2009 Day Camp Guide

1 Gahanna YMCA 555 YMCA PlaceGahanna, OH 43230614-416-9622

2 Jerry L. Garver YMCA

6767 Refugee RoadCanal Winchester, OH 43110614-834-9622

3 Grove City YMCA

3600 Discovery DriveGrove City, OH 43123614-871-9622

4 Hilliard/Ray Patch

Family YMCA 4515 Cosgray RoadHilliard, OH 43026 614-334-9622

5 Hilltop YMCA

2879 Valleyview Drive Columbus, OH 43204614-276-8224

6 Hoover Y-Park

1570 Rohr RoadLockbourne, OH 43137614-491-0980

7 Liberty Township/

Powell YMCA

7798 N. Liberty Rd.Powell, OH 43065614-839-9622740-881-1058

8 North YMCA 1640 Sandalwood PlaceColumbus, OH 43229614-885-4252

9 Pickaway County YMCA 440 Nicholas DriveCircleville, OH 43113740-477-1661

10 YMCA Southwest

Community Center * 3500 First AvenueUrbancrest, OH 43123614-539-1770

11 Eldon & Elsie

Ward Family YMCA 130 Woodland AvenueColumbus, OH 43203614-252-3166

12 YMCA Camp Willson 2732 County Road 11Bellefontaine, OH 433111-800-423-0427

13 Camp Lewis Center

(North)

6256 South Old State RoadLewis Center, OH 43035614-885-4252

14 Blacklick Metro Park

(Jerry L. Garver)

6975 E. Livingston Avenue Reynoldsburg, OH 43068614-834-9622

15 Eastpointe Christian

Church (Gahanna)

745 N. Waggoner RoadBlacklick, OH 43004614-416-9622

* Bus Stop Only

16 Ted Kaltenbach Park

(Hilliard)

5985 Cara RoadDublin, OH 43016614-334-9622

17 Pontifi cal College

Josephinum (North,

Liberty Twp./Powell) 7625 N. High StreetColumbus, OH 614-885-4252

18 St. Anthony School

(North)

1300 Urban DriveColumbus, OH614-885-4252

19 Hilliard Presbyterian

Church (Hilliard)

3600 Leap Road Hilliard, OH 43026614-334-9622

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University Enrichment Care (North YMCA)

Cherry Creek Enrichment Care (Hilltop YMCA)

Pickaway Enrichment Care (Pickaway YMCA)

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ADDITIONAL CAMP LOCATIONS

ALternative tO Camp

It’s Fun!!!

You can make lots of new friends.

YMCA Day Camps off er a safe and caring environment. Our trained, qualifi ed staff embrace and demonstrate the YMCA’s core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Our emphasis is on fun, physical activity, and development of positive character traits.

We off er a wide variety of age-appropriate, challenging activities.

Campers learn all about fair play and develop their skills.

It’s a great opportunity to grow in spirit, mind, and body!

3ymcacolumbus.org/camp

3 Welcome to Camp!

4 What We Off er

Weekly Themes

6 Before & After

Camp Care

7 Jerry L. Garver YMCA

8 Gahanna YMCA

9 Grove City YMCA

10 Hilltop YMCA

12 Hilliard/Ray Patch

Family YMCA

13 Hoover Y-Park

16 Liberty Township/

Powell YMCA

18 North YMCA

19 Pickaway County YMCA

20 Eldon & Elsie Ward

Family YMCA

21 YMCA Camp Willson

22 TeenXtreme

WHY?

CONTENT

WELCOME TO CAMP

YMCA DAY CAMPSARE THE PLACE TO BE THIS SUMMER!!!

Look for this logo for accredited American

Camp Association Day Camps.

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YMCA DAY CAMPS Entering Grades 1–6

Summer just wouldn’t be the same without the excitement and adventure of the YMCA Day Camp program. For nearly 30 years, central Ohio children have come together for a summer full of nature, water fun, games, cookouts, arts & crafts, and new friendships! In 2009, the spirit and tradition of YMCA Day Camp continues!

SPORTS CAMPS AND CLINICS Entering Grades 1–6

Just the camp for those who enjoy sports! Don’t miss a single week as you enjoy diff erent, weekly sports themes. Campers will be divided by age and will experience age-appropriate training in the technical, fundamental and game situation aspects of each sport. These fun-fi lled camps will also allow campers to participate in other activities such as sports challenges, crafts, cookouts, guest presenters, contests, and group building activities. Locations: Gahanna, Garver, Grove City, Hilliard, Hilltop, Liberty Township/Powell, North, Pickaway

SPECIALY CAMPSEntering Grades 1–10 (varies with specifi c camps)

The YMCA of Central Ohio is pleased to off er a wide variety of specialty camps for campers of all ages. With a full range of activities, your young camper can do it all, under the careful supervision of our highly trained camp staff . More activities mean more fun!

