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Cambridge Day Camps at a Glance
Camp
Ages
Day Camps
4–5 yrs
Camp Plus
LIT
6–12 yrs
7–12 yrs
10–13 yrs
13–16 yrs
Chaplin Family
YMCA
On trip days
the bus leaves
promptly at
8:00 am
YMCA Teen
Drop-in Zone
Location
Chaplin Family
YMCA
Chaplin Family
YMCA
Shade’s Mills
Conservation Area
Parents are
responsible for
transportation
July 4 – 8
Barnyard Palooza
Wild West
Discover Y Camp
Camp Plus
Leaders in Training
July 11 – 15
Mess Makers
Carnival Days
Discover Y Camp
Camp Plus
Leaders in Training
July 18 – 22
Fairy Tales
Rock Stars and Air
Guitars
Discover Y Camp
Camp Plus
July 25 – 29
Treasure Hunters
Angry Birds
Discover Y Camp
Aug. 2 – 5
(Short week)
Super Heroes
Time Travelling
Discover Y Camp
Camp Plus
Aug. 8 – 12
Finding Dory
Olympics
Discover Y Camp
Camp Plus
Aug. 15 – 19
Everything
Dinosaurs
Games Galore
Discover Y Camp
Aug. 22 – 26
Little Entertainers
Slime Factory
Discover Y Camp
Camp Plus
Registration begins January 4, 2016
Specialty Camps
Range of 4–12 yrs; Specific ages for each camp
Chaplin Family YMCA and
Off Site Locations*
For trip days and off site camps,
the bus leaves promptly at 8:00 am
Anyone Can Create Digital Art 9–12 yrs
Dance 4–5 yrs
Horseback 8–12 yrs*
Mad Science 6–12 yrs
Pottery 8–12 yrs*
Tennis 6–12 yrs
Art Attack 8–12 yrs*
Cheer 6–12 yrs*
Dance 4–5 yrs
Golf 9–12 yrs*
Horseback 8–12 yrs*
Mad Science 6–12 yrs
Video Game Design 9–12 yrs
Music 4–5 yrs
Music 6–9 yrs
Soccer 6–9 yrs*
Golf 9–12 yrs*
Horseback 8–12 yrs*
Mad Science 6–12 yrs
Music 4–5 yrs
Pottery 8–12 yrs*
Rock Climbing 8–12 yrs*
Sing Like a Star 6–9 yrs
Soccer 6–9 yrs*
Tennis 6–12 yrs
Art Attack 8–12 yrs*
Baseball 8–12 yrs*
Golf 9–12 yrs*
Hockey 8–12 yrs
Horseback 8–12 yrs*
Mad Science 6–12 yrs
Music 4–5 yrs
Sing Like a Star 6–9 yrs
Tennis 6–12 yrs
Junior Lifeguard 8–12 yrs
Sports 8–12 yrs
Baseball 8–12 yrs*
Dance 6–9 yrs
Golf 9–12 yrs*
Hockey 8–12 yrs
Mad Science 6–12 yrs
Music 4–5 yrs
Pottery 8–12 yrs*
Scrapbooking 8–12 yrs
Soccer 6–9 yrs*
Art Attack 8–12 yrs*
Cheer 6–12 yrs*
Dance 6–9 yrs
Hockey 8–12 yrs
Mad Science 6–12 yrs
Music 4–5 yrs
Rock Climbing 8–12 yrs*
Music 6–9 yrs
Pottery 8–12 yrs*
Soccer 10–12 yrs*
Tennis 6–12 yrs
Beach Volleyball 9–12 yrs
Junior Lifeguard 8–12 yrs
LEGO® Computer
Programming 9–12 yrs
Mad Science 6–12 yrs
Music 4–5 yrs
Platform Video Game Design
9–12 yrs
Sing Like a Star 6–9 yrs
Kitchener Day Camps at a Glance
Camp
Ages
Day Camps
4–5 yrs
6–8 yrs
9–12 yrs
Location
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA
Camp Heidelberg
Bus leaves at 9:00 am
July 4 – 8
Barnyard Palooza
Wild West
Campfire Cookout
July 11 – 15
Mess Makers
Carnival Days
Amazing Race
July 18 – 22
Fairy Tales
Rock Stars and Air Guitars
Fun in the Forest
July 25 – 29
Treasure Hunters
Angry Birds
Master Chef
Aug. 2 – 5
(Short week)
Super Heroes
Time Travelling
Timber Days
Aug. 8 – 12
Finding Dory
Olympics
Heidelberg Olympics
Aug. 15 – 19
Everything Dinosaurs
Games Galore
Sports Mania
Aug. 22 – 26
Little Entertainers
Slime Factory
Heidelberg Record Books
Waterloo Day Camps at a Glance
Camp
Ages
Day Camps
4–5 yrs
6–8 yrs
9–12 yrs
Location
Stork Family YMCA
Stork Family YMCA
Camp Heidelberg
Bus leaves at 9:00 am
July 4 – 8
Barnyard Palooza
Wild West
Campfire Cookout
July 11 – 15
Mess Makers
Carnival Days
Amazing Race
July 18 – 22
Fairy Tales
Rock Stars and Air Guitars
Fun in the Forest
July 25 – 29
Treasure Hunters
Angry Birds
Master Chef
Aug. 2 – 5
(Short week)
Super Heroes
Time Travelling
Timber Days
Aug. 8 – 12
Finding Dory
Olympics
