Parents Attention!

We are always looking for pictures of campers and kids for publicity purposes. If you have any digital pictures you are willing to let us share, please e-mail them to dave@gtbayymca.org.

"Farewell 4-Core Feista":Final Week Announcements: Aug 31 - Sept 4

From the White Board in the Lobby of the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA located in North America in Traverse City, proudly presents, "Your last week of Day Camp Announcements."

Kids Cove - Bring $1 for Ice Cream, wear Day Camp Shirt, bring lunch. No soda or pop.

Tuesday, September 1 - Kids Cove

K-Camp & Group 1 = 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Group 2 & Group 3 = 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Wednesday, September 2 - Kids Cove

Group 4 & Group 5 = 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Sports Camp & Leaders Camp = 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Friday, September 4 - 3:30 pm - Camp Farwell Program

Announcing: Week of August 24 - 28: "Keepers of the Flame"

Live from the White Board in the Lobby of the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA is your Y Day Camp Announcements!

Field Trip: State Theatre, beautiful downtown Traverse City for the production of "The Tale of Despereaux". The tale of three unlikely heroes - a misfit mouse who prefers reading books to eating them, an unhappy rat who schemes to leave the darkness of the dungeon, and a bumbling servant girl with cauliflower ears - whose fates are intertwined with that of the castle's princess.

Please always wear your Y Camp shirts on field trips!

Tuesday, August 25th:

K - Camp and Group 1: Bus leaves at 9:00 am

Group 2 and Group 3: Bus leaves at 9:30 am

Thursday, August 27th: Movie or Bryant Park Beach pending arrangements. Watch for more announcements.

Group 4 and Group 5: Bus leaves at 9:00 am

Sports Camp and Leaders Camp: 9:30 am

Friday, August 28: Pizza Friday. Please bring $3 cash and drink. No pop or soda.

Attention Parents: Feedback Needed

ATTENTION PARENTS!

Each YMCA youth program relies greatly on the feedback we get from parents. Evaluations allow us to reflect on our programs and look at ways we can improve as well as be proud of what we are doing well.

Your feedback is vital to building our YMCA programs.

We are asking parents to fill out just ONE evaluation sheet, we will be able to understand more about what you, as a parent, are looking for in a quality program such as Y Day Camp.

Please pick up an evaluation sheet in the Lobby at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA and complete it.

Thank you so much!

Warm regards,

Katie R Winslow
Y Day Camp Supervisor

Annoucing: Week of Aug 17 - 21: "Wacky Water Week"

Live from the White Board in the Lobby of the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, we bring you the Y Day Camp Announcements:

"Wacky Water Week"
Please always wear your Y Day Camp shirts when on field trips!

Tuesday, August 18 - Bryant Park Beach
K-Camp and Group 1 - bus leaves at 9:30 am
Group 2 & Group 3 - bus leaves at 12:00 noon

Wednesday, August 19 - Boardman River Canoe Trip
Sports Camp - bus leaves at 9:30 am

Thursday, August 20 - Bryant Park Beach
Group 4 & Group 5 - bus leaves at 9:30 am
Sports Camp & Leaders Camp - bus leaves at 12:00 noon

Friday, August 21 - Platte River Canoe Trip
Sports Camp - bus leaves at 9:00 am, returns at 4:00 pm

Forks and Foils Friday!

PIZZA KITS in on Friday, August 21: pick up by 1:00 pm. No Exceptions!

Questions to Katie Winslow at 231-933-9622 or camp@gtbayymca.org

The Grand Traverse Pipes & Drum Ban

Members of The Grand Traverse Pipes & Drum Band will be performing at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA main facility for the Day Camp Campers and all attendees on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 10:00 am. The YMCA is located at 3000 Racquet Club Drive in Traverse City. Performance will be outdoors or indoors depending on the weather.

A map to the facility can be found at: http://www.gtbayymca.org/files/MAP%20TO%20YMCA%20FACILITIES.pdf

Announcing: Week of August 10 – 14, 2009: “Music Madness”

From the White Board in the Lobby of the main facility of the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA…

Welcome Grand Traverse Pipes and Drums on Wednesday, August 12th @ 10:00 am



Monday, August 10th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sports Camp Field Trip: Bus leaves at 9:30 am

Tuesday, August 11th – Music House Museum
K-Camp and Group 1: Bus leaves at 9:00 am
Group 2 and Group 3: Bus leaves at 9:30 am
Sports Camp: Frisbee Golf @ Hickory Hills: Bus leaves at 9:45 am

Wednesday, August 12th: Golf Course
Sports Camp: Bus leaves at 9:30 am

Thursday, August 13th: Sand Dunes
Group 4 and Group 5: Bus leaves at 9:00 am

Friday, August 14th: Sand Dunes
Sports Camp and Leaders Camp: Bus leaves at 9:00 am
Pizza Friday: Please bring $3 cash and a drink. (No pop or soda)

Contact Katie Winslow with any questions or concerns at 933-9622 or camp@gtbayymca.org .

