BEST.
SUMMER.
EVER.
SUMMER CAMP 2015
DANVILLE FAMILY YMCA
DEAR FAMILIES:
WE WELCOME ALL OUR RETURNING AND NEW CAMPERS TO OUR 2015
SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM. WE ARE EXCITED TO EMBARK ON ANOTHER
SUMMER OF FUN AND LEARNING WITH YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN.
FROM SPORTS AND SWIMMING, TO NUTRITION AND HEALTHY EATING,
YMCA CAMPS SPAN A BROAD RANGE OF INTERESTS, WHLE FOCUSING
ON DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS AND BODIES. THANK YOU FOR
CHOOSING OUR Y SUMMER CAMP! WE LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR CAMPER!
SINCERELY,
BRITTNYWOODARD
DIRECTOR OFYOUTH&FAMILYWELLBEING
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SUMMER CAMP 2015
DATES & HOURS OF OPERATION
Danville Family YMCA Summer Day
Camp is a ten week program that
runs June 8th—August 14th. Camp
hours are from 9am-4pm. Extended
Hours are 7am-6pm
CAMP GOALS
#1 Make new friends
#2 Form positive
relationship with a
caring staff member
CAMP AGES
Rising Kindergarteners
through rising 8th
grade.
Groups are grades:
K-1
2-3
DAY CAMP FEES
#3 Every camper will
experience new
things, learn, and
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Members $110 week/per child
Non-Members $130 week/per child
Daily Fee: $35 per child
Daily Fee is NOT offered on Fridays
DAY CAMP DISCOUNTS
20% off Sibling Discount
Financial Assistance is Available. Please
pick up an application at the Welcome
Center.
Combined discounts may not exceed
CAMP GEAR
Each camper must wear loose fitting clothing and
sneakers every day. Camp T-shirts must be worn
on field trip days. Swimwear must be labeled
and in a plastic bag. Skirts and dresses are not
recommended, but can be worn with shorts
underneath.
REFUNDS & CREDITS
If your child cannot attend camp for a period of time
paid, you may submit a request for credit along with
documentation to the camp director. Any request
submitted will be granted under the discretion of the
Youth & Family Director.
CAMP LUNCH
Lunch will be provided to every child through our
Summer Meals Food Program. Campers may
choose to bring a lunch from home, please NO
fast food. Afternoon snacks will be provided as
well.
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Welcome!
Camp Contact:
Hydro Mania
Ball Out!
Mad Science
Karate Kid
Beauty & The Beast
STEM DISCOVERY
Wilderness Skills
SPY KIDS
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Brittny Woodard
Director of Youth & Family
[email protected]
217.442.0563. ext18
Danville Family YMCA
THINGS TO KNOW:
· APPLY SUNSCREEN EVERY DAY BEFORE ARRIVAL.
· PACK YOUR LUNCH EACH DAY IN A REUSABLE LUNCH BOX (if you choose not
to eat lunch provided)
· NO CANDY OR SODA
· BRING A SWIMSUIT AND TOWEL
· BRING AN EXTRA SET OF CLOTHES (We will get messy from time to time.)
· BRING A REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE WITH NAME ON IT
· WEAR SHOES AND SOCKS EVERYDAY (no sandals or crocks)
· WATER SHOES ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO BE KEPT WITH YOUR
SWIMMING ITEMS
· CHILDREN MUST WEAR THEIR CAMP SHIRTS ON FIELD TRIP DAYS
· ALL CHILDREN SHOULD LEAVE THEIR MONEY AT HOME
· LEAVE DS, GAMEBOYS, I-PODS and CELL PHONES AT HOME
· PUT YOUR NAME ON EVERYTHING THAT COMES TO THE CENTER
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NO SKIRTS OR DRESSES (if you choose, please wear shorts underneath and
bring tennis shoes)
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SPECIALTY CAMPS 2015!!
BEGIN TO SWIM/WATER SAFETY
BASKETBALL CAMP
The water safety and JR lifeguard will teach children the
basics of water and pool safety. Children will learn general
swimming techniques and how to perform basic rescues.
Students will spend 45 minutes in a classroom and 45
minutes in the pool.
This camp is a great place of any young basketball lover
looking to improve his or her skills, work hard, and make
new friends. This camp will focus on the fundamentals of
ball handling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defense, and
offense. Campers will need to have proper attire to
participate (T-shirt, gym shorts, and athletic shoes).
Monday - Friday
June 15th-19th
Danville Family YMCA
1:30-3pm
This year’s camp will be conducted by Coach Stanley
Gouard. Coach S. Gouard is the Head Men’s Basketball
Coach at the University of Indianapolis. This year the
Greyhounds finished their historic season advancing to
the NCAA D-II Midwest Regional at the No.3 seed, after
spending two weeks at #1 and ending their season ranked
#15.
