YMCA of Greater Nashua2015 Summer Day Camp

FRIENDS, FUN SUMMER SUN

INFORMATION FOR PARENTSCAMP WEEKSWEEK 1* June 15 - 19

WEEK 2 June 22 - 26

WEEK 3 June 29 - July 3

WEEK 4 July 6 - 10

WEEK 5 July 13 - 17

WEEK 6 July 20 - 24

WEEK 7 July 27 - 31

WEEK 8 August 3 - 7

WEEK 9 August 10 - 14

WEEK 10 August 17 - 21

WEEK 11* August 24 - 28

*Week 1 (6/15-6/19) will consist of five single days rather than having to register for the entire week. This is due to anticipated school release dates varying based on snow days. Sorry, no bus transportation.

*Week 11 (8/24-8/28) will also consist of five single days. Many schools are starting after Labor Day, allowing us to offer this option! Please note, due to many staff back in college there will be very limited space so be sure to register early! Sorry, no bus transportation.

REGISTRATIONA $25 non refundable deposit (per week per camper) is due at registration. Two payment options. Either pay in full at the time of registration or only pay the $25 non refundable deposit (per week per camper) and have the balance for each week auto drafted (via a checking account or credit card) BY the Friday before each camp week. Please note, only these two payment options are available. Camp registration will close at 6 p.m. on Friday for the following camp week. No exceptions to this rule will be made. This is to ensure no group has too many campers per counselor and for the safety of your child.

REFER A FRIEND DISCOUNTAny 2015 registered camper who refers a "new camper," from another family, will receive a $25 reduction in their fee.New campers must register for a minimum of two weeks and cannot be 2014 campers. There is no limit to the amount of referrals that a family can make (i.e. 4 new campers = $100). Please note that families receiving scholarship are not eligible for the discount. One $25 credit will be issued per new camper, not per new camper week.

SIBLING DISCOUNTFor siblings within the same household signing up for the same camp sessions (by session dates/weeks) at Camp Sargent, Camp Nashua OR Camp Merrimack. These discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotion. Cannot be transferred.

1st Sibling - $10, 2nd Sibling -$15, 3rd Sibling - $20

NEED BUS TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM CAMP?$45 per person per week (Limited space)

Stop #1 Alvirine H.S. (Hudson) - 8:10am/4:48pmStop #2 Fairgrounds Elementary (Nashua) 8:27am/4:28pmStop #3 Nashua YMCA - 8:35am/4:20pmStop #4 Merrimack YMCA - 8:45am/4:10pm

Last stop is Camp Sargent and leaves from Camp Sargent in the afternoon (approximately 4pm)

Parents, If you live or work closer to the Nashua Y you can register your child for the bus to take them to either Camp Sargent or Camp Merrimack and it will drop them back off at the Nashua Y in the afternoon! See stop #3 (above) for approximate times.

NEED PRE/POST CAMP?Q: What is it?A: It’s supervised care for your child before and after camp hours, 7am-9am & 4pm-6pm.

Q: Where is it?A: At Camp Sargent. Primarily at front field, basketball court and covered pavilions. At The Nashua & Merrimack YMCA it is primarily in the gym and after school areas

Q: How much does this cost?A: $45 per child per week. (This includes pre AND post care)

Q: What if my child is doing Pre/Post camp at the Nashua Y but taking the bus to Camp Sargent or Camp Merrimack. Do I still have to pay the $45/week bus fee in addition to the $45/week Pre/Post fee?A: Yes. The two fees go to cover two separate staff costs and a large percentage of the bus fee goes to cover the cost of renting the bus (i.e.: fuel costs, driver, tolls etc).

Q: Do you offer busing FROM Camp Sargent or Camp Merrimack TO the Nashua Y/Camp Nashua?A: Sorry, we only offer this service from the Nashua Y.

Q: What if my child just needs one but not the other, can I pay half?A: Sorry, due to staffing it is one fee for Pre AND Post camp.

WHAT TO PACKClosed toed shoesExtra pair of socksSwim suitTowelLunch

HEALTH/MEDICAL INFORMATIONNH state law requires all campers to have a completed health form on file with the YMCA PRIOR to attending camp. This form requires all immunization dates and a physical exam within 2 years prior to attending camp for children ages 6 and over and must be signed by the attending physician. Campers under age 6 must have yearly exams. Such forms are given by the doctor’s office, not the YMCA. Forms must be dated after Sep. 1, 2013 for children 6 years and up and dates Sept. 1, 2014 for children 5 years and younger. Forms are due to your child’s camp administrator by your tuition balance due date (the Friday prior to the camp week). Registration is not complete without these forms being on file for EACH camper AND balance paid.

Two healthy snacksWater bottleSunscreen Bug repellentAn “I’m ready to have fun” attitude!

