2019 LNY Camp Guide

Summer Camp 2019
LAKE NONA YMCA

LAKE NONA YMCA

WELCOME!LAKE NONA YMCA
SUMMER CAMP 2018

MORE THAN JUST A CAMP

Summer Camp at the Lake Nona YMCA will give your
child the opportunity to grow and thrive in a fun and
safe environment. We strive to give your child the
best experience at camp. Our nurturing and
experienced camp staff, exciting activities like
swimming, arts & crafts, games, field trips and more
make our camp one that your child won’t forget. You
will not want your child to miss out on what great
things we have in store for our campers! This will
truly be the BEST. SUMMER. EVER.

FAQ:

What should my camper wear to camp?
Campers should wear active type clothing & closed-toe shoes.

What should my camper bring to camp? What should my camper NOT bring to camp?
Campers should bring spray sunscreen, a water bottle, morning and afternoon snacks, a swim suit, towel and
lunch. Items that should be left at home, include any electronic devices, personal toys from home, or anything of
high value.

What is the camper to staff ratio?
We maintain a ratio of one counselor for every 15 to 18 campers.

Do you offer financial assistance?
Yes, as a non-profit organization, financial assistance is made possible through charitable donations to our
Annual Support Campaign. The deadline to apply is May 1st.

When will parent orientation take place?
Parent Orientation will be May 31 at 6:00 PM at the Lake Nona YMCA. Parents will get to ask specific
questions, campers will receive their camper t-shirt, and they can enjoy some ice cream!

How are weekly camp payments made?
Weekly camp fees are to be paid in advance the week prior to the camp you are attending or paid in full. At
initial sign-up you will pay the registration fee and the first week of camp. A minimum of two weeks written
notice is required to successfully cancel a week of camp without penalty. Refu*nAd$s3o5r rpergoi-srtartaetisownilfleneoptebrecghiivldenis
for suspension, expulsion, illness, vacations, and are issued at the discretion douf eYMatCrAegsitsatfrfa.tion.
Do you offer any type of educational enrichment?
Yes, in addition to having fun at camp your child will also learn! We encourage campers to have quiet time and
read weekly to prevent Summer Learning Loss in addition to having fun during our enriching activities.

REGISTRATION

PAYMENT OPTIONS CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

 Pay in full  If the YMCA cancels a program, all enrollees will receive a
full refund of the camp fees, minus the registration fee.
 Pay on a weekly basis
 Camps canceled due to inclement weather will not result
Payments must be made the Friday prior to the in any refunds. The YMCA will attempt to re-schedule
start of the selected camp week or a late fee will these camps but does not guarantee all camps will be
be applied. made up.

REGISTRATION FEES  If a participant withdraws from a program 14 days prior
to the first day of camp, a full refund will be issued, less
A $35 registration fee will be collected for each camp- a $10 processing fee.
er. This fee is non refundable.
DAY CAMP FEES: Due the Friday before the next week.  If a participant withdraws before the second day of camp
a 75% refund will be issued, less a $10 processing fee.
Members: $155/week per camper
 If a participant withdraws on or after the second day of
Non Members: $275/week per camper camp, no refund will be issued.
SPECIALTY CAMP FEES: Due at point of sale. Any
specialty camps not paid in full will not be reserved.  All refunds are subject to the Director’s approval.

Members: $180/week per camper (STEM camp $195)

Non Members: $275/week per camper

WHAT TO BRING

BACKPACK HAT*

SUNGLASSES* WATER BOTTLE

BOOK* SNACKS

SWIMSUIT LUNCH

TOWEL SNEAKERS

CAMP SHIRT SPRAY SUN
SCREEN SPF 30+

* Suggested not required

WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME:

All electronics, phone & toys.

Please mark all belongings with your camper’s name!

The Lake Nona YMCA will not be held responsible for any lost, stolen or broken items.

