summer camp brochure 2015

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
CAMP WEEKS
Week1
June 22-26
Week2
June 29-July 3
Week 3
July 6-10
Week 4
July 13-17
Week 5
July 20-24
Week 6
July 37-31
Week 7
August 3-7
Week 8
August 10-14
Week 9
August 17-21
Week 10
August 24-28
CAMP MOWKAWOGAN
AT YMCA CAMP SPAULDING
Hours of Operation:
8:30AM-4:30PM
(Extended care available 7:00 AM-5:30 PM)
Camp parent drop off and pick up:
Abbot-Downing School
152 South Street, Concord NH
Contact: Sonia Wilks, Summer Camp Director,
603.290.7001; swilks@concordymca.org
or Deb Galipeault, Youth Services Director,
603.290-7123; dgalipeault; for more info
Summer Day Camp Rates
YMCA MEMBER Day Camp (8:30 AM-4:30 PM)
$125/full week/child
$105/three days (M,W,F )
$85/two days (T,TH)
YMCA MEMBER
Extended Hours (7:00AM-5:30 PM)
$145/full week/child
$120/three days (M,W,F )
$105/two days (T,TH)
COMMUNITY NON-MEMBER
Day Camp (8:30 AM-4:30 PM)
$165/full week/child
$140/three days (M,W,F )
$125/two days (T,TH)
Pay in full before
May 1st, 2015 and receive a 5% discount.
* Online registration available for current
YMCA members!
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REGISTRATION
ENROLLMENT FORMS
A $4O non refundable deposit (per week per
camper) is due at the time of registration.
Registration is now available online at
concordymca.org! Registration deadline is
6/5/15— first come first serve. Late
registration accepted based on availability by
contacting the camp director; Sonia Wilks.
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.
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP:
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
• Swimsuit & Towel
• 2 Snacks
• Bagged Lunch
• Bug Spray
• Water Bottle(s)
• Extra Clothes
• Sunscreen
• Sneakers
• Please label all personal items.
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 MOWKAWOGAN
“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!”
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PROMOTION RELEASE
REFUND POLICY
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 recognition of participants,
at any time. Camp participants acknowledge that
the YMCA is a nonprofit organization.
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.
What makes
Camp Mowkawogan so unique?
It’s a day camp that truly feels like “camp”
in a natural setting proving opportunities
for traditional summer camp activities.
Campers will have the opportunity to
engage in programs such as archery,
boating, arts and crafts, and discovering
nature while still returning to the
comforts of home at the end of the day.
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.
SQUEAKY SNEAKERS CAMP
LIT (Leader In Training)
Completed Kindergarten
Completed 9-10 Grade
New this year! Held at the Child Development
Center right next door to the YMCA. This will
allow us to use the facilities for swimming
daily in the Y’s pool and rock wall climbing.
Campers will also go on fieldtrips for hiking
and exploring at state parks. Each week will
feature an exciting theme with a culminating
event on Fridays.
As part of a camper’s development, our older
campers will have the ability program fosters
the YMCA leadership philosophy, affective
communication, team building, campers
beginning the second week of the session.
Teens participate in the mandatory training
week June 29-July 3rd. This week introduces
first aid/CPR skills, life guarding skills,
behavior management techniques, building
relationships, and a foundation for
pre- employment skills.
CAMP MOWKAWOGAN
Completed Grades 1-8
Campers will be grouped by grades
completed.
Programs include but are not limited to:
• High and Low Ropes Course
• Arts and Crafts (Pottery, Drawing,
Painting, Sculpting, Creative Arts)
• Swimming and Boating
• Sports (Basketball, Archery, Volleyball,
Soccer, Flag Football, Floor Hockey,
Create-O-Sport)
 Nature and outdoor living skills
YMCA BEAD PROGRAM
Bead necklaces are a tradition at YMCA
summer camp. All campers receive an empty
necklace at the beginning of each summer
camp session. During the day, each camper
has the opportunity to earn beads for their
necklace. Earning a bead reflects our
CORE VALUES of: Caring, Honesty, Respect
and Responsibility. Make sure to ask your
camper about their beads and how they
earned them.
FRIENDSHIP
ACCOMPLISHMENT
BELONGING
Camp Mokawogan programs offer a fun and
unique experience that gives children and teens
the opportunity to meet new friends, explore
nature, discover new
interests, be
physically active
and create memories
that last a lifetime.
CAMP MOWKAWOGAN
We tipped our hats to the past and chose a
name for our camp 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, Preparing them
to become active members in today’s
community as they learn grow and discover.
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Attending summer camp is beneficial to every child’s personal
development. The experience teaches essential leadership and
social skills and helps youth develop confidence and
independence. Being a part of the
camp community nurtures the
potential of every child.
FUN Friday Themes:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Camp Wide Picnic
Superhero Dress Up
Blast From The Past
Color Wars
Wild, Wild West Gold Rush
Amazing Race Week
I Love The 80’s
Carnival Week
Best Of The Best
End Of Summer Field Day and BBQ
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WANT TO SEE CAMP?
MEET THE DIRECTOR?
We have 2 Open Houses
in the Spring.
Take a tour and see camp.
April 18: 1:00-5:00 PM
May 23: 1:00-5:00 PM
Email Sonia Wilks,
swilks@concordymca.org
to register!
CAMP MOWKAWOGAN
CONCORD FAMILY YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP
concordymca.org