NEW YMCA SPECIALTY DAY CAMPS

Computer Camp (5 yrs - Grade 3)
With an emphasis on art and music, this camp provides an opportunity for children to explore their creative side while learning basic computer skills. Each child will work on their own personal laptop (supplied by Kids Computer Fun) to create simple animation and art projects, T-shirt designs & compose their own music. Each camper will receive a CD with artwork and music compositions as well as a T-shirt with their own personal design. This camp is facilitated by Rasha Hasanen of Kids Computer Fun.  Campers spend the morning in the specialty program and then join the Discovery Days program after lunch for a fun afternoon of activities.

August 5 - August 8, 2008 - A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA (no camp Aug 4)

Members:  $128.00     Non-members:  $140.00

OR

August 25 - August 29, 2008 - YMCA RIM Park

Members:  $160.00     Non-members:  $175.00

Anyone can Draw Comics and Superheroes Camp (5 yrs - Grade 3)
It’s true, anyone can learn to draw! This drawing program is fun and will take students step by step through the skills needed to become an excellent illustrator. Art lessons the fun way! This camp is facilitated by Jim Smith of Progressive Music.  Campers spend the morning in the specialty program and then join the Discovery Days program after lunch for a fun afternoon of activities.

July 28 - August 1, 2008 - A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA

OR

August 25 - August 29, 2008 - YMCA RIM Park

Members:  $160.00     Non-members:  $175.00

Rock Band Summer Camp Ages (Grade 4 - 12 yrs)

Everyone an have fun learning to play bass, drums, guitar, keyboards or singing in a rock band!  This fast paced camp has everyone playing quickly with a fun Grand Finale Performance!!  This camp is facilitated by Jim Smith of Progressive Music.  Campers spend the morning in the specialty program and join our Discovery Days program after lunch for a fun afternoon of swimming and activities.

August 11 - August 14, 2008 - A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA

Members:  $160.00     Non-members:  $175.00

Jr. Lifeguard Camp (Grade 3 - 12 yrs)

More action, more fun! The Junior Lifeguard program has been designed by the Lifesaving Society for a serious purpose - but the process is pure fun!  The JLC is designed to let kids participate in activities similar to those of real lifeguards.  They will experience the skills, and even some of the thrills of lifesaving and lifeguarding.  They train for friendly competitions, aim for personal-best performances, do fitnes drills and learn lifesaving skills.  They even try some of the lifeguard's daily routinesm, such as blowing a whistle commicating through hand signals, or taking a pool test.  These activities are an important part of what kids consider fun and what makes the JLC different from traditional camps or swim lessons.  Campers spend the full day in program with a certified YMCA / Lifesaving Instructor/Lifeguard.

July 21 - July 25, 2008

OR

August 18 - August 22, 2008

Members:  $160.00     Non-members:  $175.00

DISCOVERY DAY CAMP

Discovery Day camp is specially designed to cater to the social and developmental needs of children 5-12 years of age.  Young people are exposed to music, arts, games, sports, nature, teamwork, lasting friendships and much more by our well trained camp leaders.  The YMCA's core values of Acceptance, Caring, Balance, Giving and Responsibility serve as a model for hands-on learning and individual growth for all our staff and participants, creating a truly caring community of learning and exploration.  Although similar in nature, each site provides unique programming options.

Discovery Days at A.R. Kaufman (5yrs - Grade 3)
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA, 333 Carwood Avenue, Kitchener

Making friends, learning new things, having lots of fun... join us and discover for yourself what it's all about!

•Swimming Daily

•Crafts

•Games

•Sports

•Traversing Wall

•Weekly Trip (weather permitting)

Discovery Days at YMCA Camp Heidelberg (Grade 4-12yrs)
Regional Road 16, Heidelberg

This day camping program is designed especially for our older campers. At Camp Heidelberg, a 75 acre property owned by the K-W Optimists, we have full access to 2 indoor program spaces, a covered picnic shelter, a pond, many walking trails and open play spaces and areas to explore and discover. The bus to YMCA Camp Heidelberg departs the A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA at 9:00am and returns back by 3:30pm.  On Thursdays, campers and their families are invited toreturn to camp at 7:30pm for a campfire.  After the campfire, campers may stay for a supervised sleepover.  Each part of this special evening is optional. 

•Swimming Daily

•Crafts

•Games

•Sports

•Nature program

•Archery

•Weekly Sleepover (optional)

•Family Campfire (optional)

Discovery Days at YMCA RIM Park: (5-12yrs)

2001 University Avenue East, Waterloo

This is a fabulous facility where each day brings new adventures and discoveries.

•Crafts

•Games

•Sports

•Skating

•Weekly Trip (weather permitting)

•Swimming at ARK (Wednesdays)

Discovery Days at YMCA Erbsville (5yrs - Grade 3)

Erbsville Rd., Waterloo

A great location for our Waterloo west families.  Lots of outdoor play space.

•Crafts

•Games

•Sports

•Weekly Trips (swimming/skating - M, W & F weather permitting)

Weekly Camp Themes for Discovery Days:

All Day Camp Programs Run 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Drop off: 8:00 – 9:00am

Pick up: 4:30 – 5:00pm
Extended Care is available from 7:30am - 8:00am and 5:00pm - 5:30pm for a small fee. The extended care option needs to be selected at time of registration.

Staff to child ratios are as follows:

Discovery Days (5-8yrs) – 1:12

Please note that in addition, we often have volunteers/Leaders working in our camps.

Cost :
YMCA Members:  $130.00/wk

Non Members:   $145.000/wk

Extended care costs: $1.50 per 1/2 hr

To Register, Click Here!

Camp Fees

Camp fees must be paid in full by June 1, 2008. A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is required at registration. Post-dated cheques must be submitted with deposit or, if paying balance with credit card, you must indicate the date for your credit card to be debited.

Fee Assistance

The Kitchener-Waterloo YMCA believes that every child should have the opportunity to attend camp and we work hard to make it affordable for all families.  For an application for assistance click here or drop by the Memberbership Services desk.  Financial assistance is limited to four weeks of camp per child in order to offer opportunities to a larger number of campers.  Subsidy restrictions exist based on session availability so please apply early.

Refunds and Cancellations

Deposits are non-refundable. Camp fees are non-refundable after June 15, 2008, except for medical reasons (a doctor's note is required).

When a request for a refund is made before June 15, 2008, the refund will be issued in the form of a credit note (minus the deposit), or a refund, less deposit and 15% administration fee.  Please note that refunds take 3-4 weeks to process.

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