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Camp Wydaca: Specialty Camps

Kindergarten Specialty Camps | School Age Specialty Camps

Kindergarten Specialty Camps
Does your kindergartener have a special interest or talent? Camp Wydaca offers five specialty camps with curriculum set just for kindergarteners. Camper’s
day will include two hours of specialty activity, instructional swim, arts and crafts and free swim.

Kinder Cooking
Sessions II & IV
Bon Appétit, it’s time to eat! From start to finish, these little chefs will make creative treats, which will include a daily nutritious lunch.
Full Members $575
Basic Members $635

Kinder Dance
Session I
Calling all twinkle toes. Chassé down to Camp Wydaca to learn the basics
of ballet, tap and jazz.

Kinder Keyboard
Session II
A B C D E F G, learn your musical alphabet as you gain knowledge of the basics of playing the keyboard.
Full Members $575
Basic Members $635

Kinder Sports
Sessions I & IV
Ready, Set, Go! A basic introduction to “outdoor “ team sports, learn the fundamentals of T-ball, Soccer and Flag football. The day will be complete
with an afternoon of traditional camp activities.

Princess Camp
Wave your magic wand, sprinkle fairy dust and get the royal treatment in Princess Camp. Dazzling arts and crafts, tea parties and dress up will make each day a dream come true. Sessions III & V.

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School Age Speciatly Camps

Creative Leaning | Sports | Performing Arts

Creative Learning
Never stop learning—even during the summer months! Our creative learning camps make it fun!

Bugs & Slugs
Session III
Grades 1-3

Explore new worlds both large and small in our Bugs & Slugs environmental
camp! Focus on plant, insect, and animal life, and our responsibility for the environment.

Camp.com Computer Camp
Grades 1-2, 3-5
Gr. 1-2 Session II, Gr. 3-5 Session III

Calling all techies! Unleash your digital dreams and explore graphics, games, and web design.
Full Members $675
Basic Members $725

Culinary Camp
Grades 1-2, Session I
Grades 3-5, Session III

Let’s do breakfast, lunch and dinner! Prepare meals from start to finish.
Make the list, do the shopping, cook and enjoy the “fruits” of your labor.
Full Members: $575
Basic or Non Members $635

Kreative Kids
Session IV
Grades 1-3

Experience different cultures through children’s books, music and art. Activities include cooking, puppetry and journals. It’s a small world after all!

Rugged Rangers
Session IV
Grades 3-5

For kids who love adventure...a rugged but fun camp experience. Learn basic survival and camping skills such as pitching a tent, first aid, hiking, and rock climbing.

Tool Time Camp
Session I
Grades 1-3

Construct awesome projects from prefabricated kits to original design. All campers will learn do-it-yourself skills and tool safety while building a sense
of accomplishment.

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Sports
Kick it up a notch! Local high school coaches and athletes will focus on teaching campers sport-specific skills, game concepts and the importance of sportsmanship. After a hard day on the field, cool off in beautiful Spring Lake.

Baseball Camp
Session I
Grades 1-2, 3-5

Full camp experience plus fundamentals of baseball. Throwing, catching, batting, and teamwork. Grouped according to ability. Travel off-site to field. Bring your glove.

Basketball Camp
Sessions II & IV
Grades 1-2, 3-5

Have a slam dunk of a summer in our state-of-the-art gymnasium! Shooting, dribbling, passing—learn the finer points of the game with an emphasis on teamwork and sportsmanship.

Cheerleading Camp
Sessions II & IV
Grades 1-2, 3-5

In addition to regular camp activities, YMCA cheerleaders participate in practice drills, learn great cheers, plus all the latest moves.

Competitive Swim
Session II
Grades 3-5

Designed for the developing swimmer and the seasoned competitor. Swimmers will be grouped according to age, skill level and fitness. Daily workouts in the pool and lake will be complemented by training videos, games, and camp activities.

Floor Hockey
Sessions III
Grades 1-2, 3-5

Get ready to collect your Stanley Cup while learning the fundamentals of floor hockey in our new gymnasium! Be fast on your feet and ready to score in this action-packed camp.

Football Camp
Session II
Grades 1-2, 3-5

Let’s get ready for some football! Full camp experience plus football (without
equipment). Passing, catching, and fundamentals of the game will be emphasized.

Golf (Total Golf Adventures)
Grades 1-2, 3-5
Session I

Learn the lifelong sport of golf with TGA right here at Camp Wydaca. Developed by certified PGA professionals, TGA provides all the equipment and instructors, providing a great experience for young golfers.
Full Members $675
Basic Members $725

Gymnastics Camp
Sessions I & III
Grades 1-2, 3-5

Learn tumbling routines and use of gymnastic apparatus to develop flexibility
and strength. Regular camp activities also included.

Martial Arts
Session I & IV
Grades 1-2, 3-5

Learn basic kicks, blocks and punches through games and exercises. Emphasis on learning respect, discipline and selfconfidence.

Soccer
Session II: Girls, Session III: Boys
Grades 1-2, 3-5

Kick it into high gear and cover all the aspects of the game including passing, dribbling, receiving, shooting and so muchmore. Shin guards required.

Softball for Girls
Session III
Grades 1-2, 3-5

A grand slam of a new camp! Softball’s batting, pitching, and fielding techniques
are slightly different than baseball’s. Learn from the experts!

Sports & Games Combo
Session IV
Grades 1-3, 3-5

Participate in a variety of team sports: football, baseball, kickball, basketball,
etc., with emphasis on fun!

Tennis Camp
Sessions I - IV
Grades 1-5

Full camp experience plus indivualized tennis lessons. Children transported
at 3:30pm for daily 1-1/2 hour lessons at the Franklin Lakes Indoor Raquet Club. Pickup at the Y at 5:15pm.
Full Member $675
Basic or Non Member $725

Track & Field
Session IV
Grades 3-5, 6-8

Led by Joel Pasternack, gain speed, strength, and condition your body for
all kinds of track and field events.
Full Member $575
Basic or Non Member $635

Volleyball for Girls
Session I, Grades 3-6
Pass, set, spike! Learn the basic skills necessary to bump up your game.

Wrestling
Session I
Grades 3-6

Takedowns, shooting techniques, pinning combinations, escapes, and so
much more...learn the skills necessary to pin and win!

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Visual Performing Arts

Camp Masterpiece
Session II
Grades 3-6

Explore your interest in fine arts! Campers learn to express themselves through various media including acrylics, oils, pastels, and a variety of professional drawing techniques.

Comic Book Capers
Session III
Grades 3-6

Turn your life story into a comic book! Discover your inner artistic talent, and use storytelling techniques to explore this classic, fun art.

Dance Camp
Sessions II, III & IV
Grades 1-9

Dancers work with our choreographers to learn the finest technique and styles of all forms of dance including ballet, modern, jazz and Broadway. Campers are divided into levels on first day of session; all levels participate in a performance together at the end of the session.

Setting the Stage
Sessions I & IV
Grades 1-3

Let’s have fun putting on a show! Two weeks of rehearsal for a performance
is jammed packed with acting, singing, and dancing.

Summer Stock
Sessions II & III
Grades 4-8, 4 weeks

Calling all actors, singers, and dancers for a 4-week musical theatre xperience. Dive into rehearsal reciting your script, memorizing lyrics, and learning horeography. This all builds to a finale performance celebrating the talents of our performers. This year’s production will be “High School Musical”.

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2-week sessions
9-4pm

Full Members $550

Basic or Non Member $605

(unless noted otherwise)
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