Annoucing: Week of Aug 3 - Aug 7

Hometown Heroes: Week 8

Michigan State Trooper Visits Camp - 10:00 am Monday, August 3rd

Field Trips
Please make sure your child has a camp shirt with them! Available for $10 for a new one.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009: Tour of Fire Station/Kid's Cove
K-Camp and Group 1: Bus leaves at 9:15 am
Group 2 and Group 3: Bus leaves at 9:45 am

Thursday, August 6, 2009: US Coast Guard Tour
Group 4, Group 5, Arts Camp: Bus leaves at 9:15 am
Leaders Camp and Sports Camp: Bus leaves at 10:00 am

“YMCA Kids Care”: Care Package Donations

Attention Parents & Friends: For our “Hometown Heroes” week (August 3 – 8, 2009) our Y Day Campers will be preparing Care Packages for the troops in Iraq/Afghanistan.

We are in need of:

Deodorant (for men and women)
Jelly beans
Disposable camera
Altoids mints
Beef jerky
Snack mixes
Sunflower seeds
Chewing gum
Nuts
Long-distance phone cards
Little Debbie's snacks
Ziploc bags
Coffee
Gatorade
Poker game
Playing cards
Dice
Music CD's
Footbag/hacky-sack
Toothbrushes & toothpaste
Inflatable pillow
Cookies in individual packages (Big bags often fill with dust if not eaten right away.)
Spices, salt, pepper
Squeeze butter
Pringles chips
Individually-wrapped licorice
Microwave popcorn
Ramen noodles
Macaroni & cheese
Disposable shower towels
Cereal bars/granola bars
Microwave pasta that doesn't need refrigeration
Hot cocoa mix
Soup mix M&M's plain or peanut
DVD's
Newspapers
Magazines
AA batteries
D batteries
Air fresheners (...like stick-ups, F'breeze.)
Canned air to blow dust out of electronics
Stress relief squeeze balls
Sewing kit
Lysol wipes/hand & face wipes
Board games
Shoe laces for gym shoes and boots
Brown t-shirts
Boot socks
Underwear
Hand warmers
Razors
Ink pens
Word Puzzle books
Icy/hot patches
Foot powder
Vitamins
Paperback books

Thank you for helping us make a difference!

Please contact Katie Winslow at camp@gtbayymca.org or 231-933-9622 for more information.

Annoucing: Week of July 27 - 31

Announcing from the White Board in the Lobby of the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA!!

"Splashtacular"

Fun Country: Please bring your camp shirts!

Tuesday, July 28th: 10:15 am - 2:00 pm
K-Camp & Group 1


Tuesday, July 28th: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Group 2 & Group 3

Thursday, July 30: 10:15 am - 2:00 pm
Group 4, Group 5, Arts Camp

Thursday, July 30th: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sports Camp, Leaders Camp

Friday, July 31: PIZZA FRIDAY - $3 CASH ONLY - BRING YOUR OWN DRINK - NO POP!

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Wednesday, July 29th: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sports Camp @ Civic Center Baseball Fields

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At Camp and all the YMCA programs we learn the 4-Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

Contact Katie at 933-9622 or camp@gtbayymca.org for more information

Updates for Sports Camp!

Baseball Week (July 27 - July 31)
Please bring your baseball glove everyday! (You may bring your bat if you like,)

Field Trip- Wednesday, July 29: Civic Center Baseball Fields - 10 am - 2 pm
Please bring lunches.

UPDATE: Golf Week (Aug 10 to Aug 14)

Monday, August 10: Bay Meadows Par 3 Golf Course - 10 am
Bus leaves at 9:30 am!! Please bring lunches.

Tuesday, August 11: Hickory Hills Frisbee Golf Course - 10 am
Bus leaves at 9:45 am!! Please bring lunches.

Wednesday, August 12: Elmbrook Driving Range - 9:30 am
Bus leaves at 9:00 am !!

Your child may bring their own clubs to the golf course and they MUST wear their Y Camp Shirt to each trip!

Camp for July 20 - July 24

GO GREEN, KEEP IT CLEAN!

Field Trip Information: Trip to Hooper Farms on the Peninsula touring the garden and cherry picking!

