Mountain Mist Day Camp INFORMATION BOOKLET...and previous summers to Mountain Mist Day Camp! We have been working very hard in the off season to bring you new, fun and exciting camp

Mountain Mist Day Camp “Where There’s Magic in the Mist!”

The Mountain Mist Day Camp Mission Statement:The staff at Mountain Mist Day Camp continually strives toprovide an atmosphere that enhances a sense of belong-ing, accomplishment, security, and self-esteem for eachchild that attends camp.

The Mountain Mist Day Camp Credo:Every camper should leave camp every day saying todaywas so much fun, I can't wait to see what happens tomor-row!

Meriden YMCA Find us on facebook at:110 West Main Street YMCAMountainMist orMeriden, CT 06451 YMCA.Meriden203-235-6386

What’s New for 2013?

•Rugby Camp

•Amusement Park

Physics

•Science For All (general science for all campers)

•New Musical Theater Productions

•New Traditional Camp activities

• The return of Preview Week (a one week session at

the beginning of the summer)

•Musical Theater Extra (an after camp experience for

those campers already registered for MTC session 2)

Mountain Mist Day Camp

Preview Week: June 24th to June 28thSession One: July 1st to July 12thSession Two: July 15th to July 26thSession Three: July 29th to August 9thSession Four: August 12th to August 23rd

“Where There’s Magic in the Mist!”

2013 CAMPINFORMATION BOOKLET

Page 2 Page 3Table of Contents

Subject Page Number

Quick Reference Pricing and Session Offerings……….4, 5

Important Dates…………………………………………………..6

Overnight Dates and Information…………………………….7

Important Dates To Know By Session………………………..8

Session Themes & Special Events……………………..…..…9

Extended Hours Information …………………………………10

Traditional Camps……………….………….……...11, 12 & 13

Specialty Camps - Sports Camps……..………...…..14 & 15

Specialty Camps - Adventure Camps …..………………….16

Specialty Camps - Nature & Science Camps…17, 18 & 19

Specialty Camps - Performing Arts Camps……..…20 & 21

Specialty Camps - Adaptive Camp……….……..…….…...22

Specialty Camps - What to Bring & Cancellations……23 & 24

Bus Selection and Stops…………………………....25, 26 & 27

Frequently Asked Questions…………….………….....28 - 36

Discipline Policy……………………………………….…..…..37

Where To Register…………………………………………..….38

Contact Information………………………..………………….39

Dear Campers and Parents/Guardians,

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome new fami-lies and welcome back returning families from last summerand previous summers to Mountain Mist Day Camp! Wehave been working very hard in the off season to bring younew, fun and exciting camp programs for this 2013 campseason. Some of the new programs include Rugby Camp,Amusement Park Physics, Meriden STEM Academy, scienceoffered all four sessions during the camp day for traditionalcampers and Musical Camp Extra.

Traditional Camps are available for campers who are justlooking for a taste of everything Mountain Mist has to offerand will be more fun than ever! We have many new games,activities, and special events planned. We also have manyspecial events planned this summer. Please refer to page 9in this brochure to see the complete list of session themesand special events.

I am very excited for you to meet the fantastic staff at Moun-tain Mist Day Camp! The camp staff consists of educators,YMCA Professionals and college-aged students with ex-perience working with children. All of the counselors are atleast 18 years old and all of the staff participate in pre-season training. All of our Administrative Staff have collegedegrees and work in the education field, including myself.During the school year, I am a 3rd grade teacher right herein Meriden at Israel Putnam Elementary School.

I look forward to having a fun and exciting summer with youand hope that you make Mountain Mist Day Camp yourchoice for your child’s summer fun!

If you would like to contact me with any questions, pleasefeel free to email me at [email protected].

Fondly,Kristen RuedeMountain Mist Day Camp Director

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You may register campers at thefollowing locations:

Meriden YMCA110 West Main StreetMeriden, CT 06451

(203) 235-6386 - Phone(203) 634-6517 - Fax

www.meridenymca.org

Mountain Mist Day Camp576 High Hill RoadMeriden, CT 06450

(203) 237-7864 Phone(Only during the camp season)

Where To Register ForCamp

Contact Information

You may contact the Camp Directorand Camp Registrar at the following:

Kristen Ruede (Rudy),Mountain Mist Day Camp Director

Phone: (203) 235-6386 ext. 26 (during the off season)Phone: (203)237-7864 (during the camp season)

Email: [email protected]

Robin McBride, Camp RegistrarPhone: (203) 235-6386


The phone number at Mountain Mist DayCamp is:

(203) 237-7864.

The Meriden YMCA’s main building phonenumber is:

(203) 235-6386

Don’t forget to visit us on the web atwww.meridenymca.org

oron Facebook at

YMCAMountainMist or YMCA.Meriden

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You may register campers at thefollowing locations:

Meriden YMCA110 West Main StreetMeriden, CT 06451

(203) 235-6386 - Phone(203) 634-6517 - Fax

www.meridenymca.org

Mountain Mist Day Camp576 High Hill RoadMeriden, CT 06450

(203) 237-7864 Phone(Only during the camp season)

Where To Register ForCamp

Contact Information

You may contact the Camp Directorand Camp Registrar at the following:

Kristen Ruede (Rudy),Mountain Mist Day Camp Director

Phone: (203) 235-6386 ext. 26 (during the off season)Phone: (203)237-7864 (during the camp season)


Robin McBride, Camp RegistrarPhone: (203) 235-6386


The phone number at Mountain Mist DayCamp is:

(203) 237-7864.

The Meriden YMCA’s main building phonenumber is:

(203) 235-6386

Don’t forget to visit us on the web atwww.meridenymca.org

oron Facebook at

YMCAMountainMist or YMCA.Meriden

Page 2 Page 3Table of Contents

Subject Page Number

Quick Reference Pricing and Session Offerings……….4, 5

Important Dates…………………………………………………..6

Overnight Dates and Information…………………………….7

Important Dates To Know By Session………………………..8

Session Themes & Special Events……………………..…..…9

Extended Hours Information …………………………………10

Traditional Camps……………….………….……...11, 12 & 13

Specialty Camps - Sports Camps……..………...…..14 & 15

Specialty Camps - Adventure Camps …..………………….16

Specialty Camps - Nature & Science Camps…17, 18 & 19

Specialty Camps - Performing Arts Camps……..…20 & 21

Specialty Camps - Adaptive Camp……….……..…….…...22

Specialty Camps - What to Bring & Cancellations……23 & 24

Bus Selection and Stops…………………………....25, 26 & 27

Frequently Asked Questions…………….………….....28 - 36

Discipline Policy……………………………………….…..…..37

Where To Register…………………………………………..….38

Contact Information………………………..………………….39

Dear Campers and Parents/Guardians,

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome new fami-lies and welcome back returning families from last summerand previous summers to Mountain Mist Day Camp! Wehave been working very hard in the off season to bring younew, fun and exciting camp programs for this 2013 campseason. Some of the new programs include Rugby Camp,Amusement Park Physics, Meriden STEM Academy, scienceoffered all four sessions during the camp day for traditionalcampers and Musical Camp Extra.

Traditional Camps are available for campers who are justlooking for a taste of everything Mountain Mist has to offerand will be more fun than ever! We have many new games,activities, and special events planned. We also have manyspecial events planned this summer. Please refer to page 9in this brochure to see the complete list of session themesand special events.

I am very excited for you to meet the fantastic staff at Moun-tain Mist Day Camp! The camp staff consists of educators,YMCA Professionals and college-aged students with ex-perience working with children. All of the counselors are atleast 18 years old and all of the staff participate in pre-season training. All of our Administrative Staff have collegedegrees and work in the education field, including myself.During the school year, I am a 3rd grade teacher right herein Meriden at Israel Putnam Elementary School.

I look forward to having a fun and exciting summer with youand hope that you make Mountain Mist Day Camp yourchoice for your child’s summer fun!

If you would like to contact me with any questions, pleasefeel free to email me at [email protected].

Fondly,Kristen RuedeMountain Mist Day Camp Director

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Preview WeekA One week session at the beginning of the summer.

Full Member $134.00 Program Member $184.00

Session One* Traditional Camp - Full $299 Program .$349* Adaptive Camp - Full $1,199 Program $1,249* Musical Theater Camp: Frog & Toad - Full $350 Program $400* Fishing Camp - Full $325 Program $375* Horseback Riding Camp- Full $400 Program $450* Space Camp - Full $350 Program $400* Baseball Camp - Full $325 Program $375* C.I.T. Program - Full $534 Program $584

Session Two* Traditional Camp - Full $299 Program $349* Adaptive Camp - Full $1,199 Program $1,249* Musical Theater Camp: Little Mermaid - Full $350 Program $400* MTC Extra (after camp only) - Full $150 Program $200* Fort Building Camp - Full $350 Program $400* Gymnastics Camp - Full $350 Program $400* Horseback Riding - Full $400 Program $450* Amusement Park Physics - Full $350 Program $400* Basketball Camp - Full $325 Program $375* Rugby Camp - Full $350 Program $400* C.I.T. Program - Full $534 Program $584

Page 5Quick Reference Pricing& Session Offerings

Session Three* Traditional Camp - Full $299 Program $349* Adaptive Camp - Full $1,199 Program $1,249* Musical Theater Camp: Footloose - Full $350 Program $400* Fishing Camp - Full $325 Program $375* Horseback Riding - Full $400 Program $450* Advanced Space Camp - Full $350 Program $400* Soccer Camp - Full $325 Program $375* C.I.T. Program - Full $534 Program $584

Session Four* Traditional Camp - Full $299 Program $349* Adaptive Camp - Full $1,199 Program $1,249* Musical Theater Camp: Glee - Full $350 Program $400 * Fort Building Camp - Full $350 Program $400* Gymnastics Camp - Full $350 Program $400* Horseback Riding - Full $400 Program $450* Backpack Naturalist - Full $325 Program $375* Golf Camp - Full $350 Program $400* C.I.T. Program - Full $534 Program $584

* $50 deposit for Preview Week* $100 deposit for all camps sessions 1 - 4* $20 one time Camp Improvement Fee* $40 for Hot Lunch Program per session

Quick Reference Pricing& Session Offerings

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What should my child bring every day?Campers should bring a bathing suit, towel, backpack, waterbottle, and a bagged lunch (no coolers or lunch boxes) withthem on a daily basis. Campers who attend AM extended hoursshould bring a sweatshirt with them. Mountain Mist can bechilly in the morning! All items brought to camp should have thecampers first and last name on it.

Is financial assistance available?Financial assistance is available! You can attend one of our two“Campership” registration nights (see page 4) or contact ourCamp Registrar, Robin McBride via email [email protected].

Can my child go to camp for just one week?Our camp programs are offered in two week sessions with theexception of Preview Week (one week only) If you choose toregister for one week only, you may do so for TraditionalCamp only. The one week fee for all Traditional Camps is $150for Full Members and $175 for Program Members.

Can lunch be purchased at camp?Mountain Mist Day Camp does offer hot lunch! All hot lunchesare made fresh everyday by the head chef at the MeridenYMCA Martin Gaffey Childcare Center, with the exception ofthe Friday after an overnight, there is no hot lunch. Hot lunchcan be purchased for $40 for an entire session. Sorry, indi-vidual days can not be purchased. All hot lunches include asnack, fresh fruit and juice. The menu items include: chickennuggets, ziti, barbeque pork ribs, pizza sticks, macaroni andcheese, chicken patty, hot dog and ham and cheese sandwich.The alternate lunch is peanut butter and jelly everyday.

***Campers not participating in the lunch program shouldbring a bagged lunch (Please NO LUNCH BOXES OR COOL-ERS), which will be collected in the morning and refrigerateduntil lunch time. Please use brown lunch bags clearly labeledwith the camper’s name. If campers bring coolers or lunchboxes, we can not guarantee that they will fit the refrigerators.

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Mountain Mist Discipline PolicyMountain Mist strives for an atmosphere that enhances a child’ssense of belonging, accomplishment, security, and self-esteem.Counselors are trained to deal with the usual issues that arisewhen children interact. This ensures each camper’s enjoyablecamp day. If a camper is found to be repeatedly interferingwith the enjoyment of other campers or staff members, the Vil-lage Director will intervene reminding the camper of his/herresponsibility to behave in an appropriate manner. The VillageDirector may choose to enforce an appropriate disciplinary ac-tion (i.e. a phone call home, time out, a discussion, loss of freetime, etc.) which is consistent with the philosophy of the campand which supports the camper’s dignity.

