camp willson 2015 summer camp guide
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Overnight Camp 2015
YMCA CAMP WILLSONymcacampwillson.org
FAMILY OPEN HOUSES » Saturday, May 9 » Sundays, May 17 & 24 » 1:00-5:00 p.m.
MAKE SUMMER COUNT
CALLING ALL CAMPERS
CALLING ALL CAMPERSTHERE’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.
Don’t miss your chance to live, play and make new friends this summer during the programs at the beautiful YMCA Camp Willson, located just one hour northwest of Columbus.
“ My children loved all the activities and made new friends.
They came home with such enthusiasm and so many stories - songs, new games, ideas.
It was an amazing experience.” - YMCA Camp Willson parent
ages 10 11 12 13 14 15 16FISHING CAMP
Young fishermen and fisherwomen can enjoy the sport they love! Stroll 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.
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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.
10 11 12ages
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.
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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.
TRAIL BLAZERS
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!
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“ A great opportunity for independence and friendship-making.”
- YMCA Camp Willson parent
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
RANCH CAMP
Ranch campers will live in our beautiful Ranch cabins. They spend their days caring for, 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.
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ages 13 14 15 16LEAD 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.
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.
TEENation
Join the cause for Teen Independence! It’s waiting here for you… high ropes, Lake Mac-O-Chee, disc golf, boating, night hikes, team building and the privilege to call yourself a member of TEENation.
13 14 15 16ages
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Health 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.
Financial Assistance Available Thanks to our generous donors, we are able to provide assistance to those in need with summer camp costs. Please visit our website for details: ymcacampwillson.org.
Camper Ages & Program While we firmly believe in younger and older children learning together, our camps are divided into different programs that help ensure your child’s experience is age appropriate.
There are four activity periods a day, and we will do our best to schedule your child for his or her top activity choices. Please note, it is sometimes difficult to do so because of enrollment limitations. For this reason, we encourage Campers to try new things and enjoy their experiences.
We believe our schedules give Campers a variety of avenues to make new friends and learn from a diverse group of peers.
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WHY CHOOSE US
AGESWEEKS COST
& = 2 week sessions - come for 1 week or both! 1 WEEK 2 WEEKS
Mini Camp - 1st half of week 7-10 3a 8a $300
Mini Camp - 2nd half of week 7-10 3b 8b $300
Rangers 7-9 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 $520
Pathfinders 10-12 1 2 3 4 & 5 7 & 8 9 & 10 $520 $995
Fishing Camp 10-16 3 5 8 $520
Trail Blazers 12-13 1 2 3 & 4 5 7 & 8 9 & 10 $520 $995
TEENation 13-16 1 2 3 & 4 5 & 6 7 & 8 9 & 10 $520 $995
Lead Out Loud W.V. 13-16 6 & 7 $995
Lead Out Loud Kentucky 13-16 8 $600
Counselors in Training 16-17 2 $520
Wranglers 9-12 1 2 3 &4 5 7 & 8 9 & 10 $560 $995
Ranch Camp 12-16 1 2 3 & 4 5 & 6 7 & 8 9 & 10 $580 $1,100
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2015 OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
CALCULATE TOTAL
Camp Cost $ ____________x wks ________= $ ______________
Camp Cost $ ____________x wks ________= $ ______________
Total = $ ____________
EXTRAS
Store Money (suggest $45) + $ _____________
Send a Child to Camp donation + $ _____________
Camp Capital Improvement fund + $ _____________
INCENTIVES Available for all camps except Mini Camp
Early Bird - $ _____________ Register on/before Feb. 28 to subtract $25 from each camper and each week.
AND YMCA of Central Ohio Metro Family Memberships - $ _____________ Subtract $100 from each camp week’s cost.
OR Non-YMCA of Central Ohio Members - $ _____________ For each week your family registers beyond first week, take additional $45 off.
Total Due by 3 Weeks Prior to Start of Camp = $ ____________
DEPOSIT
Number of Camp Weeks _______________
x $100
Total Due Now = $ ____________
Week 1 May 25-30
Week 2 June 7-13
Week 3 June 14-20
Week 3a June 14-17
Week 3b June 17-20
Week 4 June 21-27
Week 5 June 28-July 4
Week 6 July 5-11
NEW THIS YEARYOU MAY REGISTER YOUR CAMPER FOR 1 OR 2-WEEK SESSIONS. Your camper will participate in eight instructional activities during a 2-week session (or four during a 1-week session). He/she will select program activities from our online Activity Sign-Up form, and on check-in day will get a custom schedule based on availability.
Save Time! Register Online Now: ymcacampwillson.org
Twice the Camp time means twice the fun! (and you save!)
CHOOSE CAMP(S) 1
2 MATCH CAMP WITH WEEK(S) Week 7 July 12-18
Week 8 July 19-25
Week 8a July 19-22
Week 8b July 22-25
Week 9 July 26-Aug. 1
Week 10 Aug. 2-8
SAVE!
6 PROVIDE PAYMENT INFORMATION5 READ & SIGN PARENT/ GUARDIAN AGREEMENT
4 PROVIDE YOUR CAMPER’S INFORMATION
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ¢ 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 Metro 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. ___________ ___________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________ Cardholder signature Date
Registrar, YMCA Camp Willson 2732 County Road 11, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311
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 2 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
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7 MAIL THIS FORM
READY TO REGISTER?
NEED MORE INFO?EMAIL US [email protected]
VISIT OUR WEBSITE ymcacampwillson.org
CALL US 1 800 423 0427
NEW FRIENDS ARE WAITING AT YMCA CAMP WILLSON!Have a question? Ready to register? Connect with us! WEBSITE ymcacampwillson.org
PHONE 1 800 423 0427
EMAIL [email protected]
ADDRESS 2732 County Road 11,
Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311
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The YMCA’s Mission To serve the whole community through programs expressing Judeo-Christian principles that build a healthy spirit, mind and body.
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.
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