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The YMCA Cape Cod offers two traditional Summer Day Camp experiences, including arts and crafts, sports, team-building activities, drama, nature hikes, and swim lessons. Each camp offers its own unique opportunities for learning and adventure. Our staff are motivated, experienced and ready to give your child a summer camp experience they are sure to treasure for years to come.

For over 100 years YMCAs have been providing enriching camp experiences for kids in America. We know how to give children a summer filled with opportunities to have fun, make friends, explore new interests, and learn about their world. Let your child discover how a Summer Camp experience with the YMCA Cape Cod "makes memories that enhance a lifetime."

Ages 5 - 10 by June 1, 2008

The following forms can be used for registering your child with Camp 132. You can download the files to your computer, print them out, fill them out and either fax, mail or bring to our West Barnstable facility. You also may request that the forms be sent to you in the mail.

2008 Summer Camp Financial Aid Application
2008 Camp 132 Registration Form
2008 Summer Camp Employment Application
2008 Summer Camp Brochure
Summer Camp Emergency Information Form
Summer Camp Medical History Form

Contact Information:
YMCA Cape Cod, Route 132, West Barnstable, MA
(508) 362-6500 x115; Fax: (508) 362-5379
Mailing Address: PO Box 188, W. Barnstable, MA 02668

Camp 132 will spend a part of their day at our Camp Lyndon Facility enjoying the beautiful 79 acres and wonderful play spaces. Our focus on small group activities and recreational team-building allows for an interpersonal program with a strong sense of community at its foundation. Camp 132's dedicated staff assists each child in the development of socialization skills, self-respect and community awareness.

Campers have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of activities throughout the week including: hiking, arts & crafts, sports, nature and drama. We also include instructional and recreational swimming four days a week. As always, the YMCA includes curriculum centering on the four character values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Caring. Campers can choose to participate in Family Nights or Overnights where we have a fire, toast marshmallows and tell stories. To top it off, we travel once a week to various destinations like water-parks and the Cape Cod National Seashore! Come see why we call Camp 132 “The Best Camp In The World!”

Facility Highlights:

• Arts-Based Activities Schedule
• 2 Indoor Swimming Pools, Basketball, Volleyball & 4-Square Courts
• Weekly Field Trips
• Hiking Trails & Wooded Picnic Areas
• Multiple Child Discounts
• Overnight experience for ages 7-10 years old

Programs Areas include:
Arts & Crafts, Drama, Music, Nature, Recreational and Instructional Swimming, Team Sports

Value Added Benefits:

• Instructional Swim Lessons
• Weekly Field Trips
• Themed Events Extended Care Available
• Overnight Camp Experience
• Free Family Programming
• Free Family Fun Nights

Overnights
Camp 132 - Ages 7 to 10
Camp 132 Unit 2 and 3 campers can spend an overnight at camp and participate in special activities such as: campfires, tent camping, swimming and more. Our overnight fee includes dinner, evening snack, light breakfast and lunch. Overnights are Thursdays on weeks 1, 3, 5 & 7. Overnights are an additional fee of $30 per night, per camper. Permission slips will be available the week of each overnight.

*In the event of inclement weather, Overnights may be cancelled and rescheduled if possible.

Free Family Fun Nights At Camp 132:
Wednesdays 6:00 - 8:00PM, July 9 (Week 2) & August 6 (Week 6)
Camp 132 campers and their families are invited to join our Family Fun Nights at camp. These evenings include a sample of the camp activities, a light barbecue dinner and family open swim. Campers may bring 3 guests, including 1 adult.

Unit Breakdowns
Unit 1: Ages 5-6 * must be 5 by 6/1/08
Unit 2: Ages 7-8
Unit 3: Ages 9-10

Camp Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Drop-off begins at 8:45AM. Earlier drop-offs and late pick-ups require Extended Care registration. Additional fees apply.

Week Schedule:
Week 1* (June 30-July 3); Week 2 (July 7-July 11); Week 3 (July 14-July 18);
Week 4 (July 21-July 25); Week 5 (July 28-Aug. 1); Week 6 (Aug. 4-Aug. 8);
Week 7 (Aug. 11-Aug. 15); Week 8 (Aug. 18-Aug. 22)
Season (Weeks 1 - 8: June 30-Aug. 22)
*Please note: no camp on Friday, July 4th, Independence Day. Please join us for our Family Day at Camp Lyndon on 4th of July from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Tuition:
$198.00 per week
$1,510.00 Seasonal rate

YMCA Cape Cod Family Members receive a 5% discount. Multiple Child Discounts are available.