WHAT WE OFFER

Wondering if your campers it the right age for a particular camp? If they willbe entering the grade listed in the coming school year then they’re good to go!?

WEEKLY THEMESThe weekly Day Camp themes help the camps create an atmosphere of fun and learning at the same time. The themes guide the weekly activities like arts and crafts, nature activities, games, contests, team-building games, speakers and fi eld trips. (Please note that the mix of specifi c activities for each theme varies by camp.)Week Zero –Refer to camp of choice, June 8-12

Week 1 – Animal Antics, June 15-19

Love all things animals? This week is just for you! Go wild while staying close to home and learn about animals near and far. Plan to be surprised by what you learn by the end of this week.

Week 2 – Y Go Green!, June 22-26

Learn cool ways to save our Earth then share those ideas with your friends and family! This week will feature eco-hikes, recycling games & activities, and tons of fun while your camp goes green.

Week 3 – Buckeye Mania, June 29-July 3

OH – IO! Campers will learn about the spirit, history, and tradition of living in the Buckeye State. By the end of the week each camper will yell out OH - IO with pride.

Week 4 – Ooey Gooey and Slimey Too,

July 6-July 10

Get ready for a wacky week of icky, sticky, silly stuff that you create and take home. This isn’t for the light hearted; it goes way past your school science project! Come dressed to get dirty.

Week 5 – The Air Up There!, July 13-July 17

3, 2, 1, Blast off in a week of exploring adventure! Go wild discovering space, our atmosphere, and other sky-bound adventures while your feet never leave the ground!

Week 6 – Gamesapalooza, July 20-24

A week full of games and activities that focus on having fun, developing sportsmanship, and learning to be a team player. You’ll enjoy new games ranging from tag to Ultimate Frisbee.

Week 7, Splish Splash, July 27-July 31

Splishin’ and splashin’ all while laughin’. It’s time to get wet through water balloon games, sprinklers, slip-n-slides, and so much more of everything water related.

Week 8 – Mysteries, Maps, and Riddles,

August 3-7

Can you fi gure it out? What’s that? Who did it? Where are we? Become a detective, discover new places, and have fun with friends in a traditional camp setting.

Week 9 – Spirit Week, August 10-14

It’s time to meet and compete with all your fellow YMCA campers from across Central Ohio! Teams will create banners, songs, cheers, and mascots to promote their camp pride and represent their camp at the Hoover Y-Park for a day of grand fun with loads of other kids.

Week 10 – Camp Rewind, August 17-21

Did you love all of the water games during Splish Splash week? Did you want to be Ooey, Gooey and Slimey just one more time this summer? Do you want to scream OH-IO one more time? Then you’re in luck. We’re spending the week of camp revisiting all of our favorite activities and games as we put the entire summer on rewind!


FEES per week

Before Camp Care

Metro/Branch-$19 Program members-$21

After Camp Care

Metro/Branch-$31 Program members-$34


BEFORE & AFTERCAMP CARE

CAMP BEFORE CAMP CARE

LOCATIONS & TIMES

AFTER CAMP CARE

LOCATIONS & TIMES

BUS LINKS MEALS

Gahanna Gahanna YMCA 7:00-8:30am

Gahanna YMCA3:30-6:00pm

- afternoon snack

Gahanna

(Eastpointe)Eastpointe Christian Church

7:00-8:30amEastpointe Christian Church

3:30-6:00pm- afternoon snack

Garver

(Sports Camp)Jerry L. Garver7:00-8:30am

Jerry L. Garver3:30-6:00pm

- afternoon snack

Garver

(Blacklick)Jerry L. Garver YMCA

7:00-8:30amJerry L. Garver YMCA

3:30-6:00pmGarver YMCA afternoon snack

Grove City Grove City YMCA7:00-8:30am

Grove City YMCA3:30pm-6:00pm

- afternoon snack

Hilliard

(Kaltenbach)- Ted Kaltenbach Park


Hilliard

(Presbyterian Church)

