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YMCA of Greater Saint John Summer Day Camps 2015
YMCA of Greater
     Saint John

     Summer Day Camps
     2015

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YMCA of Greater Saint John Summer Day Camps 2015
Welcome to YMCA Day Camps!                                                                                      Every kid deserves a chance.
     Summer is a time for kids to be kids! It’s a chance to play, to run and to be free
     from the busy school schedule. Time spent being physically active and social                                WE NEED YOUR HELP
     is more important now than ever before.
                                                                                                                 Every child should have the opportunity to lead a healthy, fulfilling life, and
     That’s why the YMCA offers day camps, so that every child can reach their full                              every parent deserves the chance to make that happen. Thanks to our donors,
     potential. Through fun physical activities, kids learn about themselves and                                 hundreds of children and youth have the opportunity to go to camp.
     grow in self-confidence as they develop new skills and meet new people in                                   Please donate to help us ensure that every child gets the chance to learn new
     a safe and caring environment. Check out everything we have to offer in this                                skills, meet new friends, and make camp memories to last a lifetime.
     brochure and online: www.saintjohny.com.
                                                                                                                 100% of every gift supports campers in need.
     We hope your child will join us for a summer they will never forget!                                        Please donate today by calling (506) 634-4937 or donate through the camp
                                                                                                                 registration process.

CAMP LOCATIONS                                                                                                   YMCA STRONG KIDS OPPORTUNITY FUND
                                                                                                                 No one should miss out on a YMCA Camping experience. That’s why the
Prince Edward Square (Uptown)..........................................................646-2384                  YMCA offers financial assistance and flexible payment plans to assist those
Millidgeville Community Centre..........................................................632-6157                 whose financial circumstances would otherwise prevent them from enjoying
Glenn Carpenter Centre..........................................................................693-9622         summer camp. Please contact us for more information or visit our website for an
Forest Glen Community Centre...........................................................658-2816                  application.
Quispamsis Community Centre...........................................................849-5784
Bill McGuire Centre................................................................................849-5784      HEALTHY KIDS DAY - JUNE 7, 2015 12-4pm
Barnhill Memorial (West Side)...............................................................646-2111
Early Learning Centre (Uptown) .........................................................634-4189                 JOIN US for a FREE day of family activities at the YMCA Glenn Carpenter Centre
Camp Glenburn.........................................................................................832-5632   celebrating YMCA Healthy Kids Day.
                                                                                                                 Walk the trails, canoe/kayak, swim, play tree golf, jump on the water trampoline,
CAMP HOURS                                                                                                       bike the trails, get your face painted, try archery and just have fun!
NOW OPEN LATER, TO SERVE YOU BET TER!
All Y Day Camp programs run Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm. Please have your
child at camp by 9:00 am as some programming does take place off-site. All children will
return to their centre no later than 4:00 pm. All Camps will be closed on both July 1 and
August 3 holidays. Please note that prices for holiday weeks have been adjusted.

A late fee of $20 for any part of the first 15 minutes and an extra $5 for each additional
5 minutes or part thereof will be charged to parents. Payment is due at time of pick up.
All children must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian.

