Summer Camp 2012 LOWE'S YMCA - YMCA of Greater Charlotte

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2012 TEEN CAMPS *All schedules are subject to change 

Teen Adventure Camp – Sessions 4 

OVERVIEW 

The Lowe’s Teen Adventure Camp is a camp that will take teens on daily trips each one focusing on an 

outdoor adventure of some kind. The trips will be a combination of both land and water activities. The 

teens will be challenged in some ways to exert more energy while having fun, team building and 

developing relationships. 

The Teen Adventure Camp will: 

- Help build strong leadership skills 

- Encourage teens to step out of the box and try new things 

- Help build confidence 

STAFF 

The Teen Adventure staff will consist of our Summer Camp staff who are devoted to and trained in each 

area of becoming successful, well-rounded leaders. All staff members are CPR/First Aid 

certified employees. 

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE 

Please note that the pool times may vary for each camp. 

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Arrival 

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Departure/Travel Time 

11:00 AM - 11:30 PM Arrival and Activity explanation 

11:30 PM - 12:00 PM Lunch 

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Activity of the day 

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Debrief activity and depart for home 

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Group Games/end of day 

Y Challenge- Sessions: 3 and 10 

OVERVIEW 

The Lowe’s Y Challenge program is a great way for teens to get physical in daily challenges. Teens will 

compete in daily challenges that will test their mental and physical toughness. Can your teen bring 

home the crown for his team? This camp is for youth in grades 6 th – 10 th . 

The Y Challenge Course will: 

- Allow for friendly competition between teens from other North-Y Community branches 

- Give teens the chance to travel to various YMCAs in our area 

- Encourage teens to step out of the box and to try new things 

- Build friendships 

STAFF 

The Y-Challenge course staff consists of our Summer Camp staff who are devoted to and trained in each 

area of becoming successful, well-rounded leaders. All staff members are CPR/First Aid 

certified employees.


Please note that the pool times may vary for each camp. 


9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Team Challenges 

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Water activities 

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch 

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Individual Challenges 

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Return to YMCA 

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Group games (6:00 PM rides out prepare to leave at 5:30 PM) 

SAMPLE CLASSROOM SCHEDULE – Y Challenge 

Monday Tuesday 

• Introductions 

• Teambuilding 

• Water Challenges 

Wednesday Thursday 

• Scavenger Hunt 

• Food Challenge 

• Are You Smarter than a Counselor? 

Friday 

• Challenge 

• Closing Celebration 

Volunteer Camp – Sessions: List #’s 

• Sports Challenges 

• Water Park Visit 

• Deal or No Deal 

• WII Challenge 

• Trivial Pursuit – Y Style 

OVERVIEW 

The Lowe’s YMCA Volunteer Camp is a great way for youth to learn more about non-profit 

agencies in and around our community that rely heavily on volunteers for their organization. 

Teens will spend each day volunteering at a local agency and will return to discuss their 

contributions and what more they can do to encourage the success of these programs. This 

course is for youths in grades 6 th – 10 th 

The Volunteer Camp program will: 

- Introduce youth to local volunteer agencies 

- Encourage youth to give back some of their time 

- Open lines of communication between local and city leaders 

- Build friendships 

STAFF 

The Volunteer Camp course staff consists of our summer camp staff who are devoted to and 

trained in each area of becoming successful, well-rounded leaders. All staff members are

CPR/First Aid certified employees. 


Please note that pool times may vary for each camp. 


9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Travel to and tour volunteer agency 

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Begin volunteer time 

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch 

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Travel and Journal/Discussion 

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Ultimate Project plans 


SAMPLE CLASSROOM SCHEDULE – Volunteer Camp 


• Introductions 

• What does “volunteer” mean 

• Being plans on the “Ultimate Project” 

• Volunteer Project – TBA 


• Volunteer Project- TBA 

• Journal/Discuss Experience 

• Continue planning for “Ultimate 

Project” 

Friday 

• Final project-TBA 

• Closing celebration and recognition 

Teen Sports Camp– Session: 3 


• Continue planning for “Ultimate 

Project” 


• Journal/Discuss Experience 

• Finalize planning for “Ultimate project” 

OVERVIEW 

The Lowe’s YMCA Sports Camp is planned to introduce teens to a different level of sports training. The 

teens will work hard at the sport assigned for that day. They will participate in drill development, speed 

and agility drills and skill enhancement. 

The Teen Sports Program will: 

- Introduce youth to a sport 

- Create learning lessons in a classroom setting 

- Allow youth to exercise in a fun, healthy atmosphere 

STAFF 

The Teen Sports course staff consists of our summer camp staff who are devoted to and trained in each 

area of becoming successful, well-rounded youth. All staff members are CPR/First Aid certified 

employees.


Please note that pool times may vary for each camp. 


