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2017 Summer Camp Programs
manateeymca.org
and Safety Around Water
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MANATEE YMCA SUMMER CAMP
Summer Camp Full Day
Friendship, Learning, Belonging
At the Y, we believe all kids deserve the opportunity to discover
who they are and what they can achieve. Summer Camp at the Y
provides children with supervised activities that cultivate values,
develop skills and nurture relationships. Plus, our Y counselors are
dedicated to making sure your child’s camp is an amazing and safe
experience! Give your kids the chance to have fun,
improve their health, learn new things, and reach
“Our kids love
their potential. Sign up today!
the Y camp,
they beg us to
come back!”
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Membership
Enjoy the benefits of membership by joining the YMCA. Savings on summer
camp is just one of the ways your family can benefit by being a member of the
Y. Learn how your family can grow in spirit, mind and body by taking a tour at
one of our Manatee YMCA branches, located in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton
and Parrish. Join the Y when signing up for Summer Camp and we will waive
the Joining Fee (up to $50 Savings).
Mandatory Camper and Parent Orientation
Thursday, June 1st at 6:00p at all branches. Campers will receive a Camp
Packet that includes daily schedule, “things to know” information sheet, camp
events and activities, parent manual, T-shirt and camp bag.
Financial Assistance
Registration begins for Members March 13 / All Others March 20. Campers are
able to register for one week, several, or all. Camp is available Monday through
Friday from 9:00a-4:00p. An extended day is available from 7:00a-9:00a and
4:00-6:00p. Campers must arrive by 9:00a on field trip days.
Financial assistance is available to those who qualify thanks to generous
contributions to our Annual Campaign. Applicants must bring a current 1040
form and include number of people in the household. If 1040 form is not
available, another form of income verification is required to apply for a reduced
rate to attend camp. To apply for financial assistance, please visit the Welcome
Desk at any Manatee YMCA branch.
Camp Fees
Camp Contacts
Camp Days and Times
Members $125, All Others $175
There is a one time registration fee of $30/child on or before May 14, fee
increases to $50 per child after May 14. There is also a deposit required at
sign up of $30/week/child which is applied to weekly fees. Deposits are nonrefundable and non-transferable. Breakfast and lunch provided by Manatee
County School District are included in camp fees. Weekly balance payments
minus deposit fee (paid in advance to reserve your week) is due no later than
the WEDNESDAY BEFORE each week the camper attends. An additional $15
late signup or payment fee will be applied after each Wednesday. ELC funds
only accepted at Bradenton Branch.
How to Register
Registration begins: Members March 13 / All Others March 20
To register, visit the Welcome Desk at any Manatee YMCA branch or visit
manateeymca.org. If registering online, don’t forget to add the registration
fee to your cart in addition to reserving weeks attending camp. Additional
paperwork available at manateeymca.org may be required. If you have any
questions or need help call (941) 798-9622.
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Lakewood Ranch
Rhiannon Blaney, (941) 798-9622 x116 or [email protected]
Parrish
Colby Hall, (941) 798-9622 x202 or [email protected]
Bradenton
Hank Allison, (941) 798-9622 x413 or [email protected]
Pam Parrino, (941) 798-9622 x101
YMCA MISSION
To put Christian principles into
practice through programs that build
healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
C.I.T. Counselor In Training Program
Ages: Completed 8th Grade
The Summer Counselor-In-Training Program is a leadership training program for teens who enjoy
working with children in a camp environment and are interested in becoming future Camp Counselors.
This program provides C.I.T.’s with hands on experience working with younger campers and the
opportunity to cultivate their skills and knowledge in the day camp setting. These life skill experiences
help develop the whole person and will help youth to realize their potential. Participants will earn
community services hours while learning and having fun. An application to participate in this
program must be completed, available at manateeymca.org or stop by the Welcome Center at
the Y. All participants will be interviewed and those selected will be able to register for the
C.I.T. program.
Registration Begins:
Members March 13 / All Others March 20
Program Held:
Same as full day summer camp at all branches.
C.I.T. Online Registration
Search Keywords: C.I.T. Camp
Fee:
Weekly Fee - Members $50 per child/ All Others $75
$30 one time registration fee/child on or before May 14. Registration fee increases to $50/child after May 14.
Deposit:
Deposit required at sign-up $30 per week per child and are applied to weekly fees. Deposits are non-refundable,
and non-transferable.
OPEN HOUSE
Join us on May 13 for our Camp Open House
and first Family Sunday Funday of the summer
from 10a-1p at all branch locations!
