/week Weeks of June 12, July 17, July 31 and August 14 Kids get hooked on fishing as they learn basic fishing skills. Lakes provide the scene for fishing fun using the catchand-release method. Campers can bring their own pole and tackle, or equipment will be provided.

NEW! SPANISH CAMP Entering grades 3 – 5 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205 /week Non-Member Program Participants: $230 /week Weeks of June 26, July 17, July 31 and August 14 This program is designed for campers currently speaking Spanish. All instruction and programming is conducted in Spanish. Campers explorer hiking through wooded trails, studying the wonders of nature, canoeing along lakeshores, and conquering many challenges under the leadership of well-trained staff. Exciting activities include archery, swimming, nature studies, canoeing, fort building, gaga ball, camp crafts, cookouts and group games! 12

ARTS AND CRAFTS CAMP

ARCHERY CAMP

Entering grades 3 – 5 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205/week Non-Member Program Participants: $230/week Weeks of June 19, June 26, July 17, July 31 and August 14 Campers discover their artistic side and let their imaginations soar. Kids create a variety of projects that may include: sketching, watercolors or paints, nature collages, picture frames, necklaces and bracelets, and much more. Campers create masterpieces to take home and enjoy!

Entering grades 3 – 5 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205/week Non-Member Program Participants: $230/week Weeks of June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7 and August 21 While learning the fundamentals of archery, campers examine equipment close up, identify the parts of the bow and arrow, and learn the science behind drawing the bow and releasing the arrow. Instructors teach proper grip, stance and aim alignment. Equipment is provided.

ARCHERY/SLINGSHOT CAMP Entering grades 3 – 5 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205/week Non-Member Program Participants: $230/week Weeks of June 19, July 17, July 31 and August 14 Two amazing and traditional target sports, the bow and arrow and the slingshot, are very popular today. Participants will gain understanding and learn to properly use them both safely. Campers will learn to make and use their own targets, learn about different types of bows, and the basics of aiming and target shooting.

At each YMCA Specialty Camp, day campers spend approximately two hours of each day in their specialized activity. The remainder of the day is spent enjoying Traditional Camp activities. Samples of a typical day can be found at daycampmanitou.org. 13

OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS CAMP

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP

Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205/week Non-Member Program Participants: $230/week Weeks of June 19, June 26, July 24, August 7 and August 14 Kids develop their outdoor living skills in this exciting, handson specialty camp! Campers discover the finer points of preparing for a big outdoor adventure. Participants will learn a variety of useful camping skills that may include building a fire, making camp shelters, knot tying, campfire cooking and more!

Entering grades 5 – 8 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205 Non-Member Program Participants: $230 Weeks of June 26, July 17, August 7 and August 14 Campers will learn the basics of digital photography and be able to experiment with both portrait and landscape photography. Each day will be a different theme – from the viewpoint of an ant, or include a tree as a subject. Participants must bring a digital camera. No phones please.

WATER ADVENTURE CAMP

STAND UP PADDLEBOARD CAMP

Entering grades 4 – 6 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205 Non-Member Program Participants: $230 Weeks of June 12, June 19, July 17, July 31, August 14 and August 21 The hottest way for kids to cool off this summer! Campers spend the full week enjoying an awesome array of water activities including canoeing, kayaking, swimming and other water activities.

Entering grades 5 – 8 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $205/week Non-Member Program Participants: $230/week Weeks of June 26, July 10, July 24 and August 7 Campers learn the fast-growing, life-long sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding. It’s a fun and easy way to play on the water. Kids learn basic paddling (forward, turning, stopping), how to stand up on a board, lift and carry their board, and how to launch and land it. 14

DAY CAMP MANITOU PROGRAM AREAS

1 Parking 2 Gaga Pit 3 Ball Field 4 Pool & Splash Deck

5 Office 6 Bath House 7 Art Pavilion 8 Amphitheater 9 Canoes, Kayaks, Paddleboards

10 Archery 11 Cookout Pavilion 12 High Ropes Village

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TEEN TEENSPECIALTY SPECIALTYCAMPS CAMPS Developing leadership qualities and abilities are important life-long skills. Our leadership camps develop the whole person — spirit, mind, and body — through a variety of service projects, hands-on activities and team building exercises. Our leaders of tomorrow begin with our youth of today! Teen specialty campers spend approximately two hours each day in their specialized activity. The remainder of the day is spent enjoying Traditional Camp activities. Samples of a typical day can be found at daycampmanitou.org.

