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SUMMER CAMP 2017
SUMMER DAY CAMP & SPECIALTY CAMPS
EDWARDSVILLE YMCA
DEAR PARENTS,
As you watch your children run around the yard, outfitted in their
hand made superhero cape, you wish for them to keep dreaming big
throughout their life. You know your child has a superhero within
them. At the YMCA, our goal is to help your child find the hero within
by learning new skills and creating lasting friendships (every superhero
needs allies).
At the YMCA Summer Day Camp, your child will have the opportunity to
climb the highest mountain by first mastering our indoor rock wall, swim
the deepest seas by first gaining water skills in our outdoor pool, and
explore new lands with our weekly age appropriate field trips. They will
learn the value of teamwork within their groups as they play games in
the gym and the skate center floor. Finally, they will foster friendships
that will cross over into their school years and daily lives.
You might be seeking out ways for your child to find their own path,
and with our Speciality Camps, you can do just that. Your child can have
the opportunity to participate in camps from the Arts and Humanities,
Rec. Sports, Gymnastics, Tennis, Aquatics, Climbing and Fitness
Departments. If you’re a working parent and need the Summer Day
Camp but still want your child to have the opportunity to participate in
the Specialty Camps, we can help make that happen. Simply fill out the
registration forms carefully and let our staff know the week of your
child’s Specialty Camp so we can help your child experience the camp
day that is right for them.
We look forward to a summer to remember in 2017, helping all of our
campers to FIND THE HERO WITHIN at the Edwardsville YMCA Summer
Camp.
Sincerely,
Jamie Kupferer
Summer Camp Director
Edwardsville YMCA
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FINDING THE HERO WITHIN THIS SUMMER!
WHO’S WHO AT CAMP
SUMMER DAY CAMP LEADERSHIP
JAMIE KUPFERER
SUMMER CAMP
DIRECTOR
[email protected]
618.655.1460
KATE KNOLHOFF
SUMMER CAMP
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
KRISTEE ELLIOTT
SUMMER CAMP
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
JASON MACLIN
SUMMER CAMP
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
CATIE TAYLOR
SUMMER CAMP
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
TOM VERHEYEN
MEYER CENTER BRANCH
DIRECTOR
[email protected]
618.655.1460
HELPING YOUR CHILDREN
FIND THE HERO WITHIN
SPECIALTY CAMP LEADERSHIP
DAWN CUNNINGHAM
HEALTH & WELLNESS
MEYER CENTER DIRECTOR
[email protected]
618.655.1460
TRACY FRYER
GYMNASTICS
DIRECTOR
[email protected]
618.655.1460
NATASHA HOWARD
ARTS & CLIMBING
DIRECTOR
[email protected]
618.655.1460
ANGIE PENCE
TENNIS
COORDINATOR
[email protected]
618.655.1460
PAM PINEGAR
AQUATICS
DIRECTOR
[email protected]
618.656.0436
NATE TINGLEY
SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR
(REC. SPORTS)
[email protected]
618.655.1460
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CAMP INDEX
SUMMER DAY CAMP: Grades K-5TH ..................................................................................................... 4
TEEN ADVENTURE CAMP: Grades 6TH-8TH........................................................................................ 8
SPECIALTY CAMPS: Grades K-8TH.......................................................................................................... 9
PRESCHOOL CAMPS: Ages 4-5 ............................................................................................................10
AQUATICS
Guard Start (Jr. Lifeguard)........................................................................................................................................................11
Make A Splash.............................................................................................................................................................................11
Row, Row, Row Your Boat........................................................................................................................................................11
Swimming Lessons.....................................................................................................................................................................11
ARTS & HUMANITIES
All The Arts (EAC)...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Basic Drawing & Painting...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Candy Chemistry.........................................................................................................................................................................17
Chocolate Lovers........................................................................................................................................................................17
Circus Camp.................................................................................................................................................................................17
Clay Charms.................................................................................................................................................................................14
Comic Book Camp.................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Creative Creatures................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Dance Camp............................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Dinosaur Camp......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Drawing (EAC)............................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Drawing & Painting (EAC)..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Fairy Camp.................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Fundamentals of Painting (EAC).......................................................................................................................................... 21
Fun Fashion................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Gardening................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Glitter Camp............................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Hodge Podge Modge Podge................................................................................................................................................ 13
Hooping....................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Introductory Ceramics (EAC)................................................................................................................................................ 21
Jewelry Making......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Junior Theatre Camp............................................................................................................................................................... 18
LEGO Camp................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Mad Science: Red Hot Robots ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Mad Science: Secret Agent................................................................................................................................................... 16
Math Mayhem........................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Messy Art Camp....................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Mini-Mash Bash....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Music Theatre Revue.............................................................................................................................................................. 18
My Doll & Me ........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Mystery Box Challenge.......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Origami........................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Perler Beads / Pegboard Crafting ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Pinterest Party ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Process & Play With Clay..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Rainbow Stamp Printmaking Camp................................................................................................................................... 13
Safe Sitter Camp...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Sculpture..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Sewing & Finger Knitting Camp.......................................................................................................................................... 14
Smart Art.................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Stagecraft.....................................................................................................................................................................................18
Theatre Camp............................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Video Game Crafts.................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Wheel Throwing (EAC)............................................................................................................................................................ 21
Y Sing Choir............................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Zoosical Music Camp.............................................................................................................................................................. 19
CLIMBING & OUTDOOR RECREATION
Animal Tracking & Bird Watching Camp........................................................................................................................... 23
Archery Camp............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Hiking/Finding Nature In Your Community...................................................................................................................... 23
Nerf Dart Tag Camp................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Outdoor Rec Sampler.............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Rock Climbing Camp................................................................................................................................................................. 22
3 Day Fishing Camp................................................................................................................................................................. 23
GYMNASTICS
Girls Cheerleading Camp........................................................................................................................................................ 24
Girls Gymnastics Camp........................................................................................................................................................... 24
Gymnastics/Tumbling & Trampoline Combo Camp....................................................................................................... 24
Tumbling/Trampoline Camp................................................................................................................................................... 24
HEALTH & FITNESS
Little Yogi’s.................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Relay For Fun.............................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Self Defense For Kids.............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Softball Skills & Drills.............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Sport Karate............................................................................................................................................................................... 25
RECREATIONAL SPORTS
Basketball Camp........................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Dodgeball Camp........................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Sand Volleyball Camp.............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Sports Frenzy............................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Soccer Skills Camp.................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Volleyball Camp......................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Wiffleball/Kickball Camp........................................................................................................................................................ 26
TENNIS
Tennis Camps............................................................................................................................................................................. 28
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER: Ages 6wks-5yrs......................................... 31
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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
PARENTS TRUST US
YMCA Day Camps provide a happy, healthy
environment for children to learn & grow.
Children have the opportunity to build selfconfidence, independence & creativity.
Parents have peace of mind knowing their
children are in a safe & enriching place.
CAMP GROUPS
We know how important your children are
to you, and they are also very important to
us. Therefore we will be dividing each grade
level into three groups with a counselor /
camper ratio of 10 to 1. This gives us the
ability to provide more individual attention
to your camper(s).
STAFF
Friendly and familiar faces are prepared to
welcome your children as we have many
staff members returning this year from last
summer, and we will be adding some new
energy to the group with new counselors
as well. Our lead counselors, and the
majority of our summer camp counselors,
have completed a minimum of one year of
college with a required number of credit
hours in child development and recreation.
REGISTRATION
• Our Day Camp is a 12 week program* that
runs from May 22ND - August 11TH. Campers can sign up for one or more weeks.
*The scheduled starting date of Summer Camp is subject to change depending on District 7 snow days that are used after the catalog goes to print.
• Specialty Camps run from June 5TH - Aug. 10TH
• Registration opens on March 6TH for members & March 20th for non-members
• Please submit the following:
• Registration Form (one per child)
• $25 non-refundable deposit/week/child
• More information on pages 5-7
2017 SUMMER DAY CAMP
Held at the Meyer Center
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
WHEN CAN I REGISTER?