Tuesday, July 21:

• K-Camp and Group 1 - Bus leaves at 9:15 am
• Group 2 & 3 - Bus leaves at 12:30 pm

Thursday, July 23:

• Group 4 & 5 - Bus leaves at 9:15 am
• Leaders Club, Sports Camp - Bus leaves at 12:30 pm

Friday, July 24: forks and foils lunch

PIZZA KIT FUNDRAISER

Let's raise some money for Y Summer Day Camp Program!

We participate in the Little Caesers Pizza Kit Fundraising Program. Our goal this year is to raise some $6,000 for our camp program.

Each camper gets a booklet complete with pizza merchandise to be sold. In the back of the booklet is an order form.

• Prizes will be awarde to those who have the highest amount in sales!!


• Please make checks payable to the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA


• Money must be collected as items are ordered!


• Parents/kids are responisible for money until it is turned in.

August 14, 2009 is the date campers turn in orders and money

August 21, 2009 is the delivery date to the YMCA.

Good luck and have fun!

Camp Supply Wish List - Need your help!

Parents/Grandparents/and all who love kids:

We are looking for a few supplies for our YMCA Summer Day Camp!

Can you donate the following items???

• cardboard boxes
  
• empty paper tubes from TP/Paper Towels/Gift and Wrapping Paper
  
• tin or aluminum foil


• duct tape


• plastic wrap


• packing tape (boxing tape)


• string/twine/yarn

Thank you for your support of the YMCA!

Please deliver them to the Lobby of the
Grand Traverse Bay YMCA
3000 Racquet Club Drive
Traverse City, Michigan

Pictures Wanted!

Do you have pictures or video of the Junior Royale Parade of the YMCA floats and campers and athletes?

Do you have pictures or video of Summer Day Camp?

We are constantly looking for pictures and videos that we can share on our website, the internet and brochures to tell other of this YMCA.

Please email them to our marketing director at dave@gtbayymca.org or drop them off at the Lobby. Thanks.

Announcing: Week of July 13 - 17

From the White Board in the Lobby of the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, announcing ....

July 13 - 17 at Day Camp

Field Trips: Tuesday and Thursday:

if Sunny then the Beach, if Raining then the Theatre

"The Amazing Race" . Please wear Camp Shirt.

Pizza Friday - $3 cash only - bring your own drink - no pop or soda.

For more information: contact Katie at 231-933-9622 or camp@gtbayymca.org

Changes to Field Trips Schedules

Campers and Parents : There are changes to the field trip schedules. Please note your group below for these changes.

NOTE: The field trip on August 4th will be at the Fire Station #1 on Front Street in Traverse City.

Thanks!

Parents Attention!

Parents Reminder:
Everyday send with your camper:
Water Bottle, Sun Screen, Bug Spray, and a Change of Clothes!

Announcing New Art Camp!

Announcing New Art Camp!

Grades: 4 – 6
Times: M – F, 6:30 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Grand Traverse Bay YMCA
Facility Member Rate: $105/wk Program Member Rate: $125/wk

Camp Week 5: 7/13 – 7/17 Native American Art
Camp Week 6: 7/20 – 7/24 Arts through the Ages
Camp Week 7: 7/27 – 7/31 Michigan Wildlife
Camp Week 8: 8/3 – 8/7 Art Expression

NOTE: Bring your own paint shirt or smock

SPORTS CAMP UPDATE

SPORTS CAMP UPDATE!!!!

FLAG FOOTBALL AND VOLLEY BALL!

For Week #4 combined due to inclement weather.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION!

Registration Information Available

As with all Grand Traverse Bay YMCA 65 programs, the Day Camp information is available at http://www.gtbayymca.org/ . You may also call the Day Camp Office at 231-933-9622 or email camp@gtbayymca.org for more information.

Chick here for general overview of camps.

Click here for Registration and Parents Book.

Click here for Registration Form.

Click here for the Health Form.

Click here for special registration form for Leaders Club applicants.

Click here for scholarship form if you need financial assistance for Day Camp. Please allow 3 to 5 weeks to process

Hi Ho Cherry-O - Camp for July 6 - 10

From the white board in the Lobby of the Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, Michigan:

HI-HO Cherry-O!

Thursday, July 9th - 8:00 am - Noon - Kids @ Fair

Thursday, July 9th - 5:00 pm drop off kids for Junior Royale Parade at F&M Park (Hope Street & Washington).

Find the Y float (entry #81) on State St.

After the parade:Pick-up is at Central Elem. on the Northwest corner of the school immediately after the parade.

Wear your camp T-shirt. Highest percentage of campers in their group get an ice cream social!

2009 Cherry Festival Junior Parade

Who: All YMCA Campers & Staff!

When: Thursday, July 9, 2009 5:00 pm

Where: Drop off walkers at F&M Park (Hope Street & Washington). Find the Y float (entry #81) on State St.