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TEEN ARCHERY CAMP

TEEN ARTIST CAMP

Entering grades 6 – 8 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $225/week Non-Member Program Participants: $250/week Weeks of June 19, July 10, July 31 and August 14 Fine tune your archery skills and learn new ones. Archery games will help you discover the science behind drawing and releasing the bow. Instructors will show you proper grip, stance and aim alignment. Equipment will be provided.

Entering grades 6 – 8 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $225/week Non-Member Program Participants: $250/week Weeks of June 19, July 10, July 24 and August 7 Self-expression comes to life in this creative art camp! Your imagination becomes the window of discovery as you create original art. You will create masterpieces to take home and enjoy!

TEEN FISHING CAMP Entering grades 6 – 9 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $225/week Non-Member Program Participants: $250/week Weeks of July 24 and August 14 Get hooked on fishing as you learn basic fishing skills. Lakes provide the scene for fishing fun using the catchand-release method. You are encouraged to bring your own pole and tackle if you wish but equipment is available for use as well. A Thursday overnight adventure on one of our lakes is the highlight of your week.

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LEADERS-IN-TRAINING

NEW! CAMP LEADERSHIP CORPS

Entering grades 7 – 9 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $280/two weeks­­­ Non-Member Program Participants: $305/two weeks Two-week Sessions: Weeks of June 19, July 17, July 31 and August 14 Rise to the challenge in Leaders-in-Training Camp and discover your leadership qualities. You will learn and develop the necessary camp skills needed to lead camper activities, as well as group responsibility through activity planning. You will have opportunities to shadow counselors and assist staff in camp activities. There will be plenty of time to hang out with friends – new and old. Come experience camp from a whole new perspective!

Entering grades 9 – 11 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $300/three-weeks Non-Member Program Participants: $325/three-weeks Three-week session: Weeks of June 12 – 30, July 5* – 21, July 24 – August 4 and August 14 – September 1 *No program July 3 – 4, fee prorated Grow as a leader as you help counselors facilitate camp programs. CLC is designed to build community and provide mentoring and character development. Skills learned are transferrable to camp and non-camp jobs. Preferred qualifications: Completion of Leaders-In-Training or similar leadership program. To apply, please visit daycampmanitou.org. Applications are reviewed and interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis beginning February 1, 2017.

NEW! TEEN SERVICE LEARNING Entering grades 6 – 8 in fall, 2017 Member Participants: $225/weeks Non-Member Program Participants: $250/week Weeks of June 26, July 17, July 31 and August 14 Grow your leadership and teambuilding skills, while bolstering self-confidence through giving back to the community. Earn volunteer hours and improve your skill set while actively participating in traditional camp activities like swimming, canoeing and kayaking, and high ropes course. Service projects take place at camp. You will receive a certificate with the number of service hours completed. It’s a win-win for you and the community!

Day Camp Manitou: 9910 Briarwood Ave NE Monticello, MN 55362 YMCA in New Hope: P 763-535-4800 Camp Manitou (Summer Only): P 763-295-5454 18

PEAK ADVENTURE CAMP Entering grades 7 – 9 in fall, 2017

Offered: Various dates on 3 day-sessions listed below.

Discover camp’s wild side! Participants enjoy 2 nights and 3 days of the great outdoors during Peak Adventure Camp. These camps promise unlimited fun! Sign up for one or all four. Participants will ride in a 15 passenger van departing from the Southdale YMCA in Edina. Packing list will be available online or call the Customer Service Center at 612-230-9622.

WISCONSIN DELLS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Offered June 27 – 29 and August 1 – 3 (3-day session) Member Participants: $350/3-day session Non-Member Program Participants: $375/3-day session Fully experience the great outdoors! Tent camp for two nights with us at Devils Lake State Park in Baraboo, WI. On Tuesday we leave Southdale YMCA for Devils Lake State Park. Once camp is set up, the adventures begin! Wednesday is spent at a water park in the WI Dells. We’ll explore the park and enjoy group games, hike, and end with a blazing campfire and a hearty meal. Join us for this thrilling outdoor adventure!

