METROWEST YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP45 East Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748(508) 435-9345 metrowestymca.orgJune 18 - August 24, 2018 For children ages 3-15

Financial assistance is available.

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OUR MISSIONThe MetroWest YMCA is dedicated to providing programs and

services that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

WELCOME

IMPORTANT DATES1/11 Camp Info Night, FOC Hayes Lodge, 7-8:301/15 Camp Registration for Members1/18 Summer Resource Fair, Brown Elementary School, Natick, 7-8:30pm1/21 Lincoln Sudbury Camp Fair, 11am-2pm2/3 Meet Camp Directors, Framingham Branch, 10am-1pm2/15 Camp Info Night, FOC Hayes Lodge 7-8:30pm2/19 Camp Registration for Non-Members3/24 Camp Tour Day, 10am-12pm5/5 Camp Tour Day, 10am-12pm6/16 Camp Open House, Meet the Staff 10am-12pm8/18 Family Camp Weekend

Dear YMCA Families,

Welcome to MetroWest YMCA’s Summer Day Camp at the Family Outdoor Center! Our favorite time of year is just around the corner and we are anxiously awaiting another incredible camp season. Thank you so much for choosing to spend your summer with us, we intend to make it The Best Summer Ever!!

While camp is often a place of traditions and rituals, it is also a place of new experiences and fresh ideas. Here at our camp, we strive to strike the balance between celebrating our past and molding our future. It is with that in mind that we begin to plan for an unforget-table summer.

New for 2018• Almost all of our camp programs have been moved to 1 week

sessions to better accommodate busy summer schedules!• This summer we will utilize new communication tools to

better connect families to our camp and staff!• We have partnered with Hopkinton Center for the Arts and

will bring our Art Exploration campers to their studio each day for exciting projects and activities!

• Join us in August for our first ever Family Camp! Campers of all ages are invited to spend a weekend to enjoy all the fun camp has to provide.

• More opportunities for parents and counselors to meet and get to know one another will be provided!

Returning Camp Classics• Campers will continue to participate in activities that

are aligned with our Achievement Program; providing opportunities for all to succeed and achieve!

• We hope to see you on June 16th for our Annual Camp Open House, 10am-2pm.

• What would camp be without our beloved Family Fun Nights? Check out Page 18 for more information, don’t miss Waterpalooza!

• Our staff will inspire self-confidence and self-respect, encourage and support positive growth and development, and create a camp home for all through our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

We anxiously await our campers’ arrival and hope that you and your family will join us in making this The Best Summer Ever.

In the Spirit of YMCA Camping,

Kelley RatcliffeCamp Director

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CAMP AT A GLANCE

Traditional Camps Sample Schedule

8:30-9:00 Arrival9:00-9:15 Village Huddle9:20-10:15 Block 1: Archery10:20-11:05 Block 2: Fishing11:20-12:05 Block 3: Lunch12:20-1:05 Block 4: High Ropes1:20-2:05 Block 5: Instructional & Recreational Swim2:20-3:05 Block 6: Tennis3:20-3:35 All Camp Flag Ceremony3:35-4:00 Dismissal

Specialty Camps Sample Schedule

8:30-9:00 Arrival9:00-9:15 Village Huddle9:20-10:15 Block 1: Specialized Activities10:20-11:05 Block 2: Specialized Activities11:20-12:05 Block 3: Lunch12:20-1:05 Block 4: Specialized Activities1:20-2:05 Block 5: Boating2:20-2:50 Block 6: Recreational Swim2:50-3:20 Block 6: Unit Time3:25-3:35 All Camp Flag Ceremony3:35-4:00 Dismissal

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Entering Grades: Ages 3-K 1 2 3 4-5 6-7 8-9 8-9 7-10 2-7 1-6 2-8 2-6 1-6 1-7

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ArcheryBoatingSportsTennis & PickleballBusy BodiesDramaMusicNatureOutdoor Skills FishingLessons & Rec SwimRec Swim OnlyClimbing Wall & TowerHigh and/or Low Ropes ElementsBoulderingUnit TimeTeam Building GamesField GamesSpecialized ActivitesField Trip

Juniors Village

Middlers Village

Seniors Village Specialty Camp Village

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My 5-year old was in camp for only two weeks, right before starting kindergarten and definitely developed a stronger sense of self and community. The biggest lesson we’ve noted was his confidence in his ability to meet new friends when thrown into a new situation. He has mentioned wanting to be a camp counselor when he grows up, so that he can help others make friends as well. Couldn’t ask for a better outcome! – Scamper Parent

TRADITIONAL CAMPS The MetroWest YMCA Traditional Day Camps focus on our four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and

responsibility. Each day campers participate in traditional activities which are broad-based, co-ed, age-appropriate, and fun for all! Campers will be engaged in fun-filled activities that promote physical

development, social interaction, personal growth, and plenty of imagination! All Traditional Camps have instructional swim Monday-Thursday and recreational swim Monday-Friday.

JUNIORS VILLAGEChipmunk Age: 3-4 years old 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m (Half Day Program)Our youngest campers receive the perfect introduction to the camp and group experience during this half day program. Chipmunks will spend time enhancing their social skills, developing friendships, and exploring the great outdoors. They will participate in a daily recreational swim, play group games, and attend traditional camp activities such as arts & crafts and music.

