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2019 CAMP GUIDE YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina

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DATES TO REMEMBER Would you like more information? Would you like to meet staff? Do you want to tour our facilities? Join us at an upcoming event!

Midtown YMCA Camp Open House Thursday, March 28th 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 18th 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Summer Camp Open House at the Midtown YMCA! Come meet camp staff, tour the facility, learn about all of our camp offerings and register for camp! We will have giveaways!

Nir Family YMCA Camp Open House Monday, March 11th 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4th 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Summer Camp Open House at the Nir Family YMCA! Come meet camp staff, tour the facility, learn about all of our camp offerings and register for camp! We will have giveaways!

Leland YMCA Camp Open House Saturday, May 4th 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Summer Camp Open House at Lifepoint Church Leland! Come meet camp staff, tour the facility, learn about all of our camp offerings and register for camp! We will have giveaways!

Healthy Kids Day at Empie Park Saturday, April 27th 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Healthy Kids Day at Empie Park in Wilmington, NC. This event is FREE and open to the community! Activities include a one mile fun run, bounce houses, face painting, sports stations, health screenings, giveaways and more. Stop by the Y booth and learn about all of our youth programs!

BEST. SUMMER. EVER.

Trading stories and sharing a favorite book with a new friend. Being greeted with smiles and high-fives from staff, teammates and friends. Always fitting in, just for being you. This is what the Y's summer camp is all about—ensuring kids get more out of their summer break and having the BEST SUMMER EVER!

This year we are offering more camps than ever before! Browse our guide to learn more about our wide variety of day, residential and sports camps!

For more information, visit us at www.ymcasenc.org /camp/summer-camp

YOU’RE IN GOOD HANDS Staff, as role models, are selected for sound judgment, maturity, experience, enthusiasm, and creativity. All staff is interviewed and goes through a complete background check prior to being hired. Training occurs before and throughout the summer to ensure attention to detail. All staff is certified in CPR & First Aid.

All of our camps focus on encouraging character development through care, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith. Regardless of which camp you choose, you can be sure that the camp staff is committed to developing these traits.

Our average staff to student ratio is 1:10. By selecting a YMCA camp, you are investing in a safe, fun, and memorable experience for your child.

LUNCH & SNACKS Full-Day campers are provided with free breakfast, lunch and snack each day while half-day campers will be provided with snacks. Children are welcome to bring their own snacks and lunch if they’d like! Parents will be asked to specify if their child has any food allergies during registration.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE At the Y, we think summer fun, new friends, positive role models and great times should be available to every child. If your family needs a little help to make camp a reality, summer camp scholarships are available and are kept completely confidential.

Funds are made possible because of generous donations made through our Annual Giving Campaign. You can help send a child to camp by visiting our website and making a tax-deductible online gift, by submitting a donation to our Membership Desk, or during the registration process for camp.

REGISTRATION Registration is now open! Camps do fill up and we recommend you sign up early and pay the non-refundable, non-transferrable $10 deposits for each camp week you know your child will be attending in order to reserve a spot. There is a one-time $35 registration fee for most camps due at the time of registration. The balance for each week will be due the Wednesday before camp week begins which is also when registration closes.

Register In Person Nir Family YMCA 2710 Market Street. Wilmington, NC 28403 Midtown YMCA 709 George Anderson Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412

Register Online www.ymcasenc.org/register

WHAT TO BRING

For our day camps, each child should have: *Full day camp only

Water Bottle

Closed-Toe Shoes (no flip flops)

Labels on All Belongings With Full Name

Athletic Clothing (may get dirty)

Swim Suit & Towel*

Spray on Sunscreen*

Bag/Backpack for all belongings

A Great Attitude

For our residential camps, each child should have: 7 pairs of shorts

1 pair of pants

7-10 t-shirts

8 pairs of socks

Sweater or jacket

Sneakers

Sandals

Swim Suit

Sleeping Clothes

7 pairs of underwear

Rain coat

Sleeping bag or twin sheets

Pillow/pillowcase

2 towels

Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo)

Laundry bag

Flashlight

Bug Spray

Labeled water bottle

Sunscreen

Notebook / pen

Bag/Backpack to carry belongings while at camp

Campers should not bring: Money, Alcohol, Drugs, Animals or Weapons

iPods, Cell Phones, or Other Electronics (including Nintendo DS & Tablets)

Toys, Balls, Playing Cards, etc.

