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Upcoming in November and December

GET A CLUE: MAY 30-JUNE 2This exciting week of scavenger hunts will have campers solving riddles and finding clues. Campers will use their teamwork and problem-solving skills to complete the daily challenges, culminating in a scavenging extravaganza.

CHALLENGE WEEK: JUNE 5-9Campers will enjoy spirited competition as this week is full of challenges, Amazing Race, Fear Factor and Survivor food eating challenges!

THIS OR THAT: JUNE 12-16It’s your choice… this or that? Fishing or painting nails? Tye Dye or swimming? A full week of choices.

OUTDOOR: JUNE 19-23Discover the great outdoors and have fun with trail mix, fishing, sidewalk chalk and nature explorations! Nature projects, hiking and exploring the great outdoors will all be part of the fun this week.

CRANE RIVER: JUNE 26-30 We are partnering with the Crane River Theater Group of Kearney for this camp that gives children the opportunity to explore the art of music, theater and drama. Family and friends are invited to a performance the final day. Grades K-2: A Week With Frog and ToadGrades 3-5: The World of Harry Potter

MAD SCIENCE: JULY 10-14Kids will put on safety glasses and a lab coat for some Ooey gooey & slimy activities as they learn how to make volcanoes erupt, what oobleck is, how to make gak and more! Add in messy games and activities for a slimy, grimy, goopy and magical experience.

SPLASH: JULY 17-21There’s no better way to spend a hot summer day than in the water. Wet N’ Wild fun including water games, swimming, slip-n-slides, water balloons and everything wet! Field trip to Hastings Water Park included this week.

PAY IT FORWARD: JULY 24-28Has anybody ever done something nice for you? Pay it forward! This week campers will have the opportunity to give back to the community and have fun doing so. Campers will participate in a Community Service project.

COWBOYS AND INDIANS: JULY 31-AUGUST 4Round ‘em up, Partner! We’ll take a trip out West this week of camp! Discover the great outdoors and some local history. From cowboy/cowgirl crafts to western-themed games, kids will be saying “yee-haw!” in no time.

HOLIDAY HUBALOO: AUG. 7-11Easter eggs, a leprechaun treasure hunt, a white Christmas and a Halloween costume party all in one week. Kids will be feeling the holiday spirit after this camp.

CAMP REWIND: AUGUST 14-15Celebrate the last two days of summer with all the best highlights of summer camp 2017!

PRESCHOOL CAMPS

MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPSENTREPRENEURSHIP CAMP: MAY 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 & JUNE 1Time: 9 a.m.-Noon. Kids ages 10-14 can start their own businesses in this camp that teaches them about developing a product or service, philanthropy, marketing and customer service. Entrepreneurship expo Thursday evening June 1 at the Farmers Market. Fee: $40 YMCA or 4-H members/$70 Non Members

TEEN MINDSET MATTERS: MAY 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 & JUNE 1Time: 1-4 p.m. This class empowers teens to accomplish the extraordinary with the entrepreneurial mindset. Participants will learn how to recognize opportunities, put ideas into action and choosing the type of life they want to live. Ages: 14+. Fee: $149 ($100 grants available)

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: JUNE 6 & 8, 20 & 22 AND JULY 6, 18 & 20Learn the basics of photography and have fun with the photo scavenger hunt. Register by July 5. For anyone 12 and older.

LEADERS IN TRAINING: JUNE 12 & 13Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Kids in grades 6-8 will discover leadership potential and make a difference in the community in this camp. Besides learning a good work-ethic

and teamwork skills, class includes volunteer opportunities and the option to serve as a Y junior summer camp counselor. Fee: $10 for YMCA or 4-H members/ $20 Non -Members

BABY-SITTING CLINIC: JUNE 21-22Time: 9 a.m.-Noon. A workshop for girls and boys ages 9-14 to learn the basics of baby-sitting, including safety tips, creative play ideas, and feeding and caring for infants, toddlers and young children. Offered in conjunction with University of Nebraska Extension in Phelps County. Fee: $18 Y or 4-H Members/$32 Non-Members.