Please Note: Chipmunk campers must be potty trained. Parents must also provide all transportation to and from camp. AM Care is available for this camp in Hopkinton only.

Scamper Age 3-Entering KindergartenThe full day camp experience for our young campers is a magical one! Scamper campers get a little taste of everything as they are exposed to the wonders of camp and the outdoors. Each day, Scampers participate in traditional camp activities which include one daily swim block of both instructional and recreational. You will be amazed at the improvements in your camper’s social, emotional, and physical growth after their time with us.

Camp Carol Entering Grade 1After a busy first year of school, come and spend the summer the way it was meant to be; outside with games, activities, friends, and fun! Campers in this program are taught the importance of friendship, teamwork, and community; while gaining their own independence as they discover their varying interests.

MIDDLERS VILLAGE Bob O Link Entering Grade 2 Self-confidence and independence are really starting to shine through in our Bob O Link campers during their time at camp. Bob O Link campers put themselves to the test as they work to master different challenges and activities. They will begin to see their improvements and take pride in their skills as they discover what activities they are drawn to. Campers will foster relationships and create memories as they participate in traditional camp activities with a focus on skill development and progression.

ExplorersEntering Grade 3 Explorers will participate in a variety of traditional camp activities, focused on skill development, progression, and achievement. Additionally, Explorers will have an opportunity to foster and create meaningful relationships with their peers and counselors; creating a well-rounded and memorable summer camp experience.

Bob White Entering Grades 4 & 5By this age, campers are fully immersed in all that we have to offer at camp. A large emphasis is placed on campers developing skills, building self-confidence, understanding the value of being a part of a community, and working together to achieve goals. Campers participate in a variety of activities each day that concentrate on the progression and mastering of skills.

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SENIORS VILLAGEAdventure Entering Grades 6 & 7Adventure campers participate in all of our activity areas but at a more advanced level. Sports, canoeing, archery, challenge course, drama, arts & crafts, outdoor skills, and nature are all modified to meet the needs of our older campers’ experience. Adventure campers are exposed to new and exciting challenges and work to further develop leadership and problem solving skills as they begin to enter their teen years. With a concentration on teamwork and communication, Adventure campers spend their summer mastering the skills of the activities offered in our traditional camp program.

Adventure Plus Entering Grades 8 & 9As the oldest campers on camp, Adventure Plus exemplifies what camp pride and spirit are all about. Campers in this program will spend a significant amount of their days at camp strengthening their communication, team building, and leadership skills by working together both on and off the challenge course. Additionally, they will work as a team and participate in community service projects that positively impact the lives of others. They will also go on an adventurous field trip during each session. Our teens won’t feel like they are in a day camp, but more like they are spending their days with friends in a supportive, safe, and positive atmosphere with fun and energetic role models.

On the Road Entering Grades 8 & 9Get ready for a new adventure every day! This program is for teens who want to get out of town and take part in the fun adventures our region has to offer. The first day of each session is spent at camp where campers get to know one another while spending time on the challenge course and participating in other traditional camp activities. The rest of the session is spent On The Road where campers participate in daily field trips. On The Road field trip calendar is available online.

LIT / CIT Entering Grades 7-10See page 13 for details.

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SPECIALTY VILLAGEThe MetroWest YMCA Specialty Camps are designed to give campers a unique experience in a specific area of interest.

Campers spend the majority of their day involved in projects, hands-on activities, and games that broaden their understanding and knowledge of the theme of their specialty camp. Each day, campers in specialty camps participate in recreational swim and

one traditional camp activity, such as archery, boating, or nature.

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Robotics*July 16-20 One Week SessionEntering Grades 4-6 Do you like building things, learning how things work, and enjoy problem solving? Then this is the camp for you! Robotics is designed to enhance a camper’s instinctive curiosity about the surrounding world of machines. This camp provides an excellent experiential platform for our campers to participate in engaging, hands-on activities that demonstrate concepts of mechanics, motors, and electronics. Additionally, campers participate in one traditional camp activity and recreational swim each day.

Flight*July 23-27 One Week Session Entering Grades 4-7Flight introduces campers to the various aspects of flight in an active, participatory way. While building a variety of model rockets to launch, the waiting-for-the-glue-to-dry periods are occupied with a variety of experiments demonstrating and explaining Bernoulli’s principle. The campers are continually challenged to make predictions and observations about their work, frequently modifying their plans to achieve their goals. Additionally, campers participate in one traditional camp activity and recreational swim each day.

Engineers* July 30-August 3 One Week SessionEntering Grades 4-7This hands-on physics camp explores the basics of levers, mechanical advantage, potential and kinetic energy, and gravity. The campers will build catapults and problem-solve on how to change the distance, height, and speed at which things can be launched. This is the ultimate camp for science enthusiasts! Additionally, campers participate in one traditional camp activity and recreational swim each day.

