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2010 Summer Day Camp Programs | What will your child do this summer?
- A - Watch TV
- B - Watch TV, eat
- C - Watch TV, eat, sleep
OR... D - Spend the summer making new friends and trying new things like archery, swimming, soccer, field & gym games, devotions, skits, teambuilding activities, basketball, lacrosse, arts & crafts, dressing up for theme days, recognition for good character and much more at one of the Kraft Family YMCA's 2010 summer day camps!
Day camp is a great way for children to spend the summer! Our energetic counselors are actively involved in creating a safe, fun and nurturing environment for your child. Each part of the YMCA summer day camp experience is designed to strengthen your child's confidence, character and well-being all while allowing them to make new friends and try new things! No matter what your child's age or what they enjoy, we have a summer camp for him or her!
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Camp G.R.A.C.E. (Growth. Recognition. Achievement. Character. Encouragement.) | Camp G.R.A.C.E. incorporates therapeutic ideals from many disciplines: therapeutic recreation, TEACCH, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Verbal Behavior, and Sensory Integration. Camp G.R.A.C.E. is not a mental health program or treatment program. While our staff attend introductory trainings in these disciplines, we are not designed to implement therapeutic programs. Our goal is for staff to have an understanding of these methods, and to incorporate these ideals into daily activities.
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Camp CrossRoads | Camp CrossRoads is a full-day camp that offers a variety of activities and opportunities for campers! While at the Kraft Family YMCA, campers will participate in gym games, assemblies, outdoor games, the arcade, arts and crafts, and more!
Summer 2010 CrossRoads weeks: June 14-18: Camp Cruise June 21-25: Extreme Speed June 28 - July 2: Holiday Celebration July 6-9*: Hollywood July 12-16: Operation Spy July 19-23: Sports of All Sorts July 26-30: Construction Destruction Aug. 2-6: Blazin' Art Aug. 9-13: Super Soakin' Aug. 16-20: Game Show Fanatic *No camp on Mon., July 5th
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Camp Explorer | Camp Explorer is a theme-based day camp. Each session (week) has a different focus - combining a unique atmosphere for learning with fun! From Wild & Crazy Contest week to Wacky Water week - at Camp Explorer your child will have so much fun, they won't even realize how much they're learning!
Summer 2010 Explorer weeks: June 21-25: Caped Crusader June 28-July 2: Silver Screen July 6-9*: Artstraveganza July 12-16: Holiday July 19-23: Mystery Madness July 26-30: Aqua Adventure Aug. 2-6: Creative Cuisine Aug. 9-13: Who's Got Talent? *No camp Mon., July 5th
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Sports Camp | Sports Camp focuses on a different sport each week! Campers attending this sports program will participate in flag-pole, morning/afternoon assembly and swimming, but they will spend the majority of their time working on the sport topic that week.
Sports Camp offers a unique blend of fun and skill development - allowing seasoned players to excel as well as introducing newcomers to each sport. With a strong emphasis on goal setting campers are encouraged to set and achieve individual goals each week.
Summer 2010 Sports Camp Sessions: June 14-18: Soccer (rising grades 1-3) June 21-25: Basketball(rising grades 3-6) June 28-July 2: Tee Ball/Softball(rising grades 1-6) July 6-9*: Volleyball (rising grades 3-6) July 12-16: Basketball(rising grades 1-3) July 19-23: Soccer (rising grades 4-6) July 26-30: Jump Rope (rising grades 1-6) Aug. 2-6: Cheerleading(rising grades 1-6) Aug. 9-13: Soccer (rising grades 1-3) *No camp Mon., July 5th
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Upward Bound | Upward Bound is a camp designed specifically for teenagers - offering them an exciting adventure experience! This unique camp design includes field trips, adventure activities, teambuilding & leadership development exercises and other activities geared toward the interests of adolescents!
Summer 2010 Upward Bound weeks: June 21-25:Great Outdoors June 28-July 2:Animal Kingdom July 6-9*:Lights, Camera, Action July 12-16:Giving Back July 19-23:Keepin' it Green July 26-30:Olympic Aug.2-6:Mad Scientist Aug. 9-13:College Road Trip *No camp Mon., July 5
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Y-Trainee Program | The Y-Trainee program is designed for campers who would like to become YMCA counselors! With experienced staff and professional directors as mentors, trainees gain leadership experience, build character and serve as role models for younger campers at Camp CrossRoads-working directly in huddles!
