Concord Family YMCA

SUMMER DAY CAMPS 2014 Summer camp begins MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2014

NEW LOCATION at Abbot-Downing School in Concord!

CAMP MOWKAWOGAN A COMMUNITY OF SUN, FUN & FRIENDSHIPS

INTRODUCING

To name our camp, we tipped our hats

to the past and chose a word from the

local Native Americans, but wanted to

look to the future at the same time.

After much debate we chose the name

MOWKAWOGAN—the Abenaki word

meaning community. Our camp

introduces campers to traditional

summer camp activities, and helps to

prepare our youth as they discover,

learn and grow becoming active

members in today’s community.

CAMP MOWKAWOGAN

A COMMUNITY OF SUN, FUN & FRIENDSHIPS

WELCOME TO YMCA DAY CAMP What to bring: • Swimsuit & Towel • 2 Snacks • Bagged Lunch

• Bug Spray • Water Bottle(s) • Extra Clothes

• Sunscreen • Sneakers & Flipflops • A Smile!

Summer camp begins the week of June 23!

Summer Day Camp Rates

CAMP MOWKAWOGAN

FULL MEMBER All groups $125/full week/child • $105/three days M,W,F • $85/two days T,TH

NON MEMBER All groups $155/full week • $135/three days M,W,F • $105/two days T,TH

BEFORE CARE (7AM-9AM)

$20/full week • $15/three days M,W,F • $10/two days T,TH

SPECIALTY SPORTS CAMP (M-F, 9:30AM-12:30PM)

FULL MEMBER Sports Camp Only: $65/child for Y Sports Camp (Basketball, Lacrosse, Flag Foot-

ball, Sport A Day); $95/child for Seacoast Express United Camp (Soccer, Baseball,

Field Hockey)

Both Camps: Camp Mowkawogan weekly fee + $65

NON MEMBER Sports Camp Only: $65 (Y Sports Camp); $95 (Seacoast Express United Camp)

Both Camps: Camp Mowkawogan weekly Non Member fee + $65

CAMP INFORMATION Hours of Operation: 9AM-5:30PM (Before Care available 7-9AM) Camp Location: Abbot-Downing School 152 South Street, Concord NH

Contact: Deb Galipeault, Camp Director, 290-7123 or dgalipeault; or Chris Fogg, Asst. Summer Camp Director, 783-1129 or cfogg@concordymca.org for more info

Y Camps are unique in

that everything we do

centers around the Y’s

four core values of

honesty, caring, respect

and responsibility.

FRIENDSHIP, FUN AND LOVE OF THE GAME

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

All Before Care fees and a $40 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit are

due at the time of registration per session. Balance is due fourteen (14) days

prior to the start of camp session reserved, or the deposit and registration

for that session of camp will be forfeited.

Membership: If you are interested in saving on camp fees by purchasing a

youth membership, the cost of a youth membership is $180 annually.

You may also draft your membership monthly through a credit/debit card at

$16 per month. There are no start-up fees for youth memberships.

CAMP DATES

Every week campers take

a trip to a new state park

with canoeing, hiking,

playgrounds and swimming.

“For the past three summers

my son has attended camp

at the Concord Family YMCA.

There is nothing more

reassuring than knowing my child is safe and having fun

while I am at work. Thank you!”

Week 1 June 23-June 27

Week 2 June 30-July 5 (closed July 4)

Week 3 July 7-July 11

Week 4 July 14-July 18

Week 5 July 21-July 25

Week 6 July 28-Aug 1

Week 7 Aug 4-Aug 8

Week 8 Aug 11-Aug 15

Week 9 Aug 18-Aug 22

Registration Registration for the 2014 camp year has begun at the Concord Family YMCA.

Parents must bring the camp deposit and before care fees for each week at the

time of registration and an enrollment packet will be sent to you in the mail.

Enrollment Forms

All registration packets, complete with child’s medical form, must be received

2 weeks prior to your child’s first day of camp. A Physician must complete the

physical form. Even if your child has attended After school, February or April

vacation camp a new enrollment packet MUST be completed for summer camp.

Financial Assistance Through the generous support of the YMCA members and friends, scholarships

are available. Please inquire at the YMCA or call for more information. Scholarship

requests must be submitted and approved before signing up for camp sessions.

You must indicate you are applying for a camp scholarship.

CAMP GROUPS TREKKERS (COMPLETED KINDERGARTEN)

Specially designed for kids who just completed kindergarten.

Trekkers will have the opportunity to take part in age-

appropriate activities, games and excitement of all kinds. Rock

wall climbing and swimming are just the beginning; your soon-to-

be first graders will love every minute of being a Trekker.

