This new flag ship child programming building named in honor of Chuck Snyder will be the centerpiece of child indoor programming at Camp Kern. “Snyder Hall” will feature an indoor/outdoor stage, indoor play arena and a wraparound porch for friendship building and year round program space.

The Brisben Family Center has been constantly improving for the last 5 years, and has reached its finale with the completion of the central treehouse tower! Two giant levels, interconnected catwalks, a GaGa pit, and tree house cabins, and make this a unique place for the Teen Programs on camp.

Summer 2012 saw the first uses of the new Wilder-ness Vilage area on camp. The central Wilderness Pavilion houses meeting space and large shower house bathrooms, while four Yurts provide beauti-ful sleeping space! Home to our Literary Themed Camps, this new village is a great addition.

This spring will see the completion of the Hart Schoolhouse Replica. This one-room schoolhouse will provide meeting space and be a part of Outdoor Education programs at camp. This brand-new build-ing is also a monument to local history. Keep an eye out for the secret tunnel leading out the back!

Sugar Woods cabins 1 through 6 along with Casper Lodge 1 have been completely refurbished! New walls, paint, sinks, lighting and bathrooms has made these cabins like-new again. Ultra comfortable and easy on the eyes, guests will LOVE this amazing upgrade!

CAMP KERN IS IMPROVING!

The end of 2012, and beginning of 2013 have been filled with new construction and renovation work throughout Kern. There has been so much investment in the quality of this great facility, and 2013’s guests are in for a treat! Here are some of the new improve-ments, in no particular order:

Sugar Woods

Schoolhouse

Snyder Hall

Wilderness

Treehouses

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www.campkern.org800-255-5376513-932-3756

Camp Kern does not discriminate against any individual or family regardless of race, color, creed, national origin or sex.

Camp Kern’s 485 acre residential camp is located 30 miles north of Cincinnati, just

outside historic Lebanon, Ohio.

#CKHI5 - UPLIFTING NOTES FROM CAMPCamp Kern is dedicated to building up kids and families, and the newest initiative to do so is built around send-ing out positive notes to our Kern Family through Twit-ter. By using the hashtag #CKhi5, Camp Kern makes it easy for everyone to find these great notes from camp.

Here is how you can get involved in spreading the love:

• send an email to ckhi5@daytonymca.org and we will tweet whatever positive and uplifting note you would like us to!

• go to www.campkern.org/getinvolved/ckhi5 and fill out the online form.

• use your own account and tweet using the #CKhi5 tag!

Tweets will be displayed at camp on a monitor in the Dining Hall, so everyone can see your great messages! Help us make social media a positive, not negative, message for thousands of kids!

CIRCLE K RANCHUPDATESThis winter has seen a huge improvement to Circle K Ranch! Along with some super healthy horses, the new-est addition to the barn was 180 tons of sand in the in-door riding arena. Sand cuts down on dust, is healthier for the horses, and is a huge improvement in looks. The horses couldn’t be happier!

Along with facility improvements, Circle K is excited for this summer’s Ranch Camp programs. Traditional Ranch camp will be riding and playing all over camp again this year, along with the return of the Ranger’s Apprentice fully-themed literary camp. Author John Flanagan vis-ited Camp Kern this fall, and was thrilled with the pro-grams based on his novels.

More information about Circle K is online at: www.campkern.org

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YMCA CAMP KERN2013 Program Supplemental

a branch of the YMCA of Greater Dayton

SUMMER CAMP

AMAZING NEW BUILDINGS!

NEW PROGRAMS

NEW ADVENTURES

CATCH UP ON THE CHANGES

12GREAT REASONS

TO VISIT OZONE ZIPLINESExperience the largest

and most exciting educational canopy tour

in the entire Midwest!

ESTABLISHED QUALITY SINCE 1910

Plus

#CKHI5 - UPLIFTING NOTES FROM CAMP

The four villages of Main Camp are where the true heart and soul of Summer Camp come to life. These are the largest programs, with the most choice in activities, crazy fun themes, and the ability to grow each year.

Whether your camper is 7 or 15 years old, for the most well-rounded experience, the best time at Summer Camp is Main Camp.

Just some of the activities Main Camp

features:

ArcheryArts and Crafts

Big GamesCanoeingCookouts

Digital PhotoDrama

Giant SwingHigh Ropes

KayakingMineshaft

Nature StudiesOvernights

Pete’s TowerRadio

RifleryRock Climbing

SailingSports

SwimmingTrail Rides

Zipline

FRONTIER VILLAGEAGES 7-9

There is never a dull moment in Frontier Village! Each day is jam packed with exciting games and activities specially designed for Frontier Village. Counselors are trained to ensure a positive experience for younger campers. Frontier camps out as a village together and plays a special village game known only to Frontier each week! Frontier campers enjoy their own pool time, a pizza dinner cookout on Monday night, and a Frontier-only swim time each morning!

