2009 Day Camp (Ages 7-13)
Our number one priority at camp is to provide a safe and fun environment where campers can learn, grow and make new friends. A carefully selected, experienced and well-trained staff will lead the way as we journey through a variety of exciting theme weeks and traditional camp activities. The “Theme of the Week” compliments regular camp activities and culminates with a theme celebration typically done on Thursdays. Don’t miss out! Join us for a week or an entire summer to remember.
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School Bus departs the YMCA at 9:00 AM and returns at 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
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Free extended care is available at the YMCA and/or Camp Glacier Hollow from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM daily
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Campers bring a "sack" lunch and personal clothing items in a backpack daily.
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*Hot Lunch service is available on indicated weeks for $11/week!
- Day campers are allowed to visit our Trading Post once daily. Punch cards are available at the YMCA Child Development Office.
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*Thursday Night Overnight Options Join your friends during indicated day camp weeks for an overnight at Camp Glacier Hollow. You will participate in evening activities, campfires, night hikes and eating SMORES. YMCA provides Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast and lunch then return home on the Friday bus by 4:30pm. Campers sleep in cabins. Additional Fee: Y Member $30/Overnight General Public $35/Overnight
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CAMP Fees: Y Member $155/week General Public $165/week
Week 1 – Crazy Days ~ June 10-12
Expect the unexpected! Join us for crazy themes and activities such as outrageous outfits, crazy hair, wacky Olympics, tie-dying and more crazy fun! Theme Days are Pirate Day, Hawaiian Day and Wacky Day. Come get CRAZY with us.
*HOT Lunch Available
**Thursday Night Overnight Option
Week 2 – the BIG Catch ~ June 15-19
Who is going to reel in the BIG one? This week is all about fishing. Campers will spend the week learning about safety, casting, baiting and about preserving this great sport. Campers will fish by boat and from shore in at least two locations during the week including Lake Elaine and Lake Emily. They will also visit the Tomorrow River, a great trout stream to learn about fly fishing. Overnight Campers will fish at the crack of dawn! Fishing pole required. This Week has an additional $10 fee to help cover supplies and busing. Space is limited to 40 campers! *HOT Lunch Available
**Thursday Night Overnight Option
Week 3 – Artrageous ~ June 22-26
Outrageous fun and creativity packed into one week! Local artists and our staff will help campers explore their artistic side using a variety of mediums. Painting, writing, mosaics, drawing, traditional camp arts...plus a whole lot more.
Week 4 – Sports Spectacular ~ June 29 - July 3
Soccer, kickball, ultimate frisbee, croquet, basketball, steal the sticks, and crazy Olympics are just a few of the typical and wacky activities we will play this week.
*HOT Lunch Available
**Thursday Night Overnight Option
Week 5 – Star Bizarre and Wizard Wonders ~ July 6-10
Enter into a world of mystical magic and star power! Harry Potter dress up day, team challenges, earth exploring, star gazing, planetarium field trip, potion experiments, Giants/Wizards/Elves, and even Magician fun! If you want to explore our myths of magic and practice your star power in a talent show then join us this week!
*HOT Lunch Available
**Thursday Night Overnight Option
Thursday night is also our mid summer cook-out. Free to all families enrolled in Glacier Hollow Camps this summer.
Week 6 – Wet n' & Wild ~ July 13-17
This ever-popular week will be exactly that – soakin’ with wet and wild excitement. We will experience water and wacky fun all week, including our very popular 75 foot slip n’ slide, a beach party, aqua adventures, and a trip to an area water park on Wednesday. This week has an additional $15 water park fee.
Week 7 – Animal Hoopla ~ July 20-24
It will be a hoopla of excitement as we explore our animal planet. This week, we will investigate the diversity or animal habitats, be amazed with animal presentations, visit a local zoo and hone our animal tracking skills. We will make homemade hand crank ice cream too!
Week 8 - Fun Factor ~ July 27-31
If you like crawling through mud and exploring everything that leaves you wet and/or dirty then this week is for you. Bring a spare set of clothes each day because by each day’s end we will need to hose you off!
*HOT Lunch Available
Week 9 – Wild, Wild West ~ August 3-7
Yeeeeeha! Square dancing, water shoot-outs, gold rush games, egg tosses, and sling shots – we’ll have a good’ole time. We will even have a campfire cookout with franks & beans on Friday for lunch. Campers also can participate in a horseback riding adventure for an additional $25 fee.Week 10 – Amazing Race ~ August 10-14
Join us this week for a race across camp! Teamwork is what you’ll need to complete relays, conquer challenges, and finish the amazing race. The final leg of the race will have you head-to-head to the finish line!
Week 11 - Indiana Jones & the Great Adventure ~ August 17-21
Do you have what it takes? Our woods become a jungle of excitement and exploration as we play adventure games, have survival challenges and work as a team in the spirit of Indiana Jones.
*HOT Lunch Available
**Thursday Night Overnight Option
Week 11 Special Options: Campers ages 9 and up can participate in a canoeing trip down the Plover River on Tuesday or Wednesday and a outdoor rock climbing trip (weather permitting) on Thursday. All rock climbers are required to enroll in the Thursday Night Overnight, as we will return later in the evening. All equipment is supplied. No experience necessary. Space is limited, so register early for these options.
Week 12 – The Last Hurrah ~ August 24-28
Enjoy one last hurrah as we put together the Best of the Best week, including all of your favorite games and camp activities.
*HOT Lunch Available
Thursday night is also our end of summer cook-out. Free to all families who attended Glacier Hollow Camps this summer.
Week 13 – Special Field Trip to the Madison Zoo ~
Monday, August 31
Join us for a field trip to the Madison Zoo. Special fee is $38. Limited free parent spaces are available.
Stevens Point Area YMCA - Camp Glacier Hollow
Business Office: 1000 Division Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: (715) 342-2980 Fax: (715) 342-2987