Expensive Clothing

A Bad Attitude

MORE CAMPS = MORE FUN ! This year we are offering more camps than ever before! We are excited to expand our summer camp program to serve New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. Take a look at our map and camp offerings below:

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Nir Family YMCA 2710 Market St. Wilmington, NC

Athletic Training Camp

Art Camp

Babysitting Boot Camp

British Soccer Camp

Camp GOTR

CFAC Swim Camp

Flag Football Camp

Halo Hoops Basketball Camp

Hammerheads Soccer Camp

Itty Bitty Soccer Program

Kids Tri Club

LIT Day Camp

Outdoor Wonders Camp

Preschool Camp

Top Chef Cooking Camp

Water Adventures Camp

YMCA Soccer Camp

Youth Day Camp

YMCA Camp At Lifepoint Church Leland 1725 Reed Road Leland, NC

LIT Day Camp

Youth Day Camp

Midtown YMCA 709 George Anderson Dr. Wilmington, NC

Babysitting Boot Camp


Itty Bitty Soccer Program

Kids Tri Club

LIT Day Camp

S.T.E.A.M. into Summer

Water Adventures Camp

Youth Day Camp

Camp Kirkwood 2015 Camp Kirkwood Rd. Watha, NC

Overnight Camp

Adventure Camp

Day Camp

Teen Day Camp

Leaders in Training Overnight Camp

Soccer Camp

Wilmington Basketball Center 7207 Ogden Business Ln. Wilmington, NC


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NIR FAMILY YMCA

DAY CAMPS The following weeks and themes are offered for our Y Preschool, Youth, & Leaders in Training Day Camps! Each week is centralized around a theme, but be sure to check out your child’s specific camp for activities that will take place each week!

WEEK THEME AGES June 10-14 S.T.E.M. Academy 3-5 Years Preschool Only June 17-21 Support Your Sport 3-15 Years June 24-28 Get Drenched 3-15 Years July 1-5 Holly Jolly July 3-15 Years July 8-12 Fit and Fun 3-15 Years July 15-19 Superheroes 3-15 Years July 22-26 Fear Factor 3-15 Years July 29-2 Artful Antics 3-15 Years Aug 5-9 Welcome to the Jun le 3-15 Years Aug 12-16 Rewind Week 3-15 Years Aug 19-23 The Y’s Got Talent 3-15 Years

CAMP MEALS Full-day campers are provided with free breakfast, lunch and snack each day while preschool campers are provided with a free snack.

YOUTH DAY CAMP Every summer we offer new experiences and activities for hundreds of young people. The Y’s Youth Day Camp offers a classic summer camp experience filled with a wide array of activities in which your child can excel in. Each week is based on a theme, but regardless of the week, children will learn new sports and games, create arts and crafts, develop good sportsmanship, be a part of a team, build new friendships, swim each day, learn to be healthy and much more! Each week, campers will take offsite field trips including the opportunity to relax in the movie theater watching a children’s film, swimming at our local city pools and splash pads, visiting our local parks, and engaging in a fun, local field trip such as bowling, water parks, the aquarium, and much more! All field trips, important information, and updates will be communicated through weekly emails. Parents can enjoy peace of mind knowing their children will be active, have fun, & want to keep coming back day after day, all summer long!

HOURS: Camp Day: 9:00am - 4:00pm Drop Off: 7:00am - 9:00am Pick Up: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

AGES: 5-15 Years

CAMP SITE: Nir Family YMCA

COST: Members: $125 per week Non-members: $135 per week

CONTACT: Katie Wayman 910-251-9622 Ext. 257 [email protected]

LEADERS IN TRAINING DAY CAMP The camp environment provides a unique opportunity for teens to build leadership skills, particularly in assisting counselors with younger campers. The Y’s LIT program operates hand-in-hand with our Youth Day Camps providing young leaders the opportunity to mentor younger kids, participate in daily activities and help counselors execute programming. Leaders in Training Day Camp goals are to teach general leadership skills that can be used at school, home and within the community- not just at camp! The LITs always have an adult counselor with them and this Y camp program gives teens the opportunity to build their skills, confidence and capacity for working with people of all ages. Registration in this program is on an application basis only and spots are limited.


AGES: 13-15 Years




PRESCHOOL DAY CAMP For our youngest campers, this half-day program provides enriching experiences in a safe, age appropriate setting. Campers will enjoy activities organized around weekly themes including games, sports, participation in swim lessons twice a week, camp songs, arts and crafts, story time and more. With a 1:7 staff to camper ratio, we emphasize a hands-on learning curriculum, motor skill development and creativity as we strive to provide an environment for preschoolers to learn, gain self-confidence, make new friends, and respect others.