Heidelberg Olympics
Aug. 15 – 19
Everything Dinosaurs
Games Galore
Sports Mania
Aug. 22 – 26
Little Entertainers
Slime Factory
Heidelberg Record Books
Registration begins January 4, 2016
Leaders in Action
Specialty Camps
12–16 yrs
13–16 yrs
Range of 5–13 yrs; Specific ages for each camp
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA and
Off Site Locations*
Leaders in Action - Educational
Level 1
Leaders in Action - Educational
Level 2
Leaders in Action - Educational
Level 1
Leaders in Action - Educational
Level 2
Leaders in Action - Practical
Dance 5–8 yrs
Rock Climbing 9–12 yrs*
Leaders in Action - Practical
Golf 8–12 yrs*
Junior Lifeguard
8–12 yrs
Leaders in Action - Practical
Swim Bike and Run
8–12 yrs
Video Game Design
9–12 yrs
Leaders in Action - Practical
Eco-Explorers 8–12 yrs*
Platform Video Game
Design 10–13 yrs
Leaders in Action - Practical
Tennis 8–12 yrs
Leaders in Action - Practical
LEGO® Computer
Programming 9–12 yrs
Rock Climbing
5–8 yrs*
Leaders in Action - Practical
Baseball 8–12 yrs*
Video Game Design
9–12 yrs
Leaders in Action - Practical
Tennis 8–12 yrs
Leaders in Action
Specialty Camps
12–16 yrs
13–16 yrs
Range of 5–13 yrs; Specific ages for each camp
Stork Family YMCA
Stork Family YMCA
Stork Family YMCA and
Off Site Locations*
Leaders in Action - Educational
Level 1
Leaders in Action - Practical
Junior Lifeguard
8–12 yrs
Rock Climbing
5–8 yrs*
Leaders in Action - Practical
Dance 9–12 yrs
Horseback 8–12 yrs*
Leaders in Action - Educational
Level 2
Leaders in Action - Practical
Dance 5–8 yrs
Eco-Explorers 8–12 yrs*
Leaders in Action - Practical
Golf 8–12 yrs*
Horseback 8–12 yrs*
Leaders in Action - Practical
Baseball 8–12 yrs*
Horseback 8–12 yrs*
Leaders in Action - Practical
Golf 8–12 yrs*
Rock Climbing 9–12 yrs*
Leaders in Action - Practical
Eco-Explorers 8–12 yrs*
Horseback 8–12 yrs*
Leaders in Action - Educational
Level 1
Leaders in Action - Educational
Level 2
Leaders in Action - Practical
Day Camps
Day Camps (4 – 5 yrs)
A fun, exciting day camp experience for the younger camper filled with games, story-time, water play,
crafts, and outdoor play. Age-appropriate activities and a weekly theme will engage your junior or
senior kindergarten child allowing them to explore their creativity, build friendships and develop skills.
Campers spent a variety of time both indoors and in an outdoor setting. Campers will also participate in
a thirty minute swim lesson each day facilitated by a certified YMCA Instructor-Lifeguard.
Site
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA, Chaplin Family YMCA and Stork Family YMCA
Ages
4 – 5 yrs
Dates
July
4–8
Theme Barnyard
Palooza
Fee
July
11 – 15
July
18 – 22
July
25 – 29
Aug.
2 – 5*
Aug.
8 – 12
Aug.
15 – 19
Aug.
22 – 26
Mess
Makers
Fairy Tales
Treasure
Hunters
Super
Heroes
Finding
Dory
Everything Little
Dinosaurs Entertainers
Member Fee: $173, short week: $138*; Non-member Fee: $203, short week: $162*
Day Camps (6 yrs+)
Welcome to our traditional YMCA day camp kids love! This camp strives to offer an action-packed
adventure and new experiences. Weekly themes, special guests, games, sports, songs, crafts and
daily water activities challenge children to learn new skills, make new friends and create wonderful
memories. Campers have an hour of swim time each day which is facilitated by a certified YMCA
Instructor-Lifeguard. During the pool time, campers will have the opportunity to learn and practice the
Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive Standard. Camp includes a half-day field trip each session.
