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<strong>yMCa</strong> <strong>CaMP</strong> <strong>iCaghowan</strong><br />
Traditional and Specialized Camp Experiences for the New and Experienced Camper<br />
2011 Summer Camp Catalog & Registration<br />
early bird registration now<br />
through january 15, 2011<br />
Register early, save $25 off your camp fees and<br />
receive a limited edition Camp Icaghowan t-shirt.<br />
Your $25 savings will be applied towards your camp fees.<br />
It is non-refundable and non-transferable.<br />
boys & girls<br />
Ages 7-15<br />
campicaghowan.org
GREETINGS FRoM CAMP ICAGHowAN<br />
“<br />
CAMPERS lEARN<br />
TEAMwoRk ANd<br />
CooPERATIoN,<br />
lEARN To ACCEPT<br />
RESPoNSIbIlITY,<br />
ANd lEARN How<br />
To HElP ANd<br />
RESPECT oTHERS.<br />
”<br />
I believe every child should have the opportunity to go to summer camp.<br />
It had a tremendous impact on me as a youth, and I see the positive benefits<br />
it has had on my own two children. In my 32 years as a Camp director, I’ve<br />
seen the amazing things that camp can do for a child.<br />
The opportunity to try new things at camp (paddle a canoe, shoot an<br />
arrow, or be in a skit at a campfire) helps build self-esteem, self-reliance,<br />
resourcefulness, and self-confidence. by living in Icaghowan’s beautiful natural<br />
environment, campers learn respect for nature and an appreciation for the<br />
importance of taking care of our world. Through the cabin group living experience, guided by<br />
caring, trained camp staff, campers learn teamwork, cooperation, responsibility, and how to help<br />
and respect others.<br />
Camp Icaghowan works as a partner with parents in helping our children grow in these<br />
positive values. we are “Mission driven and Camper Focused” to bring out the best in every child<br />
in a positive, safe environment where every child can grow in every way.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
bob Gagner<br />
director, YMCA Camp Icaghowan<br />
bob.gagner@ymcampls.org<br />
763-479-1146<br />
CAMP ICAghowAn MISSIon<br />
Camp Icaghowan is committed to<br />
helping participants achieve their<br />
fullest potential in mental<br />
development, social growth, and<br />
physical well being, with an<br />
understanding of their natural<br />
environment. Programs and<br />
activities at Camp Icaghowan seek<br />
to instill the four core values of<br />
the YMCA: Caring, Honesty,<br />
Respect, and Responsibility.<br />
the Y CAMP exPeRIenCe<br />
YMCA camps share one thing: DISCOVERY. Campers have the opportunity to explore<br />
nature, try new activities, find new talents, gain independence, and make lasting friendships<br />
and memories. And, of course, camp is fun too!<br />
Our commitment to nurturing the potential of children and teens, promoting healthy<br />
living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility come alive at YMCA camps. For over<br />
125 years, our camps have provided a safe, thriving environment for young people to<br />
explore personal interests, build self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills, discover the<br />
creativity and health benefits of the outdoors, and make lasting friendships and memories.<br />
Join the YMCA camp experience!<br />
About CAMP ICAghowAn<br />
Over 100 years ago, Icaghowan welcomed its first campers to a 15-acre site on Green Lake<br />
near Chisago City, Minnesota. In those early years, campers traveled to camp by streetcar, horse<br />
drawn wagon or hiking. As Icaghowan grew in popularity, the site became too small and in<br />
1945, the camp moved to its current, breathtaking island site near Amery, Wisconsin.<br />
For over 60 years, Camp Icaghowan has hosted happy campers on its 120-acre site on<br />
Lake Wapogasset where a full 44 acres is an island! Close to the mainland, the island is<br />
connected by a land bridge built in 1903 by the Wallace family. Our island camp offers<br />
unique camping experiences. All cabins are on the lakeshore and the camp has two bays.<br />
One bay is always calm and protected allowing cabins to canoe to their overnight lakeshore<br />
campsites while staying on camp property. Groups also canoe around the island. Wildlife<br />
loves the island and stays-put. Mosquitoes, however, don’t like it here. The island’s crowned<br />
topography has minimized standing water and the dreaded summer pest. Best of all – it’s<br />
impossible to get lost here!<br />
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YMCA CAMP ICAGHowAN<br />
Lake Superior<br />
Duluth<br />
MINNESOTA<br />
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CAMP<br />
ICAGHOWAN<br />
Amery<br />
St. Paul<br />
Minneapolis<br />
the CAMP CoMMunItY<br />
We nurture character development in campers by teaching and<br />
emulating the values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and<br />
Responsibility. Our well-trained staff members lead quality camp<br />
programs that are safe, fun and enriching.<br />
At Camp Icaghowan, your camper will:<br />
■ Develop integrity, self-reliance and leadership skills.<br />
■ Build lasting friendships.<br />
■ Enrich their spirit, mind, and body through<br />
challenging and fun camp activities.<br />
■ Gain an appreciation for the natural environment.<br />
