Summer Camp Guide 2018

SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

MANATEE YMCA

MANATEE YMCA

WELCOME!

SUMMER CAMP 2018

A CAMPMORE THAN JUST

At the Y, we believe all kids deserve the

opportunity to discover who they are and what
they can achieve. Summer Camp at the Y provides
children with supervised activities that cultivate
values, develop skills and nurture relationships.
YMCA character counts!

YMCA summer camps include programs where
children learn by using technology, hands on
experience, being active and socializing with peers.
We know that the quality of your child’s camp
experience hinges on the excellence of our staff
members. For that reason, we focus on selecting,
retaining, and training the best staff. Our Camp
Leaders are welcoming, hopeful, nurturing, genuine,
and determined, and are excited to spend each day
teaching your child.

Enroll your child in a Y summer camp today! They
will make new friends, go on field trips, swim, laugh,
learn, play, and make lifelong memories.
It’s a guaranteed investment in their future!

SUMMER CAMP 2018

SUMMER CAMP

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Camp Ages

Entering 1st - 9th Grades

Camp Hours

Monday-Friday from 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Extended day 7:00 - 9:00AM and 4:00 - 6:00PM.
Campers must arrive by 9:00AM on field trip days.

Camp Options

• 3 locations - Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, and Parrish
• Aquatics
• Specialty Camps
• Counselor-In-Training

Camp Fees

Members $125/week, All Others $175
One time registration fee of $30/child on or before May 1, increases
$50 per child after May 1.

Mandatory Orientation

Thursday, May 31 at 6:00 PM at all branches. Campers will receive a
Camp Packet that includes daily schedule, camp events and activities,
parent manual, T-shirt and camp bag.

Full Day Camp Schedule

Week 1: June 4-8 Camp Contacts
Week 2: June 11-15
Week 3: June 18-22 Lakewood Ranch - Colby Hall
Week 4: June 25-29 (941) 798-9622 x341 or [email protected]
Week 5: July 2-6 (closed July 4)
Week 6: July 9-13 Parrish - Connor Haughey
Week 7: July 16-20 (941) 798-9622 x 202 or [email protected]
Week 8: July 23-27
Week 9: July 30-August 3 Bradenton - Hank Allison
Week 10: August 6-10 (941) 798-9622 x413 or [email protected]

Choose the weeks your child will attend!

REGISTRATION

Registration begins for Members March 12 / All Others March 19.

How to Register

To register, visit manateeymca.org or the Welcome Desk at any Manatee YMCA
branch. If registering online, don’t forget to add the registration fee to your cart
in addition to reserving weeks attending camp. Additional paperwork available
at manateeymca.org may be required. If you have any questions or need help call
(941) 798-9622.

Camp Fees

• Members $125, All Others $175
• One time registration fee of $30/child on or before May 1, increases to $50 per child after May 1.
• Sign-up deposit required of $30/week/child, applied to weekly fees. Deposits are non-refundable and

non-transferable.
• Weekly balance payments minus deposit fee (paid in advance to reserve your week) is due no later

than the WEDNESDAY BEFORE each week the camper attends.
• An additional $15 late signup or payment fee will be applied after each Wednesday.
• ELC funds accepted at Bradenton Branch only.

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is available to those who qualify, thanks to generous contributions to our Annual
Campaign. Applicants must bring a current 1040 form and include number of people in the household.
If 1040 form is not available, another form of income verification is required. To apply for financial
assistance, please visit the Welcome Desk at any Manatee YMCA branch.

Things to Know About Summer Camp

1. Come dressed for outdoor activities and wear tennis shoes and
shorts or pants. (NO Crocs, sandals, open toe shoes or skirts are to
be worn).
2. Apply sunscreen before camp, and also send some with your
child so they can reapply later in the day.
3. Bring bathing suit and towel each day for swim time.
4. Please leave electronics at home.