HOURS: 9:00am - 12:30pm

AGES: 3-5 Years




2710 Market St. Wilmington, NC

NIR FAMILY YMCA 2710 Market St. Wilmington, NC

SPECIALTY CAMPS These camps will provide unique opportunities for campers to learn specific skills or provide campers with new experiences. The majority of each day will consist of activities that relate to the specialty camp theme while other times will be spent participating in traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games, and more. Each camp must have a minimum of 7 campers and will cap at just 14 campers.

WEEK CAMP AGES June 17-21 Babysitter’s Boot Camp Grades 6-12 June 24-28 Water Adventures Camp Grades 4-8 July 1-5 Camp GOTR Grades 3 - 5 July 08-12 Outdoor Wonders Camp Grades 1-5 July 15-19 Water Adventures Camp Grades 4-8 July 22-26 Fitness Athletic & Training Camp Grades 6-10 July 29-2 Top Chef Cooking Camp Grades 3-7 Aug 5-9 Art Camp Grades 4-8



COST: Members: $150 / week Non-members: $160 / week

BABYSITTER’S BOOT CAMP Become a babysitting expert and join us for this fun and educational camp that will teach you everything you need to know about caring for kids. Campers will learn how to feed a baby, how to properly change a diaper, how to perform CPR and First Aid on children, and other important skills necessary to babysit and create the safest experience for the children in their care. Campers will gain firsthand experience volunteering in the YMCA Child Watch. Upon successful completion, campers will receive an American Red Cross Babysitting Basics, CPR, and First Aid Certifications.

AGES: Entering Grades 6-12


OUTDOOR WONDERS CAMP Do you like to explore the outdoor world around you? If so, then Outdoor Wonders is the camp for you! Come and explore the wonderful, outdoor world in Wilmington and surrounding areas. Campers will explore the outdoors, study land and sea animals in our region, learn about the environment, and en-gage in practical ways that will help sustain our precious re-sources.



TOP CHEF COOKING CAMP Treat your child to a summer adventure filled with fun, learn-ing, and lots of incredible flavors. Young chefs will enjoy a week of hands-on cooking, walk away with a variety of new skills, and have memories from seeing other kitchens in action!



WATER ADVENTURES CAMP The hottest way for kids to cool off this summer! Campers spend the full week enjoying an awesome array of water activities including canoeing, paddleboarding, swimming, visits to the beach and Jungle Rapids Water Park!



FITNESS & ATHLETIC TRAINING CAMP Just in time for school sports, campers will work with a certified personal trainer to improve agility, strength, and overall healthy well-being. Skills from this camp can be adapted to most sports. Campers will workout at the Express Y, as well as explore other workout facilities in Wilmington, focus on topics such as nutrition, training techniques and regimens, film study, and more.



ART CAMP Children will learn art skills and techniques in drawing, watercolor, painting, origami, clay, mosaic, paper-mâché, and other crafts. Art work will be displayed at the YMCA.



CAMP GOTR Camp GOTR combines the best of Girls on the Run with all the fun of YMCA camp ! During this week-long session, girls will build friendships in a fun and inclusive setting that includes interactive games, being physically active, and expressing creativity through art & crafts and storytelling. Led by caring and qualified Girls on the Run coaches, Camp GOTR provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for girls to develop self-confidence, learn life skills they can use now and as they grow, and have fun with friends.

AGES: Entering Grades 3 - 5

CONTACT: Lindsay Peiffer 910-251-9622 Ext. 266 [email protected]

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NIR FAMILY YMCA

SPORTS CAMPS The Y’s half-day and full-day sports camps focus on more than just skills. They develop character. With the help of great coaches and mentors, we instill the positive values, teamwork and confidence kids need to thrive!

BRITISH SOCCER CAMP Challenger Sports’ British Soccer Camp is the most popular soccer camp in the country. These coaches study the game at all levels and have identified the key techniques and skills that our players need to work on and master to reach their true potential. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily World Cup tournament.

DATES: June 17-21

HOURS: Half-Day: 9:am - 12pm Full-Day: 9am - 4pm Includes Early Drop off and late pick-up 7am-6pm

AGES: 5-16 Years


COST: Half-Day: $180 /week Full-Day: $280 /week

CONTACT: Lee Spooner 910-251-9622 Ext. 232 [email protected] CAMP SITE: Includes FREE Camp T-Shirt and FREE Soccer Ball

HAMMERHEADS SOCCER CAMP The Wilmington Hammerheads FC brings their camp to the Y’s Soccer Fields. The focus of the camps sessions will be individual skills and small sided games so campers focus on more touches on the ball. The schedule will be: fun group warm up; small group skill stations; age appropriate small-sided games. Wilmington Family YMCA provides early drop-off, lunch, swim time & late pick-up at no additional charge.