FRONTIER VILLAGE SESSIONS 1-8COST: $580

EXPLORER VILLAGE

AGES 9-11

Explorer Village Campers will enjoy a thrilling week of fun and adventure. Each week includes the traditional charm of Main Camp with specialized programs only for Explorer Village such as Capture the Coo Stick, the Giant Swing, Archery, optional Trail Rides, and Add-on Programs! Play the themed Big Game, choose your activities, and conquer your friends in Undersiege!

EXPLORER VILLAGE SESSIONS 1-8COST: $580

CAMP KERN:WHERE TRADITIONAL

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Main Camp Daily Schedule7:00 ................................... Wake Up7:50 ............................. Flag Raising8:00 .................................. Breakfast8:50-9:15 .......................... Assembly9:25 - 11:35 ... Activity Hours 1 and 211:40 - 12:15 ................... Kern Zone12:30 ...................................... Lunch1:10 - 2:10 ....................... Rest Hour2:15 - 3:15 ................ Activity Hour 33:20 - 3:40 ............................. Snack3:45 - 5:15 ............... Cabin Activities5:15 ........................... Flag Lowering5:30 ....................................... Dinner6:15 - 7:00 .................... Village Time7:15 - 8:45.All Camp Evening Activity8:50 ............. Y-Time and Sisterhood9:00 ..... Evening Snack, Cabin Time10:00 ............................... Lights Out

CAMP KERN:IS EXCEPTIONAL

ADVENTURE VILLAGE

AGES 11-13

During their Adventure Village experi-ence, campers spend their days trying new activities and participating in some of Camp Kern’s most exciting events. No two days are ever the same in this fun program. Adventure village participates in all of the regular camp activities, along with an individualized campout experience, playing Raptor Tag, riding the Double Demon Zipline, and shooting Rifles!

ADVENTURE VILLAGE SESSIONS 1-8COST: $580

PIONEER VILLAGE

AGES 13-15

Pioneer Village is designed for the teen who still wants the Main Camp experience, but is ready for new challenges. All the fun and excitement of Adventure Village is combined with bonus features reserved only for Pioneer Village. Pioneer Village is the only Main Camp program to do the High Ropes course, and features extra team-building and leadership activities. Step up to Pioneer!

PIONEER VILLAGE SESSIONS 1-8COST: $580

*NEW!*

2013 SESSION DATESSession 1 June 16 - 22

Session 2 June 23 - 29

Session 3 June 30 - July 6

Session 4 July 7 - 13

Session 5 July 14 - 20

Session 6 July 21 - 27

Session 7 July 28 - August 3

Session 8 August 4 - 10

OZONE ZIPLINE ADVENTURESOzone Ziplines has been expanding along with the rest of Camp Kern! 2012 saw the first season full of tours crossing the Little Miami River, and it could not have been greater!

Two new ziplines brings the tour’s total to 12 lines, each travel-ing over 1,500 feet and over 220’ above the river, and each one a great reason to visit! Thousands of adventurers flew through the air at Camp Kern last year, and already more have taken advantage of new year round offerings.

With some great new programs like Zip and Ride, Night Zipping and Weekday Specials, Ozone is looking forward to an exciting 2013.

For more information or to register for Ozone, go to:

www.ozonezips.org or call 513-932-3756 x.1520

UPCOMING EVENTS2013 UPCOMING EVENTS:

SPRING CAMP MARCH 15-17

SPRING DASH MARCH 30TH

MOTHER DAUGHTER CAMPOUT APRIL 12-13

OPEN HOUSE APRIL 14, 1-5PM

OPEN HOUSE MAY 19, 1-5PM

MEMORIAL DAY FAMILY CAMP MAY 24-27

MOTHER DAUGHTER CAMPOUT AUGUST 17-19

LABOR DAY FAMILY CAMP AUG. 30 - SEPT. 2

HARVEST DASH SEPTEMBER 21

PARENT CHILD CAMPOUT SEPTEMBER 27-29

HALLOWEEN CAMP OCTOBER 11-13

ARCTIC DASH DECEMBER 7

WINTER CAMP DECEMBER 13-15*MORE INFORMATION ON ALL PROGRAMS IS

AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.CAMPKERN.ORG

After the wild success of the Arctic Dash 2012, Kern is expanding in 2013 to offer The Kern Dash Series - three seasonal dashes, held on the beautiful and rugged terrain of YMCA Camp Kern, that will test your every limit. Each event is separate and unique, but we guarantee mud, brutal obstacles, and scenic views in each. Those who complete all 3 in 2013 will be eligible for Grand Prizes.

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