■ Experience a sense of community by living with campers<br />
in age-appropriate small groups with trained staff.<br />
lIFelong FRIendShIPS ARe MAde At CAMP<br />
Friendship and peer acceptance are important aspects of life.<br />
One of the main joys of camp is living and participating in an<br />
environment that fosters and facilitates friendships. Camp is a respite<br />
from constraints and a place to gain confidence in social skills, which<br />
ultimately helps build friendships. At YMCA Camp Icaghowan,<br />
common experiences, individual respect and open communication<br />
create bonds between campers that can last a lifetime.<br />
FRIendlY, well-tRAIned StAFF<br />
A well-trained, enthusiastic staff is crucial to an exciting and<br />
unforgettable camping experience. Each staff member undergoes an<br />
extensive and professional training program in preparation for our<br />
campers’ arrival. Camp Icaghowan staff members are carefully<br />
selected based on leadership skills, prior experience working with<br />
children, decision-making capabilities, respect for the environment<br />
and safety awareness.<br />
Staff are certified in CPR and First Aid. Based on job<br />
responsibility, waterfront staff are certified lifeguards and trip<br />
leaders are trained in Wilderness First Aid.<br />
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loCAtIon<br />
Camp Icaghowan is located just 60-90 minutes from the Twin<br />
Cities, on 120 acres on Lake Wapogasset near Amery, Wisconsin.<br />
Our island, Icaghowan Island, sits just over a short bridge from the<br />
mainland and is the site of most camp activities.<br />
YMCA Camp Icaghowan<br />
899 A 115th Street<br />
Amery, WI 54001<br />
Phone: 715-268-8377<br />
heAlth, SAFetY & wellneSS<br />
The safety of each child is our primary concern. We are<br />
American Camping Association (ACA) accredited. This assures you<br />
that YMCA camp practices measure up to 300 national standards<br />
that go a step beyond our state’s basic licensing requirements. ACA<br />
accredited camps voluntarily go through a rigorous riskmanagement<br />
process to provide a supervised, positive environment<br />
with controlled boundaries where children can grow. ACA standards<br />
establish criteria for areas such as: Emergency Preparedness,<br />
Transportation, Health Care, Program Practices, and Living Areas.<br />
At Camp Icaghowan:<br />
■ We have a health care provider on the<br />
property at all times.<br />
■ Staff members are trained in<br />
safety and first aid.<br />
■ Emergency response time is 6<br />
minutes away.<br />
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ICAGHowAN (eye-kAH-goh-wahn)<br />
FRoM THE lAkoTA “To GRow IN EvERY wAY”<br />
ICAghowAn CAMP RouSeR<br />
by the shores of wapogasset,<br />
with its lovely lapping waters,<br />
There’s a sky of azure blue<br />
where the wooded hills are singing,<br />
And the forests all are ringing,<br />
There’s a smell of campfires too<br />
Camp Icaghowan, Hey!<br />
Camp Icaghowan, Hey!<br />
Camp Icaghowan we love you<br />
we go boating, fishing, hiking,<br />
And we do just what we’re liking,<br />
There are many things to do.<br />
like (insert your favorite activity).<br />
And the memories we treasure,<br />
Are a thousand times the pleasure,<br />
bring to mind our friendships too.<br />
Camp Icaghowan, Hey!<br />
Camp Icaghowan, Hey!<br />
Camp Icaghowan we love you.<br />
lIFe At CAMP ICAghowAn<br />
Steeped in long-standing traditions dating back to 1909, camp<br />
life at Icaghowan provides a warm and nurturing environment. It’s a<br />
small camp that averages only 100 campers a week. Campers of the<br />
same age range lodge in cabins in groups of 8-10 with 2-3 counselors.<br />
Staff to camper ratio is 1 staff to every 6 campers. Cabin groups are<br />
single gender and are on designated sides of the island in “units” with<br />
comfortable amenities.<br />
■ Many camp activities are progressive skill-development in<br />
nature. The progressive activities include: archery, swimming,<br />
wilderness exploration, arts and crafts, climbing and<br />
bouldering, fishing, canoeing, overnight campouts, disc golf,<br />
low and high initiatives, and horseback riding.<br />
■ In partnership with lead staff, program professionals assist in<br />
waterfront, arts and crafts, health services and administration,<br />
plus more.<br />
■ We provide a well-balanced diet and our kitchen staff prides<br />
themselves on creating good-tasting meals. A salad bar is<br />
provided at lunch and dinner and fresh fruit is offered each day.<br />
■ Campers eat their meals, family style as a cabin group, in the<br />
dining hall.<br />
CAMP ACtIvItIeS<br />
Our traditional camp day includes five activity times. Campers<br />
choose activities from this list to participate in over the length of their<br />
session. Most activities are progressive in nature.<br />
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Archery<br />
Camping Skills<br />
Arts and Crafts<br />
Field Games<br />
Low Initiatives<br />
High Initiatives<br />
(for campers 12+)<br />
Outdoor Cooking<br />
Horseback Riding<br />
Canoeing<br />
Drumming<br />
Nature Studies<br />
Overnight Campouts<br />
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Swimming<br />
Singing<br />
Team Building<br />
Climbing and Bouldering<br />
