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VIBES SUMMER - 2020 Summer Camp Guide - YMCA of the Fox Cities
SUMMER
VIBES
2020 Summer Camp Guide
YMCA OF THE FOX CITIES • ymcafoxcities.org
  APPLE CREEK YMCA | APPLETON YMCA | FOX WEST YMCA
  HEART OF THE VALLEY YMCA | NEENAH-MENASHA YMCA
VIBES SUMMER - 2020 Summer Camp Guide - YMCA of the Fox Cities
Table of Contents
                                                                         HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE...........................................................3
                                                                         CAMP PROGRAM POLICIES........................................................4-6
                                                                         APPLE CREEK YMCA
                                                                         Camp Apple Creek (Ages 5-12)........................................................................................ 7-8
                                                                         *Kids Camp (Ages 5-12)..................................................................................................9-10
                                                                         *Outdoor Exploration Camps (Ages 3-13).................................................................11-12

                                                                         APPLETON YMCA

Bring On The                                                             Camp Shioc (Ages 5-12)................................................................................................13-14

SUMMER VIBES
                                                                         Summer School Age (Ages 5-12).................................................................................15-16
                                                                         Appleton YMCA • Janet Berry • Ferber

                                                                         Child Learning Center (Ages 5-12).....................................................................................17
                                                                         Adventure Camp (Ages 4-6)............................................................................................... 18
                                                                         *Camp Hope (Ages 6-15)..................................................................................................... 18
The YMCA of the Fox Cities is proud to offer a variety of amazing          for youth with special abilities
summer camp programs where every child can build confidence and          *Sports Camps (Ages 5-13)..........................................................................................19-22
make new friends in a safe and nurturing environment. Whether it’s       *Arts & Education Camps (Ages 6-11)...................................................................... 23-26
learning a new skill or game, working on a project with new-found
friends or just enjoying some play time, our camps provide room to       FOX WEST YMCA
grow and help kids build resilience and confidence.                      Summer School Age (Ages 5-12).................................................................................27-28
                                                                         Fox West YMCA • Greenville Elementary
Our Summer Day Camps run June through August at various locations        Teen Camp (Ages 10-14)..............................................................................................29-30
throughout the Fox Cities. You’ll appreciate our caring counselors       HEART OF THE VALLEY YMCA
and options that include full-day or half-day traditional summer day     Camp Kimber Y (Ages 5-12).........................................................................................31-32
camps, sports, arts and education, and outdoor exploration camps.        Summer School Age (Ages 4-12)................................................................................ 33-34
Plus we offer a week-long Empower Me Camp designed just for kids         Tanner Elementary, Kaukauna
on the autism spectrum and Camp Hope, a day camp for kids with           *Specialty Camps (Ages 5-18)..................................................................................... 35-36
special abilities. And, if your kids are looking for an overnight camp   NEENAH-MENASHA YMCA
experience this summer, check out our YMCA Overnight Camp Nan A          Camp Tonkaweya (Ages 7-12)............................................................................................ 37
Bo Sho located in beautiful Lakewood, Wisconsin.                         Sports & Specialty Camps (Ages 7-12)........................................................................... 38
                                                                         *Empower Me Camp (Grades K-12)............................................................................39-40
                                                                           for youth on the Autism Spectrum
                                                                         Adventure Camp (Ages 5-6)................................................................................................41
                                                                         *denotes YMCA of the Fox Cities Specialty Camps
VIBES SUMMER - 2020 Summer Camp Guide - YMCA of the Fox Cities
Online Registration                                                CAMP PROGRAMS &
    Follow the steps below to complete your online registration. All
                                                                       POLICIES
    steps must be completed to finalize registration. This program
    does not save incomplete information.                              ONLINE REGISTRATION
                                                                       ALL REGISTRATION IS ONLINE and available on a first-come,
    DAY CAMP/SCHOOL AGE                                                first-served basis.
        1. Navigate to ymcafoxcities.org/register.                                      Registration begins at 12:01 AM:
        2. Click Register Now.                                              Y Member Registration begins Monday, January 6, 2020
        3. Select Summer Day Camp from the list of                        General Public Registration begins Monday, January 13, 2020
           categories.
                                                                       For Day Camp and Summer School Age Programs a $25
        4. From the list of available programs, choose the             non-refundable registration fee is required per child.* Wait list
           appropriate program. If you do not select the               may be established based on enrollment per day.
           specific program, you will have to register for
                                                                       *If a $25 non-refundable registration fee is required per child
           every day individually.                                     for your camp selection, and you are registering for more than
        5. Once the correct program is selected, check the             one camp, you will initially be charged the $25 registration fee
           boxes next to the specific days of camp the child will      per program. After the first $25 registration fee is charged, any
           be attending.                                               additional registration fees will be credited to the next camp
        6. Log into your online account and select the child you       payment.
           want to register.                                           DAY CAMP/SCHOOL AGE DAILY RATES
        7. Verify/Answer all the registration information on the       To receive member rates your child must be a Y Member at time
           screen, then choose Next.                                   of registration and remain a member throughout the entire
        8. Select from any stored billing methods, or add a            program.
           credit card or bank account information and select          A 2 day per week per site minimum schedule is required.
           Pay Now.
                                                                              DAY CAMP AND SUMMER SCHOOL AGE FEES
    SPECIALTY CAMPS
        1. Navigate to ymcafoxcities.org/register.                          Full Day                  $37                 $50
        2. Click Register Now.                                              Half Day*                 $22                 $30
        3. Select Camps from the list of categories.
        4. From the list of available programs, choose the             *Half days are only available for some camps and only if your
           appropriate program and then the specific camp the          child is in summer school. A half day is considered 5 hours or
           participant would like to attend.                           less and is not available on field trip days. Those who attend
                                                                       more than 5 hours will be charged the full day rate.
        5. When finished selecting, choose Register.
        6. Complete all registration requirements and questions        DAY CAMP/SCHOOL AGE PAYMENT POLICY
           and choose Check Out.                                       Payments will be deducted automatically from a checking/
        7. Select from any stored billing methods, or add a            savings account or credit card. Payments will be deducted
           credit card or bank account information and select          on the Friday prior to the week of care. Please note, your
           Pay Now.                                                    reservation is not secured until a payment plan is complete. W2
                                                                       state and county funding accepted at some camps. Please call
                                                                       or email the camp contact for additional information.
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CAMP PROGRAMS &                                                                           DAY CAMP/SCHOOL AGE SCHEDULE SWITCH
                                                                                          A schedule switch, or switching of days, will be accepted through April 13 at no
POLICIES continued                                                                        charge. Contracted days after April 13 will be charged out in full unless a switch
                                                                                          notification is given and accepted per policy. After April 13 a switch can be
SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE                                                                    requested, however, a two-week notice is required to make a switch and changes
At the Y, we believe in providing membership and program services to all who              are not guaranteed. A switch must be a change of 1 day for another. The amount
desire to participate in the Y, regardless of ability to pay. We are asking those in      of added days must be equal or be more than that of the days canceled. If the
need of assistance to make an appointment prior to scheduled camp. If you have a          switch is granted, a $10 switch fee will be charged per request for each week
child who would like to participate, but needs assistance, please contact Member          affected, per child. All requests must be submitted in writing by email. Example:
Services at your Y location.                                                              You have 2 children scheduled for 5 days in week 3 and 0 days in week 4. To
                                                                                          switch all 5 days in week 3 for all 5 days in week 4, it will cost $40 in switch
ADMISSION POLICY/SPECIAL NEEDS                                                            fees. Strictly adding of days can be completed online and will be accepted based
Y Summer Camp Programs are open to children of all abilities. Parents have a              on availability and are not subject to a switch fee.
duty to disclose significant medical, physical or behavioral needs at the time of
enrollment. Due to the large group format of our Summer Camps the Y is unable
                                                                                          DAY CAMP/SCHOOL AGE FIELD TRIPS
to provide one-on-one care. If your child has unique needs that require a more            Children attending a field trip are required to wear a color-coordinated (by
specific type of accommodation a meeting must be scheduled with the Camp                  camp they are attending) t-shirt that may be purchased online at the time of
Director a minimum of 2 weeks prior to attending the program. This allows us to           registration.
identify the most effective ways of serving you and your child. Children are still
expected to maintain the standards for the Summer Camp Program to the best of             SPECIALTY CAMP PAYMENT POLICY
their ability. Any disciplinary actions that would be required would take their ability   Camps either require full payment or a $25 deposit. See specific camp pages for
into account.                                                                             more information. The $25 deposit goes towards your camp fees. $25 of any
                                                                                          specialty camp is non-refundable. Specialty Camp payments that are not due
DAY CAMP/SCHOOL AGE CANCELLATION POLICY                                                   at time of registration are due 2 weeks before the program begins. A payment
REMAINDER OF SUMMER                                                                       method must be on file with the YMCA of the Fox Cities. The remaining balance
                                                                                          of any specialty camp will be deducted automatically from that payment method
Cancellations for all contracted days before or on April 13 will be accepted without
                                                                                          exactly two weeks before the beginning of the program. Please note, your
penalty. Contracted days after April 13 will be charged out in full unless a cancel
                                                                                          reservation is not secured until a payment plan is complete.
notification is given and accepted per policy. Cancellations for the full or remainder
of contracted days received after April 13 require a two-week written notification        SPECIALTY CAMP CANCELLATION POLICY
by email. No cancellation will be allowed with less than a two-week notice.               $25 of any specialty camp is non-refundable. To receive a refund for the
Full charges for your next two weeks of care will incur during this notice. No            remaining camp fees, cancellations must be made two weeks ahead of the camp
cancellation fee applies for canceling all your remaining contracted days. Example:       start date and require a written notification by email. No refunds will be given for
You cancel all your contracted days on May 1. You will be charged the full amounts of     cancellations with less than two-week notice.
your contracted days for the first 2 weeks of camp.

