YMCA CAMP ALEXANDER2017 Summer Camp l Day & Resident Camp

FAMILY FUN NIGHTS

WHERE IS CAMP Camp is nestled in on a private peninsula on Nepco Lake. Among the 33 acres of beautiful forestry, the camp also includes 2 lodges, 5 cabins, a swim area, ropes course and zip line.

PHONE 715.818.6013

ADDRESS 1053 Camp Road | Wisconsin Rapids | WI | 54494 (No mail receptacle)

MAILING ADDRESS 211 Wisconsin River Drive | Port Edwards | WI | 54469

DAY CAMP HOURS 9:00am-4:00pm

FREE BEFORE & AFTER CARE 7:30-9:00am & 4:00-5:30pm

REGISTRATION 2017 Summer Camp registration forms required with deposit at time of sign up. Camp T’shirts are available for pre-order only, at time of sign up, for $15.

SUMMER FUN FOR EVERYONENo one is turned away from YMCA Camp Alexander for an inability to pay. Our Membership for All - financial assistance program ensures that funding is available so every child can enjoy camp. For more information contact Doug Wickersham, Camp Director at 715.818.6014 or wickersham@swcymca.org.

WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOMEALL Electronics | Cell Phones | Toys | Stuffed Animals

www.swcymca.org Parent Handbook and more camp information available online.

WEEK 3 | JUNE 19-23WEEK 8 | JULY 24-28WEEK 11 | AUG 14-18We bring families together to have fun! This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy camp fun with the whole family. Meet the counselors, take a tour, visit the camp Trading Post and participate in other fun camp activities. Come discover camp!

Dinner is provided for campers on Family Night. Families welcome 5:30 - 7:00pm.

CAMP OPEN HOUSEMeet our Camp Director Doug and the staff, take a tour, roast a s’more and enjoy the outdoors! This is the perfect time to ask questions and learn about all the activities that take place at YMCA Camp Alexander.

DATE TIME

Sunday April 23 2:00 - 4:00pm

Wednesday May 24 3:00 - 5:00pm

LOCATION YMCA Camp Alexander 1053 Camp Road Wisconsin Rapids | WI | 54494

WELCOME TO SUMMER CAMP

CAMP SUPPLIESl Lunchl Backpack l Change of Clothesl Water Bottlel Swimsuit & Towell Sun Block SPF 15+l Bug Sprayl Medications

Campers need to bring these items daily, labeled with the child’s name.

WEEK 1 June 5-9 PIRATES & SCALLYWAGSArrgh mateys! Campers are welcome to come walk the plank while they find adventure, challenges and missing treasures. This week is one for all and all for one.

WEEK 2 June 12-16 OUTDOOR ADVENTUREDay-trip to Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo

Explore the natural surroundings and learn about the great outdoors at YMCA Camp Alexander. Campers will make trail signs, learn outdoor survival skills, take a hike and put it all to the test at Devil’s Lake State Park. We will be dividing the campers up by skill level and then taking them on one of two hikes at the park.

WEEK 3 June 19-23 MAGIC & MARVELSDay-trip to Wizard’s Quest in Wisconsin Dells

We’re brave and we’re bold! Villains don’t stand a chance when they meet up with us! We’ll transform ourselves into super heroes through costumes, play, and challenges. Kids are encouraged to dress up.

WEEK 4 June 26– June 30 GOING GREENPassionate about the environment? Learn how to “go green” with fun activities and projects as well as learn about how to support our earth through recycling. Kids will participate in a camp-wide beautification project to help protect camp for future generations.

WEEK 5 July 5–7 MINI CAMPER SAMPLEROvernight Thursday; pick up on Friday afternoon

Find out all that YMCA Camp Alexander has to offer. Whether you are canoeing, kayaking, swimming, zipping down camp’s Zipline, making crafts or discovering nature, this is a great way to explore camp!

WEEK 6 July 10–14 SPORTS GALOREWe’re challenging campers this week to run, jump and play their way through the adventures of sports of all sorts! During the week campers will play in the GaGa pit, challenge the staff in a game of volleyball, canoe/kayak and enjoy a game of Quidditch (Harry Potter Game). There will also be a surprise visit from a local Wisconsin Rapids sports team.

WEEK 7 July 17-21 EMERGENCY SERVICESDay-trip to Wisconsin Rapids Fire and/or Police Station

For campers interested in learning what it takes to become a Firefighter, EMT or a Police Officer this is the camp for them! We will explore an ambulance, fire trucks, police cars and participate in realistic demonstrations with people who work in the emergency services field.

WEEK 8 July 23-28 RESIDENT/OVERNIGHT CAMP Day-trip to Wisconsin Rapids Rafter’s Game.

Resident Camp focuses more on relationship building, bonding with friends and team building. Campers are divided into groups that allow for age and gender appropriate activities and experiences.

AGE 8-17Camper Drop Off . . . . Sunday from 6:30-7:00pm Camper Pick Up . . . . . Friday from 12:00-1:00pm

WEEK 9 July 31-Aug 4 ARTSY FARTSYDay-trip to Woodson Art Museum in Wausau

Get ready to explore your inner creativity! Campers will participate daily in creative arts including; crafts, bead making, painting, creative writing, drama and more.

WEEK 10 Aug 7-11 WONDERFUL WORLD OF WATERDay-trip to Mount Olympus in Wisconsin Dells

Come to camp and enjoy beautiful Lake Nepco. Swim, build sand castles, canoe and take a run down our camp slip n’ slide.

WEEK 11 Aug 14-18 ROUGH & TOUGHDay-trip to Rib Mountain State Park in Wausau

Campers will go on daily outdoor adventures during this week at camp! Seeing the sights of our natural surroundings, learning about the great outdoors and navigating a couple of hiking trails.

WEEK 12 Aug 21-25 LAST HOORAH!Summer’s not over yet! We’re extending the fun this week with more games, more arts and crafts, more everything!

ABOUT SUMMER CAMPSummer is filled with fun and friendships because all Y camps share one thing; they’re about discovery. With over 50 years of experience in providing a safe, thriving environment for young people, YMCA Camp Alexander is a great place to make lasting memories. Whether campers like sports, creative arts or the outdoors, YMCA summer camps are an adventure for all.

TEEN LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIESTeens who have an interest in learning leadership skills and using those skills with younger campers during the week are encouraged to be a Junior Counselor (JC) at camp. JC’s have a brief training and orientation to be able to assist counselors with younger campers. JC’s will be given age-appropriate challenges that will build their skills, confidence and capacity for working with people of all ages. This program can be applied towards community service hours for high school graduation.

l Age 15-17 l Must have at least 2 yrs camper experience l Commit to at least 2-Day Camp weeks

l HAVE THE DESIRE TO WORK HARD & PLAY HARD IN THE OUTDOORS lFEE $75/member or $150/non-member Includes onsite training & hands on experience building leadership skills.

Must be pre-interviewed and accepted into the program by the Camp Director. (Not everyone will be accepted into the program).

JOHN E. ALEXANDER | SOUTH WOOD COUNTY YMCA YMCA CAMP ALEXANDER211 WISCONSIN RIVER DRIVE PORT EDWARDS, WI 54469

DISCOVER CAMP

EARLY BIRD RATESAVAILABLE THROUGH

MAY 1

SWC YMCA MEMBERS

SAVE $10 PER WEEK

ON CAMP!

NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE

PAIDWIS RAPIDS, WI

PERMIT 31