Cover photo courtesy of Fred Vegliante of www.fredvphoto.com

CAMP SARGENT

ABOUT CAMP SARGENT. Located on beautiful Lake Naticook in Merrimack, NH just minutes from the Merrimack and Nashua Y, Camp Sargent sits on 22 acres. Since 1924, Camp Sargent has offered the Greater Nashua community a quality day camping program for boys and girls 5-16 years old . Sessions range from one to eleven weeks of traditional camp activities to more involved specialty camps that provide more time for campers to dive deeper into what interests them most. Regardless of the type of camp, staff always stress safety, teamwork and work towards each camper building self confidence and making friends.

LICENSING AND ACCREDITATION. Camp Sargent is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). “ACA Accreditation is a process during which a camp undergoes a thorough review of its operation-from staff qualifications and training to emergency management-to ensure compliance with more than 300 standards. ACA is the only nationally accrediting body for all types of camps. ACA standards are recognized by courts of law and government regulators as the standards for best practices in camp.”-American Camp Association. In addition to being ACA accredited, Camp Sargent is licensed by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES). OUR STAFF is CPR & First Aid certified and complete a 16 hour orientation which covers various adolescent behavioral issues, small group activities, rainy day activities as well as goals and objectives for camper development. All staff are hired based on prior experience working with school-age children and proven ability to lead a group in a safe and fun environment. Do you have questions about how Camp Sargent can meet the needs of your child? Contact Camp Director, Randy Menken at 603-689-2433 or rmenken@nmymca.org.

DAY CAMPSLil’ Voyagers (Ages 5-K) WEEKS 1 - 11

For their first time experiencing outdoor camp, children will participate in most activities their older counterparts do.

All activities are age appropriate and modified for the campers. Campers time will be spent in an environment centered around discovery and creativity. Hands-on learning experiences will encourage campers to be independent as well as develop self-esteem, ALL SUMMER LONG! Ask about our day option and pricing.

Y Family Member: $175Community: $350

Summer FUN (Grades 1-6) WEEKS 1 - 11

Everything you can think of when it comes to traditional camp activities happen in this camp, ALL SUMMER LONG!

Y Family Member: $165 Y Youth Member: $250 Community: $330

141 Camp Sargent Road Merrimack, NHwww.campsargent.org

Randy Menken - Directorrmenken@nmymca.org603.881.7778 (winter) 603.880.4845 (summer)

NEW FOR 2015• High rope “Giant Swing” ropes

course element• Low Rope “Lord Of The Rings” ropes

course element • Sling shot range• Inflatable waterfront rope swing• Birthday Parties

Cover photo courtesy of Fred Vegliante of www.fredvphoto.com

CAMP SARGENT on Lake Naticook141 Camp Sargent Road Merrimack, NHwww.campsargent.org

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Please note: due to the amount of time specialty camps take, your child may not be able to partake in all the daily camp programs. Field trips, guest speakers and professional demonstrations are planned (for most sessions). SPY SCIENCE (1 week sessions)Grades 4-6 6/29-7/3, 7/6-7/10, 7/20-7/24 & 8/3-8/7 Campers will become detectives, solving crimes and mysteries using science and reasoning.

Y Family Member: $195Y Youth Member: $290 Community: $390

PLAY-ACTING CAMP (3 week session) Grades 1-3 7/6-7/24 Grades 4-6 7/27-8/14 A production at the end of this three-week session will showcase each camper’s hard work. Campers will learn all about the theater through, acting games, theater history, special guests, and a field trip to see a live performance.

Y Family Member: $540 Y Yg Adult/Youth Member: $810 Community: $1,080

ARTS & CRAFTS CAMP (1 week sessions) Grades 2-3 7/27-7/31 & 8/10-8/14 Grades 4-5 7/6-7/10

Candle making, edible art, keepsake boxes, recyclable art, dart art, paper making and clay sculpting are just some of the activities to choose from in this camp!

Y Family Member: $195 Y Youth Member: $290 Community: $390

ARCHERY (1 week sessions)Grades 4-6 6/29-7/3, 7/13-7/17, 7/27-7/31 8/3-8/7 & 8/10-8/14 Grades 7-9 7/6-7/10 & 7/20-7/24

One of the most popular activities at camp. Campers will learn proper techniques and safety. Limit 10 campers per session.

Y Family Member: $190Y Youth Member: $285 Non Member: $380

CONTACT Randy Menken - Director rmenken@nmymca.org 603.881.7778 (winter) 603.880.4845 (summer)

SPECIALTY CAMPSHUCK FINN CAMP (1 week sessions) Grades 2-3 6/29-7/3, 7/27-7/31 & 8/3-8/7 Map Making, scavenger hunts on Blueberry Island, orienteering and wildlife survival skills all take place in this camp. Journal keeping through stories and drawing are part of this camp too! Survivor Camp’s younger program.

