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A PLACE TO ENJOY ADVENTURECAMP AGE WEEKS TIME LOCATION FEE5-6 1-8 9:00am - 1:00pm BHCP YMCA $200 per weekNEW 2013CAMP LAGOONTRADITIONAL HALF DAY CAMPWITH OUTDOOR SWIMMINGNEW 2013FENCING CAMPSPACE IS LIMITEDHORSEBACKRIDING CAMP*BHCPThis exciting new camp offers many of the traditional camp experiences with the added bonusof outdoor swimming. Camp Lagoon is located on the plush grounds of the Berkeley HeightsCommunity Pool. Campers will have the opportunity to swim every day, except on our scheduledfield trip days. As an added benefit campers will participate in swimming lessons once a week.In addition to swimming, campers will participate in fun field games, a wide variety of arts &crafts, nature learning, tennis, and other blacktop sports and games. Field trips will include stateand national parks, sporting events, movies, mini golf, local attractions, and more! An exact tripschedule will be released on March 15, 2013.Campers should bring lunch every day and will enjoy a picnic style lunch.Pick up and drop off will be at the Berkeley Heights YMCA.Drop off, 8:45 am to 9:00 am / Pick up, 12:55 pm to 1:05 pmEXTRA FUN OPTION5-6 1-8 1:00pm - 4:00pm Berkeley Heights YMCA $85 per weekAfter a memorable day at Camp Lagoon, campers can continue their fun at the Berkeley HeightsYMCA. Our indoor facilities offer campers the opportunity to continue their enrichment throughfun art projects, silly science experiments, computer learning, young chef cooking, gym sportsand games, parachutes, our outdoor play ground, and more! The Extra Fun Option is onlyavailable to those campers signed up for Camp Lagoon or one of the AM Specialty Camps held atthe Berkeley Heights branch.*EXTENDED CARE AVAILABLE10-16 1 1:00pm-4:00pm Berkeley Heights YMCA $180 per week*Intermediate/Advanced Fencing: Join All-Ivy and All-American Fencer, Ms. Jones as you learnfencing. This session is geared to the advanced fencer and emphasizes bouting, physical trainingand advanced weapons techniques. No “beginner” fencers will be permitted in this session. (Noclass on July 4).7-12 2 1:00pm-4:00pm Berkeley Heights YMCA $225 per weekBeginner Fencing: This session will teach “fencing basics and form, fencing sparring andfootwork.” All three weapons will be demonstrated. Students will be given “hands on” instructionincluding footwork, blade work, and basic defense.7-12 3 1:00pm-4:00pm Berkeley Heights YMCA $225 per weekBeginner/Intermediate Fencing: This session will reinforce fencing basics and form, fencingsparring and intermediate footwork. Students with prior exposure to the sport will benefit by thechallenging footwork and “combat” tactics. Space is limited and will fill up fast on a first comefirst serve basis. *All participants must bring a fencing glove.4-7 3/4/7/8 9:30am-12:30pm Watchung Reservation $300 per week (half day)Petite Equestrian Program (P.E.P.) Our PEP program is perfect for the young aspiringequestrian. Participants will learn safety on and around size-related ponies and cobs, groomingtechniques, basic riding , and other primary horsemanship skills. The week will culminate with aride around our own fenced-in trails, with proper instruction on how to mount, dismount, holdthe reins and control the cob/pony at the walk and a few steps of trot. Our skilled instructors,using age appropriate games,Watchungsongs andReservationtechniques that help ensure a safe and comfortableride. Each session develops confidence and motor-coordination while providing a supportive andfun-filled, social environment. Optional cumulative weeks ensure progression while minimizingredundancy. • Transportation to and from Seaton Hackney Stables in Morristown is provided.8-15 3/4/7/8 9:00am-12:30pm Watchung Reservation $300 per week (half day)8-15 3/4/7/8 9:00am-4:00pm Watchung Reservation $550 per week (full day)Horsemanship Program Great for beginners to advanced riders. Our half day option willexplore horse health and care, grooming techniques, and balance