DAY CAMP

SUMMER CAMP

STARTS HERE

SUMMER CAMPERS, FOREVER FRIENDS

Myth Busters (June 3-June 7) Ultimate Ninja Showdown (July 8– July 12)
All about science! Campers will have a hands on expe- Campers will learn what it takes to be a ninja! They
rience testing all different types of science theories will get to create their own ninja names and
such as why items sink or float, how slime is made compete in obstacle courses.
and much more! Field Trip: Legoland
Field Trip: Pirate Dinner Theater
Lost Legends (July 15– July 19)
Greek Greatness (June 10– June 14) Dive into the ancient legends throughout the world
Explore ancient Greece and learn about the gods and from unicorns to big foot and fairies to the Loch
goddesses, the heroes and heroines and gladiators! Ness Monster!
Create Zeus lightning bolts and Gladiator shields. Field Trip: Gatorland
Field Trip: Rockstar 101 (on site)
Blast from the Past (July 22– July 26)
Frozen Throw Down (June 17– June 21) Get sucked into the past where we will travel the
Travel all the way to the Artic and learn about the Oregon Trail and churn butter then fast forward to
creatures that live there. Compete in an iceberg jump! the groovy 70’s on to the 80s!
Field Trip: Mascot Games Field Trip: Chocolate Kingdom Factory

Up, Up and Away (June 24– June 28) Holiday Explosion (July 29– August 2)
Get ready to go up,up and away to learn about the Explore the world’s holidays! Travel to China and
skies above! Have fun making rocket ships and more! create a Chinese New Years Lantern, Celebrate
Field Trip: Mad Science (on site) Christmas and Halloween in July!
Field Trip: Firkin and Keglers
Party in the USA (July 1– July 5)
Batman and Superman are cool and all, but our fire The Greatest Show (August 5-August 9)
fighters, police men and women, and military are our Enjoy all the fun the circus has to offer! Get your
everyday heroes! This week will be all about face painted, learn how to make balloon animals,
celebrating our public service men and women! have popcorn relays, and play all the fun carnival
*Camp will not operate July 4 games!

Day Camp Ages: Children entering 1st grade through 8th
Times: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

KINDER CAMP

KINDER CAMP: **Extended hours are available
(7 am-6 pm): $50/session
Ages: Children entering Kindergarten
YMCA Members: $155/Session Per Child *No camp on July 4th
Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Kinder Camp is a special camp geared specifically for those about to enter Kindergarten! During camp, our
Kinder Campers will have fun doing crafts, games, activities with colors, letters, numbers, shapes and will
also receive swim instruction. A birth certificate must be shown as proof of age at registration. Register
today!

WEEK 1 WEEK 6

Myth Busters (June 3-June 7) Ultimate Ninja Showdown (July 8– July 12)

WEEK 2 WEEK 7

Greek Greatness (June 10– June 14) Lost Legends (July 15– July 19)

WEEK 3 WEEK 8

Frozen Throw Down (June 17– June 21) Blast from the Past (July 22– July 26)

WEEK 4 WEEK 9

Up, Up and Away (June 24– June 28) Holiday Explosion (July 29– August 2)

WEEK 5 WEEK 10

Party in the USA* (July 1– July 5) The Greatest Show (August 5-August 9)

AQUATICS

LEARN TO SWIM CAMP FISHING CAMP

COST: $180 COST: $180

Can’t pass the swim test yet? No problem! This camp Get your lines and reels and come on a fishing adventure

incorporates survival skills, swim test skills and many with us! Learn to hook, line and reel in fish. Explore the

other topics all in the pool. different varieties of fish in our ecosystem.

*AGES: 1st-5th grade *AGES: 3rd-8th grade
June 10-June 14
June 3-June 7 June 17– June 21

July 8 - July 12 July 22 - July 26

Aug 5 - Aug 9

AQUATICS SPORTS/GAMES

COST: $180

Do you love the water? Do you love sports? Then this

camp is for you! From water polo to under water

hockey, we will try it all! Green Bands ONLY.