Full Day
Summer Camp Schedule
Week 1: Week 2: Week 3: Week 4: Week 5: Week 6: Week 7: Week 8: Week 9: Week 10:
June 5 - June 9
June 12 - June 16
June 19 - June 23
June 26 - June 30
July 3 - July 7 (closed July 4)
July 10 - July 14
July 17- July 21
July 24 - July 28
August 1st - August 5th
August 7-9
Choose the weeks your child will attend!
Things to Know About Summer Camp
1. Come dressed for outdoor activities and wear tennis shoes and shorts or pants.
(NO Crocs, sandals, open toe shoes or skirts are to be worn).
2. Remember to put sunscreen on before coming to camp, and also send sunscreen with
your child so they can reapply later in the day, if needed.
3. Bring bathing suit and towel each day for swim time.
4. The Bradenton Branch will be providing breakfast and lunch each day of Summer Camp
through the County lunch program, except for the last 2 weeks of camp. Each Tuesday will be
chicken nugget lunch and Friday pizza lunch for an additional fee. Cantina will be open each
morning and afternoon to purchase snack and cold beverages. Campers at all of our Y camps
need to bring a morning and afternoon snack and may bring a water bottle to have water all
day long.
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Lakewood Ranch YMCA Camps
Summer Camp Full Day
Kids will get a chance to explore new talents and interests, & traditional campers
will experience sports, arts & crafts, swimming, and field trips.
Get ready, it’s going to be a summer to remember!
Activities Include
Sports, Swim Lessons, Games, Field Trips, Archery, Climbing Wall, and more!
Facilities For Your Enjoyment
Outdoor heated pool, Youth Center w/
Climbing Wall, Outdoor Sports Fields,
Outdoor Pavilion, Indoor Gymnasium.
Location
Lakewood Ranch YMCA
5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Specialty Mini Camps are perfect as add-ons to traditional camp or
as stand alone half-day camps for those who don’t need a full day!
Contact
Rhiannon Blaney, (941) 798-9622 x116 or [email protected]
Specialty Mini Camps
Rates: Members $- $60 / All Others $- $90
Camp Swim Lessons
Rates: $15 Members / $35 Non-Members/week.
Campers will strengthen their skills by following the National YMCA Model for
swimming. Camp will emphasize mechanics, technique, stroke, and personal
safety in and around water. Day Camp participants only.
Soccer Camp
Entering 1st -9th Grade Shooting, dribbling and passing, & defensive growth. Daily program includes
physical fitness, skills development and organized soccer games. Program 9-12p
(ages 5-9) and 12:30-3:30p (ages 10-14).
Basketball Camp
Entering 1st-9th Grade
Shooting, dribbling and passing, and offensive and defensive growth. Daily
program includes physical fitness, skills development and organized basketball
games. Program 9-12p (ages 5-9) and 12:30-3:30p (ages 10-14).
Volleyball Camp
Entering 1st-9th Grade
Camp Swim Lessons
Soccer Camp
Basketball Camp
Volleyball Camp
Football Camp
Cheerleading Camp
Sports FUNdamentals
Kids Fit Camp
Kids Dance Camp
STEM Camp
Babysitting Camp
Etiquette Camp
Fun With Food Camp
Kids Fit Camp
Kids Dance Camp
Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, and Tumbling. Kids will learn routines set to some of their favorite
songs. Performance at the end of the week. Program 12:30-3:30p (ages 5-10).
STEM Camp
Football Camp
Babysitting Camp
Entering 1st-9th Grade
Cheerleading Camp
Entering 1st-9th Grade
Jumps, motions and stunting. Daily program includes physical fitness, skills
development and cheers. Program 12:30-3:30p (ages 5-14).
Sports FUNdamentals
Entering K-3rd Grade
Teaches the fundamentals of 4 major sports (basketball, football, baseball and
soccer). Program 9-12p (ages 5-8).
Entering K-9th Grade
Get your body moving, your heart pumping, and learn the importance eating right and
making healthy choices. Don’t forget your swimsuit and towel! Contact Carrie Wicks for
more information. Program 12:30-3:30p (ages 5-14).
Serving, passing and blocking, and offensive and defensive growth. Daily program
includes physical fitness, skills development and organized volleyball games.
Program 12:30-3:30p (ages 10-14).
Passing, catching and running, and offensive and defensive growth. Daily program
includes physical fitness, skills development and organized basketball games.
Program 9-12p (ages 5-14).
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This camp will inspire kids through hands-on activities in the areas of science,
technology, engineering and math. Program 9-12p (ages 10-14).
Camp will build leadership and decision-making skills, teach safety, and provide the
tools needed to be a successful babysitter. Introduction to infant and child CPR and
First Aid included. Program 9-12p (Middle Schoolers Only).
Etiquette Camp
Through games and role playing, campers will learn eye contact, confidence in every
situation, a good handshake, how to be a good friend and much more.
