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Summer Camps

Camps

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Summer Camp Registration Coming in March!

March 5: Y Members only (online registration only)

March 12: Open to all (in branch or online)

Camps start June 4.

Click HERE to download the 2012 Summer Camp Guide

Summer Camp Registration Forms



Y-Zone  Enrichment Camp at Glendover Theme Descriptions

Session 1

Eureka
We’ve discovered the key to a crazy summer-Wacky science and nutty experiments! Enjoy a trip to the Louisville Science Center!

All Girls Camp – No Boys Allowed!
Girls rule at this camp! No boys allowed! Girls are invited to come and explore new arts that may include interior design, a day at the spa, sewing, journaling, and all the things girls love! This is the camp where a girl can be a girl!

All Boys Camp – No Girls Allowed!
Expose your young man to skills such as working with tools, 5 knots every boy should know, and how to navigate with a compass and all the things boys love to do!

Jump In/Hoop Hop
Did you ever wonder how many things you could do with a hula hoop?  What about a jump rope? Well this is the camp for you! You will learn tricks, games and have fun!

Session 2

Engineering
Campers will explore the different fields of engineering by building model cars, launching rockets, constructing bridges, and much more!

Cook it up!
Kids in the Kitchen can be fun and educational, hands-on experience for campers this summer. Campers will have the opportunity to learn about proper cooking techniques, nutrition, cooking safety… and, of course, eat their projects!

5 Countries 5 days
Campers grab your passports….we’re headed around the world in 5 days! This fun session will include sports, games and foods from different countries and cultures.

Fit to a Tee
What can you do with an old t-shirt?  The better question is what can’t you do?! 
With just some scissors, paint and a little creativity you’ll make pillows, necklaces, dresses, bags and more to show off to your family and friends. 

Session 3

Imagination Station
Welcome to the imagination station, where every camper is a star! Get ready to creatively explore the dramatic arts through storytelling, costumes, art, music and dance.

Space is the Place
To Infinity and beyond!
Campers will explore the scientific mysteries of the great unknown….outer space. Have a blast learning about planets, supernovas, black holes and space travel!

Icky, Sticky Science Camp
Are you ready for slimy concoctions and squishy fun? How about out of this world experiments and lessons in grossology? If this sounds good to you, be sure not to wear your good clothes because this science camp is full of icky, sticky and marvelously messy activities!

Jewelry Boutique Camp
Want to learn how to design and create your own jewelry? Throughout the week, campers will make a bracelet,earrings, and a necklace. Each camper will be able to choose their own colors and styles after being taught the basic techniques of jewelry making.

Session 4

Rock Band Camp
Have you ever dreamed about becoming a Rock Star? Well, here’s your chance! In this ROCKIN’ camp you’ll get to play all of the instruments from guitar, drums, bass and vocals! You’ll have your own CD by the end of the week!

Outdoor Sports Xtravaganza
Join us for some extreme outdoor sports! Experience thrilling, action-packed, dirt-filled,adrenaline-pumping activities!

Diva Camp
Each day everyone will get pampered through fashion and fun. We will have hands on training in skincare and age appropriate make-up techniques, manicures and of course nutrition tips. Then learn modeling techniques including turns, poses and walking techniques.

Claymania!
Kids will create many wonderful works of art by hand. Tools, techniques and process will be explored throughout the week of camp. Some projects are made from scratch, so creativity is greatly encouraged! From beginners to advanced, all are welcome!

Session 5

Real Cheer Cheerleading Camp
Ready? OK! Come and learn new and exciting cheerleading moves and cheers in this fun camp. You will learn cheers and routines that will cause others to cheer for you!

Games Galore
Are you tired of playing the same sports over and over? Do you want to be introduced to a new world of games and activities that are action packed and kid-tested? Then our Innovative Games Camp is for you! During group activities teams will be formed, points will be kept, new experiences will be made, and an innovative games champion will be crowned! Some of the games and activities include crab soccer, ultimate Frisbee, capture the flag,blanket volleyball, banana Olympics,soft dodge ball, speed ball,and much more!

Mad Science
Learn super simple science experiments to amaze your family and friends! Who knew science could be this fun? Join us as we demystify the great world of science.

Splashtacular
If you love the water, then this is the only camp for you! This week is a fun-filled week of water games and everything you can think of with H20. There is nothing better than having fun in the sun with your friends in the summertime!

Session 6

Storybook Cooking Camp
Do you eat green eggs and Ham? What will happen if you give a mouse a cookie? Have you ever tasted Harry Potter’s butterbeer? Campers will love making culinary creations straight from the pages of their favorite stories!