After the parade:
Pick-up is at Central Elem. on the Northwest corner of the school immediately after the parade.

The group with the highest percentage of campers in the parade will receive an ice cream social for their group!!

So, wear your camp t-shirt & a bright smiling face! Can’t wait to see you there ;->!

Announcing: Week of July 29 - July 3rd

From the White Board in the Lobby of the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA in the Boardman Nature Preserve in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan! (Don't you wish you were here?)

Remembering the YMCA values of:
Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility





Announcing for the week of July 29 - July 3rd:

Tuesday, June 30: K-Camp, Groups 1, 2, 3 : Bryant Park - Beach Day - Bring Lunches

Wednesday, July 1: Traverse Health Clinic presents "Healthy Smiles" Judging Contest

Thursday, July 2: Groups 4, 5, Sports Camp, Leaders Camp: Bryant Park - Beach Day - Bring Lunches

Friday, July 3: Pizza Day - Bring $3 and a drink (no pop or soda)

More information at the Camp Office at 231.933.9622 or camp@gtbayymca.org

A note from the Camp Supervisor: Friday, June 26, 2009

Greetings parents and campers!

Our first two weeks are under our belt and we are ready to take on the summer.

Through games, field trips, and activities, the campers have learned a lot about their new fellow campers and new counselors!

We are so happy to have everyone here! The campers and counselors are off to a great start and we hope this will be the best summer ever!

Feel free to contact me with any of your questions or concerns at camp@gtbayymca.org or 231-933-9622. At the YMCA we build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.

Friday, July 3, 2009 Pizza Announcement

Friday, July 3, 2009 Pizza Announcement

Pizza Lunch

Please have each child bring $3.00.

Please have each child bring their own drink. "Please no soda or pop."

Foils and Forks: Friday, July 10, 2009

Please bring for the Friday, July 10, 2009

"Forks and Foils" .....

K Camp: Chips and Fruit
Group 1: Hot Dog Buns
Group 2: Baby Carrots
Group 3: Hot Dogs
Group 4: Hot Dogs
Group 5: Hot Dogs
Sports Camp: Hot Dog Buns
Leaders Camp: Chips and Fruit

Happy Birthday Jim!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM!

Jim Campbell, faithful Y staffperson and bus driver, was surprised by the entire camp today when Y Day Camp helped him to celebrate his 65th birthday. (Friday, June 25, 2009)

Katie, Camp Director; Jim, bus driver; Molly Brown, Director of Child Care and Camps celebrate!

Grand Traverse Insider - Y Day Camp Story

As first appeared in the Grand Traverse Insider – Sunday, June 21, 2009

Y Day Camp: A Lasting Tradition of Good Times

“I can’t believe it has been almost 15 years since I was in the YMCA’s Leader’s Club. Leader’s Club helped me to see at a young age that helping people was a great thing to do with my life. I have carried it into my professional career and my work with seniors in our region,” said a Y Leader’s Club alum at a recent professional senior advocates meeting.

For nearly a quarter of a century, the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA has offered Y Day Camp at its facility just off of South Airport Drive in Traverse City. “We have been very fortunate with our location being next to the Boardman Nature Preserve. This Garfield Township 40 acre woods provides us with a river, trails, and the great outdoors to do our Y Day Camps,” according to Tom Van Deinse, CEO. “Not only has this been an ideal setting for our camps in teaching the Y’s four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to our campers, but also for 24 years we have trained hundreds of people who have served on our camp staff to be productive leaders and living a life of service in our community.”

And the tradition continues this 2009 Y Day Camp season.

“When kids experience Y Day Camp, they experience something new every day in a truly beautiful setting with a great group of qualified camp staff,” according to Molly Brown, Y Director of Day Care and Camps. “The staff are positive mentors that provide confidence-building activities in a place where our campers can build long lasting friendships. With six different camps, most spanning 12 weeks this summer, our staff will provide opportunities for character development, challenges, creative programs, field trips, and a whole lot of fun.”

In addition to Traditional Y Day Camp, this year there are two new camps being offered. “K-Camp” is offered exclusively for kids entering Kindergarten, with age appropriate activities similar to Y Traditional Day Camp. “Y Arts Camp” will feature 4 weeks of activities for campers entering grades 4 – 6 allowing them to experience different mediums as an introductory and interest level in the arts.

As in past years, the Y will continue to offer Y Leaders Club for teens and Y Sports Cam for grades 4 – 6. Y Young Explorers Camp will be offered again for campers aged 3 ½ to 4 years, but this summer will be held at the air conditioned Y Child Care Center at 1100 Woodmere, Suite B in Traverse City.