FULL DAY CAMPS

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Grades: K-5

Location: YMCA at R7 Early Learning Center

Fee: $90 per week Members

$125 per week Non-Members

Extended Care: For your convenience and piece of mind, Before & After Care provides campers with supervised, unstructured activity prior to and following regular camp hours. Extended Care Hours: 6-9 a.m. and 4-7 p.m. There is no additional charge for Summer Day Camp Before & After Care. Please indicate extended care needed when registering child.

NEW! Hot lunch included in price!

Time: 1-4 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)Grades: K-5 Fee: $25 per camp Members/$50 Non-MembersLocation: Don Sjogren Community YMCA

LEGOMANIA: JUNE 12-15We love Legos! Campers will spend the afternoon building towers, mazes, bridges and testing their minds and imaginations.

DELICIOUS DELIGHTS: JUNE 26-29 Little chefs will learn cleanliness, nutrition, cooking terms, measuring, helping, creating, sharing and EATING in this food-lovers camp. Please send campers in appropriate clothing or an apron that allows for freedom of expression. Location: First Presbyterian Church. Time: 9-11 a.m.

CRANE RIVER: JUNE 26-30 We are partnering with the Crane River Theater Group of Kearney for this camp that gives children the opportunity to explore the art of music, theater and drama. Family and friends are invited to a performance the final day. Grades K-2: A Week With Frog and Toad, 9:30-11:30 a.m.Kids will learn songs and scenes from the popular musical, as they explore the fun friendship between Frog and Toad!Grades 3-5: The World of Harry Potter, 12:30-2:30 p.m.This interactive workshop will let kids become a part of the popular Harry Potter books through stories and games.

LET’S BUILD IT: JULY 10-13What can’t we build with? Use Legos, blocks, sticks and stones, newspaper, cardboard, and whatever else we might find. We’ll even take things apart just to rebuild them, or use the parts to build something new!

HARRY POTTER: JULY 24-27Welcome to a wonderful week of Hogwarts! Campers will make their own magic wands, play group games, learn magic tricks and make wizard crafts. Harry Potter fans won’t want to miss this camp.

MERMAID CAMP: JULY 31-AUGUST 3 Ever wish you didn’t have those pesky legs? Kids will have fun learning myths and legends from the mermaid world and can unleash their creativity making mermaid bracelets. Swimming and water games are also planned, swim like a mermaid and play water games! Time: 9-11 a.m.

JEDI KNIGHT CAMP: AUGUST 7-10Travel with us to a galaxy far, far away to learn the ways of the Jedi Knights! Kids will build their own Light-sabers, fight the empire and learn about the force.

HALF DAY CAMPS

Preschoolers will be learning, growing and having fun in the YMCA’s summer enrichment camps. The camps will engage young minds and help them make new friendships.

Time: 9-11:30 a.m.Age: 3-4Fee: $20 per week Members/$40 per week Non-MembersLocation: YMCA at R7 Eearly Learning Center

SUPERHERO ACADEMY: JUNE 6-8

SPACE IS THE PLACE: JUNE 20-22

AARGH MATEY: JUNE 27-29

ZOO MANIA: JULY 11-13

LIL EINSTEINS: JULY 25-27

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Summer Camps 2017DON SJOGREN COMMUNITY YMCA1415 Broadway | Holdrege | 308.995.4050

KIDS CAFÉ FREE Summer Lunch ProgramBegins MAY 30Kids of all ages are invited to the YMCA summer Kids’ Cafe, where they can socialize with friends, eat a FREE nutritious meal and enjoy crafts & games.

Noon-1 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1103 Sheridan

1. Have fun

2. Make new friends

3. Follow caring staff

4. Play games, stay active & grow in spirit, mind & body

5. Develop new skills with cool, challenging activities

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