9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Classroom Session: Sport for day rules, etc 

10:00 AM - 11:30 PM Drills: Skill development, Speed and Agility 

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch 

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Scrimmage Sessions 

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Drills/Stretching/Cool Down 

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Swimming/Water Activity moving into dismissal 

JR Lifeguarding – Sessions: 2 and 6 

OVERVIEW 

Guard Start is a program designed to guide youth (ages 13 - 15) to lifeguards programs by building a 

foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills for future lifeguards. Please note: THE GUARD START 

PROGRAM DOES NOT GIVE PARTICIPANTS THE INFORMATION AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE 

CERTIFIED AS A LIFEGUARD. 

The foundation consists of five categories: 

1. Prevention 

2. Fitness 

3. Response 

4. Leadership 

5. Professionalism 

For youth ages 13-15, the Guard Start program will introduce participants to: 

- Skills needed for entry to the American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguarding course 

- Communication and decision-making skills 

- Basic responsibilities of a lifeguard 

STAFF 

The Aquatics staff consists of our summer camp staff that have been trained in lifeguarding. All staff are 

CPR/First Aid certified employees. 

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE – Guard Start 


9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Classroom activities 

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Activities in the water 

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch 

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Classroom activities (3:00 PM rides out prepare to leave at 2:30 PM) 

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Water activities (4:30 PM rides out prepare to leave at 4:00 PM) 


SAMPLE CLASSROOM SCHEDULE – Guard Start 


• Preventing aquatic emergencies • Responding to emergencies

• Supervising others around water 

• Developing swimming skills 

• Developing physical fitness 


• Community CPR - AED/First Aid 



• Developing rescue skills 

Friday 

• Getting a job 

• Gaining lifeguard experience 

• Providing community service 




Art Camp – Sessions: 2, 7 and 9 

• Helping yourself 

• Providing care 




• Communicating effectively 

• Making decisions 

• Becoming a leader 

• Becoming part of a team 

• Serving the customer 




OVERVIEW 

Art camp encourages our youth to explore their creativity, branch out and try new things. Throughout 

the week campers will learn: 

-To think outside the box 

-To look at things in a different way 

-To work with different paint mediums 

-To work with different art mediums 

-Different styles and techniques of painting 

STAFF 

The Art Camp staff consists of our summer camp staff who are devoted to and trained in each area of 

becoming successful, well-rounded youth. All staff members are CPR/First Aid certified employees 

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE – Art Camp *Please note: Schedule is subject to change 


9:30 AM - 11:30 AM First Art Project 

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Creativity Time 

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch 

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Second Art Project 

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Water activities (4:30 PM rides out prepare to leave at 4:00 PM) 

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Group games (6:00 PM rides out prepare to leave at 5:30 PM)

2012 SPORT CAMPS *All schedules are subject to change 

Soccer Camp – Sessions: 2, 7 and 11 

OVERVIEW 

Soccer camps focus on the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting and defending. Each day will 

include a new skill. Skills training, scrimmages and games will reinforce those skills. As many games as 

possible are introduced in order to keep campers intrigued and wanting more. Staff and campers will 

also discuss soccer around the world: Where is the next World Series? What teams play outside of the 

U.S.? Soccer camp is the perfect option for kids who want to enjoy both traditional day camp and 

soccer. 

SAMPLE SCHEDULE 

Monday – Dribbling & Trapping Tuesday - Passing 

• Keep those hands off of the ball! 

• Learn to dribble and trap 

• Devoted time to skills development, 

demonstrations, practice and games 

Wednesday – Shooting/Offense Thursday - Defense 

• Shooting techniques 

• Throw-Ins vs. Corner Kicks 

• Drills 

• Games 

Friday – World Cup Friday 

• Campers to wear favorite SPORT apparel 

• Discussions regarding soccer outside of the 

U.S 

• Favorite Drills + Games Review 

Flag Football – Sessions: 1 and 6 

• Players learn passing techniques 

• Receiving ball games/techniques 

• How to “get open” 

• Practices, scrimmages and games 

• Weekly skills review 

• Defense and defensive position 

tips 

• How to defend the goal 

• One-on-One Scrimmages 

OVERVIEW 

Flag Football Camp highlights the basics of the game of football in a fun, informative way. All of the 

major aspects of the game will be highlighted, except for contact. Campers will learn passing, receiving,

unning and rules of the game. Staff and campers will also discuss college and pro football across the 

country. The camp incorporates all of this with the fun, traditional day camp activities of the pool and 

the lake. Players will acquire three to four hours of flag football depending on afternoon pick-up times. 


Monday – Throwing/Catching Tuesday - Running 

• Learn the keys to being a quarterback 

• Engage in catching exercises 

• Proper form of throwing & catching 

Wednesday – Offense Thursday - Defense 

• Put throwing, catching and running for 

complete offense 

• Learn how to plan out offensive drives 

• Develop trick plays 

• Discussions on college and pro teams 

Friday – Superbowl Friday 

• Campers to wear favorite football apparel 

• Review + Favorite Drills 

• Ultimate Scrimmage for parents 

Baseball Camp – Session: 10 

OVERVIEW 

Learn the basic techniques of throwing, catching and hitting. Counselors will spend each day walking 

through basic developmental drills teaching campers ways to improve and develop. Counselors will 

take the time to talk about positions, position responsibilities and various leagues, teams and players 

across the country. 


