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DANCE CAMPS | SPORTS CAMPS | COOKING CAMPS YOUTH CAMPS | ARTS CAMPS | SWIM CAMPS | AND MORE

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2018 YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMPS9 Weeks of Summer Day Camp Fun!

REGISTRATIONMEMBERS Online Feb 14 Centres Feb 14

PUBLIC (NON-MEMBERS) Online Feb 28 Centres Feb 28

CAMP DATESWeek 1 Jul 3–6* Week 2 Jul 9–13 Week 3 Jul 16–20 Week 4 Jul 23–27Week 5 Jul 30–Aug 3 Week 6 Aug 7–10* Week 7 Aug 13–17 Week 8 Aug 20–24Week 9 Aug 27–31

HOLIDAYS*Jul 2 (in lieu of) Canada Day *Aug 6 Heritage Day

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Edmonton Locations

MEMBERS Online Feb 14 | In-Centre Feb 14

NON-MEMBERS (PUBLIC) Online Feb 28 | In-Centre Feb 28

Sport Camp Sponsorship - Community In-Person Registration Days:Canadian Tire Jumpstart and KidSport Edmonton have possible funding opportunities available for low income families for Sport Programs. Staff will be available at the following locations to support parents in filling out the Applications for funding. Bring Photo ID and 2017 Revenue Canada Notice of Assessment(s) for all adults in the family:• May 2 - Castle Downs YMCA (6-9pm)• May 9 - Jamie Platz YMCA (6-9pm)• May 10 - Don Wheaton YMCA (6-9pm)• May 16 - William Lutsky YMCA (6-9 pm)• May 12 - Campus Saint-Jean (1-4pm)• May 19 - South Pointe Community Centre (2-5 pm)

MEDICAL FORMS Medical forms must be completed (with two small photos attached) and delivered to the YMCA five days before the start of camp. This gives camp counsellors an opportunity to review any medical concerns, food allergies, or custody issues concerning the camper. Please note that photos will not be returned.

CANCELLATION POLICY The YMCA reserves the right to cancel any programs with insufficient registration. Participant withdrawals up to 24 hours before the start of camp will be subject to a $10 fee. Withdrawals made on or after the first day of camp will be refunded at a prorated amount for the remaining days of camp, less the $10 withdrawal fee. No refunds if the withdrawal notice is given on or after the last day of camp.

Note: Camps do not run on statutory holidays. Fees have already been prorated accordingly.

YMCA ofNorthern Alberta

YMCA ofNorthern Alberta

YMCA ofNorthern Alberta

YMCA ofNorthern Alberta

How to Register

Castle Downs

DonWheaton

Jamie Platz

William Lutsky

Registration Info

• Online registration is available 24 hours a day.• In-person registration is only available at the four

Health, Fitness & Aquatics centres• Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. • Full payment is required upon registration.• Payments by cheque require Photo ID.

• There are no camps on statutory holidays (fees have already been prorated accordingly).

• The YMCA reserves the right to combine, postpone, or cancel camps.

• Camps are subject to changes or cancellations based on registration.

South Pointe Community Centre

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* Program areas, pools, workout centres, and gyms close 15 minutes before the facilities do. Registration ends 30 minutes before facilities close.

Jamie Platz Family YMCA7121 178 ST NW780 481-YMCA (9622)

Mon – Fri 5:30am–Midnight

Sat & Sun 7am–9pm

Holidays 7am–9pm

YMCA ofNorthern Alberta

Plus Membership

Workout Centre and Personal Training

Child Minding

Group Fitness Steam Room(+M Only)

Indoor Track Massage and Physiotherapy

Cross-Training Whirlpool

Squash and Racquetball Swimming Pool

Community ProgramsCamps

Group CyclingEducation and Training

GymnasiumHealth, Fitness & Aquatics

Kids and Youth Zone

Youth Supports

Summer Camp Locations

Castle Downs Family YMCA11510 153 AVE NW780 476-YMCA (9622)

Mon – Fri 5:30am–10:30pm

Sat & Sun 7am–9pm

Holidays 7am–9pm

YMCA ofNorthern Alberta

Don Wheaton Family YMCA10211 102 AVE NW780 452-YMCA (9622)

Mon – Fri 5am–10pm

Sat & Sun 7am–9pm

Holidays 7am–7pm

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YMCA ofNorthern Alberta

Legend

William Lutsky Family YMCA1975 111 ST NW780 439-YMCA (9622)

Mon – Fri 5:30am–10:30pm

Sat & Sun 7am–9pm

Holidays 7am–9pm

YMCA ofNorthern Alberta

northernalberta.ymca.ca/register

Register Online !

