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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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NEW and IMPROVED registration system this year!
Please take a minute and read all about registration changes.
 Member registration is April 10th from 9:00 am to Noon. Non-member registration starts April 26th during business hours.- Individual
registration tables for each specific camp will be placed throughout
the gym. You will now be able to simply proceed to the camp you
are interested in attending. If you are concerned about camps
filling and are interested in registering for multiple camps, we
suggest you bring additional adults to assist you in standing in the
camp lines.
- An individual
can only register youth from ONE family at a time. We ask you to
return to the end of the line to register another family.
- Please
be aware of ages for each camp. Our computer system will not
allow us to register a camper that does not meet the age requirement.
- If
you will not be available to attend member registration on April 10th
and cannot find another adult to attend registration, you may drop off
your early registration at the Front Desk, Attn: Sandy Sare.
Your child’s name will be placed on the registration sheet at the
conclusion of registration that day.
- To take advantage of member fee and early signup, campers must be members from time of sign up through their camping weeks.
Camper INFO / Registrations sheets are available for download,
at the YMCA Front Desk, or on the day of registration. Each
camper MUST have a camper info sheet filled out on the day of
registration.
We hope this system allows a smooth transition
throughout registration and prevents long waits. We’d love to
hear your feedback.
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. This
deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE. 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 17th. 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!
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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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2010
Summer 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.
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YMCA Camp Reunion
Ages 6-12 / April 10 / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Plan
on attending this years YMCA Camp Reunion. This extra-fun event
is for all past and future campers. Join us at 9:00 am for six
hours of non-stop activities. There will be lots of familiar
faces as past Camp Counselors, Junior Counselors, and TLCs will be
leading us in a variety of events. What better way to meet up
with old friends, make new friends, and get revvvvvvvvvvvvvvved up for
the 2010 camp season!
Fee: $25 member, $35 non-member
YMCA Camp Reunion will be held in conjunction with Camp Registration. Registration will take place from 9:00 am to Noon.
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YMCA Outdoor
Science Camps 2010
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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Home on the Range
Ages 6-8 / July 14-17 / 8:00
am - 1:00 pm
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.
Instructor will be Dave Munsick.
Fee: $80 member, $95 non-member
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ECO Smorgasbord
Ages 6-8 / July 21-24 / 8:00
am - 1:00 pm
Let’s go crazy with science!
Students will discover and better understand their ecology through
exploration of bugs, animals, plants, and rocks. This week will
include lots of hands on activities while out experimenting in the
field. So, get ready - LET’S GO CRAZY! Enrollment limited to 15
campers. Instructor will be Mila Stender.
Fee: $80 member, $95 non-member
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Aware Outdoors
Ages 6-8 / July 5-8 / 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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.
Fee:
$80 member, $95 non-member
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 Sticks
and Stones and Dinosaur Bones
Ages
9-11 / June 14-17 / July 5-8 / 8:00
am - 1:00 pm
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.
Fee: $80 member, $95 non-member
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Check out what is available for the younger camper!
Adventure Club
Ages 4-6 / June 14-18 / July 21-25 / July 26-30 / August 2-6 / 9:30
am - 12:30 pm
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.
Fee: $50 member, $70 non-member
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Thunderbird Day Camp
Ages: 6-12 yrs. / 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
June 28-July 2 / July 12-15 (four day week) / July 19-23 / Aug. 2-6 / Aug. 9-13
There
will not be any scheduled overnighters held at Day Camp. Check out our exciting Off-to-Camp Stayovers
to be held at YMCA of the Bighorns.
 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.
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 / Four Day Week - $90 member, $110 non-member
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Off to Camp Stayover
Ages 8-12
July 6-7 / August 17-18
Come
check out the YMCA’s Resident Camp - YMCA of the Bighorns. Spend
two exciting full days and one night
with all your friends. This is the perfect opportunity for you to
see what great things happen at our resident camp. We will
leave
the YMCA at 8:00 am and return the following day at 4:00 pm. Join
us for a great stayover adventure! Space is limited so don’t wait
too long to
register.
Fee: $40 member, $50 non-member
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Youth Resident Camp
 There
will be both gender specific camps and co-ed camps offered at Y
Resident camp. Co-ed weeks will find the campers assigned to gender
specific cabins. All camps will have a maximum enrollment of 30.