DAY CAMP/SCHOOL AGE CANCELLATION POLICY
PARTIAL CANCELLATION
Cancellations for any contracted days before or on April 13 will be accepted
without penalty. Contracted days after April 13 will be charged out in full unless           We hope your family will become a part of our YMCA of the Fox
a cancellation notification is given and accepted per policy. Cancellations for
one or more contracted days received after April 13 require a two-week written
                                                                                                             Cities’ Summer Camp family!
notification by email. Each day chosen to be canceled will be charged a $10                  Take the first step toward summer fun and register your kids
cancellation fee per child. No cancellation will be allowed with less than a                      online for their favorite YMCA Summer Day Camps.
two-week notice. Example: You have 2 children you wish to cancel for 5 days each
and you have given ample notice. This change will cost $100 in cancel fees.
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APPLE CREEK YMCA
    Camp Apple Creek
    Camp Apple Creek is a licensed day camp.                    Camp Contacts
    This fun-filled, action-packed 11-week long summer          Director: Amie Olson
    school age program is for children ages 5-12 (must          920.702.2315 or aolson@ymcafoxcities.org
    have completed 5K). Participants at Camp Apple Creek
    learn new skills and make new friends in a safe and fun
    environment. The Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty,        Session Dates
    Respect and Responsibility are encouraged in all of         June 8–August 21, 2020
    our activities. Children spend time outdoors, practicing    Hours of Operation
    social and decision-making skills that are new to           6:30 AM-6:00 PM
    them, while being inspired by the Y camp counselors.
    Our camp is filled with a range of activities sure to       Fees located on page 4
    engage your child and provide them with a meaningful
    experience.                                                 Half-Day Considerations
                                                                Half days are ONLY available if your child is in summer
    Your child will have a day packed with fun and activities   school. A half day is considered 5 hours or less and is not
    that may include:                                           available on field trip days. If Camp Apple Creek provides
                                                                care before and after summer school it will be considered
        • Hiking and exploring the Bruce B. Purdy Nature        a full camp day. Those who attend more than 5 hours will
          Preserve, including approximately 4 miles of          be charged the full day rate.
          trails, ponds, wetlands, forests and prairie
          areas
        • Group games/activities                                Dates to Remember
        • Arts and crafts                                           • June 4 - Parent Orientation
        • Free-play time                                            • June 8 - First Day of Camp
        • Transfer to scheduled programs at the Apple               • August 21 - Last Day of Camp
          Creek YMCA
        • Field trips to various locations (transportation
          included)
           »» Required field trip shirts can be purchased
              for $10. New shirts for 2020!
        • Open swim at the Appleton YMCA Tuesdays and
          Thursdays (transportation included)

    We hope your family will become a part of our Camp
    Apple Creek family!

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June 22-26                                                      Quilting Creations
                                                                                            1:00-3:30 PM
                                                                                            Ages 7-12 years
                                                                                            Y Member-$79 General Public-$96 due to material costs.
                                                                                            Get introduced to basic sewing and quilting techniques. You will learn skills and create
                                                                                            projects that are fun and functional. Come and join the fun!
                                                                                            Limit of 6 participants so sign up today!
                                                                                            July 13-17                                                             Oh My Drama
                                                                                            1:00-3:30 PM
                                                                                            Ages 5-9 years
                                                                                            Y Member-$69 General Public-$86
                                                                                            Have an interest in acting, setting up props or writing a script? During this week we will
APPLE CREEK YMCA                                                                            create a small play, set up the scene and perform it at the end of the week.

Kids Camps
                                                                                            July 20-24                                                                  Super Spa
                                                                                            1:00-3:30 PM
                                                                                            Ages 5-9 years
                                                                                            Y Member-$69 General Public-$86
                                                                                            Soaps, lotions, candles and relaxation! Make friends, be pampered and learn how to
Kids Camps are one-week camps for youth ages 5-12. Campers can choose to                    make super spa creations.
participate in a week dedicated to their favorite hobby, or sign up for a camp to           July 27-31                                           Buttons, Beads and String
learn and explore something new! Camp fees are listed for each individual camp.
                                                                                            1:00-3:30 PM
Camp Contact                                                                                Ages 5-9 years
Director: Amie Olson 920.702.2315 or aolson@ymcafoxcities.org                               Y Member-$69 General Public-$86
                                                                                            Crafts, projects and art centered around buttons, beads and string. The week will be
Explore Camp Options                                                                        filled with art, making new friends and FUN!
June 1-5                                                         Creation Station           August 3-7                                                      Fun in the Kitchen
9:00 AM-NOON                                                                                1:00-3:30 PM
Ages 6-12 Years                                                                             Ages 5-9 years
Y Member-$82 General Public-$102                                                            Y Member-$69 General Public-$86
Bring your creativity and imagination to create new projects each day. Bring a lunch and    Let’s have fun with cooking! Learn safety, manners and basic cooking skills in the
join the fun (please no peanut butter or nuts).                                             kitchen. We will learn beginner recipes using food from the store as well as what is
                                                                                            grown in the Apple Creek YMCA garden and Fork Farms.
June 1-5                                                            Under the Sea
NOON-3:00 PM                                                                                August 10-14                                                     Around the World
Ages 6-12 Years                                                                             1:00-3:30 PM
Y Member-$82 General Public-$102                                                            Ages 5-9 years
Discover the wonders that exist under the sea. Explore, create, play and grow with a        Y Member-$69 General Public-$86
focus on beachy fun!                                                                        Each day explore a different part of the world. We will do activities around art, music,
                                                                                            games, books, food and fun!
June 8-12                                                                 Art Galore
1:00-3:30 PM                                                                                August 17-21                                            Outdoor Fun and Games
Ages 5-9 Years                                                                              1:00-3:30 PM
Y Member-$69 General Public-$86                                                             Ages 5-9 years
Do you love art? Come explore different art projects each day. Create with beads, crafts,   Y Member-$69 General Public-$86
paint, glue and so much more. Join us for a week of fun-filled art projects!                Welcome to fun and games! We will have a week of games with the focus being on
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APPLE CREEK YMCA                                                                                     Creepy Crawly Critters                                                  July 13-17 • 1:00-3:30 PM
                                                                                                     Learn about snakes, toads, insects, spiders, bats and other creepy crawlies that live outside the

