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HELLO SUMMER! The Y in Central Maryland

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FOR A BETTER US If there’s one thing that unites us all, it’s our children. We all want them to feel safe, happy and loved. We all want to give them opportunities to learn, grow and experiment. At Y Camp, children from all walks of life are given these opportunities to make new friends, develop new skills, learn about character, and basically be the happiest and healthiest kids they can be. Summer at the Y inspires well-balanced, healthy youth development. Discovery of untapped skills and potential, recognizing new achievements, and sharing these experiences with new friends who maybe don’t go to your school, helps to expand horizons and creates a sense of belonging and community for all children.

The Y. For a better summer.

For a better camper. For a better us.

SUMMER STARTS HERE! Page 3

How to Save on Y Camp

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Beyond Summer

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Weekly Themes

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Traditional Day Camps & Add-ons

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Travel Camps

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Teen Camps

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Camp Locations

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Online Registration

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Introducing a Brand New Kind of Y Camp Experience for 2018

CAMP PUH’TOK

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Y MEMBERSHIP:

The Most Affordable Way to Camp! Y members always pay the lowest rate for Y Camp, on average as low as $62 less per week than the general public. That’s a savings of up to $620 over the entire summer. The savings are undeniable! For example:

Y CAMP FOR ALL Without a doubt, Y Camp is still one of the lowest cost, accredited camps in Maryland! That’s because we believe in making quality camp experiences accessible to all.

EARLY BIRD SAVINGS Register for Y Camp by February 19th and get 5% off of your camp weeks and 75% off the registration fee— A SAVINGS OF UP TO $162 PER CAMPER! See page 21 for promo codes and special registration dates.

• Register for three weeks of camp at the member rate and save $186. • Register for seven weeks of camp, save $434. Y members get full year-round access to all Y Centers including exercise classes, the best equipment, Stay & Play for kids, family events, pools, rock walls, youth fitness programs, teen clubs, and more—ALL INCLUDED! Members also get reduced rates on Y swim lessons and youth sports. Plus, you never have to sign a long-term contract. The savings only grows if you sign up two or more campers and/or take advantage of our early bird special, and Y members also get first pick at the camp of their choice with priority online member registration through January 22nd. A family membership is $91/month for your entire family – up to four adults and all dependent children under age 25 in your household!

Join the Y, save big on Y Camp and enjoy year-round healthy, family fun! TO QUALIFY FOR MEMBER RATES: The child you are registering must have, and maintain, an active Y membership at the time of registration and through the camp sessions. For family membership holders, the membership must be in the name of the parent/guardian registering the child.

HELP SEND A KID TO CAMP

Every year, hundreds of low income families across Central Maryland are in need of financial assistance in order to send their children to Y Camp.

The Y’s Send a Kid to Camp campaign raises funds to provide financial assistance to families who want to give their children a safe, enriching summer, but due to financial hardship, cannot afford to do so. Please give if you can. Donate at ymaryland.org.

Give today at ymaryland.org. Thank you! ymaryland.orgforformore moreinformation! information! GoGototo ymaryland.org

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BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT Y Before & After School Enrichment programs are conveniently available in over 40 elementary schools in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, and Harford Counties. For a complete school list, go to yafterschoolcare.org.

OUR APPROACH

BEYOND SUMMER Chances are, if your child participates in summer camp, they’re probably in school the rest of the year (just a hunch!). Good news! The Y provides year-round, enriching programs for your kids!

Y Before & After School Enrichment gives children a fun, healthy balance to the school day where they have lots of choices and opportunities to discover new talents and interests—kinda like camp! Children go home happy, ready to rest and prepared for the next day. Our program features our exclusive iDiscover program, a hands-on series that puts a unique and unexpected spin on traditional school topics through fun new learning activities like Builders Lab, iDetective, Mad Scientist, Adventures of the Travelling Suitcase, Music Mania, Li’l Chefs, and more. Other activities include: • Daily homework time • Strategy games, STEM, art, sports, reading, imaginative play • Thirty minutes of daily physical activity and exercise • Healthy snacks • Special guest visits

REGISTER TODAY Now registering for the current school year and the 2018/2019 school year! Sign up today at YAFTERSCHOOLCARE.ORG. For more information, visit ymaryland.org or contact our Customer Service office at [email protected].