If a camper continuously disregards the Village Director’s rulesand maintains a pattern of disruptive behavior, the Village Di-rector will then refer the camper to the Camp Director, who willimmediately notify the parents/guardians of the disruptive be-haviors and the parents/guardians will be asked for assistancein developing a course of action that will be effective in chang-ing the behaviors to appropriate ones. A camper who does notrespond to this intervention will be considered insubordinate.

In keeping with the philosophy of maintaining a positive experi-ence for our campers and to ensure the safety of each child, wehave a no tolerance policy for extreme behaviors. These be-haviors include, but are not limited to, insubordination (as de-scribed above), possession of a weapon or any dangerous ma-terial (fireworks, etc), possession of an illegal substance (i.e.drugs, alcohol, drug paraphernalia, etc.), sexual and/or verbalabuse (including racial slurs or comments regarding sexual ori-entation), or violation of the “hands-off” policy, which states thatno camper is to make physical contact with another camper in amanner that is inappropriate to a day camp setting.

We believe that if campers are provided with positively struc-tured activities, they will respond with positive behaviors.However, for the well being of each camper and the camp as awhole, the Camp Director will either suspend or expel if there isa violation of the camp’s no tolerance policy.

Frequently Asked Questions Discipline Policy

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What should my child bring every day?Campers should bring a bathing suit, towel, backpack, waterbottle, and a bagged lunch (no coolers or lunch boxes) withthem on a daily basis. Campers who attend AM extended hoursshould bring a sweatshirt with them. Mountain Mist can bechilly in the morning! All items brought to camp should have thecampers first and last name on it.

Is financial assistance available?Financial assistance is available! You can attend one of our two“Campership” registration nights (see page 4) or contact ourCamp Registrar, Robin McBride via email [email protected].

Can my child go to camp for just one week?Our camp programs are offered in two week sessions with theexception of Preview Week (one week only) If you choose toregister for one week only, you may do so for TraditionalCamp only. The one week fee for all Traditional Camps is $150for Full Members and $175 for Program Members.

Can lunch be purchased at camp?Mountain Mist Day Camp does offer hot lunch! All hot lunchesare made fresh everyday by the head chef at the MeridenYMCA Martin Gaffey Childcare Center, with the exception ofthe Friday after an overnight, there is no hot lunch. Hot lunchcan be purchased for $40 for an entire session. Sorry, indi-vidual days can not be purchased. All hot lunches include asnack, fresh fruit and juice. The menu items include: chickennuggets, ziti, barbeque pork ribs, pizza sticks, macaroni andcheese, chicken patty, hot dog and ham and cheese sandwich.The alternate lunch is peanut butter and jelly everyday.

***Campers not participating in the lunch program shouldbring a bagged lunch (Please NO LUNCH BOXES OR COOL-ERS), which will be collected in the morning and refrigerateduntil lunch time. Please use brown lunch bags clearly labeledwith the camper’s name. If campers bring coolers or lunchboxes, we can not guarantee that they will fit the refrigerators.

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Mountain Mist Discipline PolicyMountain Mist strives for an atmosphere that enhances a child’ssense of belonging, accomplishment, security, and self-esteem.Counselors are trained to deal with the usual issues that arisewhen children interact. This ensures each camper’s enjoyablecamp day. If a camper is found to be repeatedly interferingwith the enjoyment of other campers or staff members, the Vil-lage Director will intervene reminding the camper of his/herresponsibility to behave in an appropriate manner. The VillageDirector may choose to enforce an appropriate disciplinary ac-tion (i.e. a phone call home, time out, a discussion, loss of freetime, etc.) which is consistent with the philosophy of the campand which supports the camper’s dignity.

If a camper continuously disregards the Village Director’s rulesand maintains a pattern of disruptive behavior, the Village Di-rector will then refer the camper to the Camp Director, who willimmediately notify the parents/guardians of the disruptive be-haviors and the parents/guardians will be asked for assistancein developing a course of action that will be effective in chang-ing the behaviors to appropriate ones. A camper who does notrespond to this intervention will be considered insubordinate.

In keeping with the philosophy of maintaining a positive experi-ence for our campers and to ensure the safety of each child, wehave a no tolerance policy for extreme behaviors. These be-haviors include, but are not limited to, insubordination (as de-scribed above), possession of a weapon or any dangerous ma-terial (fireworks, etc), possession of an illegal substance (i.e.drugs, alcohol, drug paraphernalia, etc.), sexual and/or verbalabuse (including racial slurs or comments regarding sexual ori-entation), or violation of the “hands-off” policy, which states thatno camper is to make physical contact with another camper in amanner that is inappropriate to a day camp setting.

We believe that if campers are provided with positively struc-tured activities, they will respond with positive behaviors.However, for the well being of each camper and the camp as awhole, the Camp Director will either suspend or expel if there isa violation of the camp’s no tolerance policy.

Frequently Asked Questions Discipline PolicyPage 4

Preview WeekA One week session at the beginning of the summer.

Full Member $134.00 Program Member $184.00

Session One* Traditional Camp - Full $299 Program .$349* Adaptive Camp - Full $1,199 Program $1,249* Musical Theater Camp: Frog & Toad - Full $350 Program $400* Fishing Camp - Full $325 Program $375* Horseback Riding Camp- Full $400 Program $450* Space Camp - Full $350 Program $400* Baseball Camp - Full $325 Program $375* C.I.T. Program - Full $534 Program $584

Session Two* Traditional Camp - Full $299 Program $349* Adaptive Camp - Full $1,199 Program $1,249* Musical Theater Camp: Little Mermaid - Full $350 Program $400* MTC Extra (after camp only) - Full $150 Program $200* Fort Building Camp - Full $350 Program $400* Gymnastics Camp - Full $350 Program $400* Horseback Riding - Full $400 Program $450* Amusement Park Physics - Full $350 Program $400* Basketball Camp - Full $325 Program $375* Rugby Camp - Full $350 Program $400* C.I.T. Program - Full $534 Program $584

Page 5Quick Reference Pricing& Session Offerings

Session Three* Traditional Camp - Full $299 Program $349* Adaptive Camp - Full $1,199 Program $1,249* Musical Theater Camp: Footloose - Full $350 Program $400* Fishing Camp - Full $325 Program $375* Horseback Riding - Full $400 Program $450* Advanced Space Camp - Full $350 Program $400* Soccer Camp - Full $325 Program $375* C.I.T. Program - Full $534 Program $584

Session Four* Traditional Camp - Full $299 Program $349* Adaptive Camp - Full $1,199 Program $1,249* Musical Theater Camp: Glee - Full $350 Program $400 * Fort Building Camp - Full $350 Program $400* Gymnastics Camp - Full $350 Program $400* Horseback Riding - Full $400 Program $450* Backpack Naturalist - Full $325 Program $375* Golf Camp - Full $350 Program $400* C.I.T. Program - Full $534 Program $584

* $50 deposit for Preview Week* $100 deposit for all camps sessions 1 - 4* $20 one time Camp Improvement Fee* $40 for Hot Lunch Program per session

Quick Reference Pricing& Session Offerings

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Camp Open House Dates:

Location:Mountain Mist Day Camp – 576 High Hill RoadMeriden, CT 06450

Dates:Saturday, May 4th 10:00 AM –1:00 PMSaturday, May 11th 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMWednesday, May 29th 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMSaturday, June 15th 10:00 AM -1:00 PM

Come meet the staff, have a tour of the camp, and hearabout a typical day. Open houses are an ideal way for newfamilies or experienced camp families to learn more aboutthe Meriden YMCA’s summer camp experience and theprograms we have to offer.

Early Camp and CampershipRegistration Dates:

Early Camp Registration:Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the Meriden YMCA. 110West Main Street, Meriden. $30 discount per childwhen you sign up for our camp lawn sign program!

Campership Registration :(financial aid assistance for those who qualify)Wednesday, March 27th and Wednesday, April 24,2013 at the Meriden YMCA 110 West Main Street,Meriden from 5:00pm - 6:30pm.** Please make sure that you bring your 2012 IncomeTax Return and $60.

Important Dates Overnight Dates &InformationOvernights & Parents Night Dates:

(weather permitting)

Session 1- Thursday, July 11, 2013 -Friday, July 12th camp dismisses at 12:00 PM

Session 2 - Thursday, July 25, 2013 - Friday, July 26thcamp dismisses at 12:00 PM

Session 3 - Thursday, August 8, 2013 -Friday, August 9th camp dismisses at 12:00 PM

Session 4 - Thursday, August 22, 2013Friday, August 23rd camp dismisses at 12:00PM

Parent’s Night and OvernightsParent’s nights are held prior to the overnight on thesecond Thursday of each session, weather permit-ting. In addition to meeting the staff and viewing thecamp facilities, parents are invited to watch and per-haps take part in a planned, entertaining camp pro-gram. At approximately 8:00 p.m., Parents Nightends and the parents leave to enjoy their night,while the campers (except Tee-Pees) stay to begintheir overnight experience. The following day(Friday), there is no AM bus service. Camp is dis-missed at 12:00 PM (noon) with children arriving attheir bus stops approximately three hours earlierthan their regularly scheduled drop off time. ex-tended hours is available on the Friday after anovernight at a reduced rate.

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Is there anything that my child is not allowed to bringto camp?Anything that a camper brings to camp is the sole responsibilityof that camper. The Meriden YMCA and its staff can not be heldresponsible for lost or stolen items. It is at the discretion of theparents to monitor what a camper is bringing to camp. How-ever, there are several items that have become a distractionand have been recognized as an interference with the daily op-erations of Mountain Mist Day Camp. Therefore, the followingitems are not allowed to be brought to camp (this includes at thebus stops, on the buses, and on the camp grounds): Playing,trading, or gaming cards (of any kind). 2–way radios andwalkie-talkies due to the staff uses 2–way radios for emergencyand daily communications. Electronics of any kind (this in-cludes, but is not limited to, video games, CD or cassette play-ers, iPods, radios and cell phones). We realize that cell phonesare used for emergency purposes, therefore, if a camper needsto bring a cell phone to camp, it must stay in the camper’s back-pack in the off position all day. Campers are not allowed to textor make phone calls unless given permission by a staff mem-ber. If you need to reach your camper or your camper needs toreach you, the camp phone must be used. If any of these itemsare found on camp grounds they will be confiscated and everyattempt will be made to return them to the parent of the camper.Continued breach of this rule can result in suspension or expul-sion from camp.

What happens if I am late picking up my child fromParent Pick Up?The regular camp day ends at 3:00 PM and campers who areParent Pickup should be picked up at 3:00 PM. If you are latepicking up your child, he or she will be put in after camp untilyou arrive. If you know that you are going to be late picking upyour child in advance, please call the camp office.

What is the Mountain Mist Day Camp Child AbusePolicy?All staff members of Mountain Mist Day Camp are required tobe mandated abuse reporters by Connecticut State Law. A fullcopy of our policy is available in the camp office.

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What is your policy if I am late picking up my childfrom PM Extended Hours?We understand that everybody runs late once in a while but thePM Extended Hours program ends at 5:30 PM. If you pick upyour child later than 5:30 PM, the following steps will be taken: The first time a parent/guardian is late picking up a camper,

the Extended Hours Staff will verbally remind the parent/guardian that all campers must be picked up no later than5:30 PM.

The second time a parent/guardian is late picking up acamper, a written notice will be sent home with the parent/guardian of a second occurrence of lateness and that a thirdincident will result in expulsion from the Extended HoursProgram.

The third time a parent/guardian is late picking up acamper, the Camp Director will contact the parent/guardianand inform them that they will need to make other arrange-ments for their camper to get home. i.e. one of MountainMist’s buses or parent pick-up at 3:00 PM.

No refunds will be issued for violation of this policy.

What happens if my child is not picked up at the end ofPM Extended Hours?If a camper in the Extended Hours PM Program is not picked upat 5:30 PM, the following steps will be taken: Two staff members over the age of 18 will remain on site. The child will be kept calm, busy, and reassured. Parents/guardians will be called at all available phone

numbers. If parents/guardians can not be reached the emergency/

alternate people will be contacted. When the child is picked up by an emergency contact, a

note will be left on the office door for the parent. After one hour with no contact from the parent/guardian or

emergency contacts, Mountain Mist Day Camp Staff willcontact the Meriden Police Department and the camper willbe placed in police custody. A note for the parent/guardianwill be left on the office door containing the Meriden PoliceDepartment contact information.

Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions

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Is there anything that my child is not allowed to bringto camp?Anything that a camper brings to camp is the sole responsibilityof that camper. The Meriden YMCA and its staff can not be heldresponsible for lost or stolen items. It is at the discretion of theparents to monitor what a camper is bringing to camp. How-ever, there are several items that have become a distractionand have been recognized as an interference with the daily op-erations of Mountain Mist Day Camp. Therefore, the followingitems are not allowed to be brought to camp (this includes at thebus stops, on the buses, and on the camp grounds): Playing,trading, or gaming cards (of any kind). 2–way radios andwalkie-talkies due to the staff uses 2–way radios for emergencyand daily communications. Electronics of any kind (this in-cludes, but is not limited to, video games, CD or cassette play-ers, iPods, radios and cell phones). We realize that cell phonesare used for emergency purposes, therefore, if a camper needsto bring a cell phone to camp, it must stay in the camper’s back-pack in the off position all day. Campers are not allowed to textor make phone calls unless given permission by a staff mem-ber. If you need to reach your camper or your camper needs toreach you, the camp phone must be used. If any of these itemsare found on camp grounds they will be confiscated and everyattempt will be made to return them to the parent of the camper.Continued breach of this rule can result in suspension or expul-sion from camp.

What happens if I am late picking up my child fromParent Pick Up?The regular camp day ends at 3:00 PM and campers who areParent Pickup should be picked up at 3:00 PM. If you are latepicking up your child, he or she will be put in after camp untilyou arrive. If you know that you are going to be late picking upyour child in advance, please call the camp office.

What is the Mountain Mist Day Camp Child AbusePolicy?All staff members of Mountain Mist Day Camp are required tobe mandated abuse reporters by Connecticut State Law. A fullcopy of our policy is available in the camp office.

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What is your policy if I am late picking up my childfrom PM Extended Hours?We understand that everybody runs late once in a while but thePM Extended Hours program ends at 5:30 PM. If you pick upyour child later than 5:30 PM, the following steps will be taken: The first time a parent/guardian is late picking up a camper,

the Extended Hours Staff will verbally remind the parent/guardian that all campers must be picked up no later than5:30 PM.

The second time a parent/guardian is late picking up acamper, a written notice will be sent home with the parent/guardian of a second occurrence of lateness and that a thirdincident will result in expulsion from the Extended HoursProgram.

The third time a parent/guardian is late picking up acamper, the Camp Director will contact the parent/guardianand inform them that they will need to make other arrange-ments for their camper to get home. i.e. one of MountainMist’s buses or parent pick-up at 3:00 PM.

No refunds will be issued for violation of this policy.

What happens if my child is not picked up at the end ofPM Extended Hours?If a camper in the Extended Hours PM Program is not picked upat 5:30 PM, the following steps will be taken: Two staff members over the age of 18 will remain on site. The child will be kept calm, busy, and reassured. Parents/guardians will be called at all available phone

numbers. If parents/guardians can not be reached the emergency/

alternate people will be contacted. When the child is picked up by an emergency contact, a

note will be left on the office door for the parent. After one hour with no contact from the parent/guardian or

emergency contacts, Mountain Mist Day Camp Staff willcontact the Meriden Police Department and the camper willbe placed in police custody. A note for the parent/guardianwill be left on the office door containing the Meriden PoliceDepartment contact information.

Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked QuestionsPage 6 Page 7

Camp Open House Dates:

Location:Mountain Mist Day Camp – 576 High Hill RoadMeriden, CT 06450

Dates:Saturday, May 4th 10:00 AM –1:00 PMSaturday, May 11th 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMWednesday, May 29th 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMSaturday, June 15th 10:00 AM -1:00 PM

Come meet the staff, have a tour of the camp, and hearabout a typical day. Open houses are an ideal way for newfamilies or experienced camp families to learn more aboutthe Meriden YMCA’s summer camp experience and theprograms we have to offer.

Early Camp and CampershipRegistration Dates:

Early Camp Registration:Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the Meriden YMCA. 110West Main Street, Meriden. $30 discount per childwhen you sign up for our camp lawn sign program!

Campership Registration :(financial aid assistance for those who qualify)Wednesday, March 27th and Wednesday, April 24,2013 at the Meriden YMCA 110 West Main Street,Meriden from 5:00pm - 6:30pm.** Please make sure that you bring your 2012 IncomeTax Return and $60.

Important Dates Overnight Dates &InformationOvernights & Parents Night Dates:

(weather permitting)

Session 1- Thursday, July 11, 2013 -Friday, July 12th camp dismisses at 12:00 PM

Session 2 - Thursday, July 25, 2013 - Friday, July 26thcamp dismisses at 12:00 PM

Session 3 - Thursday, August 8, 2013 -Friday, August 9th camp dismisses at 12:00 PM

Session 4 - Thursday, August 22, 2013Friday, August 23rd camp dismisses at 12:00PM

Parent’s Night and OvernightsParent’s nights are held prior to the overnight on thesecond Thursday of each session, weather permit-ting. In addition to meeting the staff and viewing thecamp facilities, parents are invited to watch and per-haps take part in a planned, entertaining camp pro-gram. At approximately 8:00 p.m., Parents Nightends and the parents leave to enjoy their night,while the campers (except Tee-Pees) stay to begintheir overnight experience. The following day(Friday), there is no AM bus service. Camp is dis-missed at 12:00 PM (noon) with children arriving attheir bus stops approximately three hours earlierthan their regularly scheduled drop off time. ex-tended hours is available on the Friday after anovernight at a reduced rate.

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Dates to know for Preview Week:Friday, June 14, 2013 Payment due in fullFriday, June 14, 2013 Medical forms are dueMonday, June 24, 2013 First day of Preview WeekFriday, June 28, 2013 End of Recap Week

Dates to know for Session 1:Friday, June 21, 2013 Payment due in fullFriday, June 21, 2013 Medical forms are dueMonday, July 1, 2013 First Day of Session 1Thursday, July 4, 2013 NO CAMPThursday July 11, 2013 Session 1 OvernightFriday, July 12, 2013 1/2 day of camp. Camp dismisses at

12:00 noon

Dates to know for Session 2:Friday, July 5, 2013 Payment due in fullFriday July 5, 2013 Medical forms are dueMonday, July 15, 2013 First Day of Session 2Thursday, July 25, 2013 Session 2 OvernightFriday, July 26, 2013 1/2 day of camp. Camp dismisses at

12:00 noon

Dates to know for Session 3:Friday, July 19, 2013 Payment due in fullFriday, July 19, 2013 Medical forms are dueMonday, July 29, 2013 First Day of Session 3Thursday, August 8, 2013 Session 3 OvernightFriday, August 9, 2013 1/2 day of camp. Camp dismisses at

12:00 noon

Dates to know for Session 4:Friday, August 2, 2013 Payment due in fullFriday, August 2, 2013 Medical forms are dueMonday, August 12, 2013 First Day of Session 4Thursday, August 22, 2013 Session 4 OvernightFriday, August 23, 2013 1/2 day of camp. Camp dismisses at

12:00 noon.

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Session 1 Theme: Game Show Mania

Special Events: Barbecue Lunch - July 11th

Family Fun Night - Sponsored By the C.I.T’s - July 10th

Session 2 Theme: Leopalooza CarnivalSpecial Events:

Family Fun Night - Sponsored By the C.I.T’s - July 17th Barbecue Lunch - July 18th

Family Fun Night - Sponsored By the C.I.T’s - July 24th Fundraiser Carnival at night - July 25th

Session 3 Theme: Krazy KookyKompetitions

Special Events: Barbecue Lunch - August 1st

MASA Challenges (camper and staff competitions)- all session

MASA Challenge Ceremony - August 8th C.I.T. & MTC Dinner Theater Fundraiser - Aug. 8th

Session 4 Theme: Where In The World

Special Events: Barbecue & Special Person Lunch - August 15th Camper Art Show at night - August 22nd

* These are the all camp Themes and SpecialEvents. Each village will have additional events dur-ing each session.

Important Dates ToKnow By Session

Session Themes &Special Events

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Why do we need a Physical and Camp Medical Form?Besides being a State of Connecticut requirement for daycamps, the Physical Form gives your doctor an excellent modeof communication with the camp nursing staff. Any pertinentmedical information should be included on the physical and /ormedical form in order to ensure a successful experience foryour child. Please be advised that in the event of an emergency,the hospital will ask for the camper’s Physical Form. It is essen-tial that the information that you provide is up to date. ThePhysical Form must also be signed by a physician, as well as bythe camper’s parent/guardian. This gives us the right to haveyour child treated in the event of an emergency. This formmust be turned in before a camper can attend a day camp inthe State of Connecticut. We ask that this form be submitted10 days prior to the start of your child’s day camp experience.This gives our medical staff an opportunity to review the form tobetter prepare for your child’s individual needs. If your childneeds medication administered to them while at Mountain Mist,the Medication Administration Form must be filled out andsigned by a physician before our nursing staff will give yourchild any medications, per the State of Connecticut.

What if my child takes medications?In Connecticut, any licensed camp administering medications tochildren shall comply with all CT State statues and regulationsfor administering medications. Parents/Guardians requestingmedication administration to their child from the camp nursingstaff shall provide Mountain Mist Day Camp with the MedicationAdministration Form signed by a doctor and the medicationbefore any medications are administered. Medications must bein the original container and labeled with the child’s name, thename of the medication, directions for medication’s administra-tion and the date of the prescription. All unused medication willbe disposed of properly at the end each session (unless yourchild is attending multiple sessions).

Where is my child’s bus stop?At the time of registration, parents/guardians will select a stopfrom our list of Safe Stops that is closest to their home. Stopsand stop times are on that list. Please be sure to write downyour child’s stop and stop times. Sorry, we can not accommo-date any stops that are not already listed on our bus list.

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What is the camp’s refund policy?All fees except your non-refundable deposit, basic membershipfee, camp improvement fee, and any late fees will be refundedif the YMCA is notified in writing no less than 10 days prior tothe start of a registered week. Deposits may be refunded onlyin the event the cancellation is due to medical reasons. Writtennotification by a physician must accompany the written notifica-tion and must be received prior to the start of the registeredweek. No refunds will be awarded once the camp week hasbegun and refunds will not be awarded when a camper is dis-missed from camp due to behavioral issues. In the event a medi-cal issue arises during a session, a prorated YMCA credit can beissued to compensate the unused portion of that session.Campership participant refunds will only be issued if a doctor’snote is submitted to the Meriden YMCA or the camp office.

When are Parent’s Nights and Overnights?Parent nights and overnights are held on the second Thursdayof each two-week session. Parents nights begin at 6:30 PM andend at approximately 8:00 PM. At this time, the parents saygoodnight to their children and the overnight festivities begin.Please note: Any camper who participates in the PM ExtendedHours Program MUST be picked up by 5:30 PM on the night ofan overnight. They may not remain on the camp grounds be-tween 5:30 and 6:30 PM. Tee Pees do not attend the overnight,but are welcomed to join the parents night portion of the pro-gram. No AM Transportation is available following the overnightfor campers who choose not to participate. Campers who do notattend the overnight are welcomed to join us in the morning forbreakfast after 7:00 AM. Also, please note that the day followingan overnight is a half-day and dismissal takes place at 12:00noon. Extended hours are available and dismissal buses willrun 3 hours earlier than their regularly scheduled times.

Can my child bring a guest to camp?Yes. We allow campers to bring guests to camp at a rate of$45.00 per day. We do ask for at least 24 hours notice andmedical and emergency information must be provided. Guestsmay not attend on the day of a field trip, special event, or duringour overnight programs.

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions

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Why do we need a Physical and Camp Medical Form?Besides being a State of Connecticut requirement for daycamps, the Physical Form gives your doctor an excellent modeof communication with the camp nursing staff. Any pertinentmedical information should be included on the physical and /ormedical form in order to ensure a successful experience foryour child. Please be advised that in the event of an emergency,the hospital will ask for the camper’s Physical Form. It is essen-tial that the information that you provide is up to date. ThePhysical Form must also be signed by a physician, as well as bythe camper’s parent/guardian. This gives us the right to haveyour child treated in the event of an emergency. This formmust be turned in before a camper can attend a day camp inthe State of Connecticut. We ask that this form be submitted10 days prior to the start of your child’s day camp experience.This gives our medical staff an opportunity to review the form tobetter prepare for your child’s individual needs. If your childneeds medication administered to them while at Mountain Mist,the Medication Administration Form must be filled out andsigned by a physician before our nursing staff will give yourchild any medications, per the State of Connecticut.