LEGO Apprentice*June 25-29, Minecraft LEGOs One Week SessionsAugust 6-10, Intro to STEM with LEGOsEntering Grades 1-2New this summer, Play-Well TEKnologies will join our LEGO Apprentice camp! During Minecraft week, campers will bring Minecraft to life using LEGO bricks! Resourcefulness, creativity, and cooperation come together in this unique building adventure game! Campers will have a blast, even without any prior experience with Minecraft or LEGO materials. In Intro to STEM with LEGOs, campers will give their imagination a boost with tens of thousands of LEGO parts! They will build engineer-designed projects such as cities, garbage trucks, catamarans, dinosaurs, and more. Campers will design and construct as they never have before with the support of Play-Well and YMCA instructors. LEGO Apprentice campers participate in one traditional camp activity and recreational swim every day.

LEGO Masters* June 25-29, Minecraft LEGOs One Week SessionsAugust 6-10, STEM Challenge with LEGOsEntering Grades 3-6Your camper’s imagination and creativity will be harnessed as they work with both Play-Well TEKnologies and YMCA Staff in this new specialty camp! During Minecraft week, campers will bring Minecraft to life using LEGO bricks! Resourcefulness, creativity, and cooperation come together in this unique building adventure game! Campers will have a blast, even without any prior experience with Minecraft or LEGO materials. In STEM Challenge with LEGOs, campers will give their imagination and engineering skills a boost with tens of thousands of LEGO parts! They will apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as: forklifts, houseboats, mini golf courses, the London Tower Bridge, and more! Campers will design and construct as they never have before with the support of Play-Well and YMCA instructors. LEGO Apprentice campers participate in one traditional camp activity and recreational swim every day.

Discovery Entering Grades 3-6 One Week Sessions Weeks 2-9 Does your child love science and nature? Then Discovery Camp is for them! Our 122 acres of forest, natural trails, nesting areas, and wetlands are the perfect setting for discovering more about our natural environment and the life within it. Based on a variety of different environmental and outdoor themes, each session is packed with fascinating activities, projects, and fames designed to give campers knowledge and appreciation for nature, the environment, and science. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in some of the traditional camp activities such as archery, rock wall, arts and crafts, and recreational swim each day.

Little Scientists Entering Grades 1-2 One Week SessionsWeeks 2-9 Little Scientist campers will use the outdoors as their laboratory in this fun camp! Each day will be filled with the examination of our natural surroundings while exploring different concepts through hands-on activities. Campers can look forward to fun and engaging projects that range from building an erupting volcano to creating earthquake-proof structures! Little Scientists will participate in recreational swim and one traditional camp activity every day.

*Vouchers and contracted slots are not accepted for this specialty camp.

SPECIALTY CAMPS

S T E M CAMPSScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math Camps

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Movie Making: LEGO Flix*June 25-29 One Week SessionEntering Grades 4-7In collaboration with IncrediFlix, this brand new camp brings movie making and Legos together! Campers will have the chance to create unique and incredible Lego worlds which they will bring to life in Lego Stop-Motion Animated Flix! Campers will create a Lego set with characters for a movie that they will oversee from start to finish! Each camper’s movie will be professionally edited and downloadable within a month after camp ends.

Movie Making: Live Action*June 25-29 One Week SessionEntering Grades 4-7 Under the guidance of both YMCA and Incrediflix staff, this brand new camp gives campers an opportunity to have a blast making their very own movie! Campers will be guided through the Hollywood process as they brainstorm a plot, scout a location, create props and costumes, act, and direct in a collaborative movie that will have audiences applauding everywhere! The movie will be professionally edited and downloadable within a month after camp ends.

Movie Making: Minecraft Flix*July 30-August 3 One Week SessionEntering Grades 4-7If you love Minecraft, this camp is for you! Let your imagination be your imagination be your guide as you turn the popular videogame into an exciting Minecraft world. Using stop-motion animation you will bring Steve, the creepers, animals, and more to life! Students will write, storyboard, shoot, and add voice-over in their groups. The movie will be available by download within a month after camp ends.

Movie Making: Animation Flix*July 30-August 3 One Week SessionEntering Grades 4-7It is the ultimate arts and crafts experience as your camper brings their creation to real life! Each day will be a new

adventure of creating, directing, and filming your movies! Campers will work together on the movie going through the Hollywood process from “Action” to “Cut” and “that’s a wrap”! Come and join the fun!

Creative KitchenJuly 3-7, July 10-14 One Week SessionsGrades 4-7New this summer is our first ever cooking camp! With a new kitchen installed, we are ready to get creative

in the kitchen! Your camper will enjoy a week of imagination, adventure, teamwork, and creativity. All Creative Kitchen Campers will participate in one traditional camp activity and recreational swim every day. Parents with campers who have alleriges are strongly encouraged to call the Camp Director prior to registration.

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Art Explorations* July 9-13, One Week SessionsJuly 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-August 3 Entering Grades 2-5

New this year, our Art Exploration campers will travel with their YMCA counselors to the Hopkinton Center for the Arts for an afternoon of art projects! Campers will explore many different art disciplines such as pastel drawing, acrylic painting, watercolor, clay, and more! All Art Exploration campers will participate in recreational swim and

one traditional camp activity each day.