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A DAY AT CAMP WITH

Robyn Pre-Camp Extended Hours (7am – 9am; no additional cost!)

“After Dad signed me in at the parent table, I made friendship bracelets with Miss Alex and we shared our favorite knock-knock jokes with the group. When more campers arrived, we played a game of kickball.”

Morning Activities (9am – 12pm) “It’s time for Opening Rally! That’s when we stretch, listen to announcements, sing camp songs and do the Y Camp Cheer. It’s an energizing way to start our day and our counselors are super silly!” “Today my group went for a nature hike in the woods. We talked about how we can be good friends to nature and played “I Spy” to learn about different kinds of plants!”

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“At Creation Station, we made sock puppets. My friends and I acted out a sock puppet skit for our counselors. They were laughing so hard! And whoo-hoo! Today is one of my SWIM DAYS!”

Post-Camp Extended Hours (4pm – 6pm; no additional cost!) “Mr. James taught me us how to play checkers and my friend showed me a magic trick. I can’t wait to show Grandpa! Dad picked me up and signed me out. I can’t wait to come back tomorrow!”

Lunch (12pm – 1pm) “Mom packed me a delicious sandwich for lunch, and the juice box she stuck in the freezer last night was just like a slushy!”

Afternoon Activities (1pm – 4pm) “During Fit Games, we raced each other through an obstacle course and Miss Stephanie taught us about healthy snacks that taste great and help keep our bodies strong. A little later we rested under a big shady tree to do some reading and journaling, and in Science Club, we learned how to make our own balloon rockets!”

SNEAK PEEK WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK 10 LAST BLAST

June 11 - June 15 June 18 - June 22 June 25 - June 29 July 2 - July 6* July 9 - July 13 July 16 - July 20 July 23 - July 27 July 30 - Aug 3 Aug 6 - Aug 10 Aug 13 - Aug 17 Aug 20 - Aug 24 Aug 27 - Aug 31

Summer Sneak Peek** Y Camp’s Got Talent Super Hero Summer From Sea to Shining Sea 90’s Throwback International Carnivale Jaws, Claws, Talons & Paws Splish Splash Once Upon a Time American Ninja Camper Space is the Place Last Blast of Summer

* All Y Day Camps closed on July 4th. ** Activities may be modified based on enrollment. Go to ymaryland.org for more information!

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THE EXPERIENCE At Y Camp, we help children recognize their talents, build confidence, make lifelong friendships, learn new skills and understand the importance of living a healthy, active life. We provide fantastic hands-on fun, rooted in the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. We achieve this through...

Songs and Games Y Fit-n-Fun Character Development Creative Arts Water Play

Science Experiments Spirit Traditions Silly Skits Sports Swimming

Great Outdoors Camp (GO) (entering grades K-6) Our “Great Outdoors” camps offer unique experiences in beautiful, outdoor, natural settings that stimulate the senses and inspire wonder! Children experience the natural world through nature hikes, arts and crafts, science and environmental exploration, archery, nature journaling, and countless other unique camp experiences that culminate into adventure and excitement that can only occur in these special natural environments.

Activities vary by location. Whippoorwill settings include endless outdoor water fun like swimming, canoeing, crabbing and fishing.

“Great Outdoors” camp locations:

Camp Ilchester, Ellicott City Camp Whippoorwill, Pasadena

Y Camp includes

FREE morning and afternoon extended hours from 7am-6pm

(because we know it’s a lifesaver for parents!)

Great Outdoors Weekly Rates* Member Rate $215

Open Rate $273

*Includes non-refundable $25 deposit

Camp Whippoorwill Transportation Transportation routes for Camp Whippoorwill include stops at Southgate Elem., Shipley’s Choice Elem., and the Y in Pasadena. Please check ymaryland.org for times. Transportation fee: $30-40/wk, varies by route Non-refundable

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The Lodge Camp (TL)

The Lodge Weekly Rates*

(entering grades K-6)

“The Lodge” camps introduce children to our timeless Y traditions like daily rallies, talent shows and our four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Campers experience a variety of indoor and outdoor activities including crafts, science projects, games, reading/ journaling, sports, skits and more. Weekly swim opportunities and themed special events or special guests are included.

