2020 Summer Camp Guide

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JUNE 15-AUG 28, 2020

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VETTED Our staff is experienced in basic early childhood growth and development and
use age-appropriate teaching methods.

TRAINED All staff members go through 30 hours of training that focus on safety,
positive relationship building and meaningful programming. All staff are
CPR, First Aid and blood-borne pathogen trained.

COMMITTED Staff members guide and direct children, enabling them
to develop a strong, positive self-image.

LEAH CALLAN

Branch Director

Leah has loved all things camp since she attended her first overnight summer
camp program as a child here in Petoskey. Attending that program inspired her
to become a counselor-in-training and eventually major in Parks & Recreation
at MSU to continue her involvement in camp programs. Leah has worked at
numerous summer camps throughout Michigan and most recently California
but she is excited to return to her camp roots here in Petoskey and can’t wait
to get outside and have fun this summer.

LIZ EDDINGTON

Youth Develoment Director

Liz has led Camp Minogi for 4 years and is excited to lead a 5th! Liz studied
Family and Community Services at Michigan State University and loves building
relationships with every camper - especially when it involves their hilarious
anecdotes. Each camp season has been filled with lifelong lessons for her and
she’s confident this summer will be the best yet!

KARI MANTHEI

Member Services and Marketing

Kari is our office wizard and camp registrar extraordinaire. If you have
any questions regarding our programs, financial assistance or any other
administrative inquiries, Kari will be a tremendous resource for you!

MIKE ALBERTSON

Youth Program Supervisor

Mike is excited to hit the ground running in his role as Youth program
supervisor! He has lived in Petoskey his whole life and loves the strong sense
of community our town is known for. Mike is active in community theater and
an avid sports fan. He has worked for the YMCA in the past and can’t wait to
once again contribute to the team!

CAMP DAYBREAK

AGES 5-12 CENTRAL ELEMENTARY $30/DAY (M)/$40/DAY (CP) 7:00AM-6:00PM

Campers attending Camp Daybreak will make new friends, build social skills, and
participate in nutrition education, sports & games, sprinkler time, STEM Projects
(science, technology, engineering and math), reading time, art, recess, weekly walking
field trips and more!

Camp Daybreak is available to families on a day-to-day basis* which offers more
flexibility for families throughout the summer!

*pre-registration is required

CAMP DAYBREAK

We are so excited to offer this new camp option for the
2020 season! This camp has come to fruition because
families in our community needed a summer camp option
that offered more flexibility in scheduling for working
families but was still high quality and affordable.

Camp Daybreak was funded in part through a generous
donation from Women Who Care in the Tip of the Mitt.

SAMPLE DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE:

7:00-7:30am: Drop off 1:00-2:00pm: Sprinkler
7:30-8:00am: Large Group Activities 2:00-2:30pm: Snack
8:00-9:00am: Opening ceremonies 2:30-2:45pm: Sunscreen
9:00-9:30am: Breakfast 2:45-3:45pm: Small group activities
9:30-9:45am: Sunscreen 3:45-4:45pm: Large group activity
9:45am-11:45pm: Small group activities 4:00-5:45pm: Free time
11:45pm-12:15pm: Lunch 5:45-6:00pm: Pick up
12:15-1:00pm: Sunscreen + Free time
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CAMP MINOGI

AGES 5-12 OTTAWA ELEMENTARY $110/WEEK (M) | $130/WEEK (CP) 8:00AM-4:00PM

Memories are made every day at your Y Summer Day Camp! Making new friends, learning new skills,
understanding more about the natural world and each other is what camp is all about. Campers will
be divided into groups by ages with activities appropriate for the interests and needs of each group.
Campers will be engaged and challenged each week so that they can learn, grow and thrive!

Camp Minogi is available to families on a week to week basis throughout the summer!

TRADITIONAL CAMP DAYS TO REMEMBER

TUES SWIM DAYS: WED FIELD TRIP DAYS: THURS SWIM DAYS:

Wear your swimsuit and Wear your ‘20 camp t-shirt Wear your swimsuit and
swim shirt. Bring a towel! swim shirt. Bring a towel!

PRE-CAMP POST-CAMP

7:00-8:00AM 4:00-6:00PM

$15/week (M) | $25/week (CP) $30/week (M) | $50/week (CP)

Pre-camp provides working Post-camp provides working families the flexibility and
families the flexibility and convenience to accommodate busy schedules. Campers
convenience to accommodate busy will end their day with engaging activities including, board
schedules. Campers will jump start games, reading, sports & games and socializing with
their day with engaging activities, friends. Most acitivities will be enjoyed outside.
including board games, reading,
arts & crafts and sports.