LANESBORO BIKING AND CAVE TOUR Offered July 11 – 13 (3-day session) Member Participants: $350/3-day session Non-Member Program Participants: $375/3-day session This adventure begins at Mystery Cave State Park near Lanesboro, where we’ll set up camp. Then we go underground to an exciting guided cave tour at one of the nation’s most unique caves. We’ll spend the next day renting bikes and exploring the historic town of Lanesboro and the trails and parks along the Root River.

ZIP LINE ADVENTURE Offered July 18 – 20 and August 8 – 10 (3-day session) Member Participants: $350/3-day session Non-Member Program Participants: $375/3-day session This adventure takes campers soaring! Beautiful Interstate Park is our campsite for one night. We’ll enjoy the park’s rolling, wooded hills and the banks of the St. Croix River. Campers will spend a half-day at Trollhaugen Zip Line Adventures soaring from station to station. Then we’ll experience a night sleeping at YMCA Camp Icaghowan. Here we will canoe and participate in camp activities. Truly a memory-making getaway!

NORTH SHORE KAYAK AND ALPINE SLIDE TOUR Offered June 20 – 22 and July 25 – 27 (3-day session) Member Participants: $350/3-day session Non-Member Program Participants: $375/3-day session The starting point for this North Shore adventure is the spectacular harbor city of Duluth. There are so many fun things to see and do there! We’ll spend two nights camping at Spirit Mountain Campground. Our first day adventures include riding the alpine slide, hiking and exploring. On Wednesday campers will spend the day in a guided kayak tour to local islands. This is a trip you don’t want to miss!

Peak Adventure Transportation: Drop Off/ Pick up Location: Southdale YMCA 7355 York Avenue South Edina, MN 55435 P: 952-835-2567 19

DAY CAMP MANITOU BUSES Bus Location Deer Route St. John Lutheran Church

13045 Fremont Ave, Zimmerman

River of Life Church

21695 Elk Lake Rd NW, Elk River

Big Lake Middle School

601 Minnesota Ave, Big Lake

Elk River YMCA

13337 Business Center Dr NW, Elk River

Trinity Lutheran Church

449 W Broadway St., Monticello

YMCA Day Camp Manitou

9910 Briarwood Ave, NE Monticello

Eagle Route

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

New Hope YMCA

7601 42nd Ave N, New Hope

YMCA Day Camp Manitou

9910 Briarwood Ave NE, Monticello

The YMCA provides safe and reliable transportation each day for our campers. Convenient locations have been selected in your neighborhood. Please select only one bus stop on the registration form.

Sandburg Learning Center

2400 Sandburg Lane N, Golden Valley

Zachary Lane Playfield

4350 Zachary Ln N, Plymouth

• Camp buses stop only at locations listed on schedule.

Rice Lake Elementary

13755 89th Ave N, Maple Grove

• Actual pick up spot may change from week to week due to location requirements; please give yourselves a few extra minutes to locate the bus on Monday mornings.

YMCA Day Camp Manitou

9910 Briarwood Ave NE, Monticello

Bus times will be available online at daycampmanitou.org

Weaver Lake Elementary

15900 Weaver Lake Rd, Osseo

Rogers Middle School

20855 141st Ave, Rogers

St. Michael Elementary

101 Central Ave W St., Michael

Buffalo Comm. Middle School

1300 Hwy 25, Buffalo

YMCA Day Camp Manitou

9910 Briarwood Ave NE, Monticello

For your camper’s safety… Authorized Pick Up individuals must be listed on the registration form and a photo ID is required at the time of pick up. Please contact the camp at 763-295-5454 to make any changes prior to noon on the day of the change.