Member Rate $202

Open Rate $268


The Highlands School Transportation Transportation for The Highlands School is available from the Ward Y in Abingdon. Please check ymaryland.org for times.

“The Lodge” camp locations: The Highlands School, Bel Air (mainly indoor camp) St. John’s Parish Day School, Ellicott City (mainly outdoor camp)

Transportation fee: $20/wk Non-refundable

Activity Central Camp (AC) (entering grades K-6)

Capture the essence of traditional camp in our “Activity Central” camps! Filled with adventure and fun, these camps provide a variety of activities campers crave, including water games, arts & crafts, friendly competitions, science experiments, group sports, weekly swimming, and more! Some camp locations rotate indoors for activities such as basketball in the gym and yoga in the multi-purpose room.

“Activity Central”

camp locations:

Y in Ellicott City (Dancel) Y in Catonsville Y in Westminster (Hill) Y in Towson (Orokawa) Y in Abingdon (Ward) Y in Parkville

Activity Central Weekly Rates* Member Rate $208

Open Rate $270

Summer at the Y in Arnold includes a trip to Camp Whippoorwill twice a week for outdoor adventure for grades 1-6. Activity Central camps at the Y in Pasadena includes swim lessons! Activity Central Weekly Rates*

Y in Waverly (Weinberg) Y in Arnold Y in Pasadena

The Y in Arnold Transportation Transportation routes for the Y in Arnold will include stops in the Annapolis area and Monarch Academy Elem. Please check ymaryland.org for times. Transportation fee: $40/wk Non-refundable

Transportation for the Y in Pasadena is available through the Camp Whippoorwill transportation routes (see page 6).

Y in Arnold & Pasadena Member Rate $223

Open Rate $285


Go to ymaryland.org for more information!

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R TRADITIONAL DAY CAMPS Swim Lesson Add-on

CAMP ADD-ONS

(entering grades 1-6)

We believe learning how to swim and being safe in the water go hand-in-hand. This traditional camp add-on covers both. Campers receive swim lesson instruction by a certified instructor. Skill check cards and progress feedback will be given at the end of each week.

Show some love for your favorite sport! Register for this traditional camp add-on and improve your skills while having fun! Sports add-ons are designed to teach sports skills, fair play, teamwork and sportsmanship. All skill levels welcome!

Swim Lesson Add-on Weekly Rates* Member Rate $55

Open Rate $100

*In addition to the traditional camp rate

(D, entering grades 1-6) You’ll be able to command the dance floor after taking this camp add-on! Get your body moving and your toes tapping with new steps, new styles and new friends!

Dance Add-on Weekly Rates*

Camp add-ons are only available to campers participating in traditional camp. When registering for camp add-ons, you must select the traditional camp week that includes the name of the add-on you want. For example, Week 5 Traditional Camp with Rock Wall Add-on. Use the Y Camp schedule on pages 20-23 for add-on options and availability.

Member Rate $55

Open Rate $100


Rock Wall Add-on

(RW, entering grades 1-6) If you’re a thrill seeker or you just love a good challenge, this traditional camp add-on is right for you! Learn basic climbing techniques while being challenged with drills and games. We focus on safety and proper climbing skills. As you improve your technique, you’ll progress to the next climbing level. Can you get through all of the levels?

Rock Wall Add-on Weekly Rates* Member Rate $55

Open Rate $100

*In addition to the traditional camp rate *Includes non-refundable $25 deposit

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Soccer (SC) Improve your soccer skills with drills and games.

Basketball (BB) Improve your basketball skills including dribbling, passing and shooting.

Flag Football (FF) Rotate through stations as you work on football skills and conditioning.

Dance Add-on

Camp add-ons are daily activity choices that can be added to your traditional camp day.

Sports Add-on

(SL, entering grades 1-6)

Sports Mix (SMA) Enjoy a mashup of all your favorites sports including soccer, basketball, flag football, and more!

Sports Add-on Weekly Rates* Member Rate $29

Open Rate $54


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Entering grades 4-6 (ages 9-11) Enjoy all the highlights of traditional camp, plus travel off site twice a week to local destinations like the movies, bowling, skating, mini golf, museums, and more.

