2015 Summer Day Camp Brochure

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2015 SUMMER DAY CAMPS
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Kids find their voices and achieve more at the Y’s
summer day camps.
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It’s all about giving kids time to be who they want to be and to live out loud!
Fast forward to a summer of self expression, learning, adventure, active play
and friendship.
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Visit YMCASummerFun.org to register, or call 913.345.9622.
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PRESCHOOL DAY CAMP (Ages 3-5)
CAMP NAISH OUTDOOR ADVENTURE (Ages 6-12)
WEEKLY THEMES FOR YOUTH AND TEEN DAY CAMPS
YOUTH DAY CAMP (Ages 6-12)
TEEN DAY CAMP ( Ages 12-15)
EXPRESS YOURSELF CAMP (Ages 6-14)
SPECIALTY DAY CAMPS (Ages 6-12)
CAMP WOOD OVERNIGHT CAMP (Ages 7-17)
SUMMER OF SERVICE (Ages 11-18)
CAMP STORIES
MEET MARK, 9
My favorite part about camp is: playing all the games and eating lunch!
Attending for: 3 years
Camp is great because: if I didn’t go to camp I would be sitting around in my room all day
playing video games. I had a lot of fun playing with all of the kids and all of the counselors were
really awesome.
I’d like to give a camp shout-out to: Mr. Logan, because he was so energetic and played games
with us.
Mark’s mom says: “I have such peace of mind, knowing that Mark is not only having fun and
enjoying his summer, but that he’s also safe and under the care of great camp counselors.”
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“I had a lot of fun
playing with all of
the kids and all of
the counselors were
really awesome.”
Mark, Y camper
EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL CAMP
CAMP NAISH OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
AGES: 3-5 | $160 a week
Ages: 6-12 | $200 a week includes lunch and snack
In our Explorers Preschool Camp, children will participate in themed weeks with
special guests, family events, hands-on learning and some splash time. YMCA
Preschool Camp provides a fun and interactive environment for children 3-5 years
old. Campers will enhance their social skills, develop friendships and focus on
kindergarten readiness through theme-based activities and field trips every two
weeks. Your preschooler will have the opportunity to learn through exploration
while remaining active and experiencing the benefits of the great outdoors.
Explore the great outdoors while meeting new friends at Camp Naish, which gives day
campers an outdoor residential camp experience with the peace of mind of returning
home every night. Activities such as archery, BB guns, camp crafts, nature hikes,
camp songs and fun games allow kids to explore new skills and learn about nature.
Multiple, convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. Healthy lunches and snacks
Monday through Friday.
HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY
6200 Roe
Mission, KS 66205
Schedule | 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
June 1-5 Amazing Animals
June 8-12 Summer Fun/Water
June 15-19 Superhero Week
June 22-26 Art/Creativity
June 29-July 2 Stars and Stripes
July 6-10 Fun and Fitness
July 13-17 Bugs, Bugs, Bugs
July 20-24 Imagination/Dramatic Play
July 27-31 Friendship
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CAMP NAISH
1100 Martinek Lane
Kansas City, KS 66111
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Drop-Off and Pick-Up
Locations
Comanche Elementary
8200 Grant
Overland Park, KS 66204
Leawood Elementary
2400 W 123rd Street
Leawood, KS 66209
Schedule | 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
May 26-29
June 8-12
June 15-19
June 22-26
July 6-10
July 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
Walnut Grove Elementary
11800 S Pflumm Road
Olathe, KS 66062
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WEEKLY THEMES FOR YOUTH AND TEEN DAY CAMPS
Kids in Youth Day Camps for ages 6-12 and Teen Day Camps for ages 12-15 will
live out loud with these weekly themes. Themes are adapted for each age group,
and campers have a voice in daily activities.
LEADERSHIP
Everyone has the ability to develop the voice of leader. Campers will gain a newfound
sense of self-confidence and empowerment through team building, problem solving and
special challenges.
YOUTH DAY CAMP
Ages 6-12
New experiences, skill-building, a sense of community and lasting friendships are all part
of Traditional Summer Day Camp. Our Summer Day Camps provide a safe and affordable
experience for youth. Weekly themed activities allow campers to create arts and crafts,
explore science and technology, swim, participate in field trips, appreciate nature, and
better understand our diverse world. Campers will build self-confidence, appreciate
teamwork and sportsmanship while gaining independence as they nurture their spirits,
challenge their minds and strengthen their bodies. Kids can explore a variety of interests
and have fun along the way.