Y Family Member: $185Y Yg Adult/Youth Member: $280 Community: $370

FORT BUILDING CAMP (2 week sessions)Grades 5-6 7/13-7/24 & 7/27-8/7Grades 7-9 6/29-7/10 Building the ultimate shelter has never been so fun! In the process, campers will learn about using natural resources, knots, preparing wood, proper hand tool use and building techniques. Y Family Member: $380Y Yg Adult/Youth Member: $540 Community: $760

FARM CAMP (1 week sessions) Grades 1-2 6/22-6/26 & 6/29-7/3 Grades 3 7/6-7/10 & 8/10-8/14Grades 4 7/20-7/24Grades 5 8/3-8/7Grades 6 7/27-7/31Grades 7-9 7/13-/17

Combining hands-on farm education and sustainable living with traditional camp activities is what this camp is all about. Farm campers will interact with the animals each day performing chores, learning how to care for them and understand their importance on sustainable farms. During their time in this camp, each camper will learn about planting, weeding, composting, and harvesting in the vegetable garden.

Y Family Member: $195 Y Youth Member: $290 Community: $390

SURVIVOR CAMP (2 week sessions) Grades 4-6 7/6-7/17 & 7/20-7/31Grades 7-9 8/3-8/14

Led by staff with adventure skills, and experience working with children in grades 4-9, campers will develop self confidence, independence and leadership. Through both physical and mental challenges, both on and off Blueberry Island, campers will participate in activities that will push them to dig deep in themselves and trust in their peers to overcome obstacles, both physical and not. Like all of our camps, Survivor Camp is open to children of all abilities.

Y Family Member: $390Y Youth Member: $585 Community: $780

NEW! SCIENCE SAMPLER (2 week sessions) Grades 5-7 7/13-7/24Grades 7-9 7/27-8/7 This new camp offers a glimpse into a handful of different phenom-enon, both man-made, and not. Excavating a simulated dig site, rocketry, volcanoes, crystal mining, pond life ecology and looking through a microscope at what is just under our feet are some of what’s on the “sampler” menu this summer! Campers in this STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) modeled camp will use iPad and applicable technology in an outdoor environment to not just have fun but to learn and hone in on skills they covered in school. Parents, you wont want to miss signing your child up for this camp!

Y Family Member: $390Y Youth Member: $585 Community: $780

NEW! SETTLERS CAMP (2 week sessions) Grades 3-4 7/6-7/17 Grades 5-6 8/3-8/14

No doors, brick walls or a roof will limit campers in this camp, literally! Taking place in and around our tipi village, campers will become familiar with their impact on their world, through hands on activities and special guests. Emphasis will be on this region’s native settlers and how natural resources were integrated into their culture for sustainability. A must for any child who enjoys social studies and the outdoors!

Y Family Member: $390Y Youth Member: $585 Community: $780

CAMP SARGENT on Lake Naticook141 Camp Sargent Road Merrimack, NHwww.campsargent.org

Swim Lessons on Lake Naticook Week 2 - 9Swim lessons are offered at the conclusion of the camp day, selected weeks for registered Camp Sargent campers (for those weeks). Campers will be taught the fundamentals of proper swim mechanics and aquatic safety. Our goal for your child is that they leave each class as a more confident swimmer! Limit 6 per class. Lessons offered weeks 2-9.

Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes will be offered each time slot.

Ages 6-7 4:10-4:40pmAges 8-9 4:50-5:20pmAges 10-12 5:30-6:00pm Fam Mbr $30/wk * Yth Mbr $50/wk * Comm Mbr $65/wk

SWIM LESSONS

Beginner level: Intended for children who have never had a formal swim lesson and have minimal swim experience.

Intermediate Level Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner level or Waterfront Director approval. Intended for children who can swim independently without flotation 10 yards and are comfortable submerging his or her face in the water.

Advanced Level Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate level or Waterfront Director approval. Intended for children who can swim 25 yards of proper front and back crawl.

SEVERE WEATHERCampers are taken to areas with cover should there be heavy rain and or thunder or lightning. They stay under cover for hour after any sign of thunder or lightning. Whether it’s board games, skits, songs or anything else the group chooses, your campers are always safe!

Examples of Period Activities:Free swim, boating, archery, nature, arts & crafts, drama, Yoga, Ga-Ga, tipi/Native American studies, playground, board games, fishing, hiking, science experiments, songs, fort building, parachute games, scavenger hunts, sports games, tetherball, “challenge by choice” ropes course and log rolling!

Sample daily schedule:PRE-CAMP 7:00-9:00amOPENING CEREMONIES 9:05-9:10am1st Period 9:15-10:00am2nd period 10:15-11:00am3rd period 11:15-12:00pm——————————LUNCH————————————4th period 1:15-2:00pm5th period * (Gr. 1-4 U PICK) 2:15-3:00pm6th period * (Gr. 5-9 U PICK) 3:15-4:00pmPOST CAMP 4:00-6:00pm

*U-PICK is designed to allow campers to make personal choices based on their hobby, curiosity or general interest. A diverse choice of activities are always offered. All activities are supervised.

