for over 87 years, the spirit of ymca camp ocoee has been...

For over 87 years, the spirit of YMCA Camp Ocoee has been more than just a summer camp experience. The Christian values learned and the confidence gained by the participants become a way of life. Generations of families now have fond memories of their time at Camp Ocoee. It is a common thread that links thousands across the country and the world.

A Strong FoundationOperated by the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga, Camp Ocoee’s mission is to provide experiences, under a strong Christian emphasis, that will strengthen the spirit, mind and body of all of its youth participants. Activities are focused on helping to prepare youth for challenges they will face in the future. Through their time at Ocoee, campers take away valuable leadership skills that they will use the rest of their lives.

Camp Ocoee is under the direct operation of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga and certified by the American Camping Association. The overall well-being of our campers is our first priority.

For more information, visit the Camp Ocoee website at:

www.campocoee.com

Nationwide no one cares for more children than the YMCA. This year,summer fun is better than ever with new specialty camps to appeal tochildren of every age and interest. Include traditional YMCA Camp withweekly themes to add variety and Camp Ocoee overnight camp, andyou have a summer that will help your children stretch their imagination,gain self-confidence and learn new skills.

What parents appreciate about Y Summer Fun:All YMCA camp staff are thoroughly screened and receive over 30 hours of training prior to the beginning of camp. This instructionincludes CPR certification, safety training and program specific skill-building in teaching and engaging every child in a meaningful learning experience. For more information about our screening process and other staff requirements, go to www.ymcachattanooga.organd click on Day Camp. A wide variety of activity choices help children learn and grow as they meet the challenge of learning new skills and making new friends.The Search Institute and the YMCA of the USA surveyed hundreds of thousands of well-balanced, successful individuals to see if they had common elements in their backgrounds that were predictors of their success. Based on their findings, they identified 40 Developmental Assets that help children become responsible, well-adjusted adults. In Y summer programs, our focus is on developing these assets in every child we serve. For more informationabout Developmental Assets, go to www.abundantassets.com.Affordable day and resident camp programs are made available to allwho apply and qualify for financial assistance through the United Wayand the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. Child Care vouchers are accepted at certain locations.Half-day, full-day and overnight camping programs are provided.Twelve convenient locations are available throughout the region, including Hamilton, Bradley, Catoosa, Rhea and Walker counties.

Check out the Summer Planner to make sure your children don’t miss a single day of fun!

Dancing is not just fun, it’s great exercise!Campers will learn the history of dance, master new dance moves and gain an understanding of the importance of stretching and flexibility. See below for the YMCAs that will have genre specific dance camps.

Times:9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with the option to join traditional day camp for the afternoon.

Ages:Completed grades K – 5

Locations and Dates:• A Dance a Day at Henry Family YMCA

June 7 – 11

• Ballet at the Downtown Family YMCAJune 14 – 18

• Ballet at Cleveland Family YMCAJune 21 – 25

• Hip Hop at Gilbert Stephenson ParkJune 28 – July 2

Fees:$60 for Y members $80 for non-members

You pay only $40 for this specialty camp if your child is attending traditionalday camp in the afternoon. Campers registered for traditional day campreceive FREE extended care as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 6:00 p.m.

Want to see just the camps at the location nearest you?See the Summer Camp Schedule for an overview of all Day Camps.

Campers will enjoy five days full of bringing imagination to life!Throughout the week, classes will be focused on creativity, colormixing, the color wheel and creating pieces of art. Two works willbe displayed in the Y for a month following camp. Bringing their masterpieces home will help mark a special time in your child’slife.



Locations and Dates:• Henry Family YMCA, July 12 – 16• North Georgia Family YMCA

Sketch & Animate, June 1-4, July 12-16Claymania, June 14-18, July 5-9

• North River Family YMCA & Aquatic Center, July 12 – 16


You pay only $40 for this specialty camp if your child is attending traditional day camp in the afternoon. Campers registered for traditional day camp receive FREE extended care as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 6:00 p.m.

This camp is a week of toe touches, cheers, chants, high Vs and Ts. The YMCA is the place to learn the growing sport of cheerleading.Campers will learn new drills, brush up on existing skills, master the basicmoves and just have fun for the week.