TRAVEL CAMPS:

for those who love a good day trip! Most trips take place between 9am – 4pm, but some may require departure as early as 8am and return as late as 6pm. Rates include trips, transportation and admission fees. Opportunities to purchase food and souvenirs may be available. (See Camp Parent Manual)

Explorers Weekly Rates* Member Rate $246

Open Rate $304


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Adventurers

Entering grades 7-10 (ages 12-15) Join the adventure while visiting exciting destinations! Travel off site three days a week to destinations like laser tag, mini golf, ice cream factories, water parks, museum tours, local state parks, community service projects, and more.

Adventurers Weekly Rates* Member Rate $275

Open Rate $328



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Entering grades 7-9 (ages 12-14)

TEEN LEADERSHIP CAMPS The name says it all! Teens will build quality leadership skills and learn how to effectively work with others in our leadership camps; ideal for the camper who’s ready to take their personal development journey to a deeper level.

This revamped program is service oriented where campers learn skills centered around community development in preparation for their first work positions. Campers will work as a team to accomplish service projects at Y Centers and the surrounding community under the supervision of a service leader with the opportunity to earn service learning hours for school graduation requirements.

Navigators Weekly Rates* Member Rate $138

Open Rate $206


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Counselor in Training

Entering grades 10-11 (ages 15-17) Counselor in Training (CIT) camp is for campers who are interested in learning real life job skills and leadership development. Campers must apply for CIT camp and are selected after an interview process. Campers must be able to commit to 5 weeks of camp, which includes one week of training to be completed by July 20th. Participation does not guarantee future employment with the Y.

Counselor in Training One-Time Rate* Member Rate $50

Open Rate $75


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SPORTS CAMPS (entering grades 1–6)

Campers will enjoy a bundle of sports activities. Choose the full day sports activity that suits you best and get ready for an amazing summer! Sports camps do not include swimming.

Soccer (SO, entering grades 1-3, 4-6) Learn the fundamentals of soccer as well as the importance of teamwork. Experience the game by playing different positions. Work on footwork to improve your game. Nothing But Net (NN, entering grades 1-3, 4-6) If it involves a net, you’re playing it! Learn and play traditional and unique versions of net sports including basketball, soccer, volleyball, badminton, pickleball and more. Basketball (BK, entering grades 1-3, 4-6) Campers will improve their dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and offense skills. Play scrimmages and games in a friendly and fun environment. Sports Mix (SM, entering grades 1-3, 4-6) Play all of our original Sports Mix offerings that campers love! Soccer, basketball, floor hockey, lacrosse and more round out your week of games and activities.

Sports Camp Weekly Rates* Member Rate $224

Open Rate $276



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CREATIVE ARTS (entering grades 1–6)

Express yourself through different creative mediums including drawing, painting, acting, poetry and more. Creative Art camps do not include swimming. Dance is now available as a camp add-on. See page 8.

Art Mix (AX) (entering grades 1-3, 4-6) Create, invent and make art that is personal and expressive! Dabble in a little bit of everything as you learn new drawing, painting, sculpting, collage, and mixed media techniques every day! Curtain Call (CC) (entering grades 1-3, 4-6) Casting calls are out for a week of theatre! Act out scripted short plays, make props, design costumes and write skits. The week concludes with a short performance. Board Game Creation (BG) (entering grades 1-3, 4-6) Ever wanted to invent your own board game? Play TONS of games and leave with a prototype of a game you design. End the week with a life-size board game competition!

Creative Arts Weekly Rates* Member Rate $261

Open Rate $310

Paint and Pottery (PP) (entering grades 1-3, 4-6) Learn new painting styles by imitating some of the greatest artists in the world. Start with basic finger painting and move onto water colors, acrylics and more advanced styles. Finish the week with a paint-your-own-pottery experience!

Paint and Pottery Weekly Rates* Member Rate $296

Open Rate $345


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(entering grades 1–6)

Campers will experience the ultimate in “edu-tainment” including environmental discoveries, engineering fun and more. Science camps do not include swimming.

