Camp Team Leaders

Looks like the Campers had some FUN with their Team Leaders at the Assembly on Friday!

L to R:  Jamie, Jesslyn, Cassidy, Katelyn, Julia and Alicia.

Week 4; Sport of the Week

Join us on Week 4 for Summer Camp as we bring in the 4th of July festivities by playing Yard Games such as Bean Bag Toss, Twister, Croquet, Lawn Bowling, Bocce Ball & Badminton.

Enjoy Friday, July 4 with your child as the YMCA Summer Camp will be closed for the day.

Friday, June 27 Assembly

Calling all Parents/Guardians, you are invited to join us today for our weekly Friday Assembly with all the Campers and all the camp staff from 3p-4p.

Todays Assembly is "themed" counselor/camper competitions.  This will include races, mummy makers, and other extremely fun activities. 

Register now for Week 4

As a reminder, today is the last day to register for Week 4 of camp without occurring a $10 additional fee applied to weekly camp rates.  Visit the front desk to register and don't forget to take a look at our upcoming onsite speciality camps, onsite field trips, and offsite field trips.  

***Friday, July 4 there will be no Camp.

Offsite Field Trip-Limited spaces available

Lieds Discovery Museum Field Trip only has 6 open spaces available.  Make sure to register by Friday, June 20 to secure your Childs spot.

Over the years, the museum developed into a critical community asset that complemented and enhanced the educational experience of the children living in Southern Nevada and was regularly recognized for award-winning exhibits and programs. More than 2.1 million children and adults visited the Lied Discovery Children’s Museum

http://www.discoverykidslv.org/

Week 3 Lied's Discovery Musuem

WEEK 3:

JUNE 23-27

LIED MUSEUM –Children will explore vibrant and engaging programs and exhibits. It is a real, hands-on, field trip!

AGE: 6-12

TIMES/DAYS: 12:00PM – 4:00PM.  Wednesday, June 25.

COST:  $29

Please make sure to sign up for this awesome experience that your children will surely enjoy.  Registration deadline is on Friday, June 20, no later than 6pm.

Enjoy the trip!  :)

Friday Assemblies

FRIDAY ASSEMBLIES

Join us on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. as we come together to celebrate our week of fun and adventure! Campers will have an opportunity to show off what they’ve learned to their families, staff and other campers. You won’t want to miss it!

Come watch your child have a Dance Off during our Assembly today.  Each Camp will highlight a boy and girl camper of the week.
 

Week 1 Camp Reminders

Camp is off to a great start! We hope everyone has had a wonderful week and we are looking forward to seeing you all next week. Please see below for just a few reminders.

Reminders:

• All campers must have closed toed shoes on for the whole day.
• Please pack a water. Campers just need one, because we do refill them.
• Parents/Guardians please remember photo IDs for pick up.

We appreciate your attention to these reminders and thank you in advance.

-Heinrich YMCA Summer Camp Staff

OffSite Field Trip, June 18. REGISTER TODAY

OFFSITE FIELD TRIPS

PLEASE NOTE:  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE FIELD TRIP.

 

WEEK 2:

JUNE 16-20

CRYSTAL PALACE –Campers travel to Crystal Palace where they will get their skate on and enjoy 2 slices of pizza.

 

AGE: 6-12

TIMES/DAYS: 12:00PM – 4:00PM.  Wednesday, June 18.

COST:  $27

Camper Bead Program

All Campers will receive an opportunity to receive a bead throughout the course of Camp.  All the Team Leaders and Leaders will assist the campers with understating the true meaning of Character Development, Leadership & Volunteerism, Sports & Play, Education & Literacy, Arts & Humanities, and Offsite Exploration.

 

Below is a template that will be posted in each classroom to review each morning and throughout the day.

 

YMCA’s Camper Bead Program Color	Meaning	Description	How to Earn it
White	YMCA Camper	The bead YMCA Camp Participation.	You’re a YMCA camper. You deserve it!
Red	Character Development	Teaching the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through team work, practice and determination.	Uphold the Character Commitment made and our camp pledge to earn the valued bead. Lead by example practicing healthy food choices while also participating in nutrition program.
Orange	Leadership & Volunteerism	Igniting a desire within young leaders to make a difference in the world around them through service.	Offering a helping hand to campers & camp staff while contributing to planning/facilitation of camp activities. Organizes program areas, plays key role in service projects.
Yellow	Sports & Play	Promoting fun activities that build athletic, social and interpersonal skills	Set personal goals around sports, play, and physical activity. Earn this bead as you accomplish self determined goals.
Green	Education & Literacy	Developing young minds through history, science and everything in between, all while encouraging personal growth and a positive self image.	Participation in reading and character development. award. Fully engaged participation in Reading Programs, helping others and achieving personal goals earns you a green!
Dark Lilac	Arts & Humanities	Engaging youth in activities that foster creativity, character development and an appreciation for other cultures	Participate in Art as well as art appreciation. Break out of yourself, express your creativity, respect, and appreciation for others cultures to earn this special award.
Royal Blue	Offsite Exploration:	Expanding kids’ knowledge of the world around them through travel and new experiences.	Excepting fun and exciting new ways to explore the world around us. Examine the world around you offer ideas and suggestions to improve the environment through camp.

Sports & Play Weekly Themes

At the Heinrich YMCA Summer Camp we will be incorporating weekly Sports & Play themes throughout the course of our 11 Week Camp.  Each week, your child will be able to be introduced to sports in a manner which is educational as well as active.  Campers will learn the basics of the sport and throughout the week progress in the sport and be able to participate in a scrimmage on Fridays.

Week 1:  Basketball
Week 2:  Soccer
Week 3:  Volleyball
Week 4:  Yard Games
Week 5:  Baseball
Week 6:  Flag Football
Week 7:  Kickball
Week 8:  Track & Field
Week 9:  Bowling
Week 10:  Golf
Week 11:  Invent a Sport

Only 5 more days until camp begins...we are so excited for Monday, June 9.

Camp Begins Monday, June 9

Although Camp begins June 9, we have had some amazing workshops for the Summer Camp Staff.  The training workshops started Friday evening at the Heinrich YMCA and then we went to the Durango YMCA on Saturday for additional trainings and workshops.

We will be hosting our onsite specific training this week to get the staff all geared up for WEEK 1 of Summer Camp.  We have a lot of experience, knowledgeable and high energy staff that are looking to make a positive impact on your child(ren) this Summer!  So come on down this week and get registered.

To register, visit the front desk or for further information, contact Youth & Family Director Jason Kibby at 702-877-7269.

http://www.lasvegasymca.org/Bill-Lillie-Heinrich/Summer-Day-Camp.aspx