Author: Ziev, Francine

LEARN, GROW, THRIVE
This summer, youth of all ages have the opportunity to explore nature, try new activities, discover new talents, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories. Our commitment to nurturing the potential of children and teens, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility is never more evident then in our camping programs. Our camps provide a safe, thriving environment for young people to explore personal interests, build self-esteem, develop social skills, and uncover their potential.
AGE PROGRESSIVE CAMPS
Camps are made available for kids of all ages, abilities, and interests. Parents can go to work this summer knowing that their children are in a safe, and stimulating environment with nurturing adults and carefully planned activities.
Kinder Camp | Ages 3-5
Seekers | Ages 6-8
Pathfinders | Ages 9-11

All camp programs run Monday-Friday, June 6-August 26. Parents may drop off as early as 7:45a.m. and pick up no later than 5:15p.m.

SAMPLE CAMP ACTIVITIES
Arts & Crafts Puppets, art with nature, candle making, paper mache, water color, clay, play dough, wind chimes, tie dye, rock pets, friendship bracelets, bead art, multicultural art projects, cards, tissue, yarn art, mobiles, chalk art, sketching, and collages
Drama Skits, songs, plays, dancing, story-telling, improvisation, movement, script-writing, puppetry, mask making, debate, storybook theater, and music
Nature Activities Hikes, games, plant, tree, and animal identification, puddle jumping, insect hunting, pond and stream exploration, soil, sand, and rock exploration, fire-building, fire-cooking, orienteering, and gardening.
Team Building Cooperative games, initiatives, trust activities, sports, and positive competitions
Sports & Fitness Archery, sport lead up games, wacky variety games of each sport, lightning, tgymnastics, dance, ether ball, volleyball, ping pong, lawn games, racquet sports, yoga, and Zumba
Service Learning Care Center projects, help the invasive species team, keep trails and parks clean, and help with a community garden
Fun & Games Gaga ball, field games, theme day activities, board games, magic tricks, and songs

IT’S THE SUMMER TO DISCOVER
CCYAC Summer KIDS Camp
Cook County YOUTH
AGENCY COALITION

KINDER CAMP
Description
SEEKERS
Seekers learn life skills, teambuilding, and environmental stewardship through traditional camp activities such as archery, crafts, nature hikes, and group games.
PATHFINDERS
Pathfinders continue building on their camp skills through advanced versions of the Seeker group’s activities plus new adventures on and off-site.
ADVENTURE TEAM
Pathfinders continue building on their camp skills through advanced versions of the Seeker group’s activities plus new adventures on and off-site.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Sample daily schedule
7:45-9:00 Extended Care (games and table activities at the 4H building next to the community center.)
9:00-9:30 Morning Meeting and Snack
9:30-11:30 Morning Activities
Monday: Campground, outdoor living skills, outdoor cooking, hiking, and games
Tuesday: Gardening with the master gardners
Wednesday: Archery and playground
Thursday: Field Trip
Friday: Nature games, hikes crafts, and more
11:30-12:00 All Camp Game
12:00-12:30: Lunch
12:30-1:00 Turtle Time (journaling, reading, quite games, etc.)
1:00-3:30 Open Gym/Open Swim
3:30-4:00 All Camp Game
4:00-5:15 Extended care and pick up at the community center play ground.

Register online at www.cookcountyymca.org

WEEKLY THEMES & FIELD TRIPS
June 9: Lake Superior Zoo June 16: Berglund Farm
June 23: West End Fun
June 29: Huskies Baseball Game
July 8: Pizza Making at North House
July 14: Sailing on the Hjordis
July 21: Chik-wauk and Blueberry Picking
July 28: Putts and Pets
August 9: Fisherman’s Picnic Fun
August 11: Grand Portage National Monument
August 18: Devil’s Kettle
August 25: Sawbill Trip