Katie Winslow, Traverse City, will serve as the 2009 Y Supervisor of Day Camp. She brings 10 years experience in working with children and supervising staffs. Winslow has her bachelor degree from Grand Valley State University and her Masters Certification in Elementary Education. She will have 23 on her camp staff this year.

“There is still plenty of room for campers to register to experience Y Day Camps,” said Winslow.

“Although there have been three times the requests as last year, scholarships are still available for camp and all other YMCA programs,” says Van Deinse. “These scholarships are made possible by the many individuals, families, and businesses that contribute to the YMCA annual through its Invest in Youth Appeal.”

For more information about the YMCA, click on the Y’s website at http://www.gtbayymca.org/ . For information on day camp opportunities call the Y Day Camp Office at 933-9622 or get information at the Camp’s blog at dcgtbayymca.blogspot.com .

We are waiting for you to come to Y Day Camp!

Greetings fellow campers and parents! Welcome to the YMCA Day Camp Blog! This site will give you up to date information regarding events, field trips, and reminders.

We have started camp but there is plenty of room for you or your child. This will be a great summer for all of our campers!

Pictures and brief bios of this year's Y Day Camp Staff are listed below.




The essential component of our day camp program is our staff. Our staff is experienced in basic childhood growth and development, and use age-appropriate teaching methods.

Staff are thoroughly screened and interviewed, and are required to submit to a criminal background check, child abuse and neglect background check, TB test, and current health physical. All staff are CPR, first aid, and blood-borne pathogen trained, and are required to attend additional professional development trainings to exceed licensing requirements. Staff guide and direct children with warmth, concern, acceptance, approval, and respect, enabling children to develop a strong, positive self-concept.

We understand, however, that effective social, moral, and spiritual growth is only possible when parents are involved. That’s why at Y Day Camp parents are always welcome to drop in for special events or to talk to staff. When you stop to visit please stop by the Camp Office and our staff will show you to the activities.

We build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.

Additions to 2009 Field Trip Schedule 7/7/2009

Click here for the complete 2009 Summer Camp Field Trip Schedule for all campers.

Always bring your camp shirt on field trips. Individual group schedules listed below.

Update: Tuesday, July 7, 2009: Change in Schedule

July 20 - July 24: Week 6: Keep it Clean, Go Green
Field Trip to Hooper Farms - tour of garden & cherry picking

Tuesday: K-Camp/ Group 1 - bus leaves at 9:15 am

Tuesday: Group 2/ Group 3 - bus leaves at 12:00 noon

Thursday: Group 4/ Group 5 - bus leaves at 9:15 am

Thursday: :Leaders Club/ Sports Camp - bus leaves at 12:00 noon

August 3 - August 7: Week 8: Hometown Heroes
Field Trips

Tuesday: Kid's Cove & Tour of fire station

Tuesday: K-Camp/ Group 1 - bus leaves at 9:15 am

Tuesday: Group 2/ Group 3 - bus leaves at 9:45 am

Thursday: United States Coast Guard Tour

Thursday: Group 4/ Group 5 - bus leaves at 9:15 am

Thursday: :Leaders Club/ Sports Camp - bus leaves at 10:00 am

Field Trips: Sports Camp

Sports Camp:

Always bring your camp shirt on field trips!

Thursday, June 18, 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Wilderness Crossing

Thursday, June 25, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, Silver Lake Park - BRING LUNCHES

Thursday, July 2, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Bryant Park Beach Day- BRING LUNCHES

Thursday, July 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Kids Day for Cherry Festival

Thursday, July 16, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm, State Theatre Kids Movie

Thursday, July 23 - Hooper Farms, bus leaves at 12:00 noon

Wednesday, July 29, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Civic Center Baseball Fields

Thursday, July 30, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Fun Country

Thursday August 6, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, United States Coast Guard Tour - bus leaves at 10:00 am

Monday, August 10, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Golf Course- BRING LUNCHES

Tuesday, August 11, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Frisbee Golf - BRING LUNCHES

Wednesday, August 12, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Golf Course- BRING LUNCHES

Thursday, August 13, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Sand Dunes - BRING LUNCHES

Friday, August 14, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Golf Course- BRING LUNCHES

Wednesday, August 19, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Platte River

Thursday, August 20, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Bryant Park Beach Day- BRING LUNCHES

Friday, August 21, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Platte River

Thursday, August 27, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm, State Theatre Kids Movie

Thursday, September 3, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, Silver Lake Park - BRING LUNCHES

Contact camp@gtbayymca.org or the Camp Office at 231-933-9622 for additional information.

updated 7/7/09

Field Trips: Leaders Club

Always bring your camp shirt on field trips!

