Camp Child
LEARNING LEADERSHIP
Here at Camp Child we seek to build lifelong leaders by creating lifelong memories, lifelong learners, and lifelong friends. Camp Child is an open and welcoming place where children are challenged in quality, values oriented programs and activities. The legacy of Camp Child began in 1943 when the Harry S. Child family donated 17 acres to the Helena Family YMCA. Today campers enjoy spending a week with our dedicated and caring counselors learning about themselves, learning about their natural world and learning how to protect it, ensuring the legacy of leadership will live on for generations.
SUMMER 2011
Y-members: $215
(camper must be a Y-member to receive the member discount)
Non-members $250
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required
CIT CAMP: June 10-12
Ages: completion of 8th or 9th grade
Counselor in Training or CIT Camp is the first step toward a rewarding summer experience for young men & women who want to become camp counselors at Camp Child. Participants must have completed 8th or 9th grade and should be willing to return for at least one week over the summer as a volunteer helper.
CIT camp is a weekend of structured camp activities, training in first-aid/CPR, and learning how to implement the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. After campers have completed their training they may be assigned to assist a counselor for one week over the summer.
Elementary Camp: June 19-24* & July 17-22
Ages: completion of 3rd-5th grade
Camping at the Y is a fun and unique experience that gives children the opportunity to discover their full potential, meet new friends, play and create memories that last a lifetime. Through camping children explore nature, become a community and develop confidence, independence, leadership and social skills.
*participants who register for 3 or more weeks of YMCA summer daycamp may attend this week at the daycamp rate of $90/week (Y-member rate) or $145/week (non-member rate). Daycamp participants attending this week of overnight camp will be transported from the YMCA to Camp Child via bus on Monday, June 20th and return to the YMCA on Friday, June 24th.
Middle School Camp: July 24-29 & August 7-12
Ages: Completion of 6th-8th grade
The Y has been a leading provider of summer camp for over 125 years and continues to provide youth with an enriching experience, ensuring campers are in a safe environment with caring YMCA staff who instill positive values that help build their kids’ character.
Asthma Camp: July 10-15
Amenities
Heated cabins
Heated bathhouse
New Septic System completed 2009
Upgraded Water Treatment System completed 2010
Removal of Pine Beetle killed trees completed 2010
New Rainy Day Shelter to be completed 2011
New Ropes course to be completed 2011
Why go to camp?
Try new things, challenge yourself, make some new friends, appreciate nature, get a change of scenery, get healthy, gain confidence, pick a cool nickname, learn to lead, have a lot of fun, create a better world for all and to enjoy the outdoors and all it's splendid beauty.