Days will be filled with team building and cooperative games,

science, crafts, dancing and singing.

SCOUTS (COMPLETED GRADE 1)

Designed for the younger camper who loves to explore and have

fun! Campers’ daily schedule is packed with exciting activities

that focus around the week’s theme, while still taking part in

other traditional day camp activities.

PIONEERS (COMPLETED GRADE 2 )

Designed for the camper who loves to try new things and have

fun! Campers daily schedule is packed with exciting activities

that focus around the week’s theme, while still taking part in

other traditional day camp activities. Pioneers will go swimming

daily and will go on a field trip once per week.

EXPLORERS (COMPLETED GRADE 3 )

The Explorers program is designed to challenge our campers’

spirit, mind, and body through a variety of fun and exciting

activities. Campers will participate in sports, arts & crafts and

swimming daily. The Explorers will also take part in special and

unique activities that only their group gets to do, focusing on

team building, cooperation, communication and trust.

ADVENTURERS (COMPLETED GRADES 4 OR 5)

The Adventurers program is designed to challenge our campers

spirit, mind, and body through a variety of fun and exciting

activities. Campers will participate in sports, arts & crafts and

swimming daily. The Adventurers will also take part in special and

unique activities that only their group gets to do, focusing on

team building, cooperation, communication, and trust.

NAVIGATORS (COMPLETED GRADES 6,7,OR 8)

The Navigators program is designed to challenge our campers’

spirit, mind and body through a variety of fun and exciting

activities. Campers will participate in sports, arts & crafts and

swimming daily. The Navigators will also take part in special and

unique activities that only their group gets to do, focusing on

team building, cooperation, communication, and trust.

Our summer camp

program emphasis

will be placed on

meeting new friends,

environmental

awareness, aquatic

activities, positive

recreational

experiences and FUN.

In keeping with the

YMCA philosophy,

our camp program

promotes

self-esteem and

confidence as well

as fostering

independence and

responsibility.

The YMCA camp

program is filled with

a variety of healthy,

age appropriate

activities designed to

appeal to and benefit

all age groups.

SNEAK PEEK AT A SUMMER CAMP WEEK

Campers have the opportunity to work and play with their peers in a

challenging and relaxed setting. Lasting friendships are formed — as well as

memories, music, and enough creative summer magic to last a lifetime!

Archery: Every week; In their own group with kids their own age, with a certified ar-

chery trainer, learning games, skills, and having fun.

Rock climbing: Every week; In their own group with kids their own age.

Teambuilding: Every week: Getting kids to cooperate, work and play in harmony,

while synchronizing their efforts and creating an environment that’s safe and comfort-

able where kids can thrive.

Sport Shorts: Every week there is a new sport. Every day for one hour kids play

games, learn skills, practice and build confidence.

Arts: Crafts, dance, creative writing, painting, and drawing are a few of the unique

offerings your children will discover at the Y (kindergarten: every day; 1st grade:

every day; 2nd grade: 3 times a week; 3rd, 4th and 5th: 2 times a week). Activities

range from painting to recycling robots, and are based on age and capabilities.

Mad Science: Kids will experiment, explore and get excited trying to figure out how

something works. Whether they’re making slime, shooting Mentos and soda 30 feet in

the air or building and flying their own kite, kids will love mad science at the Y.

Swimming: Every day; In their own groups, lifeguards on duty, as well as NH water

safety CPR and first-aid certified staff/group leaders.

All camp games: Kids get together to have fun in a whole camp game of capture the

flag, a talent show or camp skits and songs.

Hiking Trips: Every week each group has a designated day. Trips are always hiking up

a mountain or through the woods to discover what nature has to offer.

We teach the kids to learn how to take care of nature, wildlife safety and how to be

environmentally conscious.

State Park Trips: Every week there will be a trip to a new state park with canoeing,

hiking, playgrounds and swimming.

Typical Camp Games: Capture the flag, relay races, wheelbarrow races, three-legged

races, kick ball, tag games, water polo, drip drip drop, volleyball, tug-of-war,

scavenger hunts, fort building and camp songs.

Opening/Closing Ceremony: Kids will participate in an opening and closing

ceremony every day with camp songs, games and skits.

REGISTRATION PAYMENT AND FEES A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $40.00 per child, per

session for the camps/programs must accompany the application.