Spy School (SS) (entering grades 1-3, 4-6) Learn the elements of forensic science to solve mysteries. With a crime-solving partner, you’ll create letters using invisible ink, decode ciphered messages and solve puzzles. Can you use clues to solve the mystery and escape before time runs out? Block Academy (BA) (entering grades 4-6) Have fun and get creative by building projects with blocks of all shapes and sizes. If you’re a fan of interlocking or wooden blocks, or you love popular block mining video games, this camp is for you! Science Magic (SG) (entering grades 4-6) To the untrained eye advanced science can often look magical. Experiment with science that will dazzle your friends and learn a card trick or two along the way!

Y Science Weekly Rates* Member Rate $261

Open Rate $310

Animals A to Zoo (AZ) (entering grades 1-3, 4-6) Join us for a week of everything animals! Dissect owl pellets, learn about creatures big and small, make toys for local animal shelters, and learn the essentials to caring for animals. The week includes a trip to the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Farm to Table (FT) (entering grades 1-3, 4-6) Find out what’s cooking and how! Learn where food comes from and how it grows, investigate the science behind what happens in your kitchen, learn how to use fresh herbs and spices for healthy cooking, and visit a local farm to see how animals, farm land and greenhouses all help produce our food!

Animals and Farms Weekly Rates* Member Rate $296

Open Rate $345



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OVERNIGHT CAMP Your child will discover new skills and new friends as they embark on one adventure after another!

Located in Carroll County, Camp Hashawha offers so many exciting activities your child won’t know what to do first! It could be fishing, canoeing, or even archery!

CAMP HASHAWHA!

BE SURE TO CHECK

ymaryland.org

FOR OPEN HOUSE DATES!

(O) (ages 8-15)

CAMP THEMES

July 23 - July 27:

Under the Big Top

Help! Rescue Queen Anna from the evil dragon’s lair! There will be jousting, sword making, archery, camp jester contest and more!

Knights and Princesses

June 18 - June 22:

Experience what it’s like to be at the circus! Juggling, circus games, even a bear riding a tricycle! Dance the night away at the circus jam!

August 6 - August 10: Mystery Week

July 2 - July 6:

Pirates of the Caribbean Ahoy Matey! Climb aboard the pirate ship and sail through a week o’ grand adventure on the Hashawha sea! Search for treasure and enjoy a good hearty meal! Arrrrgh ya ready?!

Can you and your bunkmates be the first to solve the mystery of the day? Clues are revealed as you move one activity to the next. Connect the dots to complete the puzzle before ‘lights out’ and claim your reward!

July 9 - July 13:

August 13 - August 17:

Aloha from Camp Hashawha! Make your own surf boards and seashell crafts, trek through muddy lava in the volcano run, shake your hips at the luau!

Back by popular demand! New and returning campers will compete in survivor ball, relay races, swimming pool dance-offs and capture the flag “survivor style”.

Hawaiian Hullabaloo

Survivor Reunion Week

Every week, overnight campers may experience the following: Archery Camp Fires Canoeing Crafts Environmental Education 14

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Fishing Hikes Confidence Course New Friendships Sports

Swimming/ Swim Lessons Team Building Activities Terrific Food Tons of Games

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Camp Hashawha Details Location:

Hashawha Center 300 John Owings Road Westminster, MD 21158

Ages:

Amenities: Modern cabins with indoor shower/ toilet facilities, Outdoor Pool, Hiking Trails, Lake Hashawha, Sports Fields, Nature Center, Pavilions, Dining Hall and more.

Meals May Include: Breakfast: French toast, fruit,

Entering Grades 3-10 (ages 8 – 15)

sausage, pancakes, milk, juice, bacon, cereal, yogurt, scrambled eggs, and more.

Sessions:

Lunch/Dinner: Fajitas, nachos,

June 18 - June 22 Under the Big Top July 2 - July 6 Pirates of the Caribbean July 9 - July 13 Hawaiian Hullabaloo July 23 - July 27 Knights and Princesses Aug 6 - Aug 10 Mystery Week Aug 13 - Aug 17 Survivor Reunion Week

Camp Hashawha Weekly Rates* Member Rate $432

Open Rate $486


hamburgers, hot dogs, meatball subs, chicken tenders, tacos, salad, veggies, and more. Every effort will be made to accommodate special dietary needs.