If you are making other arrangements for pick up, please inform your child’s counsellor
in advance.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE                                                                                           HOW TO REACH US
For $10 per week, the Y will provide transportation daily to all of the new and popular
longstanding programs at the Glenn Carpenter Centre, making the daily routine easier
for parents. The Y bus will leave the Prince Edward Square Mall at 8:00 am and return to                         Mailing Address
the mall at 4:45 pm. Parents are responsible for their children before and after the bus
run.                                                                                                             130 Broadview Avenue, Saint John,
Transportation will also be available for one week to our Camp Glenburn Day Camp.                                New Brunswick E2L 5C5
Pick up and drop off will take place at Prince Edward Square and the QPlex. The bus will                         T: (506) 693-YMCA (9622)
leave PES at 8:00 am and Qplex at 8:30 am. It will return to the Qplex at 4:30 pm and PES                        F: (506) 634-4180
at 5:00 pm. Parents are responsible for children before and after the bus run.                                   www.saintjohny.com
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Wet, Wild and Wacky                                 Wilderness Explorers                           REGISTRATION                                           MEDICAL INFORMATION
(7-12 years) • $130/week                            (5-12 years) • $150/week
Join us for everything water! Swimming,             Spend the week in the great outdoors!          Registration for all camps is on a weekly basis.       Health and safety are our top priorities.
canoeing, kayaking, water trampoline,               Visit Irving Nature Park and their many        Part-time registration requests will only be           All medications must be given in its original
water fights, sliding and more.                     trails, as well as, a trip to Rockwood Park.   considered if spaces are still available at the        container with the required dosage on the
A great way to cool off this summer!                Be sure to collect lots of outdoor treasures   beginning of the week. Registration forms              container. Please provide instructions for
                                                    to make a one of a kind keepsake.              are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis        administering medications. All medications
Wilderness Adventure Camp                                                                          and will begin Wednesday April 1, 2015. All            must be given directly to a counsellor upon
(9-12 years) • $150/week                            Willy Wonka Camp                               children registering for camps must have               arrival and a medical form completed by
Campers will explore the outdoors                   (5-12 years) • $150/week                       completed kindergarten.                                a parent.
by participating in Rockwood Park                   Bring your sweet tooth and join your
adventures, canoeing, hiking at the Glenn           friends to make your own candy. End the        Once the registration form has been                    OUR STAFF
Carpenter Centre and a day trip to Camp             week with a bang when each camper              completed and received with payment, your
Glenburn on the Kingston Peninsula.                 makes their own candy bouquet to take          child will be registered for camp.                     All YMCA Camp staff have Standard First
                                                    home and enjoy with their family.                                                                     Aid and CPR Training, Child Protection
Wild Backyard                                                                                      Note: A second child discount of $5 will be            Training, Emergency Procedures Training,
(7-12 years) • $130/week                            Woodworking Camp                               offered to each additional child after the first       Police Record Check, a Social Development
Explore the great outdoors without even             (8-12 years) • $150/week                       one that registers, from the same family, for          background check and YMCA Day Camp
leaving the city! Campers will enjoy                Enjoy a week of hands-on building with         the same full week.                                    Training.
activities on the lake such as canoeing,            wood. Campers will have the opportunity
swimming and the water trampoline as                to explore with real woodworking tools,        PAYMENT                                                WHAT TO BRING
well as activities in the woods like hiking,        nails, hammers, measuring tape and learn
camouflage, scavenger hunts and more!               to add the finishing touches. Participants     Payment may be made in person by cheque                Lunch, drinks, two snacks
                                                    may even bring home their own                  or cash, and online by Visa, Mastercard or                 • No peanut products please
Wild for Water                                      homemade bird house to proudly put             American Express. All post-dated cheques                   • Microwaves are not available
(5-12 years) • $150/week                            on display in their own yard.                  must be dated 2 weeks prior to the start of            - Hat and sunscreen
Love the water? Want to spend all week                                                             camp week(s) selected. Any returned cheques            - Swimsuit, towel and bag for wet items
enjoying everything water? This is it! Spend        Youth Leadership Camp                          will be subject to a $25 administration fee. All       - Refillable water bottle
a day at the beach, a day at the lake; learn        (12-14 years) • $100/week                      Day Camp receipts will be mailed out at the            - Running shoes
about tides, and even do some water                 This program provides youth with the           end of the tax season.
experiments.                                        opportunity to push themselves as a leader.                                                           Please Note: A hot lunch program will be
                                                    Youth will learn the basics of leadership,     Refunds may only be requested for the full             available at the Qplex and Bill McGuire Centre
                                                    acquire camp related skills, gain experience   week, if your child is not attending. All refund       for an additional fee. Information and sign up
                                                    in team building and assist in planning        requests must be made at least one week                will be available each Monday at camp. Cash
                                                    special camp activities.                       prior to the start date of camp week and will          or Cheques only.
                                                                                                   be subject to a $10 administration fee.
                                                                                                   All requests must be made through the                  • We will have fun in all kinds of weather
                                                                                                   Day Camp Administrator at 693-9622.                      so please dress appropriately, rain or shine.
                                                                                                                                                            Activities may vary if weather is not
                                                                                                   New and improved online registration is                  appropriate for outdoor play.
                                                                                                   available: www.saintjohny.com
                                                                                                                                                          Please Note: The YMCA is not responsible
                                                                                                   Please Note: You will receive an email                 for any items lost at camp. Please label all
                                                                                                   confirmation once registration is complete.            clothing and belongings. Lost and found
                                                                                                                                                          items will be kept for one week at the end of
                                                                                                                                                          camp.