00 00000C.I.T. Counselor In Training Program

Ages: Completed 8th Grade
The Summer Counselor-In-Training Program is a leadership training program for teens who enjoy
working with children in a camp environment and are interested in becoming future Camp Counselors.
This program provides C.I.T.’s with hands on experience working with younger campers and the
opportunity to cultivate their skills and knowledge in the day camp setting. These life skill experiences
help develop the whole person and will help youth to realize their potential. Participants will earn
community services hours while learning and having fun. An application to participate in this program
must be completed, available at manateeymca.org or stop by the Welcome Center at the Y. All
participants will be interviewed and those selected will be able to register for the C.I.T. program.

Program Held:
Same as full day summer camp at
all branches.

Fee:
Weekly Fee - Members $40 per
child / All Others $75
$30 one time registration fee/child
on or before May 1. Registration fee
increases to $50/child after May 1.

Deposit:
Deposit required at sign-up $20/
week/child,applied to weekly fees.
Deposits are non-refundable, and
non-transferable.

Y MEMBERSHIP HAS BENEFITS!

Discounts on summer camp and before/after school care
Reduced fees for Youth Sports and Swim Lessons
Special events hosted by the YMCA
FREE Kid Zone for members while parents work out
100+ Group Exercise Classes including classes for
families and kids
State-of-the-Art cardio fitness centers
And much more!

LAKEWOOD RANCH

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA (Kids on the Ranch ) is loaded with fun and offers Location
all the benefits of traditional camp - new experiences, safety, team building, a
sense of community and lasting friendships,. Weekly field trips, weekly themes, Lakewood Ranch YMCA
outdoor adventures such as archery, sports and swimming! Camp gives your 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
child the opportunity to express themselves creatively and independently with Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

old and new friends.

Activities Include

Swim Lessons, Sports, field trips, arts & crafts, archery, water slides, summer games, summer reading
challenge, and more! Weekly themes such as Pirates & Princesses week, Sports Week, Circus week and
Superhero week. Camp Add-ons and Specialty Camps listed below.

Facilities

Outdoor heated pool, Youth Center, Outdoor Sports Fields, Outdoor
Pavilion, Basketball Gym

Contact

Colby Hall, (941) 798-9622 x341 or [email protected]

Camp Add-Ons

Add these special programs to your day for an even more fun summer camp experience!

Private Swim Lessons

Add a private swim lesson to your child’s camp day. The private swim instructor will
pick up and drop off your child back into day camp.
Rates: Members $105 / $210 Non-Members. Packages consist of six 30-minute sessions.

Archery Tag®

Ages 8-13

Experience Archery Tag®, a fast paced game where you score points by shooting and

catching arrows! Held Monday and Wednesday from 10:30-11:30AM. Held every week
except July 2-7. Rates: Members $20 per week / All Others $30.

ARC Jr. (Athlete Ready Conditioning - Fitness for Kids!)

Get your body moving, your heart pumping, and learn the importance of eating right
and making healthy choices. Program will focus on obstacles, training drills, speed,
agility, and most of all, fun! Program Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00-3:00PM.
Members $12/week / All Others $20.

WaterBugs Swim Clinics

Fun in the water! Each clinic is 1 week long. Program is focused on leadership, competition, and recreation. Contact Sarah
Blonsky at [email protected] for availability. Rates: Members $60 / All Others $90

KIDS ON THE RANCH

Specialty Mini Camps

Rates: Members $50 per week / All Others $75

Soccer Camp
Ages 5-9

Instructors work with the children to improve fundamentals including shooting, dribbling
and passing along with defensive growth. Daily program includes physical fitness, skills
development and organized soccer games.
Held June 11-15 & June 25-29. Program 9:00-11:00AM

Basketball Camp
Ages 5-14
Instructors work with the children to improve fundamentals including shooting, dribbling and passing along with defensive

growth. Daily program includes physical fitness, skills development and organized basketball games.

Held July 9-13 & July 16-20. Program 9-11AM (ages 5-9) and 9:00-11:00AM (ages 10-14).

Cheer Camp
Ages 5-12

Campers will learn cheer athletics, dancing, tumbling, and choreography to create a fun routine for the end of the week.
Held June 25-29 & July 23-27. Program 12:30-2:30PM (ages 10-14).

