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YMCA
Summer Camps
A great,
fun way for your child to
make friends, build new skills, and grow in self-esteem.
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 Registration
for members begins April
4th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. To take advantage of member fee and
early sign-up,
campers
must be members from time of sign up through their camping
weeks.
Community members can register starting April 20th.
It has
been our experience that because
of late cancellations many youth have missed opportunities to
experience
YMCA Camp. For this reason, we require a deposit of $20 for
each
session to be paid at the time of registration.
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This deposit
is NON-REFUNDABLE and NONTRANSFERABLE.
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Remaining
balance to be paid NO LATER than
2 weeks prior to camp.
Note:
Individual campers can sign up
for only two weeks of Day Camp or Adventure Club until May
19. At
that time, campers can check to see if openings are still
available
in other camp weeks. This will allow more youth the
opportunity to
experience YMCA summer camp!
Download and print out the Camper Information Sheet and bring
it with you already filled out when you sign up.
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“Camper”
Ships
The Sheridan
County
YMCA
is dedicated to serving youth regardless
of economic hardships. Our “Camper” ship program
offers the opportunity for partial or total fee waiver to children who
otherwise would be unable to participate in a Y Camp Program.
Please pick
up or download
and
return
a “Camper”
ship form
at
the
Front
Desk.
Our Camp Directors
will then be in contact with you in consideration of awarding your
child a camp scholarship.
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2009
Camp Schedule
Each link below leads
to additional information about the particular camp.
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 YMCA
of the Bighorns is nestled along the base of the beautiful Bighorn
Mountains. It is approximately 45 minutes from the front door
of
the Sheridan County YMCA. Lakes, streams, forest, beautiful
mountain peaks, scenery, and abundant wildlife all provides an
incredible playground for our campers.
 A summer at YMCA of the
Bighorns is a life-shaping experience that
encourages a spirit of exploration and adventure. Our staff
strive to create a safe environment while each part of camp life is
designed to promote the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect
and responsibility. While providing several traditional
activities such as canoeing, hiking, and fishing, we also provide a
balance of outdoor education, fun, challenge, responsibility and
adventure that define campers’ lives.
We encourage you to take a minute and see the great additions to
our camp programs that YMCA of the Bighorns will provide. (Return
to Camp Schedule)
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Youth
Resident Camp
 Youth
will arrive Sunday afternoon and depart Thursday afternoon.
Parents and families are encouraged to bring campers on Sunday and
assist them in becoming familiar with the camp, meeting camp staff, and
getting settled in. YMCA transportation will also be
available to
deliver campers to YMCA of the Bighorns. Resident Camp week
will
conclude at the Sheridan County YMCA with transportation provided.
All
camps are
gender specific with a maximum enrollment of 20. Campers gain
independence as they spend five days and four nights away from home in
an atmosphere committed to building healthy youth. Campers
learn
responsibility as they take care of themselves and their belongings
(with proper guidance), and gain respect
for others as they share a living space with fellow campers.
Campers learn to live the core values of the YMCA: CARING,
HONESTY, RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY, in terms of themselves, others,
and for the environment.
Resident Camp Weeks
BOYS:
Ages 9-11 from June
21-25 // Ages 11-14 from July 5-9
GIRLS:
Ages
9-11 from July 19-23 // Ages 11-14 from August 9-13
Fee:
$250 for members, $300 for non-members
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Family Camp
Whether
you’re 1 or 91 there’s something special for everyone at YMCA of the
Bighorns. Bring the entire family for a relaxing getaway with
plenty of fun, adventure, and excitement. Family
camping is
a wonderful way to spend some quality time together in a peaceful,
beautiful surrounding - playing, laughing, singing, enjoying nature,
and the company of family and newly found friends. Your
family
will share special moments together at YMCA of the Bighorns that will
make lasting memories. Lunch and dinner provided.
Family Saturdays
June
20 - Cloud Peak Wilderness Day
Learn
a little history surrounding the Cloud Peak Wilderness area.
We
will also provide a course in Leave No Trace and basic survival
skills. There will be the opportunity to use your newly acquired skills in and
around YMCA of the Bighorns.
July
18 - Photography / GPS
We
will have a photographer provide us with some basic skills in taking
beautiful photographs. We will also learn how to use a GPS
unit. The afternoon will be spent combining these skills
discovering that “perfect” picture and/or going on a virtual
geochaching adventure.