Please Note:“Free” swim is held mornings and afternoons for campers who choose to swim. Due to the high volume of campers and the limited amount of space for certain activities, not all children will have the opportunity to participate in each activity on a daily basis. Tuition prices vary depending on each camp based on supplies, guest demonstrations, equipment and the cost of field trips and busing.

FUN Friday Themes:Week 1 6/15-6/19 Camp Wide PicnicWeek 2 6/22-6/26 Superhero Dress UpWeek 3 6/29-7/3 Red, White & Blue Week 4 7/6-7/10 Pajama Day Week 5 7/13-7/17 Pirate Theme WEEKWeek 6 7/20-7/24 Camp Wide PicnicWeek 7 7/27-7/31 Sargent Variety Show Week 8 8/3-8/7 Wild West Gold Rush Week 9 8/10-8/14 Color WarsWeek 10 8/17-8/21 Parent/Camper BBQWeek 11 8/24-8/28 Camp Wide PicnicNo weapons or inappropriate clothing please.(Theme days are subject to change)

CONTACT Randy Menken - Director rmenken@nmymca.org 603.881.7778 (winter) 603.880.4845 (summer)

MARK YOUR CALENDARFamily FUN Nights Tuesday, June 30, 6-8pm Wednesday, Aug. 5, 6-8pm

This is a wonderful chance to be a camper all over again while sharing this unique experience with your child! Do you want to come to the family night but your child takes the bus home or gets picked up after camp? Don’t worry, for these two dates, post camp (4-6pm) is provided for free to parents that want to meet their child at camp for the family nights. Join us for FREE food and fun! Pre-registration required.

12th Annual Family Carnival Saturday, July 25, 11am-2pm

Lunch, games, petting zoo, archery, magician, clowns and a bounce house are just a few of the activities that will take place! Admission is free. Lunch, concessions and games cost a small fee. Proceeds help raise funds for facility upkeep, and program supplies at Camp Sargent.

Open House May 9, 1-3pm June 13, 1-3pm

Senior staff as well as the director will be on hand for tours and to answer all your questions about your child’s experi-ence at Camp Sargent. If this doesn’t fit your schedule just let us know and we’ll happily accommodate you.

MERRIMACK Y

YOUNG EXPLORERS

Young Explorers Camp (Ages 3 - Kindergarten)Elizabeth Witmer - Directorewitmer@nmymca.org or 603.881.7778

AGES: 3 years old - KindergartenA fun-filled, recreational camp based in the Merrimack Y Child Care Center. Each week centers on a unique theme, with a special event to wrap-up the week every Friday. Activities include songs, stories, dramatic play, building, creative projects, cooking, and splashing around in the sprinklers or wading pool. Children will also enjoy swim time in the Y pool once a week. Professional staff and low teacher/child rations assure a safe and fun time for your preschooler. It’s a perfect way to introduce your child to a preschool setting or to help your child make new friends and socialize with peers. Half-day and full-day options are available.

For more information please contact Director Elizabeth Witmer at 603.689.2421 or ewitmer@nmymca.org or Assistant Director Kristie Perreault at kperreault@nmymca.org

Sample Daily Schedule:7-8:30 a.m. Child Care available (included in FT rate)8:30-9 a.m. Greeting/Opening activities9-9:20 a.m. Breakfast (provided by the Y)9:20-10 a.m. Activities on soccer field10-12 p.m. Themed activities in classrooms/play ground/fun swim12-12:30 p.m. Lunch (brought from home)12:30 p.m. Pick up for day campers12:30-1 p.m. Storytime1-2:15 p.m. Rest time & quiet activities (bring small sheet & light blanket)2:15-2:45 p.m. Themed choice of activities2:45-3 p.m. Snack (provided by the Y)3-4 p.m. Playground & fun projects4 p.m. Pick-up for full-day campers4-6 p.m. Child Care available (included in FT rate)

Week 2 - Life’s a Beach June 22-26This theme will be exploring creatures that live in the sea! We will create art projects, sing songs and read books while enjoying the beach.

Week 3 - America the Beautiful June 29 - July 3Let’s celebrate the birthday of America by singing patriotic songs and creating red white and blue art projects then ending the week with a 4th of July parade around the Y!

Week 4 - Animal Planet July 6-10 Take a walk through the safari or spend the day on the farm and even enjoy some special visitors!

Week 5 - Color Vibe July 13-17 Each room will be assigned a color for the week. The room will do projects based around their color. At theend of the week we will make a camp mu-ral putting all the colors together.

Week 6 - Cirque de Preschool July 20-24Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my! Preschoolers already know how to “clown around,” so why not let them join the circus? Come join us for a week under the big top! We will end our week by creating our own carnival.