Hilliard Prebyterian Church7:00-8:30am

Hilliard Prebyterian Church3:30-6:00pm

- afternoon snack

Hilliard

(Sports Camp)Hilliard/Ray Patch YMCA

7:00-8:30amHilliard/Ray Patch YMCA


Hilltop Hilltop YMCA7:00-8:30am

Hilltop YMCA3:30pm-6:00pm

- afternoon snack

Hoover Y-Park * Hoover Y-Park7:00-9:00am

Hoover Y-Park3:30-6:00pm

Ward YMCASWCCHilltop

afternoon snack

Liberty/Powell

(Sports Camp)Liberty Twp./Powell YMCA7:00-8:30am

Liberty Twp./Powell YMCA3:30-6:00pm

- afternoon snack

Liberty/Powell**(Josephinum)

Grace Brethren Church (Powell)

7:00-8:30am

Grace Brethren Church (Powell),

3:30-6:00pm

Josephinum morning snack

North

(Josephinum)North YMCA

(Space is Limited)

7:00-8:30am

North YMCA(Space is Limited) ,

Worthington Estates Elementary School

3:00-6:00pm

- afternoon snack

North

(Sports Camp)North YMCA7:00-8:30am

North YMCA,3:30-6:00pm

- afternoon snack

North

(Lewis Center)Lewis Center7:00-8:30am

Lewis Center3:30-6:00pm

- afternoon snack

North

(St. Anthony)St. Anthony School

7:00-8:30amSt. Anthony School


Ward Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA7:00-8:30am

Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA3:30-6:00pm

Hoover Y-Park afternoon snack

* Hoover may also use Before and After Camp Care at Eldon W. Ward YMCA.No Before or After Camp Care available for:

Pickaway County—all camps** No Grace Brethren Church, Worthington Estates Elementary School After Care for week 10.Week 10 After Care available at Camp Lewis Center only.

6767 Refugee RoadCanal Winchester OH, 43110614-834-9622

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YMCA DAY CAMP ATBLACKLICK METRO PARKEntering Grades 1–6

8:30am–3:30pm

The summer of 2009 promises to be bigger and better than ever!

• Exciting weekly themes• Explore the great outdoors at the beautiful

Blacklick Metro Park• Hiking and Outdoor Education• Cooperative games and team-building fun

Metro—$105/week Program—$135/weekBefore and After Camp Care off ered at the

Jerry L. Garver YMCA. (see page 6)

SPORTS CAMP AT GARVER Entering Grades 1–6 8:30am–3:30pm

Summer just wouldn’t be the same without the fun and challenge of our Sports Camp program. With a diff erent sport each week, you won’t want to miss a single one!

• Start with the fundamentals of each sport. It’s all about kids knowing they’re going to have a blast!

• Up to four hours of instruction for all skill levels• Learn in a progression as we build your skills• Traditional Day Camp activities complete the day with arts

& crafts, nature, and Friday cookoutsMetro—$105/week Program—$135/weekBefore and After Camp Care off ered on

site. (see page 6)

SPORTS CAMPS

Week 0 - All-Stars WeekWeek 1 - SoccerWeek 2 - Street HockeyWeek 3 - Recreational SportsWeek 4 - Diamond SportsWeek 5 - BasketballWeek 6 - Tae Kwon Do / VolleyballWeek 7 - SwimmingWeek 8 - All SportsWeek 9 - YMCA Spirit WeekWeek 10 - Kids’ Choice

JERRY L. GARVER YMCA

WANT SOMETHING FOR YOUR TEEN?CHECK OUT TEENXTREME, PAGES 22-23

YMCA DAY CAMP AT EASTPOINTEEntering Grades 1-6

8:30 am-3:30 pm

Experience the everyday traditions and hands-on outdoor fun of the YMCA Day Camp held at the Eastpointe Christian Church. Day camp themes mixed with community gardens, community service, academic challenges, caring for animals, hiking at Dominican Acres, and swimming at the Gahanna YMCA twice a week make this camp fun and exciting. Metro—$105/week Program—$135/weekBefore and After Camp Care off ered at Eastpointe site. (see page 6)

SpOrtS CampS at GahannaEntering Grades 1-6

8:30am–3:30pm

Just the camp for those who love sports! Don’t miss a single week as you enjoy weekly sports themes.

• Instruction for all skill and age levels• Sports challenges in a non-competitive environment• Traditional day camp activities complete your day with

cookouts, guest presenters, games, contests, arts & crafts and more!

Metro—$105/week Program—$135/weekBefore and After Camp Care off ered on-site. (see page 6)

SPORTS CAMPS

Week 1 - Basketball/ CheerleadingWeek 2 - Flag Football/ GymnasticsWeek 3 - SwimmingWeek 4 - Volleyball/ Tae Kwon DoWeek 5 - Sports of all SortsWeek 6 - Basketball/ CheerleadingWeek 7 - Street Hockey/ DanceWeek 8 - Swimming Week 9 - Spirit WeekWeek 10 - Sports of all Sorts


555 YMCA PlaceGahanna OH, 43230614-416-9622

GAHANNA YMCA

3600 Discovery DriveGrove City OH, 43123

614-871-9622

YMCA DAY CAMP AT GROVE CITYEntering Grades 1–6 8:30am–3:30pm

Join us for another fun and exciting summerin 2009.