Ages: Completed grades K – 5

Locations and Dates:• Cleveland Family YMCA, June 7 – 11

• Hamilton Family YMCA, June 21 – 25

Fees:$60 for Y members$80 for non-members

You pay only $40 for this specialty camp if your child is attending traditionalday camp in the afternoon. Campers registered for traditional day campreceive FREE extended care as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 6:00.p.m.


Campers will learn to tell a story through the lens of a camera. This weekthey will focus on writing and camera techniques. Campers will be giventhe opportunity to document a regular day of camp and write an articleabout a camp topic of their choice.


Ages:Completed grades 3 – 5

Locations and Dates:• Downtown Family YMCA, June 1 – 4

• Hamilton Family YMCA, July 19 – 23

• Henry Family YMCA, June 7 – 11

• North Georgia Family YMCA, June 21 – 25

• North River Family YMCA & Aquatic Center, June 14 – 19


You pay only $40 for this specialty camp if your child is attending traditional day camp in the afternoon. Campers registered for traditionalday camp receive FREE extended care as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 6:00 p.m.

The Cleveland Family YMCA has teamed with Pope's Tae Kwon Do Academy tooffer an introductory martial arts camp. The camp will teach basic skills kids willneed to be successful in more traditional classes and will provide a good workout.

Tae Kwon Do Camp will focus on:

• Coordination • Safety Awareness • Attention Span • Self Image

• Mental Readiness • Self Control • Social Skills

Only 30 slots are available for this popular camp on a “first come - first served” basis,so register early. Children should wear clothes that are comfortable for athleticactivity. Registration can be given to the Day Camp site director or submitted at theCleveland Family YMCA front desk.

Times:9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with the option to join traditional day camp for the afternoon


Locations and Dates:• Cleveland Family YMCA, July 12 – 16


You pay only $40 for this specialty camp if your child is attending traditional day camp in the afternoon. Campers registered for traditional day camp receive FREE extended care as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 6:00 p.m.

Your Pre-K student will have a BLAST at YMCA’s Kinder Camp. Campers will enjoy a camp day full of science experiments, arts and crafts, and make believe.

Times:9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Ages:4 & 5

Locations and Dates:• Cleveland Family YMCA, every week May 25 – August 27

• Downtown Family YMCA, every week May 25 – August 27

• Hamilton Family YMCA, June 1 – August 27

• North River Family YMCA & Aquatic Center, every week May 25 – August 27

• Rhea Family YMCA, every week May 25 – August 27


All day Preschool is available at the Downtown and Henry Family YMCAs.


Teen Adventure Camp . . . Exhilaration, Experience & Challenge Adventure Camp Experience (ACE) is all about teens involved in life changing adventures. ACE creates an environment that provides challenging opportunities for team building, leadership skill development, and service learning projects as well as opportunities that encourage self-discovery and peer interaction.

Activities such as swimming, hiking, college visits, and mentoring are designed to take advantage of each camp’s unique setting and provide teens with summer fun with their peers.Opportunities for fun with friends include white water rafting, play day at Coolidge Park andscavenger hunts.

Times:9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.

Ages:Completed grades 5 – 7 (ages 11 – 13)



Teen Specialty Camps . . . where energy meets challenge!Harness the energy of your teen with specialty camps offering a wide variety of activities andskills. Watch as your teen rises to the challenge, grows in maturity and learns something new.

Times:9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


Location:North Georgia Family YMCA(Benton Place Campus, Battlefield Parkway)

Camps & Dates:• Sign Language Camp, June 1 – 4 • Hip Hop Dance Camp, June 7 – 11 • Claymania, June 14 – 18 • Sketch ‘n Animate Camp, June 21 – 25• Ultimate Rush, July 26 – 30

Make sure your kids know how to play one of the most classic sports!At soccer camp, campers will learn the rules and skills for soccer, but most of all, have some YMCA fun!