Thursday, June 18, 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Wilderness Crossing

Thursday, June 25, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, Silver Lake Park - BRING LUNCHES

Thursday, July 2, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Bryant Park Beach Day- BRING LUNCHES

Thursday, July 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Kids Day for Cherry Festival

Thursday, July 16, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm, State Theatre Kids Movie

Thursday, July 23, 12:00 noon, Field Trip to Hooper Farms -tour of gardens and cherry picking.

Thursday, July 30, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Fun Country

Thursday August 6, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, United States Coast Guard Tour

Thursday, August 13, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Sand Dunes - BRING LUNCHES

Thursday, August 20, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Bryant Park Beach Day- BRING LUNCHES

Thursday, August 27, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm, State Theatre Kids Movie

Thursday, September 3, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, Silver Lake Park - BRING LUNCHES

Contact camp@gtbayymca.org or the Camp Office at 231-933-9622 for additional information.

updated 7/7/09

Field Trips: Group 5

Always bring your camp shirt on field trips!

Thursday, June 18, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Wilderness Crossing

Thursday, June 25, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Silver Lake Park - BRING LUNCHES

Thursday, July 2, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Bryant Park Beach Day- BRING LUNCHES

Thursday, July 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Kids Day for Cherry Festival

Thursday, July 16, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, State Theatre Kids Movie

Thursday, July 23, 9:15 am, Field Trip to Hooper Farms - tour of gardens & cherry picking

Thursday, July 30, 10:15 am - 2:00 pm, Fun Country

Thursday August 6, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm, United States Coast Guard Tour

Thursday, August 13, 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Music House Museum

Thursday, August 20, 9:30 am - 12:30 am, Bryant Park Beach Day- BRING LUNCHES

Thursday, August 27, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, State Theatre Kids Movie

Thursday, September 3, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Silver Lake Park - BRING LUNCHES

Contact camp@gtbayymca.org or the Camp Office at 231-933-9622 for additional information.

updated 7/7/09

Field Trips: Group 4

Always bring your camp shirt on field trips!

Thursday, June 18, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Wilderness Crossing

Thursday, June 25, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Silver Lake Park - BRING LUNCHES

Thursday, July 2, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Bryant Park Beach Day- BRING LUNCHES

Thursday, July 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Kids Day for Cherry Festival

Thursday, July 16, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, State Theatre Kids Movie

Thursday, July 23, 9:15 am, Field Trip to Hooper Farms - tour of gardens & cherry picking

Thursday, July 30, 10:15 am - 2:00 pm, Fun Country

Thursday August 6, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm, United States Coast Guard Tour

Thursday, August 13, 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Music House Museum

Thursday, August 20, 9:30 am - 12:30 am, Bryant Park Beach Day- BRING LUNCHES

Thursday, August 27, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, State Theatre Kids Movie

Thursday, September 3, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Silver Lake Park - BRING LUNCHES

Contact camp@gtbayymca.org or the Camp Office at 231-933-9622 for additional information.

updated 7/7/09

Field Trips: Group 3

Always bring your camp shirt on field trips!

Tuesday, June 16, 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Wilderness Crossing

Tuesday, June 23, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, Silver Lake Park - BRING LUNCHES

Tuesday, June 30, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Bryant Park Beach Day- BRING LUNCHES

Thursday, July 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Kids Day for Cherry Festival

Tuesday, July 14, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm, State Theatre Kids Movie

Tuesday, July 21, 12:00 noon, Field Trip to Hooper Farms - tour of gardens & cherry picking

Tuesday, July 28, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Fun Country

Tuesday August 4, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Kids Cove at Civic Center- BRING LUNCHES & $1 for Bardons & Tour of Fire Station

Tuesday, August 11, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Music House Museum

Tuesday, August 18, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Bryant Park Beach Day- BRING LUNCHES

Tuesday, August 25, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm, State Theatre Kids Movie

Tuesday, September 1, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, Silver Lake Park - BRING LUNCHES

Contact camp@gtbayymca.org or the Camp Office at 231-933-9622 for additional information.

updated 7/7/09

Field Trips: Group 2

Always bring your camp shirt on field trips!

Tuesday, June 16, 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Wilderness Crossing

Tuesday, June 23, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, Silver Lake Park - BRING LUNCHES

Tuesday, June 30, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Bryant Park Beach Day- BRING LUNCHES

Thursday, July 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Kids Day for Cherry Festival

Tuesday, July 14, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm, State Theatre Kids Movie

Tuesday, July 21, 12:00 noon, Field Trip to Hooper Farms - tour of gardens & cherry picking

Tuesday, July 28, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Fun Country

Tuesday August 4, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Kids Cove at Civic Center- BRING LUNCHES & $1 for Bardons & Tour of Fire Station

Tuesday, August 11, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Music House Museum

Tuesday, August 18, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Bryant Park Beach Day- BRING LUNCHES

Tuesday, August 25, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm, State Theatre Kids Movie

Tuesday, September 1, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, Silver Lake Park - BRING LUNCHES

Contact camp@gtbayymca.org or the Camp Office at 231-933-9622 for additional information.

