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Summer Day Camp

YMCA of Catawba Valley#BestSummerEver

HICKORY FOUNDATION YMCA701 1ST STREET NWHICKORY, NC 28601

ADRIAN L. SHUFORD, JR YMCA1104 CONOVER BLVD EAST

CONOVER, NC 28613

LEADERS IN TRAINING (LIT) CAMPHickory Branch

PRESCHOOL (SQUIRT) CAMPHickory Branch

SPORTS DAY CAMP

Ages: Completed K-6th grades. Campers are grouped into age appropriate huddles with a 1:15 counselor to camper ratio.

Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6:00pm

Registration Fee: $35 per camper(one-time, non-refundable)

Weekly Fee: $125 Members/$150 Potential Members

Weekly Deposit: $25 (To ensure your child has a spot, a non-refundable & non-transferrable deposit is required for all the weeks you anticipate your child will attend.

Payments: Due on the Friday before each session. (late fees apply after due date)

Ages: Completed 6th-11th grades.

Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6:00pmRegistration Fee: $35 per camper (one-time, non-refundable)

Weekly Fee: Ranges Per Week $125-$175



Ages: 3-5 year olds.

Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-12:30pm

Registration Fee: $35 per camper (one-time, non-refundable)

Weekly Fee: $45 Members/$65 Potential Members



Ages: 5-12 years old

Days/Hours: Full Day: Mon-Fri 6:30am-6:00pmHalf Day: Mon-Thursday 8:30-12:30pm

Registration Fee: $35 per camper (one-time, non-refundable)

Weekly Fee: Half Day: $70 Members/$90 Potential Members Full Day: $125 Members/$150 Potential Members



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TRADITIONAL DAY CAMP

WELCOME to Summer at the YParents and kids agree: when it comes to summer time fun, nobody offers a better experience like the Y. The YMCA of Catawba Valley’s summer camp program is all about adventure, healthy fun, personal growth, friendship and lasting memories. During the summer children can enjoy activities like swimming, arts and crafts, sports and field trips, and learn new life long skills.

INFORMATION AND MEMBERSHIP FEES

Registration Information

REGISTRATION SPECIALS: Register before April 30th receive 10% off weekly fee.

New option: Sign up for draft and get your registration fee waived

How to Register: Please visit Member Services at your local branch or go online: www.camp.ymcacv.org

What you need to bring to register for camp: Completed Registration Form Immunization records Either Payment in full or a deposit for each week Registration Fee

MEMBERSHIP AT THE YWE ARE SO MUCH MORE THAN A GYM

The Y is more than a gym, We are a cause, - committed to strengthening bodies, minds and communities. We are dedicated to building healthy, confident and secure children and families. Here, surrounded by friends as well as caring, knowledgeable staff, you can grow your spirit, mind and body in ways you never imagined.

At the heart of the Y lies the power to transform - both yourself and the world around you. From our exceptional fitness, sports and aquatics programs, to our preschool, to our fun family and community events, the Y offers an array of options to develop A BETTER YOU.

OPEN HOUSES FOR CAMP: April 9th & June 1st at 6pm-8pm

Come register your child(ren) for summer camp on these select days to have your Registration Fee Waived!

Parent Communication:

Dedicated Camp Cell Phones:Hickory 828-455-1946Shuford 828-455-1703LIT 828-466-1711

Camp Facebook Groups:Www.fb.com/groups/hickorysummercampWww.fb.com/groups/shufordsummercamp

Water Bottle

Proper Clothing: Campers will be active and may get dirty.

Swimsuit & Towel

Closed-toe Shoes

Spray-on Sunscreen

Electronic Devices or Toys From Home are not allowed at camp.

Additional Information

What to bring:


MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS• FREE Group Fitness Classes• FREE Equipment Orientation• Reduced Program Fee• (2) 25 Yard Indoor Pools• 50 Meter Outdoor Pool• Basketball Gym• Raquetball• Tennis Courts

MEMBERSHIP TYPES• Teen (12 - 18 year olds)• Young Adult (19 - 25 year olds)• Adult (26 - 61 year olds)• Senior Adult ( 62 year olds & Up)• Family • Family w/o dependents• Senior Family

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEThe Y’s Community Pricing Program ensures that membership and programs are available to everyone in our service area regardless of their finanical situation. This program is supported by contributions from our Annual Campaign, grants, from local funders and direct donations. Applications available at our Welcome Center or online.