• How to turn running into a 

“running game” 

• What’s the purpose of a running 

game 

• Practice 

• The keys to strong defense 

• Learn to “stay low” while 

others learn to pull flags for a 

tackle 

• Scrimmages begin 

Monday – Throwing/Catching Tuesday - Running 



• Running bases 

• Practice hitting and running 


• Put throwing, catching and hitting all 

together 

• Discussions on positions and responsibilities 

Friday – Scrimmage 

• Campers to wear favorite baseball apparel 

• Defensive cut offs, 

• Learn to “stay down on the ball 

• Defensive stance 

• scrimmage



Basketball Camp – Sessions: 3 and 8 

OVERVIEW 

Learn the basic techniques of passing, offense, defense, dribbling and shooting. Counselors will spend 

each day walking through basic developmental drills teaching campers ways to improve and develop. 

Counselors will take the time to talk about positions, position responsibilities and various leagues, 

teams and players across the country. 

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Monday – passing Tuesday - shooting 

• Passing drills: Chest, Bounce and 

Overhead 

• Partner Passing 


• Talk about offense and positions 

• Offensive places on the court 

• Ball movement 

• Scoring 


• Campers to wear favorite basketball 

apparel 



Lacrosse Camp – Sessions: 4 and 5 

OVERVIEW 

Learn the basic techniques of lacrosse. Work on skills in passing, cradling, catching and scoring. 

Counselors will spend each day walking through basic developmental drills teaching campers ways to 

improve and develop. Counselors will take the time to talk about positions, position responsibilities and 

various rules pertaining to Lacrosse. 


• Shooting technique 


game 

• Practice 




tackle 


Monday – Cradling and Throwing Tuesday – Field and Positions 

• Basic Lacrosse information 

• Engage in catching and throwing activities 


• Learn the basic positions of 

Lacrosse 

• Talk through the field layout and 

goal area

Cheerleading Camp – Sessions: 1 and 6 

OVERVIEW 

Cheer camp is a great experience for those that want to learn new cheers, gain some experience in 

cheering and who like creating excitement. Cheer camp teaches all those aspects and give campers the 

chance to even perform. 


Swim Camp – Sessions: 3, 4 and 7 

OVERVIEW 

Swim camp is designed to give campers a taste of what swim team is like. Swim camp will 

be a combination of both water and dry land practices and experiences. The camp will help 

them to develop strokes, enhance skills and understand more about aquatics. 


• Practice 




• Learn how to plan and move 




Monday – Cheer Basic Tuesday - Routine 

• Learn the keys to being a 

cheerleader 

• Introduction to schedule and cheers 

Wednesday – Practice/Half Time Thursday - Practice 

• Practice the half time performance 

• Work on cheers, movements and 

performance 

• Practice 


• Campers to wear favorite football 

apparel 

• Review + Favorite Cheers 

• Half Time performance for parents 



• Start learning the cheer routine from 

cheers to the dance 

• Practice 

• Performance Practice 

• Dance 

Monday – Throwing/Catching Tuesday - Running

• Learn the keys to being a quarterback 






• Learn how to plan out offensive drives 

• Develop trick plays 

• Discussions on college and pro teams 


• Campers to wear favorite football apparel 



Watersports Camp – Session: 9 

OVERVIEW 

A week of activities on Lake Norman. This camp will give introductory lessons in wakeboarding, knee 

boarding and surfing. The camp will also provide time for tubing and swimming. 

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7:00-9:00: Drop Off and Activities here at the Y 

9:00-9:30: Opening Devotion and Celebration 

9:30-9:45: Leave the Y and travel to lake 

9:45-10:00: Safety Review and Equipment Lessons 

10:00-12:00: Lessons 

12:00-1:00: Break and Lunch 

1:00-2:00: Land Activities and Water safety instructions 

2:00-4:00: Lessons 

4:00-4:30: Back to the Y 

2012 FIELDTRIP CAMPS *All trips are subject to 

change 

Overview: During Field Trip Camps, campers are given the opportunity to explore local, 

exciting attractions while developing friendships and creating memories that will last a 

lifetime! 

Please note: field trips schedules are subject to change depending on facility availability and 

the number of campers registered per week. 

Session 2 – Theme: Science 

Discovery Place 

• How to turn running into a 

“running game” 


game 

• Practice 




tackle 

• Scrimmages begin

Energy Explorium 

Catawba Science Center 

SciWorks 

Reeds Gold Mine 

Session 6 – Theme: Sports 

Bank of America Stadium/Time Warner Arena 

Charlotte Knights Game 

JR Motorsports & CMS 

Nascar Hall of Fame 

Northcross Lanes @ the Lake 

Session 8 – Theme: Nature (The environment and Animals) 

NC Zoo 

Lazy five Ranch 

Dan Nicholas Park 

Carolina Raptor Center 

Piedmont Envormental Center 

Session 9 – Theme: Imagination Week 

Discovery Kids 

ImaginON 

Mint Museum 

Latta Plantation 

Monkey Joes

Summer Camp 2012 LOWE'S YMCA - YMCA of Greater Charlotte

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