Summer Camps at the Hunterdon County YMCA

The Hunterdon County provides exciting and educational summer camp options for preschoolers, school-age children and teens. The Hunterdon County YMCA operates Summer Day Camps in four convenient locations; Camp Carr in Clinton Township, Sports Camp at the Deer Path Branch in Flemington, South Camp at South Hunterdon High School, and Kinder Camp at the Round Valley Branch in Annandale for children ages 3 to 5 years. In addition, there is a Counselor in Training Program for teens ages 13-14. Transportation is available for Camp Carr and Sports Camp and extended care is available for all camp programs, with the exception of Kinder Camp. For more information visit www.hcymca.org CAMP CARR: Located in Clinton Township along the south branch of the Raritan River. Camp Carr has a refreshing outdoor pool, 2 large pavilions and several Yurts which serve as group bases for campers. Camp Carr is the perfect setting for the child that loves the outdoors and experiencing nature. SPORTS CAMP: Is located at the YMCA Deer Path Branch on West Woodschurch Road off Route 31. This camp has several playing fields that allow multiple sports to be going on at one time. The Deer Path Branch also has an indoor pool, an air conditioned gym, and several multi-purpose rooms. SOUTH CAMP: Hosted at the newly renovated South Hunterdon High School. SHRHS is generously allowing us use of their gymnasium, cafeteria, classrooms and fantastic outdoor property. Campers travel twice a week to Nockamixon pools in P.A. for recreational swimming. KINDER CAMP: Located at the YMCA Round Valley Branch on Route 22 West. This camp offers little campers the opportunity to enjoy both the outdoors on our small playing field and the indoors in our air conditioned multi-purpose space. YMCA CAMP CARR IN ANNANDALE, NJ CAMP CARR DAY CAMP Ages 4 to 11 years old 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Extended Care Available) Camp Carr is located in beautiful Clinton Township along the south branch of the Raritan River. We believe camp is a place where children have the opportunity to try new activities, take on new challenges, increase their self esteem and grow in a safe, nurturing, fun environment. We accomplish this through a dynamic and creative program organized by our warm and caring professional staff. Daily schedule includes • Swimming lessons for all children ages 4 to 9 years old • Swimming twice a day (once for specialty camps) • Sports and games • Arts and Crafts • Nature class • Hiking • Climbing Wall (Children 6 and up) • Electives - this is a choice period that children pick for themselves to enhance their days. Choices can include, but are not limited, to arts and crafts, jewelry making, climbing wall, outdoor adventure, dance, music, sports and games, fun with food, sling shot, drawing and sketching, and archery (for children 8 and up). Along with our daily schedule, special theme days and weeks create an even more exciting day camp experience. Special Days can include tropical luau day, pirate day, super hero day, rock n' roll day, gold rush day and more. GROUPS: Jr. Camp: Ages 4 to 5 years old Rangers: Ages 6 to 7 years old Scouts: Ages 6 to 7 years old (Note: Rangers and Scouts are identical groups) Pathfinders: Ages 8 to 9 years old Explorers: Ages 8 to 9 years old (Note: Pathfinders and Explorers are identical groups) Trailblazers: Ages 10 to 11 years old PIONEERS Ages 11 to 12 years old (Split by gender) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Extended Care Available) This unique group, while enjoying a similar schedule as the day campers , will also have the opportunity to flourish as individuals. This group provides for the social and recreational needs of preteens. Emphasis focuses on building strong friendships and self esteem while working as a team. Group enrollment is purposely smaller which allows for group bonding and participation. ‘’ CAMP CARR ONE-WEEK SPECIALTY PROGRAMS TRAVEL CAMP Ages 8 to 14 years old (Session 1A - 4B) This group is for the adventurous camper. Each day campers will embark on an exciting field trip that will introduce them to a wide array of experiences. Trips can include action parks, water parks, laser tag, bowling, sporting events, roller skating, and more. The complete Travel Camp schedule will be available on the YMCA web site. HORSEBACK RIDING CAMP AT SILVER BIT & SPUR FARM Ages 8-13 years old (Sessions 2A - 4B) Campers will be transported from Camp Carr to Silver Bit & Spur Farm and return to Camp Carr. Campers’ mornings will be spent at the horse farm experiencing all the challenges of owning, caring for, and riding horses. Experienced staff will instruct children in English and Western style riding along with the day to day upkeep of the barn, tack, and grooming of the horses. Each day, campers will ride horses appropriate for their knowledge and skill level. Speakers may include a ferrier and a veterinarian. Afternoons will be spent taking part in different daily traditional camp activities such as arts & crafts, hiking, sports and games or swimming at Camp Carr. For information about