BEST SUMMER EVER! SUMMER CAMPS 2016 FRIENDSHIP, ACCOMPLISHMENT, BELONGING. ymcaboston.org BOSTON URBAN CAMPS YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON SUMMER CAMP

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1 BEST SUMMER EVER! FRIENDSHIP, ACCOMPLISHMENT, BELONGING SUMMER CAMPS 2016 BOSTON URBAN CAMPS OF GREATER BOSTON ymcaboston.org SUMMER CAMP BEGINS JUNE 27 REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 30

2 MORE FUN THIS SUMMER The Y s Child Development Programs inspire achievement at every age. We provide a caring and engaging experience for all children that promotes a love of learning, healthy habits and positive relationships. Center Harbor Tuftonboro Reading MASSACHUSETTS Wakefield Burbank North Suburban Stoneham Meredith Pleasant Valley Camp North Woods Camp Sandy Island Family Camp Lake Winnipesaukee Lynn Saugus Laconia Woburn Wolfeboro NEW HAMPSHIRE Melrose Winchester Lexington Malden Medford Arlington Revere Everett Belmont Waltham Cambridge Watertown Huntington Oak Square Avenue South Wellesley Brookline Winthrop East Boston Wang of Chinatown Allston/ Brighton Newton Chelsea Somerville Charlestown North Jamaica Plain South Boston Dorchester Charles RiverReading West Roslindale Mattapan Wakefield Burbank Needham Hale Hyde Park Milton Reservation North Suburban Stoneham Lynn Dover Camp Dedham Saugus Ponkapoag Woburn Camp Melrose Center Harbor Tuftonboro SSACHUSETTS Meredith Medford Wolfeboro Braintree Norwood Malden Canton Arlington Laconia NEW HAMPSHIRE Westwood Winchester Lexington Pleasant Valley Camp North Woods Camp Sandy Island Family Camp Lake Winnipesaukee Quincy Revere Everett Belmont altham MCA Cambridge Charlestown North Watertown Allston/ Brighton Newton sley Chelsea Somerville Huntington Oak Square Avenue South Brookline South Boston Jamaica Plain Dorchester West Roslindale arles River Mattapan ham Hale Hyde Park Milton Reservation Camp Dedham Ponkapoag Camp DAY CAMP Westwood Winthrop East Boston Wang of Chinatown Quincy Y Day Camp keeps kids engaged, Braintree Norwood safe, healthycanton and learning. At the Y, we focus on your child as a whole, including top-notch sports and swimming instruction, exploration of the community, and developing life-long friendships. We emphasize seamlessly weaving literacy, math, and science lessons into our curriculum, preventing summer learning loss and making sure our camp kids are ready to return to school in the fall. Above all, we focus on making summer fun! OVERNIGHT CAMPS Two weeks at an amazing overnight camp can change a child s perspective, if not their life. On the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in Tuftonboro, NH, of Greater Boston s Pleasant Valley Camp for Girls and North Woods Camp for Boys bring children from all over the world together for fun and adventure. With activities like zip lining, kayaking, sports, games and nature hikes, kids jump out of their bunks ready for action every day. FAMILY CAMP Spend an unforgettable week with your loved ones at Sandy Island Family Camp in New Hampshire. Located on 66 acres on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, Sandy Island offers lakefront cabins, organized family activities, fishing, boating, swimming and so much more! For more information about overnight and family camps, call or campingservices@ymcaboston.org.

3 URBAN ADVENTURE CAMP AGES 7-13 Location: Huntington Ave Encourage independence, leadership, and build autonomy through fun, supervised activities in the city. Kids will improve sports skills, explore new talents and learn the Y s character values. With outdoor adventures, swimming, weekly field trips and more, your child is sure to build lasting friendships and memories! Lunch is provided. Family Member Youth/Kids Pass Non-Member $179 $197 $215 GOLDEN MOUNTAIN CAMP AGES 5-13 Thanks again for the work you and your team do to make the summer day camp run so smoothly. I especially appreciated your clear communication about what to bring and drop-off and pick-up procedures. Location: Wang of Chinatown wangcamps@ymcaboston.org Encourage life-long learning with literacy, creative arts, field trips, sports, games, swimming, and community exploration. Your child will build positive relationships, enhance social and leadership skills, and strengthen self-esteem and confidence in a positive, caring and safe environment. Lunch is provided. Family Member Youth/Kids Pass Non-Member $204 $218 $244 REGISTER ONLINE AT BOSTON.ORG/CAMPS

