CENTENNIAL HILLS YMCA 

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THANK YOU!
Thank you campers and parents for an incredible summer! We wish you all the best of luck in this upcoming school year, and look forward to seeing you next summer.

SAFETY ON THE WEB
This week our campers learned about internet safety and cyber bullying! We encourage you to ask your camper/s about what they learned during the presentation from Homeland Security.

NEXT WEEK'S SPECIALTY CAMPS
Upgrade your camper's traditional camp to one of our fun filled specialty camps! Next week we will be showing off our creative side in "Creative Crafts" and becoming sport stars in "All star Sports". Spots are limited so hurry and enroll today! Also check out our on-site field trips. See below for prices:

Specialty Camps
Creative Crafts- $185
All star Sports- $185

On-site Field Trips
Candy Shoppe (8/20/14)- $11
Tye Dye (8/22/14)- $15

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Help fill a backpack! The Centennial Hills YMCA Teen Camp is accepting school supply donations to help the at risk youth in the Las Vegas area. Donations will be distributed to various organizations across the valley. Please donate from August 6th-8th & August 13th-14th at the Centennial Hills YMCA during normal business hours.

DUCT TAPE CREATIONS

Come join up for a sticky time in Duct Tape Creations. Campers will create works or art out of duct tape and show them off to fellow campers. Everyone keeps what they make. This is a great opportunity to show off your creative side!

When: 8/6/14

Cost: $15

My Interview with Campers 

by Bobbi Collins

Pioneer Explorer Camper-Czak Martinez

Czak has fun every day he comes to camp. He is never bored and plays a lot of group games   Czak said that he enjoys playing the game.  “Presidents and Bodyguards”.  Czak really enjoys every aspect of camp.

Voyagers Camper-Madison Howard

         

Madison plays tons of fun group games in her camp.  I asked Madison which group game was her favorite and she told me, "I really like to play Kings Keys”.  She enjoys her camp.  That’s why she has spent 2 of her summers here.

Crusader Camper-Jkharre Giles

Jkharre said  "I like swimming, and playing flag football", with his camp.  And even though it is first summer here, he really likes the Y camp that they provide for us.

Teen Camper-Sarah Reade

One of Sarah’s things about this summer is how she was able to be a part of the community, and she has built up the courage to become a leader this summer. She loves doing our community in service projects, such as the Food Drive, making 150 lunch bags for the homeless.  This week Teen Camp did a Toy Drive, collecting toys for the children's wing at Sunrise Hospital.  All teens participate in teen camp, and with her enthusiasm, she loves it here every day.  She says, “Of course I love it here, I’ve been coming here for 5 summers for a reason.

TEEN CAMP TOY DRIVE
Our teens are hard at work putting together a toy drive located at Centennial Hills YMCA. The teens will be collecting lightly used/new toys to be donated to local children's hospitals. The drive will run until the end of business on Friday, July 25th.

 

STUNT DOUBLE SPECIALTY CAMP
Spots are limited for next week's off-site specialty camp (7/28-8/1). Campers will visit Crystal Palace, Sky Zone, Hot Rod Museum and Gym Cats. Don't forget to also check out our on-site specialty camps, Fun & Funky Art and Grossology. 

HAVE A BURNING QUESTION?
Our camp hotline is a great way to get a hold of us in case you have a question, concern or emergency. One of the camp supervisors have this phone on them during normal camp hours (7am-6pm). For general questions, outside of normal camp hours, please feel free to contact the Youth & Family Coordinator, Sandon Sowers, at (702)-476-6741.

Camp Hotline: (702)-249-7504

TOGETHER WE CAN ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING!
The Centennial Hills YMCA had two great local organizations come in and do a presentation for our campers on Friday, July 11th. Clean the World brought in supplies to make 160 hygiene kits to donate to Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth. The campers had the opportunity to put together these kits that included shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, a toothbrush, recycled soap and a washcloth. These kits will be handed out to homeless youth across the valley. Great job guys!

EXTREME THRILLS
The kids will be finishing up this week with a trip to Adventure Dome! Don't forget to enroll your child for upcoming specialty camps. Go to our website for each weeks offerings.