South Pointe Community Centre(Partnership location)11520 Ellerslie Rd SW780 439-YMCA (9622) William Lutsky

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At YMCA Day Camps, kids play outdoors! “Spending time outdoors is essential to every child’s development, health, and well-being. It builds a connection to our rich natural and cultural heritage. Kids connected to nature grow up caring for the Earth and helping to conserve biodiversity.” - Ontario Children’s Outdoor Charter, 2014.

It’s All About the Value BeadsAt YMCA Day Camps, Value Beads play an important role as a sign of character and personal achievement. As a form of recognition, Value Beads promote positive behaviour and are worn as a constant reminder of what we value as a camp community. Throughout the week, Value Beads are awarded to individuals for demonstrating the YMCA core values of Friendship, Caring, Honesty, Diversity, Social Inclusion, Responsibility, Respect, Leadership, and Excellence.

YMCA Day Camps offer children and youth the opportunity to participate in fun and engaging activities. Camps are designed to spark imagination and build confidence, independence, and communication skills. All participants will have the opportunity to create positive peer and adult friendships.

In accordance with YMCA Healthy Child Development principles, participants will learn physical literacy skills and complete daily physical activity requirements. Camps will offer international activities, games, hands-on learning, skills-development, craft activities, swimming, and more.

We will motivate our campers to practice the YMCA core values of Friendship, Caring, Honesty, Diversity, Social Inclusion, Responsibility, Respect, Leadership, and Excellence through our Value Bead program. Campers will have the ability to earn Value Beads each day throughout their week in camp.

Healthy Kids DayPre-Camp Family Event Sunday, May 27, 2018 from 12–3pm YMCA Healthy Kids Day is a FREE community event offered at the Castle Downs Family YMCA, William Lutsky Family YMCA, Jamie Platz Family YMCA, YMCA Welcome Village, and Westmount Community League (in support of YMCA Child Care). YMCA Healthy Kids Day celebrates and promotes physical activity and healthy living for children, youth, and families. Join us for a fun-filled event including swimming, crafts, day camp activities, inflatable bouncy castles, prizes, community guest speakers, family fitness classes, free centre access, and much more!

YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMPSVisit northernalberta.ymca.ca for more details or to register.

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When children acquire and practice fundamental movement and sport skills at a young age they are more likely to stay active and maintain healthy habits in adulthood. YMCA Staff that lead these programs are trained in National Coaching Certification Program Fundamental Movement Skills (NCCP FMS). Aligned with the Canadian Sport for Life’s Long-Term Athlete Development Framework (CS4L LTAD), all YMCA programs provide children and youth the opportunity to practice and improve their physical literacy skills and develop movement confidence in support of becoming “Active for Life.”

PHYSICAL LITERACY AND YMCA PROGRAMSWe’re giving kids the skills they need to be Active for Life.

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Lil’ Chefs (3–5yrs) ½ Day CampThis half-day camp will introduce your preschooler to the basics of cooking through healthy food choices and maybe a couple of desserts! Get comfortable in the kitchen through prep, cooking, and cleanup. This camp does not participate in camp swim times. Please advise your counsellor of any allergies or food aversions.

Preschool Dance (3–5yrs) ½ Day CampExplore movement and music through this creative dance half-day camp. This camp aligns with the Physical Literacy goals of developing a child’s coordination, body awareness, and confidence in a playful environment. Children will be encouraged to express their individual style and use their imagination while discovering the world of dance. This camp does not participate in camp swim times.

Sportball Story Book Camp (3–5yrs) - ½ Day CampAt Sportball Storybook camp the kids will live out a different adventure every day. From Knights to Super Heros to Pirates, each day will hold a new story for your child to live out. The week will be filled with sports, games, crafts, making new friends, and letting your imagination run wild. Have your kids join our amazing Sportball coaches in a story they won’t forget. This camp does not participate in camp swim times. Available at the South Pointe Community Centre location only.

Tiny Trekkers International (4–5yrs) 3/4 Day CampTiny Trekkers camp is perfect for the active and curious preschooler preparing for a full-day camp. Campers will build confidence and independence through global-themed activities that promote the YMCA core values. An international component celebrating diversity through games and activities is also included. This camp swims once per week.

PRESCHOOL CAMPS (3–6yrs)Full-Day Camps include FREE Pre-Care starting at 7:30am and FREE Post-Care until 5:30pm.

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PRESCHOOL CAMPS (3–6yrs)Visit northernalberta.ymca.ca/camps for more details or to register.

