Camp Willson 2014 Summer Camp Guide

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Summer Overnight Camp 2014YMCA CAMP WILLSON

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COME SEE CAMP!FAMILY OPEN HOUSES1:00-5:00 pm Saturday, April 26Sundays, May 4 & 18

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THERE’S NOTHING BETTER than spending the summer in the great outdoors – swimming, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, making music, creating art and roasting marshmallows by the fireside.

SUMMER AT YMCA CAMP WILLSON

Don’t miss your chance to live, play and make new friends outdoors this summer during the programs at the beautiful YMCA Camp Willson, located just one hour northwest of Columbus.

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WHY CHOOSE USHealth and Safety ExcellenceCamper health and safety is our first concern. A Registered Nurse is available 24 hours a day, and our staff are first aid and CPR-trained. Our camp is accredited through the American Camp Association (ACA) and the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA).

Nurturing and Caring Staff YMCA Camp Willson understands the importance of positive role models for today’s young people. Each summer 40 enthusiastic and kid-loving staff come to YMCA Camp Willson to shape lives — one camper, one summer at a time.

Outstanding Facilities Camp is nestled among 500 acres of woods and meadows overlooking the majestic Lake Mac-O-Chee. This is a perfect backdrop for a memorable week with friends in the outdoors. Our modern facilities combined with our historic buildings provide campers with one of the premiere camp experiences in the country.

Age-appropriate Groups From our youngest campers to TEENation to specialty camps that welcome a wide age-range — parents can rest assured that campers are placed into age-appropriate groups.

“My daughters come home from camp every year more confident and with a greater breadth of experiences. It has been extremely helpful for my oldest daughter in learning how to make new friends and increasing her self-confidence.” - YMCA Camp Willson parent

SUMMER AT YMCA CAMP WILLSON

BUILDING CHARACTER - GUARANTEED!The YMCA Core Character Values are Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Building character is essential to the YMCA’s commitment to Youth Development. We promise to teach and demonstrate our Core Values in all programs. If your camper does not leave camp with a better understanding of our Core Values, we’ll refund their camp fee.

Financial Assistance Available Thanks to our generous donors, we are able to provide assistance to those in need with their summer camp costs.

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RANGERS Our youngest campers will explore their interests and enjoy a variety of activities with campers their own age. Swimming, boating, target sports, campfires, singing, sports and cooking over the campfire are all part of the fun.

TRADITIONAL CAMPS

PATHFINDERS Pathfinders advance together with their age group to new challenges such as lake hikes, our giant swing, fishing, boating, team building and target sports.

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TRAILBLAZERS Race on the zip line, fly on the giant swing or cruise on a mountain board. This age-appropriate camp is action-packed and one you don’t want to miss!

TEENation Join the cause for Teen Independence! It’s waiting here for you… high ropes, Lake Mac-O-Chee, Frisbee® golf, boating, night hikes, team building and the privilege to call yourself a member of TEENation.

TRADITIONAL CAMPS

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SPECIALTY CAMPS

9 10 11 12 13agesTARGET SPORTS CAMP Campers will enjoy traditional camp activities, plus they’ll get to work on their aim and marksmanship through archery, BB and pellet guns. Learning about scoring, different types of equipment and distances round out this great camp.

ages 7 8 9 10MINI CAMP Have a busy schedule or new to overnight camping? Mini Campers will be introduced to the magic of camp with careful supervision of specially-chosen staff. This half-week includes arts and crafts, hiking, swimming and more.

ages 12 13 14 15 16FRONTIER Connect with nature by living in our primitive Frontier Village, complete with a Tree House, Hammock Garden, kayaking on Mad River and a 455-acre playground!

ages 10 11 12 13 14 15 16FISHING CAMP Young fishermen and fisherwomen can enjoy the sport they love! Troll around beautiful Lake Mac-O-Chee in age-appropriate groups to perfect your casting and get a chance to be crowned Angler of the Week.

ages 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16ECOLOGY CAMP Campers will enjoy the perks of their age group’s traditional camp, plus for 2 hours every day campers will learn about gardening, caring for farm animals, farming and more with our new greenhouse and improved petting zoo.

ages 10 11 12 13 14DRAMA CAMP Join fellow actors for a week full of skits, characters, costumes and props to produce an original performance for campers and parents. Your week’s complete with traditional campfires, songs, swimming and night hikes.

ages 9 10 11 12 13CREATE & DESIGN Love art? Meet new friends who share your passion and create works of art as you explore media such as paper, wood, paints and fabrics.