Safety: All activities are designed with safety in mind. All Y Camp staff are CPR and First Aid certified. More details about Camp Hashawha can be found at ymaryland.org.

Drop-off/Pick-up: For your added convenience, there are several options available for camper drop-off and pick-up:

1. On-site at Camp Hashawha Campers can be dropped off at Camp Hashawha on Monday at 9:00am and picked up on Friday at 11:00am.

2. The Y in Westminster (Hill) Campers can be dropped off at The Y in Westminster (Hill) on Monday between 7:00am –10:00am and picked up on Friday by 6:00pm. Transportation is provided to and from Camp Hashawa free of charge!

3. Shuttle Bus Locations A Camp Hashawha shuttle bus picks-up/ drops-off at the Y in Arnold, the Y in Ellicott City (Dancel), the Y in Abingdon (Ward), and the Y in Parkville. Cost is $20 each way per camper, per week. Fee is non-refundable.


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Y Science Creative Arts

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Camp Puh’tok Introducing a Brand New Kind of Y Camp Experience for 2018

CAMP PUH’TOK

Check your mailbox and ymaryland.org for more information on this exciting new day camp and resident camp experience!


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CARROLL COUNTY Y in Westminster

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(Hill)

Traditional

B

P R

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P R

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P R

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P R

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P R

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P R

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P R

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P R

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P R

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• Sports Add-on

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• Swim Add-on

SL

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SL

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Travel & Teens

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A N C

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BA BG

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Y Science

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Creative Arts

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AX

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HARFORD COUNTY Y in Abingdon* (Ward) Traditional

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SMA/D

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BB

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• Swim Add-on

SL

SL

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SL

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RW

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RW

RW

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E A N C

E A N C

E A N C

E A N C

E A N C

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Sports Camp

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The Highlands School*

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P R

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In Harford County, transportation is available from the Ward Y in Abingdon to The Highlands School for .participation in art and science camps. See page 7.

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HOWARD COUNTY Y in Ellicott City (Dancel)

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P R

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SL

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RW

RW

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RW

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E A N C

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E A N C

SM

SO

BK

Travel & Teens Sports Camp

Camp Ilchester B

Travel & Teens

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St. John Parish Day School

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P R

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P R

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Y Science

P R

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B

P R A

BG

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AX

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Creative Arts

B

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SC

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Traditional

B

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SG AX

BG

OVERNIGHT CAMP Camp Hashawha Overnight

Ages 8-15

COLOR AND CODE KEY:

B Buccaneers

Great Outdoors Camp (GO)

Ages 8-15 Ages 8-15

Entering Kindergarten (age 5)

P Pioneers

Entering Grades 1-3 (ages 6-8)

R Rangers


The Lodge Camp (TL)

E

Explorers


A Adventurers


Activity Central Camp (AC)

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N

Navigators

C

Counselor in Training

Entering Grades 9-11 (ages 14-17) Entering Grades 10-11 (ages 15-17)

● Ages 8-15

TRADITIONAL CAMP ADD-ONS SWIM ADD-ON SL Swim Lessons DANCE ADD-ON D Dance ROCK WALL ADD-ON RW Rock Wall SPORT ADD-ON SC Soccer BB Basketball FF Flag Football SMA Sports Mix

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Ages 8-15 Ages 8-15

SPORTS CAMPS SO Soccer NN Nothing But Net BK Basketball SM Sports Mix CREATIVE ARTS CAMPS AX Art Mix CC Curtain Call BG Board Game PP Paint and Pottery

Y SCIENCE CAMPS SS Spy School BA Block Academy SG Science Magic AZ Animals A to Zoo FT Farm toTable


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Y CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION

Y CAMP LOCATIONS Anne Arundel County

Baltimore County

Camp Whippoorwill (GO)

Camp Puh’tok (GO)

520 Lake Shore Drive Pasadena, MD 21122 (410) 437-4242 Transportation available. See page 6.

A new Y Camp experience! Go to ymaryland.org for details. 17433 Big Falls Road Monkton, MD 21111

The Y in Arnold (AC)

The Y in Parkville (AC)