Trainee sessions run in two-week blocks:
June 14-25: (Session 1) June 28-July 9*: (Session 2) July 12-23: (Session 3) July 26-Aug. 6: (Session 4) Aug. 9-20: (Session 5) *No camp Mon., July 5
Trainees become a part of the camp staff by working with huddles and assisting counselors. They also receive training on how to work with children and receive an evaluation of their performance at the end of the session!
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British Soccer Camp | Learn to play soccer British-style! Players have the opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts. Each day includes foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games and coached scrimmages. Equally important, the YMCA provides your child with lessons in self-discipline, good sportmanship and respect for others.
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What do you need to register your child for YMCA programs... | Registration Checklist
- Youth Information Form, one per child (below)
- Immunization records, for year-round students
- Voided check, for monthly bank draft
- Program registration fee ($25*), per child, per program
- Youth Planning Worksheet
*For current school year registration, amount due at registration is dependent on start date. Call for current prices to enroll.
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Y Wednesdays | We’re introducing Y Wednesdays. This is an option to register for Wednesdays only throughout the school year. The programming on Wednesdays will include skill development and special guests.
In order to participate, students must be registered for every Wednesday during the school year.
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Apex Elementary After School Program | Apex Elementary After School is a safe, fun alternative to hanging out at home each afternoon! Held on-site at Apex, campers' afternoons are filled with gym and field games, arts & crafts, homework incentives, assemblies, and much more!
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Banks Road Early Arrivals | Early Arrivals is a great way to start the morning for students at Banks Road Elementary! Each morning is filled with fun and preparation for the school day ahead! Campers earn character trait stars for being honest, having good sportsmanship, being respectful, caring and being responsible!
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Banks Road After School | After School at Banks Road is the perfect blend of homework and fun! Afternoons are filled with field & gym games, arts & crafts, playground time, homework, and much more!
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Baucom After School | Baucom Elementary After School is a safe, fun alternative to hanging out at home each afternoon! Held on-site at Baucom Elementary, campers' afternoons are filled with gym and field games, arts & crafts, homework incentives, activities on the fields and playgrounds and much more!
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Dillard Drive After School | Dillard Drive After School is a safe, fun alternative to hanging out at home each afternoon! Held on-site at Dillard, campers' afternoons are filled with gym and field games, arts & crafts, homework incentives and much more!
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Herbert Akins Early Arrivals | Early Arrivals is a great way to start the morning for students at Herbert Akins Elementary! Each morning is filled with fun and preparation for the school day ahead! Campers earn character trait stars for being honest, having good sportsmanship, being respectful, caring and being responsible!
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Herbert Akins After School | After School at Herbert Akins is the perfect blend of homework and fun! Afternoons are filled with field & gym games, arts & crafts, playground time, homework, and much more!
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Kraft After School | Kraft After School is the place to be! We start our afternoon off with snack and values time. Campers have the option to go to homework (Mon-Thurs) where they can do their homework and get basic questions answered by one of our youth counselors. It's not all work though - gym games, Compass Awards, weekly skill development clubs, arts & crafts and more round out our day!
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Middle Creek After School | Middle Creek Elementary After School is a safe, fun alternative to hanging out at home each afternoon! Held on-site at Middle Creek, campers' afternoons are filled with gym and field games, arts & crafts, homework incentives, activities on the fields and playgrounds and much more!
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Middle School After School | Middle School After School is the perfect blend of academics and fun! This program is specially designed for middle schoolers - around their interests and needs. Campers have the opportunity to take part in the YMCA's Model UN Program and Leaders Club while at after school!
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Oak Grove Early Arrivals | Early Arrivals is a great way to start the morning for students at Oak Grove Elementary! Each morning is filled with fun and preparation for the school day ahead! Campers earn awards for being honest, displaying good sportsmanship, being respectful, caring and being responsible!
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Oak Grove After School Program | From start to finish, our afternoons at after school are packed with fun and character development! Each month, a variety of clubs are offered every Wednesday. Our links reward campers for being outstanding role models and good behavior each month. Oak Grove After School is where you want to be!