The Chaplin Family YMCA provides a fun, interactive and memorable camp experience to children with
a variety of special needs—physical, developmental, emotional and/or behavioural. We request all
campers demonstrate functional communication skills and independent mobility. Support workers are
welcome to attend at no cost. Families are responsible for additional services. Campers may be limited
to a one-week session and 2 spots are set aside. Please contact the supervisor of Children’s Programs
and Day Camp to register your camper with an inclusion facilitator at 519-623-9622 x 255.
Site
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA, Chaplin Family YMCA and Stork Family YMCA
Ages
6 – 8 yrs (A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA and Stork Family YMCA); 6 – 12 yrs (Chaplin Family YMCA)
Dates
July
4–8
Theme Wild West
Fee
July
11 – 15
July
18 – 22
July
25 – 29
Aug.
2 – 5*
Aug.
8 – 12
Aug.
15 – 19
Aug.
22 – 26
Carnival
Days
Rock Stars
and Air
Guitar
Angry
Birds
Time
Travelling
Olympics
Games
Galore
Slime
Factory
Member Fee: $173, short week: $138*; Non-member Fee: $203, short week: $162*
Day Camps at Shade’s Mill
Get a breath of fresh air while discovering the sights and sounds of the outdoors at Shade’s Mills
Conservation Area. Each week campers will have the opportunity to experience canoeing, fishing,
hiking, swimming and enjoying traditional camp games and activities. We will strive to provide a week
of action-packed adventure while exploring the outdoors and having fun. Each morning campers will
be grouped, when possible, according to age to provide age appropriate, safe and developmentally
challenging activities. Parents are welcome to visit any time to see what this camp has to offer. Come
one; come all to a great time day camping outside!
Site
Shade’s Mills Conservation Area
Parents are responsible for transportation
Ages
7 – 12 yrs
Dates
July
4–8
Fee
Member Fee: $195, short week: $165*; Non-member Fee: $210, short week: $180*
July
11 – 15
July
18 – 22
July
25 – 29
Aug.
2 – 5*
Aug.
8 – 12
Aug.
15 – 19
Aug.
22 – 26
Day Camps at Camp Heidelberg
Heidelberg campers participate in a variety of traditional camp activities such as archery, games, and
outdoor challenges. Heidelberg campers can be dropped off and picked up at both our Stork Family
YMCA in Waterloo as well as the A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA in Kitchener. Each morning at 9:00 the
campers are bussed from their home YMCA to our Heidelberg location just outside of Waterloo. Our
large open field space, pavilion and forest area allows this older age group to explore the outdoors.
Campers are bussed back each day to their home YMCA for an hour of swim time. The swim is
monitored carefully by our counsellors and YMCA certified instructor-lifeguards.
Thursday night Families are invited to a fun-filled campfire and optional camper sleepover. If your child
chooses not to sleepover they can simply be dropped off at the YMCA in the morning as usual.
Site
Camp Heidelberg
Bus leaves at 9:00 am from A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA and Stork Family YMCA
Ages
9 – 12 yrs
Dates
July
4–8
Theme Campfire
Cookout
Fee
July
11 – 15
July
18 – 22
July
25 – 29
Aug.
2 – 5*
Aug.
8 – 12
Aug.
15 – 19
Amazing
Race
Fun in the
Forest
Master
Chef
Timber
Days
Heidelberg Sports
Olympics
Mania
Member Fee: $173, short week: $138*; Non-member Fee: $203, short week: $162*
Aug.
22 – 26
Heidelberg
Record
Books
Camp Plus
Camp Plus is ideal for tweens and teens looking
for new experiences and new friends at the
Chaplin Family YMCA! Designed to interest
youth ages 10 – 12, Camp Plus participants will
venture off-site daily to explore community
attractions with possibilities to include: bowling,
rock climbing or a trip to the driving range.
In addition, campers will participate in a daily
selection of sports, team-building challenges,
games, arts and crafts. During the pool time,
campers will have the opportunity to learn and
practice the Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive Standard.
Site
Chaplin Family YMCA
On trip days bus leaves the YMCA promptly at 8:00 am. Notification will be sent home if the time
changes. It is the parent’s responsibility to transport campers to the off site location if they miss the bus.