Week 7 - YMCA Summer Olympics July 27-31Summer games, preschool style! Young Explorers will love learning about the different sports first hand through

preschool lessons and activities. Friendship and Teamwork are among the many characteristics we will work on!

Week 8 - Transportation August 3-7We will be looking at the world through transportation! We will explore the differ-ent ways to travel and even build our own planes, trains and automobiles!

Week 9 - Fairytales & Movie Stars August 10-14Every child IS a star! A fairytale princess, a handsome prince or maybe a super star from the big screen! This week has it all... Young explorers can act out their favorite fairytale and even pose for their own Hollywood Glamor shot!!

Week 10 - Jurassic Week August 17-21Dinosaurs are sooooooo cool! We will look at these wonderful creatures and include them in our art, music and our creative play classes. I hope therewill be room for them on swim days!

FULL TIME (FT): (7am-6pm)PART TIME (PT): (8:30-12:30pm)

3 Year oldsFT: Y Family $207 / Community $232PT: Y Family $120 / Community $1454 Year oldsFT: Y Family $197 / Community $222PT: Y Family $110 / Community $135

5 Year oldsFT: Y Family $184 / Community $209PT: Y Family $100 / Community $125

Camp Create (Grades 1-6)Lynne Boyer - Director

lboyer@nmymca.org or 603.881.7778

CAMP CREATELego Builders (Grades 1-3)Campers will play and learn to build with Legos during the week. Each day with have one or two special projects with a special take home gift at the end of the week. Visual Arts (Grades 4-6)Designed for the older artist, this camp explores the world of visual arts through sculpture, drawing, painting and more. Tumbling (Grades 1-6, two separate sessions)Campers will learn the basics of Tumbling 1 as well as important stretches and techniques during this camp. Photography (Grades 4-6)Find your inner photographer in this camp which will include learning about your camera, how to take different kinds of shots as well ashow to make your own pinhole camera. Each camper will need to bring in their own digital camera.

Culinary kids (Grades 4-6)Campers will learn about nutrition and will make their own meals and snacks every day. Please send your camper with a snack and lunch for the first day only. And please contact the camp director if your camper has any allergies.

Broadway Stars (Grades 1-6)The camp version of our very popular class, campers will learn how to sing, dance and act during this week and will put on their own scene from a Broadway show at the end of the week.

Creative Arts (Grades 1-3) Let your child inner artist shine. This camp will touch on all aspects of creative art including sculpture, drawing and painting.

Hip Hop (Grades 1-6, two separate sessions)Campers will learn the beginning basics of today’s hottest hip hop moves.

Wearable Arts (Grades 1-3)Your creative camper will learn how to make their own wearable art masterpieces! Jewelry making, tie dye, duct tape and other fun projects will be done during this week.

Film Making (Grades 4-6)Let your child make his/her directorial debut in this new camp! Each camper will shoot and edit their own short film.

Acting 101 (Grades 1-6)Each camper will learn the beginning aspects of acting through improv games and activities as well as some dialogue work.

Circus Camp (Grades 1-6)If your child has ever wanted to run away and join the circus then this is the camp for them! Each camper will learn all about the circus each day including how to act like a clown and face painting, juggling, tumbling and more!

Lyrical (Grades 1-6)Campers will learn the basics of lyrical dance which is a unique dance that has both ballet and jazz qualities.

Edible Art (Grades 1-3) For the younger cook, this camp will focus on fun, edible art projects that campers can eat for snack each day. Please notify the camp staff if your child has any allergies.

Sketch Comedy and Improv (Grades 4-6) Does your camper dream of being on a sketch comedy show? This camp will strengthen their improv skills in a fun and silly environment.

Princess at the Ballet (Grades 1-3)Calling all Princesses and ballerinas! Campers will learn basic ballet technique and how to act like a princess.

Fiber Arts (Grades 4-6) Yarn, felt and more! Campers will learn different techniques of working and crafting with fibers as well as learn how to make their very own yarn from scratch!

Behind the Scenes (Grades 4-6)Older campers will get to be part of show behind the scenes by making costumes, building scenery and applying makeup to the performers in the show that week.

Paper Crafts (Grades 4-6)This camp will explore all paper crafts including scrapbooking, origami, card-making, print-making and more!

