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JOIN THE FUN!
SUMMER
DAY
CAMP
2016 West Communities YMCA
westcommunitiesymca.org
FRIENDSHIP.
ACCOMPLISHMENT.
BELONGING.
Remember the fun of summer when you were
a kid? Exploring the outdoors, spending time with
friends, playing games and splashing in the pool?
At Y camp, we create an exciting, safe
environment for kids to have an unforgettable
summer of fun. And while they’re taking part in
unique experiences and adventures, they’re also
building self-esteem, developing interpersonal skills
and making lasting friendships and memories.
Summer is just around the corner,
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so sign up at the membership desk today!
West Communities YMCA
6235 South Homan Avenue Chicago, IL 60629
www.westcommunitiesymca.org
Professionally Trained Staff
Financial Assistance Available
ACA Accredited
Extended Care Available
Our caring counselors are
professional role models
We maintain the highest standards
regarding program safety and quality
Swimming
Kids cool off in the pool under the
close watch of lifeguards
Healthy Kids Focus
Dedicated to building healthy, confident,
connected and secure children
The YMCA of Metro Chicago Summer camps
provide children with summer adventures that
promote a healthy spirit, mind and body. Children
spend time indoors and outdoors as experienced
staff lead campers in a wide variety of activities
each day, including arts and crafts, games, skits
and songs, sports, instructional/ recreational
swimming and weekly offsite field trips.
In addition, the YMCA continues to incorporate
its healthy kid's curriculum into its summer
camp programs. Children participate in weekly
interactive workshops with doctors, dentists,
nutritionists and athletes to gain basic knowledge
on how to incorporate proper nutrition, exercise
and positive self images into their everyday lives.
At the YMCA, our summer camps are ACA
accredited, which means that we maintain the
highest standards regarding program quality. We
believe the most important elements of a positive
summer camp experience are the safety and wellbeing of your child.
El Campamento de verano del YMCA del Área
Metropolitana de Chicago, brinda a los niños
y niñas aventuras veraniegos que fomentan
una mente, cuerpo y espÍritu saludable. A
travÉs de actividades adentro y al aire libre,
guiados cada dÍa por personal calificados,
los niños participaran en una amplia variedad
de actividades, que incluye artes, juegos,
presentaciones, canciones, deportes,
natación recreativa semanal fuera del
campamento y paseos.
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773.434.0300
AdemÁs, el YMCA continÚa expandiendo
su programa de actividades para niños
We believe every child should have the
opportunity to experience Y camp
Before and after hours to
accommodate working parents
Field Trips
Unique opportunities to explore nature
and experience new places
22 Locations in Chicagoland
Close to where you live and work
saludables. Los participantes participan en
talleres interactivos semanales con mÉdicos,
dentistas, nutricionistas y atletas para obtener
conocimientos bÁsicos acerca de nutrición
adecuada, ejercicio y una imagen positiva de sÍ
mismos en sus vidas cotidianas
Nuestro campamento del YMCA mantiene las
normas mÁs elevadas en cuanto a la calidad de
los programas. Creemos que los elementos mÁ s
importantes para una experiencia positiva en un
campamento son la seguridad y el bienestar de
sus niños.
WHAT OUR CAMPS OFFER /
CAMPAMENTOS INCLUYEN
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Professionally and thoroughly trained staff
Outdoor educational activities
CPR/First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention
Character development classes
Emphasis on healthy lifestyle
Activities to suit every age, ability and interest
Financial Assistance offered through
Action for Children
Personal profesional y completamente capacitado
Las actividades educativas al aire libre
CPR / Primeros Auxilios y Prevención del Abuso
Infantil
Clases de desarollo de caracter
Énfasis en el estilo de vida saludable
Actividades para adaptarse a cada edad, la
capacidad y el interÉs
Asistencia financiera con becas y Action
for Children
GENERAL INFORMATION / INFORMACIÓN BASICA
REGISTRATION BEGINS /
REGISTRACIÓN INICIA
PARENT MEETING /
REUNION DE PADRES
February 27, 2016
27 de Febrero, 2016
Join us at our parent information session:
• Please ask membership desk for details on dates
and times.