What if my child takes medications?In Connecticut, any licensed camp administering medications tochildren shall comply with all CT State statues and regulationsfor administering medications. Parents/Guardians requestingmedication administration to their child from the camp nursingstaff shall provide Mountain Mist Day Camp with the MedicationAdministration Form signed by a doctor and the medicationbefore any medications are administered. Medications must bein the original container and labeled with the child’s name, thename of the medication, directions for medication’s administra-tion and the date of the prescription. All unused medication willbe disposed of properly at the end each session (unless yourchild is attending multiple sessions).

Where is my child’s bus stop?At the time of registration, parents/guardians will select a stopfrom our list of Safe Stops that is closest to their home. Stopsand stop times are on that list. Please be sure to write downyour child’s stop and stop times. Sorry, we can not accommo-date any stops that are not already listed on our bus list.

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What is the camp’s refund policy?All fees except your non-refundable deposit, basic membershipfee, camp improvement fee, and any late fees will be refundedif the YMCA is notified in writing no less than 10 days prior tothe start of a registered week. Deposits may be refunded onlyin the event the cancellation is due to medical reasons. Writtennotification by a physician must accompany the written notifica-tion and must be received prior to the start of the registeredweek. No refunds will be awarded once the camp week hasbegun and refunds will not be awarded when a camper is dis-missed from camp due to behavioral issues. In the event a medi-cal issue arises during a session, a prorated YMCA credit can beissued to compensate the unused portion of that session.Campership participant refunds will only be issued if a doctor’snote is submitted to the Meriden YMCA or the camp office.

When are Parent’s Nights and Overnights?Parent nights and overnights are held on the second Thursdayof each two-week session. Parents nights begin at 6:30 PM andend at approximately 8:00 PM. At this time, the parents saygoodnight to their children and the overnight festivities begin.Please note: Any camper who participates in the PM ExtendedHours Program MUST be picked up by 5:30 PM on the night ofan overnight. They may not remain on the camp grounds be-tween 5:30 and 6:30 PM. Tee Pees do not attend the overnight,but are welcomed to join the parents night portion of the pro-gram. No AM Transportation is available following the overnightfor campers who choose not to participate. Campers who do notattend the overnight are welcomed to join us in the morning forbreakfast after 7:00 AM. Also, please note that the day followingan overnight is a half-day and dismissal takes place at 12:00noon. Extended hours are available and dismissal buses willrun 3 hours earlier than their regularly scheduled times.

Can my child bring a guest to camp?Yes. We allow campers to bring guests to camp at a rate of$45.00 per day. We do ask for at least 24 hours notice andmedical and emergency information must be provided. Guestsmay not attend on the day of a field trip, special event, or duringour overnight programs.

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Dates to know for Preview Week:Friday, June 14, 2013 Payment due in fullFriday, June 14, 2013 Medical forms are dueMonday, June 24, 2013 First day of Preview WeekFriday, June 28, 2013 End of Recap Week

Dates to know for Session 1:Friday, June 21, 2013 Payment due in fullFriday, June 21, 2013 Medical forms are dueMonday, July 1, 2013 First Day of Session 1Thursday, July 4, 2013 NO CAMPThursday July 11, 2013 Session 1 OvernightFriday, July 12, 2013 1/2 day of camp. Camp dismisses at

12:00 noon

Dates to know for Session 2:Friday, July 5, 2013 Payment due in fullFriday July 5, 2013 Medical forms are dueMonday, July 15, 2013 First Day of Session 2Thursday, July 25, 2013 Session 2 OvernightFriday, July 26, 2013 1/2 day of camp. Camp dismisses at

12:00 noon

Dates to know for Session 3:Friday, July 19, 2013 Payment due in fullFriday, July 19, 2013 Medical forms are dueMonday, July 29, 2013 First Day of Session 3Thursday, August 8, 2013 Session 3 OvernightFriday, August 9, 2013 1/2 day of camp. Camp dismisses at

12:00 noon

Dates to know for Session 4:Friday, August 2, 2013 Payment due in fullFriday, August 2, 2013 Medical forms are dueMonday, August 12, 2013 First Day of Session 4Thursday, August 22, 2013 Session 4 OvernightFriday, August 23, 2013 1/2 day of camp. Camp dismisses at

12:00 noon.

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Session 1 Theme: Game Show Mania

Special Events: Barbecue Lunch - July 11th

Family Fun Night - Sponsored By the C.I.T’s - July 10th

Session 2 Theme: Leopalooza CarnivalSpecial Events:

Family Fun Night - Sponsored By the C.I.T’s - July 17th Barbecue Lunch - July 18th

Family Fun Night - Sponsored By the C.I.T’s - July 24th Fundraiser Carnival at night - July 25th

Session 3 Theme: Krazy KookyKompetitions

Special Events: Barbecue Lunch - August 1st

MASA Challenges (camper and staff competitions)- all session

MASA Challenge Ceremony - August 8th C.I.T. & MTC Dinner Theater Fundraiser - Aug. 8th

Session 4 Theme: Where In The World

Special Events: Barbecue & Special Person Lunch - August 15th Camper Art Show at night - August 22nd

* These are the all camp Themes and SpecialEvents. Each village will have additional events dur-ing each session.

Important Dates ToKnow By Session

Session Themes &Special Events

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Traditional CampsTraditional camp programs are available to boys and girlsAge 3 through Grade 9 (grade completed 2012/2013 schoolyear). These campers are placed in age appropriate groupscalled “Villages”. This allows our staff to provide pro-grams which best meet the children’s interest and needs.All groups will take part in arts & crafts, nature activities,sports, and swimming, among many other activities.

Tee-Pee Village (Pre-Kindergarten ages 3-5)Our caring counselors will guide your preschooler through excitingtraditional camp activities including nature activities, songs, games,arts & crafts, and beginner water skills in the shallow end of the poolunder the supervision of lifeguards and counselors. There is no sleep-over for Tee-Pees. This program is for campers who have not yet goneto school.

Full Day Tee-Pee: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (AM & PM bus transportation available)

Sessions 1-4: Full Member $299.00 Program Member $349.00Preview Week: Full Member $134.00 Program Member $184.00

$100.00 deposit for sessions 1 - 4$50.00 deposit for Preview Week$20.00 one time Camp Improvement Fee

Half Day Tee-Pee: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (AM bus transportation only)


$100.00 deposit for session 1 - 4$50.00 deposit for Preview Week$20.00 one time Camp Improvement Fee

Extended Hours Programs:

Arrive early to camp:Between 6:30 AM - 8:50 AM

$85 (A.M. only)

Stay late at Camp:Between 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

$100 (P.M. only)

For BOTH A.M. & P.M. Extended Hours:$185

(Per child)

This well supervised “after-school” type program isopen to all campers and is ideal for working familiesand their children. Campers in the Extended Hoursprogram will have the opportunity to participate insports games, arts & crafts, nature activities, swim-ming (PM only) and many other exciting games andactivities.

Traditional CampsExtended HoursInformation

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What type of clothing should a camper wear?No special clothes are necessary, however campers will be run-ning around, having fun all day, so comfortable clothing is best.A bathing suit and towel are needed if your camper intends to goswimming. Please pay close attention to the weather forecasteveryday. Rainy days and mornings are very chilly at camp, sosweatshirts should be kept in your campers backpack daily. Af-ternoons become very hot, so long pants and long sleeve shirtsshould not be worn. Due to safety issues, sneakers are theonly footwear allowed to be worn at camp. Sandals, flip-flops,crocs, etc. are NOT permitted. If a camper is wearing inappropri-ate footwear, a phone call will be made and a parent/guardianwill have to bring appropriate footwear to camp for their camper.

How is staff selected?The camp consists of educators, YMCA Professionals and collegeaged students with experience working with children. All coun-selors are at least 18 years of age and all staff members partici-pate in pre-season training. Junior Counselors are hand selectedand are paired up with a Counselor. A Junior Counselor can behired if they are at least 17 years of age at the start of the summerand have completed at least 1 year in the CIT (Counselor-In-Training) program. All of our Administrative Staff have collegedegrees and most work in the education field.

How are children placed in a group?Groups are based on the grade completed, prior to the start ofthe summer. Teepees = campers who have not yet gone to Kindergarten Pioneers = campers who have just finished Kindergarten Discoverers = campers who have completed 1st & 2nd grade Explorers = campers who have completed 3rd, 4th, and 5th

grade Adventurers = campers who has completed 6th and 7th

grades Navigators= campers who have completed 8th and 9th grades Our Counselor-In-Training (C.I.T.) program is designed for

campers who have completed 9th and 10th grades and wouldeventually desire to work at Mountain Mist.

Specialty Camps are for campers in grades 3 - 8, unless oth-erwise noted.

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What happens if my child misses his/her bus?The bus is scheduled to leave each stop at the time designatedon the Safe Stop Bus List. We encourage each camper to arrive5 to 10 minutes early to the stop to ensure a consistent pickup.In the event a camper misses his/her bus, please notify thecamp as soon as possible. In order to stay on its time schedule,a bus will not be able to return to a stop once it leaves. A parentwill need to bring the camper to camp.

Can my camper be brought to camp late or picked upearly?Yes, we understand that there are obligations that must betaken care of during the camp day. Therefore, campers can bepicked up early or dropped off late. In the event you are drop-ping off a camper late, please report with the camper to thecamp office. This will ensure proper daily attendance and willensure that your child safely gets to his/her counselor.

*** In the event you are picking up a camper early, pleasemake sure that you have proper identification with you. If youknow in advance that you will be picking up your child early,please notify the camp office and we will make every effort tohave your child ready and waiting for you at the desired pick uptime. Please be sure that your camper’s “Registration Form” isfilled out in its entirety. Only the people who know your codeword and the designated people identified on this form will beable to pick up your child.

What happens if my child loses an item at camp?Every effort is made to reunite campers with lost items. Our lostand found is open at all times (to both campers and parents)and can be looked through at any time. The best way to ensurethat an item finds its way safely home is to be sure to put thecamper’s name on it. Everything sent to camp should haveyour camper’s name on it. One week after each session ends,any item that is left from the previous session will be donated toa local shelter. Please do not hesitate to call or send in a noteregarding lost items.


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What type of clothing should a camper wear?No special clothes are necessary, however campers will be run-ning around, having fun all day, so comfortable clothing is best.A bathing suit and towel are needed if your camper intends to goswimming. Please pay close attention to the weather forecasteveryday. Rainy days and mornings are very chilly at camp, sosweatshirts should be kept in your campers backpack daily. Af-ternoons become very hot, so long pants and long sleeve shirtsshould not be worn. Due to safety issues, sneakers are theonly footwear allowed to be worn at camp. Sandals, flip-flops,crocs, etc. are NOT permitted. If a camper is wearing inappropri-ate footwear, a phone call will be made and a parent/guardianwill have to bring appropriate footwear to camp for their camper.

How is staff selected?The camp consists of educators, YMCA Professionals and collegeaged students with experience working with children. All coun-selors are at least 18 years of age and all staff members partici-pate in pre-season training. Junior Counselors are hand selectedand are paired up with a Counselor. A Junior Counselor can behired if they are at least 17 years of age at the start of the summerand have completed at least 1 year in the CIT (Counselor-In-Training) program. All of our Administrative Staff have collegedegrees and most work in the education field.

How are children placed in a group?Groups are based on the grade completed, prior to the start ofthe summer. Teepees = campers who have not yet gone to Kindergarten Pioneers = campers who have just finished Kindergarten Discoverers = campers who have completed 1st & 2nd grade Explorers = campers who have completed 3rd, 4th, and 5th

grade Adventurers = campers who has completed 6th and 7th

grades Navigators= campers who have completed 8th and 9th grades Our Counselor-In-Training (C.I.T.) program is designed for

campers who have completed 9th and 10th grades and wouldeventually desire to work at Mountain Mist.

Specialty Camps are for campers in grades 3 - 8, unless oth-erwise noted.

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What happens if my child misses his/her bus?The bus is scheduled to leave each stop at the time designatedon the Safe Stop Bus List. We encourage each camper to arrive5 to 10 minutes early to the stop to ensure a consistent pickup.In the event a camper misses his/her bus, please notify thecamp as soon as possible. In order to stay on its time schedule,a bus will not be able to return to a stop once it leaves. A parentwill need to bring the camper to camp.

