2015 Hastings Lake YMCA

SUMMER DAY CAMPJOIN THE FUN!

hastingslakeymca.org/camp

Camp is Y.Remember the fun of summer when you were

a kid? Exploring the outdoors, spending time

with friends, playing games and splashing

in the pool? At Y camp, we create an

exciting, safe environment for kids to have

an unforgettable summer of fun. And while

they’re taking part in unique experiences and

adventures, they’re also building self-esteem,

developing interpersonal skills and making

lasting friendships and memories. Summer

is just around the corner, so sign up at the

membership desk today!

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Hastings Lake YMCA1995 Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst, IL 60046 847.356.4006 www.hastingslakeymca.org

Professionally Trained StaffOur caring counselors are professional role models

ACA AccreditedWe maintain the highest standards regarding program safety and quality

SwimmingKids cool off in the pool under the close watch of lifeguards

Healthy Kids FocusDedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children

Financial Assistance AvailableWe believe every child should have the opportunity to experience Y camp

Extended Care AvailableBefore and after hours to accommodate working parents

Field TripsUnique opportunities to explore nature and experience new places

22 Locations in ChicagolandClose to where you live and work

GENERAL INFORMATIONHASTINGS LAKE YMCA 1995 Grass Lake Road Lindenhurst, IL 60046 847.356.4006 www.hastingslakeymca.org

CAMP SESSION DATES Week 1 Jun 8-12Week 2 Jun 15-19Week 3 Jun 22-25Week 4 Jun 29-Jul 3Week 5 Jul 6-10Week 6 Jul 13-17Week 7 Jul 20-25Week 8 Jul 27-31Week 9 Aug 3-7Week 10 Aug 10-14Week 11 Aug 17-21

PARTIAL WEEK RATES The Hastings Lake YMCA is now pleased to announce Partial Week Rates. Experience our Traditional and Teen Camps part time with our SPECIAL three-day rates. Pick the days you want, and join in on all of the fun that the Hastings Lake Day Camp has to offer. Price listed for three days of camp, contact member services for pricing for One, two or four days of camp. Early Bird rate will increase by 10% if not registered by April 26th.

Member: $145 Non-member: $175

CAMP PERKS Included in the price of summer camp are:• FREE YMCA T-shirt (to be worn on all field trips)• Field Trips (Every Wednesday)• FREE Extended Care Program for working parents

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GENERAL INFORMATION

PAYMENT AGREEMENT Traditional Day Camp slots will be held with a $25 non-refundable deposit fee for each camper per weekly session, at time of registration to hold the slot. To receive Early Bird Rate, deposits must be made before April 26th, after April 26th rate will increase by 10%. Deposits are applied toward the cost of each session. Payments in full for camp are due the Tuesday prior to the start of each camp session. You are also welcome to pay the camp balance any time prior to the due date. Payment will be due in full for any new registrations after the scheduled payment date. Balances not paid by the start of camp on Monday will not be allowed to stay for camp. Specialty camps must be paid in full at the time of registration.

MEMBERSHIP RATE All campers must hold a valid YMCA membership to receive the member rate and must remain valid until Sep 1, 2015.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS/CREDITS Refunds or credits for a camp are available. However, the deposit of $25 per week for the full day camps is a non-refundable deposit.

SESSION CHANGE Changes in camps and sessions will be permitted at no charge, these need to be done prior to the Friday before the Monday of camp.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial assistance is made available on a limited basis for families that are in need. Confidential applications are available at the Member Service Desk during regular business hours. Please contact us early, so you can also apply to DHS for assistance. Financial assistance is available for traditional day camp only, there is no financial assistance for speciality camps.

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CAMP INFORMATION

ACA ACCREDITATION The American Camping Association has accredited the Hastings Lake YMCA Summer Camp Programs. Our camps meet or exceed the highest standards in camping services, including: health, safety, personnel, transportation and facilities.

CAMP HOURS Full-Day Hours• FREE Morning Extended Care: 7-9am• Camp Hours: 9am-4pm• FREE Evening Extended Care: 4-6pm

Half-Day Hours (Preschool only)• Morning Half-Summer Camp: 8:30am-12pm

Late Pick-Up: Children picked up after 6pm will be charged $15 for the first 15 minutes after the end of camp. An additional $1 per minute fee will be charged after the first 15 minutes.

EARLY BIRD RATE Secure your spot in camp with a $25 deposit for each week of traditional, teen or preschool camp prior to April 26th to receive Early Bird Rate. Register after April 26th, rate increases by 10% each week. Early Bird Rate does not apply to Specialty Camps.

SUMMER CAMP OPEN HOUSE The Hastings Lake YMCA is pleased to announce two, Summer Camp Open House sessions. Stop in, tour the grounds and facilities, meet with the Summer Camp Coordinator, and get all of your questions answered while registering for camp. Secure your spot in camp by April 26th to receive Early Bird Rate, fee increase by 10% after this date.