CAMP SESSIONS / SESIONES DE
CAMPAMENTO
Únase a nosotros en nuestra sesión de
información para los padres:
Sessions are one week each,
Monday-Friday but you can also choose
certain days of the week.
• Pava mas detalles Por favor pregunte al escritorio
de membrecia.
SPECIAL OFFER / OFERTA ESPECIAL
Las sesiones duran una semana cada una, de
lunes - viernes, pero usted tambiÉn puede
elegir ciertos dÍas de la semana.
No Joiner Fee if you sign up for camp and sign
up for a YMCA Family Membership during one
of our parent information sessions.
CAMP HOURS / HORAS DEL
CAMPAMENTO
No habra cargo de inicio si se inscribe
para el campamento y se inscribe para una
membrecÍa familiar durante uno de las juntas
de información.
7:30-9am - Before Care
9am-4pm - Program Hours,
Child must be in by 9am
SUMMER CAMP FEES / CUOTAS DEL
CAMPAMENTO DE VERANO
4-6pm - Extended Care, Child can be picked
up only during these hours
All weekly fees and Action for Children
monthly co-payments must be paid before
your child(ren) begin.
*CDBG participants are only eligible for
regular program hours
Cuotas semanales y pagos mensuales de
Action for Children deben ser pagados antes
que incian su hijo(s).
Member Type Camp Type
Fee
7:30-9am - Cuidado antes de campamento
9am-4pm - Horario de Programa - Niño(a)
tiene que estar en el programa a las 9am
4-6pm - Cuidado despues de campamento,
Nino(a) puede ser recogido solamente
durante esta horas
Member
Non-Member
Member
Non-Member
*Participantes en CDBG solo son eligibles para
los horarios normales
Full Days, 5 days
Full Days, 5 days
Daily Fee
Daily Fee
$145/week
$175/week
$30/day
$35/day
* Fee includes a nutritious
breakfast and lunch.
AGES / EDADES
We serve youth ages 5-12. Campers need to
be age 5 by June 2016.
Fee options do not apply to those
receiving financial assistance, Action for
Children, or CDBG participants.
Tipo de
Tipo de
Cuota
Miembro Campamento
Our Summer Camp follows all the guidelines
and procedures established by the YMCA of
Metropolitan Chicago to ensure the highest
quality program possible.
Miembro
Servimos a jóvenes entre las edades de 5
a 12. Los participantes deben tener por lo
menos 5 años antes de junio de 2016.
Sin-MembrecÍa
Miembro
Sin-MembrecÍa
Nuestro campamento de verano sigue todas
las guÍas y pólizas establecidas por el YMCA
del Area Metropolitana de Chicago para
asegurar la mÁs alta calidad.
Dias Enteras,
5 dias
Dias Enteras,
5 dias
Cuota diaria
Cuota diaria
$145/semana
$175/semana
$30/dÍa
$35/dÍa
*Cuota incluye desayuno y almuerzo.
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Cuotas no se aplican a los que reciben ayuda
finaciera, Action for Children, o participantes
en CDBG.
GENERAL INFORMATION / INFORMACIÓN BASICA
PAYMENT SCHEDULE /
HORARIO DE PAGOS
minus the nonrefundable, nontransferable
deposit with a doctor's note.
Payments must be made Friday by 11:59am
(There will be no exceptions)
Para garantizar un lugar en el campamento
se requiere un deposito no reembolsable y
no transferible de $15 a la semana cuando
se registra. Todos los depósitos deben ser
pagados por cada semana de inscribir a su
hijo (s). Antes que el campamento comienze,
usted puede cancelar la sesión o de la semana
(s) y recibir un reembolso total pagado por
dicho perÍodo de sesiones o de la semana (s),
menos la no reembolsable.
Fees need to be paid prior to starting a
session! Campers who do not have their fees
paid by the Friday before the next session will
not be allowed to attend camp until session
is paid. This applies to both private paying
members and those receiving assistance from
Action for Children. The Action for Children
monthly co-pays must be paid accordingly.