Silver Bit & Spur Farm, visit www.silverbitandspur.com. ENVIRONMENTAL ADVENTURE CAMP AT THE ROUND VALLEY YOUTH CENTER Ages 6-12 years old (August 20 -24, Session 5) Children will be transported from Camp Carr to the Round Valley Youth Center in the morning and then return Camp Carr in the afternoon. Give your children a day camp experience they’ll never forget. Environmental Adventure Camp offers children the opportunity to explore the great outdoors and the wonders of nature while they enjoy fun, hands-on activities. Each camp day will be action-packed with a variety of activities that teach children about our environment. Hiking, field games, crafts, fishing, outdoor cooking, camp fires, special guests and much more will fill their days. We teach environmental appreciation and do so in a fun and educational way. This camp is held at the Round Valley Youth Center located on Route 629 on the West side of the Round Valley Reservoir. The sparkling blue water and green woodland environment of the Round Valley Reservoir and Youth Center provide an excellent habitat for native wildlife. The reservoir is also surrounded by great hiking trails that children take advantage of during the camp experience. KIDS T.V. MOVIE CAMP Ages 8-14 years old August 13-17 (Sessions 4B) Discover video and television techniques while producing your own television program. Kids T.V. is a television program that teaches elementary students the art of Media Production. For the last 10 years, KIDS T.V. has produced hundreds of hours of innovative video works made by students. The best of these student-made productions have been aired on various Cable Stations across North America from Community Access to HBO. Course Outline: • Students will write their own script • Learn how to make a story board • Choose roles both on and off camera • Take part in set design, costuming, props & make up • Act in front of the camera • Learn how to use a video camera creatively • May see video screened at our Student-Made Video Festival Parents will be required to sign a television release form when registering for the program MAD SCIENCE CAMP AT CAMP CARR Ages 6-10 years old Mad Science Camps are one week, full day sessions. Mad Science programs run in the morning from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm or in the afternoon from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Children will be split according to age. When the children are not participating in Mad Science, they will enjoy the everyday activities of camp such as arts and crafts, swimming, sports and games, special events and making friends. SPACE: INFINITY & BEYOND! July 9 - 13 (Session 2A) Students explore the mysteries of the solar system and the science behind air & space travel. Children discover not only how astronauts get into space, but also how they live and work once they get there. In this advance space program, we will investigate unique flying machines, including building balloon-copters, boomerangs and a mini hovercraft as take home projects for the children. Most importantly, they learn first hand about the aerodynamic properties of flying machines by building their own Estes® model rockets! Once the rockets are completed, children will blast off on a real Mad Science space mission Live Rocket Launches!. This Mad Science Camp is Out Of This World!! JUNIOR PHYSICIAN ACADEMY! July 16 - 20 (Session 2B) Is there as Doctor in the House! - Join us for an incredible journey in to the worlds most sophisticated scientific system - The Human Body. Kids will explore the science behind cells, organs, muscles and bones through fun, hands-on activities. Campers will use microslide viewers to explore the tiny cellular world that keeps our bodies moving. Cool experiments will help campers understand more about their senses, brains, breathing, circulation and digestion by creating a simulated stomach, building simple stethoscopes and lung models, assembling a model skeleton and much more. This Mad Science Camp is Spine Tingling! SECRET AGENT LAB! July 23 - 27 (Session 3A) Our Spy Academy will help you sharpen your special operative skills as you learn about the Secret World of Espionage! The key to being a great spy is your ability to use science to “sniff” out your suspects and uncover their secrets. We will utilize spy gear such as metal detectors, spy ears, and motion sensors to hone our skills. Unlock your spy skill as we tackle the toughest security breaches. We will “pick open” locks, sneak past a whispermeter, and create our own security system. Teams will attempt to crack through each other’s security systems and track a treasure. This Mad Science Spy Academy Camp is 00–AWESOME! MAD MACHINES & JR. ENGINEERS! July 30 - Aug. 3 (Session 3B) Whether your child loves to build things or destroy them, this week of camp includes lots of both! The junior Mad Science engineers will design and build Bridges and “Skyscrapers” and even construct a Geodesic Dome big enough for all the campers to sit inside! Then the machine madness starts… This journey will include many different machines, simple & complex, we use in our daily