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Community Centres-Traditional & Specialty Camps                                                  Senior Adventure Camp                                 The Great Cook Off
We’re not just your average day camp! Each of our Community Centres and                          (8–12 years) • $130/week                              (5-12 years) • $150/week
additional specialty camps has something unique to offer your child, making                      A traditional camp designed for                       Come join us with your own flair for flavour
their summer day camp experience fun and exciting. Whether it’s climbing on                      older children to explore a vast                      with the basic recipes of some wonderful
our traverse wall, sliding into the outdoor pool, playing on the playground or                   variety of activities. Campers will                   treats and dishes. Make your own creations
enjoying the sports fields, we have their day covered with entertainment and                     be able to explore theme and                          with the ingredients you love and come up
active play. With more than 50 camps to choose from, there is something for                      interest groups that may include:                     with the next best family recipe that can be
everyone!                                                                                        arts and crafts, cooperative games,                   passed down! You will have lots of items to
                                                                                                 sports, swimming, out trips, special                  choose from and time to make your
We also offer specialty camps throughout the summer where your child                                                                                   creation before we have the tasters come
will have a chance to participate in some of their favorite activities or to                     theme days and much more!
try something new. Each camper will have daily specialty time as well as                                                                               in to sample.
participate in the traditional camp activities such as games, sports, swimming,                  Ships Ahoy!
out trips and theme days.                                                                        (7-12 years) • $150/week                              Theatre Camp
                                                                                                 Grab a map, hop in your boat and follow the           (8-12 years) • $120/week
YMCA Glenn Carpenter Centre                                                                      clues that will lead you and your friends to          Join us for a week of theatre fun! Campers
The Glenn Carpenter Centre is a unique place for campers to learn about the                      retrieve the sucken treasure of Ashburn Lake.         will learn what it takes to put on a show in a
natural world around them and to fulfill their spirit of adventure and discovery.                                                                      theatre. Campers will practice improvising,
                                                                                                 Soccer Camp                                           create their own script and showcase their
With a 40-acre lake and 220-acres of woodland, the Centre provides a near                        (5-7 years) • $150/week                               talents with a show at the end of the week.
wilderness experience while being only minutes from the city.                                    Campers will learn the basic skills and drills
                                                                                                 of the game while they learn teamwork and             Trail Blazers
Campers in all programs will enjoy lake water activities such as swimming,                       sportsmanship. This camp is designed to               (7-12 years) • $130/week
canoeing, kayaking, water trampoline, time on the field and in the woods as well as              promote fun, friendship and fitness.                  Join us in the woods where we will build
the designated specialty time.
                                                                                                                                                       teepees, hike the trails, use a map and
                  Camp Directory                                                                 Sports Galore!
                                                                                                 (7-12 years) • $150/week
                                                                                                                                                       compass and learn basic outdoor living skills.
All Ball		                                     Around The World
Camp 1 (5-7 years)                                                                               Campers will enjoy outdoor sports such                Treasure Hunters
                                               Camp 1 (5-7 years)
Camp 2 (8-12 years)                                                                              as swimming, ultimate frisbee, tree golf,             (5-12 years) • $150/week
                                               Camp 2 (8-12 years) • $150/week
Camp 3 (5-12 years) • $150/week                                                                  archery, soccer, canoeing and more!                   Calling all Treasure Hunters to the starting
                                               Around the world MCC style! Come in and                                                                 line! Join our camp leader for a week of
Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball       explore different countries without leaving
and more! If you enjoy playing sports,                                                           Superhero Camp                                        super sleuth activities like Scavenger Hunts,
                                               the centre. Leave with packed bags filled with    (7-12 years) • $150/week                              Geocaching and a week long Treasure Hunt
this is the camp for you! Also enjoy           food, crafts and souvenirs. Make sure you
activities such as marble painting,                                                              Bring your superpowers and imagination to             that will give campers 2 clues a day to its
                                               have your passports stamped as you enter          the camp for a fun filled battle between              location.
making popcorn balls, obstacle course          each country.
with balls and much more.                                                                        superheros!
                                                                                                                                                       Under the Stars
                                               Art Camp                                          Survivor Challenge			                                 (9-14 years) • $150/week
Animal Adventure Camp                          (5 -12 years) • $150/week
Camp 1 (5-7 years)                                                                               (7-12 years) • $150/week                              This week you will learn how to pitch a tent,
                                               This camp is sure to bring out the artist in      It’s a week of tribe vs. tribe through skill,         build a fire, cook outdoors and we will finish
Camp 2 (8-12 years)                            you. The week will include canvas paintings,
Camp 3 (5-12 years) • $150/week                                                                  endurance and crazy challenges. Don’t miss            the week off with a sleepover under the
                                               sequin creations, sketching and sculptures.       out!                                                  stars. Campers must be picked up by
Wild about animals? Join us for a week         You will create wonderful masterpieces to
of fun and instructional activities.                                                                                                                   9:00 am Saturday morning.
                                               proudly display.                                  Tarzan Camp
Activities may include visiting the
Animal Rescue League, trip to Cherry                                                             (7-12 years) • $150/week                              Variety Camp
                                               Babysitter Readiness Camp                         Live like Tarzan! Spend the week living in            (5-12 years) • $150/week
Brook Zoo and Rockwood Park, as well           (11-13 years) • $150/week
as, animal based games and crafts.                                                               the mighty jungle. If you love animals this is        Can’t decide which camps to try? Then join
                                               Do you want to babysit, or are you old            the camp for you! Campers will participate            us for a week of 4 camps in one. Campers
                                               enough to start staying home alone? This is       in animal themed activities, trivia, crafts           will get a chance to experience Science
Archery Camp                                   a week long camp that will teach you safety,
(8-13 years ) • $150/week                                                                        and games. From learning to build huts to             Concoctions, Cooking without the Stove,
                                               child care, games and basic emergency             exploring his jungle surroundings, this week          Beach Camp and Art Camp in a fun filled
Youth will learn the basics of archery         first aid skills. Participants who successfully
in a safe and fun atmosphere. By the                                                             will be a roaring good time.                          week.
                                               complete this camp will receive a certificate
end of the week you’ll be hitting the          of completion from the Red Cross.
bull’s eye!                                4                                                                                                      13