August
15 - The Woods and You
We
have invited members of the Audobon Society, Wyoming Game and
Fish and US Forest Service to help us identify the wild life and plants
in our wonderful environment of the Bighorn Mountains.
We’ll hope the hummingbirds are still migrating through
allowing
us a truly spectacular experience.
August
29 - Fishing Tales
Learn
how to tie flies and make lures. Also learn and practice the
basic skills of fly fishing and casting. YMCA of the Bighorns
creates
a wonderful opportunity to utilize these newly acquired skills or hone
old skills. Come and share with us the story of
“the one
that got away!”
Fee:
$50 per family of four, $5 for each additional person over the
age of five.
Perhaps
you’d
like to extend your stay throughout the weekend? Check out
the
availability of our cabins at YMCA of the Bighorns.
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YMCA of the
Bighorns Cabins
Available
cabins range from one-room to two bedroom units. Several cabins also
have kitchen and bath facilities. YMCA of the
Bighorns is a
great choice for you and your family, whether you are planning on
joining us for a fun Family Saturday event and would like to stay
throughout the weekend or are simply wanting some time in the Bighorn
mountains. Cabins will range from $45-$120 per
night. More
information is available at the YMCA front desk. (Return
to Camp Schedule)
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Active Older
Adult Outing
Age:
50+ * 8:00 am - 5:00 pm * Fee:
$10
June
16 * August 4
These
Active Older Adult outings are a one-day excursion “somewhere” in the
Bighorn Mountains. The day may include hiking, geo-caching,
fishing, canoeing or just relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the
mountains and company of others. (Return
to Camp Schedule)
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Active Older
Adult Women's/Men's Day Out
Age: 50+ *
8:00 am-5:00 pm * Fee: $10
Women’s Day July 14 * Men’s Day July 16
We’ll
be spending a day at YMCA of the Bighorns enjoying a day out in the
fresh mountain air. Activities may include photography,
nature
hikes, fly tying, fishing, GPS, geo-caching, or bird watching.
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Active Older
Adult Overnighter
Age: 50+
* June
30-July 1 / August 18-19 * Fee: $35
This is a two day outing based at YMCA of the Bighorns. We’ll be sleeping in the
cabins and preparing meals as a group.
Activities
may include canoeing, hiking, fishing, horseshoes or golf ladder, cards
or board games, geo-caching, roasting marshmallows around the campfire,
or some down time to simply sit and relax, read a good book, put
together a jigsaw puzzle, do a crossword puzzle or take a nice nap. If it’s been awhile since
you've been up in the mountains and you have the desire, then this is
your opportunity. (Return
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YMCA
Youth Soccer Camp
Ages:
Kindergarten-Junior High * June 22-26
* Fee:
$35
K-1st grade:
8:00-9:30 am
2nd-8th grades: 8:00-11:00 am
Come
and join the biggest soccer camp in Sheridan County! Sheridan’s best
soccer players have committed to teaching the fundamentals of soccer
and developing your skills that will enhance your game
experience. All this while playing with your friends!
Campers will be separated into the following
groups:
K-1st , 2nd-3rd , 4th-5th and Junior High. Each
soccer camp
participant will receive a hip t-shirt and matching soccer
socks.
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Challenger Soccer
Camp
Ages 3-16
yrs. * July 20-24
We
have brought in a top British team for this camp. These
knowledgeable players will teach the children everything they need to
know about soccer and assist in expanding their playing skills and
abilities. Players have the opportunity of receiving a free jersey if
they sign up online at www.challengersports.com along
with a free shirt, ball and evaluation.
| Ages 3: First Kicks |
10:00-11:00
am |
Fee: $69
online, $74 register at YMCA* |
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| Ages 4-5: Mini Soccer |
8:00-9:30 am
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Fee: $79
online, $84 register at YMCA*
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| Ages 4-5: Mini Soccer |
5:30-7:00 pm |
Fee: $79 online, $84
register
at YMCA* |
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| Ages
6-16: Half Day |
8:00-11:00 am |
Fee: $105 online,
$110 register
at YMCA* |
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| Ages 6-16: Half Day |
5:30-8:30
pm |
Fee: $105
online, $110 register at YMCA*
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* Additional $5
fee for registration
at YMCA covers jersey shipping and handling.