Fishing<br />
Orienteering<br />
Disc Golf<br />
Talent Show<br />
Target Sorts<br />
Yoga<br />
Wilderness Skills<br />
Morning and Evening<br />
Values Reflections<br />
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THE CAMP ICAGHowAN EXPERIENCE<br />
A dAY At CAMP ICAghowAn<br />
7:00 a.m. Wake Up: Polar Bear Swim,<br />
Yoga or Road Runners<br />
7:45 a.m. Flag Raising<br />
8:00 a.m. Breakfast<br />
8:45 a.m. Morning Reflection<br />
9:00 a.m. Cabin Activity Time<br />
10:45 a.m. Activity Time<br />
12:15 p.m. Lunch<br />
1:00 p.m. Rest Period<br />
2:10 p.m. Activity Time<br />
3:30 p.m. Snack<br />
4:00 p.m. Activity Time<br />
5:30 p.m. Supper<br />
6:10 p.m. Cabin Activity Time<br />
7:30 p.m. Flag Lowering<br />
7:45 p.m. Evening Activity<br />
8:45 p.m. Evening Reflection<br />
9:30 p.m. Lights Out<br />
A week At CAMP ICAghowAn<br />
SundAY:<br />
Campers arrive! Meet counselors and<br />
cabin mates, settle into cabin then have lunch.<br />
The afternoon is spent signing up for weekly<br />
activities, checking in with the Health Officer,<br />
attending a waterfront/swimming orientation,<br />
taking a camp tour, and getting to know cabin<br />
mates, counselors and camp. Opening<br />
Campfire after supper.<br />
MondAY:<br />
First day of activities. Each day will follow<br />
the daily schedule (as listed). Girl’s Unit (female<br />
campers) goes on its overnight. Boy’s Unit<br />
(male campers) has its special Unit Campfire.<br />
tueSdAY:<br />
Boy’s Unit goes on its overnight. Girl’s<br />
Unit has its special Unit Campfire.<br />
wedneSdAY:<br />
All-Camp Game (e.g. “Capture the Flag”<br />
or “Predator/Prey”) Talent Show/Campfire.<br />
thuRSdAY:<br />
Special Theme Day. Closing Campfire<br />
with Cabin Skits. Cabin Closure Ceremony.<br />
FRIdAY:<br />
Last day of activities. Campers pack-up,<br />
have a picnic lunch and participate in the<br />
Camp Farewell Ceremony. Reliving camp<br />
memories begins.<br />
CAbIn CAMPIng oveRnIghtS<br />
Every cabin gets the chance to go on a camping overnight, Summer Samplers go<br />
on a cookout. Each cabin picks their menu, packs their camping and personal gear,<br />
and canoes or backpacks to their site.<br />
CAMPSIte oPtIonS InClude:<br />
PIoneeR PoInt<br />
On the north end of Icaghowan’s island in a beautiful stand of red pines right on<br />
the edge of the lake.<br />
YuRt CAMPSIte<br />
Overlooking Pine Bay, this 20ft diameter round platform tent has a clear plastic<br />
dome in its ceiling to watch the stars at night.<br />
tRee houSe CAMPSIte<br />
This 600 square foot tree house is built in six sturdy oak trees on a ridge<br />
overlooking Lake Wapogasset. Campers will cook their meals and sleep in the trees.<br />
SunSet CAMPSIte<br />
Along the ridge of the eastern shore of Pine Bay, this site gives a spectacular<br />
view of the sunset.<br />
SunRISe CAMPSIte<br />
Nestled right along the shore of Turtle Bay in a stand of big pines.<br />
wIgwAM CAMPSIte<br />
A peaceful site at the edge of two differing ecosystems.<br />
loweR SeCRet, uPPeR SeCRet, And SuCkeR CAMPSIteS<br />
These remote secluded campsites on the far north and south ends of Lake<br />
Wapogasset are reserved for older camper cabins.<br />
teChnICAl tRee ClIMbIng houSe<br />
For older camper cabins, this cabin perched on the top of poles among the trees,<br />
requires climbing equipment and belayers to access. A very private campsite.<br />
2011 hIghlIghtS<br />
■ Horse Camp is expanded and open to all campers ages 8-14.<br />
■ A special Two-week Horse Camp is available to any camper with two years of<br />
previous Horse Camp experience or riding lessons.<br />
■ A rhythmic music program using D’jembe drums is an added activity and for<br />
cabin groups.<br />
■ A rhythm and exercise-focused drumming program using drum sticks and<br />
everyday objects, like garbage cans, gets feet stomping and hearts pumping.<br />
■ New low ropes initiative activities provide more team building opportunities.<br />
■ A sauna near the waterfront is being built to provide a bit of relaxation in the camp<br />
week – and pure exhilaration as campers jump in the lake<br />
to rinse off.<br />
■ A new GaGa pit adds this fun, fast-paced game to the list<br />
of cabin activities.<br />
■ Hammock tents are now available for cabin overnights.<br />
■ Session 2 (July 3-8) offers additional program opportunities<br />
– Camp Icaghowan hosts a community 4th of July 2-mile<br />
Run/Walk & Turtle Races. And special reduced camp fees<br />
are offered for this traditionally smaller session.<br />
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”<br />
“I GoT To TRY A wHolE buNCH oF THINGS I HAd NEvER doNE bEFoRE.<br />
— Icaghowan Camper<br />
tRAdItIonAl CAMP<br />
Ages 8-13<br />
Each day is packed with fun, friends, and<br />
learning new skills. Campers enjoy any of the<br />
many activities offered like archery, climbing,<br />
canoeing, swimming or fishing!<br />
The week includes all-camp games,<br />
campfires every night, and activities with your<br />
cabin. Each camper also experiences an<br />
exciting camping overnight. Campers end<br />
their day in the cabin sharing stories of the<br />
day’s adventures and planning for tomorrow.<br />
Session dates #days Rates<br />
1T June 26 – July 1 6 $495<br />
2T July 3 – 8 6 $470<br />