DATES: July 15-19

AGES: 5-14 Years



COST: Members: $160 / half-day $260 / full-day Non-Members: $180 / half-day $280 / full-day

CONTACT: Lee Spooner 910-251-9622 Ext. 232 [email protected]

YMCA SOCCER CAMPS Perfect your game, learn new skills and have fun at the Y’s Soccer Day Camps! Camps focus on developing skills, learning the importance of teamwork, and practicing good sportsmanship. Daily drills and weekly competitions ensure skill development, team building exercises, swimming, and games promote the development of the whole athlete.

DATES: July 1-5 Aug 5-9 July 8-12 Aug 19-23 July 29– Aug 2

HOURS: Half-Day Camp: 9:00am - 12:00pm Full-Day Camp: 9:00am - 4:00pm Includes Early Drop off and late pick-up 7am-6pm AGES: 5-14 Years


COST: Half-Day Camp: $80 / week Full-Day Camp: $180 / week

CONTACT: Lee Spooner 910-251-9622 Ext. 232 [email protected] ITTY BITTY SOCCER PROGRAM Introduce your preschooler to the world of sports with the Y’s Itty Bitty Soccer Camp! The goals of this 8-week camp are to teach children teamwork, hand-eye coordination, listening and social skills, good sportsmanship and the basic skills of soccer.

DATES: June 22nd - August 10th

HOURS: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

AGES: 2-4 Years

LOCATION: NIr Family YMCA & Midtown YMCA

COST: $60 / 1 set of 8 sessions



YMCA FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP The Y’s Flag Football Camp focuses on developing skills while learning the importance of teamwork and good sportsmanship. Daily drills and weekly competitions will develop your little athlete’s skills, techniques and sportsmanship. This camp is great for those playing in the Summer NFL Flag Football program.

DATES: June 24-28 & August 12-16


AGES: 5-14 Years


COST: Half-Day Camp: $80 / week Full-Day Camp: $180 / week


HALO HOOPS BASKETBALL SESSION #3 With Halo Hoops, every basketball experience is an opportunity to learn life lessons and go beyond the game. We’ll teach basic the Basketball fundamentals in a fun and encouraging environment. This camp is great for beginner and intermediate players.

DATES: July 15th - 19th

HOURS: Half-Day AM: 9:00am - 12:00pm

AGES: 5 - 11 Years


COST: Half-Day Camp: $100 / week

CONTACT: Shaun McMahon (910) 431-7058 [email protected]

CAMP KIRKWOOD SOCCER RESIDENTIAL CAMP Join us for a week at Camp Kirkwood. With a focus on soccer, kids will also enjoy all that Camp Kirkwood has to offer including archery, zip line, canoeing, swimming, ropes courses, bb guns and more. Campers will receive up to six hours of soccer instruction from our YMCA Soccer Staff each day. Participants will come back with improved skills.

DATES: July 21st—July 26th

AGES: 7 - 15 Years

HOURS: Drop Off: Sunday at 2:00pm Pick Up: Friday at 4:00pm

CAMP SITE: Camp Kirkwood

COST: $475 / week


NIR FAMILY YMCA 2710 Market St. Wilmington, NC

KIDS TRI CLUB This club meets in the early evening, three days a week to prepare to swim-bike-run at the YMCA’s 17th Annual Kids Triathlon on August 17th! This club is great for kids who do not attend traditional day camp but still want to stay active with a fun group all summer long. DATES: June 24th - August 16th

DAYS: Mondays: Swim @ Robert Strange Pool Tuesdays: Run @ YMCA Track Thursdays: Bike @ Smith Creek Park (Ogden Area) TIMES/AGES: Ages 5-10: Practice 5:30pm-6:30pm Ages 8-13: Practice 6:30pm-7:30pm LOCATION: Wilmington Family YMCA, Smith Creek Park & Robert Strange Pool

COST: Members: $65 / 8-week program Non-Members: $75 / 8-week program


YMCA KIDS TRIATHLON Give a tri a try! Swim - bike - run with over 200 triathletes ages 5-13. Full event production is provided by SetUpEvents. All experience levels and abilities welcome!

DATE: Saturday, August 17th 8AM Race Start

LOCATION: Wilmington Family YMCA

REGISTRATION: Register online at SetUpEvents.com - Other - Youth Events

Registration fee includes chip timing, swim cap, bib, tshirt, and a finisher medal.




NIR FAMILY YMCA

SWIM CLINICS The Y provides a variety of day camps throughout the spring and summer seasons for kids who are interested in improving their strokes and techniques for competitive swimming.