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Outdoor
Adventures
Ages: 8-11 yrs
* June 17, June 29, Aug. 3 * 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Ages:
11-14 yrs * June 15, June 29, Aug. 5 * 8:00 am-4:00 pm
This
summer we will again be offering several “wonderful” one-day events for
the older camper. These day outings are designed to challenge
youth while also giving them a taste of the endless possibilities of
adventure here in Sheridan and the surrounding areas. Grab a
friend and set your sights on an awesome adventure.
Come
share the YMCA Camp experience with us. Fee: $15 per day.
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Y Campouts!
Ages: 8-11 yrs
* July 15 & 16
Ages:
11-14 yrs * July 29 & 30
Fee: $50 member, $60 non-member
Similar
to Wonderful Wednesdays, Y Campouts! are a two-day adventure that
allows you to experience the excitement of camping in the great
outdoors. This year we will take advantage of the new
resident
camp above Buffalo as our base camp. We will then go to other
locations to hike, swim, geocache, and take great photos. We
spend the evening around a campfire and play some old-fashioned games
like horseshoes, ladder golf, cards, etc. Other activities
that
could take place are sightseeing and scavenger hunts. Grab a
sleeping bag, hiking boots and let’s go camping! (Return
to Camp Schedule)
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Youth
Fitness Camp
Ages
9-13 * June
22-25 * July 20-23
* 1:00-4:00
pm
Fee: $35 member,
$50 non-member
Experience
a mix of strength and aerobic activities, as well as preparing
fun and healthy snacks. Learn
how to
play non-competitive games as a team.
Put play into your day without even knowing
it! (Return to Camp Schedule)
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Youth
Theater Camp
Ages:
8-15 yrs.
* June
22-26 * 9:00 am-4:00
pm
Fee: $90 members, $120 non-member
This
years
camp production will be “The Jungle Book.”
If you love to sing, act and be on stage, this
is the camp for
you!! We will work
on acting skills and
singing during the week. The
focus will
be putting on a play our last day. Campers will audition, be cast in
parts,
and make sets for
their play. The
camp will be based at the YMCA. Some
rehearsals and the final performance will be at the WYO Theater at 2:00
pm on
Friday. Enrollment
limited to 30
campers.
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 Puppets on
Parade
Ages:
8-15 yrs. * July
6-10 * 9:00 am-3:00
pm
Fee: $65 member, $80 non-member
CELEBRATE! Join us in a workshop that
gives you
everything you need to construct “human floats" for the 2009 Rodeo
Parade! This camp
is for all the imaginative and
resourceful young builders among us.
We
will learn the process of papier-mâché, sculptural painting, puppet
movement,
and more. Campers
will learn the
basics
of
parade performance by creating flags, costumes, masks,
instruments,
and other finery. Adult
family members
are welcome to team up with campers on the construction of our
performance. Enrollment limited to 15 campers. *Campers must
be willing and able to
participate in the parade on Friday, July 10. (Return
to Camp Schedule)
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Thunderbird Day
Camp
Ages
6-12 yrs.
* 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Full
weeks: June 15-19 * June 29-July 3 * July 27-31 *
Aug. 3-7
Overnighters will be on held on the week of June 29-July 3 and week of
Aug. 3-7.
Four day week: July 6-9
Bring your curiosity, your energy and an appetite for fun.
Add in some challenge, variety plus adventure, and you’ll have YMCA
Camp Thunderbird!
 The
Thunderbird experience begins as your child enjoys
discovering the wonders of the outdoors. They may try a new
challenge, take on a leadership role, improve their
self-confidence or learn how to cultivate a
positive
attitude. Some of the
adventures
and challenges given to our campers are the more
traditional sessions such as canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, archery,
teams course and arts & crafts.
Scheduled overnighters will be “family nights” with an invitation
to all the unfortunate family members who are left at home and
haven’t had the fun and thrills that day camp has offered. Bring a
picnic dinner to share with your camper. EXPECT THE
UNEXPECTED!
These are just a few of the things that make Camp Thunderbird not
only a fun week, but also a place for youth to grow. Camp
Thunderbird is a place where you can be yourself, make new friends,
learn new things, get to know yourself a little better, and
certainly, have a GREAT time.