SAMPLE DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE:

7:00-8:00am: Pre-Camp 12:30-1:30pm: Free time
8:00-8:30am: Drop off + Breakfast 1:30-2:30pm: Small group activities
8:30-9:00am: Opening ceremonies 2:30-2:45pm: Sunscreen
9:00-10:30am: Small group activities 2:45-3:15pm: Snack + Nutrition education
10:30-10:45am: Sunscreen 3:15-3:50pm: Large group activity
10:45-11:45am: Small group activities 3:50-4:00pm: Pick up
11:45am-12:15pm: Lunch 4:00-6:00pm: Post-Camp
12:15-12:30pm: Sunscreen

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VARY BY CAMP CENTRAL ELEMENTARY $140/WEEK (M) | $190/WEEK (CP) 8:00AM-4:00PM

FUTURE FRIDAS SHORT SPORTS
WEEK 2 AGES 5-8 WEEK 4 AGES 5-8

ARTRAGEOUSWEEK 3 SPORTS SAMPLER
AGES 8-12 WEEK 5 AGES 8-12

Campers will learn techniques and terms Come see what the wide world of sports
ranging from paper mâché to pottery. has to offer! Campers will try a variety of
This simple yet exciting camp will engage sports including basketball, soccer, flag
camper’s minds and hands as they make football, rubgy and kickball to name a few.
projects and memories as they deepen This camp will emphasize teamwork and
their understanding of art. Counselors will sportmanship while working on the basics
meet them at their skill level and help them and learning the rules for each sport. Girls
develop. All projects will be theirs to keep! and boys of all skill levels welcome.

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WEEK 8
AGES 5-8

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WEEK AGES 8-12

Levers and pullies and robots oh my! This Let the adventure begin! Our nature
program combines traditional summer fun specialty camp programs focus on the
with the opportunity for campers to build outdoor and nature-loving side of your
and engineer projects including robots. child. Campers will have the chance to
Projects will be age-appropriate. Most of explore the surrounding forest, trails,
these projects will stay at camp, but none creeks, and river while engaging in
the less we will make sure your camper has hands-on activities and building their
something to show for their time with us. social-emotional learning skills through
shelter building, critter catching, and more.

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IMIMPOPROTARNTT ADENTATI

WEEKS

CAMPS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Camp Minogi Jun. 15- Aug. 28

Camp Daybreak Jun.15-Aug. 21

Future Fridas Jun.22-Jun. 26

Artrageous Jun. 29 - Jul. 3

Short Sports Jul. 6 - Jul. 10

Sports Sampler Jul. 13 - Jul. 17

Mini Makers Jul. 20 - Jul. 24

LEGO® Robotics Jul. 29 - Jul. 31

Into the Wild Aug. 3 - Aug. 7

Neat-ure Aug. 10 - Aug. 14

FIELD TRIP DAYS

Campers will go on exciting field trips to a different location each week. Campers will receive a
t-shirt on their first day of camp. Campers are required to wear their Y t-shirts on ALL field
trips for safety purposes.

If a child does not arrive with their t-shirt, a new one can be purchased for $10, due at the beginning
of the camp day. Field trips may be canceled or rescheduled without prior notice due to inclement
weather.

ALL MEALS INCLUDED!

In partnership with the Public Schools of Petoskey, all campers
will have access to FREE breakfast, lunch and snack every day.
Campers may take part in one or all of these offerings without
any reservations or paperwork. Please make sure to inform the
Y office of any food allergies so we can make sure your camper
stays safe and healthy.

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REGISTRATION PAYMENT

CAMPER HEALTH INFORMATION DEPOSITS

All camper health history and medical release A deposit of $15 per child, per week (Minogi &
forms are required for registration. Incomplete specialty) or $5 per child, per day (Daybreak) is
registrations will not reserve your place required to reserve a space and are due at time of
at camp. Due to Michigan state regulations, a registration. Deposits are non-refundable.
copy of your child’s immunization records are
also required. To best serve your child, please TRANSFERS & REFUNDS
inform our staff of any allergies or special health
conditions thatPmagaey exist. If your plans change and you need to
transfer to a different session, we will be
PROGRAM CANCELLATION glad to accommodate you if a new session is
available. Please note the following policies:
In order to maintain high quality camp
programs, we have established a minimum and • Transfers must be requested in writing at least
maximum number of campers needed per camp. (1) one week prior to the beginning of the camp
The YMCA reserves the right to cancel a program session.

due to insufficient enrollment. • Deposits are non-transferable
• There will be no retroactive transfers of
DROP OFF
PICK UP payments.
• See parent handbook for refund policy
All parents or authorized pick-ups are
required to sign campers in and out FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
when dropping off or picking up.
Families may apply for financial assistance for
If attending Camp Minogi or Specialty programs such as day camp, youth sports and
camps, campers should be dropped off enrichment. We make financial assistance
between 8:00am-8:15am and picked available to those in need. Awards are based on a
up between 3:50am-4:00pm. number of factors including total household income
and number of dependents in the household. The
If attending Camp Daybreak, campers process is confidential and the application forms are
should be dropped off between available at the Y office or online at ymcanm.org
7:00am-7:15am and picked up
between 5:50pm - 6:00pm. CAMP LOCATIONS

CAMP MINOGI:
Ottawa Elementary School
871 Kalamazoo Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770

CAMP DAYBREAK & SPECIALTY CAMPS:
Central Elementary School
410 State St., Petoskey, MI 49770

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YMCA OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN

523 W. Jefferson Street
Petoskey, MI 49770
Tel: 231-348-8393