Outdoor Exploration Camps
                                                                                                     Y, then decide for yourself if they really deserve to be called creepy!
                                                                                                     Birds, Birds, Birds                                                    July 20-24 • 1:00-3:30 PM
                                                                                                     Learn about birds and their amazing abilities, which birds fly farther or faster than others, how
Outdoor Exploration Camps teach kids all there is to love about                                      they use their feet and beaks and other fun facts. Learn the basics of bird watching and check
nature! These one-week camps offer a variety of themes                                               out the birds all around the Y and Bruce B Purdy Nature Preserve.
for kids ages 3-13. All camps are held at the Apple Creek                                            Nature’s Superheroes                                                    July 27-31 • 1:00-3:30 PM
YMCA and Bruce B. Purdy Nature Preserve. Let your child                                              Have you ever wished you had superpowers? Many animals have powers like super strength,
spend their summer exploring the great outdoors!                                                     speed, vision and camouflage. Learn what makes them as amazing as any superhero through
                                                                                                     games, crafts and activities.
Camp Contact                                                                                         Incredible Insects                                                    August 3-7 • 1:00-3:30 PM
Director: Shane Vondracek                                                                            Be prepared to get down and dirty in our search for bugs of all kinds! Discover just how
                                                                                                     incredible insects really are while we explore different types of habitats throughout the preserve.
920.733.9622 or svondracek@ymcafoxcities.org                                                         Mammals and More                                                    August 10-14 • 1:00-3:30 PM
Outdoor Exploration Camps                                                                            Discover answers to many questions about mammals, plus learn about the furry critters we have
                                                                                                     on the preserve. See live mammals up close in the classroom!
                                                                                                     Treerific Forests                                                   August 17-21 • 1:00-3:30 PM
     AGES 3-5 CAMPS YMCA Member-$58 General Public-$75                                               Learn about trees, and what they need to grow and survive. Explore the forest to see who lives in
                                                                                                     the trees, find out why the forest is such a cool place to be during the hot summer!
Little Earth Scouts                                       June 8-11 (M-TH) • 9:00-11:30 AM or
                                                            July 27-30 (M-TH) • 9:00-11:30 AM            AGES 7-10 CAMPS YMCA Member-$69 General Public-$86
Learn about the four Earth friends: sun, soil, water and air through activities including puppet
shows, crafts, games, experiments, hikes and playtime outdoors daily. Both sessions will cover       Animal Survival                                                   June 15-19 • 9:00 AM-NOON
the same information and activities.                                                                 Learn how animals use instincts and adaptations to help them survive, then tap into your natural
Dirt Made My Lunch                                         June 23-26 (T-F) • 9:00-11:30 AM or       abilities to complete challenges and games to see if your instincts are good enough for you to
                                                                                                     survive in the wild.
                                                            August 11-14 (T-F) • 9:00-11:30 AM
                                                                                                     Wild Experiments                                                     July 6-10 • 9:00 AM-NOON
Play, create, eat, and tend to our Y garden together! Learn about garden nutrition and our
connection to the foods we eat, share stories, make crafts and discover what other animals           Grab your lab coat and test tubes! Conduct wild and wacky experiments to learn all about science
and insects around us enjoy in the garden. Both sessions will cover the same information and         and nature around you.
activities.                                                                                          Fishing Fun                                                        July 20-24 • 9:00 AM-NOON
Nature Detectives                                            July 13-16 (M-TH) • 9:00-11:30 AM       An entire camp devoted to fishing! Learn Fish ID, equipment, baits, knots, how to clean and cook
                                                                                                     a fish and more. Put your knowledge to the test at two different local fishing holes!
Your nature detective will search out clues in and around the YMCA to help the animals solve the
mystery of the day. We’ll then present our findings to the proper authorities to claim our reward!   Into the Woods                                                    August 3-7 • 9:00 AM-NOON
Crafts, games and stories will be used to help the detectives.                                       Hike deep into the woods of the Purdy Preserve to explore what makes our forests unique for
                                                                                                     people and the wildlife that live there. We will incorporate compass use and map skills as we hike.
        AGES 5-9 CAMPS Y Member-$64 General Public-$81                                               Lurking in the Night                         August 17-21 • 9:00 AM-NOON + Thursday Night
Watch Me Grow                                                         June 8-12 • 1:00-3:30 PM       Ever wonder what it would be like if you were nocturnal? Explore how Wisconsin’s nocturnal
                                                                                                     animals survive in the shadows. Then experience the dark forest with your very own night hike
Explore the world of plants, flowers and trees. We’ll hike the preserve in search of plants and      on Thursday night!
flowers to learn what makes each one special, and plant our own seeds to take home so we can
watch them grow!                                                                                        AGES 10-13 CAMPS YMCA Member-$64 General Public-$81
Ridiculous Reptiles                                                 June 15-19 • 1:00-3:30 PM
Learn about snakes, turtles and lizards that live near you, and what makes these animals freaky,     Wilderness Survival                                                July 20-23 • 12:30-3:30 PM
fun and fascinating. Plus, have the chance to hold and touch some reptiles in our classroom!         Do you have what it takes to survive? Learn how to build a shelter, start a fire and find food in
Pond Explorers                                                      June 22-26 • 1:00-3:30 PM        the forest. Learn skills such as knot tying, wilderness first aid and more.
Explore the ponds on the Y’s property. Learn about frogs, toads, tadpoles, aquatic turtles and       Outdoor Adventures                                              August 3-6 • 12:30-3:30 PM
other creatures, play games and make pond related crafts. Be prepared to get muddy!
                                                                                                     Keep your pre-teen busy and teach them new outdoor skills. Join us for four fun-filled days
Animal Babies                                                         July 6-10 • 1:00-3:30 PM       that include geocaching/scavenger hunts, archery, hiking and exploring at another local park or
Animal babies are everywhere at the Apple Creek YMCA in the early summer. We will learn about        nature center and much more.
baby insects, tadpoles, birds and more through daily hikes, exploration, games and crafts.

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APPLETON YMCA                                                                              Day Camp Leaders in Training (LIT)
                                                                                           At Camp Shioc, our Leaders In Training (LIT) program will

