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.