Silly Science (4–6yrs)Silly Science is geared for active and curious preschoolers who are ready for a full-day camp. Campers will build confidence and independence through age-appropriate games and science activities that promote the YMCA core values and science know-how at a beginner level. If your preschooler has a passion for exploring and experimenting, they will have an outstanding time learning about the silly side of science. Learn about slimy creatures, oozing fluids, and other disgusting stuff! Come prepared to explore and get dirty. This camp swims once per week.

Sportball Adventure Camp (4–6yrs)Sportball Adventure camp takes kids on adventures every day. We could go on a safari, take a swim under the sea, or even fly to the moon. The week will be filled with sports, games, crafts, and exploring the world with their new friends. Have your kids join our amazing Sportball coaches on adventure they won’t forget. This camps does not participate in camp swim times. Available at the South Pointe Community Centre location only.

Lil’ Sportsters (5–6yrs)Develop physical literacy skills in sport-based games. Lil’ Sportsters is a chance to introduce your child to the fun, friend-building world of team sports. Campers will also have the opportunity to swim, play, and engage in other activities like crafts, songs, and games. This camp swims 1-2 times per week.

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Aqua Explorers (6–9yrs) Aquatics-certified YMCA staff teach water safety and awareness, and help campers grow comfortable with their physical literacy skills in the water. Explore the pool through water polo, daily swimming, snorkelling, and water games.

Art-Rageous (6–9yrs) Campers will explore their artistic side through a variety of dance, music, and art-themed games and activities. Experience a field trip in Edmonton’s vibrant art community, Zumba® Kids, crafts, and more. This camp swims once per week.

Circus Camp (6–9yrs)You’ve always wanted to run off and join the circus - here’s your chance! This camp will explore drama, performing arts, physical literacy, fundamental movement skills, and communication. You’ll learn juggling, flow er-sticks, face painting, hula-hooping, and hand balancing to get you prepared for your Center Ring debut on Friday! Join us for fun and excitement while you discover your inner clown and hone your slapstick skills! This camp swims once per week.

Kids in the Kitchen (6–9yrs) Bring out your inner chef with daily cooking sessions where you get to eat what you make! Explore food through games, recipes and meal planning, a supermarket scavenger hunt, and basic cooking. Participants will also get the chance to tour a professional kitchen! This camp swims once per week. Please advise your counsellor of any allergies or food aversions.

Nature Agents (6–9yrs)Do you love the outdoors? Our goal is to provide every child with the opportunity to experience adventure in an outdoor setting. Exploration of nature increases children’s creativity and imagination while developing an appreciation for the world around them. Participants will enjoy scavenger hunts, playing games, hiking, creating crafts, survival activities, making friends, and having fun! This camp swims once per week.

Original Y Sports Camp (6–9yrs) This camp uses the Mini-Volley Curriculum from Volleyball Canada and the Steve Nash Youth Basketball (SNYB) Curriculum to introduce campers to volleyball and basketball in a fun and noncompetitive environment. Camp will also include other activities like games, songs, swimming, and arts with a volleyball and basketball theme. All participants will receive a SNYB ball, ball bag, and jersey at the end of camp. This camp swims 1-2 times per week.

CHILDREN’S CAMPS (6–9yrs)Full-Day Camps include FREE Pre-Care starting at 7:30am and FREE Post-Care until 5:30pm.

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Science Explorers (6–9yrs) Science Explorers is geared for active and curious children that are ready to move, explore, and learn! Children will build confidence and independence through age-appropriate games and science activities that promote the YMCA core values and teach science know-how at a beginner level. If your child has a passion for experimenting, they’ll have an out-of-this-world experience exploring science in this fun-filled camp. This camps swims once per week.

Sportball Einstein’s Athletes (6–9yrs)Sports and Science have come together in one amazing camp. Einstein’s Athletes will get kids moving, making new friends, working on incredible science projects, and getting to watch some EPIC Science experiments. Einstein’s Athletes is a great way to develop both the mind and body of an active and curious child. Science + Activity = Awesome! This camp swims once per week. Available at the South Pointe Community Centre location only.

S Sportball Geek Week (6–9yrs) Who is ready to Geek out! At Sportball a Geek is someone who embraces their imagination, has the courage to explore the unknown, and who is always ready to have a new adventure! Here are some of the highlights of what will take place during Geek Week: Epic Theme Days, Crazy Science Experiments, Nerf Gun Adventures, Team Challenges, Lego Building, Live Action Role Play, and of course getting active by learning nine different sports. Geek week is a great way for your child to get active, engage their imagination, make new friends, and create memories that will last a lifetime. This camp swims once per week.

Sports of All Sorts (6–9yrs) Calling all Sportsters! Participants will develop physical literacy skills in sport-based games. This camp will focus on popular sports like soccer, floor hockey, basketball, and more. This camp also includes recreational swimming and a field trip. This camp swims 2-3 times per week.