Groups K-3
JR LIFEGUARD
The water safety and JR lifeguard will teach children the
basics of water and pool safety. Children will learn general
swimming techniques and how to perform basic rescues.
Students will spend 45 minutes in a classroom and 45
minutes in the pool.
Monday - Friday
June 8th-12th
Danville Family YMCA
Groups 3-8
1:30-3pm
Groups 4-8
GIRLS ROCK CAMP
Celebrate all things G-I-R-L with a week of special
activities designed to build confidence & self-esteem.
Campers will receive special speakers on topics on body,
hygiene, and healthy snacks, make jewelry, and conduct a
lemonade stand at the end of the week!
Monday-Friday 9:30-11am
July 27th—30th
Danville Family YMCA
Groups K-8
Monday-Thursday 10am-12pm
June 22nd—25th
Danville Family YMCA
SCIENCE CAMP
Campers will enjoy hands-on experiments, projects, and
games with a science approach and an environmental
focus. The camp includes a science camp t-shirt and a
goody bag of science toys.
Monday-Friday 9:30-11am & 11-12:30pm
June 29th– July 3rd
Danville Family YMCA
Groups 2-8
Limit 25 participants per each session
TAE KWON DO CAMP
Led by Kim Krugers of Krugers’ ATA Martial Arts, campers
will learn karate, skill development, leadership, flexibility,
self control techniques. These skill sets will help in
prevention of child abduction, increase self defense, and
bully prevention.
Monday-Thursday 9:30-11am
July 6- July 9th
Danville Family YMCA
Groups K-2 & 3-6
Each session 45 minutes
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FOOTBALL CAMP
WILDERNESS NATURE CAMP
This camp will teach your camper the basic offensive and
defensive skills through drills, tackle ,and flag football.
Let your child’s natural curiosity for nature be discovered.
This four day camp led by trained professional naturalists
taking the campers on adventures through Kennekuk Park,
Forest Glen Preserve, and Heron County Park Boardwalk.
Monday-Thursday
July 13th– 16th 9:30-11am
Garfield Park
Monday-Thursday 9:30-11:30am
July 27th—30th
Vermilion County Conservation District
Groups K-8
DANCE CAMP
Move to the groove! This camp will teach campers the
basic techniques and choreography of a hip hop dance
routine. This year’s dance camp is instructed by Jylian
McQuown. Jylian has danced at Jodi’s Dance Unlimited for
17 years. Jylian was an AVID student & a member of the
Varsity Cheer Team at Danville High School.
Monday-Thursday 9:30-11am
June 13th—16th
Danville Family YMCA
Groups 5-8
Please wear long pants, & athletic shoes and bring a
water bottle & sun block
MYSTERY CAMP
Campers will become top P.I.’s as they spend the week
decoding messages, having scavenger hunts, and playing a
game of “Life Size Clue”
Monday-Thursday 9:30-11am
August 3rd– 6th
Danville Family YMCA
Groups K-8
Groups 2-8
CLUB INVENTION (STEM EDUCATION)
Camp Invention is coming to the YMCA!! Campers will
participate in the Bolder Builders module where they join
engineer, architect, and builder Archie Tek in the
restoration of a town called Unlucky. Campers will create
and test various structures for strength and stability.
Campers will also build various animal habitats, including a
spider web, burrowing animal tunnel, and bird’s nest.
This camp has a nonrefundable deposit holding fee $20
Monday-Thursday 9:30-11am
June 20th-24th
Danville Family YMCA
M.A.D (MUSIC, ARTS, DRAMA) & TECH CAMP
As we wrap up our Best Summer Ever, campers will
explore their own creative talents through song, dance,
drawing contests, and video games. Campers may bring in
electronics—only during this week. Campers will also be
preparing for their end of camp talent show to showcase
at our Luau.
Monday-Friday 9:30-11am
August 10th—14th
Danville Family YMCA
Groups K-8
Groups 1-6
Limit 22 participants
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Danville Family YMCA
1111 N. Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832
THE Y’S DAY CAMP PROGRAM IS SO
MUCH MORE THAN FUN AND PLAY!
Come see why at our 2015
Summer Camp Kickoff !
Meet the staff, get camp information, and tour the
rooms! First day of camp, June 8, 2015
4-6pm at the Danville Family YMCA.
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Every day young people face challenges
related to hunger, health, learning, water
safety and safe spaces, which prevent them
from reaching their potential. In response, Y
staff and volunteers provide support and
deliver programs that help youth overcome
barriers – or gaps – to achieve more. Join
the Danville Family YMCA this summer as
we "Hop
Hop the Gap" to strengthen the
foundation of community by impacting the
lives of youth and families.