EXPLORATION
Press play to begin a week of camp-spirit fun! Campers will exercise their mind, body
and soul as they take on a variety of new activities in sports, healthy cooking and STEM
(science, technology, engineering and math).
BLUE VALLEY
Schedule | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | $175 a week
Leawood Elementary
2400 W 123rd Street
Leawood, KS 66209
ADVENTURE
Let it go and experience a little adventure! It’s all part of growing up. We’ll take on the
great outdoors and have new and exciting experiences to remember for years to come.
Morse Elementary
15201 Monrovia
Overland Park, KS 66221
IMAGINATION
Enter into a world of pure imagination. Campers will explore the arts and discover
outlets of self-expression during this fun and creative week.
Oak Hill Elementary
10200 W 124th Street
Overland Park, KS 66213
June 1-5 June 8-12
June 15-19
June 22-26
June 29-July 2
July 6-10
July 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
CURIOSITY
Campers won’t miss a beat as they’re encouraged to be observant during a variety
of experiments, games and fun activities. This week will open up new possibilities as
campers keep their minds active.
HEALTHY LIVING
Get in tune with a healthy lifestyle. It’s more than eating right and exercising. Campers
will have an opportunity to learn new skills that help them in body, mind and spirit.
Stanley Elementary
6121 W 158th Street
Overland Park, KS 66223
CENTER
Schedule | 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | $140 a week
Indian Creek Elementary
9801 Grand Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64114
June 1-5 June 8-12
June 15-19
June 22-26
June 29-July 2
July 6-10
July 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
NORTH KANSAS CITY
Schedule | 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | $140 a week
North Kansas City YMCA
1999 Iron Street
North Kansas City, MO 64116
June 1-5 June 8-12
June 15-19
June 22-26
June 29-July 2
July 6-10
July 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
HISTORY
Rewind and play back history. This week campers will play sports that might be long
forgotten, explore museums on field trips and make other discoveries of the past.
SERVICE
We’ll band together to serve others. Serving others is a great thing to learn at any age.
This week campers will experience new things and have fun while giving back.
FREEDOM
Let freedom ring during a week filled with activities that encourage kids to find their
voice and passion. Campers will explore how freedom is essential to be able to live
out loud.
CREATIVITY
Whether through art, music, sports or just an awesome camp skit, this week will let
your camper find their own rhythm. Activities are designed to let creativity shine.
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Exploration
Adventure
Imagination
Leadership
Freedom
Healthy Living
Curiosity
History
Creativity
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Exploration
Adventure
Imagination
Leadership
Freedom
Healthy Living
Curiosity
History
Creativity
Creativity
History
Curiosity
Healthy Living
Freedom
Leadership
Exploration
Adventure
Imagination
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OLATHE
Schedule | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | $175 a week
Heritage Elementary
1700 E Pawnee
Olathe, KS 66062
May 26-29
Leadership
June 1-5 Exploration
June 8-12
Adventure
Manchester Park Elementary
9810 Prairie Creek Road
Lenexa, KS 66220a
June 15-19
Imagination
June 22-26
Curiosity
June 29-July 2
Freedom
Millbrooke Elementary
1751 S Sunnybrooke
Olathe, KS 66061
July 6-10
Healthy Living
July 13-17
History
July 20-24
Service
July 27-31
Creativity
August 3-7
Encore Week
Walnut Grove Elementary
11800 S Pflumm Road
Olathe, KS 66062
LAUREN
YOUTH DAY CAMP
Washington Elementary
1202 N Ridgeview
Olathe, KS 66061
PLATTE COUNTY R-3
Schedule | 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | $120 a week
Pathfinder Elementary
1951 NW 87th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64154
June 29-July 2
Freedom
July 6-10
Leadership
July 13-17
Exploration
July 20-24
Adventure
July 27-31
Imagination
August 3-7
Encore Week
Siegrist Elementary
1701 Branch
Platte City, MO 64079
“I’m looking forward
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to camp this year so I
MEET LAUREN, 10
can spend the summer
My favorite part about camp is: playing with friends in the gym, because you get to
run around.
Lauren, Y camper
Attending for: 2 years
Camp is great because: I get to play kickball and I like to pitch. I’m looking forward to
camp this year so I can spend the summer with my friends.
I’d like to give a camp shout-out to: Ms. Kye, Ms. Andrea and Mr. Willie. They’re fun
and are some of my favorite teachers.