Field Trips: Group 1

Always bring your camp shirt on field trips!

Tuesday, June 16, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Wilderness Crossing

Tuesday, June 23, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Silver Lake Park - BRING LUNCHES

Tuesday, June 30, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Bryant Park Beach Day- BRING LUNCHES

Thursday, July 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Kids Day for Cherry Festival

Tuesday, July 14, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, State Theatre Kids Movie

Tuesday, July 21, 9:15 am, Field Trip to Hooper Farms - tour of gardens & cherry picking

Tuesday, July 28, 10:15 am - 2:00 pm, Fun Country

Tuesday August 4, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm, Kids Cove at Civic Center- BRING LUNCHES & $1 for Bardons & Tour of Fire Station

Tuesday, August 11, 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Music House Museum

Tuesday, August 18, 9:30 am - 12:30 am, Bryant Park Beach Day- BRING LUNCHES

Tuesday, August 25, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, State Theatre Kids Movie

Tuesday, September 1, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Silver Lake Park - BRING LUNCHES

Contact camp@gtbayymca.org or the Camp Office at 231-933-9622 for additional information.

updated 7/7/09

Field Trips: K-Camp

Always bring your camp shirt on field trips!

Tuesday, June 16, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Wilderness Crossing

Tuesday, June 23, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Silver Lake Park - BRING LUNCHES

Tuesday, June 30, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Bryant Park Beach Day- BRING LUNCHES

Thursday, July 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Kids Day for Cherry Festival

Tuesday, July 14, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, State Theatre Kids Movie

Tuesday, July 21 - Field Trip to Hooper Farms - tour of gardens & cherry picking

Tuesday, July 28, 10:15 am - 2:00 pm, Fun Country

Tuesday August 4, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm, Kids Cove at Civic Center- BRING LUNCHES & $1 for Bardons & Tour of Fire Station

Tuesday, August 11, 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Music House Museum

Tuesday, August 18, 9:30 am - 12:30 am, Bryant Park Beach Day- BRING LUNCHES

Tuesday, August 25, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, State Theatre Kids Movie

Tuesday, September 1, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Silver Lake Park - BRING LUNCHES

Contact camp@gtbayymca.org or the Camp Office at 231-933-9622 for additional information.

updated 7/7/09

Pizza Lunch - Friday June 19th

Pizza Lunch
Friday, June 19, 2009

$3 per child (cash only)

Please bring your own drink.

Our Staff: Y Day Camp Supervisor: Katie Winslow

Hello! My name is Katie Winslow and I am the YMCA Day Camp Supervisor. As a graduate of Grand Valley State University, I hold a degree in Secondary Language Arts and Literature. My Master's Certification is in Elementary Education. I have worked with children for ten years and have been at the YMCA for the past two years.

I have lived in Michigan my whole life, but have found my home in Traverse City. I am truly grateful for living in such a beautiful place.

We are all working hard to ensure a fun, safe, and rewarding summer for your child!

Y Day Camp Staff: Coordinator

Taryn Goodney-Jones: Coordinator
I was born and raised in Suttons Bay, Michigan. I attended Central Michigan University where I majored in Communication Disorders with a minor in Sign Language.

I have been a camp counselor for the past 8 years. I am excited to be the program coordinator.

When I am not working I love being at the beach or in the water.

Y Day Camp Staff: K-Camp

Lynzee Sanders: K –Camp
I was born in Florida and moved to Traverse City at age 5. I went to school at Northwestern Michigan College and work at Grand Traverse Academy as a preschool teacher and before and after school care.

I am really excited for this summer.

I enjoy being outdoors, especially at the water; playing tennis; and being with friends.



Amber Lee Walton: K-Camp
Hi, my name is Amber. I’ve worked with young children for over 10 years. I have an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education.

I am a new mom to a beautiful baby boy named Issac.

I look forward to getting to know all your children over the Summer.

Y Day Camp Staff: Group 1

Liz Shotwell: Group 1
I’m from Traverse City, attended Traverse City Central, and going into my fourth year at Western Michigan University.

I enjoy anything active and outside. Wakeboarding in the summer and snowboarding in the winter.

Y Day Camp Staff: Group 2

Katie Windon: Group 2
Hi My name is Katie and I am currently a student at Northwestern Michigan College going for elementary education.

I enjoy traveling, working with kids, and plan to teach English abroad after graduation.