                                              Rockstar Camp                                 Ball Hockey Camp                                    Basketball Camp
Ooey Gooey Camp                               (5-12 years) • $150/week                      Camp 1 (5-7 years)                                  Camp 1 (5-7 years)
(5-12 years) • $150/week                      Campers will enjoy the lifestyle of a         Camp 2 (8-12 years)                                 Camp 2 (8-12 years)
Are you ready to get your hands dirty?        rockstar! Stylin’ hairstyles, karaoke, rock   Camp 3 (5-12 years) • $150/week                     Camp 3 (5-12 years) • $150/week
Then this camp is for you! Spend the          band competition and YMCA Idol to finish      Who says you need ice to play hockey?               “Slam Dunk” into summer with some
week making stuff that might gross out        off the week!                                 Leave your skates at home, grab your                basketball action! Campers will learn and
your mom such as slime, goop, magic                                                         sneakers and join us for some fun. Campers          improve their basketball skills, play a game
mud and much more! So roll up your            Science Camp                                  will learn and practice basic skills and            and have fun on and off the court.
sleeves and come join us in this fun          Camp 1 (5-7 years)                            demonstrate with games throughout the
filled camp.                                  Camp 2 (8-12 years) • $150/week               week. Ball Hockey Camp at the Qplex will            Beach Camp
                                              Calling all scientists! Campers will          take place outside, and campers will need to        (5-12 years) • $150/week
Outback Camp                                  be involved with hands on science             bring a stick, helment and gloves.                  For children that love to spend their time
(8-12 years) • $150/week                      experiments and activities such as                                                                at the beach! Children will have fun in the
Campers will love being in the outback        building a volcano while learning about       Basic Canoeing                                      sun, sand and water exploring different
for a week; building their own lean to’s,     various scientists.                           (11-14 years) • $150/week                           beaches.
cooking outdoors, heading to the woods                                                      This fun-filled program through Canoe
for adventures including capture the flag.    Science Concoctions                           Kayak NB will introduce participants to basic       Camp Glenburn-Day Camp
This camp is not to be missed!                (5-12 years) • $150/week                      canoe and paddle design, canoe safety               (7-12 years) • $150/week
                                              Children will mix and stir fun concoctions!   including paddling a swamped canoe,                 This new addition to the Glenburn
Out Trip Camp                                 They will use a variety of ingredients to     rescuing a swamped canoe, and basic                 program is an opportunity for your
(7-12 years) • $120/week                      see how they change when mixed with           paddling strokes such as the power stroke,          camper to get a taste of our site and
Looking to stay happy and busy all week       water, oil and glue. Campers will try to      J-stroke and sweep. Through games and               activities. The days will be filled with
long? Campers will be on the move,            answer questions; what will happen            activities participants can try manoeuvres          activities for everyone. Come play on
participating in all Saint John has to        when we? Through experimentation and          like pivots, sideslipping, circles, stopping        our rockwall, highropes, canoes, kayaks
offer. Swimming, climbing, culture and        exploration campers will discover the         and paddling in a straight line. Successful         and beach. Not to mention the crafts,
bowling, join us for a different trip each    answers.                                      participants will receive certification from        games, firebuilding and so much more!
day.                                                                                        Canoe Kayak New Brunswick.                          Transportation is available for day camp,
                                              Scrapbooking Camp                                                                                 with a bus leaving from Saint John,
Paddle Board Camp                             (8-12 years) • $150/week                                                                          stopping at the Qplex in Quispamsis and
(10-14 years) • $150/week                     Have you ever wanted to put all your                                                              travelling to Camp Glenburn.
Campers will learn how to properly            favorite photo’s in one place? Campers
stand up and feel comfortable on the          will brainstorm ideas, create themes,
water. With a focus on safety we will         select photos and create an amazing
work towards a mini tour of Ashburn           mini album that is fashioned specifically
Lake.                                         and uniquely by you! Journaling,
                                              embellishments, layout and design are
Pastry Chef                                   just the beginning. Sign up now to make
Camp 1 (5-7 years)                            something special!
Camp 2 (8-12 years)
Camp 3 (5-12 years) • $150/week
This camp is for those who love to bake
delicious pastries and cakes. Campers
will spend several hours a day baking
and decorating their own creations
that they can take home and share with
their friends and family every night.

