Niles-Buchanan YMCA
Camps
 In summer day camp, the Y provides children and teens with safe outlets, positive role models, new friends and opportunities to achieve their full potential. We believe summer camp is something every child should experience so we provide financial scholarships for families who cannot afford it. If your family needs a little help to make camp a reality, scholarships are available and completely confidential. If you can help send a child to camp, please consider giving. Your gift of camp is tax deductible and will help give local children a summer they will never forget. Summer Day Camp
Ages 6 – 13 years (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
EVERYDAY SEND YOUR CAMPER WITH THE FOLLOWING:
SWIMMINGCampers will swim everyday for one hour. Children must have their own swimsuit and towel. Neither the YMCA staff nor Day Camp staff is responsible for providing swimsuit, goggles, fins, etc. It is the responsibility of each family and the camper to provide these items. Swimming activities are supervised by certified lifeguards. GROUPSCampers are divided the first day of camp each week into groups of boys and girls within the same age range. There will also be group activities done as a whole camp, including field trips. Please do not allow your camper to bring item from the list below. These items will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day. The YMCA is not responsible for these items or any other personal items brought from home to camp: * Tapes/CD’s * Radios * Cell Phones * Walkman * MP3 Players * Video Games * Money *Make-Up * Bug Spray FEES:
Kinder Camp
Ages 3 – 6 years (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)A half-day program from 9:00am - 12:00pm for children ages 3 -6 years old. Children will participate in large and small group games, arts & crafts, outdoor activities, and swimming. This gives your young child the opportunity to interact with other children and develop new skills. During each half-day the children will be provided the opportunity for a fun and adventurous learning experience. Kinder Camp will concentrate on social and cognitive learning experiences for 3 to 6 year old children. Please send a swimsuit and towel with you child everyday. All children must be potty trained - No exceptions. FEES:
Sports Camp
Ages for each camp are specified in Day Camp GuideSports Camper’s will be provided a variety of activities, geared toward the sports camp they are participating in. Each week of sports camp will include games, drills and activities, both indoor and outdoor. All sports camps will emphasize the development of important character traits like Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Camps will also help participants to gain new interests while developing self confidence and appreciation for others while learning to accept responsibility, exert leadership, and to serve others. No after care provide for Specialty Camps. **If you would like to join the Traditional Day Camp and make you child’s half day into a full day after sports camp there is an additional fee. FEES:
**ADDITIONAL FEES:(for Sports Campers going to traditional Day Camp to make a full day)
Specialty Camp
Robert Egan Training Stables Horse Riding CampRobert Egan Training stables and the Niles-Buchanan YMCA are offering a horseback riding camp for youth ages 7 - 13. Robert Egan Training Stables located in Buchanan, Michigan on 24 acres- Pasture, indoor and outdoor arenas, outside courses, trails. Beginning Riders will learn the fundamentals of walking, trotting and cantering a horse. Learn how to brush and clean a horse. Certified instructors (NARHA) stressing suitability of horse to rider – emphasizing safety in all activities with lots of fun and games on and off the horse.
1. All registrations and payments must be paid at the YMCA. You may pay by phone when using a credit card. There are no partial week registrations. 2. Refunds will be given only for medical emergencies, or if we cancel camp, a full refund will be given. BEFORE & AFTER CARE
Convenient ScheduleCamp is open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday (except Wednesday, July 4.) Before and after care gives you flexibility while your kids are safe at the Y. This is informal time when your children are supervised as they play a variety of self-directed games and activities. Pre-registration and payment are required.
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