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Olive Chapel Early Arrivals | Early Arrivals is a great way to start the morning for students at Olive Chapel Elementary! Each morning is filled with fun and preparation for the school day ahead! Campers earn character trait stars for being honest, having good sportsmanship, being respectful, caring and being responsible!
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Olive Chapel After School Program | After School at Olive Chapel is the perfect blend of homework and fun! Afternoons are filled with field & gym games, arts & crafts, playground time, homework, and much more!
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Penny Road Early Arrivals | Early Arrivals is a great way to start the morning for students at Penny Road Elementary! Each morning is filled with fun and preparation for the school day ahead! Campers earn awards for being honest, displaying good sportsmanship, being respectful, caring, and being responsible!
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Penny Road After School | Penny Road After School is a safe, fun alternative to hanging out at home each afternoon. Held on-site at Penny Road Elementary, campers afternoons will be filled with gym and field games, arts and crafts, homework incentives, playground time, skill development, and much more. Our Compass Awards Program will provide the curriculum for our programming as well as incentives for campers to achieve!
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West Lake Early Arrivals | Early Arrivals is a great way to start the morning for students at West Lake Elementary! Each morning is filled with fun and preparation for the school day ahead! Campers earn awards for being honest, displaying good sportsmanship, being respectful, caring and being responsible!
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West Lake After School | From start to finish, our afternoons at after school are packed with fun and character development! We have an emphasis on homework and working on being outstanding role models with activities each month. West Lake After School is designed to strengthen your child’s confidence, character and well-being.
What does an afternoon at After School look like?
- 3:00 - 3:15 Snack
- 3:15 - 4:00 Activity 1
- 4:00 - 4:45 Activity 2(Mon - Thurs)
- *4:00 - 4:20 Program assembly on Friday only
- *4:20 - 5:00 Activity 2 on Friday only
- 4:45 - 5:00 Huddle assemblies (Mon & Wed); Values Time (Tues & Thurs)
- *4:00 - 5:00 Homework available (Mon - Thurs)
- 5:00 - 5:30 Centers & sports leagues
- 5:30 - 5:45 Gym games
- 5:45 - 6:00 Quiet games
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S.O.S. Days (School's Out Specials) | What are you going to do when there is a break from school? Spend it with us! S.O.S. Days are all-day programs (7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) during holidays and teacher workdays. These days are not covered by traditional school programs, year-round school programs or Tracking Out.
What will campers do during an S.O.S. day? As if being on break from school wasn't fun enough - we just add to it at the YMCA with activities like:
- Field Trips
- Values Times & Devotions
- Special Guests
- Movies
- Gym & Field Games
- Songs
- Arts & Crafts
- and MORE!
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Track Out Trips to Camp Seafarer | A three-day, two-night field trip for all second through eighth graders in Tracking Out where they will get to participate in a variety of activities, such as boating, kayaking, canoeing, archery, zip lines, shark tooth hunts, campfires, nature, and sleeping in open-air cabins.
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Tracking Out Activity Calendars |
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What year-round schools are served in YMCA programs... | The Kraft Family YMCA serves these schools for Track Out
- Ballentine Elementary
- Banks Road Elementary
- Herbert Akins Elementary
- Holly Springs Elementary
- Holly Grove Elementary
- Middle Creek Elementary
- Olive Chapel Elementary
- Oak Grove Elementary
- West Lake Elementary
- West Lake Middle School
- Lufkin Middle School
Transportation Option explanation explains how we serve and transport for each school.
Bring to registration
- Youth Information Form, one per child
- Immunization records, for year-round students
- Voided check, for monthly bank draft
- Program registration fee of $25 per program, per child
- Youth Planning Worksheet
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Kraft Tracking Out | What is Tracking Out? Come spend your three-week break with us! The program provides a safe, fun and caring atmosphere with an emphasis on Christian values. Tracking Out offers guided recreation and age-appropriate skill development through exciting activities. No matter what your child's age or what they enjoy Tracking Out offers a wide variety of opportunities that everyone can enjoy!
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Tracking Out - 4 Break Option | Choosing this option will allow your child to have child care for all four track out breaks. For participants choosing 4 Break Care, eight free days of programming are built into the cost of the program as credit for days missed due to vacation and/or illness.
Transportation In order to accommodate as many needs as possible, the Kraft Family YMCA offers a variety of morning and afternoon transportation options. Please see below for more information.