Camp Shioc                                                                                 focus on developing leadership skills through training,
                                                                                           discussion, observation and supervised child interaction.
                                                                                           This is a program for teens ages 13-17 who are serious
Camp Shioc is licensed and Youngstar rated.                                                about learning to work with children and improving their
The Appleton YMCA maintains 10 beautiful acres 20 miles northwest of Appleton              leadership skills. All teens are required to complete an
where kids can enjoy fishing, paddle boating, kayaking and canoeing on our                 application and participate in an interview process to help
stocked fishing pond. They also have the opportunity to try our archery range              develop job skills before they may be accepted into the
(must be 7-years-old to participate in archery), sports field and playground areas         program. Weekly fees cover field trips, transportation and
along with an outdoor amphitheater for skits and plays. Camp Shioc is a fully              supplies for the LIT. This new program replaces the Junior
enclosed campus, which also includes a complete infrastructure of eating facilities        Counselor program from previous summers.
and lavatories for kids ages 5-12 (must have completed 5K).
Your child will have a day packed with fun and activities that may include:                LIT Level 1 – Day Camp
     • Group games/activities                  • Boating                                   This two-week required program consists of training
     • Fishing                                 • Sports                                    sessions with a LIT Counselor, counselor-shadowing
     • Archery (must be 7-years-old)           • Cooking                                   throughout the weeks and visits to other day camps.
     • Crafts                                  • STEM                                      The level 1 sessions will teach LITs about role-modeling,
                                                                                           LIT expectations and camp operations. Upon completion
Camp Contacts                                                                              of Level 1, LITs may sign up for Level 2 programs for
Director: Kim Norton 920.954.7614 or knorton@ymcafoxcities.org                             the remainder of the summer. All LIT participants must
Registrar: Shelly Seif 920.954.7641 or sseif@ymcafoxcities.org                             complete Level 1 if new to the program. Participants must
                                                                                           attend every day of the session and a minimum of 5 teens
Session Dates                                                                              are required to run the session.
June 8–August 26, 2020
   Monday-Wednesday care August 24-26 is available                                         Two sessions will be offered this summer:
   from the Appleton YMCA only                                                               June 15-26 and July 20-31        Cost: $150
Hours of Operation                                                                         LIT Level 2 – Day Camp (prerequisite Level 1)
6:30 AM-6:00 PM
                                                                                           Teens must successfully complete Level 1 to participate
Fees located on page 4                                                                     in the Level 2 LIT programs. In these programs, LITs will
Transportation                                                                             be focusing on specific skills each week. Some examples
Bus Departure 8:30 AM (children must arrive no later than 8:15 AM)                         include coaching, personal growth, developing others and
Bus Return 4:00 PM                                                                         conflict management. Teens will be assisting counselors
Due to transportation, half day option is not available.                                   in leading children as well as helping around camp.
Pick Up/Drop Off                                                                           Participants are encouraged to attend every day of the
Appleton YMCA, Ferber School in Appleton or Sunrise School in Kimberly.                    session.
                                                                                           These programs are offered weekly
Important Information
                                                                                             June 29-August 21                 Cost: $60/wk
     • Meals & Snacks - Participants must provide their own AM and PM snack
       and lunch daily                                                                       August 24-26                      Cost: $36/wk
     • Tuesdays/Thursdays-Swimming at the Appleton YMCA
     • Wednesdays-Field trip day (t-shirt required) *field trip subject to change          How to Apply
       To view our field trip schedule, visit our summer camp page at ymcafoxcities.org.
                                                                                           Contact Elizabeth Mayer
     • Open House June 6, 2020 • 1:00-3:00 PM at Camp Shioc                                920.954.7656 or emayer@ymcafoxcities.org
       • N5414 Pluger Rd, Shiocton, WI 54170
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APPLETON YMCA
     Summer School Age
     EDISON • FERBER • JANET BERRY
     These Summer School Age programs are licensed and                 Half-Day Considerations
     Youngstar rated.                                                  Half days are ONLY available if your child is in summer
     All programming takes place in the best possible environment      school. A half day is considered 5 hours or less and is not
     for each respective participant at three convenient locations:    available on field trip days. Those who attend more than
     the Edison, Ferber and Janet Berry elementary schools.            5 hours will be charged the full day rate.
     Programming is for kids ages 5-12, and is built around the
     interests, needs and comfort of each individual child. To the     Important Information
     extent it is possible to do so; children with special needs are       • Ferber & Janet Berry:
     integrated into all programs made available to their peers.              »» Mondays/Wednesdays - Swimming at the
     Our programs are designed to challenge and inspire.                         Appleton YMCA
     Your child is sure to have a day packed with fun and                     »» Tuesdays - Field trip day (t-shirt required) *field
     activities that may include:                                                trip subject to change
           • Arts & crafts                                                 • Edison:
           • Sports                                                           »» Tuesdays/Thursdays - Swimming at the
           • STEM                                                                Appleton YMCA
           • Cooking                                                          »» Wednesdays - Field trip day (t-shirt required)
           • Outdoor play                                                        *field trip subject to change
                                                                                 To view our field trip schedule, visit our summer camp
     Camp Contacts                                                               page at ymcafoxcities.org.
     Director: Kim Norton                                                 •   Meals/Snacks - Participants must provide their
     920.954.7614 or knorton@ymcafoxcities.org                                own lunch daily. AM and PM snack will be
     Registrar: Shelly Seif                                                   provided by the Y
     920.954.7641 or sseif@ymcafoxcities.org                              •   Optional Group Swim Lessons • Fridays
                                                                               »» Offered on a weekly basis at the Appleton
     Session Dates                                                                YMCA. A separate registration will be required.
     June 8–August 21, 2020                                                       Fees include weekly lesson and transportation
        Monday-Wednesday care August 24-26 is available                           from off-site locations. For more information
        from the Appleton YMCA only please register under                         about how and when to register, please contact
        Camp Shioc.                                                               our Aquatics Department at 920.954.7628.
     Hours of Operation
     6:30 AM-6:00 PM
     Fees located on page 4

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VIBES SUMMER - 2020 Summer Camp Guide - YMCA of the Fox Cities
APPLETON YMCA                                                                     APPLETON YMCA
Child Learning Center                                                             Adventure Camp
The Child Learning Center is licensed and Youngstar rated.                        Adventure Camp is licensed and Youngstar rated.
The YMCA Child Learning Center (CLC) is for children ages 5-12 (5-year-olds       Held at Appleton YMCA, Adventure Day Camp is a fun and exciting introductory
must have completed kindergarten). The CLC is located at 4630 N. Meade Street,    day camp experience for boys and girls ages 4-6. There will be lots of safe and
Appleton. We will provide your family with positive experiences during the time   healthy activities geared toward their developmental level. Typical activities
your child is in our care. Our program is designed to provide an encouraging,     include weekly themes that feature arts and crafts, small and large group
creative and enriching environment for your child this summer.                    games, stories and songs, fitness, sports and swimming.
Camp Contacts                                                                     Camp Contacts
Director: Paula Steele 920.560.3716 or psteele@ymcafoxcities.org                  Child Care Director:
Coordinator: Mai Youa Vang 920.560.3718 or mvang@ymcafoxcities.org                Ashley Brockman 920.954.7636 or abrockman@ymcafoxcities.org
Coordinator: Vanessa Sieber 920.560.3719 or vsieber@ymcafoxcities.org             Session Dates
                                                                                  June 8–August 20, 2020
Session Dates                                                                     Hours of Operation
June 8–August 28, 2020                                                            7:00 AM-5:30 PM
Hours of Operation
6:30 AM-5:45 PM
Fees located on page 4                                                            APPLETON YMCA
Half-Day Considerations
Half days are ONLY available if your child is in summer school. A half day is     Camp Hope
considered 5 hours or less and is not available on field trip days. Those who     Camp Hope is a two-week long day camp for children ages 6-13 with physical
attend more than 5 hours will be charged the full day rate.                       and cognitive disabilities. This camp gives children the opportunity to experience
                                                                                  outdoor activities in a safe setting built around special themes each day.
Important Information                                                             Swimming, field trips and a carnival are also part of this exciting camp.
     • Tuesday/Thursday • Swimming at the Y from 1:15-2:15 PM                     Camp Hope is supported by the YMCA of the Fox Cities’ Annual Campaign and
     • Optional Group Swim Lessons • Fridays                                      United Way Fox Cities.
        »» Offered on a weekly basis at the Appleton YMCA. A separate
           registration will be required. Fees include weekly lesson and          Camp Contacts
           transportation from off-site locations. For more information           Director: Kathryn Herzog
           about how and when to register, please                                 920.954.7642 or kherzog@ymcafoxcities.org
           contact our Aquatics Department at                                     Session Dates
           920.954.7628.
                                                                                  July 20–July 31, 2020
     • Wednesdays - Field trip day
       (t-shirt required)                                                         Hours of Operation
                                                                                  10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Meals/Snacks                                                                      Fees
Participants must provide their own lunch daily.                                  $115/camper
Breakfast and PM snacks will be provided
by the Y.                                                                         A $25 non-refundable registration fee is required per child, and is required before
                                                                                  registration is approved. All campers are put on waitlist and will be contacted by
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APPLETON YMCA                                                                                    Racquet Sports
                                                                                                 With an emphasis on Tennis, this camp provides a great opportunity for kids to learn the basic