El depósito no es transferible. Si su
hijo estÁ hospitalizado o enfermo por una
semana de campamento, puede recibir un
reembolso por los dÍas perdidos, menos el
depósito no reembolsable, intransferible, con
una nota del doctor.
Las cuotas por las semanas en que se
registraron necesitan estar pagado
completo ANTES que empiezen. La cuota
tiene que estar pagado el viernes antes de
las semana o la primer dÍa de la semana. Los
que reciben ayuda económica de Action For
Children necesitan pagar el co-pay del mes
por consiguiente.
CAMP SESSION DATES / FECHAS DEL
CAMPAMENTO
Pagos deben hacerse viernes a las 11:59am
(No habra excepciones)
AFC CO-PAYMENT DEADLINES /
HORARIO DE PAGOS DE ACTION
FOR CHILDREN
• Make your June payment by or before June
17,2016
• Make your July payment by or before July 1, 2016
• Make your August payment by or before
July 29,, 2016
• Hago su pago del mes de junio en o antes del 17
de junio 2016
• Hago su pago del mes de julio en o antes del 1 de
julio 2016
• Hago su pago del mes de agosto en o antes del 29
de julio 2016
Dates
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Jun 20 - 24
Jun 27 - July 1
July 4 - 8 - Closed July 4
Jul 11 - 15
Jul 18 - 22
Jul 25 - 29
Aug 1 - 5
Aug 8 - 12
Aug 15 - 19
Aug 22-26
Aug 29 - Sept 2
* There is no camp Friday, July 4.
Fees have been adjusted.
Semana
Fechas
Semana 1
Semana 2
Semana 3
Semana 4
Semana 5
Semana 6
Semana 7
Semana 8
Semana 9
Semana 10
Semana 11
DEPOSITS / DEPOSITOS
To guarantee a spot in our camp a $15
non-refundable, non-transferable deposit
per week is required when registering. All
deposits must be paid for each week you
register your child(ren). Before the camp
begins, you may cancel the session or week(s)
and receive a refund of the total paid for that
session or week(s), minus the non-refundable,
non-transferable deposit. If your child is
hospitalized or ill for an entire camp week,
you may receive a refund for days missed
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Weeks
Jun 20 - 24
Jun 27 - July 1
July 4 - 8 - Closed July 4
Jul 11 - 15
Jul 18 - 22
Jul 25 - 29
Aug 1 - 5
Aug 8 - 12
Aug 15 - 19
Aug 22-26
Aug 29 - Sept 2
*No habra campamento del viernes, 4 de julio.
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GENERAL INFORMATION / INFORMACIÓN BASICA
ACTION FOR CHILDREN
The State of Illinois helps low-income families
pay for child care so parents can work, go to
school, or attend work-related training. We
will assist you in completing the application
and submit it for you once all the proper
documentation is completed. Please contact
Camp Director at 773.434.0300 to learn
more. DON 'T WAIT!
The process for applying can take up to 30
days for new applicants to receive approval.
The average time range from 10-15 days. We
will need to have an approval. If you are not
approved before the camp begins, you will
need to pay the full price.
ACA RATIOS / PROPORCIONES ACA
We adhere to the American Camping
Association (ACA) Ratio Standards.
Once you are approved your payment will be
credited toward your monthly co-pay. Once
you are accepted you will be responsible for
paying the parent co-pay. Please contact
Action for Children at 773.823.1100 or
www.actforchildren.org for more information.
Seguimos los estÁndares establecidos por el
Asociación de Campamento Americano. (ACA)
Age
Camper-to-Staff Ratio
4-5
6-8
9 - 14
15 - 18
6:1
8:1
10:1
12:1
Edad
Proporción del Niño a Empleado
4-5
6-8
9 - 14
15 - 18
6:1
8:1
10:1
12:1
Please note: Applications are available
on-line; however you will need information
from our center to complete the application.
Do not mail applications to the YMCA. All
information needs to be submitted directly to
Action for Children. Applications for Action
for Children with our information are available
at our Membership Desk.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS /
CANCELACIONES Y RE-EMBOLSOS
Before camp begins, you may cancel the
session or week(s) and receive a refund of the
total paid for that session or week(s), minus
the nonrefundable, non-transferable deposit.
