*Extended Care (before and after camp) is available at an additional charge*
DATES: weekly from July 3-August 17
AGE: 4-10 yrs
FEES: $150 ($120 for July 3-6 and August 7-10)
Campers enjoy swimming, hiking, canoeing, fishing, games and crafts at Shade's Mills Conservation Area. The Program focus is on nature, exploring our environment and having fun. Children are divided into groups according to age. Children four years of age must have attended JK in order to be eligible for the camp program. Register for weekly sessions.
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DATES: August 20-24
AGE: 6-12 yrs
FEES: $200
This fun-filled busy program of activities is the only camp offered during this week. Campers are dropped off and picked up at Shade's Mills, extended care is still available. Campers will receive a YWCA t-shirt to wear every day. Destination details and itinerary yet to be confirmed. The 2011 schedule included: Bingemans; Chicopee, Cambridge Centre for the Arts; Earl Haigwater Park; Lion's Lagoon; bowling and the University of Waterloo Children's Museum.
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Specialty Camps
These weekly camps are for older children (11-12 yrs) who want something a little different. Camps are priced individually but always include transportation and any special equipment. This summer, the GRCA staff will once again work with our counsellors to implement exciting and innovative programs. Please look at the descriptions below:
Week 1 July 3-6 ($180)
Could you survive in the woods? Can you help in a search and rescue mission? In this camp you will learn basic survival skills: build a shelter, make a fire without a match, create your own survival kit, and learn search and rescue techniques. You'll also make your own compass and learn to use a GPS: you'll never be lost again!
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Week 2 July 9-13 ($185)
Enjoy two days of canoeing and two days of rafting, and build your own boat and put it to the test! Lifejackets provided. Who lives underwater? Who's responsible for the water in the Grand? Here you will get a chance to ask these questions and many more. On the last day of this camp, staff and campers will be joined by a rafting company on an all-day trip rafting down the Grand River.
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Week 3 July 16-20 ($170)
If you like cooking and the great outdoors, this is the camp for you! Start out by making your own apron: then, using the skills you'll learn about building a proper and safe campfire for cooking, make your own delicious snacks and lunches every day! There will also be time for swimming, canoeing, other games and arts and crafts.
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Week 4 July 23-27 ($180)
This camp is for anyone with an interest in fishing: we welcome those looking to learn, expand their knowledge or just take some time to enjoy a sport they already know. GRCA staff will help campers identify species and their habitats, and cover equipment set up and care, casting, and use of lures. The experience doesn't end there: at the end of the week every camper goes home with their own brand new fishing rod!
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Week 5 July 30-August 3 ($165)
If you like exploring in the woods, along the water or in a field and want to learn how to be a nature detective, sign up today! You'll have a chance to: use binoculars to identify birds, meet live critters and learn about their role in the environment, see how birds and bats fly and much more! Take part in a variety of activities, crafts and scavenger hunts. Bring a camera and take photos with your critters!
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Week 6 August 7-10 ($170)
Girls between the ages of 11 and 12 will have a chance to chat with each other about healthy relationships, positive attitudes and behaviours related to body image and self esteem in this awesome girls only space. A YWCA Girl's Program Coordinator will help deliver a fun-packed week of actitives like make friendship bracelets and go to the spa! Learn how to be your biggest fan!
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Week 7 August 13-17 ($170)
If you want to become an expert investigator in the weird and wonderful world of bugs join us! Come and explore the world of strange looking insects and look at life around a rotting log! Become a tree detective and learn to use a microscope to make creepy crawly friends.
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Leadership Programs
DATES: July 9-13
AGE:13-14
FEE: $170
This program is designed to build a foundation of leadership and programming skills to prepare individuals to work with young children. CITs will take part in program planning and will have the opportunity to implement activities as a team. The program allows for training and hands on experience. Upon successful completion of their training, graduates will be eligible for the YWCA Day Camp Volunteer Program.
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YWCA Summer Day Camps Volunteer Program
Youth 14 years of age (who have completed grade 9 or a Counsellor in Training Program) are invited to join the volunteer program at Shade's Mills Camp. If you enjoy working with children and the outdoors, this is a volunteer opportunity for you. This is a great way for high school students to earn some mandatory volunteer hours.
Camp is a very busy place and help is always appreciated by the staff and campers. Download a Summer Camp Volunteer Application Form or pick one up at YWCA Cambridge. Completed applications should be forwarded to the YWCA for review. Applicants will be contacted for an interview date in June and given more details about the program. Volunteer orientation will take place July 10-11.
Kim Whalen, YWCA Camp Director
55 Dickson St., Cambridge, ON N1R 7A5
Phone: (519) 267-6444
Fax: (519) 267-6440
camp@ywcacambridge.ca
Vicki Warren, Director of Child Care
55 Dickson St.
Cambridge, ON N1R 7A5
Phone: (519) 267-6444
Fax: (519) 267-6440
v.warren@ywcacambridge.ca
**AFTER JULY 1**
Kim Whalen at
Shade's Mills Conservation Area
(519) 623-1124