Deposits are applied toward the tuition fee. The balance of the camp/

program fees must be paid two (2) weeks prior to the first day of each

session reserved and will be charged to the credit/debit card given on

registration form. You will be liable for full payment if you do not give

the YMCA a two (2) week notice of cancellation. Camp space for all

age groups is limited and registration is on a first-come, first-serve

basis. Please plan your registration accordingly. Your child must be a

member prior to the beginning of camp to receive the lower member

payment rate. Payments that are not made in full must be in the form

of a credit/debit card auto draft.

PARENT’S OR GUARDIAN’S AGREEMENT I approve this application and certify that the proposed child is

capable of such an experience. I agree to have a medical form

completed by a physician and handed in two (2) weeks prior to the

beginning of the camp/program. I also agree to pay the balance of the

camp/program two (2) weeks prior the beginning of the period(s)

reserved and that any refunds of these monies granted will be in

accordance with the policy stated in the current camp/program

application. Permission is granted to applicant to participate in all

planned program activities and

programs, including out-of-

program trips by program

transportation with the

understanding that competent

leadership will be provided.

I also understand that if I am

applying for financial assistance

through the Y, this must be

awarded before signing up for

camp sessions.

DETAILS

PROMOTION RELEASE By signing up for Camp Mowkawogan, camp participants hereby grant

permission to the Concord Family YMCA to use photographs and/or

video footage of camp participants for commercial and art purposes in

any medium of advertising, communication, publication, or publicity

that will promote YMCA programs and services, and/or give recogni-

tion of participants, at any time. Camp participants acknowledge that

the YMCA is a nonprofit organization.

REFUND POLICY Deposits are not refundable. Refunds of camp/program fees are made

only for medical reasons causing the withdrawal from camp

upon advice from a physician. Minor illnesses such as a sore throat,

stomachache, head lice, inappropriate behavior or changes of parent

plans are not sufficient grounds to warrant a refund.

CREDIT/DEBIT CARD/DRAFT PAYMENTS Weekly payments will be automatically charged to a credit card. The

balance due for each week of the program will be drafted from the

account two weeks prior to the session start date.

DETAILS

SPECIALTY SPORTS CAMP NEW LOCATION at Abbot-Downing School in Concord!

Our sports camps are centered on fun, skill development and fitness. Campers

will be grouped by age and abilities. They will not only play games, but will also

work on building fundamental skills, teamwork and game-specific strategies.

Sports Camps are from 9:30AM-12:30PM, with break times throughout. New

this year, the Concord Family YMCA is partnering with Seacoast Express United,

who will run the youth soccer, baseball, and field hockey camps (see below).

NEW SUMMER PRICES $65 for any Y sports Camp $95 for any Seacoast Express United Sports Camp and you must register online at http://www.seacoastunitedexpress.org/Camps

June 23–27 Week 1 (YMCA) Basketball $65 - Register at time of camp enrollment

June 30–July 3 Week 2 (YMCA) Lacrosse $65 - Register at time of camp enrollment

July 7–11 Week 3 (SCEU) Soccer $95 – Must Register at http://www.seacoastunitedexpress.org/Camps

July 14-18 Week 4 (SCEU) Baseball $95 – Must Register at http://www.seacoastunitedexpress.org/Camps

July 21-25 Week 5 (SCEU) Field Hockey $95 – Must Register at http://www.seacoastunitedexpress.org/Camps

July 28 – Aug 1 Week 6 (YMCA) Flag Football $65 - Register at time of Camp enrollment

Aug 4-8 Week 7 (YMCA) Basketball $65 - Register at time of Camp enrollment

Aug 11-15 Week 9 (YMCA) Sport a Day $65- Register at time of Camp enrollment

ENRICHMENT

SPECIALTY SPORTS CAMP NEW LOCATION at Abbot-Downing School in Concord!

Specialty Sports Camp is for boys and girls ages 6-14. Children should

be dressed and ready to play.

For more information about YMCA Sports Camp, contact: Deb Galipeault, Camp Director, 290-7123 or dgalipeault; or Chris Fogg, Asst. Summer Camp Director, 783-1129 or cfogg@concordymca.org For more information about Seacoast Express United Camp, contact: Bill Nardino at bnardino@seacoastunited.com

Example of Daily Schedule (9:30AM-12:30PM)

9:30-9:45 Opening Ceremony

9:45-10:15 Snack, Schedule & Rules

10:15-10:45 Travel & Conditioning

10:45-11:15 1st Skills Session

11:15-11:45 2nd Skills Session

11:45-12:00 Break

12:00-12:30 Fun group activity or challenge based on the sport of the week

“The YMCA summer camp program has had a huge impact on my

daughter. Every day that I picked up my daughter from camp she

had a big smile on her face and could not wait to tell me about her

day. As a single mom, I am very grateful.”

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