There’s something about summer camp memories
that stick with us forever. The friendships we make,
the skills we learn, and the confidence we build last
long after the summer ends. The Edwardsville YMCA
Summer Day Camps have provided thousands of
children in our community with a camp experience
they never forget. Our camps offer a variety of
experiences for children of all ages and abilities,
with each camp offering safe and supervised fun
provided by a caring, responsible staff. Each child
gains something different at camp: making new
friends, learning how to swim, self-confidence,
independence, and leadership—skills that last far
beyond camp.
Whether it’s your child’s first camp experience
through our traditional Summer Day Camp, one
of our action-packed Summer Specialty Camps or
Teen Adventure Camp, each of our camps provide
an environment where campers are encouraged to
grow, have fun, and make those memories that will
last a lifetime.
WEEK
DATES
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May 22ND - 26TH
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May 30TH - June 2ND
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June 5TH - 9TH
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June 12TH - 16TH
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June 19TH - 23RD
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June 26TH - 30TH
July 3RD - 7TH*
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YMCA Member Registration
Begins Monday, March 6, 2017
Non-Member Registration
Begins Monday, March 20, 2017
WHERE DO I REGISTER?
Registration may be done at either of the
Edwardsville YMCA locations but are only accepted
in person at the Service Desk. Registrations will
not be accepted by telephone, by mail, or online.
Please refer to pages 6 & 7 for fee structuring and
other financial information. We HIGHLY recommend
that you register for all the weeks you need at
your initial registration and register as early as
possible. There are a limited number of spaces per
grade level. We have had several grade levels reach
capacity for several weeks each of the last several
summers. Don’t get left out! Register for all your
weeks at once!
REGISTRATION HOURS
Monday - Thursday • 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday • 6:00AM - 9:00PM
Saturday • 7:00AM - 8:00PM
Sunday • 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Meyer Center: (618) 655-1460
Esic Center: (618) 656-0436
2017 CAMP SCHEDULE
DAYS
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THEME
Superheroes Assemble!
Soaring To New Heights
Every Superhero Needs A Sidekick
Jumping Buildings In A Single Bound!
Searching For The Bat Signal
Spidey Senses
NO CAMP JULY 4TH
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Truth, Justice & The American Way
July 10TH - 14TH
July 17TH - 21ST
July 24TH - 28TH
July 31ST - August 4TH
August 7TH - 11TH
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It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane...
Aquaman’s Zone
Create Your Own Path In The Flash Point
Great Adventures Happen Where You Least Expect It
With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility
* The start date of camp depends on the number of snow days taken by Edwardsville District 7. Please refer to the online
catalog for updates. If the scenario arises (due to snow days) to have only 2 days of camp on May 25TH & 26TH, those days
will be offered as Activity Day Camp (K - 5TH) NOT Summer Camp days.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PAYMENT OPTIONS
FEE STRUCTURE
WEEKLY BANK/DEBIT/CREDIT CARD DRAFT
$5 Discount per week!!
COST OF A 5 DAY CAMP WEEK
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$135
$175
2
$256.50
$13.50
$350
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$378
$27
$525
COST OF A 4 DAY CAMP WEEK
The fee is only pro-rated for the weeks of
May 30TH - June 2ND and July 3RD - 7TH
1
$108
$140
2
$205.20
$10.80
$280
3
$302.40
$21.60
$420
Note: 2 and 3 camper prices are based on child being
from the same family. Tuition for the week includes
all snacks for all Summer Campers.
DEPOSITS
To assist the YMCA in making sure we have enough
staff and to hold one of the limited spaces available,
we require that you put a $25 non-refundable
deposit on each week your camper(s) will attend. The
balance of your camp fee is then due on the first day
of the week your child attends.
Example for one camper:
Weekly fee (five day week)
$135.00
Deposit
- $25.00
Balance due first day
$110.00
(Deposits are the same for the 4-day weeks.)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
We do accept CHASI as a form of payment. Written
approval from the CHASI office will be required
before the child starts camp. Please submit your
CHASI application as soon as possible (approval can
take several weeks). Campers using CHASI as payment
can only attend the number of days approved by
CHASI. Additional days must be paid for by parent
seperately.We require that you put a $25 deposit
(refundable upon approval) per child per week on each
week your camper(s) will attend. If you are denied
CHASI and still would like assistance with payment,
please fill out a Y Camp Financial Assistance Form
available at the Service Desk at both our Meyer and
Esic Centers.
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Avoid those long lines on Monday mornings with our
convenient bank/debit/credit card draft pay option. Bring a
voided check and fill out a draft agreement form when you
register and pay your deposit. The remaining fee will be
deducted directly from your checking or credit/debit card
account on the Monday of each week reserved.
WITHDRAWL SCHEDULE: All fees are withdrawn the
Monday of the Week your camper attends. Any changes
to ACH/Checking withdraw must be received at the Meyer
Center no later than close on the Wednesday evening
prior to the week the draft would occur (the week already
reserved). If using a credit or debt card, any changes to
automatic tuition charges to the credit card on file must
occur by 8:00AM on the Monday of the reserved week.
Please keep your card and bank information on file up to
date. Late fees may apply for insufficient funds or declined
credit/debt cards. ANY ADDITIONAL WEEKS ADDED
AFTER INITIAL REGISTRATION MUST BE PAID BY CASH,
CREDIT/DEBIT CARD OR CHECK AT TIME OF ADDITION. IF
YOU ADD MORE THAN ONE WEEK, THOSE WEEKS MUST
BE PAID IN FULL AS WELL.
ONLINE PAYMENTS
Members who have made a deposit for a week of camps
may use www.edwardsvilleymca.com to pay the remaining
balance on that week. Remember that all fees must be paid
on the Monday of the week attending to avoid a late fee.
Lunch tickets can be added at the Camp Desk during
normal camp hours if payment is cash or check. The
main service desk accepts cash, check and credit cards
during normal business hours.
KEEP IN MIND...
FORFEITURE OF DEPOSIT
If you make a deposit on a week and you do not attend, your
deposit will be forfeited. It will not be returned nor will it
be applied to another week without a change form. Change
forms are available at either service desk. The change form
has to be submitted on the Friday prior to the week you are
requesting to change. There is a $5 fee per change form
submitted.
LATE PAYMENT CHARGE
A $10 late fee will be charged if full payment is not
received on the first day of the week your camper
attends.
KEEP PAYMENTS UP TO DATE
Campers with an outstanding balance from previous weeks
will not be able to sign-up or attend camp. In order to stay
current, all fees need to be paid no later than the Friday of
the week they are due.
LATE PICK-UP FEES
Summer camp closes at 6:00PM. Each child not picked up by
that time will be assessed a $1 per minute late fee. Please be
on time, as no exceptions will be made.
WEEKEND BEFORE OR DAY OF REGISTRATION
If you register for Summer Camp & Specialty Camp(s) the
weekend before or day of camp, please inform the desk upon
drop-off, present your receipt in order to avoid your child
missing their registered Specialty Camp.
WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW
AGE & GRADE REQUIREMENTS
FIELD TRIPS
Campers must be a minimum age of 5 AND be exiting
Kindergarten, while Teens must be no older than 14 AND
exiting 8TH grade (entering Freshman year). All campers
must be potty trained and be able to change into and out
of their swim wear independently.
This years field trips will be divided into three groups: K
& 1ST, 2ND & 3RD and 4TH & 5TH grades. Most of the field
trips are scheduled on Fridays. Extra information will be
available a day or two ahead of the field trip concerning
departure times and changes in the daily schedule.
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL TIMES
CAMP ATTIRE
Camp opens at 6:15AM each day. Campers may arrive any
time after 6:15AM. A parent or guardian must accompany
the camper and sign them in. Camp closes at 6:00PM.
Campers must be signed out by a parent or guardian by
6:00PM. Please note, a $1 per minute per child late
fee will be charged for each minute(s) after 6:00PM in
which the child is not picked up.
Due to the high level of physical activity involved in camp
every day, it is required that campers wear comfortable
athletic shoes - NO FLIP-FLOPS, SANDALS, OR CROCS
PLEASE. Socks are a daily requirement because of roller
skating. We will provide roller skates for campers or they
may bring their skates from home. All campers will have an
opportunity to swim two days a week. They will need their
own swimwear, towel and if necessary, sunscreen.
DROPPING OFF
Parents or guardians dropping off their camper must sign
their camper in each and every time they come to camp.