H-2 Whoa!
Bring your swimsuits every day, we’re getting wet! We’ll play wacky water games, water balloons, sprinklers and relays!

Havin a Ball
Basketballs and baseballs, slam dunks and home runs! This session, we’ll hit the ball out of the park and score points with our winning attitudes!

Drama Camp
Campers will be challenged to stretch their imagination by exploring the various ways to tell a story through acting during drama weeks. During crafts weeks, campers will have the opportunity to creatively express themselves through a variety of projects. Performances and craft shows will be on Friday of each week.

Session 7

Sports Mania
Explore sports of all sports such as climbing, hiking, ball sports, and yard sports! Spark your interest and learn new skills!

Passion for Fashion
Aspiring fashion designers will be divided into teams that will range in age. The teams will have five days to create the ultimate outfit, with each team designing garments and accessories around their own unique theme. On Friday, the outfits will be modeled as part of a wrap-up fashion show for family and friends. One half of your child’s day will be creating their masterpiece.

Batter Up! Cake Decorating Camp
Do you want to play with chocolate and make homemade treats? Do you want to learn how to decorate cupcakes and cookies? If so, join us for a fun, hands on, tasty experience.

Picasso’s Playground
The wonder of art awaits. Bring your imagination and creativity and make the world your canvas.

Session 8

Lego Lab
LEGO Camp is for all campers who love to build with LEGOS. This educational camp takes physical science and technology concepts and applies them in a fun, creative way. Campers will learn about forces and motion, simple machines, measurement, energy and more!

Get your Groove ON!
Dip, bend, and shake. Come learn some new and exciting hip hop moves in this fun dance camp. You will learn choreography and routines that will cause you to be the hit of the dance floor.

Tennis Camp
Campers will receive instruction to learn the fundamental skills needed for tennis. They will have time to practice and play against each other in order to grow and develop these newly acquired skills.

BFF Camp
Bring your American Girl Doll for a picnic at camp! This week you will have fun with your best friends, learn about what makes a good friend and much more!

Session 9

Weird Science
Explore the exciting world of science by conducting slimey experiments!

Extreme H2O
Splishing and Splashing fun with activities that are guaranteed to get you wet!

Mysteries, Maps & Riddles
Figure it out, what’s that, who did it? Where are we? Become a detective, discover new places, and have fun with friends while trying to unravel mysteries.

Wacky Olympics
Intra-camp competition featuring all the games of summer!

 

Y-Zone Specialty Camps at Gardenside Theme Descriptions

LEGO Camp
LEGO Camp is for all campers who love to build with LEGOS!
This educational camp takes physical science and technology concepts and applies them in a fun, creative way. Campers will learn about forces and motion, simple machines, measurement, energy and more!

Cooking Camp
“Kids in the Kitchen” can be fun and educational, hands-on experience for campers this summer. Campers will have the opportunity to learn about proper cooking techniques, nutrition, cooking safety… and, of course, eat their projects!

Icky, Sticky Science Camp
Are you ready for slimy concoctions and squishy fun? How about out of this world experiments and lessons in grossology? If this sounds good to you, be sure not to wear your good clothes because this science camp is full of icky, sticky and marvelously messy activities!

Performance Arts Camp
Get creative! Campers will experience dance, drama and music during this fun week. No experience required, just lots of energy and creativity. End the week with a performance for all.

5 Countries, 5 Days
Give us 5 days and we’ll give you 5 countries while never leaving camp. Jet from country to country as we learn about different cultures celebrated around the world. Taste their food, dance to their music and play their games.

Imagination Station
Welcome to the imagination station, where every camper is a star! Get ready to creatively explore the dramatic arts through storytelling, costumes, art, music and dance.

Cartoon Madness Camp
Do you love reading the comics and wish you could draw your own? Now you can learn how! Through this fun-filled camp, campers will learn how to draw cartoon heads, facial features, the cartoon body and how to make it move. Campers will also learn how to create a cartoon world of backgrounds including houses, trees, and everyday items. The week will end with the campers creating their own cartoon characters and their own cartoon strip.

Duct Tape Creations Camp
This wild and sticky camp is very unique in that everything made throughout the week will be done out of duct tape. There are 1000’s of duct tape creations just waiting to be made out there and you’ll conquer quite a few during this groundbreaking week of excitement!

Storybook Cooking Camp
Do you eat green eggs and ham? What will happen if you give a mouse a cookie? Have you ever tasted Harry Potter’s butterbeer? Campers will love making culinary creations straight from the pages of their favorite stories!

Splashtacular
If you love the water, then this is the only camp for you! This week is a fun-filled week of water games and everything you can think of with H20. There is nothing better than having fun in the sun with your friends in the summertime!

 

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