Sarah Klotzbach: Group 2
Hi! My name is Sarah Klotzbach, and I am a senior at Hope College, where I am studying elementary education.

I love hiking, reading, and playing games.


I am so excited to be with the YMCA this summer!

Y Day Camp Staff: Group 3

Cory Stanfield: Group 3
From Elk Rapids, Michigan. 20 years old. Love God, outdoors, kids, music, guitar, traveling.


Want to be a missionary in the Philippines. Attending Liberty University in Virginia.








Emily McNeil: Group 3
From Traverse City. Studying Earth Science and History toward a bachelor of science in Secondary Education at Central Michigan University. Will graduate in December.

I enjoy photography, scrapbooking, learning about earth science, traveling and being with family and friends.

Y Day Camp Staff: Group 4

Kelli Claxton: Group 4
I was born downstate in West Branch, Michigan but have spent most of my life in Traverse City, Michigan.


I just graduated from the University of Michigan with my Bachelor’s in Political Science and plan to go to law school. Last year I was an assistant counselor for Group 2 and this year will be leading Group 4.

In past years I was a soccer coach at the YMCA.

Joe Charlton: Group 4
Came all the way from Rochester, New York for the summer. Love the area and can’t wait to get going playing all day for the summer job.


A junior at Grove City College (Pennsylvania) studying communications. Middle of 3 children, I am staying with cousins by beautiful Elk Lake.

Y Day Camp Staff: Group 5

Tyler Cook: Group 5
I’ve been born and raised in Traverse City, Michigan. I have been to India, Brazil, and Uganda on mission trips.

I am sold out in love with Jesus and can’t wait to pour into these kids lives this summer.

John Smith: Group 5
I’m from Gaylord, Michigan in college for a degree in science and arts.


My main hobby is playing basketball which is where most of my freetime goes.


I also love to teach sports which I have done the last few years.

Y Day Camp Staff: Leaders Club

Todd McGee: Leaders Club
Born and raised in Traverse City, Michigan, where I graduated from Traverse City West Senior High in 2003. Spent 5 years at Ferris State University majoring in biology. Was Vice President of the student body my senior year, and graduated with the Ferris State Torchbearer Leadership Award.


I have substituted at every local school and have experience teaching nearly all subjects and all ages.


Summer is my favorite season. I love Jesus and students with curious minds, especially for science!





Krista Dornbusch: Leaders Club
From Traverse City. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan. Studying toward my Master’s in Social Work at University of Michigan. Will graduate in 2011.
I love playing sports, traveling, spending time with family and friends.

Y Day Camp Staff: Sports Camp

Ray Jager: Sports Camp
My name is Ray Jager and I received my bachelor of science from Grand Valley State University in Education in 2006. I work as a special education aide in Traverse City Area Public Schools during the school year.

I am married to my wonderful wife, Carrie, and in our spare time enjoy taking walks with our black lab and camping. I am also a sports fanatic!
I look forward to working with your child in Sports Camp!





Andrew Perkins: Sports Camp
My name is Andrew Perkins. Currently, besides working at the YMCA, I am training as a commercial pilot at Northwestern Michigan College. I also work at Munson Medical Center in Anatomical Pathology and the Histology lab.

Through my life, I have played tennis and many percussion instruments.
I promise that I will exercise extreme devotion and attention to detail when caring for your children. Please email me or call the YMCA if there is absolutely anything I can do for you.


Respectfully, Andrew Perkins (apperkins@gmail.com , 933-YMCA(9622))

Y Day Camp Staff: Art Camp

Maeglin March: Art Camp

I am a graphic designer and cartoonist.
I love to draw, read and go camping and travel with my husband.









Annie Lang: Art Camp
I grew up in Leelanau County. Graduated from Glen Lake and now studying studio art at Michigan State University.

I spend a lot of time outdoors camping and kayaking as well as draw, paint and take tons of photos.

Y Day Camp Staff: Assistants

Patti Lorenzen: Assistant

I am 24 and was born and raised in Traverse City. I just graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor of arts degree in English and Language Arts and am certified in Elementary Education.

I have a big wonderful family with lots of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
I love traveling, painting, making jewelry, camping, hiking and playing softball.




Brain Kelly: Assistant
I am from Traverse City all my life. Graduated from Traverse City West. 19 years old. I like sports and outdoor activities.


I also enjoy helping kids learn about sports.

Wesley Jarmusch: Assistant
I grew up in Northern Michigan and moved to Traverse City a year ago. I was homeschooled through middle and high school. I attend New Hope Community Church and direct a musical theater group “Joyful Noise” there. I also work part time at Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater singing and performing.


I absolutely love all sports and working with kids.