For the safety of your camper, there can be no exceptions
to this rule. For the safety of all campers and staff, we ask
all parents to remain in the “Pick Up and Drop Off area”
located directly in front of the camp desk when dropping
off your camper. Once you sign them in, get a hug and
a kiss good bye and know that your child is ready to
start their day, and you can start yours. If you have any
questions or concerns, just ask a member of our desk staff
to call for a camp director or your child’s lead counselor
and we would be happy to answer your questions or
concerns.
PICKING UP
Anyone picking up a child must be on file as authorized
by the camper’s parent to pick up the camper. Anyone
picking up a camper must present a valid photo ID each
and every time they sign out their camper for the night.
Again for the safety of our campers and staff (and to
avoid any confusion at pick up time) we ask all parents to
remain in the “Pick Up and Drop Off area” located directly
in front of the camp desk when picking up your camper.
If you have any questions or concerns, just ask a member
of our desk staff to call for a camp director or your child’s
lead counselor and we would be happy to answer your
questions or concerns.
CAMPERS ATTENDING SPECIALTY CAMPS &
AFTERNOON CLASSES
If your child is attending both the summer day camp and
is also attending a specialty camp hosted by either Arts &
Humanities, Rec. Sports, Outdoor Rec/Climbing, Fitness,
Tennis, Aquatics, or Gymnastics, know that we do our best to
make sure that we get your camper to and from their class on
time. However, we need your help to make sure that happens.
When you sign in your camper at the camp desk, please ask
one of our camp desk staff members to check our list of
current specialty campers for the week. They will confirm that
your camper is on the list to go to their specialty camp. If
your camper is signed up for a class in the afternoon about
the same time as you plan to pick up, please make sure that
you remember to sign your camper out at the camp desk
before going to watch their class.
MEDICATION
If medication is necessary during camp hours, the medication,
along with a doctor’s note, must be given to the camp
nurse by the parent. No camper shall be allowed to keep
prescription or over-the-counter medications with them.
SNACKS, LUNCH & MENU
Campers will have a morning snack break, a lunch period,
and an afternoon snack break. Snacks are included in the
cost of your weekly fees, so there is even less to worry
about. Each camper can choose from two options listed
for each snack period. Campers can still choose to bring a
snack from home. Lunches are available for purchase when
you sign your camper in at the camp desk. To put your
child on the lunch count for the day, just put an “x” in the
box labeled “lunch” next to your camper’s name on the sign
in sheet. Each lunch is $3.00 or you may purchase a lunch
card worth 5 lunches for $15.00. A menu indicating the
weekly snacks and daily lunch are available at the camp
desk and the main service desks at both YMCA locations.
Campers can still bring their lunch from home if they
choose. Please note however that due to health regulations
and space restrictions, refrigeration and microwave access
are not available to the campers. A cold drink will be
available to all campers at no cost during lunch time.
SODA & VENDING MACHINES
The vending machines at the YMCA have items for sale for
non-camp customers. These machines cause difficulties
during camp with campers buying items throughout the day
and losing or spilling the items. Campers in K-5TH grade will
be restricted from buying items from the vending machines.
Teens will only have access to the vending machines at
specified times during the day.
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The YMCA of Edwardsville is very proud to offer the teen
summer program again this year. This program is designed for
those that have completed 6TH, 7TH, and 8TH grades and allows
teens to take responsibility for themselves and to become
confident, trustworthy members of our adult community.
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area with its own lounge, foosball table, air hockey table,
pool table and a large-screen TV. From there they will plan
their day with their friends by choosing from a variety
of activities such as skating, rock climbing, gymnastics,
swimming, fitness center time and sports, just to name a
few. They will also have opportunities to travel out into
the community to perform service projects at many worthy
institutions, not to mention other fun projects like the
cardboard boat regatta!
The Teen Adventure Camp program typically takes field
trips every Thursday to places such as The Edge, Six Flags,
Raging Rivers, Splash City and Edison’s.
Don’t be bored at home this summer. Come join our teens
for a busy and gratifying experience. Applications for
the Teen Adventure Camp 2017 program are available at
the Service Desk of both the Esic and Meyer Centers or
online at www.edwardsvilleymca.com. (The fee structure,
payment policy and registration procedures are the same
as the standard YMCA Camp on page 6.)
Snacks are included with Teen Adventure
Camp as well! Teens do have the choice
of an “Upsized” lunch. For a dollar more
(payable in cash at the Teen Camp Sign
In Desk the day your Teen wants to
upsize their lunch), your Teen Adventure
Camper will get an adult sized portion of
lunch - two servings of the entree, two
sides and a drink.
JOIN IN ON THE ADVENTURE THIS SUMMER!
FIND THE HERO WITHIN!
Give your kids camp
experiences they will
remember for a lifetime &
get them involved in
Specialty Camps!
Summer Specialty Camps
provide opportunities to get
involved in a wide variety of
new and exciting activities
right here at the
Edwardsville YMCA!
They are for kids of all ages
whether you are a
full-day camper or not,
member or non-member!
Preschool ..................................................10
Aquatics .................................................... 11
Arts & Humanities ................................. 12
Creative Arts .......................12-15
Discovery & Education ....16-17
Cooking...................................16
Theatre, Music & Dance ...18-19
Exploration...........................16
Edwardsville Arts ..............21
Center Classes
Climbing & Outdoor
Recreation............................................... 21
Gymnastics ............................................ 24
Health & Fitness ................................... 25
Recreational Sports............................. 26
Tennis ...................................................... 28
Specialty Camp Checklist.................. 29
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UP IN THE STARS
June 5TH - 8TH
EVERY CHILD IS AN ARTIST
ART CAMP
June 12TH - 15TH
Come be an astronaut and explore space! Join
us on an exciting adventure, where we will
create a planet, play with moon sand and
more!
Art has the role of helping children express
their individuality. Join us for painting and
many other art activities.
KNIGHTS & PRINCESS CAMP
DOWN ON THE FARM
June 19TH - 22ND
July 10TH - 13TH
Travel back in time and enjoy living during the
Renaissance. Discover and replicate a family
crest. Create a castle, practice your jester
antics to perform in front of the king and
queen and make a personalized chalice to
use at a royal meal.
Join us down on the farm for lots of fun while
we learn about farms and farm animals.
We will learn what it’s like to milk a cow, we’ll
let pigs play in the mud, have silly egg races
and graph our favorite Farm animal. We’ll
also learn which products come from
our farms.
SUPERHEROES & VILLAINS
AHOY MATEY!! A PIRATE &
OCEAN ADVENTURE
July 17TH - 20TH
Whether you like superheroes or villains,
be it Hulk, Green Lantern, Batman, Iron Man
or Captain America or even Bat Girl or Black
Widow. Join us as we “pass the super
power”, go on a scavenger hunt, and
design our own cape, mask, shield and
arm cuffs.
July 24TH - 27TH
Does digging up pirate treasures sound like
fun to you? Then Arrgg, join us this week and
we will determine if salt water makes things
float, count jewels in a pirate
chest, go fishing for some grub and
even walk the plank!!!
These summer preschool camps are designed for children ages 4 & 5 only. Children must be 4 years old
by June 5TH, 2017. Weekly themes will include daily circle time activities that help develop fine motor, gross
motor, self-help & social-emotional skills. Classes are held indoors & taught by experienced preschool
teachers. Outdoor recess time, weather permitting, is included. The summer program is a non co-op program
with up to 20 children in each class.
Classes meet Monday - Thursday from 9:00AM to NOON in the Esic Center preschool classrooms.
The fee is $70 per class for members and $80 for non-members.
10A snack & drink are provided each day. You are welcome to sign up for as many camps as you would like!
SWIMMING LESSONS
GRADES
K-4
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DATE
TIME
June 19TH - 22ND
June 26TH - 29TH
July 10TH - 13TH
July 17TH - 20TH
9:00 - 10:20AM
Meyer Center Outdoor Pool
Members: $40 • Non-Members: $55
Learn to swim at camp this summer! Classes are for beginning to upper level swimmers.