Ages
10 – 12 yrs
Dates
July 4 – 8
Fee
Member Fee: $225, short week: $175*; Non-member Fee: $255, short week: $205*
July 11 – 15
July 18 – 22
Aug. 2 – 5*
Aug. 8 – 12
Aug. 22 – 26
Leadership Camps
Leaders in Training
Earn your LEAD certificate in one week at
the Chaplin Family YMCA! Gain valuable
leadership skills, including team building and
communication while learning games and
activities to teach when volunteering or working
in a day camp setting. This certificate is required
in order to volunteer at any Chaplin Family YMCA
Day Camp. This camp also includes a SafeGuard
certification. This program is a great addition
to any resume, especially for those looking to
work or volunteer with children and youth. The
Safeguard course focuses on water safety awareness, accident prevention, and the principles of aquatic
safety. It provides safety supervision training for guardians i.e. day camp counsellors and counsellors in
training. Valid Police Vulnerable Sector Check required for participation in this program.
Site
Chaplin Family YMCA
Ages
13 – 16 yrs
Dates
July 4 – 8
Fee
Member Fee/Non-member fee: $175
July 11 – 15
Leaders in Action
The focus of the LIA program at the A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA and Stork Family YMCA is to help teens
build confidence and self-esteem, while developing skills required of a leader within the YMCA and our
community. Participants are required to take Level 1 followed by Level 2 of the Educational Program
before moving onto the Practical Program. Leadership is best developed by spreading Level 1, Level 2,
and Practical portions over different years rather than participating in all three programs during one
summer.
LIA Level 1
Participants will be introduced to the YMCA’s history and values. Activities will focus on leadership
techniques and problem-solving skills. Activities are meant to transition LIA Level 1 participants from
campers to leaders. Activities will focus on conflict resolution, communication styles, working with
children, building relationships and program safety.
Site
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA and Stork Family YMCA
Ages
12 – 16 yrs
Dates
July 4 – 15
Fee
Member Fee: $248, short week: $223*; Non-member fee: $288, short week: $260*
Aug. 2 – 12*
LIA Level 2
Participants will continue building on the lessons learned in LIA level 1 and develop skills that will
help prepare participants for future employment in YMCA day camps. This session will focus more on
planning full programs and facilitating camp wide activities for day campers. Participants will learn how
to deliver age appropriate activities, while studying the principles of healthy child development, group
dynamics and understanding behaviours. Self-reflection as well as feedback from peers and counsellors
will help to build skills and give participants confidence in their leadership abilities.
Site
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA and Stork Family YMCA
Ages
12 – 16 yrs
Dates
July 18 – 29
Fee
Member Fee: $248; Non-member fee: $288
Aug. 15 – 26
LIA - Practical
This program is the final stage of our LIA
program. Participants who have completed
the Leaders in Action Educational portion will
have an opportunity to put their new skills and
knowledge into practice. Participants will be
paired with a counsellor for the duration of the
week to assist with day to day program planning
and facilitation of activities. Feedback from both
a self-evaluation and the counselor will help
to identify strengths and areas for continued
development. This camp is a great way for youth
to add valuable experience to their resumes and jump-start future volunteering opportunities at the
YMCA.
Participants are welcome to complete multiple weeks of LIA practical and will be placed with different
age groups and camps based on their interest and previous experience.
Site
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA and Stork Family YMCA
Ages
13 – 16 yrs
Dates
July
4–8
Fee
Member Fee: $46, short week: $37*; Non-member fee: $58, short week: $47*
July
11 – 15
July
18 – 22
July
25 – 29
Aug.
2 – 5*
Aug.
8 – 12
Aug.
15 – 19
Aug.
22 – 26
Specialty Camps
Anyone Can Create Digital Art
It’s true; anyone can learn to create fantastic digital art using modern software and a drawing tablet!
This drawing program is a fun, fast paced introduction to learn to digitally draw and colour fantastic art.
More than just picture colouring! Learn the skills needed to become a digital illustrator step by step.
Campers will spend the morning in specialty program on site at Chaplin followed by an afternoon of
traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming.
Site
Chaplin Family YMCA
Ages
9 – 12 yrs
Dates
July 4 – 8
Fee
Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234
Art Attack
Let your imagination run wild and your creativity flow! This camp is a great opportunity for your children
to explore and discover their creative side and enjoy a variety of recreational activities. Campers
spend the morning at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts, with enthusiastic and professional visual
art educators. Using a variety of drawing, painting and sculpture materials they will express their
individuality through exciting art projects. In the afternoon campers will return to the YMCA for an
afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming.
Site
Chaplin Family YMCA and the Cambridge Centre for the Arts
Ages
8 – 12 yrs
Dates
July 11 – 15
Fee
Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234
July 25 – 29
Aug. 15 – 19
Baseball Camp – NEW
Learn from the best at PlayBall Academy Canada. Our experienced coaches will help teach your camper
the fundamentals of baseball in this state-of-the-art, indoor practice facility. Bat, run, and throw like a
pro after spending the week practicing in our batting cages, bullpens, and full-sized infield. Campers
will be required to bring their own glove and all other equipment will be provided. Campers travel by
bus to the PlayBall facility for the morning and return to the YMCA in the afternoon of traditional camp
activities, including games, crafts and swimming. Playball!