Sports Camps                                                                                     skills to play a variety of racquet sports, which includes racquetball, pickleball and even table
                                                                                                 tennis. Basic skills and rules are taught throughout the week, using different racquet sports to
                                                                                                 work on footwork, hitting, and positioning.
For youth ages 5-13, sports camps provide a fun and                                              Nerf/Dodge/Laser
                                                                                                 Each day is a variety of the three as instructors set up obstacles and get creative with
safe environment for your child to grow not only as
                                                                                                 different games. This camp is pure joy but register early as it fills up quick. We provide the
an athlete but also as a person. Guided by our team                                              laser tag equipment and dodgeballs, you provide the nerf equipment.
of veteran staff, campers will find enjoyment learning
specific sports skills while developing new friendships.                                         Extreme Sports
                                                                                                 Get your adrenaline pumping as this camp allows your child to explore new adventures.
Coaches will focus on tailoring each camp to ensure an                                           Throughout the week, campers will get some air at Telulah Skate Park, cannon ball off the high
enjoyable experience for everyone!                                                               dive at Mead Pool and go paintballing at Outdoor Adventures Paintball. A variety of dodgeball
Sports Camps Include:                                                                            and gym games will be mixed into camp;
  1. Camp Shirt (except Golf and Extreme Camps)                                                  Unique Sports
  2. Snack                                                                                       Lacrosse, rugby, ultimate frisbee, racquetball, pickleball, cricket, and even fencing. Give your
  3. Transportation provided for Golf and Extreme Camp from Appleton YMCA                        child an opportunity to sample so many unique and fun sports and see if they find an interest
                                                                                                 in something new.
Camp Contact                                                                                     Gym Jamboree
Colin Specht at 920.954.7620 or cspecht@ymcafoxcities.org                                        A grab bag of incredibly fun gym games that will test your child’s problem solving and athletic
                                                                                                 abilities! Some of your favorite gym games will be part of this camp, as well as ones that you
                                                                                                 never knew existed!
                                     SPORTS CAMP FEES
                                                         Y Member         General Public
                                                                                                 Best Sports Week Ever
                                                                                                 This camp is literally what the name indicates. We let the kids take control of camp with
       Junior Sports Camps (Ages 5-8)                           $48                  $63         choosing what activities they would like to do throughout the week. From sports games to
       Youth Sports Camps (Ages 8-13)                           $68                  $87         swimming or dodgeball to running through the inflatable obstacle course, this camp is a whole
       Golf Camps (Ages 5-13)                                   $78                  $93         lot of fun.
       Full Day Camps                                          $128                 $148         Packers Training Camp
                                                                                                 Load up the bus as we head to historic Lambeau Field. Campers will tour the stadium, play
       Full Day Camps -                                        $148                $168
                                                                                                 some flag football at the newly added Titletown Park, and watch the green and gold practice.
       Golf or Extreme Sports
                                                                                                 Who knows, this camp might inspire your little one to be the next future NFL hall of famer.
                                                                                                 Timber Rattler Game
                                                                                                 Take me out to the ballgame! Campers will enjoy a full day of America’s Pastime. Camp begins
Specialty Sports Camp Descriptions                                                               at the Appleton Y where staff will lead in fun whiffleball and kickball games. They will then
Junior Sports Camps                                                                              load the city bus with plenty of time to spare for tailgating so they can eat their packed
These two hour camps are a great way to get your child introduced to the world of sports.        lunches, before heading it in to take in all the activities the stadium has to offer.
Our staff frame the camp to meet the needs of all levels. Helping your child become a better     Color Wars
person by working on teamwork, sportsmanship, and core values is our number one focus.           This week is all about teamwork! Participate in variety of team challenges such as relay races,
                                                                                                 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) challenges, games and more! Which color
Youth Sports Camps                                                                               will win? In partnership with APY YMCA Arts Department.
These three hour camps allow for your camper to not only enhance their character, but to
enhance on their skills. A nice variety of drills and games are played as your child will stay   Super Hero Training Camp
active and create lasting friendships and memories.                                              Do you have what it takes to be a superhero? Find out as we create superheroes, costumes,
                                                                                                 and train through superhero themed games and activities. This camp is run in partnership with
All Sports Camp                                                                                  APY YMCA Arts Department.
These two or three hour camps (depending on Jr. or Youth level) give your child the
opportunity to play every sport imaginable. This camp never gets stale, as our staff members     Summer Showdown
continuously switch up the fun with games involving your favorite sports and gym games!          Get your game face on! Join us for a week of Olympic-inspired activities and sports that
                                                                                                 encourage teamwork, positivity and lots of fun! This camp is run in partnership with the
                                                                                                 Appleton YMCA Arts Department.
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Junior Sports Camps (Ages 5-8)                                                                Full Day Camps (Ages 8-13)
AM = 9:00-11:00 AM • PM = 1:00-3:00 PM • *Golf = 9:00 AM-NOON                                 7:30 AM-5:00 PM (Drop off between 7:30-9:00 AM; Pick-up between 4:00-5:00 PM)
These 2-hour camps are a great way to get your child introduced to the world of sports.       Please bring a lunch.
                                                                                              *Prorated due to camp being 4 days
Soccer                 Basketball              Racquet Sports          Flag Football                                                                                  BEST
June 8-12 • AM         June 22-26 • PM         July 20-24 • PM         Aug 3-7 • PM                               All camps are held at the Appleton YMCA.           VALUE
Ferber                 Ferber                  APY                     APY/Jones Park
                                                                                              All Sports & Nerf/Dodge/Laser             Racquet Sports & Basketball OPTION
Basketball             All Sports              Golf*                   Golf*                  June 8-12                                 July 20-24
June 8-12 • PM         July 6-10 • AM          July 27-July 31 • AM    Aug 10-14 • AM
Ferber                 APY                     APY/Winagamie           APY/Winagamie          Basketball & Racquet Sports               Golf & All Sports
                                                                                              June 15-19                                July 27-31
Color Wars             Basketball              Soccer                  Racquet Sports
June 15-19 • AM        July 6-10 • PM          July 27-July 31 • AM    Aug 10-14 • PM         Volleyball & Racquet Sports               Golf & Nerf/Dodge/Laser
APY                    Janet Berry             Appleton City Park      APY                    June 15-19                                July 27-31
All Sports             Gym Jamboree            All Sports              Basketball             Golf & Nerf/Dodge/Laser                   Advance Basketball/Unique Sports
June 15-19 • PM        July 13-17 • AM         July 27-July 31 • PM    Aug 17-21 • AM         June 22-26                                Aug 3-7
Ferber                 APY                     APY                     APY                    Nerf/Dodge/Laser & Extreme                Volleyball/Unique Sports
Golf*                  Baseball/Kickball       Soccer                  All Sports             July 6-10                                 Aug 3-7
June 22-26 • AM        July 13-17 • AM         Aug 3-7 • AM            Aug 17-21 • PM         Super Hero & Y-Lympics                    Golf & Racquet Sports
APY/Winagamie          Ferber                  Ferber                  APY                    July 13-17                                Aug 10-14
Soccer                 Basketball              Basketball                                     Super Hero & Unique Sports                Nerf/Dodge/Laser & Extreme*
June 22-26 • AM        July 20-24 • AM         Aug 3-7 • AM                                   July 13-17                                Aug 12-14
Janet Berry            APY                     APY                                            Flag Football & Unique Sports             Best Sports Week Ever
                                                                                              July 13-17                                Aug 17-21
Youth Sports Camps (Ages 8-13)                                                                Track/Cross Country & Basketball          Best Sports Week Ever
AM = 9:00 AM-NOON • PM = 1:00-4:00 PM                                                         July 20-24                                Aug 24-28
These 3-hour camps offer a variety of drills and games that will keep your child active
and help them create lasting friendships and memories.
All Sports             All Sports              Flag Football           All Sports
June 8-12 • AM         June 15-19 • PM         July 13-17 • AM         July 27-July 31 • PM   Specialty Sports Camps (Ages 8-13)
APY                    Ferber                  APY                     APY                    AM = 9:00 AM-NOON • PM = 1:00-4:00 PM • FD (Full Day) = 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
                                                                                              *Prorated due to camp being 3 days
Soccer                 Golf                    Baseball/Kickball       Soccer
June 8-12 • AM         June 22-26 • AM         July 13-17 • PM         Aug 3-7 • AM                                All camps are held at the Appleton YMCA.
Ferber                 APY/Winagamie           Ferber                  Ferber                 Nerf/Dodge/Laser            Track/Cross Country          Nerf/Dodge/Laser*
Basketball             Soccer                  Racquet Sports          Volleyball             June 8-12 • PM              July 20-24 • AM              Aug 12-14 • AM
June 8-12 • PM         June 22-26 • AM         July 20-24 • AM         Aug 3-7 • AM           Nerf/Dodge/Laser            Timber Rattler Game          Extreme Sports*
Ferber                 Janet Berry             APY                     APY                    June 22-26 • PM             July 20 • FD                 Aug 12-14 • PM
Basketball             Basketball              Basketball              Flag Football          Nerf/Dodge/Laser            Nerf/Dodge/Laser             Best Sports Week Ever
June 15-19 • AM        June 22-26 • PM         July 20-24 • PM         Aug 3-7 • PM           July 6-10 • AM              July 27-31 • PM              Aug 17-21 • AM
APY                    Ferber                  APY                     Ferber
                                                                                              Extreme Sports              Advance Basketball           Best Sports Week Ever
Volleyball             Volleyball              Golf                    Golf                   July 6-10 • PM              Aug 3-7 • AM                 Aug 17-21 • PM
June 15-19 • AM        July 6-10 • PM          July 27-July 31 • AM    Aug 10-14 • AM
                                                                                              Unique Sports               Unique Sports                Best Sports Week Ever
APY                    APY                     APY/Winagamie           APY/Winagamie
                                                                                              July 13-17 • PM             Aug 3-7 • PM                 Aug 24-28 • AM
Racquet Sports         Basketball              Flag Football           Racquet Sports
                                                                                              Super Hero Training Camp Packers Training Camp           Best Sports Week Ever
June 15-19 • PM        July 6-10 • PM          July 27-July 31 • AM    Aug 10-14 • PM
                                                                                              July 13-17 • AM             Aug 10 • FD                  Aug 24-28 • PM
APY                    Janet Berry             APY/Jones Park          APY
                                                                                              Summer Showdown             Timber Rattler Game
                                                                       Basketball
                                                                                              July 13-17 • PM             Aug 11 • FD
                                                                       Aug 17-21 • PM
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APPLETON YMCA                                                                               Artventure
                                                                                            Pack your paintbrush and passport-we are going on an artventure!
                                                                                                                                                            June 29-July 3 • M/W