• A new theme each week!• Basic instruction on a variety of youth sports• Traditional group/camp games• Indoor/outdoor swimming• Arts and crafts• Adventures in nature• Canoe Instruction (subject to availability)• Friday cookouts

Metro—$105/week Program—$135/week Before and After Camp Care off ered on-site. (see page 6)

SPORTS CLINICS AT GROVE CITY 9:00am–11:30am

The Grove City Sports Clinics are a great bonus to our Day Camp or a perfect addition to your summer! Participants are transported to and from Day Camp each day, if applicable.

• Instruction for all skill and age levels• Three clinics to choose from...try one or try them all! • Discounted rate if enrolled in Day Camp

Metro—$50/week Program—$75/weekGrove City day campers: $25 in addition to Day Camp fee

SPORTS CLINICS

Week 3 - BasketballWeek 5 - VolleyballWeek 7 - Baseball


GROVE CITY YMCA

ALL YMCA DAY CAMPS EMPHASIZE OUR CORE VALUES OF:

to tell the truth, toact in such a way that you

are worthy of trust, to have integrity; making sure

your choices match your values.

to treat others as you would have them treat you; to value the worth of every person,

including yourself.

to do what is right, what you ought to

do; to be accountable for your behavior and

obligations.

to love others, to be sensitive to the

well-being of others, to help others.

YMCA DAY CAMP AT HilltOpEntering Grades 1–6

8:30am–3:30pm

Come one, come all to the Hilltop YMCA Day Camp. You don’t want to miss the chance to make new friends and have lots of fun!

• Exciting weekly themes• Youth sports and group games• Swimming• Cookouts on Fridays• Adventures in nature

Metro/Branch—$105/week Program—$135/weekBefore and After Camp Care off ered on-site.

(see page 6)


CARING HONESTY

RESPECT

RESPONSIBILITY

SPORTS CLINICS

Week 2 - SoccerWeek 4 - Diamond SportsWeek 6 - VolleyballWeek 8 - BasketballWeek 10 - Canoeing

SPORTS CLINICS AT HILLTOPEntering Grades 1–6 9:00am–11:30am

The Hilltop YMCA Sports Clinics are the perfect additions to your summer!

• Instruction for all skill and age levels• Try one or all fi ve! A new theme each week• Traditional Day Camp activities complete your day!

Metro/Branch—$50/week Program—$75/weekHilltop day campers: $25/week in addition to

Day Camp fee


SUMMER EnriChment CareAges 5-12

Held at the Cherry Creek site, this state-licensed program provides Enrichment Care for school age children during the summer. Registration packets will beavailable at the Hilltop YMCA beginning in April. This program follows the South Western City Schools schedule. Must have completed kindergarten to attend.

2879 Valleyview DriveColumbus OH, 43204

614-276-8224

HILLTOP YMCA

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4515 Cosgray RoadHilliard OH, 43026614-334-9622

SPORTS CAMPS

Week 1 - BasketballWeek 2 - Volleyball/ LacrosseWeek 3 - SoccerWeek 4 - Diamond SportsWeek 5 - Tae Kwon Do/ GymnasticsWeek 6 - Track & FieldWeek 7 - Flag Football/ Street Hockey Week 8 - Fitness ChallengeWeek 9 - YMCA Spirit WeekWeek 10 - All Sports

SpOrtS CampS at Hilliard�ray PatCh Family YMCAEntering Grades 1–6

8:30am–3:30pm

Everybody plays—and everybody wins—in the Sports Camp program at Hilliard/Ray Patch Family YMCA!

• A diff erent sport each week...no matter what your taste, there’s something for everyone!

• Work up from the fundamentals of each sport; build your skills, and have a “ball” doing it!

• Up to four hours of instruction for all skill levels• Traditional Day Camp activities complete the day with arts

& crafts, science & nature, and Friday cookouts

Metro—$105/week Program—$135/weekBefore & After Camp Care on-site. (see page 6)

YMCA Day Camp at Ted KaltenbaCH Park Or Hilliard PreSbyterian ChurChEntering Grades 1–6

8:00am–3:00pm (Ted Kaltenbach Park), 8:30am-3:30pm (Hilliard Presbyterian Church)If you’re serious about summer fun, then join your fellow campers from Dublin and Hilliard as we set out on the adventure of a lifetime.