Can my camper be brought to camp late or picked upearly?Yes, we understand that there are obligations that must betaken care of during the camp day. Therefore, campers can bepicked up early or dropped off late. In the event you are drop-ping off a camper late, please report with the camper to thecamp office. This will ensure proper daily attendance and willensure that your child safely gets to his/her counselor.

*** In the event you are picking up a camper early, pleasemake sure that you have proper identification with you. If youknow in advance that you will be picking up your child early,please notify the camp office and we will make every effort tohave your child ready and waiting for you at the desired pick uptime. Please be sure that your camper’s “Registration Form” isfilled out in its entirety. Only the people who know your codeword and the designated people identified on this form will beable to pick up your child.

What happens if my child loses an item at camp?Every effort is made to reunite campers with lost items. Our lostand found is open at all times (to both campers and parents)and can be looked through at any time. The best way to ensurethat an item finds its way safely home is to be sure to put thecamper’s name on it. Everything sent to camp should haveyour camper’s name on it. One week after each session ends,any item that is left from the previous session will be donated toa local shelter. Please do not hesitate to call or send in a noteregarding lost items.

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Traditional CampsTraditional camp programs are available to boys and girlsAge 3 through Grade 9 (grade completed 2012/2013 schoolyear). These campers are placed in age appropriate groupscalled “Villages”. This allows our staff to provide pro-grams which best meet the children’s interest and needs.All groups will take part in arts & crafts, nature activities,sports, and swimming, among many other activities.

Tee-Pee Village (Pre-Kindergarten ages 3-5)Our caring counselors will guide your preschooler through excitingtraditional camp activities including nature activities, songs, games,arts & crafts, and beginner water skills in the shallow end of the poolunder the supervision of lifeguards and counselors. There is no sleep-over for Tee-Pees. This program is for campers who have not yet goneto school.

Full Day Tee-Pee: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (AM & PM bus transportation available)


$100.00 deposit for sessions 1 - 4$50.00 deposit for Preview Week$20.00 one time Camp Improvement Fee

Half Day Tee-Pee: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (AM bus transportation only)


$100.00 deposit for session 1 - 4$50.00 deposit for Preview Week$20.00 one time Camp Improvement Fee

Extended Hours Programs:

Arrive early to camp:Between 6:30 AM - 8:50 AM

$85 (A.M. only)

Stay late at Camp:Between 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

$100 (P.M. only)

For BOTH A.M. & P.M. Extended Hours:$185

(Per child)

This well supervised “after-school” type program isopen to all campers and is ideal for working familiesand their children. Campers in the Extended Hoursprogram will have the opportunity to participate insports games, arts & crafts, nature activities, swim-ming (PM only) and many other exciting games andactivities.

Traditional CampsExtended HoursInformation

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Pioneer Village (Completed Kindergarten)Primary School-aged children take part in traditional camp ac-tivities including nature activities, songs, games, arts & crafts,and swimming, as well as participating in family night festivi-ties .


$100.00 deposit for sessions 1– 4$50.00 deposit for Recap Week$20.00 one time Camp Improvement Fee

Discoverer Village (Completed Gr.1 & 2)Campers will be able to choose from a variety of traditionalcamp activities including nature activities, songs, games, arts &crafts, swimming, Pigsy Peak and the C.A.T., our high element tower.


$100.00 deposit for sessions 1 -4$50.00 deposit for Recap Week$20.00 one time Camp Improvement Fee

Explorer Village (Completed Gr. 3, 4, & 5)This adventurous program has an atmosphere of fun and excite-ment. Campers may choose nature activities, games, arts & crafts,swimming, archery, and the use of Pigsy Peak and the C.A.T., ourhigh element tower.



Traditional Camps Cont. Traditional Camps Cont.

Adventurer Village (Completed Gr. 6 & 7)Exciting traditional camp activities and well planned individual andgroup activities makes this village unique. Campers may choose fromseveral activity options including games, arts & crafts, swimming, na-ture activities, archery, canoeing, and the use of Pigsy Peak and TheCAT, our high element tower.

Sessions 1- 4: Full Member $299.00 Program Member $349.00Preview Week: Full Member $134.00 Program Member $184.00

$100.00 deposit for sessions 1 -4$50.00 deposit for Preview Week$20.00 one time Camp Improvement Fee

Navigator Village (Completed Gr. 8 & 9)This Village is for campers who have completed 8th grade and 9thgraders who do not want to become a C.I.T. yet. Exciting traditionalcamp activities and well planned individual and group activities makesthis village unique for our oldest campers. They may choose from sev-eral different activity options. Additional activities include archery, aswell as the use of Pigsy Peak and the C.A.T., our high element tower.



Counselor In Training Program(Completed Gr. 9 & 10)In this 8 week program these teens will learn a variety of skills that willenhance their ability to successfully work with younger childrenthroughout the camp day, as well as develop the skills needed to be-come a counselor at Mountain Mist. This 8 week program starts onJuly 1, 2013 (no preview week)

Full Member $534.00 Program Member $584.00 $20.00 one time Camp Improvement Fee

$100.00 deposit due at time of sign up - $200.00 due by July 15thremaining balance due by July 29th.

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When does camp begin and end?The regular camp day runs between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Theonly exception to this is the day after an overnight. After anovernight, the regularly scheduled day ends at 12:00 noon withbus dismissal running 3 hours earlier than their regularlyscheduled times. Extended hours are available on a daily basis(and after an overnight) Parents who are not utilizing the morn-ing extended hours, but are dropping their children off at camp,should do so no earlier than 9:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Mist Day Camp located?Mountain Mist is located at the base of Mt. Besek in Meriden at576 High Hill Road. The 67 acres of land borders the Walling-ford and Middlefield town lines.

What happens if my child is hurt or becomes ill?The camp has a registered nurse on staff and on the campgrounds during our regularly scheduled hours of operation(including overnights). The nurse will tend to minor injuriesand illnesses and will treat these as necessary. A doctor is alsoon call and will communicate with the camp nurse regardingspecific health issues. In the event a child becomes ill during acamp day, the nurse will call the parent/guardian to plan thebest course of action. In the event of a medical emergency, themedical staff will contact the parent/guardian immediately. Ifnecessary, the camper will be transported to a hospital or doc-tor (if the parent so chooses). Regardless of the severity of thesituation, we must transport by ambulance in the absence of aparent, at parent’s expense. This is the policy of our insurancecompany. If it is not an emergency situation, a parent may optto pick up the child and transport to the hospital. If a parent cannot be reached, we will act on the side of caution and will havethe child transported to MidState Medical Center via ambu-lance. Two Mountain Mist staff members will accompany thechild to the hospital to provide comfort and reassurance to thecamper and will remain with the camper until his/her parent/guardian arrives.

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Is camp ever cancelled?Camp operates rain or shine. There are no cancellations exceptin the case of predicted hazardous weather such as a hurricaneor tornado. There is no Camp on the 4th of July.

Are Parents Nights and Overnights ever canceled?Yes. Unfortunately, there are times when we must cancel anovernight. Usually, this decision is made based on the weather.If the grounds are too wet from a previous rainfall or if there isthe prediction of severe weather forthcoming, an overnight willbe canceled. Safety is always the deciding factor when cancel-ing the overnight and the Camp Director will not make this de-cision until 2:30 PM on the day of the overnight. So, in the eventthe overnight is canceled, campers will be notified at dismissaland will be given notices to take home explaining the cancella-tion. Anytime a cancellation is necessary, the following campday (Friday) will be a regularly scheduled full day of camp withregularly scheduled buses in the AM and PM.

How is a camper’s swimming level determined?Prior to entering our pool, all campers are required to take the“swim challenge.” (This is equivalent to a swim test, but whatcamper wants to take a test in the summer!) This will allow ourWSI (Water Safety Instructor) to place each camper in a swimgroup with other campers of the same swimming ability. TeePees (preschoolers) do not receive formal swim lessons, butrather are given an opportunity to use the well supervised shal-low end of the pool on a daily basis. Swim lessons are encour-aged, but are optional, for Pioneers, Discoverers, Explorers,Adventurers, and Navigators. Specialty campers will have theopportunity to swim daily in a free swim setting. All campers,once they have been placed in a swim group, have the opportu-nity to take part in our free swim period, which is held daily.

What do I do if my camper is absent?Attendance is taken every day. In the event a child is going tomiss a day at camp, we ask that parents call us or send a note inbefore hand to make us aware of the absence.


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When does camp begin and end?The regular camp day runs between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Theonly exception to this is the day after an overnight. After anovernight, the regularly scheduled day ends at 12:00 noon withbus dismissal running 3 hours earlier than their regularlyscheduled times. Extended hours are available on a daily basis(and after an overnight) Parents who are not utilizing the morn-ing extended hours, but are dropping their children off at camp,should do so no earlier than 9:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Mist Day Camp located?Mountain Mist is located at the base of Mt. Besek in Meriden at576 High Hill Road. The 67 acres of land borders the Walling-ford and Middlefield town lines.

What happens if my child is hurt or becomes ill?The camp has a registered nurse on staff and on the campgrounds during our regularly scheduled hours of operation(including overnights). The nurse will tend to minor injuriesand illnesses and will treat these as necessary. A doctor is alsoon call and will communicate with the camp nurse regardingspecific health issues. In the event a child becomes ill during acamp day, the nurse will call the parent/guardian to plan thebest course of action. In the event of a medical emergency, themedical staff will contact the parent/guardian immediately. Ifnecessary, the camper will be transported to a hospital or doc-tor (if the parent so chooses). Regardless of the severity of thesituation, we must transport by ambulance in the absence of aparent, at parent’s expense. This is the policy of our insurancecompany. If it is not an emergency situation, a parent may optto pick up the child and transport to the hospital. If a parent cannot be reached, we will act on the side of caution and will havethe child transported to MidState Medical Center via ambu-lance. Two Mountain Mist staff members will accompany thechild to the hospital to provide comfort and reassurance to thecamper and will remain with the camper until his/her parent/guardian arrives.

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Is camp ever cancelled?Camp operates rain or shine. There are no cancellations exceptin the case of predicted hazardous weather such as a hurricaneor tornado. There is no Camp on the 4th of July.

Are Parents Nights and Overnights ever canceled?Yes. Unfortunately, there are times when we must cancel anovernight. Usually, this decision is made based on the weather.If the grounds are too wet from a previous rainfall or if there isthe prediction of severe weather forthcoming, an overnight willbe canceled. Safety is always the deciding factor when cancel-ing the overnight and the Camp Director will not make this de-cision until 2:30 PM on the day of the overnight. So, in the eventthe overnight is canceled, campers will be notified at dismissaland will be given notices to take home explaining the cancella-tion. Anytime a cancellation is necessary, the following campday (Friday) will be a regularly scheduled full day of camp withregularly scheduled buses in the AM and PM.

How is a camper’s swimming level determined?Prior to entering our pool, all campers are required to take the“swim challenge.” (This is equivalent to a swim test, but whatcamper wants to take a test in the summer!) This will allow ourWSI (Water Safety Instructor) to place each camper in a swimgroup with other campers of the same swimming ability. TeePees (preschoolers) do not receive formal swim lessons, butrather are given an opportunity to use the well supervised shal-low end of the pool on a daily basis. Swim lessons are encour-aged, but are optional, for Pioneers, Discoverers, Explorers,Adventurers, and Navigators. Specialty campers will have theopportunity to swim daily in a free swim setting. All campers,once they have been placed in a swim group, have the opportu-nity to take part in our free swim period, which is held daily.

What do I do if my camper is absent?Attendance is taken every day. In the event a child is going tomiss a day at camp, we ask that parents call us or send a note inbefore hand to make us aware of the absence.

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Pioneer Village (Completed Kindergarten)Primary School-aged children take part in traditional camp ac-tivities including nature activities, songs, games, arts & crafts,and swimming, as well as participating in family night festivi-ties .


$100.00 deposit for sessions 1– 4$50.00 deposit for Recap Week$20.00 one time Camp Improvement Fee

Discoverer Village (Completed Gr.1 & 2)Campers will be able to choose from a variety of traditionalcamp activities including nature activities, songs, games, arts &crafts, swimming, Pigsy Peak and the C.A.T., our high element tower.