lives. Campers will have fun building their very own Catapults, Sonic Race Car and much more to take home from this Awesome Camp! SUPER SLIMY SMOKEY SCIENCE! Aug. 6 - 10 (Session 4A) Join us for a fun-filled week of science experiments and cool projects. Topics include Slimy Science & Smokey Ice, Lasers & Optics, Science of the Sea and Shocking Science! Children will experience making ooey, gooey slime and Mad Science Putty. They will also take part in an indoor fireworks demonstration while learning about light and color. All students will become “Deep Sea Divers” as they investigate the world below the Ocean’s Surface! Come get SLIMED with your Friends! SOUTH HUNTERDON DAY CAMP AT SOUTH HUNTERDON HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH CAMP Ages 5-12 years old 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Extended Care Hours Available YMCA South Camp is a fun day camp experience for children ages 5 - 12. Campers are grouped according to age. The daily schedule for each camp group includes arts and crafts, character development, sports and games, weekly special theme events and electives. Campers enjoy swimming at the Nockamixon Pools in Pennsylvania. All campers will attend field trips and swim trips. SPORTS CAMP AT THE DEER PATH YMCA SPORTS CAMP Ages 4 to 12 years old 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Extended Care Available) Sports Camp is the perfect camp for the child who wants a little bit of everything when it comes to sports. This camp is lead by a dynamic enthusiastic staff that personally loves sports. They will share their love of sports with each camper. At Sports Camp campers will enjoy participating in a wide array of sports including soccer, flag football, basketball, volleyball, floor hockey and more. In addition to traditional sports, each day will introduce a new sport or game that will be shared in an exciting, innovative way. Daily schedule includes • Swimming • Team Building • Character Development • Game Time • Traditional Sports Period • Arts and Crafts (ages 4 to 7 yrs old) • Electives - this is a choice period that children pick for themselves to enhance their days. Choices can include, but are not limited, to arts and crafts, jewelry making, dance, music, sports and games, fun with food, and archery (for children ages 8 and up). Sports Camp Counselor In Training Program for 13-14 year-olds . Groups Jr. Sportsters: 4 to 5 Year Olds Rookies: 6 to 7 Year Olds Winners / Champions: 8 to 10 Year Olds All Stars: 11 to 12 Year Olds SUMMER STRETCH Ages 5 -12 years old August 27 - August 30 (Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Summer Stretch will be held at the Deer Path YMCA. The daily schedule will include, swimming, crafts, sports, and games. Children will be grouped according to age. To participate in this program child must have attended a full session at one of the Hunterdon County YMCA camps during the 2012 season. ONE-WEEK SPECIALTY SPORTS CAMPS BASKETBALL CAMP Ages 7-12 years old June 25 – June 29 (Session 1A) Campers are to be dropped off by 9 a.m. at Sports Camp (Deer Path YMCA) and then campers will be transported to and from Reading-Fleming Intermediate School each day. This fast and exciting camp is for boys and girls of all skill levels. Campers age 7-12 will learn fundamental skills in the areas of shooting, rebounding, defense, and game strategy. The players will also have a chance to test their skills playing in games and tournaments. Basketball Camp is a fun training camp with the strongest emphasis on being a good sport and learning the game of basketball. Each day, the morning will be spent at the Reading- Fleming Intermediate School Gymnasium, after lunch campers will return to Sports Camp to take part in sports, games, & swimming. BALLET CAMP Ages 5 -7 years old July 9 – July 13 (Session 2A) Full Day 9:00 am-4:00 pm OR Half Day Camp 12:00-4:00 pm This camp will focus on the basics of ballet. This camp is designed for beginner level ballerinas that have had some exposure to dance. Children will stretch their imaginations while dancing, creating crafts for their costumes, making props and designing their set. The last day of camp will culminate with a dance performance from the children. Costumes set and all. Proper attire required – leotard, tights and ballet slippers. Choose half or full day. Half day campers attend 12:00-4:00 pm. Full day campers attend 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Mornings will be spent playing sports, games, and swimming. Afternoons will be spent focusing on ballet and building a routine. TENNIS CAMP AT HUNTERDON COURTSIDE RACQUET CLUB Ages 6-12 July 9-July 13 (Session 2A) Aug. 6-Aug. 10 (Session 4A) Campers are to be dropped off by 9 a.m. at Sports Camp (Deer Path YMCA) and then campers will be transported to and from Courtside Racquet Club each day. Tennis camp is a full day program where young tennis players will spend half their day learning to develop the proper stroke work and mechanics of tennis. They will begin first by observing demonstrated strokes and then practicing these strokes while being instructed by