DAY CAMP CAMPERS AGE 5 -12 YRS.*

* 5 year olds must have completed kindergarten

The YMCA of Catawba Valley’s Day Camp is centered around improving the well-being of children. We believe in each child’s individuality and intentionally focus on three areas of development: friendships, accomplishment and belonging. We work to create a safe and vibrant environment that allows children to:

• Learn and master skills that nurture their passions, talents and potential.• Bond with new friends and positive staff role models to create lasting memories.• Know they belong so they feel welcome and free to express who they are.• Be active, be themselves, and belong!• Swimming lessons included - Once per week.• Helping to prevent summer learning loss by partnering with local libraries to read for 30 minutes a day.

Daily adventures include field trips, character development, devotions, outdoor activities, swimming, silly songs and arts and crafts. Each day brings a new and exciting activity for your child to enjoy.

Breakfast, Lunch and Snack will be provided for all full day campers.

EXPRESS DROP-OFF

SUMMER LEARNING LOSS PREVENTION

Express drop-off is provided for your convenience at both the Hickory and Shuford locations. Each day you will drop your children off to our welcoming counselors and camp directors. The drop-off times are:

Hickory & Shuford Branches: 6:30am - 8:00am

Studies show that a typical student loses nearly two reading levels during summer vacation.

The Y wants to ensure that your child will not backslide in their reading and also propel them ahead for the new school year. Learning doesn’t have to stop when summer break begins at the YMCA of Catawba Valley.

Our Summer Camp is full of new and exciting ways for kids to stay engaged and to continue learning valuable skills while also having fun. Our campers will read and receive tutoring to maintain their level of learning.


Week 1: Star Wars: Return of the Camper (June 11th-15th) A long time ago in a camp NOT so far away…Camp transformed into a Jedi training camp. Our next generation of campers will learn how to use the force for good.

Week 2: Camper vs Counselor (June 18-22nd)Campers and Counselors will face off in a variety of tasks, activities and games throughout the week. In everything from Minute to Win It, to basketball games, campers vote for who they want to compete, and put their own names down for the games they want to play! The score will be kept all week and the winners will be revealed Friday. Field Trip: Bo’s

Week 3: Science Excursion (June 25-29th)Challenge yourself this week to explore and discover the wonders of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Get ready to get messy as you create your own slime, build your own soap powered model boat, make scientific predictions with our sink or float tanks, or build a tower out of marshmallows and spaghetti! Work together with your science team on Wacky Wednesday to experiment with water and get ready to be amazed! Field Trip: Science Center

Week 4: Destination USA (July 2-6th)Land Ho! An unforgettable adventure awaits you in this Destination USA week of Summer Y Camp. We will participate in activities that celebrate our country and community, pride in our citizens, culture and land. Activities and games include wiffle ball, four square, pie throwing contest, watermelon roll derby, bike and scooter parade, and planting our Y Camp garden.

Week 5: Wonderful World of Magic (July 9-13th)Come take a tour of your favorite Disney tales, learn about the characters, movies, attractions and even some secrets that only true Disney fans know. Field Trip: Movie Theater

Week 6: Animal Planet (July 16-20th)Mammals, insects, reptiles OH MY! They’ll learn about wildlife and endangered species while they compare and contrast the characteristics of many common and unusual animals. Plus they’ll learn how animals enrich our world. Field Trip: Zootastic Park

Week 7: Let’s Get Active (July 23-27th)Kids need at least 60 minutes of active and vigorous play each day to stay healthy, and one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to meet this goal is by playing outside. We will link children to nearby parks, trails and waters – and provide tips and ideas – "Let’s Move!" can help children develop a more active lifestyle. Field Trip: Foothills Gym