Explorer Village (Completed Gr. 3, 4, & 5)This adventurous program has an atmosphere of fun and excite-ment. Campers may choose nature activities, games, arts & crafts,swimming, archery, and the use of Pigsy Peak and the C.A.T., ourhigh element tower.



Traditional Camps Cont. Traditional Camps Cont.

Adventurer Village (Completed Gr. 6 & 7)Exciting traditional camp activities and well planned individual andgroup activities makes this village unique. Campers may choose fromseveral activity options including games, arts & crafts, swimming, na-ture activities, archery, canoeing, and the use of Pigsy Peak and TheCAT, our high element tower.



Navigator Village (Completed Gr. 8 & 9)This Village is for campers who have completed 8th grade and 9thgraders who do not want to become a C.I.T. yet. Exciting traditionalcamp activities and well planned individual and group activities makesthis village unique for our oldest campers. They may choose from sev-eral different activity options. Additional activities include archery, aswell as the use of Pigsy Peak and the C.A.T., our high element tower.



Counselor In Training Program(Completed Gr. 9 & 10)In this 8 week program these teens will learn a variety of skills that willenhance their ability to successfully work with younger childrenthroughout the camp day, as well as develop the skills needed to be-come a counselor at Mountain Mist. This 8 week program starts onJuly 1, 2013 (no preview week)

Full Member $534.00 Program Member $584.00 $20.00 one time Camp Improvement Fee

$100.00 deposit due at time of sign up - $200.00 due by July 15thremaining balance due by July 29th.

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*Sports Specialty CampsAvailable to campers who completed Grades 3-8

Baseball Camp: This camp is specifically designed for boys andgirls who have a passion for Baseball. This camp is offered duringSession 1. Campers will learn the basics of the game, sportsmanship,and fair play in a non-competitive environment during the morning andwill participate in traditional camp activities including swimming in theafternoon. Campers who attend Baseball camp will also enjoy a fieldtrip to culminate the session. Baseball Camp will be run by Kevin Scar-pati, the Athletic Director For the Meriden YMCA.

Full Member: $325 Program Member: $375

Basketball Camp: This camp is specifically designed for boys andgirls who have a passion for Basketball. This camp is offered duringSession 2. Campers will learn the basics of the game, sportsmanship,and fair play in a non-competitive environment during the morning andwill participate in traditional camp activities including swimming inthe afternoon. Campers who attend Basketball camp will also enjoy afield trip to the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. BaseballCamp will be run by Kevin Scarpati, the Athletic Director For the Meri-den YMCA.


Rugby Camp: This camp is specifically designed for boys and girlswho have an interest for learning more about Rugby. This camp is of-fered during Session 2. Campers will learn the basics of the game andtake part in daily drills and skill enhancing exercises. Campers willalso learn the importance of teamwork, good sportsmanship, and fairplay in a non-competitive environment during the morning hours andwill participate in traditional camp activities including swimming in theafternoon. Rugby Camp will be run by a coach from ConnecticutRugby.


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*Sports Specialty Camps Cont.

Soccer Camp: This camp is specifically designed for boys and girlswho have a passion for Soccer. This camp is offered during Session 3.Campers will learn the basics of the game, sportsmanship, and fairplay in a non-competitive environment during the morning and willparticipate in traditional camp activities including swimming in theafternoon. Campers who attend Soccer camp will also enjoy a field tripto culminate the session. Baseball Camp will be run by Kevin Scarpati,the Athletic Director For the Meriden YMCA.


Golf Camp: This camp is specifically designed for boys and girlswho have a passion for Golf. This camp is offered during Session 4.Campers will learn the proper technique, sportsmanship, and fair playin a non-competitive environment during the morning and will partici-pate in traditional camp activities including swimming in the afternoon.Campers will spend a few days working on their skills at Mountain Mistand will advance to playing several rounds of golf at Hunter's GolfCourse in Meriden. Golf balls will be provided. Campers will have tobring his/her own golf clubs. Baseball Camp will be run by KevinScarpati, the Athletic Director For the Meriden YMCA.


Gymnastics Camp is specifically designed for boys and girls whohave a passion for the sport of Gymnastics. This camp is offered duringSessions 2 and 4. Campers will be bused from camp in the morning toour main YMCA building. There, campers will be taught how to useand have full access to all of the YMCA’s gymnastics equipment includ-ing uneven bars, balance beams, vault, and floor exercise mats. Camp-ers will return to camp at lunch time to participate in traditional campactivities including swimming in the afternoon. Campers will need towear shorts without any zippers or buttons and a shirt that can betucked in. Gymnastics Camp is run by Kym Malerba, an experiencedgymnastics coach who has coached all over the East Coast, includingpreviously at the Meriden YMCA.


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Red Maple

8:00 Stop & Shop (Rte. 10 Cheshire) 4:00-- Route 70 Commuter Lot (PM Only) 4:15

8:15 Holy Angels Church (S. Meriden) 3:45 8:19 Hanover School (Main Street) 3:40 8:29 Old Navy Plaza (Route 5) 3:30 8:34 Ceppa Field 3:25 9:00 Mountain Mist Day Camp 3:00

Green Aspen

8:14 North Colony & Chimney Hill 3:158:16 Nancy Lane & North Colony 3:188:18 Hicks Street & Gracey Avenue 3:208:24 Commuter Lot (Berlin Turnpike) 3:248:30 Nathan Hale School (Atkins Street) 3:108:35 Roger Sherman School (No. Pearl) 3:079:00 Mountain Mist Day Camp 3:00

Purple Pine

8:32 Broad St. & Blackstone Village 3:288:40 Sherman Ave. & Warren St. 3:238:45 Israel Putnam 3:198:48 Yale Ave. & Scott St. 3:168:50 Thomas Hooker School 3:118:55 Paddock Ave. & Murdock Ave. 3:089:00 Mountain Mist Day Camp 3:00

White Oak

8:15 West Fort & Allen Ave 3:358:18 Finch Avenue & Country Lane 3:388:22 West Main St. & Gwen Rd. 3:408:24 West Main St. & Castle Drive 3:418:26 West Main St. & Spruce St. 3:45

8:32 John Barry School 3:258:35 State St. & Mill St. 3:228:43 East Main St & Paddock Ave. 3:148:48 Ocean State Job Lot Plaza 3:09 8:51 Cone Ave./Thorpe Ave./Birdsey Intersection 3:068:52 Thorpe Ave & High Hill 3:058:54 High Hill Rd. & Collindale 3:03

8:56 High Hill Rd. & Fleming 3:01 9:00 Mountain Mist Day Camp 3:00

Blue Spruce

8:00 Colony St. & Colony Place 4:00 8:10 Platt High School 3:50 8:15 Ben Franklin School 3:45 8:25 Meriden YMCA 3:40 8:39 Old Colony & Gypsy Lane 3:20 9:00 Mountain Mist Day Camp 3:00

Bus Stops Cont. Bus Stops Cont.

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Red Maple

8:00 Stop & Shop (Rte. 10 Cheshire) 4:00-- Route 70 Commuter Lot (PM Only) 4:15

8:15 Holy Angels Church (S. Meriden) 3:45 8:19 Hanover School (Main Street) 3:40 8:29 Old Navy Plaza (Route 5) 3:30 8:34 Ceppa Field 3:25 9:00 Mountain Mist Day Camp 3:00

Green Aspen

8:14 North Colony & Chimney Hill 3:158:16 Nancy Lane & North Colony 3:188:18 Hicks Street & Gracey Avenue 3:208:24 Commuter Lot (Berlin Turnpike) 3:248:30 Nathan Hale School (Atkins Street) 3:108:35 Roger Sherman School (No. Pearl) 3:079:00 Mountain Mist Day Camp 3:00

Purple Pine

8:32 Broad St. & Blackstone Village 3:288:40 Sherman Ave. & Warren St. 3:238:45 Israel Putnam 3:198:48 Yale Ave. & Scott St. 3:168:50 Thomas Hooker School 3:118:55 Paddock Ave. & Murdock Ave. 3:089:00 Mountain Mist Day Camp 3:00

White Oak

8:15 West Fort & Allen Ave 3:358:18 Finch Avenue & Country Lane 3:388:22 West Main St. & Gwen Rd. 3:408:24 West Main St. & Castle Drive 3:418:26 West Main St. & Spruce St. 3:45

8:32 John Barry School 3:258:35 State St. & Mill St. 3:228:43 East Main St & Paddock Ave. 3:148:48 Ocean State Job Lot Plaza 3:09 8:51 Cone Ave./Thorpe Ave./Birdsey Intersection 3:068:52 Thorpe Ave & High Hill 3:058:54 High Hill Rd. & Collindale 3:03

8:56 High Hill Rd. & Fleming 3:01 9:00 Mountain Mist Day Camp 3:00

Blue Spruce

8:00 Colony St. & Colony Place 4:00 8:10 Platt High School 3:50 8:15 Ben Franklin School 3:45 8:25 Meriden YMCA 3:40 8:39 Old Colony & Gypsy Lane 3:20 9:00 Mountain Mist Day Camp 3:00

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*Sports Specialty CampsAvailable to campers who completed Grades 3-8

Baseball Camp: This camp is specifically designed for boys andgirls who have a passion for Baseball. This camp is offered duringSession 1. Campers will learn the basics of the game, sportsmanship,and fair play in a non-competitive environment during the morning andwill participate in traditional camp activities including swimming in theafternoon. Campers who attend Baseball camp will also enjoy a fieldtrip to culminate the session. Baseball Camp will be run by Kevin Scar-pati, the Athletic Director For the Meriden YMCA.


Basketball Camp: This camp is specifically designed for boys andgirls who have a passion for Basketball. This camp is offered duringSession 2. Campers will learn the basics of the game, sportsmanship,and fair play in a non-competitive environment during the morning andwill participate in traditional camp activities including swimming inthe afternoon. Campers who attend Basketball camp will also enjoy afield trip to the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. BaseballCamp will be run by Kevin Scarpati, the Athletic Director For the Meri-den YMCA.


Rugby Camp: This camp is specifically designed for boys and girlswho have an interest for learning more about Rugby. This camp is of-fered during Session 2. Campers will learn the basics of the game andtake part in daily drills and skill enhancing exercises. Campers willalso learn the importance of teamwork, good sportsmanship, and fairplay in a non-competitive environment during the morning hours andwill participate in traditional camp activities including swimming in theafternoon. Rugby Camp will be run by a coach from ConnecticutRugby.


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*Sports Specialty Camps Cont.

Soccer Camp: This camp is specifically designed for boys and girlswho have a passion for Soccer. This camp is offered during Session 3.Campers will learn the basics of the game, sportsmanship, and fairplay in a non-competitive environment during the morning and willparticipate in traditional camp activities including swimming in theafternoon. Campers who attend Soccer camp will also enjoy a field tripto culminate the session. Baseball Camp will be run by Kevin Scarpati,the Athletic Director For the Meriden YMCA.


Golf Camp: This camp is specifically designed for boys and girlswho have a passion for Golf. This camp is offered during Session 4.Campers will learn the proper technique, sportsmanship, and fair playin a non-competitive environment during the morning and will partici-pate in traditional camp activities including swimming in the afternoon.Campers will spend a few days working on their skills at Mountain Mistand will advance to playing several rounds of golf at Hunter's GolfCourse in Meriden. Golf balls will be provided. Campers will have tobring his/her own golf clubs. Baseball Camp will be run by KevinScarpati, the Athletic Director For the Meriden YMCA.


Gymnastics Camp is specifically designed for boys and girls whohave a passion for the sport of Gymnastics. This camp is offered duringSessions 2 and 4. Campers will be bused from camp in the morning toour main YMCA building. There, campers will be taught how to useand have full access to all of the YMCA’s gymnastics equipment includ-ing uneven bars, balance beams, vault, and floor exercise mats. Camp-ers will return to camp at lunch time to participate in traditional campactivities including swimming in the afternoon. Campers will need towear shorts without any zippers or buttons and a shirt that can betucked in. Gymnastics Camp is run by Kym Malerba, an experiencedgymnastics coach who has coached all over the East Coast, includingpreviously at the Meriden YMCA.




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*Adventure Specialty CampsAvailable to campers who completed Grades 3-8(except Horseback Riding Camp - grade 1)

Fort Building Camp is designed for boys and girls who are intobuilding and construction! Campers will use hand tools to construct afort on the camp grounds that they will sleep in during the Session 2and 4 over nights. Campers will construct the fort during morningactivity periods and participate in traditional camp activities includingswimming in the afternoon. Tools will be provided for campers, butcampers are invited to bring their own hand tools as well. Fort Build-ing is run by Jack Neubieser, a Perdue College Graduate and 3 yearFort Building Counselor.