Program 12:30-3:30p (ages 10-14).
Fun With Food Camp
Campers will learn how to make nutritious foods while competing in cooking challenges
and creating their own recipe book. Program 9-12p and 12:30-3:30p. (ages 5-14)
Parrish YMCA Camps
Summer Camp Full Day
Parrish “Camp Rivers Edge”
The Parrish YMCA Day Camp (Camp Rivers Edge) is loaded with fun and
offers all of the benefits of traditional camp - new experiences, safety, skill
building, a sense of community and lasting friendships. Weekly field trips,
weekly themes, Outdoor Adventures such as Archery, sports and swimming at
our camp pool. Camp gives your child the opportunity to express themselves
creatively and independently with old and new friends.
Activities Include
Swimming, Sports, Field Trips, Arts & Crafts, Archery, Water Slides, Summer
Games, and more. Weekly themes such as Pirate & Princess Week, Sports
Week, Circus Week and Superhero Week.
Facilities For Your Enjoyment
Outdoor heated pool, Youth Center, Outdoor Sports Fields, Outdoor Pavilion.
Location
Parrish Day Camps will be held off premises at
St. Frances X Cabrini Church
12001 69th St E
Parrish, FL 34219
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Contact
Colby Hall, (941) 798-9622 x202 or [email protected]
Specialty Mini Camps
Parrish
Registration Begins: Members March 13 / All Others March 20
Rates: Members $40 / All Others $75
All camps held at Camp Rivers Edge
Soccer Camp
Ages 5-13
Sessions held: June 12-17, June 26-30, 9-11a
Cheerleading Camp
Ages 5-13
Session held: July 10-14, 9-11a
Join the Y when signing up for Summer Camp and we will waive the Joining Fee (up to $50 Savings).
That’s not all - receive reduced rates for summer camp programs, youth sports, swim lessons, and more!
SAVE!
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Bradenton YMCA Camps
Summer Camp Full Day
This summer your kids will have an amazing experience in a safe, inclusive, nurturing
environment. Campers will experience sports, arts & crafts, swimming and field trips. In
addition to bringing back summer games, summerfest and camp cantina, we also offer a
variety of specialties for our full day campers that will be offered weeks 2 through 8.
Activities Include
Summer Games, Sports, Arts, Swimming, Field Trips, Summerfest, Camp Cantina and more.
Facilities For Your Enjoyment
Location
Indoor heated pool, Youth Center, Outdoor Sports Fields, Indoor Gymnasium.
Bradenton YMCA
3805 59th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34209
Contact
Hank Allison, (941) 798-9622 x413 or [email protected]
or Pam Parrino x101
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Specialty Mini Camps
Rates: Members $40 / All Others $75
Only M, T, Th and Fri (No specialties on Wednesday)
Speciality Camps are an opportunity for children to try out popular interests under the
guidance of trained instructors. These camps are focused programs designed to build
understanding, skills and friends with other campers that have the same interests.
Families that are not interested in signing up for full day camp may opt to sign up
for only the 2 hours of speciality at a Non-Camper rate. These camps are designed in
sessions to build on basics and encourage continuity to allow for optimized learning and
growth in each area. All Campers are encouraged to sign up for the suggested groupings.
In addition to the selected specialty, all full day campers will participate in traditional camp
activities such as swimming, arts & crafts, theme days, group games, field trips and more.
Swim Camp
Entering 1st -9th Grade Swimmers will strengthen their skills by following the National YMCA Model for
swimming. Camp will emphasize mechanics, technique, stroke, and personal safety in and
around water. Camp is offered weekly.
Program only 1-2pm (Beginners) and 2-3pm (Intermediate/Advanced).
Beginner Sports Camp
Entering 1st-5th Grade
This camp will focus on teaching the fundamentals and dynamics of four major sports
(basketball, baseball, football and soccer.) Daily program includes physical fitness,
skills development and organized games. The children will learn the fundamentals and
dynamics of the game. Program only 9:45-11:45a
Soccer Camp
Entering 1st -9th Grade Swim Camp
Beginner Sports Camp
Soccer Camp
Basketball Camp
Future Engineers Camp
Arts & Crafts Camp
Dance Camp
Circus Camp
Musical Theater Camp
Enrichment Camp
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Entering 2nd-9th Grade
Fun projects rotate throughout the 2 weeks using different mediums such as paint,
yarn, beads, foam, and more! Campers are encouraged to be creative through each
project. Program only 2-4p.
Dance Camp
Entering 2nd-7th Grade
Circus Camp
Entering 2nd -7th Grade This camp teaches the basic fundamentals of ballet, tap, hip hop & jazz for those
with little or no dance experience. Campers will acquire confidence and techniques of
modern dance. Emphasis is placed on rhythm, coordination, and fun! Campers will also
participate in traditional camp activities such as swimming, arts & crafts, theme days,
group games, field trips and more. Program only 2-4p, Friday 12-2p.