Ceramic Hand Building & Sculpture* July 16-20 One Week Session Entering Grades 4-6

Brand new this year, we are partnering with the Hopkinton Center for the Arts to offer our campers an exciting adventure in art! Campers will create pottery and small sculptures from clay using hand building techniques! They will learn about glazing and creating surface detail as they make sculptures, masks, creatures and pottery they can use. Ceramic campers will participate in recreational swim and one traditional camp activity each day before travelling to the Hopkinton Center for the Arts.

Hip Hop* July 23-August 3 Two Week SessionsAugust 7-18Entering Grades 3-6Bring your dancing shoes and dance the session away in this fun camp! Each camper will learn and practice dance concepts, techniques, and moves to today’s Top 40 Hits. Campers will work on individual and group routines, offering their own ideas to the chorography that will be used in their final Hip Hop performance that they will showcase on the final day of the session for their families and friends to see!

Drama Camp* June 25-July 6, July 9-20 Two Week SessionsEntering Grades 4-8Lights, camera, action! Drama Camp is for all budding actors and actresses. Learn to create a set, write a script, and enhance your acting skills under the guidance of our YMCA camp staff and the talented Joey Talbert, a professional storyteller. Campers will enhance their craft through improvisation and dramatic games. At the end of each session families and friends are invited to see their campers perform their original scripts. Drama campers participate in recreational swim every day.

*Vouchers and contracted slots are not accepted for this specialty camp.

SPECIALTY CAMPS

CREATIVE ARTS CAMP

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Rookies Training Camp* Entering Grades 1-2 One Week Sessions June 25-29 Soccer July 2-6 Flag FootballJuly 9-13 BasketballJuly 16-20 SoccerSportsmanship, teamwork, collaboration, and communication are only some of the skills your camper will practice during their time in the Rookies Training Camp! Each session focuses on a specific sport which the campers will develop and enhance the physical and mental strengths needed to achieve success as an individual player and member of a team! Rookies will participate in recreational swim and one traditional camp activity each day.

Junior Varsity Training Camp*Entering Grades 3-4 One Week SessionsJune 25-29 BasketballJuly 2-6 TennisJuly 9-13 SoccerJuly 16-20 Flag FootballRecreational fun and skill development is fused in this progressive, skill-oriented athletic camp. Each week is dedicated to the study, practice, and play of our campers’ favorite sports. Campers will gain ability, confidence, and knowledge as a Junior Varsity Camper. Working under the guidance of our skilled YMCA staff, campers will advance and strengthen the physical and mental skills that being a successful, well-rounded athlete require! Junior Varsity will participate in recreational swim and one traditional camp activity each day.

Varsity Training Camp*Entering Grades 5-6 One Week SessionsJune 25-29 Flag FootballJuly 2-6 SoccerJuly 9-13 Flag FootballJuly 16-20 BasketballVarsity Campers will dedicate each week to a specific sport while still enjoying the adventures of a regular camp day. Campers will sharpen, strengthen, and advance their skills as a well-rounded athlete by participating in drills, activities, and games. Varsity Campers will participate in recreational swim and one traditional camp activity each day.

All Sports Camp Entering Grades 2-6 One Week SessionsWeeks 2-9Play hard, play fair, play sports! Campers will learn the value of teamwork, sportsmanship, fair play, respect, and hard work while being exposed to a variety of sports and skills. Our YMCA Staff will instruct campers in an assortment of team sports as well as traditional camp games. The focus is on fun, skills, drills, balance, hand-eye coordination, and sportsmanship. Our Sports campers participate in a daily instructional and recreational swim as well as a traditional camp activity every day.

July 23-27 TennisJuly 30-Aug 3 Flag FootballAug 6-10 Soccer

Trailblazers*Entering Grades1-2 One Week SessionsWeeks 2-8 By joining the Trailblazers, your camper will travel and explore every corner of our camp! Their adventurous and inquisitive spirits will be celebrated as we discover more about the world we live in! We will work together to learn basic safety and survival skills needed for the outdoors as well as gain an understanding of the complex ecosystems within our camp environment! Trailblazers will participate in recreational swim and one traditional camp activity daily.

Pathfinders* Entering Grades 3-4 One Week SessionsWeeks 2-8Each day will be a new adventure in our camp wilderness! We will work as a team to learn and utilize basic safety and survival skills while gaining a great understanding of our camp home! Campers will also participate in designing and building basic shelters and forts such as: ground level forts, lean-to forts, wicki-ups, leaf huts, and more! All Pathfinders will participate in recreational swim and one traditional camp activity each day.

Fort Builders*Entering Grades 5-7 Two Week SessionsJune 25-July 6, July 23-August 3, July 9- 20, August 6-17Spend your days living in a wilderness adventure while constructing imaginative and one of a kind forts! As a group, campers design and plan their fort each session with guidance from our skilled staff about structure and time challenges. Campers learn how to select the wood, tie lashings and knots, use tools safely and properly, and utilize different building techniques with our Fort Building experts.

Please Note: Trailblazers, Pathfinders and Fort Builders will be in the woods. They may be exposed to poison ivy during their session; therefore workgloves, long pants, and bug spray are strongly encouraged.