Site
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA and
Playball Academy Canada
Chaplin Family YMCA and
Playball Academy Canada
Stork Family YMCA and
Playball Academy Canada
Ages
8 – 12 yrs
8 – 12 yrs
8 – 12 yrs
Dates
Aug. 15 – 19
July 25 – 29
Fee
Member fee: $260, short week: $208*; Non-member fee: $290, short week: $232*
Aug. 8 – 12
Aug. 2 – 5*
Beach Volleyball Camp
Bump, Set, Spike! Come learn or review the
basics with Olympic Bronze Medalist, Janet
Cobbs Mulholland! Campers will learn how
to bump, set, spike, serve, block, dig and last,
but not least, team play on site at Chaplin
followed by an afternoon of traditional camp
activities, including games, crafts and swimming.
Tournament play will be held on Friday in the
gym, so family and friends are welcome to watch
their camper in action.
Site
Chaplin Family YMCA
Ages
9 – 12 yrs
Dates
Aug. 22 – 26
Fee
Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234
Cheer Camp
Experience the exciting world of all star
cheerleading at Cheer Sport Sharks. Cheer
sport staff will introduce your child to stunting,
tumbling, choreography and all elements of
cheerleading. The instructors are qualified,
USASF certified, and well trained to develop the
beginner athlete or to advance the more skilled
athlete. Classes are energetic, fun and a great
way to experience cheerleading in our state of
the art facility. Join us in your comfy shorts and
t-shirts with indoor running shoes and hair tied
back. In the afternoon campers will return to the YMCA for an action-packed afternoon of traditional
camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming.
Site
Chaplin Family YMCA and Cheer Sport Sharks
Ages
6 – 12 yrs
Dates
July 11 – 15
Fee
Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234
Aug. 15 – 19
Dance Camp
The YMCA’s of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo partner with qualified dance instructors to offer the
ultimate dance experience. Dress shoes can be worn for tap and ballet flats are optional. Dance camp
will feature themed days based on different dance styles such as ballet, lyrical, contemporary, modern,
jazz, and musical theatre.
Classes are creative, dynamic, energetic, fun and a great way to learn dance techniques and meet new
friends. Dance campers will spend half their day moving and dancing preparing for an end of the week
performance for family and friends. The remainder of their day will focus on traditional camp activities
including a swim. Come with us and discover the love of dance. No previous dance experience is
necessary for campers.
Site
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA
Chaplin Family YMCA
Ages
5 – 8 yrs
4 – 5 yrs
Dates
July 4 – 8
July
4–8
Fee
Member Fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234
Stork Family YMCA
6 – 9 yrs
July
11 – 15
Aug.
8 – 12
Aug.
15 – 19
5 – 8 yrs
9 – 12 yrs
July
18 – 22
July
11 – 15
Eco-Explorers Camp
As part of the Eco-Explorer camp, campers will
explore the property at the Laurel Creek Nature
Centre through active, hands-on exploration
activities. There is a different theme each week:
Creaturemania, Eco-Explorer and Top 10 Nature
List. Days will cover topics ranging from the birds
in the air to the tiniest bug under a log. Campers
will use binoculars, microscopes, compasses,
nets and teacher creatures to help us experience
nature in different ways. Campers will also learn
about endangered species, the green roof, and
some ways to survive in the wild through activities facilitated by Nature Centre staff. Campers travel by
bus to spend the morning in specialty program on-site at Laurel Creek Nature Centre.
Site
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA
Stork Family YMCA
Ages
8 – 12 yrs
8 – 12 yrs
Dates
July 25 – 29
July 18 – 22
Fee
Member Fee: $260; Non-member fee: $290
Aug. 15 – 19
Golf Camp
Attention future golf pros: campers will learn
the basics of golf from professionals, including
etiquette, stance, grip, short game and long
game and end the week by playing golf on
the golf course as a group. The camp will be
run by Wedges ‘N Woods Golf Academy for
Cambridge (Monday to Thursday) and GolfNorth
Professionals for Kitchener-Waterloo. KitchenerWaterloo campers will be bussed to Rebel Creek
Golf Club (ARK) or Foxwood Country Club (Stork).
Cambridge campers will walk to Wedges ‘N
Woods and will be bussed to the golf club Friday morning. Campers spend the morning in the specialty
and return to the YMCA for an afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and
swimming. FORE!
Site
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA
and Rebel Creek Golf Club
Chaplin Family YMCA and
Wedges ’N Woods Golf Academy
Ages
8 – 12 yrs
9 – 12 yrs
Dates
July 11 – 15
July
11 – 15
Fee
Member Fee: $289;
Non-member fee: $312
Member Fee: $235;
Non-member fee: $265
Stork Family YMCA and
Foxwood Country Club
8 – 12 yrs
July
18 – 22
July
25 – 29
Aug.