3T July 10 – 15 6 $495<br />
4T July 17 – 22 6 $495<br />
5T July 24 – 29 6 $495<br />
6T July 31 – August 5 6 $495<br />
7T August 7 – 12 6 $495<br />
8T August 14 – 19 6 $495<br />
SuMMeR SAMPleR<br />
Ages 7-9 — 3 days/2nights<br />
Perfect for the first-time camper. The<br />
Summer Sampler gives new campers the<br />
opportunity to try a little of all the camp has<br />
to offer including swimming, horseback<br />
riding, arts and crafts, archery, songs, make<br />
your own ice cream and much more. Such a<br />
great intro to camp that they’ll want to come<br />
back next year!<br />
Session dates # days Rates<br />
1A June 26 – 28 3 $250<br />
1b June 29 – July 1 3 $250<br />
2b July 6 – 8 3 $225<br />
5A July 24 – 26 3 $250<br />
5b July 27 – 29 3 $250<br />
7A August 7 – 9 3 $250<br />
7b August 10 – 12 3 $250<br />
hoRSe CAMP<br />
Ages 8-14<br />
Campers learn riding techniques such as<br />
mounting and dismounting, controlling the<br />
horse, plus horse grooming, care and safety.<br />
Campers will spend two hours each day at the<br />
horse corral for riding instruction. The<br />
remainder of the day is spent enjoying<br />
traditional camp activities.<br />
Session dates #days Rates<br />
1H June 26 – July 1 6 $600<br />
2H July 3 –- 8 6 $575<br />
3H July 10 – 15 6 $600<br />
4H July 17 – 22 6 $600<br />
5H July 24 – 29 6 $600<br />
6H July 31 – August 5 6 $600<br />
7H August 7 – 12 6 $600<br />
8H August 14 – 19 6 $600<br />
two-week hoRSe CAMP<br />
Ages 10-14<br />
For campers with two years of previous<br />
Horse Camp experience or riding lessons.<br />
Session dates #days Rates<br />
5 & 6 HTw July 24 – August 5 13 $1100<br />
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2011 CAMP SESSIoNS<br />
SkAteboARdIng CAMP<br />
Ages 10-14<br />
Campers experience zero-gravity while<br />
practicing airs, spins, grinds, and grabs!<br />
Participants bring their own board, helmet, and<br />
pads to Icaghowan. Campers spend 2 ½ hours<br />
each day with our skateboarding staff on our<br />
camp skateboard park. The rest of the day is<br />
spent in traditional camp activities. Campers try<br />
new skills at an off-site skate park, too!<br />
Session dates #days Rates<br />
1Sk June 26 – July 1 6 $580<br />
2Sk July 3 – 8 6 $555<br />
3Sk July 10 – 15 6 $580<br />
4Sk July 17 – 22 6 $580<br />
5Sk July 24 – 29 6 $580<br />
6Sk July 31 – August 5 6 $580<br />
7Sk August 7 – 12 6 $580<br />
8Sk August 14-19 6 $580<br />
two-week CAMP<br />
Ages 10-14<br />
More than twice the fun! This two-week<br />
session gives campers the chance to try more<br />
activities, participate in the special middleweekend<br />
programs, and get to know their<br />
counselors and fellow two-week camper<br />
cabin-mates better.<br />
Session dates #days Rates<br />
3 & 4Tw July 10 – 22 13 $910<br />
FInAnCIAl ASSIStAnCe<br />
IS AvAIlAble on All PRogRAMS.<br />
teen extReMe AdventuRe<br />
Ages 12-14<br />
For campers looking for a fast-paced,<br />
fun adventure program that combines a<br />
variety of exciting outdoor activities, Teen<br />
Extreme Adventure has it all! The group will<br />
participate in programs like rock climbing at<br />
Taylors Falls, kayaking on Lake Superior,<br />
canoeing on the St. Croix River and an<br />
overnight camping trip on the North Shore.<br />
Session dates #days Rates<br />
3X July 10-15 / Girls 6 $650<br />
4X July 17-22 / boys 6 $650<br />
5X July 24-29 / Girls 6 $650<br />
6X July 31-August 5 / boys 6 $650<br />
7X August 7-12 / Girls 6 $650<br />
8X August 14-19 / boys 6 $650<br />
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“<br />
wHAT I REAllY APPRECIATE IS THAT SHE CoMES HoME EACH YEAR<br />
”<br />
wITH MoRE SElF CoNFIdENCE ANd A bETTER FEElING AbouT HERSElF.<br />
— Icaghowan Parent<br />
PIoneeR And ChAllengeR<br />
RIveR CAnoe tRIPS<br />
2-weeks — Ages 13 & 14<br />
During a river canoe trip, adventure<br />
campers experience the challenge of<br />
navigating river waters and living in the<br />
outdoors. Campers start with 2 days of<br />
in-camp skills and safety training, trip<br />
preparation, and then shift to 10 days of<br />
canoeing on a river in Northern Wisconsin,<br />
covering 100 – 125 miles! Trips are singlegender<br />
and are led by trained Icaghowan staff.<br />
Session dates #days Rates<br />
4 & 5 River July 17 – 29 13 $975<br />
6 & 7 River July 31 – August 12 13 $975<br />
JunIoR leAdeRS<br />
2 weeks — Ages 13 & 14<br />
The Junior Leaders program is for<br />
campers who want to learn and expand their<br />
leadership skills. The program focuses on<br />
individual leadership style investigation,<br />
identification and implementation. In addition<br />
to your fun activities at camp, your group will<br />
spend 4 days on a canoe trip. All JL programs<br />
are single-gender and are led by experienced<br />
Icaghowan staff.<br />
Session dates #days Rates<br />
3 & 4 Jl July 10-22 13 $975<br />
5 & 6 Jl July 24-August 5 13 $975<br />
7 & 8 Jl August 7-19 13 $975<br />
woRk leAdeRShIP CAMP<br />
Counselor in Training<br />
3 weeks — Age 15<br />
The Work Leadership Camp program is<br />
designed for campers to develop and practice<br />
leadership skills in a residential camp setting.<br />
The first part of the session focuses on<br />
leadership, service-learning, and team<br />