WEEK CLINICS Dates April 22-25 Jump Into Summer Swim Team Clinic Dates May 13-16 Jump Into Summer Swim Team Clinic Dates TBD Cape Fear Aquatics Club Stroke/Turn Clinic

JUMP INTO SUMMER SWIM TEAM CLNIC This program is geared toward swimmers looking to get a head start on their summer league competition. Swimmers will refresh and refine skills needed for summer league swimming. Our main points of focus will be kicking and drill work. Swimmers will learn proper turns and finishes for all four strokes. We will teach correct starting techniques as suggested by USA Swimming. Our goal is to provide a relaxed and fun atmosphere to get your swimmer ready for Narwhals and summer swim team!

DATES: April 22-25 & May 13-16

HOURS: Ages 10 & Under; M-Th 5:00-6:00pm Ages 11 & Over; M-Th 6:00-7:00pm

AGES: 5-18 Years


COACHES: Evanne Mercer, Sean Deegan

MIN REQUIREMENTS:

Must have swam previously on Narwhals or compa-rable competitive swim team as this is not a learn to swim program. Child must be able to repeat 25’s Freestyle and 25’s Backstroke without assistance. Will improve on all four strokes and starts/turns.

COST: Members: $50 / week Non-Members: $65 / week

CONTACT: Scott VanKuilenburg 910-251-9622 Ext. 234 [email protected]

CAPE FEAR AQUATIC CLUB STROKE CLINIC MUST be a competitive swimmer—CFAC Stroke clinic is a great option for those competitive swimmers who are looking to gain an edge with certain facets of their swimming. Each day we will focus in on one stroke or skill to improve upon. We will be doing stroke specific drilling, kicking, and swimming with out of the water instruction and demonstration. Just come to the days with the strokes you need the most work, or come to all four and become an all star!

Monday: Butterfly

Tuesday: Backstroke

Wednesday: Breastroke

Thursday: Freestyle / Starts / Turns

DATES: TBD

AGES: 5-18 Years

HOURS: Ages 10 & Under: Mon-Thu 5:00-6:00pm Ages 11 & Over: Mon-Thu 6:00-7:00pm

COACH: TBD


COST: Members: $12 / day Non-Members: $15 / day

CONTACT: Scott VanKuilenburg 910-251-9622 Ext. 234 [email protected]

MEET THE HEAD COACH

Scott VanKuilenburg is finishing his 1st season as Head Coach of Cape Fear Aquatic Club. Scott was the Head Age Coach of the Water Rat Swim Team at the Westport Weston Family YMCA in Westport, CT. Scott is an ASCA Level 4 coach with an extremely high level of coaching experience. He has age group, high school senior college coaching experience at Harvard University, Brandeis University and the University of Bridgeport. Cape Fear Aquatics is excited to have Coach Scott guide our program, and Coach Scott is excited to continue work with both inexperienced and high level athletes in the sport. Scott is excited to make an immediate impact here at Cape Fear Aquatic Club.


LEADERS IN TRAINING DAY CAMP The camp environment provides a unique opportunity for teens to build leadership skills, particularly in assisting counselors with younger campers. The Y’s LIT program operates hand-in-hand with our Youth Day Camps providing our young leaders the opportunity to mentor younger kids, participate in daily activities and help counselors execute programming. Leaders in Training Day Camp goals focus on teaching the general leadership skills that can be used at school, home and within the community- not just at camp! The LITs will always have an adult counselor with them and this Y camp program gives teens the opportunity to build skills, confidence and capacity for working with people of all ages. Registration for this program is on an application basis only and spots are limited.

HOURS: Camp Day: 9:00am - 4:00pm Drop Off: 7:00am - 9:00am Pick Up: 4:00pm - 6:00pm AGES: 13 - 15 Years COST: Members: $70 / week Non-members: $80 / week

CONTACT: Hannah Horton 910-251-9622 Ext. 262 [email protected]

KIDS TRI CLUB This club meets in the early evening, three days a week to prepare to swim-bike-run at the YMCA’s 17th Annual Kids Triathlon on August 18th This club is great for kids who do not attend traditional day camp but still want to stay active with a fun group all summer long.

DATES: June 24th - August 16th

DAYS: Tuesdays: Run @ Midtown YMCA Wednesdays: Swim @ Robert Strange Pool Thursdays: Bike @ Halyburton Park

TIMES/AGES: Ages 5-10 Practice from 5:30-6:30pm Ages 8-13 Practice from 6:30pm-7:30pm

CAMP SITE: Midtown YMCA at Temple Baptist Activity Center, Halyburton Park & Robert Strange Pool

COST: Non-Members: $75 / 8-weeks Members: $65/ 8-weeks


MIDTOWN YMCA

DAY CAMPS The following weeks and themes are offered for our Youth & Leaders in Training Day Camps! Each week focuses on a centralized around a theme, but be sure to check out your child’s specific camp for activities that will take place each week!