8 – 12
July
25 – 29
Aug.
8 – 12
Member Fee: $289;
Non-member fee: $312
Hockey Camp – NEW
The YMCA and SCE Hockey is proud to offer hockey camp. SCE Hockey and it owner operator Steve
Emmett, has been involved in teaching, mentoring, coaching for over 30 years throughout Canada/USA.
SCE Hockey is dedicated to developing performance enhancing programs that focus on empowering
new and experienced players with better skills, technique, and knowledge. SCE shows players how to
build on their passion for the game and further develop their on-ice confidence. Accelerate your game!
Personal attention will be given to each player to excel their skills throughout the week. Campers will
travel by bus to the arena for the morning and return to the YMCA in the afternoon of traditional camp
activities, including games, crafts and swimming.
Site
Chaplin Family YMCA and arena
Ages
8 – 12 yrs
Dates
July 25 – 29
Fee
Member Fee: $289; Non-member fee: $312
Aug. 8 – 12
Aug. 15 – 19
Horseback Riding Camp
Cambridge campers learn to ride, have fun and make new friends with our horses at the JL Equestrian
Centre. Activities will focus on equine care including feeding, bedding, grooming and health care. JL
has carefully selected their horses; they use safe well maintained equipment in a clean facility with a
qualified team. The week will wrap up on Friday morning with a riding demonstration, from 9:30 am –
11:30 am. Helmets are provided.
Waterloo campers will rotate through three-45-minute long sessions in the morning on-site at
Windamere Equestrian Centre’s spacious property working with qualified and experienced staff and
horses. One session is riding where children receive individual attention aimed at their personal ability
level. The second session is horse theory and barn chores. The third session will feature horse related
games and crafts. Campers must bring their own bicycle or riding helmet.
All riders MUST wear boots or shoes with a heel between 1”- 1½” (rubber boots acceptable) and jeans/
pants. Campers will return to the YMCA in the afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games,
crafts and swimming.
Site
Chaplin Family YMCA and
JL Equestrian Centre
Stork Family YMCA and
Windamere Equestrian Centre
Ages
8 – 12 yrs
8 – 12 yrs
Dates
July
4–8
Fee
Member fee: $285, short week: $231*; Non-member fee: $315, short week: $289*
July
11 – 15
July
18 – 22
July
25 – 29
July
11 – 15
July
25 – 29
Aug.
2 – 5*
Aug.
15 – 19
Junior Lifeguard Camp
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a lifeguard? Join one of our YMCA lifeguards for a funfilled and wet week of learning the “ins” and “outs” of lifeguarding. Experience some daily lifeguarding
routines such as: wearing a uniform, communication, blowing a whistle, hand signals, shadow guarding,
making your own first aid kit, and taking a pool test. Campers spend the full day in program with
a certified instructor-lifeguard on-site at the YMCA and have the opportunity to earn their Basic or
Emergency First Aid and CPR certifications. Campers must be able to swim the full length of the pool.
Site
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA
Chaplin Family YMCA
Stork Family YMCA
Ages
8 – 12 yrs
8 – 12 yrs
8 – 12 yrs
Dates
July 11 – 15
Aug. 2 – 5*
Fee
Member fee: $207, short week: $166*; Non-member fee: $234, short week: $187*
Aug. 15 – 19
July 4 – 8
LEGO® Computer Programming
Explore with LEGO! Campers will enjoy an introduction to robotics and programming through the use
of LEGO bricks, axles, pulleys, gears, and motors. Create fun and interactive characters from Minecraft,
Marvel Comics, Star Wars, and more! Campers will spend the morning on-site in specialty programming
followed by an afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming.
Site
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA
Chaplin Family YMCA
Ages
9 – 12 yrs
9 – 12 yrs
Dates
Aug. 8 – 12
Aug. 22 – 26
Fee
Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234
Mad Science
Mad Science sparks the imagination of children everywhere with cutting-edge, interactive
programming. This spectacular science camp will get kids excited about learning and amazed by
hair-raising experiments! Campers will have the opportunity to participate in wild and wacky handson workshops and science-related activities and games in the morning, followed by an afternoon of
traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. This high-energy, quality program
will leave your children screaming for science. A new Mad Science theme will be explored each camp
week. Check with Membership Services for themes.