If your child is hospitalized or ill for an
entire camp week, you may receive a refund
for days missed minus the nonrefundable,
nontransferable deposit with a doctor's note.
El West Communities YMCA acepta
certificados de Action For Children. Action
For Children (AFC) es una programa financiero
de ayuda proveÍdo por el Departamento de
Illinois de Servicios Humanos para familias
que trabajan. Las familias deberÁn proveer
los ingresos y la información del hogar para
verificar su elegibilidad.
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Antes de la fecha de comienzo del
campamento, usted puede cancelar la
sesión o la(s) semana(s) y recibir un
reembolso del total pagado por esa sesión
o esa(s) semana(s), menos el depósito no
reembolsable ó intransferible. Si su hijo(a)
estÁ hospitalizado(a) o enfermo(a) durante
toda una semana de campamento, proveyendo
una carta del mÉdico usted puede recibir un
reembolso por los dÍas perdidos, menos el
depósito no reembolsable ó intransferible.
GENERAL INFORMATION / INFORMACIÓN BASICA
Nosotros le ayudaremos a completar
la solicitud y entregarla cuando toda la
documentación adecuada ha sido completada.
Por favor, comunique con Alex MartÍnez a
773.434.0300 para mÁs información. ¡NO
ESPERE!El proceso de solicitud puede tomar
hasta 30 dÍas para que los nuevos solicitantes
reciban su aprobación. Normalmente el
tiempo promedio toma entre 10 a 15 dÍas.
Necesitaremos la carta de aprobación antes
de inscribir su hijo/a. Si usted no tiene el
aprobación antes del inicio de campamento,
tendrÁ que pagar el precio completo. Al
ser aprobado su pago serÁ deducido del la
cuota de su pago mensual. Una vez que sea
aprobado, serÁ responsable de sus
pagos mensuales.
Por favor, póngase en contacto con
Action for Children al 773.823.1100 o
www.actforchildren.org para mÁs información.
Tenga en cuenta: Las solicitudes estÁn
disponibles por internet, sin embargo
usted necesitarÁ la información de nuestro
centro para completar la solicitud. No envÍe
aplicaciones al YMCA. Toda la información
debe ser entregada directamente a Action for
Children. Solicitudes para asistencia Action
for Children con información del YMCA estÁn
disponibles en la mesa de membrecÍa.
WHAT TO BRING / QUE SE DEBE TRAER
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Gym shoes, NO FLIP FLOPS or SANDALS
Positive attitude
A water bottle labeled with the camper's name
A protective hat or cap
Sunscreen and bug repellent everyday (bring extra
to re-apply)
• Jacket or sweatshirt if the weather is cool
• Camp shirt on field trip days (SHIRT will be
provided)
WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP / QUE
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Cell Phones
Toys, trading cards, or games from home
iPods, MP3 players, digital cameras
Game boys or other hand-held electronic
equipment
• Money, unless suggested for field trips
PLEASE MARK YOUR CHILD'S FULL NAME
CLEARLY ON EVERYTHING.
THE WEST COMMUNITIES YMCA IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS.
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Tenis, no se permiten chanclas o huaraches
Actitud positiva
Botella para agua con el nombre del niño
Gorra o cachucha
Bloque de sol y bloque de insectos (traer extra
para aplicar mÁs)
• SuÉter o chaqueta si estamos en tiempos frescos
• Camisa del campamento (solamente en dÍas de
paseos)
TelÉfonos celulares
Juguetes, cartas o juegos de la casa
iPods, tocadores de MP3 o cÁmaras
Nintendo o cualquier video juego
Dinero fuera de paseos donde se
recomienda traerlo
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EL WEST COMMUNITIES YMCA NO ES
RESPONSABLE POR ARTICULOS PERDIDOS
O ROBADOS.
PONGA EL NOMBRE DE SU HIJO/A
CLARAMENTE EN CADA ARTÍCULO.
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AT A GLANCE... / DE VISTAZO...
WEEKLY THEMES / TEMAS SEMANALES
West Communities Day Camp offers activities
and field trips based on our weekly themes!