Week 8: Surf’s Up! (July 30th- August 3rd) Splash and explore this spectacular week while learning about the wonders of water and the creatures of the sea. Design and create your own splash painting, gummy fish in a bowl, and bottled waves. Build your team’s ship and participate in a camp wide Box Boat Race! Play Octopus Tag, slide like a penguin on our Slip and Slide, and get ready to get splashed! Field Trip: Kool Park

Week 9: Back to the Future (August 6-10th)Strap in, sit down, and hold on as we travel through time. Beware of dinosaurs, knights and pirates on this trip! Field Trip: Skateland

Week 10: Drama-o-Rama (August 13-17th)With your friends create, plan and design the camp talent show. From start to finish you have a role to play, everything from talent show posters to props and playbills. Participate in your own unique way, whether your talent is dancing or drawing to singing or sporting, this is your week to shine!

Week 11: Sports of all Sorts (August 20-23rd)Catch, kick, punt and run! It’s going to be sport-a-riffic as we play sports of all sorts! Join in our tournament for a shot at the highly sought-after Y day camp medals!

DAY CAMP (CONT.)

WEEKLY THEMES DETAILS

CAMP DATES & RATESHICKORY & SHUFORD BRANCHES: 6:30am - 6:00pmAGE 5-12 Year OldsDATE June 11th - August 23rd

DAYS Monday - Friday (Full Day)RATES YMCA Members: $125 Community Participants: $150

SPECIAL OFFERS!Register by April 30th and enjoy a special discount rate of 10% off per camper, per week. Offer Valid for YMCA members and community participants.

**All activites including field trips are subject to change due to any unforeseen circumstances. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

HICKORY YMCA SPORTS CAMPSWhether your child is new to sports, a seasoned vet, or somewhere in-between, our Sports Camps are the perfect destination for every child who enjoys playing sports and being active. Our Focus is on helping campers of all skill levels develop fundamentals, teamwork, self-confidence and new skills, while also leaving time for campers to enjoy a variety of other activities, crafts and summer fun.

VolleyballLead by Sandy Hyatt, Former College Volleyball Player. In this camp your child will learn the fundamentals of volleyball by taking part in stations and drills to build their skills and confidence.

Dates: June 18-22nd


Items Needed: Volleyball, Knee pads, & Tennis Shoes.

TennisLead by Zoey Duric, certified Tennis Pro and Tennis Director. Kids can stay active and learn new skills in a positive environment where the focus is learning strokes, the rules of the game and court awareness. In addition, campers can build confidence, find their strengths and make friends.

Dates: July 9-13, July 23-27th, Aug 6-10


Items Needed: Racquet, tennis shoes, water bottle, and spray sunscreen.

BaseballLead by the Rembert Brothers, who have over 35 years coaching expertise. While enjoying authentic game play, campers advance their understanding of each position and its importance to the success of the team. Improve outfield and infield fundamentals, base running, pitching techniques, hitting, and decision-making.

Dates: June 25-29th


Items Needed: Baseball Mitt, Bat, Socks, and cleats are optional.

BasketballLead by Andy Poplin, Hickory High’s Basketball Coach. Our Basketball camp helps players of all levels maximize their potential and pursue their love of basketball. Campers will work on improving their hand-eye coordination, ball handling, proper shooting techniques, various defensive/offensive plays, communication skills and teamwork.

Dates: July 16-20


Items Needed: Basketball & Tennis shoes.

Flag FootballLead by Jamont Jones, Lenior Rhyne Football Coaching Staff. Learn football fundamentals without heavy contact. In Flag Football, the focus is on teamwork in a positive and structured environment. Campers learn passing, receiving, as well as blocking and offensive and defensive strategies.

Dates: July 16-20


Items Needed: Mouth Guard & cleats are optional.


SHUFORD YMCA SPORTS CAMPS

Basketball

Lead by former/current college basketball players. Our Basketball camp helps players of all levels maximize their potential and pursue their love of basketball. Campers will work on improving their hand-eye coordination, ball handling, proper shooting techniques, various defensive/offensive plays, communication skills and teamwork. Each day will be skills and drills followed by fun games at the end!

Dates: July 9-13th

Ages: Boys and Girls 5-12 years old

Items Needed: Basketball (If you have one), tennis shoes & water bottle.