Arts & Education Camps                                                                      A Bug’s Life                                                    June 29-July 3 • T/TH
                                                                                            Investigate caterpillars, ladybugs, dragonflies, and many other wiggly critters through
Explore a variety of art and education opportunities this summer. New this year             art!
are Junior Art Camps for children ages 5-7, which meet two days per week. Youth             Junior Chefs                                                           July 6-10 • M/W
Art Camps, for ages 8-13, meets Monday-Friday and have a full-day option.                   Love food? This camp is a great opportunity to cook a little bit and to create some
Each camp will have a specific focus and may also include games and snacks. All             food-focused art.
supplies are included in the camp fees. All camps are held at the Appleton YMCA.            Let’s Draw!                                                           July 6-10 • T/TH
                                                                                            Develop your drawing skills with a variety of drawing tools and techniques. We will
Camp Contact                                                                                explore drawing through still life, portraits, and more!
Coordinator: Amanda Beuscher 920.954.7602 or abeuscher@ymcafoxcities.org                    Christmas in July                                                    July 13-17 • M/W
Full Day Camps                                                                              Christmas music! Christmas cookies! Christmas Trees! The only thing missing is the snow!
Full day option is only available for Youth Art Camps. Please bring a lunch and             Junior Explorer                                                      July 13-17 • T/TH
proper clothing for each camp. Supervised lunch from NOON-1:00 PM.                          Grab your passport, and get ready to explore the world through art, music, and games.
                                                                                            Let’s Create                                                         July 20-24 • M/W
                           ARTS & EDUCATION CAMP FEES:                                      Painting. Building. Sculpting. Drawing. There is nothing we cannot do to create incredible
                                                           Y Member       General Public    art.
Junior Arts: Two-Day Camps (ages 5-7)                              $28                $36
                                                                                            Dino-mite Fun                                                        July 20-24 • T/TH
9:00-11:30 AM                                                                               Explore the days of dinosaurs and learn about different creatures from the
                                                                                            Micro-Raptor to the T-Rex! We will dig for fossils, go on “archeological expeditions” and
Youth Arts: Half Day (ages 8-13)                                                            play dinosaur games!
                                                                   $68                $87
9:00 AM-NOON OR 1:00-4:00 PM
                                                                                            Storybook Summer                                                     July 27-31 • M/W
Youth Arts: Full Day (ages 8-13)                                                            Join us as we explore the magical world of books through art and games.
                                                                  $128             $148
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
                                                                                            Junior Scientists                                                    July 27-31 • T/TH
                                                                                            Become a scientist for a week through hands-on experiments, as we explore everything
Explore Junior Camp Options (ages 5-7)                                                      from chemical reactions, to space, to fun STEM activities!
Mix It Up                                                             June 8-12 • M/W       To Infinity & Beyond                                                August 3-7 • M/W
Be prepared to make a mess in this camp as we mix paints with our fingers,                  Get ready for takeoff! We will be astronauts for the week as we explore the many
paintbrushes, feathers and more. We will mix colors and mix up the supplies and             wonders of our solar system.
materials we use to make art!                                                               Kids on Canvas                                                      August 3-7 • T/TH
Under the Sea                                                         June 8-12 • T/TH      Learn different painting techniques and paint with nontraditional tools to create your
We’re going under the sea, as we explore the depths of the ocean and it’s sea creatures     very own canvas!
through art, games and more!                                                                Imagination Station                                              August 10-14 • M/W
Welcome to the Jungle                                               June 15-19 • M/W        Get creative and stretch your imagination with different crafts, games, and activities.
Lions, tigers, and bears-oh my! Learn about a variety of animals and their habitats         A Pirate’s Life for Me!                                          August 10-14 • T/TH
through games and art.                                                                      You argh sure to have fun in this camp as we sail off in search for adventure and
Junior Painters                                                     June 15-19 • T/TH       treasure!
Love to paint? Join us as we learn a variety of painting techniques to create a one of a    Junior Architects                                                August 17-21 • M/W
kind masterpiece.                                                                           Let’s build! Looking at famous buildings, landmarks, castles, and more we will create our
STEAM Camp                                                          June 22-26 • M/W        own architectural masterpieces!
Use elements of science, technology, engineering, art, and math as we spend this week       Mini Masters                                                     August 17-21 • T/TH
discovering, exploring and hypothesizing!                                                   Make art inspired by some of the greatest artists, such as Claude Monet and Vincent
Let’s Go Camping!                                                   June 22-26 • T/TH       Van Gogh!
We are going indoor camping! We will have s’more fun then you can even imagine!
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Explore Youth Camp Options (ages 8-13)
Art Explosion                                        June 8-12 • 9:00 AM-NOON       Painting Camp                                         July 20-24 • 9:00 AM–NOON
Begin the summer with a big bang! Explore a variety of art mediums such as paint,   Love to paint? Join us as we learn a variety of painting techniques to create a one
clay, pastels and more.                                                             of a kind masterpiece.
Food Fanatics                                           June 8-12 • 1:00-4:00 PM    Knight’s Tale                                            July 20-24 • 1:00-4:00 PM
Love food? This camp is a great opportunity to cook a little bit and to create      Travel back to the time of knights, kings, and queens as we take a look at the art,
some food-focused art.                                                              architecture and inventions from the Middle Ages!
Color Wars                                         June 15-19 • 9:00 AM–NOON        The Starry Night                                       July 27-31 • 9:00 AM-NOON
This week is all about teamwork! Participate in variety of team challenges such     Each day a new famous painting we be our source of inspiration! How many
as relay races, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) challenges,        famous paintings can you recognize?
games and more! Which color will win? In partnership with Appleton YMCA Sports      Dinosaur Adventures                                      July 27-31 • 1:00-4:00 PM
Department.                                                                         Explore the days of dinosaurs and learn about different creatures from the
Messy Art                                             June 15-19 • 1:00-4:00 PM     Micro-Raptor to the T-Rex! We will dig for fossils, go on “archaeological
This camp will focus on the process of creating art through nontraditional          expeditions.”
painting techniques, tools and materials. Whichever process, material, or           Once Upon a Time                                     August 3-7 • 9:00 AM–NOON
technique we use-it’s sure to be messy!                                             Each day we will get lost in a new book! Join us as we explore the magical world
Lights! Camera! Action!                            June 22-26 • 9:00 AM-NOON        of books through art and write a little something ourselves!
Spend a week learning about set and costume design, stage direction and script      Drawing Camp                                            August 3-7 • 1:00–4:00 PM
writing. Have fun taking on characters while acting out scenes that you create!     Develop your drawing skills with a variety of drawing tools and techniques. We
Adventure Awaits                                      June 22-26 • 1:00-4:00 PM     will explore drawing through still life, portraits and more!
Join us as we explore the ocean as pirates, walk with the camels throughout the     Paint a Selfie                                     August 10-14 • 9:00 AM–NOON
desert, and trek across the arctic with the penguins and so much more! Let’s see    Forget your cell phone, we are painting our selfies! This week we will create our
what type of adventure awaits us!                                                   own self-portraits inspired by artists and art movements as well as express our
Destination Science                            June 29-July 3 • 9:00 AM-NOON        own individuality through art!
Become a scientist for a week through hands-on experiments, as we exploring         Full STEAM Ahead                                     August 10-14 • 1:00-4:00 PM
everything from chemical reactions, to space, to fun STEM activities!               Use elements of science, technology, engineering, art, and math as we spend this
Kahlo & O’Keeffe                                 June 29-July 3 • 1:00-4:00 PM      week discovering, exploring and hypothesizing!
Learn about Georgia O’Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, and more influential artists whom        Out of this World                                  August 17-21 • 9:00 AM–NOON
shaped modern art by creating our own masterpieces on canvas! We will paint         Become astronomers and astronauts as we explore galaxies, constellations,
landscapes, still life and portraits!                                               planets and more!
World Explorers!                                      July 6-10 • 9:00 AM-NOON      Can You Build It?                                    August 17-21 • 1:00-4:00 PM
Grab your passport, and get ready to explore the world through art, music           We will be inspired by famous landmarks, skyscrapers and structures as we create
and games.                                                                          our own architectural design with a variety of fun materials.
A Week with Picasso                                     July 6-10 • 1:00–4:00 PM    Color Me Happy                                     August 24-26 • 9:00 AM–NOON
Explore Picasso’s work through painting, sculpture and more!                        Explore the wonderful world of colors through sculpture, painting, pastels
Superhero Training Camp                             July 13-17 • 9:00 AM–NOON       and more!
Do you have what it takes to be a superhero? Find out as we create superheroes,     Mystery Week
costumes, and train through superhero themed games and activities. This camp is     August 24-26 • 1:00-4:00 PM
run in partnership with Appleton YMCA Sports Department.                            This camp is a top-secret mystery! What will
Summer Showdown                                        July 13-17 • 1:00-4:00 PM    we do? Where will we go? Who will we be?
Get your game face on! Join us for a week of Olympic-inspired activities and        You’ll have to join us to solve this mystery!
sports that encourage teamwork, positivity and lots of fun! This camp is run in
partnership with Appleton YMCA Sports Department.