Site
Chaplin Family YMCA
Ages
6 – 12 yrs
Dates
July 4 – 8
Fee
Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234
July 11 – 15
July 18 – 22
July 25 – 29
Aug. 8 – 12
Aug. 15 – 19
Aug. 22 – 26
Music Camp (4–5 yrs)
It’s music time! Got a little one that loves music and singing, too? This camp offers a fun and interactive
musical week that might just be perfect. Our musical partners will introduce your child to the world
of music that will explore musical apps that teach how to create music on their own. Also, interactive
musical games and much more. Each morning will be spent exploring music, followed by an afternoon
of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. On Friday, the parents/guardians
are invited to view a special musical performance by the campers, showcasing their new found musical
talents.
Site
Chaplin Family YMCA
Ages
4 – 5 yrs
Dates
July 11 – 15
Fee
Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234
July 18 – 22
July 25 – 29
Aug. 8 – 12
Aug. 15 – 19
Aug. 22 – 26
Music Camp (6–9 yrs)
Music takes such a great part in the lives of young children. This camp provides your child with a
wonderful opportunity to learn about musical instruments, try many of them, as well as explore musical
apps that will teach how to create music on their own. Some of the instruments featured are pianos/
keyboards, guitars, composers, etc. Each morning is spent doing traditional camp activities, including
games, crafts and swimming. The afternoons are spent doing the musical activities they have come
to enjoy. On Friday, the parents/guardians are invited to view a special musical performance by the
campers, showcasing their new found musical talents.
Site
Chaplin Family YMCA
Ages
6 – 9 yrs
Dates
July 11 – 15
Fee
Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234
Aug. 15 – 19
Platform Video Game Design Camp
Learn how to make your own real working video games from start to finish. In this one week camp,
campers will learn how to create classic platform games in the style of Sonic, Zool, Super Mario, and
Minecraft, which they will be able to take home and play with friends and family. This program will
introduce basic computer programming skills needed to create moving characters in a platform game
world! Campers will spend the morning in specialty program on site at the YMCA followed by an
afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming.
Site
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA
Chaplin Family YMCA
Ages
10 – 13 yrs
9 – 12 yrs
Dates
July 25 – 29
Aug. 22 – 26
Fee
Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234
Pottery Camp
We believe that painting pottery, also known as ceramic painting, is a great way to socialize with friends
while having fun and creating gorgeous works of art! You don’t have to be an artist; you just have to
be willing to try something new. Campers spend the morning at the Creations Art & Pottery Studio
working on clay, glass and glazing techniques. Campers will also get 2 days to choose a piece of their
choice. In the afternoon campers will return to the YMCA for an action-packed afternoon of traditional
camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming.
Site
Chaplin Family YMCA and Creations Art & Pottery Studio
Ages
6 – 9 yrs
Dates
July 4 – 8
Fee
Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234
July 18 – 22
Aug. 8 – 12
Aug. 15 – 19
Rock Climbing Camp –
NEW to Cambridge
Reach new heights as you are introduced to
indoor rock climbing at Grand River Rocks.
Explore climbing technique through a series of
games and challenges. Trained Instructors will
help campers to work on their own skills, as well
as encourage them to work together in teams.
Equipment rentals are included. Campers will
spend a half-day at Grand River Rocks and a halfday participating in traditional camp activities
including games, crafts, and swimming at the YMCA.
Site
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA and
Grand River Rocks
Chaplin Family YMCA and
Grand River Rocks
Stork Family YMCA and
Grand River Rocks
Ages
5 – 8 yrs
9 – 12 yrs
8 – 12 yrs
5 – 8 yrs
9 – 12 yrs
Dates
Aug. 8 – 12
July 4 – 8
July 18 – 22
July 4 – 8
Aug. 8 – 12
Fee
Member Fee: $260; Non-member fee: $290
Aug. 15 – 19
Scrapbooking Camp
Don’t miss out, be part of one of the fastest
growing hobbies! Scrapbooking offers the
opportunity to create wonderful masterpieces
to share with family and friends. This camp will
teach the basics of scrapbooking. Campers
will learn cropping, layouts and be given
the opportunity to put their creativity and
imagination to work. All campers will be
provided with necessary supplies needed to
create their individualized albums. Campers
will be responsible for bringing pictures of
themselves, their family and their friends that coordinate with the weekly theme. We will spend
the morning putting together our creations and spend the afternoon of traditional camp activities,
including games, crafts and swimming.
Site
Chaplin Family YMCA
Ages
8 – 12 yrs
Dates
Aug. 8 – 12
Fee
Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234
Sing like a Star
Step aside Taylor, Katie and One Direction—our campers are here! These camps are for children that
love to sing and dream of becoming a star! In the morning, the campers will participate in traditional
camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. In the afternoon, we’ll explore different styles
of singing, vocal range, and even how to approach professional singing, good stage presence, and
even performance. Each camper will have a chance to record their very own CD to take home, as well as
information on how to upload their performance to YouTube, etc. On Friday, the parents will be invited
to attend an impromptu vocal performance put on by all the campers (to show off their new talents).