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SPECIALTY CAMPS

CAMP NIGHTFALL All the perks of TEENation plus one big change… activities after dark! Campers will stay up later to fit in a few more exciting activities before heading to their cabins. This flexible camp allows campers to create their own schedule.

ages 13 14 15 16

ages 12 13 14 15 16ROCKS & ROPES AT FRONTIER Challenge, adventure and new activities await on our rock climbing trip at John Bryant State Park, high ropes, zip line, giant swing, climbing wall, pamper pole and more!

ages 13 14 15 16 17LEAD OUT LOUD These special weeks feature exciting adventure trips with a leadership focus. Campers will explore and gain new skills in beautiful settings. Tents are grouped by age and gender.

West Virginia: Camp in a tent under marvelous starlit skies and spend your days filled with exciting adventures including hiking, caving, rafting and other great activities.

Pennsylvania: Campers will spend their nights in Ohio Pyle, PA camping in tents and days will be filled with adventures like kayaking, hiking, climbing and more.

Kentucky: This trip will begin with a stop in Ohio’s Hocking Hills for a zip line tour and then campers will travel to Kentucky’s marvelous Red River Gorge. They will kayak, hike and more during the days and spend their nights in tents.

ages 16 17COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING This program fosters and develops group dynamics, problem solving and the leadership and camping skills we look for in future staff members. Call to learn more and find out our availability for CIT’s at the Ranch.

GARAGE BAND Add some rock to your summer! Bring your instruments and your passion to make music with fellow band mates. Jam sessions, a recorded camp concert and great camp activities round out your week. Music knowledge is a must.

ages 14 15 16 17

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RANCHCAMPS

RANCH CAMP Ranch campers will live in our beautiful new Ranch cabins. They spend their days caring, riding, and enjoying one of our friendly, well-trained horses. Each camper is specifically matched to their horse for the week. They’ll also spend time at main camp enjoying many traditional camp activities.

ages 12 13 14 15 16

WRANGLERS Saddle up cowboys and cowgirls! Wranglers learn the basics of horse care including safety, grooming, tacking and horseback riding with arena lessons and trail rides for two hours each day. Then it’s back to fun in the sun with the Rangers or Pathfinders for more camp activities.

ages 9 10 11 12

HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS Learn safety around horses and general horse care. This camp add-on features 4 one-hour riding lessons in the arena and a guided trail ride at the end of the week.

8 9 10 11 12ages

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2014 OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION 1 MARK CAMP NAME(S) AND CIRCLE CAMP WEEK(S) 2 CALCULATE TOTAL

Camp Cost $ __________x wks _______= $ _____________

Camp Cost $ __________x wks _______= $ _____________

Camp Cost $ __________x wks _______= $ _____________

Total = $ ____________EXTRAS

Store Money (suggest $30) + $ _____________

Horseback Riding Lessons ($40/wk) + $ _____________

Send a Child to Camp donation + $ _____________

Camp Capital Improvement fund + $ _____________

INCENTIVES

Early Bird - $ _____________ Register on/before February 28 to subtract $25 from each camper & each week OR get $35 store credit.

Lead Out Loud Trip Bonus - $ _____________ Register for more than one Lead Out Loud Trip to receive $100 off second week.

AND YMCA of Central Ohio Metro Family Members - $ _____________ Subtract $100 from each camp week’s cost. (excludes Mini Camp)

OR Non-YMCA of Central Ohio Members - $ _____________ For each week your family registers beyond first week, take additional $50 off. (excludes Mini Camp) Total Due by 3 weeks Prior to Start of Camp = $ _____________

DEPOSIT

Number of Camp Weeks ________________ x $100

Total Due Now = $ ______________

Week 1 June 8-14Week 2 June 15-21Week 3 June 22-28

SUMMER 2014 WEEKS

Week 4 June 29-July 5Week 5 July 6-12Week 6 July 13-19

Week 7 July 20-26Week 8 July 27-August 2Week 9 August 3-9

Choose 2 consecutive weeks & receive a FREE stayover weekend! Select: ¢ 1-2 ¢ 2-3 ¢ 3-4 ¢ 4-5 ¢ 5-6 ¢ 6-7 ¢ 7-8 ¢ 8-9