Lauren’s mom says: “I believe the camp experience was beneficial because she was
entertained, structured and involved. She makes lots of new friends every summer and
loves the teachers.”
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TEEN DAY CAMP
YOUTH DAY CAMP
RIVERSIDE
Schedule | 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | $140 a week
Riverside Community Center
4498 NW High Drive
Riverside, MO 64150
June 1-5 Creativity
June 8-12
History
June 15-19
Curiosity
June 22-26
Healthy Living
June 29-July 2
Freedom
July 6-10
Leadership
July 13-17
Exploration
July 20-24
Adventure
July 27-31
Imagination
SHAWNEE MISSION
Schedule | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | $175 a week
Comanche Elementary
8200 Grant
Overland Park, KS 66204
June 1-5 Leadership
June 8-12
Exploration
June 15-19
Adventure
June 22-26
Imagination
June 29-July 2
Freedom
July 6-10
Curiosity
July 13-17
Healthy Living
July 20-24
Creativity
July 27-31
History
Highlands Elementary
6200 Roe
Mission, KS 66205
Nieman Elementary
10917 W 67th Street
Shawnee, KS 66203
AGES:12-15 | $175 a week
Teens have a reason to step away from their screens and get out and have some faceto-face interaction at Teen Day Camp. They will learn life skills such as communication,
collaboration and social skills that will help them down the road in college and beyond.
Enriching and interactive activities teach the Y’s four core values of caring, honesty,
respect and responsibility. Teens have the ability to make activity choices in a fun, safe
environment while making lasting friendships.
Paul Henson Family YMCA
4200 W 79th Street
Prairie Village, KS 66208
Schedule | 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
May 26-29
Leadership
June 1-5 Exploration
June 8-12
Adventure
June 15-19
Imagination
June 22-26
Curiosity
June 29-July 2
Freedom
July 6-10
Healthy Living
July 13-17
History
July 20-24
Service
July 27-31
Creativity
EXPRESS YOURSELF CAMP
Ages 6-14 | $50 (Scholarships are available upon request)
SPRING HILL
Schedule | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | $160 a week
Prairie Creek Elementary
17077 W 165th Street
Olathe, KS 66062
May 26-29
Leadership
June 1-5 Exploration
June 8-12
Adventure
June 15-19
Imagination
June 22-26
Curiosity
June 29-July 2
Freedom
July 6-10
Healthy Living
July 13-17
History
July 20-24
Service
July 27-31
Creativity
To help children who have experienced a loss develop healthy coping skills, the
YMCA of Greater Kansas City and Saint Luke’s Home Health and Hospice work
together to offer Express Yourself Camp. The camp is designed for kids who’ve
experienced a loss or change, such as a death of a loved one, a divorce in the
family, moving, the death of a pet, losing a home, a serious illness in the family or
changing schools.
Express Yourself Camp offers all-day activities, a safe environment for youth to
express emotions associated with loss, and the support of professionally trained
staff including grief counselors and volunteers. Small group activities will include
music therapy, a multi-media project, physical activities, arts and crafts, skits and a
closing ceremony. Campers will learn different ways to express their feelings of loss
and to remember a loved one or a life change in a celebratory way.
Camp Naish
Schedule | 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
1100 Martinek Lane
Kansas City, KS 66111
June 16-17
Central drop-off and pick-up
locations will be available.
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SOCCER
Players receive an introduction to soccer
basics through fundamental activities,
games and fun challenges. Skill-building
activities and competitions will develop
budding players throughout the week.
The clinic is offered for all skill levels.
ENGINEERING
Campers will build things through the
foundation of science and engineering
education. Innovation and creativity
are encouraged! Throughout the week
campers will get new challenges and
engineering feats to accomplish every day.
FLAG FOOTBALL
Learn the fundamentals of flag football
and work on proper footwork, agility,
running and passing. No experience is
necessary. This clinic is for beginners and
intermediate players.
DRAMA
Campers will live out loud in this
introduction to the basics of drama.
Activities will challenge campers to get
outside of their comfort zones to learn
the art of performing, from impromptu
acting to theatrical acting. At the end of
the week, they will show off their skills
with a performance.
BASKETBALL
Players learn proper dribbling, shooting
and passing. Participants will learn
how to play offense and defense while
participating in scrimmages and a Friday
tournament. This clinic is for all skill levels.
LEGO
Kids could design buildings, space ships
or even pyramids. Campers will explore
concepts in physics and engineering while
playing with their favorite creations. This
is a hands-on camp for LEGO novices to
enthusiasts.