building. The next phase is spent on a weeklong<br />
river canoe and camping trip<br />
developing trail and group leadership skills.<br />
The final phase is spent applying their new<br />
skills as a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) at<br />
Camp Icaghowan. CITs will be assigned to a<br />
senior staff member to mentor them during<br />
this session.<br />
Space is limited to 12 campers per session.<br />
Session dates #days Rates<br />
3/4/5 wlC July 10-29 20 $1215<br />
6/7/8 wlC July 31-August 19 20 $1215<br />
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2011 CAMP SESSIoNS<br />
FAMIlY CAMP<br />
Bring your entire family to beautiful<br />
Camp Icaghowan! Enjoy a wonderful family<br />
trip – sleep in cabins, enjoy all your meals in<br />
the dining hall, and participate in great<br />
programs run by the camp staff. You can<br />
participate in activities like canoeing,<br />
climbing, swimming, arts and crafts, family<br />
games, evening campfires, and gazing at a<br />
billion stars. It’s a great way to introduce your<br />
children to overnight camp. Many families<br />
will attend Family Camp together in May,<br />
and their children will excitedly return for a<br />
summer session. Your family will remember<br />
this time together forever. Call 612-822-2267<br />
for a special Family Camp brochure with<br />
more information.<br />
Session dates #days Rates<br />
Memorial weekend<br />
May 28-30 3 Adults $100<br />
Youth $60<br />
wInteR CAMP<br />
Grab some winter fun at Camp<br />
Icaghowan! We offer two winter programs<br />
for different age groups:<br />
wInteR exPeRIenCe<br />
Ages 8 – 11 / Grades 3 – 6<br />
Campers play outside snowshoeing,<br />
following animal tracks, and playing winter<br />
games on Lake Wapogasset. Winter<br />
Experience participants sleep indoors both<br />
Friday and Saturday night.<br />
wInteR AdventuReS<br />
Ages 12 – 18 / Grades 7 – 12<br />
Campers receive training in winter<br />
camping skills and are outfitted with winter<br />
camping equipment, including clothes and a<br />
minus 40-degree sleeping bag. The crew<br />
sleeps indoors Friday night and then, with<br />
trained winter camp staff, trek out around<br />
Icaghowan and build winter shelters to sleep<br />
in Saturday night. Sunday the crew returns to<br />
a big celebration banquet.<br />
The campers can’t wait for people at home<br />
to ask them “What did you do this weekend”<br />
Call 612-822-2267 for a special Winter Camp<br />
brochure with more information.<br />
Session dates #days Rates<br />
wE (Ages 8-11) February 4-6 3 $130<br />
wA (Ages 12-18) February 4-6 3 $130<br />
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CAMP ICAGHowAN NEw CAMPER oRIENTATIoNS & PREvIEw dAYS<br />
new CAMPeR oRIentAtIonS<br />
MondAY, APRIl 4<br />
thuRSdAY, APRIl 28<br />
7 to 8 p.m.<br />
REI Bloomington<br />
952-884-4315<br />
CAMP PRevIew dAYS<br />
SAtuRdAY, MAY 7<br />
10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Camp Icaghowan<br />
612-822-2267<br />
SAtuRdAY, June 4<br />
10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Camp Icaghowan<br />
612-822-2267<br />
Bring the entire family and visit camp. Meet the<br />
staff, tour camp, and participate in camp activities.<br />
There is no charge for this open house style event,<br />
however registration is requested. Please call Bob Gagner<br />
at 763-479-1146 to register.<br />
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CAMP ICAGHowAN 2011 REGISTRATIoN<br />
to RegISteR<br />
■ Registrations accepted now throughout summer 2011.<br />
■ One camper per registration form. Please make copies for<br />
additional campers.<br />
■ Each registration form must be accompanied with a $150.00<br />
non-refundable deposit. The completed registration form, along<br />
with the deposit will secure your place at camp.<br />
PAYMent PlAn<br />
■ The balance of the session fee is due May 2, 2011 unless you have<br />
a pre-approved payment plan established with the Customer<br />
Service Center. If the balance is not paid by May 2, 2011, you<br />
may forfeit your place at camp along with the deposit.<br />
■ If you have questions about our payment plan policy or would<br />
like to establish a payment plan, please contact the Customer<br />
Service Center at the time of registration, or before May 2, 2011<br />
at 612-822-2267.<br />
ConFIRMAtIon<br />
■ Confirmation will be sent within three weeks upon receiving the<br />
completed registration form and deposit.<br />
■ The Parent Handbook can be found at campicaghowan.org. The<br />
Parent Handbook contains emergency information,<br />
medical/health examination forms, bus schedules, packing list,<br />
and session information.<br />
■ A physical exam is required for every camper within 24 months<br />
proceeding the registered camp session. Each year a Health<br />
Exam form must be submitted, and a new Health History form<br />
must be completed by the parent or guardian.<br />
ACCeSSIbIlItY<br />
If your child has a disability requiring an accommodation or a<br />
special need you would like us to be aware of, please let us know. This<br />
information enables us to better meet the needs of your child within<br />
available resources. For campers requiring special accommodation<br />
for disabilities, developmental disorders and behavioral issues,<br />
decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the YMCA<br />
Customer Service Center at 612-822-2267.<br />
PeRSonAl PRICIng PlAn – FInAnCIAl ASSIStAnCe<br />
■ The YMCA welcomes all who wish to participate in our programs.<br />
The YMCA annually raises funds through our Y-Partners<br />
campaign to help make that possible. Financial Assistance is<br />
granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please visit<br />
campicaghowan.org or call for an application at 612-822-2267.<br />
■ In the operation of the Summer Camp Food Service Program, no<br />
child, as defined by the program regulations, will be discriminated<br />
against because of race, sex, color, national origin, age, or handicap.<br />
Any person, who believes that a child has been discriminated<br />
against in any USDA related activity, should write immediately to<br />
the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250.<br />
tRAnSPoRtAtIon<br />
■ For the convenience of camp families, the YMCA offers safe and<br />
reliable transportation to and from camp. The departure and<br />
return bus stop is conveniently located at the REI store in<br />
Bloomington, MN, just off Lyndale Avenue South and Hwy 494.<br />
Bus transportation must be reserved and paid for at the time of<br />
registration. Please refer to your Parent Handbook for specific<br />
departure and return times.<br />
■ Parents may also choose to drive their child to or from camp and<br />
have the opportunity to see Camp Icaghowan. Please refer to<br />
your Parent Handbook for specific drop-off and pick-up times.<br />
PleASe RetuRn YouR RegIStRAtIon FoRM to:<br />
YMCA Customer Service Center<br />
2125 East Hennepin Ave.<br />
Suite 100<br />
Minneapolis, MN 55413<br />
Fax: 612-465-0559<br />
online Registration Available!<br />
You can also download a registration form at:<br />
campicaghowan.org<br />
CAnCellAtIon PolICY<br />
■ Call the Customer Service Center at 612-822-2267 if you must<br />
cancel your registration to camp. Your deposit will not be refunded.<br />
■ Cancellations made 2 weeks or less before your camp session<br />
start date are non-refundable and non-transferable.<br />
■ If cancellation is due to a camper’s illness or medical reasons, or<br />
other uncontrollable circumstance, your camp fees will be<br />
refunded minus the deposit when cancellation is accompanied<br />
by a doctor’s statement/official statement.<br />
■ Should a camper’s behavior or a discipline problem affect our<br />
work with other campers or their enjoyment of camp, we reserve<br />
the right to dismiss him or her, without refund, for the<br />
remainder of the session.<br />
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RElEASE, INdEMNIFICATIoN ANd Hold HARMlESS AGREEMENT<br />
In consideration of participating in YMCA activities, and for other good and valuable consideration, I hereby agree to release and discharge<br />
from liability arising from negligence the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis and the YMCA of Greater St. Paul and its owners, directors, officers,<br />
employees, agents, volunteers, participants, and all other persons or entities acting for them (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Releasees”), on<br />
behalf of myself and my children, parents, heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate, and also agree as follows:<br />
1. I acknowledge that participating in YMCA activities involves known and unanticipated risks which could result in physical or emotional injury,<br />
paralysis or permanent disability, death, and property damage. Risks include, but are not limited to, broken bones, torn ligaments or other<br />
injuries as a result of falls or contact with other participants; death as a result of drowning or brain damage caused by near drowning in pools or<br />
other bodies of water; medical conditions resulting from physical activity; and damaged clothing or other property. I understand such risks<br />
simply cannot be eliminated, despite the use of safety equipment, without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.<br />
2. I expressly accept and assume all of the risks inherent in this activity or that might have been caused by the negligence of the Releasees. My/My<br />
child’s participation in these activities is purely voluntary and we elect to participate despite the risks. In addition, if at any time I believe that<br />
event conditions are unsafe or that I or my child are unable to participate due to physical or medical conditions, then I will immediately<br />
discontinue participation.<br />
3. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees from any and all claims, demands, or causes<br />
of action which are in any way connected with my/my child’s participation in these activities, or our use of their equipment or facilities, arising<br />
from negligence. This release does not apply to claims arising from intentional conduct. Should Releasees or anyone acting on their behalf be<br />
required to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.<br />
4. I represent that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I or my child may suffer or cause while participating in this activity, or<br />
else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further represent that I/my child have no medical or physical conditions which<br />