Locations and Dates:• Hamilton Family YMCA, July 12 – 16• North Georgia Family YMCA (Jack Mattox Park)

July 12 – 16• North River Family YMCA & Aquatic Center

July 12 – 16 (British Soccer Camp*)

Fees:$60 for Y members, $80 for non-members

You pay only $40 for this specialty camp if your child is attending traditional day camp in the afternoon. Campers registered for traditionalday camp receive FREE extended care as early as 7:00 a.m. and as lateas 6:00 p.m.

*Call (423)877-3517 for more information.

Locations and Dates:• Hamilton Family YMCA,

weekly May 25 – August 6

• Cleveland Family YMCA, weekly May 25 – August 6

• Downtown Family YMCA, weekly May 25 – August 6

• North Georgia Family YMCA, weekly June 1 – July 30

Fees:$60 for Y members, $80 for non-members$40 if your child is attending traditional teen camp.

See all of our Sports Camps in the

Summer Camp Schedule!Tennis, Bowling, Basketball, and much more!

Give your 9th and 10th grader an opportunity to learn about servant leadership, gain experience inteaching, build friendships, and have fun. During a CIT’s time in the program, they will learn aboutrespect, teamwork, leadership, and responsibility through group activities, volunteer opportunities andleadership development activities. CITs gain valuable experience assisting YMCA camp counselors.However, being a CIT does not guarantee future employment with the YMCA as a camp counselor. This is a two week program.

Times:9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Ages:Completed grades 8 – 9

Locations and Dates:

Fees: (for two weeks)

$95 for Y members $115 for non-members


Ever wish you could just sample different types of sports?With Sport-A-Day camp you can! Campers get a chance to experience five different sports throughout the week. Day camp days will focus on learning the rules, learning skills, but most of all playing!

Times:9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.


Locations and Dates:


FREE extended care is provided as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 6:00 p.m.*

* Opening time may vary. Contact the YMCA for details.

• Hamilton Family YMCA,June 7 – 11, June 14 – 18, July 5 – 9, July 12 – 16, July 19 – 23, July 26 – 30

• North River Family YMCA & Aquatic Center, June 28 – July 2

• Henry Family YMCA, July 19 – 23

• Downtown Family YMCA, June 21 – 25, July 12 – 16

• Cleveland Family YMCA, June 28 – July 2

• Rhea Family YMCA, June 1 – 4, June 28 – July 2, August 2 – 6

• Hamilton Family YMCA, June 1 – 11

• Henry Family YMCA, June 14 – 25

• Downtown Family YMCA, June 28 – July 9

• North Georgia Family YMCA, July 12 – 23

• North River Family YMCA & Aquatic Center,July 26 – August 6

Teen Adventure Camp . . . Exhilaration, Experience & Challenge Adventure Camp Experience (ACE) is all about teens involved in life changing adventures. ACE creates an environment that provides challenging opportunities for team building, leadership skill development, and service learning projects as well as opportunities that encourage self-discovery and peer interaction.

Activities such as swimming, hiking, college visits, and mentoring are designed to take advantage of each camp’s unique setting and provide teens with summer fun with their peers.Opportunities for fun with friends include white water rafting, play day at Coolidge Park andscavenger hunts.

Times:9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.




Teen Specialty Camps . . . where energy meets challenge!Harness the energy of your teen with specialty camps offering a wide variety of activities andskills. Watch as your teen rises to the challenge, grows in maturity and learns something new.

Times:9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


Location:North Georgia Family YMCA(Benton Place Campus, Battlefield Parkway)

Camps & Dates:• Sign Language Camp, June 1 – 4 • Hip Hop Dance Camp, June 7 – 11 • Claymania, June 14 – 18 • Sketch ‘n Animate Camp, June 21 – 25• Ultimate Rush, July 26 – 30

Make sure your kids know how to play one of the most classic sports!At soccer camp, campers will learn the rules and skills for soccer, but most of all, have some YMCA fun!



Locations and Dates:• Hamilton Family YMCA, July 12 – 16• North Georgia Family YMCA (Jack Mattox Park)

July 12 – 16• North River Family YMCA & Aquatic Center

July 12 – 16 (British Soccer Camp*)

Fees:$60 for Y members, $80 for non-members

You pay only $40 for this specialty camp if your child is attending traditional day camp in the afternoon. Campers registered for traditionalday camp receive FREE extended care as early as 7:00 a.m. and as lateas 6:00 p.m.