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Canoe / Kayak Camp                             Cooking Without the Stove 		                           Journey Camp                                           “Mind” Craft Camp
(9-13 years) • $150/week                       (5-12 years) • $150/week                               (5-12 years) • $130/week                               (5-12 years) • $150/week
If you are looking to improve your skills Campers will learn the first steps in cooking,              Are you an action-focused kid who loves the            Enjoy a challenge and experience another
or just have fun, this camp will have     how to shop for groceries, discuss food safety              outdoors and also enjoys fun-filled indoor             world through blocks and other mediums in
you in the water and loving it!           topics and explore with measuring, mixing,                  crafts and games? Then this is the summer              this fun camp! Kids will start by using their
                                          and recipes. Each camper will have the chance               camp for you! Campers will participate in a            minds to develop and craft shelters and face
Cheetah Camp                              to make items such as homemade ice cream,                   variety of land and water-based activities             new challenges each day, building models and
(5-12 years) • $150/week                  jello, playdough and their own specialty                    such as swimming, fort building, trail                 crafting key elements. The only thing holding
It’s time to empower girls! Fun art       sandwiches.                                                 walking, fun science experiments and forest            you back is your own imagination!
projects, quizzes, role-playing, dancing                                                              games. Our indoor activities include arts
and cool convos! This camp will           Crazy Construction Camp                                     and crafts, games, painting and nature art             Mountain Bike Camp
motivate and encourage girls to have (5-12 years) • $150/week                                         creations.                                             (9-14 years) • $150/week
fun and build self-esteem.                Campers will make amazing creations out of                                                                         Campers will experience the thrilling world
                                          lego, k’nex, wood and other items. This is the              Junior Adventure Camp                                  of single track biking at the Glenn Carpenter
Climbing Rocks!                           perfect camp for those who love to build big!               (5-7 years) • $130/week                                Centre. Lessons will include understanding
(8-12 years) • $120/week                                                                              Your camper will enjoy traditional camp                the working parts of their bikes and how to
Gain confidence and muscle in the              Creative Kids		                                        adventures and age appropriate activities              do basic tune ups. Participants must have
great outdoors. Campers will learn             (7-12 years) • $150/week                               led by our qualified leaders. Children may             their own bike and helmet.
belay commands and techniques while            Join us in creating a beautiful wall of art at the     enjoy gym games, sports, arts and crafts,
climbing at Rockwood Park, Camp                centre. We will be doing painting, drawing,            swimming, out trips, theme days and more!              Movin ‘N’ Groovin
Glenburn and more!                             clay, etc. We will even dabble in graffiti                                                                    (5-12 years) • $150/week
                                               art. Come with your friends and let your               Just the Guys                                          Interpreting life through sound, we will
Cooking Camp                                   imagination go wild!                                   (5-12 years) • $150/week                               explore many dance styles from different eras
Camp 1 (5-7 years)                                                                                    The guys will “hangout”, get dirty and take            as well as crafts and activities based on music
Camp 2 (8-12 years)                            Counsellor-In-Training Program                         part in an epic water battle! Campers will             and dance themes. Campers will showcase
Camp 3 (5-12 years) • $150/week                (15-16 years) • $100/summer                            help choose daily sports, games & activities           their creative and high energy masterpieces
Campers will learn basic cooking skills,       The Counsellor-in-Training program is for those        based on their age and interests. Let the fun          at the end of the week in a unforgettable
get oriented in the kitchen and will           who are serious about gaining experience               begin.                                                 talent show.
be provided with practical cooking             working with children and developing their
experiences.                                   leadership skills. CIT’s will assist our Counsellors   Literacy Camp                                          Myth Busters
                                               with daily activities and program planning.            (5-12 years) • $130/week                               (5-12 years) • $150/week
                                               If you are interested in applying for this             Literacy Camp offers children a full day               You’ve seen them on t.v., now it’s time to
                                               program please pick up a CIT package at our            program that supports and offers continuing            bust some myths yourself. We’ll tackle the
                                               Membership Services Desk or online.                    literacy development through various themes            “5 second rule” and see if it really holds true.
                                                                                                      and weekly field trips. Each child will keep           We’ll confirm the mentos and diet coke
                                                                                                      a daily journal which will help to foster and          experiment and see if we can make it even
                                                                                                      develop their writing skills over the summer           better! It is sure to be a week of eye
                                                                                                      months. The summer Literacy Camp is an                 opening myth busting.
                                                                                                      excellent choice if your child needs to further
                                                                                                      develop their literacy skills, or maintain             Nature Art
                                                                                                      their skill level throughout the summer.               (7-12 years) • $150/week
                                                                                                      Themes may include: Cardboard “Not A Box”              Calling all creative campers! Join us in the