Financial aid is available.

Camp Lyndon
Ages 4 - 15 by June 1, 2008

The following forms can be used for registering your child with Camp Lyndon. You can download the files to your computer, print them out, fill them out and either fax, mail or bring to our West Barnstable facility. You also may request that the forms be sent to you in the mail. These files are *.pdf files and you will need Adobe© Acrobat Reader to view them.

 

2008 Summer Camp Financial Aid Application
2008 Camp Lyndon Registration Form
2008 Summer Camp Brochure
2008 Summer Camp Employment Application
2008 CIT Employment Application
2008 Summer Camp Mailer
2008 Camp Lyndon Bus Schedule
Summer Camp Emergency Information Form
Summer Camp Medical History Form

Contact Information:
117 Stowe Road, Sandwich, MA
Phone:(508) 428-9251 x0
Fax: (508) 428-4795
Mailing Address: PO Box 188, W. Barnstable, MA 02668

Please direct billing inquiries to YMCA Cape Cod at 508-362-6500 x113 See our front desk at our West Barnstable facility for financial aid, or call 362-6500 x0 or 428-9251 x208 or x200

Camp Lyndon was founded in the spirit of family over 30 years ago. Named in memory of Lyndon Lorusso, Camp Lyndon has served as the center of many important YMCA programs for youth and families. Today Camp Lyndon helps the YMCA Cape Cod staff fulfill their mission to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Occupying 79 acres of pine woods with a freshwater lake front, Camp Lyndon offers a unique setting for a variety of traditional summer day camp activities.

Facility Highlights:

• 79 wooded acres on Lawrence Pond
• Archery Range
• Adventure Ropes Course with Climbing Areas & Zipline
• Organic Garden • Music Program
• Sand Volleyball Court
• Canoeing, Sailing & Kayaking
• Private Sandy Beach
• Arts & Crafts Center
• Ball Fields
• Basketball and 4-Square Court

Value Added Benefits:

• Free transportation provided from most Cape towns
• Multiple Child and YMCA Family Membership discounts
• Overnight experience for ages 8-15 years old
• Lunch Program and Extended Care available

Free Family Programming:
Free 4th of July Family Day • Free Family Fun Nights
Free Gram & Gramp Camp • Free Pamper Camp

Way In The Woods:
Ages 4 and 5 (by June 1, 2008)

The Way in the Woods program offers pre-schoolers their own outdoor camping experience. YMCA trained staff work at a 1:5 ratio with campers in and around Camp Lyndon's great outdoors.

Explorers:
Ages 6 to 7 (by June 1, 2008)

Through daily experiences and activities, the Explorer Program encourages campers to accept and demonstrate caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in everything they do. These experiences will include songs, skits, arts and crafts, instructional and recreational swims, archery and nature skills, just to name a few.

Pioneers:
Ages 8 to 9 (by June 1, 2008)

Our Pioneers take our two-week camp program a step further by spending more time in a wider range of camp activities. Campers are encouraged to set new physical and learning goals and to explore new abilities and qualities in themselves. Camp Overnights are also part of the Pioneer experience.

Voyagers:
Ages 10 to 11 (by June 1, 2008)

Voyagers develop a sense of community, teamwork and ownership through individual and team challenges. Through these efforts we hope to provide a solid footing for the pre-teen years ahead. We give Voyagers the opportunity to select special-interest activities and encourage them to learn and demonstrate specific program-related skills.

Challenge Camp:
Ages 12 to 15 (by June 1, 2008)

Challenge Camp offers both adventure and unique opportunities during the camp day. Campers develop leadership skills and learn how to work within a group of diverse views and abilities. We challenge our campers through our ropes course and adventure-based programs. These activities blend traditional day camping with additional opportunities for individual and group development and growth.

CIT (Counselor-In-Training)
Ages 14 & 15 by June 1, 2008

The Counselor-In-Training program meets the unique needs of today's teens. CITs participate in regular leadership training sessions with a trained YMCA supervisor which compliment their camp leadership responsibilities. Members of this group develop close friendships as they explore communications, group work, problem-solving, risk taking, decision-making, and the value of diverse perspectives. CITs are given the opportunity to participate in several voluntary community service projects throughout the summer.

CITs must apply, be interviewed and accepted before registering. All interested campers should call to schedule an interview at 508-428-9251. A CIT application can be downloaded at www.ymcacapecod.org. Applications must be accompanied by a registration form.