Y Family Member: $165Y Youth Member: $250Community: $330

Week Date Range Program

2 6/22-6/26 Lego Builders (Grades 1-3)

2 6/22-6/26 Tumbling (Grades 4-6)

3 6/29-7/3 Hip Hop (Grades 1-3)

3 6/29-7/3 Fiber Arts (Grades 1-6)

47/6-7/10 Princess at the Ballet

(Grades 1-3)

4 7/6-7/10 Filmmaking (Grades 4-6)

4 7/6-7/10 Photography (Grades 4-6)

5 7/13-7/17 Wearable Art (Grades 1-3)

57/13-7/17 Sketch Comedy & Improv

(Grades 4-6)

6 7/20-7/24 Creative Arts (Grades 1-3)

6 7/20-7/24 Hip Hop (Grades 4-6)

77/27-7/31 Broadway Starts

(Grades 1-6)

77/27-7/31 Behind the Scenes

(Grades 4-6)

7 7/27-7/31 Culinary Kids (Grades 4-6)

8 8/3-8/7 Tumbling (Grades 1-3)

8 8/3-8/7 Visual Arts (Grades 4-6)

9 8/10-8/14 Lyrical Group (Grades 1-6)

9 8/10-8/14 Circus Camp (Grades 1-6)

9 8/10-8/14 Paper Crafts (Grades 4-6)

10 8/17-8/21 Edible Art (Grades 1-3)

10 8/17-8/21 Acting 101 (Grades 1-6)

108/17-8/21 Behind the Scenes

(Grades 4-6)

Week 11 - August 24 - 28 Grades 1-6 Single Day OptionsMonday: Canvas Masterpiece Tuesday: Ceramic Creation Wednesday: Paper Mache Thursday: Origami Friday: Acting & Improv SkillsY Family Mem. - $35/day Y Youth Mem.-$52/day Community-$70/day

MERRIMACK YCamp Ludus (Sports Camp) Grades 1-6Josh Shupack - Directorjshupack@nmymca.org or 603.881.7778

CAMP LUDUS

In ancient Rome, a Ludus was a place where gladiators would train to become champions. These were the best athletes in the world who would work and train together to make each other great.

Camp Ludus is a place where youth will learn the trade of each sport offered while gaining a strong understanding of sportsmanship, team play, and healthy competition. Each week

offers something new, exciting, and most important, fun!

Play Hard, Play Fair, Play Safe

Week Date RangeGladiators Grades 1-3

Titans Grades 4-6

2 6/22-6/26 Sports Sampler Sports Sampler

3 6/29-7/3 Basketball Flag Football

4 7/6-7/10 Soccer Basketball

5 7/13-7/17 Field Sports Court Sports

6 7/20-7/24 Sports Sampler Floor Hockey

7 7/27-7/31 Court Sports Soccer

8 8/3-8/7 Wild and Crazy Sports

Wild and Crazy Sports

9 8/10-8/14 Flag Football Field Sports

10 8/17-8/21 Olympics Olympics

Sports SamplerWant to try a new sport? Get a chance to see what you like? Or just play everything? Come to a sampler week and have fun giving a variety ofsports a try.

Court SportsCome learn how versatile different courts can be at the Y. Basketball on the hardwood, floor hockey and soccer on the multi-court, tennis on the tennis court, and so much more!

Field SportsIf it belongs on a field, we are going to play it. Not just soccer and football, maybe some croquet,cricket, and quidditch as well!

Wild and Crazy SportsWho said all sports had to be serious? Who said anything crazy wasn’t serious. Come see the creative side of our staff and learn sports that may not exist anywhere else!

OlympicsThis is the time to let yourself compete. Learn some of the most popular sports at the Olympics and compete within our camp in order to gain Olympic glory!

FRIDAYS ARE GAME DAY!Parents, you are invited every Friday at 3pm to your child play in the event of the week. Come support your child and see what they have learned that week.

Y Family Member: $165Y Youth Member: $250Community: $330

Discovery Camp (Grades 1-6)Randy Menken - Director

rmenken@nmymca.org or 603.881.7778

DISCOVERY CAMP

Explorers(Grades 1-3) weeks 2-10Y Family Member: $165 Y Youth Member: $250 Community: $330 Inspire your creativity and discover the magic of the world around you! Each week at Discovery Camp, we’ll invent, explore, and create as we stretch our imaginations. Along with water FUN, crafts, sports and teambuilding activities each day, camp-ers will launch into daily Discovery Zones to go on an archaeo-logical dig, travel the world, design, build and more. Each week will feature a special guest or activity related to the camp’s theme!

At the heart of Discovery Camp is a joy of learning and exploration while having fun, making friends and being surrounded by caring role models. Each activity at Discovery Camp integrates Science, Social Studies, Math and Physical Activity. Though the camp is designed after the STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) core model of learn-ing, we are intentional in that the overall day look and feels like camp, and not a classroom. There’s no such thing as summer learning loss at the YMCA’s Discovery Camp, where igniting curious young minds happens every day!

Sample Explorers’ Daily Schedule:7:00-9:00am Pre Camp (if applicable)9:00-9:20 am Opening activities 9:25-9:55am Team building Games10:00-11:55am Discovery Zones12:00-12:30pm Lunch12:35-2:00pm Water Fun2:05-2:40pm Snack2:30-3:30pm Sports 3:35-4:00pm Clean up and dismissal 4:00-6:00pm Post Camp (if applicable)

Where in the World? (Grades 1-3) Campers will hop around the globe, visiting different countries and learning about their native culture. Some activities include learning about the different crafts, language(s) general history and even cuisine which make these countries so extraordinary!

