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Looking for fun ways to energize your studentsand compliment your classroom lessons? A

eld trip to YMCA Camp Potawotami is the

answer! YMCA Camp Potawotami provides a

unique Outdoor Education Program for stu-

dents and educators alike.

The Outdoor Education Program at YMCA

Camp Potawotami uses the outdoors as a

laboratory for learning and promotes a co-

operative and ecological approach to edu-

cation and life.

Over 200 acres of elds, forests, prairies, wet-

lands and lakefront provide a beautiful setting

in which students can learn skills, gain knowl-

edge and develop personally. No matter what

your classroom and curriculum needs, we can

tailor one day programs to exciting overnight

packages and more!

(800) 966-9622 | camp@fwymca.org | fwycamp.org

TEACH FROM200 ACRES OFLESSON PLANS.

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OUTDOOR EDUCATION

PROGRAM GOALSOur program balances academics, outdoor

skills and recreation so your students can

learn and enjoy outdoor activities together.

The time at camp allows students to see each

other in a different setting that promotes and

encourages cooperation, teamwork and

understanding of ones own abilities and

potential.

Program goals upon completion of the

Outdoor Education program include:

Enhancement of science education curriculum

Provide an opportunity for hands-on nature

study

Application to a variety of school curricular

areas

Create a safe environment for students to

try adventure skills and learn new outdoor

activities

(800) 966-9622 | camp@fwymca.org | fwycamp.org

DISCOVERY UNITSWe offer hands-on classes that compliment your

curriculum based on the Indiana State Standards

for Education. Teachers have the opportunity to

evaluate students strengths and areas where im-

provements can be made through observation in

a non-graded learning experience. Whether yourgroup is 20 or 120, for one day or a whole week,

bring your lunch or have hot meals prepared for

you... at YMCA Camp Potawotami, the possibilities

are endless!

UNITS AVAILABLE

Pond Study

Wetlands Hike

Owl Study

Predator/Prey

Reptiles & Amphibians

Pioneer Living

Survival/Outdoor Shelter Building

Teambuilding 1: Initiatives

Teambuilding 2: Low Ropes Course

Canoeing

Orienteering

Archery

EVENING OPTIONS

Underground Railroad

Campre Program

Hayride

The Beast (Team Initiative)

Night Hike

Our units are led by trained professionals who fa-

cilitate the learning experience through group work,guided discovery, and participatory discussions.

FACILITIES & FOOD SERVICEYMCA Camp Potawotami offers comfortable lodgingand excellent food! Students, teachers and adultchaperones stay in our fully winterized cabins ordormitories. We provide healthy, home-cookedmeals served family style. Our professional foodservice staff has an outstanding reputation and

may be able to accommodate special dietary needsupon request.

2012 PROGRAM RATESOne chaperone per every ten students is welcome at no charge.

Day Program $25 per studentIncludes 3 units and 1 meal

Extended Day Program $40 per studentIncludes 4 units, 1 evening program

and 2 meals.

2 Day/1 Night Program $60 per studentIncludes lodging, 5 units,1 evening program and 3 meals.

3 Day/2 Night Program $107 per studentIncludes lodging, 8 units,

2 evening programs and 6 meals.

YMCA Camp Potawotami Outdoor EducationCenter is open August 15 May 31 each year. Toreserve your date or discuss tailoring this excitingprogram for your classroom or group, contactthe YMCA Camp Potawotami ofce at(800) 966-9622 or camp@fwymca.org .

RESERVE YOUR DATE

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