• New camp themes each week!• Sand volleyball, basketball, sports fi elds• Nature trails and playgrounds• Field trips, swimming, cookouts and much more!

Metro—$105/week Program—$135/weekAfter Camp Care (Ted Kaltenbach Park), Before & After Camp (Hilliard Presbyterian Church)

HILLIARD/RAY PATCHFAMILY YMCA

1570 Rohr RoadLockbourne OH, 43026

614-491-0980

YMCA DAY CAMPAT HOOVER Y-PARKEntering Grades 1–6

9:00am-3:30pm

The beautiful Hoover Y-Park has 65 acres of fi elds, woods, and stream. It is the perfect setting for an exciting summer in the great outdoors. We believe in off ering children a wide variety of opportunities for learning new skills, making friends, having fun and building self-esteem. Hoover has a variety of activities including:

• Nature center, hiking trails, and canoeing (subject to availability)• High ropes course, climbing wall, team challenge course & zip lines• Golf instructional area, volleyball courts, basketball courts, horseshoe pits • Fire ring, Right Angle Cabin, and four shelter houses• Optimist Lodge, which off ers an art room and a stage for performances.

• Breakfast and lunch are provided.• Bus transportation is available from the Eldon W. Ward YMCA, Hilltop YMCA, and theYMCA Southwest Community Center.Metro—$105/week Program—$135/week

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HOOVER Y-PARK


1570 Rohr RoadLockbourne OH, 43026614-491-0980

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SPECIALTY CAMPS AT HOOVER Y-PARKAll of our specialty camps are kept to a maximum of 13 campers per week to allow for even more individualized attention. We are off ering a special $50 discount on the total cost for those who register one camper for any 6 of our specialty camps.

Clay Creators

Entering Grades 1-6

9:00 am-3:30pm (Weeks 2 & 3)

Dive into clay! Campers will learn clay’s origins as we dig native clay from the Big Walnut Creek. Through use of the potter’s wheel, handbuilding, and glazing you will create your work of art! This camp includes an overnight in Right Angle Cabin on July 2. This is a two week camp for all abilities. Metro—$250/ 2 weeks ($150 for just one week) Program—$275/2 weeks($175 for just one week) Maximum enrollment: 13

Drama Camp

Entering Grades 1–6

9:00am–3:30pm (Week 4)

Acting games, skits and comedy will help our young stars develop their acting skills, while experience in set design, props, lighting, and sound will round out their week. An optional activity will be off ered for our actors and families to attend a performance at Schiller Park on July 9. Metro—$150/week Program—$175/weekMaximum enrollment: 13

Worldwide Art

Entering Grades 1-6

9:00am–3:30pm (Week 5)

Spend an exciting week spanning the globe as you experience the color and beauty of the art of Africa, Mexico and South America through visual art, music, dance and cooking.Metro—$150/weekProgram—$175/weekMaximum enrollment: 13

WILDerness Quest


9:00 am–3:30pm (Week 6)

Come and experience the great outdoors! Fire building, outdoor cooking, and shelter building will prepare you for your primitive camping overnight at the Hoover Y-Park. Campers will experience, hiking, orienteering, canoeing and more! There is an overnight on Thursday night. Metro—$150/week Program—$175/weekMaximum enrollment: 13

HOOVER Y-PARK

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Culinary Arts

Entering Grades 1-6

9:00am–3:30pm (Week 8)

Learn your way around the kitchen and around the world! We will learn the basics of cooking and explore diff erent foods from other countries. This week includes proper food handling and storage as well as basic nutrition. We will take a fi eld trip to a local restaurant to try a new dish and to see how a restaurant operates. Metro—$150/week Program—$175/weekMaximum enrollment: 13

Golf Camp


9:00am–12:00pm (Week 10)

Love to play golf? Are you new to the game or looking for the perfect opportunity to improve it? Then this golf clinic is for you. It off ers a terrifi c combination of skill-building and traditional camp activities.Metro—$150/week Program—$200/weekMaximum enrollment: 13

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Week 2 & 3 - Clay Creators

Week 4 - Drama Camp

Week 5 - Worldwide Art

Week 6 - Wilderness Quest

Week 8 - Culinary Arts

Week 10 - Golf Camp


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SPORTS CAMP AT LIBERTYEntering Grades 1–6

8:30am–3:30pm

If you love sports, this camp is designed just for you!• A new sport theme each week!• Campers are divided into age-appropriate groups• Age-appropriate instruction in the technical, tactical, and

psychological aspects of each sport• More than just sports...campers will also enjoy a smor-

gasbord of crafts, cookouts, guest presenters, contests, sports challenges and more!