CHILDREN’S CAMPS (6–9yrs)Visit northernalberta.ymca.ca/camps for more details or to register.

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CHILDREN’S CAMPS (9–12yrs)

Aqua-Sports (9–12yrs) For the swimming fanatic! Aqua-Sports will introduce campers to lifesaving and CPR skills while offering water-soaked, fun activities like competitive swimming, snorkeling, water polo, and underwater hockey. Camp will also include a field trip to another pool with a special feature such as a spray park, wave pool, or outdoor pool. Finally, campers will have the opportunity to train and learn about exercise in a YMCA fitness centre.

Creative Expressions (9–12yrs) Aspiring Michelangelo’s will love the combination of visual and performance arts in this inspired camp. Campers will participate in arts and crafts, beading, music exploration, papier-mâché, and creative fitness classes such as yoga, Zumba®-tonic, fitness dance, and swimming. Participants will also get a chance to check out a festival or art venue. This camp swims once per week.

Sportball & Flag Football (9–12yrs) Touchdown! Bring your athlete to Sportball Flag Football camp to learn the fundamental concepts of gameplay and the basic skills required to reach the end-zone with confidence. Coaches zero in on skills like throwing, catching, field goals, snapping, and footwork in an exciting, skill-focused, non-competitive environment. When we are not on the field, we will rock the day playing incredible games, new sports, and epic activities. This camp swims once per week.

Sportball & Soccer (9–12yrs)Goal goal goal! Bring your athlete to Sportball Soccer camp to learn the beautiful game. We will teach our campers the fundamentals of soccer, take them through game-like scenarios, and of course have some incredible scrimmages in a week they won’t forget. When we are not on the field, we will rock the day playing incredible games, new sports, and epic activities. This camp swims once per week.

Steve Nash Youth Basketball (SNYB) Camp (9–12yrs)SNYB in a Summer Day Camp! SNYB is a national youth basketball initiative designed to develop fundamental skills, sportsmanship, and a love for the game of Basketball. This camp is a partnership program with Basketball Alberta using the SNYB curriculum. Progressive drills, skill-based games, and modified scrimmages improve competence in a fun camp atmosphere. This camp also includes games, songs, swimming, and arts with a basketball theme. All participants will receive a SNYB ball, ball bag, and jersey at the end of camp. This camp swims 1-2 times per week.

Full-Day Camps include FREE Pre-Care starting at 7:30am and FREE Post-Care until 5:30pm.

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CHILDREN’S CAMPS (9–12yrs)Visit northernalberta.ymca.ca/camps for more details or to register.

Y-Chefs (9–12yrs) This camp will explore healthy food choices, cooking, food handling, and the Canada Food Guide. Learn techniques in the preparation of delicious and nutritious meals. Campers will also participate in games, songs, crafts, a field trip, and swimming. This Camp swims once per week. Please advise your counsellor of any allergies or food aversions.

Y-Cycle (9–12yrs) The open trail is calling your name! This camp will take you on an adventure through Edmonton’s scenic trail system. YMCA staff teach proper bike safety and maintenance while you ride through Edmonton’s bicycle trails. This camp swims 1-2 times per week. Participants bring a well-maintained bicycle, bike lock, and helmet to camp daily. Please note: no overnight storage available.

Y-Fusion (9–12yrs)Join us in celebrating creative movement through music, dance, and yoga. Campers will be encouraged to embrace new forms of expression while expending their boundless energy in a positive environment. Basic age-appropriate postures and games will be explored as an introduction to yoga and dance sequencing. This camp swims 1-2 times per week.

Y-Sci (9–12yrs)Explore all things science! Participants will delve deeper into the world of science as they learn about different areas of science each day by performing hands-on activities and experiments. Active games and a science-themed field trip will also be incorporated into this camp. This camp swims 1-2 times per week.

Y-World of Sports (9–12yrs) Sports nuts rejoice! Led by an NCCP-certified coach, campers improve sport skills and fitness by playing a wide range of sports, including soccer, floor hockey, basketball, badminton, and weight training in the YMCA fitness centre. Activities include a sports-themed field trip as well as a friendly sports competition between the other YMCA branches. This camp swims 2-3 times per week.

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Discov-Her Camp (12–16yrs)A two-week leadership camp for young women in partnership with CAAWS (Canadian Association for theAdvancement of Women and Sport) for curriculum and program leadership support. Discover more about yourself through activities that will engage your head, heart, and hands. The group will choose from a variety of activities: sports, rock climbing, boxing, martial arts, Quidditch, team games, body awareness, fueling for activity, canoeing, leadership, and much more. You will learn in a community of passionate leaders, make new friends, and go on fun out trips (field trips).