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 the environment.
Parents and families will
deliver their campers Sunday afternoon to YMCA of the Bighorns and assist them in becoming
familiar with the camp, meeting camp staff, and getting settled in.
Parents and family may pick their camper up on Thursday afternoon or
they may choose to ride the YMCA bus back to the Y.
Resident Camp Weeks
BOYS: Ages 9-14 / June 27-July 1
GIRLS: Ages 9-14 / July 11-15
CO-ED: Ages 9-14 / July 25-29 and August 8-12
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Wilderness Wellness
Ages: 10-12 / July 19-20 and July 29-30
Wilderness Wellness camp will be held in the beautiful setting of YMCA of the Bighorns
resident camp. Wilderness Wellness Camp will be two days and one night
filled with a variety of exciting activities. We’ll blend into our
environment while on the search for wellness. This camp is designed to
instill a positive attitude about health and fitness, to encourage
socialization, physical activity, and most importantly, to have fun.
Wilderness
Wellness is a fun, positive environment encouraging youth to achieve
goals and build self esteem. Both camps will be co-ed with youth
assigned to gender-specific cabins.
Fee: $55 member, $70 non-member
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YMCA
Youth Soccer Camp
Ages:
Kindergarten-Junior High / June 21-25
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. Fee:
$35.
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Challenger Soccer
Camp
Ages 3-16 / July 19-23
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: $71
online, $76 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: $107 online,
$112 register
at YMCA* |
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| Ages 6-16: Half Day |
5:30-8:30
pm |
Fee: $107
online, $112 register at YMCA*
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* Additional $5
fee for registration
at YMCA covers jersey shipping and handling.
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 Puppets on
Parade
Ages:
8-15 / July
12-16 / 9:00 am-3:00
pm
CELEBRATE! Join us in a workshop that gives you
everything you need to construct “human floats” for the 2010 Rodeo Parade! This camp is for all the imaginative and
resourceful young builders among us. 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 16th.
Fee: $65 member, $80 non-member
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Look, Look I Made a Book
Ages 9-12 / June
21-25 / 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Books
about fairies, books about pirates, books about families, books about flowers,
books about everything! Funny books, sad
books, YOUR VERY OWN BOOK!
Fee: $50 member, $60 non-member
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Mural Monkeys
Ages 8-12 / June
14-18 / 9:00 am-12:00 pm
This
camp is for those kids who DREAM BIG!!! Campers will transform
part of the YMCA from plain to wonderfully wild. We’ll learn how
to collaboratively plan and execute a large scale artwork for the YMCA
that will welcome visitors for several years to come. Limited
enrollment of 12 campers.
Fee: $50 member, $60 non-member
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Youth
Theater Camp
Ages:
8-15 / June
28-July 2 / 9:00 am-4:00
pm
This
year’s play will be “101 Dalmations.” 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.
Fee: $90 members, $120 non-member |
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A Taste of Destination Imagination
Ages:
8-12 / July 12 / 8:00 am-4:00
pm
 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.
There are three options: morning
(9:00-noon), afternoon (1:00-4:00), or all day (9:00-4:00). The
morning and afternoon sessions will feature different activities.
Come and join us!
Fee: Morning $15, Afternoon $15, All day (lunch provided) $25 |
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Vacation
Bible School
Ages
4-15 / June
14-18 / 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.
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Active Older
Adult Bird Day Adventures
Age:
50+ / July 19 / 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where
can you go and see hummingbirds, finches, bluebirds, mountain
chickadees, hawks, nuthatches, and others? YMCA of the Bighorns
is one
of the great spots for birding. With plenty of water and cover
it’s
possible to see a number of species. We’ll leave early for the best
viewing opportunities. While we should be able to see a variety
right at camp we may also explore a few other spots that may require an
easy walk.
Fee: $15, Lunch Included
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Whether you’re 1 or 91 there’s something special for everyone at YMCA of the Bighorns.
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Active Older
Adult Overnighter
Age: 50+ / June
21-22
This
is a two day outing based at YMCA of the Bighorns. We’ll be
sleeping in the cabins and enjoying meals in the dining hall.
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.
Fee: $35, Meals included
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Thunderbird
Leadership Course
Ages 13
- 15
Learning to be a leader takes practice.
 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. 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 17th.
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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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