    n eve r me t a  k id                                                                              Challenge, Bugging Out, Science and Health &           great outdoors where we will create a

 We           nt ial w e
                                                                                                      Fitness.                                               unique masterpiece using materials
                                                                                                                                                             from the natural environment.

 who se po te                                                                                         Messy Masterpieces

 c ouldn’t see.
                                                                                                      (7-12 years) • $150/week
                                                                                                      Campers will create their own artistic
                                                                                                      masterpiece each day. Watch out though –
                                                                                                      the process will be messy and fun and the
                                                                                                      product will prove it.

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Glitz and Glam                                During the week we will bring                   Creepy Crawley Camp			                           Future Picassos
(5-12 years) • $150/week                      imagination to life. Campers will create        (7-12 years) • $130/week                         (5-7 years) • $150/week
Calling all glamorous divas! Join in this     their own exploding volcano as their            Frogs, bugs, worms – oh my! Let’s have           Painting, drawing, sculpting, collages,
camp for a week of dancing, fun crafts,       week long project along with magic tricks       fun playing and getting dirty with creepy        jewelry and more! Get ready to bring
young lady makeup application, how            and “sense touch” boxes.                        crawly things that make your parents             home a masterpiece!
to do the latest and hippest hair styles,                                                     cringe!
musicality and self-expression. Campers       In a Flash                                                                                       Gilligan’s Island
will make things like their own lip gloss,    (7-12 years) • $150/week                        Dance Camp                                       (7-12 years) • $150/week
bath bombs, etc. Come pamper yourself.        Explore the exciting world of                   Camp 1 (5-7 years)                               You’re stranded on an imaginary island
                                              photography. Learn the secrets on how           Camp 2 (8-12 years) • $150/week                  with only your wits and camp friends to
Golf Camp                                     to get those great shots both posed and         Campers will learn all the moves in this         depend on. What would you do? Practice
(9-12 years) • $120/week                      candid. Campers will go home with their         high energy program while they build             lashing and building a tree bed and
Swing into this program with daily golf       own portfolio book of their work at the         their coordination and confidence.               cooking your own meals. Learn outdoor
activities including practicing your drive    end of the week. All campers should                                                              skills and wilderness techniques, then use
and putting, an afternoon at the driving      bring a digital camera and its manual, a        Drama Camp                                       your imagination to make this primitive
range, tree golf and mini putt.               memory card, a USB cord for the camera          (5-12 years) • $150/week                         camp “island” your home away from
                                              (comes with your camera) and extra              This week will be filled with theatrics!         home!
Halloween Howl                                batteries. Cameras should be charged            Everyone will have their role to play, either
(5-12 years) • $150/week                      each evening.                                   on stage or off. Create a one of kind play       Girls Empowered Camp
Campers will get to experience                                                                that will be acted out on the last day of        (5-12 years) • $150/week
Halloween in the summer; they will            Inclusive Day Camp                              camp. Practice your favorite song, and           Spend the week getting empowered
create their own costume, mask and            (5-14 years) • $130/week                        perhaps even learn a new dance. Campers          and ready to go back to school! Take
create some Halloween treats along with       Our inclusive program provides an               will take part in a field trip to the Imperial   part in activities that build confidence