Junior Farmers* Entering Grades 2 & 3 One Week SessionsJune 26-30 & July 10-14 Campers will begin their day at camp where they will enjoy a traditional camp morning of activities including recreational swim. Then they will board the bus to Lil’ Folk Farm in Holliston for a farm experience to remember! Junior Farmers will learn all about barnyard animals, including how to safely care, handle, and treat them. Campers will also learn how to lead a pony, llama, and alpaca as well as experience the fun pony and wagon rides have to offer!

Horseback Riding* Entering Grades 3-7 One Week SessionsJuly 17-21, July 24-28, July 31- August 4, August 7-11, & August 14-18In collaboration with Lil’ Folk Farm in Holliston we are pleased to provide this wonderful and unique camp experience. Campers will spend the morning at camp participating in traditional camp activities and recreational swim. After lunch, campers will board the bus with their counselors and head to the farm. Once there, campers will have daily riding lessons in small groups with a trained instructor. Campers also have the opportunity to lead a pony, groom and ride a miniature horse, take bareback rides, and learn how to feed, care for, and bathe horses. Lil’ Folk Farm will provide all the camers with an ASTM certified riding helmet during lessons. Participants are required to bring long pants and closed-toe shoes (preferably with a heel, such as a hiking boot) to wear each day.

July 23-27 BasketballJuly 30-Aug 3 SoccerAugust 6-10 Flag Football

July 23-2 SoccerJuly 30-Aug 3 TennisAugust 6-10 Basketball

We are excited to team up with FC STARS MetroWest’s Premier Youth Soccer Club this summer! Our Soccer Training Camps will be coached by professional and skilled staff from FC STARS with the help from YMCA summer camp staff.

*Vouchers and contracted slots are not accepted for this specialty camp.

SPECIALTY CAMPS

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Training Program Benefits:• Have fun serving as role models by making an impact in the lives of our campers.• Create friendships that last a lifetime while you are mentored by professional YMCA role models.• Develop skills in communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, child development, behavior

management, planning, preparing, and leading activities with children of all ages.• Walk away with a strong work ethic that can apply to any leadership experience.• Earn community service hours that fulfill graduation requirements, help with college applications,

scholarships and more. • Become CPR and First Aid Certified.

IN-TRAINING CORPSEntering Grades 7 through 10

The In-Training Corps (ITC) program goal is for teens to develop leadership skills and work with younger campers while experiencing what it’s like to work in the summer day camp environment. Our ITC programs focus on

developing strong leaders through training, discussion, observation, practice and mentoring.

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Leader-In-Training (LIT)Entering Grades 7 & 8 2 Week SessionsJuly 9 – July 20July 23 – August 3August 6 – August 17

The LIT (Leader-In-Training) program is designed to build leaders both at camp and within their community. At the core of the program is their own personal growth and development in leading others, learning different roles within a team, project planning, and communication with others. LITs will participate in a number of activities that are aimed at building their own unique leadership skills; team building, values sessions, positive role modeling and problem solving. They will be with our In-Training Corps Directors throughout their camp day for the 2-week session. LITs are not directly assigned to groups with other campers like CITs but will instead assist specialists in leading a few activities.

Eligibility:• Entering Grades 7 or 8• Complete and submit an LIT Program Application• Commit to the full 2 week program• Have a desire to learn, grow and work together with others in

a small teen community

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (CIT) CIT JUNIORS & CIT SENIORSEntering Grades 9 & 10Training: June 25– June 29Choose at least 4 of the 8 Remaining Weeks of July 2 – August 24

The CIT (Counselor-In-Training) program is for the teen who truly wants to be an effective part of a working team and leadership community. CITs split into Juniors and Seniors. Returning 2017 CITS will be invited to join CIT Seniors while new CITs will make up our CIT Juniors group. Both CIT Juniors and Seniors will attend a one-week training program the week of June 25 (required) with our In-Training Corps Directors. After the training week they will attend their selected 4+ weeks of camp in various roles: assisting counselors in camper groups, guiding campers in activities with the assistance of Activity Specialists, and other activities as assigned. The In-Training Corps Directors will connect with CITs throughout their summer giving guidance and feedback, written evaluations, and support. The valuable experience gained in the CIT program is often used on college entrance essays, for community service, and future employment in the community. Outstanding CITs may be selected by the Camp Director to return as Cadets once they are 15 years old and considered for employment as counselors once they turn 16.

Eligibility for CIT Juniors:•EnteringGrades9or10•CompleteandsubmitaCITProgramApplication•Completeanin-personinterview•CompletingtheLITprogramisnotrequired•Committothefulltraining(6/25–6/29)•Committoatleast4ofthe8programweeks•Haveastrongdesiretoguideandbeengagedwithcampers,actasa role model, and invested in leading others

Eligibility for CIT Seniors:•Returning2017CITs•CompleteCITYear1•CompleteandsubmitaCITProgramApplication•Completeanin-personinterview•Committothefulltraining(6/25–6/29)•Committoatleast4ofthe8programweeks•Haveastrongdesiretoguideandbeengagedwithcampers,actasa role model, and invested in leading others

IN-TRAINING CORPS PROGRAMS

See what families are saying about our staff:“The important values that are the foundation of the YMCA as an organization appeared to be weaved throughout the camp in various ways such as: the counselors, the staff, hosting family nights, building confidence through new experiences, treating each other well, charitable giving, etc. As a parent, I really appreciated the positivity, high energy, caring and warmth of the counselors…they play such a critical role in it being a great experience!” By joining our In-Training Corps Programs you will be an essential member of our team and become a professional role model to our campers!