GUARD START (JR. LIFEGUARD)
GRADES
DATE
TIME
6TH - 8TH
July 24TH - 27TH
9:00 - 10:30AM
Meyer Center Outdoor Pool
Members: $45 • Non-Members: $65
Learn how to become a lifeguard at the Meyer Pool. You will learn CPR skills
and first aid, along with scanning the pool and shadowing lifeguards. This
camp is limited to 6 participants.
ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT
GRADES
DATE
TIME
K - 3RD
June 5TH - 8TH
July 24TH - 27TH
9:00 - 10:20AM
Meyer Center Outdoor Pool
Members: $40 • Non-Members: $50
Learn the basic skills of boating and canoeing while in the pool at Meyer. This
class is limited to 12 participants per session.
GRADES
2ND - 5TH
MAKE A SPLASH
DATE
June 12 - 15
July 31ST - August 3RD
TH
TH
TIME
9:00 - 10:20AM
Meyer Center Outdoor Pool
Members: $35 • Non-Members: $50
Fun water games in the pool: water polo, snorkeling, water basketball and volleyball.
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BASIC DRAWING & PAINTING
GRADES
DATE
TIME
2ND - 8TH
July 24TH - 27TH
9:00 - 11:00AM
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $56 • Non-Members: $70
Come try your hand at drawing and painting. Whether you are a beginner or
advanced, this class is for you.
GRADES
2 -8
ND
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SMART ART
DATE
June 19 - 22
TH
ND
TIME
8:30 - 10:30AM
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $56 • Non-Members: $70
Get ready for some crazy art experiments! We will get a little bit creative, little bit
wild, and probably a lot messy. Then we will dig deeper to figure out how each of
these projects work. This S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, art & math)
based camp is a great way to get both sides of our brains working.
GRADES
2ND - 8TH
SCULPTURE
DATE
TIME
June 5TH - 8TH
9:00 - 11:00AM
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $45 • Non-Members: $60
Class will create sculptures using different elements and mediums.
GRADES
1 -8
ST
TH
ORIGAMI
DATE
July 17 - 20
TH
TH
TIME
9:00 - 10:30AM
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $45 • Non-Members: $55
Learn the ancient art of paper folding and impress your friends with your new
found talent.
GRADES
K - 5TH
MESSY ART CAMP
DATE
TIME
June 12TH - 15TH
June 19TH - 22ND
9:00 - 10:30AM
Meyer Center (Outside)
Members: $60 • Non-Members: $75
Art that Mom and Dad will not let you do at home! Children should come in
old clothes and ready to be outside. We will be covered in paint and other
washable messy items. Please bring a change of clothes for after
messy camp each day. Swimsuits are encouraged.
GRADES
K - 2ND
MINI-MASH BASH
DATE
TIME
July 31ST - August 3RD
9:00 - 10:00AM
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $30 • Non-Members: $45
This camp is one big mixed up art party! Every day will include a large variety
of art supplies that we will experiment with together. Then it’s up to you to be
as creative as you can be with the supplies provided.
MYSTERY BOX CHALLENGE
GRADES
DATE
TIME
3RD - 8TH
July 31ST - August 3RD
10:15AM - 12:15PM
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $45 • Non-Members: $60
Each day you will get a brand new surprise box of art supplies. Your challenge
is to make the most creative, unique, and beautiful piece of art that you can in
the time allotted. At the end of each day we will show off our work.
HODGE PODGE MODGE PODGE
GRADES
DATE
K - 3RD
July 3 - 6 *
NO CLASS JULY 4TH
RD
TIME
TH
1:00 - 3:00PM
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $45 • Non-Members: $55
Come explore the different items we can make using Modgepodge. Décor
crafts and more.
GRADES
K-3
RD
GLITTER CAMP
DATE
June 26 - 29
TH
TH
TIME
9:00 - 10:30AM
Meyer Center (Outside)
Members: $60 • Non-Members: $70
Do you love glitter!? This camp is for you! All projects will include our love for
glitter. Please note camp will be outside. Dress for sunshine and messy
glitter fun.
RAINBOW STAMP PRINTMAKING CAMP
GRADES
DATE
TIME
4TH - 8TH
July 10TH - 13TH
1:00 - 2:30PM
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $60 • Non-Members: $75
Students will explore the world of color and pattern with this introduction to
printmaking. Students will have the opportunity to design their own stamps to
create fun and colorful artworks.
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PROCESS & PLAY WITH LOCAL CLAY
GRADES
DATE
K - 2ND
June 5TH - 8TH
9:00 - 11:00AM
3 -8
June 5 - 8
9:00 - 11:00AM
RD
TH
TH
TIME
TH
Metro East Lutheran
(For bus transportation, arrive at Meyer by 8:30am, we will leave promptly at 8:45am.
If the camper misses the bus, please drop child off at Metro East Lutheran.)
Members & Non-Members: $90
In class we will process local clay that was dug up in a local back yard! The class may
even get to hunt for some clay on the classroom grounds. We will take that local clay
and transform it from everyday dirt into beautiful red earthenware clay that we will
use to make functional ceramic pieces.
Miss Brandy has opened her very own art center, called The Macoupin Art Collective.
It is located on Main Street in Staunton, Illinois. The MAC will focus on bringing art
education to the community through in-house workshops and community outreach.
GRADES
2 -5
ND
TH
CLAY CHARMS
DATE
July 17 - 20
TH
TIME
9:00 - 10:30AM
TH
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $45 • Non-Members: $55
Come learn how to make your own clay charms using sculpey clay. Class will work
on creating their own handmade charm bracelet.
GRADES
2ND - 8TH
JEWELRY MAKING
DATE
TIME
June 12TH - 15TH
9:00 - 11:30AM
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $56 • Non-Members: $70
Come explore the different avenues of jewelry making. Join us as we make
unique rings, necklaces, bracelets and much more.
SEWING & FINGER KNITTING CAMP
GRADES
3 -8
RD
TH
DATE
TIME
July 10 - 13
TH
TH
9:00AM - NOON
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $55 • Non-Members: $70
This camp will learn basic sewing and finger and arm knitting to create projects.
GRADES
2 -8
ND
TH
FUN FASHION
DATE
June 26 - 29
TH
TH
TIME
1:00 - 3:00PM
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $55 • Non-Members: $70
This camp will focus on making unique fashions to wear from different items.
Reconstruct t-shirts, make jewelry, accessories & more. The sky is the limit!
GRADES
2 -8
ND
TH
PINTEREST PARTY
DATE
June 12 - 15
TH
TH
TIME
1:00 - 3:00PM
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $45 • Non-Members: $60
Unleash your creative side with the real life version of your favorite site! We will
try a variety of arts and crafts during camp, but we will also learn how to find
and follow craft tutorials online. This will help young crafters continue making
art throughout the year. Each camper will use pictures to make their own idea
board. As a group we will make up our own step-by-step tutorial that we can
share with friends and maybe even post on Pinterest.
PERLER BEADS/ PEGBOARD CRAFTING
GRADES
DATE
K - 3RD
July 3 - 6 *
NO CLASS JULY 4TH
RD
TIME
TH
1:00 - 2:30PM
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $30 • Non-Members: $40
Come explore all the different things you can make with perler beads. Ornaments,
magnets, keychains and more! There are so many patterns to explore.
CREATIVE CREATURES
GRADES
DATE
K - 2ND
July 24TH - 27TH
12:30 - 1:30PM
3 -8
July 24 - 27
1:30 - 3:00PM
RD
TH
TH
TIME
TH
Meyer Center Program Rooms
K - 2ND : Members: $40 • Non-Members: $55
3RD - 8TH: Members: $50 • Non-Members: $65
Students will have the opportunity to get their hands messy with paper mache
and paint to build one-of-a-kind creatures.
GRADES
2ND - 5TH
HOOPING
DATE
TIME
June 5TH - 8TH
9:00 - 10:30AM
Meyer Center (Outside)
Members: $30 • Non-Members: $40
This camp will focus on basic hooping skills both on and off the body and how to
put them into a routine. Each student will make their own hoop that they will get
to take home at the end of the week. Class is outside. Bring a water bottle.