El Campamento del West Communities YMCA
ofrece actividades y paseos basados en
nuestras temas semanales.
Week/Semana #
Theme/Sema
Week/Semana 1
Week/Semana 2
Week/Semana 3
Week/Semana 4
Week/Semana 5
Week/Semana 6
Week/Semana 7
Week/Semana 8
Week/Semana 9
Week/Semana 10
SAVE MONEY
REGISTER
EARLY
Treasure Island
Stars and Stripes
Olympics
Wet and Wild Week
Time Travelers
Game Show Mania
Gadgets and Gizmos
All Stars
Jammin' in the Jungle
Great Outdoors
SPECIAL FEATURES/CARACTERÍSTICAS ESPECIALES
SWIM LESSONS / CLASES DE NATACIÓN
achieving balance between activities, work,
school, family, friends, etc is challenging but
important. Your children will receive the tools,
ideas, and activities they need to support
your family in reaching these goals. Visit
www.healthyfamilyhome.org for
more information!
Please be sure to check out our swim
lessons and aquatics activities that will keep
your child active and healthy through the
summer. All of our classes are set with an
age-appropriate curriculum meeting our Y
standards. Please contact Amanda Alvarez at
773.434.0300 to learn more.
HEALTHY FAMILY HOME / HOGAR Y
FAMILIA SALUDABLE
Healthy Family Home is a YMCA initiative
designed to help families make healthier
choices and lead healthier lives at home.
There are three keys to creating your healthy
family home: play every day, eat healthy
and family time. Part of the Healthy Family
Home philosophy is the power of small,
sustainable changes. Like many things in life,
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Hogar y Familia Saludable es una iniciativa
diseñada para ayudar a las familias en hacer
decisiones mÁs saludables y crear mÁs vidas
saludables en sus hogares. Hay tres pasos
para crear un hogar y familia saludable:
jugando cada dia, comiendo saludable y
tiempo familiar. Parte de la filosofÍa del
Hogar y Familia Saludable es hacer cambios
pequeños pero permanentes. Como muchas
cosas en la vida, llegando a un balance estable
entre actividades, trabajo, escuela, familia,
amigos, etc, es difÍcil pero importante. Sus
hijos recibirÁn todos los herramientas, ideas y
actividades necesarias para apoyar su familia
en llegar a cumplir estas metas. Visite www.
healthyfamilyhome.org para mÁs información.
Favor de preguntar sobre nuestras lecciones
de natación y actividades acuÁticas que
mantienen los niños activos y saludables
durante todo el verano. Todas nuestras clases
estÁn creadas con un currÍculo especializado
para distintos edades. ComunÍquese con
Amanda Álvarez al 773.434.0300 para
obtener mÁs información.
SPECIAL FEATURES/CARACTERÍSTICAS ESPECIALES
SUMMER READING PROGRAM /
PROGRAMA DE LECTURA EN EL VERANO
Out of School Days
Dates: Jan 1, Jan 18, Feb 5,Feb.15, April 8
Ages: 5-12
Hours: 7:30am-6pm
Location: Drop off and pick up at West
Communities YMCA
Daily rate:
Members: $30, Non-Members: $35
West Communities YMCA has partnered
with the Chicago Public Library, West Lawn
Branch, for the annual Rahm's Readers
summer reading program for kids ages 3-13.
Kids nine and under who read (or are read
to)25 pictures books will earn a prize. Weekly
book raffles, author visits, performers and
presenters are just some of the activities that
are featured throughout the summer.
Spring Break
Dates: April 18-22
Ages: 5-12
Hours: 7:30am-6pm
Location: Drop off and pick up at West
Communities YMCA
Weekly camp fee:
Members: $145, Non-Members: $175
El West Communities YMCA ha asociado con
las Bibliotecas PÚblicas de Chicago, West
Lawn, para el programa de lectura anual
Rahm's Readers para niños de los edades 3 a
13. Niños de 9 y menor que leen (o a que les
leen) 25 libros ganaran un premio. HabrÁ rifas
semanales, visitas de autores, actuaciones y
presentaciones son algunos de los actividades
que tendrÁn durante todo el verano.
