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Camp OckanickonSLEEPAWAY CAMP FOR BOYS

2018

Camp MatollionequaySLEEPAWAY CAMP FOR GIRLS

Lake StockwellDAY CAMP FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

BEST SUMMER EVER!

800-442-CAMP | www.ycamp.org1303 Stokes Road | Medford, NJ 08055

Sleepaway Camp for Girls. . . . . . . . Page 2Sleepaway Camp for Boys . . . . . . . Page 3Day Camp for Boys and Girls . . . . . Page 4

Preschool Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5BOLD & GOLD Programs . . . . . . . . . Page 6Message from our Directors . . . . . Page 7

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At Matolly, skills are developed that will lead to growth, resiliency, creative self-expression and self-confidence. It’s a place where long-lasting friendships are formed. Here, the possibilities are endless!

Camp Matollionequay Sleepaway Camp for Girls

To register online, go to www.ycamp.org

Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Age 16 and completed 10th grade $23104-Week Program: CIT(A): Sun, June 24 – Sat, July 21 CIT(B): Sun, July 22 – Sat, August 18

Sleepaway Camp Leadership Programs

CourageFriendship

Skill-Building

Session Dates Session 1: Sun, June 24 – Sat, June 30 Start of summer! Always an exciting time.

Session 2: Sun, July 1 – Sat, July 7 July 4th Carnival and fireworks! Limited enrollment session to give campers a different experience, great for newbies to the world of sleepaway camp.

Session 3: Sun, July 8 – Sat, July 21 This special two-week session includes the famous “Ocky vs. Matolly” competition – the ultimate camp unity event!

Session 4: Sun, July 22 – Sat, August 4 Another two-week session, featuring “Color Wars,” the quintessential team spirit experience!

Session 5: Sun, August 5 – Sat, August 11 A full week of non-stop camp fun!

Session 6: Sun, August 12 – Sat, August 18 Still lots of summer fun to be had during the last single-session at both camps.

Session 7: Sun, August 19 – Sat, August 25 Our traditional end-of-summer co-ed camp, held at Camp Matollionequay.

Session Rates

Sleepaway Summer Sessions

Studies show that single-gender sleepaway programs allow campers to grow outside of their typical comfort zone and break down gender stereotypes. Girls no longer feel pressure to compete with boys in male-dominated activities, while boys are free to explore traditionally girl-oriented activities like art and music. Worries about how one looks and how to impress the opposite sex fade away, allowing campers to focus on all the things that make camp great - like the intense bonds of friendship formed. Sleepaway camp is a great opportunity for children to develop self-confidence in a judgement-free area.

1-Week Sessions Tier A: $810 Tier B: $770 Tier C: $725

2-Week Sessions Tier A: $1580 Tier B: $1495 Tier C: $1410

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Ockanickon is a place where boys develop self-reliance, experience personal growth, overcome challenges, build enduring relationships – all while having the time of their lives!

Camp Ockanickon Sleepaway Camp for Boys

Leader-in-Training (LIT) Age 15 and completed 9th grade $20953-Week Program: LIT(A): Sun, July 1 – Sat, July 21 LIT(B): Sun, July 22 – Sat, August 11

Sleepaway Camp Leadership Programs

Challenge Yourself

Teamwork

Session Dates Session 1: Sun, June 24 – Sat, June 30 Start of summer! Always an exciting time.

Session 2: Sun, July 1 – Sat, July 7 July 4th Carnival and fireworks! Limited enrollment session to give campers a different experience, great for newbies to the world of sleepaway camp.

Session 3: Sun, July 8 – Sat, July 21 This special two-week session includes the famous “Ocky vs. Matolly” competition – the ultimate camp unity event!

Session 4: Sun, July 22 – Sat, August 4 Another two-week session, featuring “Color Wars,” the quintessential team spirit experience!

Session 5: Sun, August 5 – Sat, August 11 A full week of non-stop camp fun!

Session 6: Sun, August 12 – Sat, August 18 Still lots of summer fun to be had during the last single-session at both camps.

Session 7: Sun, August 19 – Sat, August 25 Our traditional end-of-summer co-ed camp, held at Camp Matollionequay.