GRADES
K - 1ST
2 -4
ND
TH
FAIRY CAMP
DATE
TIME
June 5TH - 8TH
12:30 - 1:30PM
June 5 - 8
1:30 - 3:00PM
TH
TH
Meyer Center Program Rooms
K - 1ST : Members: $45 • Non-Members: $60
2ND - 4TH : Members: $55 • Non-Members: $70
Students will make a Fairy Garden and a Fairy Home while learning about different
Fairies. If we build it for them; they will come!
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MAD SCIENCE: SECRET AGENT
GRADES
DATE
K - 2ND
June 12TH - 15TH
8:30 - 11:30AM
K-5
June 12 - 15
NOON - 3:00PM
TH
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TIME
TH
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $145 • Non-Members: $165
Ever dream of becoming a secret agent? We will start with the basics: From decoding
messages to metal detectors and night vision, campers have the opportunity to check
out spy tech equipment and take home lots of gadgets like spy glasses! Step into
the shoes of a detective as you uncover the science involved in evidence gathering
and analysis! Figure out the science of forensics in a hands-on look at crime scenes!
Become a super spy and learn clever ways of performing tasks as we take a hands-on
investigation of the science that spies use! Please bring a snack!
MAD SCIENCE: RED HOT ROBOTS
GRADES
DATE
TIME
2ND - 5TH
July 17TH - 21ST
9:00AM - 3:00PM
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $260 • Non-Members: $285
Join us for a week of fun with amazing robots! Learn about the uses of robots
in our world and spend time experimenting with super cool red hot robots.
Experiment with sound sensing robots, line-tracking robots, and more! Discover
the science of circuits and how robots use sensors to explore things around them.
Use your skills to build your very own working robot to take home with you! If you
would like more details on the class visit their website at madscience.org. This
camp is a 5 day, 6 hour camp! Please bring a sack lunch and a snack!
GRADES
MATH MAYHEM
DATE
TIME
K
June 26TH - 29TH
8:00 - 9:00AM
1
June 26 - 29
9:15 - 10:15AM
June 26TH - 29TH
10:30 - 11:30AM
ST
2ND- 3RD
TH
TH
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $45 • Non-Members: $55
Looking for something to inspire young mathematicians in a fun and engaging
way. This class will help kids get back in the swing of things with Common Core
Standard based games and activities. These activities will enhance students
understanding of math, plus learn tricks to help remember basic math skills.
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SAFE SITTER CAMP
DATE
June 12 - 15
June 19TH - 22ND
July 10TH - 13TH
July 17TH - 20TH
TH
11 & up
TIME
TH
9:00AM - 12:30PM
Meyer Center (Meet In The Lobby)
Members: $90 • Non-Members: $105
This nationally recognized, medically accurate, hands-on class teaches kids
how to handle emergencies such as injury management & choking rescue
while caring for children. Learning the basics of child care through games,
activities & role play. Course includes a Safe Sitters® tote bag starter kit &
manual ($30 value). Class size limited. Bring a snack.
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CIRCUS CAMP
DATE
TIME
K - 2ND
June 19TH - 22ND
8:30 - 11:30AM
3 -8
June 19 - 22
NOON - 3:00PM
RD
TH
TH
ND
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $110 • Non-Members: $130
Each day we introduce new circus elements. Your child will learn tricks with the
equipment, and watch their mastery develop over the week! Developing skills
with the circus equipment is the biggest part of camp. Class will work with plate
spinning, flower sticks, ribbon twirling, scarf juggling, feather balancing, ring
juggling, diabolo, stilt walking, rolla bolla, unicycle, shaker cups and tablecloth pull.
GRADES
1 -3
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GARDENING
DATE
June 26 - 29
TH
TH
TIME
9:00 - 10:30AM
Meyer Center (Outside)
Members: $45 • Non-Members: $55
Find your green thumb this summer! Story books will help us discover the basics
of growing and caring for plants. We will also learn a variety of ways to start
seeds, create a mini garden, and beautify the Y. Students will be outside so dress
appropriately and wear sunscreen.
GRADES
2 -8
ND
TH
CHOCOLATE LOVERS
DATE
TIME
July 10 - 13
TH
TH
9:00 - 11:00AM
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $45 • Non-Members: $60
Chocolate lovers unite as we discover the world of chocolate. While learning the
history of chocolate, we will make tasty treats, play games and do activities that
share how much we love this wonderful food.
GRADES
CANDY CHEMISTRY
DATE
TIME
2ND - 3RD
June 5 - 8
June 26TH - 29TH
9:00 - 11:00AM
4TH - 5TH
July 3RD - 6TH*
NO CLASS JULY 4TH
9:00 - 11:45AM
TH
TH
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $45 • Non-Members: $60
Do you love candy? Do you love science? Then this is the camp for you. Come
and enjoy a tasty experience and see what kind of candy you can make!
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STAGECRAFT
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2ND - 5TH
DATE
TIME
July 3RD - 6TH*
NO CLASS JULY 4TH
9:00AM - NOON
Esic Center
(For bus transportation, arrive at Meyer by 8:30am, we will leave promptly at 8:45am.
If the camper misses the bus, please drop child off at Esic.)
Members: $60 • Non-Members: $80
Learn the ins & outs of the theatre! We will take a peek into the backstage
world to see how the magic of theatre comes to life. Learn about stage lighting,
experiment with make-up, create sketches & models of sets & costumes.
THEATRE CAMP
GRADES
DATE
2 -8
ND
July 24 - 27
TH
TH
TIME
9:00AM - NOON
TH
Esic Center
(For bus transportation, arrive at Meyer by 8:30am, we will leave promptly at 8:45am.
If the camper misses the bus, please drop child off at Esic.)
Members: $80 • Non-Members: $100
Come learn about everything that goes into making a theatre production, sets,
acting, music & more! We will have a short class performance at the end of the
week. Contact Natasha Howard for more details.
JUNIOR THEATRE CAMP
AGES
DATE
TIME
K - 1ST
July 24TH - 27TH
1:00 - 3:00PM
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $45 • Non-Members: $60
Class will take a popular story or folktale & turn it into a short play. The class
will create the script together & will also make props for the play. We will have a
classroom performance on the last day of class.
MUSIC THEATRE REVUE
GRADES
2 -5
ND
TH
DATE
TIME
July 17 - 20
TH
TH
10:00AM - NOON
Esic Center
(For bus transportation, arrive at Meyer by 9:30am, we will leave promptly at 9:45am.
If the camper misses the bus, please drop child off at Esic.)
Members: $55 • Non-Members: $70
This camp will focus on learning songs from your favorite musicals & vocal
techniques. Class performance at the end of the week to show off solos, duets
& ensemble numbers learned throughout the week.
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2ND - 8TH
Y SING CHOIR
DATE
TIME
June 19TH - 22ND
1:00 - 3:00PM
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $45 • Non-Members: $60
This choir camp is perfect for the young singer interested in school or community choirs
and theatre, or just wanting to have a good time singing this summer. We will work on the
basics of singing and music while preparing for an end of the week in-class performance.
ZOOSICAL MUSIC CAMP
GRADES
DATE
TIME
K - 2ND
July 17TH - 20TH
1:00 - 2:30PM
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $30 • Non-Members: $40
A new, unique spin on music camp, we will sing silly animal songs learn about and
act out each animal in the Carnival of the Animals, and on the last day we will
have an Instrument Petting Zoo. This is your chance to get up close and personal
with a variety of instruments.
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DANCE CAMP
DATE
TIME
K-2
TH
July 10 - 13
9:00AM - NOON
3RD - 8TH
July 10TH - 13TH
9:00AM - NOON
ND
TH
Esic Center
(For bus transportation, arrive at Meyer by 8:30am, we will leave promptly at
8:45am. If the camper misses the bus, please drop child off at Esic.)
Members: $60 • Non-Members: $70
This camp will spend the week learning different popular forms of dance. Hip
Hop, Jazz and Ballet along with other dance games and activities.
GRADES
K-3
RD
MY DOLL & ME
DATE
TIME
July 3RD - 6TH*
NO CLASS JULY 4TH
July 24TH - 27TH
9:00 - 11:45AM
9:00 - 11:00AM
Meyer Center Program Rooms
Members: $45 • Non-Members: $60
Come explore history, crafts, game and fun with our dolls as we travel with a
different American Girl each day.