 

EXTREME THRILLS
Spots are limited for this thrilling off-site camp. Campers will start off the week concurring the rock wall located at the Heinrich YMCA. They will also visit the Fiesta skating rink and Pump it Up! Participants will finish off the week at the Adventure Dome at Circus Circus. This camp runs July 7th-11th. Please see the front desk to register and don't forget to check out our website for other fun filled specialty camps.

FOOD DRIVE
Our Teen Leaders will be packing lunches for the less fortunate this week as a service project. We are looking for the following items to be donated:
- Fruit
- Water bottles
- Bread
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
- Nutella
We will be accepting donation through Thursday, June 26th 2014.

 

Our goal is to pack 60 lunches to give away. Help us, help the less fortunate!

WEEK 2 COMES TO AN END
Campers participated in activities ranging from learning new dances and cheers, to visiting the thrilling water park, Wet n Wild! Come join us for another great week of camp with our "Time Travelers" theme. We will be offering a wide array of specialty camps such as Clay Creations, Basketball, Dance and Environment Adventures. Thank you Y campers for another great week of camp!

Don't forget to check out our website for upcoming camps, sports programs and swim lessons.

BORN TO MOVE!
Check out all of our Y campers getting their blood pumping with some Les Mills Born To Move! Emily Walton leads our campers in this fun filled fitness class every Friday.

 

Legos Invade Centennial Hills YMCA Summer Camp!

Campers had a great time in the Lego Engineers camp this week! We were impressed with the ingenuity and creativity displayed by our campers. Here are some of their creations!

Kendan Benson built the YMCA’s pool out of legos!

Ryan Knight presents her clock made out of legos! How cool!

WE ARE OFF AND RUNNING!
The first week of camp is underway, and the fun-filled activities are flowing. Campers are all focusing on our Welcome Week themed camp and are busy with scavenger hunts, creating camp fire crafts and getting their camp banners ready for this Friday's assembly. Parents are welcome to attend! Please see below for camp reminders.

- Don't forget, all campers need a pair of closed toes shoes for daily activities.
- Sunblock is a must!
- A reusable water bottle is a good idea to keep your camper hydrated
- Bring your photo ID to the sign out able for a safe check-out

Don't forget to check out our website for information on off-site field trips and much more!

LETS GET IN THE CAMP SPIRIT!
Check out our VP of Operations, Jeff Treslley, getting in the camp spirit by giving us a "hand" with our staff welcome banner.

 

4 Days Left!
Only 4 days left until the beginning of summer camp. Come take a tour of our facility and learn about all of the great things to expect this summer.

Don't forget about swim lesson! Our leaders will bring your child to their swim lessons during camp hours. For more information come visit the front desk of check out our website.

Get ready for a summer of fun and a lifetime of memories!

6 Days
We only have 6 more days until the start of camp! Our new leaders are hard at work preparing for a summer of fun and a lifetime of memories. We hope you are excited as we are!

If you have any questions about camp please contact the camp supervisor.


Sandon Sowers
Interim Youth & Family Coordinator
Centennial Hills YMCA
702-476-6741
ssowers@lasvegasymca.org
www.lasvegasymca.org

SUMMER KICK OFF PARTY
Bring the family down for a pool day at Centennial Hills YMCA's waterpark.
 
- Games
- Music
- Water Slides
- Diving Boards


Only $3.00 for entry!


Don't forget to check out our website for information on our summer camp, swim lesson, sports programming and membership specials!

GET IT WHILE IT'S HOT! SIZZLIN' SUMMER PASSES NOW AVAILABLE

Enjoy all the Y has to offer for four full months! Water parks, wellness centers, exercise classes and more! Only $99 per individual or $199 per family. Offer good through June 30, 2014. Check out our website for our fitness schedule, sports programming, swim lesson, summer camps and so much more!

SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE!
Welcome to the Centennial Hills YMCA Summer Camp Blog. We are excited to roll out our six elements of camp.

• Leadership & Volunteerism
• Off site Exploration
• Education & Literacy
• Arts & Humanities
• Sports & Play
• Character Development

We have some exciting new partnerships this summer including volunteers from the Anson Fund and local charity organizations. Don't forget to visit our website for information on specialty camps, swim lessons, membership specials and so much more!

 

Stay tuned for more updates.

 

We look forward to seeing you on June 9th!