seat implementation.Participants refine their riding and horsemanship skills or acquire new ones in the English orWestern styles. Trail rides are offered throughout the week on the beautiful adjacent Loantakaequestrian trails. All students rotate through stations that teach skills based on level. Theserange from a riding lesson taught by our certified Riding Instructors to Barn Managementsessions. Riding options will include lessons, trail rides, lunging, Equisthenics classes andintroductory Vaulting. Full day options include the half day program as well as additional ridingsessions, swimming at the adjacent Ginty Pool and more. A Friday Gymkhana consisting ofground and mounted equestrian games will finish the week in a popular and enthusiastic fashion.• Transportation to and from Seaton Hackney Stables in Morristown is provided.SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM GUIDE 201310Register online at www.theSAY.org
A PLACE TO EXPRESSCAMP AGE WEEKS TIME LOCATION FEEARTISTS MEETARTISTS*CERAMICS*NEW 2013DRAMA CAMPEACH CAMP SESSION IS 4 WEEKSGOLF CAMP*MAKING MOSAICS*PAPERWORKS**SPECIALTYSIDEKICK OPTION5-7 2 & 6 9:30am - 12:00pm Berkeley Heights YMCA $190 per weekLearn about some of the finest artists and their methods of painting such as Pointillism,Impressionism, Fauvism and more. Then try your hand at that style of painting. Bring a smock.5-7 5 & 7 9:30am - 12:00pm Berkeley Heights YMCA $225 per weekDiscovering pottery offers the opportunity for children in grades K-5 to explore the worldof ceramics and clay from creation of pieces through hand building and molding, to the firingprocess, to glazing and staining with beautiful finishes. Slab it, coil it, pinch it and texture it.Students will come home with memorable projects to give as gifts or keep for themselves. Dressto make a mess and bring your imagination.5-10 1-4 9:00am - 4:00pm Watchung Reservation $1,2605-10 5-8 9:00am - 4:00pm Watchung Reservation $1,300Drama Camp is a great opportunity for campers to express themselves while they expand theirknowledge of the arts and humanities. Each session campers will works on scenery, props,costumes and memorizing their scripts for their Grand Finale Performance. At the end of eachsession, the drama camp will showcase their talents and hard work in a live performance held atthe Summit YMCA. Each session will offer a different play. Performance titles will be posted atwww.theSAY.comby March 15.8 & up 1/2/5/6 9:30am - 12:30pm Watchung Reservation $325 per week (AM)5-8 1/2/5/6 12:30pm-3:30pm Watchung Reservation $325 per week (PM)Campers will be transported from the Watchung Reservation to Galloping Hill Golf Course,where each camper will be introduced to the wonderful game of golf. Camp provides a set ofyouth clubs, range balls and a daily 9 hole round of golf for use each day. Campers are taught bycertified PGA instructors and work on all facets of the game.5-10 2 & 6 9:30am - 12:30pm Berkeley Heights YMCA $3225 per weekCreate something truly unique as you learn the ancient art of mosaics. Instructor Joan Tamascoand her staff will teach you to hand paint tiles that you will use in making a wooden tray. Youmay also choose to include the use of shells, ocean stones, and glass in your wonderful finishedpiece. Make a treasure to last a lifetime reflecting your creativity from start to finish.5-7 1 & 4 9:30am - 12:00pm Berkeley Heights YMCA $190 per weekLearn to appreciate the world and history of paper. Begin by making paper, and then experimentwith awesome projects including paper mache, origami and art structures.4-13 1-8 9:00am-12:30pm Watchung Reservation $140 per week4-13 1-8 12:30pm-4:00pm Watchung Reservation $140 per weekJust for campers who are enrolled in half day specialty camps. Attend a morning specialty camp,and we will supplement your day with a half day at Camp Cannnudus.SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM GUIDE 201311Register online at www.theSAY.org
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