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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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12th. 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 21st.
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 15. 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
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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 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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2008
Camp Schedule
Each link below leads
to additional information about the particular camp.
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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. TLC’ers 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 19th. (Return
to Camp Schedule)
The best thing about the Thunderbird
Leadership Course is that it is a whole lot of FUN! |
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Vacation
Bible School
Ages 4-15 yrs.
June 17-20 * 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 beginning April 1 or call 672-8145 if you'd like more information. Vacation Bible
School is held on the Y soccer field. (Return
to Camp Schedule)
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A Taste of Destination Imagination
Ages 8-12 yrs.
June 30th * 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. This camp will require a minimum enrollment
of 8 participants. Come and join us! Fee: $20 - includes snacks and lunch.
(Return
to Camp Schedule)
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Thunderbird Day Camp
Ages 6-12 yrs.
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Full weeks:
June 23-27 * July 28-Aug. 1 * Aug. 4-8
This week includes Thursday
overnighter.
Four day weeks:
June 30-July 3 * July 7-10
This week has no overnighter.
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 $100 member $130 non-member
Fee: Four Day Week $90 member $120 non-member
(Return
to Camp Schedule)
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Youth
Theater Camp
Ages: 8-14 yrs.
July 14-18 * 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.
(Return
to Camp Schedule) |
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Puppets on Parade
Ages: 8-14 yrs.
July 7-11 * 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 2008 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. *Campers must be willing and able to
participate in the parade on Friday, July 11. (Return
to Camp Schedule) |
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African
Marimba Ensemble
Ages: 6th grade - Adult
July 7-10 * Fee: $40
Beginners: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Advanced: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This is a fun way
to learn the lively and energetic style of African Marimba and you don’t have
to read music. A performance for
campers, friends and family will follow this workshop. (Return
to Camp Schedule) |
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Sheridan
County YMCA / Thorne Natural Science School
Summer
Camps 2008
We are excited to have this opportunity
to partner with Thorne Ecological Institute, located in Boulder, Colorado.
Founded in 1954, Thorne’s mission is to build Earth stewardship by “connecting
kids to nature” through hands-on environmental education experiences. (Return
to Camp Schedule) |
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Home on the Range
Ages 6-8 yrs. * June 16-19 * 8:00
am-1:00 pm * Fee: $70 member, $85 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 12 campers.
Instructor will be Dave Munsick. (Return to Camp Schedule) |
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Wild Wyoming
Ages 6-8 yrs. * June 14-17 *
8:00 am-1:00 pm * Fee: $70 member, $85 non-member
We will
explore Wyoming’s
diverse natural communities in
Sheridan's backyard. Each day will focus on different amazing
communities, from the open dry prairie to the aquatic world of streams and
creeks. Students will gain a better
understanding of the nature right outside their door, learning basic concepts
of
ecology and
natural history. All materials will be
provided. Enrollment limited to 12
campers. Instructor will be Nancy Van
Dyke. (Return
to Camp Schedule) |
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Hands on
Nature
Ages 6-8 yrs. * June 21-24 * 8:00
am-1:00 pm * Fee: $70 member, $85 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 12 campers. Instructor
will be Mila Stender. (Return
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Aquatic Adventures
Ages 8-10 yrs. * June 9-12 * 8:00
am-1:00 pm * Fee: $70 member, $85 non-member
Get your
feet wet (and possibly muddy) as we explore the life in and around Big Goose
Creek. Identify aquatic macro
invertebrates (water critters without a backbone) and find out how important
they are in the food chain. Investigate
plant life important to riparian areas.
Use
microscopes
to get a closer look at some of the amazing life you never knew existed. Keep a journal of your observations and
adventures. All materials will be
provided. Enrollment limited to 12 campers. Instructor will be Kris Korfanta. (Return
to Camp Schedule) |
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Sticks and Stones (and Ice Cream Cones?)
Ages 8-10 yrs. * June 16-19 * 8:00
am-1:00 pm * Fee: $70 member, $85 non-member
Join us for
adventure filled days 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 a spy in nature while we find and
see things that are not obvious. Oh
yeah...and the ice cream? Expect the
unexpected! All materials will be
provided. Enrollment
limited to 12 campers. Instructor will
be Art Orr. (Return
to Camp Schedule) |
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Entomology 101! (bugs, bugs, bugs)
Ages 10-12 yrs. * July 21-24 * 8:00
am-1:00 pm * Fee: $70 member, $85 non-member
Start your
very own bug collection. We’ll spend
time this week collecting,
identifying and preserving insects.