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FOX WEST YMCA                                                  Session Dates
                                                                    Fox West YMCA: June 8–August 21, 2020
     Summer School Age                                              Greenville Elementary: June 8-August 21, 2020
                                                                    Care will be offered for children enrolled at both
                                                                    locations from August 24-27, but the program will only
               FOX WEST YMCA                                        be held at the Fox West YMCA.
                                                                    Spots will be limited! Please register under the Fox
           GREENVILLE ELEMENTARY                                    West YMCA location for the week.
                                                                    Hours of Operation
     These Summer School Age programs are licensed and              6:30 AM-6:00 PM
     Youngstar rated.                                               Fees located on page 4
     The School Age Summer Program is an exciting and fun-
     filled program for children ages 5-12 years old. Program       Half-Day Considerations
     participants will learn the Y’s core values of Caring,         Half days are ONLY available if your child is in summer
     Honesty, Respect and Responsibility through various            school. A half day is considered 5 hours or less and is not
     activities including field trips, arts & crafts, science       available on field trip days. Those who attend more than
     experiments, team building and exploring the outdoors!         5 hours will be charged the full day rate.
     Camp Contacts                                                  Transfers
     School Age Coordinator: Marci Lessor                           If your child is enrolled at the Fox West YMCA site,
     920.560.3419 or mlessor@ymcafoxcities.org                      parents can sign them up for swim lesson, etc.; and our
     School Age/Child Care Coordinator: Amber Radtke                teachers will transfer the child to their class only if the
     920.560.3418 or aradtke@ymcafoxcities.org                      class/lesson is held at the Fox West YMCA location. If a
                                                                    class is scheduled at the same time as a field trip, children
     New This Year                                                  are required to go on the field trip and miss their class.
     The exciting expansion of our new full-time Childcare          Swim lessons will be offered to the children enrolled at
     Learning Center is expected to open June 1, 2020. This new     the Greenville Elementary Location and transportation
     Childcare Learning Center will primarily serve children ages   will be provided through the Hortonville School District
     6 weeks-6 years. For registration information please call      Transportation Department.
     920.560.3417.
                                                                    Important Information
     NEW School-Age summer care changes:                             • Mondays - Park Day
     Fox West YMCA - Full-time Care: For children who need             »» Fox West YMCA site - Lion’s Park
     care 4-5 days per week for the 11-week program.                   »» Greenville Elementary site - Jennerjohn Park
     One week, or 5 days, of vacation will be allowed.               • Tuesdays - Swim Day
     Greenville Elementary: For children who need care 2-5           • Wednesdays - Field trip day (t-shirt required)
     days per week for the 11-week program.                            *field trip subject to change
     Please note: There will not be transportation provided from     • Thursdays - STEAM Day
     Greenville Elementary to the Fox West YMCA for summer           • Friday - Swim Day
     school students in Hortonville Area School District.           Field Trips
                                                                    A variety of fun and exciting field trips include:
                                                                     • EAA                          • Carnival
                                                                     • Cuffs Farms                  • Special Memories Zoo
                                                                     • Tundra Lodge Water Park • Bay Beach
                                                                     • Lambeau Field                • Camp Shioc
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FOX WEST YMCA
     Teen Camp
     These Summer School Age programs are licensed and             Session Dates
     Youngstar rated.                                              June 8–August 21, 2020
     Teen Camp is an exciting and fun-filled program for           Care will be offered August 24-28.
     children ages 10-14 years old. Program participants will
     learn the Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect         Spots will be limited!
     and Responsibility through various activities and field       Hours of Operation
     trips. Themed weeks will feature cooking, team building,      6:30 AM-6:00 PM
     exploring the outdoors and so much more!                      Fees located on page 4
     Camp Contacts                                                 Special Scheduled Activities
     Director: Kevin Jakubek                                       Cookouts
     920.560.3414 or kjakubek@ymcafoxcities.org
                                                                   Beginning in July, we will cookout for lunch on Fridays
     Half-Day Considerations                                       using either our grills or fire pit. On Tuesdays, the
     Half days are ONLY available if your child is in summer       campers will be notified of an item they will need to
     school. A half day is considered 5 hours or less and is not   bring to help with the cookout. Campers will help out
     available on field trip days. Those who attend more than      with the preparation of the lunch.
     5 hours will be charged the full day rate.                    Carnival
                                                                   One of our big field trips of the year is our carnival.
                                                                   The games are organized, planned and run by the
                                                                   Teen Camp. It is their biggest volunteer project of the
                                                                   summer. The campers work hard to provide a fun day
                                                                   for the kids in the School Age Summer Program. All
                                                                   parents/guardians are welcome to come and see their
                                                                   hard work in action.

