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SUMMER CAMP 2020 Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA

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SESSIONS & THEMES Session 1: May 26 - May 29* School’s Out Session 2: June 1 - June 5 Out of this World Session 3: June 8 - June 12 Greatest Show on Earth Session 4: June 15 - June 19 International Week Session 5: June 22 - June 26 Superheroes Session 6: June 29 - July 3 Party in the USA Session 7: July 6 - July 10 Camp’s Got Talent Session 8: July 13 - July 17 Under the Sea Session 9: July 20 - July 24 Sports Week Session 10: July 27 - July 31 Viva La Summer Session 11: August 3 - August 7** Viva La Summer Part 2 *No camps May 25 ** Specialty, Sports & Preschool Camps only

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Preschool

Teens

We offer a variety of summer camp options to meet every camper’s needs. All of our camps are designed to make summer fun, exciting, and safe while focusing on the Y’s values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Specialty

Sports

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Play & Learn Camp: This camp will introduce your child to age-appropriate sports and games. Each week they will learn new skills in a fun-filled environment. We utilize lessons in balance, body awareness, coordination, strength, and self-confidence in a fun and safe way three times a week. In the pool, our swim instructors will host a beginner swim classes twice a week.

Half-Day Preschool Camp for ages 3 & 4 Offered All Sessions at the YMCA

Drop Off: 8:30-9:00 am • Pick Up: 12:00-12:30 pm MEM: $150/week PRO: $200/week

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PRESCHOOL CAMP

We offer a more classical approach wtih our Traditional Camp, by including age-appropriate activities such as swimming, sports, arts & crafts, games, team building, and more. These camps offer a variety of opportunities that will help your child develop values, leadership skills, sportsmanship, life skills, and friendships that will last a lifetime. Each group will participate in STEM activities as

part of their summer fun. Each week of camp has a theme, allowing diversity among activities and games. Traditional camp includes in-house field trips, which are our on-site field trips or presentations each week that relate to our themes. We will have one in-house field trip per session of camp. All camps will also swim two days a week. These camps are held at Atlanta Classical Academy, where you will drop off and pick up your child for their full-day experience.

Full-Day Traditional Camps for ages 5-12 Offered Sessions 2-10 at Atlanta Classical Academy Drop Off: 7:00-9:00 am • Pick Up: 4:00-6:30 pm

MEM $185/week PRO $230/week

Explorers ages 5-6 • Voyagers ages 7-8 Pathfinders ages 9-10 • Commanders ages 11-12

TRADITIONAL CAMP

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STEAM Camp: This camp is focused specifically on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities. Our facility has a brand new STEAM Lab, sponsored by Gas South, which will host the majority of activities for this camp. The Gas South STEAM Lab contains new hardware and electronics that will be used to teach and challenge campers to try new things

and explore the world of science/technology. Campers will participate in various projects, experiments, and team-building activities that are focused around the STEAM components. In addition to full out STEAM activities, campers will also participate in games and other traditional camp activities, that will be infused with the STEAM themes. Swim days are Tuesday and Thursday.

Full-Day STEAM Camp for ages 5-12 Offered All Sessions at the YMCA

Drop Off: 7:00-9:00 am • Pick Up: 4:00-6:30 pm MEM $250/week PRO $300/week

Mad Scientists ages 5-7 • Cool Coders ages 8-12

SPECIALTY CAMP

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Dance Camp: Join us for our specialty dance camp! Campers will practice their skills through structured dance sessions lead by professionals, including University of Georgia's own, Dancing Georgettes. Campers will learn new dance skills and perfect the skills they currently have. Some of the dance styles that will be taught include (but are not limited to): Cheer, Modern, and Hip-Hop. Campers will also engage in other traditional camp activities for half the day, all themed around the art of dance. At the end of each camp week, campers will present a showcase of new moves learned throughout the week. Parents and encouraged to come support and view the dance showcases. Register today and prepare to dance the summer away!

Full-Day Dance Camp for ages 5-12 Offered All Sessions at the YMCA

Drop Off: 7:00-9:00 am • Pick Up: 4:00-6:30 pm MEM $250/week PRO $300/week

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Learn to Swim ages 5-14: This camp is designed to encourage beginning swimmers to feel more comfortable in the water. It will use instruction, games, and play time to build self-confidence, endurance and skill. Campers will also participate in the outdoor pool as well as a variety of other YMCA activities. All Sessions

Swim and Play ages 5-14: This is the perfect camp for children that enjoy playing games and want to learn more about swimming skills and water safety. Our qualified instructors will introduce and reinforce these concepts to your children. Each child will swim everyday for 1.5 hours. After swim time, they will enjoy playing outdoor games and activities. Sessions 1-8 Jr. Lifeguard Camp ages 11-16: This camp will specialize in getting swimmers ready to become junior lifeguards. Campers will undergo swim safety and first aid training to be well equipped for a lifeguarding role. Participants will receive a certification upon completion of this camp. Sessions 9 & 10

Full-Day Aquatics Camps Located at the YMCA

Drop Off: 7:00-9:00 am • Pick Up: 4:00-6:30 pm MEM $225/week PRO $275/week

SPECIALTY CAMP

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Basketball Camp ages 8-14: This camp focuses on fundamental techniques to enhance campers’ skills. Campers will engage in drills specific to different ages and skill levels. Our coaches will spend time facilitating dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, and defensive drills. Coaches will also teach campers sportsmanship and what it means to have a good “team-player” mentality. Campers will engage in team play and also off-court activities that focus on learning

more about the sport and ways they can improve their game. Sessions: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11 Sports Camps ages 7-14: Sports camp is for the all-around sports lover. This camp encourages kids to participate in new sports and learn new skills. Different sports will be played throughout the week and includes but is not limited to basketball, volleyball, pickleball, kickball, dodgeball, indoor flag football and indoor soccer. This camp aims to keep campers engaged in physical activity amongst various sports. Sessions 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10