Sportball Partnership Camps (3–12yrs) Sportball encourages kids to “play with passion, play for fun” through innovative multi-sport programming. Sportball was one of the first programs of its kind to focus on building developmentally-appropriate skills through noncompetitive sports, games, and activities. Sportball continues to evolve to make sure that it delivers the best in sports programming for kids under 12yrs. The YMCA is pleased to offer new partnership camps with Sportball. Visit Sportball.ca for more details.

Epic Camp (6–9yrs) Epic Camp is a partnership camp run by Sportball at your local YMCA. This full-day camp is specifically for 6–9yr-old Sportballers, and it’s going to be sweet! Sportballers will learn nine different sports throughout the week. Your Sportballer will be talking about Epic Time (hosted daily) for the rest of the summer, with water gun fights, sweet science experiments, amazing art challenges, dodgeball tournaments, Lego building, Nerf Gun challenges, and much more. This camp is so fun that kids won’t even realize that they’re also improving their sports skills! This camp swims once per week.

PARTNERSHIP CAMPS (3–16yrs)Full-Day Camps include FREE Pre-Care starting at 7:30am and FREE Post-Care until 5:30pm.

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PARTNERSHIP CAMPS (3–16yrs) PARTNERSHIP CAMPS (3–16yrs)

Sportball Story Book Camp (3–5yrs) - ½ Day CampAt Sportball Storybook camp the kids will live out a different adventure every day. From Knights to Super Heros to Pirates, each day will hold a new story for your child to live out. The week will be filled with sports, games, crafts, making new friends, and letting your imagination run wild. Have your kids join our amazing Sportball coaches in a story they won’t forget. This camp does not participate in camp swim times. Available at the South Pointe Community Centre location only.

Sportball Adventure Camp (4–6yrs)Sportball Adventure camp takes kids on adventures every day. We could go on a safari, take a swim under the sea, or even fly to the moon. The week will be filled with sports, games, crafts, and exploring the world with their new friends. Have your kids join our amazing Sportball coaches on adventure they won’t forget. This camps does not participate in camp swim times. Available at the South Pointe Community Centre location only.

Sportball Einstein’s Athletes (6–9yrs)Sports and Science have come together in one amazing camp. Einstein’s Athletes will get kids moving, making new friends, working on incredible science projects, and getting to watch some EPIC Science experiments. Einstein’s Athletes is a great way to develop both the mind and body of an active and curious child. Science + Activity = Awesome! This camp swims once per week. Available at the South Pointe Community Centre location only.

Sportball Geek Week (6–9yrs) Who is ready to Geek out! At Sportball a Geek is someone who embraces their imagination, has the courage to explore the unknown and who is always ready to have a new adventure! Here are some of the highlights of what will take place during Geek Week: Epic Theme Days, Crazy Science Experiments, Nerf Gun Adventures, Team Challenges, Lego Building, Live Action Role Play, and of course getting active by learning nine different sports. Geek week is a great way for your child to get active, engage their imagination, make new friends, and create memories that will last a lifetime. This camp swims once per week.

Sportball & Flag Football (9–12yrs) Touchdown! Bring your athlete to Sportball Flag Football camp to learn the fundamental concepts of gameplay and the basic skills required to reach the end-zone with confidence. Coaches zero in on skills like throwing, catching, field goals, snapping, and footwork in an exciting, skill-focused, non-competitive environment. When we are not on the field, we will rock the day playing incredible games, new sports, and epic activities. This camp swims once per week.

Sportball & Soccer (9–12 yrs)Goal goal goal! Bring your athlete to Sportball Soccer camp to learn the beautiful game. We will teach our campers the fundamentals of soccer, take them through game-like scenarios, and of course have some incredible scrimmages in a week they won’t forget. When we are not on the field, we will rock the day playing incredible games, new sports, and epic activities. This camp swims once per week.

Visit northernalberta.ymca.ca/camps for more details or to register.

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YOUTH CAMPS (12–16yrs)

Discov-Her Camp (12–16yrs)A two-week leadership camp for young women in partnership with CAAWS (Canadian Association for theAdvancement of Women and Sport) for curriculum and program leadership support. Discover more about yourself through activities that will engage your head, heart, and hands. The group will choose from a variety of activities: sports, rock climbing, boxing, martial arts, Quidditch, team games, body awareness, fueling for activity, canoeing, leadership, and much more. You will learn in a community of passionate leaders, make new friends, and go on fun out trips.

Girls only Fitness (12–16yrs)Calling all girls - this camp is just for you! This all-girls camp will teach healthy habits and keep you moving through exciting and invigorating individual and group exercises. You will have an opportunity to try a variety of fitness classes, circuit training, TRX, swimming, and more. This camp swims 2-3 times per week.