1209 Richie Highway Arnold, MD 21012 410-544-2525 Transportation available. See page 7.

8910 Waltham Woods Road Parkville, MD 21234 410-663-1300

The Y in Pasadena (AC)

600 W. Chesapeake Avenue Towson, MD 21204 410-823-8870

26 Magothy Beach Road Pasadena, MD 21122 (410) 437-4242 Transportation available. See page 7.

The Y in Towson (Orokawa) (AC)

The Y in Catonsville (AC) 850 S. Rolling Road Catonsville, MD 21228 410-747-9622

Carroll County The Y in Westminster (Hill) (AC) 1719 Sykesville Road Westminster, MD 21157 410-848-3660

Harford County The Highlands School (TL) 2904 Creswell Road Bel Air, MD 21015 410-679-9622 Transportation available. See page 7.

900 E. 33rd Street Baltimore, MD 21218 410-889-9622

Camp Hashawha Overnight Camp (GO) Call any Y Center Hashawha Center 300 John Owings Road Westminster, MD 21158 Transportation available. See page 15.

101 Walter Ward Boulevard Abingdon, MD 21009 410-679-9622

Howard County

THE LODGE CAMP (TL)

This camp setting offers a variety of mainly indoor or mainly outdoor activities.

Camp Ilchester (GO)

The Y in Ellicott City (Dancel) (AC)

St. John’s Parish Day School (TL) 9130 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042 410-465-4334

Y CAMP 2018

This camp setting offers camp experiences set in beautiful, outdoor, natural environments.

5042 Ilchester Road Ellicott City, MD 21043 410-465-4334

4331 Montgomery Road Ellicott City, MD 21043 410-465-4334

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GREAT OUTDOORS CAMP (GO)

The Y in Abingdon (Ward) (AC)

Baltimore City The Y in Waverly (Weinberg) (AC)

CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE CAMP SETTING FOR YOUR CHILD:

ACTIVITY CENTRAL CAMP (AC)

This camp setting offers a variety of mainly outdoor activities at Family Center Y locations.

See pages 6–7 for full descriptions of the kinds of activities available at each camp setting.

Y CAMP 2018

ONLINE REGISTRATION Online registration for Y Camp 2018 begins January 1st for Y members. Open registration begins January 23rd. Registration is available online at ymaryland.org/campsignup. Registration must be accompanied by applicable deposits, registration fees and completed registration packet. For more information about online registration, visit ymaryland.org.

Benefits of Online Registration

Complete camper files Sibling discounts and promotions Pay camp balances Print receipts and tax information Make camp changes Search for camps without logging in or creating an account

Advantages of Y Membership Y members always pay the lowest rate for Y Camp, on average as low as $62 less per week than the general public – that’s a savings of up to $620 for the entire summer! To qualify for member rates, the child you are registering must be a Y member at the time of registration and throughout all camp sessions. For family membership holders, the membership must be in the name of the parent/guardian registering the child. If a membership is purchased after registration, the member rate will not apply.

Registration Fee & Registration Packets

Recommended Online Registration Method

A one-time registration fee of $35 per camper is paid during the completion of your online registration packet. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

BEFORE REGISTERING, review the 2018 Y Camp brochure and visit ymaryland.org.

Your 2018 camp registration cannot be confirmed/finished until you complete the online registration packet (via the $35 registration fee). This packet captures important information related to your child’s health and safety, and is required and in accordance with State and National guidelines that permit and accredit our camps. Campers will not be admitted to camp and camp weeks may be terminated without a completed online registration packet. There is a day camp registration packet and an overnight camp registration packet. The information contained in each packet is unique to either day camp or overnight camp. If your child is attending both day camp and overnight camp, you will need to complete both online registration packets.

If you’re a returning camp family or Y member, go to ymaryland.org/ campsignup and select BROWSE BY LOCATION. In the OTHER SITES section, select the camp location you’re interested in (ex. Camp – The Y in Catonsville) and complete your desired camp selections and registration. If you’re not a current Y member or returning camp family, you will need to set up an online account. Follow the instructions at ymaryland.org/campsignup.

Helpful Tip When registering, please provide an email address that you check frequently as email will be our main form of communication regarding Y Camp.