decorations for their Halloween party at      opportunity for all children to participate     Theatre to see where real plays come to          and self-esteem with girls your own age.
the end of the week.                          in the Day Camp experience regardless           life.                                            There will be guest speakers and a field
                                              of their abilities. Campers will participate                                                     trip to build on these skills.
Hatching Dragons                              with our Junior and Senior Adventure            FIFA Soccer Camp
(12-15 years) • $150/week                     Camps with their own Camp Counsellors           (5-12 years) • $120/week                         Girl Power Camp
Campers discover what it is to be an          and participate in games, crafts, gym           Join the FIFA CRAZE!! This camp teaches          Camp 1 (5-7 years)
entrepreneur. Campers will learn to           sports, cooperative games and more! All         the fundamentals of soccer through a             Camp 2 (8-12 years)
create ideas, pitch them, plan and build      campers will be contacted for a meeting         positive attitude. Campers will learn game       Camp 3 (5-12 years) • $150/week
the product or service, and of course, sell   with the Camp Director prior to camp            tactics, and develop soccer skills in an         Enjoy a week with your girl friends
them! A fun camp that will help you go        to ensure they get the most out of their        intensive and fun learning environment.          making jewelry, enjoying a “spa” day,
from dreaming to doing. This program          experience based on their needs.                                                                 participating in sports, glittery arts,
is in partnership with the YES program at                                                     Firefighter Camp                                 dancing and listening to your favorite
the Saint John Community Loan Fund.           Indiana Jones Camp                              Camp 1 (5-7 years)                               music. This camp will motivate and
                                              (7-12 years) • $150/week                        Camp 2 (8-12 years) • $150/week                  encourage girls to have fun and build
Hawaiian Hullabaloo		                         This camp will be sure to challenge your        In partnership with the City of Saint John       self-esteem.
Camp 1 (5-7 years)                            skills as you search for a different artifact   Fire Department, campers will learn what
Camp 2 (8-12 years) • $150/week               each day. You’ll learn how to read a map,       it takes to be a firefighter through daily
Aloha! Join us for a week of Hawaiian         write in invisible ink and use a compass as     visits to the fire station or training centre
festivities as we heat up this summer         you travel around the “world” chasing the       and learn from SJ firefighters in hands-on
Hawaiian style! Bring your leis, grass        elusive treasure.                               classroom activities.
skirts and Hawaiian shirts for our luau
dance. Enjoy such things as the               Introduction to Lakewater Canoeing              Fishing Camp
limbo rock, seashell necklaces and            (11-14 years) • $150/week                       (9-12 years) • $150/week
bracelets, a tropical fruit buffet and much   This program through Paddle Canada is           Campers will get hands on experience
more!                                         very similar to the CKNB Basic Canoeing         hanging out in the stream and then take
                                              Program, however, the standards for             their skills to the lake for some catch and
Imaginarium		                                 successful completion of this certification     release fishing. Participants will also use
(5-12 years) • $120/week                      are much higher. Participants must have         special underwater video cameras and
This camp combines science, magic and         successfully completed                          monitors to be introduced and educated
mystery.                                      Basic Canoeing to register.                     in small and large underwater species.
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YMCA of Greater Saint John Summer Day Camps 2015
June 22 -     June 29 -      July 6 -     July 13 -      July 20 -      July 27 -    August 4 -           August 10 - August 17 - August 24 - August 31 -
    Day Camp 2015               June 26        July 3       July 10       July 17        July 24        July 31     August 7             August 14 August 21 August 28 September 4
    Prince Edward Square
        Junior/Senior
          Adventure
                                 Girl         Science       Cooking       Beach                      Woodworking      Variety              Beach          Cooking      Halloween        Variety
       Specialty Camp                                       without                    Art Camp                                                           without
                               Power 3      Concoctions    the Stove      Camp                         Camp            Camp                Camp          the Stove       Howl            Camp