*AGES: 3rd-8th grade AQUATIC CAMP TIMES:
July 15 – July 19
Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

*Field Trip days will end at 4 pm

**Extended day is available for $50/week

SPECIALTY CAMP

FINE ARTS
PICASSO CAMP

COST: $180

Bring your creativity and join in our camp where it’s

all about the canvas painting! Go home with your own

Picasso creations. *AGES: 3rd-8th grade
July 15 - July 19

CAMP’S GOT TALENT TUMBLING

COST: $180 COST: $180

Be the next Rock Star and use your musical talents in Choreograph your way to the top! This camp will
this music camp! Your camper will learn various
instruments, singing and so much more. give you the ultimate gymnastics experience.
*AGES: 1st-8th
June 10 - June 14 *AGES: 1st-5th July 29 - Aug 2
June 3 - June 7
THEATER CAMP
ART & GARDENING
COST: $180
COST: $180
Put your best foot forward in theater camp. Learn all
the ins and outs of theater, behind the scenes and on Calling all Picassos! With the combined fun of painting and
scene! *AGES: 1st-8th
July 22 - July 26 gardening, this camp will explore your artistic mind!

CRAZY CHEMISTIST *AGES: 1st-8th
July 39-August 2
COST: $195
S.T.E.M.
Shake up a laboratory flask of fun in the Y lab and become a
junior scientist! Learn how to make different chemical
reactions, make slime and so much more.**

*AGES: 3rd-8th
June 24– June 28

INVENTOR’S CAMP **All curriculum is taught by Mad Science!

COST: $195 SPECIALITY CAMP TIMES:

This is a camp designed by you—the Inventor! Each day you’ll Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
be given a series of challenges which must be overcome using
basic materials, simple machines, tips from world famous *Field Trip days will end at 4 pm
inventors and the most important thing of all – your mind. **
**Extended day is available for $50/week
*AGES: 3rd-8th grade
July 22 – July 26

ROCKIN’ ROBOTICS

COST: $195

Experiment with sound sensing robots, line-tracking
robots, programmable robots, and even robots that purr!
Even make a mini robot of your own to take home! **
*AGES: 3rd-8th grade
June 3 – June 7

SPECIALTY/SPORTS CAMP

EXPLORE BASKETBALL SPORTS

ANIMAL LOVERS COST: $180

COST: $180 Join us as our camper learn the basic FUNdamentals of

Do you love animals as much as we do? This camp will basketball such as dibbling, shooting, passing and the
give you the opportunity to learn how to care for
animals and play with them! basics of defense. June 11-June 15
*AGES: 1st-8th grade K-3rd grade June 18-June 22
June 17– June 21 4th-8th grade

JUNIOR CHEF’S SOCCER

COST: $180 COST: $180

Calling all Chefs to this cooking camp! We love to Great for any athlete wanting to learn more and im-
cook and in our cooking camp we will share that love
with you. Learn the safest way to prepare and cook prove their soccer skills. Campers will need to bring
food. Try a variety of different recipes.
*AGES: 3rd-8th grade their own shin guards. July 16-July 20
July 8 - July 12 K-3rd grade July 23-July 27
4th-8th grade
OUTDOOR ADVENTURERS
GOLF CAMP
COST: $180
Golf camp teaches your junior golfer the basics and
Take a hike on the wild side, over the river and
through the woods! Learn all about different plants stimulates their enthusiasm for the fame. As their skills
and animals you may find in the woods and how to
survive in the wilderness. improve so will their confidence and concentration.
*AGES: 3rd-8th grade
June 24 – June 28 To register email roddygolfacademy.com

AIRPORT EXPLORERS June 18-June 22 June 25-June 29

COST: $180 July 9– July 13 July 16-July 20

Have you ever wondered what it’s like behind the Cost: $199/week per camper
scenes at the airport? Your camper will get to go see
how our luggage is handled, see police dogs in action
and learn how planes work.
*AGES: 1st-8th grade
Field Trip: Local Airport, Jet Blue
Aug 5 - Aug 9

SPECIALITY/SPORTS CAMP TIMES:

Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

*Field Trip days will end at 4 pm

**Extended day is available for $50/week

OUR MISSION

The purpose of this Association is to
improve lives of all in Central Florida by
connecting individuals, families and
communities with opportunities based on
Christian values that strengthen Spirit,
Mind and Body.

OUR CAUSE

To strengthen communities through
youth development, healthy living
and social responsibility.

HELP SEND A
CHILD TO CAMP

It’s never been faster, safer or easier to
send a deserving child to Y camp.
Simply visit ymcacentralflorida.com/give
to submit your donation. The impact
can last a lifetime.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT

Ramana Lewis
Program Director
[email protected]