TRADITIONAL CAMPS AGES WEEK COST/WK¢Rangers 7-9 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 $520

¢Pathfinders 10-12 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 $520

¢Trailblazers 12-13 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 $520

¢TEENation 13-16 2 3 4 7 8 9 $520

SPECIALTY CAMPS ¢Mini Camp 7-10 2a (June 15-18) 7a (July 20-23) $285 2b (June 18-21) 7b (July 23-26)

¢Target Sports Camp 9-13 6 $520

¢Create & Design 9-13 3 7 $520

¢Ecology Camp 9-16 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 $520

¢Drama Camp 10-14 2 $520

¢Fishing Camp 10-16 3 6 8 $520

¢Frontier 12-16 2 5 6 $520

¢Rock & Ropes at Frontier 12-16 3 9 $520

¢Camp Nightfall 13-16 1 6 $520

¢Lead Out Loud West Virginia 13-17 5 $600

¢Lead Out Loud Pennsylvania 13-17 6 $600

¢Lead Out Loud Kentucky 13-17 7 $600

¢Garage Band 14-17 8 $520

¢Counselors in Training 16-17 1 $520

RANCH CAMPS ¢Horseback Riding Lessons 8-12 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 $40 (add-on)

¢Wranglers 9-12 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 $580

¢Ranch Camp 12-16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 $580

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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ¢ Male ¢ FemaleCamper’s Last Name Camper’s First Name Birth date (mm/dd/yy) Age

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Address City State Zip

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ¢ Lives with camperParent/Guardian #1’s Name Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ¢ Lives with camperParent/Guardian #2’s Name Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Parent/Guardian #1’s Email Address Parent/Guardian #2’s Email Address

How did you hear about Camp Willson? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Request for cabin mate (s) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Special needs and/or accommodations _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

YMCA Member Y N Branch ________________________________________________________ Do you have a YMCA of Central Ohio Family membership? Y N

¢ I am paying the entire balance now. ($100/week is non-refundable) Total $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OR ¢ I am paying the deposit ($100/week) now. Bill me for the balance. Deposit $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

¢ I am paying the deposit ($100/week) now. Charge my credit card for the balance 3 weeks before Camp. Balance $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

¢ Please contact me about monthly payment options.

PAYMENT OPTIONS1 Make checks/money orders payable to YMCA Camp Willson.

2. Bill my credit card: ¢ Visa ¢ MC ¢ Am Ex ¢ Discover

Amount to bill my card (at least $100 per each camp week) $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Credit card # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exp. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5 PROVIDE PAYMENT INFORMATION

Registrar, YMCA Camp Willson 2732 County Road 11, Bellefontaine, Ohio 433116 MAIL THIS REGISTRATION FORM

Registration Fees A non-refundable deposit of $100/camp week must accompany each form to reserve a space at camp; this deposit will be deducted from the total fee. The balance of the registration fee must be paid in full at least 3 weeks before the camper arrives at camp.

Refund Policy Deposits are never refunded unless the program is full or has been cancelled. Written refund requests for the balance of the camp fee may be submitted only for a serious illness or accident (with a statement from a physician) or a death in the immediate family.

Camp Store Campers are encouraged to deposit money into their Camp Store account, which may be used to purchase items from the Camp Store and trail rides only. Campers are unable to withdraw money. Any money remaining at the end of camp will be donated to the YMCA Camp Willson fund that enables children to attend camp.

Cabin Mates If your child would like to request a cabin with a friend, both campers must request each other on their registration forms. The children must be within two years of age. No more than 2 children may request a cabin together. Requests cannot be guaranteed.

Confirmation You will receive a confirmation packet via email that includes additional forms, information about preparing for camp and guidelines for preventing homesickness.

_____________________________________________________________________Parent/Guardian signature

_____________________________________________________________________Printed Parent/Guardian name and date

4 READ AND SIGN PARENT/GUARDIAN AGREEMENT

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YMCA CAMP WILLSON 2732 County Road 11, Bellefontaine, OH 43311

The YMCA’s Mission To serve the whole community through programs expressing Judeo-Christian principles that build a healthy spirit, mind and body.