could interfere with our safety in these activities, or else I am willing to assume – and bear the costs of – all risks that may be created, directly or<br />
indirectly, by any such condition.<br />
5. In the event that I file a lawsuit, I agree to do so in the state where Releasees’ facility is located, and I further agree that the substantive law of<br />
that state shall apply.<br />
6. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.<br />
PARent/guARdIAn AuthoRIzAtIon SeCtIon<br />
tRAnSPoRtAtIon/MedICAl<br />
1. In the event that I/my child need immediate medical attention for injuries received while participating in a YMCA program, I authorize the<br />
YMCA staff to give me or my child reasonable first aid, and to arrange transport of myself or my child to a health care facility for emergency<br />
services as needed.<br />
2. I give permission for myself and/or my child to be transported by the YMCA as needed for field trips, inclement weather, or late pick up. I also<br />
give my permission to participate in walking field trips.<br />
3. I also give permission for myself or my child to enter Canada with the YMCA. I also understand that I/my child will need to bring our passport<br />
to camp if the trip involves such travel to Canada.<br />
4. I hereby acknowledge that the YMCA will assume that either parent of the child may pick up the child at any time during the program unless<br />
there is pertinent court documentation on file at the YMCA that indicates otherwise.<br />
5. I agree to the release of any records necessary for treatment, referral, billing or insurance purposes. The YMCA receives medical information on<br />
campers/participants that may need to be shared with medical providers.<br />
6. If I or my child requires use and administration of an epi-pen, prescription or over the counter medication, it is my responsibility to ensure that<br />
the epi-pen and/or medication are on me or my child or within our personal belongings every day of the program. If YMCA staff is required to<br />
administer and use the epi-pen and/or medication, I agree to forever release and discharge the YMCA and its directors, officers, and employees<br />
from any and all liability arising out of or resulting from use or administration of the epi-pen and/or medication.<br />
geneRAl<br />
1. I hereby release all pictures of myself or my child taken by the YMCA for promotional purposes and programming materials including the<br />
YMCA website.<br />
2. I give my permission for the YMCA to administer sunscreen as needed.<br />
3. I acknowledge that certain sections of this waiver may not apply to me and/or my child and the programs or activities that we have chosen but<br />
agree to be bound by any applicable language.<br />
By signing this document, I agree that if I or my child is hurt or our property is damaged during participation in these activities, then I or my child<br />
may be found by a court of law to have waived our right to maintain a lawsuit against the parties being released on the basis of any claim for negligence.<br />
I have had sufficient time to read this entire document and, should I choose to do so, consult with legal counsel prior to signing. Also, I<br />
understand that this activity might not be made available to me or that the cost to engage in this activity would be significantly greater if the<br />
YMCA did not utilize waivers as a method to lower insurance and administrative costs. I have read and understood this document and I agree to<br />
be bound by its terms.<br />
I Agree<br />
Signature ________________________________________<br />
Date _____________________<br />
PARent oR guARdIAn AddItIonAl AgReeMent<br />
(Must be completed for participants under the age of 18)<br />
In consideration of __________________________________ (minor’s name)<br />
being permitted to participate in this activity, I further agree to indemnify and hold<br />
harmless Releasees from any claims alleging negligence which are brought by or on<br />
behalf of minor or are in any way connected with such participation by minor.<br />
Parent or Guardian __________________________________________________<br />
Date _________________________________________<br />
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YMCA CAMP ICAGHowAN 2011 REGISTRATIoN FoRM<br />
online registration available at campicaghowan.org<br />
Please return this completed form with parental/guardian signature to:<br />
<strong>yMCa</strong> Customer service Center, 2125 e. hennepin ave. suite 100, Mpls, Mn 55413 • Phone 612-822-2267 • fax 612-465-0559.<br />
Please use one registration per child, per session. Please use a pen and print neatly.<br />
<strong>CaMP</strong>er naMe __________________________________________________________________________________ niCknaMe ____________________________________________________________________ ☐ Male ☐ Female<br />
Home Phone _____________________________________________________________ Are you a new or returning camper ☐ New ☐ Returning This is my ________ year at Camp Icaghowan.<br />
Camper Street Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
City ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ State _________________________ Zip _____________________________________________<br />