*Call (423)877-3517 for more information.

Locations and Dates:• Hamilton Family YMCA,

weekly May 25 – August 6

• Cleveland Family YMCA, weekly May 25 – August 6

• Downtown Family YMCA, weekly May 25 – August 6

• North Georgia Family YMCA, weekly June 1 – July 30

Fees:$60 for Y members, $80 for non-members$40 if your child is attending traditional teen camp.

See all of our Sports Camps in the

Summer Camp Schedule!Tennis, Bowling, Basketball, and much more!

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Photo Journalism Ballet Sport-a-Day Sport-a-DayCIT CIT

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The North Georgia Family YMCA provides day camps in five different locations throughout North Georgia. Traditional day camp is available in each location along with a number of specialty camps unique to North Georgia. See the traditional day camp page for a description of this curriculum. The specialty camps are listed below.

You pay only $40 for specialty camp if your child is attending traditional day camp in the afternoon. Campers registered for traditional day camp receive FREE extended care as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 6:00 p.m

Disc GolfAges: 3–8

Locations and Dates:• Jack Mattox Park, June 14–18

Sign LanguageAges: Grades 1–8• Benton Place, June 1–4• Gilbert Stephenson Park, June 7–11• Woodstation Community Center,

July 19–23

Batting Skills(Baseball & Softball)

Ages: Grades 2–6

Locations and Dates:• Jack Mattox Park, July 26–30

TennisAges: Grades 2–8

Locations and Dates:• Gilbert Stephenson Park, June 1–4

BowlingAges: Grades K–5

Locations and Dates:• Tiger Creek, June 7–11 • Woodstation Community Center,

July 19–23

SwimmingAges: Grades K–8

Locations and Dates:• Gilbert Stephenson Park, June 28–July 2

Ultimate RushAges: Grades 4–8

Locations and Dates:• June 28–July 2,

call (706) 858-0590 for details.

BasketballAges: Grades K – 8

Locations and Dates:• Woodstation Community Center,

June 21–25• Tiger Creek, July 5–9

Session 1

May 25to

May 28

Session 2

June 1to

July 4

Session 3

June 7to

July 11

Session 4

June 14to

June 18

Session 5

June 21to

June 25

Session 6

June 28to

July 2

Session 7

July 5to

July 9

Session 8

July 12to

July 16

Session 9

July 19to

July 23

Session 10

July 26to

July 30

Session 11

August 2to

August 6

SchoolIn Session

SchoolIn SessionHip HopSign

Language

BentonPlace

BentonPlace

Claymania

BentonPlace

Sketch&

Animate

BentonPlace

CIT

BentonPlace

CIT

BentonPlace

UltimateRush

See detailsbelow

Teen Specialty Camps

Session 1

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Location

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Location

May 25to

May 28

Session 2

June 1to

July 4

Session 3

June 7to

July 11

Session 4

June 14to

June 18

Session 5

June 21to

June 25

Session 6

June 28to

July 2

Session 7

July 5to

July 9

Session 8

July 12to

July 16

Session 9

July 19to

July 23

Session 10

July 26to

July 30

Session 11

August 2to

August 6

SchoolIn Session

SchoolIn SessionBowlingTennis

GilbertSteph.

TigerCreek

Disc Golf

JackMattox

Basketball

Wood-station

Soccer

JackMattox

Bowling

Wood-station

Batting SkillsBaseball& Softball

JackMattox

Swimming

GilbertSteph.

Basketball

TigerCreek

Sports Camps

North Georgia Specialty CampsYMCA Specialty CampsTimes:9:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m. (unless noted)with the option to join traditional daycamp for the afternoon.

Fees:$60 for Y members$80 for non-members$40 to add on to Day Camp

Half Day CampsTimes:9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Fees:$230 for Y members$270 for non-members(2 weeks)

CIT CampsTimes:9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.