Learn to Babysit (12–16yrs)Come to the YMCA and take part in the Alberta Safety Council’s babysitting course. Learn valuable life skills that encourage independence and practical thinking. This course combines hands-on learning opportunities with activities such as games, scheduled swimming, and fitness training.

Full-Day Camps include FREE Pre-Care starting at 7:30am and FREE Post-Care until 5:30pm.

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YOUTH CAMPS (12–16yrs)Visit northernalberta.ymca.ca/camps for more details or to register.

Youth Sport and Fitness (12–16yrs)Expand your fitness horizons with everything the YMCA has to offer. Learn basic fitness concepts and improve sports performance through TRX, Yoga, the YMCA weight room, sport-specific training, land and aqua sports, Cyclefit, Bootcamp, and more. Participants also get the opportunity to visit another multi-sport complex.

Youth Triathlon (12–16yrs)Are you interested in the sport of Triathlon and learning more about the training involved? In this camp you’ll get a chance to try out all the elements of a triathlon and training through progressive distance training programs, while encouraging a positive, healthy attitude towards physical activity and inspiring self-confidence. The achievement of each athlete is recognized… and not just at the finish line! Triathlon combines three sports: swimming, biking, and running.

Counsellor-in-Training (CIT)The Counsellor-in-Training program is a leadership opportunity for youth to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to become a camp counsellor. Each ‘Counsellor-in-Training’ (CIT) must complete the CIT training program - training dates will be shared through the interview process. Following the training, they will take part in a two-week placement at one of our locations. Participants are placed in different day camp programs based on their experience in the CIT Program and the ‘Leader-in-Training’ (LIT) program. Completion of Grade 7 is required. Counsellor-in-Training participants are volunteers.

Interested youth must register in-branch or online in the CIT Application course - all applicants will be contacted for an interview. Successful candidates will then register for the CIT program and will be required to complete a police security clearance. For more information, please contact your local YMCA.

Level 1 - The CIT program is designed for participants to acquire necessary skills to become a counsellor, including planning and delivering activities, observing campers in various age groups, asset building, communication, and trust.Level 2 - The second level of the CIT program enhances skills learned in Level 1. Participants will learn new skills, including team building, behaviour management, and safety awareness.Level 3 - The third level of the CIT program builds on the previous levels and prepares participants for the step from CIT to counsellor while learning skills such as conflict resolution, leadership, and special-needs integration.

Lil’ Dippers Swim Camp (4–5yrs)Lil’ Dippers is a two-week camp that includes swimming lessons! Certified Swim Instructors teach campers swimming skills through progressive skills development and aquatic activities. The YMCA Lil’ Dippers Swim Program criteria will be used to track your child’s success in the swim lesson portion of camp. Other camp activities, led by NCCP FMS Trained staff will include fun swim, camp games, crafts, and fundamental movement activities.

Swim Combo (6–9yrs)Swim Combo is a two-week camp that includes swimming lessons! Certified Swim Instructors teach campers swimming skills through progressive skills development and aquatic activities. YMCA Swim Lesson criteria will be used to track your child’s success in the swim lesson portion of camp. Other camp activities, led by NCCP FMS Trained staff will include fun swim, camp games, water sports, a field trip to another pool, and fundamental movement activities that will help improve physical literacy skills.

Swim Combo (9–12yrs)Swim Combo is a two-week camp that includes swimming lessons! Certified Swim Instructors teach campers swimming skills through progressive skills development and aquatic activities. YMCA Swim Lesson criteria will be used to track your child’s success in the swim lesson portion of camp. Other camp activities, led by NCCP FMS Trained staff will include fun swim, camp games, water sports, dry land training, a field trip to another pool, and fundamental movement activities that will help improve physical literacy skills.

SWIM LESSON CAMPSVisit northernalberta.ymca.ca/camps for more details or to register.

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SWIM LESSON CAMPSVisit northernalberta.ymca.ca/camps for more details or to register.

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POOL RENTALSBook your next birthday party or school/out-of-school event at the YMCA!

School packages available for Elementary, Junior High, High School, and out-of-school groups.

Depending on your activity we can accommodate anywhere from six to two hundred participants at one time. Prices are based on group size and activity.NOTE: Chaperones are required to be provided by the school or group participating in the activities.

Plan your birthdays or trips at the YMCAWe have action-packed fun for everyone!

Package 1: $7–$13/child*

• 1 hour of recreational pool time

• 1 hour of Drum Fitness or Zumba® Dance

School groups can also take advantage of our

Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and National

Lifeguard Certification courses. For ages 13+.