WEEK DAY CAMP THEME June 17-21 Support Your Sport June 24-28 Get Drenched July 1-5 Holly Jolly July July 8-12 Fit and Fun July 15-19 Superheroes July 22-26 Fear Factor July 29-2 Artful Antics Aug 5-9 Welcome to the Jungle Aug 12-16 Rewind Week Aug 19-23 The Y’s Got Talent



AGES: 5 - 15 Years



709 George Anderson Dr. Wilmington, NC


MIDTOWN YMCA 709 George Anderson Dr. Wilmington, NC

SPECIALTY DAY CAMPS These camps will provide unique opportunities for campers to learn specific skills or provide campers with new experiences. The majority of each day will consist of activities that relate to the specialty camp theme while other times will be spent participating in traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games, and more. Each camp must have a minimum of 7 campers and will cap at just 14 campers.

WEEK CAMP AGES June 24-28 Babysitter’s Boot Camp Grades 6-12 July 8-12 Water Adventures Camp Grades 4-8 July 22-26 STEAM into Summer Grades 3 - 6


CAMP SITE: Midtown YMCA


BABYSITTER’S BOOT CAMP Become a babysitting expert and join us for this fun and educational camp that will teach you everything you need to know about caring for kids. Campers will learn how to feed a baby, how to properly change a diaper, how to perform CPR and First Aid on children, and other important skills necessary to babysit and create the safest ex-perience for the children in their care. Campers will gain firsthand experience volunteering in the YMCA Child Watch. Upon successful completion, campers will receive an American Red Cross Babysitting Basics, CPR, and First Aid Certifications.



S.T.E.A.M. INTO SUMMER Looking for a way to encourage your child to be a lifelong learner? Join us for a week filled with all things S.T.E.A.M. Campers will make, create, build, and participate in an array of S.T.E.A.M. activities throughout the week. This camp offers children the chance to grow, learn, and explore new modes of thinking and doing, and will encour-age them to stretch their imaginations and abilities to new heights.



WATER ADVENTURES CAMP The hottest way for kids to cool off this summer! Campers spend the full week enjoying an awesome array of water activities including canoeing, paddleboarding, swimming, visits to the beach and Jungle Rapids Water Park!



HALO HOOPS BASKETBALL CAMP SESSION #2 With Halo Hoops, every basketball experience is an opportunity to learn life lessons and go beyond the game. We’ll teach basic the Basketball fundamentals in a fun and encouraging environment. This camp is great for beginner and intermediate players.

DATES: July 8th - 12th


AGES: 5 - 11 Years

CAMP SITE: Midtown YMCA



MIDTOWN YMCA

SPORTS CAMPS The Y’s half-day and full-day sports camps develop more than just skills. They develop character. With the help of great coaches and mentors, we instill the positive values, teamwork and confidence kids need to thrive!

This year we are excited to partner with Halo Hoops to provide campers with a variety of mentors and techniques. Full-day camps include early drop-off (7:00am-9:00am), breakfast, lunch, swimming and late pick-up (4:00pm-6:00pm).

ITTY BITTY SOCCER PROGRAM Introduce your preschooler to the world of sports in the Y’s Itty Bitty Soccer Camp! The goals of this 8-week camp are to teach children teamwork, hand-eye coordination, listening and social skills, good sportsmanship and the basic skills of soccer.

DATES: June 22nd - August 10th

HOURS: 4:30pm - 5:15pm Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays

AGES: 2-3 Years

LOCATION: Midtown YMCA

COST: $60 / 1 set of 8 sessions


709 George Anderson Dr. Wilmington, NC

YMCA CAMP AT LIFEPOINT CHURCH LELAND

LEADERS IN TRAINING DAY CAMP The camp environment provides a unique opportunity for teens to build leadership skills, particularly in assisting counselors with younger campers. The Y’s LIT program operates hand-in-hand with our Youth Day Camps providing young leaders the opportunity to mentor younger kids, participate in daily activities, and help counselors execute programming. Leaders in Training Day Camp goals are to teach general leadership skills that can be used at school, home and within the community- not just at camp! The LITs will always have an adult counselor with them and this Y camp program gives teens the opportunity to build their skills, confidence and capacity for working with people of all ages. Registration in this program is on an application basis only and spots are limited.