We’ll use a variety of tools to learn how insects are adapted to the Wyoming
environment. Bugs are everywhere-we just
have to look for them. All materials
will be
provided. Enrollment limited to 12 campers. Instructor will be Emily Emond. (Return
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Birds & Bird Banding
Ages 12-15 yrs. * July 30 - July 3 * 8:00
am-1:00 pm * Fee: $70 member, $85 non-member
Summer is
the best time to locate and observe the wide variety of birds found in the Sheridan area. Learn about bird behavior, migration
patterns,
survival and identification. Participate
in ongoing research through mist-netting and other methods of capture. Practice to become an expert under the
direction of a federally licensed bird bander with more than 60 years
experience. All materials will be
provided.
Enrollment
limited to 12 campers. Instructor is Dr.
Oakleigh Thorne II, founder of Thorne Ecological Institute. (Return
to Camp Schedule)
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YMCA
Youth Soccer Camp
Grades: Kindergarten - Junior High
June 23-27 * Fee: $35
K-1st grade: 8:00-9:30 am
2nd-8th
grades: 8:00-11:00 am
Are you
ready for the time of your life? Sheridan’s best soccer
players have committed to teaching the fundamentals of soccer. Players will learn positioning, shooting
strategies, trapping, and passing. We
will then apply these skills in a game situation. Healthy snacks will be provided. Campers will
be separated into the following groups:
K-1st , 2nd-3rd , 4th-5th, and Junior High
Each soccer
camp participant will receive custom t-shirts and socks. (Return
to Camp Schedule)
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Challenger Soccer Camp
Ages 3-16 yrs. * July 21-25
The British
Challenger camp is coming! These
knowledgeable players will teach the children everything they need to know
about soccer while mixing in fun moments that help children understand other
nationalities. 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 other cool things.
| Ages 3: First Kicks | 10:00-11:00
am | Fee: $65
online, $70 register at YMCA* | | | | | Ages 4-5: Mini Soccer | 8:00-9:30 am
| Fee: $75
online, $80 register at YMCA*
| | | | | Ages 4-5: Mini Soccer | 5:30-7:00 pm | Fee: $75 online, $80 register
at YMCA* | | | | | Ages 6-16: Half Day |
8:00-11:00 am | Fee: $99 online, $104 register
at YMCA* | | | | | Ages 6-16: Half Day | 5:30-8:30
pm | Fee: $99 online, $104 register at YMCA*
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* Additional $5 fee for registration
at YMCA covers jersey shipping and handling.
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Wonderful
Wednesdays
Ages 10-12 yrs. * June 18
Ages 13-15 yrs. * June 30
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. (Return to Camp
Schedule)
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Y Campouts!
Ages 13-15 yrs. * June 16-17
Ages 10-12 yrs. * August 6-7
Similar to
Wonderful Wednesdays, Y Campouts! are a two day
adventure
that allows you to experience the excitement of
camping in
the great outdoors. Day one involves
hiking and
setting up
camp, then preparing a meal in the evening around the campfire. Day two will include another hike and/or
geocaching and then returning the campsite back to the way we found it. Other great activities that could take place
are swimming, sightseeing, photography, scavenger hunts, and much more. Grab a sleeping bag, hiking boots and some
snacks...let’s go camping! Fee: $40 member, $55 non-member. (Return to Camp
Schedule)
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Youth
Fitness Camp
Ages 9-13
June 9-12 * July 21-24
* 1:00-4:00 pm * Fee: $32 member,
$48 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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Adventure
Club
Ages 4-6 9:30
am-12:30 pm
June 23-27 * July 14-18 * July 28-August 1 *
August 4-8
Fee: $40 member, $60 non-member
Adventure Club is an excellent introduction
to the magic of the YMCA's camp programs. Any child age 4 to 6 years
old is invited to join us for a week of friendships, laughter and of course,
ADVENTURE. We will gather each morning at the YMCA to organize our
troops and then head out for three hours of fun. Daily activities
will include visits to area parks, field trips, arts and crafts, swimming,
games & much more. Adventurer campers will need to bring a sack
lunch, sunscreen, swimming suit and towel. (Return
to Camp Schedule) |
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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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