professional tennis staff. Then they will have the opportunity to use what they have learned in a game-like situation. Finally the campers will play point games to allow them to see the full scope of how the strokes can be applied. Each day, the morning will be spent at Courtside Racquet Club in Lebanon. After lunch, campers will return to Sports Camp for sports, games and swimming. FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP Ages 5 -9 years old July 16 – July 20 (Session 2B) This NEW and exciting camp is for boys and girls of all skill levels. Campers will learn the fundamental skills of a offense, a defense & the rules of the Flag Football game. Campers will get detailed instruction on individual techniques as well as team offensive and defensive plays. Campers will spend half of the day learning skills and playing Flag Football games. The remaining portion of the day will include participation in Sports Camp games and activities including swimming. GOLF CAMP Ages 5-14 years old Beginner/Intermediate: June 25- June 29 (Session 1A) July 23-July 27 (Session 3A) Experienced: Aug. 13- Aug. 17( Session 4B) PGA (Professional Golf Association) Professionals will provide a friendly and relaxing environment where your child can learn the fundamentals of the golf swing, basic rules, golf etiquette, scoring, putting, chipping, pitching and sand play as well as lessons with full swing (irons & woods). The campers enrolled in the Beginner/Intermediate or Experienced sessions will include on course instruction at a local golf course. Golf clubs and equipment will be available, although campers are encouraged to bring their own. For all sessions, campers will spend half of the day with PGA professionals playing golf and the other half of the day integrated into our Sports Camp program which includes sports, games, character development and swimming. Jr. Golfers: Ages 5-8 years old This camp is for new or inexperienced golf players. Campers will spend half of the week playing snag golf. Snag golf uses oversized golf clubs and balls which allows campers to strike the ball more consistently. The other half of the week will be spent using regular golf clubs. Campers in Jr. Golf Camp will also receive a golf bag and 3 clubs! Campers will spend the entire day at sports camp at the Deer Path YMCA. Campers will spend the morning playing golf and the afternoon playing other sports, games and swimming. Beginner/Intermediate: Ages 8-14 years old This camp is for beginner and intermediate golf players. Campers will spend four days with instruction from PGA golf professionals at Sports Camp at the Deer Path YMCA. The last day will be spent at a local golf course with PGA Professionals – campers will be transported to and from the golf course that day. Campers will spend the morning playing golf and the afternoon playing other sports, games and swimming. Experienced: Ages 8-14 years old Campers must have previous golf lesson/golf camp experience to participate. Campers will spend the week at a local golf course with instruction from PGA Professionals – campers will be transported to and from the golf course each day. Campers will spend the morning playing golf and the afternoon playing other sports, games and swimming. VOLLEYBALL CAMP Ages 6-14 years old July 16 - July 20 (Session 2B) The US Sports Institute Volleyball camp is for children from novice to intermediate level. Children will receive coaching and instruction in all volleyball fundamentals and some tactical areas. No matter what Volleyball skill level the child is at, they will walk away from this summer camp more confident in their individual Volleyball skill base. Campers will learn the rules and scoring along with bumping, setting & spiking skills. Campers will spend half of the day playing volleyball and then the other half of the day will be spent swimming and playing other sports and games. DANCE CAMP Ages 8-12 years old July 23 - July 27 (Session 3A) This camp experience will provide children the opportunity to experiment in various types of dance. Children will enjoy Hip Hop, Jazz and Swing. Morning program at Sports Camp includes recreational swimming, lunchtime and Sports Camp activities. Afternoon program will focus on dance and building a dance routine. CHEERLEADING CAMP Ages 6-12 years old July 30 - Aug. 4 (Session 3B) Activities include a fun filled atmosphere designed for youngsters to begin their experience in cheerleading and gymnastics. The camp will focus on building skills in chants, cheers, stunts, team building and much more. Come out and show your SPIRIT! Cheering camp will run half of the day. The remaining portion of the day will include participation in Sports Camp and swimming. BOWLING CAMP Ages 7-12 years old Aug. 6-Aug. 10 (Session 4A) Campers are to be dropped off by 9 a.m. at Sports Camp (Deer Path YMCA) and then campers will be transported to and from Oakwood Bowling Lanes each day. This camp is for boys and girls of all skill levels. Campers will learn bowling basics with individualized instruction emphasized, including footwork, swing, grip and finishing position as well as etiquette