Session Rates

Connect & Belong

Sleepaway Summer Sessions

$99 mini-session of Sleepaway CampFor 6- to 8-year-olds who

are new to Sleepaway Camp!This mini-session runs from Sun.-Wed.

during Sessions 1 and 2. A perfect

opportunity for younger campers to

experience Sleepaway Camp.

2-Week Sessions Tier A: $1580 Tier B: $1495 Tier C: $1410

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Lake Stockwell Day Camp for Boys and Girls

Day Camp Teen Leadership Programs

Be a Stockwell SuperstarSign up for all 10 sessions of Day Camp and earn VIP recognition at camp! You’ll

receive a unique gift and enjoy a special celebration during Session 10.

We offer horseback riding, too.Find out more at www.ycamp.org

Lake Stockwell campers enjoy theme-based, enriching activities, leadership opportunities, group games, sports, fitness activities, science projects, arts & crafts, music, swimming, boating, archery and so much more. Campers are disconnected from electronic gadgets and experience fun, adventure and skill-building in a wooded wonderland in the Pines. We also offer extended hours – until 6pm – to accommodate busy working parents.

Main Camp | Ages 5-11 Campers are divided into groups based on grade and age and participate in 5 activities each day, including archery, arts & crafts, earth education, ceramics and cooking. We also offer science and music for the younger campers and boating and challenge course for the older ones.

Explorers Program | Ages 12-15 Traditional camp activities, but with enhanced offerings, more suitable for our older campers. Explorers take part in weekly off-site trips to exciting local destinations, and have more choice activities in their schedules. Explorers also experience challenge course activities, kayaking, photography, broadcasting and more.

Regular camp hours are from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. We offer Extended AM/PM care starting at 7 am and ending at 6 pm.

Counselor-in-Training (CIT)Age 15 and completed 9th grade | $1960 5-Week Program: Runs from Session 1-5 Monday, June 25 – Friday, July 27

Leader-in-Training (LIT)Age 14 and completed 8th grade | $1180 3-Week Program: Runs from Session 6-8 Monday, July 30 – Friday, August 17

Session 1: June 25 – June 29Session 2: July 2 – July 6Session 3: July 9 – July 13Session 4: July 16 – July 20Session 5: July 23 – July 27

Session 6: July 30 – August 3Session 7: August 6 – August 10Session 8: August 13 – August 17Session 9: August 20 – August 24Session 10: August 27 – August 31

Session Rates (Price based on total number of registered sessions.)

Day Camp | $285 - $370 Explorers Program | $360 - $460

Session Dates

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Preschool Camp Ages 3 and 4

Our youngest campers participate in a variety of camp activities, including arts & crafts, music, science, outdoor games and more! Full-day and morning-only session options available.

Session RatesMorning Session (8:30 AM to noon) | $115/week

Full-day Program | $255/week

Extended AM/PM CareTraditional camp activities (crafts, games, etc.) run from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Extended camp hours are available from 7 am up to 6 pm. The extended hours cost an additional $10 (per week) for each AM or PM period.

• Carefully chosen, skilled counselors trained in CPR/first aid and lifeguarding

• Camper to staff ratio: 5 to 1 for overnight camp, 6 to 1 for day camp

• On-site nurse, 24 hours/day

• Kid friendly, healthy meals with gluten-free and vegetarian options

• Special dietary needs accommodated

• Financial assistance available

• The cost of Lake Stockwell Day Camp and Preschool Camp may be eligible for payment through a Flexible Savings Account (FSA) if one is offered by your employer. If you do not have an FSA account, you may be able to deduct some of the costs of Lake Stockwell Day Camp or Preschool Camp on your tax return as a dependent care expense.

Here at camp, we do things with intention...

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Adventure SamplerAges 11-13 (Co-ed BOLD & GOLD Trip) | $835 Session 1: Sun, June 24 – Sat, June 30 (ASI) Session 2: Sun, July 1 – Sat, July 7 (ASII)

Experience a thrilling week of adventure trying some of camp’s most challenging activities – high ropes, survival skills, kayaking plus an off-site canoeing and hiking adventure!

Cast-awaysAges 12-14 (Single Gender BOLD & GOLD Trips) | $890 Session 1: Sun, June 24 – Sat, June 30

A canoeing and fishing adventure through the heart of eastern Pennsylvania.