Fox Route

Squirrel Route

Bear Route

DAY CAMP MANITOU BEFORE AND AFTER CARE For your convenience and peace of mind, our Before and After Care provides the camper with supervised activities prior to and following the end of the program day. Choose from the drop-off and pickup times below. Fees: $35/child per week. YMCA in New Hope 7601 42nd Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Drop off: 6:30 a.m. – Bus Pick-up Pick up: Bus Drop-off – 6 p.m.* Elk River YMCA 13337 Business Center Drive Elk River, MN 55330 Drop off: 6 a.m. – Bus Pick-up Pick up: Bus Drop-off – 6 p.m.*

Meadowbrook Elementary

5430 Glenwood Ave, Golden Valley

Lakeview Elementary

4100 Lake Drive, Robbinsdale

Earl Brown Elementary

1500 59th Ave N, Brooklyn Center

Brooklyn Park Armory

5500 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park

YMCA Day Camp Manitou

9910 Briarwood Ave NE, Monticello

Fish Route Oxbow Creek Elementary

6505 109th Ave N, Champlin

Grace Fellowship

8601 101st Ave N, Brooklyn Park

Elm Creek Elementary

9830 Revere Lane N, Maple Grove

Fernbrook Elementary

9661 Fernbrook Lane N, Maple Grove

YMCA Day Camp Manitou

9910 Briarwood Ave NE, Monticello

Day Camp Manitou 9910 Briarwood Ave NE Monticello, MN 55362 Weeks of June 19, July 10, and August 7 Drop off: 7:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Pick up: 3:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.* * Late fees will be assessed after pick-up time.

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We are going green!

HOW TO REGISTER

The Y is committed to the policy that all persons should have equal access to its programs, facilities, and enjoyment without regard to race, ability, creed, national origin and sex. The Y will accommodate special needs into existing programs to the extent that financial and physical resources permit. So we may provide a positive experience, please contact the Y if your child has any special needs requiring any accommodations.

• We are going green! Register online at ymcamn.org/summer. For registration assistance contact 612-230-9622. DAY CAMP • A $50 non-refundable deposit is required per camp session. The deposit is applied to the session fee. To receive the member rate, the child must be a member at the time of registration and during participation in the program. Register online or find forms at daycampmanitou.org under Forms and Publications. Please review the Day Camp handbook for important information. SUMMER POWER KINDERGARTEN, SUMMER POWER & UPROAR • A $50 one-time, non-refundable registration fee is required per program. You may register for as many weeks as needed. Register online or find forms at ymcamn.org/summer, select the Elk River location, select Summer Paperwork and Schedules. Please review the handbook for important information. ALL PROGRAMS • Confirmation will be sent via email after registration. You will be billed for the remaining balance, due the week prior to the start of the session. Online registration requires automatic electronic fund transfer (EFT), which will be processed the Tuesday prior to each program session week. • Changes to the original registration, including cancellation, must be made in writing by Monday, one week prior to the start of the session. Submit your changes or cancellations through the contact page of our website: ymcamn.org/contact_us. We encourage change notices to be submitted as soon as possible. If the change notice is not received, you will be billed for the original enrollment choices. There are no refunds on registration deposits and/or registration fees. For Day Camp: A $10 change fee is applied to each session, bus or care change that is made. • A parent handbook is available online at ymcamn.org/summer after April 1, 2017. It may also be picked up at the Elk River Y. It is important to review all information contained in this document.

ACCOMMODATION PROCESS

YMCA PERSONAL PRICING PLAN

Consideration is given to the individual needs of every child and the ability of the program to meet those needs. Please inform the Y during the enrollment process if you or your child requires any special accommodation. It is helpful for a smooth program transition to have a conference prior to enrollment. This information enables the Y to better meet your needs or those of your child, within available resources and to the extent reasonable. All staff that will be working with a child with special needs will be informed of how to care for or meet those needs in a timely fashion through a meeting or written notification.

We look forward to having you with us! The Personal Pricing Plan is a needs-based scholarship fund made available through Y Annual Fund – individual and business contributions to our communities. Download an application for YMCA Personal Pricing Plan at: ymcamn.org/summer. Enter the key words: Personal Pricing in the top right corner and follow instructions or call 612-230-9622. Please submit Personal Pricing Plan application with Registration Form. (Scholarship for Day Camp is applied toward a maximum of two weeks per child).

PROGRAM ACCESS

Register Online! ymcamn.org/summer Membership not required for enrollment.