Sport-a-Day Camps

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May 25to

May 28

Session 2

June 1to

July 4

Session 3

June 7to

July 11

Session 4

June 14to

June 18

Session 5

June 21to

June 25

Session 6

June 28to

July 2

Session 7

July 5to

July 9

Session 8

July 12to

July 16

Session 9

July 19to

July 23

Session 10

July 26to

July 30

Session 11

August 2to

August 6

SchoolIn Session

SchoolIn Session

SignLanguage

Sketch&

Animate

TigerCreek

GilbertSteph.

PhotoJournalism

JackMattox

Claymania

Wood-station

Claymania

TigerCreek

SignLanguage

Wood-station

UltimateRush

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Hip Hop

GilbertSteph.

Sketch&

Animate

JackMattox

School-Age Specialty Camps

Times:9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with the option to jointraditional day camp for the afternoon.


You pay only $40 for specialty camp if your child is attending traditional day camp in the afternoon. Campers registered for traditional day camp receive FREE extended care as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 6:00 p.m

Session 1

Branch

Hamilton

NorthRiver

Henry

Downtown

Cleveland

Rhea

May 25to

May 28

Session 2

June 1to

June 4

Session 3

June 7to

June 11

Session 4

June 14to

June 18

Session 5

June 21to

June 25

Session 6

June 28to

July 2

Session 7

July 5to

July 9

Session 8

July 12to

July 16

Session 9

July 19to

July 23

Session 10

July 26to

July 30

Session 11

August 2to

August 6

CIT CIT Sport-a-Day Cheerleading Sport-a-Day Sport-a-DaySport-a-Day

Soccer

Sport-a-Day

Photo Journalism

Photo Journalism

SplashCamp

SplashCamp

Sport-a-Day CIT CIT

Kinder Camp

Kinder Camp

Kinder Camp

Kinder Camp

Kinder Camp

Kinder Camp

Kinder Camp

Kinder Camp

BritishSoccer

CreativeArts

Kinder Camp

Kinder Camp

Kinder Camp

Inquire aboutSunshineCamp!

For children with special needs.

Half Day Camps Full Day Camps

Questions?We know you want the very best for your children, so please feel free to call us if you have questions about any YMCA camp.

YMCA Camp Ocoee - Neil [email protected] (423)338-5588

Cleveland Family YMCA - Rodney [email protected] (423)476-5573

Downtown Family YMCA - Fran [email protected] (423)266-3766

Hamilton Family YMCA - Katie [email protected] (423)899-1721

J.A. Henry Family YMCA - Vencent [email protected] (423)266-4844

North Georgia Family YMCA - John [email protected] (706)858-0590

North River Family YMCA - Abbey [email protected] (423)877-3715

Rhea Family YMCA - Lamont [email protected] (423)775-0821

Camp Ocoee111 YMCA DriveOcoee, TN 37361

Cleveland Summer CampsCleveland Family YMCA220 Urbane Road NECleveland, TN 37312

Downtown Summer CampsDowntown Family YMCA301 West 6th StreetChattanooga, TN 37402

First Baptist Church401 Gateway AvenueChattanooga, TN 37402

Hamilton Summer CampsHamilton Family YMCA7430 Shallowford RoadChattanooga, TN 37421

Camp Fulleridge9101 Fuller RoadChattanooga, TN 37421

J.A. Henry Summer CampsJ.A. Henry Family YMCA5600 Brainerd Road, A-24Chattanooga, TN 37411

East Ridge Community Center1517 Tombras AvenueEast Ridge, TN 37412

Westside Recreation Center1201 Poplar StreetChattanooga, TN 37402

North River Summer CampsNorth River Family YMCA & Aquatic Center4138 Hixson PikeChattanooga, TN 37415

Rhea County Summer CampsCamp Eagle Valley1006 Market St.Dayton, TN 37321

North Georgia CampsBenton Place144 Catoosa CircleRinggold, GA 30736

Camp WalkerTo be announcedCall (706)858-0590for specific details.

Gilbert Stephenson ParkCorner of Van Cleve and Norris StreetFort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

Jack Mattox Park941 Pine Grove RoadRinggold, GA 30736

Tiger Creek Elementary134 Rhea McClanahan DriveTunnel Hill, GA 30755

Woodstation Community Center36 E. Nickajack Rd.Ringgold, GA 30736

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