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Thestandardcampdayis9:00amto4:00pmdaily.Camperdrop-offisfrom8:30amto9:00amandcamperpick-upisfrom3:45pmto4:15pm. Camper pick up and drop off takes place at Hayes Lodge. You will be required to sign your camper in and out each day with Photo ID. Please Note: Extended Day Programs and Transportation are required to be paid in full at the time of registration.

Hopkinton Extended Day: AM Care: $48member/$53non-member Single-weeksession DropOffbeginsat7amPM Care: $48member/$53non-member Single-weeksession Pick-Upby6pm

Framingham Extended Day (Includes transportation between Framingham and Hopkinton):AM Care:$54member/$59non-member Single-weeksession DropOffbeginsat7am(Busleavesat8:20am)PM Care: $54member/$59non-member Single-weeksession Pick-Upby6pm(Busarrivesat4:40pm)LATE BUS*: $54member/$59non-member Single-weeksession Pick-Upby6pm(Busarrivesat5:45pm)

Framingham PM Care Notes•Bus transportation is included with Framingham AM and PM Care.•Framingham Late Bus campers stay at Hopkinton until bus departure at 5:15pm playing games in the great outdoors and have a greater variety of activities than Framingham PM Care can provide in the afternoon. •FraminghamPMCarecampersrideone of two buses: Framingham Shuttle or the Red Bus.Please Note: We cannot accommodate requests for any changes in daily pick-up or drop off sites. Extended Care is structured differently from the regular camp day but campers still get to choose from a number of activities.

TransportationWe have restructured our bus routes to reduce the amount of time campers spend on the bus. As such, a bus stop you may have fre-quented before may have been moved to another location very near to it. If you have any questions about a location for the bus stop, please refer to our Bus Routes Map or call our office.Please Note: Bus Transportation is required to be paid in full at the time of registration.

RED BUS (FRAMINGHAM)RED-1 WalshMiddleSchool 8:00/4:45RED-2 BJ’sParkingLot(WhittierSt) 8:15/4:30RED-3 MWYMCADayCamp 8:45/4:00

ORANGE BUS (MEDWAY/MILFORD/HOPKINTON)ORG-1 Anne’sMarket(Medway) 8:00/4:40ORG-2 MilfordCrossing(Rt.109) 8:10/4:30ORG-3 MWYMCADayCamp 8:40/4:00

TEAL BUS (MARLBORO/SOUTHBORO/HOPKINTON)TEAL-1 JaworekSchool 8:00/4:50TEAL-2 WoodwardSchool(S.boro) 8:15/4:40TEAL-3 Carbone’sRestaurant 8:25/4:30TEAL-4 DunkinDonutsSouthSt.(Hop) 8:40/4:15TEAL-5 MWYMCADayCamp 8:50/4:00

GREEN BUS (FRAMINGHAM/ASHLAND)GR-1 HemenwaySchool 8:00/5:00GR-2 GenzymeBldg.(Mount.RdSide) 8:20/4:40GR-3 MWYMCADayCamp 8:40/4:00 BLUE BUS (SUDBURY/FRAMINGHAM/ASHLAND)BLU-1 PeterNoyesSchool(Sudbury) 8:00/5:00BLU-2 LoringSchool(Sudbury) 8:10/4:45BLU-3 MaryStapletonSchool(F’ham) 8:20/4:35BLU-4 BigLots,Rt.126(Ashland) 8:40/4:15BLU-5 MWYMCADayCamp 8:55/4:00

PURPLE BUS (FRAMINGHAM)PUR-1 McCarthySchool 8:00/4:45PUR-2 FraminghamLibrary 8:05/4:40PUR-3 BarbieriSchool 8:15/4:30PUR-4 SalemEnd/CherryOcaLane 8:25/4:20PUR-5 FrontStreetLot,Ashland 8:35/4:10PUR-6 MWYMCADayCamp 8:45/4:00

PINK BUS (NATICK/SHERBORN/HOLLISTON)PINK-1 WilsonMiddle(Natick) 8:00/4:45PINK-2 DugPondNexttoNatickHigh 8:15/4:30PINK-3 SherbornPublicLibrary 8:25/4:20PINK-4 HollistonHistoricalSociety 8:35/4:10PINK-5 MWYMCADayCamp 8:45/4:00

LIME BUS (NATICK)LIME-1 BenHemSchool(Natick) 8:00/4:45LIME-2 MWYMCADayCamp 8:30/4:00

BROWN BUS (Natick)BRN-1 BrownSchool(Natick) 8:00/4:45BRN-2 MWYMCADayCamp 8:30/4:00

EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMS& TRANSPORTATION

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$292

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LET’S GET STARTED! Registration Begins: Members - Monday, January 15, 2018 Non-Members - Monday, February 19, 2018

TWO EASY WAYS TO REGISTER Online Go to www.metrowestymca.org & click on the “Camp Registration” tab. In Person Visit us at either of our branches in Hopkinton or Framingham.