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COMIC BOOK CAMP
3RD - 8TH
DATE
TIME
June 12TH - 15TH
9:00 - 10:30AM
Meyer Center
Members: $30 • Non-Members: $40
Learn about and create your own comic books. Whether you love comics or you
are looking for something new to try, this camp is for you.
VIDEO GAME CRAFTS
GRADES
DATE
K - 2ND
June 19TH - 22ND
9:00 - 10:00AM
June 19 - 22
10:15 - 11:15AM
3 -5
RD
TH
TH
TIME
ND
Meyer Center
Members: $30 • Non-Members: $40
This camp will use video games like Minecraft as a model for their crafting: key
chains, magnets and more. Please note this camp is centered around video
games, but does not include playing video games.
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LEGO CAMP
DATE
TIME
K - 2ND
June 5 - 8
June 26TH - 29TH
June 26TH - 29TH
12:45 - 1:45PM
12:45 - 1:45PM
2:00 - 3:00PM
3RD - 5TH
June 5TH - 8TH
2:00 - 3:00PM
TH
TH
Meyer Center Program Room
Members: $30 • Non-Members: $40
Come explore art with Legos! Each day campers will be given a new challenge to
master. Campers will also play games and other activities incorporating Legos.
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K - 1ST
2 -4
ND
TH
DINOSAUR CAMP
DATE
TIME
July 10TH - 13TH
12:30 - 1:30PM
July 10 - 13
1:30 - 3:00PM
TH
TH
Meyer Center Program Rooms
K - 1ST : Members: $40 • Non-Members: $55
2ND - 4TH : Members: $50 • Non-Members: $65
Students will learn fun facts about dinosaurs while making make dinosaur puppets,
dinosaur sculptures, and we will be creating fossils. Dinosaur bones have a habit of
disappearing, so be prepared to put on a paleontologist hat and help us dig up our
bones!
Please arrive at the Meyer Center by 8:30AM as
the bus will leave promptly at 8:45AM.
If the camper misses the bus, they will need to
be dropped off at the Edwardsville High School.
You may also drop your camper off at EHS.
Classes meet
Tuesday - Thursday*
from 9:00 - 11:45AM,
in the EHS classrooms
(D120 & D160).
The fee is $80 per class for
members and non-members.
*July 4 week class meets MWTH
th
INTRODUCTORY
CERAMICS
K - 2ND | 3RD - 8TH
June 13TH - 15TH
July 11TH - 13TH
ALL THE ARTS
K - 2ND | 3RD - 8TH
June 6TH - 8TH
July 25TH - 27TH
Do you love to experiment in all the arts? Then this
class is for you! We will spend each and every day
with a new medium. We will explore painting,
drawing, paper-making, ceramics, and more.
One of the days, we will even get a brief
session on the potter’s wheel!
Campers will have the opportunity to explore throwing
clay on the potter’s wheel, coil building, and slab building
techniques. We will work on both functional and sculptural
pieces. Come in and play with clay with us! All of the
clay used for this class is a low-fired earthenware
that will be food safe and durable once finished.
FUNDAMENTALS OF PAINTING
Finished pieces can be picked up the
K - 2ND | 3RD - 8TH
following week (June 20TH - 22ND & July
TH
TH
June 20TH - 22ND
18 - 20 ) at the EHS Classroom
D120.
Explore several different painting mediums in this
beginners’ painting class. We will work with still
life installations, practicing different painting
techniques using acrylics, watercolors, and
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ND
RD
TH
other media.
K-2 |3 -8
June 27TH - 29TH
Students will create their very own sketchbook in
this class. We will learn why a sketchbook is such an
important part of any artist’s life. We will also focus on
paying attention to the world around us. Harnessing
that attention will help our young artists to see
what they are really trying to draw, and will
help them become better
all-around artists.
DRAWING & PAINTING
K - 2ND | 3RD - 8TH
July 18TH - 20TH
WHEEL THROWING
3RD - 8TH
July 3RD, 5TH & 6TH*
We will spend an intensive two days throwing
on the potter’s wheel, then we will glaze what we’ve
thrown on the final day. We will make pieces for use in
everyday life, such as bowls, cups, and plates. We will
be working with earthenware clay, fired with food
safe glazes. Finished pieces can be picked up
the following Thursday, July 13TH at the EHS
Classroom.
This class will focus on using drawing skills in our
paintings. We will work on the basics of drawing for the
first half of class and painting the second half. We
will explore several different painting and drawing
mediums and make a mixed media piece
combining the materials.
The Edwardsville Art Center inspires
the lives of youth and the creative spirit
of adults through classes, exhibits, and
cultural events. Courses are offered at the
Edwardsville High School in well equipped
classrooms (D120 & D160). Classes are
taught by professionally educated working
artists from the Edwardsville area.
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ROCK CLIMBING CAMP
DATE
TIME
K - 2ND
June 5TH - 8TH
June 12TH - 15TH
June 19TH - 22ND
June 26TH - 29TH
July 10TH - 13TH
July 17TH - 20TH
July 24TH - 27TH
9:00 - 11:00AM
2:00 - 4:00PM
9:00 - 11:00AM
2:00 - 4:00PM
9:00 - 11:00AM
2:00 - 4:00PM
9:00 - 11:00AM
3RD - 5TH
June 5TH - 8TH
June 12TH - 15TH
June 19TH - 22ND
June 26TH - 29TH
July 10TH - 13TH
July 17TH - 20TH
2:00 - 4:00PM
9:00 - 11:00AM
2:00 - 4:00PM
9:00 - 11:00AM
2:00 - 4:00PM
9:00 - 11:00AM
6TH - 8TH
July 24TH - 27TH
2:00 - 4:00PM
Meyer Center Rock Climbing Wall
Members: $50 • Non-Members: $65
Four days of climbing fun! This camp will present campers with unique
challenges and rewards. Campers will have the opportunity to boulder, climb
with ropes, play games, and set up challenges that will build positive thinking.
This is a great physical and mental workout. We will take water breaks.
GRADES
ARCHERY CAMP
DATE
TIME
K-1
June 12TH - 13TH
June 19TH - 20TH
July 19TH - 20TH
July 5TH - 6TH
9:00 - 11:00AM
12:30 - 2:30PM
9:00 - 11:00AM
9:00 - 11:00AM
2ND - 3RD
June 5TH - 6TH
June 12TH - 13TH
June 26TH - 27TH
July 26TH - 27TH
9:00 - 11:00AM
12:30 - 2:30PM
9:00 - 11:00AM
9:00 - 11:00AM
4 -8
June 5TH - 6TH
June 19TH - 20TH
June 26TH - 27TH
July 12TH - 13TH
12:30 - 2:30PM
9:00 - 11:00AM
12:30 - 2:30PM
9:00 - 11:00AM
ST
TH
TH
Meyer Center (Outside)
Members: $40 • Non-Members: $55
This camp includes instruction on archery technique, safety, and time to
practice. Please bring a water bottle. Campers must wear close toed shoes!
No dress shoes, sandals, flip-flops, or Crocs!
GRADES
2nd - 3RD
4th - 8TH
OUTDOOR REC SAMPLER
DATE
July 3RD - 6TH*
NO CLASS JULY 4TH
July 3RD - 6TH*
NO CLASS JULY 4TH
TIME
9:00 - 11:00AM
9:00 - 11:00AM
Meyer Center
Members: $40 • Non-Members: $55
Not sure what to choose. Come try our Outdoor rec sampler. Each day will be
something new, archery, climbing, and nerf (not necessarily in that order). Students
must wear close toed shoes. No dress shoes, sandals, flip flops, or crocs.
GRADES
NERF DART TAG CAMP
DATE
TIME
TH
1ST - 2ND
June 14 - 15
June 21ST - 22ND
July 17TH - 18TH
9:00 - 10:30AM
12:30 - 2:00PM
9:00 - 10:30AM
RD
2 -3
June 7 - 8
June 14TH - 15TH
June 28TH - 29TH
July 24TH - 25TH
9:00 - 10:30AM
12:30 - 2:00PM
9:00 - 10:30AM
9:00 - 10:30AM
4TH - 8TH
June 7TH - 8TH
June 21ST - 22ND
June 28TH - 29TH
July 10TH - 11TH
12:30 - 2:00PM
9:00 - 10:30AM
12:30 - 2:00PM
9:00 - 10:30AM
TH
TH
ND
TH
Meyer Center | Members: $20 • Non-Members: $35
Take your dart tag game to the next level. We will use air powered Nerf
Blasters to engage in an ultimate Nerf battle! Required Items: Eye Protection
(goggles, prescription glasses, sun glasses, etc.) and a water bottle. We want to
be as safe and hydrated as possible.