Package 3:$7–$13/child*

• 1 hour of recreational pool time

• 1 hour of Zumba® Dance, Badminton, Soccer, Basketball, or Volleyball

Customize your package!Water polo skills, snorkelling, underwater hockey, Lifesaving Skills introduction, Swim To Survive One Day Swim Class, and many more...

Call for options and pricing!*

Package 2: $3–$6/child*

• Up to 2 hours of recreational pool time

Don’t see what you’re looking for?Let us know what you would like to do at our facility and we will work with you to design a package that suits your needs.*

*Initial price quote for our packages is based on estimated group size. However, all final pricing will be based on the number agreed upon in your rental contract.

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JAMES' STORYVisit ymca.ca/itstartshere to share your Y story.

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MEDICAL FORMEach camper must have a fully completed Medical Form.

LABEL BELONGINGSCampers’ belongings should be labelled. The YMCA is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

WEATHER SENSEYMCA Summer Day Camps are outdoor-based programs, so every camper must bring clothing suitable for all types of weather. Sunscreen, a hat, and a water bottle are also necessary. Campers must understand the importance of sunscreen and know how to apply it before coming to camp. Due to the nature of sunscreen allergies, YMCA staff will not provide or apply sunscreen.

CAMPERS’ BACKPACK ESSENTIALSPlease refer to your receipt/confirmation email or our website for a complete list of backpack essentials.

CAMP RECREATIONAL SWIMFor the safety of all campers, children 3–7yrs old will be required to wear a life jacket during recreational swim.

LUNCH AND SNACKSCampers are required to bring a nutritious and allergen-aware lunch, two snacks, and plenty of cool drinks. Lunches and snacks can also be purchased by parents before camp at the healthy food service kiosks (kiosks not available at Campus Saint-Jean or South Pointe Community Centre at this time). Please note: microwaves will not be available to heat up food items.

Summer Camp lunch service options are available at the Castle Downs, Jamie Platz, and William Lutsky Family YMCAs through healthy food service kiosks (visit your local centre for details).

Summer Camp lunch service options are available at the Don Wheaton Family YMCA through Maka Eatery (contact them at makaeatery@gmail.com).

CAMP ESSENTIALS

PRE-CARE AND POST-CAREBoth pre-care (7:30am-8:30am) and post-care (4:30pm-5:30pm) are available free of charge. Charges will apply to all late pick-ups after 5:30pm at a rate of $1/minute. Please note: pre- and post-care is available for full day camps only (camps that run 8:30am-4:30pm).

CAMP STAFFCamp staff are carefully selected for their leadership skills, enthusiasm, and their ability to work with children of all backgrounds and abilities. All staff members have completed the YMCA Day Camp Training Program, which includes safety and emergency training, standard first aid, CPR, WHMIS, behaviour management, High Five, physical literacy (NCCP FMS), and YMCA Healthy Child Development. Camp staff are also required to pass a Police Security Clearance and Vulnerable Sector Search.

Full-Day Camps include FREE Pre-Care starting at 7:30am and FREE Post-Care until 5:30pm.

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2018 YMCA DAY CAMP SCHEDULEAg

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JamiePlatz

WilliamLutsky

NewSouthPointe

3-5 Lil’ Chefs (AM) $115 $125 8:30am-Noon 2 4 6 8 none 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 none

3-5 Lil’ Chefs (PM) $115 $125 1pm-4:30pm 1 3 5 7 none 5 7 1 3 5 7 none

3-5 Preschool Dance (AM) $115 $125 8:30am-

Noon 1 3 5 7 none 1 3 5 7 9 1 3 5 7 none

3-5 Preschool Dance (PM) $115 $125 1pm-

4:30pm 2 4 6 8 none 2 4 2 4 6 8 none

4-5 Tiny Trekkers International $140 $150 8:30am-

2pm 1-9 none 1-8 1-9 none

4-6 Lil’ Sportsters $190 $200 8:30am-4:30pm 1-9 1 3 5 7 9 1-9 1-9 none

4-5 Lil’ Dippers (2-weeks) $400 $420 8:30am-

4:30pm 1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8 none

4-6 Silly Science $190 $200 8:30am-4:30pm 1-9 2 4 6 8 1-8 1-9 none

3-5New

SportballStorybook

(½ day AM)$120 $130 8:30am-

12pm none none none none 1-9

3-5New

SportballStorybook

(½ day PM)$120 $130 1pm-

4:30pm none none none none 1-9

4-6New

SportballAdventure $240 $250 8:30am-

4:30pm none none none none 1-9

6-9 Circus Camp $190 $200 8:30am-4:30pm 1-8 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 1-8 none