Fishing Camp will allow campers to learn the basic techniques offishing out “in the field.” Campers will be leaving camp to fish at someof Connecticut’s best lakes. This program is open to campers who havecompleted grades 3-8 and will take place Sessions 1 and 3. Camperswill need to provide their own fishing poles and tackle. Bait will beprovided by Mountain Mist Day Camp. Fishing Camp is run by JackNeubieser, a Perdue College Graduate and 3 year Fishing CampCounselor.


Horse Back Riding Camp: Come take horseback riding lessons atthe beautiful 400 acre Triangle A Stables in Middlefield, CT. Camperswill learn the proper way to approach, handle and groom their horse.While in the educational classroom, campers will also receive instruc-tion in Equine Physiology and the different seats that are offered in theEquine world. Once your child is comfortable, your child will be givensafe instruction in mounting and dismounting their horse and then willproceed to a walk and trot. All children will be assessed in their abili-ties and will be given the level of instruction just right for them. Thecampers will leave from Mountain Mist in the morning and travel byYMCA mini bus to the stables. They will eat lunch while at the stable.The second Thursday of each session will be Parent’s Day. Parents areinvited to the stables to view what their child has learned while at thestables. This program is open to campers who have completed grades1-8 and will take place sessions 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Full Member: $400.00 Program Member: $450.00

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*Nature & Science Specialty CampsAvailable to campers who completed Grades 3-8

Space Camp: Have you ever wondered how many constellationsthere are and what planets you can see in the night sky? Have you everwondered about why helicopters, planes or rockets fly? If so, comeand enjoy a fun and exciting session of Space Camp and learn aboutthe wonders of space science. Week One Investigations will include:Students will create paper helicopters, paper airplanes, cardstockgliders, balsa wood gliders, film canister rockets and water bottlerockets. Week Two Investigations will include designing, building andlaunching Estes Rockets, including a special Parents’ Night Launch.Campers will also explore astronomy basics and take a field trip to theYale University Leitner Family Planetarium for a digital learning ex-perience. During our overnight, we will also use Mountain Mist’s tele-scopes to observe the night sky under the direction of amateur as-tronomers. Come join Space Camp and become one of Meriden’sYoung Scientists! This program will be offered session 1. This programwas a Recipient of a 2011 NASA Summer of Innovation STEM EducationGrant.Space Camp will be run by Christopher Stone, NASA Galileo Educatorand a Wallingford Elementary School Teacher.


Amusement Park Physics: From roller coasters to ferris wheels,campers will explore, investigate and design amusement park ridesusing K’NEX. Campers will assemble and operate thirteen differentmotorized rides such as roller coasters, swing ride, boom ride, ferriswheel, the scrambler and a carousel. Campers will learn how to applysimple formulas for acceleration, force and how to analyze the data thatthey’ve gathered when testing their amusement park rides. Not onlywill campers take a “trip” everyday to an amusement park at MountainMist, they will culminate their amusement park experience by taking areal field trip to Lake Compounce as they become part of the experi-ments and relate to the sensations felt by the speed, weight and thrillsof actual amusement park rides. This program will take place session 2.Amusement Park Physics will be run by Greg Colonese, Hamden HighSchool Science Teacher.

Specialty CampsAdventure Camps

Specialty CampsNature & Science Camps

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Selection of Bus StopsIn effort to provide safe, reliable, and quality transportation ser-vices to our campers and their families, Mountain Mist will beusing pre-selected bus routes throughout the summer in Meri-den only. Our buses are staffed by Mountain Mist counselors toand from camp daily. Sorry, we can not accommodate individ-ual bus stops. One bus will be running during Preview Week.Five buses (Purple Pine, Red Maple, Blue Spruce, Green Aspenand White Oak) will be running during sessions 1-4.

PREVIEW WEEKBUS STOPS:

8:05 Commuter Lot – Berlin Turnpike 3:558:15 John Barry School 3:458:20 Platt High School 3:408:25 Hanover School 3:358:35 Ceppa Field 3:258:40 Israel Putnam School 3:208:45 Ocean State Job Lot 3:109:00 Mountain Mist Day Camp 3:00

Bus Stops

What should my camper bring forAdventure Camps?

Fishing campers will need to bring a fishing pole with them daily.Bait will be provided by Mountain Mist Day Camp on a daily basis.If fishing campers wish to bring lures or other tackle with them, itis permitted, but Mountain Mist Day Camp cannot be responsiblefor any lost or broken equipment.

Fort Building campers do not need to bring anything with them.All hand tools will be provided for them. However, if they wouldlike to bring their own hand tools, it is permitted, but MountainMist Day Camp cannot be responsible for any lost or brokenequipment.

Horseback Riding campers need to wear clothing that does nothang off the body. Riding boots or any type of boots are also

needed.

Cancellation of Specialty CampsSpecialty Camps require a minimum number of participants foreach individual camp. If the minimum number is not met priorto the beginning of the session, the Meriden YMCA reserves theright to cancel the Specialty Camp prior to the beginning of thesession. You may transfer into an alternative Specialty Camp orto Traditional Camp for that specific session.

What if I don’t have the equipment neededfor a particular Specialty Camp?

If your camper does not have the equipment needed for a spe-cialty camp, please contact the Camp Director. We will makearrangements for you to borrow the necessary items to makeyour camper’s specialty camp experience the best experiencepossible!

Specialty CampsWhat to Bring &Cancellations

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Selection of Bus StopsIn effort to provide safe, reliable, and quality transportation ser-vices to our campers and their families, Mountain Mist will beusing pre-selected bus routes throughout the summer in Meri-den only. Our buses are staffed by Mountain Mist counselors toand from camp daily. Sorry, we can not accommodate individ-ual bus stops. One bus will be running during Preview Week.Five buses (Purple Pine, Red Maple, Blue Spruce, Green Aspenand White Oak) will be running during sessions 1-4.

PREVIEW WEEKBUS STOPS:

8:05 Commuter Lot – Berlin Turnpike 3:558:15 John Barry School 3:458:20 Platt High School 3:408:25 Hanover School 3:358:35 Ceppa Field 3:258:40 Israel Putnam School 3:208:45 Ocean State Job Lot 3:109:00 Mountain Mist Day Camp 3:00

Bus Stops

What should my camper bring forAdventure Camps?

Fishing campers will need to bring a fishing pole with them daily.Bait will be provided by Mountain Mist Day Camp on a daily basis.If fishing campers wish to bring lures or other tackle with them, itis permitted, but Mountain Mist Day Camp cannot be responsiblefor any lost or broken equipment.

Fort Building campers do not need to bring anything with them.All hand tools will be provided for them. However, if they wouldlike to bring their own hand tools, it is permitted, but MountainMist Day Camp cannot be responsible for any lost or brokenequipment.

Horseback Riding campers need to wear clothing that does nothang off the body. Riding boots or any type of boots are also

needed.

Cancellation of Specialty CampsSpecialty Camps require a minimum number of participants foreach individual camp. If the minimum number is not met priorto the beginning of the session, the Meriden YMCA reserves theright to cancel the Specialty Camp prior to the beginning of thesession. You may transfer into an alternative Specialty Camp orto Traditional Camp for that specific session.

What if I don’t have the equipment neededfor a particular Specialty Camp?

If your camper does not have the equipment needed for a spe-cialty camp, please contact the Camp Director. We will makearrangements for you to borrow the necessary items to makeyour camper’s specialty camp experience the best experiencepossible!

Specialty CampsWhat to Bring &Cancellations

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*Adventure Specialty CampsAvailable to campers who completed Grades 3-8(except Horseback Riding Camp - grade 1)

Fort Building Camp is designed for boys and girls who are intobuilding and construction! Campers will use hand tools to construct afort on the camp grounds that they will sleep in during the Session 2and 4 over nights. Campers will construct the fort during morningactivity periods and participate in traditional camp activities includingswimming in the afternoon. Tools will be provided for campers, butcampers are invited to bring their own hand tools as well. Fort Build-ing is run by Jack Neubieser, a Perdue College Graduate and 3 yearFort Building Counselor.


Fishing Camp will allow campers to learn the basic techniques offishing out “in the field.” Campers will be leaving camp to fish at someof Connecticut’s best lakes. This program is open to campers who havecompleted grades 3-8 and will take place Sessions 1 and 3. Camperswill need to provide their own fishing poles and tackle. Bait will beprovided by Mountain Mist Day Camp. Fishing Camp is run by JackNeubieser, a Perdue College Graduate and 3 year Fishing CampCounselor.


Horse Back Riding Camp: Come take horseback riding lessons atthe beautiful 400 acre Triangle A Stables in Middlefield, CT. Camperswill learn the proper way to approach, handle and groom their horse.While in the educational classroom, campers will also receive instruc-tion in Equine Physiology and the different seats that are offered in theEquine world. Once your child is comfortable, your child will be givensafe instruction in mounting and dismounting their horse and then willproceed to a walk and trot. All children will be assessed in their abili-ties and will be given the level of instruction just right for them. Thecampers will leave from Mountain Mist in the morning and travel byYMCA mini bus to the stables. They will eat lunch while at the stable.The second Thursday of each session will be Parent’s Day. Parents areinvited to the stables to view what their child has learned while at thestables. This program is open to campers who have completed grades1-8 and will take place sessions 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Full Member: $400.00 Program Member: $450.00

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*Nature & Science Specialty CampsAvailable to campers who completed Grades 3-8

Space Camp: Have you ever wondered how many constellationsthere are and what planets you can see in the night sky? Have you everwondered about why helicopters, planes or rockets fly? If so, comeand enjoy a fun and exciting session of Space Camp and learn aboutthe wonders of space science. Week One Investigations will include:Students will create paper helicopters, paper airplanes, cardstockgliders, balsa wood gliders, film canister rockets and water bottlerockets. Week Two Investigations will include designing, building andlaunching Estes Rockets, including a special Parents’ Night Launch.Campers will also explore astronomy basics and take a field trip to theYale University Leitner Family Planetarium for a digital learning ex-perience. During our overnight, we will also use Mountain Mist’s tele-scopes to observe the night sky under the direction of amateur as-tronomers. Come join Space Camp and become one of Meriden’sYoung Scientists! This program will be offered session 1. This programwas a Recipient of a 2011 NASA Summer of Innovation STEM EducationGrant.Space Camp will be run by Christopher Stone, NASA Galileo Educatorand a Wallingford Elementary School Teacher.


Amusement Park Physics: From roller coasters to ferris wheels,campers will explore, investigate and design amusement park ridesusing K’NEX. Campers will assemble and operate thirteen differentmotorized rides such as roller coasters, swing ride, boom ride, ferriswheel, the scrambler and a carousel. Campers will learn how to applysimple formulas for acceleration, force and how to analyze the data thatthey’ve gathered when testing their amusement park rides. Not onlywill campers take a “trip” everyday to an amusement park at MountainMist, they will culminate their amusement park experience by taking areal field trip to Lake Compounce as they become part of the experi-ments and relate to the sensations felt by the speed, weight and thrillsof actual amusement park rides. This program will take place session 2.Amusement Park Physics will be run by Greg Colonese, Hamden HighSchool Science Teacher.

Specialty CampsAdventure Camps


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*Nature & Science Specialty CampsCont.

Advanced Space Camp: Take your science camp experience to thenext level. Become part of this unique group of young scientists andyoung engineers through NASA’s BEST program (Beginning Engineer-ing, Science and Technology). Campers will design and build lunarrovers, explore designing and programming a robot, launch upperskill level Estes Rockets, make a handheld Galilean telescope, travel toa local science museum and/or planetarium, and conduct an Egg Dropfrom our 50 foot climbing tower! The Advanced Space Camp will cul-minate with a Parent’s Night Rocket Launch. Come join AdvancedSpace Camp and become a member of Meriden STEM Academy. Thisprogram will be offered session 3 and taught by Christopher Stone,NASA Galileo Educator and a Wallingford Elementary School Teacher

***To participate in this program, campers must have previousexperience with science or engineering or have attended a Moun-tain Mist Science Camp or a Meriden YMCA Young Scientists pro-gram.