Sports FUNdamentals
Ages 5-8

This camp will focus on teaching the fundamentals and dynamics of four major sports (basketball, baseball, football and soccer).
Daily programs include physical fitness, skills development and organized games.
Held June 4-8, June 11-15, & June 18-22. Program 9:00-11:00AM

Kids Dance Camp
Ages 6-12

Dancers will begin each day with a warmup, stretches and conditioning exercises, followed by various styles of dance including
ballet, jazz and hip hop, as well as tumbling and other fun games and activities!
Held June 18-22 & July 16-20. Program 12:30-3:30PM

Middle School Leadership/Success Camp
Entering 6th-8th Grade

The middle school years are a time of growth and change. Campers will learn how to navigate common challenges, ask questions,
and get advice to be successful. Camp week topics include “What’s Important to me?” “Team Work,” “My Success Plan,”
“Leadership and Character Devlopment,” and “Leadership and Goal Setting.” Each week-long, 3-hour camp will be interactive and
full of activities to keep students engaged. Attend all 5 weeks for greatest benefit.
Held June 11-15, June 18-22, June 25-29, July 9-13, & July 16-20. Program 9-12 NOON

WK 1 WK 2 WK 3 WK 4 WK 5 WK 6 WK 7 WK 8
6/4-8 6/11-15 6/18-22 6/25-29 7/2-7 7/9-13 7/16-20 7/23-27

Soccer Camp X X X X XX X
Basketball Camp X X
Cheer Camp X X X
Sports FUNdamentals X X XX
Kids Dance Camp
Middle School Success Camp

BRADENTON

SUMMER CAMP FULL DAY

Campers will experience sports, arts & crafts, swimming and field trips. In addition to bringing back summer
games, summerfest and camp cantina, we also offer a variety of specialties for our full day campers that will be
offered weeks 2 through 8. Breakfast and lunch provided by the Manatee School District are included in camp
fees, except for the last two weeks of camp. Each Tuesday will be chicken nugget lunch and Friday pizza lunch
for an additional fee. Cantina will be open each morning and afternoon to purchase snack and cold beverages.
Campers at all of our Y camps need to bring a morning and afternoon snack and may bring a water bottle to have

water all day long.

Activities Include Location

Games, Sports, Arts, Swimming, Field Trips, Summerfest, Camp Cantina and more. Bradenton YMCA
3805 59th Street West
Facilities Bradenton, FL 34209

Indoor heated pool, Youth Center, Outdoor Sports Fields, Indoor Gymnasium.

Contact

Hank Allison, (941) 798-9622 x413 or [email protected]

Specialty Mini Camps

Rates: Members $30 per week / All Others $75
Only M, T, Th and Fri (No specialties on Weds)

Speciality Camps are an opportunity for children to try out popular interests under the
guidance of trained instructors. These camps are focused programs designed to build
understanding, skills and friends with other campers that have the same interests. These
camps are designed in sessions to build on basics and encourage continuity to allow for
optimized learning and growth in each area. In addition to the selected specialty, all full
day campers will participate in traditional camp activities such as swimming, arts & crafts,
theme days, group games, field trips and more.

WaterBugs Swim Clinics

Fun in the water! Each clinic is 1 week long. Program is focused on leadership, competition,
and recreation. Contact Sarah Blonsky at [email protected] for availability.
Rates: Members $60 / All Others $90

Soccer Camp

Entering 1st -9th Grade
Specialists work with the children to improve fundamentals including shooting, dribbling and passing along with defensive
growth. Daily program includes physical fitness, skills development and organized soccer games. Program only 9:45-11:45AM.

Basketball Camp

Entering 1st-9th Grade

Specialists work with campers on fundamentals including shooting, dribbling and passing; along with offensive and defensive

growth. Daily program includes physical fitness, skills development and organized basketball games. Program only 2:00-4:00PM

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Dance Camp

Entering 2nd-7th Grade
This camp teaches the basic fundamentals of ballet, tap, hip hop & jazz for those with little or no dance experience. Campers
will acquire confidence and techniques of modern dance. Emphasis is placed on rhythm, coordination, and fun! Campers will also
participate in traditional camp activities such as swimming, arts & crafts, theme days, group games, field trips and more.
Program only 2:00-4:00PM, Friday 12:00-2:00PM.

