DEAR PARENTS, Today, parents and guardians are continuously seeking ways to invest in their child’s learning experience, especially over the summer. For over 150 years, the YMCA of Central Florida has provided summer day camp programs that reinforce our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, faith, empathy and integrity in a safe and caring environment. At the YMCA, we know that it is vital that children are engaged in activities in which they are continuously learning and provided experiences that build self esteem. Middle School Summer Camp includes programs where children learn about the environment, technology, science, philanthropy, read books and act out skits and are physically active. Our well-trained and expert staff encourages every child to explore while creating fun and exciting memories that can be lifetime childhood investments. Learning never stops and the fun never ends at a YMCA summer camp! Enroll your child in a YMCA Middle School Summer Camp today! It is a guaranteed investment in your child’s future! Carter Jones | District Vice President MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE 8:00 am Camper Choice Activities Supervised enrichment activity stations 9:00 am ALL CAMP Opening Skits | Songs | Character Counts Time 9:30 am – Noon Adventure Track Rotations Campers choose from one of the following adventure tracks: • Rockets and Robots, • Media Frenzy • Extreme Adventures • Sports • Chef Express • Arts Academy • Music Factory Noon LUNCH 12:30 pm Group Huddles Campers will huddle with their counselor and camp groups to discuss the YMCA core Values. 1:00 – 2:00 pm Nutrition and Exercise Active games with nutritional facts | Group games | Sports 2:00 – 3:00 pm Educational Time Computer Lab | Math 24 | Reading Café YMCA STAFF Our staff members are more than just camp counselors. They are role models. They exemplify the YMCA’s core values of caring, honestly, respect, responsibility, faith, empathy and integrity. Staff members are carefully screened, well trained and fully prepared to help each and every camper make priceless summer memories. Because of our small staff-to-camper ratio, our staff members are able to form close bonds with our campers. Our program and camp directors are seasoned professionals with decades of experience in camp administration. These directors are always available to assist our counselors and our parents. 3:00 – 4:00 pm Recreational Time Arts and Crafts | Cooking | Character Development 4:00 pm Camp Closing Values awards | Songs | Skits | Announcements 4:00 pm Camper pick up/Transition to After Camp Program 4:00-6:00 pm Campers Choice The YMCA of Central Florida summer zone program is funded by a grant from the Orange County Government. DATES WHAT TO BRING It is important that your child comes to camp after having received a good night’s sleep as well as a healthy breakfast in order to ensure for a fun, safe and energetic day. Our staff wants your child to get the most out of what our camp has to offer. Campers should be dressed in comfortable clothing, including close toed shoes. What to bring to camp each day: • 2 Healthy Snacks • Lunch • Sunscreen • Refillable Water Bottle MONDAY – THURSDAY (closed every Friday) JUNE 11TH – JULY19TH* We are closed the week of July 2nd – July 6th. *Dates may vary by site. See back panel for locations. CAMPERS We welcome all Orange County Middle School Students Including incoming 6th Graders and all current 6th, 7th and 8th graders COST $45 per week $10 Non refundable registration Fee SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP ADVENTURE TRACKS Each week campers will be able to choose to participate in one of our adventure tracks. In addition to the excitement of the adventure tracks campers will have true camp experience of tradition activities. SPORTS Always wanted to play a sport? Learn to play a variety of team sports including: basketball, soccer and football. What a great way to spend the summer! ROCKETS AND ROBOTS Build and launch rockets, racecars and even robots during this track of handson fun. CHEF EXPRESS Culinary artists will love designing and preparing the latest recipes in this delicious track … not to mention tasting them! “Bon Appetit!” MEDIA FRENZY “Action!” During this adventure track, you’ll produce a movie, shoot digital photography or, “Stop the presses!” publish a newspaper. ARTS ACADEMY Explore your inner Picasso with a track of drawing, painting, sculpture and more. Come prepared to let your creative juices flow. EXTREME ADVENTURES Adventure seekers, this track is for you! With a variety of adventure-packed activities like learning how to survive in the wilderness, rock climb and build water rockets, you’ll never want to leave. MUSIC FACTORY If you love the spotlight, then you’ll love this track of chorus, band, dance and other performing arts. The track ends as you take the stage for the End of the Summer Showcase. Y SUMMER CAMP GOALS Teach children values including caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith. We will also add the values of empathy and integrity. Improve campers reading skills by exposure to books and learning activities that emphasize reading (skits, games, etc) Improve camper’s health through nutrition and exercise Improve family stress and relationships by offering family days each week CAMP LOCATIONS Avalon Middle School 13914 Mailor Blvd Orlando, Florida 32828 407.421.9037 ext 2519 Camp Director: Richard Marcellus / Bill Bass [email protected] Glenridge Middle School 2900 Upper Park Road Orlando FL, 32814 407.623.1415 ext. 2267 Camp Director: Alfred Brown / Janice Cook [email protected] Bridgewater Middle School 5600 Tiny Road Orlando FL 34787 407.905.3710 ext. 2283 Camp Director: Brain Boylan / Brian Blair [email protected] Legacy Middle School 11398 Lake Underhill Road Orlando FL, 32825 407.658.5330 ext. 2296 Camp Director: Barbara Lopez [email protected] Conway Middle School 4600 Anderson Road Orlando, FL 32812 407.249.4414 Camp Director: Frank Knablouch / Kirl Cooper [email protected] Chain of Lakes Middle School Discovery Middle School 601 Woodbury Road Orlando FL, 32828 407.984.1555 ext. 2263 Camp Director: Nick Smarge [email protected] GOOD FOR THE BRAIN. GOOD FOR THE BODY. AND JUST PLAIN GOOD FUN 2012 MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS THE YMCA DIFFERENCE Caring. Honesty. Respect. Responsibility. Faith. Empathy. Integrity. These are YMCA values. If they’re yours, too, then your child belongs at YMCA MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP – where they can build the foundation for a lifetime of learning in a safe and caring atmosphere of fun. This year’s lineup of programs has been developed to appeal to kids of all ages and interests. SEE YOU AT THE Y THIS SUMMER. 2012 MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS YMCA OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 433 N. Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803 407.896.9220 ymcacentralflorida.com YMCA OF CENTRAL FLORIDA