6-9 Aqua Explorers $210 $220 8:30am-4:30pm 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 none

6-9 Art-Rageous $190 $200 8:30am-4:30pm 1-8 1 3 5 7 1-9 1-9 none

6-9 Kids in the Kitchen $210 $220 8:30am-

4:30pm 1-9 2-9 1-8 3 4 5 none

6-9 Sports of All Sorts $190 $200 8:30am-

4:30pm 1 3 5 7 9 1 3 5 7 1 3 5 7 9 1 3 5 7 9 None

6-9 Original Y Sports $240 $250 8:30am-4:30pm 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 none

6-9 Nature Agents $190 $200 8:30am-4:30pm 1 3 5 7 none none 2468 none

6-9 Swim Combo (2-weeks) $400 $420 8:30am-

4:30pm 1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8 none

6-9 Science Explorers $190 $200 8:30am-4:30pm 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 1 3 5 7 1 3 5 7 none

WEEKS: 1* (Jul 3-6) 2 (Jul 9-13) 3 (Jul 16-20) 4 (Jul 23-27) 5 (Jul 30-Aug 3) 6* (Aug 7-10) 7 (Aug 13-17) 8 (Aug 20-24) 9 (Aug 27-31)

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2018 YMCA DAY CAMP SCHEDULEAg

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CastleDowns

DonWheaton

JamiePlatz

WilliamLutsky

NewSouthPointe

6-9 SportballEpic Camp $240 $250 8:30am-

4:30pm 1 3 5 7 9 1-9 3 5 7 5 7 9 1-9

6-9New

SportballGeek Week $240 $250 8:30am-

4:30pm 2 4 6 8 1-9 2 6 9 4 6 8 2 4 6 8

6-9New

SportballEinstein’s Athletes

$240 $250 8:30am-4:30pm none none none none 1 3 5 7 9

9-12 Aqua Sports $210 $220 8:30am-4:30pm 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 none

9-12 Creative Expressions $200 $210 8:30am-

4:30pm 1 3 5 7 1 3 5 7 1 3 5 7 9 1 3 5 7 9 none

9-12 SNYB $240 $250 8:30am-4:30pm 2 4 6 8 9 2 4 6 8 9 2 4 6 8 9 2 4 6 8 9 none

9-12New

Sportball Flag Football $240 $250 8:30am-

4:30pm 2 4 6 8 none 1 6 9 none 2 4 6 8

9-12New

Sportball Soccer $240 $250 8:30am-

4:30pm 3 5 7 9 none 3 8 3 5 7 9 1 3 5 7 9

9-12 Swim Combo (2-weeks) $400 $420 8:30am-

4:30pm 1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8 none

9-12 Y-Chefs $210 $220 8:30am-4:30pm 1-9 2-9 1-8 3 4 5 none

9-12 Y-World of Sports $190 $200 8:30am-4:30pm 1 3 5 7 1 3 5 7 1 3 5 7 1 3 5 7 none

9-12 Y-Cycle $210 $220 8:30am-4:30pm 2 4 6 8 none 2 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 none

9-12 Y-Fusion $190 $200 8:30am-4:30pm 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 none

9-12 Y-Sci $210 $220 8:30am-4:30pm 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 9 2 4 6 8 1 3 5 7 none

12-16 CIT $155 $165 8:30am-4:30pm 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-9 none

12-16New

Discov-Her(2 weeks) $380 $400 8:30am-

4:30pm none none none 3/4 none

12-16 Learn to Babysit $210 $220 8:30am-4:30pm 3 5 7 2 3 5 7 3 5 none

12-16New Girls Only Fitness $210 $220 8:30am-

4:30pm 2 2 1 7 2 7 none

12-16 Youth Sport and Fitness $210 $220 8:30am-

4:30pm 4 6 8 none 2 4 6 8 9 4 8 none

12-16 Youth Triathlon $210 $220 8:30am-4:30pm 5 none 1 3 5 none

WEEKS: 1* (Jul 3-6) 2 (Jul 9-13) 3 (Jul 16-20) 4 (Jul 23-27) 5 (Jul 30-Aug 3) 6* (Aug 7-10) 7 (Aug 13-17) 8 (Aug 20-24) 9 (Aug 27 31)

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Financial Assistance is made possible by the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign:As a charity, the YMCA ensures that no one is turned away because of inability to pay. The Strong Kids Campaign is the major annual fundraising campaign of the YMCA. Funds raised in the campaign help over 9,000 people access YMCA programs and membership every year. YMCAs assist approximately 22% of YMCA members with programs such as accommodation in transitional housing, emergency child care, swimming lessons, summer day camps, and programs for at-risk youth.

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