The Backpack Naturalist: Have you ever thought about the 66acres of Mt. Mist as an outdoor science classroom? During this excitingnature science adventure, we will explore nature and become“Backpack Naturalists”. Each day campers will hike the Mountain Mistproperty noting interesting insects, trees, plants, and wildlife whilekeeping a scientist’s notebook of their discoveries. These daily“EcoWalks” will include daily visits to the frog pond! Campers will alsodesign and conduct investigations that include building a mini-greenhouse, comparing the growth of earth seeds to seeds that haveflown in space, and creating a solar oven. Campers will also take afield trip to Sleeping Giant State Park and conduct a science investiga-tion at the Bristol Myers Squibb Science Teaching and Learning Centerat Quinnipiac University. During all of these experiences, instructionwill be given by experienced science educators on how to use simplescience equipment such as hand lenses, microscopes, and digital tech-nology. Come join Mountain Mist’s “Backpack Naturalists” and be-come a member of Meriden’s Young Scientists. This program will beoffered session 4. The Backpack Naturalist will be run by Kerry O’ Sulli-van, Wallingford Elementary School Teacher and Science Educator .



*Science For All Campers

The Looking Glass Science Education Center

Recipient of a 2011 NASA Summer of Innovation STEM Educa-tion Grant

Recipient of a 2012 Napier Foundation STEM Educa-tion Grant

Science For All: Mountain Mist’s Looking Glass ScienceEducation Center is proud to bring science to all campers this

year. Each camper (including Traditional Campers) will engage ina least one rotation of science each session that they are regis-tered. Science for ALL is part of the Meriden YMCA Community

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Edu-cation Initiative.

Available all 4 sessions at no charge.

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* All specialty campers should bring theirlunch, bathing suit and towel everyday.

What should my camper bring forSports Camps?

Baseball campers must bring a glove, bat, cleats or sneakers.

Basketball campers must bring sneakers. (Basketballs are pro-vided by camp).

Rugby campers must bring cleats. (All other equipment will beprovided by camp)

Soccer campers must bring shin guards and cleats. (Soccer ballsare provided by camp).

Golf campers must bring golf clubs and cleats. (Golf balls are provided by camp).

Gymnastics campers must bring shorts that don’t have any zip-pers or buttons and a shirt that can be tucked in.

What should my camper bring forPerforming Arts Camps?

Campers who have registered for all Performing Arts Camps willbe informed on a daily basis what they need to bring with them.

What should my camper bring forSpace and Nature Camps?

Space Campers and Amusement Park Physics do not need tobring anything extra.

Backpack Naturalist Campers will simply need to bring a back-pack and sneakers that can get dirty.

*Adaptive Camp

All ages - Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 4

This program is specially designed for children with develop-mental disabilities. Participants in the program will receiveindividual attention with a one-on-one aide at all times duringthe camp day. Participants will be integrated into camp pro-gramming with peers their own age, as well as specialty pro-gramming for special needs. All special needs campers willhave the opportunity to participate in rock climbing, swim-ming, nature activities, arts and crafts, archery, sports, hiking,as well as all other activities. Campers should bring a baggedlunch, bathing suit, towel, sun screen, and water bottle withthem on a daily basis. Interested parties should contact thecamp director as soon as possible as spaces are limited. Inaddition to the regular camp paperwork, all campers in theSpecial Needs Program are required to be interviewed by theSpecial Needs Coordinator, Sarah Davison a Career and Tech-nical Education Developer at Platt High School in Meri-den. Sarah also holds a degree in Special Education.

Full Member: $1,199 Program Member: $1,249

The Meriden YMCA reserves the right to deny any applicantbased on the participant’s level of need.

What do I need to do to register my child forAdaptive Camp?

Any parent with a special needs child should contact the CampDirector. An appointment will then be set up with the AdaptiveCamp Coordinator to determine if our program will suit yourchild’s needs. If your camper qualifies for our program, we willoffer our assistance to help you find financial assistance for theAdaptive Camp fee. If you have any other questions, please feelfree to contact the Camp Director.

Specialty CampsAdaptive Camp

Specialty CampsWhat to Bring

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* All specialty campers should bring theirlunch, bathing suit and towel everyday.

What should my camper bring forSports Camps?

Baseball campers must bring a glove, bat, cleats or sneakers.

Basketball campers must bring sneakers. (Basketballs are pro-vided by camp).

Rugby campers must bring cleats. (All other equipment will beprovided by camp)

Soccer campers must bring shin guards and cleats. (Soccer ballsare provided by camp).

Golf campers must bring golf clubs and cleats. (Golf balls are provided by camp).

Gymnastics campers must bring shorts that don’t have any zip-pers or buttons and a shirt that can be tucked in.

What should my camper bring forPerforming Arts Camps?

Campers who have registered for all Performing Arts Camps willbe informed on a daily basis what they need to bring with them.

What should my camper bring forSpace and Nature Camps?

Space Campers and Amusement Park Physics do not need tobring anything extra.

Backpack Naturalist Campers will simply need to bring a back-pack and sneakers that can get dirty.

*Adaptive Camp

All ages - Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 4

This program is specially designed for children with develop-mental disabilities. Participants in the program will receiveindividual attention with a one-on-one aide at all times duringthe camp day. Participants will be integrated into camp pro-gramming with peers their own age, as well as specialty pro-gramming for special needs. All special needs campers willhave the opportunity to participate in rock climbing, swim-ming, nature activities, arts and crafts, archery, sports, hiking,as well as all other activities. Campers should bring a baggedlunch, bathing suit, towel, sun screen, and water bottle withthem on a daily basis. Interested parties should contact thecamp director as soon as possible as spaces are limited. Inaddition to the regular camp paperwork, all campers in theSpecial Needs Program are required to be interviewed by theSpecial Needs Coordinator, Sarah Davison a Career and Tech-nical Education Developer at Platt High School in Meri-den. Sarah also holds a degree in Special Education.

Full Member: $1,199 Program Member: $1,249

The Meriden YMCA reserves the right to deny any applicantbased on the participant’s level of need.

What do I need to do to register my child forAdaptive Camp?

Any parent with a special needs child should contact the CampDirector. An appointment will then be set up with the AdaptiveCamp Coordinator to determine if our program will suit yourchild’s needs. If your camper qualifies for our program, we willoffer our assistance to help you find financial assistance for theAdaptive Camp fee. If you have any other questions, please feelfree to contact the Camp Director.

Specialty CampsAdaptive Camp

Specialty CampsWhat to Bring

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*Nature & Science Specialty CampsCont.

Advanced Space Camp: Take your science camp experience to thenext level. Become part of this unique group of young scientists andyoung engineers through NASA’s BEST program (Beginning Engineer-ing, Science and Technology). Campers will design and build lunarrovers, explore designing and programming a robot, launch upperskill level Estes Rockets, make a handheld Galilean telescope, travel toa local science museum and/or planetarium, and conduct an Egg Dropfrom our 50 foot climbing tower! The Advanced Space Camp will cul-minate with a Parent’s Night Rocket Launch. Come join AdvancedSpace Camp and become a member of Meriden STEM Academy. Thisprogram will be offered session 3 and taught by Christopher Stone,NASA Galileo Educator and a Wallingford Elementary School Teacher

***To participate in this program, campers must have previousexperience with science or engineering or have attended a Moun-tain Mist Science Camp or a Meriden YMCA Young Scientists pro-gram.


The Backpack Naturalist: Have you ever thought about the 66acres of Mt. Mist as an outdoor science classroom? During this excitingnature science adventure, we will explore nature and become“Backpack Naturalists”. Each day campers will hike the Mountain Mistproperty noting interesting insects, trees, plants, and wildlife whilekeeping a scientist’s notebook of their discoveries. These daily“EcoWalks” will include daily visits to the frog pond! Campers will alsodesign and conduct investigations that include building a mini-greenhouse, comparing the growth of earth seeds to seeds that haveflown in space, and creating a solar oven. Campers will also take afield trip to Sleeping Giant State Park and conduct a science investiga-tion at the Bristol Myers Squibb Science Teaching and Learning Centerat Quinnipiac University. During all of these experiences, instructionwill be given by experienced science educators on how to use simplescience equipment such as hand lenses, microscopes, and digital tech-nology. Come join Mountain Mist’s “Backpack Naturalists” and be-come a member of Meriden’s Young Scientists. This program will beoffered session 4. The Backpack Naturalist will be run by Kerry O’ Sulli-van, Wallingford Elementary School Teacher and Science Educator .



*Science For All Campers

The Looking Glass Science Education Center

Recipient of a 2011 NASA Summer of Innovation STEM Educa-tion Grant

Recipient of a 2012 Napier Foundation STEM Educa-tion Grant

Science For All: Mountain Mist’s Looking Glass ScienceEducation Center is proud to bring science to all campers this

year. Each camper (including Traditional Campers) will engage ina least one rotation of science each session that they are regis-tered. Science for ALL is part of the Meriden YMCA Community

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Edu-cation Initiative.

Available all 4 sessions at no charge.

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*Musical Theater Camp (MTC)

The Meriden YMCA Youth Theater does not stop just becausesummer is here. Join The Meriden YMCA Youth Theater’s direc-tor Carolyn Daniels and staff at Mountain Mist’s Musical TheaterCamp for an intensive two week program of singing, dancingand acting. At the end of the session, campers will participate intwo performances of a full length musical. While participatingin this intensive program, campers will have an opportunity togo swimming every afternoon.

** Campers must be available to participate in a Thursday nightand a Friday night performance at camp.

Session 1: “Frog and Toad” - Campers will sing, dance, andlearn the craft of acting! Two performances of the show willtake place at the end of the session, one during the Parent’sNight program on Thursday night and the other on Friday night.For campers in grades 1-4 only.


Session 2: “The Little Mermaid ”- Campers will sing, dance,and learn the craft of acting! Two performances of the show willtake place at the end of the session, one during the Parent’sNight program on Thursday night and the other on Friday night.For campers in grades 5 - 12 only.


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*Musical Theater Camp Cont.

Session 2: “MTC Extra” - Love Musical Theater Camp and notquite ready to go home at 3:00pm? Join MTC Extra after campprogram, which offers additional training in singing, dancing,acting, set design and technical design, as well as audition tech-niques.

** Campers MUST be registered in Musical Theater Camp forsession 2 to participate in MTC Extra.


Session 3: “Footloose” - Campers will sing, dance, and buildtheir own sets! Two performances of the show will take place atthe end of the session, one during the Parent’s Night programon Thursday night and the other on Friday night. For campers ingrades 5 - 12 only.


Session 4: “MTC Glee” - Campers will sing, dance, and buildtheir own sets! Two performances of the show will take place atthe end of the session, one during the Parent’s Night programon Thursday night and the other on Friday night. For campers ingrades 5 - 12 only.


Specialty CampsThe Performing Arts Camps


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*Musical Theater Camp (MTC)

The Meriden YMCA Youth Theater does not stop just becausesummer is here. Join The Meriden YMCA Youth Theater’s direc-tor Carolyn Daniels and staff at Mountain Mist’s Musical TheaterCamp for an intensive two week program of singing, dancingand acting. At the end of the session, campers will participate intwo performances of a full length musical. While participatingin this intensive program, campers will have an opportunity togo swimming every afternoon.

** Campers must be available to participate in a Thursday nightand a Friday night performance at camp.

Session 1: “Frog and Toad” - Campers will sing, dance, andlearn the craft of acting! Two performances of the show willtake place at the end of the session, one during the Parent’sNight program on Thursday night and the other on Friday night.For campers in grades 1-4 only.


Session 2: “The Little Mermaid ”- Campers will sing, dance,and learn the craft of acting! Two performances of the show willtake place at the end of the session, one during the Parent’sNight program on Thursday night and the other on Friday night.For campers in grades 5 - 12 only.


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*Musical Theater Camp Cont.

Session 2: “MTC Extra” - Love Musical Theater Camp and notquite ready to go home at 3:00pm? Join MTC Extra after campprogram, which offers additional training in singing, dancing,acting, set design and technical design, as well as audition tech-niques.

** Campers MUST be registered in Musical Theater Camp forsession 2 to participate in MTC Extra.


Session 3: “Footloose” - Campers will sing, dance, and buildtheir own sets! Two performances of the show will take place atthe end of the session, one during the Parent’s Night programon Thursday night and the other on Friday night. For campers ingrades 5 - 12 only.


Session 4: “MTC Glee” - Campers will sing, dance, and buildtheir own sets! Two performances of the show will take place atthe end of the session, one during the Parent’s Night programon Thursday night and the other on Friday night. For campers ingrades 5 - 12 only.




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