The Open House date is: Saturday, April 25, 2015, 10am-12pm

SUMMER CAMP ORIENTATION On Saturday, May 30, 2015, from 11am-1pm, join us for a cookout lunch and meet the 2014 Summer Camp staff team. This is a great time to have all your questions answered as well as prepare your camper for their first day of camp. We will be accepting any last-minute forms or payments at this time.

SUMMER CAMP SWIM LESSONS All summer campers are invited to our special Summer Camp only Swim Lessons! Each session of lessons will run the first 8 weeks (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) over the course of each camp sessions. Lessons will run from 12-12:30pm for Preschool and 3:30-4pm for traditional and teen. The summer camp counselors will bring swimmers to the lessons and bring them back to extended care until a parent/guardian arrives to sign out their camper at summer camp pick-up. Groups will be divided by age, and then ability, to challenge your camper and make sure he/she gets the most out of class.

Registration will close the Friday before each session is scheduled to begin.

Please note: If you choose to sign up for the regularly scheduled group swim lessons, Summer Camp staff will take him/her to lessons, and pick them up and return them to aftercare. You are able to pick them up at after care, staff will ensure they are back at camp.

Session DateA Jun 8-12B Jun 15-19C Jun 22-26D Jun 29-Jul 3E Jul 6-10F Jul 13-17G Jul 20-24H Jul 27-31

Member: $25 Non-member: $50

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SUMMER DAY CAMPS

PRESCHOOL CAMP Y-Rookies is a half-day preschool camp that your little one won't get enough of. This age group runs with low counselor-to-camper ratios so your camper will receive the attention and supervision that they need. The activities include fun games, sports, arts & crafts, songs and swimming in the YMCA pool. Our Preschool Camp themes allow for a new and exciting adventure each week! Visits from special guests will occur on occasion. All campers must be potty trained. Please see our Summer Camp Grid for dates.

Member: $100 Non-member: $120

TRADITIONAL CAMP This camp is an exciting adventure for the camper ready to make new friends and face fun challenges. Your camper will participate in a variety of activities daily, such as arts & crafts, songs, dance, sports and games. Each week of Traditional Camp has a theme in which many of the games and crafts for the week will focus on.

Campers will be placed into age-appropriate groups, and will swim each day in the YMCA pool, have guest speakers, and go on occasional field trips. This is a great camp that will enable your camper to make new friends and learn through new experiences. Please see Summer Camp Grid for the session dates.

Member: $200 Non-member: $240

TEEN CAMP Age: 12-15 Sessions: 1-11 This camp is for those teens who want to get away, meet new friends and have the time of their life. Teen Camp focuses on outdoor activities, community projects, team-building activities and leadership skills. Parents will love that their teens are learning from great role models in our trained Summer Camp Teen Staff.

Member: $200 Non-member: $240

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Camp Name Session DateCeramics and Clay 2 Jun 8-12

Six Flags Camp 2 Jun 8-12Nature Camp 3 Jun 22-26Thrill Camp 4 Jun 29-Jul 3

Water Park Adventures 5 Jul 6-10Frisbee Golf Camp 6 Jul 13-17

Paddle Camp 6 Jul 13-17Ceramics & Clay 7 Jul 20-24

Sports Spectacular 8 Jul 27-31Mini Golf 8 Jul 27-31

Archery Camp 9 Aug 3-7 Sports Spectacular 9 Aug 3-7

Thrill 10 Aug 10-14

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SPECIALTY CAMPS

SPECIALTY CAMPS Age: 6-14 Sessions: 2-10

YMCA Specialty Summer Camps are designed to allow your camper to experience a new adventure each week! Approximately 1-3 hours of the camp day will be spent focusing on the specific specialty, after the specialty camp they will return to other traditional summer camp activities such as arts and crafts, games, and swimming for the remainder of the day. Participants do not need to sign up for day camp to take part in a specialty camp. Those participants will just be at the camp for the specialty camp. Specialty camp payment is required at time of registration.

SIX FLAGS CAMP Date: Session 2 Age: 10-14 Time: 9:30am-5pm

Spend an entire week at Six Flags. Spending time riding roller coasters and water rides/ At the end of the week you keep your season pass and meal pass that will allow you to eat lunch and dinner for the remainder of the season. Campers will not be back at the Y until 5:30 so they can enjoy a longer day at Six Flags.

Member: $260 Non-member: $320 Campers do not need to sign up for regular camp.

NATURE CAMP Date: Session 3 Age: 10-14 Time: 9:30-11:30am

Spend a week at Hastings Lake Forest Preserve wit the Lake County Forest Preserve Staff. Learn about nature, animal habitats and about the Hastings Lake Forest Preserve.