WEEK SCHEDULE:
Mini Camp 1 (June 23-June 27); Session A (June 30-July 11)*;
Session B (July 14-July 25); Session C (July 28-Aug. 8); Session D (Aug. 11-Aug. 22);
Mini Camp 2 (Aug. 25-Aug. 29); 8 Week Season (June 30-Aug. 22);
10 Week Season (June 23-Aug. 29)
*Please note: no camp on Wednesday, July 4th, Independence Day. Please join us for our Family Day at Camp Lyndon on 4th of July from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

CAMP LYNDON TUITION:
1 WEEK MINI CAMPS 1, 2 - $198 PER SESSION
2 WEEK SESSIONS A, B, C, D - $396 PER SESSION
8 WEEKS SEASONAL REDUCED RATE -$1,510
10 WEEKS SEASONAL REDUCED RATE -$1,900

1ST YEAR CITS - $1,100 PER SEASON
2ND YEAR CITS - $600 PER SEASON

YMCA Cape Cod Family Members receive a 5% discount. Multiple Child Discounts: After first child per family has been fully registered, please deduct $25 per additional child per two week session.

FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE:
ALL REGISTRATION FORMS AND FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY $50 DEPOSIT PER SESSION PER CHILD

Free Family Fun Nights At Camp Lyndon
Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00PM: July 19, August 2 & 23, 2008

All children, parents, siblings, grandparents and friends are invited to join our Family Fun Nights at camp. Sample activities from our program areas include: archery, boating, ropes course, drama, a barbecue, and of course a campfire with s'mores.

Overnights:
Pioneer, Voyager and Challenge campers have the opportunity to spend an overnight at camp. Activities may include campfires, night hikes, tent camping, and other special events. Our Overnight fee includes dinner, s'mores, breakfast and a lunch. Overnights generally occur the second Thursday night of each 2 week session. Permission slips will be sent home weekly. There is an additional fee of $25 per overnight. Any changes in overnight schedules will be sent home in writing during the session.

4th Of July Family Day:
Please note: no camp on Friday, July 4th, Independence Day
Please join us for our Family Day at Camp Lyndon on 4th of July from 10:00AM to 2:00PM

CIT (Counselor-In-Training)
Ages 14 & 15 by June 1, 2008

The Counselor-In-Training program meets the unique needs of today's teens. CITs participate in leadership training sessions with a trained YMCA supervisor which compliment their camp responsibilities. Members of this group develop close friendships as they explore communications, group work, problem-solving, risk taking, decision-making, and the value of community service.

CITs must apply, be interviewed and accepted before registering. All interested campers should call to schedule an interview at 508-428-9251 x208 before March 1, 2007.

Mini Camps:
Mini Camp 1 (6/23-6/27) Core Values Focus = Caring & Honesty
This week is designed to open and welcome the new camp season. Together, campers and staff will participate in painting a "mural of rights" for all camp visitors! Groups will also make flags for a special celebration parade and schedule extra playtime at all of Camp Lyndon's famous activity areas!

Mini Camp 2 (8/25-8/29) Core Values Focus = Respect & Responsibility

This week's focus pays special attention to the impact and responsibilies of having summer outdoor fun. Using our camp environment as the backdrop, teaching moments will include environmental rehabilitation projects, trash clean up and recycling philosophies. These diverse projects will be fun, celebratory and age appropriate so that all campers can learn the responsibility and joy of preserving natural spaces. Please note: no camp on Friday, July 4th, Independence Day
Please join us for our Family Day at Camp Lyndon
on 4th of July from 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Free Family Fun Nights At Camp Lyndon
6:00PM - 8:00PM: July 3, 17 & 31, August 14

All children, parents, siblings, grandparents and friends are invited to join our Family Fun Nights at camp. Sample activities from our program areas include: archery, boating, ropes course, drama, a barbecue, and of course a campfire with s'mores.

Pamper Camp:
10:00AM - 12:00Noon: July 17, & August 14

Hey toddlers, here's your chance to be at camp! Younger siblings of registered campers are invited to join us (with your parent or guardian) to explore fun camp activities and enjoy a light snack.

Gram & Gramp Camp:
12:00Noon - 2:00PM: July 17, & August 14

All grandparents of registered campers are welcome to join us for our newly created Gram & Gramp Camp. Participants will have an opportunity to sample one of our program areas with their grandchildren and enjoy a barbecue on the shore of beautiful Lawrence Pond.