and scoring. The Campers will also have a chance to test their skills playing in games and tournaments. Bowling Camp is a fun training camp with the strongest emphasis on being a good sport and learning the game of bowling. Each day, the morning will be spent at Oakwood Bowling Lanes in Washington Township, after lunch campers will return to Sports Camp for sports, games & swimming. SOCCER CAMP Ages 6-13 years old August 13 - August 17 (Session 4B) United Soccer Academy is dedicated to providing players of all ages and ability levels with a quality learning experience. The aim of the curriculum is that each player builds upon the fundamentals of the game in a structured format through small side games. Campers will spend half the day participating in soccer camp and the other half of the day swimming and playing a variety of sports and games. FIELD HOCKEY CAMP Ages 8-12 years old Aug. 20 - Aug. 24 (Session 5) The US Sports Institute Field Hockey Camp is ideal for players wishing to learn to develop in this increasingly popular sport. Campers will be taken through all phases of the game, thoughtfully integrating technical and tactical components in a fun, innovative way. Skills such as ball control, stick handling, passing, shooting, penalty strokes and all delivery skills will be covered through the week by the knowledgeable, fully experienced staff. Campers will spend half the day playing field hockey and the other half of the day swimming and playing a variety of sports and games. LACROSSE CAMP Ages 6-14 years old Aug. 20 - Aug. 24 (Session 5) Have great fun learning this exhilarating game with US Sports Institute professional sports educators. Fast paced and full of action, lacrosse is a unique combination of skill, speed, agility and finesse. The USSI Lacrosse Camp is open to players of all ability and no previous lacrosse experience is necessary. This is a non-contact skill building camp. Lacrosse sticks are provided although campers are welcome to bring their own sticks. Focus will be on stick handling, passing, scooping, dodging, shooting and many more fundamental techniques and skills. This camp offers an ideal introduction for all levels to this great game. Campers will spend half the day playing lacrosse and the other half of the day swimming and playing a variety sports and games. RUGBY CAMP Ages 6-13 years old Aug. 22 - Aug. 26 (Session 5) The touch rugby camp provides a wonderful introduction to the game of rugby. This is a non-contact sport, where children will learn all the basic skills required in this enthralling sport. Areas covered throughout the week will include running with the ball, passing, handling techniques, kicking, basic rules and tactics of the game. Steeped in rich tradition across the globe, this camp will provide hours of fun to all that participate. Campers will spend half the day playing Rugby and the other half of the day swimming and playing other sports and games. KINDER CAMP AT ROUND VALLEY BRANCH Summer fun for preschoolers, ages 3 to 5 at the Round Valley Branch. 9:30 am to 1:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Indoor and outdoor fun activities including sports skills, science, tumbling, crafts, games and special events designed for the younger camper. Camp day includes lunch time. Come make new friends and enjoy the fun! Staffed by an experienced YMCA camp leader, assistant leader and youth assistants to provide a 1:5 adult to child ratio. BALLET KINDER CAMP This camp is for every child that want to dance, skip, spin and hop. This camp is designed for beginner ballerinas. Children will stretch their imaginations while dancing, creating crafts for their costumes and enjoying indoor and outdoor play time. The last day of camp will culminate with a dance performance from the children. Costumes set and all. Meets at the Round Valley Branch. COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM Ages 13-14 Available at Sports Camp, Camp Carr and South Camp New for 2012 - At Camp Carr the program is separated by first and second year CITs due to the popularity of the program. All new CITs may not register until they have been through the interview process and accepted into the program. CIT Candidates must either download or request a CIT application. After it is complete it must be sent into the YMCA.. Interviews are scheduled first based on the quality of your applications and secondly on when we receive it. Applications can be mailed or dropped off. Please do not fax or email. 2nd Year CITs - may register at any point once registration is open. There is no need to reapply once you have been through the interview process and participated as a CIT. CITs will have the opportunity to make new friends, build teamwork skills and have a great time being a part of the YMCA summer. At the YMCA we take the Counselor in Training Program very seriously. We are looking for youth that embody our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. This program gives participants the opportunity to place the needs of others ahead of their own, share what they have learned and be a role model for younger campers.