VolleyballLead by Shannon Hudson, CVCC Head Volleyball coach, along with her college players! In this camp your child will learn the fundamentals of volleyball like bumping, setting, and rotations by taking part in stations and drills to build their skills and confidence. Each day will be skills and drills followed by fun games at the end!

Dates: July 16-20th


Items Needed: Volleyball (If you have one), knee pads, tennis shoes & water bottle.

SoccerLead by current and former College/Travel Soccer Players. In this camp your child will be introduced to the fundamentals of the game like passing, possession and defending through drills and exercises. Each day includes foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, and small-sided games.

Dates: August 6-10th


Items Needed: Soccer ball (If you have one), shin guards, cleats & water bottle.

Is your child looking to keep their sports skills active during the summer?! Well our Sports Camps are the perfect place for every child who enjoys playing sports and being active. Our main goal is to help campers of all skill levels develop fundamentals, teamwork, self-confidence and new skills that they can take into our sports programs throughout the year also while also leaving time for campers to enjoy a variety of other activities, like swimming, crafts and lots of outdoor fun.


HALF DAY: 8:30am - 12:30pmAGE 5-12 Year OldsDAYS Monday - Thursday (Half Day)RATES YMCA Members: $70 Community Participants: $90

SPORTS CAMP RATES

FULL DAY: 6:30am - 6:00pmAGE 5-12 Year OldsDAYS Monday - Friday (Full Day)RATES YMCA Members: $125 Community Participants: $150


PRESCHOOL (SQUIRT) CAMP CAMPERS AGE 3 -5 YRS.

HICKORY BRANCH

The YMCA of Catawba Valley’s Day Camp is centered around improving the well-being of children. We believe in each child’s individuality and intentionally focus on three areas of development: friendships, accomplishment and belonging. We work to create a safe and vibrant environment.

GENERAL INFORMATION

WEEKLY CAMP THEMES & DETAILS

SWIMMINGSwim lessons will be provided once a week with age appropriate staffing ratios (1:6) from one of our trained swimming instructors. Campers should bring a towel, bathing suit, and water bottle.

BELONGINGSPlease label all of your child’s belongings. If you send sunscreen with your child, please make certain it is labeled with their name.

POTTY TRAININGAll campers must be potty trained to participate in our preschool camp program.

CAMP DATES & RATESHICKORY BRANCH: 8:30am - 12:30pm

AGE 3-5 Year OldsDATE June 25th - August 10th

DAYS Monday - Friday (Half-Day)RATES YMCA Members: $45 Community Participants: $65

Week 1: No Camp (June 11-15)

Week 2: No Camp (June 19-22)

Week 3: Star Wars: Return of the Camper (June 25-29)A long time ago in a camp NOT so far away…Camp transformed into a Jedi training camp. Our next generation of campers will learn how to use the force for good.

Week 5: Wonderful World of Magic (July 9-13)Come take a tour of your favorite Disney tales, learn about the characters, movies, attractions and even some secrets that only true Disney fans know.

Week 6: Animal Planet (July 16-20)Mammals, insects, reptiles OH MY! They’ll learn about wildlife and endangered species while they compare and contrast the characteristics of many common and unusual animals. Plus they’ll learn how animals enrich our world

Week 7:Let’s Get Active ( July 23-27)Kids need at least 60 minutes of active and vigorous play each day to stay healthy, and one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to meet this goal is by playing outside.

Week 8: Surf’s Up! (July 30- August 3)Splash and explore this spectacular week while learning about the wonders of water and the creatures of the sea. Design and create your own splash painting, gummy fish in a bowl, and bottled waves.

Week 9: Back to the Future (August 6-10)Strap in, sit down, and hold on as we travel through time. Beware of dinosaurs, knights and pirates on this trip!

Week 10: No Camp (August 13-17th)

Week 11: No Camp (August 20-23rd)

**All activites including field trips are subject to change due to any unforeseen circumstances.


Week 1: Welcome to Summer! (June 11th-15th) $150Come start your summer with all of the classic summer camp activities from arts and crafts to field games to taking a dip at Kool Park. Come meet new friends and kick off your summer right!