date of birth _______/_______/_______ Age at camp ________ Grade in fall 2011 _________ School attending ________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
1 st Parent/guardian ______________________________________________________________________________ 2 nd Parent/guardian_______________________________________________________________________<br />
Cell phone __________________________________________________________________________________________________Cell phone ____________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
work phone ________________________________________________________________________________________________work phone__________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
date of birth________________________________________________________________________________________________date of birth_________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Email ________________________________________________________________________________________________________Email __________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Home phone ______________________________________________________________________________________________Home phone ________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
City_____________________________________________________State____________Zip________________________________City_____________________________________________________State____________Zip_________________________<br />
session inforMation<br />
Session Number __________________________________Session dates ______________________________<br />
Please call for Family Camp and winter Camp brochures.<br />
friends you hope to share a cabin with: (To ensure positive group dynamics, please<br />
limit 2 friends per request who are within the same age group: within 2 years of age.)<br />
1__________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Changes to original registration form including payment must be completed in<br />
writing no later that two weeks prior to the start of your child’s session and will<br />
incur a $25 change fee.<br />
PayMent inforMation A non-refundable $150 deposit per camper per session<br />
must accompany each registration form. Remaining fees due by May 2,<br />
2011. Registrations after May 2, 2011 require full payment, or payment plan.<br />
☐ Check enclosed amount: $_____________________________________________________________________<br />
(payable to: YMCA Camp Icaghowan)<br />
Please bill my: ☐ visa ☐ MasterCard ☐ discover ☐ Am Express<br />
Card # _________________________________________________Exp. date ____________________________________<br />
Please charge:<br />
☐ only the $150 deposit ☐ the entire camp fee including transportation<br />
☐ the $150 deposit now and the remaining balance on May 2, 2011<br />
Parental/guardian signature reQuired<br />
Pease sign here ______________________________________________________________________________________<br />
bus inforMation Icaghowan provides bus transportation to and from camp.<br />
The bus stops at the REI in bloomington. bus fee: $45 round trip, $25 one way.<br />
• Parent transportation: ☐to camp ☐from camp<br />
• REI in bloomington bus: ☐to camp ☐from camp<br />
How did you find out about Icaghowan ____________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
refer a friend and reCeive $25 off your <strong>CaMP</strong> fee<br />
Refer a friend and receive $25 credit off your camp fee for each NEw<br />
camper. Your friend(s) must be registered by May 2, 2011 and they must be<br />
new to Camp Icaghowan. Credit cannot be applied to transportation and is<br />
non-refundable and nontransferable. Refer A Friend promotion ends<br />
May 2, 2011.<br />
1. Referral Name ____________________________________________________________________________<br />
Referral Address __________________________________________________________________________<br />
Phone: _______________________________ Email: ____________________________________________<br />
2. Referral Name ____________________________________________________________________________<br />
Referral Address __________________________________________________________________________<br />
Phone: _______________________________ Email: ____________________________________________<br />
Submit additional referrals in writing to the Customer Service Center.<br />
early bird registration runs through january 15, 2011<br />
early bird registration only: Youth: M l<br />
Select a preferred T Shirt. Circle size. Adult: S M l Xl<br />
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IMPoRtAnt dAteS to Meet CAMP StAFF<br />
Mn PARent CAMP FAIR At CoMo zoo<br />
SAtuRdAY, FebRuARY 26<br />
10 am – 2 pm<br />
YMCA SuMMeR PRogRAMS FAIR<br />
At All YMCA loCAtIonS<br />
SAtuRdAY, MARCh 5<br />
9 am – Noon<br />
SAve $25 on CAMP<br />
duRIng theSe PRoMotIonS<br />
YMCA SuMMeR RAllY dAYS<br />
MARCh 4 – 6<br />
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APRIl 15 – 17<br />
For more information go to YMCACamps.org<br />
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Camp icaghowan winter office<br />
YMCA Camping Services<br />
3425 Ihduhapi Road<br />
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CAMP ICAghowAn ISlAnd<br />
All of this island, plus 80 acres on the<br />
mainland, make up Camp Icaghowan.