Metro—$105/week Program—$135/week

YMCA DAY CAMP AT THE JOSEPHINUMEntering Grades 1–6

8:30am–3:30pm

Looking for a little country in the city for your camper? Enjoy a week or two (or 11!) out in the great, green outdoors with the YMCA at the Pontifi cal College Josephinum campus.

• Exciting themes each week! (June 8-12, See below.)*• Enjoy activities in the fi elds, woods and streams of the Josephinum campus• Swimming daily, plus weekly swim lessons during weeks 2 through 8.*• Creeking, hiking, stream & pond exploration• Team challenge recreational sports and daily arts and crafts.• Weekly cookouts, parent and friend days at camp

Metro—$105/week Program—$135/weekBefore and After Camp Care off ered off -site.

*Extra fee required for swim lessons.

YMCA DAY CAMP AT LEWIS CENTEREntering Grades 1–6

8:30am–3:30pm

The Day Camp at Lewis Center is located at the Alum Creek Church. This camp has its own respective location and is not at the YMCA Branch.

• Exciting themes every week! (June 8-12, See below.)*• Indoor and outdoor activities • Swimming and weekly fi eld trips• Games and team-building activities

Metro—$105/week Program—$135/weekBefore and After Camp Care off ered on-site

SPORTS CAMP

Week 0 - Olympic SportsWeek 1 - BasketballWeek 2 - VolleyballWeek 3 - Water Sports/ GamesWeek 4 -Diamond SportsWeek 5 - Flag FootballWeek 6 - SoccerWeek 7 - Street HockeyWeek 8 - SwimmingWeek 9 - YMCA Spirit WeekWeek 10 - All Sports

Josephinum Contact: North Camp Offi ce at 614-885-4252&

Lewis Center Contact: North Camp Offi ce at 614-885-4252

*Week 0 Theme - Imagination Station - Let your mind go wild as campers explore traditional camp activities and sports with a slight twist of imagination. Campers will enjoy creating diff erent things with typical crafts plus a twist on sports and games. Get ready, this is not going to be your usual camp week.

7798 North Liberty RoadPowell OH, 43065

614-839-9622740-881-1058

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SpeCialty CampS at the JOSephinumEntering Grades 1–6

8:30am–3:30pm

If you’re looking for something new and creative this year, check out our Specialty Camps! Campers from both the Liberty Township/Powell and North YMCAs will participate in specialty themed and traditional camp activities each day. No prior experience is required for any of these exciting camps.Metro—$122/week Program—$142/weekBefore and After Camp Care off ered off -site (No Specialty Camps during Week 10.) Week 1 & 4 - Tennis Week

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Week 6 - Under ConstructionPut your hard hats on! Get ready to hammer, sand, paint and stain your own special creations that you build (with help of course)! No experience necessary.

Week 7 - Adventures in FlightIt’s high fl ying fun as we learn about things that fl y, how they fl y and then make our own fl ying creations. Watch out – this week could get crazy! Week 8 - Into the WildernessHave fun outdoors while you learn the basics of outdoor living and safety through cooking, shelter construction, fi re building and orienteering.

Week 9 - Creative CookingCalling all future chefs! Come to camp for a week full of fun and kid-friendly recipes that you will make. Some materials required – parents will be informed 1 week prior to cooking week.

Week 10 - NO SPECIALTY CAMP

Campers will learn strokes such as; fore hand, back hand, volley, lobe, smash and serve. This week is open to all campers in beginner to immediate levels. Tennis Week is not progressive. Each camper must bring their own racquet and balls each day. *No camp on Friday, July 3, 2009.

Week 2 - Artists’ Studio Create your own masterpieces through drawing, painting and sculpture. No experience necessary - just a love for all things art!

Week 3 - Mad ScientistThis week is a fantastic array of wacky science experiments and activities for the science lover in every kid! Week 5 - From the page to the stage!It’s time to get creative. Campers will experience drama and music by writing their own plays and skits, using music to add movements and dance to their masterpiece. No experience required - just lots of energy and creativity needed. Campers will end the week with a performance for all. Bring your musical instruments is you wish.