DÍas Fuera de Escuela
Fechas: Ene 1, Ene 18, Feb 5, Feb 15, Abr 8
Edades: 5-12
Horas: 7:30am-6pm
Locación: West Communities YMCA
Cuota Diaria:
Miembros: $30, Sin MembrecÍa: $35
CAMP PREVIEW / DEMOSTRACION
DEL CAMPAMENTO
Want to see what camp is like before you sign
up for the whole summer?
Vacación de Primavera
Fechas: Abril 18-22
Edades: 5-12
Horas: 7:30am-6pm
Locación: West Communities YMCA
Cuota Semanal:
Miembros: $145, Sin MembrecÍa: $175
We run programming during school days
off exactly how we run day camp. West
Communities provides a safe environment for
children with thoroughly trained and certified
instructors. Children will participate in sports
and fitness activities, arts and crafts, team
building games, field trips and other fun
activities created to ensure children are
developing the values, skills and relationships
that lead to positive behavior, better health
and greater educational achievement.
The YMCA of Metro Chicago also operates
four overnight camps in beautiful, rural
settings, providing a refreshing shift in
perspective for urban and suburban children
and adults alike.
Quiere ver como es el campamento antes de
que se apunta para todo el verano?
El YMCA del Área Metropolitana de Chicago
tambiÉn opera cuarto campamentos
residenciales ubicados en localidades
rurales, lo cual provee perspectivas distintas
para niños de Áreas urbanos tanto como
suburbanos.
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Operamos programación durante los dias
libres de la escuela igual como lo hacemos
en el verano. El West Communities YMCA
provee un ambiente seguro para niños
con empleados certificados y entrenados.
Los niños participaran en actividades de
deportes, artes, juegos, paseos y mucho
mÁs creados para asegurar que los niños
estÁn desarollando los valores, habilidades y
relaciones que crean comportamiento positivo,
salud mejor y Éxito educacional.
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ymcachicago.org/overnightcamp
2016 YMCA Summer Overnight Camp
FUN & ADVENTURE
START HERE
Looking for an overnight, resident camp
experience for your child or your family
this summer? The YMCA of Metro Chicago
has five resident camp options in beautiful
pristine areas sure to provide special
memories to last a lifetime.
YMCA Camp Duncan
Since 1921, Camp Duncan has provided safe,
quality camping programs for boys and girls ages 7 to 15 and Teen Adventure
Camps for 15 to 17 year olds. All activities are geared to the developmental level
of the campers. Camp Duncan is a co-ed, summer resident camp located near
Fox Lake, Illinois, on 300 acres.
YMCA Camp MacLean
Camp MacLean is located just two miles east of Burlington, Wisconsin, just
20 minutes from Lake Geneva, on 247 acres of woods and grassland property.
The camp offers fun and challenging activities such as swimming, climbing, boating,
kayaking, archery, hiking, and much more. We also leave room for plenty of traditional
programs, including sing-alongs, campfires and campouts.
YMCA Camp Pinewood
Traditional but up-to-date, Camp Pinewood features
16 cabins on a private, spring-fed lake, with every
activity from sailing to horseback riding. The camp is
nestled in the heart of the Manistee National Forest
near Muskegon, Michigan. It’s convenient but remote
enough to ensure that everyone enjoys the natural
beauty of the camp’s 200-acre facility.
YMCA Family Camp Nawakwa
Family Camp Nawakwa offers a unique experience- an opportunity to bring together whole
families, not just children, through camping. The camp sits on 180 acres of pristine forest
lands, and includes wetlands and lakes with abundant wildlife. The camp is nestled in
Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, which is home to the Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.
YMCA Camp Independence
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Camp Independence is a special place for campers age seven and up with spina bifida.
At camp, kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent
and how to contribute to a group. We teach self-reliance, a love for nature, and the
development of attitudes and practices that build character. Our counselors are dedicated
to making sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper.
ymcachicago.org/overnightcamp
2015-16 Preschool and Before/After School
Program Information also inside!
Where Children Learn,
Grow and Thrive!
West Communities YMCA
6235 South Homan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60629
West Communities YMCA
Phoenix, AZ
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