PAYMENT OPTIONSAll options will require a $25 deposit per week ($50/two-week session) at time of registration. All AM/PM Care and Transportation options must be paid in full at the time of registration.1) May 15 Deadline –PayyourremainingbalancenolaterthanMay15.Paymentplansareavailable;pleasecontactyourcorrespondingbusiness office for more details. 2) Monthly Payments–Ifselected,theYwillautomaticallychargeyourdebit/creditonthe15thofthemonthpriortothestartofyourcamp sessions. All camps with a start date in June will be due May 15, all sessions in July will be due June 15, and all sessions in August aredueJuly15.Tochoosethisoptionwhileregisteringonline,pleaseselectthe“Invoicemelater”optionandgotohttp://www.metrow-estymca.org/summer-camps/register-for-campandclickontheRegistrationandPaymentPlans,“CampAuto-DraftSetup”tabonthelefthand side. You will receive confirmation that your auto-payment plan has been received and processed.

YOUR CAMPDOC ACCOUNT The MetroWest YMCA continues its partnership with CampDoc; a secure online service that brings ease and convenience to completing yourchild’sadditionalregistrationinformation,uploadinghealthrecords/physicalexamsandmuchmore.YouwillreceiveanemailfromCampDoc within a few weeks of registration with information and instructions on how to complete the indicated forms. If your child was a camper here last year, your information has been saved in CampDoc and you will only have to make sure that your information is current and up to date. All CampDoc information is due by June 1. After June 1, all information must be provided at the time of registration; includingbutnotlimitedtophysicals/immunizations,medicationauthorizations,allergyplans,etc.Registrations will not be considered complete and children will not be able to attend until all forms and documents are provided.

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY 1) Families will be immediately charged a non-refundable deposit of $25 per week per child.2) Prior to April 1, you may transfer your deposit to other camp programs. After April 1, deposits are non-transferrable. Remaining fees may be refunded without deposit. 3) Cancellations must be made prior to May 15 to receive a full refund without deposit. After May 15 there will be no refunds, credits or money transfers of any kind for withdrawal, failure to attend registered sessions, or partial attendance. 4) After June 1 all new camp registrations must be done in person by coming into the branch. All CampDoc forms will be filled out at the time of registration- please bring all required physicals and forms with you.5)AYMCAcreditorrefundwithoutdepositwillbeissuedifaparticipantisunabletoattendcampduetoaprolongedillness/injurylast-ing 3 days or more. This request must be made prior to the end of the camps session and must be accompanied by a doctor’s note. 6) All requests for changes to my child’s camp registration must be done in writing via email or letter to the correct camp office. Changes require a 2 week notice and not considered completed until confirmed in writing from the camp office. 7) All previous Y balances must be paid prior to camp registration. If any Y past due balance is unpaid, your child will be unenrolled from camp and they will not be able to attend. There will be no refunds, credits or pro-rating for missed days. 8) Families who have registered at our member rate must keep their membership active from time of registration through the end of the month their children are participating in camp. Memberships may not be placed on hold.9) AllinformationcollectediskeptsecurelybytheYMCA.Credit/DebitcardinformationisnotaccessiblebyYMCAstaffandiskeptinasecure system10) There will be a $10 late pick up fee per child for the first 10 minutes late. You will be charged $5 for every 5 minutes after.11) If your child is on a waitlist we will contact you if an opening is available. Full tuition will be due at the time of enrollment. Waitlists are monitored regularly. VOUCHER AND CONTRACTED SLOTSIfyourchildiscurrentlyonavoucher/contractedslotattheMetroWestYMCAorpreviouslyhadasummeronlyvoucherfortheMetroWestYMCA, you will be contacted by our business office. Deposit is not required. If you have a voucher outside of the MetroWest Y, the voucher must be provided at the time of registration for the deposit to be waived or you are responsible for leaving a $25 deposit per session per child.

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Camp Family Events Bring the whole Family to experience camp!

Family Fun Nights happen one night during each two-week session and allow families to take part in camp games and activities with their camper.

Family Fun Night is also the perfect opportunity for you to meet some of our fabulous staff who spend their days with your campers. Family Fun Nights are open to all campers and their families.

Wednesday, 6/27 WaterpaloozaFriday, 7/13 Banana OlympicsFriday, 7/27 Penny CarnivalWednesday, 8/8 Camper for a Night

Family Camp, August 18-19We are so excited to announce that Summer 2018 will mark our first ever Family Camp! Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 18th - Sunday , August 19th. Family Camp is for campers of all ages. Sibllings and family members of campers are invited to join us for an adventurous weekend of fun! The Family Outdoor Center will host Family Camp and provide all meals and activities. Families will bring their own tents and camping equipment. Stay tuned for more information!

Camp SpiritEach week there is special themes and activities to bring out everyone’s camp spirit. This year we are mixing it up with brand new activities and adventures that will stretch our imaginations and wardrobes. Participating in the dress up is encouraged but not mandatory, we just love seeing everyone’s Camp Spirit!