      Millidgeville C.C.
        Junior/Senior
          Adventure

       Specialty Camp          Cooking        Dance        Dance        Firefighter        Girl       Ball Hockey Ball Hockey             Basketball     Firefighter Hawaiian             Just the
                               Camp 2         Camp 1       Camp 2        Camp 1         Power 2        Camp 1      Camp 2                 Camp 2         Camp 2 Hullabaloo 1             Guys

                                             Cooking                    Scrapbooking     Soccer      Around the       Theatre              Future       Basketball Animal    Hawaiian
       Specialty Camp                                      All Ball 1
                                             Camp 1                        Camp          Camp         World 2          Camp               Picassos       Camp 1 Adventure 2 Hullabaloo 2

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                                                             Girl         Cooking      Around the      Science        Science              Animal   Pastry Chef Pastry Chef
       Specialty Camp                        All Ball 2                   without
                                                           Power 1       the Stove      World 1        Camp 2         Camp 1             Adventure 1 Camp 2       Camp 1

    Quispamsis C.C. (qplex)

      Junior Adventure

      Senior Adventure

                              Ball Hockey      Myth          FIFA        Outback        Glitz “N”      Cheetah      Willy Wonka            “Mind”        Just the      In A Flash      Creative
       Specialty Camp           Camp 3        Busters       Camp          Camp           Glam           Camp           Camp                 Craft         Guys           Camp            Kids

                               Creative     Willy Wonka Imaginarium Pastry Chef         Treasure        Crazy        Gilligan’s            Indiana       Glitz “N”       Tarzan       Ball Hockey
       Specialty Camp            Kids          Camp                   Camp 3            Hunters      Construction     Island                Jones         Glam           Camp           Camp 3

     Bill McGuire Centre

        Journey Camp

                                June 22 -     June 29 -      July 6 -     July 13 -      July 20 -      July 27 -     August 4 -          August 10 -    August 17 -    August 24 -    August 31 -
                                 June 26        July 3       July 10       July 17        July 24        July 31      August 7            August 14      August 21      August 28      September 4

      Carpenter Centre
          Outdoor                                Wild        Wild         Under         Creepy          Trail        Wet, Wild           Under the         Trail           Wild        Wet, Wild
                              Trail Blazers Wet,
      Adventure Camps                       & Wacky        Backyard      the Stars      Crawley        Blazers       & Wacky               Stars          Blazers       Backyard       & Wacky
                               Archery      Basic Canoe     Archery     Canoe/Kayak     Archery      Basic Canoe      Archery            Canoe/Kayak     Archery         Intro to       Archery
       Specialty Camp           Camp           Camp                                                                                                                    Lakewater
                                                             Camp          Camp          Camp           Camp           Camp                 Camp          Camp            Canoe          Camp
                                Ships                      Out Trip     Mountain    Animal    Wilderness             Climbing            Mountain    Animal    Superhero Ships Ahoy!
       Specialty Camp                       Golf Camp
                                Ahoy!                       Camp        Bike Camp Adventure 2 Adventure               Rocks!             Bike Camp Adventure 2 Camp 2
                              Babysitter      Messy      Paddleboard Survivor           Fishing        Survivor           Fishing          Sports       Paddleboard     Nature         Babysitter
       Specialty Camp         Readiness     Masterpieces    Camp     Challenge           Camp         Challenge            Camp            Galore          Camp          Art           Readiness
      Youth Leadership                                                                  Hatching
            Camp                                                                        Dragons
    Early Learning Centre

        Literacy Camp
       Forest Glen C.C.
9     Junior Adventure

      Senior Adventure

     Inclusive Day Camp
                                 Girl        Just the     Basketball                    Rockstar     Ball Hockey     Movin’ N’ Ooey Gooey Superhero                    The Great
       Specialty Camp                                                    Art Camp
                               Power 3        Guys         Camp 3                        Camp          Camp 3        Groovin     Camp      Camp 3                      Cook Off!
       Barnhill School                                                                                                                                     ***            ***
        Junior/Senior
          Adventure
                               Rockstar                     Animal       Crazy           Drama         Wild for     Wilderness              Art          Just the       Cooking          Girls
       Specialty Camp                        All Ball 3
                                Camp                      Adventure 3 Construction       Camp          Water!       Explorers              Camp           Guys          Camp 3        Empowered!
       Camp Glenburn

          Day Camp                                                                                                                                                     Day Camp
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                                ***Camps will run out of the YMCA at St. Mark’s Church the week of August 17 and 24 instead of Barnhill School.
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