To sign up for your registration packet, go to ymaryland.org/campsignup and search for “Registration Packet” in the keyword box. Please have your child’s tetanus shot date on hand when you complete the packet.

Promotions Early Bird Savings: Get 5% off your camp weeks and 75% off the registration fee when you register between January 23rd – February 19th – a savings of up to $162! Use promo code EARLYBIRD2018 for the camp weeks and REGPACKET75 for the registration fee. Savings not valid on transportation or other fees. Go to ymaryland.org for more information!

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Y CAMP GENERAL INFORMATION Camp Weeks Camp start and end dates are subject to change pending any changes with the Public School System’s school schedule or location availability.

Camp Hours

Full Day Camp: 9am-4pm Free Extended Hours: 7am-9am; 4pm-6pm

Registration Fee A one-time registration fee of $35 per camper is paid during the completion of your online registration packet sign up. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. For more information about completing your online registration packet, see page 21.

Sibling Discounts Sibling discounts are available to you when two or more siblings are registered for the same weeks of camp. The discount code SIBLING2018 must be entered at checkout for the discount to be applied.

Deposits A $25 per week/per camper deposit is required for all camps. Deposits are non-refundable, non-transferable and are applied towards the total weekly camp fee. Even when camp is paid for in full, $25 per week is considered a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit. (Not subject to any discounts.)

Camp Changes Camp changes can be managed online at no cost through June 1st. Any changes made after June 1st is subject to a $5 processing fee. Any changes made after a promotional period are subject to the full rate.

Balance of Weekly Camp Fees Payments for camp will be automatically drafted from your credit card fourteen (14) days prior to the start of the camp week (see cancellation policy). A complete payment schedule is included in the Camp Parent Manual. If balance is not paid, the camper will not be permitted to attend camp and the slot will be reassigned.

Financial Assistance Financial assistance is available. Apply early as funding may be limited. Applications are available online at ymaryland.org. CCS vouchers are accepted. An award, denial, waitlist or receipt of application from CCS must be submitted with the Y financial assistance application. Including CCS, additional discounts and promotions do not apply in conjunction with financial assistance.

Camp Parent Manual The Camp Parent Manual is available online at ymaryland.org. It contains important information you need to know including financial and camp policies and procedures, inclement weather, illnesses, lunch tips, dress code, and what to bring to camp.

Cancellation Policy All changes and cancellations must be made in writing and include the camper’s full name, camp location, dates of the weeks to be cancelled, and a description of the request. All requests must be submitted to the Customer Service office either via fax at 410-779-9426, or by email to [email protected]. Deposits and registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. If a camp week is cancelled two weeks prior, the deposit will be forfeited and any further balance paid will be refunded. Cancellations made with less than two weeks notice will not be accepted; all fees are non-refundable. For more information please review the financial policy in the Camp Parent Manual and Camp Agreement.

Financial Agreement The complete Financial Agreement is online at ymaryland.org and explains all financial policies in full detail including payment, refund, cancellation, and change policies. During the registration process you will be required to read and accept the financial agreement.

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Y CAMP 2018

QUALITY CAMPS, EXCEPTIONAL TEAM MEMBERS Most Y Camps are ACA accredited, which means we run our camps according to the best policies and practices in the industry. We voluntarily go through rigorous inspections by outside professionals to ensure we continue to exceed state regulations in health, safety, programming, staff qualifications/training, emergency management plans and more—up to 300 standards in all! Y Camp team member candidates undergo a thorough review process including “Camp Try-Outs” (a half day of actual activities and scenarios), reference and background checks, and several interviews. Before working with campers, team members will complete a minimum of 30 hours of training that is specific to their role, including first aid, CPR and activity leadership.

GO TO

ymaryland.org

NEED HELP?

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Should you need assistance with your camp registration, you may contact your nearest Y Center. Welcome Desk associates are available to answer questions and troubleshoot any problems.

The Y Camp 2018 brochure has tons of great information in it about Y Camp, but you can’t stop here! There’s more important information you need to know at ymaryland.org.

If you need assistance creating or accessing your online account, please email [email protected]. Anyone with special financial considerations should contact the Customer Service office at 443-322-8000 or email [email protected]. Facebook “f ” Logo

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