Birds, Bats, Slugs and Bugs (grades 1-3)Whether your child has their own yard or goes to a friend’s house to play, there are amazing things happening around and under them too! Campers will go on hunts to explore and discover what it’s really like to be a Bird, Bat and Bug. Both physically exploring around the YMCA and using our iPads to dive even deeper into understanding the amazing world around and under our feet, campers may never want to come back indoors!

Construction Camp (grades 1-3)Old school tools for new school learning. We know that children are born to build and at Construction Camp children will use a broad range of materials and tools. We study the natural and man-made world around us, while learning to work individ-ually as well as part of a team. Our goal is to share the joy of building, revising, and repairing. Creativity and problem solving are fostered. If your child can imagine it, we'll help him/her build it—safely and with adult guidance.

Ancient times (grades 1-3)Examine Prehistoric animals; learn the proper techniques of unearthing fossils and better understand how ancient civilizations were able to build structures that still amaze us today! All while engag-ing in hands on activities!

FUNky Science (grades 1-3)Through physical, life, environmental, behavior and social sciences, campers in this extra-ordinary camp will participate in fun and thought inspiring experiments and creations. Groups will work together using hypotheses, discovery, and analysis to draw conclusions. Campers will engage in science experiments and explore their senses.

Tween Camp (grades 4-6)Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10

Y Family Member: $165 Y Youth Member: $250 Community: $330

In Tween Camp, campers will work on developing their independence while still partaking in supervised camp activities. Campers will have the opportunity to design their own days based on the interests of the group. Campers will be encouraged to use all of the different recreations the Y facility has to offer. Supervising staff are caring, responsible role models who will always put the safety and well-being of their campers first. The result will be a summer camp experience that your child will love, and a set of memories they will take with them once summer is over.

Harry Potter Camp (grades 4-6)Weeks 3, 5, 7 &

Y Family Member: $165 Y Youth Member: $250 Community: $330

Leave Privet Drive and the Muggle world behind as you transform into a student at Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry Potter Camp is a celebration of all things Hogwarts.

Campers will be able to create and taste their very own Hogwart’s snacks, illustrate their own housecrest, concoct potions, create spell books, play Quidditch and much, much more! If your inner wizard is dying to get out, then this camp is right up your Diagon Alley.

LIMITED SPACE SO REGISTER TODAY!

Week 2 6/22-6/26

Birds, Bats, Slugs & Bugs

Week 36/29-7/3

Construction Camp

Week 47/6-7/10

Ancient Times

Week 57/13-7/17

FUNky Science

Week 67/20-7/24

Birds, Bats, Slugs & Bugs

Week 77/27-7/31

Construction Camp

Week 88/3-8/7

Ancient Times

Week 98/10-8/14

FUNky Science

Week 108/17-8/21

Where in the World?

NASHUA YLittle Investigators (Ages 3-5)Sarah Sutherland - Directorssutherland@nmymca.org or 603.882.2011

LITTLE INVESTIGATORSAges 3-59 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday-Friday

Contact Sarah Sutherland at ssutherland@nmymca.orgWhere fun begins and learning never ends! Let your child ex-plore the Y way! Limit 24 kids per week.Children must be potty trained to attend camp

Little GardenersWeek 2 (6/22-6/26), Week 5 (7/13-7/17) and Week 8 (8/3-8/7)Come explore! Kids will love the fun and educational activities held within our very own Y garden! Topics these 3 weeks will include the life cycle of a plant, insects, weather, nutrition and making fresh salsa. Join the fun!

Little ChefsWeek 3 (6/29-7/3), Week 6 (7/20-7/24) and Week 9 (8/10-8/14)Come cook with us! If your child likes to help in the kitchen, this is the camp for them! We will cook one snack from the food pyramid per day, learning about healthy eating choices and the importance of staying physically fit all the while!

Little ScientistsWeek 4 (7/6-7/10), Week 7 (7/27-7-31), and Week 10 (8/17-8/21Is your child curious about the world? Send them to learn about volcanoes and dinosaurs, take a trip to outer space, make their own silly putty, build a spaceship and so much more!

Family Members - $108Community Members - $120

Camp Create (Ages 3-Grade 12)Tiffany Joslin - Directortjoslin@nmymca.org or 603.882.2011

CAMP CREATE

Fancy Fairy Camp (ages 3-5) 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.Week 1 - June 15-19

This camp is perfect for your little fairy. We will dance, read stories, do arts and crafts. At the end of the week your fairy will have to dress up in their fanciest clothes for a tea party they will never forget.