4 ROXBURY ADVENTURE CAMP EXPLORERS 5-6 YEARS OLD TRAILBLAZERS 7-13 YEARS OLD Location: Build friendships in an active and engaging environment. Exciting and creative activities are inspired by the Y s three focus areas; youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Designed to spark each child s interest in the world around them, participants have a blast exploring their local community, sharing new experiences and building self-confidence. Lunch is provided. Family Member Youth/Kids Pass Non-Member $179 $197 $215 The Adventure Camp has had a huge impact on my daughter. It feels great to know that she is safe when I am at work. Every day she had a big smile when I picked her up.

5 DORCHESTER SUMMER EXPLORERS AGES 5-13 Location: Dorchester As an outdoor based camp, Dorchester Summer Explorers seeks to spark each child s interest and curiosity in exploring their community, neighborhood, and the world around them. With a focus on achievement, friendships, belonging, and outside play, Summer Explorers camp will offer a weekly schedule of hands-on activities and field trips focused on the arts, science, nature, literacy, teambuilding, healthy living, and character education. Swimming is provided. Additionally, please ask us about our 6 week literacy-intensive Summer Learning Loss Prevention program. Lunch is provided. Family Member $179 Youth/Kids Pass $197 Non-Member $215 EGLESTON LITTLE LEADERS AGES 3-6 Location: Egleston Square eglestoncamps@ymcaboston.org In this early learning camp, campers explore weekly themes through arts and crafts, literacy, and outdoor activities. All activities promote age appropriate development, and encourage friendships, learning and fun. Lunch is provided. Family Member $255 Youth/Kids Pass $273 Non-Member $306

6 YOUR LOCAL BRANCH TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUMMER CAMPS! REGISTRATION REGISTER ONLINE at ymcaboston.org/camps Online registration is not available for those who receive financial aid. Please register in your local Branch. ENROLLMENT FORMS Once registration is complete, please submit your child s enrollment forms, most recent physical, immunization records, and any other necessary medical documentation. Enrollment and Medical forms are due no later than June 1st. All forms must be completed by that date to secure your child s space at camp. Visit ymcaboston.org/camps for forms or visit your local Welcome Center. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The serves people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and incomes and strives to make camp fees affordable for families in need. Pick up a financial assistance application at your Welcome Center. The accepts vouchers. MEMBERSHIP Y membership is a great way to spend quality time with your kids. Visit our Welcome Center or call us to join. Bonus - you ll save on Camp Fees! This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health. The is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. REGISTER ONLINE AT BOSTON.ORG/CAMPS Want to get out of the city? PONKAPOAG OUTDOOR CENTER AGES 6-12 Location: Canton, MA ponkapoagcamps@ymcaboston.org Located at the beautiful Ponkapoag Outdoor Center, this camp offers an enriching outdoor experience featuring swim lessons, sports, archery, crafts, a ropes course, nature activities and hiking. Join the fun and build character, self-confidence and responsibility. Transportation is provided from the, Dorchester, Egleston, and Huntington s! Family Member $179 Youth/Kids Pass $197 Non-Member $215 TRANSPORTATION $45

7 OF GREATER BOSTON SUMMER CAMPS Y CAMPS. SO MUCH MORE. Just a few reasons... Hands-on exploration & skill building Exposure to the arts Team building Focus on wellbeing Building life skills Active play Social and emotional growth CAMP SESSION DATES SESSION 1 June 27 - July 1 SESSION 2 July 4 - July 8 - closed july 4. SESSION 3 July 11 - July 15 SESSION 4 July 18 - July 22 SESSION 5 July 25 - July 29 SESSION 6 August 1 - August 5 SESSION 7 August 8 - August 12 SESSION 8 August 15 - August 19 SESSION 9 August 22 - August 26 SESSION 10 August 29 - September 2 Quality, experienced staff Memories to cherish Strong role models Emphasis on positive relationships Lifelong friendships A strong community of the best campers and staff around! CAMP HOURS: 9:30am - 4:30pm UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED 8:00am - 9:30am DROPOFF 4:30pm - 6:00pm PICKUP