Week 2: Volunteer and Celebrate (June 18th-22nd) $175Help those in need this summer by volunteering with multiple organizations this week and then celebrating at the end of each day with fun games and friends. It wouldn’t be a true celebration if we didn’t end the week at Carowinds!

Week 3: Sports Week (June 25th-29th) $150Do you love the watching Cam Newton throw touchdown passes? Then you will love this week as we get the chance to explore the Carolina Panthers Stadium and catch a Crawdad’s home game. Learn some new sports or refine your skills as we play as many sports as possible this week!

Week 4: All About Hickory (July 2nd-6th – No Camp July 4th) $125You may have grown up in Hickory but how much do you really know about it? Explore downtown with a scavenger hunt, make a video commercial about why you love living in Hickory, and meet some of the people that make Hickory what it is!

Week 5: Adventure Week (July 9th-13th) $175If you like high adrenaline adventures then this is the week for you! We will be hiking at local parks and even white water rafting down the Watauga River! But we can’t do any of that without some survival skills learned early in the week to let us enjoy the adventure!

Week 6: Water Week (July 16th-20th) $175By this time in the summer it is HOT HOT HOT! So let’s cool off with all sorts of water activities from games and races to building our own rafts beat the summer heat by ending our week at the Wet N Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park!

Week 7: Safari (July 23rd-27th) $150Come explore what animals are hiding in our own backyards or maybe swimming in aquarium! Build birdhouses for your own yard and end the week at the North Carolina Zoo to visit animals we can’t see in our backyard! Week 8: Olympics (July 30th- Aug 3rd) $175Challenge yourself during a week of competitions. Battle each other for the gold medal in scavenger hunts, footgolf, and tournaments galore! End the week in a high speed chase at the SpeedPark in Charlotte!

Week 9: STEM (Aug 6th – 10th) $150It might be summer but come learn some new skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in such fun ways you won’t even realize you are using math! Finally make sure you pay attention so you can escape the room at the end of the week!

Week 10: Crafty Week (Aug 13th-17th) $150After a busy summer lets spend some time learning new arts and craft skills! From hand lettering to pottery to decorating cakes! Finally we will end the week jumping at a trampoline park!

Week 11: End of Summer Bash (Aug 20th – 23rd) - $175The summer may be ending but that doesn’t mean we can’t have one more week to celebrate summer! With cookouts and games and ending the week at the Whitewater Center this could just be the best summer ever!

CAMPERS IN GRADES 7 - 10. TEEN (LIT) CAMP

WEEKLY CAMP THEMES & DETAILS

CAMP DATES & RATES

HICKORY BRANCH: 6:30am - 6:00pmAGE Grade 7th thru 10th

DATE June 11th - August 23rd

DAYS Monday - Friday (Full Day)RATES Varies

SPECIAL OFFERS!Register by April 30th and enjoy a special discount rate of 10% off per camper, per week. Offer Valid for YMCA members and community participants.

**All activites including field trips are subject to change due to any unforeseen circumstances.

Cannot be combined with any other offer.

EXPRESS DROP-OFFExpress drop-off is provided for your convenience at both the Hickory and Shuford locations. Each day you will drop your children off to our welcoming counselors and camp directors. The drop-off times are:

Hickory Branch: 6:30am - 8:00am

Recognizing that middle school and high school students can get more out of a summer camp program, our LIT (Leaders in Training) participants learn teamwork oriented leadership. Working together on a variety of projects, our staff and LITs form a mentoring relationship. We coach our LITs, providing feedback and insight into their efforts on the different tasks they take on. Local field trips, leadership workshops and service projects are just a few of the important tools our staff use to teach teens what it means to be a leader.

HICKORY BRANCH

Breakfast, Lunch and Snack will be provided for all full day campers.

Best Summer Ever

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YMCA of Catawba Valley 701 1st St NW Hickory, NC 28601

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SPECIAL OFFER!Register by April 30th and get 10% off per week. Offer valid for YMCA members and community participants.*

*Cannot be combined with any other offer.

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