AGES: 13 - 15 Years

CAMP SITE: YMCA Camp at Lifepoint Church Leland


CONTACT: Brett Mabry 910-251-9622 Ext. 275 [email protected]

DAY CAMPS The following weeks and themes are offered for our Youth & Leaders in Training Day Camps. Each week focuses on a theme, but be sure to check out your child’s specific camp for activities that will take place each week!

WEEK THEME June 10-14 S.T.E.M. Academy June 17-21 Support Your Sport June 24-28 Get Drenched July 1-5 Holly Jolly July July 8-12 Fit and Fun July 15-29 Superheroes July 22-26 Fear Factor July 29-2 Artful Antics Aug 5-9 Welcome to the Jungle Aug 12-16 Rewind Week Aug 19-23 The Y’s Got Talent



AGES: 5 - 15 Years

CAMP SITE: YMCA Camp at Lifepoint Church Leland


CONTACT: Brett Mabry 910-251-9622 Ext. 275 [email protected]

1725 Reed Road, Leland, NC

WILMINGTON BASKETBALL CENTER

HALO HOOPS BASKETBALL CAMPS Halo Hoops mission is to encourage and improve youth through sports. We’re passionate about giving kids a positive experience where they grow as a player and as a person, and have a fun time! We do that by providing high quality instruction, surrounding them with positive role models and encouraging them to play on a team with their friends.

As a sports ministry, we partner with like-minded people, churches and community organizations who help provide gym space, staff and service support for the many programs held throughout the year.

This year we are providing three summer camps in the Wilmington area. Two are held at the Wilmington Basketball Center and another at the Midtown YMCA. Please refer to the Midtown YMCA camp pages for information on that specific camp.

MEET THE COACHES Dave and Leslie Davies met in 1997 while playing for Athletes in Action. They started dreaming about running a similar organization that would combine their passion for kids and basketball. Over the next ten years, they coached together in the US and Australia, and developed the Halo Hoops Summer Camps. In 2004, they headed to basketball country, settling in Wilmington, NC to build Halo Hoops as a non-profit organization with year-round programs. The Davies have four sons, ages 6 to 15.

HALO HOOPS BASKETBALL CAMP SESSION #1 With Halo Hoops, every basketball experience is an opportunity to learn life lessons and go beyond the game. We’ll teach basic the Basketball fundamentals in a fun and encouraging environment. This camp is great for beginner and intermediate players.

DATES: June 24th - 28th


AGES: 5 - 11 Years

COACHES: Dave and Leslie Davies, Co-Founders of Halo Hoops

CAMP SITE: Wilmington Basketball Center



7207 Ogden Business Ln. Wilmington, NC

YOUTH DAY CAMP Campers are encouraged to explore the outdoors and participate in new and exciting adventures each and every day at Camp Kirkwood. A typical day includes a variety of activities from archery and canoeing to zip-lining and conquering scenic hiking trails. Our goal is to help your children grow mentally, physically and spiritually while they are with us. We strive to provide a safe and fun environment for campers to learn new sports and games, create arts and crafts, develop good sportsmanship, learn to be a team player, build new friendships, and learn how to have fun in healthy and creative ways. HOURS: Camp Day: 7:30am - 5:00pm Drop Off: 7:30am - 8:00am Pick Up: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

AGES: 5 - 12 Years


COST: $175 / week

CONTACT: Luke Dooley 336-409-7938 [email protected]

TEEN DAY CAMP Our camp environment provides a unique opportunity for teens to build leadership skills, particularly in assisting counselors with younger campers. The Y’s Teen Day Camp program operates hand-in-hand with our Youth Day Camps providing young leaders the opportunity to mentor younger kids, participate in daily activities, and help counselors execute programming.


AGES: 13 - 15 Years


COST: $175 / week


CAMP KIRKWOOD 2015 Camp Kirkwood Rd. Watha, NC

DAY CAMPS The following weeks are offered for our Youth & Teen Day Camps! Each week is centralized around the Y’s core values and promises to be a fun-filled exciting experience for campers!