SPORTS CAMP

Basketball & Indoor Sports at the YMCA Half-Day Camps: MEM $180/week PRO $220/week Drop Off: 7:00-9:00 am • Pick Up: 12:00-1:00 pm Full-Day Camps: MEM $250/week PRO $300/week Drop Off: 7:00-9:00 am • Pick Up: 4:00-6:30 pm

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Soccer Camps ages 7-14: Soccer camp is for campers that love the sport, and look to develop their skills further. Campers will work on passing, shooting, ball-control, conditioning, and scrimmaging. By partnering with an experienced coaching staff, they will focus on each player’s development and provide memorable and positive experiences through the sport. Soccer camp takes place off-site at Windsor Parkway. Campers will be bussed from the Y to the park and back daily. Parents that wish to drop-off directly at the park are welcome to do so, but will be required to pick up at the Y. Half-Day: MEM: $180 PRO: $220 Full-Day: MEM: $260 PRO: $300

Classic Tennis Camp ages 5-14: Great for beginner or intermediate tennis players, this camp incorporates teaching styles and equipment used on standard courts as well with the UTSA 10 & under initiative. Sessions are taught by our USPTA/USPTR certified professionals. Half-Day Only: MEM: $220 PRO: $260

All-Star Tennis Camp ages 7-14: This camp incorporates teaching styles and equipment used on standard courts as well with the UTSA 10 & under initiative. Sessions incorporate advanced drills and match play and are taught by USPTA/USPTR certified professionals. Full-Day Only: MEM: $300 PRO: $350

SPORTS CAMP

Soccer & Tennis Camps Offered All Sessions Half-Day: Drop Off: 7:00-9:00 am • Pick Up: 12:00-1:00 pm Full-Day: Drop Off: 7:00-9:00 am • Pick Up: 4:00-6:30 pm

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Leaders In Training (LIT): This camp is for the young person who is ready to engage their leadership skills while gaining hands on experience. Our young leaders will engage in daily activities and discussions centered around leadership and individuality. LITs will work on mentoring younger campers by assisting with activity and games.

Our LIT campers will get the opportunity to attend two off-site field trips each week – one for fun and one for fulfillment. Teens will bond with other campers during group outings and exploration. Teens will also get to understand the meaning of community involvement by engaging in volunteer-activated trips. They will also swim on Wednesdays and Fridays. This camp presents the opportunity to join our year-round leadership program called, Teen Leaders’ Club. This program focuses on engaging teens in leadership activities, while also developing and enhancing their financial awareness, physical fitness, and community involvement. Our Teen Leaders’ Club offers teens the chance to travel, go on retreats with other YMCA Teen Leaders’ clubs, as well as prep them for career and college opportunities. If you are interested in getting your teen involved in our Teen Leaders’ Club, please contact our Camp/Teen Director, Brandon Hamilton at BrandonHa@ymcaatlanta.org.

Full-Day Teen Camps for ages 13-15 Located at Atlanta Classical Academy

Drop Off: 7:00-9:00 am • Pick Up: 4:00-6:30 pm MEM $185/week PRO $230/week

TEEN LEADERSHIP CAMP

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REGISTRATION INFO

Register in person at the Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at Buck-head or online through our website.

YMCA Membership: Camp prices are listed for YMCA Facility Members (MEM) and Program Members (PRO). Facility Members enjoy reduced rates as a benefit of membership. For those who wish to participate in Y programs without use of the facility, a YEARLY family program membership of $40 is required before registration in the program of choice. Become a facility member today and save up to $350 per child on camp for the entire summer. Learn more about the value of Y membership or stop by the branch for a tour of the facility. Facility memberships must remain current throughout the summer to qualify for MEM rates. Payment Methods: A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required for all camps. Cancellations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance of camp start date to receive a credit of the balance of payment. When registering for any of our day camp programs, you may choose from the following payment options. Pay in Full – If you are registering for a session starting in less than 2 weeks, full payment is due on the day of registration. Auto Draft – Your credit card will be charged on the payment due date which is 10 days (or 2 Fridays) before the camp session begins. Select this option at time of registration if you only want to pay the minimum deposit first. You can update auto-draft info as needed.

REGISTRATION INFO

Financial Assistance: We believe every child and family should have the opportunity to participate in any Y program. Those not able to pay the full fee may be awarded partial financial assistance based on their ability to pay and the Y’s ability to fund the subsidy. Since demand is great, applications are due by April 15. If you would like to donate to help send a child to camp, visit ymcaatlanta.org/giving. Camper Needs: Before camp, all campers must provide the following items: 1) Medical waiver 2) Authorized Camper Pickup Form 3) Copy of your child’s shot records on the school health form (3231).

Campers Should Bring: • Water bottle • 2 snacks (no nuts, please) • Swimsuit, water shoes & towel • Spray sunscreen & bug spray • Breakfast & lunch provided if your child has dietary needs, pack a lunch

Important Dates: May 23................... Camp Open House 10:00 am–12:00 pm May 25................... Camp Closed Memorial Day May 26................... First Day of Camp

Friday Assembly: Parents are welcome to join us and see our end-of-week assemblies on Friday afternoons at 3:00 pm. During assembly each camp showcases and highlights some of the exciting things learned during the week. Questions: If you have questions about any of our summer camps, please email to Brandon Hamilton at BrandonHa@ymcaatlanta.org.