Specialists work with the children to improve fundamentals including shooting, dribbling
and passing along with defensive growth. Daily program includes physical fitness, skills
development and organized soccer games. Program only 9:45-11:45a.
A unique new experience for campers interested in circus and aerial arts disciplines.
Enjoy swinging from the rafters and learn the basics from our professional team of
experienced staff and then showcase their new skills with a performance. Program
only 2-4p, Friday 12-2p.
Basketball Camp
Musical Theater Camp
Entering 1st-9th Grade
Specialists work with campers on fundamentals including shooting, dribbling and
passing; along with offensive and defensive growth. Daily program includes physical
fitness, skills development and organized basketball games. Program only 2-4p
Future Engineers Camp
Entering 3rd-9th Grade
Do you like math and science? Are you interested in how things work, enjoy problem
solving and working with a team? If so, you might be a future engineer. Specialists work
with campers to create, design and build projects. Program only 2-4p.
Entering 2nd -7th Grade A camp for aspiring singers and actors. Campers will learn popular musical routines
and end with a mini production for the entire camp. Program only 2-4p, Friday 12-2p.
Enrichment Camp
Entering 1st – 4th Grade
Get academic support for approximately 45 minutes a day 5 days a week from 8-9a
by college educated tutors and trained counselors. Teaching will consist of a mixture
of formal lessons and subject based activities with an emphasis on math and reading.
This add-on can be combined with any camp. Program only 8-9a
THE HERALD-TRIBUNE PRESENTS
HEALTHY KIDS DAY!
The Y’s Healthy Kids Day, a FREE community event, is the nation’s largest health
day, bringing children and families together and teaching good health & nutrition.
Come out for a day of family fun, meet vendors sharing healthy information, enjoy
children activities, and more!
Activities include:
Crafts - Kids Obstacle Course - Gaga Ball - Fishing Fun
Kids 5 - 12 register at the event and receive a t-shirt and bag,
While supplies last.
Entertainment includes:
Y Program Demonstrations - Music by DJ
Exhibitors including Sarasota Jungle Gardens,
Humane Society of Manatee County
O’Brien Family Farms, and many more!
FREE FISHING CLINIC!
*REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED*
Receive a free rod and reel for attending
our Fishing Clinic! Register at one of our
branches April 1-April 19. Hurry, space is
limited to 100 spots per branch and will
fill up quickly! See any branch Welcome
Desk or manateeymca.org for details.
While Supplies Last
*REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED*
Presented by:
Refreshments:
Food and drink available for purchase
Stop By the Y!
Y Week is April 17–22, stop by and check out all
we do to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all!
$0 Joining Fee April 17-22!
Interested in being a sponsor, volunteer or vendor at Healthy Kids Day?
Visit manateeymca.org for more info, or contact Terry Bissell at
[email protected].
MANATEE YMCA
(941) 798-9622
manateeymca.org
Splash Into Summer!
SAFETY AROUND WATER
Free Introduction to swimming program
As part of National Water Safety Month in May, the Manatee YMCA encourages parents to take
an active role in their child’s safety. Teaching children how to be safe around water is not a
luxury, it’s a necessity. The YMCA’s Safety Around Water program can help make sure they learn
essential water safety skills. The Manatee YMCA’s Safety Around Water program is held in the
Spring each year and is FREE to children ages 3-12yrs.
All Branches
Ages 3-4 Ages 5-6
Ages 7-12
5:30-6p
6:15-6:45p
7-7:45p
Registration: Begins April 22
Week long session held May 30-June 2. Register at
Healthy Kids Day, Online, or at the Welcome Center
at the Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton and Parrish Branch.
For more Information:
Program Executive Director
Courtney Hancock
at 941-798-9622 ext. 321
*NEW* SUMMER SWIM LEAGUE
Rates: $120 Members, $240 for Non-Members
The Manatee YMCA Summer Swim League provides kids ages 5-18 an opportunity for them to “get
their feet wet” with competitive swimming in a fun, positive environment. Team members make
significant improvements in proper swim technique during the course of the summer. More relaxed
than a year-round swim team, the Summer Swim Team is a good gauge to see if your child is ready
for competitive swim.
Registration: Begins April 22
Held: June 5-August 12
At the Y we offer swim
lessons throughout the year.
Check out our new format for
swim lessons! Visit the Welcome
Desk at any branch to get our
program brochure or visit
manateeymca.org for more info.
MANATEE YMCA
941-798-YMCA (9622)
manateeymca.org