Josephinum Contact: North Camp Offi ce at 614-885-4252

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP/ POWELL YMCA



1640 Sandalwood PlaceColumbus, OH 43229614-885-4252

SPORTS CAMP AT NORTHEntering Grades 1–6

8:30am–3:30pm

Just the camp for those who enjoy playing sports! Don’t miss a single week as you enjoy diff erent weekly sports themes. • Learn the fundamentals of the sport • Age-appropriate groups

• Sports challenges in a non-competitive environment• Swimming

• Traditional day camp activities complete the week with arts & crafts, games, special guests, cookouts and more. Field Trips: Week 4 - TBA, Week 6 - Minerva Pool Week 9 - Hoover Y-Park, Week 10 - Minerva Pool Metro—$105/week Program—$135/weekBefore and After Camp Care off ered on-site

SPORTS CAMPS

Week 0 - Sports ShowdownWeek 1 - Sizzlin’ SoccerWeek 2 - Bouncin’ BasketballWeek 3 - Street Hockey HooplaWeek 4 - Dug-Out Diamond SportsWeek 5 - Flag Football/ CheerleadingWeek 6 - Splish, Splash & SwimWeek 7 - Jumpin’ Gymnastics/ Tae Kwon DoWeek 8 - Bump, Set, Spike... VolleyballWeek 9 - YMCA Spirit WeekWeek 10 - Sports Finale!

YMCA DAY CAMP AT ST. ANTHONY SCHOOLEntering Grades 1–6

8:30am–3:30pm

The North YMCA invites you to spend a fun-fi lled summer with us at our Day Camp. • Exciting themes every week!*

• Indoor and outdoor activities • Swimming and weekly fi eld trips• Games and team-building activities

Metro—$105/week Program—$135/weekBefore and After Camp Care off ered on-site

*Week 0 Theme - Imagination Station - Let your mind go wild as campers explore traditional camp activities and sports with a slight twist of imagination. Campers will enjoy creating diff erent things with typical crafts plus a twist on sports and games. Get ready - this is not going to be your usual camp week.

SUMMER ENRICHMENT CARE - in the UniverSity DiStriCt

Ages 5-12

Held at the Indianola Church of Christ in the heart of the University District, this state-licensed program provides Enrichment Care for school age children during the summer. Registration packets will be available at the North YMCA beginning in April. This program follows the Columbus Public Schools schedule. Must have completed kindergarten to attend.

NORTHYMCA

440 Nicholas DriveCircleville OH, 43113

740-477-1661

SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAREAges 5-12

Pickaway County YMCA Child Care summer program is a state licensed program. We off er a variety of activities including arts and crafts, swimming, sports and games, special events/guest speakers, fi eld trips, and much more. Our program promotes a warm, caring environment which focuses on the four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We do weekly trips to the local park and participate in their free Friday In The Park days. Our weekly activities and events are based on themes and we incorporate the YMCA Philosophy and Core Values. Children are grouped by age and development. Part of your child’s day is spent outside, except in inclement weather.


SPORTS AND SPECIALTYCLINICS AT PICKAWAYEntering Grades 1–6

9:00am–12:00pm

Pickaway County YMCA Sports Clinics are a great way to start off your day in the summer. For half a day, each day of the week participants will go in-depth learning a variety of skills in various sports and specialty clinics. At the end of the clinic, participants will have the option of continuing the day with our summer enrichment care.Metro/Branch—$40/week Program—$60/week

CLINICS Week 0 - Golf Clinic Week 1 - Soccer Clinic Week 2 - Basketball ClinicWeek 4 - Art ClinicWeek 5 - Running ClinicWeek 6 - Art Clinic Week 7 - Tennis Clinic

TEEN CAMPAges 11–15

8:30am–3:30pm

Pickaway County YMCA Teen Camp is a state licensed program for teens ages 11-15. Each day we off er a variety of activities including arts and crafts, cooking/baking, strength conditioning, sports and games, special events/guest speakers, fi eld trips and much more. At least once a week, teen campers will volunteer their time doing a com-munity service project. Over the course of the summer, teens will take numerous fi eld trips relating to the theme of that week. Don’t miss out on a fun and exciting summer at the Pickaway County YMCA.

PICKAWAY COUNTYYMCA

130 Woodland AvenueColumbus, OH 43203

614-252-3166

YMCA DAY CAMP AT WARDEntering Grades 1–6

8:30am–3:30pm

Looking for summer fun? Then check out the Ward Day Camp.• Exciting weekly themes—themes may vary from other camps.• Group games and youth sports• Cookouts and local fi eld trips• Daily trips to the Franklin Park Conservatory• Swimming at the Ward branch• Weekly visits by the Safari Adventure Group• Weekly visits to Shepard’s Corner Animal/Veggie Farm

Metro/Branch—$105/week Program—$135/week

Before and After Camp Care off ered on-site


ELDON AND ELSIE WARDFAMILY YMCA

2732 County Road 11, Bellefontaine, OH 43311

SESSION DATES8 one week sessionsJune 21 - August 15Ages 7-17

WILLSON FAMILY DAYSSaturday, May 2 and May 30, 20091:00pm-5:00pm

PARENT OPEN HOUSEApril 26, 20092:00pm-4:00pmorCall 1-800-423-0427 to schedulean appointment.