ART
Self-expression and imagination are
important at any age. That’s why art
camp at the Y focuses on helping
children turn their ideas and dreams
into creative pieces of art. Campers will
develop a variety of skills and explore
different forms of art, with the goal of
making a beautiful masterpiece by the
end of the week.
CAMP STORIES
MEET BRYON, 12
My favorite part about camp is: so many different things. I love the counselors, they are so
much fun. They love to do all of my favorite things like playing sports, going on field trips, and
doing fun messy things like chocolate mudslide, shaving cream wars and swimming.
Attending for: 4 years
Camp is great because: when I started camp I didn’t know a lot of people, but after starting
camp I feel like I know everyone! Camp is also one of the only places where I can be myself.
I’d like to give a camp shout-out to: Mr. Willie. Every day when Mr. Willie came to camp he
always took time to talk to me and always played the games our group liked the best.
Bryon’s mom says: “He looks forward to camp every year, and frankly, so do I! It was
very exciting that he learned to swim last summer. It was a great accomplishment and his
confidence just grew.”
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BRYON
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“When I
started
camp I didn’t
know a lot of
people, but
after starting
camp I feel
like I know
everyone!”
Bryon, Y camper
SPECIALTY CAMPS
SUMMER OF SERVICE
AGES: 6-12 | $190 a week
Ages 11-18
Kids can explore their passions or discover a new passion through our Specialty Day
Camps. Your child can pursue their special interests and learn new skills in a safe and
fun environment with other campers.
Youth Volunteer Corps, hosted by the YMCA
of Greater Kansas City, offers weekly service
opportunities for youth ages 11-18. The intensive
summer volunteer opportunity allows youth to serve
their communities. Each service project lasts four
days. Youth serve in teams at projects all over the
community, and each project includes icebreakers,
team-builders, and service-learning lessons.
Millbrooke Elementary
1751 S Sunnybrooke
Olathe, KS 66061
Schedule | 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Specialty camp activities are 9 a.m.-noon. Traditional
camp activities are 7-9 a.m. and noon-6 p.m.
Oak Hill Elementary
10200 W 124th Street
Overland Park, KS 66213
May 26-29
June 1-5 June 8-12
June 15-19
June 22-26
June 29 - July 2
July 6-10
July 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
Art (only available at Millbrooke)
Basketball
LEGO
Soccer
Engineering
No Specialty Camp
Flag Football
Basketball
Soccer
Drama
Schedule and Locations
June 8-July 30
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Locations will be posted February 28 at yvckc.org. Transportation and additional activities
before and after daily service-learning are available in select locations.
Registration
Signups for summer 2015 begin April 8. For more information, visit yvckc.org, or contact
YVCKC at 913.345.9622 or YVCKC@KansasCityYMCA.org.
Parent and Student Information Meetings (RSVP at yvckc.org)
Wednesday, March 24 | 6-8 p.m.
YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Youth Development Services
8205 W 108th Terrace, Suite 120
Overland Park, KS 66210
CAMP WOOD
Ages 7-17
Tuesday, March 25 | 6-8 p.m.
8th Street Family YMCA
900 N 8th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
Looking for an overnight camp? Since 1916, Camp Wood has provided high-quality
camping programs in a caring family environment tucked within the beautiful Flint
Hills of Kansas. Campers participate in life-changing, outdoor experiences that foster
healthy decision-making, lasting friendships, skill development, and strengthened
values in a safe, friendly environment.
Learn more at CampWood.org or call 620.273.8641
Camp Wood is an independent YMCA camp located in Elmdale, Kansas.
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YMCA OF GREATER KANSAS CITY
Youth Development Services
8205 W 108th Terrace, Suite 120
Overland Park, KS 66210
913.345.9622
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OUR MISSION
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City, founded on
Christian principles, is a charitable organization
with an inclusive environment committed to
enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social,
mental and physical well-being.
A UNITED WAY AGENCY
REGISTER FOR 2015 SUMMER CAMPS NOW!
Visit YMCASummerFun.org to register, or call 913.345.9622.
MORE OPPORTUNITIES
As a charitable nonprofit organization, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City
makes scholarships available to help ensure that all have the opportunity
learn, grow and thrive through programs like summer day camp.
For more information or to help send another child to camp by making a
donation to the Y’s 2015 annual campaign, call 913.345.9622.
The Y. So Much More™
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