Site
Chaplin Family YMCA
Ages
6 – 9 yrs
Dates
July 18 – 22
Fee
Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234
July 25 – 29
Aug. 22 – 26
Soccer Camp
Join the YMCA of Cambridge and Cambridge Youth Soccer for a week of soccer. Each morning, campers
will be bussed to Riverside Park where they will receive instruction and encouragement from Cambridge
Youth Soccer coaches. It will be an opportunity to learn soccer fundamentals—passing, shooting and
dribbling, work on existing skills, then practice in a game situation. After a morning of soccer action,
campers return to the YMCA for traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming. All
soccer players MUST wear shin guards. Soccer cleats are optional. If it is a rainy day campers will be
bussed to the ComDev Soccer Dome. Parents are welcome to drop by the field any morning to check
out the action.
Site
Chaplin Family YMCA and Riverside Park/ComDev Dome (rainy days)
Ages
6 – 9 yrs
Dates
July 11 – 15
Fee
Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234
10 – 12 yrs
July 18 – 22
Aug. 8 – 12
Aug. 15 – 19
Sports Camp
Basketball, swimming and more! This camp teaches basic skills, the rules of play and the importance of
playing for fun. Be part of a team, play games and make friends. In the afternoon campers will have an
action-packed afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming.
Site
Chaplin Family YMCA
Ages
8 – 12 yrs
Dates
Aug. 2 – 5*
Fee
Member fee, short week: $166*; Non-member fee, short week: $187*
Swim, Bike and Run Camp
Do you enjoy swimming, biking and running? Come out and meet new friends and work on drills and
endurance in our Swim, Bike and Run camp. Participants have the opportunity to learn new fitness skills,
learn about good nutrition habits and healthy lifestyles choices while having fun and setting goals. On
the last day of the camp, participants will be challenged to complete a mini triathlon within the facility,
to showcase all of their hard work. Campers will spend the full day in program with a certified YMCA
instructor-lifeguard. *Please note: All biking will be done on our indoor spin bikes.
Site
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA
Ages
8 – 12 yrs
Dates
July 18 – 22
Fee
Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234
Tennis Camp
Tennis anyone? Tennis Fun is pleased to partner with the YMCA to offer introductory Tennis Camp.
Certified teaching pros from Tennis Fun will lead the kids through a variety of dynamic games, skills and
challenges. Topics covered include ball control, tennis etiquette, fundamentals of the serve; serve return,
forehand, backhand and volley, as well as basic score-keeping. During the morning the professionals
will conduct lessons here at the YMCA. Running shoes, sunscreen, cap/visor and water are a must.
Participants may bring their own racquets if they choose. In the afternoon, campers will spend the
afternoon doing traditional camp activities, including games, crafts, and swimming.
Site
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA
Chaplin Family YMCA
Ages
8 – 12 yrs
6 – 12 yrs
Dates
Aug. 2 – 5*
Fee
Member fee: $207, short week: $166*; Non-member fee: $234, short week: $187*
Aug. 22 – 26
July
11 – 15
July
18 – 22
July
25 – 29
Aug.
8 – 12
Video Game Design Camp
Learn how to program your own real working video games from start to finish. In this one week camp,
campers will learn how to create up to 4 different video games from scratch, which they will be able to
take home and play with friends and family. This program will introduce basic computer programming
skills the fun way! Campers will spend the morning in specialty program on site at the YMCA followed by
an afternoon of traditional camp activities, including games, crafts and swimming.
Site
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA
Chaplin Family YMCA
Ages
9 – 12 yrs
9 – 12 yrs
Dates
July 18 – 22
Fee
Member fee: $207; Non-member fee: $234
Aug. 15 – 19
July 4 – 8
YMCAs of Cambridge &
Kitchener-Waterloo
Day Camps
Our Commitment to You
YMCA Day Camps value young people. Our focus is on developing the potential of every camper.
The following principles are our commitment to you.
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Build strong kids in a fun, safe and stimulating environment.
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Develop the spirit, mind and body of campers and build strong character through YMCA values.
Provide an exciting change from school during out of school breaks.
Encourage learning, friendship and healthy child development.
Children are supervised and supported by trained, inspiring and energetic staff members who
act as positive role models.
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA
333 Carwood Avenue
Kitchener, ON N2G 3C5
T: 519-743-5201
E: daycamp@ckwymca.ca
Chaplin Family YMCA
250 Hespeler Road
Cambridge, ON N1R 3H3
T: 519-623-9622
E: chaplincamp@ckwymca.ca
Stork Family YMCA
500 Fischer-Hallman Road N
Waterloo, ON N2L 0B1
T: 519-725-8783
E: daycamp@ckwymca.ca
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