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Tracking Out - 3 Break Option | Choosing this option will allow your child to have child care at the YMCA for all track out breaks except the summer break:
2009-2010 School Year: Track 4 - July 7-24 Track 3 - July 27 - August 14 Track 2 - August 17 - Sept. 4 Track 1 - June 9 - 30, 2010
2010-2011 School Year: Track 4 - July 9 - 30 Track 3 - Aug. 2 - 20 Track 2 - Aug. 23 - Sept. 10 Track 1 - June 13 - 30, 2011
For participants choosing 3 Break Care, six free days of programming are build into the cost of the program as credit for days missed due to vacation and/or illness.
Transportation In order to accommodate as many needs as possible, the Kraft Family YMCA offers a variety of morning and afternoon transportation options. Please see below for more information.
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Session Bundles | We now offer "session bundles" that can be bank drafted throughout the year. Create your own bundle by registering for a minimum of four weeks that you select. Registration for bundles must occur before Jan. 31, 2011.
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Tracking Out Session Breaks | Come spend the week with us! Don't need care for all three weeks during your break? No problem! Parents interested in registering for individual weeks may choose their desired sessions by completing the YMCA Youth Registration form and Tracking Out Session form. Campers must be signed up at least one week in advance of the session. Sessions are also available for the summer months, and participants are encouraged to register early!
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Tracking Out Transportation Options 2009-2010 | In order to accommodate as many needs as possible, the Kraft Family YMCA will offer the following transportation options for Tracking Out:
Morning Options 1. Drop off at YMCA Olive Chapel or Herbert Akins Early Arrivals program 2. School bus to Olive Chapel or Herbert Akins only 3. Drop off at Kraft YMCA
Afternoon Options 1. Pick up at YMCA After School program* 2. School bus home* 3. Pick up at school's carpool line* 4. Pick up at YMCA (On-site after school programs only)
Please choose one AM and one PM option for the year, at the time of registration.
*These options are only available for children that attend Herbert Akins, Middle Creek Elementary, Oak Grove Elementary, Olive Chapel Elementary, or the West Lake Schools.
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Teen Pick Up Basketball | Come have some fun playing pick up basketball!
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Teen Fitness: P.E.A.Q. Performance | Beginning Tuesday, February 9th we're hoping to improve your power, explosiveness, agility and quickness! This is geared toward middle school and high school athletes.
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Kraft Family YMCA Sports Mission and Expectations | To promote, develop, and nurture in every child and family the values that are the core to the YMCA: faith, caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The Youth Sports program will encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and fairness while striving to build the self-esteem and physical ability of each child through equal participation and positive reinforcement.
- Coach's Expectations
- Parent's Expectations
- Role of Team Parent
- Values and Officials Tips
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Kraft Family YMCA Sports (Age Divisions) |
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Sports Schedules |
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Spring 2010 Youth Soccer | The Kraft Family YMCA's Triangle Y Soccer Club is excited to announce the spring 2010 soccer league for U5-U15 players! Our club is a member of NCYSA (North Carolina Youth Soccer Association) and follow its guidelines - meeting the needs of all players as well as ensuring player development.
Our mission for the soccer league is to create an atmosphere for children and adults, which is accepting, challenging, friendly, fun and safe; where self-confidence can be nurtured as people grow and develop their skills in wholesome surroundings. Our club is made up of volunteers and YMCA staff who work together and strive to offer quality soccer programs for youth.
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Spring 2010 Youth Volleyball | The Kraft Family YMCA is excited to offer our Intro to Volleyball league again.
Our intro to volleyball leagues are instructional programs that focus on the fundamentals of volleyball and sportsmanship! League rules are adjusted to assist the players in learning the sport.
Our "holistic" approach to sports combines the fundamentals of the game with those of life - teaching sportsmanship, fair play, teamwork, and friendship. Games begin with "pre-game" talks lead by YMCA staff that focus on values and rules of the game and each ends with the YMCA Athletes' Prayer.
Volunteer coaches are needed so contact Mark Simmons if willing to coach.
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Spring Teeball 2010 | A recreational teeball program for members and program participants. Skill development, good sportsmanship, and character traits are focused on weekly. Practices are held once a week for an hour with games played on Saturdays.
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