FOR A COMPLETE BROCHURE� CONTACT US AT:www.ymcacampwillson.org 1-800-423-0427

YMCA Camp Willson

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2009 OverniGht Camp Since 1918, thousands of children have come to Camp Willson to swim, boat, sleep under the stars, fi sh, ride horses, experience nature, and enjoy the great outdoors! In addition, the Willson adventure provides much more...a sense of independence, con-fi dence, great memories, lasting friendships, and most importantly, a place where kids can be themselves.

Children ages 7-17 can unplug at our summer camp programs. With low counselor to camper ratios, great facilities and activities, as well as a strong commitment to the YMCA Character Values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Camp Willson kids return summer after summer!

Programs are age specifi c, but include:

Traditional Camp, Junior Wrangler, Rostofer Ranch, Sports, Crafts, Fishing, Garage Band, Drama, Adventurers, Frontier, Trailblazers, Counselors-In-Training, Teen Camp, and Teen Trips!

ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLEAT YMCACAMPWILLSON.ORG.

LOCATIONSHoover Y-ParkHilliard/Ray Patch Family YMCAJerry L. Garver YMCAPontifi cal College Josephinum*(*Register through the North YMCA)

What IS TeenXTreme�?Entering Grades 7–9

It’s more than your regular day camp...it’s a whole catalogue of exciting activities designed especially for teens. Every day of your week brings a new and diff erent adventure, and each of the four TeenXtreme locations has its own palette of activities to choose from. One day, you could be making jewelry and playing in a basketball tournament; the next day, you might fi nd yourself on a trail in the woods cooking up a gourmet lunch outdoors or going hiking and creeking with your friends or scaling our climbing wall at the Hoover Y-Park. Once a week, all of our TeenXtreme programs get together to participate in big camp activities, small-group building events and so much more. Don’t miss out on a summer that’s way out of the ordinary—sign up for TeenXtreme now!

Open to all Full (Metropolitan) and Program members:

Metro/Branch—$125/week Program members—$150/week

No Before and After Camp Care off ered for TeenXtreme.

Use the Day Camp Application in this book to sign up or visit any YMCA of Central Ohio branch! Call 614-224-1142 for more info or to request the 2009 TeenXtreme Summer Program Guide.

Note: Week 0 is only off ered at Jerry L. Garver YMCA and Pontifi cal College Josephinum.


TEENXTREME

THEmeS AND DATESAdventures in Holidays

Week 0, June 8–12Everyday is a holiday here at Teen Xtreme! Come and create new holidays to dazzle your friends and family or enjoy some clamor with holidays already celebrated this year.

T.E.A.M. Building

Week 1, June 15–19Together Each Achieves More - learn to trust, build friendships and grow your leadership skills at camp this week through ice breaker games and team building activi-ties.

5 Countries, 5 Days

Week 2, June 22–26Give us 5 days and we’ll give you 5 countries while never leaving camp. Jet from country to country as we learn about diff er-ent cultures celebrated around the world. Taste their food, dance to their music and play their games.

Grossology

Week 3, June 29–July 3Ooey. Gooey and nasty too! Bring your old clothes for this one and get ready to be messy, sticky and grossed out!

Not Your Average Sport

Week 4, July 6 - 10Invent new games, play ultimate frisbee, ultimate golf, rugby basketball and play diff erent sports that may be new to you! Not your traditional sports week - be there to experience diff erence!

Chefs-R-Us

Week 5, July 13–17Explore new and creative ways to make food and snacks at camp that you can turn around and make at home.

Got Talent?

Week 6, July 20–24Be in the spotlight as we relive game shows from the past, make new reality shows and host a talent show for your camp.

Mission Possible

Week 7, July 27 - 31Each day you are given a mission . . . do you accept it or pass it on? It might takeall day but your mission is to solve the mys-tery or pass it on to another group. Be creative this week is not your normal week.

Wonders of Science

Week 8, August 3–7Go wild as you enter the world of physics; build bottle rockets, rope bridges and play games all based around the science theme.

Water Mania

Week 9, August 10–14Expect to get wet as we slip-n-slid, throw water balloons and play water dodge ballwhile we explore all things water.

All Stars Week

Week 10, August 17–21Explore all the traditional sports you love and be all that you can be this week. Enjoy football, cheerleading, baseball and so much more.


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Documents

2009 Day Camp Guide