GRADES
3 DAY FISHING CAMP
DATE
June 12 - 14
June 26TH - 28TH
July 10TH - 12TH
TH
4TH - 8TH
TIME
TH
8:30 - 11:00AM
Leclaire Park, Glik Park & Troy Park
(Meet at the Meyer Center Lobby to leave by 8:30AM)
Members: $60 • Non-Members: $75
Three days of fishing with friends! We will alternate fishing at Glik Park, LeClaire Park,
and Troy Park. We will provide fishing tackle and bait, but campers must provide
their own fishing rod/pole. Dress comfortable for the weather and bring sun screen.
HIKING / FINDING NATURE IN YOUR COMMUNITY
GRADES
DATE
TIME
1ST - 4TH
June 21ST - 22ND
July 17TH - 18TH
8:30 - 11:00AM
SIUE and The Nature Center
(Meet at the Meyer Center Lobby to leave by 8:30AM)
Members: $50 • Non-Members: $65
Two day camp including instruction on hiking, plant identification, discussing rock
formations, and outdoor ethics. Campers will hike the first day at SIUE. On the second
day, campers will be located at the Nature Center. Campers must dress appropriately:
shorts or pants, close toed shoes (tennis shoes or hiking boots. No Crocs, river shoes
or flip flops!) Be mindful of the weather forecast and prepare/dress accordingly.
Please have you child bring a water bottle, backpack and sunscreen.
ANIMAL TRACKING & BIRD WATCHING CAMP
GRADES
DATE
1ST - 4TH
June 19 - 20
July 19TH - 20TH
TH
TIME
TH
8:30 - 11:00AM
Edwardsville Bike Trails
(Meet at the Meyer Center Lobby by 8:30AM)
Members: $50 • Non-Members: $65
Campers will track animals on the bike trail and into the fields. We will learn how animals
try to blend in to not be found and how to tell if they have been in the area. Make sure to
bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothing, walking shoes and sunscreen.
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GIRLS GYMNASTICS CAMP
GRADES
K-8
DATE
July 10 - 13
TH
TH
TIME
TH
9:00 - 11:00AM
Meyer Center Gymnastics Room
Members: $40 • Non-Members: $55
Four-day camp just for girls! They will explore all the traditional girl’s
events with gymnastics, tumbling, and pit fun.
TUMBLING/TRAMPOLINE CAMP
GRADES
DATE
TIME
K - 8TH
July 17TH - 20TH
9:00 - 11:00AM
Meyer Center Gymnastics Room
Members: $40 • Non-Members: $55
Come join us for four days of fun, exploring the excitement of these
events: floor, trampoline, double mini, mini tramp and tumble track.
GYMNASTICS/TUMBLING
& TRAMPOLINE COMBO CAMP
GRADES
DATE
TIME
K - 8TH
July 31ST - August 3RD
9:00 - 11:00AM
Meyer Center Gymnastics Room
Members: $40 • Non-Members: $55
Four days of fun filled gymnastics, tumbling and trampoline. They
will explore the traditional events of gymnastics along with tumbling,
trampoline and more.
GIRLS CHEERLEADING CAMP
GRADES
K-8
TH
DATE
August 7 - 10
TH
TIME
TH
9:00 - 11:00AM
Meyer Center Gymnastics Room
Members: $40 • Non-Members: $55
Give me a Y-M-C-A!!! Learn the basics of cheerleading, small stunts,
jumps and tumbling; or let us challenge the more advanced cheerleaders.
The “Cheerleaders” will perform at the end of the four days.
SOFTBALL SKILLS & DRILLS
GRADES
DATE
TIME
3RD - 6TH
June 12TH - 14TH
9:00 - 9:45AM
Meyer Center (Outside)
Members: $35 • Non-Members: $50
Learn softball through both offensive & defensive skills focusing on
fundamentals, form and fun!
SELF DEFENSE FOR KIDS
GRADES
K-4
TH
DATE
TIME
June 5 - 8
TH
TH
9:15 - 10:00AM
Meyer Center (Behind Outdoor Pool; Viewing Area if raining)
Members: $35 • Non-Members: $45
Learn how to deal with bullies and predators. Kids will learn what behaviors to
watch for and practice how to escape to safety. They will also learn important
strategies to help avoid violent situations, plus tactics and techniques
for handling violence when it is unavoidable. Participants will receive an
informational packet with descriptions of the techniques covered in class plus
at-home tips for parents.
GRADES
K - 4TH
SPORT KARATE
DATE
TIME
June 26TH - 29TH
9:15 - 10:00AM
Meyer Center (Behind Outdoor Pool; Viewing Area if raining)
Members: $35 • Non-Members: $45
Students will learn techniques and tactics for sport karate and Tae Kwon Do
competition, plus participate in light contact (i.e. safe) sparring. Good for both
beginners and kids already involved in martial arts. Many of the skills learned in
this program can carry over into other sports as well.
GRADES
2 -5
ND
TH
LITTLE YOGI’S
DATE
June 19 - 21
TH
ST
TIME
11:00 - 11:40AM
Meyer Center
Members: $35 • Non-Members: $45
Children will learn how to focus and center themselves with various breathing and
visualization techniques. The yoga poses will help improve strength, flexibility, and
coordination. Classes promote self-confidence, self-respect, awareness, and ability
to calm down in stressful situations.
GRADES
K- 3RD
4 -6
TH
TH
RELAY FOR FUN
DATE
TIME
June 12TH - 14TH
9:00 - 9:45AM
June 26 - 28
9:00 - 9:45AM
TH
TH
Meyer Center
Members: $35 • Non-Members: $45
Enjoy three fun filled classes of activities including relays, agility drills,
cooperation games and obstacle courses.
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GRADES
SPORTS FRENZY
DATE
TIME
K - 2ND
June 12TH - 15TH
9:00 - 10:15AM
3 -5
June 26 - 29
9:00 - 10:15AM
RD
TH
TH
TH
Meyer Center (Skate Center entrance for drop-offs)
Members: $30 • Non-Members: $45
It’s the ultimate sports experience! Participants will learn and play the
sports of football, kickball, and dodgeball with a dynamic staff in an
energetic sports setting.
SAND VOLLEYBALL CAMP
GRADES
DATE
TIME
3RD - 5TH
June 12TH - 15TH
10:30 - 11:30AM
Meyer Center (Sand Volleyball Court in back for drop-offs)
Members: $30 • Non-Members: $45
Get outside and enjoy one of the hottest new sports at the Y...Sand
Volleyball! This is a sport that boys and girls alike will have a blast
playing. Come enjoy a true YMCA sport on our sand volleyball court
behind the Meyer Center. We’ll cover the basic rules, skills, and play
some games out on the sand court. It’s a great way to learn the sport
and have fun in the sand.
VOLLEYBALL SKILLS CAMP
GRADES
DATE
TIME
1ST - 2ND
July 10TH - 13TH
July 24TH - 27TH
9:00 - 10:00AM
10:30 - 11:30AM
3RD - 4TH
July 10TH - 13TH
10:15 - 11:15AM
5TH - 7TH
July 17TH - 20TH
10:15 - 11:15AM
Meyer Center (Gymnasium for drop-offs)
Members: $30 • Non-Members: $45
These camps will be offered for both boys & girls during the day.
Camps will be grade specific and limited to the first 20 per camp.
WIFFLEBALL / KICKBALL CAMP
GRADES
DATE
TIME
3RD - 5TH
July 24TH - 27TH
9:00 - 10:15AM
Meyer Center (Skate Center entrance for drop-offs)
Members: $30 • Non-Members: $45
Come enjoy two of the greatest summer activities! We will work on
pitching, fielding, and hitting as we learn the rules of wiffleball. Two
days of wiffleball will be followed up with two days of kickball. So come
on out and swing, throw, and kick your way to a great time!
