Teen Camp - Springs Preserve Field Trip

Teen Campers entering the grounds of Springs Preserves.  The Springs Preserve is the premier place in Las Vegas to explore the valley's vibrant history through interactive science and nature exhibits, botanical gardens, hiking, trails, and live animal shows.

Glamour Girls

Our On-Site Specialty Camp this week is "Glamour Girls" and the Campers are improving Self-Esteem by learning about health tips, fashion and walking the run way.

Check out the picture below of them enjoying a little Rest and Relaxation.

Join our "Myth Busters" On-Site Specialty Camp next week.  Monday, August 4 through Thursday, August 7.  Visit the Front Desk to Register.

Week 9 - Lego Movie Matinee

Join us on Thursday, August 7 as we feature The Lego Movie from 2p-4p.  Campers ages 5-15 are welcome and reservations can be made at the Front Desk.  Cost is only $10 per kid and they will receive Popcorn and a Drink.

Onsite Speciality Basketball Camp - Register at the Front Desk Today.

 

Week 10

Basketball Camp

Monday, August 11-Thursday, August 14

9:30am-11:30am

Ages 5-15

$30 Members and Nonmembers  (This is for Summer Campers only and is an add on, Onsite Specialty Camp to the Traditional Weekly Summer Camp rate.)

Min. 10 kids.  Max.50

Birthday Parties at the Y!

Sign up and register at the front desk .  A $40 program registration fee is required for non-members. Contact Jason Kibby at (702) 877-7269 or jasonkibby@lasvegasymca.org for more information. The YMCA’s four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are incorporated into every program.

Birthday Parties

Celebrate your birthday the Y way with any of the below party options! All parties include:

• Cake, cake plates and forks
• Three hours of a reserved room
• Party host to facilitate games, set up, clean up

We have lots of great themed party options:

• Rock Wall Adventure Party
• Magic Party
• Glamour Girls
• Tea Party
• Soccer Party
• Gymnastics Party
• Outdoor Pool Party (seasonal, available in summer)

Kick Ball Game with Crusader and Explorer Camp

Check out this awesome Game of Kick Ball between Crusader and Voyager Camp.

The Kids are having a great time and trying to kick Home Runs over Camp Leader, Mr. Ryans head.

Join us for the remaining weeks of Summer Camp as we will have the following Sports Highlighted;

Week 8:  Track & Field

Week 9:  Bowling

Week 10:  Golf

Week 11:  Invent a Sport

Week of July 21-25 Themed Days

The Campers are loving the Themed Days so we are dedicating the following Days to Themed Days next week;

Monday, July 21:  Favorite Sports Team

Tuesday, July 22:  Superhero Day

Wednesday, July 23:  Jersey Day

Thursday, July 24:  Candy Day

Friday, July 25:  Twin Day

Friday Late Nights

Campers, don't want the camp experience to stop, even into the weekend? Parents are you in need of an adult night out? Yes? Then register your Camper to join us on Friday, July 25th for a fun evening of pizza, movies, games and more!

Campers will go directly from camp to Late Night!

Ages: 5-12
Cost: Members $10 Non-Members $15
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Date: Friday, July 25th

Team Leaders - Holiday Day at Heinrich

L to R:  Jesslyn (Voyager Camp) celebrating 4th of July,  Katelyn (Explorer Camp) celebrating Halloween as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Alicia (Discovery Camp) celebrating Christmas and Julia (Crusader Camp) celebrating Halloween as a Cat.

More pictures to follow of the Campers as they are also enjoying the day by dressing up for their favorite Holiday!

Summer Camp Celebrates Disney Day

Summer Camp is celebrating Disney Day today and Ms. Alicia, our Discovery Team Leader is dressing the part.  Other Team Leaders, Leaders, and Campers are also having fun with this exciting twist to camp.

Don't miss out on Holiday Day on Thursday and Pajama Day on Friday.  Please make sure that your Camper is still wearing closed toe shoes and pack their bag with the appropriate clothes to participate in games, activities, and swimming.

CAMP FIRE Late Pick-Up

As a friendly reminder, Camp officially closes at 6:00pm.  Any parent/guardian arriving after that time will be charged $1/minute for every minute thereafter.

If you know that you are going to be late, please contact the Front Desk at 702-877-9622 so the message can be given to your camper and the camp staff.  This gives us the opportunity to reassure your camper that you are on your way.  The appropriate authorities will be contacted if your camper is not picked up by 6:30pm.

We appreciate your attention to this matter.

Have a great rest of the Week!

YMCA-Andson Foundation Program on FOX 5 News

 

The interview clips from the Summer Learning Loss story the MORE! show and Fox 5 did are now up if you’d like to view or share them.

MORE! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vk0W9-D1wY

Fox 5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdCeuyMFZM0

WEEK 6 Theme Days

We are looking forward to Week 6 with all the Activities of Sports, Onsite and Offsite Field Trips.  We will be incorporating day themes next week for our Campers as well as Staff to participate in.

Monday:  Inside Out/Backwards Day

Tuesday:  Crazy Hair Day

Wednesday:  Disney Day

Thursday:  Holiday Day

Friday:  PJ Day

Lets get creative and show some spirit!  Have a great weekend!

Flip N Out Recap

 Our field trip to Flip N Out was an awesome experience for the 36 Campers that went.  Camp Leaders that went on the field trip pointed out some highlights such as;

-"Watching Campers make new friends from different camps as well as from their own."

-"Flip N Out introduced a fun and unique way to stay active to campers."

-"Every Camper was engaged, active, and enjoyed their time."

-"See siblings bonding through enjoyable physical activity."

-"Watching campers create a variety of games with a ball and a trampoline."


(Make sure to register at the Front Desk for our Week 6 Field Trip to Chuck E Cheese.)

SPECIAL OFFSITE FIELD TRIP-NBA SUMMER LEAGUE

 

 

 

PLEASE NOTE:  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY FRIDAY, JULY 11.

 

(REGISTER AT THE FRONT DESK)

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WEEK 6:

MONDAY, JULY 14

NBA SUMMER LEAGUE  –Campers will travel to the Thomas & Mack to watch some up and coming NBA stars. 

AGE: 6-15

TIMES/DAYS: 11:30AM – 4:00PM.

COST:  $15

Summer Food Service Program At the Y!

No child goes hungry at the Heinrich YMCA!  Each day, hundreds of campers all across Southern Nevada are served a free, nutritious lunch through the Summer Food Service Program.  This healthy option saves busy parents time and money! (In accordance with Federal Law and US Department of Agriculture Policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.) Please remember that this is a cold lunch being served.  Your camper is not obligated to eat this lunch; they can always place it on our sharing table for other campers to enjoy.

Be sure to ask for a menu at the sign in/out table!

Off Site Field Trip, July 9

Get ready for next weeks Offsite Field Trip to Flip N' Out.  Register today as there is only 5 spots available.

If you have already registered your child, please make sure to fill out a Liability Waiver at the Sign In/Out table.

Discovery Camp Character Commitment Cards

Take a sneak peek as to what the Discovery Campers (Age 5) has done to spotlight their Camper Character Commitment Cards.  These Cards hold the YMCA's Four Core Values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Caring.