WEEK CAMP June 10-14 Youth Day Camp Teen Day Camp June 17-21 Youth Day Camp Teen Day Camp June 24-28 Youth Day Camp Teen Day Camp July 1-3 Youth Day Camp Teen Day Camp July 8-12 Youth Day Camp Teen Day Camp July 15-19 Youth Day Camp Teen Day Camp July 22-26 Youth Day Camp Teen Day Camp July 29-Aug 2 Youth Day Camp Teen Day Camp Aug 5-9 Youth Day Camp Teen Day Camp Aug 12-16 Youth Day Camp Teen Day Camp CAMP ACTIVITIES Arts & Crafts Zip line (7 & up) V-Swing Canoeing Kayaks Paddle Boards Archery Sling Shots BB Guns Raft Rides Swimming Team-Building Sports Nature study Gaga CAMP MEALS Full-Day campers are provided with free breakfast, lunch and snack each day at Camp Kirkwood. BUS STOPS Camp Kirkwood is now providing bus pick-up and drop-off at the following locations:

Topsail Presbyterian Church 16249 US Highway 17 Hampstead, NC 28443 Pick-Up: 7:00am - 7:10am Drop-Off: 4:45pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Y 709 George Anderson dr Wilmington, NC 28412 Pick-Up: 7:00am - 7:10am Drop-Off: 4:40pm - 5:00pm

Paul's Place 11725 US 117 Rocky Point, NC 28457 Pick-Up: 7:00am - 7:20am Drop-Off: 4:20pm - 4:30pm

CAMP KIRKWOOD

OVERNIGHT CAMPS For more than 50 years, Camp Kirkwood has welcomed campers, giving them a chance to escape the distraction of modern life and experience God’s breath-taking natural world through exploration & adventure. Camp Kirkwood is located just outside of Watha, NC and is managed by the Y. With the great outdoors as a background, Y staff create activities that teach the value of persistence when completing a difficult task, problem-solving skills and how to work together to achieve a common goal as well as other age appropriate life lessons.

WEEK CAMP AGE June 9-14 Traditional Camp 7-15 Years June 16-21 Traditional Camp 7-15 Years June 23-28 Traditional Camp 7-15 Years June 30-July 2 Mini Camp 5-9 Years July 7-12 Traditional Camp 7-15 Years July 14-19 Traditional Camp 7-15 Years July 21-26 Traditional Camp 7-15 Years July 28-Aug 2 Traditional Camp 7-15 years Aug 4-9 Traditional Camp 7 -15 Years July 29-Aug 3 Traditional Camp 7-15 Years Aug 5-10 Traditional Camp 7-15 Years Aug 11-16 Traditional Camp 7-15 Years HOLDOVER WEEKENDS Campers who are signed up for consecutive weeks of camp may pay $90 to stay at camp during the weekend.

LEADERS IN TRAINING CAMP The camp environment provides a unique opportunity for teens to build leadership skills, particularly in assisting counselors with younger campers. The Y’s LIT program operates hand-in-hand with our Residential Camps providing young leaders the opportunity to mentor younger kids, participate in daily activities, and help counselors execute programming. Leaders in Training Camp goals are to teach leadership skills that can be used at school, home and within the community- not just at camp! The LITs will always have an adult counselor with them and this Y camp program gives teens the opportunity to build their skills, confidence and capacity for working with people of all ages.

WEEKS: June 16-28 Session 1 July 14-26 Session 2


AGES: 15 Years

COST: $800 / 2-weeks


TRADITIONAL OVERNIGHT CAMP Camp Kirkwood’s Residential Camp gives children a safe environment to meet challenges like hitting their first bullseye or completing the high ropes course. Our classic camp experience, six-day overnight camp, is full of traditions, activities, and adventure. Campers choose eight activities, based on their own interests, to participate in throughout the week during morning activity times. The rest of the day is spent hanging out with their cabin group, swimming or participating in other water activities and enjoying open recreation times. Evening activities include all camp skits, s'mores around the campfire, & night hikes. AGES: 7 - 15 Years



COST: $525 / week


ADVENTURE CAMP Spend a week at Camp Kirkwood camping under the stars in tents in our Rustic Area. Adventure Camp is for the camper who wants to enjoy all the Kirkwood activities as well as some off camp adventures.

WEEKS: June 23-28 Session 1 July 7-12 Session 2 July 21-26 Session 3 AGES: 12- 15 Years


COST: $300 / week


2015 Camp Kirkwood Rd. Watha, NC

YMCA SUMMER CAMPS Nir Family YMCA 2710 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28403 Midtown YMCA 709 George Anderson Dr. Wilmington, NC 28412 Camp Kirkwood 2015 Camp Kirkwood Rd. Watha, NC 28478 YMCA Camp at Lifepoint Church Leland 1725 Reed Road Leland, NC 28451 Wilmington Basketball Center 7207 Ogden Business Ln. Wilmington, NC 28411

MEMBER SERVICES Please visit our Membership Desk or website to register or learn more about our summer camps. Nir Family YMCA 2710 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28403 910-251-9622 Midtown Y 709 George Anderson Drive Wilmington, NC 28412 910-769-6800 www.ymcasenc.org/camp

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