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DISCOVER Y OVERNIGHT CAMPS

YMCA CAMPING: AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER.

“This experience was fantastic for my son. It was empowering for him to be ‘on trail’. He came home changed and ready to take on more challenges.” – Camper Parent

At the Y, we embrace adventure. Our camps nurture the development of every camper through providing all of the elements that make a camp experience great: outstanding counselors, well developed programing, unmatched facilities, and a caring culture where campers grow in character and confidence. We are committed to providing quality programs with a variety of outdoor experiences for both children and families.

OVERNIGHT CAMPS: Camp St. Croix Camp Icaghowan Camp Ihduhapi Camp Warren

TEEN WILDERNESS CAMPS: Camp Menogyn Camp Widjiwagan

FAMILY CAMP: Camp du Nord

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Y FAMILY INVOLVEMENT

HEALTHY FAMILY HOME At the Y, it’s not about the activity you choose as much as it is about the benefits of living healthier on the inside as well as the outside. You can bring a healthier way of living to your family through the Y’s Healthy Family Home resource. You’ll find simple ways to incorporate healthy habits that will make a difference for your entire family. And it’s all conveniently online at ymca.net.

FAMILY PARTICIPATION Parents are always welcome at YMCA Day Camps and Summer Programs. If you would like to visit during the day or take a tour of the program in action, please contact the Program Site Director/Coordinator and we will be happy to assist you. Open Houses, Family Nights and Friday Family Fun Days are the best way to meet the staff, get questions answered, sample the activities and meet other parents. We encourage you to participate.

FRIDAY FAMILY FUN

EVERY FRIDAY DURING DAY CAMP Excluding July 7 and September 1 2 – 3:30 p.m. We bring families together to have fun. That’s what Friday Family Fun is all about – an opportunity to enjoy camp fun with the whole family. It’s a time where your camper can show you the exciting things they’ve experienced at day camp. Meet the counselors and attend Camper-guided tours. See the activities your camper has enjoyed all week long. Enjoy a snack as a family and attend an all-camp program of fun songs and more!

DAY CAMP MANITOU OPEN HOUSE DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 6 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Join the summer camp staff, other parents, and youth to learn more about the camp, programs, and opportunities that your child will have this summer. Visit our web page at ymcamn.org/summer. for information or changes due to inclement weather or call 763-535-4800 or 763-295-5454.

YMCA SWIM LESSONS Teach your child to swim this summer with YMCA Swimming Lessons. Our learn-to-swim program features small class sizes with nationally certified instructors and a variety of flexible times during the summer months. 23

Check with Member Services or go to ymcamn.org for information on rates and registration.

YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities Elk River YMCA

Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid YMCA Twin Cities, MN

2125 East Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55413

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MARK YOUR 2017 CALENDARS FOR THESE SPECIAL EVENTS! YMCA RALLY DAYS

THURSDAY, MARCH 2 – TUESDAY, MARCH 7 2017 SPECIAL DEALS $15 OFF Day Camp Sessions $15 OFF Summer Sports $25 OFF Overnight & Teen Wilderness Camp Sessions $50 OFF (no registration fee) on Summer Power and Summer Uproar

YMCA SPONSORED MN PARENT CAMP FAIR

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Como Zoo Meet YMCA staff, pick up summer program information and start planning your summer.

YMCA SUMMER PROGRAMS FAIR SATURDAY, MARCH 4 at all YMCA Branches 9:30 a.m. – noon Talk to the experts, get questions answered.

If you do not need this catalog, please share it with a friend. YSPC 2017

YMCA SUMMER BLAST OFF

THURSDAY, APRIL 13 – TUESDAY, APRIL 18 2017 SPECIAL DEALS $10 OFF Day Camp Sessions $10 OFF Summer Sports $20 OFF Overnight & Teen Wilderness Camp Sessions $25 OFF (from registration fee) on Summer Power and Summer Uproar

DAY CAMP MANITOU OPEN HOUSE DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 6 6 – 7:30 p.m. See inside for more details.

SUMMER PROGRAM PARENTS NIGHT OPEN HOUSE ELK RIVER YMCA THURSDAY, JUNE 8 6 – 7 p.m. See inside for more details.

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