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HEART OF THE VALLEY YMCA                                    Important Information

     Camp Kimber Y                                               • Open Swim
                                                                   »» Grades 5K-1: Tuesday and Friday
                                                                   »» Grades 2-3: Monday and Friday
     Camp Kimber Y is licensed and Youngstar rated.                »» Grades 4 & up: Monday and Friday
     For children ages 5-12, this camp will become a home        • Open Gymnastics on Monday, Thursday and Friday
     away from home. Our program includes a focus on             • Camp swimming lessons are also available at an additional cost
     Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility. Campers
     have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents,   Field Trips
     try new activities, gain independence and make lasting      Camp Kimber Y field trips are held on Wednesdays (except July 20).
     friendships. Fun days are filled with swimming, arts &      See schedule below.
     crafts, sports, games, gymnastics and field trips.
                                                                                                       Kimber Y
     Camp Contacts
                                                                  Dates         Grades 5K-1            Grades 2-3              Grade 4-Age 12
     Director: Randi Thurs
                                                                 June 10     NO FIELD TRIP         NO FIELD TRIP         NO FIELD TRIP
     920.830.5709 or rthurs@ymcafoxcities.org
     Coordinator: Emily Wypiszynski                              June 17     Camp NABS             Camp NABS             Camp NABS
     920.830.5703 or ewypiszynski@ymcafoxcities.org              June 24     Movie                 Lambeau Field         Heritage Hill
                                                                 July 1      Heritage Hill         Movie                 Lambeau Field
     Session Dates
                                                                 July 8      Lambeau Field         Heritage Hill         Movie
     June 8–August 27, 2020
                                                                 July 15     Camp Shioc            Camp Shioc            Camp Shioc
     Limited care will be available August 24-27, 2020
                                                                 July 20     Timber Rattler Game   Timber Rattler Game   Timber Rattler Game
     Hours of Operation                                          (Monday)
     6:30 AM-6:00 PM (10-hour maximum)
                                                                 July 29   Bowling                 Bowling               Bowling
     Fees located on page 4                                      August 5  Bay Beach               Bay Beach             Bay Beach
     Half-Day Considerations                                     August 12 Farm Wisconsin          Farm Wisconsin        Farm Wisconsin
                                                                           Discovery Center        Discovery Center      Discovery Center
     Half days are ONLY available if your child is in summer
     school. A half day is considered 5 hours or less and is     August 19 Badger Sports Park      Badger Sports Park    Badger Sports Park
     not available on field trip days. Those who attend more     August 26 NO FIELD TRIP           NO FIELD TRIP         NO FIELD TRIP
     than 5 hours will be charged the full day rate. You must
     contact someone to request the half-day rate, it will not
     be applied automatically.

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HEART OF THE VALLEY YMCA
     Summer School Age
     TANNER ELEMENTARY, KAUKAUNA
     The Summer School Age program is licensed and                Session Dates
     Youngstar rated.                                             June 8–August 20, 2020 (no camp August 21)
     Our program for children ages 4-12 includes a focus          Limited care will be available August 24-26, 2020
     on Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility. Each         Hours of Operation
     day is filled with fun activities including arts & crafts,   6:30 AM-6:00 PM (10-hour maximum)
     swimming, gymnastics, games, outdoor activities, field
     trips and STEM!                                              Fees located on page 4

     Camp Contacts                                                Important Information
     Coordinator: Zach Suprise                                        • Wednesdays-Open Swim & Open Gymnastics
     920.830.5724 or zsuprise@ymcafoxcities.org                          »» Grades 1-6: Children will be bussed to the
     Half-Day Considerations                                                Heart of the Valley YMCA
     Half days are ONLY available if your child is in summer             »» Early Childhood, 4K-5K: gymnastics only
     school. A half day is considered 5 hours or less and is          • Tuesdays-STEM
     not available on field trip days. Those who attend more          • Thursdays-Field trips (t-shirt required) *field trip
     than 5 hours will be charged the full day rate. You must           schedule TBD
     contact someone to request the half-day rate, it will not           Once determined, field trip schedule will be on our
     be applied automatically.                                           website at ymcafoxcities.org

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HEART OF THE VALLEY YMCA                                                           GYMNASTICS CAMPS
     Specialty Camps                                              Camp Contacts
                                                                  Director: Jenna Ly 920.830.5716 or jly@ymcafoxcities.org
                      NINJA CAMP                                  Coordinator: Tasha Johnson 920.830.5728 or tjohnson@ymcafoxcities.org

                                                                  Pre-school Gymnastics Mini Camp
     For children in grades 5K-6.                                 For girls and boys ages 4-6 years.
     Learn basic martial arts, participate in ninja activities,   Swing your way into our new Pre-school Gymnastics Mini Camp for our youngest
     compete in a ninja obstacle course and have fun during       gymnasts! This will be a fun-filled camp for participants to try out the sport of
     Ninja Camp.                                                  gymnastics or further develop their skill set.
     Camp Contacts                                                Session Date                                   Fees
     Director: Randi Thurs                                        June 30-July 2 • 9:30-11:00 AM                 Y Member-$25
     920.830.5709 or rthurs@ymcafoxcities.org                                                                    General Public-$45
     Session Dates                                                Youth Gymnastics Mini Camp
     June 15-19 • 1:00-3:00 PM                                    For girls ages 6-17 years.
     July 13-17 • 1:00-3:00 PM                                    Get your summer rolling by trying our new Youth Gymnastics
     August 10-14 • 1:00-3:00 PM                                  Class Mini Camp! This is a great camp experience for beginner
                                                                  and recreational gymnasts looking to try out the sport or
     Fees                                                         further their developmental gymnastics skills.
     Y Member-$50/week                                            Session Date                                   Fees
     General Public-$67/week                                      June 30-July 2 • NOON-4:30 PM                  Y Member-$65
                                                                                                                 General Public-$120

                                                                  Gymnastics Camp
                                                                  For girls ages 6-18 years.
                                                                  Looking for a fun way to flip through summer? This is a great camp experience for
                                                                  beginner and competitive gymnasts who are looking to further develop current
                                                                  gymnastics skills and try some new things as well.
                                                                  Session Date                                   Fees
                                                                  July 27-31                                     Y Member-$160
                                                                  Monday-Thursday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM              General Public-$250
                                                                  Friday: 10:00 AM-3:30 PM
                                                                   There will be a final performance for
                                                                   parents to enjoy beginning at 2:45 PM

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