Dance Intensive (grades 6-12)Advanced: Week 8 - August 3-7 Intermediate: Week 9 - August 10-14

This camp is meant for the serious dancer. Dancers will learn technique in Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and Lyrical. At the end of the week dancers will present a showcase of their own work, and dances they have learned. Participants will also discuss the history of dance and proper nutrition. Must have at least two years of dance experience and proper shoes.

Y Family Member: $165Y Youth/Teen Member: $250Community: $330

Camp Create (Ages 3-Grade 12)Tiffany Joslin - Directortjoslin@nmymca.org or 603.882.2011

The Quest Teen Camp (grades 7-9)Joshua Schupack - Directorjshupack@nmymca.org or 603.882.2011

LEADERSHIP GROWTH COMMUNITY

Please contact Josh Schupack (jschupack@nmymca.org or Larry Harding (lharding@nmymca.org) for more information.

What is the quest?The premise is simple. Every week, we will work to build a cohesive and engaged group of teens through games, team building activities and challenges. On the Friday of each week, we will take a trip to have our teens experi-ence something new and exciting. Throughout the week, teens will work together to complete tasks in order to get clues of what the trip will be, with the big reveal the day before. Imagine a treasure hunt, where each day you get closer and closer to your goal.

Y Family Member: $165 Y Youth/Teen Member: $250 Community: $330

THE STORY OF YOUR SUMMER OUR SCHEDULE

Week Date Range Topic

2 6/22-6/26 ____________, I Choose You

3 6/29-7/3 Be a Big Shot

4 7/6-7/10 Toy Story

5 7/13-7/17 I’ll Be There For You

6 7/20-7/24 No Matter What

7 7/27-7/31 Hang in There With Me

8 8/3-8/7 Smile

9 8/10-8/14 Wish

10 8/17-8/21 Hello

THE QUEST

NASHUA YThe Guides (Finishing 9/10 grade)Joshua Shupack - Directorjshupack@nmymca.org or 603.882.2011

Leaders in Training Program for Greater Nashua

What is the Quest Guides?The Quest Guides will be an elite group of teens who want to take on more responsibility. The Program is divided up into a two year leadership development experience to help teens learn the skills to become positive youth develop workers and counselors.

This program is an application based program. Acceptance is not guaranteed as this is a selective program. Guides are not guaranteed a counseling position on the YMCA of Greater Nashua staff after completion of the program, but this program will make them a stronger candidate for any counseling position.

Please contact Josh Schupack (jschupack@nmymca.org) or Kayla Donohue (kdonahue@nmymca.org) for more information

Y Family Member: $165 Y Youth/Teen Member: $250 Community: $330

Guides IThe Guides I program is your first experience in our Leadership develop-ment program. The Teens will work with our Quest Camp for most of the week. Every Wednesday, the Guides will go up to the Merrimack YMCA by bus in order to work with our youth aged camps at the Merrimack YMCA: Camp Ludus (Sports), Camp Create (Art and Humanities) and Discovery Camp (Science). You must participate in the Guides I program to be eligible for the Guides II program.

Guides IIThe Guides II program will immerse you in the counseling experience. Teens will spend every day of the program at the Merrimack YMCA working with Camp Ludus, Camp Create, and Discovery Camp. Teens will gain much needed experience in youth work, conflict management, and everything it takes to be a strong camp counselor. Guides will also work directly with our Leadership Staff to help them work through challenges and allow them to develop to their full potential. You must participate in the Guides I program to be eligible for Guides II.

THE GUIDES

CELEBRATE YOUR NEXT BIRTHDAY PARTY AT CAMP SARGENT! ALSO…. Retreats - Reunions - Corporate Outings - School Groups

Tye-dye, spin art, cartooning and face-painting are just some of the fun activities to choose from!

Splash in to fun on beautiful Lake Naticook using the log roll, stand up paddle boards, kayaks or canoes. Not a fan of the lake? Try our huge slip ‘n’ slide!

Kickball, Ga-Ga, disc golf (9 holes), wiffle ball, capture the flag and scooter games are just a few of the games to choose from. Our sports field, front field and basketball court are available to use.

Party like an animal! Give this unique party a try. Children will learn about sheep, goats, rabbits, ducks and chickens. They may even be able to help feed the animals!

PARTY!

WATER FUN

SUPER SPORTS

DOWN ON THE FARM

BOOK TODAY!

FOR QUESTIONS OR TO BOOK YOUR PARTY CONTACT ROBERTA WILKINSON AT RWILKINSON@NMYMCA.ORG OR 603.881.7778 EXT. 145 (MERRIMACK) OR 603.882.2011 EXT. 260 (NASHUA)

YMCA OF GREATER NASHUACamp Sargent Merrimack YMCA Nashua YMCA 141 Camp Sargent Road 6 Henry Clay Drive 24 Stadium DriveMerrimack, NH 03054 Merrimack, NH 03054 Nashua, NH 03062P: 603.880.4845 P: 603.881.7778 P: 603.882.2011www.campsargent.org www.nmymca.org www.nmymca.org