Tuesdays are Terrific! Get your favorite hat, crazy hair, sunglasses, pajamas, bandanas, and more ready for camp! This summer we will show our fun and silly sides with simple dress up days every Tuesday.

Theme Day Fridays! Themes of 2018 include: Color Games, Camp Olympics, Superheroes, and more. Our Camp Calendar is posted online with all the fun details.

Weeks 1 & 10 Begin and end your summer of fun with us here at camp! These weeks are a blend of traditional camp and specialty programs. Our theme for Week 1 is Color Games and Week 10 is Camp Olympics. During these weeks, our entire camp, campers and staff, celebrate teamwork by being assigned to teams. Games and activities will be part of the weeks’ competitions. Half the week will be spent in traditional programming while the other half will be spent focused entirely on either Color Games or Camp Olym-pics. Please Note: There are no swim lessons during Weeks 1 and 10, only recreational swim.

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REGISTRATION INFORegistration Begins: Members: Monday, January 15, 2018 Non-Members: Monday, February 19, 2018Online registration begins at 7am

CAMP HOURS/TRANSPORTATIONThestandardcampdayis9:00am-4:00pmdaily.Camperdrop-offisfrom8:30-9:00amandcamperpick-uptakesplacefrom3:45-4:15pmatHayesLodge.

Busing is available from 11 towns in the MetroWest area for an additional fee. Designated stops and schedules are located on Page 14 of this brochure.

POLICY FOR SPLITTING CAMP PROGRAMSOur policy does not allow for splitting two week sessions.

LICENSINGThis camp complies with the regulations of the MA Department of Public Health and is licensed by the local Board of Health. Parents may call the camp to request copies of background checks, health care, and discipline policies, as well as procedures for filing grievances. All staff and volunteers complete a SORI and CORI check by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

HEALTH AND SAFETYHealth Forms: Massachusetts State Law requires each camper to have a physicalexaminationandcurrentrecordofimmunizationsignedbyhis/her physician. Campers are required to have had a physical examination within 24 months of arrival at camp. You will complete this process in our online CampDoc system. You will need to convert your child’s physical and immunizations to an electronic file (i.e. pdf, jpeg, scanned, etc.) Campers will not be allowed to attend camp without a 100% complete CampDoc record.

Safety: Two health care professionals are on camp at all times. Many of our staff is CPR and First Aid certified. Pool and waterfront staff are certified lifeguards and our facility is equipped with two AEDs. Safety equipment such as helmets, harnesses, and life jackets are mandatory for certain camp activities. All necessary safety equipment will be provided by the YMCA. Sneakers or closed toed shoes are mandatory for participation in all non-water activities.

Food/Waterbottles are required for each camper. Water is available throughout camp. No refrigeration or microwaves are available. With allergies ever increasing for children, we do ask that you please limit peanut butter and nut products as much as possible from your camper’s lunch and snacks.

METROWEST YMCA MEMBERSHIPCamp Fees: To receive the member rate for camp sessions, your child must have an active membership with the MetroWest YMCA at the Framingham Branch or the Family Outdoor Center through August 24, 2018. Memberships that are canceled prior to this date will be charged the non-member rate. There are several options for membership for your child:

MetroWest YMCA Family Member: If you have a Family Membership through the Framingham Branch your camper will receive the member rates on camp. MetroWest YMCA Family Members also have full access to the Family Outdoor Center’s Family Membership including the Swim Club. Contact our branches for rates and benefits.

Family Outdoor Center Family Membership: If you only plan to use Hopkinton’s Family Outdoor Center then this is the best option for you. In addition to including member rates for summer camp, this membership allows two adults and any children under the age of 26 in the household to access our Family Swim Club and other activities throughout the year including Open Climb, family events, trail use, and so much more! Register in person at either branch.

MetroWest YMCA Youth/Teen Membership: Your child will have member benefits at our facility in Framingham including the pool, gymnasium, and game room and member rates for all programs at both the Framingham and Family Outdoor Center branch’s. FOC Family Swim Club and FOC Member Benefits are not included.

CONTACT US!Contact the MetroWest YMCA Summer Day Camp at anytime.Office Hours are 8am-5pm

Camp Staff Kelley Ratcliffe, Camp Director KMRatcliffe@metrowestymca.org Scott Umbel, Branch Executive Director SUmbel@metrowestymca.org

Matt Donato, Camp Registrar & Business ManagerMdonato@metrowestymca.org The Camp is located at the METROWEST YMCA FAMILY OUTDOOR CENTER 45 East Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748508-435-9345

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEWithin its available resources, the MetroWest YMCA will provide summer camp and membership regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Partial finan-cial assistance through our ASSIST program will be awarded to those who can demonstrate their inability to pay the full fee. Funds are secured by volunteers during the YMCA’s Annual Campaign. Visit member services or download an application online.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

METROWEST YMCA280 Old Connecticut PathFramingham, MA 01701

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FRAMINGHAM

Member Registration: Janaury 15, 2018Non-Member Registration: February 19, 2018