Member: $60 Non-member: $80, $40 with full week of Day Camp

FRISBEE GOLF CAMP Date: Session 6 Age: 10-14 Time: 1-3:30pm

Visit multiple frisbee golf courses in the area and enjoy an afternoon of frisbee golf. All participants will receive a frisbee golf disc that they will keep at the end of the week.

Member: $60 Non-member: $80, $40 with full week of Day Camp

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ARCHERY CAMP Date: Session 9 Age: 8-14 Time: 10am-12pm

Interested in learning to shoot a bow and arrow after seeing the Hunger Games? Learn to shoot correctly and accurately as you aim for the center of the target.

Member: $60 Non-member: $80; $40 with Day Camp

PADDLE CAMP Date: Session 6 Age: 10-14 Time: 10am-12pm

Interested in learning how to canoe on a lake? Campers will learn the proper techniques to canoe on a lake, and also learn canoe safety form Lake County Forest Preserve staff. Must be able to pass YMCA swim test.

Member: $100 Non-member: $150; $80 with full week of Day Camp

CERAMICS AND CLAY CAMP Date: Session 2, Session 7 Age: 5-13 Time: 9:30am-12pm

Each day you will work on art projects, including clay work, glass fusing and ceramic techniques. This camp is in collaboration with "Ceramics For You" in Antioch.

Member: $70 Non-member: $90; $50 with full week of Day Camp

MINI GOLF CAMP Date: Session 8 Age: 6-12 Time: 10:30-12:30pm

Practice your putting skills in this Mini Golf Camp! This camp will travel to 4 mini golf courses to test their skills and even create their own course!

Member: $60 Non-member: $80; $40 with full week of Day Camp

SPECIALTY CAMPS

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SPECIALTY CAMPS

SPORTS SPECTACULAR CAMP Date: Sessions 8 Age: 5-8 Time: 10am-12pm

YMCA Sports Summer Camps are designed to be recreational and to introduce sports skills and/or sports activities to boys and girls of all ages. Camp will work on different sports throughout the week. Introducing new and old sports to the campers.

Member: $60 Non-member: $80; $40 with full week of Day Camp

SPORTS SPECTACULAR Date: Session 9 Age: 9-13 Time: 10am-12pm

YMCA Sports Summer Camps are designed to be recreational and to introduce sports skills and/or sports activities to boys and girls of all ages. Camp will work on different sports throughout the week. Introducing new and old sports to the campers.

Member: $60 Non-member: $80; $40 with full week of Day Camp

THRILL CAMP Date: Session 4, Session 10 Age: 9-14 Time: 9:30am-4pm

Laser tag, Alpine Tower, climbing walls, and more! The fun never stops in this camp; it's made especially for the adventurous camper! This is an all day Specialty Camp, campers only need to register for this specialty camp.

Member: $290 Non-member: $340

WATER PARK ADVENTURES Date: Session 5 Age: 9-14 Time: 11am-4pm

Ready to get wet and wild this summer? Join us as we travel to three different water parks this week and create our own water adventures at Hastings Lake!

Member: $90 Non-member: $150; $70 with full week of Day Camp

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2015 YMCA Summer Overnight Camp

FUN & ADVENTURE START HERELooking for an overnight, resident camp experience for your child or your family this summer? The YMCA of Metro Chicago has fi ve resident camp options in beautiful pristine areas sure to provide special memories that last a lifetime.

YMCA Camp DuncanSince 1921, Camp Duncan has provided safe, quality camping programs for boys and girls ages seven to 15 and Teen Adventure Camps for 15 to 17 year olds. All activities are geared to the developmental level of the campers. Camp Duncan is a co-ed, summer resident camp located near Fox Lake, Illinois, on 278 acres.

YMCA Camp MacLeanCamp MacLean is located just two miles east of Burlington, Wisconsin, just 20 minutes from Lake Geneva, on 247 acres of woods and grassland property. The camp offers fun and challenging activities such as swimming, climbing, boating, kayaking, archery, hiking, and much more. We also leave room for plenty of traditional programs, including sing-alongs, campfi res and campouts.

YMCA Camp PinewoodTraditional but up-to-date, Camp Pinewood features 16 cabins on a private, spring-fed lake, with every activity from sailing to horseback riding. The camp is nestled in the heart of the Manistee National Forest near Muskegon, Michigan. It’s convenient but remote enough to ensure that everyone enjoys the natural beauty of the camp’s 200-acre facility.

YMCA Family Camp NawakwaFamily Camp Nawakwa offers a unique experience- an opportunity to bring together whole families, not just children, through camping. The camp sits on 180 acres of pristine forest lands, and includes wetlands and lakes with abundant wildlife. The camp is nestled in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, which is home to the Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.

YMCA Camp IndependenceCamp Independence is a special place for campers age seven and up with spina bifi da and other neurological disabilities. At camp kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group. At camp, we teach self-reliance, a love for nature, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character. Our counselors are dedicated to making sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper.

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