Boots and BoatsAges 14-16 (Single Gender BOLD & GOLD Trips) | $1,725 Session 3: Sun, July 8 – Sat, July 21 (BBI)Session 4: Sun, July 22 – Sat, Aug 4 (BBII)Session 5/6: Sun, Aug 5 – Sat, Aug 18 (BBIII)

Challenge yourself physically and mentally as you backpack through a 34-mile section of the Appalachian Trail and paddle 44 miles through the beautiful Delaware River National Recreation area.

Rocks and RaftsAges 14-16 (Co-ed BOLD & GOLD Trip) | $1,895 Session 3: Sun, July 8 – Sat, July 21

A trip consisting of rock-climbing, rappelling, whitewater rafting, hiking and backcountry survival skills in the Lehigh Valley.

Groundbreakers Service TripAges 13-15(Co-ed Program) | $920 Session 5: Sun, August 5 – Sat, August 11

Join other service-minded teens providing service to others!

TrailblazersAges 12-14 (Single Gender BOLD & GOLD Trips) | $860 Session 6: Sun, August 12 – Sat, August 18

A 27-mile journey backpacking the Old Loggers Path in Pennsylvania.

Summit SmashAges 13-15 (Co-ed BOLD & GOLD Trip) | $1,725 Session 4: Sun, July 22 – Sat, August 4

Tackle some of the most rewarding peaks in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains on this challenging hiking trip.

Introductory Adventures Junior Journeys

Advanced ExpeditionsIntermediate Excursions

BOLD & GOLDBoys Outdoor Leadership Development and Girls Outdoor Leadership Development

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BOLD & GOLD is a Y-USA initiative that brings

diverse groups of middle and high school boys

and girls on backcountry expeditions.

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Welcome to our beautiful summer camp, located in the heart of the Pine Barrens in Medford, NJ. We have three camps on our 800-acre property: Ockanickon (sleepaway for boys), Matollionequay (sleepaway for girls), and Lake Stockwell Day Camp (co-ed). Here, pristine lakes provide the perfect venue for swimming, canoeing, kayaking and fishing, and acres of lush pine forest offer the picture-perfect setting for outdoor living skills and earth education.

Nowadays, kids spend too much time in front of screens – TVs, smartphones, tablets – and not nearly enough time outside. At camp, your child will spend adventurous days, disconnected from electronics, in a safe and friendly natural environment with amazing staff. They’ll have the opportunity to acquire new skills, take new risks, establish lifelong friendships, develop independence and most importantly, PLAY. Our end-of-session goal is to send home a child who is happier and healthier in spirit, mind and body. Our big-picture goal is to help our campers develop confidence and character to eventually become leaders at camp and in the world. Kids need camp more than ever!

For 112 years, families have entrusted us with the most important people in their lives – their children – and we take this awesome responsibility quite seriously. We will continue to strive to offer a positive, lifelong impact on each of our campers. We hope you consider investing in your children’s development by joining our camp family for the summer of 2018!

Matt Foran, Director of Ockanickon for Boys

Gabrielle Ostroski, Director of Matollionequay for Girls

Lynn Passarella, Director of Lake Stockwell Day Camp

Message from our Directors!

An American Camp Association (ACA) study found that kids who attend summer camp feel more successful, make new friends, gain new skills, get along better with others and have a better idea of what they’re good at.

YMCA CAMPOCKANICKON, INC.

NEW YORK

PHILADELPHIA

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OPEN HOUSESSAT, APRIL 7 2:00 - 5:00 PMSUN, MAY 20 1:00 - 4:00 PMSUN, JUNE 3 1:00 - 4:00 PM

FAMILY FUN DAYSUN, MAY 6 1:00 - 4:00 PMA free event featuring games, refreshments, and exciting camp-themed activities!

To register online, go to www.ycamp.org

Camp OckanickonSLEEPAWAY CAMP FOR BOYS

Camp MatollionequaySLEEPAWAY CAMP FOR GIRLS

Lake StockwellDAY CAMP FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

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YMCA Camp Ockanickon, Inc.1303 Stokes RoadMedford, NJ 08055800-442-CAMP or 609-654-8225info@ycamp.org | www.ycamp.org

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Camp Ockanickon is committed to ensuring access, inclusion and engagement for all. We actively promote a culture of equity, free from bias and injustice. We strive to achieve equal access, identify and resolve inequities and remove institutional barriers that limit the ability of all people to develop their full potential.