Circus Camp

Entering 2nd -7th Grade
A unique new experience for campers interested in circus and aerial arts disciplines. Campers will swing from the rafters and learn the
basics from our experienced staff and then showcase new skills with a performance. Program only 2:00-4:00PM, Friday 12:00-2:00PM.

Musical Theater Camp

Entering 2nd -7th Grade

A camp for aspiring singers and actors. Campers will learn popular musical routines and end with a mini production for the entire
camp. Program only 2:00-4:00PM, Friday 12:00-2:00PM.

WK 3 WK 4 WK 5 WK 6 WK 7 WK 8
6/18-22 6/25-29 7/2-6 7/9-13 7/16 20 7/23-27

Soccer Camp XX X
Basketball Camp X
Dance Camp X
Circus Camp
Musical Theater Camp X
X

PARRISH CAMP RIVERS EDGE

The Parrish YMCA welcomes you to experience Camp Rivers Edge, a nurturing environment
where your child can reach their full potential. Enjoy all the perks of a traditional summer
camp while staying close to home. Build life long memories with old friends, make new
friends, and have fun! Our counselors are determined to make this the best summer yet.

Activities Include

Sports, Field Trips, Arts & Crafts, Archery, Water Slides, Summer Games, and more.
Weekly themes such as Disney Week, Sports Week, and Superhero Week.

Facilities

Youth Center, Outdoor Sports Fields, Outdoor Pavilion, Game Room.

Contact

Connor Haughey, (941) 798-9622 x202 or [email protected]

Specialty Mini

Rates: Members $30 per week / All Others $50

Arts & Crafts Camp

Campers will express themselves through painting, sewing, crafts, and more! Children will have a
chance to show-case their own creativity. Held June11-15.

Fit Camp

Experience fitness the fun way. At our summer fitness camp, campers will try a variety of activities
to show that exercise can be exciting. Held June 18-22.

Culinary Camp

In this tasty camp, campers will learn about the importance of good nutrition while getting to do
hands-on prep and cooking. Held June 25-29.

Soccer Camp

Learn the basic skills and fundamentals necessary to becoming a great player. Held July 2-7.

Etiquette Camp

Camp will cover the importance of Respect, Confidence, Chivalry, and Manners through role playing and games. On the last
day the campers will dress up for a lunch-in to practice their new etiquette. Held July 9-13.

Football Camp

Learn the rules and fundamentals of how to play football. We will learn the route tree and how to play multiple skills
positions. Held July 16-20.

STEM Camp

The future is now! Experience this action packed week with hands-on activities in Science, technology, engineering and
mathematics. Held July 23-27.



MAKE A SPLASH AT THE Y

SAFETY AROUND WATER

FREE Introduction to swimming program

As part of National Water Safety Month in May, the Manatee
YMCA encourages parents to take an active role in their child’s
safety. The YMCA’s FREE Safety Around Water program helps
kids ages 3-12 years learn essential water safety skills.
Program will be held at Lakewood Ranch YMCA and Bradenton
YMCA. Open to the public. Contact Sarah Blonksy for
availability. [email protected]

SUMMER SWIM LEAGUE The Y offers swim
lessons throughout the year.
Rates: $120 Members, $240 for Non-Members Visit the Welcome Desk at any
The Summer Swim League provides kids ages 5-18 an branch to get our program guide
opportunity to “get their feet wet” with competitive swimming
in a fun, positive environment. This league bridges the gap or visit manateeymca.org
between swim lessons and surrounding area competitve swim for more info.
programs. Swim meets between YMCA branches will be held.

Contact Sarah Blonsky for a parent handbook regarding
practice information, [email protected].

Registration: Begins April 22
Held: June 5-August 12

YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

MANATEE YMCA (941) 798-9622
manateeymca.org