Fee: Full Week
- $110 member, $130 non-member
Fee: Four Day Week - $90 member, $110
non-member
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Adventure
Club
Ages
4-6 * 9:30
am-12:30 pm
June 15-19 * June 29-July 3 * July 13-17 *
July 20-24
Fee: $50 member,
$70 non-member
Adventure
Club is an
introduction for our youngest campers into the excitement and adventure
of YMCA camps. Participants will explore different daily
themes
that range from ocean fun to medieval fairs. Camp activities
will
include crafts, group games, swim days and open play. (Return
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YMCA Outdoor
Science Camps 2009
We
are excited to once again have the opportunity to partner with several
individuals and groups in Sheridan County to connect kids with nature
through hands-on environmental education experiences.
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Hands on
Nature
Ages 6-8
yrs. * June 8-11 * 8:00
am-1:00 pm
Fee: $75 member, $90 non-member
Nature-oriented
activities for the young and curious. Come join in the fun as we learn
about ecology through hands-on experiences with nature. Part
of
the day we will be in the field exploring a variety of
habitats
and their bugs, animals, plants and rocks. All materials will
be
provided. Enrollment limited to 15 campers.
Instructor will
be Mila Stender. (Return
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Home on the Range
Ages 6-8
yrs. * July 13-16 * 8:00
am-1:00 pm
Fee: $75 member, $90 non-member
Explore
range science by identifying aquatic and terrestrial animals,
insects, and plants. We’ll
compare the
different habitats found in Sheridan County and
discover the
adaptations that
various
organisms need to live in those habitats.
All materials will be provided.
Enrollment limited to 15 campers.
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Aware Outdoors
Ages 6-8
yrs. * July 13-16 *
8:00 am-1:00 pm
Fee:
$75 member, $90 non-member
Aware Outdoors will focus on making children aware of the natural world
in which we live. This
program is based on the ways that people sense the environment around
them: specifically through sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. Children
will be actively involved in exploring the natural landscape elements
and the ways that people use the landscape to provide for our needs. There
will be a lot of hand-on activities throughout Aware Outdoors week.
Enrollment limited to 15 campers. Instructor will be Andrew Cassiday. (Return
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 Sticks
and Stones and Dinosaur Bones
Ages
9-11
yrs. * June 8-11 * June 22-25 * 8:00
am-1:00 pm
Fee: $70 member, $85 non-member
Join
us for
adventure-filled days in this field geology class searching for
petrified wood, leaf and fern impression fossils, studying stream bed
geology (weathering and erosion), mapping some unknown areas and
creating a topo map. We’ll
also collect rocks to play some rock games.
Let’s be spies in nature while we find and see
things that are not obvious. Expect
the unexpected! All
materials will be provided. Enrollment limited to 15 campers. Instructor will be Art Orr.
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Vacation
Bible School
Ages
4-15 yrs.
* June
16-19 * 9:00 am-11:45
am
Free to Everyone!
arts &
crafts * Bible stories * singing
* puppets * recreational games * swimming * picnic
All children are
welcome at Vacation Bible
School. If you like to have fun, enjoy swimming, meeting new
friends,
and hearing stories about Jesus then Vacation Bible School is PERFECT
for
you!
You can pick up
your registration form
at the YMCA or call 461-1506 if you'd like more
information. Vacation Bible School is held on the
Y soccer field. (Return
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 A Taste of
Destination Imagination
Ages
8-12 yrs.
* June
29 * 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Fee: $20 - includes snacks and
lunch.
Do you like
to solve problems, create original plays and characters, build
structures,
create an original mystery story or create a story with
special
effects? These are
activities that are
part of Destination Imagination (DI).
DI
is a creative problem solving program that
promotes
creativity and teamwork. We
will be
exploring a wide variety of challenges during this one day workshop. Come and join
us! (Return
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Thunderbird
Leadership Course
Ages 13
- 15
 Leadership
skills are a
life-long quality. Thunderbird
Leadership Course incorporates activities that promote leadership
development, outdoor adventure,
service to
community, teamwork, nature appreciation, and personal
growth. TLCers help with supervision of campers,
lead small group activities and learn how to be part of a staff
team. Each day provides new opportunities and new
challenges. It is staffed by excellent
counselors who
ensure that each participant has a first rate experience.
TLC’ers learn and practice
outdoor and leadership skills throughout the week with hands on
experience.
The
TLC program requires a personal commitment to a staff
training session and two to three weeks of Day Camp or
Adventure Club. You
can apply by picking up an
application at the YMCA Front Desk. A Camp Director will then
be in
touch with you. Apply by May 18th. (Return
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YMCA
Camp Mission
To
emphasize that “Character
Counts” through the
principles
of caring, honesty,
responsibility and respect.
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