SOCCER SKILLS CAMP
GRADES
K-5
DATE
July 17 - 20
TH
TH
TIME
TH
9:00 - 10:00AM
Meyer Center (Skate Center entrance for drop-offs)
Members: $30 • Non-Members: $45
Sharpen your soccer skills by coming to Soccer Skills Camp and get
even better for the upcoming Fall soccer season! We’ll cover the basic
skills and build up to games.
GRADES
3RD - 5TH
DODGEBALL CAMP
DATE
TIME
July 31ST - August 1ST
9:00 - 10:15AM
Meyer Center (Skate Center entrance for drop-offs)
Members: $10 • Non-Members: $20
Come have a blast at our limited two-day Dodgeball Camp! We’ll play
various games of Dodgeball like: Dr. Dodgeball, Free-For-All, Scatter
Ball, Guardian Dodgeball, Ultimate Dodgeball, and many more!
BASKETBALL CAMP
GRADES
DATE
TIME
K - 1ST
June 12TH - 15TH
June 26TH - 29TH
10:30 - 11:30AM
9:00 - 10:00AM
2ND - 3RD
June 19TH - 22ND
10:15 - 11:15AM
3RD - 5TH
June 26TH - 29TH
10:15 - 11:15AM
Meyer Center (Gymnasium for drop-offs)
Members: $30 • Non-Members: $45
This Basketball Camp will offer skill development and game play.
Campers will learn the basics and put them to use in 4 vs. 4 and 5
vs. 5 games. Polish your basketball skills and show them off in some
games too!
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GRADES
TENNIS CAMPS
DATE
TIME
K - 1ST
June 5 - 8
July 10TH - 13TH
9:00 - 10:30AM
2ND - 3RD
June 12TH - 15TH
July 17TH - 20TH
9:00 - 10:30AM
4TH - 5TH
June 19TH - 22ND
July 24TH - 27TH
9:00 - 10:30AM
6TH - 8TH
June 26TH - 28TH
9:00 - 11:00AM
TH
TH
Meyer Center Tennis Courts
Members: $55 • Non-Members: $80
This summer try your hand at tennis in one of our tennis camps. YMCA
instructors will cover the basic skills and rules of tennis through drills,
games and lots of fun. Equipment will be provided, but feel free to bring
your own tennis racquet!
WEEKLY SPECIALTY CAMP GUIDE
CAMP
6/5-8 6/12-15 6/19-22 6/26-29
7/3-6*
7/10-13
7/17-20 7/24-27 7/31-8/3
PRESCHOOL
Up In The Stars
x
Every Child Is An Artist
x
Knights & Princess Camp
x
Down On The Farm
x
Superheroes & Villains
x
Ahoy Matey! A Pirate & Ocean Adventure
x
AQUATICS
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
x
Make A Splash
x
x
Swimming Lessons
x
x
x
x
x
Guard Start (Jr. Lifeguard)
x
ARTS & HUMANITIES
Sculpture
x
Process & Play With Local Clay
x
Hooping
x
Fairy Camp
x
Candy Chemistry
x
x
Lego Camp
x
x
All The Arts (EAC)
x
x
x
Messy Art Camp
x
Jewelry Making
x
Pinterest Party
x
Mad Science: Secret Agent
x
Safe Sitter
x
Comic Book Camp
x
Introductory Ceramics (EAC)
x
x
x
x
x
x
Smart Art
x
Circus Camp
x
Y Sing Choir
x
Video Game Crafts
x
Fundamentals Of Painting (EAC)
x
Glitter Camp
x
Fun Fashion
x
Math Mayhem
x
Gardening
x
Drawing (EAC)
x
Hodge Podge Modge Podge
x
Perler Beads/ Pegboard Crafting
x
Stagecraft
x
My Doll & Me
x
Wheel Throwing (EAC)
x
x
Rainbow Stamp Printmaking Camp
x
Sewing & Finger Knitting Camp
x
Chocolate Lovers
x
Dance Camp
x
Dinosaur Camp
x
Camp Checklist Continues On Next
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A GUIDE TO YOUR CHILDREN’S SUMMER
WEEKLY SPECIALTY CAMP GUIDE
CAMP
6/5-8 6/12-15 6/19-22 6/26-29 7/3-6* 7/10-13 7/17-20 7/24-27 7/31-8/3 8/7-10
ARTS & HUMANITIES (CONTINUED)
Origami
x
Clay Charms
x
Mad Science: Red Hot Robots
x
Music Theatre Revue
x
Zoosical Music Camp
x
Drawing & Painting (EAC)
x
Basic Drawing & Painting
x
Creative Creatures
x
Theatre Camp
x
Junior Theatre Camp
x
Mini-Mash Bash
x
Mystery Box Challenge
x
CLIMBING & OUTDOOR REC.
Rock Climbing Camp
x
x
x
x
Archery Camp
x
x
x
x
Nerf Dart Tag Camp
x
x
x
x
x
x
3 Day Fishing Camp
x
Hiking/Finding Nature In Your
Community
x
Animal Tracking & Bird Watching
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Outdoor Rec Sampler
x
GYMNASTICS
Girls Gymnastics Camp
x
Tumbling/Trampoline Camp
x
Gymnastics/Tumbling &
Trampoline Combo Camp
x
Girls Cheerleading Camp
x
HEALTH & FITNESS
Self Defense For Kids
x
Relay For Fun
x
Softball Skills & Drills
x
Little Yogi’s
x
x
Sport Karate
x
REC. SPORTS
Sports Frenzy
x
Sand Volleyball Camp
x
Basketball Camp
x
x
x
x
Volleyball Skills Camp
x
Soccer Skills Camp
x
x
x
Wiffleball/Kickball Camp
x
Dodgeball Camp
x
TENNIS
Tennis Camp
30
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
A GUIDE TO YOUR CHILDREN’S SUMMER
FULL DAY CHILD CARE
ALLISON CASSENS EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
BUILDING
STRONG
BRIGHT
FUTURES
The Edwardsville YMCA offers full day child care services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old
at our Allison Cassens Early Childhood Development Center!
Our Mission:
Our Promise:
The purpose of the YMCA’s Allison Cassens Early
Childhood Development Center is to facilitate a full
day child care program that provides opportunities
and experiences to stimulate a child’s physical, social,
intellectual and emotional development.
The program is licensed and follows a constructive
philosophy with open-ended art activities, science, fine
and gross motor skills and hands-on discovery in an
enriching environment.
The YMCA’s focus is on youth development, healthy
living and social responsibility. What better place to
start than in those precious early years. We promise
to be responsible and provide a loving, caring, honest
and respectful environment for children to learn and
grow in.
The YMCA understands the sensitive needs of your
child. We offer developmental age appropriate activities
that ensure your child gets the most out of our
Allison Cassens Early Childhood Development Center
experience.
Our staff will remain dedicated to maintaining high
standards of care in order to facilitate the enrichment
of each child. Each classroom and the curriculum
taught in that room are designed to meet the needs of
the children in that particular age group. We take pride
in partnering with parents to help children reach their
maximum potential.
ALONG WITH PROVIDING QUALITY CARE OUR CENTER OFFERS SO MUCH MORE...
• New State Of The Art Playground
• “Creative Curriculum”
• One Free Book Each Month Through “The Imagination Library”
ALSO INCLUDES YMCA PROGRAMMING AT NO EXTRA COST:
Creative Art Play • Music • Tumbling • Kids Fitness • Swimming (Summer) • Spanish (3 - 5 years)
For More Information Please Visit Our Website At edwardsvilleymca.com,
Like Us On Facebook Or Contact Us At 618.288.3232.
STOP BY FOR A TOUR TODAY! 190 Cottonwood Road | Glen Carbon, IL 62034
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Edwardsville YMCA
Esic Center • Meyer Center
1200 Esic Drive • 7348 Goshen Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
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Mission Statement
United Way Agency
The Edwardsville YMCA is dedicated to enriching the lives of all
individuals and families in the communities we serve through
programs and services based on Christian principles that
promote a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
SUMMER CAMP 2017
OPEN HOUSE
EDWARDSVILLE YMCA
MEYER CENTER
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2017
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Come learn about
Summer Camp 2017,
grab a cookie and skate!